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The Paper That ’s Going Places!
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2014
John Korpan celebrates a century of touching lives
A live well lived is often counted in how many loved ones surround you. Here, encompassed by his great grandchildren, John Korpan sits at the helm of a long a fruitful time on this earth building memories with those that he loves. (Michael Simpson/Photo)
John gets a little help with the candle on his cake from one of his great grandsons. (Michael Simpson/ Photo)
Submitted John was born to parents Alex Korpan and Ann Kubin on January 17, 1914. John married Ann Gara and settle on a farm southwest of Vegreville. Children Ed, Orest (deceased in 1964), Irene and Joanne followed. Life on the farm required John to become a jack of all trades – nursing livestock back to health, repairing farm machinery and constructing farm buildings as well as inventing household knick-knacks. After the love of his life passed away, John retired from farming and moved to Vegreville residing at the Lions Golden Villa. Here he met his buddy John Ewanchuk and soon got to know many other fishermen as well. John has left his family with many See Story............................ Page 2
Atco thanks customers for patience after power outage See page 3 for story
Century Park glows with Fiddlin’ Kiddlin’ performances See page 11 for story
Time Art Auction hosts a vivid experience See page 19 for story
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John Korpan celebrates a century continued
John poses with granddaughters Joanne Grabas and Susan Laibida before the candles are lit on his 100th birthday in Mundare.(Michael Simpson/Photo)
100 years old on the day this photo was taken, John Korpan was tickled pink to receive a special recognition from Lac La Biche – St. Paul- Two Hills MLA Shayne Saskiw, whom Korpan has known for many years. (Michael Simpson/Photo) CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
pleasant memories of camping and fishing and his great ability to prepare fish fillets deliciously. As well, many other campers made his acquaintance as he made his rounds through the campsites selling his homemade wiener sticks. John’s other accomplishments are that he was able to make almost any Ukrainian dish. Although health problems got in the way of his former
lifestyle, what remains to this day is his love of the “little people”. He still wants to be sure that there are chocolate bars in his drawer when the grandkids come to visit. In his 100 years, John has touched many lives, whether to ease a hardship or to help someone deal with a health crisis, John was there to help how he could. He is truly a pioneer to be proud of.
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Atco thanks customers for patience after power outage
I am writing to extend my sincere thanks to your readers and all ATCO Electric customers for their patience, understanding and words of encouragement between January 15 - 18th as ATCO Electric crews worked to restore power to customers after the severe wind storms. Extreme weather conditions are a fact of life in Alberta but this was an unprecedented situation for our crews and our customers. The widespread, extended storm, with winds in excess of 120 km/ h in some locations, downed power lines and damaged structures across northern and east central Alberta affecting close to 14,000 of our customers. As local crews responded to immediate emergency situations, a coordinated response was simultaneously launched across the province to manage outage restoration and keep customers and the public informed. At the peak of activity we had between 65 and 75 crews working at locations across our service area to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. The loss of electrical service, especially for extended periods, can have significant personal and business consequence for our customers. We understand that and organized our resources to allow for recovery work to occur virtually around the clock, while still keeping our number one focus on safety for our people and the public. It was very gratifying to see the strong public support for our crews and support people as they
responded. We shared the extent of the damage and our restoration progress through a wide variety of communication channels and in turn heard many words of support and communication from our customers and the public. Those warm words were greatly appreciated by all of our people – especially those on the front lines restoring our system. Thanks to all of you who took the time to contact us. Power was restored to most locations by mid-day, January 16 with the final few sites back on Saturday, Jan. 18. Due to the extent of the damage in some
locations, we made temporary repairs to get the power back quickly and will complete the permanent repair work over the next couple of weeks. It was a challenging couple of days for many people but we are proud to be part of a caring community that understands and supports the effort required to triumph over such challenging circumstances. Sincerely, R.L. (Bobbi) Lambright President ATCO Electric Distribution Division
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He’s a lifer!
Vegreville News Advertiser and Vegreville Observer owner and Publisher Dan Beaudette was given an honorary life membership to the Vegreville and District Chamber of Commerce at their January 22 annual general meeting. Dan’s body of work, includes serving as Chamber President in the 90’s, serving as President of the Ag Society and a list of other community contributions too lengthy to mention. “I don’t do these things because I have to,” Beaudette remarked as he accepted the award.“I do them because I want to.” (Michael Simpson/Photo)
Kiran Foran Occupation: student in grade four Likes: video games, bacon Dislikes: clothes, mushrooms
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Charlene (Benoit) Basiliadis - Rieki Master Hi I’m Charlene (Benoit) Basiliadis - Vegreville has been my home for most of my life - I grew up on a farm just outside of Vegreville. I went to school in Vegreville, met and married my husband here, raised my children in Vegreville, worked locally and operated a couple of local businesses in the past. I have always enjoyed helping and working with people. In 2002 I joined the public service and have been here for 11 years. I started to experience a lot of physical pain in my body and not wanting to become reliant on medication I turned to holistic practices and whole new world opened up to me. I studied Reiki the ancient Japanese healing technique that reduces stress and pain by inducing deep relaxation. I have practiced yoga for many years and last year I completed my 200 hr teacher training program at Yoga for Today. I am an Access Consciousness Practitioner which includes Access Bars, Access Foundation and Access Body Processing . January 2014 has been a year of big changes for me, as I recently, retired from the Federal Government and decided that it is time to do
Gorda’s aluminum tabs good as gold!
Dwayne Gorda has been working with a catering company at the Vegreville Golf Course for some time. While he’s been doing this, Gorda has been collecting pop-can tabs and saving them up. He recently donated them to the local Royal Purple chapter in Vegreville – all 25 pounds of them – who will make use of the tabs by selling them and putting the money into the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children. This national charity helps thousands of kids each year, and more will be helped thanks to Dwayne Gorda’s kindness and forethought. Our gratitude goes out to him for his donation! (Marion Baxandall/ Submitted)
something I have always wanted to do. I am enrolled at MH Vicars Therapeutic Massage Therapy School in Edmonton and I love it! As we delve into massage I recognize how it is related to training I have taken over the years such as, Reiki and Energy work, Yoga and how
important intention and body mechanics are, and of course aw a reness (Access Consciousness). I am so grateful that I have the opportunity to offer my services at the Vegreville Holistic Center on Mondays beginning February 3, 2014. Contact me at 780-6038818
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Vegreville Library Board begins work on new Plan of Service Ken Allan Submitted The Vegreville Library Board began working on its new Plan of Service on January 22 2014. A Plan of Service is a five-year plan that tells how the Library will serve its community by defining its mission statement, goals, and objectives. By law, all libraries in Alberta must have a Plan of Service.
Libraries across Alberta meet the needs of their communities in many ways. These can include offering storytime sessions to help build early literacy skills, providing business and nonprofit organizations the resources they need to build strong viable organizations, to offering safe comfortable spaces for residents to meet, interact, and build community connections.
The Vegreville Library Board will consult with community organizations and community representatives to help identify the community needs it can best meet. The Board is excited by this opportunity to meet with the community and discover how it can do an even better job meeting the needs of the residents of Vegreville and surrounding area.
Ken Feser (standing), Library Consultant for the Alberta Government Public Library Services Branch, leads the Board in its initial consultation session for the Plan of Service.
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Deerland awards 4H scholarship
Deerland Equipment General Manager, Brett Yakimetz, presents Bryn Sware of the Tofield 4-H Beef Club with a 2013 John Deere Scholarship cheque for $2000. The scholarship is coordinated through the Canadian 4-H Council. (Sydney Sware/Submitted)
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Century Park glows with Fiddlin’ Kiddlin’ performances Callina Kirk of Warwick, Heather Soldan’s assistant instructor is overjoyed as she performs with these young Fiddlin’ Kiddlin’ students at Century Park on December 19. It was her dream since she was nine years old to be Heather’s assistant instructor. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
(Top) The public and seniors at Century Park are beaming with delight as they listen to the Fiddlin’ Kiddlin’ performances of seasonal music with a smooth, sweet melody and at other periods, grows into catchy tunes. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Willingdon 4-H Multi Club update Ashlyn Lastiwka We have done some interesting things this past month. We sang at the Eagle Hill Lodge, then that afternoon we went skating for our Christmas party. We all had lots of fun. Then we went to Lastiwka`s for hot dogs. At our January meeting Amanda Palsitt did a Public speaking workshop. Andy Lutzak and Lesa Luchak made supper for everyone. On January 26 we helped clean tables and wash dishes for the Annual Willingdon Fish and Game Wildlife supper.
S en ior member s Conference is at Battle Lake, which Amanda Palsitt and Crystal Lastiwka are privileged to be attending. February is a very busy 4-H month, especially for us members writing our speeches and presentations. We must thank our parents for helping us learn our lines. You be the Judge is on February 8th in Vermilion with North East Adventure Day also. Then we’ll be ready to go to district skiing, which is on February15th at Rabbit Hill. February 22nd we’ll
be presenting our speeches 10 a.m. at the Willingdon Rec Center with lunch to
follow. Our Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper is March 4th. That should be enough
to keep everyone busy! Thank you to Terry Huculak for becoming the Regional 4-H President. Our hats go off in con-
gratulating Clinton Ziegler on winning Alberta’s Award of Distinction. Thank you for all the hours you have put into 4-H!
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FCC seeks applications for the FCC Expression Fund FCC Submitted Farm Credit Canada (FCC) will allocate $50,000 from the FCC Expression Fund, for the seventh year in a row, to encourage the use of Canada’s official lan-
guages in communities across the country. This fund was developed in 2008 to support projects that contribute to the vitality of official language minority communities and help residents express the cultural
and linguistic diversity of the area. Successful projects receive between $2,000 and $10,000 to fund initiatives, including community centres, schools, day care centres and artistic projects,
such as theatrical productions. Community and volunteer groups located in English and French linguistic minority communities are See Story.......................... Page 17
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ACREAGE Acreage For Sale 1m North of Innisfree on Hwy 870. 10 acres fenced w/old house and barn. New water well. Power, Phone, Natural gas, SE corner of T51-S-15-R11W4. 11202 – TWP RD 512 780-6327934 after 8pm.
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HELP WANTED F5 ENTITIES LTD o/a TIM HORTONS 6801 Highway 16A West Vegreville, AB. Food Counter Attendants. Full time/Part time/Shift work. $11-$12.50/hr plus benefits. Start date ASAP. 25 Vacancies. Experience/Education N/A. Apply in person or fax 780-632-6032. Farm Labourer required to work on cattle/grain farm. Part time or full time work available. No experience needed just willing to work. Farm is located in Innisfree area. Phone Randy @ 780-208-5000. Full Time Seasonal Greenhouse Labourers – Job includes flowers, planting and picking, planter assembly, watering plants, garbage cleanup ect. Some heavy lifting req’d. Must be hard working. Mon-Sat 7am-5pm O/T Req’d. Starting wage $10.33. Mundare location. Please send resume by email HR@darvonda. com Please reference “greenhouse labour” in the subject to be considered. GOOD MONEY!! PAID IN ADVANCE!!! MAILING OUR BROCHURES/POSTCARDS or PAID BI-WEEKLY!!! TYPING ADS for our company. PT/FT. Genuine! No Experience! www. HiringLocalHelp.com Help Wanted!!!$1000WEEKLY PAID IN ADVANCE!!!MAILING BROCHURES. FREE SUPPLIES! No Experience, www.HelpMailingBrochures.com
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TRUCKS Like new 2008 PJ 20ft. Goose Neck Trailer. $6200. 780-922-5999 1993 Chev 4x4 Ext Cab. For parts. $650. 780-922-5999 2002 GMC 4x4 HD ¾ ton Service Truck 340k $3500 780-922-5999
WANTED WA NTED J A PA N E S E MOTORCYCLE KAWASAKI 19671980, Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, KX1000MKII, A1-250, W1-650, H1-500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3-400, SUZUKI GS400. GT380, GT750, Honda CB750 (1969,1970) Cash. FREE PICKUP. 1-800-772114 2 , 1 - 31 0 - 7 2 1 - 0 7 2 6 usa@classicrunners.com Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 CARBON CREDIT ~Attention Farmers~ Not Completed? Call Today! 780-603-0630 Crystal Don’t throw out unwanted saleable furniture. Drop off at Consignment Centre 52 St and 52 Ave 780-6324141 Looking to rent 2 bdrm House or Apt. for family of 3 with 2 cats. Preferably under $1000/mo for March 15/14 Please contact 780603-9879 after 5 pm or leave msg
World Cancer Day Brenda Huband and Rick Trimp Submitted World Cancer Day is marked on Feb. 4 and serves as a stark reminder for many Albertans of the toll cancer takes on all of us. More than 15,000 Albertans will hear the words “you have cancer” this year, and more than 5,500 will die from it. Nearly one in every two of us will develop cancer in our lifetime. Yet there are many reasons for hope. Alberta Health Services’ physicians and staff, together with our many partners, help Albertans reduce their risk of cancer and provide expert care and support for patients from diagnosis, through treatment, to survivorship or end of life. Our goal is to be a leader in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and palliative care, while also carrying out world-class research. Alberta recently launched an exciting new screening tool for colorectal cancer called FIT. The easy to use test is meant for averagerisk Albertans ages 50 to 74 to use in the privacy of their own homes. It’s more accurate than the previous test and is expected to prevent hundreds of colorectal
cancer cases each year. Also on the prevention front, the HPV immunization program in Alberta
care continue to improve. The new Central Alberta Cancer Centre opened in Red Deer last November and brings radiation therapy to the region for the first time. It will accommodate more than 15,000 patient visits in its first year. This new centre is part of Alberta’s “radiation corridor” that will cover Lethbridge to Grande Prairie. When completed, nine in 10 Albertans will
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will expand this fall to include boys. Free school vaccinations already protect girls from the human papillomavirus. The virus causes cancers - some of them deadly - including head and neck, cervical, anal and penile. Alberta’s screening programs for colorectal, breast and cervical cancer save lives by finding changes early, before symptoms develop. If you do one thing for World Cancer Day, please visit www.screeningforlife.ca for screening resources to help us serve you better. Even if you or a loved one hears the words “you have cancer”, a diagnosis is not a death sentence. Treatment options and close-to-home
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have access to radiation therapy within 100 km of their home, which reduces the stress – and burden – of travel for cancer patients and their families. The new Grande Prairie Cancer Centre will be completed by 2017, and renovations are being planned for Edmonton’s Cross Cancer Institute. In Calgary, a new, $1 billion cancer centre will be built
within the existing Foothills Medical Centre site, with opening planned for 2020. Health care innovations and expansions are continually taking place and are part of Alberta’s Cancer Plan to 2030. Some breast cancer patients at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary are now eligible for a new treatment that involves inserting tiny radioactive “seeds” into the former tumour site. The procedure, known as partial breast brachytherapy, aims to cut down on side effects, reduce the number of hospital visits and stress for patients. We know the task is great, but there is also cause for hope. We are committed to a shared vision for the future where more cancers are prevented, more cases of cancer are cured, and the suffering from cancer is greatly reduced. Cancer is acknowledged globally every Feb. 4, but we face it head-on 365 days a year. Brenda Huband is Interim President & CEO of Zone & Health Operations for Alberta Health Services and Rick Trimp is Interim President & CEO of Population Health & Province-Wide Services for Alberta Health Services.
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News Advertiser Vegreville Regional Museum Located on the site of the internationally renowned solonetzic soils research station of Agriculture Canada (1956-1995), the Museum tells the stories of community life and development, chronicling how Vegreville’s unique social fabric has contributed to the harmony of community life since the 1890’s. The Rt. Hon. Donald F. Mazankowski, P.C. Collection: 25 years of distinguished public service of the former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. Home of the Vegreville & District Sports Hall of Fame. Open Year Round. June-Aug Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 1-5. Sept-May phone for current hours. 1 km east of Vegreville on Hwy 16A. www.vegreville.com (780)632-7650
The Vegreville Kinsmen Club meets every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at Vegreville Golf Course. Serving the communities greatest needs and making long lasting friendships is our goal. To join or for more information on our club contact Mike Webb 780-632-2666 Are you or someone you know living with a Brain Injury? We can help! The Alberta Brain Injury Initiative provides support, coordination and education for brain injury survivors and their families. For more information on our free services call 1-866-645-3900 Vegreville Wildlife Federation (Alberta Fish and Game Association) Please check website VWF.ca Email vegrevillewildlife@gmail.com V.A.L.I.D. (Vegreville Association for Living in Dignity) provides a variety of programs and services to persons with disabilities. For more information and assistance please call 632-2418. Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliary Society meets third Wednesday of every month, except July & August. Meetings are held in EXECUTIVE MEETING ROOM (St. Joseph’s Hospital) at 7:00p.m. Call 780-632-6323
HISTORICAL VILLAGE & PIONEER MUSEUM AT SHANDRO - located on Hwy 857, midway between Hwy 45 and 28, north of Willingdon. A proud partner of the Kalyna Country Ecomuseum, this open air museum features fourteen major buildings and artifacts from 1900 - 1930. Hours of Operation: Canada Day weekend to Labour Day Weekend, Thurs - Monday from 10:00am - 6:00pm. Closed Tuesday & Wednesday. For more information 780-603-1198. Admission by Donation. Veg-Al Drug Society an Alberta Health Services,community funded agency - Room #217 Provincial Bldg., Vegreville, AB. Out patient counselling services for alcohol & other drug addictions and problem gambling. Office Hrs. - Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone 632-6617. Vegreville Community Daycare is a licensed facility for children ages 13 months to school age. Open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Mon-Fri. The Daycare has been in operation since 1990 & is run as a not-for-profit organization. To register, or for more information contact Carol Metz at the Daycare at 603-4417 Vegreville Peace Park Bookings – Please call Ed Wieclaw 780-6327914
Tofield AA Meetings held Thursday at 8 p.m. Open meeting every 4th Thursday at 8 p.m. at Bardo Lutheran Church Bsmt 4737 - 57 Ave. For info call 662-3893
The Vegreville Food Bank is located in the Vegreville Pentecostal Church at 4615 - Maple Street and is open Tuesday mornings 10 am - 12 pm July & August only & Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10 am - 12 pm September to June. Phone 632-6002
AWANA - a Christian club for boys and girls age 3 to grade 6. Meets Thursdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Now meeting in the Alliance Church’s new building at 4606-55 Ave.Call 6322261 for more information.
The Crisis Association of Vegreville operates a HELPLINE for those who are having difficulties in their lives and need assistance. It is a toll-free, confidential service available to those in the 632-exchange. Phone 6327070.
Interested in joining Ukrainain singing group. 1 day a week, Starting February 2008 PH: 632-4691 after 6:00pm
UCWLC Meetings to be held every third Thursday of each month at Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7 p.m. in Vegreville.
Royal Purple Lodge #125 meets first Monday of every month, except July & August at Elks Hall. Contact HRL Shirley Preuss 780-632-3565 or secretary Leah Henderson 780632-6565.
Vegreville Ambassador Program Visiting? Considering a move here? New in Town? For anyone who wants information on the community - events, services, facilities -- we’ve got the solution! Vegreville’s “Ambassadors” are trained volunteers eager to show you their Town. To book a complimentary tour, customized to suit your needs, please call 632-2771. The Kinette Club of Vegreville meets every 3nd Wednesday of the month. Joining the Kinette Club is a great way to meet new friends and to get in the community. For more information, please call 632-2848. Viking AA Group meets at the Viking Hospital Multi Purpose Room 8:00 p.m. Wednesday nights. VegMin Learning Society welcomes learners who are interested in increasing their skill levels (reading, writing, math and speaking English). Learners work towards’ their personal goals in a small class or 1:1 setting. Do you have a few hours a week to help someone reach their learning goal? Volunteer Tutor Training and ongoing support are provided along with a great volunteer recognition program. Visit www.vegmin.com or call 780632-7920 for more information. Floor Curling at 1:00p.m. every Monday & Thursday. Anyone interested please come to the Sunshine Club every Monday & Thursday. 55+ Vegreville Flying Club meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Terminal Building. OIL WIVES CLUB OF VEGREVILLE: A smile, A handclasp, A word of welcome, Are the links in our chain of friendship. This we believe. Our Association has been around for over 60 years. We are here for any woman whose partner (or she herself) is involved with in any way in the Oil & Gas Industry. We meet once a month to foster friendship. Please call Ellen @ 780-632-4922 or Cheryl @ 780657-2341 for more information. VegMin Literacy Program offers free, confidential tutoring for adults over 17 needing help with Basic reading, writing and math skills. Phone: 632-7920 for interviews. Everyone is Welcome Prayer House 5729-44A st. Veg. North of St. Joseph Hospital come and share your testimony and hear the gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise. Every Sunday at 10:30 AM. Also I will pray for the sick believing in God for the answer. But God commandeth his Love toward us, in that, while, we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. RO. 5:8 New hope church of God, Edmonton c. for the Nations Int.Veg. Doing God work together for yor good. J. Abelar. Ph. 632-2843
The Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club invites you to share your interests and ideas in classic & antique vehicles. Join us for our monthly meetings held the 1st Wednesday of the month (except January & August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Vegreville Museum. It is not necessary to own a vehicle. PH: George 632-7729 or Orest 632-3495 AA Meeting in Mundare Sunday’s 7PM Town Building, Conference Room 5128 50th St. Contact Mary 603-7783 Vegreville RC Flyers Clubmonthly meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Johns Lutheran Church basement, 4513 Maple ST. Anyone interested in radio controlled flying is welcome to attend. Contact Fred 658-2664, Perry 688-3542 The Vegreville Multicultural Melodiants Entertain every 1st Wednesday at Vegreville Care Centre at 6:00pm, 2nd Wednesday at Heritage House at 6:30 pm, 3rd Wednesday at Homestead Lodge at 6:00 pm and every last Friday at Vegreville Manor at 7:00pm. “Do not sing duing the months of July & August” Rotary Club of Vegreville meets for lunch meetings every Monday at 12pm at VALID 4843-49 St Vegreville. For more information call Jody Nicholson at 780-632-2418 Family and Friends of those who have been affected by someone’s drinking may find help through thefellowship of Al-Anon. NOTE CHANGE; Meetings now held every Monday at 8:00 p.m. at VEGREVILLE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH – 4615 Maple Street. For info write to Box 816, Vegreville, T9C 1R8 or phone Eleanor – 780-632-7506 Willingdon & District Fish & Game Assn. Regular meetings, held every last tuesday off each month (excluding July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Willingdon Arena upstairs in the Club Room Everyone Welcome. New to town? Join us the 1st Wed of the month for a newcomer’s potluck lunch. 12-1pm. Bring a friend! Bring a dish! Call FCSS 780-632-3966 for locations & info. AA meeting at Lamont United Church every Thursday at 8:30pm. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Starting September 11, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at St. Johns Lutheran Church. 780-632-7433 or 780-658-2670. New to Town? Join us the 1st Wed of the month for a newcomers potluck lunch 12-1pm. Bring a friend! Bring a dish! Call FCSS 780-3855936 for locations & info. Wednesday – 341 Mundare Royal Canadian Air Cadets FREE to join. Join Air Cadets for adventure that will take you from the ground up! Wednesday evenings 6:309:00pm through the school year. Youth 12-18 years welcome. Call 341 Squadron at 780-764-2341. Visit us at www.cadets.ca or www. aircadetleague.com
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CARD OF THANKS VINET Etta Vinet and family wish to express our sincerest gratitude to everyone for the support given on the recent passing of our Patriarch, Husband, Father & Pepere, Jim “Mac” Vinet. We wish to acknowledge the special care given dad by Dr. Strydom, the respectful mass by Fr. Michael Schumacher, Simply Fine Dining for the exquisite lunch after the service, and Autumn Rose Funeral Home for their care, compassion and understanding during this difficult time. Lastly, we thank all of our family, friends and neighbors for the food, flowers, cards of support and donations to the charity “Bryans Angels”. It has been truly overwhelming and appreciated. THANK YOU I would like to thank three outstanding ladies; Shannon Kerr Sotir, Trisha Gable and Virginia Winiarski for helping me in my fundraising efforts for my trip to El Salvador. I would also like to thank all the vendors and silent auction donators for making the Trade Show and Silent Auction a huge success. All of your help has not gone unnoticed and is greatly appreciated. – Jasmine Fenske THANK YOU Thank You Haying In The 30’s Cancer Support Society for the financial help for my cancer. From Ron Mckay
MEMORIAM
HUMENIUK, Oksana Nov 29, 1937 – Feb 6, 2012 We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, Now all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part. God has you in His keeping, We have you in our heart. Love your family Stella and Victor, Pat and Dave, Anne.
HUMENIUK, Oksana In loving memory of our wife, mother, sister, baba, great baba and best friend who passed away two years ago on February 6, 2012. If heaven had a window and God granted me a view, of all the beauty it beholds I’d only look for you. I’d listen for your laughter that was always music to me, your smiling face and loving eyes is what I’d wish most to see. I’d treasure that moment as long as I live and we must be apart. Here on earth I search for you and pray to God for signs, and everyday that passes you’re still with me in my mind. I know you’re happy in heaven, you’ve earned your mansion indeed. I imagine your kitchen table and you waiting there for me. I love you and I miss you more than words can say, and what I wouldn’t give just to talk to you today. I hope that you can hear me and listen to my thoughts, and wherever this life takes me you know I’ve not forgot. That once upon a time I was blessed and loved it’s true, and if heaven had a window I’d only look for you. Always lovingly remembered by your husband Nestor, sons; Lindsay(Jennifer), Gerald(Line), daughter ; Shelley ( D ean) , Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
MCARTHUR, Olga Dec 17, 1935 – Feb 4, 2012 In loving memory of Olga Mcarthur The years we had with you mom were just not enough but the memories we have will last forever. I thank you for watching over us like I knew you would. You are truly the best mom and friend and missed dearly. Your loving son Karl and family.
WARAWA, Florence In loving memory of Florence Warawa who passed away Feb 5, 1998. How we miss the welcome footsteps Of the one we loved so dear; Oft we listen for her coming, Fully sure that she is near. Thou art gone but not forgotten, Fresh our love will ever be, For as long as there is memory, We will always think of thee. Forever remembered and sadly missed from Husband John, Ron & Barb , Corey & Sandy & Family.
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The first mile of Alberta’s Transportation Plan begins
Jacquie Fenske Ft. Sask – Vegreville MLA Transportation is one of the vital foundations for
Alberta’s future and those of us living along the TransCanada Yellowhead Highway (Highway 16) are
acutely aware of that. A world class provincial transportation network is necessary to allow us to live, work and play in Alberta, as well as easily travel outside the province. Our network also enables us to ship our products in and out of Alberta, benefitting our local, provincial and national economies. When you hear “transportation” you may just think of roads, but Alberta’s transportation system is so much more. Our network also includes rail, port, air, public transit and active transportation ( e.g. walking, cycling), and it’s essential that these components work together. The Transportation Strategy for Alberta, being developed by the Government of Alberta, is a versatile and comprehensive plan that will address
all aspects of transportation for the next 50 years. The Strategy will focus on the families, workers, businesses, commodities and opportunities on Alberta’s roads, in the skies overhead, at sea and on our rail lines. This long-term strategy will look at innovative ways to connect communities, reduce transportation’s environmental footprint, enhance access to external markets and improve transportation safety and security. Use your imagination to think of outside the box solutions such as dedicated GPS auto driven highways. Use your practical knowledge of what works for our community such as high occupancy lanes. And when thinking to the future do we need more convenient access to cus-
tom clearance in our small airports? Your thoughts are important in shaping the future of the network. The Strategy supports government’s priorities of investing in families and communities, and building Alberta’s economic future. It will promote a strong and competitive economy and a high quality of life for Albertans. Importantly it will also frame our government’s transportation investments, policies and programs. Albertans are encouraged to provide input to the strategy. During February, town-hall-style meetings will be held in 18 communities throughout the province so Albertans can participate in community-led discussions about the future of transportation in Alberta. Members of the public and transportation
partners including business and social communities will also be able to complete an online workbook and/or an online survey later in the spring. In addition, interested individuals and organizations will be able to host their own discussion sessions on the Transportation Strategy for Alberta. A Facilitator Handbook will be made available to help with this. I encourage you to take part in this exciting and important process. Your contribution is critical in developing the vision that will shape our transportation system for future generations. You can learn more about the Strategy at www.transportation.alberta.ca and submit questions and comments to TransStrategy@gov.ab.ca.
FCC seeks applications for the FCC Expression Fund continued CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12
encouraged to view the eligibility criteria and apply online at www.fccexpressionfund.ca. Applications for the FCC Expression Fund will be accepted until February 4. FCC will announce the selected projects in spring 2014. “FCC is a self-sustaining federal Crown corporation that serves the agriculture and agribusiness sectors across Canada in both official languages,” says Ron Podbielski, FCC VicePresident, Communication and Corporate Social Responsibility. “We take
pride in the ability to offer service to our customers in the language of their choice as we strive to provide an excellent customer experience at every touch point.” Last year, the FCC Expression Fund donated $50,000 to six linguistic minority communities. For more information about the 2012 winners, visit www. fccexpressionfund.ca. For a project to be considered for funding, the organization must be a registered charity or a registered nonprofit. As a federal Crown corporation, FCC supports the Official Languages Act and
encourages the development of English and French linguistic minority communities. The Official Languages Act states that: The Government of Canada is committed to (a) enhancing the vitality of the English and French linguistic minority communities in Canada and supporting and assisting their development; and (b) fostering the full recognition and use of both English and French in Canadian society. FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture lender, with a healthy portfolio of more than $25 billion and 20 consecutive years of portfo-
lio growth. FCC is strong and stable – committed to serving the industry through all cycles, and to being socially and environmentally responsible. FCC provides financing, insurance, software, learning programs and other business services
to producers, agribusinesses and agri-food operations. Employees understand agriculture and are committed to the success of customers and the industry. With FCC in the market, producers benefit, agriculture benefits, rural Canada
benefits and so do all Canadians. For more information, visit www.fcc.ca. Follow Farm Credit Canada on Facebook and LinkedIn, and on Twitter @FCCagriculture.
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Wiz Kids & Savvy Seniors at St. Martin’s St. Martin’s School Submitted The idea came to light in the fall of 2013; an intergenerational program to get the community into the school and to try and bridge the gap between today’s seniors and youth. Joe Dumont, Principal of St. Ma r t in’s Cat hol ic Elementary School, Heather Siggelkow, Community Programmer at FCSS, Tracy Laschowski, Student
Success Coach for the MODEL Project and Lyndsay Kallal, School Counselor at St. Martin’s came together to discuss this idea. It was recognized that youth have various skills in the area of technology and computers and that for some local seniors this is an area where they struggle. We decided to try and bring the two groups together in an intergenerational program
that invited seniors into the school once a week for five weeks to be tutored in the area of technology and computers by grade 5 students. The program was advertised in the school and community and very quickly filled up with thirteen local seniors who have a desire to learn more about technology. Friday, January 17, 2014 was the first session and the initial meeting of the seniors
and their grade 5 student mentors. Very quickly the students partnered up with an adult and the discussions began. Each pair discussed their areas of knowledge and what their needs were in terms of learning and what they wanted to become more familiar with. The hour-long session flew by and after the students returned to class Miss Laschowski talked to the seniors about their experi-
ence. The feedback from the adult learners was overwhelmingly positive; one adult stated, “My little teacher is so patient”. Another commented on how great of a program this was and it was so nice to be back inside of school after so many years. Things like, “I have learned so much already today and my mentor is actually taking time to show me how to do things”, were said.
We know that the benefits of intergenerational programs are huge for all involved as well as beneficial to the school and community as a whole. By helping to reduce some of the stigma that there is around different generations we are helping to build connections and stronger schools and communities.
Today’s irrigation systems help producers grow more with less Agri-News Alberta farmers are investing millions to upgrade irrigation equipment that’s far more water-efficient and uses much less energy. The widespread adoption of low pressure centre pivot irrigation equipment has resulted in southern Alberta’s irrigation
districts diverting one-third less water than they did 15 years ago. Driving through the irrigated districts of southern Alberta, the scene might appear much as it’s been for years. Using massive irrigation equipment, farmers are watering a wide variety of high-value crops
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and turning an otherwise dry region into an agricultural powerhouse. Now look closer, and see the landscape as Rod Bennett does. In Bennett’s view, a revolution of productivity and efficiency is quietly taking place. “During the last 15 years, we’ve seen a steady conversion to low-pressure centre pivot irrigation equipment in southern Alberta,” says Bennett, head of irrigation management branch of Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. “This method of irrigation uses up to onethird less energy than highpressure centre pivot irrigation, and is more efficient in terms of water use.” He points out that more than two-thirds of Alberta’s irrigated acres are now managed with a low-pressure centre pivot system. High-pressure centre pivot irrigation accounts for less than 10 per cent, and
is decreasing from there. As a result of these changes, less water needs to be drawn from rivers to irrigate Alberta’s crops. In fact, Bennett notes that irrigation districts now divert on average one-third less water than in the late1990s. In terms of farming and the environment, this is a good-news story that most Albertans don’t know about. For producers, converting from high-pressure to lowpressure is a major technical undertaking with a considerable capital investment. Bennett estimates that it costs between $80,000 and $100,000 to buy a new centre pivot system. A standard system can irrigate one quartersection of farmland. If you want variable-rate application capability, tack on about $35,000 for each quarter-section. The Growing Forward 2 Irrigation Efficiency Program is helping producers make the
switch to low-pressure centre pivot systems. Under the program, successful applicants can be reimbursed up to 40 per cent of eligible costs for approved projects, subject to a maximum of $5,000 once in a five-year period. Eligible projects include the purchase and installation of new or upgraded low-pressure centre pivot irrigation equipment, pump modifications, highefficiency sprinkler nozzles, and control systems and related components. “Growing Forward 2 funding provides an incentive for producers to commit to an upgrade sooner rather than later,” says Bennett. “Producers are then able to save significant amounts on energy costs and they’re using less water than before to achieve the same production.” One condition of the Irrigation Efficiency Program is that producers must complete a Long-Term Irrigation
Management Plan to be eligible to apply. Technical assistance from Alberta Agriculture’s irrigation management specialists is available to help producers complete their plan. Looking ahead, Bennett sees more and more Alberta producers acquiring the equipment, technology and expertise to achieve maximum productivity using a minimum of water and energy. Using sophisticated soil moisture sensors and variable-rate irrigation systems, farmers will be able to apply a ‘prescription’ of water that’s precisely calibrated to the crop’s needs at any given moment. “The applications to the program to date, entail a total investment by producers of $4.1 million in new equipment,” says Bennett. “We are very pleased with the response from producers and the incentive provided by Growing Forward 2.”
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Time Art Auction hosts a vivid experience
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Citizens are browsing and deciding which art they wish to obtain by bidding with their time, skills and talents at the Time Art Auction in Vegreville Legion on January 17. Others are socializing or speaking to organizations about volunteer opportunities. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Rosanne Fortier Volunteers and artists connected to be instruments in designing Vegreville into a vibrant town during the Time Art Auction at Vegreville Legion on January 17. This elegant event held soft music, socializing, wine and hors d’oeuvres. It was similar to a silent auction but with a unique twist where citizens obtained Vegreville’s artists jewelry, pottery, paintings, hats and photos artwork by bidding with volunteer time. The organizations who were recruiting were Vegreville Food Bank, VTSS, VALID, FCSS, CALS, Veg Triathlons, Veg Agricu lt ura l Societ y, Veg rev i l le Economic Development, MODEL Project, Wendy Brook Music Festival and Vegreville Pysanka Festival. If anyone wishes to volunteer for these, they still can by contacting FCSS. Lisa Topilko, Vegreville Volunteer Coordinator organized this event. “This was a new idea for Vegreville. It is
quite a successful endeavor across the country where many big cities have this auction, which they call a Time-raiser. They don’t do it for fundraising but for [gaining volunteer hours]. I wasn’t sure if Vegreville would embrace this auction but I think I would try it again. “We did ours as an independent event that we called Time Art Auction because there were different types of art involved, some were wearable art, and others were sculptures made out of clay because not all art involves paintings. “This event generated 380 hours of volunteer work for the community. “We tried to make sure the artists were paid for their work because we wanted to create a win-win situation. A win for the artists where they got fair market value and a win for the volunteer organization so they could get some potential new volunteers involved and a win for the volunteers so they could choose an opportunity which suited their skills, talents and time.
“The terrific community volunteers who helped to pull this off were Laurie Haaland, Cecile Homeniuk, Jennifer Hladilo, Dwayne Hlady (food), Al Belzile (food), Brendan Barkwell (music), Megan Soldan (music), Colleen Albert (music), and Carol Lynn Babiuk (greeter).” “We like to help out the local artists also and it’s so nice to see what the artists create.” Lisa said. The local artists involved were Michael Freeman, Kari Fell, Joyce Bryden, Cara Speidel, Richard Piat, Pam Cole, Wendy Morris, Lois Bienvenue, Nadine Crain, Brenda Wyllie and Deborah Durrer. Each of these artists wrote a short biography about themselves. Richard Piat wrote that he was born in France and grew up in South America. He lived in Vegreville for 27 years. He always been involved in art and enjoys the landscapes of Western Canada, the long summer days and the snow covered scenery of winter.
Dave Kolotylo, UFA delegate, presents $500 cheque to Judy Rudkowsky for Two Hills and Area Victim Services. Each year UFA donates to a local charity in our community. UFA has been your Co-operative for more than 100 years and we are proud to help farms, ranches, businesses and communities grow. UFA has over 120,000 members and our local Delegates like Dave Kolotylo, offer a voice to our local membership. Delegates represent members/owners of the Co-operative in his/her area at each annual general meeting and any special meeting of the association that includes formal decision making, such as the election of the Board of Directors. Our Delegates also help to communicate new contests, such as GetnGive. This is an opportunity for communities to be awarded with $50,000.00 in cash to help towards a community based program. To find out more about this contest and UFA, please check-out our website at www.ufa.com. (UFA/Submitted)
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