Vegreville News Advertiser - November 15, 2017

VOL. 70 NO. 46

67 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Viterra elevator hits milestone

Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser If you noticed the steady stream of concrete trucks passing through town last week, they were part of the work taking place at the new Viterra facility West of Vegreville.

The concrete pour of the new grain elevator marks a milestone moment in the project, and Viterra is looking forward to opening the high throughput facility in September 2018. This state of the art operation will accept all types of grain Matt Bueckert (Project Manager/ Engineer) was kind enough to give us a brief tour and tell us a little more about the project.

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Public School highlights Page 11

RCMP files from November 6 - 12 Dan Beaudette News Advertiser November 6 9:19 a.m. RCMP were called with a possible suicidal male who had overdosed on prescription medication. The subject determined not to be suicidal agreed to go with EMS to hospital.

1:33 p.m. Possible stolen vehicle reported. Member investigated and vehicle was not stolen. The vehicle was broken down and picked up by registered owner.

1:00 Person attended detachment to report a green vehicle in her driveway and the subject took 2 pictures and drove away. Not known why they were there.

1:14 p.m. Theft from community mail boxes at Lavoy were reported. Still under investigation with Canada Post 1:45 p.m.

Individual attended detachment to report that she was trying to sell items on Kijiji and a person trying to buy was trying to scam her. When she found out it was a scam the person threatened her.

The threat was vague and no contact from the scam artist again.

1:16 p.m. CRA scam 11:50 Report of another mail box broken into in Lavoy and an unknown quantity of mail stolen. Still under investigation with Canada Post November 7 9:58 a.m. Report of a theft of a plow blade for an ATV. Owner had been away for 10 days and noted it had been gone. No Suspects 10:45 a.m. Break and enter to business at Dennill’s. Doesn’t appear anything was stolen. No suspects at this time.

2:45 p.m. Possession of stolen property investigation. Suspect unknowingly purchased a trailer that was stolen. Still under investigation.

5:00 p.m. Driving complaint of a possible impaired driver. Complainant was forced off the road. Vehicle described as a four door sedan.

Insufficient description of vehicle.

Patrols made and not located.

November 8 3:30 a.m. Resident receives a phone call stating that she owed money and if she did not pay a phone call would be made to police. Subject did not leave a call back number and no further calls were received.

8:51 a.m. Complainant of a breach of release conditions on a domestic dispute. The matter was mediated and was explained that the 2 parties cannot have contact with each other under any circumstances.

9;15 a.m. Single vehicle collision with a light standard at a local hotel. No injuries. Property damage.

9:34 a.m. CRA scam 11:20 a.m. Hit and Run. Suspect left the scene. No information regarding the suspect vehicle 12:15 p.m. RCMP called to mediate a landlord – tenant dispute. Matter referred to the Landlord Tennent Advisory Board 1:03 p.m. Threats to burn down the bank. Complainant said the bank had been stealing his money for years.

Mental health a factor and not a criminal matter.

4:47 p.m. Report of a stolen vehicle from a local business that was left idling with the keys in it. With the assistance of the Strathcona detachment and Edmonton Police Service the vehicle was recovered and the 2 suspects arrested. Still under investigation by EPS 5:56 p.m. Police called to mediate a custody dispute by the two parents.

8:05 a.m. Two vehicle collision at the intersection of 50 Ave and 49 St. no injuries. Property damage. One driver charged with failing to stop at Red light.

2:54 p.m. CRA Scam 11:35 p.m. Noise complaint. Someone was revving their snowmobile. Members attended and no snowmobile located.

November 11 1:03 a.m. RCMP called to assist EMS with an aggressive male at the hospital.

Subject was arrested and transported to cells and spent the night.

1:58 a.m. Report that a home owner came home to find front door open. No sign of forced entry. RCMP attended and insured no one was in the house.

2:23 a.m. RCMP had someone pounding on front door. Person was arrested for being drunk in public and spent the night in cells.

1:41 p.m. Report of theft of license plate from a vehicle. No suspects.

2:32 p.m. Complaint of an unwanted family member who overstayed their welcome. Matter was mediated and subject moved out voluntarily.

4:19 p.m. Complaint of loud music which was an ongoing problem between neighbours. Members attended and neighbor advised about noise bylaw and could be arrested. Matter resolved.

November 12

Custody order was not police enforceable so both parties were referred to family court.

November 9 8:54 p.m. Driving Complaint. Erratic driver in a black pick-up truck east bound on highway 16. Complainant reports that the vehicle was driving on shoulder, driving lane to lane, and almost driving in the ditch. Due to speed and time delay Vermilion detachment were advised. Vehicle last seen passing Innisfree.

8:50 p.m. Complaint of a suspicious person riding a bicycle wearing a hood and balaclava with a bag on the handle bars. Patrols made and no one located.

November 10 2:34 a.m. 911 calls. Complaint of a domestic assault. One party arrested and taken to cells. Released with court compelling documents.

2:28 a.m. Members were called out to assist EMS with a male in medical destress. Male was transported to hospital where he later passed away. Death not suspicious.

10:38 a.m. Complaint of a gas and dash from a local gas station. Vague description of a vehicle provided. No License plate. Unsolved.

3:56 p.m. Two Vehicle collision in Walmart parking lot. One person said they never hit the other vehicle.

No charges were laid due to insufficient evidence.

9:08 p.m. Report of suspicious activity.

Person on a bike and a dark colored SUV drove by a residence. Patrols made.

Reported for information purposes.

9:10 p.m. Vegreville Detachment assisting Strathcona searching for overdue hunter in Beaver Hill Lake area. Report from landowner that a male with an accent phoned and wanted access to the owners land and phoned 911 to confirm officer identity. It was confirmed that it was indeed a police officer.

For the week the members dealt with 78 calls for service. 5 deer collisions and 4 false alarms.

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Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion Mixed messages? Confusion at the highest level? Make work projects? I’m not sure what to call it but one thing it cannot be called is a plan. On second thought, if the plan is to parade around the globe and NOT govern, then the Trudeau Government is executing perfectly.

In January of 2017, shortly after US President Donald Trump started his waves of travel bans, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sent out a tweet which read: “To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength #WelcomeToCanada.”

Step forward to February of 2017 and Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre along with his council voted to make Montreal Canada’s 4th “sanctuary city” following in Toronto’s footsteps which made the declaration in 2013.

In May, the US Citizen and Immigration services announce that they would extend the Protected Status for Haitians to January 22, 2018. This is only one group with this status but created a reminder and lit the fires of many groups in the USA. The RCMP intercepted more than 10,000 asylum seekers at irregular crossings in Quebec between July and end of September alone and this number has grown to over 15,000.

Add to this that there are believed to be at least 50,000 undocumented migrants in Montreal and you can see this is

not a new issue.

I will not argue the merits of these Sanctuary City decisions other to say that if people crossing the border illegally are provided access to city services, regardless of status and are not prosecuted for violating Federal Immigration laws, why do we have laws, to begin with?

The topic of sanctuary cities is one that could be discussed for hours. My issue is how the Federal Government is playing politics instead of making what some might say are difficult decisions.

The straight-forward, likely most difficult but also most practical move would be to suspend the “Safe Third Country Agreement” which is the ultimate loophole which allows for this activity.

MP Jenny Kwan of the New Democrat party wrote in a letter to Canada’s immigration minister, Ahmed Hussen: “This leaves desperate asylum seekers with few options, and many feel they must take the risks of crossing the border in-between ports of entry.”. “If the prime minister was serious about reducing unsanctioned border crossings, let alone truly welcoming refugees, he would have already suspended the Safe Third Country Agreement.”

Several other organizations – including Amnesty International and the Canadian Council for Refugees – have long called on the government to suspend the agreement, pointing out that doing so would reduce the likelihood that migrants will brave freezing temperatures, fields of waist-deep snow and icy rivers to cross into the country.

Now, after fueling the fire and dangling a promise of our diverse, open country in front of desperate people, the Government shifts gears. Do they fix the problem with a stroke of a pen and suspend the Safe Third Country Agreement?

No... they put up new signs on the border, send out tweets, make videos for social media and ultimately send MP’s to the US to talk with those whose protected status has ended or will be ending soon.

I wouldn’t have a problem if these MP’s were doing this on their own dime. It is a noble cause to ensure people do not needlessly put themselves in harm’s way. However, this is NOT solving the problem. That can be done with a pen. They don’t need to work very hard to figure this out. Others have already given them the answer.

We have seniors, veterans, poor, hungry and others in need.

It is sad; our world can be sad at times. Unfortunately, we cannot save everyone. In a utopian world, we wouldn’t have to worry about where the rent or grocery money comes from, but the fact is, we do and Governments are great at burning through money like it grows on trees. Current Federal and Provincial Governments soon will be able to have their names in the dictionary next to the words waste and deficit.

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Red Cup Distillery Leaving Vegreville bated by Vegreville, however, due to the fact that people do not buy the liquor from town and the fact that they have had people from 17 countries and 15 states and 10 provinces buy our liquor, it is a necessary move.

Rob and Barb from Red Cup Distillery want to make it clear that it is no one’s fault in Vegreville and especially not councils fault they are moving. It is a matter of dollars and cents. They want to thank Council and they wish all the best in the future.

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FROM THE PAGES OF THE VEGREVILLE OBSERVER

COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – November 16, 1927

The CPR Whitford branch is now graded throughout, so far as this season’s operations are concerned and the grading gangs have pulled out. Three crews arrived in town last Friday on their way to their various destinations. Some 200 men were in the bunch and the sleeping accommodations in town were at a premium.

In spite of the wonderful yields which have been recorded in this district, the outcome may not be so profitable after all. Fall weather continued so wet until the end of October that threshing could only be continued under difficulties. Then instead of a week or so of moderate, dry and open weather, November dropped right into the middle of winter with a dull thud. The below zero weather has resulted in slackening in threshing, many of the custom outfits having tossed up the job and pulled in. Farmers whose grains are still standing out are finding it hard to get outfits to help them out, even though the rate for wheat has jumped to 14 cents per bushel.

Probably 30% of the grain in this district is still unthreshed.

75 Years Ago – November 18, 1942

One of the worst November storms known in the history of Alberta started about 8 am on Sunday and lasted until Monday night. Some 20 inches of snow fell, and a brisk wind piled it up in big drifts all over the country. The storm is said to have been worse in Edmonton than elsewhere at least Edmontonians think so, but it was plenty bad all over this part of Alberta. Citizens of Vegreville has a tough time negotiation the snow drifts on their way to business and those living in the outlying parts of the town were way out of luck. Then when they did arrive at their premises, they faced the business of snow-shovelling to clear the sidewalks.

At a meeting of the Hairy Hill and Willingdon sub-locals of the ATA on November 13th, thrity-one teachers were present and discussed the matter of the Vegreville’s teachers’ strike. Fully aware of the circumstances, all those present unhesitatingly agreed to contribute one dollar per month per teacher towards assisting the Vegreville fellow teachers in their effort to secure a higher salary.

50 Years Ago - November 16, 1967

The Vegreville Rangers Hockey Club through in the sponge on Monday night and gave notice of their withdrawal from the Eastern Alberta Hockey League for this season anyway. Up until the meeting it had been fully expected that the local hockey impresarios would be able to ice a team as they supposed that sufficient young hockey players in Vegreville would be able to fill the breach following the league’s clamp down on imports. Coach Larry Ruptash called two or three practices and had about four players show up for each.

The RCMP in Vegreville informed town council on Monday night that there has been an increase in the incident of crime in this community and that there are indications that the matter will worsen if the usual patterns are followed.

A delegation from the Kinsmen Club of Vegreville approached council with the request that their lease on the Beaver Bennett Scout Hut be increased an additional five years. The Kinsmen are faced with some heavy expenditures for heating apparatus and do not feel that the expense would be justified in the short term lease.

Council agreed to the request and the extended lease was granted.

25 Years Ago – November 17, 1992

David Marynowich takes on the position of county managerdesignate for the County of Minburn No. 27. County council recently announced the appointment that was effective September 1, 1992 to February, 1993. Prior to this appointment Mr. Marynowich was executive assistant-municipal for 14 years with the county.

Creative playground at A.L. Horton school was officially opened last week. Community groups volunteered, teachers and funding agencies were present to participate in the ceremony. The total cost of the structure is $18,000.

Commemorative medals for the 125th Anniversary of Canada were awarded by Don Mazankowski to 57 recipients from 45 communities in the Vegreville riding. The medals recognized Canadians who have made a significant contribution to their fellow citizens, their community and their country. Recipients were nominated by each community who participated. Local honorees included Steve Babych of Musidora, John Batiuk of Mundare, Bob Bown of Ranfurly, Bill Boyd of Vegreville, Yvonne Brown of Tofield, Hart Cantelon of Vegreville, Steven of Myrnam, Henry Field of Bruce, Lloyd Gedge of Holden, Ron Gray of Mannville, Ruth Hanson of Viking, Nick Hauca of Willingdon, Wendy Hopper of Vegreville, George Knudslien of Ryley, Bob Logan of Innisfree, George Nestman of Vegreville, Orest Olinick of Vegreville, Peter Orlecki of Two Hills, Elaine Pocock of Minburn, Lillian Semeniuk of Andrew, Mary Semeniuk of Lavoy, Steve Shybunka of Two Hills, Kim Stubbs of Tofield, Lawrence Toma of Hairy Hill and Nick Zalasky of Derwent.

Letters Welcomed

One role of the Vegreville News Advertiser is to promote dialogue on various issues of concern to area residents. We accomplish this by welcoming Letters to the Editor and allowing various issues to be debated through our pages. All letters must contain the writer’s name, address and phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, however the writer’s name may be withheld from publication in special circumstances deemed appropriate by the Publisher.

The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity, spelling and grammar, taste or for reasons of potential libel. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to withhold letters from publication.

Canada’s aging population

By Taylor Jackson and Jason Clemens The Fraser Institute The latest Finance Department fiscal update signals the federal government’s continued preference for running budget deficits, regardless of the state of the economy. Similarly, eight of 10 Canadian provinces are running budget deficits in 2016-17.

The lack of fiscal prudence coast to coast raises serious concerns about the ability of Canadian governments to deal with future headwinds, including pressures on government finances due to Canada’s aging population.

From 2010 to 2063, according to Statistics Canada, seniors will go from a little under 15 per cent to more than 25 per cent of Canada’s population. So the share of Canadians working compared to those in retirement will decrease significantly.

Canada’s aging population will affect government finances in two major ways: • Most economists expect slower rates of economic growth and thus slower growth in government revenue. That isn’t surprising given the expectation that a larger share of the population will be of retirement age. Fewer people working will reduce economic growth rates.

• Pressure will grow on programs sensitive to g p demographics, like health care and income ssupport for seniors a Old Age Security such as (OA In fact, the cost of (OAS). income transfer proinc grams for seniors is g expected to increase by 47 per cent by

2045. A larger percentage of seniors means more benefits supplied by government.

Health-care spending is heavily skewed towards a person’s first year of life (birth and related) and their retirement years (post 65). For example, in 2014, average per-person health-care spending for Canadians 65 and over was almost 4.5 times greater than for Canadians aged 15 to 64. So health-care costs are expected to increase by 57 per cent by 2045.

When combined, the higher projected government spending related to health-care and income support programs for seniors would be equivalent to spending $107 billion more on these programs that what governments in Canada spent in 2016.

In response to this dramatic demographic shift, and the resulting higher spending and slower revenue growth, governments across Canada will face stark choices. They’ll have to reform spending programs, enact policies to improve economic growth, run deficits and accumulate debt, and/or raise tax rates.

If federal and provincial governments continue to choose deficits and debt, Canada’s net-debt-togross-domestic-product ratio (a metric economists use to measure the sustainability of government debt by comparing it to the size of the economy) could increase to between 167 and 252 per cent by 2045.

But this dire fiscal situation isn’t inevitable.

Proactive steps can and should be made to reform government program spending and encourage stronger economic growth across the country.

That would mitigate the adverse effects of Canada’s aging population.

But some careful fiscal management would mitigate the adverse effects of Canada’s aging population

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Vegreville RCMP update Dan Beaudette News Advertiser Sgt. Jerry Nutbrown was on hand to do the RCMP report at the Legislative Committee Meeting on November 7, 2017. The report was from January to October, 2017. In the time period there was 1 robbery, 5 sexual assaults, 68 assaults, 20 criminal harassment, 38 uttering threats for a total 132 persons up from 121 in 2016.

59 break and enter, 23 thefts of motor vehicles, 2 thefts over $5,000, 154 thefts under $5,000, 27 possessions of stolen goods, 64 frauds, 1 arson and 154 mischief to property. In total there were 484 violations up from last year’s total of 383.

In the Other Criminal Code category, 29 offensive weapons, 31 disturbing the peace and 162 other criminal code offensives. The total Criminal Code offences were 222 up from last year at 182.

Under Drug Enforcement for possession 35 and 9 for Drug Enforcement trafficking for a total of 44, up a little from last year’s total of 39.

General Federal Offences was down from last year, from 7 down to 4.

Under the provincial stats, 17 liquor act offences and 144 other provincial for a total of 661 down 2 from last year.

Under the municipal offences, 1 bylaws traffic and 34 municipal by-laws offences for a total of 35 compared to last year’s total of 59.

Under the Motor Vehicle Collision category there was 1 fatal, 4 injury, 100 involved in property damage and 14 property damage (non reportable). Up

Shopping locally will benefit you Rosanne Fortier There are so many benefits to shopping locally. People save so much time and money this way. When you consider the cost of gas, wear and tear on your vehicle and the time you will spend traveling where you could be earning big money or spending valuable time with your loved ones. Then you help to save the environment also when you don’t pollute the air by traveling.

When you shop at local businesses, you encourage these businesses to stay in town. The word will get around that Vegreville is a good place to start a new business and new businesses will move to town.

This will help to lower your municipal taxes because businesses contribute a lot to this.

More stores in town will attract more people to move to town and this will also help to keep your municipal taxes low.

Then don’t forget that people in your community will get to know you and they might also know the person you are planning to buy a gift for. So, they can advise you on what the right gift for this person will be.

You might also get to know new people from shopping locally because when you have regular contact with people, people usually start talking to each other and that is how new friendships develop and old friendships grow.

18 calls over last year.

Under the Provincial Traffic offences 858 up from 645 last year. Other traffic offences were done by 2, 14 compared to 16 the prior year. Under the criminal code for traffic 53 offences compared to 57 offences.

There were 164 false alarms compared

to the prior year of 147. False or Abandoned 911 calls up slightly from 131 in 2016 to 147. Suspicious person calls were up by 2 from 28. Persons reported missing were up from 10 in 2016 to 17 in 2017 in the time period.

Spousal Abuse reported 55 compared to 57 in 2016.

Currently the RCMP office is fully staffed plus one part time person. They are presently hosting 1 Tofield member graduated return to work 3 days a week in Vegreville. 1 Vegreville member graduated return to work 4 days a week.

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Holodomor could have been prevented!

Rosanne Fortier Holodomor is the cruel famine ordered by Stalin’s regime in Soviet Ukraine and in the Ukrainian areas during 193233. National Holodomor Awareness Week will be held from November 20-26, 2017. We must remember this time so a similar tragedy never occurs again. Also, we cannot have apathy when it comes time to vote at an election because as elementary students have said Stalin wasn’t a leader, he was a dictator. Just like Hitler, he was voted into government.

Government officials should lead, not order or dictate.

Leaders should not feel they are elected to power but need to

instead serve the constituency they represent.

Stalin’s plan all began in 1928 with a program of agricultural collectivization that forced farmers to let go of their land, equipment, and livestock and join state-owned, factory collective farms.

In 1929, if farmers refused to join collective farms, they were considered the ‘enemy’.

In 1930, nearly half a million people in Ukraine were forced out of their homes, stuffed into freight trains, and sent to an inhabited area in countries like Siberia where they were deserted without food or shelter.

During 1932-1933, the Soviet government made sure that Ukraine’s production quotas couldn’t be obtained and people were without food. They were forbidden from and arrested if they took any wheat from their own crops. Armies of supporters of Stalin’s policies confiscated hidden grain, and all the food from the farmer’s barns and homes.

Journalists were forbidden to report on what was happening and if they did, they were accused of spreading antiSoviet propaganda.

From 1932-34, around 4 million people died from starvation within the borders of Soviet Union. However, Stalin claimed there wasn’t any famine in Ukraine and he kept on exporting millions of tons of grain.

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Viterra elevator hits milestone

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Innisfree Minburn 4-H Beef Club November report Camille Kassian Club Reporter The Innisfree Minburn 4-H Beef Club held their second 4-H meeting in Innisfree on November 2. We had our 4-H weigh in on October 29 at George and Wendy Nott’s farm, that went very well. Everyone’s steers weighed very nicely. Thank you to George and Wendy for the use of their place to get our steers weighed. We would like to thank the County of Minburn for the use of their scale. We would like to thank Lotte Kingsmill, from Coop Feeds for the very nice presentation she gave at our meeting to our members and parents on feeding our 4-H steers. On November 22 we will be participating in Holiday in

the Hallways in the Millenium Building in Innisfree. We will be having our tire and electronic recycling on November 24 at the Mannville dump at 11 am. We will be having a halter making workshop on December 6 after the meeting for the members that need halters. We will be entering a volleyball team for the North East Regional Volleyball Tournament on Sunday, December 3, at JR Robson School in Vermillion. Our next 4-H meeting will be December 6 at 7 pm at the Minburn Curling Rink.

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The concrete pour by the numbers: - Total time for this part of the project was approximately 7 days - Approximately 5000 cubic meters of concrete were used.

- 950,000 lbs of rebar - 2 pumper trucks - 8 concrete trucks - 100 workers per shift in 2 - 12-hour shifts So yes, if you are doing some math that was a 7 day, 24 hours per day operation!

When completed, this facility will have a storage capacity of 35,000 metric tonnes, with the ability to load up to 130 railcars through a loop track.

Viterra has a long history in this area of the province, and are excited to be building this brand new elevator to support local customers. When fully operational, 10 people will be employed at the Vegreville facility. Before that time, they are already offering bids for September 2018 delivery when the doors officially open.

Viterra is welcoming calls to their Viterra Star location with any questions.

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RCMP don’t do that, do they?

Sgt. Jerry Nutbrown RCMP Ponderings – Vegreville Detachment At this time of year, camouflage clothing is

donned and rifles and crossbows are dusted off as many go hunting for wild game. An activity as old as humans have existed on the North American

continent, minus these types of weapons, until recent history.

This article is not to dispute hunting practices but to educate the readers on what things fall under our responsibilities that you may think don’t.

You have likely guessed it, we enforce hunting regulations.

There seems to be a misunderstanding that RCMP can’t enforce hunting rules and all things related, to the contrary.

We are expected to enforce or assist in the enforcement of the various acts covering this. The main piece in all this is firearms. Although the long gun registry is no longer, we ensure adherence to federal firearm laws, especially the Criminal Code sections. These cover the proper storage, use, and transport of firearms. Since most hunters are using firearms, our involvement is a given. Whether you are out shooting at game birds or trying to take down that trophy buck, don’t be surprised to see us and be asked to provide all your proper hunting documentation and licensing.

We will work jointly with local Fish & Wildlife Officer Mike Hewitt or our members will venture out on their own and

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Ponderings - CONTINUED from above check out hunters. Mike is far more versed in all the hunting and fishing laws and regulations as that is more his focus, but the RCMP members do have the authority to enforce all the related acts. This is similar to commercial vehicle enforcement where there are expert enforcement officers that focus on commercial vehicles, but RCMP members can also enforce these laws. As mentioned before in a Ponderings, there are over 200 federal acts that we are empowered to enforce plus all the provincial acts. These acts will include those for boating and fishing but you are not likely to see any RCMP members locally on a boat as there just aren’t large enough lakes here. However, if you are fishing at the ponds, an RCMP officer may check your licenses and equipment.

There are a lot of Federal Acts that we never usually have anything to do with as they are more procedural than enforcement. An example of Acts such as these is the Divorce Act, Genetic Non-Discrimination Act, Telefilm Canada Act, CanadaGabon Tax Convention Act and the Journey to Freedom Day Act. These place things into law and may or may not have a direct enforcement component to them.

Don’t try and figure out all the laws as you are more likely to experience a brain cramp than understanding every statute of law that Canada offers. We often have to reference the actual Act to find the information we need as there are too many for us to be an expert, or even familiar, with.

Now back to your hunting, but remember, the deer might not be able to see you, but we can.

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Elk Island Public School Board highlights Submitted

Violence Threat Risk Assessment Protocol On October 23, Chair Boymook attended the ceremonial signing to officially launch the newly developed Elk Island Violence Threat Risk Assessment Protocol. The Board looks forward to a productive partnership to

ensure students and staff are provided with safe and secure learning and working environments.

Unaudited Financial Report The Board received for information the Unaudited Financial Report as of Aug. 31, 2017. The Division ended the 2016-17 school year with both its operations revenue and operational expenses lower than what was projected in the 2016 fall budget, resulting in a favorable variance of $4.98 million.

The full report is available at www. eips. ca/download/114865 (see pg. 46).

Unaudited Accumulated Surplus The Board received for information the Unaudited Accumulated Surplus Report as of Aug. 31, 2017. The

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Elk island - CONTINUED from PAGE 11 Division’s accumulated surplus totals $23.68 million, which includes investment in Board funded tangible capital assets ($5.51 million), unrestricted surplus, operating reserves

($17.02 million) and capital reserves ($1.15 million). The full report is available at w w w.eips.ca /download/114865 (see pg. 61).

2017-18 Enrolment

The Board received for information the Division’s Enrolment Reports for the 2017-18 school year. Enrolment numbers were collected from the PowerSchool database on Sept. 30, 2017. In total, 17,150 students are currently registered within EIPS—a decrease of three students from the year previous.

Nomination of Chair and Vice-Chair The Board held an organizational meeting, which included nominations and elections for the Chair and Vice-Chair positions. For the 2017-18 school year, trustee Trina Boymook was acclaimed the Chair and trustee Heather Wall was elected the ViceChair. Both individuals will lead the Board of Trustees throughout the 2017-18 school year.

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Dear Classified Guys, When I bought my condo I thought it would be great to live in a small community. After six months though, I learned that having neighbors so close is not as pleasant as I thought. One neighbor lets his cats out in the morning to use my son's sandbox as a litter box. My other neighbor is even worse. He doesn't think I know, but every morning he sneaks over and borrows my newspaper from the front porch. He puts it back an hour later hoping I won't notice. I probably wouldn't, except for the fact that he tears ads out of the classified section every week. Maybe condo life isn't for me. Any idea of a good place to live without neighbor problems?

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to read the classified section when it looks like a mouse got to it first.

Unless you move to a deserted island, I think you're always going to have some neighbors that are more difficult to get along with than others.

Carry: Much like family, you can't always choose your neighbors.

But you can choose how you deal with them. There are a variety of ways to solve your problems with-

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out moving to a new neighborhood.

For example, put a cover on your son's sandbox to keep the cats out.

Regardless of your neighbor's animals, it's a good idea to keep other wild animals from using the sand as well.

Cash: As for your other neighbor who likes to read the classifieds, we can't fault him for his passion.

However, he could take a different approach to getting his morning paper.

Carry: One of your best options for approaching the problem is to be direct, but polite. Confront your neighbor and ask that he refrain from taking your newspaper. Once he knows you are aware of his behavior, he will more than likely

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Your neighbors could make a difference to your safety.

Neighborhood watch programs are among the most well-known crime prevention programs in the country.

Some surveys show that up to 20% of city residents are involved in a watch program. For more information about a program in your area or starting a watch for your community, contact you local police department or log onto www.usaonwatch.com. It might just be the next neighborly thing you do.

I was concerned about security when I moved to a small gated community just outside the city.

However, the real estate agent told me that there was a great neighborhood watch program headed by a very dedicated captain.

I wanted to get involved in the program so when I saw the man walking around the neighborhood with his clipboard, I invited him in for a cup of coffee. That's when he told me that people didn't normally invite him inside.

"That's surprising," I said. "I thought everyone would want to know the neighborhood watch captain."

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"Won't you be my neighbor?" It's a catch phrase that was sung every week on the PBS television show, Mr. Roger's neighborhood. As an ordained minister, composer of over 200 songs and author of numerous books, Fred Rogers (a.k.a. "Mr. Rogers") based his show on respecting others and appreciating the world. Airing from 1968 to 2001, his work won four Emmys, including one for lifetime achievement, a Peabody award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Although Fred passed away on February 27, 2003, his memory lives on.

bor problems. Even famous people have similar issues. Rosie O'Donnell once complained of her neighbor, Sean "P Ditty" Combs who put on an extravagant fireworks show at his home. Rosie spent the night consoling her scared children and pets.

Carry: The best approach to preventing future problems is to get acquainted with your neighbors.

People who are friendly with each other tend to have fewer problems.

Cash: And becoming friends with your current neighbor should be relatively simple. You already have one thing in common…reading the classifieds!

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Dan Beaudette News Advertiser The Canadian Citizenship Ceremony was held in Mundare on Tuesday November 7, 2017 with 50 candidates. . These new Canadians came from a diverse range of backgrounds: Peru, Vietnam, India, USA, Malaysia, Albania, Cameroon, Pakistan, Philippines, Nepal, China, Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Fiji.

Sharon Dumbeky of the Mary Immaculate Auxiliary welcome all from near and far to Mundare as the Auxiliary were the Official hosts for the ceremony. She stated that the visitors will be witnessing a priceless privilege of Canadian Citizenship and acknowledged the candidates for their willingness to travel to Mundare for their Citizenship Ceremony. She said, “This is your ceremony, it is your day, but you have given the rest of us the opportunity to pause, and really think about how fortunate we are to live in a country like Canada.”

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Tributes MEMORIAM

SOPROVICH In loving memory of my husband George who passed away November 17, 1987; son Dennis November 14, 1999 and daughter Dianne Blahun (nee Soprovich) October 5, 2012 in a tragic accident.

Gone are the days we used to share.

But in our hearts You are always there.

The gates of all memory will never close They say time heals all sorrow And helps us to forget.

But time has only proven How much we miss you all yet We mourn for you all in silence No eyes can see us weep But many a silent tear is shed While others are asleep.

The family chain is broken But as God calls us We will link again.

Forever loved and sadly missed by Daisy and family.

Dennis Gerald Soprovich February 11, 1953 - November 14, 1999 In loving memory of a dear husband, father and friend.

Those we love are never, more than a thought away.

For as long as there is a memory, they live in our hearts to stay.

You left us wonderful memories, your love is still our guide; And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.

18 years may wipe out many things, but this they wipe out never, The memory of those happy days, when we were all together.

Still loved, still missed and very dear, Donna, Kelly, Jackie, Cameron & Casey, Carlene & Mike, Curtis, Allison, Hannah & Kane

Harry Rozumniak November 10, 1991 In loving memory Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard, but always near.

Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure.

Forever missed, Glen, Brenda and their families

BEAUDETTE, Anne L. In loving memory of a wonderful mother and grandmother who passed away November 16, 2007.

The moment that you died, Our hearts were split in two.

The one side filled with memories, The other died with you.

We often lie awake at night, When the world is fast asleep, And take a walk down memory lane, With tears upon our cheeks.

Remembering you is easy We do it every day.

But missing you is a heartache, That never goes away.

Loving you and missing you always Richard, Jerry, Shirley Anne (Bill) and Megan

OBITUARY

SOLOMON, Peter Fred It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Solomon announces his passing on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at the age of 71. Peter from Vegreville/Mundare will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his wife of 40 years Judy, son Corey, daughter Christa (Geno), daughter Trudy (Dennis), siblings Ken (Mable), Earl (Karen), Ellen (Pius), Maryann (Paul) other family members and friends.

Predeceased by his parents Fred and Rosa Solomon from Dauphin, Manitoba and niece Joan. Private Requiem Mass held at St. Matthews Catholic Church, Edmonton on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 1:30pm with Celebrant Fr. Jim Corrigan. Following Peter’s wishes cremation has taken place and a private family internment will be held on a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a charity of your choice.

MINAILO, Anna On November 8, 2017, Anna Minailo of Willingdon, AB, passed away suddenly at the age of 89 years.

Anna will be lovingly remembered by her one daughter, Christine Hominiuk; sons, Larry (Debbie) and Eugene (Chris); and five grandchildren, Landon, Brianna, Kerry (Teaque), Christopher and Mandy. Predeceased by her husband, George; brother, Walter; and son-in-law, William.

Funeral Service was held Tuesday, November 14 at 1:30 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 – 111 Avenue, Edmonton with interment in St. Michael’s Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT & Nunavut, Suite 144, 5241 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 5G8. Вічная Пам’ять Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com.

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MICKLICH, Jacob On November 8, 2017 Jacob Micklich of Holden passed away peacefully at the age of 88 years. Jacob is survived by his loving wife, Eileen; one son, Terry (Shauna); three daughters, Pam (Jim), Christine (Travis) and Kathy; six grandchildren, Caylib, Joshua, Zachary, Jacob, Thomas and Karlee; also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by his first wife, Annette; parents, Mary and Nick; granddaughter, Shelby; brothers, Paul, Bill, Harry, Johnny, and Minor; sisters, Nellie, Anne, Mary, Stella, Maise, Anne, Florence, Irene and Dorothy.

Divine Liturgy Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 10: 30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Borschiw. Father Jim Nakonechny officiating with interment in Church Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Borschiw Cemetery.

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SHTOKAL, Paul February 28, 1933 – November 12, 2017 On Sunday, November 12, 2017, Paul Shtokal of Vegreville, Alberta, formerly of Holden passed away at the age of 84 years.

Paul is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary; one son Darcy (Cyndi) along with their family Nathan, Amanda and Olivia; two sisters and one brother Leona (Russel) Babyn, Eugene (Arlene) and Susan (Craig) King; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Paul was predeceased by his parents Dan and Irene Shtokal and one daughter Mary in infancy.

A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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HEWKO, Alice (Olga) (nee Faryna) On Sunday, November 12, 2017, Alice (Olga) Hewko of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 80 years.

Alice is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Russell; daughters Sandra (Rick) White and Linda (Rick) Manasterski; grandchildren Brian, (Stacey), Andrea, Amanda and Amy; great-grandchildren Ava and Hudson; sister Pat; along with other relatives and friends.

A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers and Father Greg Faryna officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta.

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CARD OF THANKS

With Gratitude The Family of the late Annette Bienvenue wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to the family and friends who attended the celebration of Life for our Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother on October 25, 2017 at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church. A special thank you to Rev. Luan Vu for presiding and for a meaningful and comforting homily. Also a very special thank you to Donna Kucheraway for your assistance with the service, to the pallbearers, readers, Words of Remembrance, poem, gift bearers and to the family members who contributed in some way in the service.

Many thanks to everyone who sent flowers, food, cards, mass offerings, and made donations to the St. Martin of Tours Church Building Fund, and the Vegreville Care Centre (Patients Comfort Society) in memory of Annette. The support that Janet and Park Memorial offered is greatly appreciated. A very special thank you to the Pastoral Care team for taking care of Annette’s spiritual needs on a weekly basis. To the nursing team at the Vegreville Care Centre we are so very grateful for the loving care and compassion you gave to Annette during her stay there.

Our family was so blessed to have Mom with us for so long. Many lasting memories will be cherished and will be held forever in our hearts and minds.

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All that happened was that the prime minister declined to attend a meeting of the TPP 11 — it was 12, before the United States pulled out — on the grounds that, as he later explained, “we weren’t ready” to sign, and that as a result the agreement in principle that was to be announced at

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Interested residents are welcome to register and attend all or some of the workshops, depending on their specific educational interests. This allows for a flexible program that adapts to the needs of each participant.

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December 5 Workshop sessions will be held at the Vegreville Community Health Centre (5318 50 St.) from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration is required as date and time are subject to change. For more information and to register to attend, please call the Alberta Healthy Living Program Central Zone at 1-877-314-6997.

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Courage Canada Trail Ride donates $2,638 to VALID

Founder of Courage Canada, Curtis Anderson who is an extremely severe traumatic brain injury survivor presents a cheque for $2,638.13 from the Courage Canada Trail Ride to VALID staff and clients-Back row from left to right-Kyle Austin, Brandin Pacholin.

Front row from left to right-Jodi Miller, Disability Worker-Kira Brisebois, Hayley Scholz, Brandie Kriaski. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier Founder of Courage Canada, Curtis Anderson is an extremely severe traumatic brain injury survivor. On November 8, Anderson donated $2,638.13 from the Courage Canada Trail Ride to VALID. “The Courage Canada Trail Ride to support and bring brain injury awareness started in 2004 to bring brain injuries on the map and for brain injury survivors to be around horses and the sunshine. We have wagons available for those who don’t have a horse. So, the brain injury survivors who come out to

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A.L. Horton School Remembrance Day Ceremony Rosanne Fortier A.L. Horton School presented a serene and tender Remembrance Day Ceremony that was mainly directed by the students on November 9.

The ceremony ushered in with O’Canada.

The students read the history of World War I that started in 1914 and World War II that began in September of 1939 and they continued to say how Remembrance Day came about. They recited, In Flanders Fields which they stated was written by a young Canadian soldier, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae.

Especially touching was when the students sang, Make a Difference which had the lyrics that when we work together so much can be done.

A video was shown on Why Wear a Poppy? A mother whose son served in the war told a young boy that the poppy was a symbol to honor those who died in the war.

The mother’s eyes became full of tears when she explained how her son was young and full of joy and proud to serve his country. Her son later died in the war.

Special military guest, Sgt. Carvery from Canadian Forces based in Wainwright spoke next where he said he’s been in the military since 1991. “I have done four tours overseas where I was deployed in Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Inset: Special military guest, Sgt. Carvery from Canadian Forces based in Ukraine. I have lost many friends.

Wainwright. (Rosanne Fortier/photos) Our job is to keep communities safe and help countries around the world to be peaceful and free. Being in the military Then Principal Probert encouraged all the students to observe is very difficult to work and it puts its members in the two minutes of silence at 11 O’clock on November 11. great danger. Sometimes they are wounded just to keep us The last post and rouse followed this. safe; that is what we remember on Remembrance Day; the Each class laid a wreath. great courage and sacrifice. We can be thankful that we never The perfect closing was presented when the students sang, had a war in Canada but there have been many wars around Let There Be Peace on Earth. the war where Canadians have served.”

Heritage House’s Remembrance Day Ceremony Rosanne Fortier Heritage House’s Remembrance Day Ceremony on November 8 was meaningful because many of the people who attended had family and friends who served during the war and many of these veterans were sacrificed in the war were the words of RCL Branch No. 39 Service officer, Rod Stewart.

For this reason and more, Chaplain for RCL Branch No. 39 Reverend Carolyn Woodall began the ceremony with a prayer of thanksgiving for war veterans who gave up their lives so we can live full lives. “These are precious times bought by the loss of dreams and hopes and possibilities,” Rev. Woodall said. “Be with us as we honor those who answered the call, some who did not return.”

World War II Veteran, Ellwood Hill who was a Minister said he was a Christian since he was 10 or - RCL Branch No.39 Service officer, Rod Stewart with World War II Veterans11 and accepted Christ as his Ellwood Hill and Alice Fodchuk. (Rosanne Fortier/photo) Savior. He mentioned that he is almost 100 years old and he their shoulder day after day throughout the year. “Make sure was a soldier who served during D-Day. others know about the sacrifices of Canadians and the signifiRCL Branch No. 39 Service officer, cant contributions that Canadians made during wartime. It Rod Stewart spoke next where he said wasn’t just the battles that they won, it was scientific advancesince most of the people who attended ments that were contributed to or initiated by Canadians.

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St. Mary’s School Award Night Rosanne Fortier St. Mary’s School Award Night for the 2016-2017 year on November 10 was meant to honor and celebrate students who tried their best to use their God given talents.

Principal, Mr. Salsbury welcomed everyone while he said how proud they were of the students’ achievements.

Assistant Principal, Mr. Walker said people should challenge themselves to be stronger in their faith and academics. We are here today to share the success of our students who listened to that challenge and call.

Walker said the opening prayer next.

Nicole DeGrano led everyone in singing, O’ Canada.

Mayor Tim MacPhee gave a brief message.

EICS Trustee, Teresa Makowecki thanked the administration and staff. “We are a Catholic School and truly proud of it. As we gather to celebrate your academic achievements, please don’t forget all the extra blessings that have come your way because of attending this beautiful school. We have learned the power of prayer and been blessed to pray for a school family.”

Awards were presented by an individual from the club, organization or business that sponsored the award.

Notable awards were the Religious Studies Award where the students demonstrated a strong understanding of the material covered in Religion classes, reflected by high academic standing. The award recipients were Sidney Abbott, Samatha Abbott, Hailey Nichol, Alexis Salsbury, Loraine Rabago, Sterling Cannan, Emma Watts-Bronowski.

The Christian Leadership Awards were for the student who demonstrated a strong understanding of the materials covered in Religion classes, reflected by their high academic standing, and how they incorporate the Christian message in their daily lives. The award recipients were Sidney Abbott, Stephanie Berube, Alexis Salsbury, Marissa Kobelsky, William Quinton, Parker Kermode, Katelyn Salsbury, Joule Soliven.

The REAL Foundation Scholarship was for a student who demonstrated strong Catholic faith and practices

The Top Academic Award winners- Maria Dennill, Jonathan Baldwin, Dayton Choma, Marissa Kobelsky, Nicole De Grano, and Allia De Grano (not present in photo). (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

and leads others to follow in our faith. The award recipient was Katelyn Salsbury.

Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada Jubilee Year of Mercy Award was for acts of mercy the students displayed. The award recipient was Dayton Choma.

The Citizenship Award is for the student that best demonstrates interpersonal relationships among students and staff, volunteerism, punctuality, attendance, diligence effort, and practical work habits. This award was given to Ethan Bast, Nicole Durrer, Daphne Bronowski, Brandon Lamash, Nicole DeGrano, Kristen Schultz, and Dallas Svitch.

The Outstanding Athletic Awards were given to Hailey Nichol, Matthew Quinton, Benjamin Nawrot, Amanda Holyk.

The Top Academic award winners were Maria Dennill, Jonathan Baldwin, Dayton Choma, Marissa Kobelsky, Nicole De Grano, and Allia De Grano. The top academic student for EICS was Allia De Grano.

The Edward Beaudette Memorial was instituted in

memory of Edward Beaudette, a former Grade 12 student who was killed in a car accident in September of 1986. The reward recipient, Dallas Svitich possessed all the same qualities as Edward did; respect, determination, consideration for the feelings of others and a willingness to give of himself without asking for anything in return.

The Outlaw All Terrain Scholarship for the Most Exemplary Grade 12 student was given to Kristen Schultz.

The Tanya Thiessen Excellent in Service for Leadership award recipient was Kristen Schultz.

The Stawnichy’s Scholarship as for a student with a strong business sense and the award recipient was Natasha Podoborozny.

The Knights of Columbus, Knights of Columbus Award Nicholas Lesoway Scholarship and Vegreville Lion’s Centennial Scholarship was given to McKinley Makowecki.

The Governor General’s Award recipient was Allia De Grano.

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St. Mary’s School Remembrance Day Ceremony

No. 341 Mundare Cadets Squadron practice laying the wreaths.

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Rosanne Fortier Staff and students wore poppies and were dressed in formal attire at St. Mary’s High School Remembrance Day Ceremony on November 9 so they could honor those veterans who gave so much.

The ceremony stepped in in March of Colors by RCL Branch No. 39 members, RCMP, veterans, dignitaries and No. 341 Mundare Cadets Squadron.

Emcee was a teacher, Mark Kobelsky who said Remembrance

Day is about recognizing the past sacrifices of veterans and the courage of those in the military who are currently serving. “We gather to remember those who died, not for war but for a world that would be free of war and have peace.

Kobelsky said a prayer for everyone to be instruments of reconciliation and peace.

Father Dan Wach continued with a speech about how real love makes sacrifices for others. “True love is willing to protect the truth, the weak and the frail; even when it causes great suffering or death,” Father Wach said.

Special guest, Corporal Ryen Gohrke who has been in the military for five years spoke next where he said Canadians as young as the students fought and sacrificed so much so people could grow-up and live in a safe country where our rights and freedoms are protected. The year 2017 has been a special year to commemorate those heroes in our country’s military’s heritage particularly in the First and Second World Wars.

“Canadian Arm Forces personal regularly participate in multi-national operations to combat terrorism and defend human rights and act as a corporal for peace and security. A thank-you is enough for our service; it is a right and a privilege to put on a uniform every day to defend our country like those did who we are remembering this week.”

Another special guest, Master Warrant Officer, Martin St. Onge who has retired after serving 29 years in the military said it is important to remember what members of the family of someone who is in the military go through when the soldier is in the battlefield and gets injured.

Onge also spoke

Special military guests-Corporal Ryen Gohrke and Master Warrant Officer, Martin St. Onge.

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about how when he looks at the young cadets at the ceremony he felt very proud because it is great that young people have interest in the military while he acknowledges the RCMP, veterans, and Community Peace Officers who were present for their service.

Students were dressed in formal attire to honor veterans. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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St. Martin’s School Remembrance Day

St. Martin’s School Drama Group singing in Flanders Field directed by Charlene Bicknell and Sheryl Bilyk.

putting on this uniform each and every day and I don’t need anything special, just a thank you is enough,” Adam said. He proceeded with a slide presentation on the wars and Remembrance Day and at the end of the presentation, Taps was played along with a moment of Silence.

A group of students along with the general assembly sang “We Can Make A Difference” followed by “In Flanders Field”.

Constable J of the local RCMP, Mike Hewitt of the Fish and Wildlife, and Adam Martin, Master Seaman HCM NONSUCH, guest of honor.

Dan Beaudette News Advertiser The morning started off with the singing and playing of O’Canada.

Master Seaman Adam Martin of HCM NONSUCH, the guest speaker, talked about the incredible sacrifice armed forces gave in order that we might have our freedom. “It is very important that we remember that and that is why I am here with you today,” Master Seaman Adam said. “I have the privilege of

6 candles lite with poppies and 2 Cross Wreath’s at St. Martin’s Remembrance Day ceremonies.

The Power of Collective Giving in Vegreville 100 People Who Care Vegreville Christmas Bureau Submitted

When you donate $100 to a charity, you may wonder if you’re really making a difference. But if 100 people donate $100 at the same time to the same charity, it suddenly becomes $10,000 and that definitely has an impact. As the winning charity at the June 2017 meeting, the Vegreville Christmas Bureau will host Vegreville’s fifth 100 People Who Care to gather at the Vegreville Sunshine Club.

Uniting with a global movement of crowdfunding, the Vegreville chapter of 100 People Who Care meets twice a year for a one-hour meeting to collectively give up to $10, 000 to a local registered charity. Anyone can join by simply filling out a membership form which then allows them to nominate a local registered charity. Three charities are randomly chosen from the nominations to present at the public gathering why they believe their charity is most deserving. Once the presentations have concluded, each member casts one vote for the charity they believe to be most fitting to receive the collective donation. The charity with the highest number of votes receives the total donated proceeds from those present, as each member writes a cheque for $100 to the winner.

100 People Who Care allows community members to give back in a collective and meaningful way, while raising awareness of all local registered charities, resulting in increased donations across the board. December 2015 saw the Vegreville Food Bank receive $3800 in crowdfunding donations from the Vegreville chapter of 100 People Who Care, CALS Breakfast Club benefitted from $2000 in June 2016, and the Akasu Palliative Care Society was the recipient of $3000 in December 2016. The most recent charity selected was the Vegreville Christmas Bureau who received $2900 in June 2017.

100 People Who Care is an open group and new members are encouraged to attend the upcoming November event to learn more about local charities and this unique model of crowdfunding.

Your membership guarantees no volunteering, no telemarketing, no event planning and no silent auction donations to solicit, but rather a simple and great way to give back right in our own community. Vegreville is a community who cares.

Join us!

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Remember and honour Remembrance Day Ceremony - Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39 Rosanne Fortier Remembrance Day is held on November 11 because the fighting ended for World War I on November 11, 1918, with the signing of the Armistice.

People honored the veterans who sacrificed and continue to sacrifice everything so we can have a peaceful life at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No.39 Remembrance Day Ceremony on November 11 at the Vegreville Social Centre.

Deputy Reeve for County of Minburn No. 27 presented brief messages.

Comrade Rod Stewart, Comrade Fred Duckett, and Vegreville Muslim Association read scripture readings.

Branch Chaplain Rev. Woodall said the prayer of intercession.

Special guest, Captain Welby Thumwood stepped to the platform and said his experiences both at home and abroad have really reinforced the value of Veterans Week and the ceremonies March on the Colors leaves the legion.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

World War II veterans-Earl Giffin and Alice Fodchuk. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

The ceremony opened with the Marching in of the Colors which was followed by O’ Canada.

The last post, observing two minutes of silence and rouse was next.

Deposit Colors and Retire Color Party followed this.

Then Branch Chaplain Rev. Carolyn Woodall said a prayer.

After this, many organizations and businesses participated in the laying of wreaths which was followed by retire guards.

The Town of Vegreville lays a wreath.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

President of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39, Terry Kuzyk welcomed everyone and said this year is significant because 100 years ago, World War I was at a turning point. Canadian troops made significant contributions in many battles. Next year we will commemorate the end of the first great conflict. But unfortunately conflicts continue and our military continues to answer the call.

Your presence today shows respect for those who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as, those who continue to put their lives on the line for us every day.

Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee and

we have for Remembrance Day. Thumwood continued with facts on the anniversary of the various battles.

“Almost 100 years ago this week, Canadians took part in one of the bloodiest battles of the First World WarPasschendaele. Few battles were as brutal as Passchendaele which took place in the muddy corners of Belgium. The horror of those who engaged in the fight is hard to imagine and is nothing short of a nightmare,” Thumwood said.

“People ask me what they can do to thank us. A thank-you is enough to honor us for our service. It is our honor and privilege to put on a uniform and defend our country, like those who have done so like we are remembering today. Personally, I love this job for the skills that I learned and the people I work with. I find my experiences to be rewarding every single day. We ask that you help to keep our history alive and cherish the courage and sacrifices of those who have served Canada so proudly to make it the great country it is today. Lest we forget.

Then Kuzyk read the AlbertaNWT Command First Place Essay written by Jamie Perlik which was a heartfelt story about a veteran’s wife and the sorrow she felt from losing her husband in the war.

After this, Kuzyk presented the Bob and Jean Kelly Scholarship where he said the late Kelly’s were valuable members of their legion. The scholarships were given to Kaitlyn Melenka and Katelyn Salsbury.

Kuzyk then spoke about the Izzy dolls’ project which anyone can volunteer for by contacting the legion.

Kuzyk’s closing comments asked the people to continue to support the veterans, RCMP and emergency personnel as they continue to defend our way of life.

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Vegreville Town Council discloses costs Dan Beaudette Vegreville News Advertiser Mayor MacPhee spoke with me on the expense to date of the effort to save the Immigration Centre. The total cost to date is $340,000.00. Mayor MacPhee made it clear that the council of the day had to hire the best in order to get meeting with the top ranking officials in Ottawa. The total included conferences, airfares, hotels, meals and two high ranking strategic communications experts both here in Alberta and in Ottawa. The costs also include a socioeconomic and financial impact study prepared by Nichols Applied Management.

“We have an obligation to the citizens of Vegreville, to protect property values, businesses, and jobs and especially to those employees that do not want to travel to Edmonton or much worse have to move there to work,” MacPhee said.

The socio-economic study which Nichols Applied Management did complete was $55,000, but again council decided to go with the best. The report

identified the current contribution of the Case Processing Centre to the Town and quantified the loss to the Town if CPC relocated. The annual Gross Domestic Product the CPC brings to Vegreville is $15.9 million. The study enhanced Council’s position in their discussions with both the Federal and Provincial governments as this independent report is based on expert research.

Some of the tribulations council went through for example was trying to get resolutions passed where the parties concerned had a little pull in Ottawa.

For example, the AAMD&C which involves the Alberta Districts and Counties, Alberta Chamber of Commerce, FCM the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The resolutions presented to these bodies all passed in support of the Town of Vegreville efforts to save CPC. “It took months of phoning people on these boards to get the policies on the floor but with the help of councilors phoning it happened,” said Mayor MacPhee.

The mayor says, “I am very optimistic about the outcome, whether it be saving the CPC, or getting something else, the government directed to create jobs in Vegreville.”

Mayor MacPhee also said that council spent months on the phone with ministers, staff, and the groups mentioned above and for that, he would like to acknowledge each and every one. He would like to acknowledge the efforts of MP Shannon Stubbs and MLA Jessica Littlewood for their tireless efforts also.

Mayor MacPhee said the long road to a decision is not over and all of the council is still working hard and will hopefully have a successful outcome. He also stated that there will be no tax Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee (File Photo) increase because of this, the the election to be much more open to money came out of the savings the taxpayers and citizens of Vegreville the town has accumulated.

The reason this is being disclosed, and this is the first step in that direction.

Mayor MacPhee made a promise during

Town of Vegreville Council starts fast Dan Beaudette News Advertiser The Town of Vegreville held its Legislative Meeting in the upstairs boardroom at the town office. It was the new councils first Legislative Meeting and there was a lot to discuss.

The town drafted a letter and it is proposed to send to the MLA Jessica Littlewood, with a carbon copy going to The Honorable Shannon Phillips, Minister of Environment and Parks, the Honorable Shaye Anderson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Lisa Holmes, President, Alberta Urban Municipalities Association. It is from the Vegreville Solid Waste Solutions Committee.

In short form the letter stated: The Town of Vegreville began full operations of our Recycling Program in 2009. Since then, the program has seen the diversion of 9,474,166 pounds of recyclable materials from the Vegreville Sanitary Landfill. We are actively involved with the electronics, paint, and tire recycling programs and have held Annual Household Hazardous Waste Roundups since 2010. From 2009 until the end of 2016, the Town of Vegreville has recycled: 584,018 pounds or 264,906 kilograms of electronic waste 607,171 pounds or 275,408 kilograms of paint and chemicals 585, 592 pounds or 265,620 kilograms of (20132016) tires.

The town has received a total of $35,771.26 in collection incentives from the Alberta Recycling Management Authority.

However, the Recycling Program has cost the Town of Vegreville taxpayers $2,762,671 from 2009 until the end 2016.

The town of Vegreville is particularly concerned about the funding shortfall experienced by the used oil management program. The Town of Vegreville is calling on the Government of Alberta to take the following actions: Immediately enact the proposed regulatory changes needed to ensure the viability of existing recycling programs Work with municipalities on a more comprehensive approach to reducing waste, including developing programs that address packaging, printed materials, and agricultural plastics that our programs struggle to process due to the fluctuating markets for recycled materials.

Also, work with municipalities to determine how revenue from the carbon levy can be used to support waste reduction initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Provincial and municipal partnership in needed to put Alberta back on the path to environmental leadership on waste management. As our MLA, we hope you will join us in championing the need for improved waste management in the province of Alberta.

A letter was received from Vegreville Transportation Services Society thanking Mayor and Council for their decision to once again provide funding to their organization for

the upcoming year. The grant was in the sum of $22,000. The funding will go towards helping to solidify the fiscal footing of VTSS as they navigate into 2018 and support consistent service levels in the future.

A resident wrote to the council asking for forgiveness of a fine for not paying taxes of 745.84. He felt he was not communicated to properly. He paid the taxes but not the fine.

A letter from Jody Nicholson asking for forgiveness of taxes from the two empty lots beside the Pot of Gold store. The reason was given: One of the lots are used for the store’s surplus and seasonal goods storage and keeps 75,000 pounds of waste out of our community landfill. The other lot is used for parking by both the customers of Pot of Gold and others. This lot was also used by a community school to plant raised garden beds as a project for their students and the garden structures are still on the lot.

A report was given by Christopher Robblee the Economic Development and Tourism officer. He reported that “Yes 7-11 is closing.” He made a phone call to an official spokesman to confirm the decision. They stated that it was economic reasons and when asked if it was about money they had no comment and also no comment on the exact date of closure. He also stated that there has been an inquiry for a Hemp Production Plant, also Vertical Farming. He is working with HUB and WCDIA on Drone Technology. The town has an airport suitable for this purpose.

They received a letter from the Library Board stating that the Library Board has approved the application of Mike Cooper to serve on the board. These letters are received for information only because the council cannot make motions at the meeting. The matter was referred to the November 15, 2017, regular Meeting.

Dale Lefevre gave a report on the 355 acres of grass cutting that has to be done by the town on a regular basis. In 2016 the total grass cutting costs were $233,000.00. With the redesigning of the cycles of grass cutting this year the town grass cutting costs were down by $100,000. Dale wanted to know if the council was in favor of going ahead with the same plan this year. Some councilors did express concern of the turnaround of grass cutting at the Elk’s park by the Egg. They stated that this is a tourist visitation place and maybe should be cut more often. Dale to look into that.

It was brought up when discussing the library budget that the average expense to a municipality in Alberta for the library is $37 per capita while the library in Vegreville costs the council $57 per capita.

The in Camera sessions which the media is not allowed in were about: FOIP Act, Division 2, Section 21 – Intergovernmental Relations a) Torque Communications i) Lee Furke & Cathy Kiss b) Biobasix – Section 27 – Privileged Information c) Northern Green Alberta Inc. Section 16 – Business Interests of a Third Party d) Emergent Waste Solutions – Section 16 – Business interests of a Third Party e) TerraVest – Section 27 – Privileged Information f) Foxview Estates – Section 24 – Advice from Officials g) CAO Evaluation – Section 19 – Confidential Evaluations