Vegreville News Advertiser - April 4, 2018

VOL. 71 NO. 14

71 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNIT Y

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2018

Welcome to Vegreville!

Khalid Alghadeir and his wife, Maha Bakjaji with their two sons-Musab and Amr. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Mounted Riders Complete Assessment

Firefighting Camp

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RCMP files from March 26 - April 1 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser March 26 06:15 – SCAM - Complainant called to report an attempted fraud made by an unknown person over the phone.

The initial contact was made via a dating service (Match.com). Members attended and spoke to the caller (suspect) over the phone TWICE and the calls then stopped. Complainant blocked unwanted numbers and changed her email. No suspects.

21:12 – Son called in to report that after speaking on the phone, his father thinking he hung up, made a comment that the son overheard from the other end of the phone, stating that the mother would be harmed by the end of the week. Elements of threats were not met and safety planning was completed with the son.

March 27 04:43 – Complainant called 911 to advise that someone is putting dead mice at her front door. RCMP attended and spoke to both parties. The complainant was arrested on a related call at the same location, being a previous complaint by the neighbor in question.

08:45 – A mother called the police to report her daughter had called her to say that she was beaten up by her boyfriend. Members attended and spoke to the daughter who denied the allegation.

23:49 – A traffic stop was conducted for tinted windows. The driver had a suspended driver’s license due to a criminal code charge. The driver was arrested, vehicle seized for 30 days and the driver was released on paperwork for court.

March 28 18:25 – Complainant reports a gas and dash. Surveillance video provided a plate and vehicle match. The owner of the vehicle was contacted and stated that their vehicle was reported stolen to the RCMP a week ago. A name was provided for a suspect but due to the video available, the suspect could not be identified.

18:32 – Complainant reports that a UPS parcel with a $50 handbag was stolen from her doorstep. A description of the parcel and the handbag were obtained. No witnesses or suspects at this time.

18:57 – Vehicle stop conducted because the plate was covered with

snow. Member noticed an odor of liquor from the driver. A roadside test was conducted and the driver blew a caution. The GDL driver was issued a suspension.

23:31 – Complainant reports a suspicious male wearing dark coveralls and orange rubber boots walking around.

The complainant is worried for his safety. The subject was located and identified. The male stated he was walking for exercise and would appreciate not being “disturbed”. He was wished a good night and left the area.

March 29 10:13 – Complainant received a call from someone claiming to be from “Stars Air Ambulance” stating that they had won $73,000. The caller asked the complainant where they were from, and when the complainant replied “Edmonton”, the caller asked where Edmonton was. The complainant hung up the phone. SCAM 15:5 8 – Complainant reports that a license plate was stolen off of their trailer while parked at the daughter’s residence. Owner reports that the bolts were not undone and that the plate appears that the plate was “pulled off”.

23:37 – Complainant called to report that he locked his dog and his keys in his truck. He stated that he needs help because he does not know the area. ***NOTE*** do not call the RCMP for this.

March 30 02:48 – Complainant reports that an SUV with 2 males tried to wave her down at the Mundare Esso.

Complainant did not stop and called for members to attend. Members attended and spoke to the males who needed help with a flat tire.

11:08 – Complainant reports that her sister threatened to commit suicide.

She was not answering calls or returning messages. Members did a wellbeing check on the sister who stated she was fighting with her family and got angry. She stated she has never attempted and has no plans to harm herself. The complainant was updated.

March 31 06:44 – 911 call of a possible

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impaired driver. The vehicle was described as a silver Dodge Ram that was swerving and had varying speeds.

Members located the vehicle and a roadside test was completed. The driver was not impaired but was cautioned about their driving behavior.

09:30 – Traffic stop conducted on a vehicle with expired registration and insurance. The driver confirmed that the registration and insurance were in fact expired. During the traffic stop, they decided to call their insurance company to have it reinstated. A ticket was given for no insurance.

14:22 – Complainant reports that he had purchased an amp from someone in Mundare. The seller advised that he was not home and the complainant should leave the money under the doormat and he could take the amp.

Complainant is now receiving threating phone calls and texts from 3 different people regarding this transaction.

The seller was spoken to and advised to leave the complainant alone.

17:12 – Complainant attended the detachment to report that another male had some of his “equipment” and would not give it back. This incident stems from 3 months previous when the complainant was told to go and get his property. However, the subject does not want the complainant to be on his property and refuses to give the equipment back. The subject is stating that this is dispute is over money “owed”. This is a civil matter and all parties were advised.

19:10 – Complaint regarding a photo text message to a family member with a male holding a gun to his head. Members attended the subject’s home and spoke to him. They confirmed the gun in the photo was a plastic BB gun. The male is not suicidal however he was intoxicated and fighting with family when he decided to send the graphic, ill-advised photo.

April 1 Lots of traffic enforcement on April 1. No April Fools pranks gone horribly wrong to make it into the Blotter.

During the week there were 4 false alarms, 2 false 911, 3 animal strikes and 57 calls for service were made in total.

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It Ain’t Easy Being Green. Or Is It? Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion The famous line from Kermit the Frog (for those of you who know who that is) was “It Ain’t Easy Being Green.”. If you are Federal Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, you might agree. On March 23 she was arrested for civil contempt for blocking the road to a Kinder Morgan work site.

The pipeline issue, in general, has divisions with very strong opinions. Even various Indigenous groups are at odds over the Kinder Morgan expansion. On one side there are those protesting and on the other a group of at least 7 bands who have proposed an alternate route to take the pipeline north to a new proposed shipping terminal.

Things likely would have been more straight-forward if the federal government would have stood behind their pipeline approval the same way they stood behind the threat to the steel industry. However, they do not have the backbone for that. Prime Minister Trudeau is quick to cancel a holiday so he can go to speak to President Trump about steel tariffs, but when the subject of pipelines for western oil, all that can be heard is crickets.

Regardless of how we got here, there is no question that Alberta and Saskatchewan need markets for their oil. There is also no question that there are substantial risks when transporting petroleum products regardless of how it is done.

Being anti-pipeline (or green) in this instance is a valid position. It is also easy. It is always easy to play against the big, bad, polluting corporations. Many of the arguments are simply not based on facts but rather emotional responses to fear. But... that works because people are mostly emotional and irrational.

Facts: - Pipelines ARE safer. A barrel of crude oil or petroleum product shipped by pipeline reaches its destination safely more than 99.999% of the time.

- Demand for petroleum products is growing. In a recent update, U.S. Energy Information Administration says 2019 world oil demand to hit 101.76 million bpd, up 1.65 million bpd from 2018.

- Alternative energy simply is NOT ready to supply all of our energy needs.

One person, Tzeporah Berman, whose Twitter profile lists herself as “Adjunct Professor York University Environmental Studies. Former co-director Climate Unit Greenpeace International. Director http://Stand.Earth Author. Mom.” seems out of touch. You can likely flag that once you see “Greenpeace”, but when asked what the alternative to expansion, her scholarly answer? “The alternative is don’t expand production”. How insightful.

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Dear Editor, I would like to make a note to express my appreciation of Terry Kubin and the cast of the Living Last Supper Presentation put on March 27, 2018 – what a wonderful experience!

This is also to express my disgust and disappointment in the people of Vegreville and surrounding area for the lack of interest and support of this wonderful FREE Easter event. So many people worked hard to offer the true meaning of Easter with a very low attendance – and still gave their best performance regardless. Easter is not about bunnies; let’s get back to the true reason for Easter Sincerely, Deb Zaleschuk

Name: Amber Thompson-Bullock Occupation: Making people beautiful Likes: flowers, gardens Dislikes: mosquitoes, dirty windows

Dear Editor, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful team of the Pathfinder Hall that hosted the Perogy Supper and auction on March 24, 2018. The supper was outstanding and the warm welcome felt great. It was a joy to observe the team of volunteers so willing to share their time.

I am thankful for all of their hard work and look forward to their next event.

Sincerely, Deb Zaleschuk

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Vegreville Ford Recognized For Exceptional Service

Submitted - Aaron Murzyn Vegreville Ford Vegreville Ford is among an elite group of Ford and Lincoln dealerships to be recognized with the 2017 President’s Award by Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. The President’s Award, Ford of Canada’s highest dealership honor, is presented annually to those dealerships who demonstrate outstanding achievement in sales and customer satisfaction.

For 2017, Ford of Canada is recognizing Ford and Lincoln dealers across the country for providing a superior customer experience in sales, service and overall dealership experience.

“Earning the President’s Award signifies our entire staff’s dedication to delivering superior customer satisfaction day in and day out,” says Brian Baron. “I couldn’t be more proud to receive this recognition but personally, I cannot take any credit. We win year after year because our team provides the best care for our customers. I am truly grateful for the special people that work here.”

Dealers become eligible to earn this award through excellence in dealership operations and exceptional customer feedback through survey responses related to their sales, service satisfaction, and overall dealership experience.

Vegreville Ford will be receiving the President’s Award from Ford of Canada for the 24th time over the past 26 years.

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FROM THE PAGES OF THE VEGREVILLE OBSERVER

COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – April 4, 1928 Workmen are busily engaged in tearing down the old house at the rear of the Bank of Commerce, (opposite the Union Church), the material therein having been bought by a farmer, who is moving it to the country. This building was one of the first in Vegreville, a part of it having been moved over from the Old Town in the exodus of 1905. Dr. W.T. Rush was its first owner and he immediately constructed an addition to the original part.

Car and trucks have been having “a heck” of a time getting over the roads between Duvernay and Vegreville these days. The mailman, as usual, has been hard-pressed to keep to schedule time, and even Charles Gordon’s big super sixty had to unload twice this week before its cargo was safely landed at its desired haven.

There are many signs around Desjarlais to indicate that spring is here. The constant buzz of the circular saw and the puffing of onecylinder engines can be heard night and day. The gophers have appeared many days ago and the children are busy amusing themselves with them.

75 Years Ago – April 7, 1943 The Queen Elizabeth Guild wishes to announce that a Scholarship Fund has been opened by an anonymous gift from a “Friend of the Nurses.” This fund is to be known as the Queen Elizabeth Guild Scholarship Fund of the Vegreville General hospital and will be available to a graduate of the hospital wishing to take a post graduate course. Donations to this fund from local organizations or from persons in sympathy with the nursing profession will be gratefully accepted.

Promotion and qualification of two soldiers from rural Alberta serving with the Canadian Army (Active), at Petawawa, Ontario, was announced today by headquarters of M. 13 at Calgary. Gunner W. Harris of Mundare, serving at A1 Canadian Artillery Training Centre, has been promoted to lance bombardier.

A large class of 157 graduates completed their Basic Training course at Vermilion Training Centre this week end and will be returned to their home districts in Western Canada. Sixty are from British Columbia, sixty from Saskatchewan and thirty-seven from Alberta. Military District No. 10 was not represented in this class.

Included in the Alberta group is Pte. Joyce R. Jones of Inland.

50 Years Ago – April 4, 1968 TORONTO – The Liberal Federation of Canada will install an ABM voting and computer system in the Civic Centre, Ottawa, on April 4, 5, and 6 to help choose the new leader of the party. The system will be rented from International Business Machines Limited. It will greatly assist in speeding up the voting procedure on Saturday, April 6.

Encouraging progress is being recorded in the field of cancer research and the Canadian Cancer Society is redesigning and expanding its education program to meet current demands, sad H. Stuart Moore, of Medicine Hat, president of the Alberta Division of the Canadian Cancer Society.

25 Years Ago – April 6, 1993 In cooperation with the Mannville detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, a community advisory committee (CAC) has ben established. The purpose of this committee is to provide feedback to the police about the community’s concern and to allow the police the ability to communicate to the community about police activities.

The members of the CAC are: Howard Jackson, Mannville; Eric Gutsch, Mannville; Judy Beraska, Minburn; Rod Scarlett, Minburn; Lorraine Polishuk, Minburn; Hugh Sangster, Innisfree; and Edna Horyn, Innisfree.

Derek Fox, MLA for the Vegreville constituency, was nominated unopposed to the New Democratic candidate in the new provincial constituency of Vegreville-Viking. The nomination meeting, held in the Chateau Dining Hall on March 25, attracted a large crowd of supporters from all across the new constituency.

The RCMP in Vegreville are warning the general public, in particular rural land owners and businesses to be cautious when dealing with certain soft wood logging companies that may be operating in the area. There have been incidents in northeastern Alberta where the farmers have not been paid for logs taken off their land and businesses have been left with outstanding bills.

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.

Clear and present danger to Canada’s prosperity Jason Clemens – Milagros Palacios – Niels Veldhuis The Fraser Institute Tax and regulatory increases impair the willingness to invest in Canada. And that strikes at the heart of our economic health The idiom “the straw that broke the camel’s back” describes a minor or routine action that causes a large and sudden reaction because of the cumulative effects of many other small actions.

This might well describe the state of business investment and entrepreneurship in Canada.

After years of mounting tax and increased regulation, coupled with a decidedly anti-business rhetoric from many capitals across the country, it seems the back of business investment and entrepreneurship in Canada has been broken.

The question is whether governments in Canada are interested in repairing it.

The list of policy changes that have made Canada a less attractive place to do business is significant. In recent years, the federal and many provincial governments increased already uncompetitive personal income tax rates to the th top point where the ra now combined rate 5 per exceeds 50 cent in seven prov provinces, wit the with

remaining provinces just below 50 per cent. And because Canada’s capital gains tax is linked to personal income taxes, these rate changes have also increased capital gains taxes.

The federal and several provincial governments have also added more complex and burdensome regulations on labour, energy, infrastructure projects, environment, health and safety, and finance, to name just a few.

In addition, Ottawa continues to push forward with national carbon-pricing despite the United States and other competitors such as Australia reversing course. Even advocates for carbonpricing have criticized Canada for an overly complex approach.

Importantly, most of these policy changes were enacted before the recent sweeping tax reforms in the U.S., which for the first time in over two decades mean Canada’s business taxes are no longer competitive with the U.S. U.S. reforms will lower the effective tax rates on new investments from 34.6 per cent to 18.8 per cent. Canada’s comparable rate on new investments is 21.2 per cent, and both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Finance Minister Bill Morneau have flatly stated Canada will not respond until there’s clear evidence of the need to do so.

Given Canada’s dismal business investment and entrepreneurship performance, it’s not clear what additional information they require.

Since peaking at the end of 2014, total business investment - excluding residential housing and adjusted for inflation - is down almost 17 per cent. Private-sector investment in factories and other structures is down 23.3 per cent and investment in machinery and equipment is down 6.6 per cent.

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Mounted Riders will be out at community events, parades, festivals and roaming the streets of Strathcona County as part of a community interaction initiative.

During March 20-21, 2018 officers completed a two-day riding assessment at the Vegreville Ag Society to ensure that their riding ability meets the standards set by the program.

Officers in the program volunteer/request to participate in the program with support from their detachment. As part of the program, community organizations can make a request to their local detachments to have Mounted Riders at their events.

The horses used are independently owned and also complete an assessment to ensure they are suitable for the work being done prior to use. The horses primarily used in Strathcona County are the breed, Canadian, which is Canada’s National Horse.

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AFSC Announces Reduced Insurance Premium Rates for 2018 Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) is a provincial Crown corporation that provides producers, agribusinesses and other small businesses loans, crop insurance, and farm income disaster assistance. AFSC has provided Alberta farmers with hail insurance for 80 years and has grown into a diverse corporation with several core business areas, including crop insurance, livestock price insurance, farm loans, commercial loans and farm income disaster assistance.

Many of Alberta’s crop producers will benefit from lower crop insurance premium rates when they insure their crops this spring.

“Under the new Canadian Agriculture Partnership (CAP),

the federal/provincial/ territorial partnership agreement, the Government of Canada is committed to offering effective and affordable Agriculture Business Risk Management Programs like AgriInsurance,” says Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

Premium rates for crops are, on average, eight percent lower in 2018 than they were in 2017. The decrease in premium rates is a reflection of the generally good growing conditions over the past few years, which resulted in positive results for the crop insurance program. The recent experience has also translated into increased yield coverage for many producers in 2018.

What’s good for producers’ fields is good for their insurance premiums as well. The rate change for specific crops will vary depending on the actual loss experience for that crop as well as the risk area.

Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry emphasized the importance of staying up to date on these changes before planting season, and good preparation. “Agri-Insurance continues to play a key role in protecting producers when the weather turns against them and I encourage producers to contact AFSC to review their existing policies or to learn more about the programs that are available.” April 30 is the deadline to apply for, make changes to or cancel insurance, so producers should make sure to check their coverage before then.

Darryl Kay, Interim CEO, AFSC announced, “We are pleased to be able to reduce Agri-Insurance premium rates so producers can manage their risk and get the coverage they need. In

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insurance - CONTINUED from PAGE 8 it easier for farmers to talk to insurance agents and get the help they need, among other benefits.

addition to reducing rates, we have also made changes to the program itself and how it is delivered. “In response to the feedback received from producers, some changes that have been introduced include: A 10 percent claim deductible under the Spring Price Endorsement, which will reduce the premium rate charged to clients between 20 percent and 30 percent depending on the crop selected, and more.

The Canadian Grain Commission reclassified a number of wheat varieties, moving them from Canadian Prairie Spring (CPS) and Canadian Western Red Spring (CWRS) to the new Canadian Northern Hard Red (CNHR) and Canadian Western Special Purpose (CWSP) classes; insurance coverage will align accordingly.

AFSC is also starting a new communication platform, to launch this spring season, which – they hope – will make

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Red Light Sgt. Jerry Nutbrown RCMP Ponderings – Vegreville

If you were hopeful that this title was a reference to the song Roxanne

by The Police, or a child’s game, sorry it isn’t. However, the column is about red and yellow traffic control

lights and I throw in green for good measure. There seems to be some confusion as to when people are required to stop at a traffic light controlled intersection.

Section 53 of the Use of Highway and Rules of the Road Regulation covers the requirements for drivers regarding yellow lights at intersections. Everyone should already know

the sequence of lights; green-yellowred. Green is self-explanatory but yellow is where things can get a little confusing. Essentially a yellow light is your warning that a red is soon to follow.

Myth 1: as long as the light is yellow when I enter the intersection I am not committing an offense. This is false blanket statement unless you could not have stopped safely (ie. slamming on your brakes). If the light changes to red while any part of your vehicle is still in the intersection you certainly HAVE committed an offense worth a $155 fine as you could have stopped. Now granted, it

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being green - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 Perhaps Ms. Berman forgets that a large part of our entire economy is driven by fossil fuels. Almost everything we touch from the moment we wake to when our head hits the pillow has been impacted by fossil fuels. Gasoline, diesel, wax, lubricants, asphalt, fuel oil, LPG and petrochemical products for plastics, fertilizers, shoes, polish, wax etc. Unless we decide to live in the woods and freeze in the dark, ignoring this fact is simply ridiculous. Let’s not forget that every morsel of food a Vancouverite eats has some sort of carbon footprint.

Even one Dr. Andrew Leach of the University of Alberta (School of Business) has jumped on board and whipped up some magical solutions for Vancouver which, for a Dr., are unfortunately not based in reality.

Things like not needing refined products from Alberta because Vancouver has other options.

Those concerned with the tanker traffic seem to also be blind to all the American traffic passing by their shores. As long as it’s not “dirty oil” from Alberta, they can smile and wave as they go by.

So for now, the two sides will continue to be divided and those on the antipipeline side will continue to threaten the “what ifs” and the “not yets” regarding safety and spills.

As you can see... it IS easy being green. At least as long as logic and science are not part of the equation.

Next week... part 2 Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com

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Ponderings - CONTINUED from PAGE 10 is a judgment as to whether stopping could have been done safely but I can guarantee, if you are accelerating to get through a yellow light, a ticket is an appropriate response.

No driver should ever accelerate coming into an intersection as this is very risky. If you are just entering the intersection and the light changes to yellow obviously you will pass through as you could not have stopped safely.

Myth 2: if I am doing the speed limit and can’t stop I am good to go through. Maybe. Remember, posted speed limits are only for ideal driving conditions. If the weather is poor, such as rain or snow, then you are required to adjust your speed as the speed limit does not now apply when the conditions are not ideal.

Drivers of tractor-trailer units admittedly can’t stop their rigs on a dime and the rule of slowing down in inclement weather applies very much to them. These units may need to slow down in ideal driving conditions to say, 40 KM/H in a 50 zone to ensure they can stop for any yellow/red lights. The speed limit is an upper limit and you are not required to drive at it.

Once a light is red and you enter an intersection this can cost you $388 as per Section 54 and don’t forget there are demerit points for these offenses. This is an extremely

risky manoeuver as the cross traffic may have a green and start moving or a moving vehicle may continue through. So that covers green-yellow-red right? Not quite. You may get to an intersection and the lights may be flashing. Typically, only the yellow and/or red could be flashing.

A flashing yellow light acts as a yield sign does in that you are not required to stop, but if there is cross traffic, you must yield to them (which may require a stop). A flashing red light is treated as a stop sign requiring a stop and then proceed when safe.

Some intersections have a numeric countdown on the light standard close to where crosswalk lights typically are situated. Some older intersections have a white lit walk indica-

tor of the word ‘walk’ or an outline of a person to show when pedestrians are allowed to enter the crosswalk. If this is lit you still have time to proceed through the intersection in your vehicle. If the hand or ‘Don’t Walk’ is lit then beware because the changing of the traffic light is soon.

There is more to intersections that hasn`t been covered here but this does show that when you are driving, you should only be driving. Now go dig out that cassette tape of The Police`s album Outlandos dÀmour

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Carolyn Knowles Submitted

Whenever you are planning a special event, whether it’s a party or a family visit, there are many things that have to be taken care of and a to-do list is a necessity. Well, the Vegreville Refugee committee’s list has been long, detailed and compre-

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Vegreville Welcomes Refugee Family

Refugee family welcomed by Vegreville RefugeeCommittee at Edmonton International.

hensive. Now, finally, after close to two years, almost all the items have been checked off. An apartment has been found. The place for the family has been furnished with all of the necessities, thanks to the volunteers, the fundraisers,

and many donations both in time, in kind and in cash. And the most important item on the list: has been accomplished: the arrival. The

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Refugee Sponsorship Vegreville’s Family Explores Library Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Refugee Sponsorship Vegreville’s Family-Khalid Alghadeir and his wife, Maha Bakjaji with their two sonsMusab and Amr came from Syria to Canada where they arrived at Vegreville to live on March 26. One of their first stops was Vegreville Centennial Library on March 29 where they applied for a membership and explored all the library offers.

This family said they all love Canada, especially Vegreville because it already felt like home. They have encountered so many kind people who helped them arrive in Vegreville and gave them and their children a bright future.

RSV’s Welcome Celebration for Refugee Family Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent There were lots of greetings and

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RSV Committee members help the honor guest to the potluck.

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OBITUARY

SUCHY, Rita Marie Cecile In loving memory of Rita Marie Cecile Suchy January 28, 1959 – April 13, 2013 I thought of you today, But that is nothing new.

I thought about you yesterday And days before that too.

I think of you in silence, I often speak your name.

All I have are memories And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is a keepsake From which I’ll never part.

God has you in His loving arms, I have you in my heart.

Love, Otto, Michael, Nicole, Cheyenne, Reece, Brent, Ethan, Paul, Victoria, and Ryker

MOSES, Brian March 14, 1954 – March 25, 2018 It is with sadness that the family of Brian Moses announce his passing on March 25, 2018. Brian passed peacefully surrounded by the love of his girls, Tina and Crystal. Brian is also survived by his sisters Brenda and Devra. A Celebration of Brian’s Life will be held at the Moses Farm at a later date. Special thanks to everyone for their calls and visits during Brian’s illness.

“Blessed are friends that become Family” A Limb has fallen from the family tree that says grieve not for me.

Remember the best times, the laughter, the song, the good life I lived while I was strong.

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LEONTY (nee Corry), Phyllis K. November 24, 1926 - March 4, 2018 It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Phyllis Leonty on March 4, 2018. She will be lovingly remembered by her two sons, George E. (Stephka) and Bernie (Karen), her grand-daughter Patricia (Jarrett) Lee, their children Ryan, Christian, and Julia, grandson George B. (Krista), their children Grayson, Ellis, and Asher, grandson Mark (RuthAnne), grandson Vincent (Amber), their children, Avery and Miles, grandson Eric (Erin) and their children, Ava, and Zoe. She is also survived by her sister Natalie Rickenberg, her brother Marshal Corry, sisters-in-law Theresa Corry, Gloria Corry, niece Donna Corry, nephew Richard (Sunea) Corry, their children Ella, Jack, first cousin Natalie Edwards, and extended family and friends.

Phyllis is predeceased by her husband George “Gunner”, her parents William and Katherine Corry, brothers Ernest, Ronald, Eugene, nephew John Corry, and brother-in-law Robert Rickenberg.

Phyllis was born at Inland, Alberta and later the Corry family to a farm east of Hairy Hill, where she attended school. On June 4th, 1944 Phyllis and George were married. After George “Gunner” left the army they moved to a farm north of Hairy Hill. They started from scratch with a small mixed farming operation and farmed for over fifty years until George C. passed away in 1998.

Phyllis loved the family farm with its horses, Jersey cattle, poultry, and much more. She was more than capable of working the field with large tractors, and even a combine at harvest. She enjoyed tending to her garden, her numerous fruit trees, and flowers. In her younger years she played the guitar and the accordion.

Phyllis was an avid reader who liked playing cards, scrabble, word games, and doing crossword puzzles. In 2009, Phyllis retired and lived at Eagle Hill Lodge in Willingdon.

A Celebration of Phyllis’s life will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Westlawn Funeral Home, 16310 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, AB. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Memories Eternal

HRYCIW, Jessie September 11, 1926—March 26, 2018 With cherished memories to comfort us and hearts grateful for a life in faith well-lived, the family of Jessie Hryciw announces her peaceful passing.

She will be forever remembered by her loving family: son Bernie (Carol) and their children—Leanne (Colin) Bramm, Lisa (R J) Legaspi and Kevin; daughter Theresa; daughter Patricia (John) La Berge and their children—Nicola (Matthew) Stubbs, Laura and Robert; daughter-in-law Liz (Wally Hanson) and her sons Brian and Scott (Katie). Jessie is also survived by five greatgrandchildren; her sister Mary Adamoski; sister-in-law Anne Maximchuk; a warm and loving extended family and many dear friends. Jessie was predeceased by her husband Nick; son Leonard; brother Peter, and brotherin-law Paul Adamoski.

Prayer Service, Tuesday April 3, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare. Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial, Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Ascension Ukrainian Catholic Church—New Kiew, with Father Don Bodnar officiating. Interment to follow in the New Kiew Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Ukrainian Catholic Parish of New Kiew Building Fund or charitable organizations of your choice.

To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800

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family is here! They have been welcomed at the airport and transported to their new home in Vegreville.

So now, Maha, Khalid (mother & father) and their 2 little boys, Musab (6) and Amr (4), are here after an exhausting journey of more than 72 hours.

Next, after a much-needed rest, they will be making their first acquaintance with a new town, a new country and almost certainly some unfamiliar weather.

Quite possibly, what to us is the beginning of spring still looks a lot like winter to people not used to our climate. So, they have a lot of adjusting to do. Even though both parents speak some English getting up to speed is another of the adjustments that will occupy their first months here. We hope that it will be a pleasant adventure of novelty and interest and support from the community.

The committee led by the Rev. Carolyn Woodall thanks the many volunteers and donors who have helped with the process over the past two years.

April in Alberta

The Vegreville News Advertiser Ford Focus parked beside a pile of snow that reaches nearly to its roof. It’s no trick of the light, folks. While some Albertans can “feel spring,” in the (slow) increase of sunny afternoons, and strain their ears to hear the sounds of spring birds gracing the trees, if you would like to see that springtime that is supposedly just around the corner….

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Welcome - CONTINUED from PAGE 15 hugs when Refugee Sponsorship Vegreville Committee and their families presented a Welcome Celebration with a potluck supper for Syrian refugee family at Vegreville United Church on March 31.

The two boys, Musab and Amr laughed and played with everyone.

Rev. Carolyn Woodalll then said grace where she thanked God for the new life this Syrian family is beginning together with the Community of Vegreville.

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Firefighting Camp on Fire Young people practice the skills they learned in the camp.

(Submitted by Vegreville Fire Department/photo) (Left-to-right) Lieutenant and Public Education Specialist, Sherry Haque and Firefighters Glenn Brophy and Georgina White instruct the kids on the Phonetic Alphabet. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Future firefighters were on fire for learning real firefighters’ skills at March 27’s Firefighter Camp at Vegreville Fire Hall.

There were 15 kids who attended this free day camp for children from eight years old to twelve. Lieutenant and Public Education Specialist, Sherry Haque and FirefightersGlenn Brophy and Georgina White were the instructors.

The day began with the kids learning Phonetic Alphabet which is relating to communication and working with radios and is a valuable skill that firefighters need to use all the time.

These professionals also taught the children how to roll hoses, tie knots and other skills firefighters use on a regular basis. There were hands-on activities available to practice this. The children also played water-based games for fun and did a craft where they made a fire truck out of egg cartons.

Haque said the camp was meant to help children learn a lot about what it is like to be a firefighter in a fun-based way.

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Bunny Hop

Children draw on the Buddha board.

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Mundare Students “Speak Their Minds!”

All the finalists of the 2018 ‘Speak Your Mind’ public speaking finals at Mundare School.

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser For the eighth year consecutively, the Mundare School held a public speaking competition over the winter/spring season.

The students were required to write and give speeches to their individual classes, with finalists moving forward in a final speak-down on the afternoon of March 22, 2018, with the theme ‘Speak Your Mind!’ Volunteer judges came from all over the school district to place the winners and give constructive feedback to the students.

Each of the finalists received a $5 gift card to Chapters book-store, donated to the school by Servus Credit Union, who asked the school what they could do to show support “Just in the nick of time,” as put by Sian Vadnais it when she recounted the story.

When Vadnais first moved from St. Martin’s to the Library Technician position at Mundare School, she took the ideology of the public speaking event with her.

Her goal and the goal of all the teachers, parents, and honourable judges was to encourage the kids in developing this crucial skill, in hopes that they might take it into their futures. With so much miscommunication in the world, they

aimed to help the students not only to express themselves, but to do so clearly, consicely, and beyond the unique breed of butterflies-in-the-stomach experienced by those giving a speech.

With themes ranging from ‘Groovy, Grouchy, Grandparents,’ to ‘Disaster 1903,’ the students persuaded, reminisced, and educated with all their might. The whole audience took something home to think about… and while nobody can confirm, at least one student left hoping there would be meetings to discuss the benefits of ‘A Longer Recess.’

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Students Anthony, Cameron and Austin each choosing one of Lois Bienvenue’s sketches to take home

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art supplies that she donated to the class! Lois also showed the students many of her amazing sketches, which they were very impressed with. They were also surprised and excited when she gave them each the gift of getting to choose one of her sketches to keep.

The Grade 5/6 Class at St. Martin’s School is so grateful to Lois Bienvenue for sharing her time, talent and other special gifts with them!

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Family Kitchen Party

Above: A full hall of citizens attended the Family Kitchen Party.

Right: Velma and George Sample.

Below: (Right-to-Left) George and Gail Barclay, Joyce Hantiuk, Jim Nicholson.

(Rosanne Fortier/photos)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Community gatherings are the hallmark of small-town life. Vegreville United Church was frosted with fresh family fun at their St. Patrick’s Day Family Kitchen Party on March 17.

Musicians-Shirley Preuss, Robert Hughes, Lorne Fill, Ralph Lange, Bobby

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Vegreville Manor Easter Bake Sale and Luncheon

The Chudyk’s family enjoy the luncheon. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville Manor Easter Bake Sale, Luncheon and Open House presented a

chance to buy baked goods, have a gathering and enjoy a very reasonable priced luncheon on March 24.

People commented that

Activities Convenor, Mark St. Germaine and Manager, Emily Gulevich besides the baked goods. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

the luncheon was very good.

The residents did some of the baking and family members donated baked goods also to the sale. The Easter

baking included paskas, babkas, pyrohy, cabbage rolls, nalysnyky, and perishky.

There was a raffle too.

St. Joseph General Hospital Vegreville Radiothon

Covenant Foundation’s Representatives (Left-to-right) Development Office-Mickey Melnyk, Chair of Radiothon and Town CouncilorTaneen Rudyk, Communications and Events Coordinator, Megan Wenger, St. Joseph’s Hospital Administrator, Anthony Brannen, CEO, Tracy Sopkow. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Lakeland Respiratory’s staff on the phone lines: Doreen Tennant, Vanessa Almberg, Tamara Lightfoot, Town Councilor, Tina Warawa. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Generosity was on the air at Covenant Foundation-St. Joseph’s General Hospital Vegreville Second Annual Radiothon on March 23 at the hospital.

The goal was to raise $25,000 and this event raised $50,000.

This radiothon was presented by Lakeland Respiratory Consulting Services Ltd. in partnership with 106.5 Country.

It was a community endeavor that had the mission of creating the best hospital that it can be.

Joviality was added as some of the town’s celebrity’s including Dr. Strydom Fire Chief, Phil Rowe, Former Fire Chief and Present Town Councilor, Jerrold Lemko, Representative from Grant Miller Motors, Blair Bauer and 106.5 Morning Show Co-Host, Renee Frechette braved getting a pie thrown in their face to raise extra funds.

All the funds generated will be in support of BREATHE-

Dr. Dan Edgcumbe and 106.5 Station Manager, Jamieson Brown. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Building Resilience in Elders through a Therapeutic Hospital Environment-A project whose goal is to improve the quality of care for seniors and those with dementia. The hospital’s webpage noted The BREATHE project will bring to St. Joe’s the best possible environment and care for our community’s elderly through a range of activities and initiatives including: Improved building design features such as vibrant-coloured corridor rails, grab-handles and door frames that help seniors navigate the environment; Redesign of common spaces with the purchase of specialized glider/rocker chairs, installation of photographic murals featuring rural scenes and an indoor garden; Acquisition of sensory stimulation equipment, such as lighting effects to optimize patient stimulation; and more. St. Joseph’s General Hospital is committed to being at the forefront of rural medicine and seniors care.

They plan to partner with community organizations to make this into a really fine project.

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Boys and Girls Club of Vegreville Bridges the Gap

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The Vegreville Boys and Girls Club, headed by program coordinator Cheryl Quinton, have been enrolled in a Big Brother, Big Sister program at Century Park Senior’s Housing with some of the residents there.

What: They read books, play games, plant flowers, and glean off the wisdom of their ‘big brother/sister’ counterpart.

A good example of the wholesome Ed (big brother) when his ‘little sister’ told him what she wanted to be when she grew up, “You’ll need a good handshake for that,” she glowingly passed on this advice to her leader.

The Big Brothers and Sisters enjoy the sense of liveliness and energy the kids bring with them on their after-hour visits and feel a responsibility to pass their knowledge and kindness on to the younger generation. The Little Sisters enrolled to learn and to be good company in order to give back to the older generation.

Each resident goes through a process similar to a job application and interview so that the students who are enrolled in the program can be sure to find a good fit, with whom they can find things in common. After they have been chosen, Cheryl Quinton plans each visit so that they can do something suited to what they enjoy.

For instance, in early March, the group planted flowers because Ed (big brother) used to farm, and likes to see things grow. Another big sister enjoys making crafts, so in a later week, they made sun catchers. Each visit also includes some kind of get-to-know-you activity, where the students and residents can ask each other personal questions such as “what’s your favorite color?” and other ice-breakers.

According to Quinton this helps them to bond, and see how much they might have in common with one another.

The Big Brother, Big Sister program participants meet on

Tuesdays after school, as part of the Boy’s and Girl’s Club programming.

When we make strong, healthy connections in our youth, it shapes us for a better future. And when we can appreciate, communicate with, and have a sense of responsibility for people from generations other than our own, it not only improves our understanding, compassion, and respect for people of all ages but builds up our community with us. After all, in a strong community, nobody gets left behind – least of all the ones who built it for us first, and the ones who will inherit it. By bridging the gap, we make our community stronger – a gap that’s been bridged is no gap at all.

And judging by the smiles and laughter that fill the Century Park meeting room when they are all together, the Brothers and Sisters, big and little, don’t think so, either.

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The Living Last Supper Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville United Church presented an immaculate production of Jesus’ last supper at The Eighth Annual Living Last Supper on March 27.

This is a production that captures the true meaning of Holy Week and Easter as it enters

a person’s heart and soul in a way that no other event can.

The cast and crew were composed of representatives from all community’s churches.

Through short monologues based on scripture where Jesus and each of Jesus’ 12 disciples recreated the characters of Leonardo Da Vinci’s paintings for

Inset: Vocal Ensemble perform the song, ‘How Great His Love.’

Below: The scene of The Living Last Supper.

(Rosanne Fortier/photos)

Bryan Butler sings, ‘His Hands.’

(Rosanne Fortier/ photo)

Jesus’ Last Supper. Coach, Terry Kubin said the disciples must have had a lot of emotional energy and confusion at that gathering. These men expressed their innermost thoughts on how Jesus performed wonders and changed lives. How Jesus will give His life for them, how could they betray him? They all mentioned Jesus’ past comment that one of them will betray Him. As a result, the disciples all questioned if they were the one who betrayed Jesus?

Uplifting and spiritual music performed by the choir was presented after every third monologue.

These music pieces complimented the production as they were meant to underscore the biblical truths presented at this dramatic musical for Holy Week

by Ruth Elaine Schram. An impressive solo performance was sung by Bryan Butler.

The closing remarks were made by Georgina Baron who said that we are all works in process and

Mundare Girls’ Basketball Win Gold

every one of us is guilty of denying or betraying Him. God’s will is perfect; even if it is difficult to understand. God calls us to love one another and share the good news of the Messiah.

A few members of the audience gave their impression of the performance. Elsie Kisilevich said it was her first time that she saw the production and she thought it was wonderful. She loved every bit of it because “it brought the real occurrence to life.”

Barbara Bienvenue also mentioned that the musical was wonderful in every way. The cast did a great job of recreating the scene of Jesus’ Last Supper and the music helped to capture the realness of the production.

After the musical, citizens went to the auditorium for refreshments, socializing and to meet the cast and crew.

Jennifer Mikitka Mundare School – Grade 6 Teacher – Athletics Director – Literacy Lead Teacher The Mundare School Girls’ Basketball Team took home another piece of hardware.

Girls won gold and maintained a strong, undefeated lead throughout the EIPS Junior Basketball League.

The coaches and school could not be more proud of the players’ dedication and teamwork that went into their victory.

Mundare School wants to congratulate the girls on their achievement, and thank all of the organizers, hosts, and officials that make events like this happen.

(left to right) Back row: Rebecca Weibe, Lauren Couchman, Sadie MacNeil, Mya Stemburger, Piper Kobbera, Emerson Jarvis, Kristyn Rodgers Middle: Shyanne Swetz, Toni Raymakers, Annya Palsitt, Front: Kalyna Palsitt, Cassie Stowkowski

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Away From Her

In no particular order: Akasu Palliative Care Society Executive make the popcorn Rev. Carolyn Woodall, Viola Braun-Fox, Laureen Kerr, Terry Kubin, Bernice MacKoway, Kerensa Pidwerbeski. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Easter Market Heralds Springtime

Handmade stuffed animals by Diane Lewis, in festive Easter Bunny varieties.

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On Thursday, March 29, an Easter Market was held at the Vegreville Elks Hall in place of the regular Friday Farmers Market, which kicked off again for the springtime season a week prior.

There was a little bit of everything to fill the cupboards for Easter, with a wide variety of baked goods, chocolate truffles, books, gifts, hand-painted pysanka,

and Easter Bunny-themed crochet stuffed animals. All the vendors reported that sales were very good, (especially in the edibles department), and the table for Stenia’s Kitchen Polish/Ukrainian Cook even had to replenish nearly all of their wares around 9:30 am.

A draw was held for an Easter Lilly which was won by a customer of the market that morning.

Easter Lily up for the draw!

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Dementia is the loss of how someone once was! People who have dementia and their families go through the same grieving process as people who experienced the death of a loved one and other losses.

This was portrayed at Akasu Palliative Care Society’s presentation of the film, ‘Away from Her’ at Vegreville United Church on March 22.

The film began by showing the man’s wife, putting the frying pan in the refrigerator. It continued to put flashes where the lady wandered off and eventually had to be admitted to a supported living faculty.

The husband is in denial at first and he has more trouble with surrendering his wife to the home than she has with going over there. He expressed to the health personnel that his wife of 44 years was always a different type of person and maybe it is just her being herself. It continued to show their journey through her dementia and even showed in some parts how the husband is strong and dedicated to his wife yet weak at the same time.

There were free popcorn, refreshments, and beverages for the people who attended and a conversation/discussion at the end.

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Bunny Hop

Children working on crafts.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Inset: Children dress up for the festivities.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Spring became more colorful when the fun never stopped at the Bunny Hop event at Vegreville Social Centre on March 29.

The Social Centre was a hub of activities. There was a craft where kids made bunny’s ears that they could wear later, a head-band game and an Eggspression game where the kids had to match the faces and the emotions with the eggs, equipment to do physical activities, a Buddha board and other activities.

A dance with music by DJ Service, Dusk til’ Dawn played classic family dance songs; ‘Limbo Rock,’ ‘Locomotion’ and ‘Bird Dance.’

Free vegetables, popcorn and water bottles where the bottles had an Early Childhood Development Domain highlighted on them.

Door prizes were available too.

Program Supervisor for PLC, Jennifer Maiko said the purpose of holding the Bunny Hop is to give an evening of activities for families. The activities outside of the dancing area were targeted more for the younger children and developed the five domains of early childhood development: physical health and well-being, social competence, language and thinking skills, communication skills and general knowledge and emotional maturity. The family dance gave a chance for parent and children to interact.

First Year Parent Link Centre (PLC) presented this event in partnership with Vegreville District Child Development Coalition, Vegreville and Area FCSS, Vegreville and Area Family Day Home Program and Town of Vegreville, along with many volunteers.

Vegreville Town Council adopts Code of Conduct Bylaw Rachel Farr Communication Coordinator – Administration – Town of Vegreville On March 26, 2018, The Vegreville Town Council read and passed all three readings of Bylaw No. 03-2018. The purpose of Bylaw No. 03-2018 is to establish a code of conduct for members of council and committee members representing the Town of Vegreville.

The code of conduct ensures that Councilors and Committee members share a common basis and understanding of acceptable conduct extending beyond the legislative provisions governing the conduct of Councilors and committee Members.

Bylaw No. 03-2018 is consistent with the principles of transparent and accountable governance and will be will be in effect as of March 26, 2018.

More information about the new bylaw will be posted on the town website.