Vegreville News Advertiser - April 11, 2018

VOL. 71 NO. 15

71 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNIT Y

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2018

Making Plans to Secure Vegreville’s Future

See Story on Page 9 Grand Opening

Nature Conservancy Canada

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RCMP files from April 2 - 8 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser April 2 10:50 – Complainant reports a motor vehicle swerving all over the road. Officers attended the location and did patrols but the vehicle was not located.

14:21 – Complaint of a suspicious male with a baseball bat behind a convenience store. A description and license plate was provided. The vehicle was located in Vegreville and driver was spoken to. The driver indicated that the baseball bat was used to prop his hood open and denied all the accusations of suspicious activity.

17:02 – Report of a sexual assault. A statement was obtained and the subject of the complaint was contacted.

Other factors play a role and the subject was warned to not have any dealings with the complainant.

April 3 08:12 – Complainant attended the detachment to report her vehicle was keyed. It is unknown when or where this happened. There is no further information and no suspects at this time.

09:08 – License plate was stolen off of a vehicle. It is not known the exact time or date. The license plate number was added to the stolen plate database.

11:03 – Traffic stop for a vehicle with no mud flaps. The vehicle had no insurance. Two violation tickets were issued and the vehicle was towed.

11:55 – Complainant attended the detachment to report a collision on the west overpass coming into Vegreville. A vehicle hit a patch of ice and collided with the guardrail.

13:52 – Complainant advised that they received a parcel at their house.

They believe it is from someone they have had issues with in the past. This matter is being investigated.

April 4 08:33 – Report of 2 mailboxes being broken into and mail stolen. 3 boxes were damaged and entry through another locked door was attempted.

14:06 – Report of a call from a male stating that they were from the CRA and someone needed to call back immediately or “face serious consequences”. The complainant recognized it was a scam and reported it for information.

14:15 – Call to the detachment to report a truck that has been running for the past 30 min. The caller was walking her dog and did not want to get too close to it to check for occupants or get a plate number. She requested police presence. When members made contact, they found 2 youth “visiting” in the back seat of the truck. They were asked to leave the area.

14:49 – Complainant reported to inform that her ex was at her place of work. The male indicated he was there to purchase items. Both parties were uncooperative. This is an ongoing issue that the detachment deals with.

15:20 – Call to advise someone had turned on a tap on the side of the complainant’s house. She is unsure who turned it on, but she now has a huge water bill.

15:30 – Town of Vegreville reported that a shed at the Museum was vandalized. It is unknown if anything was taken and there are no suspects at this time.

15:39 – Call to report that someone loosened his wheel lug nuts on his truck. Unknown who did this but the caller suspects his neighbor.

16:03 – Call to report a theft of fuel.

A black vehicle filled up and drove off without paying. The driver of the vehicle was spoken to and indicated he was going to return to pay as he had forgotten.

16:51 – Call to report a theft of fuel at the same location. The vehicle drove off after filling up. The vehicle was checked in the police database and comes back as stolen.

17:38 – Call asking for advice

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regarding their ex who is not giving him his keys back. Both parties were contacted. The caller DID get his keys back and nothing other than the argument resulted.

April 5 13:28 – A rental company called to report a missing vehicle from a convoy traveling from Saskatoon to Edmonton. Later a call back determined that the trailing driver who was noted to have dementia had taken a wrong turn and ran out of gas.

Roadside assistance was to attend.

13:40 – Traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding. During the traffic stop, the officer noticed a box of ammunition.

The driver did not possess a valid PAL and the ammunition was seized.

Later a friend attended the detachment with a valid PAL and retrieved the ammunition.

14:28 – 911 of an assault. Female came into a business and indicated that she had just been beat up by 2 persons in her apartment. Members attended. Both subjects had left and the victim was taken to the hospital to be checked out. The matter is still under investigation.

April 6 01:17 – Traffic stop due to no plate light. The driver stated that they lost their drivers license 3 days ago. The story changed to never having a drivers license. Then changed to never having a license in ALBERTA. Then changed to never being suspended. It was confirmed that the driver WAS under a suspension. 2 tickets were issued and the vehicle was towed and seized for 30 days.

08:59 – A wellbeing check was requested on an individual after a voicemail was left. The subject was located safe at a neighbor’s house.

14:58 – 911 of a possible stolen vehicle left in a yard. Check on the vehicle was negative for it being stolen. Member attended and spoke with the complainant and advised that the vehicle had been dropped off for her husband to do some repair work.

19:14 – Report of a subject being released from Camrose hospital but still not feeling good. The caller indicated that they did not trust EMS and requested that police transport them to the hospital. The caller was warned about inappropriate use of police

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Green Logic Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion Last week I pointed out the illogical arguments put forth by the anti-pipeline movement. I also mentioned that even various First Nations communities could not agree on the value of pipeline expansion.

Even though I focused on the strength of safety in our Canadian systems, the anti-pipeline argument does have very valid arguments.

You just have to push aside all the zealots and sift through the information. If you don’t, it sounds like noise and people want to block it out.

Despite the great record for pipelines and newer, better tanker designs, spills have happened and there is always the possibility of an accident. That’s why they are called accidents. This is the argument that many do not understand.

Depending on who conducted the investigations, you can get mixed information on the results of oil spills.

The first of 2 spills that I will touch on is the Ixtoc oil well blowout. In June of 1975 off the coast of Carmen, Mexico the Ixtoc oil platform had a blowout. For over 9 months it continued to leak and pollute the Gulf and its beaches. 40 years later, because of the Deepwater Horizon blowout scientists who study the Gulf Ecosystem returned to the area. Sediment cores taken at the Ixtoc site show a thick layer of oil and mud

that sank to the bottom during that spill. This layer killed off tiny animals low on the food chain affecting the entire ecosystem. However, just above those toxic layers fresh mud slowly started to reappear and within seven years new animals did as well. A decade after the spill, the ecosystem seemed to be back to normal. A shocking testament to how the earth can repair itself.

This information will be spun in different directions depending on who is doing the spinning. The pro-oil group will point out that it took only 10 years and everything is back to normal. The anti-oil group will point out that the oil decimated the ecosystem at the time and is STILL below the surface. Both are correct, however each of us must decide which side of the coin works for us.

The other spill was a Shell oil pipeline near Bodo Village, Nigeria. In 2008 and 2009, two different spills added up to a total of about 600,000 barrels of oil making its way into surrounding creeks of the Niger Delta. After 8 years of fighting, most families received about $3,000 but no cleanup has occurred. Ten years later, this fishing community which once thrived remains decimated by the oil damage. On January 26, 2017, the Associate Press reported that Kay Holtzmann (former director of the project funded by Shell for cleanup) wrote a letter stating that there are “astonishingly high” levels of pollution affecting Bodo. Snail picking which once provided buckets full each day now amount to a cup if they are lucky.

Fishermen who used to fish 10 min from home now must travel 40km away for any chance of making a living. A much different scenario when after 10 years, pollution is still a major factor in the ecosystem.

I personally don’t think there is any spinning this one.

Shell let a 55-year-old pipeline leak and poison the region and then after spending less than they likely do on their yearly bonuses and entertainment budget walked away from the people who call it home.

Life in this region may not return to normal for generations if at all.

Normally because of the “noise” by anti-oil activists, people who are not in agreement just tune them out and pick the facts they like.

However, no logical person can dismiss the genuine concerns for rivers and coastlines. If our governments would step up and make the companies involved fully accountable, resistance to pipelines may be lessened.

Despite the “green folks” ignoring facts and dreaming up fixes, which does nothing for their argument and only serves to create that “noise”, Elizabeth May made a number of valid, fact-based points after her arrest at Kinder Morgan. Possibly the most noteworthy of which was that she would not oppose the pipeline if the primary product

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SNAP Fitness Grand Opening Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser New Vegreville SNAP Fitness owners Rhonda and Paul Gorel held a grand opening celebration on April 7, 2018, with an incredible turnout. The festivities included a free t-shirt for the first 50 people to use the gym that day, McCafe coffee sponsored by James Richer of James Richer Enterprises, and a full house of members, first-time gym-goers, donors, and media presence.

It was a busy day - 20 of the 50 free t-shirts were gone within the first hour, and people were signing up like crazy.

From first-time users to old hands to the EMT and Fire Departments, the day’s crowd just didn’t go away. “The free membership for First Responders has also been a huge success,” Rhonda stated. “Not only do they continually use our facility here, but it helps us to give back to the community.”

New owners Rhonda and Paul Gorel

Paul Gorel (owner) said that they are mostly just grateful for the support of the community, and hope to give that back by giving them the best possible service they can. He feels it is their mission at the SNAP Fitness to make sure that they don’t just leave people floundering, but help each member to get the real training they need for the results they want, beyond “ just registration.”

And he may have the training to do it. After 15 years of training as a hobby, first under personal friends who are now champions in bodybuilding and fitness in BC, he has the experience to help others on a similar journey. Rhonda (owner) used to work in a gym and knows the ropes very well.

“We also have a large network of knowledgeable people to reach out to, and we are thankful for that solid resource.”

The Gorels are committed to living a healthy life, and helping others to do the same. They look forward to meeting the residents of Vegreville and the surrounding areas who share that same commitment.

Rhonda’s sister Kayla (volunteer for the day) and a SNAP Fitness customer.

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COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – April 11, 1928

John H. Tuck, of Lavoy, has been appointed district agent for the well knows Durant and Hupmobile autos, with a territory extending from Vegreville to Innisfree. Both these cares stand in the front rank of automobile production, the Durant, (a medium priced car), giving especially good value. Mr. Tuck will be glad to give a demonstration of these cars to any prospective customers.

Take notice that no refuse of any description may be dumped in lanes in Blocks 2, 3, 9, 10, Plan 66, after May 1st. The town will provide brick for the purpose of building receptacles for refuse, in each of the said blocks. Brick to be hauled and labor supplied by those desirous of using same.

The ceiling of the schoolhouse in Desjarlais is not going to be repaired until summer holidays. In the meantime, the teachers and children are growing thin with the expectation of being sandwiched in between for floor and the ceiling. They have accordingly all increased their life insurance. Representatives of life insurance take note.

75 Years Ago – April 14, 1943

Following upon the heavy rain of last Thursday and Friday the snow disappeared like magic and the run-off of this water caused the Vermilion River, usually a most placed and sometimes nonexistent stream, to go on the rampage. The Vermilion assumed the proportions of an Amazon or Mississippi for a few days with the result that the General Hospital was practically marooned and access thereto was very difficult over the last weekend. The flood this year far transcended that of 1940. In that year, while the hospital basement was flooded to a certain extent, there was no trouble in getting there. But this year, the road to the hospital was flooded six inches deep from the CPR tracks to the Separate School, and the bridge at the hospital was also under water.

There isn’t an age limit in the meat ration announced by the Wartime Prices and Trade Board for May. Infants, children, and adults will be allowed the same weekly ration of two pounds, carcass weight.

All who slaughter cattle, calves, hogs, sheep or lambs for the sale of meat are being warned that temporary permits issued by the foods administration Wartime Prices and Trade Board since last fall will be canceled on April 17.

50 Years Ago – April 11, 1968

Air Canada has ordered three 368-passenger Boeing 747 jetliners costing $20 million each for delivery in 1971. These 600 mph aircraft offer a new dimension in air travel comfort and will be introduced on the company’s transcontinental and trans-Atlantic routes in the summer of 1971. The main cabin area, extending forward to the nose of the aircraft, is 20 feet wide – seven feet sider than in present jets – allowing extra room for a lounge or private passenger area. There will also be an upper level behind the cockpit – connected to the main cabin area by a circular stairway – with space for a second lounge, business office, or private stateroom with a bed.

A letter from the Fire Commissioner’s Office informed council that the Fire Department had received third place in the Class E. Section Fire Prevention Contest for 1967. A suitable presentation will be made at a later date.

A letter from the provincial government informed council that the provincial building would not proceed this year. The building was to have been erected on 50th St near 48th Avenue. The Dept. of Pubic works offered the property to be used for the building site to the town for any purpose they might require until construction of the provincial building is pursued. Council though perhaps the lots might be suitable for parking area but decided against improving them in view of the possible short tenure.

25 Years Ago – April 13, 1993

Garth and Rick, sons of Shirley and the late Bob Imeson of Vegreville, are involved with the sport of luge. Ith Imeson brothers continue to compete. Garth won a gold in the luge masters race at Olympic Park in 1992 at the Canada Cup. Garth and Rick also participated in a fun doubles run and had the fastest time at the same Canada Cup. Bill C-15, an act to implement the North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA), was also read a second time this week and referred to a lefislative committee for further study.

The new Mannville school gymnasium will consist of a 60’ by 100’ gym floor area, gymnasium storage, physical education office, mechanical room and related circulation area….the present gymnasium in Mannville will be converted into a centralized school library, washrooms/changerooms, centralized staff areas, kitchen and a multi-purpose area.

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.

Alberta crushed beneath a growing mountain of debt Ben Eisen and Steve Lafleur pass both provinces.

The Fraser Institute More amazingly, at $12,500 net debt per person, The Alberta government’s 2018 budget figures Alberta would have 60 percent as much per person would be shocking if Albertans weren’t already debt as Quebec, a province whose reputation for accustomed to such numbers. fiscal mismanagement (which it’s working to erase) The operating deficit is expected to be $8.8 bil- was built over decades. lion in 2018-19, down slightly from its peak of So what are the consequences of all this new $10.8 billion two years ago. debt? How will it affect regular Albertans?

It’s difficult to contextualize such a large numGovernment debt is no different than household ber but let’s try. Alberta’s deficit amounts to debt in that (all else equal) when debt rises, so do approximately $2,000 for every man, woman, and interest payments. In Alberta’s case, that means child in the province. Given the last two deficits less money for services such as healthcare and were even bigger, it’s not hard to see why the education, or tax relief. And it means an increased province’s debt is piling up quickly. burden for future generations of Albertans.

The government tried to allay concerns about So even if the budget is balanced by 2023-24, all the deficit by presenting a “path to balance” by of the debt added 2023-24 in this year’s between now and then The slow path to balance means the budget. Unfortunately, will remain on the books, province will continue adding debt by the projections for later and future taxpayers will years are far too vague to the bucketful for many years, penalizing pay the interest. The govinspire confidence that a ernment’s “path to balfuture taxpayers solid plan exists. ance” is vague but our But even if the government’s deficit-reduction research shows per-person interest payments will timeline goes according to plan (far from certain), more than double between now and 2023-24, the slow path to balance means the province will reaching $600 per person. continue adding debt by the bucketful for many The government’s 2018 budget shows no willingyears. By 2023-24, Alberta’s total net debt is pro- ness to reform and reduce provincial spending, jected to reach $56 billion, approximately $12,500 which is one of the main causes of this debt accuper person. This figure is remarkable when you mulation. This year, total spending will be up 14.5 consider that in 2015-16, the province was net debt percent from what the NDP government inherited free, meaning its financial assets exceeded its debt. in 2015-16 from the previous Progressive Nevertheless, concerns about Alberta’s growing Conservative government. This is a key reason the debt are sometimes waved away because Alberta’s deficit remains so large. overall debt level remains the lowest in Canada.

And while the government promises greater But Alberta may soon zoom past other provinces restraint going forward, given that it overshot its when it comes to per-person debt. budget spending target by approximately $1 bilPer-person debt in Saskatchewan lion in 2017-18, such claims should be taken with a is less than th $11,000. In British grain of salt.

Colum Columbia, it’s expected to Alberta’s finances are in disarray. Restoring be $10,000 in 2020-21. them to order should be a top priority.

U Unless either province Unfortunately, this budget is complacent about adds substantial debt that goal, saddling future generations of Albertans a in the next few years, with a mountain of debt and the accompanying Alberta will likely debt interest payments.

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Wooden Nickels Sgt Jerry Nutbrown RCMP Ponderings – Vegreville Detachment Kijiji, Craigslist, Facebook, VarageSale, canadasbuyandsell are all websites where you can buy and sell items. There are also hundreds more of local buy-and-sell websites (this will get into the thousands if you count US and other international sites). This is where you can post your Falco albums for sale and after selling them use the money to buy a refurbished Starsky and Hutch Grand Torino.

For the most part these sights are a great way to find rare items or sell items you have kicking around the house. However, as with so many things Internet related, someone has to find a way to rip people off. I have bought and sold items off the Internet and have not been a victim but having policing experience helps. I have had family members victimized and know of others that were potential victims.

So what can you do?

money or items. Keep every piece of electronic communication if you can. If you do become victimized it will help in the investigation. Write dates/times down of any contact and keep any texts, e-mails, etc. If you sell or buy items with any regularity online, make yourself at least one e-mail address just for do that.

Don’t give your main e-mail address to people for the purpose of online transactions. If you are exchanging e-mails, what is their e-mail address? Does it look really odd such as ewok19837596@ hotmail.com or rn34nsk5k6h@gmail. com? These could be junk e-mails created to specifically rip you off as scam-

mers will create a single e-mail address per ripoff attempt to keep your scam separate from the other scams that are doing with others. Keep track of information they disclose to you about themselves. While it all is not likely true they may change small details about why they want an item, who they are buying it for, where they live, etc., this will indicate a likely scam. So write things down to keep track.

If it all seems legit and you are going to go through with the transaction, do it at a neutral site if you can and not your home. Take photos of the vehicle they drive, including licence plate, and

the people you are dealing with, or have someone else take photos. Check the cash they may be paying with to ensure it isn’t counterfeit and check each bill. Be careful about accepting cheques, money orders or other consideration for your items.

The bottom line is that if you are dealing with a legitimate buyer/seller they should have no problem providing proof of that. If not, keep your cash or items and wait for another buyer/seller.

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There are some common things that crooks will do using the Internet to commit their crimes and it starts with their first contact. If they give you a long drawn out story about them being in the military (or such) and overseas buying the item you have to be sent to someone else, this is a red flag. If they offer more money than advertised for your item, beware. If they are having a third party or moving business come to get your item, beware. If they deal with you strictly by texts, beware. If they seem impatient and want to do the deal yesterday, beware. If anything in your contact with a potential purchaser/seller seems odd or a bit ‘off’, beware. Is the deal too good to be true? Beware. If they say they will pay with PayPal and after your item is picked up by a thirdparty they will provide a code that releases the funds to you, beware.

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Federal Government To Put Her Foot Down?

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser With Alberta and BC at cross-purposes over Kinder Morgan’s pipeline – both sides with some legitimate concerns – a higher power has set to seeking solutions in the debate.

On March 28, 2018, Senator Doug Black gave a speech on Bill S-245, the Trans Mountain Pipeline Project Act, for the second time since presenting it in Ottawa in March. The Purpose of Bill S245 would be to acknowledge the Trans Mountain Pipeline Project as being critical for the good of the prosperity of Canada. The bill was seconded by the BC Conservative Senator Richard Neufeld.

The declaratory power of the Constitution Act has been used over 400 times over Canada’s history to give the federal government jurisdiction in

difficult cases. If Bill S-245 is passed, the declaratory power will be used and affirmed by the legislature, all the powers regarding the construction and operation and maintenance of the pipeline will be moved to federal control. This means that laws, rules, and regulations regarding roadways, bridges, storage facilities, and power connections – previously in (municipal or provincial) jurisdiction – will be managed by the federal government, rather than relying on the relationship between Alberta and BC. Essentially, no more squabbling.

Senator Doug Black says that this new bill would solve the disunity between the provinces completely.

“This bill will provide a foundation for federal action. The Government of Canada has indicated by words their intention. However, we need to create a

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situation where action can be taken to advance this project, which is in the general interest of Canada.” – Senator Doug Black Provided that the federal government is willing to take sides and declare the Kinder Morgan pipeline as “for the good of Canada,” Bill S-245 will ensure that nothing prevents or continues to postpone its construction.

This would untie Kinder Morgan from the litigation trap the BC protestors have him in, and the legal battles, arguments between political parties within the provinces, and closed roadways would no longer affect the ability for the Trans Mountain Pipeline to move forward.

“It has been about forty years since we have used this Constitutional power, and I think the main reason for that is that we had cooperative federalism. People actually worked together, and we recognized it was in our collective interest as a country to co-operate and to negotiate.” – Senator Doug Black Elizabeth May of BC’s Green Party and many other pipeline protesters of late have been pushing for a change in the product that goes through the Trans Mountain Pipeline – namely, they would like to see that rather than bitumen, Alberta refines it’s own product and sends that through the pipes. While this makes some solid sense for both safety and environmental reasons, Senator Black doesn’t see this working in the short term – specifically because of the time and money the construction of a refinery would take. “In the long term, I’m not even sure that Alberta could handle that economically.”

And, with the transportation of bitumen being unlikely to stop even without the pipeline, Senator Black proposes that people consider the 99.9% chance of safely transporting bitumen by pipeline. He remarked, “If it’s not moved by pipeline, it will be carried by rail.

And there is nobody anywhere who would suggest that carrying oil by rail is safer than carrying oil by pipeline.”

Maybe he’s right, and what the provinces need is a good intervention.

Maybe he’s wrong and the federal government is overstepping.

Either way, construction is at a standstill for now. Did this bill come too late for Kinder Morgan?

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Making Plans To Secure Vegreville’s Future Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser An air of hope following a meeting April 5 at the Pomeroy, between Alberta’s Senator Douglas Black, Mayor Tim MacPhee of Vegreville, the Vegreville Town Council, Chamber of Commerce, and the County of Minburn to discuss economic opportunities for the community, in the face of the big changes that will occur with the closing down of the Case Processing Centre (CPC) within the year.

Senator Black was in Edmonton to propose a new bill in regards to the Trans Mountain Pipeline (see page _) and took the time for this meeting to bring the voice of Vegreville to Ottawa, as well as some ideas that were shared on how our resilient community can retain some of its liveliness in spite of the economic blow that is sure to come when the CPC is moved.

Being from Alberta and understanding how our communities and economy operates has given the Senator the ability to represent us well, and – the town hopes – give Vegreville an edge in our appeal to the Prime Minister’s office.

All in attendance were very positive about the outcome of the meeting thus far. Mayor Tim MacPhee shared that between the ideas brought to Vegreville by conversations with the Prime Minister’s office, Senator Black’s insight

during the meeting, and ideas that the Council, Chamber, and Minburn County have come up with on their own, things are looking up. And with the support from all Alberta’s Senators, they can only continue to do so.

“Senator Black has been a real help,” He commented, “All of the senators have been wonderful in getting behind our cause.”

The Senator was just as positive about the meeting as the town; “It is important to be here at this time because the community has not been treated fairly, and need to make sure that all resources are working together to ensure that the vibrancy of this community is maintained.”

In answer to the question of “what do we do now?” Senator Black noted a distinct Vegreville advantage, primarily in the areas of AgriBusiness and Logistics, given our history, location, and the proximity of assets such as Alberta Innovates, the CN railway, and Highway 16. He did stress that the most significant opportunity that was discussed would likely be in Agri-Business. “In terms of the development of Alberta, generally speaking, agriculture is our big growth area. We need to figure out where in that equation Vegreville can play.”

There is as well, always opportunities in the education. “Education is the crucial piece of development in our

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Let’s Lift All Canadians Out Of Poverty Vinusha Gunaseelan EvidenceNetwork.ca A basic income guarantee has been back in the news a lot lately, thanks to Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Branson, Elon Musk and other tech giants who have publicly endorsed the concept.

But it’s not just talk in Canada.

Ontario is piloting a basic income across three cities, Quebec has brought in a basic income for those who have a limited capacity to work, and the B.C. government just set aside $4 million to investigate the feasibility of a basic income in its recent budget. Other Canadian provinces and countries are observing these measures closely.

Canada’s Senate also passed a motion with cross-partisan support to have the federal government consider a national basic income pilot project.

The idea has legs across the political spectrum. Why is it resonating so widely?

A basic income can take different forms, including a universal basic income (the form proposed by many tech billionaires) or a negative income tax (as in Ontario and Quebec), for example.

But the general concept is to provide citizens living below the poverty line with unconditional cash payments to help make ends meet regardless of their employment. The objective is to give everyone enough to meet the basic needs of life and raise them out of poverty.

The idea has its critics. Some pundits speculate that the hefty cost alone may increase taxes for everyone, including basic income recipients.

But research demonstrates a basic income may improve the quality of life and health, specifically the mental wellbeing, of recipients. Research shows poverty, along with the material and social deprivation it brings is a determinant of poor mental health for Canadians. As 4.8 million people live below the low-income measure in Canada - that’s a lot of people who could be directly aided by a guaranteed basic income.

Poverty is a result of insecure employment or unemployment, depriving individuals of sufficient incomes for basic needs such as food, housing, and transit. As the quality of life erodes, the stress often leads to mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety. A recent Ontario study

The time has come for Canada to have a dialogue about a national basic income program

found food insecurity to be a predictor of higher mental health-care utilization for working-age adults.

Having a basic income would give individuals access to basic necessities, preventing chronic stress. It may also result in decreased use of the health system.

Canada had a basic income program in the 1970s, targeting Winnipeg and the small town of Dauphin, Man. Mincome was a guaranteed annual income experiment funded by the federal and provincial governments. For three years, the project provided an annual guaranteed income to families living below the poverty line to assess whether it would discourage recipients from working.

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Spring Clean Up

Two Hills RCMP Investigate Fatal Collision In Two Hills, Alberta on March 31, 2018 at approximately 11:50 a.m., Two Hills RCMP responded to a single vehicle roll-over on Highway 45 near Hairy Hill.

The lone male occupant was traveling westbound on Highway 45 when his vehicle rolled over into a ditch. He was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

making plans - CONTINUED from PAGE 9 province, our country, and the whole world,” he (Senator Black) stated, “Though it’s hard to tell just yet what that means. I do think, likely in the areas of Agri-Business and Logistics, we will see development.”

Mayor Tim MacPhee also noted that there has been some dialogue between himself and the Prime Minister’s office, which he is optimistic about. The Town has presented an ‘Ask’ with ways the Federal Government can provide assistance to the town, including an Economic Stimulant Package for the community.

“The leaders of this community are heavily motivated and committed to making the real challenge an opportunity for growth in the community.

Perhaps one that, when it is over, we will be able to look back at and say ‘Man, that was tough. But we are better for it.’” – Senator Douglas Black

Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries and died at the hospital a short time later. Blowing snow and icy road conditions were present at the time of the collision.

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Nature Conservancy Canada Campaigns To Reclaim The Beaver Hills Region Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has announced a campaign for 2 Million dollars that began quietly in September 2017 and has now been released to the general public. In response to a media release article from the NCC, the Vegreville News Advertiser conducted our own phone

interview with Andi Romito, Nature Conservancy Canada’s Senior Development Officer for Alberta North, in which she was happy to explain the necessity, goals, and viability of the project.

From the media release: “The Beaver Hills has rich conservation history that began when the area was designated as a forest reserve in 1892. The Beaver Hills Initiative was

founded in 2002 as a platform to engage and educate the community on how to balance development and environmental conservation. Because of their efforts, the Beaver Hills became a Biosphere Reserve in 2016, a UNESCO designation that recognizes the harmonious integration of people and nature on the land.

NCC has been active in this region since 2002. The first property conserved in the Beaver Hills by the not-for-profit organization was 160 acres (65 hectares) of forests, wetlands and rolling hills, located just 11 kilometers southeast of Sherwood Park.

Since then, NCC has helped conserve 3,700 acres (1,500 hectares) in the area and is now increasing their efforts with their recently launched Beaver Hills Conservation Campaign…

The community has always played a large role in keeping the Beaver Hills intact. But the greater area surrounding the protected spaces are now being rapidly converted and modified for acreage development.”

Romito pointed out that acreage development is not always harmful, and while it would be lovely if the land could stay completely intact, things like concrete pads, homes, shops, and driveways are all important things that people need and

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use. “I have those things my self,” she admitted.

But the increase of acreage development, leveling and grooming of the natural landscape into acres and acres of grassy lawn is definitely harmful to our ecosystem. This problem occurs specifically in Strathcona County and areas that are closer to the city, but as the population in the West grows denser and denser development is being pushed further east as well.

“We don’t want people to not live in rural areas, or to tell them that they should stay in their urban centers. What we are hoping to achieve is that good stewardship of the land is practiced, so that the rich landscape can be taken care of and preserved as it naturally is.

The goal of the NCC campaign is to connect the dots between the protected land that already exists in the Beaver Hills.

This would mean widening the radius around Beaver Lake, which is a Nationally recognized and protected Heritage Site. Especially with the water around the lake diminishing rapidly, the pressure of time is on.

Protecting more land area in the Beaver Hills will also help wildlife have a safe passage between the existing sites; natural habitat connected by natural habitat.

The funds raised will not only go into resources but into more educational seminars and more availability to landowners who are seeking to restore not only their wetlands but their soil, pasture, etc. And while the campaign is now being made public, The Natural Conservancy Canada is in no real rush to raise the funds. “First of all,” Romito stated, “it is by no means a race; this is a five-year project to raise funds and educate people on the importance of reclaiming our local ecosystems.”

Attitudes have definitely seen a shift in recent years, and it’s already making a difference; with people going to events, getting grants to restore their riparian areas and over 1,000 volunteers who committed 5,746 hours in 2017, there has never been such a positive wave of action in this area for protecting our natural resources.

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Alberta RCMP Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week A/NAOCC Commander Chris Spence “K” Division Headquarters Not all heroes wear capes. Some, wear headsets. To kick-off National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week starting from April 9-13, 2018, Alberta RCMP will be participating in special internal events and activities along with a two-part live Twitter event to highlight the positive impact of Operational Communication Centres (OCC) across the province.

“Telecommunicators are the invisible backbone of public safety. They provide a critical service within the RCMP that support both public and officer safety through their deployment of information and resources,” says Insp. Leon Fiedler, “K” Division OCC Program Manager.

A career as an OCC telecommunications operator is an exceptionally rewarding profession within an organization that

thrives on helping others.

Telecommunicators are trusted to make quick decisions and act as a “lifeline” to police officers in the field and to members of the public faced with emergency situations.

Here are some quick facts about the Alberta RCMP OCCs: •The OCCs are the first point of contact for the public requesting police assistance in both emergency and nonurgent matters.

•Operational Communication Centres in Edmonton and Red Deer support 136 detachments and satellite offices throughout Alberta’s RCMP communities and municipal police agencies, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

•On average, Alberta RCMP OCCs receive 2,500 calls per day.

•We are usually hiring! The Alberta RCMP is constantly looking to grow the OCC team with individuals who are willing to put public and community safety at the forefront every day of the year.

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April 7 02:23 – 911 of an intoxicated male “destroying the house”, being belligerent and threatening to harm himself. Members attended. The male was highly intoxicated but not suicidal.

The man was arrested and lodged.

16:22 – A possible impaired driver was reported with 4 occupants “passing around a bottle of alcohol”. The vehicle was located and a traffic stop conducted.

No impairment was

found.

18:37 – Traffic stop on Hwy 16 for front-end damage and an expired license plate. The vehicle also had no insurance. A ticket was issued however the vehicle was not towed because the attending member received a priority call. The driver was told to wait for the tow truck but left. This matter is still under investigation.

18:38 – Reports of two males missing. The first male is said to be homeless and diabetic. Member contacted the male who is in Edmonton and NOT missing. The second male was also found to NOT be missing because he has been incarcerated for 4 years.

22:31 – Report of loud music which has been going on for over an hour.

Members attended and spoke to the subject who was asked to turn down the music.

April 8 09:34 – Report of concern for a neighbor who had not been seen since last Saturday. Neighbour had tried to make contact with no success. Members called the number on file and spoke to the subject to informed them that they had not left because it was cold out.

11:22 – Report of a gas and dash in Vegreville. The owner was called who advised that he forgot to pay and would return to pay.

14:12 – Report of Canada Post mailboxes in Vegreville broken into over the weekend. No evidence or witnesses.

14:55 – Report that a business had cut up some poles being used for firewood.

While the caller was gone, someone had backed up to the wood pile and taken the wood.

During the week there were 3 false alarms, 2 false 911, 2 animal strikes and 55 calls for service were made in total.

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The Gallery Welcomes Spring Season Left: Nearly overflowing; Holden locals and travellers alike.

Right: Silent auction and a display of new repurposed items, home crafts, and giftware.

Top Left: Performer Nylana Bigele from Cooper Studios in Sherwood Park wowed the audience with her vocal set.

Above: Nearly overflowing; Holden locals and travellers alike.

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On Saturday, April 7, The Gallery in Holden held it’s annual opening event for the Spring season, and introduced some changes to their programming.

The event drew in a crowd of around 60 people, who filled the repurposed church to almost overflowing for an afternoon of live entertainment, art exhibits, silent auction, and wine.

Owner/organizer Gail Alger was pleased with the turnout, and to see so many local faces come to enjoy the afternoon, as well as from larger centers such as Edmonton and Sherwood Park to both participate or just enjoy as spectators. She announced an expansion of material for the new season,

such as repurposed items, home crafts, and giftware.

They say that where the Arts go, the world follows. How lovely it is to have a community-supported venue so close to home, breathing Spring into the stillcold air!

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Dear Classified Guys, I read the classified section every week, but rarely do I venture beyond the general merchandise category. However since I had some time this week, I read the business services section. I was amazed at all the home-based businesses. One business offered to clean out my garage. Another advertised a service to send birthday cards to my relatives so I wouldn't forget. Both are tasks I hate to do. Then I saw a pet sitting service that would watch my dog when I go on vacation. They get $75 per day.

That's almost $3 an hour to watch my basset hound sleep all day! All this got me thinking.

Should I consider a new career?

Any ideas on how I could start a business from home?

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profitable business in your area.

At $75 per day, I'd hope your dog gets sparkling water and breakfast in bed.

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the ones you've seen advertised are service-based businesses that specialize in doing routine tasks, like cleaning the garage or remembering to send birthday cards.

Cash: Before you quit your day job though, give your future some serious thought. Running a business will take a lot of work. You need to be sure that you're up to the full responsibility of marketing your business and making the sales. Not everyone gets paid $75 to watch your dog sleep.

Carry: The best business to start is one geared around your own interests, talents and skills.

Since you'll need to spend a lot of time working at it, you want to create a job that you're passionate

about. If the owner of the dog sitting business didn't like dogs, it would be a really long day.

Cash: Take a look around your area to see if there is a need for the business you're interested in. For example, if you're an excellent gardener and your neighbors are all brown thumbs, they may be willing to pay for your assistance in livening up their gardens. Once you start looking, you'll find there are endless opportunities.

Carry: When you find your idea, sit down and map out a plan.

Calculate your start-up costs, income potential and hours that it will take to succeed.

Cash: With a little planning, you could find yourself in a great new career.

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Not all small businesses turn into something as big as Microsoft or Amazon, but they are a crucial part of today's economy.

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Census Bureau, there were more than 5 million businesses with less than 4 employees.

Those same businesses paid approximately 160 billion dollars in salaries to their employees. So remember that your one small idea for a business is part of a much larger picture.

After working at the same company for ten years, my friend Mike had enough. Even though he had two kids and a wife to support, he quit his job and started his own mail order business out of the garage. A few months later I stopped by his house to see how he was doing.

As we talked he told me that he loved the business, but it had its good and bad. "The good," he said, "is that during the summer I'm around my kids all day long."

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Peavey Mart Customer Appreciation Days!

Peavey Mart senior staff member Julie Sawan with the Vegreville 4-H Multi Club, serving burgers outside the Vegreville Peavey Mart.

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser April 6, 7, and 8 were big days at Vegreville Peavey Mart.

Staff bustled around to give the best possible service to the flood of customers who came for the 15% off store-wide sale and the message, “Customer, we appreciate you.”

Vegreville store manager Carlam said he didn’t mind the busy days, so long as customers were able to take part in the sale and get help from the staff if necessary. “It’s just a way to say thanks,” he commented.

Members of the Vegreville 4-H Multi-Club barbequed burgers outside the store on Saturday to sell to passing customers. All proceeds from the burger-flipping went to the Vegreville 4-H Multi-Club, and the tips were split amongst the members who participated in serving the food.

Peavey Mart management and staff were happy to serve their community and the 4-H club in this way. The 4-H club members also took time to help customers, by carrying their newly purchased products or helping them to locate items in the store.

green logic - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 being shipped was not bitumen.

What? The Green Party NOT opposing a pipeline?

Has anyone heard of this?

So I then think... “Why is this so hard?” Why not just ship a different product? Well, first of all, all you need to do is follow the money. From what I understand, shipping “dilbit” or diluted bitumen is more profitable than shipping other products, so it would naturally be the first choice for a company.

Also, refineries are expensive and building in Alberta makes them even more expensive.

This topic came up in the Alberta Legislature.

To LOOSELY summarize the exchange, refining was brought up because of the known objection to shipping dilbit. The NDP stated that we really need to refine the products in Alberta. The opposition Conservatives asked (because that’s what opposition does) what is the NDP doing about it and why aren’t we refining?? The reply “Why didn’t the PC’s refine when they had $100/barrel

oil”? Problem solved. The politicians argued because we pay them to do that... right? No need for solutions. They get paid regardless.

To the NDP’s point, when oil was $100 per barrel, why didn’t the Conservatives do something about Alberta’s lack of refining capacity?

After over 40 years in power, you think they would have figured that out the boom and bust cycle and planned better. Unfortunately, towards the end of their rule, they were far too busy jet-setting around the world on our dime and renovating the Legislature penthouse while collecting their paychecks courtesy of us.

Change can be good. After being on the sidelines for... well, forever, the now governing NDP’s in February announced $1 billion for grants and loan guarantees to build oil upgraders in the province.

Admittedly a bit of a drop in a bucket, but better than nothing.

A related but completely separate event occurred in December. Something that has not taken place in

Alberta in around 30 years and I’m not sure if EVER by an Alberta Government. The North West Refinery project many years in the making in the Redwater area started operating in December and currently produces 20,000 barrels of diesel per day, scheduled for 80,000 bpd by summer.

To put the $1 billion pledged by the NDP in perspective, building the North West Refinery project went from an estimate of $5.7 billion in 2013 to $9.5 billion by the time they produced their first barrel of diesel in December of 2017.

Maybe better times are ahead. Oil producers who are sending their bitumen to the Redwater refinery are earning an extra $23 margin on every barrel after paying fees to the refinery.

What’s even better... no need to fight with BC for a pipeline! Oh, yeah.. you know that pipeline is now on hold... don’t you?

Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@ newsadvertiser.com

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Tributes MEMORIAM

MEMORIAM

MEMORIAM

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

HALABUT, John In memory of a loving Dad and Gigi who entered eternal rest on April 12, 2007.

We thought of you today But that is nothing new We thought of you yesterday And will tomorrow too We think of you in silence And make no outward show For what it meant to lose you Only those who love you know Remembering you is easy We do it every day It’s the heartache of losing you That will never go away.

With love: Elaine, Randy Jordon, Amy & Quinn, Janelle, Wade

HALABUT, John In loving memory of our dear Dad and Gigi, John Halabut, who sadly left us on April 12, 2007.

Take him in Your arms Lord Guide him through the storm, Sit with him in sunshine And let the wind be warm, Play his favorite music And when you see him smile, Tell Dad that we love him And he’s thought of all the while.

Forever In Our Hearts, Love, Audrey & Rod, Patie, Sharon & families

MYSHANIUK, Linda On April 2, 2018 Linda Myshaniuk of Innisfree passed away unexpectedly at the age of 63 years. Linda is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Ron (Sam); two daughters and one son, Carla Myshaniuk, Robin (Amberlyn) Myshaniuk, and Noelle (Richard) Bunten; grandchildren, Kailey and Landon Geall; Boe, Trigg, Roady and Chance Myshaniuk; Madison and Cael Bunten; also two sisters, Louise (Russell) Latawiec and Lorna Soldan (Dana Ewashko). Predeceased by her parents, Mary and William Hassay.

Funeral service Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Innisfree Rec Centre, Innisfree. Reverend Taylor Croissant officiating with interment at Holy Cross Range 10 Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Stollery Children’s Hospital, or Cystic Fibrosis, or Brain Care Centre, or Vegreville Care Centre.

Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM

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COERS, Colby October 13, 1990 - April 16, 2017 In Loving Memory of our Son, Brother and Uncle God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be.

So He put His arms around you And whispered “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes, We watched you slowly fade away.

Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay.

So when we saw you sleeping, So peaceful and free from pain.

We could not wish you back, To suffer that again.

Missing you and forever in our hearts Love, Mom & Dad Derek, Dina, Kayla And Families

SIRACKY, Len February 8, 1938 - April 13, 2013 He never looked for praises He was never one to boast He just went on quietly working For the ones he loved the most.

His dreams were seldom spoken His wants were very few And most of the time his worries Went unspoken too.

He was there… A firm foundation Through all our storms of life A sturdy hand to hold on to In times of stress and strife.

A true friend we could turn to When times were good or bad One of our greatest blessings The man that we called Len and Dad. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same.

But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Toni and Family

YUSHCHYSHYN, Finella September 4, 1946 - April 28, 2016 In Loving Memory of My Wife Remember me with smiles not tears, For all the joy through all the years.

Recall the closeness that was ours, A love as “sweet” as fragrant flowers.

Don’t dwell on thoughts that cause you pain, We’ll see each other once again.

I am at peace….try to believe, It was my time….I had to leave.

But “what a view” I have from here, I see your face, I feel you near.

I follow you throughout the day, You’re not alone along the way.

And when God calls you…you will be, Right by my side…right here with me.

Till then, I’ll wait by Heaven’s door, We’ll be united….evermore Lovingly Remembered and Sadly Missed

By Charles and Family

SENIUK, Nicholas August 13, 1923 - April 17, 2014 In memory of a loving husband, father and Gido who entered eternal rest on April 17, 2014.

Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way; Though absent, you are ever near, Still missed, loved, always dear.

While you rest and sleep, Your loving memory we’ll always keep.

Dear God, take a message To Heaven above.

Tell him how much we miss him, And give him all our love.

Sadly missed and forever loved Marcia and the family

LYSYK, John July 28, 1952 - April 9, 2012 Another year has passed Since God called you away But still we miss you Each and every day.

What we wouldn’t give to take one more walk Or just quietly sit and have one more talk.

Miss you Brother and Uncle and always will For though you’re gone we love you still.

Loved forever Brothers, Sister and Nieces, Nephews, Great-Nieces and Nephew

OGRODNICK, Clarence March 1968 - April 2010 Dearly Missed If I could visit heaven, I would make that journey every day But all I can do is remember the life we shared in every way I hope that you can look down and see how much you are loved As I look up to heaven, knowing you are watching from above Love Sandra

The Makowecki family would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all who attended the Funeral of our wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Jeanette Makowecki.

We appreciate the many acts of kindness including phone calls, visits, messages, food platters, cards, flowers and charitable donations. Your sympathy and support was of great comfort to our family.

Thank you to the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Father Dan and the Cantor for the service, and to Twisted Sisters Catering for the delicious meal.

We would also like to acknowledge Vegreville St. Joseph General Hospital, doctors and nurses for the excellent care of Jeanette.

Special recognition to Gordon and Patricia Pawluk of Autumn Rose for the gentle direction, compassion and professionalism.

Jeanette’s loving heart will live in memory forever.

The Makowecki Family

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The federal government has spent more than $38 million on legal proceedings involving Canada’s veterans over the past two years.

Nearly $1 million of that amount has been spent on legal fees for two lawsuits

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The release said that the company

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County Of Minburn CARES Grant Application

(left to right): Reeve Roger Konieczny, MLA Jessica Littlewood, Deputy Reeve Carl Ogrodnick

Davin Gegolick Planning and Development – County of Minburn As part of the Alberta Jobs Plan, the Alberta government has allocated $30 million over 2 years to promote longterm economic growth and prosperity in Alberta’s communities and regions through the new Community and Regional Economic Support (CARES) program. The County of Minburn No. 27 was successful in the grant application and a cheque presentation from MLA Jessica Littlewood in the amount

of $37,500.00. These funds will help cover the costs for the County to complete the County of Minburn West Industrial Area Structure Plan (ASP) later this year. The ASP will create policy direction and describe how this area of land east of Vegreville may be used, subdivided, and developed in a coordinated way with its urban neighbor, the Town of Vegreville. This level of preliminary analysis will encourage local industrial economic growth and stimulate investment in the region.

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It’s Foundational When you’re looking to buy a new house, the foundation is one of the most important aspects of any home you inspect. It’s literally what everything else about the house rests upon.

Repairing a home’s foundation can cost in the five-figure range, so be sure to check the following three parts of a house when doing the rounds of openhouse visits. Look up, not down

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Foundations, by their nature, tend to be out of sight, so finding evidence of problems can be tough. If the lines of the top floors and attic are askew, that may be a sign of trouble below. If ceilings are uneven or if attic walls aren’t straight, this can also be a sign that the foundation has problems. Windows and doors Check to see if doors and windows close properly. If they jam for no apparent reason, the house itself may have foundational problems. Walls Your exterior walls can sometimes change their shape from normal settling over the years and are therefore one of the least reliable indicators of foundation damage. Extreme bowing (walls sticking out in the middle), however, can be a sign of structural problems. Consult with your local real estate agent to make sure you’re getting what you pay for when buying a home. He or she will help you avoid huge

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Please message us, stop by the dealership, or call 780-632-8918 to register a team by Friday. There will be no winners or losers, this is simply to have fun and raise donations for a hockey community much like our own!

All ages and skill level welcome. Teams of 4 to 8 players. Helmets and Gloves are mandatory and please bring your own sticks. Goalies need to wear full equipment and must provide their own.

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Wendy Brook Festival Concert Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent A person’s talent is like a flower, it grows when it’s cultivated. The 39th Annual Wendy Brook Music Festival Concert at A.L. Horton School on April 5 was a testimony to this when the firstrate performances from the festival were spotlighted.

This event mirrored every year as citizens came out in droves to hear local talents perform their signature pieces.

The audience took an unforgettable journey through various forms of the performing arts from strings, piano, speech arts, Ukrainian, vocal, and band/instruments.

The concert was emceed by Collette Miller who walked the audience at a

Two Hills Grade Five Choir perform the Lollipop Tree. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

A.L. Horton School Kindergarten Ukrainian Bilingual performs Mamochka Moja. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

A.L. Horton School Kindergarten Ukrainian Bilingual performs Mamochka Moja. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

VCHS Jazz Band performs.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

FRIDAY @ 5PM. DEADLINE FOR ALL ADS perfect pace through the performers’ names and the titles of their work.

Awards too numerous to mention were presented during the brief intermission periods.

Each of the performances was followed by an enthusiastic applause from the audience and at the end, everyone issued a standing ovation.

A raffle with lovely gift baskets for door prizes was also held.

The Wendy Brook Music Festival goes back to 1961 with the annual Wendy Brook Carol Concert which has continued for 26 years. The Wendy Brook Women’s Institute was the driving force since 1979 when they started the Music Festival. The Rotary Club was a major contributor starting in 1986 for many years and then in 1999, the Wendy Brook Committee took over the leadership.

The Vegreville community has had a strong commitment to the music community and this continues to this day as evidenced by the many volunteers, sponsors and contributors. Larissa Bombak and Viola Braun-Fox organized the event with the aid of many volunteers.

Katrina Antonchuk performs her original song, Hopscotch.

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Country Jammin’ In Mundare Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser From far and wide, ‘Jammers’ meet in Mundare for the weekly opportunity to play country music together in a band, or tear it up on the dance floor.

The Sunday Country Jams have been going on in the summer for around 5 years, organized by local Vic Vendura. But this year, when the cold weather just wouldn’t end, Charles Gargus of Mundare organized more events for the winter months, starting in March.

The regular event has even attracted an entirely different set of jammers from Uma, who come out to play the second Sunday of every month.

The regular weekly crowd includes folks from Vegreville, Vermilion, Lloydminster, St Paul, Edmonton, and even Calgary… and a good number of them just come out to listen to the music. “Orchestras are expensive,” said Charles Gargus, “so when people want to dance, this is a great opportunity for them. A lot of people will travel quite a ways just to dance to some good music for a $5 entry fee.”

Some of the regular musicians include co-organiser Bob Ashmead, the Wildrose Fiddlers from Edmonton, and Fiddler’s Roost.

All in all, the average turnout is around sixty heads… or 120 toe-tapping, twostepping boots! All of which are ready to welcome the summer season of country jamming.

Left: ‘Jammers,’ dancers, and music lovers from all around enjoy the weekly event.

Right: Opportunities for soloists to take the mic with the band to back them up.

Mundare Fire & Rescue Receive Grant For New Equipment Lisa Euchuk Administration – Town of Mundare Thursday, April 5, Matt Martel from Alliance Pipeline presented Mundare Fire & Rescue with a donation of $5,000 for a Grain Bin Rescue system to be housed in the Mundare Fire Station for the whole county.

This safety grant is provided through Alliance’s Emergency Responder Funding Initiative, which is part of their Community Investment Program.

Safety is Alliance’s number one priority, demonstrated both in how they run their pipeline and how they support communities. The Mundare Fire & Rescue donation is one small part of their Emergency Responder Funding Initiative, the purpose of which is to help strengthen safety in the communities along their pipeline by providing funds to assist emergency responders with safety equipment purchases, training, and other high priority needs.

The grant was applied for a number of months ago, and the equipment was ordered almost as soon as the check was presented.

Pictured L-R: Dale McCarty, Chief Glenda Dales, Matt Martel, and Allan Candy

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Fifth Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake

Professionals from Big Brothers Big Sisters and members of the community get together for a photo. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent When others help kids have good lives, every day becomes sunnier for people of all ages. The Fifth Annual Vegreville Bowl for Kids’ Sake mirrored this as it shone in with bowling fever and goodwill at Vegreville Bowling Lanes on April 7.

The event’s theme was Beach Party and it bowled in with community teams from individuals of all ages and later corporate teams from businesses and organizations bowled. Each team chose a unique name. Snacks, refreshments, and beverages were available. There were door prizes and team prizes.

Beach music played in the background. The first game they played was Bowling BINGO and then they went on to play a funny bowl where bowlers had to sit down and roll the ball

between their legs. Another game had all the teammates stand in a line and the bowlers had to bowl between their legs.

Most of the bowlers sported the title of good sportsmanship as they helped, had a lot of laughs and cheered for everyone.

This was a fundraiser that raised for Big Brother Big Sisters of Vegreville which supports programming in Vegreville. All the funds raised stay in Vegreville.

Program Facilitator for Big Brother Big Sisters of Vegreville, Cheryl Quinton said the event went really well overall. The bowlers had a lot of fun and BBBS are very pleased with the success of the event.

Due to the generosity of the community, the Boys and Girls Club of Vegreville raised above and beyond their goal, with a total of $6,667.25 from the 2018 Bowl for Kids’ Sake.

Individuals from the team try their hand at bowling. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Simple Connections Stronger Families Launch Party Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville Cares Coalition (VCC) is always on board to help people by strengthening them and their relationships through education and awareness! VCC new initiative, Simple Connections Stronger Families Launch Party was presented at Vegreville Social Centre on April 5.

Simple Connections Stronger Families is about programs and events that give families information and encouragement to take action to be strong and healthy just by being a family.

This event was a heart of family fun and togetherness as it included a free meal of spaghetti, salad and beverages, and 11 stations: Photo Booth, Grateful, Mood, Mindfulness, Giant puzzle, Coloring, Story- telling, Game, Work Together, Kids’ Corner, and Dinner Talk. Each of these stations had people behind the scenes (professional and vol-

Tristan Bernardo and Rowan Crowell at the Game Station playing Giant Checkers (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Alana Wiebe and her son, Asher enjoy the dinner with their friend, Katie Perepeletza. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Families participate in activities together.

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Families at the Tell Me a Story Station.

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Sahaamaa and Anish Vinavak at the Work Together Station.

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unteers) who the families could speak to, and who offered information and help in accessing the resources the community offers while they provided assistance with the activities when needed.

This program’s aim is to give families the ability to cope with life’s challenges and bounce forward from difficult times and give them community connections, healthy communications, positive and healthy relationships, and a sense of togetherness, while helping them take care of themselves, have positive parenting, and connections to extended family.

VCC Co-Chairs are Dwayne Hlady and Brad Dahr.

Dahr was the emcee. “This program is an effort to try to minimize isolation in the community by building intergenerational connections. Each of the stations have tools that people can incorporate into their family to help increase resiliency.” Dahr said.

Families speak to professionals at the Dinner Talk Station.

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Students Learn Ukrainian Easter Traditions

Students twist the dough for paska. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Hands-on experiences really creates a good mixture of learning. The Kindergarten, Grades One and Two Ukrainian Bilingual Classes discovered some valuable Ukrainian Easter traditions when they learned how to design the bun to make paska and babka on April 3.

The children were given some dough and taught how to create the bun and the ropes and designs on it. The bun usually represents the sun. The ropes are twisted and put around the bun to represent eternity and the cross on the top represents the cross that Jesus was crucified on. The flowers on the top can represent many different things.

April 4’s program found the Ukrainian Bilingual Grades Three and Four making and mixing the dough for paska and babka. They learned that sugar helps the yeast to grow and other basis baking tips.

Students twist the dough for paska. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Students listen to learn what the designs on paska represents. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

A paska bun. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Students twist the dough for paska. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Students make the dough for paska. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Do your teenagers know how to manage money?

As part of a recent study on general education levels of teenagers around the world, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development tested 29,000 15-year-olds on their financial literacy. The OECD asked teens from 18 different countries to answer a series of questions that would evaluate their grasp of basic money management skills, including understanding a bank statement, figuring out the long-term cost of a loan, and understanding how insurance works.

The results showed that when it comes to money matters, young North Americans fall mid-range compared to their peers from ot her countries. This is particularly troubling in light of the fact that young people are going into debt sooner and in greater numbers in order to pay for further education. About one student in seven who participated in the test was unable to make even simple decisions concerning expenditures.

A few tips for parents Here are four ways to improve your children’s knowledge of personal finances.

• Explain the difference between gross and net salaries, as well as paycheque deductions.

• Teach them to develop a healthy relationship with money through open and honest conversations about personal finances.

• Encourage them to start managing their own money when they’re mature enough.

• Suggest they manage the budget of an upcoming activity or a fictitious project. You could ask them to budget the next trip to the grocery store, a fa mily vacation, or ex penses related to a first apartment.

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FunnyFest Comedy Tour

Guest of all kinds – Members of the Vegreville community enjoyed the light-hearted atmosphere.

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The Royal Canadian Legion booked a FunnyFest comedian for the public’s entertainment in Vegreville on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall. Those who purchased tickets enjoyed a banquet, followed by the talents of comedian Tim Koslo. The audience was delighted with him; many laughs waved through the whole audience throughout his presentation.

Tim Koslo’s performance style was described by FunnyFest Calgary as a collage of “Eccentric and hilarious guitar absurdities, plus bizarre and off the wall approach that has been delighting audiences for over 25 years.” In addition to touring, Tim has been seen on a few different television channels on numerous occasions and has been a guest on CBC Radio many times.

“Eccentric and hilarious guitar absurdities.” - FunnyFest Calgary Festival

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Vegreville Garden Club Meeting Sonia Hunka Submitted Vegreville Garden Club held it’s March 16th meeting with guest speakers Channtal and Terry Prockiw of Victoria Trail Organics, Smoky Lake, Alberta. The

topic of the evening was “GARLIC>” Varieties, planting, growing, harvesting, and storing methods were presented and discussed. Members and guests were enlightened with all the information and the speakers’ experience with gardening garlic. The Vegreville

Garden Club’s next meeting will be at the end of April, with the topic of ‘CONTAINER GARDENING’ presented by Myron and Heather Zachoda

3 Savvy Ways to Simplify Breakfast Family Features While it is widely known that starting your day with a balanced, nutritious breakfast can have a positive impact on overall health, it may be difficult for some people to make it a priority. Whether you generally run low on time in the mornings or have little ones to keep on track before heading out the door, it simply isn’t always an option to piece together a grandiose morning meal.

Rather than overhauling your lifestyle, consider some simpler ways to incorporate breakfast into your daily routine. These tips can help you start the day strong – and on time – without sacrificing the day’s first meal.

Prep the Night Before Not everyone is fortunate enough to have ample time in the morning to prepare what some studies consider to be the most important meal of the day. If you’re typically short on time before heading out the door, prepare breakfast the night before so you can ensure you’re starting each day with proper fuel and nutrition. Even if it’s as simple as setting out a bowl, spoon and your favorite cereal before you go to bed, you can set yourself up to shave a few minutes off your morning routine.

Take It To-Go If your kids are a handful or that snooze button is just too easy to reach each morning, sitting down at the table – even for a quick breakfast – might be out of the question. Preparing in advance by packing a to-go container with your favorite morning foods can be a simple solution to keep everyone happy without adding more strain to the day.

Keep It Simple Breakfast doesn’t have to be elaborate to get your day going in the right direction. Simple options like avocado toast take little time to create yet can go a long way toward adding nutrients in the morning. For a different spin on traditional avocado toast, combine it with a unique taste like Sabra Classic Hummus, which can help you add fiber and protein before the day truly begins. Even if you aren’t an avocado person, just by swapping out the jelly you might put on your morning toast for hummus instead can help you reduce sugar intake without compromising on taste.

Find more solutions to busy days and recipes for any occasion at sabra.com.

Hummus Toast 2 tablespoons Sabra Hummus (any flavor) 1 slice whole-wheat or hearty bread, toasted 1/2 cup avocado, sliced 1 sliced radish 1/4 cup tender arugula 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios salt, to taste pepper, to taste Spread hummus on toast.

Top with avocado, radish, arugula and pistachios.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.