Vegreville News Advertiser - April 14, 2014

VOL. 67 NO. 15

The Paper That ’s Going Places!

MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014

The mystery of the bearded men Rosanne Fortier Terry Kubin noted that these fine bearded gentlemen, you might noticed around town are getting ready in character to represent the 12 Disciples of Christ for the United

Church’s dramatic presentation in story and song of the Living Last Supper on April 15. Everyone is welcome and they accept a free will offering. A delicious blend of refreshments and beverages will be

waiting for everyone after the service too. The cast which also consists of Dr. Selby Frank, Dr. David Strydom and Dr. Peter Thompson who are missing from the photo but will be representing disci-

ples at the Living Last Supper. This powerful play is a popular yearly feature that is not to be missed!

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Adolescents can stay home safely See page 5 for story

Red hats hot in the winter of life See page 9 for story

Vegreville’s residents register to have a full spring See page 23 for story

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The Pour House donates to Vegreville Preschool Rosanne Fortier The Pour House Café and Coffee Bar really poured the profit from the sales of Lattes into a great community cause when they gave it to Vegreville Preschool Association. “We generated one dollar from each sale of Latte, we sold in the month of March for Vegreville Preschool Association. So, we were able to donate $235 to this cause,” Laura Harris, Manager of The Pour House said. “We’re happy to help the Preschool Association because preschool is an essential service for children to grow and develop; it was a wonderful pre-kindergarten step for my granddaughter.”

“Children are our future.

They learn so much at preschool, especially social skills and how to interact with other children before they start kindergarten,” said Sam Hempstock, barrista for The Pour House.

Nicole Basarabowich, Fundraising Coordinator for Vegreville Preschool Association said, “We greatly appreciate receiving this donation. The funds will be used for preschool building maintenance.”

Pictured is (left to right) Sam Hempstock, Laura Harris- Manager of The Pour House presenting a cheque to Nicole Basarabowich- Fundraising Coordinator for Vegreville’s Preschool Association, Jennifer Easton.

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72 years of precious memories together Li Giebelhaus Submitted Arthur and Margaret Ziegler, who are life-long members of the park Grove Community and Vegreville, celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary on March 28 - wow!

Greetings were also received from singer Garth Hampson of Ottawa who was 80 on April 1. At the Vegreville centennial Garth shared the

You want to claim what?

It is tax time and it is the time of year when people are willing to try just about anything to legally reduce their tax bill.

So before you collect your receipts and start preparing your tax return, here are a few deductions other taxpayers have tried to claim. Some were successful, while others weren’t.

Though pets are considered by many to be members of the family, they are not dependants. Even if you give them people names, your dog or cat cannot be a tax deduction. The only exception is if they work for you. A farmer was allowed to claim cat and dog food because the pets were outdoors and kept the wildlife away from the blueberries.

The tax courts do not always side with taxpayers on medical expenses. You cannot claim the cost of trips to Las Vegas and Arizona even if your dermatologist recommended trips to warmer climates to help treat your psoriasis. Over-thecounter medications are another claim that will be

denied. The Canada Revenue Agency does not consider these eligible medical expenses even if a doctor recommends the medication.

Many people incur expenses directly related to their job but, unfortunately, most of these cannot be claimed against employment income.

For the professional football player who threw balls into the stands, the cost was an expense he had to pay himself. For the serviceman required to get a haircut every two weeks, it was still considered a personal expense.

The good news is the $1,117 Canada Employment Amount can be claimed by anyone with earned income. If you earned $1,117 or more, you can claim the full amount. Otherwise, it is linked to how much you earned. The credit helps to offset some of the expenses involved with having a job.

For many claims, the decision can involve the expectation of profit. If you find a small treasure while snorkeling, you probably don’t need to worry

about reporting it. However, sunken treasure is not considered a non-taxable receipt when the venture is clearly a business. If you experience gambling losses while in Las Vegas, you cannot claim them on your tax return if you are pathological gambler with no reasonable expectation of profit.

And if you are thinking of arguing that the tax act is simply too difficult to understand, it has already been tried.

One taxpayer argued that the Income Tax Act is “not susceptible of discernment by the average occupant of this land” – basically the average Canadian couldn’t expect to understand the document. The tax court ruled this is not a valid defense against the charge of failing to file income tax returns.

But it never hurts to ask – the tax court may rule in favour of that interesting claim. Just don’t be surprised if the answer is no.

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stage with square dancers Arthur and Margaret and also with Don Mazankowski with whom he sang a happy song that delighted the audi-

ence, all friends of the Zieglers. Obviously this couple has many precious memories to share.

The Vegreville community

is blessed to still have this gracious couple in their midst in Heritage House and the all congratulated them heartily.

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2014 Summer Farm Employment Program Agri-News If full time farmers are thinking about hiring a student for summer employment, now is the time to apply.

Once again, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development will be offering the Summer Farm Employment Program. This program gives Alberta’s youth the opportunity to gain farm work experience and provides wage support to farmers for the months of July and August. Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development provides wage support to a maximum of $400 per month, as well as worker’s compensation coverage and safety training information.

Employers must own or rent a farming operation in Alberta with gross production of $25,000 per year, and work must be directly related to the farming operation. This does not include domestic work or child care. Employers must recruit their own employee, provide daily supervision and ensure safe working conditions for their employee.

Monthly records of time worked must be completed by the employer.

Employees are paid by the farmer and by the government for each respective part of their salary, which must meet provincial minimum hourly rates.

Employees must be residents of Alberta, between 15 and 24 years-ofage and cannot be a direct relative of the employer. Employees must not be working full time anywhere else or be attending school while participating in the program. If they have been working full time prior to July 1 for the employer, they are not eligible for t he prog ra m.

Employees require a social insurance number in order to receive payment under this program.

Farm safety is an emphasis in this program and all summer farm employers and employees are required to review a safety DVD together.

Employees must complete and pass a safety quiz based on the DVD information in order to be accepted into the program.

Application forms and detailed information are available on Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development’s website. Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis.

Applications can be printed from the website or obtained by calling the Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM (3276).

The deadline for applying is May 31, 2014, and signatures of both employee and employer must be included.

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Adolescents can stay home safely First Aid Kit. The manual mentioned if you received a bump or have a fall and think anything may be broken, don’t move. If the bleeding doesn’t stop, apply pressure to the wound and wash thoroughly but gently with soap and water. When you swallow medicine or a household product, immediately phone the hospital.

For a mild burn, immerse

(right to left) Amanda Campbell, Tracy Laschowski and Nadine Crain are the Success Coaches who are guiding these young people in the Home Alone Safety training on March 28 at Vegreville Centennial Library. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Rosanne Fortier M.O.D.E.L Project Student Success Coaches Tracy Laschowski, Nadine Crain and Amanda Campbell and the Vegreville Centennial Library, as well as the Vegreville Fire Department, brought the course, Being Home Alone Safely, to 15 kids who ranged from 10 to 12 years old on March 28 at Vegreville Centennial Library. This training was kept interactive where the young participants were asked questions and giving exercises to follow.

The Topics throughout the day included expectations of children and parents, how to handle emergencies, responsibilities, accountabilities, coping with fears and staying safe while home alone. Some instructions were taken from Family Life Studies Program at Lethbridge College.

The course breezed in with an ice breaker where the coaches gave each child and themselves a question to answer about their life.

Campbell then explained that each child was at the training session because their parent thought they were responsible enough and ready to obtain the skills needed to be left alone.

“If there is a question you want to ask but you aren’t comfortable doing so, you can write it down and we will answer it later,” the coaches said.

Crain then went through the manual with the students where she explained the general responsibilities of self-care. These included getting all necessary information and instructions for caring for you or your younger brothers or sisters.

Have important phone numbers in writing. Avoid tying up the telephone. Do

not have friends in the home unless your parents have given you permission. Never leave younger brothers or sisters alone even for a few minutes. Never leave a friend in charge so you can leave. Write down all phone numbers. Don’t open the door to strangers. Know about safety in the home and first aid. Keep the doors locked. Never spank or physically punish your brother or sister.

The coping with fear session said to inspect the house when you first come home. Check all those places that seem to have strange noises or scare you when it’s dark or late. Call a parent or friend or some friends who are also in selfcare. Turn up the television set to make you stop thinking about weird noises. Play with a pet. Don’t watch a scary movie.

First Aid instructions meant putting together a

Amanda Campbell seems to be delighted to be introduced to all these kids when the Student Success Coaches from M.O.D.E.L Project presented an ice-breaker to get to know everyone. (Rosanne Fortier/ Photo)

the area in cool water for a brief period. Don’t try to remove clothing that sticks to the burn. For bee and wasp stings that causes swelling around the eyes and mouth, hives, severe nausea, or difficulty breathing, immediately call 911 and in the event of an electric shock, turn of power if possible to cut off flow of electricity. Don’t touch the

injured person until the power is turned off.

The manual progressed with instructions on internet safety, house key safety, what to do in case of a break-in, fire, telephone safety, neighborhood safety, preventing child abuse, sexual assault, kidnapping, preventing mugging and assault and many more topics.

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Vegreville Elks donating within community

On March 6 2014, Robert Bennett, Exalted Ruler for the Vegreville Elks Lodge, presented a cheque for $500 to Sarah Kisilevich from the St. Martin’s School Hot Lunch Program. The funds will be used to assist in the cost of providing food for the program.

On February 25, 2014, Robert Bennett, Exalted Ruler for the Vegreville Elks Lodge, presented a cheque for $250 to Duncan Giebelhaus to assist in paying for travel costs for his upcoming trip to Ottawa to attend a youth forum in Encounters with Canada.

On February 25, 2014, Robert Bennett, Exalted Ruler for the Vegreville Elks Lodge, presented a cheque for $500 to Pam Stockly from the Vegreville Composite High School Breakfast Clubs of Canada.The funds will be used to assist in the cost of providing food and equipment for the local club. (George Childs/Submitted)

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Andrew Critters game Denise Dorland Submitted The Andrew arena was the place to be on Thursday night, March 20th. The CFCW Critters were in town to take on the Andrew Wildcats and raise funds for the Andrew School playground. A host of activities and raffles took place with many happy winners. The biggest winner of all was the Andrew School Parent

Council who raised $6400.00! A huge nod of appreciation goes out to Tammy Pickett and her amazing volunteers. Their hard work was evident with this very well-run event.

Afterwards, the Critters and Wildcats were treated to a delicious homemade Ukrainian meal. The final score was Wildcats 13, Critters – 16!

The first goal was scored by #16 Jake Thorowsky. He was rewarded with a pie in the face courtesy of the Critters. (Photos Submitted)

Winner of the Puck Toss was Kalahya Sidor. Her lucky #13 puck earned her $100.00!

Be part of the Bounty in Beaver County Plans for the 6th Annual Experience the Bounty in Beaver County are well underway. The 2014 Bounty event will be held in early August.

The self-guided driving

route event provides residents and visitors the chance to explore unique attractions and events with local food, farms, art, culture and more.

In 2013, the Bounty fea-

tured over 30 unique places to tour in the Towns, Villages and the surrounding rural areas.

Tofield was home to a model aircraft fun f ly, farmers’ markets, a quilt sale, wagon rides and locally sourced meals. They also showcased many businesses throughout town, each with an array of unique offerings.

Ryley hosted a book & bake sale at the library, garage sales, museum visits, pond tours and a Bounty Swim at the indoor pool.

Holden featured museum visits, an art gallery show and sale, historic church tours, and a pig roast.

In Viking, the museum hosted a pancake breakfast, a show ‘n’ shine, a BBQ , as well as face painting and a

petting zoo for the children. Visitors also had the opportunity to check out the downtown summer market as well as the station gallery and teahouse while they were in town.

Across the County, there were numerous stops for people to enjoy including tours at Beary Berry Honey,

“With all that Experience the Bounty in Beaver County has to offer visitors and residents alike, it is a great source of community pride,” said Beaver County Reeve Arnold Hanson.

“We’re excited to welcome you and your family out to the festivities this year.”

Ruzicka Sunrise Farm (certified organic using holistic management methods) and Lions Garden Center & Outdoor Wedding Venue.

Antique tractor enthusiasts were able to see two amazing shows – Rick Norton’s Allis Chalmers Antique Tractor Show in the west end and Norman & Judy Erickson’s Antique Tractor and Auto Show in the east end of the County.

What visitors had to say -Sunny day and smiling faces - nice to see places we haven’t seen in years – Visitor from Tofield -Wonderful event, very interesting. Hope this continues every year – Visitor from Edmonton -The event attracted new people to our facility – Bounty Participant from Ryley -Good event, really showcases rural Alberta – Visitor

from Viking -I like where I live and take pride in promoting this area. More exposure is a good thing, thank you! – Bounty participant from Tofield Bounty is a great way to showcase your business, farm, culture or talent.

By getting a taste of what you have to offer during the Bounty weekend, visitors are more inclined to visit throughout the year … and they do!

If you are interested in participating in this year’s event and would like us to send you a registration package, please call Krystle or Susan at 780-663-3730

by April 30th. Registration packages are also available on our website at www. beaver.ab.ca/lifestyle/ events/experience-thebounty-in-beaver-county.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter too.

We look forward to having you join us!

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Red hats hot in the winter of life Rosanne Fortier Vegreville’s Red Hat Roses and all Red Hatters’ inspirations involve living life to the fullest, having fun and forming friendships. They did just that when a melody of joy echoed throughout Vegreville Train Station during the Vegreville Red Hat Founders’ Tea on April 4.

Fran Lazarowich, Queen Mother of Vegreville’s Red Hat Roses issued the welcoming statement. “Welcome everyone. Today we are here to rejoice in several very joyous occasions. These celebrations are the founding of two Red Hat Chapters and a very special occasion for two supporting members of the society.”

Following this, Ellen Dunn, owner of restaurant served a delightful blend of refreshments and tea.

“In 1962, I was impressed

by Jenny Joseph’s poem, When I Grow Old. I continued to notice articles on this topic,” Lazarowich said “Then, when I was on a cruise in 2001, I saw these ladies in red and purple outfits, having a great time. I talked to them and they said something about a Red Hat Society. I thought I should look into that but I didn’t.

“On the islands off the coast of West Africa when I was on a camel, I saw a little bear with a red hat and a purple outfit and thought, “Ok God, enough with the pointers, when I get home I will talk to Janet Jackson about this.”

“So, on April 6, 2004 we registered the Red Hot Red Hats Chapter with the Red Hat Society. I was Queen and Janet Jackson was Vice-Queen and the Chapter number was

302777. There were four original members of the chapter: Fran Lazarowich, Janet Jackson, Angie Henderson and Ann Thompson. The Red Hat Society continued to prosper with an estimated one million members’ worldwide in 2008.

“But in 2009 the society introduced a charge to join.

This charge caused trouble which reverberates to this day.

“On October 30, 2009, Janet and I registered a second chapter of the Red Hat Society and the Vegreville Red Hat Roses was registered and became Chapter number 80310.

“The ladies who left formed Crown Jewels of Canada, which is a non-profit national social group for Canadian women of all ages. Now, both societies can continue to enjoy the others’ company at social functions.

“This brings us to today, with our friends from Vegreville, Vermillion, Myrnam and our guests. We hold our friends from both societies dear to the heart. It’s not the hat on your head that counts; it’s what’s in your heart that makes you a true, ‘hatter’,” Lazarowich said.

Janet Jackson, Vice-Queen made a short speech. “This is my original red hat I made, it cost me two dollars at the Dollar Store and this is my original purple outfit that cost four dollars and it still fits after ten years.

“Over these ten years, I never thought I would have so many wonderful friends. I think of each of you as my friend. We have gone to so many fun events which include teas, galas, garden

Rosey Red Hat II is the mascot for the Vegreville Red Hat Roses.This stuff bear sits on the lap of the Queen of the Vegreville Red Hat Roses, Fran Lazarowich. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Vegreville Red Hat Roses and other Red Hatters are treating themselves to The Vegreville Red Hat Founders’ Tea at Vegreville Train Station on April 4. The society believes in living life to the fullest by having fun, forming friendships and looking hot with a red hat in the winter of life. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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parties and pajama parties.

We went all the way to Saskatoon for a pajama party once. It’s been a really, really great ten years. I thank Fran for starting all of this, for that I am very, very grateful,” Jackson said.

Gloria Golinowski from Myrnam then came to the front. When Fran Anderson moved to Lacombe last year, Gloria graciously agreed to be Myrnam Red Hats new Queen. “May you long reign over the Myrnam Red Hats.”

Lazarowich said as Gloria was installed.

Then all the ladies proclaimed to be a Jubiladies which means they are a ‘graciously aging Hatter who expresses joy and is empowered to enjoy life to the fullest in what so ever way she may choose, for the rest of her natural life’.

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Sunshine Club, Ft. Sask – Vegreville MLA Jacquie Fenske. The luncheon was a decked out affair complete with green décor and great food for everyone as well as some door prizes that had chins wagging. The Vegreville Hospital Auxiliary Society acknowledges the hefty support from the community, notable from Co-op, Coles Western Wear, No Frills, Simply Fine Sweets, Flowerland, Wal Mart,

Hospital Auxiliary Society luncheon a success The Vegreville Hospital Auxiliary Society hosted a well-attended St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon at the Sunshine Club on March 14

which was graced by Mayor Myron Hayduk and councillors Adam Kozakiewicz and Michael Simpson as well as a frequent visitor to the

Me d ic i ne Shopp e , Scrapbooking and More, Hair Wizard, Zieglers Fashions + Quilting, Real Furniture, Vegtel Engraving, MLA Jacquie Fenske herself and of course the Sunshine Club and its members. It was with the help and support of these proud community organizations and businesses that the St. Patrick’s luncheon was such a success.

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Lower commodity prices and tighter margins expected this year AFSC Submitted

As the April 30 crop insurance deadline approaches and

Vegreville-area farmers prepare to seed their crops, an Alberta

crop market analyst says grain growers will be facing some challenges this year.

Prices on most commodities, including wheat, canola, and barley, have dropped roughly 40 per cent from the near-record prices Alberta farmers enjoyed last spring, says Charlie Pearson, a provincial crop market analyst with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD).

Meanwhile input costs to grow a crop, such as fertilizer, seed, herbicides, and fungicides, haven’t dropped proportionately – creating a cost-price squeeze that is forcing farmers to really sharpen their pencils as they prepare for the growing season, says Pearson.

A review of crop costs between January 2013 and 2014 shows fertilizer prices fell 10 to 15 per cent, but have now climbed back

With commodity prices down roughly 40 per cent from this time last year on many crops, Nancy Smith with AFSC advises farmers to review and ask questions about their crop insurance before the April 30 deadline to ensure they understand the options and coverage choices available this year. to last year’s February levels due in part to seasonal demand, notes Jason Wood, a production crop economist with ARD. Diesel fuel has increased 13 per cent, but producers will be pleased to hear most seed costs and chemical prices have held steady, says

Wood, noting treated canola seed varieties have increased 2 to 14 per cent.

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they use to ensure it gives them the best bang for their buck,” says Pearson. He points out today’s lower grain and oilseed prices are due to a general decline in world prices and huge, record grain yields harvested in Alberta and across Western Canada last fall.

Another issue facing farmers this year is the backlog of grain waiting to be shipped by rail for export to international markets.

“It’s creating cash f low challenges for farmers, and keeping grain and oilseed prices lower in Western Canada than other parts of the world where grain supplies are still relatively tight and demand is strong,” Pearson explains, adding he doesn’t expect commodity prices to move much in Alberta this year.

April 30 Crop Insurance Deadline “Farmers are preparing to manage their way through the challenges this year, and as always good risk management will be important,” says Nancy Smith, with Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) – the provincial Crown corporation that administers crop insurance across Alberta on behalf of the provincial and federal governments. She reminds farmers of the upcoming April 30 crop insurance deadline.

“Most producers will invest $200 to $300 or more per acre into their crops over the growing season, and they don’t want to risk losing that to a hailstorm or some other unexpected weather event,” says Smith. She explains that’s why more than 75 per cent of Alberta farmers insured about 15 million acres of annual crops across the province last year.

About $295 million was paid out on crop insurance claims for the 2013 crop year across Alberta, including the County of Minburn, says Smith. The lion’s share of payouts last year – roughly $219 million – was triggered

under the Hail Endorsement (HE) rider, an option 90 per cent of producers choose because hail is such a major weather risk in Alberta.

Despite more than 3,700 HE claims, actual losses under the production guarantee that crop insurance provides were only $36 million – among the lowest ever, says Smith. She explains crop insurance allows farmers to insure up to 80 per cent of their average production on most crops. “If yields fall below that, a claim is triggered. Even many farmers with hail damage harvested above average yields last fall because growing conditions were ideal across much of the province. Unfortunately the prices weren’t there for farmers in the fall,” says Smith. $38.8 Million Paid on SPE Claims The Spring Price Endorsement (SPE) rider on crop insurance triggered $38.8 million in claims when commodity prices on many crops fell up to 25 per cent last fall. The SPE compensates farmers when crop prices fall 10 per cent or more between spring and fall, explains Smith.

Other perils that triggered claims included excess moisture, which led to unseeded acres in some areas.

Violet Nedzielski, who runs a mixed grain and cattle operation with her husband Peter southeast of Vegreville near Innisfree, says with fuel and fertilizer prices so high and commodity prices so low, they can’t afford to farm without crop insurance.

Nedzielski says weather is the biggest risk they face every year, although this year she’s also concerned about grain and oilseed prices falling further, and she worries about army worms following an infestation a couple of years ago. “We couldn’t keep farming without insurance,” says Nedzielski, thinking back to 2002 when their crop was uninsured and ended up getting wiped out by drought. “What a loss we suffered back then,” she recalls.

Increased Straight Hail Coverage Changes to crop insurance this year include increased Straight Hail coverage, which producers can Auto-Elect with their policy

by April 30. “Previously we capped Straight Hail coverage at $150/acre for most crops. We’ve now increased coverage to $225/ acre for dryland cereals, and $325/acre for dryland canola and chickpeas. For irrigated crops, coverage has increased to $400/ acre for cereals, and $425/acre for canola and chickpeas,” says Smith. Farmers who Auto-Elect Straight Hail also receive a two per cent premium discount.

Smith encourages producers to review and ask questions about their crop insurance to ensure they understand the options and coverage choices available this year. “For example with lower commodity prices, crop insurance premiums and dollar coverages will come down because the value of the crops being insured is less. Producers may want to review their coverage level and endorsements because premium costs per acre in most cases are now lower,” she explains, adding that about 60 per cent of crop insurance premiums are subsidized by government. For more information about crop insurance, producers can contact their local AFSC Branch or the AFSC Call Centre at 1-877-899-AFSC (2372) before the April 30 deadline.

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EQUIPMENT PORTABLE VIBRATORY GRIZZLY. Screens sand, soil, rock, compost, wood debris& more. 1/8”-4” mesh, no maintenance, operates on 110V. Full package, 4695; Base price $ 3295. www.Soilscreener.net 1-509994-5687.

VIAGRA 100mg or CIALIS 20MG 40 TABS + 10 FREE! All for $99 including Shipping! Discreet, Fast Shipping.

1-888-836-0780 or PremiumMeds.

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FEED Highland Feeders is purchasing feed barley. Please call the office at 780-768-2466.

FOOD Pro-Flowers – Show lots of love this Valentine’s Day! SAVE 55 PERCENT on our Tender Hugs & Kisses bouquet with chocolates for $19.99 plus S/H. ALSO, Get 20 percent off your other gifts over $29! Go to www.Proflowers.com/ Brilliant or call 1-800861-8703

FARMLAND GRAIN BINS Family farm operation looking to purchase or rent grainland. Ph: 780-632-4228 Wanted – Local 3rd Generation family farm looking to rent grainland around Andrew and Willingdon. PH: Jason Tkachuk 780-991-1341

HELP WANTED Farm Labourer required to work on cattle/grain farm. Part time or full time work available. No experience needed just willing to work. Farm located in Innisfree area. Phone Randy at 780-208-5000 F5 ENTITIES LTD o/a Tim Hortons 6801 Highway 16A West, Vegreville, AB. Food Service Superior, Permanent Full Time/Part Time/Shift Work, Night/Overnight/Early Morning/Weekend. Some High School education required. 1-2 years experience required. 8 Vacancies available. Start date ASAP. $10.00/hr - $15.95/hr.: Medical, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance and Group Insurance Benefits available. Full Job Description available at www. timhortons.com .Wage based on experience/availability. Apply in person or fax to 780-632-6032.

CUSTOM BIN MOVING- 14’ – 10’ Hopper/bins, with/without floors.

Wayne (c) 780-632-0455, (H) 780658-2433 STEALTH BIN PRODUCTS – GOEBEL BINS, WESTEEL BINS, 14ft. HOPPERS. Sheldon 587-2800239, Wayne 780-632-0455, Dean 587-280-0238 Vegreville, AB www. stealthbins.ca

F5 ENTITIES LTD o/a Tim Hortons 6801 Highway 16A West, Vegreville, AB. Food Counter Attendant.

Permanent, Full Time/Part Time/ Shift Work, Night/Overnight/Early Morning/Weekend. No formal education required. /experience required, $10.00/hour -$14.00/hr + Medical, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance and Group Benefits available. Wage based on experience/ Availability. Start date ASAP. 25 Vacancies Available. Full Job description available at www.timhortons.com. Apply in person or fax to 780-632-6032. $1000 WEEKLY PAID IN ADVANCE!!! mailing brochures or typing ads for our company. FREE Supplies! PT/FT. No Experience Needed! www.HelpMailingBrochures. com Help wanted for Grain Bin building.

Call Wayne 780-632-0455 $500 to $1000 WEEKLY MAILING OUR BROCHURES & POSTCARDS + ONLINE DATA ENTRY WORK. Experience Unnecessary! www.

EasyPayWork.com Wanted experience Class 1 drivers to work locally, full-time& year round. 5 days a week, weekends off. Employee paid benefit package available. Call Richard at Hammer’s Gravel supplies LTD in Viking at 780-336-3232 or call 780-3365030. !!OLD GUITARS WANTED!!

Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch.

1930-1980. Top dollar paid!! Call toll free 1-866-433-8277

HOMES FOR RENT 3bdrm Mobile Home w/porch. 780632-1551 Advertise your rental property here for as little as $7.95 per week!

New 3 bdrm duplex Vegreville. $685/mo. Call 780-603-0692. New developments.

Small 2 bdrm renovated house on quiet street. Large yard & deck.

Fridge, stove, washer, dryer.

Suitable for 1 person. No smoking, No pets. Available April 1st. For application & viewing call 780-6033908 Vegreville – 2 to 3 bdrm homes, 2 to 4 appliances, NS, NP, References.

PH: 780-658-2504

Vegreville – 2 x 2 bdrm/ 2 bathrm, fully renovated with single attached garage fully fenced yard close to pool and schools. $1750/mo., $1200 DD. Call 780-632-8981 3 bdrm, 2 bath upstairs laundry, newer home, big yard. Available immediately. $1500/month Lavoy.

780-658-2221 2 Bedroom 4 Plex. 5 appliances. N/S N/P D/D $900 Rent $900. Call 780632-1020 or 780-363-2132 3 Bedroom home for rent. Large yard and deck. No Pets. Call Sam 780-974-7673.

HOMES FOR SALE Vegreville Horizon Village 45+ duplex, 1070 sq ft, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, furnished, double garage, PH: 780430-6706 Rent to Own Trailer – Vegreville, 1 bdrm recently renovated, paved, driveway, deck & shed. F/S, W/D, A/C, $20,000 Down payment required. Sharon 780-632-2055, Gord 780-292--5264

HORSES For Sale: 2 active quarter horse colts about to celebrate their 1st birthday. 780-465-4611 or 780632-1523

HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS Birch twin bunk beds, mattress, dresser/hutch, newer $950 780632-4950

LAND FOR SALE 1997 520H Toro Wheel Horse Lawn Tractor w/cab, hydrostatic drive, 48” mower, 44” 2- stage snow thrower.

450 hours. $2500. Call 780-6632283 FOR RENT Hansel & Gretel Berry Farm is renting garden plots. phone 780-632-3286.

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LAWN & GARDEN

MECHANICAL

¼ section- 60 acres cultivated, 60 acres hay land; ¼ section pasture.

Approx. 12 miles N. of Innisfree.

Please contact 780-632-8814.

Cylinder head rebuilding equipment. Terry 780-632-1048

MISC. LIVESTOCK Quiet 2 year old & yearling Black Angus Bulls. Black Baldie Bulls available. Semen Tested. PH: 780632-1104 or 780-632-1961 Maine Anjou, Black Angus, Limousin Bulls for Sale, Black , Polled, Quiet and Semen tested. www.rusylviacattleco.com Call Ken Rusylvis Cattle Co. 780-741-2188 or 780-787-0237 For Sale: Grain Fed finished Holstein steers. Call 780-336-6041 Polled Limousin Bulls for Sale. Halter broke. Semen tested. PH: 780-6327433 For Sale: Gelbvich bulls, yearlings & 2 yr olds, Limestone Stock Farms PH: 780-896-2352 For Sale: Saler Bulls. Tan, white, red, black. Scattered Spruce Salers PH: 780-768-2284 For Sale 1yr old free run brown laying hens. $2 ea. Pick up Apr 4-12 Call 780-603-9047 FOR SALE Yearling & 2 year old Red Angus Bulls, Purebred Registered & Semen Tested. brownaltafarms.com Leroy 780-768-2313 Myrnam Ag. Society Bull Sale Committee would like to thank past contributors, buyers, bidders and helpers for the past 30 years of support. The Bull Sale is CANCELLED due to low entry numbers.

For sale Black Angus Bulls. Call for details. Great prices. 780-768-2105 Registered Pulled Hereford Bulls Yearlings Plus 2 Year Olds Quiet, Haltered Guaranteed Breeders. Can be kept Till 2014 breeding season.

Reasonably Priced. Call Paul Dinisyk 780-336-2675

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT WW Squeeze Chute on transport, Palpation Cage. Running alley w/2 gates. PH:780-768-2426

LOST & FOUND Mans wedding ring. Possibly in Wal-Mart. Reward Offered. Please Phone 780-781-7286.

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CALL for FREE copy of our SAFE MONEY GUIDE plus Annuity quotes from A-Rated Companies!

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Over 140 channels only $29.99 a month. Only DirectTV gives you 2 YEARS of savings and a FREE Genie upgrade! Call 1-800-8478559 Meet singles now! No paid operators, just like people like you.

Browse greetings, exchange messages, connect live. FREE trial. Call 1-877-737-9447 WA NTED J A PA N E S E MOTORCYCLES 1967-1982 ONLY K AWASAKI Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, Z1R, KZ1000MKII, W1650,H1-500, H2-750, S1-250, S2350, S3-400 Suzuki, GS400, GT380, Honda CB750 (1969-1976) CASH. 1-800-772-1142, 1-310-7210726 usa@classicrunners.com KILL BED BUGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores. Buy Online: homedepot. com

Find the truth about the relationship between Mary Magdalene and Jesus refuting the claims of the Da Vinci code. www.marythruth.com or call 780-632-3746

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20ft JD 9450 Hoe Drill w/transport ph: 780-983-7730.

1991 Ford 946 tractor, 4WD, 20.8 x 38 tires, 5770 hrs, good condition. $55,000 OBO PH: 780-632-8911 Bourgault 2005 air seeder & tank, 5250 air tank, 3 compartment tank metering, cab rate adjustment, lights, 491 monitor, hydraulic calibration, VG cond., w/36ft 8800 8” spacing w/knock on shovels, 450 lb. trip, 4 bar harrows PH: 780-8532209

SERVICES

$0 down, lonely $119/mo. NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, TX. Beautiful views! Money back guaranteed 1-866-882-5263 EXT.81 www.Sunsetranches.NET

SEED 20 Acres. $0 Down, Only $119/mo.

Don’t throw out unwanted saleable furniture. Drop off at Consignment Centre 52 St and 52 Ave 780-6324141 Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 Full and part-time janitorial positions in Vegreville. Must be reliable and have own transportation. Call 587-988-1980 or send resume to hr@allcanadaclean.com WANTED Ornamental Roosters.

Call 780-764-2679

TOP CASH PAID FOR OLD GUITARS! 1920’s thru 1980’s.

Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch.

Epiphone, Guild, Mosrite, Rickenbacker, Prairie State, D’Angelico, Stromberg, and Gibson Mandolins/Banjos.1-800-401-0440

2010 Miller G40… 780-632-9899

Leon 3000 ground drive w/3 bats rock picker. PH: 780-632-3706

For sale: newer common HRS wheat varieties of common oats, 2 varieties of 2 of row common barley. Good germination. Call Randy at 780-5922259 or 780-208-5000.

Meet singles right now! No paid operators, just real people like you.

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Pasture hay& Lawn grass seed and bagged fertilizer. Jim 780-658-2478.

Hanna’s seeds rep.

Car & truck removal. Cash paid for some. Call Eyesore 780-270-6046, 780-764-3869 Lo-Cost Furnace Instillations. AirConditioning. Licensed semi-retired tradesman. Free estimates. Call 780-718-0267

SPORTING 2008 CAN-AM Spyder. Like new.

Sliver and black. Manual shift.

Under 5000kms. 11,500 OBO. Call 780-603-0588

TO GIVE AWAY Fall kittens. Litter trained. Mother good mouser. 780-688-2044 after 5:30pm

TRAILERS 2000- 25’ Van guard 5th wheel.

Excellent condition. Call 780-6327478 or 780-473-0034.

TRUCKS 1993 Chev 4x4 Ext Cab. For parts. $650. 780-922-5999 2002 GMC 4x4 HD ¾ ton Service Truck 340k $3500 780-922-5999 1985 F350 Dually. Extra long flat deck, $1600. 780-922-5999 1997 Ford 7.3 Diesel, 4 x 4, missing transmission. Nice deck, $2800.

780-922-5999 2000 Dodge Dakota V8 4x4 Farm Truck. $1,600. 780-922-5999.

1997 Toyota Truck 4x4 Standard.

Good for farm. 260,000K. $2,600.

Call 780-922-5999 2006 Chev 4x4 w/bale picker. $7,000 OBO phone: 780-920-7360 1972 international flat deck w/hoist and winch $5000 OBO phone: 780920-7360

UPCOMING Consignment sale May 2014. For more information call 780-2934346.

WANTED 1x1” Block 780-632-9611 CARBON CREDITS ~Attention Farmers~ Not Completed? Call Today! 780-603-0630 Crystal

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News Advertiser Vegreville Regional Museum Located on the site of the internationally renowned solonetzic soils research station of Agriculture Canada (1956-1995), the Museum tells the stories of community life and development, chronicling how Vegreville’s unique social fabric has contributed to the harmony of community life since the 1890’s. The Rt. Hon. Donald F. Mazankowski, P.C. Collection: 25 years of distinguished public service of the former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. Home of the Vegreville & District Sports Hall of Fame. Open Year Round. June-Aug Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 1-5. Sept-May phone for current hours. 1 km east of Vegreville on Hwy 16A. www.vegreville.com (780)632-7650

The Vegreville Kinsmen Club meets every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at Vegreville Golf Course.

Serving the communities greatest needs and making long lasting friendships is our goal. To join or for more information on our club contact Mike Webb 780-632-2666 Are you or someone you know living with a Brain Injury? We can help! The Alberta Brain Injury Initiative provides support, coordination and education for brain injury survivors and their families. For more information on our free services call 1-866-645-3900 Vegreville Wildlife Federation (Alberta Fish and Game Association) Please check website VWF.ca Email vegrevillewildlife@gmail.com V.A.L.I.D. (Vegreville Association for Living in Dignity) provides a variety of programs and services to persons with disabilities. For more information and assistance please call 632-2418.

Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliary Society meets third Wednesday of every month, except July & August. Meetings are held in EXECUTIVE MEETING ROOM (St. Joseph’s Hospital) at 7:00p.m. Call 780-632-6323 Tofield AA Meetings held Thursday at 8 p.m. Open meeting every 4th Thursday at 8 p.m. at Bardo Lutheran Church Bsmt 4737 - 57 Ave. For info call 662-3893 AWANA - a Christian club for boys and girls age 3 to grade 6. Meets Thursdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Now meeting in the Alliance Church’s new building at 4606-55 Ave.Call 6322261 for more information.

Interested in joining Ukrainain singing group. 1 day a week, Starting February 2008 PH: 632-4691 after 6:00pm Royal Purple Lodge #125 meets first Monday of every month, except July & August at Elks Hall. Contact HRL Shirley Preuss 780-632-3565 or secretary Leah Henderson 780632-6565.

HISTORICAL VILLAGE & PIONEER MUSEUM AT SHANDRO - located on Hwy 857, midway between Hwy 45 and 28, north of Willingdon. A proud partner of the Kalyna Country Ecomuseum, this open air museum features fourteen major buildings and artifacts from 1900 - 1930. Hours of Operation: Canada Day weekend to Labour Day Weekend, Thurs - Monday from 10:00am - 6:00pm. Closed Tuesday & Wednesday. For more information 780-603-1198. Admission

by Donation.

Veg-Al Drug Society an Alberta Health Services,community funded agency - Room #217 Provincial Bldg., Vegreville, AB. Out patient counselling services for alcohol & other drug addictions and problem gambling. Office Hrs. - Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone 632-6617.

Vegreville Community Daycare is a licensed facility for children ages 13 months to school age. Open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Mon-Fri. The Daycare has been in operation since 1990 & is run as a not-for-profit organization. To register, or for more information contact Carol Metz at the Daycare at 603-4417 Vegreville Peace Park Bookings – Please call John Sawiak 780-6323208 The Vegreville Food Bank is located in the Vegreville Pentecostal Church at 4615 - Maple Street and is open Tuesday mornings 10 am - 12 pm July & August only & Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10 am - 12 pm September to June. Phone 632-6002 The Crisis Association of Vegreville operates a HELPLINE for those who are having difficulties in their lives and need assistance. It is a toll-free, confidential service available to those in the 632-exchange. Phone 6327070.

UCWLC Meetings to be held every third Thursday of each month at Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7 p.m. in Vegreville.

Vegreville Ambassador Program Visiting? Considering a move here?

New in Town? For anyone who wants information on the community - events, services, facilities -- we’ve got the solution! Vegreville’s “Ambassadors” are trained volunteers eager to show you their Town.

To book a complimentary tour, customized to suit your needs, please call 632-2771.

The Kinette Club of Vegreville meets every 3nd Wednesday of the month. Joining the Kinette Club is a great way to meet new friends and to get in the community. For more information, please call 632-2848.

Viking AA Group meets at the Viking Hospital Multi Purpose Room 8:00 p.m. Wednesday nights.

VegMin Learning Society welcomes learners who are interested in increasing their skill levels (reading, writing, math and speaking English).

Learners work towards’ their personal goals in a small class or 1:1 setting.

Do you have a few hours a week to help someone reach their learning goal? Volunteer Tutor Training and ongoing support are provided along with a great volunteer recognition program.

Visit www.vegmin.com or call 780632-7920 for more information.

Floor Curling at 1:00p.m. every Monday & Thursday. Anyone interested please come to the Sunshine Club every Monday & Thursday. 55+ Vegreville Flying Club meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Terminal Building.

OIL WIVES CLUB OF VEGREVILLE: A smile, A handclasp, A word of welcome, Are the links in our chain of friendship. This we believe. Our Association has been around for over 60 years. We are here for any woman whose partner (or she herself) is involved with in any way in the Oil & Gas Industry. We meet once a month to foster friendship. Please call Ellen @ 780-632-4922 or Cheryl @ 780657-2341 for more information.

VegMin Literacy Program offers free, confidential tutoring for adults over 17 needing help with Basic reading, writing and math skills.

Phone: 632-7920 for interviews.

Everyone is Welcome Prayer House 5729-44A st. Veg. North of St. Joseph Hospital come and share your testimony and hear the gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise.

Every Sunday at 10:30 AM. Also I will pray for the sick believing in God for the answer. But God commandeth his Love toward us, in that, while, we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

RO. 5:8 New hope church of God, Edmonton c. for the Nations Int.Veg. Doing God work together for yor good. J. Abelar. Ph. 632-2843

The Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club invites you to share your interests and ideas in classic & antique vehicles. Join us for our monthly meetings held the 1st Wednesday of the month (except January & August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Vegreville Museum. It is not necessary to own a vehicle. PH: George 632-7729 or Orest 632-3495 AA Meeting in Mundare Sunday’s 7PM Town Building, Conference Room 5128 50th St. Contact Mary 603-7783 Vegreville RC Flyers Clubmonthly meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Johns Lutheran Church basement, 4513 Maple ST. Anyone interested in radio controlled flying is welcome to attend. Contact Fred 658-2664, Perry 688-3542 The Vegreville Multicultural Melodiants Entertain every 1st Wednesday at Vegreville Care Centre at 6:00pm, 2nd Wednesday at Heritage House at 6:30 pm, 3rd Wednesday at Homestead Lodge at 6:00 pm and every last Friday at Vegreville Manor at 7:00pm. “Do not sing duing the months of July & August” Rotary Club of Vegreville meets for lunch meetings every Monday at 12pm at VALID 4843-49 St Vegreville. For more information call Jody Nicholson at 780-632-2418 Notice - Effective immediately the Wigmak Alanon Family Group has closed it’s doors. Contact Number 780-275-0054 Willingdon & District Fish & Game Assn. Regular meetings, held every last tuesday off each month (excluding July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Willingdon Arena upstairs in the Club Room Everyone Welcome.

New to town? Join us the 1st Wed of the month for a newcomer’s potluck lunch. 12-1pm. Bring a friend! Bring a dish! Call FCSS 780-632-3966 for locations & info.

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CARD OF THANKS PETROWSKI We would like to sincerely thank family, friends and neighbors for your phone calls, food, flowers, cards, gifts, visits, donations, and hugs in the loss of our loving husband and father Raymond Petrowski.

Thank you to Dennis Swanson for the wonderful delivery of the eulogy.

Thank you Pastor Alvin Sorenson for the comforting service at the hall and at the grave side.

Thank you Megan Davies and Bobbi Oppegaard for the slide show. A job well done girls.

Thank you to the honorary pallbearers Ralph Hanson, Dennis Swanson, Norman Anderson, John Nott, Mike Ewashko, and Larry Swanson.

Thank you to Marianne Jackson, Louise Bohaichuk and all the ladies who prepared the lunch.

Thank you to everyone who helped set up the chairs and tables for the funeral and after.

Thank you Gordon and Patti from Autumn Rose Funeral Home for your sincere kindness and direction.

Thank you to Doctor Potgietor, nurses and staff at Viking Hospital for the many years of excellent care Ray received as a patient.

Thank you Tofield home care workers who came to the house and helped with Ray’s care.

Thank you to Lamont Auxiliary Hospital Doctors, Nurses, caregivers and Kitchen Staff.

Comfort is found knowing how many hearts Ray has touched in his life. Your kindness is greatly appreciated and overwhelming and will be remembered and treasured forever.

Thanks again Lillie & Family

MEMORIAM

AA meeting at Lamont United Church every Thursday at 8:30pm.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Starting September 11, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at St. Johns Lutheran Church.

780-632-7433 or 780-658-2670.

New to Town? Join us the 1st Wed of the month for a newcomers potluck lunch 12-1pm. Bring a friend!

Bring a dish! Call FCSS 780-3855936 for locations & info.

Wednesday – 341 Mundare Royal Canadian Air Cadets FREE to join. Join Air Cadets for adventure that will take you from the ground up! Wednesday evenings 6:309:00pm through the school year.

Youth 12-18 years welcome. Call 341 Squadron at 780-764-2341.

Visit us at www.cadets.ca or www. aircadetleague.com

SUCHY, Rita Marie Cecile In loving memory of Rita Marie Cecile Suchy Jan. 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, Brent, Paul, Victoria, Ethan, Cheyenne, and Reece.

LYSYK, John Sam July 29, 1952- April 9, 2012 In loving memory of John who passed away April 9, 2012. Two years have come and gone.

Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glints on snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle autumn’s rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush Of quiet birds in circled flight I am the soft star that shines at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry I am not there; I did not die.

Forever remembered The Lysyk Family

OGRODNICK, Clarence April 10, 2010 Sadly missed along life’s way Quietly remembered everyday.

No longer in my life to share; But in my heart Clarence You are always there.

A sadness still comes over me, Tears in silence often flow, Memory keeps you ever near me, though you died four years ago.

No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye, You were gone before I knew it, And only God can tell us why.

When ties of love are broken, And loved ones have to part, It leaves a wound that never heals, In ever-aching heart....

Everyday in some small way, Memories of you come my way, Though absent, you are always near, Still missed, loved, always dear.

Love Sandra

TIPPLE, Patricia Frances Dec. 17,1941 - April 20, 2004 God Only Takes the Best God saw that she was getting tired And a cure was not meant to be So He put His arms around her And whispered “come to me” With tearful eyes we watched her suffer And watched her fade away Although we loved her dearly We could not make her stay A golden heart stopped beating And a warm loving heart to rest God broke our hearts to prove to us That He only takes the best Forever in our hearts Tip, Cecilia, Teresia, Christian, Lorraine, Jimmy, Tamara, Ashley Zoey, Kallem and Tearsen OGRODNICK, Clarence 1968-2010 Your smiling way and pleasant face Are a pleasure to recall, You had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all.

Some day we hope to meet you, Some day, we know not when, To clasp your hand in the better land, Never to part again.

We all have such fond memories of you dear brother and we miss you.

Ed and Denise and family

CHRAPKO, Nadia Dec 10, 1925- April 1, 2013 In our hearts Your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, Fond and true, There is not a day, Dear Mother, That we do not Think of you.

Fond memories, Michael, Tina, Bernard, Darlene, Elmer, Wanda and Dave.

Sadly missed by grandchildren.

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OBITUARY

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Myrnam parents spearhead new playground years to come.

This small committee must be commended for their hard work and dedication: Tammy & Jeff Yaremchuk, Tanya & Russell Saskiw, Sherry & Glenn Hladunewich,

SIDOR, GEORGE February 16, 1928 – April 7, 2014 On Monday, April 7, 2014, George Sidor of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 86 years.

George is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Lillian; two daughters and one son Betty (Bernie) Kolewaski; John Sidor; and Irene Gaudet (Bob Hooey); seven grandchildren Darryl (Carolyn) Kolewaski, Darcy Kolewaski, Micheal (Carissa) Sidor, Melissa (Mike) Paulson, Jessica Stadnek, Amanda (Michael) Burges and Alexander Gaudet; 10 great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. George was predeceased by his parents John and Sophie Sidor.

A Prayer Service will be held on Sunday, April 13, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta.

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, April 14, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Luzan with Reverend Father Benny Ambrosie officiating.

Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Luzan.”

Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5880.

MADSEN, Dennis Allen February 14, 1967 – April 5, 2014 On Saturday, April 5, 2014, Dennis Allen Madsen of Andrew, Alberta passed away at the age of 47 years.

Dennis is survived by one brother, Wayne Madsen; one half brother Garnett Mark; one sister Doreen (Henry) Strombecki; one half sister Linda (Len) Kryzanowski; along with numerous nieces, nephews relatives and friends. Dennis was predeceased by his parents Arne and Winnetta Madsen.

A Private Family Graveside Service was held at the Bissell United Cemetery – Zawale. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations in memory of Dennis may be made to the “Cross Cancer Institute.”

Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,AB.,T9C 1M1

Myrnam Parents for Play Submitted In 2010, Myrnam Parents for Play began with the support of New Myrnam School and School Parent Council. A group of 8 dedicated ladies were working towards the improvement of recreational facilities for the children and youth of Myrnam; specifically a new playground and multi-sport court located on the school grounds.

And so the fundraising began! Pyrohy suppers, Hockey Pools, Golf Tournaments, Concessions, Fruit & Pizza Sales were all part of the community for the next three years.

We cannot thank the community enough for their donations, patience and support for our projects.

Several community clubs also contributed to our success by offering their help in various ways. Two large donations helped our cause immensely, namely from Canadian Natural, specifically Carrie Rawlake, for their donation of $13,000, as well as another $20,000 that was received through the Community Facility Enhancement grant from the Prov incia l Government.

In summer of 2012, the playground was installed and in fall of 2013 our multi-sport court was completed before the snow fell!

Our youth are enjoying the results of our hard work and dedication. The committee put in hours and hours of their valuable time raising almost $93,000 in a short span of time and we know these projects will benefit our community for

Karen & John Colford, Megan & Addam Saruk, Irene & Clint Jacula, Deirdre & Jamie Myshaniuk, Violet & Dave Yackimec.

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Minor Hockey lotto winner!

Shawn Warrington presented Dale Gladys the $10,000 grand prize in the 2014 Vegreville Minor Hockey Lotto back in February during the annual VDMHA Comedy Night.We like to think Shawn sent this in later so Dale had a chance to spend the cash before unknown“friends”and distant cousins arrived to help him spend it instead. Smooth move Mr.Warrington. (Photo Submitted)

A.L. Horton Running Teams OnWednesday,February 19,the A.L.Horton Running Teams had the opportunity to compete in the Running Room Games at the University of Alberta. Three teams were entered in the relay races. All runners did well and enjoyed the experience of racing in front of a crowd and on a “real” running track.

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Tips for buying that first home Lucie Tedesco Commissioner Financial Consumer Agency of Canada For most Canadians, the purchase of their first house is a major milestone. It ‘s a chance to become a home

owner. It’s also an important financial investment that likely means assuming a mortgage for the first time.

First-time buyers often have a wish list of features for their first home.

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Mortgages too have features, and putting together a wish list of mortgage options can save you money.

It’s more than shopping around for the best interest rate.

To figure out your best mortgage options you should first consider the future needs for your family.

Are you making a commitment for many years, or is this a temporary purchase that may change as your needs evolve?

You also need to determine the amount you can pay as a down payment and the amount of the monthly mortgage payments you can afford to make.

Put together a realistic budget, allowing for the additional expenses that you will make when you buy the house, such as clos-

ing fees and moving costs.

And be sure to consider the ongoing expenses of home ownership, including annual property taxes, maintenance costs, as well as insurance costs, and leave a margin for possible increases in interest rates.

Did you know that you can get a free copy of your credit report? Review your credit report well in advance to make sure it is accurate.

Your mortgage lender will be reviewing your report before you are approved for your mortgage.

For more information, visit itpaystoknow.gc.ca.

There you will find a mortgage payment calculator and qualifier, info on expenses to expect when you buy a house and monthly budgeting tools.

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Vegreville’s residents register to have a full spring Rosanne Fortier Vegreville is the home of multiple programs and services. Many citizens signed their first mark on the road towards growth, enjoyment and learning at the Spring Registration and Information Night on March 24 at Vegreville Social Centre.

This event presented information on the In the Nest service which is a free program provided by Vegreville and District Child Development Coalition that is meant to unite families and community resources together. It’s for parents who are new in the Vegreville area and want to get involved in the services and programs available. This service contacts parents with children from birth to six years old with a community contact or mentor who will give information about the programs and resources available, be a support for the parents and family and share the great things that are available to do with a young family in Vegreville. Anyone who is 18 years or older, lives in Vegreville or the surrounding area, has a healthy addiction-free lifestyle, is able to commit their time and energy and believes in the potential of every child can be a mentor for this program.

“This is a great new program for young families in the community. I wish it had existed when I was a new mom because I know what it is like to move to different communities,” Anya L a n gk ow, Fa m i ly Connection Coordinator,

If anyone couldn’t make it down, most of these organizations or businesses are still accepting registrations for their programs.”

The groups that provide program and services that were available with information or to register include Vegreville Aquatic and Fitness Centre, Vegreville and District FCSS, Vegreville Minor Baseball, Vegreville Minor Soccer Association, Vegreville and

District Child Development Coalition and the Family Connection Program, Vegreville United Church, Veg rev i l le Wi ld l ife Federation, Vegreville Preschool Association, Crisis Association, KidSport Vegreville, Vegreville Golf Association, M.O.D.E.L Project, Zumba/Bellyfit, Vegreville Agricultural Society and Central Alberta Training Solutions.

Children’s faces beamed with anticipation as their parents signed them up for programs at the Spring Registration Night on March 24. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

said. “I have moved to the United States and Europe when my children were young. So, I know what it is like to come to a new community and want to seek out programs for your kids because you want to be involved and want to entertain and stimulate them. It’s hard to know what is out there. Sometimes, just signing up for a program alone at the library can be intimidating. This is a great program that can match up moms with other moms who know the ropes and have been there and done that. Then they can take advantage of all the great programs Vegreville has to offer,” Langkow said.

“Tonight is held to get information on this program.

There is a registration process if you are going to be a mentor or want to participate in the program. People can get in touch with me at veginthenest@gmail.com or they can leave their e-mail address or phone number.”

The Town of Vegreville’s Recreation, Culture and Facilities and Family and Communit y Support Services Department sponsored this event and many volunteers gave their time.

Lisa Topilko, Volunteer Coordinator for FCSS and Megan Soldan, Assistant Manager for Recreation, Culture and Facilities, organized this night. “This Spring Registration Night is starting to get a lot more attention. We have grown in the programs being offered.

We’re very pleased with the great turn out we have this year. The kids are really happy because they are ready to enjoy the outdoors when spring arrives,” Soldan said.

“It’s good to have the programs together because sometimes, people don’t know about the programs being offered and they come to register for one program and another one catches their eye. Some organizations just gave information out tonight.

Citizens are signing up for the Archery program offered by Vegreville Wildlife Federation at the Spring Registration Night on March 24. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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