Vegreville News Advertiser - April 18, 2018

VOL. 71 NO. 16

71 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNIT Y

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018

Kicking Up Dust

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Mundare Curling League Results

Viking RCMP Recover Property

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RCMP files from February - 12 - 18 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser April 9 02:22 – 911 caller reporting on herself.

She is walking to Innisfree after leaving the hospital. When located, RCMP returned her to the hospital.

08:43 – 911 hang-up from a residence.

Members attend and find 3 people in a verbal dispute over someone moving out. The 3rd adult received assistance to retrieve her belongings from the residence.

14:23 – Complainant advises she received a text from her ex about seeing their child. The Ex stated he will have someone from Edmonton come to “deal with it”. This is not a threat so taken in as a report.

14:43 – Child Family Services request assistance at a home due to concerns with children’s safety in the home.

While at the home members observed a small amount of marijuana and seized it. No charges were laid.

15:35 – Complainant reported a CRA scam. Advised of a recording that stated that there would be a warrant for his arrest because of unpaid taxes.

Members assured him that this was indeed a scam.

16:45 – License plate check shows the owner of a vehicle was suspended. A traffic stop was conducted and the owner was indeed driving. The owner was issued a ticket and the vehicle was seized for 30 days.

17:35 – Caller reports brother-in-law and 2 other people were in the garage and would not leave. Members attended told everyone to leave. The brother-inlaw was arrested on an unrelated matter.

21:24 – Complainant attended the detachment to report his ex bit him.

Members spoke to both parties and during the investigation found conflicting stories. Both parties were warned.

23:22 – Report of a male entering a residence through an open front door.

The subject appeared to be on drugs and when asked did leave the location on his bike. The reporting party knows the subject but did not want him charged.

April 10 07:41 – 911 call reporting that her son did not want to go to school. RCMP attended and spoke to the youth who was barricaded in his room but agreed to talk. A referral was made to child family services.

09:06 – Complainant called to report a suspicious male walking down the road with either a fishing pole or a rifle.

Patrols were made but no subject was located 11:24 – Complainant called requesting members serve a parenting order on his brother. Members advised that they do not perform those duties and that a processor should be contacted.

14:24 – Complainant attended the detachment to report a theft at a store in Vegreville. The subject had stolen pipe fittings and was identified and charges were laid.

17:23 – Complainant had a Kijiji ad containing items he wanted to purchase.

He sent money via e-transfer. No one showed up to meet the complainant.

This matter is under investigation.

20:49 – Fire in a garbage bin next to gas station. Fire department attended to extinguish the fire. No damage was done. Nothing suspicious was found and there are no persons of interest.

21:03 – Complainants reported that vehicles which were parked in a parking lot were vandalized with ketchup.

No subjects and the ketchup was washed off.

April 11

--- Lots of traffic collisions throughout the day

April 12

11:04 – Complainant called to report that someone stole 500 – 600 liters of fuel from a cube van parked behind a store. Security footage is being checked.

14:27 – social services called to report that a client is being harassed by another person claiming they are owed money. The subject has been calling the client’s work and other businesses.

Members call the subject and told him to stop calling everyone.

April 13

07:25 – Burglary alarm at a local business in Vegreville. 2 hits were reported inside the building. Members attended with someone from the building. This matter is still under investigation.

08:01 – Caller reported that he discovered his driver’s door wide open.

All other doors were closed and locked.

Nothing was damaged or appears to be stolen. It’s possible the culprits were scared off by the motion lights.

12:29 – Report of a brown dodge ram swerving. Members located the vehicle East of Vegreville. The driver stated he was driving from Edmonton to North Dakota and got tired. The driver was escorted into Vegreville to rest.

15:15 – 911 call of dangerous and racing vehicles. Caller reports a black charger and small Toyota. No plates were obtained and caller estimated vehicles going 160km/h. Officers could

not intercept. The call was relayed to Sherwood Park and Fort. Saskatchewan RCMP. 23:26 – Report of an intoxicated person banging on their doors. The subject then chased the caller’s sister.

The subject had just been released from the detachment and was to be picked up by their mother. The subject was confused and reminded by members that their mother was on the way and to be patient. Shortly after, the subject was observed getting into mothers vehicle.

April 14

12:01 – Multiple complaints of a vehicle driving the wrong way on hwy 16 west of Vegreville. Members located the vehicle which then fled and a pursuit ensued. The driver was stopped and breath samples were obtained over the legal limit and a loaded rifle was found in the back seat of the vehicle.

The subject was charged accordingly.

02:54 – Complainant reported a gold or brown Chev impala who may be impaired.

No license plate was obtained. The vehicle was swerving and pulled into a parking lot. Members attended the location but did not find the vehicle in question in the area.

02:55 – An intoxicated female tried to break into the complainant’s home.

The entrance door was damaged. The intoxicated female left after police were called. The complainant wanted the subject charged and placed on conditions. The subject was located in her home and did not want to cooperate.

This matter is still under investigation.

03:05 – Report of an intoxicated female at a gas station asking for directions. Members attended the location and the subject was arrested for operating a vehicle while impaired and failing to provide proper breath samples. The subject was lodged in cells overnight.

16:16 – Complainant report that a male is harassing his fiancé with an inappropriate recording of the subject and his fiancé. Members spoke to the fiancé who denied the accusation of being harassed. Member followed up with the complainant who was unhappy about the situation.

16:30 – Report of a subject threatening to “skin her alive and chop off her head”. Caller states she is in fear of her life. The subject was located and arrested for uttering threats and breach of a probation order.

23:45 – Complainant reports a verbal argument in a bar. RCMP attend for

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Mundare Curling League Results

Prize Chair Candice Kropienicki presented the keeper awards to Peter Dziwenka, Sherry Dziwenka, and Chad Yaremie (missing Dustin Andreychuk).

Mundare Curling Club Submitted The Mundare Curling Club held their Annual General Meeting and appreciation supper on April 6, 2018.

League awards were also handed out that evening, to all those within the league who earned them throughout the curling season.

Taking top honors this year was the Dziwenka Team. The Pyzik team followed only one point behind claiming second place, and the Gargus team came in third.

The Gargus Team was not available for pictures, but an honorable mention to the players Charles Gargus, Debby Gargus, Kaye Sandford-Mitchell, and Aileen Reilly.

The Mundare Curling League would not exist without the participation and contribution of all the teams throughout the year.

Blotter - CONTINUED from PAGE 2 crime prevention. 2 unknown subjects had already left however 2 others were still present and spoken to. 1 of the 2 on location did not get the community policing message and was sent home by the bartender.

April 15

06:30 – A couple arguing over the feeding of their daughter. No assault was reported by the couple. A third party decided to involve themselves.

When confronted, the male struck the 3rd party and caused damage to the home before leaving. The male was located and arrested.

09:04 - Complainant reports that he received a phone call from a female that she is broken down and his “spare” plate is on her car. The complainant is reporting so that he is not involved but does not want the subject charged.

11:10 – Report that yard was broken into and trucks are missing fuel.

Members attended the location and seized a jerry can funnel for ident. The matter is under investigation and the complainant is reviewing video footage.

18:38 – Complainant reports an intoxicated driver with open alcohol in the vehicle. The vehicle was described as a red ford escape. Members patrolled the area and no vehicle matching the description was located.

20:36 – Suspicious vehicle reported. 2 males occupants parked across from the location with hazard lights on. The caller was unsure if they are broken down. Members attended and spoke to the occupants who advised that one party needed to relieve themselves in the bush but drove too far into the snow and got stuck in the snow. Waiting for a pull out of the snow.

During the week there were 3 false alarms, 5 false 911, 2 animal strikes and 82 calls for service were made in total.

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Everybody is Talking Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion When it comes to the Kinder Morgan Pipeline debate, all the politicians are talking but only those in the provinces are saying anything.

B.C. Premier John Horgan has not changed his stance on the pipeline despite the heat being turned up and leader of the supporting Green Party Andrew Weaver is also holding fast, stating again in an interview this week that the transport of diluted bitumen in the pipeline is a non-starter.

I had the unfortunate pleasure of watching an interview with MP Jim Carr - Minister of Natural Resources. For the better part of 10 min, he answered questions with talking points which never actually answered any questions. When asked what the feds would do to solve the issue at hand he rambled on about “exploring all ave-

nues”. When the reporter noted that there has been talk about bringing in the military, Carr again repeated his talking points. When she specifically asked him if they were prepared to use the military to ensure the safety of workers and the work sites he droned on like a robot set on repeat. It was painful to watch.

After Sunday’s “emergency” meeting, it seems not much has changed. In typical fashion, nothing was solved and little more was said. Trudeau announced that the federal government is joining with Alberta to negotiate a “financial relationship” with Kinder Morgan to reassure investors the project would be built. Just like Trudeau to try to throw money at a problem... as long as it’s not seniors or veterans.

“I have instructed the minister of finance to initiate formal financial discussions with Kinder Morgan, the result of which will be to remove the uncertainty overhanging the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project,” said Trudeau.

As Trudeau jets off to another country that needs his attention (because Canada is clearly an interruption to his travels), he leaves the man who seems to be actually running the country Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance to figure out the issue.

Glaringly absent are a number of ministers. Hon. Diane Lebouthillier - Minister of National Revenue, Hon. Catherine McKenna - Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Hon. Jim Carr - Minister of Natural Resources. You would think that something of this nature would warrant some attention from these ministers.

The other explanation is that because his cabinet was chosen not on their skills but rather to achieve some magic balance that will offend no one, they are not competent enough

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Dear Editor, I would like to express buckets of gratitude to all who worked so hard to present the gospel concert at the Beauvallon SDA church on April 14, 2018. From the warm welcome to the wonderful music to the fabulous hospitality, it so worth attending. To those who did not attend – you missed a great event and should consider attending their next event. It definitely warmed my heart.

Sincerely, Deb Zaleschuk Name: Connor Nyeste Likes: skiing, bouncy houses, my pets Dislikes: monkeys, balloons, clowns

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Forge Hydrocarbons Turning Low-Grade Fats Into Fuel Cheryl Croucher Contributor - Troy Media New technology employed by Forge Hydrocarbons Corp., a University of Alberta spinoff company, proves you don’t have to dig oil wells to produce fuel. You only have to dig through the muck we send to the landfill.

Waste streams like those from rendering plants and restaurants are loaded with low-grade fats and oils that can now be converted into biodiesel and other hydrocarbonbased products.

Dr. David Bressler is the award-winning scientist behind this innovation. Bressler is a professor in the Faculty of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta. He’s also executive director of the Biorefining Conversions Network and scientific adviser to Forge Hydrocarbons.

Bressler got the idea for this particular bio-conversion of waste from his research at graduate school. He looked at how to generate value from agricultural waste streams. “Trips to the rendering industry identified there were some low fats and oils that were very close to hydrocarbon fuels and we tried to convert one to the other.”

As Bressler explains, these fats are chemically very close to hydrocarbon fuels, except for an acid group at the end of the molecule. “So we just constructively looked for a way we could use high temperature and high pressure to more or less break off that acid group, leaving the hydrocarbon tail behind.”

This discovery opened the door to a new way to produce biodiesel fuel. What’s unique about Bressler’s process is the ability to make the fuel without the use of hydrogen as a catalyst. This significantly reduces the cost of production and diminishes its environmental footprint. Another

advantage is that the process doesn’t require a pristine or even clean feedstock.

Bressler also discovered there are additional sources beyond rendering fats for material suitable for conversion to biodiesel.

“We’ve looked at tall oil, which is basically tree oil coming out of the pulp and paper industry. So we can go from those things to the brown and yellow greases, so restaurant grease.

Because we can handle those dirty feedstocks, we can go to much more impure forms. We have tested against algae that’s kind of the biomass area right now that’s getting a lot of interest globally - being able to grow algae on sunlight or trapping CO2. And we’re able to convert lipids, no matter where they come from, at this point.”

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from the pages of the vegreville observer

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.

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No Ray of Sunshine In Alberta’s Fiscal Forecast Ben Eisen and Steve Lafleur The Fraser Institute When Rachel Notley’s NDP shook Alberta’s political landscape by winning a majority government in 2015, the similarities to the Ontario’s Bob Rae-led NDP government in the 1990s were striking.

Both cases marked the first NDP government in provincial history, and both brought an end to Progressive Conservative dynasties (though in the case of Ontario, the beginning of the end had come a few years earlier when David Peterson formed a minority Liberal government). And both new governments faced severe recessions and significant budget deficits.

The similarities between the two premiers, in terms of managing government finances, are also remarkable.

Upon taking office, both Notley and Rae chose not to make deficit-fighting a priority and cranked up spending. The Rae government increased nominal program spending (all spending except debt interest) by 16 percent during its first two years. Similarly, the Notley government increased spending 13 percent over two years.

In its 1992-1993 budget, the Rae government finally hit the brakes on spending growth but did not meaningfully roll back its increases.

And in Alberta’s recently-introduced 2018 budget (its third), the Notley government indicated it too will slow the pace of spending growth but won’t meaningfully reduce the higher spending levels it established.

In both Ontario of the 1990s and Alberta today, this approach resulted in large persistent deficits, despite efforts to create more revenue with tax hikes. Coincidentally, deficits were about the same size in nominal dollars in both provinces. Ontario’s deficit under Rae peaked at $12.4 billion and didn’t shrink much while he was in office. The Notley government’s deficit peaked at $10.8 billion in 2016-17 and declined slightly to $8.8 billion this year, with minimal progress expected in the next two years.

Of course, some may think the two governments were bound to be alike since Notley and Rae both led NDP governments.

But remember, Roy Romanow’s NDP

government in Saskatchewan governed in the same era as Rae and faced even worse fiscal challenges.

But unlike Rae and Notley, Romanow responded with immediate spending reductions, which eliminated the deficit and prevented rapid debt accumulation. This approach produced big savings for taxpayers in the form of lower debt interest payments and helped make tax relief possible later on. Romanow’s aggressive approach to deficit reduction helped lay the foundation for the prosperity Saskatchewan has enjoyed since.

Just like the other major parties, then, the NDP is capable of successful (and unsuccessful) fiscal management.

So why are these comparisons important? Why should we learn from history?

Albertans are being told by some not to worry about large deficits because the province’s overall debt burden remains small compared to other provinces.

But the Rae experience in Ontario reminds us that it can be difficult to get back on track once big deficits emerge. In fact, when Rae took office, Ontario’s net debt was $38 billion. Since then, with a brief pause in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the province has kept adding debt. Today, it’s more than $300 billion in the red.

As a result, Ontario must spend $1 billion per month on debt interest payments, making those funds unavailable for public services or tax relief.

For decades, Albertans benefited from their government not having to siphon substantial tax dollars to pay interest to creditors. But this is changing quickly.

Alberta has a long way to go to catch up with Ontario in indebtedness but it’s gaining ground.

Remarkably, Alberta was net-debt free as recently as 2015-16 but the province (with a population one-third the size of Ontario’s) is on track to accumulate approximately $60 billion in net debt by 2023-24.

Notley’s approach to government has been nearly identical to the Rae government in Ontario. And Alberta’s 2018 budget promises more of the same.

Given the similarities between the fiscal management of both governments, nobody should be surprised if Alberta racks up debt today that will burden taxpayers in the future, just like in Ontario.

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fats into fuel - CONTINUED from PAGE 5 The Forge Hydrocarbons pilot plant at the Advanced Energy Research Facility in northeast Edmonton produces about 20 litres per hour. That will increase significantly when the company’s demonstration plant opens next fall in Sombra, Ont. Full production there will be 19 million litres a year.

Bressler is confident that the bio-conversion technology is economically viable, even at the demonstration plant stage. “The technology, because it doesn’t require oxygen or hydrogen like some of the other renewable technologies, we don’t have to get to the massive economies of scale to make individual plants economically competitive. That’s not saying you couldn’t build a bigger plant and kind of daisy chain a bunch of units together. But we’re pretty comfortable we’ll be in a good place even at the demo scale.”

At a time when the world is desperate to reduce carbon emissions, Forge Hydrocarbons offers an attractive environmental option. One, the feedstock is recycled waste from renewable sources.

Two, the process will reduce the carbon footprint by at least 90 per cent.

“We’re not using hydrogen, so we’re not using natural gas to make hydrogen, so we’re not releasing CO2 through that mechanism,” Bressler explains.

“The CO2 that we would release

from processing at these facilities, that acid group at the end of each molecule, normally that would have gone out to a car and burned and been released all over the place. In our case, it can be released at a single site source, which can be trapped and sequestered. Or used for food-grade applications, depending on the oil.”

It’s easy to see why the potential to commercialize Bressler’s discovery has attracted enthusiastic response from investors. Those include Alberta Innovates, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency, Western Economic Diversification and Sustainable Development Technology Canada.

Ultimately, the biogas and biodiesel produced

by Forge Hydrocarbons can be used as fuel in vehicles. Bressler is applying for patents on the facility design and other uses for the product. One potential market is the cosmetics industry, because the production process is free of catalysts or reagents.

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Agriculture Appreciation Breakfast

Volunteers served breakfast with a smile to all who attended.

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On Saturday, April 14, the town of Vegreville hosted a free breakfast for the local farmers and producers at the Sunshine Club in Vegreville.

Pancakes, sausages, and hash browns were served

with some Tim Horton’s coffee to those who attended. In addition to farmers and producers, Mayor Tim MacPhee and several Town Councillors and employees also attended to show their support in recognition of the importance of agriculture in our community.

Carl Ogrodnick (County of Minburn Councillor) and Mayor Tim MacPhee (Vegreville) posing for a photo.

Kevin Melenka and mother Madeleine Melenka, out for breakfast in town.

Wanda Landshoff and LeeAnne Kermode, Atco Energy presenters.

Enjoying good company at the Saturday morning Ag Appreciation Breakfast.

Lindsay MacPhee, Rylan Denis, and County of Minburn Councillor David Melenka

Frances Sawaik (Lions Club), Steven Gatrix (Vision Credit Union), and John Sawiak (Lions Club).

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Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef Club April Report Camille Kassian Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef Club Reporter The Innisfree Minburn 4-H Beef Club held our April meeting in Minburn on April 11, 2018. We had a report on spring fling which one of our members attended in St. Paul. One of our leaders, Dr. Tawnya Copeland gave the members a presentation on calving tips, which was very interesting.

Our club is busy preparing for our annual show and sale. Our mock achievement day will be held in Minburn on Tuesday, May 15 at 5:30pm. Our cleanup for the Minburn Ag grounds will be followed by our show day, both at the end of May. Everyone is welcome to attend. Next meeting will be in Innisfree May 9 at 7pm.

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Smoke ‘Em if you got ‘Em Sgt Jerry Nutbrown RCMP Ponderings – Vegreville Detachment But don’t throw out the butts and packaging onto the ground. I use this title to be catchy but please do not think I am advocating for the use of tobacco or tobacco-like products. One day last week I saw a person throw out a cigarette butt as they were driving.

I pulled them over as this action can cause the issuance of multiple violation tickets. The first is a bylaw ticket for littering under Bylaw No. 08-2008 and there a couple of sections that this can fall under. A ticket in Vegreville could cost you anywhere from $100 to $500 depending on which section of the Bylaw that is used. In Calgary, throwing a cigarette butt out a window can cost you $1000 while in Edmonton their bylaw covering cigarette butts impose a $250 fine. The Alberta Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act covers smoking in a vehicle with a minor, smoking by

doorways and windows of a public place and their associated fines.

This person was very pleasant to deal with and when I informed them the reason for the traffic stop, they were a little surprised. The person was honest and said they had not really thought about discarding cigarette butts as they had been doing so for many years (I believe the time frame numbered in the decades). This article is not to bemoan cigarette smokers, nor exonerate vaping practitioners, but as a reminder that many fines can be levied around this type of ‘habit’.

So, after this stop I had this in mind and for the rest of the week I was noticing where cigarette butts were discarded, and they are everywhere. If we had members hang out by the entrances of some of the larger retail stores in town, we could likely write a book worth of tickets in an hour. I’m not sure the store managers would like this but then again, an employee is likely tasked with cleaning them up. There are hundreds of these things lying about. Drive-thrus seem to be another place where smokers like to dispose of their butts.

There is good reason for not disposing of butts in this haphazard manner and one is due to the risk of fires. There have been some very large and damaging fires caused by cigarette butts being thrown from a vehicle.

People have lost homes and livelihoods because of this careless act. The person that causes this type of destruction is likely to face not just fines but criminal code charges as it isn’t a stretch for anyone to understand what can happen with a lit cigarette butt being thrown out a window.

If you are a smoker, live with a smoker. or know smokers, please remind them to be responsible for their waste. One thing people visiting communities will comment on is how clean the place was. So instead of dealing with this issue through tickets, how about we just be diligent and responsible with our garbage.

One thing I do wonder about is why vehicles don’t have built-in ash trays in them anymore. A handy little space where I keep my spare change hidden from view.

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Kicking Up Dust in the New Bull Riding Season and inspiration, which he shared with the audience.

Another opportunity for brain injury awareness at this event was the Live Like Ty Foundation booth, who were available all night to talk and sell merchandise such as hoodies, and hats. All proceeds from this and all other Live Like Ty Foundation sales go towards their goal of advancing safety, health of all kinds, and education in the rodeo and bull riding community.

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser ‘Tis the season for Bull Bashes, Bullo-ramas, and, well… cowboys hitting the dirt in style. The Bull Riding season has officially arrived to the Vegreville area, kicked off this Saturday with a Bull Bash in Tofield. From the very beginnings of a couple rookie careers to the reigning and former champs, the competition between man and man-flinging 1200+ pound cattle is off to an excellent start.

The Bull Bash was held at the Tofield Arena and had a concession, beer gardens, and a dance to follow the bull riding.

The leaderboard after the final round was as follows: Wacey Finkbeiner – 179 points Tyler Pankewitz – 176 points Jordan Hansen – 162.5 points Timothy Lipsett – 85 points Lonnie West – 85 points The incredible scores of both Wacey Finkbeiner and Tyler Pankewitz were due to phenomenal final rounds, each scoring at 90 points or over.

At halftime, the audience and competitors enjoyed an uplifting talk given by the cowboy-turned-oil workerturned-spokesperson, Curtis Anderson. “’One Day At A Time’ was my graduation theme and I have kept that theme on my road to recovery. June 26, 2002, will be a day that I will always remember. On that day, I was competing in the bull-riding at the Ponoka Stampede. While riding, I lost my balance and was struck in the head twice by the bull’s head. I was rushed to the University of Alberta Hospital, where I would spend three weeks in a drug-induced coma. Shunts were inserted into my brain to control the swelling of the brain. From there, I was sent to the Glenrose Hospital where I started all over again.” – Curtis Anderson Anderson’s story has been featured in Soul of Canada, Brain Injury Canada, and Cowboy Country Magazine, and he was nominated for UFA Local Heroes in 2011. His journey to overcoming his injuries and regaining physical mobility has left him with a wealth of wisdom

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Injury Recovery and Pain Management with Therapeutic Massage Anita Harris Cornerstone Massage & Wellness – CMT Do you know there is a difference between Therapeutic Massage and Swedish Relaxation Massage? Therapeutic Massage focuses on injury recovery and chronic pain management while Swedish massage focuses on relaxation. Injuries and chronic pain can originate from a multitude of causes and both can reduce your quality of life and prevent you from living the life you want.

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Therapeutic Massage can help by using targeted techniques to release the tension from the muscles and restore your flexibility.

Do you have an injury that is from a repetitive action such as typing or swinging a hammer? If so, you may be faced with elbow tendonitis or repetitive strain in your shoulder. These types of injuries can leave you frustrated and even unable to swing that golf club that you have been waiting to do all winter. A Therapeutic Massage therapist can aid in the healing by helping you regain pain-free and unrestricted range of motion, leaving you ready to enjoy golfing season.

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They require a big capital investment up front and can take up to 10 years to break even. I'm all for conserving energy, but not if it'll cost me money. Is it possible to make the energy costs on my home go down without large investments? I really just want to find a buyer for my house.

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Cash: If the goal is to sell your home, then look for areas to improve that will give your house curb appeal and attract potential buyers. For instance, if your windows are drafty and old, new windows could be appealing to buyers. If the old hot water heater doesn't work or leaks, then a new one that works properly and saves energy would be beneficial.

Carry: You may be able to make small improvements to help with the sale and save the larger energy-saving ideas for your new home. That way your new neighbors can be "green" with envy.

energy not only saves your wallet, but it can have a significant impact on the environment as well.

Cash: It's unfortunate that you need to sell your home rather quickly. As with any sale, real estate or otherwise, you can always command a higher price when you're not in a rush to sell.

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Carry: Before you make any improvements to your home, it's important to make an assessment of what will help sell it quickly.

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Even with the continued rise in fuel prices, most Americans still use a large amount of energy. In the United States, nearly one million dollars of energy is used every minute of every day all year long. That translates to nearly $1500 per year for every household. So where does your money go? About 42% is spent on heating and cooling, 36% on electric and appliances, 14% on heating water and 9% on refrigeration.

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"Off the Grid" is a phrase used to describe people or homes that live without relying on public utility systems such as natural gas lines, the electric company or municipal water supplies. While this type of living is not for everyone, it has great advantages to saving money and the environment. It is estimated that there are between 180,000 and 250,000 families living off the grid in the US. Since many third world nations have no public utilities, it's estimated that nearly 2 billion people worldwide live "Off the Grid".

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Since I met my neighbor and friend 20 years ago, he's been complaining about the rising cost of utility bills. This year he was fanatical about doing something about it.

He started by installing solar lights outside and a wood burning stove to heat his home.

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When I was talking with him, he said he eliminated most of his utilities except for the cable television.

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Viking RCMP Recover Over $100,000.00 in Stolen Property After Execution of Warrants On April 11, 2018 at approximately 11:00 a.m., the Viking, Two Hills, and Vegreville RCMP Detachments, along with EADCRU, and K Division Auto Theft Unit executed a search warrant at a rural property near Bruce Alberta.

Police located a “chop shop” type of operation on the premises and recovered stolen property from Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Viking, Vegreville, Wetaskiwin, Two Hills, Vermilion, Stony Plain, Wainwright and others.

Corporal Ronald Bumbry EAD - Media Relations Officer Bruce, Alberta – Crime reduction units rely on intelligence gathering to identify crime trends, primarily in hotspots, target repeat offenders and disrupt criminal activity in communities across the province.

“The sharing of intelligence between various detachments was crucial in solving these multi-jurisdictional crimes,” says Corporal Brad Mouland, Viking RCMP Detachment Commander.” “We will continue to disrupt activities of those who commit criminal offences and property crimes.”

On April 5, 2018, Viking RCMP along with Killam RCMP and Eastern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (EADCRU) executed a search warrant at a residence in Hardisty, Alberta as part of an ongoing investigation. Police located numerous pieces of stolen property with ties back to thefts in other jurisdictions.

The recovered stolen property included: • Two stolen ATV’s • Two stolen motorcycles • Eight stolen vehicles • Various stolen parts from vehicles that had been dismantled • One loaded 9mm handgun • 21 long barrelled firearms, including one loaded • Thousands of rounds of ammunition • Two chainsaws

• One concrete saw • Methamphetamine, marihuana, LSD The following individuals have been arrested and charged with four counts of possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 under the Criminal Code: • Michael Kelm, 41, Bruce, Alberta • Lonny Kelm, 62, Bruce, Alberta • Lane Kelm, 34, Bruce, Alberta • Blair Delawski, 28, Viking, Alberta • Chenoa Taron, 26, Bruce, Alberta All appeared in Vegreville Provincial Court on Monday, April 16.

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Tributes MEMORIAM

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

KUHN, Max Peter Dad, Gido April 25, 1935 - April 21, 1999 Time may heal the broken heart, Time may make the world less sore, But time can never stop the longing For the loved one gone before.

I think of him in silence, His name I oft recall, There is nothing left to answer.

But his picture on the wall.

His weary hours and days of pain His troubled nights are past; In our aching hearts we know He has found sweet rest at last.

You’re not forgotten, Father, dear Nor ever shall you be.

As long as life and memory last I shall remember thee.

Nothing can ever take away The love a heart holds dear, Fond memories linger every day Remembrance keeps him near.

Those who we loved go out of sight, But never out of mind; They are cherished in the hearts Of those they leave behind.

His dear bright eyes and cheerful face Are pleasant to recall; He had a loving word for each And died beloved by all.

Remembering you with love, Shawn, Crystal & Brayden Zabrick

LASCHOWSKI, Lena A tribute of our Mother, Baba, and Great-Baba who passed away April 23, 2012 Six years have slipped by so quickly And memories become more dear, The winds blow gently over your grave And flowers whisper your name to keep you near.

So God please take a message for the precious one above Tell her that we miss her and give her all our love.

Everlasting Memory Greatly missed and forever loved by your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

OBITUARY

KOCH, Paul Paul Koch passed away at home April 3, 2018 in Eyebrow, Saskatchewan. Paul will always be remembered by four brothers and four sisters: David (Joanne), Eleanor Barabe, Andy (Carol), John (Cindee), Sally White (Kelly), Josie (Gary) Muntz, Peter and Audrey. Predeceased by his parents, Joe and Mary; brothers-in-law, Ray White and Brian Barabe. He will also be remembered by numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and his many friends.

In keeping with Paul’s wishes, no service will be held. A memorial social will be held at Andy’s on April 20, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.

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It seems that the message from Ottawa is clear because Monday Alberta announces Bill 12. Saskatchewan is joining the party and has also proposed legislation to enable the provinces to control more directly their exports.

Maybe this is the equivalent to “walk softly and carry a big stick”. Thumbs up for Notley and Moe Analysts state that with only slight tweaking to exports which Alberta states will be made to maximize profit, BC could see an increase of 45 cents per liter at the pumps.

BC may have blinked in this stare down because shortly after the announcement, B.C. Attorney General, David Eby indicated he would take legal action in what he suggested was an unconstitutional move. You mean something like blocking a pipeline?? Hmmm.

How apropos.

Meanwhile, in Quebec, politicians are also talking, but I don’t think anyone is listening. They can just keep importing oil from all those countries with great environmental regulations, and fabulous track records with minorities and women. Oil from Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Angola, and Nigeria seems to work in their refineries just fine. I also believe it is federal carbon tax-free.

It would make more sense in my mind for Saskatchewan and Alberta to build a significant refinery on the border set up as a P3. Problem solved. Jobs & profits stay in the province.

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Canadian embassy in Cuba now rated as dangerous as Afghanistan The Canadian embassy in Cuba is now considered as dangerous as the missions in Afghanistan, Iraq and Lebanon, and officials are clawing back rules that let diplomats posted there bring their family with them as the mysterious case of unexplained symptoms experienced by staff there gets even more bizarre.

Global Affairs Canada announced the changes on Monday after a nearly yearlong investigation into a mysterious illness that has stricken 10 diplomats and their family members who were posted in Havana between April 2017 and January ...

‘A clear message:’ Alberta proposes legislation to limit oil shipments EDMONTON — The Alberta government has introduced legislation that would give the energy minister power to restrict the flow of oil, gasoline and natural gas leaving the province.

Once passed, Marg McCuaig-Boyd would be able to direct truckers, pipeline companies and rail operators on how much product could be shipped and when. Violators would face fines of up to $1 million a day for individuals and $10 million a day for corporations.

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“Our firefighters come from all walks of life.

Young people, older people, moms & dads, office workers to construction workers. Each have a unique skill and pay an integral role in our department and the community’s safety. Without the members of the fire department volunteering to fill these roles, the community would be at great risk.”

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Mannville Steak Supper Fundraiser

Vanessa Boe Secretary/Treasurer – Mannville & District Agricultural Society Saturday, April 14th, 2018 the Mannville & District Agricultural Society held their annual Steak Supper Fundraiser. Volunteers greeted everyone as they arrived, and the hall had a nice ambiance with lovely décor to set the mood for a great evening. The evening started off with cocktails at 5:30, followed by a delicious steak supper at 6:30. The band the Bamboo Guppies, from Lethbridge,

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Before supper began, Tim Konieczny, Ag Society President, thanked everyone for coming out to support the event.

Profits from the Steak Supper help the Board to run the Mannville Recreation Centre.

This year, the Ag Society hired employees and took over full operations and maintenance of the building. We have also undertaken several projects to improve and upgrade the facility.

For example, we completed a new, larger Zamboni room; tinned the dressing room roofs, stuccoed the exterior of the building and created a large storage space.

Profits from this fundraiser help the Ag Society run the Recreation Centre, and they also are used to apply for grants to complete the projects mentioned.

The Mannville Agricultural Society is so grateful for all of the generous sponsors, wonderful volunteers, and joyful attendees who helped to make this fundraiser such a huge success!

We can’t wait to see everyone again next April!

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Most children dream of becoming managers, teachers, nurses, engineers, designers, and other professions when they grow-up. But life happens and sometimes they have other commitments that

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never was an opening that met the credentials they earned. Then sometimes, a person is a student and too young to have a job doing what they desire.

In this case, volunteering might be the answer to living the life they dreamt of. When people volunteer they can obtain roles they never could otherwise. Sometimes, a person with limited experience in a field can try their hand at directing, managing and other roles. People can discover if they enjoy teaching, accounting, counseling, taking care of others or other jobs.

Students can try out different types of work and find out what career they wish to pursue when they volunteer.

Doing different things sparks a person’s brain and creativity which helps them to do most types of work well.

People have nothing to lose by tr ying out volunteer opportunities as volunteering is different from a paid job; there are no pink slips and opting out is an option when a volunteer job is not the right fit.

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Together we raised $3070.50 for Humboldt!!

Thank you to the businesses that donated all the amazing gifts for the raffle table. Boston Pizza was incredibly generous and brought over a lot of pizza to fuel all in attendance and it was greatly appreciated. The CIBC staff was kept busy cooking hotdogs and making sure the food and drink table was stocked up. The Town of Vegreville for the use of their nets. All of the volunteers from the community that leant a helping hand. Thank you to our staff and their family members and friends who volunteered as well. Our amazing hockey players all 100 of them who kept us entertained. Last but not least, a heartfelt thank you to the community of Vegreville for supporting our 4 on 4 Road Hockey Fundraiser.

We would like to thank everyone for attending, participating and volunteering. The support was overwhelming!

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A 100th Birthday Present for Church at New Keiw

Pictured is Grand Knight Len Babyn presenting a cheque for $250 to John Kulak.

William Smolak Submitted Our Lady of the Highway Council #4249 of the Knights of Columbus of Vegreville and District is proud to help the parish of the Holy Ascension of the Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church celebrate their 100th Anniversary. The funds will help cover the costs of preparing a booklet to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the parish.

The local Knights of Columbus, whose members are made up of practicing Catholic Gentlemen over the age of 18, holds a brunch on the third Sunday of each month at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church. Proceeds from each brunch go towards maintaining Council programs as well as making donations to various local groups and also to various charities.

Donations in the past have been made to minor soccer, Special Olympics, St Martin’s Church Building Fund, Holy Trinity Church, and the donation of funds to help seminarians with their education as they prepare for the priesthood.

The Knights of Columbus is open to membership by all practicing Catholic Gentlemen over the age of 18.

Hockey Jersey Day

Mrs. Semeniuk’s Grade Four Class sport their hockey jerseys to honor the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent To honor the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team and their families, the entire school body of A.L. Horton School requested for everyone to wear hockey jerseys to school on April 12.

Mrs. Semeniuk’s Grade Four Student Lighthouse Leadership Team pushed the puck of generosity further when they decided on April 12 and 13 to sell green and yellow sugar sprinkle cookies (the colors of the Bronco’s hockey team’s jerseys) to raise funds for the hockey players and their families.

These endeavors were meant to show support for the Humboldt Bronco’s hockey team because on April 6 an accident happened at North Eastern Saskatchewan (Nipawin) when the junior hockey team was going to their playoff game; a tractor-trailer collided with the bus carrying the junior hockey team where 16 players died and many were injured.

Vegreville can relate to this community as the town the players of the hockey team lived in had around the same size of population that Vegreville has.

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Grant Miller Motors Drives Pucks to Charity Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent A crowd of people drove to Grant Miller Motors’ parking lot to participate and watch the 4 on 4 Ball Hockey Tournament on April 15. This was a fun game that people of all ages played.

There were no winners or losers. The goal was to raise funds for the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team because on April 6, 16 players died and many were injured due to an accident. Vegreville can relate to this community as the town the players of the hockey team lived in had around the same size of population that Vegreville has.

There was also a hot-dog sale at this game, from which all proceeds were also donated.

Hockey players of all ages joined in the ball hockey action.

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Bro-Tel Backyard Music Festival; Volunteer Powered Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser In an interview, Saul Noster, producer and committee chair for Two Hills County’s big music event shares on volunteers, ‘giving of self,’ and origin stories.

The Bro-Tel Backyard Festival started as just a kind of weekend get together for friends, with 12 bands and about 100 friends from the Derwent and surrounding community in the backyard. None of the bands took payment and the event was completely free for people to go to. “The sound system was the most expensive thing we had to pay for,” Saul reminisced, “and we rented that on sale. The second most expensive was ice for coolers.” Overall, the first event cost around just $400.

The music festival went larger-scale the next year.

“As summer rolled around, we realized there was more interest than we could handle in our own backyard.

So we moved Bro-Tel Festival to Jackfish Lake, where

we were able to welcome more people and had to actually charge for tickets.” In the bigger venue, they were able to bring in bigger talent, which meant paying the performers. Now – fast forward two years later – the ‘bros’ are bringing in headliners Royal Foundry, who frequent the Edmonton radio. The Laurence Boys of Vermilion and 9 other following acts all contribute to the success of this growing thing.

From the year Saul and his friends decided to go bigger with the festival, they have had a steady number of volunteers; mostly friends who were able to help out with the goings-on, and be a part of the bigger picture.

In addition to a 10-person volunteer committee, they have had about 30 volunteers on the grounds at each festival. “We’ve definitely outgrown that number,” Saul admitted, “but the ones we do have are very committed, even pulling double or triple shifts if they have to.”

The effort from the committee members is primarily the same. All of them are 100% volunteers, nobody taking any profit from the event – even Saul. “I even bought my own ticket when I tested out our website.

And I like to think we all live that same way.” The

Bro-Tel Festival website and the festival itself were built with hours and hours of donated labor. Volunteers are the basis of the event. “That’s why I like that the committee is volunteer-run as well - It shows that they appreciate the giving of self that it takes to serve others.”

The difference between volunteer perks and efforts have a distinct fiscal gap, but they don’t seem to mind… It could be that the star-struck have so much opportunity to meet bands and enjoy their music.

Maybe the Bro-Tel throws a phenomenal Volunteer Appreciation party. But with admission and camping prices already so inexpensive, free admission doesn’t seem like much of a bonus – though the committee does their best to make the festival as accessible and enjoyable for their volunteers. “I think the primary reason that anyone volunteers for anything is that they just want to be part of something – to be in on the action and contributing to something bigger than themselves… that’s why I would do it, anyway.”

Volunteers of any kind are always important, and though there are many staffed events of all sizes and background that are quite successful, and not all organizations are run with the Bro-Tel Festival brand of 100% volunteer work… the world would very accurately – in the words of Saul Noster – “Quite literally be impossible to run without volunteers.” He put it in contrast with Folk Fest, the mega-festival that runs annually in Edmonton. “They have 1000s of volunteers. To run it without them would not be fiscally possible. Without volunteers, we wouldn’t have this opportunity to bring quality music to the local community.”

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Meet Vegreville’s Cheerful Volunteer-Bernie Ezio Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Bernie Ezio has lived in Vegreville all her life.

Her husband passed away years ago and she now lives with her mother on a farm. Since Bernie’s mother is elderly, she helps to take care of her mother and she farms as well. Bernie is also a product manager who always greets everyone with a friendly smile and greeting.

Bernie has a son and a daughter and four awesome grandchildren.

Bernie said she likes her life and she enjoys all the work she does. She started volunteering for the school years ago when her kids were in school. She also volunteered for The Breakfast Club and for wherever the community needed help. Now, her grandchildren are at school, she helps out regularly at the school.

“I first decided to volunteer because I had some time on my hands and I wanted to see a different side

from what I did when I worked or farmed. I wanted to come into the school and see how things have changed from when my kids went to school to when my grandkids went to school. The school system is so different, when my kids went to school, they had books and scribblers and they use a lot of technology in the schools now.

“My favorite parts of volunteering is knowing that I am helping the people and getting out there and experiencing, and seeing different things. This helps to make my life more interesting and fulfilling. I like helping the children read and assisting them in many of the things they do at school. I enjoy talking to and helping out the other volunteers at The Breakfast Club,” Bernie explained.

The advice Bernie would give anyone who is considering volunteering is to just go for it because they will just love it!

John Litun is a Real Committed Volunteer Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent John Litun was born in Bruce, Alberta. John was raise on a farm close to Vegreville and he took his schooling in Vegreville. He completed a Bachelor of Education at the University of Alberta where he went on to teach at Provost and a few years later, he taught in Vegreville. John worked as a teacher for 33 years for junior and senior high school. He mostly taught Industrial Arts but later on he taught a bit of Math and Science. He got married and raised a son and daughter in Vegreville and as of August 1, he is the proud grandfather of a twin boy and girl.

John started volunteering once he started teaching.

He said there was always a volleyball or basketball team that needed a coach. But most of his volunteering work was done for the community.

John said he decided to volunteer because a lot of people donate money and he didn’t have a lot of financial resources but he had time to volunteer. “I admire people and businesses when they donate money to provide community facilities, services and activities. I feel donating time is equally important for activities to be successful.”

John volunteered for Vegreville and District Youth Curling from 1978-2018. This is one area where John

really stood out for his dedication as he was recognized and honored with a plaque for 40 years of volunteering for Heather Curling Club Junior and Youth Curling at the recent Annual General Meeting.

John has a passion for curling and coaching the sport because he said curling is a sport that is played in over 1000 communities of all sizes in Canada. Curling is one of the many activities offered to our youth. It is a great sport because people of all ages and abilities can participate in it; junior, youth, men, women, mixed, seniors, and disabled teams enjoy curling. Curling is more a game of skill, not strength. It is easy to learn and understand but the strategy and skills are very difficult to master. It is one of those games you can play for most of your life. It is like riding a bicycle, once you learn it, you will know how to do it for life. Curling is a low cost sport that provides health benefits. It is a great way to meet people in your community. Curling is a team game of sportsmanship. The rules aren’t very complicated. There are no referees or favoritism by the judges.

He continued on to volunteer for Vegreville Agricultural Society from 1999-2018. John has also volunteered and continues to volunteer for Vegreville Cultural Association, Minor Baseball, Minor Hockey, and 4-H. John said he especially likes volunteering because he is always meeting different people where they are usually at a happy place. “If you pick a job where you’re working with happy people, then you are probably going to be happy too.”

The advice John would give people who are considering volunteering is to pick something they

like and have an interest in and start by giving a little bit of your time. “Volunteering gives you the opportunity to cross paths with someone you might never have done so otherwise. Any situation you put yourself in, you can always learn something from someone else because the other person will always know something you don’t.”

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Country fairs and natural resources help both people and animals feel fully alive! Vegreville Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) Country Carnival bracketed a fair styled event to generate funds for wetland conservation in the

Vegreville area.

Every dollar raise, $75 will be put back into the wetlands and in projects within a 100 km radius of Vegreville. Vegreville DUC has been around for 33 years and up to the date as of April 14, they raised a total of $600,949.

April 14’s DUC Country Carnival at Vegreville Social Centre was tossed in with booths that had games of skill amidstt stations with carnival style food.

People could have all they desired of Grilled Mexican Street Corn, Nashville Hot Chicken, Classic Poutine with Rhubarb Ketchup, Donut Double Cheese Burgers and more delights just from the price of their admission ticket.

When participants

won a game, they earned Duck Bucks which could be used at the Duck Buck auction table. There was also a cash bar, a live and silent auction, a high flyer auction and more.

Manager of Events and Volunteers for Central Alberta DUC, Bill Dougan said preserving and conser ving our wetlands is very important to our environment because they help with filtration of our water, lakes, rivers and streams. They also help

with flood migration during spring runoffs and they help in suppressing carbon, as well as, they preserve and protect animals.

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) just celebrated its 80th anniversary as it was launch on April 1, 1938.

This is one of Canada’s largest conservation organizations and charities in North America. They have Ducks Unlimited Canada, Ducks Unlimited USA and Ducks Unlimited Mexico. DUC helps support the conservation of Canada’s wetlands and other natural spaces for waterfowl, wildlife, and people. DUC has completed 605 projects, 219,363 habitat acres have been secured, and they have invested a total of $45,985,104.

This is essential because research indicated that in settled areas of Canada, up to 70% of wetlands have already been destroyed or degraded.

Peter and Marg Varga are the Co-Chairs for Vegreville DUC Committee. Marg said any adult can join their committee. Everything they do leads up to their main fundraiser in April. They meet at the beginning of January and they have a meeting oncea-month until April when they get ready for their annual dinner event and then they meet every week.

CALS Breakfast Club

Brian Eaton, Chairperson of the InnoTech Alberta United Way Fundraising Committee, presented Heather Giebelhaus, CALS Breakfast Club Coordinator with a cheque for $1100 for the elementary school snack program. CALS Breakfast Club offers a midmorning snack to over 700 children attending 4 schools and programs in our community.

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Becha Vesna 2018 Concert All the 120 Ukrainian Bilingual students on the stage.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent A.L. Horton School Ukrainian Bilingual students’ fashioned spring into the freshness it’s supposed to represent at their smooth production of Becha Vesna 2018 (Spring Concert) on April 12.

The event ushered in with Principal, Mr. Probert leading in prayer for the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team who tragically lost their lives on April 6, 2018.

All the 120 Ukrainian Bilingual students then took to the stage where the Grades one to six sang, ‘Christ Is Risen’ in commemoration of the resurrection and in memory of the Humboldt Broncos team. This was followed by our National Anthem ‘Oh Canada,’ the National Anthem in Ukraine, and the song, ‘I love Music’ sung in Ukrainian.

Solemn and humorous Ukrainian

stories were weaved into poems, songs, stories, and dance as the students delivered a rich expression of the Ukrainian culture. These pieces were about their dear mother, a hen that laid a special egg, a turnip that was hard to pull out, cheese filled perogies that some boys were obsessed with and more subjects.

More performances from individual classes and combined grades continued the concert where they all had good diction and timing and were warming applauded.

The finale was a high energy performance of the traditional Ukrainian Hopak which received a standing ovation from the audience.

EIPS Trustee Mr. Footz presented the closing remarks where he said the students and teachers did a wonderful job in raising funds for the Humboldt Broncos and in creating this concert.

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Volunteer Appreciation Week Proclamation

Town of Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee & County Manager David Marynowich Community volunteers in no particular order: Frances Sawiak, John Sawiak, Tasha Homeniuk, Ava Homeniuk, Lisa Topilko, Mike Homeniuk, Emma Homeniuk, Nicolas Roman, Rachel Farr, Karen Streets, Sam Streets, Don Harfield, Paul Suiter, Roy Mills, Shirley Preuss, Marion Baxandall, Holly Cependa, Doug Hopper

Submitted On April 10, the Town of Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee and County Manager David Marynowich signed a proclamation for Volunteer Appreciation Week from April 15 – 21, 2018. There will be celebrations that week, in honor of the community’s hard-working, time-generous volunteers. Celebrations so great that the Town has received a grant from Volunteer Alberta to help pay for the supper and speakers of their Wednesday night celebration.

As the philosopher Aesop once said, “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is wasted.” And to those who make a habit out of sharing this kindness, the Town of Vegreville has proclaimed this week the week to say ‘Thank you.’

Easter Stuff an Ambulance 2018 Rachel Farr Communications Director - Town of Vegreville As everyone is aware, Vegreville Emergency Medical Services (VEMS) holds a semi-annual food drive in support of the Vegreville Food Bank.

This re-occurring event is always a huge success with the support of local businesses and the citizens of Vegreville and surrounding area.

Through March 29-31, 2018, that amazing support continued as VEMS canvassed patrons of the (left to right) Kevin Creaghan - EMS Supervisor, Grace Andruk - Food Bank Volunteer, local grocery stores, Wal-Mart, Nathan Henry – Primary Care Paramedic, Chris Jardine - EMS Manager Coop and No Frills, to donate nonand Stacey Robert – Primary Care Paramedic perishable food items.

At the end of collection period, VEMS determined that 1,200 kilograms of food as well as $1,113.80 was donated from the generous citizens and businesses of Vegreville. For this continued support, we thank you. These donations were delivered to the Food Bank on April 10, 2018.

Once again, Vegreville Emergency Services would like to thank all of those who donated and we look forward to seeing you all again during the Thanksgiving Season where we wrap up the 2018 “Stuff an Ambulance” Food Drive campaign.

Town of Vegreville: RCMP Building Update Rachel Farr Communications Director – Town of Vegreville Vegreville’s new RCMP build at 6640 – Hwy 16A West. is currently on schedule. The contractor is anticipating turnover to RCMP at the end of December 2018 and are anticipating occupancy in early spring 2019.

As an urban Municipality of over 5,000 people, the Town of Vegreville is responsible for providing suitable facilities for the RCMP. The current detachment in Vegreville is out of date and does not meet the operational requirements of the RCMP.