Vegreville News Advertiser - April 19, 2017

VOL. 70 NO. 16

67 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2017

Medical Simulation Centre demonstration

Dr. Jan Stefancik and Dr. Daniel Edgcumbe stand beside ‘Carrie’, Medical Simulation and Clinical Skills Training Centre.

See Story on page 22 Smart Agriculture Hub

Orphaned Wildlife

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RCMP files from April 10 - 16 Joe Machney Reporter April 10 09:30 Report of 15 mailboxes being broken into at a local apartment. Still under investigation.

14:38 Report of an erratic driver on Highway 15. The vehicle was not located.

15:56 Members stopped a vehicle and checks showed that the driver was suspended. Tickets were issued and the vehicle was seized.

16:43 Members assisted with the service of an emergency protection order.

17:49 RCMP receive an anonymous complaint of a stolen vehicle in Vegreville. The caller stated that the occupants were wanted and that there were drugs and a gun in the car. The vehicle was not located.

19:00 Members checked a vehicle in Vegreville and an investigation showed that the occupants were in possession of drugs. Members searched the vehicle and located marijuana and cocaine. A male occupant was charged with possession of a controlled substance.

20:52 Members attended a residence in Mundare and dealt with an aggressive 62-year-old with dementia. The male was taken to the hospital by EMS. 22:21 Members attended the Vegreville hospital to assist with an aggressive psych patient. The male was lodged in a cell and reassessed in the morning.

April 11 10:58 RCMP received a complaint of an erratic driver. The complainant stated that he was almost hit by another vehicle.

17:15 Report of an erratic driver on Highway 16. The vehicle was not located.

18:20 Report of a dog defecating on another person’s lawn. The matter was referred to By-law.

19:03 Report of an attempted theft of a windshield. Still under investigation.

21:03 Report of three hay bales on Highway 16. A concerned citizen removed the bales prior to police arrival.

22:11 Report of a family dispute.

Members attended and determined that no offence had taken place.

April 12 11:11 Members assisted a male with properly disposing of his firearms, which he no longer wanted.

15:56 RCMP educated two youths about

12:50 RCMP received a complaint of a child custody dispute. The children were returned and there were no charges.

14:44 Report of an assault at a local hotel. The complainant did not want to press charges and the parties were separated.

April 15 12:58 RCMP received a complaint of a vehicle travelling westbound in the eastbound lane. The vehicle was not located.

14:56 RCMP received a complaint of road rage in Mundare. The members located the suspect vehicle and the owner was issued a stunting ticket.

18:13 A male reported that his dog was stolen. It was later determined that the male was having a mental health episode.

19:55 RCMP received a complaint of a female trying to commit suicide.

She was transported to the hospital and later transported to a psychiatric facility.

20:59 Report an impaired driver leaving a rural residence. The vehicle was not located.

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the dangers of sending inappropriate pictures to one another and the criminal consequences for doing so.

April 13 12:07 Report of a gas and dash. The registered owner was contacted and returned to pay his bill.

April 14 11:31 Report of a large rock on Highway 16. Another citizen stopped to pick it up and remove it.

02:51 Report of an assault at a residence in Vegreville. The fight was started by one male and finished by another male. This was determined to be a consensual fight.

09:47 RCMP received a complaint of a family dispute. No assault occurred and the parties were separated.

16:42 Report of a lost wallet.

23:50 Members conducted a traffic stop and the driver admitted to drinking alcohol. A roadside breath test was conducted and the driver received a 30-day GDL suspension and the vehicle was seized for seven days.

During the week, 8 false 911, 11 false alarms, and 59 call for service were made in total.

Vegreville Disaster Sgt Jerry Nutbrown Vegreville RCMP This article is about the possibility of a real disaster to our area, death, extensive property damage, looting, etc. Not a disaster like The situation of owing back taxes and maybe going to jail or that One Direction split up, or even that you didn’t win the Country 106 birthday cake, but an actual disaster that could have a real impact on lives. On the evening of Wednesday April 12 many people gathered in anticipation of working through a disaster scenario put together by the Fire Chief. Joe from the New Advertiser was there so I imagine an article or at least photos will be somewhere in this edition.

Rarely do we in emergency services ever get to work within a positive environment. What I mean is that EMS doesn’t get called out to present an oversized cheque to a lottery winner, the fire department doesn’t get called out to celebrate a 90th birthday, the hospital doesn’t have people going there to plan a wedding and RCMP isn’t typically called out to break a bottle of champagne on the bow of a newly built ship. Our jobs are primarily dealing with people that are quite likely having the worst day of their lives. So Wednesday night’s exercise was an excellent, positive experience where many people came together to plan for the possibility of a future disaster and work through how to respond to it. This type of

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Softening the strain of stress Rosanne Fortier Everyone needs a certain amount of stress to stimulate them and stop boredom. However, too much stress without adequate coping mechanisms can harm a person’s physical and mental health.

With a bit of creativity, people can welcome the stresscausers that are a normal part of a full and active life without turning to unhealthy practices that can become abusive or lead to addictions. A glass of wine which is full of anti-oxidants is fine for those who have no family history or genetic dispositions to alcohol. Smoking cigarettes is not a solution. Muscle and progressive relaxation tapes, meditation, stretching exercises, yoga and holistic practices, massage therapy, a church mass or service can help, or going for a walk in nature.

Volunteering or just taking part in community events and having a large social network or group of good friends can be healing instruments when a person needs to talk.

Watching a movie, television show or reading a good book, listening to your favorite music. Adult coloring books can help you relax that are designed for adults.

Painting a picture or doing a craft project helps a person relax too. Gardening, photography, sports, and travelling can do wonders for a person’s spirit.

Name: Stacey Bond Occupation: administrative assistant Likes: sunshine, beaches Dislikes: cold weather, negativity

Getting cozy with a person’s spouse might be the answer or planning a romantic evening can be fun and a distraction.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation and Canadian Mental Health Association states that to prevent stress think about the problem and write the different options you have. Do this before going to bed. Giving in to others and avoiding quarrels can be a stress-stopper too.

Try to tackle one thing at a time and don’t try to do too much. Don’t try to be perfect or too competitive.

Listen or watch a comedy or read a joke book. Another idea is to get together with friends and tell each other some stories and jokes.

A healthy diet can help a person feel better also and making sure to get enough rest will help a person cope with stress.

A strong person seeks counseling when it is needed.

This can be obtained from family, friends, or joining a support group. For more confidentially, a psychologist might help.

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Believing the carbon tax won’t be a tax grab requires blind faith in government Paige MacPherson CTF Alberta Director This op-ed was published in the Edmonton Journal on April 11, 2017 and is available for other outlets to publish, free of charge.

To accept the idea of a functional carbon tax that helps end climate change and doesn’t amount to a cash grab, requires one thing that Albertans should be wary of giving: blind faith in government.

Shortly after Alberta Premier Rachel Notley announced her government’s multi-billion-dollar carbon tax, she and other ministers attempted to sell the tax as revenue neutral. Their reasoning was that the money collected from taxpayers would be spent in Alberta. If the qualification for a revenue neutral tax scheme is that the government spends every dollar, then every tax in the country would fit the bill.

The government’s ill-fated spin was rightly laughed out of the legislature, with journalists, opposition politicians and even economists who endorsed the carbon tax quickly disagreeing that the government’s plan was anything close to revenue neutral.

However, carbon tax proponents still hailed the ‘gold standard’ of Canadian carbon taxes: British Columbia’s so-

called revenue neutral carbon tax, which has been in place since 2008.

Earlier this year, it was revealed that BC’s tax was not actually revenue neutral – and that the BC government, like so many other governments, were playing games with the budget numbers. Just a spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down.

BC’s carbon tax has served as an excuse for overtaxing British Columbians by hundreds of millions of dollars. When the tax was introduced, meaningful tax cuts were put in place to offset the sting: reductions to business taxes and income taxes mostly balanced the ledger. As the carbon tax increased year after year, the BC government began using tax credits to offset carbon tax.

The problem, revealed by the Fraser Institute, was that the BC government was using pre-existing tax credits in its revenue neutrality calculation – including two BC film industry tax credits which were on the books for 15 years prior. By the Institute’s estimation, this

means the BC carbon tax stopped being revenue neutral in 2013-14.

The BC government acknowledged this in its recent budget, eliminating some of the pre-existing tax credits from its calculation.

Still, the Institute noted that British Columbian taxpayers will see a $599 million net tax hike between 2013-14 and 2016-17.

The carbon tax will not make a dent in climate change, by the most optimistic government projections. But on top of that, to buy what carbon tax proponents are selling, you need to put your faith in the government to tell you the whole truth about how much money they’re taking from you.

It is unwise for taxpayers to place blind faith in the government when it comes

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On the carbon tax, the federal government is no better, declaring their carbon tax will be “revenue neutral,” but meaning only for their own level of government, not guaranteeing revenue neutrality from any province they attempt to force a carbon tax on.

“Revenue neutral carbon tax” has taken on a whole host of meanings in our country.

Ultimately, if you believe the carbon tax will be effective and won’t amount to yet another cash grab, you’re required

to believe the line, “trust us, we’re from the government.”

Based on their track record, those are nothing but famous last words.

to budgeting. Always be cautious of the spin. Alberta’s NDP government had a balanced budget date in their election platform: 2018. That promise changed multiple times and is now a vague commitment to 2024, if oil prices rebound. (Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci also vowed in 2015 to get Alberta “off the royalty roller coaster.” So much for that.)

It isn’t just provincial governments that play Houdini with their numbers.

During their election campaign, the federal Liberals promised “modest deficits” of no more than $10 billion and a balanced budget by 2019-20. It

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FROM THE PAGES OF THE VEGREVILLE OBSERVER

COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – April 20, 1927 I believe our limited telephone service is going to be promoted to continuous next month. This will be a great improvement in cases of emergency, and will also permit our long distance friends to call us up in the middle of the night to inquire after our health, at greatly reduced prices in the Beaver Lake area.

118 immigrants arrived in town on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, this bringing the total number to arrive here this spring about 350. The lack of an immigration hall was felt for the first time in years as it was somewhat of a puzzle to provide sleeping quarters for the men. It is stated that the men were promised by the steamship and railway companies immediate employment on farms at $50 per month.

The local telephone office have installed a dial on the switchbored so they can dial any number in Edmonton without calling Edmonton operator. They can put in a call to Edmonton as quickly as calling your local numbers in Vegreville.

75 Years Ago – April 22, 1942 Pte. L. G. Whitehouse, 23, son of William J. Whitehouse, editor of the Mannville Mirror, died Wednesday from a heart attack while on duty with headquarters company, Edmonton Regiment, in Britain according to a wire received by his father Thursday.

Bill Osaschek of Shepenge left on April 9th to attend Camrose military training school. Tom Yakimchuk returned from military training at Camrose for the Easter holiday.

A second co-op meeting called by the local co-op committee was held in Mundare on the evening of April 20th. The meeting itself attracted a large attendance which clearly shows that farmers are being inspired by the movement now sweeping the entire province. In their speeches, the speakers emphatically pointed out the importance and benefits of a local co-operative to the farmers.

R.G. Rattray left for Edmonton early in the week, where he reported for service with the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps in which he enlisted a short while ago.

Pat Callahan and Geo. Johnson of the Veterans’ Guard who have both been on leave, are returning to Nanaimo on Thursday to resume their work. Willis Tierney, another Vegreville old-timer, is also stationed at Nanaimo, which makes it quite cosy and homelike for the three of them.

50 Years Ago – April 20, 1967 Premier E.C. Manning dissolved the Alberta Legislature last Friday and called for provincial elections to be held on Mary 23rd. In conjunction with the election a plebiscite on Daylight Saving Time will also be held. Standing in this last legislature was Social Credit, 58; Liberal, 3; New Democratic Party 1.

Grant Fowle presented the plaque he has donated to Ernie Youzwshen, president of the Vegreville Kinsmen Club. The plaque is awarded to the service club or fraternal lodge that has the largest percentage turn-out to the Red Cross Blood Donor Clinics in Vegreville. The event marked the third time Mr. Fowle has presented the plaque and the third time the Kinsmen Club have won it. Also on hand for the presentation was Henry Landry, local president of the Canadian Red Cross Society.

Better known in his under-graduate days to sports editors, Dr. Ted N. Roman received an unusual distinction in the award of an Allan Blair Memorial Fellowship of the Canadian Cancer Society for cancer research. The unusual feature of Dr. Roman’s award is that he is currently completing work under a John S. McEachern Fellowship of the Society on gynaecological radiation therapy in London and Stockholm.

25 Years Ago – April 21, 1992 Renovations to the Vegreville ice arena have begun. The renovations include a new ice pad and surrounding boards. The changes are expected to be completed by mid June.

A change in councillor duties resulted in Terry Semeniuk being appointed to the deputy mayor position until the end of June.

Another change in council was announced at the meeting.

Councillor Brian Fjeldheim announced that he will not be running for re-election in October.

The board of Recreation, Parks and Culture will sell advertising on the new arena board system. It has been estimated between 20 and 30 advertisements could be sold.

Dr. Roberta Bondar, Canada’s first women in space will be visiting the Vegreville Social centre on Wednesday, April 22 at 2 p.m. announced Mayor Kay McKenzie. Bondar recently participated in a NASA space mission. She will show an exclusive video filmed from 25,000 miles above Vegreville.

The Caritas Centre, in Vegreville, is a home for single expectant women, Betty Ann Mori has recently been hired as the home’s executive director. Mori is a long time resident of Vegreville. She received a degree in sociology from the University of Alberta in 1986.

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

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

The Turkish Referendum Gwynne Dyer “The office of the President of the Reich is unified with the office of the Chancellor. Consequently all former powers of the President of the Reich are demised to the Führer and Chancellor of the Reich Adolf Hitler. He himself nominates his substitute. Do you approve of this regulation provided by this Law?” Adolf Hitler’s 1934 referendum, abolishing the office of prime minister (Chancellor) and concentrating all power in his own hands, was the final step in consolidating his control of Germany.

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has just won a referendum abolishing the office of prime minister and concentrating all power in his own hands, is not another Hitler, but he is starting to look like another Putin.

He didn’t win his referendum by Hitler’s 88% majority. He only got a hair’s-breadth 51.3% of the vote, against 48.7% for keeping Turkey’s existing parliamentary system. But it’s still a victory, and if Erdogan can go on winning elections, he could have almost absolute power in Turkey until 2029.

He can certainly go on winning elections for a while, because his support is rock-solid among the half of the population who felt oppressed by the secular state created by Ataturk almost a century ago. His Islamism is the main source of his political support, and the devout will go on voting for him no matter what he does.

In fact, with those who urged “No” to the constitutional changes being publicly denounced as coup-plotters, traitors and terrorists, it’s remarkable that almost half the population still dared to vote against Erdogan’s plan.

But that doesn’t really help: Erdogan want-

ed to have the law underwrite his power, and now it does.

He can dismiss parliament whenever he likes. He can enact laws by decree. He can declare a state of emergency. He can directly appoint senior officials and judges. He can be a democratic leader if he wants, but he can also be a dictator if he likes.

All the checks and balances are gone.

It is a great pity, for Turkey was turning into a genuinely democratic country. Five years ago there was still a free press, civil liberties were usually respected, the economy was thriving, and the country was at peace. And much of this was due to Erdogan’s own efforts.

However, democracy, as he once famously said, “is like a train. You get off once you have reached your destination.” He was a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Now the few remaining free media outlets are under siege, civil rights are a joke, the economy has plunged into recession, and the country is at war. And this is mostly Erdogan’s fault.

At least 2,000 people have died in the war against Kurdish separatists in the past year, and 500 have been killed in terrorist attacks in the big cities.

Ordinary Turks are shaken by all the violence, and at least half of them clearly don’t buy Erdogan’s explanation that evil foreigners who hate Turks are to blame for it all. Unfortunately the other half, mostly pious, rural, and/or ill-educated, believes it all and sees him as the country’s saviour.

Erdogan is unlikely to last until 2029: the failing economy and the wars will gradually drag him down. But he has divided the country so deeply with his determination to “re-Islamise” Turkey that an attempt to oust him, even by democratic means, could easily end in a civil war. What has happened to Turkey is a tragedy, and it’s hard to see a safe way back.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Alberta-Ukraine Genealogical Project

Citizens learn how to nominate their ancestors for the Centenary Pioneer Recognition Program. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier This is the last year that citizens can nominate their ancestors for the Centenary Pioneer Recognition Program which honors pioneer families that settled in east-central Alberta before 1915. The How-to-Seminar to complete this project was presented at Vegreville Centennial Library on April 4. Project Manager, Radomir Bilash led the program.

“This year we will be giving the last certificates out and next year, we will be unveiling the monument plaques that are the results of these certificates after reviewing them from September to November,” Bilash stated.

This program educates people about their family history and to research how to fill out the forms necessary for the centenary monument.

The families who participated will receive a certificate and have their ancestor’s names on a centenary monument at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village.

More information is available about this program at www.ualberta.ca/ukrville/thp.htm.

Project Manager, Radomir Bilash led the How-toSeminar for the Alberta-Ukraine Genealogical Project. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Others included in this exercise were town council members, town employees, NAIT students and a

provincial disaster representative. Personally I was located in the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) which was in the town hall with representatives from all the groups and the rest of the participants were over in the fire hall. We worked through the scenario essentially in real time as different smaller incidents played out and everyone worked to address every issue that arose. But it wasn’t the scenario that impressed me, it was the people working together.

All involved took their roles seriously and genuinely worked to do the best job they could for the public. These are the same folks that would respond to a disaster anywhere in our area so just because you might not live in Vegreville, you know you have very well trained emergency services groups ready to assist and many other dedicated people that are required

for this to work. Only once we left the town offices and got to the fire hall for the debriefing did we in the EOC see how many others were involved in the scenario. There was a sea of volunteer firefighters that participated and some looked high school age, and this was fantastic. Everyone involved is now a little better prepared to respond should something like a tornado, that took out a large part of the southwest residential area, happen. But the work doesn’t end there. Groups will go back and rework their policies and response procedures based on this exercise, and that is the main point of it, to be better prepared.

Being involved in activities such as this is certainly a part of my job that I like, and, it’s because of the local people coming together and meeting a challenge.

And for our constable that parked in the Fire Chief ’s parking spot at the fire hall, we gave her a donut!

Progress on MGA appreciated, but bigger steps still needed for municipal success Maegan Sheskey Communications Coordinator, AUMA While Bill 8 addresses some of the shortcomings of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and enables greater regional collaboration, municipalities are concerned that it does not respond to our numerous requests to stabilize municipal funding so we can effectively plan for, and address, infrastructure and service requirements in our communities. “It is unrealistic to require municipalities to prepare three-year operating and five-year capital plans when we are so reliant on provincial grants that are changed without any notice”, says AUMA President Lisa Holmes. “That’s why we are disappointed that the province is ignoring our request to embed in the legislation a requirement for a three-year notice of municipal funding changes”.

AUMA was dismayed by the province’s statement that these amendments are the finishing touches to the Act. This Act is the foundation for everything that we do yet it seems that it is the province, not municipalities, who are able to determine priority changes. We will be reminding the province that there are many other important reforms that must be resolved after the municipal election.

Municipalities are uncertain on how many of the amendments will be realized since the details will be provided through regulations. “Similar to other MGA Bills, there is much that is yet to be determined based on what the regulations say and when they are released,” said Holmes. “It took almost two years for the March 2015 Bill 20 regulations on public participation and corporate planning to be released for consultation and we are still waiting for regulations on council code of conduct and elected official training. We can’t fully determine the applicability and feasibility of the MGA provisions without the details that the regulations provide,” she added.

In particular, municipalities are looking forward to the regulations relating to collaboration. By enabling intermunicipal offsite levies, there is a greater ability for municipalities to work together and with developers on the planning and funding of new developments that impact multiple municipalities. As well, there will be stronger collaboration between municipalities and school boards on the planning and utilization of schools.

While some amendments in the Bill were not changes that AUMA was seeking, we are pleased that the province heard and acted upon our ideas in many cases, making these provisions more workable for municipalities. This includes correcting the timeframe for municipal development plans, outlining the scope of communication to Indigenous communities on land use planning, clarifying that the school boards’ exemption from levies only relates to schools and simplifying the receipt process for property taxes.

There is much more work to be done to ensure this important legislation meets the needs of Alberta municipalities. As these amendments and the regulations are advanced, AUMA will continue to offer practical solutions on behalf of our members.

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The Playboys brought everybody to the dance floor Joe Machney Reporter The evening of April 8 was a full house as people visited with one another at the Myrnam Elk’s Hall in anticipation of the Steak supper that the Myrnam Ukrainian Dance Club hosted as a fundraiser to help pay for costumes, instructor fees and to keep the Ukrainian tradition of beautifully choreographed dances alive and well for all of their students and proud parents.

The doors opened at approximately 5 p.m. for cocktails. The smell of the delicious steaks filled the hall, as the guests waited patiently for the buffet table to be set up. While waiting they had the opportunity to view the silent auction items at the back of the hall. Tracy Winterbottom, President of the Ukrainian Dance Club welcomed everybody and then asked Wyatt and Noah Jacula to say grace before the meal began.

As people began to fill their drinks again, others lined up to fill their plates. The steaks, cooked by Kyle Winterbottom, Jeff Yaremchuk, and Jamie Myshyniuk were complemented by baked potatoes, two kinds of salads, a vegetable spread, and garlic bread.

To end the delicious meal there was a selection of desserts.

The band started playing at 9:00 p.m. The music traversed many genres from modern pop to 80s pop, to Country, to polka and all kinds of waltzes. Their music brought out the quick feet in everybody as the dance floor was never clear, that is until after midnight

John Fedoriuk, Erin Krywiak, Kathy Fedoriuk, Larysa Myshaniuk, Orysia Yaremchuk, Bob Myroniuk, Kyrsten Yaremchuk, and Tammy Yaremchuk enjoy their dinner.

Jamie Myshyniuk and Kyle Winterbottom cooking the delicious steaks that the guests eagerly waited for.

when the band wound down and the crowd thinned as the sandman called the guests home to rest off their night of good times and great memories.

“The evening went off without a hitch,” Tracy Winterbottom said. “We had tons of support from the community and we sold out, so it was a big success. The steaks were great and the band was amazing and we really appreciated their support because it’s not very often that we get the pleasure of dancing to a live band. They played something for everybody!”

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Two Hills Ag Days welcomes everybody Joe Machney Reporter The fourth annual Two Hills Agri Day and Trade Show will be held Saturday, April 22 at the Centennial Hall, Curling Rink, and Arena. With this year’s theme, ‘Country Life, Unlocking Our Best Kept Secrets’, the day is sure to be filled with just that, tables full of interesting and intriguing items for sale and so much to learn and experience from all they have to offer.

“This trade show is not just about agriculture anymore. It’s a sold out show with 85 different vendors this year, thirty more than last year,” Deb Tupechka said.

“Originally the whole idea was to bring education and resources to the community and showcase what we have. Last year, between the people that came and the vendors, there must have been a thousand people that came through.”

Deb’s role in the event varies and originally, adult learning had a $2000 surplus and it took her three months to convince the County to jump on board and from there it just took off. “We found the right team,” she said confidently. “We all work very well together!”

Some of the new events that are geared towards the kids are, the bouncing houses and the Thistle Hill Farm Petting Zoo. Coming back for another year is the Farmers’ Market, the Dog Obedience Demonstrations, as well as the RCMP Dog Demonstration. Like the years before, presentations at the Clubroom in the Two Hills Centennial Hall will be shown throughout the day.

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Orphaned Wildlife Mike Hewitt Fish and Wildlife Officer It is getting closer to that time of year when we will be seeing the babies and young of wildlife. Typically, between March and June wildlife are birthing their young and we may begin to see them. Wildlife such as coyotes, foxes, skunks, hawks, owls, , black bear, deer, elk and moose.

In the spring these type of calls to Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch office in Vegreville increase. Often, people have already picked the animal up and moved it from the area that it was found. This can be a problem due to the fact that the young animal’s mother may have left it there on purpose, hiding it from predators, and when it returns it can’t find the young animal. When an officer gets a call regarding abandoned or orphaned wildlife, the officer will ask the location where the animal was found, and if it was moved. If it was, the officer may try and bring the young animal back to be reunited with its mother. Failing this, the animal could get adopted by another family. Even when an injured animal is released back into the wild, the officer will attempt to take it to the area where it was picked up as it is important to keep animals close to their home territory.

Excerpt taken from the Environment and Parks website; http://aep.alberta.ca/fish-wildlife/human-wildlife-conflict/ orphaned-injured-wildlife.aspx If you find a fawn, gosling or other young animal that appears to be without its mother, leave it alone. Wildlife mothers will often leave their young for periods of time to search for food. These young animals are not in danger.

In fact, some species have evolved to ensure that young can safely survive without their mothers for extended periods of time. Fawns, for example, have spots for camouflage, and emit virtually no odour, so that predators are unable to detect them by sight or smell.

If you are concerned about a specific animal you think has been orphaned, monitor it from a distance for at least 24 hours. If, after this time, you still do not see the mother return, call the nearest Fish and Wildlife office for advice on how to proceed in a way that’s safest for you and for the animal.

If you have any questions, or would like further information please contact the Vegreville Fish and Wildlife Office at 780-6325410. If you are reporting an incident outside of regular business hours, please call the Report-APoacher hotline at 1-800-642-3800.

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Personal donation to create smart agriculture hub Agri-News Olds College has been given a $16 million donation it will use to create an institute specializing in ‘Smart Agriculture.’

With a vision to be the world’s premier destination for an integrated agricultural leadership learning experience, the Werklund Agriculture Institute (WAI) will engage students, researchers and industry in smart and sustainable agriculture and agri-business solutions, leadership and education with the aim of contributing to Western Canada’s leadership position as an agriculture and food powerhouse.

‘Smart Agriculture’ is the optimization

of technology and science for the efficient and sustainable use of land and water for economic and environmental benefit. It supports integrated, ‘learning’ in precision, data driven agriculture and food production systems by using big data, technology and enhanced internet connectivity to increase the quality and quantity of agricultural production.

Canadian entrepreneur, oilfield industry leader and dedicated philanthropist, David P. Werklund and his partner, Susan Norman, gave Olds College the $16M. It is the the largest ever personal donation to an Alberta college or technical institution.

The tiered donation will have a total cumulative impact of $32M when all leverage opportunities can be realized. Werklund’s donation begins with $2M in cash, supplemented by a matching component where Werklund will provide one dollar for every three raised, up to $4M. The final element is a $10M estate gift that will ensure the sustainability of the institute over time. The donation is designed to incent maximum participation and donations from other individuals, industry and governments.

“Smart Agriculture” is the optimization of technology and science

The Werklund Agriculture Institute will feature four key components:

Werklund Growth Centre – will provide a hub for companies, entrepreneurs, investors and students to access Olds College land and facilities for development, scale up and demonstration of Smart Agriculture technologies, products and services.

Thought Leader in Smart Agriculture and Sustainability – a unique, fully endowed industry leader to serve as a connector, and advisor on smart agriculture technology, innovation and business for accelerating company growth and access to capital.

A Producer Mentor Program - a year-long partnership with producers and agriculture industry leaders, exposing students to Smart Agriculture practices.

Olds College Agriculture and Food Enterprise – a vertically integrated “gate to plate” agriculture and food learning enterprise where students engage in business decision making and management.

“Mr. Werklund and Ms. Norman’s generous donation will accelerate engagement, innovation and technology adoption within the agriculture and food industry, and open up new agriculture enterprise in Alberta and around the world,” says Olds College president, Dr. H.J (Tom) Thompson.

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Old Man Winter is never a dull chap and always has a bit of winter snow up his sleeve.This past Easter weekend he took it upon himself to dump a whole bunch of it on most, if not all of Central and Northern Alberta.Thankfully, with it being Spring the warmer temperatures will melt this snow in no time!

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New Holland Seeding Clinic held at Webb’s Joe Machney Reporter On Wednesday, April 12, Webb’s Machinery held a New Holland Air

Cart and Airdrill Owners End-User Clinic. The purpose of the seven-hour Clinic was to refresh farmers’ memories on the functions and settings of the monitors. The morning consisted of model year 2016 and prior P1000 Series Air Carts product training and the afternoon focused on model years 2016 and 2017 P Series Air Carts product knowledge. Splitting up the day was lunch provided by the staff at Webb’s.

Clint Rousell, from New Holland, along with Brian Gould, Darren Skjerven, and John Thompson explained about the maintenance of the 50 Series Air Cart and operational instructions.

Clint Rousell gave the presentation for the day.

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Around one-hundred people attended the Seeding Clinic at Webb’s.

In the afternoon, the 60 Series Air Cart operational and maintenance tips and instructions were offered. “We went over the meter box, which is the heart of the Air Cart and then went through setting the air so that the product can get delivered effectively,” Rousell explained. “In the afternoon we talked about the features of the new Air Cart, as far as the automated sectional control as well as the ease of operation and the ease of setting the air on the new cart. The new Air Cart has individual motors that allow for sectional control and accuracy between runs.”

In both the morning and afternoon, Clint went through the calibration process of adjusting an Air Cart for precise seeding. The displays at the back of the room were simulator Air Cart boards which allowed the attendees to operate their own monitor and calibrate their own simulator. “We went over calibrations and calibration numbers so that we could have the experience of precise seedings,” Rousell said. “In the afternoon I gave a power point presentation that described the simulator for the new Air Cart, the 60 Series. So we went over the setting and the calibrations for the 60 Series.”

“We also talked about the tractors that operate the Air Carts and how to set their hydraulic flow to utilize

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the flow to the correct operation,” Clint Rousell concluded.

“I think we had a very good turnout,” Randy Metrunec, General Manager of Webb’s said. “I think there were almost one-hundred people and I felt that everybody got a lot out of it. It’s always nice to do a refresher in the spring for guys with their equipment, to give them a fresh start.”

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KOTOWICH The Family of the late Patricia Nettie Kotowich would like to thank our loving family and friends who have helped us in so many ways over the past weeks.

Thank you for the visits, cards, flowers, baking, donations and phone calls. Thank you to Patty & Gord from Autumn Rose Funeral Home for your compassion and guidance during this difficult time. Also thank you to Patty for coming to the house to allow Patricia to express her funeral wishes in her own words. A very special thank you to Viking Hospital Nursing Staff; your compassion and kindness shown towards Patricia and her family in her final hours and allowing her special friend Frasier to be by her bedside will never be forgotten. Thank you to Lori Wolinski for writing such a heartfelt tribute to Patricia and performing such beautiful music. Thank you to Charlie Gargus for playing the fiddle at the luncheon. Thank you to Donna from Food With Flair Catering for such a wonderful luncheon meal.

Thank you to Megan and Shirley Anne King for staying with Frasier the day of the funeral. “She will be greatly missed but always remembered.”

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future of the world a better place. In Vegreville, there is a School Resource Officer that is doing just that, showing children the guidance and respect they deserve and the work that Constable Jason Gagnon is doing is life-changing for these children. Teachers and parents have reported the benefits of his work and how the children feel valued and this, in turn, is teaching the children a greater respect and understanding for the RCMP that will carry over to their teenage and adult years. With a little hope, they will pass this on to their children as well.

At present, the school divisions are considering if this is a worthwhile investment for the program to continue for

another three years, beginning in 2018. With all programs, expenditure is always a factor, but when looked at from a broader perspective, what better investment is there than an investment in the future?

According to town CAO, Cliff Craig, the town needs to give the RCMP one year’s notice should they decide not to continue with the program. “Town Council is also looking at who the major funders here are,” Craig said. “The main player here is the County of Minburn who has not contributed to this program, but are being asked if they can make a contribution. At the moment, no decision has been made, we’re just gathering information at this point.”

If one looks back on their own childhood and seeing how positive an impact that Constable Gagnon has made on their children, would it not have been nice to have that form of support and encouragement when they were a child? Is it not true that we want for our children what we could not have when we were young?

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Tributes MEMORIAM

KUHN, Max Peter Dad, Gido April 25, 1934 - 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, Claudette & Edwin Kuhn

MEMORIAM

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OBITUARY

LYSYK, John July 28, 1952 - April 9, 2012 In loving memory of our dear brother, uncle and great-uncle who passed away five years ago.

We watched you suffer, We watched you sigh But all we could do Was just stand by.

When the time came we suffered too, For you never deserved what you went through.

God took your hand and we had to part, He eased your pain but broke our hearts.

If you could have spoken before you died, These are the words you would have replied: This life for me has truly passed, I have loved you all, till the very last.

Weep not for me, but courage take And love one another for my sake.

Always remembered. Never forgotten.

Your loving family

HODGINS, Douglas Neil April 14, 1957- May 10, 2013 No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why.

Our hearts still ache in sadness, And secret tears will flow, What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know.

Love, Dad, Mom, Kim, Lindsay, John, Anita, Lee, Kelly, Liz, Gord and Grandchildren and Nieces and Nephews

COERS, Colby William October 13, 1990 – April 16, 2017 On Sunday, April 16, 2017, Colby William Coers of Vegreville, Alberta passed away after an 8 year battle with ALS. Colby is survived by his loving family, his parents, Gary and Jackie Coers; one brother Derek (Melissa) Coers along with their children Ethan and Sarah; two sisters Dina (Todd) Bottrell and their son Kansas: Kayla (Pat) Brennick and their children Ayvah, Ella, Mia and Colby; maternal grandmother Katherine Lesoway and paternal grandmother Greta Dunnink; along with many relatives and friends. Colby was predeceased by his Opa and Grandpa.

Colby loved life and always had a smile that was contagious. He was an inspiration, loved by everyone who met him and maintained his positive attitude through his 8 year battle. He is the “Champ.”

A Memorial Mass will be Celebrated by Father Luan Vu on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta. At Colby’s request cremation has taken place.

Inurnment to follow in the Riverside Cemetery Columbarium in Vegreville, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ALS Society of Alberta –by visiting http://www.alsab.ca.

Thank you to the Vegreville Long Term Care Staff for their love and care.

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

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

It’s so strange that those we need And those we love the best, Are just the ones God called away And took them Home to rest.

But every time we think of Dad We seem to hear God say, Have faith and trust my promise You’ll meet again someday.

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

WALKER, Tim Tim, It’s been a year since you left us. There is not a minute or day goes by that we don’t miss you. You are always in our thoughts and prayers that you are in a much better place. We know God takes the best and you are the proof.

God saw you were getting tired, The cure was not to be.

He wrapped you in His loving arms, And whispered “Come with me”.

You suffered much in silence: Your spirit did not bend, You faced your pain with courage to the very end.

You tried so hard to stay with us, Your fight was not in vain.

God took you to His loving home, And freed you from all pain.

You didn’t deserve what you went through and so he gave you rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

We love and miss you so much. We found this verse that suited you so much.

Love Dad, Mom, Darren, Chris and Jenn

LASCHOWSKI, Lena In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother who entered eternal rest on April 23, 2012 A warm smile, a helping hand Of a Mom, Baba, and great-Baba who was so kind.

The deep devotion to our family Your world of patience too, Are fond memories that linger on Each day as we think of you.

Your charming ways and smiling face Of humor and stories we recall The fun and laughter we once shared Are moments treasured by us all.

In the book of life there are memories Of the happy days we knew, And recorded in love are the blessings Of a wonderful person like you.

Loving Thoughts of You Always, Your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren

ELLIOTT, Garfield Cecil December 22, 1950 – April 13, 2017

In Memory of SIRACKY, Len February 8, 1938 - April 13, 2013 Down the path of memories We softly tread today; Thoughts of you are always with us; As life goes along its way.

We cannot halt the hands of time, Or live again the past; But in our hearts are memories, That will forever last.

Each heart is like a treasure chest That’s filled with souvenirs.

It’s where we keep the memories We’ve gathered through the years.

And nothing is more beautiful.

Than the memories we have of you, They remind us you were special, God must have thought so too.

Lovingly Remembered and Sadly Missed

By Toni and Family Vichnaya Pamyiat

YALOWICA, Liz April 25, 1953 - April 22, 2016 In loving memory of our dear Mother and Baba, Liz Yalowica Mom and Baba, One year has passed since that sad day we suddenly lost you and God took you home; although the grief and pain feels like yesterday. To keep on going since you’ve been gone; the hardest thing we’ve ever done. I wear a mask from day to day and try to cope in my own way. We’ll miss you ‘til we meet again and long for you each day ‘til then. There’s now a hole no one can fill, within our hearts we love you still.

The moment that you died My heart was torn in two, One side filled with heartache, The other died with you.

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

Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday, But missing you is a heartache That never goes away.

I hold you tightly within my heart And there you will remain.

Until the joyous day arrives, That we will meet again.

Thank you for being our Mom and Baba. We hope you’re in peace, God Bless. In our hearts and thoughts for eternity. Your love will live on. Love you now and forever, your daughter Teresa and grandson Zehlon.

Always my Mother, Forever my Angel xo

On Thursday, April 13, 2017, Garfield Cecil Elliott of Two Hills, Alberta passed away at the age of 66 years.

Garfield is survived by his loving family, his wife Rose; children and grandchildren, Brent along with his children Dillon and Abby: Kimberly (Deryk) and their children Chantel and Alyssa: Candice: Jessica; his mother Hilda Colp; siblings Sharlene (Don), Darlene (Perry), Marlene (Kim), Mark (Barbara), Edward (Carol) and Andy; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Garfield was predeceased by his father Ralph Elliott; one brother Mathew and one sister Irene.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta.

Cremation has taken place.

Inurnment to take place at a later date in the Roth Family Cemetery –Forestburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation.

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Medical Simulation Centre demonstration Joe Machney Reporter In November of last year, a Radiothon was held to raise money for the St. Joseph’s General Hospital. Their goal was to raise $40,000 to build a Medical Simulation and Clinical Skills Training Centre to improve care in the community. Their goal was reached and surpassed, reaching in upwards of $60,000.

On Friday, April 7th the Medical Simulation and Clinical Skills Training Centre was demonstrated for the generous donors who gathered at the chapel in the hospital. “Thank you for the part that you played in making our campaign a success and making the Medical Simulation and Clinical Skills Training Centre a reality,” Laura Ruddock, Acting Director of Philanthropy for the Covenant Foundation said. “When we first began planning the Radiothon, we set a goal of $25,000 and by the end of the event, we had raised $60,000.”

Taneen Rudyk, Town Councilor, spoke of the history on how the initiative came about and how she felt the town of Vegreville deserved the Training

(L-R) Don Sarfinchan, Catherine Legan, Harriet Sarfinchan, Andrea Breitk Reuz, Dr. Daniel Edgcumbe and Councilor Taneen Rudyk stand beside ‘Carrie’, Medical Simulation and Clinical Skills Training Centre.

Centre. “This is a return to the past,” Rudyk said. “The hospital was originally a teaching hospital and there are many nurses that got their training at this facility. What we’re returning to is having a regional teaching centre.”

Site Administrator, Anthony Brannen, spoke on the benefits that the Training Centre will have for outlying communities and the services that the hospital offers is equal to or exceeds that which a patient will find in a large urban centre. He also added that the waits aren’t as long either.

As the long-awaited moment of the demonstration neared, Dr. Daniel Edgcumbe praised the community on what they can accomplish when they work together with a common goal. “The whole is much greater than the sum of its parts,” he emphasized. “We could not have brought this from an idle idea to a physical reality if it weren’t for the teamwork and collaboration of so many people. This is the lesson for us in rural Alberta and in general. If you get the right group of people together and you believe in the vision and you have a goal, you can achieve it. I feel humbled to have been able to work with so many amazing people to help make this happen. It is our community achievement!”

The demonstration began with Dr. Edgcumbe talking to the Simulation, who was named Carrie, to determine what its illness was. The point of technology is to simulate actual medical problems and to have doctors and physicians interact with the Simulator as if it were a real patient. The upside of it is that there are no medical repercussions because it is only a machine. “This simulation allows us to practice again and again different medical scenarios such as asthmatic attacks, or bleeding, to make sure that we understand the condition as best as we can,” Dr. Edgcumbe explained. “The mannequin is a male in appearance but can be female, male or gender neutral if the situation deems it necessary. It is the closest thing we got to having a real patient in the emergency room, without having a patient in the emergency room.”

“The benefit of it is it helps the team learn how to work together,” Brannen said. “Once they go through a scenario, then they can debrief and see how it all went.”

“I give credit to the staff here and Dr. Edgcumbe and also Councilor Rudyk, when she gets her teeth into something she goes for it with all she’s got,” Mayor Myron Hayduk said. “We are very fortunate to have this health facility here in Vegreville. This is great and it’s nice to be a part of it.”

Studio 14 Spring Event a success

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Studio 14 Spring event a success - Continuted From page 22 Joe Machney Reporter The Studio 14 Art Association in Holden opened The Gallery for the season on Saturday, April 1 with their fourth annual Open Season event. Over 100 people attended the opening function. The music for the event was performed by Andrea Nixon, and local talent Roger, Calin, Brian, and Rae. The event promoted new artists as well as visiting artists. Auctioneer Weston Magneson auctioned off 20 items in the live auction. There was also 40 items auctioned off during the silent auction.

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Students find a new use for duct tape

Principal Coles in a sticky situation

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Students find a new use for duct tape Vice Principal Melanie Sorochan and Principal Coles meet Porky Piglet

Constable Jay Gagnon and Mrs. Robinson put the finishing touches on Principal Coles

Joe Machney Reporter The elementary students of St Martin’s School began their week in the school gym, duct taping their Principal, Mr. Coles, to the wall! All of the students from grades one to six gathered in the school gymnasium on Monday, April 10 to celebrate the recent Bookfair which raised $4540, according to School Librarian Mrs. Robinson. The amount raised was more than they expected and with each goal they met as they climbed up the money scale, another authority figure got to be a victim.

The first was, of course, Principal Coles, who got duct taped to the wall. With enough duct tape to hold him in place, the bench that was holding him up was removed and he hung there in place for some time, to the student’s delight, eventually sliding to the ground.

After running around and high-fiving all of his students, Vice Principal Melanie Sorochan got to have lunch early when a couple students threw a pie in her face. Community Peace Officer, Ken Podoborozny, got to get in on the fun, but on the receiving end of it. After giving the students tips about walking in the crosswalks and wearing helmets while biking, he took a seat in the victim chair and got a pie in the face as well.

To top it all off, Porky the little piglet was brought in and the Vice Principal and Principal gave the little guy a smooch. The piglet was the one that seemed the most bothered by the gesture.

“This was a really big success,” Mrs. Robinson said. “Our spring book fairs are usually a little bit lower in sales, so we thought we’d bump it up a bit to make $4540. Just over the top of our goal.”

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Trevor Zacharkiw Awards and Club Elections for the Mundare Curling Club were held on Friday night, April 7 at the Club with a supper supplied by the club for its members and spouses.

1st place, (won by only three point margin) Zacharkiw Team - (Trevor Zacharkiw, Cheryl Zacharkiw,Jackie Yakubow, Kristen Warawa).

2nd place: Yaremie Team - (Chad Yaremie, Dustin Andreychuk (missing from picture), Jesse Limdburg, Cassie Melanka.

Zyla Team tied Kropielnicki Team but the Zyla team won the head to head games giving them third place honors. Zyla Team - (Colin Zyla, Clarence Patrie, Rachel Jackson, James Kowal.

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Mock tornado touches down in Vegreville Joe Machney Reporter The timeless Scout Motto is ‘Always Be Prepared’, and that is what the Simulation training on the evening of April 12 at the Town Hall and Fire Hall was all about. Firemen, RCMP, EMS, Town Council, NAIT Students, a provincial disaster representative, town employees, and media personnel all got together to experience what it would be like if a real tornado had touched down in Vegreville.

The Simulation that Fire Chief Phil Rowe, along with Co-director Dale Lefebvre, put together began at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), at the lower level of the Town Hall. EMS Manager Chris Jardine explained the incident through slides at the Fire Hall as it happened.

In the Simulation, Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for most of central Alberta at noon on June 22nd. By 13:00 the clouds began to move west and the wind picked up blowing dust and debris.

Members from Firemen, RCMP, EMS,Town Council, NAIT Students, a provincial disaster representative, town employees, and media personnel all got together at the Fire Hall for the debriefing.

Bowl for Kid’s Sake

Professionals from Big Brothers Big Sisters, Royal LePage, Canada Post Office,Vision Credit Union,TD Canada Trust Bank FCSS, St. Mary’s High School at the corporate event.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier Shouts of joy were frequent at the Fourth Annual Bowl for Kid’s Sake at Vegreville Bowling Lanes on April 8.

The event rolled in with a community event as individuals of all ages participated. A corporate event was held which organizations and businesses took part in.

There were 42 bowlers ranging from age 10 to 40 that participated. With the corporate event, everyone dressed according to a theme and Royal LePage, Canada Post Office, Vision Credit Union, TD Canada Trust FCSS, St. Mary’s High School participated. Prizes, pizza, and a silent auction were held. Bowlers took on different positions when they bowled to add humor to the competition.

Over $3800 was raised from this event. “This organization is about in-school mentoring where adults and teens mentor junior high and elementary students. There are community-based mentors who are adults that mentor youth in our community as a big brother or big sister also,” Program Facilitator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Vegreville, Bailey Kozicki stated.

At 13:35, Country 106.5 announced that a severe thunderstorm warning had been issued for the Town of Vegreville and the County of Minburn. A severe thunderstorm cell with accompanying strong winds was reported about 15 kilometers southwest of Vegreville and moving northeast towards Vegreville at 40 kph.

By 14:00 Environment Canada Doppler radar had detected rotation in the storm and issued a tornado

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Bunny Hop Family Dance Children draw on the Budda board.

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Desurae Beaudette dances with her daughter, Callie.

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Rosanne Fortier The Bunny Hop brought family fun to the Vegreville Social Centre on April 13.

Families started rushing in early to the event and many parents and children entered within the first hour.

The Social Centre had a basket full of a BINGO games, crafts, an obstacle physical activity course, face painting, games, a Buddha board to help children’s emotional health by children drawing a picture and watching it dry and fade away which gave them a chance to breathe and relax while they watched this process.

Children waved their glow sticks while they danced with their parents and peers. Later, many kids joined in on the limbo dance.

To bring a Canada 150 theme to this event, there was the opportunity to have the Canada 150 passport book stamped and a puzzle that kids could put together that had the logo for Canada 150. The lego was also included in the coloring activities.

A photo booth, a door prize, and other prizes were available to be won.

The event was organized by Town of Vegreville and Parent Kinley Miller dances with her grandmother, Link Centre with their partners’ Vegreville and Area FCSS, Sheila Lashbrook. (Rosanne Fortier/photo) Family Day Homes, M.O.D.E.L Project, Vegreville and District Child Development Coalition.

“We host this Bunny Hop to offer an event where parents can do activities with their children that cover the five domains of early childhood developmentphysical health and well-being, social competence, emotional maturity, language and thinking skills as well as communication skills and general knowledge. We provide nutritious snacks of carrots and celery with dip, bottled water, and popcorn,” Program There were physical activities for children to do.

Supervisor for Parent Link (Rosanne Fortier/photo) Families do fun craft projects together. (Rosanne Fortier/photo) Centre, Jennifer Maiko stated.

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Crock n’ Talk

At the back of table-M.O.D.E.L Project Success Coach, McKenna asks these participants-Jessica Zavitz with her children-Lily, Ethan, and Sebastian and their friend, Chloe the questions from the conversation starters at the table. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Addiction Counselor for Veg Al-Drug Society,Tracy Laschowski is with Raelynn and Tessa and Nicole Lastiwka.

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Elusive Easter egg found Joe Machney Reporter Clues, clues and more clues were what drove Daeson Ferguson, Taevon Ferguson-Zabrick and Jaemon Ferguson to the ever elusive Easter egg that would win them a basket full of Easter goodies! Eventually on April 12 right after school, they achieved their goal after figuring out the second clue.

“My mom was driving around and she thought we could check in the small little pine trees behind the Parent Link Centre and we found the egg there by the purple branch,” Daeson Ferguson said.

This year there were two baskets full of goodies and Seth Cox was the lucky winner of the second prize.

“Me and Conner came here from school and then we waited for the next clue which said somewhere in the lobby, so then we went to the pool and we asked the lady who runs the desk and she started smiling, so then I knew that it was there,” Seth Cox explained.

“So I looked under a TV and that’s where I found the egg!”

Seth Cox stands behind his basket that he won for finding the egg by the school.

(L to R) Daeson Ferguson,Taevon Ferguson-Zabrick and Jaemon Ferguson proudly reap the reward of their egg searching.

Rosanne Fortier Wednesdays’ just got wiser, at least for five weeks. The Vegreville Cares Coalition in partnership with Parent Link Centre, will offer the program, Crock n’ Talk from April 5 to May 3 at Vegreville High Schools.

Each session has a different mental health and will offer nutritional topic.

The April 5 session featured dinner talk and the benefits of mentally and nutritionally by eating together as a family.

“This helps families because the kids are eating the same nutrients as the parents are and they are sharing conversations and socializing which forms and improves their relationships with each other,” M.O.D.E.L Project Success Coach, McKenna Makowecki said.

At the start of the session, parents and their children and friends ate sub sandwiches, muffins, salads, and drank bottled water together while engaged in conversations from the questions on the sheets of paper at each table.

The M.O.D.E.L Project Coordinator, Danielle Bussiere with Makowecki spoke about why families should eat together and families that do, eat a more balanced diet, which helps families stay together. The positive effects this has on children is they usually have better grades and skill development, improve communication and it also helps families save money.

The parents played jeopardy and were asked what risks can be reduced by eating meals together. The answers were substance abuse, depression, anxiety,

and eating disorders. It can reduce stress, increase communication skills, and increase social competency. Other questions included on how many minutes of natural sunlight is known to reduce depression and anxiety levels, the answer was 15 minutes a day. Parents are encouraged to take the children outside as much as possible. Parents were asked what self-care is and they answered anything that takes care of you physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and socially. A family eating together is one way of taking care of themselves.

Parents prepared potato soup in a crock pot to take home and have as a family meal. Each participant received a small cookbook, Canada’s Food Guide and a small book called ‘Eat Together’.

This program is free to attend and transport at ion and child care is available.

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CALS Books for Babies

Ellie meets another infant, Dominic.

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Liona is with her baby daughter, Ellie and Jennifer are with her son, Jordan after they received a free book. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier Community Association for Homestead resident, Clara gets to hold Harlow.

Lasting Success (CALS) wants (Rosanne Fortier/photo) to encourage parents to read to their children. CALS Books for Babies is a four-week program from April 4-25 at the Homestead Lodge hosted by Family Literacy Coordinator, Marnie Kassian and Family Literacy Facilitator, Erika Trufyn. This program has a strong oral language component where they introduce songs and rhymes are introduced. Each baby that participates receives a free book.

The first session was on April 4 where it began with stories and continued on with songs.

The program concluded with a lullaby to introduce social time.

The seniors said they loved the program because there is a network time where the babies and children can eat cookies and get to know each other better.

Reading to babies teaches baby about communication, builds listening and memory skills, as well as, vocabulary skills and promotes bonding between parents and their babies.

Homestead resident, Olga socializes with the baby, Dominic and his mother, Mandy.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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The Living Last Supper Rosanne Fortier The seventh production of The Living Last Supper presented by Vegreville United Church on April 11 really captured the essence of Jesus’ Last Supper.

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

Uplifting and spiritual music that complimented the production was meant to underscore the biblical truths presented at this dramatic musical for Holy Week by Ruth Elaine Schram.

Ann Thompson issued the closing remarks where she said Jesus chose ordinary individuals just like us. “We are all works in process and everyone of us is guilty of denying or betraying Him. God’s will is perfect; even if it is difficult to understand. God calls us to love one another and share the good news of the Messiah.”

After the musical, citizens went to the auditorium for refreshments, socializ-

The choir performs uplifting and spiritual music. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

ing and to meet the cast and crew.

People offered their impression of The Living Last Supper. Deb Zaleschuk said attending the production was a truly awesome experience. Anita Lemko added that the musical was very inspirational.

Rev. Carolyn Woodall reads a scripture reading.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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mock tornado - CONTINUED from PAGE 3 warning for the area. Precautions and warnings were issued for residents to take cover and stay indoors in an area lowest to the ground.

The lightning and accompanying thunder became more frequent as hail, driven by the strong winds, began to strike the roads. After a couple minutes of intense hail, it suddenly stopped and the wind calmed. In the intervening quiet a low rumble was heard approaching the town. Within seconds the rumble became a deafening roar. As emergency personnel monitored the skies, a funnel cloud was spotted south of the fire station.

As the tornado touched down, it cut a path northeast towards the area of the VegAg Society grounds and then dissipated, leaving a wake of destruction in its path. By 14:38 there was extensive damage in the southwest corner of the town and emergency officials started to access the damage.

Local fire, RCMP, and EMS responded to multiple incidents and resources were limited.

As the Emergency Operations Centre was busy with restoring normality to the town, John Lamb, from Alberta Emergency Management Agency was called in to take control of the situation. With NAIT students taking notes to better understand the situation, and how to apply it to their future careers, John assisted Phil Rowe, RCMP Sgt Jerry Nutbrown, town staff members, and further personnel in controlling the aftermath of the tornado and assessing the damage.

Phil Rowe requested communication from John Lamb, from Alberta Emergency each of the departments as to their progress Management Agency, gave his perspective of the exercise. while town CAO Cliff Craig served as the liaison for the media personnel present.

“Emergency services had set up the staging area at the Ag grounds and emergency vehicles are on site. There is a report of one person trapped in a car with a tree on top of the car.

We have crews working to access the people and a reception centre has been set up at the Social Centre, where minor injuries can be treated. The plan moving forward is to provide safety for the employees and to look after the injured. We are also working with the hospital on their emergency plan.”

The assessment of the damage that the tornado caused in the town was that no schools or major infrastructure had been hit, however, a state of emergency had been declared as many residential homes had been destroyed.

“The sheer fact is that you get people together talking about emergency management for your town is a good thing,” John Lamb said of the exercise. “I felt the event was organized and executed very well, and even if it wasn’t it’s the fact that they got out and did this.”

“I felt it went really well, everybody was engaged and we got a good buy-in from all the people who attended, from council to all the ones on the ground staff. I think overall it was a very good experience for everybody to witness,” Phil Rowe said. “We also showed some areas that need improvement and we certainly found some strengths that we have.”

During the debriefing, Phil Rowe talked about what worked and what needed some improvement. “EMS, Fire, and Public Works all had good communication but the site management needed some work in respects to input. The staging went well and had good communication with the ambulances.’

According to Phil, this is an area that had been taken advantage of historically when disasters would strike in Alberta. People would sit with their truck for days and take a

photo to prove that they were there and yet they were not used. Later the municipality would get a huge bill for their services, yet they had contributed nothing to the effort.

“Our response was good and I felt it went well,” Sgt Nutbrown commented.

It was agreed between all who participated that a designated press person should be available to address the media and it was understood through the exercise that the media can get aggressive and are not friendly. Town council felt useless and that they could be put to better use being a liaison between what is happening and the people of the town.

The Color and West of Here

The Color on their Surprise Tour-(left to right) Jordan Janzen, James Shiels, Larry Abrams, and Tyson Unrau. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier Vegreville’s Alliance Church is often the site for exciting and inspirational entertainment and on April 4, they presented ‘The Color’s Surprise Tour’ and ‘West of Here’ Christian pop/worship concerts.

The Color has been performing for five years. Their hometown is Winkler, Manitoba where they are based in.

Jordan Janzen is the lead vocalist and guitarist. He feels that God has given the group the gift of music and the ability to communicate with people this way. So, they believe He told them to use those gifts to serve others. Jordan was a youth pastor at the Westside Community Church in Manitoba. “My favorite part of performing is being able to connect with people,” Jordan said.

James Shiels is the guitarist and backup vocalist. James said he really likes to see how people can relate the songs they perform to their own lives and it’s wonderful to see the audience feel ministered to or comforted by the songs. “I also like to hear some of the stories people tell about how some of our songs have made an impact in their lives,” James commented.

Larry Abrams is the guitarist and back-up vocalist and he said he likes to travel and hang out with the other group members.

Tyson Unrau is the drummer and he likes to move people through playing the drums.

The other group, West of Here is composed of brothers- Tristan Adams, Matt Adams, Taylor Adams and Eric Fawcett. They are based in Edmonton and have been performing Christian rock/pop music for two years.

They love playing music together and started writing their own songs and then progressed and took it to a different level. “We like to put something spiritual and a sermon into our songs so people can take something home from it,” West of Here said.

West of Here is (left to right) Tristan Adams, Matt Adams,Taylor Adams, and Eric Fawcett.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)