Vegreville News Advertiser - August 24, 2016

VOL. 69 NO. 34

66 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2016

Babas and Borshch festival serves up a good time

The winners and judges of the Borshch cook off. (L to R) Jordan Hertner, Stefania Jarzabek, Jackie Rae, Janine Kolotyluk, Katherine Maybroda, Jessica Littlewood, Gail Hall.

Joe Machney Reporter Borshch is a soup, usually made from beets, but not in all cases, and with this year’s Borshch cook-off at the fourth annual Baba’s and Borshch Ukrainian festival which was held on August 20 and 21 in Andrew, Katherine Maybroda took first place with her rhubarb borshch.

The second place winner was Stefania Jarzabek and the third place winner was MLA Jessica Littlewood who both made beautiful soup. The four judges, Gail Hall, a chef, Jordan Hertner, the traffic specialist

from CTV, Jackie Rae from CFCW, and Janine Kolotyluk of ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen had a difficult time with this decision and felt that all of the borshch that they had sampled were of very high quality and taste.

The Borscch cook-off was only one part of the twoday festival and what Ukrainian gathering would not be a festival without dancing, music, and food?

Throughout the weekend MY Ukrainian Dance Academy, A production of Zabava with the Verkhovyna

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RCMP files from August 15 to 17 Joe Machney Reporter August 15 01:20 Report of teenagers making noise and singing. Members attended and patrolled on foot, but the teens were not located.

08:00 A cell phone was found outside the police detachment. The owner realised that he had left it behind and came by to retrieve it.

09:18 Report of a license plate being stolen. The owner canceled his license plate after he found out that it had been stolen.

09:15 Report of a car with two male occupants driving around a neighbourhood. They were stopping and looking inside of vehicles and backyards. Member attended the area and patrolled but did not locate the vehicle. The complainant did take photos and supplied them to the RCMP. 11:40 Report of damage to a vehicle.

The complainant was driving behind a truck and an item flew out of the box and hit her vehicle, causing damage. Still under investigation.

17:25 911 report of an intoxicated driver. Members attended and located the vehicle. The driver refused to provide a breath sample and has been charged with refusal and was released on a promise to appear.

21:42 911 report of a driving complaint. An eastbound semi on highway 16 was driving without any lights. Vermilion members were notified but were unable to locate the vehicle.

23:11 Report of a vehicle on fire on highway 16 near Mundare. The Fire department was notified and put the fire out.

23:15 A member observed an erratic driver and conducted a traffic stop which resulted in an impaired charge. The suspect was a male.

Due to previous convictions, the male was held in custody.

August 16 07:34 911 report of a swerving commercial vehicle on highway 16. The license plate was not obtained. The RCMP patrolled but the vehicle was not located.

08:10 Report of a truck that was stolen overnight. Still under investigation.

09:03 911 report of a single vehicle collision on highway 857, near township road 510. The vehicle had gone off the road and hit the approach.

10:15 Report of a driver in medical distress. The subject was located and taken to the hospital.

11:30 Report of theft of a truck. The vehicle was later recovered in Two Hills. Incident is still under investigation.

11:40 Report of someone entering an unlocked vehicle parked behind a residence. It appeared it was an attempt to steal, as the ignition was damaged. No suspects at this time.

12:11 Request to do a well-being check. Members contacted the female who said she was fine.

12:15 Report of a person breaching a family court order.

12:57 CRA scam.

19:10 Report of a traffic hazard in which a large piece of wood was found on highway 16. Member attended and removed large pieces of wood on the road.

August 17 00:07 A member observed a vehicle travelling without lights on. Two male occupants, one of whom is known to police. The member attempted to stop the vehicle and the vehicle hit the ditch. The two occupants fled on foot. One male was located after a short foot chase and the second male was identified and arrested later. One male was 13 years old and the other was 18. The 13-year-old was charged with possession of stolen property and resisting arrest. The 18-year-old had

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numerous fail to complies which he had been charged with as well as numerous driving charges.

05:20 Report of an RCMP vehicle having rolled trying to miss an animal on the road. No injuries to either.

07:40 Report of possible fraud that someone had set up a fraudulent go-fund-me page. Upon investigation, it was determined that it was legitimate.

08:04 Report of a stolen truck. The truck had a window smashed to gain entry. Still under investigation.

09:25 Report of a person’s vehicle having been backed into. Still under investigation.

10:43 Report of a break and enter into a shed. Items were taken, but there are no suspects at this time.

11:04 CRA scam.

11:33 Report of a radio being stolen from an elderly care home. Upon investigation, it was learned that the nurses had taken it because the gentleman was playing it too loudly.

12:26 CRA scam.

12:39 Report of a two vehicle collision on 49 ave and 51 street. EMS and fire attended and one driver was issued a ticket for failing to yield.

13:35 CRA scam.

13:49 Report from a financial institution about an aggressive customer.

14:34 Report of a suspected CRA scam.

16:00 CRA scam.

16:12 Report of a lost wallet. The owner canceled a bunch of cards but the wallet was found later.

17:13 Report of a property dispute between two ex-partners.

17:49 Report of a vehicle without a license plate on it. RCMP attended but the vehicle was parked in a private driveway so there was no issue.

21:02 Report of a dangerous driver swerving all over the road. Members went to intercept the vehicle but did not locate it.

21:57 Traffic stop for a burned out headlight resulted in the driver being charged for breaching a recognizant and being in possession of marijuana.

During the week there was 4 false alarms and 47 calls for service in total.

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Have I Been Charged?

Or did they? Some people that we deal with get confused between an arrest and a charge. Section 495 of the Criminal Code of Canada lays out the authority and conditions for a peace officer to effect an arrest. Just because a person was arrested doesn’t mean they were charged. As well, a person can be charged without being arrested. The confusion is that some people see the arrest as them being charged and this is not the case as they are separate events.

Typically the arrest does come first and then at least one charge is laid (if one is being laid). For criminal matters, the charge actually takes place when an Information is sworn, or laid, and signed by a court official. They will compare the Information to the release documents and if there are no problems they will sign the Information. At this time the charge, or charges, are official. An instance

Name: Judy Linklater Occupation: office worker Likes: my children, painting pictures.

Dislikes: mean people, driving to Edmonton.

of where the charge is laid first is in the case of police seeking a Warrant for Arrest. In this case, there are reasonable and probable grounds to believe that an offense has taken place and the person identified needs to be arrested. The circumstances of the incident are provided to the Justice who reviews them and then authorizes the warrant. Now any officer can arrest the person without having to have first-hand knowledge of all the details of the incident, as a warrant is in effect. Once a charge is laid then it can only be dealt with in a court by a judge.

So, if a person was arrested only for being drunk in public under a Provincial statute and released when they sobered up, they haven’t been charged with anything. If you received a speeding ticket, you have been charged even though you weren’t arrested.

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Traffic safety in Alberta Joe Machney Reporter With August being impaired driving month, an Alberta Check Stop was held on August 17 on highway 16 in Vegreville by the Alberta Traffic Safety Coalition in conjunction with the Community Peace Officers of Vegreville. People passing through got a freezie as well as some literature on impaired driving. Traffic Safety in Alberta Drugged driving is Impaired driving. Here are the hard facts about drug impaired driving: In 2015, nearly half of all 24 hour licence suspensions were due to drug impairment.

A recent Canadian study of alcohol and drug use among drivers found that drug use in nighttime drivers

exceeded that of alcohol use. In Canada, studies indicate that drugs are found in up to 40 per cent of fatally injured drivers (TIRF).

In Alberta, 21 people were killed and 305 people were injured in drug-involved casualty collisions (2010-2014).

A growing body of research suggests that marijuana use — particularly chronic use — can negatively affect mental and physical health, brain function (memory, attention and thinking) and driving performance (Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse).

About 16 per cent of 15–24 year olds in Canada report riding as a passenger with a driver who has smoked cannabis within the previous two hours (Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse).

In Canada, cannabis and depressant drugs each accounted for 29 per cent of all drug evaluations

conducted in 2013 (International Association of Chiefs of Police, 2014).

The consequences of drug impaired driving: Driving while impaired by drugs

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Ryan School Sign up!

Lawrence Kuly A Ryan school students volunteer group met Friday August 12 at the school site 3 miles west of highway 16A on the seed plant road (RR 14 – TWP 524).

The ribbon cutting ceremony marked the completion and erection of ta metal marker to commemorate S.D. 778 1903 to 1951.

Despite dwindling numbers and grey hair, many distant students living throughout Canada and as far as New Zealand (Harry Wynnychuk) and Australia ( Joe Hawreluk), many Ryan Alumni have met regularly since March 2011.

The marker (sign) idea was supported by volunteers and donors who were

(L to R) Ruby Kassian, Angie Wynnchuk (Bennett), Stella Kassian (Bray), Lawrence Kuly, Harry Wynnychuk, Kneeling are Bill Bibkewich and Bill Wynnchuk.

able to do so.

Socializing, laughter and storytelling continued into the evening hours at the home of Bill and Dianna Bibkewich who graciously hosted the group of 9 with a delicious lunch and refreshments.

A remarkable event considering the surviving attendees were elementary grade students 65 years ago of more!

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FROM THE PAGES OF THE VEGREVILLE OBSERVER

COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – August 25, 1926 A special meeting of the directors of the Vegreville Exhibition Association was held on Saturday last to consider the reports of the various Fair Committees. The financial report showed that in spite of the largely increased returns from every source of revenue a deficit was unavoidable. Mr. Horton reported for the Baseball Committee stating that he was somewhat disappointed at the interest taken in the games. The secretary reported having visited several of the “B” fairs and studied in detail the various organizations. He made the following recommendations re admissions, etc.

General admission, outside gate – Adults each time of entering 50 cents. Children 6 to 15 years, 25 cents. Children under 6 when accompanied by parent free. Grandstand – Afternoon, Adults 50 cents; children 25c. Evenings adults 25c and children 15c. He further stated that while the summer fair should be the big event of the year it should be merely the climax of the year’s work. After studying carefully the work of Camrose, Vermilion, Lloydminster, North Battleford and Prince Albert he found that the Association that reached out and embraced the greater number of activities outside the fair, held the strongest position and got best support.

75 Years Ago – August 27, 1941 No change in the order banning public assembly of children 17 years and under will be made before September 15, Dr. M.R. Bow, chairman of the provincial board of health, announced following a meeting of the board at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday. This will mean that public schools will not open before that date and it is expected it will prevent the opening of high school. The board will meet again before September 15 and consider at that time whether a further extension of the ban is necessary, Dr. Bow said. The order bans the assembly of Children in any public place including swimming pools, dance halls, movie houses, carnival and other gatherings.

63 cases of poliomyelitis are reported in the whole province up to Tuesday night. Out of these some three and reported to have died.

Vegreville had one case of very mild type and the child is recovering nicely.

W. J. Brown, Vegreville, was elected president of the Alberta Millers’ association at the 10th annual convention in Edmonton on Friday. More than40 representatives from Alberta and Saskatchewan were present.

50 Years Ago – August 25, 1966 Rev. H. Heinemann arrived in Vegreville about two weeks ago to assume pastoral duties in the Vegreville-Mannville-Bruce Lutheran congregation. Rev. Heinemann is formerly from Regina and received his schooling there and at Concordia College in Edmonton.

Bill Nicholson is one of the Vegreville farmers who commenced harvest operations on Monday when he moved his swather into a field of barley. Quite a lot of second growth barley is coming in Mr. Nichiolson’s field but as the bulk of the grain is ready to cut he feels that he will gain in the long run by harvesting now.

The government will set aside $2,000,000 a year to reconstruct Highway 16 between Edmonton and the Alberta-Saskathewan border, Highways Minister Gordon Taylor announced. He said he could not even guess when the reconstruction will be completed or how much it would cost.

A short trip through the country surrounding Vegreville with District Agriculturist Nick Chomik at the first of this week indicated that a fair crop of wheat will be harvested in this area providing the weather conditions hold right. Oats and barley tell a little different story and most oat crops seemed to fare the worst during the drought at the beginning of the growing season.

25 Years Ago – No Paper that week Taken from August 13, 1991 Canada Post Corporation is introducing community mailbox, service in Vegreville. The system is expected to be operating by approximately September 12, 1991 according to Cindy Deglow, Canada Post’s delivery services officer. Vegreville has outgrown their existing facilities, says Deglow. A new resident to Vegreville uses general delivery and is put on a waiting list for a lock box.

Then it will take around two years to get a lock box for the customer. The introduction of community mailbox service provides an opportunity to streamline the postal operation.

Two days of Rodeo events were featured during the Willingdon annual fair and rodeo, held on August 10 and 11. Besides saddle bronc riding, rodeo events included steer wrestling, barrel racing, bareback riding, team roping and all the rest of the usual rodeo events.

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.

Malaria and Chickens Gwynne Dyer I had malaria once, and it was extremely unpleasant. I was flying home from Yemen, and the flight made a stop in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. The plane parked out on the runway right by a mangrove swamp on the Red Sea coast while waiting to pick up passengers. The pilot turned the engines off to save fuel, and then opened the door to give us fresh air.

It was night-time, so a million mosquitoes swarmed into the plane. In five minutes everybody had been bitten multiple times. The passengers then revolted and the pilot shut the door and turned the air con back on, but it was too late.

I fell ill and collapsed a couple of weeks later, when I was at my wife’s family’s house in a small village in southern France, but I was lucky. The village doctor (who had served with the French army in Africa) recognised that it was malaria, so there and then he gave me a massive dose of antimalarial drugs.

By the time they got me to the hospital in Bayonne, they couldn’t even find the Plasmodium parasites in my bloodstream. They kept me in hospital for a couple of days anyway, but it wasn’t that bad, because in French hospitals they give you wine with your meals.

Small crisis, not many hurt. But none of this would happened to me if only there had been chickens on the plane.

Statistics sometimes lead to significant medical breakthroughs. In this case a team of Ethopian and Swedish scientists did a statistical study in three Ethiopian villages about the feeding habits of malaria-carrying Anopheles arabiensis mosquitoes. The results were instructive.

Outdoors, the mosquitoes preferred to feed on cattle (63 percent of bites), with human beings coming next (20 percent), and goats and sheep bringing up the rear (5 percent and 2.6 percent). Indoors, people provided 69 percent of the mosquitoes’ meals, with cattle at 18 percent and sheep and goats last again.

There were also plenty of chickens around, both indoors and out. But in one outdoor sample, only one female mosquito out of 1,200 had chicken blood in her. In the indoor sample, none did. MOSQUITOES DON’T BITE CHICKENS. We can’t disguise ourselves as chickens, but we could try having something that smells chickeny nearby. In one experiment, the scientists hung cages with live chickens in them over people’s beds at night, and lo! They had very few mosquito bites – fewer even than people sleeping under insecticide-treated bed nets.

Admittedly, this approach is a bit impractical for general use. Something more compact and less noisy would be preferable. So the scientists tried putting chicken feathers near people’s beds, and it still worked. Then they tried distilled essence of chicken odour (isobutyl butyrate, naphthalene, hexadecane and trans-limonene, if you must know), and that worked too.

Almost half the world’s population (3.2 billion people) lives in areas where malaria-bearing mosquitoes are present. About one in fifteen of those people actually comes down with malaria each year, and almost half a million of them die of it.

Anything that cuts into those numbers would be most welcome, and prevention is much better than cure.

CHEAP prevention is even better, and compared to insecticide-treated bed nets and various experimental vaccines, just sprinkling some “essence de poulet” (chicken fragrance) around before going to bed has got to be cheaper.

Meanwhile, if you want to bring a chicken along on our next camping trip, it’s fine with me. But don’t get the supermarket kind. They don’t work as well.

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

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CONTINUED from PAGE 5 and refusing to comply with a demand for physical sobriety tests or to provide bodily f luid samples is a criminal offence.

Drivers who are pulled over on suspicion of drug impairment may be asked to complete a Standardized Field Sobriety Test, which checks for divided attention impairment.

This test gives an officer reasonable and probable grounds to then ask for a drug recognition investigation.

Make the right choice for everyone – plan ahead!

For more information contact your Regional Traffic Safety Consultant Becky Oxton 780-554-7218 or email at becky.oxton@gov.ab.ca

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The Government must stop creating uncertainty Shannon Stubbs MP for Lakeland As Canadians, we are fortunate to benefit from an abundance of energy resources that fuel our homes and our economy from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Canada is the fifth-largest oil producer in the world with the third largest oil reserves, most of which are right here in Alberta. With all of this energy in our own country, Canada still relies on foreign oil. In fact, eastern Canadian refineries import an astounding 86% of their oil from foreign countries. In addition, because of a lack of global market access, it is estimated that Canadian producers lose as much as $50 billion a day in revenue.

The timely approval of new energy infrastructure projects would reduce our reliance on foreign oil, and would also allow responsible, world-renowned and respected Canadian oil and gas to reach broader international markets at competitive prices. The world demand for oil and gas will continue to grow, and while Canada produces the most environmentally and socially responsible oil and gas in the world, energy development is undertaken by despotic regimes that violate human rights and only benefit the ruling class, with no environmental regulations, limits on emissions or social responsibility, in other parts of the world.

During a recent study conducted by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Natural Resources, the Canadian Standards Association noted that some foreign governments and industry officials are adopting Canada’s standards for pipeline operations. The CSA says Canada’s regulations are “the best in the world”. During the same committee study, Richard Sendall from the In Situ Oil Sands Alliance highlighted Canada’s excellent standards and regulatory framework. He said, “Canada also has world-leading environmental regulations. Of the top oil reserve holders, only Canada is covered by world-class, stringent environmental regulation and oversight.” Mr. Sendall also said Canada “is the only major oil-producing jurisdiction with comprehensive greenhouse gas emissions regulations.”

Canada’s world-renowned, internationally respected regulatory system has been rightfully earned. The Liberal government is putting Canada at risk of losing our position as a global leader, at the very worse time. They are perpetuating uncertainty and unpredictability through mixed messages and impending changes, and undermining confidence in Canada’s energy regulators.

All Canadians support environmentally and socially responsible energy development that provides jobs and $17 billion in government revenue per year, but regulatory assessment should be based on facts and diligence, not manipulated as a delay tactic for political purposes. Both energy investment and confidence in the credibility of Canada’s regulatory system depend on clarity and predictability.

Governments, the regulators, project proponents and Canadians should be able to understand what the assessments actually entail, and who is responsible for each part.

But the Liberals are creating persistent confusion. For example, during the May 2, 2016 meeting of the natural resources committee, during a discussion on the Liberals’ five interim principles for energy project assessments, Liberal Member of Parliament Marc Serré stated that the measures are part of the National Energy Board. Liberal ministers sell these measures as necessary to “restore public confidence” and to “modernize the approval process”. But on May 30, 2016, Jim Fox of the National Energy Board stated that the NEB’s “understanding of the measures is that they are intended to assist the Governor in Council or cabinet in making its ultimate decision. The interim measures are designed to gather information for cabinet to consider the NEB’s report.”

Project proponents and industry are equally as confused as the Liberal government seems to be about the new measures. Chris Bloomer from the Canadian Energy Pipelines Association told the committee that “there is a degree of uncertainty, and I think over the course of time in the near term here we’ll see what that leads to, what the process is,” and Alex Ferguson from the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers said, “we’ve scratched our heads a little bit…” and he said the interim process is “a bit up in the air.”

This kind of uncertainty and lack of clarity deters investment and exacerbates already staggering job losses in Canada’s energy sector. Government should showcase to both Canadians and to the world Canada’s ever-improving track record of climate and social responsibility instead of layering duplicative regulatory burdens in response to political agendas that are often funded and advanced by Canada’s energy competitors, and based on myths.

Canada’s government must become a champion for our regulations and for our energy workers. They must unequivocally support energy infrastructure projects that are not only recommended for approval by our national regulator, but also in the best interests of all Canadians and on which our country’s economy and long-term prosperity depend.

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Blue-green Algae bloom advisory issued for Wapasu Lake AHS Communications A blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom has been identified in areas of Wapasu Lake, located in Minburn County (southwest of Innisfree).

Residents living near the shores of this lake, as well as visitors to this lake, are advised to take the following precautions: Avoid all contact with blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms.

If contact occurs, wash with tap water as soon as possible.

Do not swim or wade (or allow your pets to swim or wade) in any areas where blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) is visible.

Do not feed whole fish or fish trimmings from this lake to your pets.

Consider limiting human consumption of whole fish and fish trimmings from this lake, as it is known that fish may store toxins in their liver. (People can safely consume fish fillets from this lake).

As always, visitors and residents are reminded to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any lake, including Wapasu Lake, at any time.

Boiling lake water will not remove the toxins produced by blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). An alternate source of drinking water should also be provided for pets and livestock, while this advisory is active.

Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) is naturally occurring, and often become visible when weather conditions are calm. Appearing like scum, grass clippings, fuzz or globs on the surface of water, blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) can be blue-green, greenish-brown, brown, and/or pinkish-red, and often smell musty or grassy.

People who come in contact with visible

blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), or who ingest water containing blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), may experience skin irritation, rash, sore throat, sore red eyes, swollen lips, fever, nausea and vomiting and/or diarrhea. Symptoms usually appear within one to three hours and resolve in one to two days.

Symptoms in children are often more pronounced; however, all humans are at risk of these symptoms.

Weather and wind conditions can cause algae blooms to move from one location in the lake to another. As such, this advisory will remain in effect for Wapasu Lake, until further notice.

Please note that areas of Wapasu Lake in which the blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom is NOT visible can still be used for recreational purposes, even while this Blue-green Algae (Cyanobacteria) Advisory is in place.

If you suspect a problem related to blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), or if you require further information on health concerns and blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), please call Health Link at

811. Additional information is also available online, at www.albertahealthservices.ca/bga.asp.

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mis-

sion is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

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Vegreville RCMP attend scene of fatal motor vehicle collision

Cst. Mike Homeniuk

In the early hours of Wednesday August 17th, 2016 members of the Vegreville RCMP and the Two Hills RCMP attended the scene of a Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on Highway 631 near Range Road 13-4. A 2001 Kenworth Semi Tractor was travelling westbound on Highway 631 when the driver appeared to lose control of the vehicle, enter the south ditch and rolled 2-3 times. The driver of the semi, a 48 year old male from Tofield, Alberta was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead on scene. Members of the Vegreville Fire Department and EMS also attended the scene to assist.

The investigation is continuing but it is believed that alcohol was a factor in this collision. No additional information is being released at this time.

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Dementia advice available via Health Link Alberta Health Services Currently, about 40,000 Albertans are living with dementia, a syndrome that affects memory, thinking, orientation, judgment and ability to carry out daily activities. This number is expected to more than double in Alberta as the baby boom generation moves into older age. By 2038, it is estimated that about one in 10 Albertans over the age of 65,

and nearly half over age 90, will be living with dementia.

Alberta Health Services provides province-wide, specialized dementia advice through Health Link to help support individuals and caregivers living with dementia, including people with Alzheimer’s disease.

By dialing 811 – any time, any day – callers will reach Health Link staff who

can assess their needs and provide immediate advice for their health concerns. When needed, callers can also be referred to a specialized dementia nurse for additional support.

Specialized dementia nurses can provide a more in-depth assessment to to gain an understanding of each individual situation and provide personalized support and advice, as well as connecting callers to available community services and supports.

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Never Stop Learning Aginews The recent Dollar$ and Sense – Measuring the Tangible Impacts of Beneficial Business Practise on Canadian Farms study found the top practice that drives farm financial success is the practice of neverstopping learning.

“In order to adapt to changes and to compete, you have to embrace life-long learning,” says Rick Dehod, farm financial specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF), Edmonton. “The more we learn, the more we realize what we don’t know. After our formal education ends, how does one find those nuggets of information and the management ideas that keep your farm competitive and profitable?”

Attending producer meetings, educational shortcourses, and seminars on a wide array of topics allows interaction with academics, specialists and other producers. “Unfortunately in our busy lives, there is rarely enough time to do this. But farmers are innovative They

are engaging in social media such as Facebook and Twitter and sharing best practices, or talking with farmers and industry professionals to help them gain the information required to make better management decisions on their farms.”

Dehod says what is key is just getting out and talking with people. “Whether it’s in-person or through your smartphone, gaining access to a greater network will you get you the knowledge you need to make your farm business more successful.”

As well, Dehod recommends that producers take some time off the farm this summer to attend field days that research organizations, producer commissions and AF host. “Attend your local agricultural fair and rodeo, or just go for coffee with a neighbour and ask him what app he has downloaded and who he is following on Twitter. It’s amazing how much information is exchanged out of a pickup window on a country road or on your smartphone.”

Letter to the editor This letter is to extend my deepest appreciation to Todd Stewart, owner of Alberta Sports Vision Institute of Vegreville. He has extended superior customer service above and beyond in my mind. Wise business owners earn customer relationships and respect, and Mr. Stewart has won my respect.

Wishing you and your staff many success in the coming years.

Deb Zaleschuk

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Student becomes one of the WISEST taking this forward for herself, Alana does not plan on taking botany but she feels that she has learned a lot through the program and plans on going into environmental engineering. “What I leaned through this program is definitely going to help me because the basis of a lot of environmental programs is very important.”

On her table, Alana had a collection of plants. “What I have on display is from an herbarium and is a collection of pressed and dried plants which have identifying tags telling what they are as well as the location where I collected it.

Herbariums are important because they show what was present in the area at certain times. I here tree species, grasses, shrubs, a moss, and I collected these

Joe Machney Reporter Women account for 47 per cent of Canada’s workforce, however, only 11 per cent of professionally registered engineers in Canada are women, and women make up only 22 per cent of natural sciences, engineering, and math occupations. In 1982 WISEST (Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science and Technology) was created by the University of Alberta to find the reason why so few women were choosing careers in engineering and science and then to do something to change that.

The 34th year of the WISEST Summer Research Program and AIHS HYRS

skills necessary in an academic career and to help them navigate their way through the summer research program.

The programs allowed students to gain more insight into the diverse career and academic opportunities available in scientific research and have fun doing so!

Vegreville Composite High School Grade 11 student Alana Benoit participated in the program and had on display her Herbariums: Rooting for Diversity. Alana worked with Fran Leishmann and Simon Landhausser from the Department of Renewable Resources at the U of A.

Program was held at the U of A on the morning of August 16 and was a celebration of young women studying medicine, chemistry, biology, engineering, and computer science through posters presented by a collection of students from around the province as they displayed their first-hand experiences in the programs.

The programs had research teams from across campus welcoming students into their labs to conduct their research.

In WISEST, the young women learned about diverse fields of study in science, engineering of technology and the men studied human nutrition or nursing. In HYRS, the students were placed in medical labs and gained firsthand knowledge to help them become future health innovators.

In addition to their research work, WISEST and HYRS students participated in Professional Development Seminars and Lunch ‘n’ Learn Sessions aimed at providing students with the opportunity to learn and hone new

“My chemistry teacher Mr Worobec talked to a bunch of us girls who had over 85% in his course and told us that we should look at applying to the WISEST program. It’s a paid summer research program and would allow you to work at the University,” Alana said.

“That really interested me because I am interested in the chem field. I applied for it and thought I was interested in conservation biology, so they placed me in a land reclamation lab. This summer I’ve been collecting plants and IDing them and I’ve learned a lot about IDing and it is actually pretty complex.”

In respects to

plants to show where they fit into the forest.”

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, I need the scoop on this real estate "open house" thing. I've already advertised FSBO in my newspaper one week in advance, plastered the neighborhood with signs and told everyone I know that I am trying to sell my house. I know there has to be more that real estate agents do to earn their commission, but what? My limited creativity has been tapped. So unless you give me some ideas, I'm just going to swing open the front doors, put on my most dapper smile, and hope for the best on selling my home.

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Cash: Your great atti-

tude should make for a good open house. You don't find too many people with a "dapper" smile these days.

Carry: Although as a FSBO (For Sale By Owner), you have your work cut out for you. Real estate agents usually handle much of the work involved in selling a home, thus earning their commissions.

Cash: It sounds like you have a good start on advertising. The more you can get the word out, the better. Typically, real estate agents list a home in their multiple listing service to inform other

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agents of the house.

Carry: Since you are selling FSBO, you will have to be more creative in your approaches.

Telling everyone you know is a good start, but go a step further.

Send announcements on the open house to everyone in your neighborhood. They may know of friends or relatives who are in the market for a new home.

Cash: Showing your home can be a bit tricky. You should think about having a third party at the open house. The owners of a house sometimes intimidate buyers. Real estate agents, for example, act as a buffer allowing potential buyers to talk freely about the house.

Carry: Consider asking a

friend to show the house while you greet people at the door or answer questions.

Cash: And treat the rest of the family to a movie or other event for the day. It doesn't help to have children running around and screaming while you show the house.

Carry: Have a flyer with a picture, a description of the home and your contact information. Visitors can take it with them to remind them of the house or pass on to others.

Cash: Finally, be prepared early. If you planned on starting at 2 pm, be ready at noon. People love to show up early. The last thing you need is someone showing up while you're cleaning the bathroom.

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Reader Humor Welcome Wagon

Do your homework. FSBO's account for about 9% of the homes sold on the market today.

But many of these homeowners struggle with parts of the sale.

According to a survey by the Association of Realtors, handling the paperwork was found to be the most difficult task of the sale.

Preparing the house for sale ranked second. So before you venture into a FSBO, talk with an attorney about closing the deal and leave enough time to get your house in order. After all, doing your homework can result in a better grade.

We lived in the same house for ten years and never really met any of our neighbors.

A few months ago we put our house on the market. But after accessing the market, we decided to stay and took down the "for sale" sign.

The next Saturday there was a knock at our door. My husband answered it and returned holding a big fruit basket. When I asked him who was at the door, he told me it was the neighbors welcoming us to the neighborhood.

"Did you tell them we've been living here for ten years," I asked surprisingly.

"I was going to," he grinned, "but this is a really nice basket."

Cordially Invited Invitations are for more than just weddings. Whether you plan to sell your home on your own or through a real estate agent, send an open house invitation to all the neighbors in your area. Since home sales often come from word of mouth, it can be of great benefit to use your neighbors as additional sales people. Since many neighbors often like to see how their house compares, the open house should be well attended.

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Garage Sale: 5809 – 50 Street Vegreville – Thursday, August 25 and Friday, August 26 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.

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New developments.

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Rent $1200/mo. DD $1200.

To view call 780-632-9835 3 Bdrm Mobile Home, N/P. PH: 780-632-9608 3 Bdrm newer home avail immediately Vegreville. No sm, pets negotiable or rent whole house. Call Ellen 780-603-7231 4 Bedroom home, 5 new appliances, main floor laundry, 3 bathrooms, developed basement, oversized double garage, nice location, N/P, N/ S, D/D, $1200/mo. Call 587280-3376 Vegreville – 1 to 4 bdrm homes, 2 to 4 appliances.

N/S, N/P. References. PH: 780-658-2504 2 Bdrm Southside Vegreville, w/garage, 4 appl., N/P. $850/mo. D/D same. 780632-9835 to view.

2 Bdrm NW Side Vegreville, 4 appl., large yard & garage, N/P. $750/mo. D/D same.

780-632-9835 to view.

Innisfree – 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appl., carport. $875/month, D/D, w/one year lease. 780603-7107 Vegreville – Big 2 storey house, 4 bdrm, living, dining and family room, 5 appliances. References. $1,000/ month. Phone 250-900-7172 3 Bdrm +1 Vegreville. 2 Bath. $1200/mo. plus D/D. Available September 1. 780632-9351

HOMES FOR SALE

By Owner – 1 Bdrm house for sale. New furnace & hot water tank – newly renovated – New fence – large lot $105,000. 780-233-9732

For Sale or Lease To Own. Cute little 3 bdrm home in Ranfurly, AB. Large yard. $95,000. $5,000 down. Call 780-6991869 or 780-699-3143 For Sale or Lease To Own. Lovely 2 bdrm home w/ upstairs revenue suite in Vegreville, AB. Hardwood floors & wrap around deck. $325,000. $15,000 down.

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MACHINERY 1989 Flexi-Coil 800 air seeder, 47ft, 12” spacing, 5 fold, w/1610 tank/front broadcasting; 2000 67XL sprayer 100ft., 1250 gal., Excellent Condition, loaded; 1985 MF 885 25ft. swather, field ready, shedded, Excellent Condition. 780-336-2383 For Sale 2001 MacDon 9352 30 ft. swather. 1250 hrs. Auto steer plus 920 haybine. 780768-2306 F.K. 8” 57 P.T.O. drive auger.

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For Sale: New Bean Bag games. Also a new game Bean Bag Toss. Includes bean bags. Phone 587-280-1746

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ATTEN: QUILTERS. Long time Custom Quilt Maker & Designer retiring & downsizing. Wholesale Prices to clear bolt fabric yardage, pre-cuts, bundles, grad bags, books, tools, accessories. Sat. & Sun. August 27th & 28th, 9:30AM - 2:30PM, 533045th Avenue, Vegreville, AB

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BIRTHS

We Welcome With Love KYLA ROSE TATARIN June 27, 2016 7 lbs 3 oz 19.88 in Proud Parents Brandon & Felicia Tatarin. Big Brother Kale. Thrilled Grandparents Brian & Karen Tatarin and Gerald & Lorraine Warholik. Great Grandmothers Marie Tatarin and Leonie Warholik.

Joe Machney Reporter Quality, quantity, and the ability to maintain service for it.

These are the three factors that must be considered when implementing a new water pipe into a village or town that has been relying on well water for many years. These key factors are what the government looks at for water and why they are adopting a regional pipeline approach to providing water to municipalities, be it Willingdon, Two Hills, Mundare, Myrnam, Mannville, and all the other towns and villages that the ACE water pipeline will be servicing very shortly, most of which are already receiving water from it.

“When you look at Myrnam’s existing water issues, although our water has at the moment sufficient quantity, there are some things with quality that are difficult for some people,” Gary Dupuis CAO of Myrnam said. “We’re higher in total dissolved solids, we’re higher in pH and that causes issues with pipes and those types of things, so there is a bit of a quality issue. There is ever increasing amounts of ammonia in our water which means we have to chlorinate more to meet current 4-log virus standards. So there is ongoing issues with quality that would be degrading in Myrnam’s water over a fixed number of years. From the quantity issue, there is our ability to sustain growth or industry that would come. Our current well supply would be at or near capacity should the population reach 450 residents or should a heavy industrial user come into town. So there is some pressure on quantity for us. In respects to the maintenance and management, you don’t have to consistently be upgrading your water system plant when you have your source of supply no longer having to deal with water treatment.”

This has been part of the rationale as to why the government has moved towards pipelines and from a regional approach the downside of that is that there is a vulnerability for all communities being serviced by the pipeline. If some-

thing were to happen in the water source people may be affected compared to individual wells.

“The further east we go from Myrnam, the worse the water gets. There are different types of contaminants in the wells as we move east in Alberta, and so ensuring that those communities have a quality, quantity and manageable source of water is part of the rationale for bringing in the ACE pipeline. As it comes to us, there’s going to be some benefits in the quality of water and a steady supply of quantity. The difficulty is that it will come with a price factor because now we have to buy our water which otherwise comes out of our wells,” Dupuis continued. “We’ve tried to warn people that there will be a cost to this new pipeline. Don’t leave your toilets running and all that, which we’ve told people time and time again. At the same time, we won’t have costs associated with treatment which will offset the costs of hardware to get the pipeline here to a degree.”

“Overall, dealing with these three issues on an ongoing basis, we really are into our pipeline and that’s the source of water that we’re going to have. The government dictated that and there’s not a whole lot we can do about it,” Gary concluded.

The ACE pipeline, once fully completed, will be serving County of Two Hills, County of Minburn, Town of Two Hills, Village of Willingdon, Village of Myrnam, County of Vermilion River, Village of Dewberry, Village of Marwayne, Village of Kitscoty, Village of Paradise Valley, Village of Innisfree, Village of Mannville, and the Town of Vermilion.

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MEMORIAM

MELENKA, Lynnale July 11, 1995 – August 25, 2004 In loving memory of our Dear Lynnale who passed away twelve years ago today.

Sad was the parting, no one can tell So sudden on Earth the sorrow fell The blow was hard, the shock severe.

To part with one we loved so dear.

The things we feel so deeply Are the hardest things to say We your family love you We miss you so much A smile so bright That lit up our hearts A hug so tight Nestled close to our hearts!

Loving thoughts shall ever wonder To the spot where Lynnale is laid, Of grief leaves us longing To hold you once again And wish that you were here It broke our hearts to lose you.

Loved always and very sadly missed!

Memory eternal!

Baba Melenka EWANCHUK-CHOLAK, Anna (nee-Noga) December 6, 1933 - August 26, 1999 Seventeen years have passed, our hearts still sore As time rolls on, we miss you more.

This month comes with deep regret, It brings back a day we will not forget.

You passed away without a goodbye But the memory of you will never die.

We miss you more than anyone knows, Kind and loving in all her ways Upright and just to the end of her days; Sincere and true in her heart and mind.

Everyday in some small way Memories of you come our way Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again, God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts!

Memory Eternal!!

Your sisters: Vickie & Alex, Nellie & Roy, Brother-in-Law Ed, Julie and all their families.

In Loving Memory of WILLIAM PALICHUK Who passed away on August 21, 2003 If we could write a story, It would be the greatest ever told Of a kind and loving father Who had a heart of gold.

We could write a million pages But still be unable to say Just how much we miss him Every single day.

We remember how he loved us We miss him but won’t be sad We were so very lucky He’ll always be our Dad. Always remembered and forever in our hearts: Daughters: Dianne (Ernie) Gizowski and Lorraine Dmytriw, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren

LETWIN, Jerry In loving memory of Jerry Letwin who passed away August 25, 2015.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal.

Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Your memories live forever.

To us you have not gone away Nor have you traveled far.

Just entered God’s eternal home and left the gate ajar.

Forever In Our Hearts Dearly Loved, Sadly Missed, Best Friend

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OBITUARY

OBITUARY

OBITUARY

MALOWANY, MILLIE March 27, 1941- August 16,2016 Millie Malowany (nee Sagert) of Bruce, Alberta passed away Tuesday, August 16th at the age of 75 years.

Millie is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Paul and her children: Kim (Doug) Gawryliuk, Dean, and Shannon.

Her grandchildren: Joel (Erin), Adam and Damin.

She was predeceased by her granddaughter Jazzmin and her parents Fernie and Taffy Sagert.

Also, left to mourn her passing are her sister Cheryl (Lance) Sagert, Jeannette (Gerald) Dewart and her brother Don Sagert, along with many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of life was held in the Bruce Community Centre, Bruce, Alberta on Monday, August 22, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Alvin Sorenson officiating.

Interment will be at the Bruce Cemetery, Bruce, Alberta.

Donation in memory of Millie may be made to Stars Air Ambulance, Suite 100, 1519 – 35 Ave. East Edmonton International Airport, Alberta,T9E 0V6 Viking Funeral Services Ltd 1-780-336-4842 www.vikingfuneralservices.ca

PLUNKETT, Earl Lloyd March 16, 1935 – August 22, 2016 On Monday, August 22, 2016 Mr. Earl Lloyd Plunkett of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 81 years.

Earl is survived by his loving wife Vivian; three sons: Ray (Doreen) and their children Steven and Melissa; Bob (Jen) and their daughters Elizabeth and Emily; Lloyd and his son Allen; two daughters: Valerie and her sons Keith, Clinton and Justin; Brenda (Andy) and their children Ashley and Christopher. Also numerous great grandchildren and special friends Jerrad and Stephanie and their son Quinn; Ken and Brandee and their son Cole.

A Private Memorial Service will take place with inurnment to follow in the Riverside Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta” or to the “Stollery Children’s Hospital.” To send condolences visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD., VEGREVILLE 780-603-5800

CROCKER, VIVIAN LOIS September 1, 1946 – August 18, 2016 Lois Crocker, 69, passed away suddenly on August 18, 2016 in Vegreville, Alberta. Born September 1, 1946 in Newcastle, New Brunswick, to Hugh Arthur Crocker and Lydia Margaret Campbell, Lois had a great love of figure skating, music and reading.

At the age of three, Lois first began figure skating at the Wood’s property in Douglastown, NB. She later shared this appreciation with her two children, Kimberley and Gordon, taking them to lessons, sewing costumes and judging figure skating events.

Lois loved music. At a young age she played the organ at St. Mark’s United Church in Douglastown, NB. This passion of music continued throughout her life as she taught piano to kids and volunteered her services with various organizations, including the Fiddlin Kiddlins in Vegreville, AB. To say Lois loved to read is an understatement. Often, she could be found awake in the wee hours of the morning captivated by a good book.

Besides raising a family, Lois was employed for the Federal Government for over 20 years. She retired from the Department of Citizenship and Immigration in 1997.

Lois is survived by her daughter Kimberley (Jake Denny) of Fredericton, NB and her son Gordon (Sheila) Doyle of Toronto, ON.; grandchildren Alison, Alexander, Anna, Angela, Stephanie and Zachary; two great-grandchildren Benjamin and Claire; one brother Donald (Sonja) Crocker; sisters Ruth Mills, Vera Cloutier, Joy Crocker (Jim Gordon) and Valerie (Bob) Collas; brother-in-law Delbert (Betty) Doyle; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Lois was predeceased by her husband Morley Doyle; parents Arthur and Margaret (Campbell) Crocker; siblings Rodney, John, Herbert, Hugh, Andrew, David, Phyllis and Lillian.

A Private Gathering of Relatives and Friends will be held.

Remembrances in memory of Lois may be made to the “United Church of God” or “Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta.” To send condolences please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD., VEGREVILLE 780-603-5800

UHRYNCHUK, Katherine Katherine Uhrynchuk, age 97, of Two Hills, Alberta passed away peacefully on August 19, 2016. Katherine is survived by daughter, Pat Bachinsky (Ray) of Scottsdale, Arizona; son, Dwaine Uhrynchuk (Lynn) of Rosedale, B.C.; grandchildren, Colin Bachinsky (Susan), Coreen Jamison, Darla Macey, Nicholson (Craig), Daneen Uhrynchuk, Devin Uhrynchuk (Elana Agasi); five great-grandchildren; siblings, Steve Hassay (Ann) of Kelowna, B.C. and Sam Hassay (Bernice) of Bellevue, Ontario; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her devoted husband, William (Bill) in 1994; parents, Nicholas and Anna Hassay; siblings, John Hassay (Elizabeth), Alex Hassay (Elsie), Mary Hlushak (Mike), Sophie Hlushak (Fred) and Dan Hassay, all of Innisfree Alberta.

Divine Liturgy will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday August 26, 2016, at Sts. Volodymyr & Olga Ukrainian Catholic Church, Two Hills. Reverend Don Bodnar officiating with interment in Riverside Cemetery, Vegreville.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Sts. Volodymyr and Olga Ukrainian Catholic Church, or Two Hills Health Centre (LTC), or charity of your choice.

Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME ROSYCHUK, Helen “Elana” On August 12, 2016, Mrs. Helen “Elana” Rosychuk of Sherwood Park, Alberta, formerly of Vegreville, Alberta, passed away at the age of 96 years. Helen is survived by one son and two daughters, Betty (Alfred) Saulou, Gloria Rosychuk (Bill Matter) and Lawrence (Lynne) Rosychuk.

Predeceased by her husband, Steve.

Prayers Wednesday, August 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 4814 – 50 Street, Vegreville. Funeral Rite Thursday, August 18 at 10:00 a.m. at Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Vladimir, 5146 - 48 Avenue, Vegreville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vegreville Care Centre, 4525 – 50 Street, Vegreville, AB T9C 0A1, Strathcona Capital Care, 12 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 1V3 or to the Heritage House, 4570 Maple Street, Vegreville, AB T9C 1X2.

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RUSNAK, Mary (nee Kozma) On August 10, 2016, Mrs. Mary Rusnak of Smoky Lake, passed away. Mary is survived by her children, Connie (Peter) Stecyk of Sidney, BC, Allen (Debbie) Rusnak of Vegreville, Donna Rusnak of Fort McMurray, and Norman (Donna) Rusnak of Smoky Lake; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Metro Kozma of Prince George, BC; sisters, Elizabeth Waknuk of Maple Falls, WA, USA and Sandy Rodewoldt of Edmonton; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.

Predeceased by her husband, Steve; parents, John and Wasylna Kozma; sister, Elsie Kapteyn; brother, Andrew Kozma; and sister, Helen Greenstein.

Funeral Service Saturday, August 20 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Smoky Lake. Very Reverend Gerasim Power officiating with interment in the Church Cemetery.

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CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE Ensemble, Dunai Dancers, Verkhovyna Choir, and the Trembita Dance band entertained the guest while they dined on a Ukrainian banquet put on by the St. John’s Institute from Edmonton.

Before the cook-off Melissa McEachern, Naomi Foyster-Melnyk and Norah Melnyk of the Chudovyi Ukrainian Dancers of Innisfree performed.

A genealogy project ‘Journey to Canada’ exhibit was presented in Baba’s Bazaar as well as leatherwork make and take, by Sky Hoffos. Both were presented Saturday and Sunday along with many other kiosks showing either information about Ukrainians and the 125 years that they have spent in Canada, or selling souvenirs that people could take home. Outside the main building was a beer garden and an outdoor music jam to keep people entertained who chose to spend their time outdoors in the nice summer weather. In the beer gardens on Saturday afternoon, Rob de Groot told his moonshine story about Canada’s first legal still.

On Sunday, a Going Home, Learn about Travel to Ukraine presentation was put on by Charlie Gargus, Debby Gargus, Ernie Miciak Christina Mandrusiak and Richard Masikewich. Their focus was on life in the Ukraine at the present day and how the misconception

of the war is being spread through the media, as well as travel packages to visit the old country.

At the entrance to the festival sat the famous Baba Magda for both days as she greeted everybody in Ukrainian.

“I think that we have been lucky in that the weather has been great. I think that we had four food vendors including four Ukrainian ones addressed the food issue. We know from past experiences that a lot of people come simply for the food so that is great that we were able to feed everyone. The Zabava was a huge success and the banquet and entertainment were incredible.

The dance band kept the people going until the wee hours, so that was all a success,” Hazel Anaka, Festival Coordinator said of the festival.

“The challenge for next year with it being a landmark fifth year will be, what will we do next? I am looking forward to seeing what will become if it.”

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Ice cream by the egg!

A couple girls are enjoying their ice cream by Len’s little red ice cream wagon

Joe Machney Reporter

Summer and ice cream go together so well, and so does being lazy on the grass at egg park with the water fountain and the enormous egg beside you.

To help with that atmosphere, Len and Amber Bullock have set up their Little Red Ice Cream Wagon at the Egg Park for the summer months, having opened at the beginning of August. Len will be selling his various flavors, fifteen at any one time, to the public on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 8pm at night until around the end of

October, depending on the weather.

“I carry hard ice cream, jumbo hot dogs, and polish sausages,” Len said. “I built this myself from the trailer up and finished it in July. So this is my hobby, my part-time gig. I like watching the kid’s smiling faces as they eat the ice cream.”

Feeling proud to be part of Vegreville, Len wanted to give back. “I wanted to do something for the town and the community. I also like Egg Park and want to stay here at the park. So on my days off I’ll be here!”

Len and his wife Amber with their little red ice cream wagon

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Bunnock is a great family sport

Rosanne Fortier Ray Gartner, Field & Court Marshall said that two of the greatest days of the year were chosen to host the Vegreville 8th Annual Canadian Bunnock Tournament which was August 20 and 21 at Vegreville Agricultural Grounds.

Bunnock is one of the best family, friend and neighbor gathering and reunion that people can participate in and this tournament had 35 teams with 4 players on each team where they arrived from across Western Canada and ranged from 4 to 70 years old.

Bunnock is a sport that has been around forever and it never wavers in popularity as it continues to roll with the test of time.

Janais Dejong, who is from Grande Prairie and won first place last year with her fiancé and cousin said her family is very competitive and they practice bunnock a lot. “I really enjoy participating in the bunnock tournament because it’s a fun challenge and I get to spend time with my family and friends while I play it.

Then everything is set up so well

over here. The organizers really did a fantastic job at it. Vegreville is a nice town to visit.”

Lenox, a four-year-old participant said he really likes playing bunnock because it is so much fun to try and hit the bones and smash them down.

The Bunnock Bone is a plastic caste reproduction of a horse ankle, capturing the exact detail of the original game piece. The bone sets give you a distinct advantage of throwing bones of exact size and weight. The game consists of two parallel rows of bones 10 meters apart. There are 20 gray bones (or soldiers), with 2 red guards, one on either side. The red guards are set 400 mm from either end. The throwers consist of the 8 teal bones. The game can be played with pairs of 2 to 8 players of any age.

The objective of the game is to knock down all the opposition’s bones, beginning with the two guards first. The team that knocks down all of their opponent’s bones first is the winner.

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Dr. Gelmini blows away kids with science!

Dr.Gelmini shows the kids how a glass of water would not tip over when he turned the glass downwards.Then he went on to demonstrate how he froze the water by putting a chemical in a cup, so it wouldn’t tip over. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Dr. Gelmini demonstrates with this young lady’s help how by using a special machine, the toilet paper goes in a certain direction. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier If a person puts their finger in liquid nitrogen, it could cause it to become rock solid and fall off! But this chemical can remove unwanted skin, warts and pre-cancerous cells. Yes, chemicals can be dangerous but if handled properly they can do amazing things. Dr. Gelmini, Chemistry Professor at MacEwan University and from Alberta Science Network was the special guest for a science experiment presentation at Sizzlin’ Summer at Vegreville Centennial Library on August 19.

Dr. Gelmini had the kids shouting in amazement as he demonstrated chemistry properties and interactions of various household liquid and solid materials.

Dr. Gelmini initiated the presentation by telling the kids that scientists like to try different things out and change things and sometimes things happen that we can’t explain. He showed the kids how a glass of water would not tip over when he turned the glass downwards. Then he went on to demonstrate how he froze the water by putting a chemical in a cup, so it wouldn’t tip over.

The experiments continued with having the kids hold a clear cup with blue and white water with a chemical in them and then he mixed them together.

When the lights were turned off, the cups glowed in the dark. Dr. Gelmini explained that the chemical used was destroyed by air and that is why glow sticks are closed tightly on top.

Dr. Gelmini said that things that are cold behave a lot differently than things at normal temperatures.

He then taught the kids how to turn a gas into a liquid by cooling it down.

The scientist went on to show that oxygen is magnetic and it isn’t flammable. He demonstrated how to make oxygen where the kids found out that what would take 15 years to make, took 15 seconds to make oxygen turn into bubbles.

The presentation progressed with many more amazing experiments that made science seem like magic which when you really think about it; the world is full of fascination. But adults must use caution as well when doing these experiments and Dr. Gelmini added that the children shouldn’t try these experiments at home.

Child development can get colorful

Children laughed and shouted as they attempted to create some really colorful and original art pieces at the Art in the Park at Vegreville Lions’ Spray Park and Playground on August 19. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier Getting messy can be good for children’s development while it creates future artists at the same time.

On August 19, Parent Link Centre in partnership with Vegreville Centennial library presented their ‘one hour’ program- Art in the Park at Vegreville Lions’ Spray Park and Playground.

They say good luck comes in threes and this event combined sensory awareness, sharing and summertime. Children also developed their fine motor, color-wheel and creativity skills.

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Bunnock Tournament winners

1st place winner are pictured above from left to right, Scott Gartner, Luke Rehman, Sylvia Mildenberger and Tim Mildenberger. Presenting the Championship trophy to Tiim is Rob Swain, Director of the Western Canada Bunnock Association and Draw Master of the tournament.

2nd place winner are pictured above left to right Roy DeJong, Delia DeJong and Rylan DeJong and missing from the picture the fourth player Enerson Jarvis. Pictured is Perry Sopko, Director of the Western Canada Bunnock Association and Court chairperson.

3rd place winners are pictured above, left to right Dale Bochon, Megan Walchuk, Pat Walchuk and Rob Walchuk out of Edmonton. Presenting the Trophies is Liz. Swain, Director of the Western Canada Bunnock Association and Registration chairperson.

4th Place Winners are pictured above, Thomas Wandler, John Wandler, Sylvia Wandler and Peter Wandler out of Calgary, Maklin, Sask and Provost. On the right is Ray Gartner, President of the Western Canada Bunnock Association making the presentation.

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Recipe to help students get good grades Rosanne Fortier Going to school is more enjoyable when students know how to get good grades.

Some students struggle academically but knowing the right techniques, asking their teachers for extra help or finding a suitable program or tutor to assist them are the first steps to overcome this challenge.

The first ingredient to success in school is to take care of your physical health. Make sure to eat mostly healthy foods, have a hearty breakfast and get enough sleep and exercise.

Then it’s essential to have confidence and believe that you can do well because people usually achieve what they set their minds to.

Being organized helps students succeed.

Write the dates when assignments are due

and look at this date book every day.

Never, ever procrastinate because tomorrow might be too late and when people keep making excuses, they have to rush to do things later and this just leads to more stress.

But do take breaks while you do your homework because a tired mind is not as alert as a relaxed one.

Have the contact information of your teachers and classmates and then when you’re absent from class, they can give you notes on what you missed.

Keep your locker and desk at school and at home tidy.

Do your homework during class time if your teachers allow you to. This will prevent an overload of studying that you have to do at home and besides, the teacher will be right there if you need them. If you bring homework home or have to study for a test, do it at your best time. If you’re a morning person, get up a bit earlier and do it then.

Try not to miss school or be late for classes. You never know how important

the material was that you missed.

Sit in front of the class if possible and participate in classroom discussions.

Take plenty of notes and use a highlighter to stress the important information. Review these notes whenever you can because tests are usually made of this stuff. Then write the class, date and page number at the top of each of these pages of notes and use only one side of the paper when you take these notes so you don’t get confused.

Learn how to use and read textbooks efficiently and review the material as often as you can.

Make sure your study space is well-lit, well-equipped with supplies and comfortable and if it helps; designate a time every day to study.

Find out what your learning style is and study using this method.

Use tricks to memorize information and write out names, dates and formulas on index cards.

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Going back-to-class the economical way

Rosanne Fortier One of the hardest things on parents’ pocketbooks is sending their children back to school. And kids, you will understand when you have to work for a living. Especially with the economy nowadays it’s wise to think outside the box to get kids back to class.

Garage sales and thrift stores often have brand-new school supplies for less than a tenth of what they cost brand-new. The best time to find these is when summer holidays have just began and people want to get rid of what they didn’t use during the school year. Even if the supplies are a bit used, they are usually in good condition. Edmonton has a reuse centre where people can obtain tons of school supplies for only $5. If you only have time to go to department stores and venues

that sell brand-new supplies, watch for advertisements that offer a super good deal. Sometimes, the stores have notebooks and loose leaf paper for as low as 15 cents. Crayons, pencil and pens are available at a low cost too. These can be purchased in advance for the next school year.

To find clothing for children, if you are on a low-income, you should try to obtain or buy clothing second-hand because children outgrow clothing fast when they are young and it is wasteful and bad for the environment to buy it new. Besides, most of this used clothing is so gently-used, children won’t know the difference.

Many places have events where they give clothing for free or have a clothing-exchange with other families and friends. If your kids are teenagers and they are used to sporting the latest fashion, try to find their clothing at consignment shops where you can buy it for a fraction of the price it is new.

Then it’s expensive to buy lunches at school. Children will enjoy a boxed lunch if you keep cold food cool and warm food hot and try to be creative in the process. There are recipe books that are full of ideas for different types of sandwiches and some people even cut these up with large cookie cutters.

There are so many healthy snacks available too.

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Back-to-School-the enthusiastic way!

Rosanne Fortier First impressions usually have a lasting effect. This applies to a student’s first day of school whether they are entering kindergarten or grade 12, or venturing out to college or university.

But going back to school can be an exciting time. Just like the fresh and crisp air of fall; it speaks of new beginnings and possibilities.

Parents can shepherd their children in the process to create a positive experience.

Vegreville also has a universe of early childhood development programs to give children the skills they need for kindergarten or for the other elementary grades.

A well-known program hosted by M.O.D.E.L Program, the two elementary

schools and their partners is Party at the Playground which helps to prepare and ease students’ anxiety about starting kindergarten. At this party, children can meet their future teachers and classmates.

Then if your child is beginning a new school, you should walk to the building each day for a week before the first day of school, so they know how to get there.

You could also draw a map of the route with them. If you’re allowed to go inside the school, it’s good to walk around and show the kids their classroom.

If the school permits it; especially if your child is entering kindergarten or grade one or they moved to a new city or town, get a list of your child’s future classmates and arrange playdates or gettogethers for them to get to know the other kids. It might be wise to set a time at the teacher’s convenience to meet and speak to their new teacher or have a quick lunch or visit with them.

When your child is riding the school bus for the first time, take advantage of programs or seminars for children on school bus safety and if you don’t have this available, read an article to them or watch a video on it and discuss later how to ride safely on the bus with your child.

The next change is adapting to the new morning routine. After a relaxing summer, this can be a real adjustment but by drawing, cutting pictures from newspapers and magazines, listing and discussing the steps needed to get through the morning routine and make it on time to school is essential. Set an alarm clock the week before school begins, so it won’t be as much of a shock the first week of school.

Give your child affirmations through little notes in their lunch box. Everyone has positive traits and it’s easy to notice this in your child. You can add affection and humor to these messages. Write I love you and keep trucking, you can do it! You’re great at counting and coloring!

You have a wonderful smile! You make friends easy! If your child can’t read yet, draw pictures of hearts, flowers or put a photo of you, their pets, even their favorite toy.

For lunches, don’t bring the same food every day. Try to be creative when you make sandwiches and provide them with a healthy snack and beverage. Remember to keep cold food, cool and warm food, hot.

Speak to your child about all the positive experiences you had at school and how getting an education was the first step to acquiring all the wonderful things you enjoy today.

Buy your child a DVD or read them a story about the first day of school.

Take photos of them in their new backto-school gear.

Try to buy at least one novelty school supply or piece of clothing that has a fun theme on it or is about what your child is into at the time.

Even speak to your child about how attending school is a real privilege that many kids in other less-fortunate counties do not have.

Just by brainstorming how to prepare your child for school, you can give them the advantage of an opportunistic attitude which helps everyone enjoy life and get where they wish to go.

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VDRA’s Third Drag Race speeds to support Breakfast Club of Vegreville

(right to left) Darren Berezan, President of VDRA presents a cheque to first place winner, Kendall Freed.

This race was sponsored by VDRA. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier Variety is the oil of life! Vegreville Drag Racing Association third race of the 2016 season greased its way to this in more ways than one. There were 30 drivers from different cities and towns who drove different cars and motorbikes for the race on August 20 at Vegreville Airport.

“The race went really well. The weather was nice and hot so the track hooked up. We had one oil spill on the track from a car. But it was minor and we cleaned it up fast and the cars were able to run again. Then there was also a timing issue with one of the sensors at

the end of the last race,” Darren Berezan, President for VDRA said.

This was a race for charity as the proceeds will be going to Boys and Girls Breakfast Club of Vegreville.

Drag racing is a fantastic sport to be a spectator at with its low-cost entertainment. There’s excitement and a food truck and everything available on site for a family-outing.

Craig Horon was the announcer and enjoyed the fantastic weather. He also invited everyone to come out to see the diesel jet cars next weekend on Sunday.

Rhonda Hayduk, Secretary for VDRA presents a cheque to second place winner, Michael Lauterwald.

This race was sponsored by VDRA. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Heroes in Christ are immortal!

All the kids who participated in the Vacation Bible School at St. John’s Lutheran Church get together for a quick photo on the last day of their bible school. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Singing and dancing were presented before and after the other activities. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Children are tie-dying t-shirts. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

At the close of each morning, the children went on a Creation Prayer Walk at stations around the yard of the church.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier Learning about God can be joyful! On the mornings of August 8 to 10, 30 children from 4 to 10 years-old sang, danced, did crafts and played soccer and volleyball while they made new friends at St. John’s Lutheran Church’s Vacation Bible School.

“Our theme is Heroes in Christ and we are telling the kids that they can be immortal because when they pass away, they will live on in Christ and go to live with Him in heaven,” Caryl Potts, Coordinator said. “The leaders transported this message with activities such as painting messages with molds that Jesus is our Savior. We are tie-dying t-shirts that are vibrant to show that we are bright in Jesus and He is the light of the

world. The kids will own these t-shirt later. We have games and singing before and after the activities. Then there are snacks and outdoor activities too.”

At the close of each morning, the children went on a Creation Prayer Walk at stations around the yard of the church. At each station, the children learned something new about God. They said a prayer to thank Him for His beautiful creation and for dying on the cross. Then they said thank-you Holy Spirit for living in their hearts. After this, they picked up a religious item for their loot bag.

On the final day, the children performed songs for their parents and refreshed what they learned.

Then everyone who attended was treated to a family barbecue.