Vegreville News Advertiser - February 7, 2018

VOL. 71 NO. 6

71 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNIT Y

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018

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RCMP files from January 29 February 4 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser January 29 09:54 – Complainant reports vehicle stolen from the back parking lot of a business. The complainant called back informing that they found the truck. The vehicle had been taken by another staff member for repairs.

13:55 – Complainant called RCMP to inform them that his fuel tank was stolen off of a grain auger along with other items. Fuel was also siphoned out of another vehicle. No witnesses or suspects at this time.

16:36 – Complainant attended the detachment to report their son missing. Complainant does not want the son at home and has arranged for them to stay at another location. The youth was located and taken to the arranged location. Child services were contacted.

17:01 – 911 of a motor vehicle collision. It was reported that a semi hauling propane hit the ditch and rolled by they train tracks. The driver of the truck was badly injured and extracted from the cab. They were taken to the University of Alberta Hospital.

January 30 03:59 – Complainant reports an alarm going off and their dog barking. Members attended the location and found the back door slightly ajar.

Not signs of footprints in the fresh snow. No signs of forced entry into the building. A possible cause was high winds that night.

13:26 – Complainant called stating that their vehicle had gas siphoned from it. No suspects or witnesses. Complainant reporting for information.

January 31 10:34 – Complainant reports that in 2017, someone stolen his Samsung phone. No suspects at this time.

12:52 – Complainant reports that they have not heard from their mom or their son since the previous night.

The complainant advised that they are concerned because they have called multiple times and there is no answer. A short time later the complainant called back to advise that they received a phone call from their mom and everything is fine.

15:39 – Complainant reports that the neighbor has loose dogs that are

harassing his cattle. The neighbor was informed that it is in their right to dispatch any animal that is interfering with their livestock. The complainant was updated.

21:11 – 911 of a suicidal male.

Members attended and spoke to the subject of the complaint who became violently angry. The subject punched members in the face multiple times.

The subject was subdued and placed in handcuffs. The subject was taken to the hospital for assessment and further treatment.

23:44 – Complainant reported an intoxicated male who was cut off from drinking at a local establishment. The male was going to drive his vehicle, however, he was stopped. The subject walked to a hotel where he was going to be staying for the evening. Patrols were made. The vehicle was located in the parking lot with no occupants.

February 1 01:28 – 911 of a gas and dash. The vehicle was described as a black truck.

No license plate obtained. Members talked to the attendant and requested video footage. Video footage was not obtained and the vehicle was not able to be located.

04:14 – 911 of a person screaming.

RCMP attended and spoke with the subject of the call who was cold and wanted to go home but they were lost.

Member provided a ride home.

08:22 – 2 vehicle collision. The driver of the vehicle 1 was tired and rear-ended the vehicle in front of him. Violation ticket was issued and both motor vehicles were towed.

08:49 – While members were on route to a 2 vehicle collision, a blue vehicle was keeping pace in front of the police car. Member checked the

license plate of the vehicle which showed it was stolen out of Edmonton.

The vehicle was later located on RR 180 and 3 people were placed in custody. This matter is still under investigation.

13:31 – A vehicle was stolen from a driveway in Vegreville. This vehicle was taken some time in the night. It is believed that the vehicle was locked but there was no broken glass on the driveway. No witnesses or suspects and the vehicle still has not been recovered.

14:09 – Complainant reports 2 suspicious males at the front of his house.

Member attended and did not find any footprints in the fresh snow anywhere around the house. There were to tire tracks in the parking lot, nobody answered the door. Member called the complainant back who appeared to be intoxicated.

15:28 – Complainant attended the front counter to advise that their Ex-friend stole their identity.

Complainant checked their credit on Equifax and showed their Ex friend’s address. Unsure what information of the complainant was used. This matter is still under investigation.

18:00 – Complainant turned over their grandfather’s handgun as their grandmother did not want it around any longer. This matter is still being handled to address the destruction of the gun.

18:36 – 911 call of a motor vehicle collision. It was reported that a vehicle struck a parked car. The driver of the vehicle was clearly driving too fast for road conditions. A violation ticket was issued.

February 2 09:08 – Complainant called to report that a male was stopping traffic at an intersection. When the vehicles would stop, the male would throw his hands up in the air not moving.

Members attended and located the male. No charges were laid. The subject was told to leave the area and go home.

11:48 – Complainant requests a wellbeing check on their spouse who is not answering the phone. Members attended and located the spouse sleeping.

13:41 – Complainant reports receiving a call from what he believed to be a CRA agent saying he owed $3000

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More Than We Are Able To Give Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Edmonton for a stop in his cross-country “town hall” tour. As one would expect, he was greeted with a wide range of people eager to voice their opinion on a variety of subjects. One of the most interesting things was a group of people holding up signs in protest to the Kinder Morgan expansion project.

“No jobs on a dead planet” one read. I’m sure they rode in on horses and are currently sitting in their carbon neutral green homes while it is -27*C outside. But I digress.

One of the more poignant speakers of the event was a former Canadian soldier, Corporal Brock Blaszczyk, who lost his leg in Afghanistan. He spoke about the changes to funding for veteran’s programs, most significantly, changes to disability pensions. “I was prepared to be killed in action,” said Blaszczyk, who was dressed casually and proudly wore his military medals pinned to his shirt.

“What I wasn’t prepared for Mr. Prime Minister is Canada turning its back on me.”

Trudeau responded by stating that program spending must be taken into account. He also made a point of explaining, “Why are we still fighting against certain veteran’s groups in court? Because they are asking for more than we are able to give right now,”. Remember those words. “more than we are able to give right now,”.

While that is a very pragmatic answer, if you believe his line, then his days as a drama teacher have served him well.

His act has you convinced and I don’t think there is any hope for you. You already “drank the cool aid” and the brainwashing has taken hold. Trudeau was elected on a platform that all but promised changes for Veterans.

The government may not have money to give “right now” to those who lay down their lives to protect our freedom and the freedom of others, but they have plenty of money for other things. It is clearly about priorities and while not everyone will agree, I think our armed forces should be afforded some priority.

Here’s a brief list of some of the things that our elected officials feel are MORE important than our brave men and women in the military.

- $8.1 million for the Canada 150 skating rink on Parliament Hill.

- $1.1 billion (figure adjusted for inflation) to Bombardier

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A Response to the Fallacies of NDP Jessica Littlewood - Received January 24, 2018 As a rural Albertan, and after reading through the draft policy proposals of the United Conservative Party, I am compelled to reply to Ms. Littlewood’s recent allegations regarding Jason Kenny’s plans. “…include a $700 million tax giveaway for the top one percent…”

Under II FINANCE, in addition to repealing the provincial carbon tax and vigorously opposing the federal carbon tax, the UCP proposes to RESTORE provincial income tax and business tax to ten percent (10%) and reduce smallbusiness tax to (0%). We keep more of our own money to spend as we choose!

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Is it time for major tax reform in Canada?

Michael Wolfson Expert Adviser - EvidenceNetwork.ca On the same day that Finance Minister Bill Morneau clarified the federal government’s proposals to limit “income sprinkling” as a way for highincome owners of private companies to reduce their taxes, the Senate finance committee released its report recommending that all his tax changes should be scrapped. Instead, the committee recommended the government undertake an independent and comprehensive review of the tax system with the purpose of “reducing complexity, ensuring economic competitiveness and enhancing overall fairness.”

The last time Canada had such a comprehensive review was the Royal Commission on Taxation, led by Kenneth Carter. It reported in 1966, with many but not all of its recommendations finally implemented in legislation in 1972. This process took a decade from the start of the commission.

The Senate committee’s proposal, if taken seriously, looks very much like the proverbial ‘kicking the can down the road’ - a massive delaying tactic.

This is not to say that more in-depth review of Canada’s income tax system would be wrong. But instead of a massive big-bang review as extensive as that of Carter, it would be more prudent to make ongoing in-depth analysis of various facets of the tax system a full-time activity of the Department of Finance.

As Canada’s auditor general observed, “information provided by the Department of Finance Canada on taxbased expenditures does not adequately support parliamentary oversight.”

In some cases, these regular reviews could address more structural aspects of the tax system, as compared to the “tax-based expenditures” identified by the auditor general.

The firestorm of protest that dogged Morneau over the proposed changes in the taxation of private companies raises the broader question of just how indi-

vidual and corporate income taxes should relate to one another. In tax jargon, the topic is corporate-personal income tax integration.

Basic principles of income taxation require that incomes not be taxed twice: once when received by a corporation, and again when the income is paid out as salary or a dividend to individual shareholders. At the same time, income flowed through a corporation should not be under-taxed, compared to the way this income would be treated if it were received directly by individuals in the first place - precisely the concern being addressed by the controversial proposals recently detailed by the minister.

review is the taxation of offshore income, not least given the scandals revealed by the Paradise Papers.

However, this is an area that Canada can’t address on its own. Major improvements in enforcement against tax evasion (which is illegal), and even in detecting serious tax avoidance strategies (which are legal but may be highly abusive), require more extensive international collaboration.

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has been leading work in the area of what’s known as “base erosion and profit shifting” (BEPS). But so far, it’s not delivering nearly as much as needed to tackle the major issues.

It would be more prudent to make ongoing in-depth analysis of various facets of the tax system a full-time activity of the Department of Finance A second possible focus could be the tax incentives for retirement savings in registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) and workplace registered pension plans (RPPs). In this case, the basic structure of comprehensive limits, one of the Carter commission’s original recommendations, was only implemented in 1990. But there are important questions about the overall costs of these incentives, and their targeting, as they are mostly used by those with higher incomes, compared to middleclass taxpayers.

A third possible area for in-depth

It could be that ‘tax reform’ (or in the words of the Senate committee report, “ensuring economic competitiveness”) is actually code for simply cutting corporate income tax rates. The recent U.S. tax reform legislation has raised fears that a lower corporate income tax rate there will place intolerable pressure on Canadian companies, inducing them to cut investment here.

But tax cuts themselves are not tax reform. The U.S. changes did include some base broadening by cutting back on some “tax-based expenditures,” but primarily it increased the deficit by

almost $1.5 trillion.

In any case, any reviews of Canada’s tax system should be based on solid evidence. The recent proposals regarding income sprinkling, passive income and avoiding equitable capital gains tax on disposition of a private company have been notable, at least for data nerds, for the weakness of the evidence provided. The recent Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) study seems to have done a better job.

Even more important than another commission on taxation would be for the government to provide itself with high-quality data and analytical capacity so it can understand what’s really going on, and (subject to confidentiality restrictions) enable bona fide external researchers to provide Canadians with ongoing independent evidence-based analysis.

Instead of attempting once in a generation big-bang tax reform, it would be far more effective to follow the auditor general and invest in ongoing analysis and regular review of all major tax provisions.

Michael Wolfson is an expert adviser with EvidenceNetwork.ca and a member of the Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics at the University of Ottawa. He was a Canada Research Chair at the University of Ottawa. He is a former assistant chief statistician at Statistics Canada.

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FROM THE PAGES OF THE VEGREVILLE OBSERVER

COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – February 8, 1928

The Monday session of the Board of Trade had a brevity unusual in recent weeks. Nobody had a speech ready and nothing of particular importance came up the discussion. A resolution commending Corporal Nalder of the APP and town night watchman Henley for the courage in rescuing the Huff children from the burning building last Friday night was passed with warm approval.

Will Gould’s two White Wyandotte hens won first and second in the R.O.P. class, and Robt. Wilson’s Barred Rocks first and second cockerel and first hen. In fact all above birds were in a class by themselves.

The Calgary Hydro Power Company have made an offer to the town of Vermilion of $12,000 for its electric light and power plant.

One of the original building of the town disappeared about midnight on Friday, February 3rd, when the old warehouse on the north side, occupied in part by H.T. Payne, agent of the UGG and in part by various other tenants, took fire and burned to the ground in a complete sweep.

75 Years Ago – February 10, 1943

Municipal elections held on Monday resulted in a few surprises, the only one being the defeat of Councillor A.W. Shaw, who after several years of good service was short some 14 votes of re-election.

Black and McClure are elected for a three year term; Laing has one year, as he is replacing former councillor McLean who has left town. The council for 1943 will therefore comprise of: Mayor J.B. Holden, who was elected for a two year term in 1942; Councillors Bender, Hurlbert, Muzyka, Black, McClure and Laing.

From over 500 distribution centres throughout Alberta, citizens will be able to obtain Ration Book 2, during the last week of February, by calling and presenting their old ration books, according to Eric J. Hargreaves, western director of rationing, in Edmonton this week to confer with regional superintendent, C.G. McKee. One member of the household may obtain ration books for the family, or in rural areas, a farmer may obtain ration books for his neighbors for convenience when necessary. In each case it is necessary to present ration book number 1, complete with postcard in the back, filled out with prefix letters, serial number, name and address of the owner, Mr. Hargeraves emphasises.

50 Years Ago – February 1, 1968

Hon. R. Reierson, Minister of Education will head a list of Department of Education officials who will attend the official opening ceremonies of the Vegreville Composite High School on Friday, February 9.

Three Vegreville men are in hospital following an auto mishap that took place a short distance west of Lavoy about 9 p.m.

Saturday night.

The Airtempt Division of the Chrysler Corporation, Dayton, Ohio, has announce the appointment of Thomas W. Koos as Vice President of Marketing for Airtempt International Operations based in Dayton. Mr. Koos, who left Vegreville in 1934, joined the Chrysler Corporation in 1949 following graduation from the University of Detroit. He has served the company in various capacities in the Europe, North Africa, and Middle East regions in sales and export positions.

Mayor John Koshuta skipped his foursome to the top of the heap in the annual Vegreville Fireman’s Bonspiel held last Sunday afternoon. Curling with Koshuta were Mrs. Olga Dowhaniuk, Ed Sanford and Art Baxandall. Twelve rinks played in the event chaired by Ron Hnydyk and sat down to a banquet following the play. Second place went to the rink skipped by Bernie Feodoroff, and included Grace Feodoroff, Tom Novakowsky and Nancy Novakowsky.

25 Years Ago – February 9, 1993

A delegation consisting of Ken Farion, Phil Staden, Mike Feschuk and several local truckers attended the County of Minburn meeting and expressed their concerns, and suggestions for hiring local gravel haulers, at 15% less than government rates, instead of tendering the gravel haul requirements for 1993. The county has tendered their gravel crushing and hauling requirements for the past two years and realized substantial savings. Local truckers have the opportunity of placing a tender.

Lorne Goodwin and Malcolm Wilson attended a County of Minburn council meeting as representatives from the Rotary Club of Vegreville. They discussed the Rotary Club’s interest in developing the county land located at PT. SE 17-52-14-W4M, as a park.

County council expressed great interest in the proposed park and has endorsed the proposal, in principle, for the Rotary Club to proceed to prepare a plan of operation for development and management of the park. Once the plan is prepared council will review it with the Rotary Club of Vegreville before any agreement is made.

Jeff Beckingham of the County of Minburn No. 27 agricultural services board received a retirement plaque from agricultural services board chairman Roy Hoyteniuk. He was a member of the board for 4 years.

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.

Spending Accountability Is Essential Joseph Quesnel Research Associate - Frontier Centre for Public Policy It’s distressing that Indigenous activist Harrison Thunderchild has been forced to go to court to make leaders of Saskatchewan’s Thunderchild First Nation disclose expenditures.

Parliament passed the First Nations Financial Transparency Act in 2013, when the Conservatives were in power. The law made chief and band council salaries and benefits public information, as well as the First Nations’ audited financial statements. As a result, First Nations residents (and other Canadians) were guaranteed to have information that Canadians in other communities take for granted.

When the Liberals came to power in 2015, they stopped enforcing the act. That was a huge step backwards given all the work many Indigenous people put into fighting for this bill, and the number of Canadians in general who support it.

When the Indigenous and Northern Affairs minister stopped enforcing the act in December 2015 compliance with the act was about 90 per cent - it has since dropped to about 80 per cent.

For years, I was lead researcher on the Frontier Centre’s Aboriginal Governance Index, an annual barometer of the perceptions of the quality of governance and services on First Nation reserves across the Prairies.

Our largely First Nation staff travelled to well over 100 communities and surveyed thousands of people. We also spoke to hundreds of individuals in those communities. We heard scores of stories about financial mismanagement and unaccountable behaviour at many bands.

Despite the claims by many First Nation supporters that this information is readily available, our respondents told a different story - often a story of frustration and disappointment in trying to access basic information about their bands.

In November Novem 2012, I testified the House of Commons before th Standing Committee on Stand Indigenous and Northern Ind Affairs about Bill C-27, Af tthe proposed First Nations Financial Transparency Act.

I testified that 77 per cent of the Prairie First Nation members surveyed agreed that salary information for elected officials should be made public and be accessible. However, 25 per cent sadly reported that this information was not available.

Of course, quite a few First Nation leaders have adopted open-book policies on financial information. The Frontier Centre project always highlighted such communities. But our research showed that Indigenous communities expect their leaders to be open to them, just like they expect Indigenous Affairs to be accountable to First Nations.

Indigenous leaders who resist transparency divide their membership by claiming that this sort of commonplace transparency is somehow anti-First Nation or an infringement on Indigenous self-government.

Thunderchild disagrees. “Accountability and transparency are principles of leadership for our people that were passed down to me from my father and grandfathers. When our leaders don’t tell grassroots band members what’s happening with the community’s money, they’re turning their backs on our heritage.”

In February 2016, the Public Policy Forum - an Ottawa-based think-tank - released a report entitled Improving Access to Capital for Canada’s First Nations Communities. It said: “The real or perceived lack of public sector transparency acts as a barrier to investment. This is true for all governments. However, First Nation communities have far fewer resources to ensure compliance with high governance standards.”

The report concluded that, “Improving transparency and accountability within First Nation governments is essential for attracting outside investment.” Forward-looking Indigenous governments realize that accountability and transparency are the only ways to improved First Nations’ social and economic conditions.

All Canadian First Nations should follow the lead of Atlantic First Nations, which proudly proclaim that all Atlantic bands are compliant with this legislation. They realized it was a selling feature for investment in their lands.

Recalcitrant First Nation governments need to get on board. And the federal government needs to resume enforcement of this important law. © 2017 Troy Media

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Policing Behind The Scenes Jerry Nutbrown RCMP Ponderings – Vegreville Detachment As with most businesses, companies, municipal groups, etc. there are so many people that contribute to policing that don’t get noticed much. Of course with policing the group most people see and deal with are our officers and front end staff. In past Ponderings, I have provided information about many others that work to help provide policing services to our area. I’d like to also inform the readers about some others that play a role in providing our service in various capacities.

We have a detachment cleaner that comes in and works here most days of the week. It’s not a secret what she does, but did you know she has to be security cleared to work here? There are various Town of Vegreville employees that will come in and fix problems, run fire drills and keep the building functional.

As this is a town-owned office they provide much more assistance than this. Three of our detachment support staff are municipal employees. These folks are paid by the town which is another key partner in policing as are the administrations of Minburn County,

Lamont County, and Mundare. We continually are dealing with these administrations in the delivery of policing services.

Of course, there are defense and crown attorneys in addition to the people at the Vermilion Court Office as this is the office that oversees our judicial area. Vermilion court office is who we work closely with and on court days the court clerk usually comes from Vermilion. As our crown’s office is in Fort Saskatchewan that is where we call when dealing with information or issues related to the crown. Without the office folks in Vermilion and Fort Saskatchewan, our jobs would be a lot tougher.

As you are reading this, obviously we have a working relationship with the News Advertiser and their staff. Each week a reporter comes to the detachment to obtain the information from the calls over the previous week and occasionally they will also run articles outlining safety or some particular topical issue we are seeing in the area.

You may also hear someone from the detachment in conversation with Jamieson on Country 106 on Thursdays.

These partnerships are very important in keeping the public informed.

Like any office, we have people that support the many functions that are carried out here from the parcel delivery company, equipment maintenance companies (such as for our Intoxilizer), office supply companies and town building maintenance personnel. Our post garage people kit up our vehicles and support the systems installed in the vehicles as well as a couple other RCMP groups that cover off the more specialized equipment in the vehicles. More support comes from pest control, gasoline companies, car washes, local retail outlets(for things like parade candy, safety equipment, etc) and our local post office.

We are well aware of all the people and services that are required to bring you policing services to this area. As you can now tell, there are a lot of behindthe-scenes people we work with that you may not realize as typically officers are usually the ones you see. Hopefully, this gives you a better idea of others that are an important part of bringing policing services to you.

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Valentines for All Humankind Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Bryan and Ardythe Butler have been married for 37 years. They credit their long marriage to their mutual commitment to each other and their devotion to international and local volunteer work.

Bryan is a teacher and Ardythe is a nurse. They have a biological son and a girl they adopted from Tanzania. Bryan said they met when Ardythe received an invitation to be a mistress of ceremony at a wedding and she needed an escort.

“Ardythe asked my roommate and I was at university. He was busy, so it was suggested that I go and I agreed,” Bryan said.

Ardythe thought Bryan was a lot of fun when she met him. They were busy with the wedding so they didn’t have a long conversation then. “We ended up not seeing each other again until the following September, where we met again at a group gathering. Bryan asked me out about six weeks later.”

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Correction Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser It has been brought to my attention that in the local updates from last week’s article on the snow removal, I made an identification mistake. The person from Mundare who I spoke to was not the previous mayor, Charles Gargus, but the public works/administration officer Colin Zyla. Thank you to the current mayor of Mundare, Mike Saric, for correcting this for me. Many apologies to him and any citizens of Mundare or the surrounding areas who may have been confused or mislead by this error.

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Does your pet have healthy teeth?

Did you know that oral health has a significant impact on your pet’s quality of life, comfort and even lifespan? February is Pet Dental Health Month, and it’s the perfect time to ensure that your loyal companion’s mouth and teeth are in peak condition. After all, your four-legged friend’s overall well-being depends on it!

Warning signs Like humans, pets that lack proper oral and dental hygiene can develop illnesses such as gingivitis and periodontitis. If your cat or dog displays any of the following symptoms, a visit to your vet might be in order: • Unusually foul-smelling breath • Frequent pawing at the face or mouth area • Apparent difficulty chewing food • Swollen gums • Reddish-brown teeth

Prevention To keep the spread of disease-causing oral bacteria to a minimum, it’s important that you establish an oral hygiene routine for your pet that includes regular tooth brushing. Veterinary clinics and specialized stores stock a variety of toothbrushes and toothpastes designed for different types of pets.

Diet is also a major factor in your pet’s dental health. To prevent plaque and tartar buildup, feed Fido high-quality dry food and chew treats rather than canned varieties or leftover “people food.”

Don’t underestimate the importance of regular check-ups with the vet.

Remember: it’s your responsibility to see to your pet’s health and well-being.

letter to the editor - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 “…plans to introduce American-style health care…”

Ms. Littlewood is unaware of or ignoring for convenience sake, the 174 private medical clinics already operating in Alberta alone. (www.findprivateclinics.ca) In VII HEALTH, the UCP proposes, with grassroots approval, to “provide 24/7 access to primary care, structured through family medicine clinics etc. They will allow for publicly-funded, privately delivered health services to improve delivery efficiency and lower cost, as well as privately-funded, privately-delivered services to address excessive wait times. Continuing Care for the vulnerable, disabled and senior person will be enhanced to allow them to remain in their homes.” “…deep cuts in our public-school classrooms.”

In Section III Education, the UCP proposes to “ensure equal per-student funding regardless of school choice-public, separate, charter, home or private… and to devolve decision-making to individual schools, rather than school boards, offering public and separate schools the governance and curriculum flexibility currently enjoyed by charter schools.” As a parent, grandparent, and education taxpayer in this province for over 40 years, offering parental choice in education is a strong mandate. Public schools are not delivering the quality of education that stakeholders have been looking for. If they did, parents would not be removing their children from public schools, and into these other school options.

And finally, I searched everywhere to find the evidence Ms. Littlewood claims, that the UCP is “…trying to hide in their policies a plan to sell off some of Alberta’s most valued institutions…This would include Alberta Treasury Branches, a Crown corporation.”

ATB is NOT mentioned in the draft proposals of the UCP. Not once. This fallacious attempt to alarm rural Albertans reveals how desperate the NDP are.

I urge Albertans to read it for themselves, and not take what the NDP say for granted.

Ms. Littlewood is right in one area: “Our government has the back of rural Albertans.”

Yup, the NDP have been riding our backs, BUT…they will get bucked off next year.

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Canada’s New and Growing Market: Nigeria Greg Porozni, Alberta Farmer The 2017 New Crop Mission’s Team Canadian Wheat visited Canada’s top customers and provided them with technical data and support. Who are Canada’s top customers? Some of the answers, like Japan will be no surprise to anyone, but many would not expect to see one of our newest top customers, Nigeria on the list.

Fifteen to twenty years ago, I would have never had guessed that I would be in Nigeria, on a Canadian New Crop Mission. Nigeria has become one of the top customers for Canadian wheat and this is the second year we have visited the country as part of the new crop missions.

Why visit Nigeria? The Canadian industry is moving beyond the traditional markets that were a focus fifteen

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to twenty years ago. Nigeria has a young population of over 200 million people with an annual population growth rate of three percent, meaning that there will be more demand for wheat imports in the future. Our commitment to providing technical support and data through new crop missions is essential to maintaining our export relationship.

As an emerging country, Nigeria is concerned with food safety and getting the quality wheat, consistently. Because the Canadian team included the entire value chain we were able to work with customers to help ensure they could access the Canadian quality they have come to expect while meeting their country’s grain safety regulations.

Nigeria is also very price sensitive.

growing market - CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 Recreation & Facilities

AQUATIC CENTRE FRONT END CASHIER PART TIME Seeking a mature and responsible individual with exceptional interpersonal skills to deliver a positive and helpful experience to patrons of the Vegreville Aquatic & Fitness Centre.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. They will enjoy meeting a diverse range of people and able to offer them a consistent and exceptional customer service experience. They will be computer literate although database training will be provided.

The role involves handling money, opening/closing, light cleaning and general administrative duties including answering phones, taking bookings, filing, and data-entry.

This is an evening/weekend position.

Must be at least 16 years of age Fax, email or hand-deliver resume by Friday February 9, 2018 to the attention of: Candis Witty Vegreville Aquatic & Fitness Centre 4509 48 St. Vegreville, AB cwitty@vegreville.com Fax #: 780 632-7759 We thank you in advance for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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growing market - CONTINUED from PAGE 10 Purchasing CWRS – in place of U.S. exports – allows them to minimize costs while still delivering higher quality flour through a blend of Canadian and Black Sea wheat. How important is the Nigerian market becoming? In 2007 Canada exported 24,600 tonnes of wheat, growing to a total of 728,419 tonnes in 2017. Canada’s five-year-average is 623,125 tonnes.

Some farmers wonder if there is any value in having a producer as part of these customer support missions. Before I was part of the missions I was one of those people. But participating in the missions has made it clear to me that it is critical to have farmers as part of “Team Canada Wheat”.

When customers have questions on Canadian production practices, I was in the room to answer. I was there to talk about the sustainability of Canadian farming and to explain why we use crop protection products. I was able to deliver the message about Canadian clean air, clean water and clean land, an increasingly important part of the Canadian brand.

Most of our major competitors carry out a similar mission.

But the Canadian approach to customer support is unique.

We take the entire value chain with us to talk to customers.

When there were questions on supply or logistics an exporter was there to provide the right information. Cigi and CGC provided unbiased technical information on the grade factors and the technical milling, baking, and noodle making properties. This collaborative effort demonstrated Canadian commitment to supporting our customers and providing them with the opportunity to optimize the value and performance of Canadian wheat.

The Canadian missions are about a lot more than industry representatives talking to international buyers. We are also there to listen directly to our customers’ needs and concerns. Bringing these needs and concerns back to Canada is one of the key objectives and values of the missions. This feedback allows Canada to adjust our grading and classification systems to give buyers

what they want and to focus research goals on the traits and qualities that will get the highest return from the market.

Another reason for these types of customer relations is it is critical to build relationships and trust in a competitive wheat export environment.

As a farmer who has had to opportunity to sit on the Boards of Alberta Wheat Commission as well as Cereals Canada, I have seen first-hand the value of our industry working together to support my customers. I am proud to see that the reach for Canadian wheat is expanding. Providing technical exper-

tise and information on quality and functionality, the New Crop Missions facilitate new customer dependence on Canadian wheat.

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Call toll free from anywhere in Alberta

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Ask the Guys

Dear Classified Guys, I was sifting through the classifieds last week and came across a woman selling her entire studio of stained glass equipment.

Back in college I took a class on making stained glass art and really enjoyed it. I think I had band-aids on my fingers for weeks from handling all the glass, but none-the-less I still enjoyed the creative process.

I'd love to get back into it, but to be honest, I really have no idea what the equipment is worth.

The woman is selling all her equipment and spare glass for $300. It seems like a reasonable price, but how can I tell? I certainly hate to pass up a good deal. How do you know what is a good price when you really have no idea what things are worth?

• • • Cash: Before you

start up your stained glass hobby again, you may want to invest in some first aid equipment.

Considering your past experiences, it seems like it might come in handy.

Carry: Although you may not know the value of all the equipment for sale, you are on the right track.

The start up cost for many hobbies

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can be expensive if you try buying everything new. Sometimes finding a person like this, who is selling their whole collection, is the best way to begin at a reasonable price.

Cash: As you found out, it can be difficult to determine the value of a bulk purchase. If you were well versed in stained glass equipment, such as cutters, diamond grinders and soldering irons, then you could easily place a value on her studio.

Carry: The quickest method to calculate the worth of a bulk purchase is to estimate the value of the large items. Assess the more expensive pieces and assign them a value based on their condition.

Then, add up the total to determine it's worth.

Cash: However, if this woman's studio and glass collection is extensive, then her smaller items could add to the value as well. Since acquiring a variety of stained glass pieces to work with can be expensive, be sure to account for the value of the smaller supplies.

Carry: Ultimately, the price is determined by what value these items have to you. For instance, buying an entire studio at one time is extremely convenient and a great opportunity to get started.

Cash: Besides, the money you save on supplies can go towards investing in more band-aids.

Fast Facts Cheers

Reader Humor Clear View

Stained glass has been used to create beautiful windows and artwork for centuries. But colored glass can have other purposes as well. While many bottling companies use clear glass to store their drinks, beer brewing companies use a green or amber colored glass bottle. The coloring is added to prevent ultraviolet light from passing through the glass and deteriorating the flavor of the product.

We recently bought a house built in the 1800's. One of the major draws for us was the old construction, but it does come at a cost. Everything needs repair.

On the first day, my husband asked my son and I to wash the windows including the really beautiful, but old bay window that looked out over the front lawn. When my son touched the glass, the large pane fell out into the bushes. We just stood and looked at each other in shock.

A few moments later my husband came downstairs and saw us looking out the window. From across the room he said, "Great job guys. That window looks perfectly clear."

"You’re right," my son laughed. "It's like it's not even there!"

(Thanks to Cindy H.)

Shattered Most of us have only seen bulletproof glass in the movies, or have we? At first glance, regular glass and bulletproof glass look exactly the same so you may have walked by it and never known. Bulletproof glass is made by a process called lamination. A tough and transparent plastic, called polycarbonate, is layered between regular glass.

While the regular glass will shatter, the polycarbonate stops the bullet by absorbing the energy. Glass thickness can range from ¼ inch to over three inches depending on the protection required. While most of us will never need this material, it's nice to know it exists if we ever did.

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Mannville Ladies’ Bonspiel Goes International

Gail Tomlinson, Wendy Degenstein, Diane Schubada, and Charlene Dunbar of the winning A team share a toast whilst decked out in their Russian flag-themed costumes.

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Curling and Costumes were both on point at the Mannville Ladies’ Bonspiel this past weekend. The ‘Olympics’ themed tournament featured country-themed team costumes, some motley characters, and all-around international smiles. The seven ‘countries’ that played in this exciting event included Jamaica, Germany, Switzerland, Russia, and Norway. The winners were (A) Russia, and (B) Germany.

‘Team Russia’ Shows off their character names on the back of their jerseys.

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Tributes MEMORIAM

HODGINS, Neil January 7, 1937 - February 3, 2017 Remember him with a smile today He was not one for tears Reflect instead on memories Of all the happy years.

Recall to mind the way he spoke And all the things he said His strength, his stance, the way he walked Remember these instead The good advice he’d give us His eyes that shone with laughter So much of him will never die But live on ever after As we loved you, so we miss you In our memory you are near Loved, remembered, longed for always Bringing many a silent tear.

Sadly missed, Mom, Kim & Lindsay, John & Anita, Lee & Kelly, Liz & Gord and grandchildren

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MEMORIAM

WESLOSKY, Lucille March 11, 1930 - February 6, 2014 In loving memory of our dear Mother and Grandmother who passed away February 6, 2014.

A little tear falls from our eyes We swallow hard, try not to cry We think of you so far away Four years ago you died today Still sometimes when all alone We hope and pray to hear the phone To hear you say just one more time That we are loved and you are fine.

But on life’s road there’s no return So now we must try hard to learn To learn to live and love and do The very way you taught us to But mother dear remember this You are truly missed.

We love you Mom, Love Gail and Bert, Dean and Lesa and Families.

OBITUARY Mary Nahernik (April 10, 1921 - January 29, 2018) It is with very heavy hearts that we the family announce on January 29, 2018, Mary Nahernik of Tofield Long Term Care, formerly of Camrose, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 years. Mary was born on April 10, 1921 in Mundare to John and Barbara Berezanski.Mary will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Violet (Ed) Gara of Ryley; son Ernie (Colleen) of Morinville; grandchildren Dwayne of Calgary, Darcy (Darlene) of Edmonton, Corey of Edmonton, and Alana (Rimi Racine) of Calgary; Cheryl, a special person in our lives; and great-grandchildren Ryan, Scott, Rachel, Michael, Matthew, Erin, Nicholas, Brittany, Liam, Kieran, and Isabella.

Mary was predeceased by her parents John and Barbara; sisters Lucy, Rose, Annie, and Stella; brother Peter; and son Gary. Respecting Mary’s wishes, a private service will be held at a later date. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta or to the charity of one’s choice.

But with love within our hearts, you will walk with us forever. Rest in Peace.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

Burgar Funeral Home Camrose & Daysland in care of arrangements. 780-672-2121.

“Dedicated service since 1906”

During the week there were 1 false alarms, 2 false 911s and 0 animal collisions totaling 54 calls for service.

KOSTIUK, John - January 19, 1988 KOSTIUK, Mary - January 10, 1999 In loving memory of our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents.

We do not need a special day.

To bring you to our minds The days we do not think of you Are very hard to find.

Within our store of memories.

You hold a place apart For no one else could ever be More cherished in our hearts.

So happy memories fond and true From us, who thought the world of you.

Love you both forever.

Sadly missed, loved and remembered by Anne and Family Ruth and Family

November 13, 1920 - February 9, 2009 In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother, Winnie Hook.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, and very dear.

Always a smile, instead of a frown, Always a hand, when one is down, Always true, thoughtful and kind, Wonderful memories she left behind.

Softly the leaves of memory fall.

Gently we gather, treasure them all, Some may forget now that you are gone, We will remember no matter how long.

We miss you Mom, You were one of a kind.

Always remembered and dearly missed, Albina, Daniel and Arthur Dianna, Mark, Nathaniel & Travis

YACKIMEC, Don Michael January 25th , 1960 - February 13th, 2008 In loving memory of a dear husband, father and gido.

It’s lonely here without you, We miss you each and everyday.

For life is not the same since You were called away, 10 years ago.

There’s a corner in our hearts, Don, Dad, Gido, you visit everyday.

It gives us this warm feeling, That you’re never far away.

You left us with life’s Most precious gifts to cherish, “Memories” Our love for you will last forever, even though we are apart.

Forever in our hearts, Love and miss you: Paulette, Shawn (Stephanie) Benjamin, Theodore, Dustin (Marisca) Brody and Harrison

OBITUARY

RICHARD JOSEY It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rick Josey of Holden on January 27, 2018 at the age of 74 years.

Richard was predeceased by his father Peter.

He is survived by his mother Mildred; his brother Ken (Dianne); his sister Gail; niece Kelly; nephew Michael and great-niece Aurora.

Cremation has taken place, plans for a service will be made at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.

and the sum had to be paid in iTunes card. The complainant paid it and the next day realized it was a scam because they called back asking for more iTunes cards. Reporting for information. Unknown who suspects are at this time.

23:45 – Vehicle was observed speeding. Member conducted a traffic stop.

No registration or insurance on the vehicle. The driver was wanted on outstanding warrants. The driver was arrested on the outstanding warrant and asked the member to retrieve his phone from the center console.

Member opened the center console and located the phone as well as one ounce of marijuana and one ounce of hash. The driver was re-arrested for the drugs. The vehicle was towed.

The driver was released on tickets and documents to attend court.

February 4 03:05 – Complainant reports suspicious truck and flashing lights in their neighbor’s residence.

Neighbours should be on vacation Members attended the location and spoke with the homeowner who was fixing heating issues with a plumber. Everyone was identified.

TOMA, John J. On February 1, 2018, John J. Toma of Edmonton (formerly Willingdon), passed away peacefully at the age of 90 years.

John is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Pearl; seven children, Audrey (Barry Sirant) of Westlock, Veronica of Edmonton, Bernard (Lorna) of Vegreville, Sharon (Andrew Hoetmer) of Clyde, Dennis of Edmonton, Darlene (Chuck Beach) of Penticton, BC, and Susannah (Wayne Shank) of Edmonton; fifteen grandchildren, Colleen, Connie, Teri and Allan (Sirant), John and Andrew (Toma), Shane, James, Casey and Darryl (Hoetmer), Aaron, Adrien, and Arick (Yasinski); and Marie and Christopher (Shank); seventeen greatgrandchildren; as well as one sister, Victoria Sarafinchan of Edmonton. John was predeceased by his parents, Ioan and Veronika Toma; one great-grandson, Maverick Yasinski; two brothers, George and Metro; one sister, Elsie VonBorstel; four stepbrothers; two stepsisters; and one niece.

Prayer Service Friday, February 9, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. at Park Memorial Funeral Home, 4814 – 50 Street, Vegreville.

Funeral Service Saturday February 10, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church of Boian.

Father George Bâzgan officiating with interment in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com.

Park Memorial Edmonton 780-426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home, Crematorium, Reception Centre

Could Alberta bring B.C. to its knees by shutting off the oil?

If they don’t like pipelines, let’s see if B.C. likes having a main supply of gasoline turned off.

Last week, B.C.’s provincial government announced an 11th hour series of provincial restrictions seemingly aimed at blocking construction of a federally approved $7.4-billion expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline.

The move has sparked outrage from

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- $1 billion to a mining company (Turquoise Hill Resources) that allegedly avoided nearly $700 million in Canadian taxes.

- 338 MP’s earning a base pay of $172,700 (that’s $58 million annually) and lifelong pension after 6 years of service of which WE pay $25 for every $1 they pay.

- $212,234 for a cover design for the 2017 budget.

- $215,000 for Justin Trudeau’s controversial Bahamas vacation.

- More than $40 million in funding to a subsidiary of East Coast business giant J.D. Irving Ltd. - $1.1 Billion for CBC who’s CEO Hubert Lacroix makes a salary somewhere between $358,400 and $421,600. He also gets his own $34,000 – $56,500 paid chauffeur on our dime.

- $538,000 spent by the Canada Revenue Agency for employee’s moving expenses.

- $500,000 to Maple Leaf Foods to expand bacon production at their Winnipeg plant.

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I could go on, but I think you get the idea.

Now a portion of our readers will be applauding my criticism, while others will loathe the audacity of these claims. But hold on! While Trudeau has mastered appearing as though he cares about our money while racking up breathtaking deficits, our current mess is not his alone. Even though the budget will “balance itself”, there have been many governments before who have equally abused our finances, bowed to pressure groups, wined and dined with lobbyists and ignored our military through debilitating cuts to defence budgets and turning their backs to our veterans.

It is time we voice our displeasure to government regardless of the colors of their logo or the color on your membership cards. Our veterans deserve better. I urge you to write your MP and have your voice counted for something that really matters.

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The Unseen Cost of Carbon Tax Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On January 17, 2018, Global News dropped an article about the effects of the Carbon tax on the Sundry-Rocky Mountain House Sunshine Club Seniors’ Centre, a nonprofit organization who offer their members a fun, inexpensive place to go for card games, concerts, and other community events. There were many details included, but in essence, the club will have approximately $1000 a year in extra expenses due to the tax. This means that if they don’t find extra revenue – or fewer expenses –The Sundry Sunshine Club will only have 1-2 years before they will be required to close their doors.

Some of the solutions they came up with included applying for energy efficiency grants or raising the fee for membership. To take a closer look at the efficiency grants, they are available for “Business, Non-Profit, and Institutions” to make changes in everything from which light bulbs they use, to more advanced renovations such as tank-less water heaters and new furnaces, air conditioning, and ventilation systems.

But how much will these really change the cost of the carbon tax? And how much of the purchase/installation costs will the government actually cover?

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Here are a few calculations for you: the energy efficiency grant for businesses, non-profit organizations, and institutions offers $12,000 maximum to cover the cost of the purchase and installation of government approved ‘Energy Star’ products. To do a complete overhaul of the plumbing/ heating systems alone could cost (on the least expensive side) between $80,000 -100,000, (Do keep in mind that this was a general estimation made by a professional and that for an official quote we would need an inspection of the building.

That spectrum of numbers is an at least scenario.) To change the light fixtures to government approved, LED fixtures would cost either around $5,117 for the bulbs that they would then need to install. So the lights, at least, would have potential to be covered by the grant money (Again, this is an estimation based on the size and purpose of the building.) As you can see, the $12,000 offered in the government grant does very little to ease the financial hit this would cause a non-profit organization reliant on membership and fundraising in order to have an impact on their community.

And when it’s taken into account that the renovations paid for in the grant would only shave off about 15% of the Carbon taxes they are required to pay… the Sundry Sunshine Club executives can only scratch their head and wonder, ‘is it worth it?’

As for an increase in fees, the Sundry club president Ed Wicks was dubious as to whether the members of the Sunshine Club would be willing –or able –to pay their membership.

In local events, Jocelan Wagner of the Vermilion SCSC says that they are very self-sufficient, and is thankful that due to pro-active fundraising and budgeting, the carbon tax has barely had any effect on them so far. “We have noticed an increase, but not really enough to make us worry about it… Nothing compared to what they are facing in Sundry.”

She encouraged the local Sunshine Club members, executives, and friends to simply be involved in their communities, and support local fundraisers.

As we all become more aware of the changes non-profit organizations and small businesses will be going through because of the implementation of Carbon Tax, one question still remains: if we can’t offer our senior citizens a safe, fun, inexpensive place to enjoy fellowship and contribute to our communities, can we still claim to live by Canadian standards of equality and gratitude?

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Bryan said it was interesting because it was their first time away from Canada together. “I had been outside the country previously for six months. There were a lot of challenges the first time you go in the bush in another country; it’s difficult.”

Ardythe agreed because she said she had to get used to cooking everything from scratch and had to learn many new things.

Bryan added that once they learned the market system, it was better.

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Daddy and Me

Kevin Robinson with his two daughters, Tahlia and Ariya.

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Adeline Palsitt’s 80th Birthday Celebration Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Adeline Palsitt is a lady who always greets everyone with a smile.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39 Hall was packed with family and friends at Adeline Palsitt’s 80th birthday party on January 28.

Adeline married Paul Palsitt and they had six children-Eugene, Emil, Rose, Zonia, Benny, and Bernie.

Paul and Adeline farmed near the Myrnam area. Adeline was really involved doing the farming, gardening, and all the work inside and outside of the house. Her daughter, Zonia Rurka who came from

(In front row-left-to-right) Zonia Rurka, Adeline Palsitt, Rose Kisilevich. (In back row-left-to-right) Eugene Palsitt, Emil Palsitt, Benny Palsitt, Bernie Palsitt. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Kamloops, British Columbia for the celebration said her mother worked hard all her life until they retired and they bought a house in Vegreville in 2002. Paul passed away in 2012.

Adeline now lives at Heritage House.

Adeline has 19 grandchildren-Eric, Brian, Melissa, Amanda, Nathen, Darrell, Shane, Darren, Michelle, Jennifer, Darcy, Desiree, Jessica, Samantha, Natasha, Kalyna, Annya, Owen, and Colin, two step-grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Adeline’s grand-daughter, Sam said her grandmother is always smiling and is a really happy woman. She loves telling stories about

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Her grand-daughter, Melissa said her grandmother is special because she always wants to do stuff with the family and she includes everyone. “She crochets a lot and made all her grandchildren Afghans which she puts a lot of thought into creating them.

She’s friendly and likes talking and visiting with everyone.”

Another grand-daughter, Amanda said her grandmother likes to include all her grandchildren. “She likes to keep family traditions and she has us all caroling at Christmas. She makes everyone feel welcome.”

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Mitchell Wolfe with his two sons, Donovan and Emrys.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Fathers’ strength and love increases when they spend time with their children. ‘Daddy and Me’ is a program offered by Parent Link Centre (PLC) which helps Dads, Uncles, and Grandfathers spend quality time with their children, nephews, nieces, and grandchildren.

January 27 was dedicated to robot fun where participants colored pictures of robots, made robots out of recycled paper, plastic, old coffee tins, and other recycled materials. Outreach Coordinator for PLC, Tasha Homeniuk said they try to use recycled materials for their activities whenever they can.

The program continued with Homeniuk reading stories about robots.

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On behalf of the Vegreville News Advertiser, Craig Horton (right) presents Joanne Veldkamp (left) with a mock-check for the amount of money raised by Vegreville citizens and businesses for the Christmas Bureau. The total funds raised came to a new high standard of $5,094, and 100% of the donations went into the Christmas Bureau. Well done, Vegreville and Area!

Parents and children make robots out of recycled materials.

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Then everyone was treated to a hearty pancake breakfast.

A Dad, Kevin Robinson of two daughters who are five and four years old said he enjoys this program because it is nice to have something to go to with a planned activity where he can spend time with his two daughters. “I like to get together with other fathers that I can meet and mingle with and other kids for the kids to play with. I want to give their mother a break because moms do so much during the week.

This program gives dads a chance to be involved with their kids’ lives. My daughters love coming here and playing; they love the crafts. They are always excited when the day arrives for the Daddy and Me program,” Kevin said.

Parents and children make robots out of recycled materials.

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MADD Presentation at St. Mary’s Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Brandon Radhay of Mothers’ Against Drunk Driving gave a presentation at St. Mary’s High School on February 5, 2018, to educate the students on the dangers of impaired driving, and the many categories that may fall under. He opened the afternoon session by cautioning the students that they were approaching an emotionally charged subject, before moving on to the presentation. After a brief educational session on giving a definition of impaired driving (ex. “is the term used in Canada to describe the criminal offence of operating or having care or control of a motor vehicle while the person’s ability to operate the motor vehicle is impaired by alcohol or a drug” – Webster’s Dictionary.) He showed the students a dramatic short film. The film showed one possible scenario in which youths might feel pressured to either drive under the influence, or allow someone else who is impaired to get behind the wheel. On-screen, they depicted a diverse group of teenagers with a complex set of backgrounds and relationships to each other in order to illustrate that impaired driving isn’t always about alcohol; other influences such as marijuana and prescription medications with warning labels regarding heavy machinery can also come into play when it comes to reaction times and the ability to drive.

The end of the film revealed #Pact, a hashtag to trend on social media as a pledge to avoid drunk driving and keep others accountable when it comes to drunk driving.

Immediately after the end of the first film, the students were shown testimonies about the real-life effects of driving drunk. These testimony videos showed consequences such as injuries, losses, and other such conflicts that arise after an impaired driving collision in frank and personal detail. Brandon Radhay communicated very well with the students as he brought the assembly to a close by recapitulating the whole information session and video showing. Even the younger students were given plenty of food for thought before being sent on their way to regular class times.

Safe to say that thanks to organizations like MADD, we are paving the way to a safe and educated next generation of drivers.

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Rangers Face Three Day Crucible

Submitted “I know we can play all the top teams, with the commitment of the (Rangers) players.” Said Coach Bryan on Friday night, when interviewed after the first period of their game against the Cold Lake Ice. The Rangers went into the game with an almost-complete team, and the return of their regular goalie, who had been away for work.

After last week’s victory against Killam, things were looking up for our boys,

even as they faced a ‘must-win situation’ to qualify for the playoffs. While they suffered a few losses, there were shining moments for the team and we can definitely acknowledge that the season isn’t over yet.

The weekend Statistics were as follows: Cold Lake Ice at Vegreville Rangers, 5 – 4 in overtime. Coach Craig Steinbach noted that ‘it was a good game,’ and both teams played

well. Honourable mention to Jared Steinbach (no. ___ ) who got 3 of the 4 Vegreville goals.

Vegreville Rangers at Frog Lake T-Birds 1 – 10 with the first goal of the game for the Rangers.

Lac La Biche Clippers at Vegreville Rangers 12 – 6.

We look forward to this week’s games against Killam Wheat Kings (away,) and the Vermilion Tigers (home)

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Students Bring the Ukrainian New Year to Life

The cast gives the audience a victorious post-show pose.

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent – Vegreville News Advertiser In celebration of Ukrainian New Year’s Eve ( January 13th) the Grade 6 class of A.L. Horton School prepared a Malanka skit, which was performed in an assembly on February 2, 2018. Mr. Howell’s Grade Six Ukrainian Bilingual Class wanted to bring the freshness and joy of the Ukrainian New Year’s traditionMalanka to the community. These students performed a Malanka skit, Ukrainian songs and dancing not only to their school, but also to eight assisted living facilities.

Malanka is a whimsical Ukrainian celebration which falls on the feast of St. Melanie.

The ancient legend tells the story of the goddess Lada, whose happiness resulted in peace, harmony, and perfect life on earth. Lada’s beautiful daughter Malanka was born in May, and she covered the earth with f lowers and lush greenery. One day, Malanka’s blissful winter frolicking was interrupted by a fierce dragon, who swept her away and held her prisoner in his evil kingdom.

Life on earth changed. The earth became very cold and dreary… the people paid the price for Malanka’s absence. The extreme cold was very difficult for the people to deal with, and they suffered bitterly until one day a brave young lad overheard two peasants talking about the evil dragon who had swept their beloved Malanka away. The young man was determined to do something to change the conditions on earth. As the narrator said, “The rest is history!” And a celebration of all the villagers and animals greeted Malanka at her return. Spring returned and the f lowers grew abundantly.

The students said their lines with clarity and simplicity, and the story was expressed through many interludes of song and dance. A great many high kicks, quick steps, and fast turns accented the fanciful, joyful nature of the story.

AL Horton’s Grade 6 Ukrainian Bilingual Class Bring Hope for the End of Winter.

Left: Mr. Howell leads the students in song.

Right: Audience participation was limited to…rapt attention and murmurs of appreciation.

All of the songs were in Ukrainian, and the script – though narrated in English for the benefit of the audience – was in Ukrainian as well. Audience participation was limited to thunderous applause, rapt attention, and murmurs of appreciation as the cast sang, danced, and even acted out an epic fight scene between the brave young man and the dragon. The main characters said they spent several hours every day for about a month and a half practicing the Malanka skit. They found it challenging but it was also rewarding and fun.

When it comes to a well-timed, uplifting and relatable story, this performance was spot on…. And we can be encouraged in that even though winter is a terribly fierce dragon that seems to have stolen our sunshine, there is hope. Spring is coming, and when she does, she will “Fill the earth with warmth and beauty.”

All the main characters of Malanka get together.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Vegreville Hosts High Energy Initiation Tournament

Jennifer Dixon Submitted The Vegreville Wranglers Initiation Teams 1 and 2 hosted their annual tournament and invited 6 teams from the surrounding areas. There was a total of 12 games played with a special chuck a puck children’s only event with the Value Drug Mart Mascot and the Boston Pizza Mascot as the judges. It was a high energy day tailored specifically for our initiation players and their families.

DIY Snow Removal

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Kevin Cole (pictured here) of Minburn County brought his equipment to town early Wednesday, January 31, to clear the snow by his father’s cul-de-sac near 53rd St. in Vegreville. “My father is 91 years old, and there are a lot of seniors on this street. I just think they should be able to get places without worrying too much about how safe the roads are.” 5 days, Cole mentioned is a long time to wait for people to wait. He worked from early afternoon until after dark to clear away the snow.

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Town of Vegreville Forum Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent A mission is easier to achieve when people help each other and work in harmony together. A Collaboration Community Forum hosted by Impact Vegreville (IV) Committee was held at Senior Citizen Sunshine Club Centre of Vegreville on February 1.

The facilitators for this meeting were Community Service Director and Chair of IV Committee, Paul Suiter and Communication Coordinator, Rachel Farr.

This meeting was a means for nonprofit organizations and groups, indi-

The facilitators for this meeting were Community Service Director and Chair of IV Committee, Paul Suiter and Communication Coordinator, Rachel Farr.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Participants post their planned events on the community calendar.

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Participants listen to ideas from all other representatives from community organizations and groups.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

viduals, and volunteers to enhance each others’ events, work together, network, engage in conversations and provide input to help with the challenges they face which include communicating, fund raising and obtaining volunteers.

The main theme was, ‘If we can work together more as organizations, we can accomplish more.’

Representatives from each organization posted their events that are being planned on the community calendar at the meeting. This was meant to help showcase and possibly prevent the conflict of events happening at the same time.

Then people discussed in groups what one community event in 2017 they felt was the most well-organized and well-run, and why? Most groups said the Canada Day Canada 150 event because it was well-planned, and had people from diverse backgrounds come together, it had hands-on involvement and commitment, there was great community support for our country, and it was fun.

The next question was how we can enhance the great work we do in Vegreville by working together with other non-profit groups more often.

Some of the answers were sharing human and financial resources, remember there is strength in numbers, and break through the common cliques by putting an effort to mingle with other people, agreeing on a community project, agree to collaborate, and consult others instead of taking full credit for something.

The following question was are there opportunities to work together and what are they? The participants’ answers were people organized an event together like Family Day but all for one cause. People should take what they know from each of their individual’s role they play and bring it to other groups or roles; they could showcase two different art forms together, advertise events together, when two organizations or more get together; they have a chance to praise each other and can get ideas, and think bigger ones together.

Suiter said the take away was for the participants to go back at their next organization’s or group’s meeting and discuss what happened at this meeting.

What can residents do to support Vegreville?

Town of Vegreville Council Submitted Vegreville Town Council has committed to providing the community with updates about our ongoing advocacy efforts and highlight economic development efforts. The Town and business leaders also want to ensure the residents have role in these efforts and have released some tips on what residents can do to support local businesses.

There are several things that local residents can do to make our community stronger. Including: Volunteer – Vegreville has many community services and programs which enhance the lives of our residents. All of them need your help to be stronger and better service Vegreville residents.

Support Local Business – Our community’s businesses are ready to serve you. Shop locally and help ensure the viability of these businesses.

Encourage visitors – Invite friends and families to come to Vegreville and enjoy the fantastic amenities and events

our community has to offer. Imagine how busy our community would be if each of us invited 5 people to visit over the next year.

Participate in local events – Successful communities create vibrant environments where people want to be. These events help strengthen Vegreville as a regional destination.

Promote Vegreville – We need to promote the good things about Vegreville at every opportunity. Lots of good information is available from various websites including the Town of Vegreville at www.vegreville.com Be Positive and Proud- Let’s speak about the resiliency of our community and optimism for our future. Let’s start a conversation about how the best is yet to come.

“Vegreville is such a great community to live and do business. Our community has faced numerous challenges in the past only to emerge stronger and more resilient, I am confident we will do so again,” said MacPhee.

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