Vegreville News Advertiser - February 14, 2018

VOL. 71 NO. 7

71 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNIT Y

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018

The Mighty Hemp Plant “Canada can be the lead…timing is of the essence.”

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RCMP files from February 5 - 11 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser February 5 00:10 – Subject arrested on outstanding warrants. In the subject’s possession, officers found a folding knife and a spring assisted folding knife as well as over 18 grams of Marijuana. This matter is still under investigation.

11:15 – Complainant called to report receiving another CRA scam phone call.

No information was given. Reporting for information purposes only.

12:46 – Complaint of a female laying on the ground and a male who is trying to pick her up. The 2 people left the scene when they found out the police were called. The male and female attended the detachment to speak to members. The male advised that the female was intoxicated and fell out of the parked vehicle onto the ground.

The female subject was observed to be intoxicated. There was no evidence of any offense being committed.

14:38 – Complainant reported a truck in their field in rural Vegreville. The vehicle was covered with snow and believed to be stolen. RCMP attended and located the vehicle. It was not stolen and belonged to the person renting that parcel of land.

15:09 – Complainant called to advise that a male subject was in a business making people uncomfortable. It was requested that members walk through the business. Members located the subject who was mildly intoxicated and started to call staff names. The subject was told to leave by members and he complied.

16:06 – Complainant reports their Ex-spouse taking belongings from the residence and starting an argument “again�. The subject was arrested, statements were obtained, and was released on documents to attend court.

This matter is still under investigation.

16:42 – Complainant attended the detachment to report a male who called about “Stars Letters� and that he had won $18,000. The caller advised that the person only needed to send $433 through Western Union to receive their prize. Complainant knows that this was a scam and did not provide any personal information. Reporting for informational purposes.

February 6 09:08 – an Anonymous complaint that a person drives without a license.

Information was provided for the vehicle. The Vehicle was located at a residence; however, the vehicle was not in use. The subject of the complaint was

spoken with and advised to obtain a license or risk being charged.

12:43 – Complainant called to report that their residence was broken into and the TV and other items were stolen.

Occurred within the last couple of days.

A water bottle was located at the scene and seized for evidence. This matter is still under investigation.

13:24 – Report of a vehicle hitting a train at Hwys 26 and 36. The single occupant and driver of the vehicle was not injured. The driver was served a ticket for failing to stop at a railway crossing.

13:51 – Complainant reports that sometime during the night, someone drove into their business and stole vehicle parts. The suspect vehicle was an older model Jimmy. No description of the suspect at this time.

16:06 – While on patrol of Hwy 16, a license plate check came back unregistered. The driver of the vehicle could not produce registration or insurance.

2 violation tickets were issued and the vehicle was towed.

16:24 – Complainant reports that their residence was broken into during the day. A bottle of medication and some jewelery were taken. A statement and photos were obtained. Members located, arrested and interviewed a suspect. The suspect admitted to committing the crime and the property was recovered. The subject was released on documents for court.

February 7 15:50 – An employee called to advise that they have a tenant who has not paid rent and they want them out. The subject of the complaint is elderly with mental health issues. Social services were asked to assist in the matter.

February 8 07:00 – Member observed a suspended driver driving a vehicle. Member attempted a traffic stop. While the

vehicle was stopping the driver and passenger attempted to switch seats while the officer was watching. The subject was arrested for obstruction.

Violation ticket was issued and the vehicle was seized for 30 days. This matter is before the courts.

09:08 – Complainant called for a welfare check for a senior who lives alone. RCMP attended and spoke with the senior who was OK. 12:22 – Complainant reports that their neighbor threatened to assault them.

Through the investigation, it was determined that no threats were uttered.

22:01 – Call received from a male who advised that his mother was being abusive. RCMP attended the residence and said that the subject was upset and was trying to be calmed down by the parent.

No offenses occurred.

February 9 14:54 – Complainant reports suspicious activity at a local business.

Police officers attend and located 3 people who provided proof of their identity. The subject allowed the members to look inside their hotel room and their U-hauls. Nothing suspicious was observed. No crime was being committed.

18:32 – 911 complaint of child welfare concerns.

The complainant called extremely intoxicated and swearing. Complainant thinks his son is doing badly in school and then hung up on member after further verbal abuse. No other information provided.

21:15 – a probation officer reports that during a walkthrough of a house she located items that the subject is not allowed to possesses. The subject was arrested and lodged in cells. This matter is still under investigation.

February 10 03:27 – A vehicle stop for a passenger without a seatbelt. The drivers exhibited signs of intoxication. A road-side sample was taken which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested for impaired operation. The driver was released on documents for court.

The passenger in the vehicle provided 2 false names, was arrested for obstruction and in the process decided to punch both RCMP officers in the face. The subject was taken into custody and lodged. This matter is still under investigation.

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Bargain Basement Shopping Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion Everyone loves a good deal. I’d make some cultural references, but I’d be sure to get in trouble by offending someone’s sensitivities.

So I’ll just say, no one can really resist a good bargain. As Canadians, we seem to be especially keen on saving a buck.

In 1998, Ottawa decided they could save a buck (or two) by purchasing second-hand submarines from Britain. Lending to the suspiciously low price, the problem was that these four subs were decommissioned 4 years earlier in 1994 and sat waiting another two to six years before Canada actually took possession. For the next 10 years, there were multiple reports of various problems with these vessels including a fire leading to one death, limited diving depth due to rust problems and scheduled maintenance issues. Documents obtained by the CBC revealed “Every system … has major problems, … including bad welds in the hull, broken torpedo tubes, a faulty rudder and tiles on the side of the sub that continually fall off.”

Unfortunately, as is common for governments, it seems that

they have a short memory. No one elected or otherwise seems to recall this debacle and are now poised to repeat the past.

This time around, Ottawa is getting a splendid deal on

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While you’re sipping the last of your BC wine, do your bank account a favour: take a moment to think about installing a solar system. If you rent, phone your landlord. (Maybe sober up first).

Here’s why: the average cost for a single home solar system attached to the grid is $18,000. If you pay it back over 15 years at 5%, that’s less than $150a month. After that, your electricity cost is free until you have to replace your solar panel (30 to 40 years). Ponder that for a moment.

Alberta Treasury Branch has a whole package to help you switch to solar, including hefty government rebates. (Why our tax dollars are going to pay people to install a system that will save them money is beyond me, as grants will just inflate the price, but you should jump on this while you can.)

Also, the promise of free energy in a few years will doubtless raise the value of your property.

Insulate and switch to LED lights: you’ll probably produce more than you use. If your energy provider doesn’t give you cash for the energy you provide to the grid, find another energy provider. Pressure these companies to give us all a better deal.

Buy a big enough system and you might make enough

Letter - CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 Name: Tracey Haubrich Occupation: educational assistant Likes: photography, watching television Dislikes: fish, basketball.

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Albertan Agriculture Meets the Mighty Hemp Plant Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Our widespread Northern Alberta farming community is beginning to unite us all in our diversification of the economy and nearly every industry. It truly places the future of our environment, our health, and the development of our society in the hands of the farmers and entrepreneurs who are involved in the hemp market. The wave of change has been met, and with the hemp market’s growing demands, things are definitely looking up for farmers and producers.

from they looked like in the early 1980s…today we see a greater spectrum of the crops that are being grown in Alberta.”

All over what agronomists are calling the “Northern

Canada can be the lead... timing is of the essence.

-Author This week in both Vermilion and Vegreville, farmers, leaders, and entrepreneurs gathered for seminars, hosted by Alberta Hub, to learn more about the booming industry of hemp in agriculture.

Students from Lakeland College also attended, to learn more about the changes that will ripple through the agriculture community when the restrictions on this superplant are released.

Vermilion/Lloydminster MLA Robert Starki opened the day by reflecting on the long-standing diversification of agriculture. “(When it comes to the) Growing of crops, I can think of how the fields today look different

Advantage Zone,” hemp producers are signing contracts like crazy with countless companies and growing hemp. Next week, we will be able to get into the details of how this plant came to be so important in our agricultural economy, but today, let’s focus on “why?” Why is this tall, green plant having such an impact? The presenters at the Industrial Hemp Seminar had many different angles, all eluding to a strong, multi-purpose plant which is changing the direction of several markets.

Due to a lot of media buzz, we all know that the cannabis plant is strong. But did you know it one of the fastestgrowing, strongest natural

fibers... only second to bamboo? When the hail hits it, it regrows.

Producers who farm organically find that it is valuable in rotations/nutrient cycling, as it makes a cover big enough to shade out the weeds. It is hearty,

and reacts well to spring frost, every part of the plant is useful – even the leftover parts (known as dirty hurd) can be used as a coarse straw, such as the kind that is helpful in growing strawberries.

The farmers are also faced with a great number of options when it comes to signing contracts, and thanks to the InnoTech decortation facility in Vegreville, business has moved locally. As overwhelming as it can be to look around and see everywhere the fairtrade debates, whole 30 menus, Beer-yoga classes, essential oils, and gluten-free pizzas… one thing is clear: the modern consumers want organic, environmentally

friendly, and sustainable products.

Terry Radford, an entrepreneur who is responsible for many successful startups, gave his presentation for JustBioFibre Structural Solutions, a construction company who develops sustainable, rapidly renewable resources out of hemp fibers. He shared on the work JustBioFibre does in developing new buildings at very energy efficient rates while meeting building safety

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FROM THE PAGES OF THE VEGREVILLE OBSERVER

COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – February 15, 1928

A general exodus is taking place from Willingdon to the more quiet and secure town of Hairy Hill. The hectic life of the frontier town of Willingdon, where life and property are no longer safe, does not appeal to many – hence the exodus. In fact conditions have become so acute that Mayor Chlibecki has appealed for the aid of the State troops in the modified form, of course, of the provincial police.

Monday was voting day and around one-third of the qualified electors of the town travelled over to the town hall to exercise their franchises as free and independent citizens of this enlighten community. In all the history of the town, there has never before been a municipal election in which so little interest was aroused. In some respects this is explicable enough, but in one respect at least, the electors failed. Messrs. Rose, Shaw and Laurenceson are elected for the two year term; M. Dutka for the one year term. The town council for 1928 will consist of His Worship Mayor Holden, Councillors McLean, Kolmatycki, Rose, Laurennceson, Shaw and Dutka.

75 Years Ago – February 17, 1943

R.F. Johnson of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board offices Edmonton, was a caller in town on Wednesday conferring with the local Rationing Committee. Mr. Johnson specifically requested the Observer to state that all farmers who make butter, either for home use or for sale, or both, must register with the Local Ration Board at once.

J. McG. Stewart, Coal Administrator, Wartime Prices and Trade Board announces that coal dealers in the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba whose ceiling prices were based upon deliveries in quantities exceeding one ton will be permitted to apply an added charge of twenty-five cents on all deliveries on one ton or less to customers purchasing coal for domestic use.

Although students under eighteen are now barred from the bowling alleys, they are still able to play their league games once a week – and should play exceptionally well on such rare occasions.

Collection of rags and grease is still being made by the intermediate school, but during the severe weather this was not pressed.

However, when weather conditions permit, collection will be speeded up. Both of these are urgently needed, and this is a call to householders to help.

50 Years Ago – February 8, 1968

Bill Buckland, owner and operator of Buckland’s Frozen Foods, Vegreville, was indeed pleased with himself and his firm when he attended the Alberta Locker Association Convention and School at Red Deer on Sunday and Monday this week. Mr. Buckland was the winner of the 1st Prize Standard Smoked Ham. 3rd Prize Smoked Bacon and 2nd Prize Regular Garlic Sausage. Mr. Buckland was also the winner of the Grand Aggregate in the smoked sausage competition and was the recipient of the Stange Canada E.F. Breach, chairman of the Alberta Command Property Board announced recently that permission to establish a Hutterite Colony near Holden has been granted. The Hutterites has sought permission last fall to set up a colony on a site about one mile south and one mile west of Holden and had taken an option on land in expectation of getting government approval. The new Hutterite colony will contain 4,500 acres of land, and was one of two colonies receiving approval from the Communal Property Board. The other new colony, slightly larger, will be located near Two Hills.

25 Years Ago – February 16, 1993

A spectacular meteor was observed by two Vegreville residents on Wednesday, February 10 at approximately 6:10 p.m. It appeared bright white ending in a shower of orange. A sighting was also made at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.

The Vegreville Fire Department responded to two fires. One on January 30 and the other on February 6. The January 30 fire occurred at 8:20 pm. The cause was an oil fire on a stove and it was extinguished by the occupant ( she smothered it). Damage resulting from the fire included smoke stains and stove damage. There was no building structural damage. The second fire occurred at 2:20 a.m. at the Tsjerk Wartena Farm. Here a tractor was on fire due to a block heater malfunction. The tractor was extensively damaged resulting in a $12,000 loss.

On Monday, January 25 a retirement party was held in Vegreville in honor of Dr. Sherman Weaver. Dr. Weaver was the executive director of the Alberta Environmental Centre.

Lions Clubs throughout the world are involved in collecting used eyeglasses. The recycling program plays an important role in Sightfirst, as it helps to meet the growing demand for used eyeglasses distributed in developing countries.

Letters Welcomed

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

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

The Effect on Canadian Families of Changes to Federal Income Tax and CPP Payroll Tax Charles Lammam Director, Fiscal Studies - Fraser Institute Milagros Palacios Associate Director, Addington Centre for Measurement Fraser Institute Hugh MacIntyre Senior Policy Analyst - Fraser Institute

• Since coming into office, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has repeatedly claimed to have reduced taxes for middle class Canadian families—a claim based solely on the federal government’s reduction to the second lowest personal income tax rate from 22 to 20.5 percent.

However, a recent study found that when all the Trudeau government’s major changes to the personal income tax system are properly accounted for (including the elimina¬tion of income splitting and other tax credits), income taxes have been raised, not lowered, on the vast majority (81 percent) of middle income Canadian families.

• In addition to enacting changes to the personal income tax system, the federal gov¬ernment has also announc announced other signif significant tax cha changes that wi will take e effect in the com¬ing years. For instance, payroll

taxes will be increased to fund an expansion of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), with the first increase tak¬ing place in January 2019.

The dramatic in¬crease in the CPP payroll tax, which was a joint venture with the provinces but initiated largely by the federal government, will be fully imple¬mented in 2025.

This raises the prospect of even more middle income families in Canada paying higher taxes beyond what the changes to the federal income tax system would alone indicate.

• This report measures the impact of the fed¬eral government’s personal income tax chang¬es and the fully implemented CPP payroll tax increase on the amount of taxes that Canadian families will pay. (A family is defined as a parent or parents with a child or children under age 18.) It finds that once fully implemented, virtually all (98.8 percent) of middle income Canadian fami¬lies with children (with incomes ranging from $77,839 to $110,201) will pay higher taxes. And they will pay, on average, $2,260 more tax each year.

• In fact, when looking at all 2.988 million families with children in Canada (excluding those in Quebec), 2.756 million, or 92.2 percent, will pay higher taxes—$2,218 more, on average, each year. Indeed, once the increase in CPP pay-roll taxes is fully implemented, nearly all Cana¬dian families— regardless of where they stand in the income distribution—will pay higher taxes.

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Emily Mailhot Showering is one of the most significant water uses in our homes. Low-flow Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser showerheads (under 7.6 liters per minute) and low-flow bathroom faucets A steady depletion of water in Cape Town, South Africa, (under 5.7 liters per minute) are readily available for a cost comparable to over the past thirty years has left them with less than 27% of traditional high-flow fixtures. Using an aerator means you can upgrade their dam capacity left over and no chance that “a little rain” existing fixtures and achieve savings by only spending a few dollars. will fill their reserves. In the past couple of weeks, the water While many other cities of the world are running out of the water, due to ration has gone down from 87 to 50 liters daily per person, a variety of reasons, it is difficult to determine what could take a toll on all per household.

While that may seem shocking to us that precious H2O that flows in high pressure at our whim. There is a broad Canadians who feel as though we have an abundance of range of possibilities. (Everything from Miami’s freshwater becoming conclean, fresh, water at our fingertips without really thinking taminated with Atlantic salt-water, to the possibility of London’s capacity of about it, Cape Town is not the first city to struggle with the river water being reached by 2025, to Moscow’s struggle with pollution in the loss of water. A couple examples of this would be Australia wake of the industrial Soviet era, have all had an effect on our world’s (earth’s driest continent), which came to a head in 2015 and reserves.) If we, who live in abundance, were able and willing to make even Swan River, Manitoba broke a water main at the beginning a few small changes to the way we think about and use our water, we may of February. safely avoid joining their ranks, and enjoy our 7% of the worlds renewable In those places, however, the crisis was more or less averted; freshwater, found here in our home and Native land.

Australia employed water sharing plans and Swan River, of course, fixed the water main. Cape Town is rationing their water while looking for a solution and setting up water distribution sites. The question stands: if we in rural Alberta were faced with that kind of extreme drought, what would that look like for us?

CBC estimated the average Canadian’s water consumption at 402 liters/day.

However, this didn’t account for the water used by industrial plants.

According to a study by the city of Edmonton (which is where our Vegreville water comes from,), the domestic water usage is closer to 200 liters per person daily, which is still 75% more than what Cape Tonians are currently consuming. This means that if we were to run out of clean water because of some great disaster (flood, drought, negligence, etc.) And were faced with water rationing, we would have to cut back significantly on the water we use, and why. Think about it.

That extra two (or 3, or 10) minutes in the shower to make really sure the conditioner is out of your hair. Sorting the laundry loads so that white t-shirt doesn’t get pink, even though it makes a smaller load. Re-running the dishwater because the bubbles are gone, and countless other creature comforts we are so very fond of, removed from our 2018 TERRAIN day-to-day lives. And that’s not even the half of it… dishes, laundry, and 2018 ACADIA 2018 SIERRA 1500 drinking water don’t even take up half of our daily water consumption.

According to Environment Canada’s EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 28 online water usage calculator, my own personal use is around 170.5 liters 2018 GMC SIERRA 1500 DOUBLE CAB daily. At home (this did not account for 2018 GMC TERRAIN SLE FWD ELEVATION EDITION 2018 GMC ACADIA SLE-1 AWD water I use at work or when in another home.) If we added to that equation my % % % laundry, which is done in a high-effi$ $ $ @ @ @ FOR FOR FOR ciency washing machine, my total water MONTHS BI-WEEKLY LEASE RATE MONTHS BI-WEEKLY LEASE RATE MONTHS BI-WEEKLY LEASE RATE consumption is around 174 liters. This WITH $1,350 DOWN PAYMENT. BASED ON A LEASE WITH $3,200 DOWN PAYMENT. BASED ON A LEASE WITH $2,500 DOWN PAYMENT. BASED ON A LEASE is average, as a small child might use a PURCHASE PRICE OF $30,264† (INCLUDES FREIGHT, PURCHASE PRICE OF $40,498† (INCLUDES FREIGHT, PURCHASE PRICE OF $36,726† (INCLUDES FREIGHT, PDI, $1,500 COMBINED LEASE CASH AND $500 GM PDI, $2,000 COMBINED LEASE CASH AND $1,000 GM PDI, $1,500 COMBINED LEASE CASH AND $500 GM lot less water than I do, but there are CARD APPLICATION BONUS*) CARD APPLICATION BONUS*) CARD APPLICATION BONUS*) many who “require” a lot more in a day.

(Maybe they wash their vehicles occa• 20-INCH BLACK PAINTED ALUMINUM WHEELS • STANDARD 9-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION • TRI-ZONE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL sionally or grow pretty flowers in their • AUTOMATIC LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL • FOLD-FLAT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT • KEYLESS OPEN AND START gardens. All good things.) Even in a • AUTOTRACTM TRANSFER CASE (4WD MODELS) • NEXT GEN GMC INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM3 WITH • ONSTAR® 4G LTE WITH BUILT-IN WI-FI® HOTSPOT2 home where gardening, car washing, 4 USB PORTS4 (3GB/3-MONTH TRIAL) + ONSTAR® BASIC PLAN5 FOR 5 YEARS washing your dishes in a dishwasher instead of manually, or a top-loading washing machine is a part of daily life, there are many more obscure ways we 5-YEAR/160,000 KM AVAILABLE ONSTAR 4G LTE COMPLIMENTARY 2-YEAR/ GMC PRO GRADE POWERTRAIN WITH BUILT-IN WI-FI HOTSPOT 48,000 KM LUBE-OIL-FILTER GMCOFFERS.CA don’t even think about using water. For PROTECTION: LIMITED WARRANT Y (3 GB/3 MONTH TRIAL) MAINTENANCE instance, did you know that leaks ON NOW AT YOUR ALBERTA GMC DEALERS. GMCOffers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase of a 2018 GMC Terrain SLE FWD, Sierra 1500 Double Cab account for about 14% of water use in Elevation Edition and Acadia SLE-1 AWD equipped as described. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Alberta GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only on select vehicles delivered from February 1 to February the average household? That’s a lot of 28, 2018. * Limited time lease offer valid to eligible lessees in Canada who obtained credit approval and enter into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from February 1 – February 28, 2018 of a select new or demonstrator 2018 MY GMC vehicle. 2018 MY vehicle not eligible for this offer is Canyon 2SA. Total Lease Value consists of $1,500 manufacturer-to-dealer New Year Lease Bonus (tax-exclusive), the GM Card water (and money) literally going down Application Bonus (tax-inclusive), and may include manufacturer-to-dealer lease cash (tax exclusive) (“Lease Cash”). Lease Cash applies to select vehicles and value depends on model purchased: $1,500 on new 2018 Acadia, Terrain; $2,000 on new 2018 Sierra LD Double Cab. GM Card Application Bonus applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa* Card or current Scotiabank GM Visa* Cardholders. GM Card Application the drain! (Please excuse the hilarious, Bonus credit value depends on model purchased: $500 GM Card Bonus on new 2018 Terrain; $750 GM Card Bonus on new 2018 Acadia; $1,000 GM Card Bonus on new 2018 Sierra LD. As part of the transaction, dealer may very intentional pun.) request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company (GM Canada) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Conditions and limitations apply. Void where prohibited. See Dealer for full program details. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. Lease based on Still, the most water per day is consuggested retail price of $30,624/$40,498/$36,726 includes $500/$1,000/$750 manufacturer-to-consumer GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card [GM Card] or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive), $0/$500/$0 manufacturer-to-dealer lease cash (tax exclusive), and a manufacturer-to-dealer $1,500 New Year Lease Bonus (tax exclusive) towards the lease for an eligible new sumed in the bathroom, as showering 2018 GMC Terrain SLE FWD/Sierra 1500 Double Cab Elevation Edition/Acadia SLE-1 AWD at participating dealers. Bi-weekly payment is $159/$195/$189 for 48 months at 0.9%/2.5%/0.9% interest rate on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. $1,350/$3,200/$2,500 down payment is required. Total obligation is $17,814/$23,408/$22,084 plus applicable taxes. Taxes, license, insurance, registration and applicable and flushing use the most water. fees, levies, duties and, except in Quebec, dealer fees (all of which may vary by dealer and region) are extra. Option to purchase at lease end is $13,218/$19,967/$15,576. See dealer for details. Discounts vary by model.

To cite the City of Edmonton Resource Dealer may sell for less. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice.

Conditions and limitations apply. Offers may not be redeemed for cash and may not combined with certain other consumer incentives. Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings website: are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and capabilities vary by model and conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. Terms and conditions apply. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Not all vehicles may transmit all crash data. After the trial Low flush toilets use about 4.8 liters period, an active OnStar service plan is required. OnStar 4G LTE: Services and connectivity vary by model and conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. Requires active OnStar service and data plan. per flush, compared to older models Data plans provided by AT&T or its local service provider. Accessory Power must be active to use the Wi-Fi hotspot. Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth and smartphone, and USB connectivity for some devices.

Not compatible with all devices. The OnStar Basic Plan is available on eligible new and pre-owned vehicles equipped with OnStar 4G LTE hardware for 5 years or the remaining term. The Basic Plan is transferable to that use between 13 to 20 liters per subsequent owners for the remaining term. It includes the monthly Diagnostics Report emails (capabilities vary by model), Dealer Maintenance Notification, access to select vehicle mobile app features and more. Your vehicle must have been compatible with the vehicle’s mobile app prior to the OnStar 4G LTE hardware upgrade, if applicable. This plan does not include emergency, security or navigation services. These and other services require flush. Dual-flush toilets are even more a paid or Add-On Plan. Visit onstar.ca for vehicle availability, coverage maps, details and system limitations. Available 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot requires WPA2-compatible mobile device and data plan. Data plans are provided by AT&T or its local service provider. Whichever comes first. Limit of four complimentary Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing etc., are not efficient, at 3 to 6 liters per flush.

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Changed Credits and Deductions H&R Block Vegreville Submitted Canada caregiver credit – This non-refundable tax credit replaces the family caregiver credit, the credit for infirm dependants age 18 or older, and the caregiver credit. It gives tax relief to eligible individuals who have a spouse or commonlaw partner or a dependant, with an impairment in physical or mental functions.

Disability tax credit (DTC) certification – Nurse practitioners across Canada can now certify the application form for the DTC. Medical expense tax credit – If you need medical intervention to conceive a child, you may be eligible to claim certain expenses even if you do not have a medical condition. These expenses are the same as those that would generally be allowable for individuals who have a medical condition. If you had fertility-related expenses for any of the 10 previous calendar years and you have not claimed them, you can request a change to your income tax and benefit return(s) to include these eligible expenses.

Tuition, education, and textbook credits – As of January 1, 2017, the federal education and textbook credits were eliminated.

However, you can still carry forward unused amounts from previous years. Also, with certain conditions, you may now be able to claim the tuition amount for fees you paid to a post-secondary educational institution for occupational skills courses, even if they are not at a post-secondary level.

Children’s credits – As of January 1, 2017, the children’s arts tax credit and children’s fitness tax credit were eliminated.

Public transit tax credit – As of July 1, 2017, this credit was eliminated. For this tax year, you can claim the cost of eligible public transit expenses only for travel taken from January 1 to June 30, 2017.

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(Left-to-Right) Cameron and Nolan with their parents-Neila and Owen Nelson from Full Nelson Farms (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Health and Wellness Fair Pat Danilak from Snug as a Bug Custom Weighted Quilts said their guilt’s are made for people with sensory issues such as ADHD, Autism, Alzheimer’s disease, and other issues. “These quilts ground people and make them more comfortable. They are good for people with restless

legs also,” Danilak said.

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It’s that time of year again.

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent A person’s health is their most precious resource. For this reason and more people explored many alternative natural health and healing methods that were available at the Health and Wellness Fair at Vegreville Centennial Library on February 10.

Twenty-seven vendors showcased and sold their natural health products and services.

The organizers were Mark Dowhaniuk from Destination Gardens and Lundyn Wyllie from Regent Health.

Dowhaniuk said they had a good turn-out of vendors and customers. A warm lunch concession was provided at one of his tables.

Kayla Landry from Zumba Fitness showcased what this program provides. Kayla leads fitness sessions to upbeat music. A total workout combines all elements of fitness-cardio, muscle conditioning, flexibility, boosted energy and mood.

Independent Promoter for Pure Trim, Peggy Webster came from St. Paul to sell these products which included boost tea that is caffeine and sugar-free and boosts a person’s metabolism and reduces their appetite and food cravings.

There was also joint tea which supports healthy joint and muscle function, a Mediterranean wellness shake that is organic and is whey-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, and soyfree. Many more products were available that support colon health and more.

Owen and Neila Nelson from Full Nelson Farms said they carry beef products that are grass-fed and finished. There are no antibiotics, no hormones, and no GMO’s in the beef.

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Hospital Auxiliary’s Ladies Present Birthday Greetings Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Lifetime members of Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliary’s Association-Helen Stachow celebrated her 100th birthday and Evelyn Carter celebrated her 94th birthday on January 14.

These two ladies both have made lots of friends during their many years of service to the auxiliary. On February 8, the Vegreville Hospital Auxiliary’s ladies gathered to present a cake and card to Helen and Evelyn at Heritage House (the residence of these two ladies).

After this, they all stayed to engage in fellowship and to wish Helen and Evelyn many more birthdays.

In no participator order- Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliary’s Association ladies with the two birthday gals-Helen Stachow celebrated her 100th birthday and Evelyn Carter celebrated her 94th birthday on January 14. Other ladies in photo are Olga Larson, Gladys Palahniuk, Winnie Zakordonski, Anne Bilyk, Phyllis Tarapacki, Nettie Charuk, Marion Baxandall, Yvette Pederson, Olga Ewanchuk, Georgina Stark, Rose Gorda, Marion Lemiski, Alice Field, Marie Wispinski, Ann Stefanski, Liz Kuchik, Ann Soldan, Eleanor Homeniuk. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

The birthday cakes for Evelyn Carter and Helen Stachow.

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(Left-to-right) Evelyn Carter and Helen Stachow. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Letter - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 money in the summer months to justify heating with electricity. Say goodbye to your gas bill. Less chance of carbon monoxide poisoning, too. Plan to expand your system for when you buy an electric car or truck.

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Winner Beware Sgt. Jerry Nutbrown RCMP Ponderings – Vegreville Detachment We are having a number of people reporting that they are getting phone calls and being told they won a prize in the STARS Lottery. But they didn’t. Scams continue to happen and they do come in cycles, specific times of the year or an old scam is started up and tried again.

Last week we had a fellow come to the front counter with a scammer still on the phone. These people push the big pitch with all the vigor and energy of a dog going after a bone just out of reach. Their hard-sales approach is intentional so the intended victim doesn’t have time to think. Our fellow that came in here was informed he had won a cash prize but he had to pay a fee to get it. In his conversation with the scammer, it came out that the fee would have to be sent by Western

Union to Jamaica. Who knew the STARS Lottery is administered in Jamaica!

This fellow knew something wasn’t right and came down to the detachment where one of our folks here spoke with the scammer. They still pushed for the fee to be sent and ended up hanging up on us. Now here is the rub, while the fellow was still here in our lobby, we received a phone call on one of our incoming lines and guess what? We had also won a cash prize on the STARS Lottery. We all chipped in to pay the fee. Ok, no we didn’t, but this shows that the scammers are non-discriminatory when it comes to trying to rip off people. If you just got a new phone and get a call like this you just happen to hit their dialing sequence as they will start at 0001 and dial every number in the area until they get to 9999.

The premise of the scams may differ but overall they use the internet or phone to do this as it is easy and they can make many attempts one after another. We do try and track these down but with scammers, in this case being in Jamaica, prosecution is almost impossible. Once the money is wired to the destination it is gone for good. We also have had instances where people have been ripped off and the scammer will call back again and try to get more money from them.

We also recently had another person ripped off for a couple thousand dollars on the iTunes CRA scam. They get a vulnerable person on the phone and are so aggressive that they have the person worried about their well-being or safety from being arrested that they are successful in their scam. In this case, the scammer was so aggressive that the warning from the store clerk where the iTunes cards were being purchased did not have any effect. Trust me when I say that this bothers the investigators as we would love nothing better than to get this person charged and to court somehow.

Why do these scams keep happening? Because they do find victims. I ask everyone reading this to talk to others about it especially the elderly as they often fall victim for a number of reasons. We do what we can to get the information out there and that is why this type of topic does come up periodically in the News Advertiser or on Country 106. We don’t want anyone to fall victim to these scams that prey on the hopes of people but end up just stealing our good citizen’s money.

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mighty hemp - CONTINUED from PAGE 5 requirements. “Most of our CO2 consumption goes into buildings. If buildings are better insulated and don’t need as much fuel to stay heated, we can reduce that fingerprint significantly.” 15% LOWER construction costs. With a Safety Fire Rating of 1hour, longevity over 7 generations, 20% increased energy efficiency, and 15% lower construction costs, it looks like even the construction field, the mighty hemp plant is making big changes.

Charles Holmes, CEO of Hempco, “the mighty hemp seed” food products told us all about his illness history, need for more complete nutrients, and the fantastic treasure he found in the mighty hemp seed. He then launched his products in the network-marketing model in 2001. He listed off the many benefits, including protein, fatty acids, alkalinity, phytonutrients and fiber, no enzyme inhibitors, and full of vitamins and minerals. His presentation included a slide-show of the many historical uses for hemp, including rope, canvas sails, and the paper on which the American declaration of independence was written. He also showed a timeline for hemp in the medical field (excluding medicinal marijuana) before it was driven into a negative context and prohibited as a ‘drug.’ Charles joked, “we might not be as pretty or as fun at parties as our cousin Marijuana, but we are good, and an important part of this growing society.” His family company is founded on the belief that when cattle eat it, and we eat it, and this ‘ultimate nutritive’ resource is released, we will have an easily accessible, raw food and natural resource.

Dan Madlung represented BioComposites Group, a company who specializes in commercialized products, product development, and impact on hemp fiber value chain. His presentation left us wondering; is there anything this plant can’t do? While walking us through the details of things such as ratios, production, and factory functions, Dan showed us the benefits of using

both short and long fibres to create high-value items such as Erosion control blankets, weed suppressant blankets, grow mats, automotive interiors (i.e. Henry Ford Jr.), air filtration, insulation, feminine hygiene products, and more.

Brian Rozmahel, a hemp producer from his family farm west of Viking, regaled us with his adventures on his 7 quarters of crops, being one of the first farms to do direct seeding (in his father’s day) and now one of the few who is producing hemp.

He addressed some of the myths surrounding growing hemp in Alberta. (Cow’s don’t like hemp plants. And they won’t get high,) and gave a practical presentation on the ins and outs of hemp crops.

“It enjoys good, well-drained soil… what crop doesn’t?” and “It’s different from your barley or canola, and you need to treat it differently. But it’s worth more.” Were both bits of down-to-earth encouragement he gave to whoever in the room was considering growing hemp. He also gave slideshows and information on what kinds of bins, conveyor belts, and other equipment to use, as well as timing, experience, and best utilizing the potential of a hemp crop.

Basic ‘do’s,’ ‘don’ts,’ and ‘undetermined’ tidbits of the day-to-day hemp crop were delivered rapid-fire; everything from difficulties with weather, to the giant gophers on his farm, many an attendee was impressed with his open bluntness accompanied by pictures with honest documentation of the victories and difficulties in his hemp field.

It is a shared belief among all of these innovators that once hemp gets put into a

generally recognized safe substance quality, it has all the qualities of a potential game-changer in virtually every market.

Next edition: On the Agriculture side of the fence: What hemp production looks like for Alberta farmers

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Watershed Alliance Open-House Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser

Landowners from the Vermilion River and the surrounding Counties gathered together for an open house presented by the Watershed Alliance on Thursday, February 18. The representative who hosted the event was Mara Erickson, the Extension and Stewardship coordinator for Vermilion sub-watershed, whose purpose is to restore the wetlands that border a lake, river, stream, or wetland. (Known as riparian areas.)

On their own, the Watershed Alliance has recovered 100 hectares or riparian area, and partnered with

Ducks Unlimited Canada they have Restored 25 hectares.

Mara and the other presenters educated the people who came to the open house on the healthy functions of a riparian area; how it affects the environment, what the signs are of a damaged riparian area, and the many organizations who are working together to protect Canada’s riparian areas and the ecosystem which naturally supports our supply of freshwater.

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watershed alliance - CONTINUED from PAGE 14 When the riparian area is healthy, it becomes a water-loving thread of emerald green along the banks and in the river valleys. More wildlife will live there, more fish will inhabit the water, and more native plants will grow.

The strong, deep, dense root systems loosen up the compacted ground to create ‘reservoirs under the soil,’ for the water to absorb, and since it is compaction in the soil that makes the water spread, looking for a place to go until it finds one, it discourages widespread flooding. This reduces soil erosion and increases chances for healthy livestock, clean well water, and a good wildlife habitat. As 80% of all wildlife spends a part of their life habituating a riparian area, this is an important change not just for wildlife, but for hunters and people with livestock.

When asked questions about funding, Mara admitted that the organization paid for the repair of the landowner’s wetlands, with very few costs as long as the landowner had a successful application. She walked everyone through the application process and touched briefly on eligibility (ex. Your dug-outs and flood drainage areas are probably not wetlands, even if they are lands that are wet.)

While also stressing for the sake of any farmers in the room that the restoration of a riparian area does not prohibit livestock from using the land for grazing. Because of the ecological funding opportunities, there is a possibility for capital; reclaiming your land and restoring it to its natural state of glory is not only good for the environment... it is good for you, as a landowner, and as a steward.

Tim Axe of the Vermilion Watershed gave a presentation as well, with personal testimony to the changes his land has gone through and the prosperity it has brought his family.

Tim and his wife Maraide are holistic practitioners, organic, and they utilize as many natural resources as possible.

So when it came to an opportunity to revive their wetlands – which had been dry for years, they immediate-

ly said: “I’m in.” He did, however, address others in the room who might not be so keen with a challenge to keep in mind all of the benefits of a healthy floodplain, and showed before and after photos of the magnanimous changes his land had gone through.

While there is much progress being made in recent years to restore the ecosystem of the Alberta wetlands, there have also been some setbacks. For instance, draining the water and channeling the Vermilion River to prevent flooding. In recent years, this has resulted in depletion. As it stands today, 19% or riparian areas are in bad condition, 24% are in fair condition, and 57% are in good condition. This is an improvement the Watershed Alliance and the owners of the revived land are happy with – but not quite satisfied.

In an age when many Canadians are involved in some way to improve the environment; driving fuel-efficient cars, taking out the recycling, and using LED light bulbs, Erickson mused that taking care of our waterbeds can be “a priority close to our hearts.”

Chris Elder of the Vermilion River County closed off the event with food for thought…

“Everyone who lives along the river lives either up the stream or down the stream from someone: it is our responsibility to take care of the natural resource that affects us all.”

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Valentine’s Day Celebrate the single life Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. If you haven’t yet found your soul mate, this is the perfect opportunity to pamper yourself with a special treat. Here are a few ways to show yourself some TLC.

Relax and unwind Plan a cozy evening in the comfort of your own home. Sip on a glass of wine, watch your favourite television series or have a long, luxurious bubble bath. It’s all about you and doing the things that make you feel amazing.

Treat your taste buds Not having a date means you get to eat whatever you like, so get cooking and whip up a feast. If you prefer to avoid the kitchen, call in a caterer or reserve a seat at your favourite restaurant.

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From you to you Buy yourself a bouquet of flowers, a box of chocolates, a piece of jewelry, a new outfit, a massage, or any other present that’ll put a smile on Get together Valentine’s Day is an excellent opportunity to remind your loved ones of how much you care. Invite friends or family members over for dinner and enjoy spending quality time together. If you have a few unattached friends, you can even plan a party to celebrate the single life together.

Hit the dance floor When was the last time you busted a move on the dance floor? Round up some friends and hit the clubs. Salsa, swing or freestyle, it doesn’t matter — it’s all about letting loose and having fun.

Spoil Your Sweetheart With a Tailor-Made Valentine’s Day This year, surprise your partner with a DIY Valentine’s Day celebration. The effort you’ll put into it definitely won’t go unnoticed. Just keep in mind that achieving that “wow” factor takes time.

Bottom line: don’t start the night before. Good luck!

A romantic atmosphere The success of your evening will largely depend on the atmosphere. Contact your florist to order a sizable amount of rose petals and fresh flowers, and use them to make a bouquet, a personalized card or a bundle of potpourri.

If you have kids, get them involved in the decoration stage with a fun art project. For inspiration and supplies, head to your neighbourhood craft store or hobby shop.

Build a playlist with your favourite love songs, making sure to include tracks that remind you of your first date, your travels, your wedding and so on. The right tunes are essential to achieving a romantic ambiance.

A homemade meal

calling on your local grocer, baker, butcher, fishmonger, cheese maker and chocolatier to gather the freshest, tastiest ingredients around.

A custom-made gift Finally, give your better half a thoughtful gift you made yourself. If she’s a tea connoisseur, personalize a mug for her to bring to work. If she’s been talking about redecorating the living room for months, surprise her with a custom-built bookcase topped with family photos. Be creative!

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bargain basement shopping - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 some used fighter jets. And we will start taking delivery just as soon as Australia can sift through their junk yard to cobble up all the scraps. Of course I’m exaggerating (a little) for effect, but the back story is solid.

After griping for years (as all opposition parties do), the now in power Liberals found a legitimate reason to scrap the purchase of new fighter jets for our air force. Their reason, at least in part, was in retaliation to tariffs placed on Bombardier by the US because of the dispute between Bombardier and Boeing.

During the election Trudeau said he would scrap the purchase of the F-35 fighter jet and instead buy cheaper planes to replace the aging CF-18s. He said the Liberals would use the savings to pay for offshore Arctic patrol vessels for the navy being built in Halifax.

You have to give credit where credit is due. He definitely found some cheaper planes to replace the Canadian aging CF-18s which were originally purchased in the 1980’s. His answer? Aging Australian CF-18s.

Arrival of used Aussie fighters has been pushed back to the summer 2019 or later with a senior defence official saying that Canada will take used Aussie FA-18s as they become available. It may be 2022 before the Royal Canadian Air Force receives all of the used Australian jets that the Liberal government intends to purchase. This appears to be a far cry from the ‘urgent capability gap’ we need to fill as described by Minister of National Defence Harjit Sajjan.

“In 2025, the CF-18s will not be able to fly, and it is important that we move very quickly in filling this capability gap.” said Sajjan in June 2016.

However, based on the current timelines for a new fleet, the last CF-18 will be retired in 2032. It seems that not only the people in government finance find math to be difficult. I’ll make it easy for our highly paid politicians.... 2032 > 2025. Kids in grade 9 can do that math.

New or old, defence analysts are continually debating the value of manned fighter aircraft. Can anyone remember the last “dog fight”?

Fighter jets will not help in the case of a North Korean Dictator with an itchy finger on his ballistic missile. Our lack of a submarine fleet or missile defence system (if they actually work at all) are just as pressing. Updating Norad may be just as important as renegotiating NAFTA and this may mean a renewed commitment to prioritize domestic cruise missile defence.

We are staggeringly unprepared.

Are we ready to join the 21st century or will the governments we elect continue to bury their head in the sand and attempt to baffle Canadians with... let’s say... “brilliance”?

Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com

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the blotter - CONTINUED from PAGE 2 09:58 – Complainant called seeking help regarding a family member going through severe depression. No indication of suicidal tendencies. The complainant was advised to seek a “form 8” under the mental health act.

18:25 – 911 hang-up from an address known to police.

Several members attended the location. At the residence members located 3 intoxicated people. When one subject was placed under arrest, he became combative and pepper spray was used. A second male then decided to hit a member and resisted arrest. Both were arrested and lodged in cells.

23:09 – 911 of a domestic dispute. Complainant reports Ex-spouse came into the house and pushed them down trying to smash their phone. The subject was intoxicated and fled the scene. The subject was located and arrested for the assault. This matter is still under investigation.

February 11 03:30 – Complaint of a male dressed in all black laying in the roadway.

Police officers attended and located a hitchhiker who was intoxicated. They were not dressed for the weather and were attempting to get to Lloydminster overnight. The subject was arrested and lodged in cells.

11:59 – Traffic stop on a vehicle and found the driver to have outstanding warrants out of Edmonton. The driver was arrested and released on documents for court.

16:00 – Complainant reports that someone broke into their shop. Advised that they heard an engine running and went to the shop. Tire tracks in the snow that were not from his vehicle. The shop door was open but nothing appears to be stolen.

18:03 – Member observed a truck with no license plate, burnt out headlights and a flat tire. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver advised that he had no insurance or registration and there was a heavy odor of liquor on his breath and declared “I’m Drunk”. The driver was arrested

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Dear Classified Guys, I looked up the value of my car on one of those Blue Book web sites, found the retail price and placed an ad in the newspaper. I even printed out the online report and posted it on the driver's window so people would see what the car is worth when they come to look. So far, the few people who have come for a test drive have laughed at my price. One guy even offered me almost $3000 below my asking price. I was insulted! My car is in relatively good shape, yet no one is interested. What am I doing wrong?

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in good working order. No one wants to test-drive a car that still has fast-food wrappers in the backseats.

Carry: When you look up the blue book value of your car, remember that it's just a guide and needs to be adjusted based on your local market and your car's condition.

Cash: A blue book typically gives you three values: trade, retail and private party. Trade and retail values are mostly used when working with dealerships. The third value, private party, is the one you should be using.

Carry: Since you're selling the car privately, you shouldn't expect to ask "retail price" as you mentioned. Retail values are typically

• • • Cash: If you were on "The Price is Right," you'd probably never leave contestants row! It sounds like you've priced your car right out of the market.

Carry: There are several issues that are obvious from your question. First, you described your car as being in "relatively good shape".

Since you didn't say "brand new" or even "excellent" condition, it's likely your car does not warrant top dollar.

Cash: Before you even decide on it's value, wash it, clean the windows and make sure everything is

found at a dealership given that they include presale inspections and other service warranties. People who shop privately expect to save on those costs. Using the average private party price would be more realistic.

Cash: Most importantly though, avoid being insulted by anyone's offer. Although selling anything can be an emotional process, you need to remain objective. Buyers are simply trying to get the best deal and offer you what the car is worth to them. Regardless of their offer, it is not a reflection upon you personally.

Carry: Besides, if you do your homework correctly, there will be more than enough great offers for you to accept.

Fast Facts Feeling Blue

Reader Humor Name Sake

Many people love their cars, but may not be impartial when it comes to determining their value.

To obtain the market value of your car as designated by its age, mileage and wear and tear, visit one of the three most commonly used blue books online. Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com) and The National Automobile Dealers Association (www.nada.com) both began providing vehicle values in the 1920's. Edmunds' Blue Book (www.edmunds.com) began in 1966. All three provide new and used car values online free of charge.

I'm not sure my wife realized the deal I would find when she asked if we could get a minivan.

I searched for several weeks until I found one advertised at an amazing price. However, it had one small catch.

When I went to look at the van, I realized that it still had the deli name printed on the side. The owner proudly offered, "You're more than welcome to leave the name. I'd love the advertising."

"That's a nice offer," I thank him. "But I don't think my wife will drive a van that says, Chubby's!"

(Thanks to Trevor J.)

Used Mania Sometimes it can seem like everyone has a new car but you.

However, according to data from the RITA (Research and Innovative Technology Administration), used car sales actually exceed new car sales.

Although the data excludes private party sales, dealers alone sold over 36 million used cars in 2010 with an average sale price of around $9,000. New car sales topped off at less than 15 million vehicles. Although we may all like the new car smell, it seems that the price of a quality used car is just as sweet.

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HELP WANTED V Tingley’s Harvest Center has a fulltime position for a JOURNEYMAN H E AV Y DUTY TECHNICIAN in Vegreville. The position includes: competitive wages, benefits package & company RRSP program. Email resumes to: gar th@tingleyshc. com No phone calls & only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Newly renovated. 3 Bdrm.

2 Bathroom. Duplex.

Bright & open. Available immediately. Quiet area.

End of street beside park.

N/P. N/S. $1100/mo. D/D same. Call Tammy 780216-1074

60’s Bungalow to be moved. Approx. 1000 sq.ft home in good shape.

2 bdrm, Recently renovated bath. Large kitchen & living room. Asking $10,000 . PH: 780-6030358

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Mixed Bonspeil Victory!

Submitted Mundare curling club appreciates all those participated in the Mundare Mixed Curling Bonspiel the past weekend and would like to acknowledge the winners of each event.

In addition to the regular tournament winners, there was also the draw to the button contest, in which Doug Needham was the closest individual, while the Zyla team had the best overall team average after three games.

A event. “Kowal Homes” Club Treasurer Tanya Kropielnicki presenting Trophy to Trevor Zacharkiw, Cheryl Zacharkiw, Brylan Kolotylo, Katlynn Urichuk Runner-up (sitting) Colin Zyla, Darlene Tratch, Doug Needham, Carmen Tratch

C event “Webbs Machinery” Lydia Pawluk, Clarence Patrie, Judy Pedersen, Bill Pawluk Evan Bilyk, Staci Kitlarchuk, Jason Warawa, Olya Lytryn, Karlene Oesch

B event “Double R Enterprises” (Standing) Dakota Pyzik, Jackie Yakubow, Clay Cartier, Ken Perlik (Sitting Corey Kucher, Kathy Dmytriw, Dwight Hopper, Deb Gulevich

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Tributes MEMORIAM KOZMAK, John In memory of a loving husband, father and Gido who passed away February 20, 2000.

In our lives there are many memories Of the happy years with you Recorded in love are these blessings Of a wonderful husband, father and Gido.

Loved with a love beyond telling.

We miss you deeply.

A wish for one precious moment To see you at our door Fill our home again with happiness We wouldn’t ask for more.

But we know that you walk with us daily.

Unseen, unheard but always near.

Remembered, loved and sadly missed by Anne, Janet, Patricia, Paul, Craig and grandson Ethan.

BEZOVIE, Nick May 18, 1928 - February 14, 2014 In Loving Memory of our dear Dad and Moshow, He never looked for praises He was never one to boast He just went on quietly working For the ones he loved the most.

His dreams were seldom spoken His wants were very few And most of the time his worries Went unspoken too.

He was there a firm foundation Through all our storms of life A sturdy hand to hold onto In times of stress and strife.

A true friend we could turn to When times were good or bad One of our greatest Blessings The Man we called Dad and Moshow.

Sending our Love to you in Heaven We think of you everyday Sadly missed, and always remembered, David & Deb, Jamie, Remi, Bailey & Declan, Jocelyn & Darren.

MANDRUSIAK, Steve May 10, 1925 - February 16, 2014 In loving memory Our hearts are filled with memories, which we’ve gathered through the years.

All the happy times we shared are treasured souvenirs.

But life is eternal; love will remain in God’s own time we will meet again.

His memory is as dear today, as in the hour he passed away.

The music has ended, but the melody lingers on.

Always remembered and sadly missed by daughter Phyllis (Gerald) and family.

MEMORIAM

OBITUARY

STEWART, Olga May 27, 1941 - February 15, 2015 In loving memory We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too.

We think of you in silence, We often speak your name.

All we have are memories, And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake, With which we will never part.

God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts.

Lovingly remembered, Marshall and Family.

OSINCHUK, Josephine 1922-2018 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our Mom and Baba, Josephine (Jo) Osinchuk on February 11, 2018, at the age of 95 years. Jo is survived by son, Clarence (Margaret); daughter, Paulette (Morris); daughter-in-law, Aurora; six grandchildren, Ian (Sandy), Trudy (Murray), Kevin (Michelle), Lisa (Kevin), Roman, Paul (Phei); thirteen great-grandchildren, Andrew, Hayden, Erika, Reagan, Carter, Liam, Logan, Jayden, Mackenzie, Mason, Shawn, Bryce, Gabrielle; three sisters, Adelaide Motiuk, Jean Winnicki, and Toni Siracky; sisters-in-law, Elsie Warawa and Sandra Osinchuk. Predeceased by her husband, Paul in 2004; son, Mike in 2005; two brothers, Mike and Roman; brothers-in-law, Ben, Mike and Len. Funeral service Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Mundare. Basilian Fathers officiating with interment in Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery.

In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to STARS, or Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, or a charity of one’s choice.

Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM

HAMALIUK, Debra June 22, 1967 - February 15, 2014 In Loving Memory Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same We have to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name Sad are the hearts that love you Silent are the tears that fall Living here without you Is the hardest part of all You did so many things for us Your heart was kind and true And when we needed someone We could always count on you The special years will not return When we were all together But with the love in our hearts You walk with us forever Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by your loving husband, Melvin; your children Shawn (Brooke) and Nicole (Kevin); and many other relatives and friends.

KRYSAK As life unfolds another year, Loving memories kept you near.

Silent thoughts of time together, Are memories that last forever.

Memories are treasures no one can feel.

Death is a heartache no one can heal.

Life must go on we know it’s true, But it’s not the same since we lost you.

You gave us your love to the fullest measure, Care, devotion and memories to treasure.

Loving and kind in heart and mind, What beautiful memories they left behind.

The special years will never return, When we were all together.

But with the Love within our hearts, You’ll walk with us forever.

By some you may be forgotten, To others be part of the past.

But for us who loved you and lost you, Your memories will always last.

You will always be loved, remembered, and sadly missed.

By your children and their families.

Vichnaya Pamyat.

Former soldiers camp out to demand improvements for vets Protest comes after PM says some veteran groups are asking for more than Canada can give Two former Canadian soldiers have set up camp beneath the veterans memorial buildings in downtown Ottawa, hoping to draw attention to their frustration with the federal government’s treatment of veterans.

Trevor Sanderson and Dick Groot arrived in Ottawa Friday after driving from Winnip

Dualing Pianos Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Vegreville Minor Hockey Association spent an evening with family and friends; wining, dining, and taking in live music by the Court Jester Duelling Pianos. The fundraiser was in support of the minor hockey teams, ranging from initiation to Midget, and would help to cover costs such as registration, ice rental, travel fees, and equipment.

February 10th’s evening began with cocktails and a flow of hockey parents, grandparents, friends, and supporting members of the Vegreville community

VDMHA parents volunteered by selling beverages to raise money for minor hockey, and keep the fun in fundraiser. (Right to left pictured here) Nicole Lakusta, Dawn Warrington, Barbara Strydom, and Michelle Henderson.

Guests enjoyed door prizes, raffle tickets, and a silent auction, all in support of minor hockey.

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trickling in with the anticipation of an incredible night. The event organisers, volunteers and staff certainly did not disappoint. As people began to gather, they took in classy decorations and a quality spread for the door prizes, raffle, and silent auction.

M.C. for the event led the audience in a lively game of live-action heads or tails for the prize of a free carwash. On representative from each team was to either put their hands on their heads or their tails, until one fortunate winner received the prize of a free car wash. Before dinner, the title of First to Eat was “auctioned off to the highest bidder.”

Twisted Sisters Catering prepared a full buffet

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of Mediterranean-themed delights, including Shrimp Orzo Soup, Salmon, sides, salads, and three dessert options to choose from (or eat all three, if that struck their fancy.)

The Court Jester Duelling Pianos, also known as Kelly Alaina and Tim Cotton of Edmonton, Alberta, played three dynamic, ‘by request’ sets as the evening progressed. As advertised on the set display, they really did “play any song you want!” From ‘Old Time Rock and Roll’ by Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band to ‘Baby Got Back’ by Sir Mix-a-Lot, they kept up with every selection, and the audience was laughing, dancing, and enjoying the highenergy atmosphere until late into the night.

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Jr. High Math and Science Literacy In our Jr. High math classes at H. A. Kostash School in Smoky Lake, Alberta, we have been focusing on math literacy, also known as numeracy skills. This includes problem-solving, reasoning, estimating, and analyzing information. Students need to use their numeracy skills to use numbers to solve real-world problems.

Mad Minutes

mation, estimate, measure, collaborate, and solve the problem. Act 3 is the conclusion of our story and allows the students to share their work with the class.

Creative Projects In Math 8, our students have been designing and constructing 3-dimensional shapes to build a model of a vacation resort. They have been applying their skills in measure-

A student is not math literate until he/she masters the fundamentals of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. When our students are fluent with basic operations, it frees their brains to problem solve, reason, and analyze more effectively. All of our secondary math classes have been working to increase our students’ basic fact skills by introducing Mad Minutes at the beginning of classes.

Students are taught mental math strategies to help with day to day calculations.

3 Act Math Problems Throughout the year our Jr. High students have been engaging in 3 Act Math Problems. These problems create a math story. The first Act piques their curiosity and challenges them to solve a real-world problem. Act 2 allows the students to ask questions, gather informent, estimation, and multiplication as they worked as young architects. The Gr. 7’s have been busy collecting and analyzing information from their class to display in circle graphs.

Science Class Earlier in the year, the Gr. 9 science class explored the scientific process. Scientists, just like readers, make predictions all the time. They use predictions as part of their hypothesis to their experiments. The Gr. 9’s designed their own unique scientific investigation and created a mini video to display their results. The students answered many questions such as: “What will fall faster: Full bottle or empty bottle?” and “What displaces more water: A loonie or a quarter?”.

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Alberta Health Services Submitted February is Heart Month – and it’s a good time to learn more about how to be heart healthy.

You can help keep your heart and blood vessels healthy by taking steps toward a healthier lifestyle. Healthy lifestyle habits include healthy eating, getting active and being tobacco free.

An assessment of your heart health can help to identify your risk of a heart attack or stroke and further identify what you can do to reduce your risk.

A heart-healthy lifestyle is important for everyone, not just those with existing health problems. If you already have heart or blood vessel problems, such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure, a healthy lifestyle can help you manage those problems.

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Increasing your physical activity is good for your heart and blood vessels, as well as the rest of your body. Being active helps lower your risk of health problems and helps you feel good.

Know Your Risk – Heart Disease Risk Calculator A Heart Disease Risk Calculator is now available to tell you your heart age and chances of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years. If you do not already have a diagnosis of heart disease or stroke, which means you’re already at high risk, and you are over 30 years of age, try this calculator to find out your heart age and what can be done to reduce your risk.

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Innisfree Winter Fair

Food, Friends, and Family Fun Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser After a pause for rescheduling, the citizens of Innisfree decided to brave the cold for a local Winter Fair the afternoon of Sunday, February 11.

“Even the sun came out,” as friends and neighbors met on 52nd St to warm their toes at the fire and find out what festivities there were to discover on a cold day in February. Children and parents tried their hands at iceblock curling, set up with painted

circles in the middle of the barricaded-off road.

Snowshoeing, tabogganing, and a late lunch of hot chocolate and hotdogs were also provided by the Village of Innisfree to boost community morale at the peak of winter.

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A D-Day 75th Anniversary Celebration’s Fundraiser

Participating artists-(Left-to-right) Lindsay Robinson, Danielle Chiurka, and Cara Speidel.

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Participating artists get the tools for painting. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The Royal Canadian Legion Vegreville branch 39 has supported the 341 Mundare Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron since its formation. In June 2019 several Cadets will have the opportunity to attend and participate in the D-Day 75th Commemoration Tour and Anniversary Celebration in Europe.

Several Fundraisers will be held to generate funds to assist Cadets in this venture. Sheryl Jamison is the Chair of the Sponsoring Committee.

Abstracts and Wine were offered at Royal Canadian Legion No. 39 Hall on February 9.

There were 25 artists who participated in this first-time event. The main local artist and instructor were Jenna Stoyko who had the assistance of her daughter, Piper Stoyko who is also an artist. Jenna demonstrated to the participants how to use all the artists’ tools to create an abstract landscape.

Overall, the instructors wanted the participants to play and

find their own artist’s within. All participants received two textured canvases, a glass of wine, snacks, and prizes.

Jamison said since June 2019 is the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, several Cadets will be flying in to London and then they will be going to Paris, and to Normandy and Vimy to take part in the actual D-Day 75th Anniversary Celebration.

“It’s important for our youth to know about D-Day and can participate in the celebration. D-Day was on June 6, 1944.

Canada was one of the forces that landed on the Beaches of Normandy. The tanks went into the water and the soldiers were going into the ocean and getting shot and dying. This was one battle that Canada identifies as being a force within itself; not as a part of Britain or other countries,” Jamison said.

“I feel we have a duty to support and appreciate what our past soldiers and military service personnel have done for our country because they made our world the way it is now; they are the reasons we have the freedoms that we have now and we have to celebrate that,” Jamison added.

Participating artists socialize while they enjoy a glass of wine.(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Participating artists get the tools for painting. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Girl Guide Opens a World of Fun Life Skills

Girl Guide Leaders, Jocelyn Svensen and Ashley Olynyk with the girl guides.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The Girl Guide meeting tossed around fun, friendship and learning at St. John’s Lutheran Church on January 24.

The session began with a song and continued with a game.

To help the girls express themselves and those who were shy to feel more at home, Girl Guide Leader,

Jocelyn Svensen led the girls in another humorous song where they had to copy her movements.

The girls then had a conversation with a partner where they spoke in nonsense language. This was meant to help them learn about tone as they worked on their performing arts badge. They also discovered that sometimes you can have a conversation with a person through non-verbal communication.

After this, Jocelyn Svensen discussed with the girls

what they wanted to do in their next sleepover.

Their special guest, Journeyman Electrician, Grant Svensen’s presentation was next where explained about how electricity gets into people’s homes. He said electricity is the transfer of energy between two points.

They learned that electricity is brought to your home through aerial transmissions lines. Power comes to their homes through meters and many other facts.

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History of Scout-Guide Week Scouts Canada The First Scout-Guide Week took place in 1926 and it continued up until the 1940s. However, in 1949,Scout-Guide Week was dropped because it was felt that it was being lost among so many other special weeks. Occasionally, some groups, along with some Girl Guide Companies continued “Boy Scout Week” as it was originally called. In the early 1950s, the week was officially recognized as Boy Scout Week. During the late 1960s, there was an increase in combined Scout-Guide services and events. This, and the belief that Guiding and Scouting had much to gain by pooling resources, led to meetings and discussions between both organizations. Scout-Guide Week or Guide-Scout Week was introduced in 1970, and focused on Feb. 22, the birthday of both Scouts founder, Lord Robert Baden-Powell and his wife, Lady Olave

Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide. In 1970, Scout-Guide Week began as a pilot project, approved for a three-year period. Due to its success, a second three-year term was approved in 1971 and in 1974, it was agreed Scout-Guide Week would continue indefinitely. In 1974, both organizations agreed to have the title interchangeable – “Guide-Scout” or “Scout-Guide” Week.

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Rosann News Corr Girl Guides is an opportunity for girls to grow into the b fun. Girl Guide Leader, Ashley Olynyk said she was a gir ent ranks the guides have. She decided to become a leade guide. “I think the biggest thing girls gain from belongin from both schools and some are home schooled so, they have been doing baking, cooking, teaching those camping working later on survival skills. We had a camp out in th and Rangers volunteered at the Preschool Halloween Ca community work.

Olynyk agreed with what leaders stated in the past th valuable life skills.

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Scouting: Improving Lives One D Ana-Alexandra Matei Youth Spokesperson-Scouts Canada Scouting, since its creation by Baden-Powell, has improved and changed lives of youth and volunteers all around the world. It has done this by helping individuals have new opportunities and experiences like camping, hiking and other outdoor adventures. These experiences allow youth to open their minds and hearts to nature. In doing this, Scouting makes people more considerate of the planet and develop confidence in themselves.

Many of my schoolmates either believe that Scouting is only for boys, or that you only learn how to do survival things. For example, I have had people ask me if I know how to start a fire, if I know how to cook food over the fire, or if I know how to swing like Tarzan (Yes, someone actually asked me that!). Scouting is about acquiring necessary life skills such as shopping on a budget, experiments, crafts, first aid, organizational skills, making friends and more!

I would never have thought that a task as simple as

packing my bags for camp could have an impact on my life, but thanks to Scouting it helped me become more organized and prepared for my adventures as a Scout and all other aspects of my life.

As a Beaver, I had my very first sleepover when I officially became a member of the Scouting movement. It was a two-night stay in a community centre.

My parents and I went shopping on the weekend before the camp and I bought my first sleeping bag, backpack, mat, and raincoat. I usually packed my luggage about one or two days before the camp, and honestly, I would not recommend that to anyone. I remember the hurry I was in, the anxiety and panic I was feeling. I did not have that much to pack, just a few pairs of socks, my pyjamas, a few shirts, my mess kit, and the necessary stuff for an overnight stay. I started packing them and I got distracted quickly (I credit my ADHD for that). I remember going to sleep panicked just to find my bags made by my parents who had to stay up until midnight to finish. I made it through the sleepover smoothly, and I was excited to be a member of this fascinating organization, but I did manage to lose some belongings. Fortunately, it was not hard to find the misplaced items. I also somehow forgot a towel and my mess kit. The next time I went camping it was a winter camp at Awacamenj Mino Scouts site in Quebec, where I managed to lose my brand-new Scouts Canada water bottle in the snow. Legend says you can still find a glow-in-the-dark water bottle there.

I also forgot to bring warm wool socks, so I had to go through the freezing winter with one pair. I am still grateful to my Scouter who had a spare pair. This would be my first experience truly understanding the Scouting motto of “Being Prepared”.

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Day at a Time Scouting is about acquiring necessary life skills such as shopping on a budget, experiments, crafts, first aid, organizational skills, making friends and more!

Next year, as a Cub, I had my first camp during the fall. My bags were prepared one week in advance and checked by the Scouters. My parents helped me, but I had to control myself, focus, and get things done. This time the packing list was longer, as I had more camping gear, my survival and first aid pack, more clothes, and two different types of boots, which are things I did not have with me during my Beaver years. At almost midnight, my bags were finally ready, after many frustrating moments.

A few years later, I had a fantastic opportunity to be part of the Campanoe Challenge program, a ten day canoeing camp for members of Scouts Canada from all over Saskatchewan. The differences between a ten-day camping trip and a two-day camping trip are not only in the duration of the trip, but in your bags because it depends on what activities you will be joining. Before my camping trip, I used to pack everything!

The camp taught me what to do with your wet clothes when you are on a camping trip, what to bring with you on an overnight hike outside the camping area, and what food to bring. Let us say I broke my own “do your bags one day before the camp” rule. This camp, I, with the help of my parents, started packing; I put everything in order, and about two hours and many distractions later, I was all set. This time my gear was even more organized than prior trips. We went to the store and bought my tent, and then prepared to go to Yorkton the day after. During the camp,

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Scout’s Honour Submitted For over 100 years, Scouting has provided youths with a kaleidoscope of outdoor experiences, leadership formation, and friendship. This has been brought to around 17 million Canadian youth because of the organizations mission to help develop well-rounded youth, and their shared vision that the young people of Canada can make a meaningful contribution to the creation of a brighter future.

The principles on which the organization is founded are Duty to God (to adhere to their personal code of morality and/or spirituality), Duty to Others (to promote peace, understanding, and cooperation through participating in the development of local, national, and global society), and Duty to Self (to take responsibility for their personal potential in every aspect of life.) They are taught to respect everyone, in all circumstances, and honour their pledge with a deep respect.

Beaver Scout Promise: I promise to love God and help take care of the world.

Beaver Scout Law: A Beaver has fun, works hard and helps family and friends.

Cub Scout Promise: I promise to do my best, To love and serve God, To do my duty to the Queen, To keep the law of the Wolf Cub Pack, And to do a good turn for somebody every day.

Cub Scout Law: The Cub respects the Old Wolf; The Cub respects himself/herself.

The Scout Promise: On my honour I promise that I will do my best To do my duty to God and the Queen, To help other people at all times, And to carry out the spirit of the Scout Law. The Scout Law: A Scout is helpful and trustworthy, Kind and cheerful, Considerate and clean, Wise in the use of all resources.

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Special Guest, Journeyman Electrician, Grant Svensen.

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Special Guest, Journeyman Electrician, Grant Svensen does a presentation on electricity.

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Improving Lives - CONTINUED from PAGE 5 I applied learned lessons as I managed to keep my tent relatively clean and organized. Fortunately, I was lucky to have a three-person tent to myself so I did not lose anything nor have anything missing during that camp, and I still cannot believe it!

My most recent camp was my fall camp, and it was my first camp as a second-year Scout. It was also the first trip in which I packed by myself. It was more straightforward than last year, as I was more experienced, and I was more organized. I packed all my things efficiently using plastic Ziplock bags, I put all of my Scouting items in one place, and I was happy to realize that I did not miss anything. I was also delighted to see that I did not forget anything either. I enjoyed myself during this camp; canoeing, making fires, and just having fun.

After six years, I find myself more responsible, I have

developed organizational skills and started advanced planning. Enjoying the outdoors, cooking my meals, being more accountable for myself, and having greater safety awareness is now part of all aspects of my life.

This is how Scouting improved my life, and I am looking forward to more and more adventures. Now, I ask you “How has Scouting changed your life?�

The girls discuss what they want to do for their sleepover.

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Sleepover at Library Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent A lot of young girls’ fantasy is to sleep at the library after closing hours when it’s dark were the words of Vegreville Centennial Library Manager, Donna Williams.

This dream became a reality when 10 girls from nine to 12 years-old participated at the Girls’ Sleepover at the library on February 10.

The event was organized by Veg reville Centennial Library in partnership with Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB). One of the mothers, Megan Nelson volunteered to help out. The sleepover opened with the girls introducing themselves and saying what school they attended. It continued with a toss the ball ice-breaker where they threw a ball and whatever conversation opener it landed-on; the girls answered the question on it. Some of the questions were what their favorite food was, what they wanted to be when they grew-up and what person they admired the most. One girl answered that she wanted to be a librarian when she grew up. Another girl said her mother is who she admired the most.

Then the girls went on to participate in a Get-to-Know You BINGO. There were crafts to do after this.

MHCB Wellness Coaches, McKenna Makowecki, and Kristin McSween came in later in the afternoon where they led the girls with art projects and a breathing jar, as well as, other activities.

Williams said they held this to have a fun event for the girls to participate in that would build their self-esteem and get them to know each other and make friends. “The girls will be able to sleep by the fireplace which we will have on all night. One of the games we will have is called, Sardines, where we will turn out the lights and the girls will run around all night and play games. They will also watch movies and paint their nails. We will have a bunch of girls’ activities for them to do.”

The girls who participated in the Sleepover at the Library-in no particular order - Ambrielle, Isabela, Kya, Kristine, Kacie, Kienna, Dahlia, Madyson, Natalie, Heaven.

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St. Martin’s School Welcomes New Teacher, Brian Evans Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Brian Evans is the new Grade Six teacher at St. Martin’s School who greets everyone with a friendly smile.

Brian is from St. John’s, Newfoundland.

He now lives in Fort Saskatchewan with his wife Rachel and seven-month-old

daughter, Brielle.

Brian said his teaching career started in Newfoundland before he moved to Alberta in 2014 to start teaching in Fort Chipewyan. “In 2016 we moved to Fort Saskatchewan and I taught in Waskatenau for one year before coming to St. Martins.”

Brian said he wanted to become a teacher because his grade 10 teacher made teaching seem like such an enjoyable job. “During that year I remember thinking how I could see myself being a teacher. He was a teacher who coached sports teams and connected with so many different students. Having enjoyed the combination of academics and athletics I knew I wanted to pursue a career where I could do both. Teaching allowed those opportunities.

“I owe so much to my parents. They were so supportive and inspirational.

They set me up to succeed in whatever I

St. Martin’s School Welcomes New Teacher, Brian Evans 1-Brian Evans is the new Grade Six teacher at St. Martin’s School.

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choose. They also modeled a work ethic that I always admired. My wife and daughter also inspire me. My wife is an

amazing teacher and she understands the long days I sometimes work,” Brian said when asked who inspired him to be a teacher.

“I was originally trained as a junior high/high school teacher. In my fourth year of teaching a grade, six position became available and I wanted to make the switch to try something different. I enjoy the energy the students bring.

“There are so many great parts. First, making connections and building relationships with students. Furthermore, seeing growth in learning brings me so much joy.

“I am part of an amazing team at St. Martins. There are so many experienced teachers I get to learn from every day. The school is also very organized which makes the work environment enjoyable. I bring my best every day to contribute to that team,” Brian added.

The Season’s Close Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The Vegreville Junior B Rangers finished off the hockey season this week with two away games. In spite of a relatively low sense of morale due to the team not qualifying for the playoffs, they gave their all in the final games and look to next season with excitement and hope.

At the top of the roster for this year is

Jared Steinbach with 53 points (28 goals, 25 assists), followed closely by Austin Holiday, with 52 points (30 goals, 22 assists.) Goalies Scott Danyluk and Connor Mckay each had .851 SV% (687 saves,) and .883 SV% (500 saves) respectively.

Over this season, the team had a total of 126 goals, 8 wins, and 28 losses.

A special thank you from the team, families, friends, and spectators goes out to coach Bryan Brown, Joe Budinski (president) Craig Steinbach (manager), board members, and arena staff.