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February 23, 2015
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Free workshop for Albertans managing chronic conditions LOWE (Schenk), Annie Katherine Our precious wife, mom, mother-in-law, grandma, great grandma and friend Annie Katherine Lowe (Schenk) passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on February 14, 2015 at the age of 82 at the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital. She lived with the love of her life at Amisk Court in Beaverlodge up until her passing. In addition to numerous friends, Annie leaves to celebrate her life, her husband and best friend of 61 years, Allen Lowe, their six beautiful daughters and son-inlaws, 14 grand children and 12 great grand children. Cheryl Lowe (Dave Polehoyki) of High River, Kirk (Kailei) Lowe, Tanya (Joe) Lowen; Donna (Jim) Hartum of Beaverlodge, Melissa (Steve) Breitkreuz, Jeff Hartum, Joline (Dean) Anderson; Denise Hotte of Houston, BC, Dustin Hotte (Gagan Minhas) Daylen Hotte (Deejay Iwikau); Judy (Dale) Carlson of Grande Prairie, Kelby (Denis) Koenig, Keaton Carlson (Anna Lengstrand); Erin (Wayne) Vig of Arizona/Mexico, Devon Vig (Betty Mah) LaRae Vig (Jason Petrone); Wendy (Lee) Tindall of Beaverlodge, Desiree (Doug) Saunders, Jasmine (Riley) Swanberg, Bailee Tindall. Great grand-children: Sierra Lowen, Austin & Emery Breitkreuz, Chase Hartum, Madeline, William, Callie & Sydney Anderson, Kanei Iwikau, Teigan & Reid Petrone and Hayes Swanberg. In law’s, Bertha (Robert) Hauger, Ruth (Gordon) Albright, Joe (Marj) Lowe, Agnes (Jim) Patterson & Margie (Jim) Hodgson. Annie was born and raised in Halcourt with her parents Anna & Erwin Schenk. She had one brother Fred (Ilene) Schenk and five sisters Doris (Bob) Eggen, Verna Whitlock, Thelma (Eldon) Ray, Helen Matthews (Henry Chateau), Lorraine (Orest) Oucharek. Annie began her career at the Beaverlodge Hospital in her early 20’s where she met her handsome husband Allen, they were married in 1953 and moved to the Lowe homestead and lived in the same yard as Maurice & Lena Lowe. Annie and Allen worked very hard on the farm where they raised their six daughters and usually at least two extra of their daughter’s friends, at any given time. The Lowe house was a fun, safe, comfortable place where everyone was welcomed to join and enjoy Annie’s homemade bread, pies, soups, home cooked meals and fantastic cinnamon buns. She always grew a huge garden, milked cows, raised every farm animal imaginable, drove farm machinery and loved spending time with her amazing family and friends. Annie drove school bus for 25 years, played ball, curled and volunteered in many organizations in many different capacities. She was always the first one at the door with a prepared meal or baking when someone had lost a family member or was ill. She cooked and baked for everyone in the country. Annie was small in stature but she had the biggest heart ever and fittingly passed away on Valentine’s Day. She was pre deceased by her son-in-law Dennis Hotte, her parents Anna & Erwin Schenk, infant brother Erwin Schenk, infant sister Betty, her sister Doris Eggen, her sister Thelma Ray, as well as many of Allen’s side of the family and many community friends that touched her huge heart. A Celebration of Life Ceremony for Annie will be held at the Alliance Church in Beaverlodge, on Thursday, February 19th, 2015 at 11:00 am. Lunch will be served after the ceremony, in the basement of the Alliance Church, with the Anglican Church ladies serving. We would like to thank the whole Beaverlodge Community for all their support over the past years. We also send a special thank you to Dr. Hunter, Dr. Armstrong and especially the nurses at the Beaverlodge hospital for their compassion and care for mom! Donations can be made to the Beaverlodge West County Health Complex, c/o The Town of Beaverlodge, Box 30, in memory of Annie’s life! HUGS TO EVERYONE THAT KNEW THIS AMAZING WOMAN! Care and Arrangements entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home, Grande Prairie 780-830-7742 www.bearcreekfuneral.com Bear Creek Funeral Home Phone 780-830-7742 Fax 780-830-7743 103, 10920-84 Avenue Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 6H2
MacKenzie Lindsay George Sept 26, 1946 – Feb 15, 2015 On Sunday February 15, 2015 Lindsay George MacKenzie of Two Hills, AB, passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy battle with cancer he fought with courage and dignity. Lindsay is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 41 years, Celeste MacKenzie and their five children: stepson Robert Ross, of Two Hills, AB; stepdaughter Joyce Ross (Dale Young) & granddaughter Elli Young of Mirror, AB; stepson Sean Ross (Penny Dickson) & grandson Keigan Dickson-Ross of Two Hills, AB; son Curtis MacKenzie (Tesa) & grandsons Scott and Tyler of Vegreville, AB; and son Kyle MacKenzie (Nikki) & grandson Chrystian of Stony Plain, AB. Also survived by his sister Arlene Paziuk of Cutknife, SK and her family; brother Finlay MacKenzie (Faye) of Saskatoon, SK and his family; as well numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Lindsay was predeceased by his parents Jackson & Dorothy MacKenzie; brother in law Ken Paziuk and infant grandson William Young. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday February 28th 2015, 1:00 p.m. at the Two Hills Senior Citizen’s Club 4903-47th Avenue, Two Hills, AB with Pastor Glenn Wiebe officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation-Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Ave. Edmonton AB.,T6G 1Z2. To send condolences, visit www.autumnrosefuneralhom.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800.
AHS Submitted Do you live with a chronic health condition like diabetes, obesity, arthritis or chronic pain? Do you want to feel better and take control of your own health? Making that happen is now just a mouse click away with the launch of the Better Choices, Better Health®-Online program. This free electronic workshop is helping remove barriers and improve access to important tools and support for those living with chronic disease. In-person Better Choices, Better Health® workshops have been available throughout Alberta since 2011 and were offered in more than 100 communities last year. The online version of this program will help improve access to all Albertans, including those in rural and remote areas of the province, those with medical conditions that prevent them from getting out and people who can’t access transportation. The online workshop is also a good fit for those individuals who may be working and unable to find an in-person workshop to meet their schedule. Better Choices, Better Health®-Online workshops are easy to follow and participants can join from any computer with an
internet connection. With up to 25 people in each workshop group, interactive sessions are posted each week for six weeks. Once signed up, individuals login at their convenience two or three times a week for a total of about two hours a week. All participants can remain anonymous and the workshop takes place on a dedicated, secure website. Led by trained volunteers, many with health conditions themselves, Better Choices, Better Health®-Online helps participants set goals and make a step-bystep action plan towards feeling better. Based on Stanford University’s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, the Better Choices, Better Health®-Online workshop covers: - Practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue, and stress - Better nutrition and exercise choices - Ways to make informed treatment decisions - Better ways to talk with doctors and family about your health - Getting the support you need To register for a Better Choices, Better Health®-Online workshop, visit https:// betterchoicesbetterhealth.ca/online/
4H multi Club Horse Project EWANOWICH, Kimberly Ann On Thursday, February 19, 2015, Kimberly Ann Ewanowich of Lamont, Alberta passed away at the age of 45 years. Kim is survived by her loving family, her husband Barry along with their two sons Kyle and Keelan; her father Martin Bochar; her Baba Mary Cherniwchan; one brother Brian (Dee) Bochar and their daughters Kaitlyn and Marina; one sister Karen (Dave); along with many relatives and friends. Kim was predeceased by her mother Natalka Bochar. A Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lamont Recreation Centre with Very Reverend (Abbot) Gerasim Power officiating. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lamont United Church with Reverend Deborah Brill officiating. A Private Family Interment to follow in St. Michael The Archangel Russo-Orthodox Church Cemetery –Sachava. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Lamont Health Care Centre” , “Lamont Elementary School Library” or to “Edmonton Humane Society.” To send condolences, visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800.
Rachel Farr Project leader The 4H motto is “to do by doing,” and these 7 young riders are doing lots this year! The kids have been learning a lot about turning, control, basic horsemanship and much more. In January the horse project had a session where the kids learned how to identify horse breeds, the different colors a horse can be and lots of fun puzzles that kept the kids
learning. Instructor Rhondalyn Twitchell has been teaching the kids not only basic riding but the mechanics of a horse, how many beats to a walk, trot and lope and much more. The group is also heading to Uncas Vet clinic in March for a fun field trip to learn all about horse health and care. These kids have progressed a lot since the fall with their riding and we can’t wait to see what spring will bring.