Vegreville News Advertiser - January 9, 2019

VOL. 72 NO. 2

72 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2019

Two Hills Longhorns Take on the Neilburg Monarchs

See Story on Page 9 An Alberta Farmer in Nepal

Ukrainian Christmas Dinner Buffet

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RCMP files from December 31 January 6 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser December 31 12:25 – Report from a local business that their door had been kicked.

18:00 – Traffic ticket issued for following too closely.

18:46 – Report of two dogs with no collars walking around Vegreville. Members located the dogs but when they approached, the dogs ran off. The report was passed on to bylaw enforcement.

21:42 – Report of attempted theft of fuel from a farm property. A darkcoloured dodge one-ton double cab with lights on top and a stripe on the bottom was observed. Members attended and made patrols, neighbourhood checks, and traffic stops. No damage was done to the property. The investigation is ongoing.

23:44 – Report of extortion via Facebook. The complainant reported a suspect was requesting a large sum of money for not posting personal information of the complainant online. The phone number came back as an American number. The complainant paid the suspect money and then contacted the RCMP. January 1 03:02 - Traffic stop conducted and the investigation determined that the driver of the vehicle was impaired. The driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving and released with papers for court.

03:47 – Call for a well-being check from someone who was looking for his girlfriend’s house and was lost walking around in the cold. Members attended and found the caller at his destination.

05:39 – Report of a domestic assault.

Members attended and spoke with the victim who was not injured. Members located the suspect shortly after who was arrested and released for court along with a no-contact order.

06:15 – Traffic stop conducted for a sobriety check. The driver provided roadside samples and blew a caution.

The driver was issued a 3-day suspension and the vehicle was seized for 3 days.

13:34 – Report of a vehicle in the ditch. Members attended. The driver was not injured and the vehicle was pulled out by a passer-by. The vehicle was drivable and the police were not needed.

13:37 – Report of a vehicle rollover by Ranfurly. A Honda Civic lost control on the icy roads and rolled over into the ditch north side of Hwy 16. No serious injuries.

14:51 – Report of a young male walking in the middle of the road. He was staging and obstructing traffic. Members located the young man and he was given a ride to the detachment where he was picked up by family members.

18:32 – Request to locate a family member they could not reach so that they can call due to a family emergency.

The brother in question was located and provided a number to call.

January 2

10:59 – Report of vandalism to a vehicle in Mundare. The suspects have been identified and the investigation is ongoing.

13:18 – Report of a break and enter to a residence. When the homeowner returned home from visiting for New Years he found his front door kicked in and multiple items stolen from the residence.

17:59 – Traffic stop conducted.

Members determined that the driver was operating without valid insurance and was ticketed for that offence and improper use of a license plate. A voluntary fine of $310 was issued.

20:12 – Complaint of an erratic driver westbound on Hwy 16. Members located the vehicle which was observed driving normally. A traffic stop was conducted and a roadside breath sample was obtained. The driver was not impaired and was informed of the complaint. He also was provided a warning for a burnt out headlight.

January 3

13:15 – Complainant called to report that she had been left at a local business by her husband. He was late for an appointment and the complainant was refusing to get in the car. The investigation revealed that no offence had been committed so this is not a police matter however, members spoke to both parties and they were reunited.

15:05 – Complainant came into the detachment to report that they discovered their license plate had been stolen off of their vehicle.

18:23 – Call to request a well-being check on a senior. The person in question had left to go to the landfill and get lottery tickets but had not returned.

Members spoke with the subject and learned that he was in Edmonton and would be staying for the night to return the next day.

January 4

01:20 – Report of a sexual assault at a residence involving a minor. A suspect has been identified and arrested and the investigation is ongoing.

02:31 – Report of a neglected dog left outside. Bylaw officers attended and

the dog was seized.

14:25 – 911 hangup. When dispatch called back there was no answer.

Members attended the home of the registered number and found that there was no issue. The resident confirmed that she had dialed 911 but then when the call back came did not answer because she thought it was a nuisance call.

January 5

09:48 – Report of an erratic driver on Hwy 16 driving a white Mac truck.

Members located the truck and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was not impaired but was having medical issues. He was transported to the hospital for medical attention.

14:00 – Report of trespassing. A rural property owner observed snowmobilers in his canola field. He contacted the group and informed them that they were trespassing. Reporting for information purposes.

14:22 - Complaint of theft of ice cream sandwiches. The complainant reported that 2 individuals ordered food and then on their way out stole a box of ice cream sandwiches. CCTV has been reviewed and the investigation is ongoing.

16:29 – Report of arson. Members were dispatched to a minor fire. The fire department was on scene to extinguish the fire. The origin of the fire is unknown.

January 6

09:17 – Traffic stop conducted.

Subsequent inspection of the vehicle revealed non-compliant window tinting was found and the driver issued a voluntary penalty of $78.

15:14 – Well being check requested because her boyfriend had not answered her text from three days ago. The complainant stated that her boyfriend was at home in Vegreville with his wife and family. Members spoke with the boyfriend who was fine but not answering his phone because he was at home with his family. The complainant was updated.

19:41 – Two calls to report 2 drivers leaving a residence impaired and travelling in opposite directions. Both vehicles were located and traffic stops conducted.

Breath samples were obtained and both drivers were completely sober.

During the week there were 61 calls for service made in total including: 2 false alarms, 2 false 911s and 0 animal strikes.

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Cooking with Emily - Last Chance Fudge ages,) I headed home to cook.

At home, I melted the chocolate with the sweetened condensed milk over the burner. I didn’t really understand why the recipe would say to do that in a casserole dish, but it worked anyways. Then I separated the chocolate mixture in half between two 8” square pans.

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Printed last month in the December 4, 2018, VNA issue, the recipe for peppermint fudge jumped right out at me and screamed “Christmas chocolates!” Excitement is likely a good sign when reading a new recipe.

This month, the recipe seemed simple enough that I decided to go it alone, with help from the lessons I learned from my friends for the first few recipes. A tip of the hat to my friends.

To add just a smidgen of pressure to my mission, I prepared the fudge for the annual Last Chance Christmas Dance, where I knew the crowd of family friends would be more than willing to give reviews as they snacked.

There aren’t a lot of ingredients in fudge, so while shopping by myself for the recipe, I remembered Claudine (see: Strawberry Delight – Hold the Strawberries) and her shop-organic tendencies. When we worked on that recipe, she had explained to me that in order to buy foods that are healthier one should also buy foods that are less processed, with fewer ingredients and fewer difficult-to-pronounce preservatives in them.

For the semi-sweet chocolate, I hit the organics isle at NoFrills and found that their organic semi-sweet chinks were actually cheaper. Then, after a long stroll throughout the store in search of the sweetened condensed milk with the help of one young store employee and one very kind woman in the baking needs isle (it was in the same isle as coffee, tea, and other bever-

I will admit, I was a little lost as to how I would accomplish crushing the candy canes. Conjuring some vague memories from my childhood, I decided to attempt putting them in a sandwich bag and hitting them with something heavy. Unsure of where my hammer wound up in my recent move, I pulled some boots out of the closet, put them on, and started stomping.

After breaking through the first two off-brand Ziplocs, I decided the candy pieces were small enough.

Before I sprinkled on the candy cane, I remembered

to look back at the recipe to ensure I had done everything right... and realized I had forgotten two ingredients; salt and vanilla extract.

As the mixture had already set slightly, the vanilla remained left out. The salt, I just sprinkled on the top before the candy cane pieces.

As per the recipe, the fudge went into the fridge overnight.

In the morning, I realized I had forgotten another crucial step; parchment paper. I had put the fudge directly into the pan.

When my mother arrived, she helped me to get the (very stuck) fudge out of the pan in decent-enough square shapes. Thanks, mom.

My family snacked on whatever fudge hadn’t fit onto the fancy Christmas-themed platter for the dance while getting ready.

At the dance, most people I talked to said the fudge was “really good,” which is the polite thing to say, so I didn’t take it too much to heart. I did, however, see more than one guest of varying ages go back for a second and third piece.

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Surviving Progress Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion While working on the January 2nd edition of the News Advertiser, something caught my eye. I enjoy the “Glimpses of the Past” feature compiled by Dan Beaudette that we have on Page 6 each week. Last week 90 years ago there was a piece on the “public welfare committee” and how they provided 3603 free midway tickets and 26 Christmas hampers for the needy.

That last part made me think. Here we are 90 years later and look how much we have progressed. On the positive side, we have made amazing advancements in technology, all the sciences, healthcare, and so many other things. We have some semblance of law and order (some may argue), people live longer and more productive lives and we are exploring other celestial bodies.

It is hard to fathom what someone who lived 90 years ago

Name: McKayla Laschowski Likes: art, 3D printing Dislikes: math, clowns

has seen through the years.

We are lucky to be able to talk with some of these people and hear their stories.

All of this progress has created companies with more wealth than some countries, private wealth beyond belief and a world where governments give away millions of dollars to “worthy causes”.

Unfortunately, despite all this progress, we are still in a society that is in need of food hampers for people in need.

How can that be? How can we call this progress?

I remember talk years ago about the “paperless office”. If you are feeling bad about your desk and the pile of paper you have to climb out from under, just Google messy desk and look at the images that come up. There are times progress doesn’t deliver on its promises.

Our progress has provided us the luxury of easy travel, light and heat at the flip of a switch, and computers we carry in our pockets that can send a message anywhere in the world in seconds. At the same time, we are poisoning the planet.

W. Brett Wilson, a Canadian investment banker, businessman, investor, and philanthropist once asked a fellow businessman “how much is enough?”. He was referring to how much people need to be happy and to those with incredible wealth, of which he is one. He said that he had enough, his children had enough and his children’s children would have enough. Yet here we are, 90 years after the need for food hampers and we don’t seem to have made much progress in an area that is truly important.

Instead of fancy crystal, seat cushions, and wine, perhaps our government would consider spending less on self-indulgence so that after 90 years of “progress” we can help those in need regardless of their “station in life”. Our seniors who gave money for food hampers in their early years should not have to look to them for their next meal and our Veterans who provided us our security should not have to go without help or thanks for their service.

90 years have passed. Will we survive all this “progress” for another 90 years? Based on our current progress, I have my doubts.

For those interested, there is a great documentary called “Surviving Progress”. Yes, I borrowed the title. It’s worth 1.5 hours of your life if you can find it to view.

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

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Vegreville Barber Shop Draw Winner!

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Businesses in Vegreville enjoy using both new and time-tested ways to appreciate their customers.

From annual BBQ’s and anniversary parties to birthday discounts, a deal, a meal, or a gift can be found at nearly any time of the year.

At the Vegreville Barber Shop, owner/ barber Othman Assaf has been collecting names and phone numbers of customers from November 13 to December 31 for a draw for an autographed picture of Wayne Gretzky playing hockey.

On January 3rd, Craig Horon pulled the name of the lucky winner, and a week later on January 8, Victor Pederson came to claim his prize.

“I just like to show appreciation for

my customers,” said Assaf, who opened the Vegreville Barber Shop in late 2018, putting his best foot forward by starting the draw right away with some of the first new customers. He says he has every plan on continuing with these customer incentives and has already begun a new draw for a different prize.

Victor Pederson looks forward to showing the picture to his grandchildren and finding a place to hang it on display.

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from the pages of the vegreville observer

Compiled by Dan Beaudette

90 Years Ago – January 9, 1929

That all town employees should hereafter present to the council a report of the work performed by them in the period just prior to the meeting, was resolved upon by the council during their last regular meeting held in the town hall on Friday night last. It was felt at the council that there was not enough known by the councillors of the work the various employees performed, and that this was an excellent way to keep in touch with the routine work of the employees.

Miss Kathleen Bender, 15 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Bender of Vegreville, was among those listed as eligible for a diploma with honors, a distinction accorded only to pupils who obtain an average of 75% in the 21 units required in the high school course. She was a former student at the Mundare high school but is now attending school in Edmonton. She is doing remarkably well at Edmonton as at the Christmas tests she was third in standing in a class of 38.

75 Years Ago – January 12, 1944

A telegram was received by Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Horton on Sunday morning advising them that their son, Warrant Officer James Andrew Horton, was “missing” and believed to be dead following upon an airplane crash at an R.C.A.F. field on Vancouver Island on January 8th.

Wireless Operator Alton R. Kipsness, 28, son of Mr. and Mrs. Englebert Kjosness of Holden, was killed December 15 in action in Italy. He enlisted with the Saskatchewan Light Infantry on May 22, 1940, and went overseas in 1942. Before going to the Italian front he served in Sicily.

Closer control of the purchase and sale of farm machinery and equipment under rationing marks a new consolidated order of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board. Now, before applying for hew equipment after old machinery is sold, the farmer is required to file a statement describing the used machinery sold, reasons for sale, and new machinery required. He must also secure a notice from the Board’s representative, W.C. Trimble, Williamson Building, Edmonton, that his application will be approved, and that the desired machinery will be available. Applications will be taken only from farmers who actually own or lease the farm on which the machinery is to be used. Repair parts are also limited to essential sales in order to put machinery in good working order.

50 Years Ago – January 9, 1969

Quentin John Russ was hailed as “Mr. Vegreville 1969” when he arrived at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in the early hours of January 4th. He is the first baby to be born in Vegreville this year and as such becomes the recipient of many lovely gifts from many of the merchants of the town. Proud parents Mr. and Mrs. Martin Russ, too, will receive as a part of the first baby contest.

One of the gayest gatherings this Yuletide season was the Lions Club, CNIB Dinner for the blind people of Vegreville and district, held Friday evening, December 13th. Mr. Jack Weber, Chairman of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Alberta division, was the guest of honor, along with newly appointed, CNIB Superintendent, Mr. Bill Tymchuk.

The Wendy Brook W.I. 1968 Christmas Carol Festival was a good success and realized a donation of $7.23 for the Dr. R. R. Cairns School for Retarded Children. The total collection was $149.38 and expenses were: Auditorium, $69.00; Advertising $3.15; and programs, $2.00.

25 Years Ago – January 11, 1994

Former Vegreville New Democrat MLA Derek Fox denies rumors he’s seeking the party’s leadership. “No, I’m not running,” he said.

“I cleared that up two month ago. Had I been able to hold onto my seat, I would have run for the leadership.” “But the reality is I have to find a new job and a new career and support my family.”

Illegally making their own booze had netted two area residences charges under the Excise Act. Vegreville RCMP laid charges of possession of a still and possession of illegal spirits. An intensive investigation led the Mounties to search three area residences, which resulted in the arrests and seizure of three stills and large quantities of materials used for making spirits.

The holiday season was anything but joyous for a Vegreville business as thieves pillaged it twice within seven days. “It’s hell,” said Nip Olyan, owner of Central Wholesale. “You come in and your place is trashed. It’s traumatizing and a terrible disruption of our business.”

Vegreville’s first taste of winter this season is sour or sweet, depending on one’s perspective. Last week, the area was belted with heavy snowfalls aided by brisk, cool winds and chilly temperatures.

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.

B.C. Emissions Going up Despite Canada’s Highest Carbon Tax Kris Sims BC Director – Canadian Taxpayer’s Federation

British Columbia’s carbon dioxide emissions continue to go up year over year, even though British Columbians pay the highest carbon tax in Canada.

“Politicians tell us that we are forking over our money in a carbon tax to reduce CO2 emissions, however, that’s not what’s happening, all this is doing is taking a bigger bite of our paycheques,” said Kris Sims, B.C. Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. “The carbon tax costs everyday people a lot of money, and it’s not reducing CO2 emissions, so why are we doing this?”

In documents posted on the NDP-Green government’s website, data shows that for the second year in a row, CO2 emissions have gone up. CO2 emissions went up from 61.3 million tonnes in 2015 to 62.3 million tonnes in 2016 (the most recent year available). That’s an increase of 1.5 percent and levels have increased in five of the last six years.

Last year, the Sierra Club pointed out that CO2 emissions are increasing and called B.C.’s highest carbon tax in Canada a “token effort.”

At $35 per tonne, B.C. has the highest carbon tax in Canada and it’s set to be jacked up to $40 per tonne this year. When the carbon tax was first introduced in B.C. in 2008, politicians promised the tax hikes

would stop at $30 per tonne and it would always be “revenue neutral.”

The data in B.C. also shows that emissions from light-duty gasoline vehicles - small trucks, SUVs and sedans – are rising steadily with a 10.3 percent increase over the last three years.

“B.C. is a sad example showing that a Canadian carbon tax doesn’t work the way politicians tell us it will: it doesn’t reduce CO2 emissions, it doesn’t create a ‘social license’ for our natural resources, and it costs regular people a lot of money just to live their lives,” said Sims. “People need to get to work, they need to get their kids to school and they need food from the grocery store – these aren’t frivolous luxuries that they can cut back on even when they’re punished with a carbon tax.”

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Gold! For Peewee A Marc Lochhead Manager – Vegreville Wranglers PeeWee A This past weekend, the Vegreville Wranglers PeeWee A team competed in a cash tournament in Blackfalds, winning the gold after a few games and a skills contest.

They went 2-1 in the round robin, winning Friday against Grand Prairie 8-4, then Fort Sask 8-2.

At Saturday’s skills competition, the Wranglers out-

right won 2 of the events, the relay race and agility test, and came in second in the other three events.

Saturday’s game against the host club came as a 4-2 loss, with our team basically not showing up for game action. They still managed to claim second in round robin play, however, after facing the Blackfalds Bulldogs for a second time for the gold medal. The Wranglers were back to business, playing strong and

dominating, walking away with a 6-2 championship game win and the Tournament Banner!

“Our kids did great this weekend!” said team manager Marc Lochhead, “A great weekend was had by players, coaches and parents.”

Scoring was led by #14 Corbin Lochhead, with two hat-tricks and a total of 8 goals and 4 assists. Second in points was #10, Tristan Bilyk with one hat-trick and a total of 5 goals and 4 assists.

Shiloh Farms: An Alberta Farmer in Nepal Shilo Farms Submitted In the hills of Nepal, life carries on the same as it has for hundreds of years for many people. Terraced fields are ploughed with teams of oxen, and all other farm work is done by hand with tools that have long since vanished from the Canadian prairies. Village households all have a garden, a few goats, chickens and a cow or water buffalo for milking. In this little mountain country, 80% of the population is still farming their few acres.

The Nepali people have a beautiful and hardworking rural culture but, as with many farmers around the world, their future is uncertain.

Only about 15% of Nepal’s land is arable and many of the farms live up to several days walk from vehicle access so many have been unable to rise above subsistence farming. In the past few decades, as the population has risen, the nation itself and even many farming families have become food deficient, meaning despite their efforts they have become unable to grow enough food to

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Most families are sending their male members to work overseas, mostly as laborers in the Middle East, who then send money home to buy food imported from India. The international response has been to fund local agricultural development efforts or even to send food aid. I have personally noticed Saskatchewan lentils being served remote villages.

However, one Alberta farmer felt a different calling. Why send food aid across the ocean when we could grow it there?

Why sponsor other farmer’s kids to go to school when we could teach them how make their own farms more profitable? The result is a project called Shiloh Farms, a little farm operated by an Alberta farmer, scarcely more than 2 acres on the southern slopes of the Kathmandu valley. This project is a model of Conservation Agriculture, where the Canadian prairie-proven principles of minimal tillage, crop rotations,

and total mulch coverage have transformed a dry mountainside into a lush garden. These simple principles greatly increase yields and reduce the effects of water scarcity, soil erosion, and fertility depletion. The best part is that most farmers here can immediately implement these practices with the resources they already have in hand.

The Two Hills Fellowship Chapel has supported this venture for a number of years, because of a personal friendship that goes way back to Pastor Warren Charleton’s Bible school instructing days. “We raise money for them throughout the year by funding a set number of dollars for them each month, along with other Canadian churches.” said Charleton, “In the grand scheme of things, the idea of farmers helping to grow agriculture is a global concern. We support this so that farmers there can be more equipped, and educated in how to make their farms more profitable.”

Charleton also shared that he believes this is a good way for

the community at THCC to reach out and be a blessing with their words and actions.

The Two Hills Fellowship Chapel raised close to $4,000 for Shilo Farms in 2018. Some of these funds were also raised with a BBQ, soap box derby, and other events in Two Hills on Canada Day. At Shiloh Farms a few model plots of corn and rice are grown each year but the main crops are vegetables that are sold in local markets. All profits are returned to the project to hire local workers and conduct training in rural villages. In 2018 the project employed 8 people, graduated 7 students from a 1-year internship program, trained nearly 500 farmers in the basics of conservation agriculture and put about 13,000lbs of food on people’s tables!

(Andrew (last name not disclosed for safety reasons), from New Sarepta, lives with his wife Dayle in Nepal. They have three boys, Caleb, Ezekiel and Naam.)

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Two Hills Longhorns Take on the Neilburg Monarchs Emily Mailhot The first goal of the game was scored with 12:12 on the Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser clock for the first period, by the Longhorns’ #12 Grayson On Saturday, January 5, the SaskAlta Senior Hockey League’s Soprovich, and was assisted by #27 Zak Lang and #77 Two Hills Longhorns defeated peers the Monarchs 5-2 in Neilburg. Trey Lutich-Neufeld. The Longhorns held onto this lead throughout the period, going into the second with a 1-0 lead.

In the second period, the Monarchs pulled ahead, scoring one goal and holding on until the next Longhorns goal at the very end of the second period, scored by Lang and assisted by #19, Cory Falconer with only :42 on the clock.

The Longhorns kept full steam ahead, with two more goals within 30 seconds of each other by #12 Wyatt Murphy (#7 Fred Coutts) and fourth by #8 Calvin Laschowki (#12 Wyatt Murphy) at 15:32 and 15:13, respectively.

The Third period saw more of a battle, with two Longhorns penalties – one of which made way for a powerplay goal for the Monarchs that may have given them hope to pull ahead to victory... but alas.

One final, empty-net goal by Longhorns #16 Dave Hauttman (no assist) with :50 left in the game announced “The End,” and a win for the Longhorns.

Longhorns goalie for the game was #31 Nikolas Marschall.

The Two Hills longhorns now sit at 7th in the league, with a total of 14 game points, 9 wins, and 5 losses, to make for a total of 18 points, just one point behind the St. Walburg Eagles and the Lashburn Flyers who each have 19 points.

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, I'm a person who likes to live large. I live in a large house with a big yard and drive an oversized SUV. But for some reason the idea of having a little dog that can fit in my purse is very appealing. I've been looking around for the perfect little guy for a few weeks, but have come to notice something about small dogs. Every one I see has bad manners. They all seem to run around and bark at people.

It's not encouraging my wish for a friendly little purse dog. The large dogs I see are much more civilized. They heel for their owners, and although they may not be perfect, they generally seem to have a few good manners. Before I look for one in the classifieds, I thought I should ask: Are all small dogs like this or is it possible to find one with manners?

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Carry: The behavior you're seeing in the dogs is not due to the size of animal. In fact, it's not

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even a result of the breed.

Although each breed can have specific characteristics, their "manners" are a result of the owner's actions and how they train the animal.

Cash: You should first select a dog with characteristics you would like. Some breeds tend to be more docile, while others can be more protective. Choosing the breed that best fits your personality will make training the dog, and yourself for that matter, much easier.

Carry: After you get a dog with the right personality, immediately begin training. Much like children, good manners need to be taught.

Cash: The behavior you see in small dogs is often a result of the

owner's reaction when things go wrong. Many times if small dogs bark or act aggressive, owners pick them up and remove them from the situation. However, that affection of holding them only rewards the behavior and encourages it next time. Large dog owners may be more likely to correct the behavior since lifting the animal could land them at the chiropractor!

Carry: Your best chance for the perfect purse dog is to work on training yourself and your pet as early as possible. Consider taking a training class to learn some of the basics. Who knows, in addition to great manners, you could train your purse dog to hand you your wallet!

One of the earliest well-known dogs to win our hearts appeared in the movies during the 1920's. Rin Tin Tin, the famous German Shepard, first wowed his audience with his ability to jump 11 feet, 9 inches. During his lustrous career with Warner Brothers, he made 26 pictures and was credited with saving the studio from financial ruins in the early 20's. At the height of his career, he received nearly 10,000 fan letters per week.

Although he died in 1932, Rin Tin Tin can still be remembered by his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Supporting Role

When it comes to small dogs, some of them get the spotlight from their owners. Take Tinker Bell or Bambi for example, the famous Chihuahuas of Paris Hilton. Throughout her days in the spotlight, they were often seen dressed up in star-studded outfits and have more red carpet time than some of the biggest celebrities. However, they are not the only pets belonging to Paris. She has dozens of animals including many Chihuahuas and even a pet pig.

Reader Humor Totally Heeled

When we got a small Terrier named Alex, my husband and I spent hours training him to do all the tricks from sitting to fetching slippers. It's paid off because even our friends and neighbors have noticed how smart of a dog he really is.

One day while my husband sat out on our deck with the neighbor, I let Alex out to run the yard. A few minutes later, our terrier appeared back at our feet holding a newspaper in his mouth.

"That's amazing," my neighbor complimented. "Your dog really is smart!"

"You're telling me," my husband laughed reaching for the newspaper. "We don't even have a subscription!"

(Thanks to Virginia W.)

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Not all Cannabis Candies are Created Equal Sylvain Charlebois Senior Fellow – Atlantic Institute for Market Studies You think October 2018 was complicated, wait until edible cannabis products are legalized by October 2019.

It’s just a matter of time before the edible market represents the majority of the cannabis market in Canada. A study released last year suggested that 93 percent of consumers supporting Ottawa’s legalization plans would try a cannabis-infused food product. Curiosity will drive many Canadians to try edibles.

If the United States is a valid example, sales will likely explode over the next decade. A recent report says cannabis edibles sales in the U.S. reached $1.4 billion over the last 12 months. That suggests sales could exceed $4.1 billion by 2022, and cannabis is not even legalized federally in the United States, just in some states.

Canada must be ready, and so far Health Canada appears to be on the ball when it comes to edibles. Yet a lot of work lies ahead.

Given how ill-prepared Health Canada was for the initial legalization of cannabis, the federal agency deserves credit for getting prepared so quickly on edibles. The plan was released just days before the holidays. Canadians now have 60 days to comment on Health Canada’s 195-page regulatory framework on marketing edibles, extracts, and topical applications.

Despite the intricacies of the project, Ottawa still aims to make them legal no later than October 2019.

The framework offers no major surprises, although Health Canada clearly used the U.S. as a case study.

Nightmarish scenarios of cannabis-infused gummy bears and other candy-like products being sold are already on our national regulator’s radar. Health Canada’s vigilance is quite apparent.

Health Canada recommends plain, child-resistant packaging and restricting the ingredients that can be used. It also wants to limit edibles to 10 milligrams of THC per package - that’s considered the typical single dose. These basic requirements protect children and ensure the industry is less prone to making undesirable products.

Canada’s cannabis market is still very immature. This conservative and comprehensive approach, then, is intended to protect vulnerable populations.

But there are some gaps. For example, it’s not clear where the line is between child-like products and candies for adults. Regulations need to be crystal clear. Proposed amendments suggest edibles shouldn’t appeal to children but adults do eat chocolate and candy. Distinctions can easily be made between gummy bears and sophisticated candies that you find in specialty shops. However, there’s a massive grey zone between the two.

Health Canada’s plan also addresses the traceability of products. California retailers must take training on trackand-trace. The system was created to certify how cannabis waste is identified, weighed and tracked while on licensed premises, and how it’s disposed of.

However, waste management is hardly mentioned in the Health Canada document, even though many reports of pets and children accidentally ingesting cannabis have already been filed. Health Canada doesn’t appear to address this issue at all in relation to edible products, although it obviously should.

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cannabis candies - CONTINUED from above The Health Canada framework’s other major gap is on training - the document offers little insight. In Oregon, on the other hand, state training for cannabis industry workers is mandatory. They’re trained to handle cannabis items, produce and propagate cannabis, and on how to use cannabis as a food ingredient.

Several questions also remain for the foodservice industry. Regulatory oversight will come when the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) gets involved. Americans are still struggling with this, looking for regulatory bodies to oversee the cannabis industry. We have CFIA in Canada, but it will be interesting to see how our food agency handles this given its limited resources.

Some Canadians still feel uneasy about cannabis and sound risk mitigation practices are crucial. The human body is not designed to inhale drugs and Health Canada knows it.

The plan presented by Health Canada will likely be well received by the industry. The beverage sector, for example, is pursuing creative products, both

alcoholic and non-alcoholic. And we should expect research and development on snacking and other types of food products in the spring.

However, provinces and cities have their own agendas, which creates challenges for planning and strategizing. Nonetheless, we’re in for an interesting year of cannabis-related developments leading to October.

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Tributes MEMORIAM

WARAWA, Quentin February 4, 1981 - January 2, 1995 There are moments In life When you wish You could bring Someone down from Heaven Spend the day with them Just one more time Giving them one more hug Kiss them goodbye or Hear their voice again One more chance to say I love you Greatly missed Mom, Dad and Tami

SHARUN, Peter January 10, 2014 It’s been the hardest thing to lose you, You meant so much to us, But you are in our hearts Dad, And that’s where you’ll always be.

We know that heaven called you, But we wish you could have stayed, The memories we have of you, They will never fade.

But you did not go alone, Because a part of us went with you, When heaven called you home.

So just remember one thing, We are not apart, You’re with us in our memories, And in our broken hearts.

See You! Deeply Missed and Lovingly Remembered, Gordon, Marilyn, Brett & Tamara

SKOROPAD, John May 4, 1914 - January 15, 2009 In loving memory of our Father, Gedo and Great-Gedo who passed away 10 years ago 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, Now all we have is memories, And your picture in a frame, Your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part.

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

Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving family, Ken & Annette, Moe & Colleen, Dennis & Bev, Tim & Liz & Hayden & Carter, Michael & Lisa & Maxwell, Brendan & Michelle & Madison

MEMORIAM

SHELEST, Wasyl (Bill) H. January 13, 1923 - June 27, 2016 We Miss You! Love Bohdan & Family and Friends

ORLESKY, Sophie In memory of our sister, auntie, great-auntie Sophie Orlesky who passed away on January 7, 2003.

He put His arms around you, And lifted you to rest.

God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain, He knew that you would never Get well on earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids, And whispered “Peace be Thine.”

It broke our hearts to lose you.

But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

Forever missed by: Nick and Sandra Fasek Todd, Linda, Jasmine and Diesel Fenske

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SHARUN, Peter In Loving Memory Peter Sharun May 15, 1926 - January 10, 2014 Five years have passed since that sad day The one we loved was called away Time may hide the sadness Like a smile that hides the tears But precious memories never fade Despite the passing years Although we smile and make no fuss No one misses you more than us And when old times we do recall It’s then we miss you most of all Love lives on forever In each memory and thought of the special man who meant so much And the strengths he brought Love lives on forever It will never fade away For in our hearts He is with us every day Lovingly remembered and sadly missed Wife Verna, children, grandchildren one great-grandchild

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How to Survive a Winter Emergency News Canada It’s always important to be prepared before hitting the road. Driving in the winter comes with a few more risks than other seasons — the main ones being snow, ice, and extremely cold temperatures.

Having a properly maintained vehicle and being equipped to deal with a potential problem are the best ways to ensure you arrive at your destination safely.

Darryl Croft, an automotive expert at OK Tire, suggests a few things to have in your vehicle that can be helpful in a winter emergency: 1.

Blankets, hats, gloves, and socks. When waiting for a tow truck or emergency vehicle in freezing temperatures, it’s important to stay warm. The best ways to do so are by keeping your head, hands and feet covered.

It’s always a good idea to keep a small amount 2. of money stored in your glove box in case of emer-

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Granola bars. What’s worse than having your car break down?

Dealing with it on an empty stomach. You never know how long it is going to take before help arrives. It will make the wait much easier if you have some snacks handy.

4. Booster cables. Always keep these in your trunk year-round, not just in the winter. They will be extremely helpful if your battery dies and you need a boost. OK Tire offers a complete battery check and electrical system inspection to help prevent this from happening.

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6. Fluorescent flag. Should you end up stranded in darkness, a fluorescent flag will ensure your vehicle is visible to other drivers.

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First aid kit. If someone gets hurt while on the road, having a first aid kit handy can help deal with minor injuries.

Always make sure your gas tank is at least half full at all times. This gives some leeway if you get lost and end up driving around aimlessly. Also, making the switch from all-season to winter tires is highly recommended.

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Ukrainian Christmas Dinner at Viking Burger Queen

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Ukrainians and non-Ukrainians alike enjoyed a traditional Ukrainian meal at the Viking Burger Queen for Ukrainian Christmas Day on January 7, 2019.

Crowded shoulder to shoulder, neighbours amongst friends to make room for all, customers at the Burger Queen

enjoyed the meal Baba-style… filling up plates for seconds and thirds until each person was more than full. Owner alongside her husband, Sandra BruceCurrie worked tirelessly throughout the day to make sure there was enough for everyone.

“We almost ran out at one point,” said Currie, “I expected around 20 people, but we’ve had almost double that.”

Though not Ukrainian herself, Currie says that she learned how to cook certain foods when she married her first husband, who had a Ukrainian family. “His Baba told me if I was going to be a part of their family, I would need to cook the food,” Currie recalled, “So she taught me some dishes, and I’ve learned others over the years.”

The traditional twelve meatless dishes were not served at the dinner, but Currie did her best to provide a hearty and traditional meal, with cabbage rolls, pierogis, nachinka, pickled herring, kutya, perishke, and other dishes, listed in Ukrainian on the menu board.

This was the first year that the Viking Burger Queen has served Ukrainian Christmas dinner, though they have provided the meal for Ukrainian Night at the Hicks in the Sticks Jamboree in the past. Sandra Bruce-Currie says that based off of the incredible turnout from this year, she will plan to do something similar again in the future.

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This particular day, we thought we’d make Dad a pie. He’s always bugging us to bake him an apple pie. They’re his favourite. We had never done it before but figured, “How hard can it be? Peel apples and bake”. Sounds easy right? Wrong!

Now as any good cook/baker knows, you really should follow a recipe. We didn’t have one but thought we could muff our way through. We headed to the store with purpose. The biggest, brightest apples we could find. A bag of white sugar, another of brown. Vanilla.

Frozen pie crusts. We read the crust directions and got to work. Apples washed and peeled. Pans sprayed and ready. Now came the dry ingredients part. How much do we add? Do we sprinkle on top, or mix directly in with the apples? Who knew?

We added our ingredients, what we thought best, and sprinkled the slightly gooey mess over-top of our apples. The top crust was put on and into the oven went our masterpiece. We were so proud of ourselves, doing a pie without a recipe and nailing it!

When it came out of the oven, it looked great. Smelled even better.

When my husband came home from work that night, he was anxious to try it.

You could still smell it slightly when you came in the back door. He didn’t even want to wait for supper! Pie, now! We cut him a piece and waited anxiously for his reaction. As his face turned a funny colour, it occurred to me,

“Something isn’t right. Our daughter picked up on it too.

Her face fell. Dad doesn’t like it. What’s wrong?

As he slowly and carefully chewed and swallowed, I asked, “What’s wrong? Don’t you like it?” I could see him choosing his words carefully. “How much sugar did you put into this?” he asked, still twitching a little. I thought back and said, “A cup of sugar and apples and a dash of vanilla. Why?” “Only a single cup of sugar?” he asked. “Wait a minute. 2 cups of white AND a cup of brown,” I told him. As I said this, he started laughing uproariously. Apparently, you’re only supposed to add a cup of sugar only, not 3 and then some. Biting into our pie was like eating a solid lump of apple sugar, as I was very nicely told. Well, I guess eye-balling it on a recipe is not a smart thing to do. It wasn’t bad, but overpoweringly sweet.

If I bomb at something, I shy away from doing it again.

Over the years, that has come to haunt me. My husband teased me and our daughter mercilessly after that incident, pleading for more apple pie, just less sweet please! We have baked him a couple more since, each one better than the one before it. Our last one, just a couple weeks ago, was close to perfect for us. 1/4 cup each of brown and white sugar and Ambrosia apples. So much better! I think we’ve finally got it figured out!

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Romaine Calm Returns but Produce Safety not Guaranteed Sylvain Charlebois Senior Fellow – Atlantic Institute for Market Studies We went from a slew of alerts on romaine lettuce this fall to a series of clearcut recalls affecting various produce items - including romaine lettuce and cauliflower - when Canadian consumers were at their most vulnerable.

At this time of year, the Canadians economy is particularly vulnerable when safety issues arise in imported produce since our supply channels are limited.

Chances are cauliflower will be very expensive as a result. And lettuce could be hard to get.

Unlike other such instances, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency was able to execute a recall.

This time, they have a company, a name, brands, lot numbers, and products they can identify. One farm appears to be responsible for this E .coli outbreak: California-based Adam Bros. Farming Inc., one of several large-scale producers of leafy greens in the state.

Many verticals appear to have been affected by the outbreak, including romaine lettuce, cauliflower, red leaf lettuce and even sandwiches containing products from the same farm.

Without knowing the actual cause of the contamination, authorities were able to pinpoint a specific culprit by simple deduction.

In 2006, in the aftermath of the deadly E. coli outbreak affecting spinach, Adam Bros., along with more than 115 other producers, signed the Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement. These signatories represent more than 98 percent of all leafy green production in California.

At least 276 consumer illnesses and three deaths have been attributed to tainted produce from these growers in 2006. Losses for the spinach industry were significant.

In Canada during the 2006 episode, it was next to impossible to buy spinach.

The industry went along with a rigour-charged voluntary system, vowing to never again go through something like the 2006 E. Coli outbreak. The industry-led Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement garnered some impressive results - until now.

This time its lettuce.

Implications for the industry could be massive - losses could run into the hundreds of millions of dollars. As it was with spinach, the entire industry will be affected, not just Adam Bros.

Lettuce is one of the big sellers and that will affect the entire supply chain, from farm to retailer. At retail, some of these products have profit margins exceeding 50 percent, so grocers aren’t at all pleased. They’re having to issue many refunds, as well as deal with the fallout from the recall.

Protocols and regulations are already in place.

Checkpoints, audits, inspections - everything was designed to increase compliance across the industry.

But in spite of this, some evidence points toward complacency. According to U.S. industry reports, while the number of unannounced audits remained stable at around 80 per year, the number of scheduled audits has been declining steadily since 2010. They went from a peak of 589 in 2010 to less than 380 in 2017. That’s a 47 percent drop in self-regulated audits, which the industry needs in order to keep things in check. This is a substantial shift.

Yet the industry report from the Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement offers not a single explanation as to why the number of U.S. audits dropped.

The Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement came out of the crisis affecting spinach. This latest recall is telling the industry that the will to implement more rigour has a short lifespan and needs to be resuscitated before another consumer dies.

Reports posted on the group’s website read more like self-congratulatory remarks than food safety concerns for the consumer.

After 12 years, perhaps it’s time for the industry to revisit some of the fundamental reasons the agreement was set up. This is about mitigating the risks that come with relying on global food supply chains. The very nature of these systems means one mistake will affect many. Rigour can’t be compromised.

But we also have issues in Canada. Products from Adam Bros. were being sold in at least six provinces. However, the Public Health Agency of Canada sent out alerts related to romaine lettuce covering only three provinces: Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick. This went on for weeks.

From the start, most observers knew it was almost impossible that the outbreak could only affect three provinces.

Many grocers were ahead of the Public Health Agency on this, pulling romaine from their shelves even if the alert hadn’t included their province.

So over the holiday season, we can’t blame consumers for avoiding lettuce and caulif lower in order to protect themselves and their loved ones.

Turnips, anyone?

If we don’t mitigate the risks that come with relying on global food supply chains, one mistake will affect many

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A Special Christmas Guest

St. Nicholas gives the students the special angel decoration made by angels directly from heaven.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Vegreville Rangers New Year Games Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The Vegreville Rangers faced-off with the Killam Wheat Kings in Killam on Friday, January 4 for a 5-2 loss.

The Rangers made two goals in the first period, and were then clobbered with the Wheat Kings’ comeback of four points in the second period and one final tie of the knot in the third.

The two Ranger goals were scored at 4:38 by #19 Lane Palahniuk (#7 Logan McKay, #21 Ben Roth) and at 8:51 by #17 Joshua Theil (#19 Lane Palahniuk, #7 Logan McKay) in the first.

The penalties were a total of 5 for the

Rangers and 8 for the Wheat Kings, mostly minor with one misconduct (for the Wheat Kings) and a total of 34 penalty minutes for the game.

Ranger’s goalie for Friday night was #1 Ryan Koenig, who made 45 saves out of 50 shots on goal. Shots on goal total was 50-15 total in favour of the Killam Wheat Kings.

Given a second chance this weekend to come out with a victory, the Rangers tried to shake free of Friday’s loss when they hit the ice again on Saturday, January 5 against the Cold Lake Ice, this time at home.

They lost 11-1, approaching the game with 3 less players in rotation than the Ice. The Rangers goal was scored with 10:54 left in the first by Vegreville Rangers #21 Ben Roth (#7 Logan McKay, #8 Christopher Grof) Their loss may be attributed to the Ice being in a power-play position throughout a good chunk of the game, with the Rangers seemingly focused on attempting more aggressive game play, which unfortunately resulted in a total of 16 penalty minutes out of the game’s 26 and 29 shots on goal to the Ice’s 65.

The Rangers will have a chance to add another victory to their scoreboard with an away game in Lac La Biche on Friday, January 11 before returning to FRIDAY @ 5PM. DEADLINE FOR ALL ADS home ice the following weekend.

Above and Below: January 5th’s Junior Ranger with the Vegreville Minor Hockey Junior Ranger program Covie Dumanski takes to the ice with the team for the skate out and national anthem.

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Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party A correction must be made in the order of removing one “0” from a significant dollar that was spent at the Chamber of Commerce Christmas fundraiser for KidSport Vegreville.

While the current president of the Vegreville Chamber of Commerce, Kathy Dmitriw was understanding of this mistake, she would on behalf of the Chamber like to correct that the highest bidding price of the “8 hours of Combine Use” live auction item was $3,100, not $31,000.

Our apologies to those involved, and any confusion caused by the extra digit.

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Government Officials Excel in Municipal Leadership Course Tia Lalani Communications Coordinator – Augustana The University of Alberta Augustana Campus granted nine Certificates in Rural Municipal Leadership through their Extended Education program.

Camrose - On December 6, 2018, the University of Alberta’s Augustana Campus granted nine participants from six different municipalities’ Certificates in Rural Municipal Leadership through their Rural Municipal Leadership Certificate Series, led by president and CEO of 13 Ways Inc. and author of 13 Ways to Kill Your Community, Doug Griffiths.

“I would like to congratulate the graduates of the new Rural Municipal Leadership Certificate series,” said Griffiths, shortly after presenting certificates to the group of the participants that completed every course in the series. “I think all of our participants will attest to the practical tools and value that they pulled out of this series, and how it will help propel their communities and their careers to the next level of opportunity.”

The series of one-day courses, specifically designed for mayors, Reeves, councilors and municipal administration to come together to strengthen their leadership skills focused on six topics, including Roles & Responsibilities, Strategic Leadership, Communication & Engagement, Planning & Action, Municipal Collaboration, and Change Management.

Participant Will Wolfe from Kneehill County said that he enjoyed the workshop because it made clear the notion that everyone was in the same struggle together. “These are important topics that aren’t necessarily brought up on a regular basis,” he said. “It was great to have the opportunity to share similar problems both as a whole and in small groups.”

The course is run through the Augustana Extended Education (AEE) program, which began offering courses in 2015 with a Sustainability 101 Certificate Series. While that series offered instruction on building sustainable communities, registrant feedback indicated a gap in training for elected officials and others involved in municipal governance. That is when AEE teamed up with Griffiths to deliver the new Rural Municipal Leadership series. The entire series is scheduled to repeat between January and April 2019, at the UofA Augustana Campus in Camrose.

Town of Vegreville’s Sandra Ling one of the first nine recipients of Augustana’s Municipal Leadership certificate.

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Vegreville & District Minor Hockey Association President’s Message Now that half of the regular season has been completed, enjoying the time shared with family and friends at the rink is something to be cherished. The second half of the season will come with a jam-packed schedule for all levels, as we try to fit in all the necessary games and tournaments. Embrace the final stretch of the season, there are still a lot of practices and games to go.

Vegreville and District Minor Hockey Association (VDMHA) has had great success at all levels this season and we hope to see this continue through the remainder of the year. We would like to wish all the teams the best of luck with their respective play-downs for their tiers and provincials. Keep a positive mindset and help these kids achieve their goals over the next couple of months.

This year’s success is the result of working together with Mundare Minor Hockey, utilizing both associations to work together as one.

We wish all the players, families, on-ice officials, the rink staffs, and numerous volunteers from both associations, a safe and successful Happy New Year.

Zenith Komarniski President – VDMHA 2018-2019

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Stress Busters for Kids

A participant holds up the stress ball he made.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Everyone experiences stress in their lives. Children from six to 13 years old learned how to manage stress and ease anxiety in a positive way at the Stress Busters program hosted by Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) in partnership with Vegreville Centennial Library at the library on January 2.

There were 15 children who attended this program.

MHCB Wellness Coach, McKenna Makowecki started with a discussion about what stress was and how the children were going to learn to do craft projects which they would create to put in their stress buster kits that they would be able to take home later.

The children then went on to make stress balls, white board (jelly mat), zen garden, and a calm jar.

The kids also had coloring sheets which they colored in because coloring is an excellent hobby which anyone can do.

Makowecki then led the children with guided meditation next which was followed by a discussion about who the people were in their lives who could help them when they were stressed, as well as, strategies which will help them handle stress.

At the end, each participant received a card with the Kids Help Line which is the toll free number 1-800-668-6868.

McKenna Makowecki helps a child make a stress ball.

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A participant showcases the zen garden he made.

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Children help each other make stress balls.

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Children help each other create zen gardens.

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Children help each other make stress balls.

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Children help each other make stress balls.

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Children participate in the guided meditation.

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A Special Christmas Guest at A.L. Horton School

Ukrainian Bilingual’s staff with St. Nicholas and his student’s angels.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent St. Nicholas is all about love and giving and children were able to celebrate St. Nicholas’s official day of arrival on December 19 with a special St. Nicholas’s visit at A.L. Horton School.

The Ukrainian Bilingual’s students greeted St. Nicholas and his students’ angels with Ukrainian Christmas songs.

The students continued to sing many beautiful Ukrainian Christmas carols with perfect diction and timing.

Following this, St. Nicholas and the angels gave each student an angel Christmas decoration which came directly from heaven from the angels. The children also received a candy cane.

Later, St. Nicholas visited all the classrooms to give all the students some Christmas treats.

St. Nicholas gives the students the special angel decoration made by angels directly from heaven. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

The angel Christmas decoration which came directly from heaven from the angels which each Ukrainian Bilingual student received. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

The students are admiring the gift they received from St. Nicholas.

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Mary Immaculate Auxilians and Residents Show They Care Sharon Dembicki Mary Immaculate Auxiliary Christmas is a time for celebration, a time of giving. In the spirit of the season and in lieu of the annual Christmas party gift exchange, Mary Immaculate Auxilians (Mundare) chose to instead bring gifts of money and food for the local Food Banks.

Auxiliary committee chairperson, Eileen Spallin, with the enthusiastic help of Mary Immaculate Care Centre residents, Lil Macahonic and Mary Homenick, assisted by Milene Rozmahel (staff), decorated a donation box for the Auxilians’ Christmas gifts. Mary and Lil were so excited to be able to make Christmas better for families in need that they decorated 8 additional drop boxes to be placed in the Care Centre foyer. Over the Christmas Season, residents, families, visitors and staff generously filled the boxes and numerous bags to overflowing. The response was heartwarming.

The Care Centre group was delighted to watch its original modest plan mushroom into a significant donation. With the help of the residents and a caring community, the Mary Immaculate Auxiliary delivered approximately 300 pounds of food to the Vegreville Food Bank with the Lamont Food Bank receiving a similar donation.

The Christmas Spirit is alive and well in rural Alberta!

Lil Macahonic, Eileen Spallin (Auxiliary), Mary Homenick.

Accepting the donation is:(Left) Darrell While, Eileen Spallin (Auxiliary), Edna Rawluk (Food Bank representative).

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Town of Vegreville vs. Black Knot The Town of Vegreville Turns over a New Leaf in Approach to Conquering Black Knot Disease Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser

In late November, when the last of summer’s leaves had finally fallen from the trees, the Town of Vegreville issued a statement on the issue of Black Knot in the town. In this statement, the Town said that they are reviewing their approach to black knot, after gaining no ground against the fungus over the past three years “due to a number of factors.”

In the past, the Town’s main approach to Black Knot removal consisted of a one-page notice handed to the homeowner stating that their tree was infected. This notice mainly contained the breaking news “You have black knot!” and a deadline to remove infected branches, with little to no information pertaining how to remove it or what it looks like.

Many Vegreville residents have reported frustration with the old approach, stating that as they are not arborists, they had no way of identifying where to prune, or even in some cases which trees were infected.

These reports were not all grumblings; suggestions, such as the town employee conducting the investigation tying a ribbon to infected branches, offering help for senior or physically disabled citizens, and information on how to prune away the fungus were all suggested.

The Town’s new approach follows more of an educational purpose than the previous one, with a pamphlet handed out to Vegreville residents with fruit-bearing trees, and a video of arborist Peter LaRue explaining how to identify and prune away Black Knot fungi.

Black Knot is a fast-spreading fruit tree fungus, which becomes airborne after it reaches maturity. It looks like a lumpy, black, tar-like swelling on the branches of fruit-bearing trees; and it can eventually be fatal to the tree. Over the past decade, many communities have battled the disease, with eventual victory.

The Town’s activism on seeking new approaches expresses a hope that Vegreville will soon be one of those communities, and the pamphlets certainly are informative. However, out of the homeowners with fruitbearing trees who were interviewed for this story, none had yet heard that the Town’s approach had changed, let alone that there were new educational resources available to help them overcome their potentially fungiinfested trees.

At the beginning of January, there is now a few of short months (if we’re lucky) before tree branches are again concealed by budding leaves and flowers, making it increasingly difficult to spot black knot. Before then, residents should inspect their own fruit trees for the fungi, using a photo from online or the pamphlet if they can, and cut off the diseased branches, removing trees if necessary.

The pamphlet can be found by contacting the municipal bylaw office, and instructions of how to prune away Black Knot are delivered in video format by Peter LaRue on the Town of Vegreville website.