Vegreville News Advertiser - January 29, 2020

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Archpriest Cornell Zubritsky blesses the altar with incense in St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church.

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Only the hardiest of souls ventured out on Jan. 19 to attend the annual Feast Of Jordan at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village (UCHV).

The temperature was minus 24 degrees celsius with strong winds, but fortunately, the majority of activities were held indoors at the

various churches, homes and red barn on the property so participants could stay relatively warm.

The event kicked-off with Divine Liturgies at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church and St. Nicholas Russo-Greek Orthodox Church.

There was a water blessing at each of the churches as well.

The Feast Of Jordan is a holy occasion as members of the faithful commemorate the Baptism of Christ. The priests blessed the water and sprinkled it on the people in attendance. They also drank of the water, which is believed to have the power to cleanse, strengthen, enlighten and heal a

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Let’s Talk About Abuse

All in the Name of Fun

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07:05 – Report of theft. During the last two days the complainant states that the catalytic converter on his Ford F350 was cut off while parked in his driveway.

Surveillance is being reviewed and case is under investigation.

11:29 – CN employee called to report that the crossing bell at a crossing in Mundare was not working. They provided an ETA for repair.

11:33 – Complainant attended the detachment to report that his bank called to notify him of suspicious transactions on his account in Edmonton. He last used his card in Vegreville and it appears that it was stolen after. Bank and police investigation is ongoing.

12:36 – CN police called to report that the lights at 60 St and 52 Ave in Vegreville were not working. They were dispatching crews for repair.

14:07 – Attempted fraud. Complainant indicated that they received a call from “Vegreville Value Drug Mart” by someone asking for information. They provided date of birth for 2 adults and then the caller started to ask for credit card information. The complainant did not provide additional information and when they asked the caller why they needed this, the caller eventually hung up. The complainant confirmed that no one at the Vegreville drug store had called them.

The complainant reported the incident to the credit reporting companies.

14:15 – Complainant in Mundare called to report that while he was not home, the neighbour asked a family member if they could borrow the snow blower and they would return it later that day. 10 days later the snow blower had not been returned. Upon inquiring with the neighbour, it was determined that the son who borrowed the snow blower had since been kicked out by his mother and she had not heard from.

Under investigation.

14:44 – Complaint of a snowmobile operating within the town of Vegreville.

The snowmobile drove up on the complainant’s lawn and was wearing a facemask. The incident was investigated by Bylaw Enforcement and the subject of the complaint was identified. A formal warning was issued.

18:32 – Complaint of a snowmobile driving in the complainant’s neighbourhood in Vegreville. The complainant indicated that they felt it was “very dangerous”.

Patrols were made but no

snowmobiles were located.

21:27 – Report of a truck fire on Hwy 16 and RR 173. RCMP attended. Fire Department was already on scene and advised that there was no fire but there were sparks from a blown-out tire. There was no property damage and no injuries.

No assistance was needed.

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14:22 – Complainant called to report that they received a call stating that there was a warrant for her arrest. All accounts and her social insurance number would be frozen tomorrow. The complainant provided a few pieces of information before realizing it was a scam and hanging up. They were directed to anti-fraud resources.

January 22

09:36 – Complainant called to report that his VISA was compromised for $600.

An unknown male had called earlier and the complainant provided the caller with information at which time the caller hung up. The VISA was then cancelled and no further charges had shown up.

The complainant was provided information for anti-fraud resources.

18:08 – EMS requested police assistance at a Vegreville residence for a family dispute. Members attended and learned that a report of verbal abuse was being made. The complainant indicated that a senior was being verbally abused and the senior was crying (hence the call for EMS). Members attended but the senior indicated that the subject of the complaint was not being aggressive. She asked the subject to leave for the evening and they complied.

18:56 – 911 dispatch for a single vehicle collision on Hwy 16 and Imperial road.

Members attended and discovered that the vehicle had no license plate. There was no damage to the vehicle and the driver was present. Investigation determined that the driver had just purchased the vehicle but had not insured or registered it and did not have a valid driver’s license. Operate unregistered vehicle ($310), operating uninsured vehicle (automatic court) and driving without a license ($310). The owner of the vehicle is only 16 years old so a notice to the parents was provided for the mandatory court appearance.

21:04 – 2nd call (related to 18:08) to assist EMS for a family disturbance. The complainant reported that her mother was crying and “wanted to die”. Members attended, spoke to the mother who denied the report. EMS offered assistance but it was declined. The mother indicated that

she wanted both of the adult children to stay. It seems that the two adult children cannot resolve their differences.

January 23 10:42 – Traffic enforcement throughout the day resulting in approximately 29 tickets being issued. Tickets included speeding, use of a cell phone, window tint, failed to provide proof of insurance, seatbelts, driving the wrong way on a one-way highway and more.

15:00 – Report of a hit and run collision at the Vegreville Sunshine Club. The complainant reported that he was legally parked in the handicap stall. When he returned 2 hours later he saw that his white Ford Freestar was dented, scratched and also had a broken tail light.

21:30 – While on patrol in Vegreville, members saw a female who was known to them and with outstanding warrants. A traffic stop was conducted. A search was conducted and the female was found to be in possession of Heroine. Additional charges for possession of heroin and failing to comply were laid on the 31 year old female. The female was later released by the justice of the peace on a $3000 no cash recognizance. *** In the last 8 months, this individual was charged 3 other times with possession with the purpose of trafficking. Fort Sask. RCMP has also charged her with trafficking.

This is the FOURTH drug related release by a Justice of the Peace.

January 24

11:03 – Traffic enforcement conducted resulting in 7 tickets, the bulk being cell phones and seat belts.

January 25

03:05 – 911 call advising that two unknown females who he had met at the bar and were invited to his home were now refusing to leave. When members called the complainant, he advised that the subjects of the complaint had already left in a white Durango after being paid $200 to leave by the complainant.

10:54- A complaint about an unsafe driver heading east on Hwy 16 was received by Vegreville and forwarded to Vermilion. Vermilion was able to intercept the vehicle and ticketed them accordingly.

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Nothing of note.

During the week there were 83 calls for service made in total including: 1 false alarm, 0 false 911s, 0 animal strikes and 35 tickets from traffic enforcement.

Vegreville RCMP arrest male - recover stolen truck Vegreville, Alta. – On Jan. 19, 2020 at approximately 8:13 p.m., Vegreville RCMP responded to a report of a stolen truck that was located in the Town of Vegreville.

A short pursuit ensued and the truck got stuck in a ditch near Highway 16A after a tire deflation device was utilized. The lone male occupant got out of the vehicle with a rifle and shot once into the air. He was taken into custody after a deployment of a Taser from an officer. A knife along with a

stolen bow with arrows and the rifle used were seized. The truck was reported stolen from Mervin, SK earlier the same day.

Twobears Bird (21) of Sturgeon Lake First Nation, SK was charged with 16 Criminal Code offences, some of which include: · Resisting arrest · Discharge a firearm while being reckless · Dangerous operation of a motor

vehicle · Flight from a police officer · Pointing a firearm · Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose · Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 He was remanded into custody after a judicial hearing and will be appearing in Vegreville Provincial Court on Feb. 10, 2020.

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Doughnut-Gate Arthur Beaudette This was the only spark that was needed for the critics to News Advertiser - Opinion collectively lose their minds. It wouldn’t have mattered if PM Last week just as we were preparing to go to press, parts of Trudeau had purchased one doughnut hole from a kid on the Internet in Canada were blowing up over... doughnuts. the street corner or a truckload from the Queen’s chef, the People rapidly began losing their minds. Not over some new, haters would have been screaming.

At $35 a dozen (less a 10% online discount), the bill may can’t resist, delectable creation, but rather over WHO was have come to somewhere in the making a purchase. $220 range. Of course the local When PM Trudeau stopped in retailer came to the defense of the at the independent specialty PM and the higher than average doughnut shop “Oh Doughnuts” price point by citing their quality, in Winnipeg he tweeted a piclocal ingredients, recycling proture with the following message gram valued employees etc. to the masses (his 4.7M followNow if you think that $220 is ers). “Picked up some of something to complain about, you Winnipeg’s best to keep us should think harder. How about going through another full day the Tweet pledging $50 million to of Cabinet meetings. Thanks charity or the huge security bill for for the fuel” He added @ his trip to the Aga Khan’s private OhDoughnuts which for those island in the Bahamas. not familiar with Twitter is like There’s a saying… “if brains were mentioning them (and notifydynamite...” Well, if brains were in ing them) as well as the hashtag Photo credit - Justin Trudeau Twitter Account fact dynamite, collectively the of #shoplocal.

Internet trolls screaming about the doughnut run likely couldn’t light a party popper. But… that IS what Internet trolls do. They don’t require logic, they only require their keyboard. No “driver’s license” needed.

Being social media savvy, it’s possible that the PM planned the photo op as part of preparing to kick off an ad campaign this coming summer. There are likely more to come. The campaign? It reportedly will be focused on encouraging Canadians to shop local. Much like the News Advertiser has been doing for over 70 years.

The campaign will be called the “Buy Canadian Promotion Campaign” and based on information in the 44 page solicitation document will consist of $25 million over five years for AAFC “to develop a national approach to better connect Canadians with and instill pride in Canada’s food system and its agriculture, food and seafood products which is part of the new Canada’s Food Policy.”

Unfortunately, you may not be reading about it here because the $1.5 - $4 million annual media budget is slated to be spent in social media... not local media. So much for shopping local.

Political zealots and keyboard warriors need to sit down with a tasty doughnut from one of the many local or chain options across the country, enjoy and relax. They may find it therapeutic. If the worst thing any politician does is buy some doughnuts, Canadians can count themselves lucky.

Tell me what you think.

Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com Name: Samantha Rarama Likes: the toy-baby born, barbie house Dislikes: : spinach, cold weather.

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Vegreville Co-op Monthly Winners

Ben Jamison presented a photo and pin on behalf of the Mundare Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron # 341 to Lyle Zukiwsky, Vegreville Co-op Food Manager. The token of appreciation was given because the Vegreville Co-op let the organization host a barbeque in the parking lot. (Submitted Photo)

Sharon Giebelhaus was the $1,000 Winner for the month of November and accepted the gift cards from Lyle Zukiwsky, Vegreville Co-op Food Manager. (Submitted Photo)

Donna Jenson was the $1,000 winner for the month of December.

Donna and Kyla Jenson accepted the gift cards from Lyle Zukiwsky, Vegreville Co-op Food Manager. (Submitted Photo)

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from the pages of the vegreville observer

Compiled by Dan Beaudette

90 Years Ago – January 29, 1930

At a regular monthly meeting of the Vegreville Exhibition Association the secretary stated that four applications had been received for the position of Secretary-Manager. It was decided that selection be made by ballot, and Mr. J.C. Armitage was declared as the selection.

Notwithstanding the growing popularity of the motor car and motor power farm implements, the horse is evidently not going into the discard as rapidly as some people might be inclined to believe. Latest official estimate of number of farm horses in Canada as of June, 1929, is placed at 3,376,487. In 1919 the number was 3,667,369 a difference of only 290,882.

Mr. Geo. Baldwin has recently taken over the local management of the British America Oil plant and may be located at the Federal elevator in Lavoy.

Under the capable management of Mr. Arthur Watson the Lavoy Co-operative Association’s store is steadily growing into prominence, and with the increasing number of customers, a permanent assistant will doubtless be an early requirement.

75 Years Ago – January 31, 1945

J.G. Knox of Tuxford, Saskatchewan was named winner of the wheat championship in the registered seed classes at the 36th annual Saskatchewan provincial seed fair here in Saskatoon. He also was declared winner of Farm Crops trophy for the best sample of hard red spring wheat in the open classes. Both of Mr. Knox’s samples were of the Apex variety and weighed a little more than 66 pounds to the bushel.

Adding to the already formidable list of firsts, Canadian Legion Educational Services has now, for the first time is Canada’s history, produced a complete course in forestry that can be undertaken with only a grade 7 or 8 education. The forestry course had been developed by Legion educationalists as part of the rehabilitation program designed to allow men in uniform to train themselves for the occupation they wish to follow when finally discharged.

Those desiring to purchase forage crop seed for use this year are advised by the Field Crops Branch to place their orders without delay. Export demand is keen, and although arrangements have been made to reserve certain stocks for Alberta farmers, it is difficult to estimate the amount required unless orders are places in good time. Storage is expensive and considerable risk and loss are involved.

The only councillor’s report from the Town of Vegreville meeting which the Observer was able to lay hands on was that of Mr. Muzyka, chairman of the public works committee. He noted the construction work done on new sidewalks and replacements and all the other odds and ends which came under his supervision.

50 Years Ago – January 29, 1970

The Vegreville Jaycettes, sister organization of the Vegreville Jaycees were chartered on the evening of January 24th, 1970.

Eighteen girls were inducted by the provincial representative of Canada Jaycettes, Mrs. Smith. The Jaycettes executive was installed

by Provincial Jaycee Vice President Wes Stretch.

After four years of law at the University of Alberta, Ken Skoropad, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Skoropad, has taken some time off from his studies and is presently visiting with his uncle Dr. and Mrs. W.P. Skoropad who is a professor at the University of Alberta. Dr. Skoropad is teaching for one year at the Linden Park University of Southern Australia.

Peter Sokolosky skipped his rink to the top prize in the Vegreville Farmer’s Bonspiel last weekend side-lining Allen Zierschki in an interesting final game.

With over 22 interested applications it would seem that a new flying school will be organized in the not too distant future.

25 Years Ago – January 31, 1995

The town’s fire chief position has been extinguished. Vegreville Town council voted unanimously Monday night to downgrade the position to part-time from fulltime. Current chief Albert Roach loses his job effective today (Jan. 31). Town manage Richard Binnendyk explained the move was made for “strictly economic reasons.”

Five local Community Champions have been selected for the AGT March of Champions this Sunday. The program was developed to recognize individuals for their meaningful and positive contributions to Vegreville. The Community Champions for Vegreville are: Orest Olineck – education, Angie Henderson – health, Linda Walker – environment, Liz Melnyk – sports and recreation, Elizabeth Giebelhaus – arts and culture.

The Vegreville Softball Association is looking for organizational help. The association is without a president or firm executive for the 1995 season and has to get organized soon, says Barb Bienvenue. “The executive has to reform,” she says. “Maybe we can amalgamate with the baseball association or something. We need to think ahead for the softball season.”

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.

Federal Finances Perilous but Morneau Oblivious Jason Clemens, Jake Fuss and Milagros Palacios The Fraser Institute It’s hard to recall a time when Canada’s finances were so perilously close to rapidly deteriorating with seemingly little or no interest in Ottawa.

Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau has been making the rounds since releasing the fall economic update last month, reassuring Canadians that the economy is strong and federal finances are under control.

But in reality, Canada’s economy is weakening with storm clouds on the horizon while federal finances are woefully unprepared for a recession.

According to the economic update, the federal deficit for this year (2019-20) will increase from original budget estimates in March of $19.8 billion to $26.6 billion, and grow next year to $28.1 billion.

Critically, excluding some one-time expenditures, most of the announced increase in new spending – $27.8 billion over the next five years – relates to the risks (and thus costs) to government pensions and benefits from low interest rates.

The increase in deficit-financed spending announced in the economic update doesn’t include any of the promised spending increases from the fall federal election campaign.

All told, the Liberals campaigned on $9.3 billion in new spending next year (2020-21) and $56.9 billion in new spending over four years (2020 -21 to 2023-24).

It’s possible, however, that the spending increases could be much larger given that the Liberals must secure support from the Bloc Quebecois and/or the NDP to pass their budget.

(Incidentally, during the campaign the NDP proposed $35.2 billion in new spending next year and $130.2

billion in new spending over four years.)

And it’s worthwhile noting that these increases are in addition to any changes in spending and taxes that will occur if the economy continues to slow or, worse, enters a recession.

A recent study, for instance, examined the effect of higher automatic spending in programs such as employment insurance, coupled with the automatic decline in tax revenues, which occur when the economy slows. The study found that the deficit would automatically increase by $8.6 billion to $14.8 billion before any stimulus measures from Ottawa, depending on the severity of the slowdown.

And contrary to the finance minister’s rhetoric, there are signs the economy is slowing. In its latest economic report, the Bank of Canada lowered its expectation for economic growth now and in the near future. Statistics Canada’s recent monthly labour force survey estimated a loss of 71,200 jobs in November, the largest monthly job loss since the 2009 recession (the unemployment rate subsequently increased from 5.5 to 5.9 per cent).

In addition, the major banks recently reported they were increasing provisions for higher loan losses. And private-sector business investment continues to be weak.

It’s hard not to conclude that the federal government is simply not interested or concerned about the state of federal finances, in particular deficits and debt. The perilous state of federal finances, which could easily and quickly deteriorate to a $40-billion-plus deficit, is eerily and worryingly reminiscent to the spending and borrowing of the late 1960s and early 1970s.

And the spending of that era created a threedecade-long struggle that nearly ended in an outright debt crisis.

Jason Clemens, Jake Fuss and Milagros Palacios are economists with the Fraser Institute.

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Let’s Talk About Abuse is abuse when a person uses power or influence to take advantage of, or to control the older adult. It can make the person experiencing it feel small, alone, and powerless. Neglect of older adults who cannot manage on their own is also abuse. Isolated can sometimes trigger abuse.

Ageism is attitudes and beliefs we have about people at certain ages which can lead to abuse and 6 in 10 seniors say they have been treated unfairly/differently because of their age. It could mean adult children making all the decisions for their parents when the parents are capable of doing this for themselves.”

Kroeker added, “We shouldn’t try to fix the abuse of another person but instead we need to be helpful and supported. The goal is to open the door to support. Don’t jump to conclusions. Let them talk about Left-to-right) Loretta Kroeker, Rural Elder Abuse Prevention (REAP) Coordinator what’s happening, use both Facilitator for ‘It’s Not Right Neighbours, Friends & Families Mental Health First safety and respectful Aid for Seniors and Lisa Topilko, Community Programmer for FCSS for Adults and approaches from a place of Seniors. (Rosanne Fortier/photo) genuine care and concern.

Ask the person what you the Senior Citizens Sunshine Club of Vegreville on can do to help and only call an emergency January 22. number if it is a dangerous situation. Helpful Loretta Kroeker, Rural Elder Abuse Prevention things to tell the person are I believe you, it’s (REAP) Coordinator Facilitator for ‘It’s Not Right not your fault, I’m worried about your safety, Neighbours, Friends & Families Mental Health First and I will support you and your decisions.

Aid for Seniors’ gave the presentation which was People are being an abuser if the person sponsored by the REAP Coalition, Family and they are caring for is afraid of them, if they Community Support Services (FCSS) Vegreville and are making all the decisions, if they think District and Town of Vegreville. they always know what is best for the older Kroeker told the audience people can change the adult. world with their power, and the smallest action they She concluded by saying, “If you are being do has an impact of some kind. “Abuse is feeling abused, tell someone you unsafe. Everyone has a right to be safe and free from trust. You are the expert abuse and neglect. The types of abuse are: emo- in your own life and the tional, financial, physical, medical, sexual, spiritual, best person to decide and neglect. We have a shared responsibility to cre- what you can do to set ate safe and healthy communities. limits and to increase Abuse is usually done by the family or caregivers. It your safety.”

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Local residents learned about what abuse looks like and what they can do when neglect or abuse is happening to an older adult in their lives at the ‘It’s Not Right! Neighbours, Friends & Families’ for older adults free interactive video presentation at

Tax Tips H&R Block Submitted Make sure you file your tax return on time if you have a balance due, even if you cannot pay them right away. By doing so, you will at least avoid the late filing penalty. This is currently calculated as five percent of your balance due, plus one percent per month for a maximum of 12 months.

If you have employment income, make sure you claim the Canada Employment Amount. For 2018, it

provides a 15% non-refundable tax credit on your first $1,195 of employment income.

Inform the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) if there any changes in your family circumstances which could affect your GST/HST credit.

Examples include a change in marital status or a change in the number of children in your care. The change will be reflected in your next quarterly GST/HST payment.

Citizens who attended were treated to a free lunch prepared by Sunshine Café Chef Dwayne Hlady and some of his crew, and cookies baked by Lisa Topilko, Community Programmer for FCSS for Adults and Seniors.

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Your Library Provides so much more than Books Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The Vegreville Centennial Library is celebrating 100 years of providing educational and entertainment opportunities this year.

The library has played a vital role in the community, and continues to do so by increasing the number of programs, resources, and materials they have to offer Vegreville and area residents.

Donna Williams, Manager of Vegreville Centennial Library, said they have a variety of in-house programs and have developed a lot of partnerships with other organizations over the years. The library also delivers programs throughout the community.

“We go over to St. Martin’s School and deliver a weekly program. On a monthly basis we deliver a program at the Vegreville Community Daycare.

Groups from A.L. Horton School come to the library for programs twice a week. We also have a variety of other programs we offer after school and during the evening at the library. The vast majority of the programs we offer are children’s programs. There are a couple of clubs for adults that take place in the library but we don’t run them, we just support them. We are open to providing more programs for adults. If anyone is interested in having a program, please approach us and we will try to develop a program.

As well as the physical collection of over 50,000 materials at the library; we also have through TRAC- ‘The Regional

Automation Consortium’ and the provincial borrowing network, access to over three million books, audio books, DVDs, CDs, and video games. We have some fabulous e-resources which include everything from the ability to be able to access e-books, e-audio books, e-comic books, newspapers

said it decreased exam anxiety a lot,” Williams explained.

“This year marks the Library’s 100th Anniversary so we are really trying to focus on letting people know the value of their library and what resources are available with their membership. Every month, we will focus on a different

Donna Williams, Manager of the Vegreville Centennial Library, is excited about its 100th anniversary and special initiatives that will happen in 2020. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

from around the world, learning resources, consumer reports, DIY (Do It Yourself) resources and magazines, as well as, movies, music, and TV shows. There is Solaro, an amazing e-resource that offers online study help and exam preparation site that covers Grades 3-12, and is based on the Alberta Curriculum. In it, they have practice quizzes, practice exams, and lessons. Students who access this

COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Agricultural Service Board Summer Students

The County of Minburn #27 would like to invite applications for two Agricultural Service Board Summer Students. This is a seasonal position beginning approximately May 1, 2020 and ending approximately August 31, 2020.

Job duties will include coordination of weed control activities on Public and private land, obtaining easements from landowners, performing herbicide applications, conducting field surveys for crop disease and insects, and other related duties.

Applicants should have excellent personal skills and keen interest in agricultural practices. A general knowledge of equipment repair and maintenance would also be an asset.

Preference will be given but not limited to a post secondary student currently enrolled in an Agriculture related program. Interested candidates may submit a resume and references to the undersigned by February 28, 2020.

Austin Borysiuk • Assistant Agricultural Fieldman • Agricultural Service Board Office County of Minburn #27 • Box 550, Vegreville, Alberta • T9C – 1R6 aborysiuk@minburncounty.ab.ca • Telephone: Office 780-632–4033 • Cell 780-581-5984

COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY HERBICIDE APPLICATOR The County of Minburn #27 would like to invite applications for the position of Herbicide Applicator.

This is a seasonal position beginning approximately May 1, 2020 and ending approximately September 30, 2020.

Job duties include herbicide application of road allowance and spot treatment of noxious weeds.

Applicants will be required to attend training to obtain a valid Alberta Pesticide Applicators license.

A general knowledge of equipment repair and maintenance would also be an asset.

Interested candidates may submit a resume and references to the undersigned by February 28, 2020.

Austin Borysiuk • Assistant Agricultural Fieldman • Agricultural Service Board Office County of Minburn #27 • Box 550, Vegreville, Alberta • T9C – 1R6 aborysiuk@minburncounty.ab.ca • Telephone: Office 780-632–4033 • Cell 780-581-5984

decade going backwards to 1920.

January is the 2010s. One of the things we had in 2010 that we didn’t have in other decades was the e-resources and the technology. Every Thursday will be Tech Thursday and people can come in with their device and we will help them access our e-resources. Every month we will be doing a Crafting through the Century which is a crafting program and each month will have a craft related

to the decade we’re focusing on.

As a special gift for our anniversary if a person purchases their membership during a month, we will do a draw at the end of month and two people will have an extra year added to their membership. The library currently has 2,156 patrons. A yearly membership is $20 for adults, $10 for seniors, and no charge for kids under the age of 18 years.

Library funding comes from a variety of sources; we receive funding from our municipalities (Town of Vegreville and the County of Minburn), the Province of Alberta, and funding from our own sources and fundraising. There isn’t a set per capita rate for municipalities; but the province does have a set rate.

The Town of Vegreville pays a levy to Northern Lights Library System (NLLS) and Vegreville Centennial Library pays the same levy which is $31,489. The County of Minburn also pays a yearly levy to belong to NLLS. “If we weren’t a member of NLLS our patrons would only have access to the materials in our physical collection.

They wouldn’t have access to materials from across the province or the e-resources. We also wouldn’t have the buying power that we have because a lot of the purchases we make are through NLLS so we get a bigger discount.

“If anyone has questions about the programs and services we offer, feel free to stop in, e-mail us or send us a message through Facebook,” Williams added.

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Vegreville Fire Department Hosts Open House Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

ther, who passed away about a year ago, had some great adventures and stories to tell from his time on the department, and he always loved to hear Brandon’s stories.

Things aren’t always serious, and he enjoys the times when they play floor hockey games in full gear or participate in hose coupling exercises. Paul Scherba also

Brandon Bay was one of several firefighters on hand to welcome visitors during the Vegreville Fire Department’s open house on Jan. 25.

Bay described his own personal experience with the fire department as “amazing” and would recommend it to anyone.

“Joining the fire department was probably one of the best decisions I’ve ever made,” said the 19-year-old Vegreville resident. Bay said he hadn’t heard about the junior firefighting program before, but hopped on board once he learned of its existence.

It has been three years since he joined the department, and he said he’s gained a lot of confidence, acquired many new life skills, received lots of encouragement and ventured outside his comfort zone to grow personally and professionally. “It’s a very rewarding career.”

Lt. Brayden Ferguson participated in the jaws of life demonstration during the While some of the training Vegreville Fire Department’s Open House on Jan. 25. (Michelle Pinon/Photo) has been tough, Bay said you are never forced to do something you’re not ready for, and there is always help and enjoys those fun-filled times. Scherba also went support from fellow members at all times and in any through the junior firefighter program, and said given situation. “They have your back and will pick you it brought structure and discipline to his life. He up when you fall.” Whether it’s during practice or out on loves the camaraderie with the firefighters, serva call, Bay said members are always “checking in” to see ing the community and participating in special how you are doing mentally and physically. “You always events throughout the year. train like your life depends on it, because it does.” He Fire Chief Phil Rowe said the junior firefighttries is to be one step ahead, and finds strength and ing program was first introduced into the departcomfort in knowing he can trust and rely on his brothers ment by former Fire Chief Jerrold Lemko in and sisters in the department.

2001. The program is open to students 16 years Bay is the third generation in his family to carry on the of age and serves as work experience under the firefighting tradition, behind his father Wayne Bay and Alberta school curriculum. Students can receive a his grandfather Wesley Shewchuk. Bay said his grandfa- maximum of five credits per school year which

equals 125 hours of service. . In fact, Rowe’s daughter also went through the program. To date, five former junior firefighters have gone onto full-time careers in

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VEGREVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT - CONTINUED from PAGE 9 the industry. In fact, Rowe’s daughter also went through the program.

Young mom Jenn Clyne said the fire department is her “happy place” and loves the camaraderie and being out in the community and in the schools.

Jaime Watt said she has friends on the fire department and was in the process of filling out an application form during the open house. She said she wants to try something physical in nature and find another way to be useful outside of her professional life.

Kieran Foran heard about the open house on Facebook and decided to attend. Foran,16, said he came out because it’s something new that he might want to try. His Mom Heather said she was impressed with the junior program and that it would be a great way to earn credits as well as provide the opportunity for a new life experience.

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Twenty-two year veteran firefighter Gary Faas said the main focus of the event was recruitment and anyone who is interested in joining can sit in on a practice which is held once a week on Wednesday evening between 7-9 p.m. Many different types of training is available, including: international training, rope training, high and low angle rescue, confined space training, medical training as well as training in public relations and education.

The fire department currently has 36 firefighters, and are hoping to increase that number to 40 this year. The department serves both the Town of Vegreville as well as several rural areas in the County of Minburn and covers part of the territory near the borders of Lamont County and Beaver County. On average, they respond to between 160 and 180 calls for service each year.

Babas & Borshch Ukrainian Festival gets Funding Boost

Hazel Anaka, Co-ordinator of the Babas & Borshch Ukrainian Festival, (left), accepted a cheque for $25,624 from Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk on Jan. 10. (Submitted Photo)

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The Babas & Borshch Ukrainian Festival received a funding boost of $25,624 thanks to a successful grant application through the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) on January 10.

Festival Co-ordinator Hazel Anaka was pleased to receive the funding that will provide “seed money” for its 2020 festival.

“Sponsorships and

grants such as the CIP allow us to maintain our free admission policy, and keep cost from becoming a barrier to attendance for anyone,” stated Anaka.

The funds will also be used to offset other expenses like performance fees to dancers, musicians, presenters, rentals, printing, postage, decor, etc.

The 8th annual Babas & Borshch Festival will be held this year on August

22 and 23 in Lamont.

While it’s a bit early to make any announcements, Anaka said they plan to implement some of the ideas they had in the works last year. “Fan favourites like Baba Magda, the Borshch Cook Off, Music Jam, Baba’s Bizaar, Lamont County Kid Zone and Zabava are all returning. As always, expect some learning, some surprises, some fun.”

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Vegreville & Area Parent Link Centre to Close Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Vegreville & Area Parent Link Centre (PLC) will closing March 31.

The closure is a direct result of changes in provincial funding that was officially announced last November.

At that time, the Town of Vegreville stated in a press release that the change was an opportunity to seek new funding under the province’s new framework.

Currently, PLC is part of a network of other Parent Link Centre`s in Alberta. Members of that regional network included: Lamont County, Two Hills, Mannville, Minburn and Innisfree where they operated a number of outreach programs.

PLC is part of the Town of Vegreville and the Vegreville & District Family and Community Support Services, which has applied for new funding in order to maintain the quality of services through PLC (0-6 years) with the addition of services to families with children (7-18 years).

“The Parent Link Centre as we know it will be closed, however, it will be replaced by the new Family Resource Network (FRN). We believe we’ve put together a very strong proposal for the FRN, and we’re optimistic the FRN grant, although it will go through some changes, will remain a resource to our community,” explained Julie Gottselig, Manager of the Vegreville & District Family and Community Support Services.

If the town is approved for funding, Gottselig said they would begin developing a service and program

as well as negotiation process beginning in mid-February. Previously, the province fully funded the PLC, but under the new guidelines it would be a cost-share formula between the province and municipalities.

“The province has been quite transparent with their expectations in terms of grants; agencies are expected to carry a larger portion of the cost-share. In terms of this specific grant, we feel we`ve put forward a reasonable request.”

Gottselig said they are confident in the proposal they have brought forward. ”Any changes to the town’s programs and services is a decision of council, and no such decision has been made.”

Town of Vegreville Councillor Tina Warawa, who acts as Vice-Chair of FCSS, is also very optimistic and is in favour of the new framework because she feels it will allow them to “improve” and “build upon” existing services. She also commended the province for its initiative. “They are trying to streamline, stop repetitive services and address preventative programs for children aged 0-18. That can address the gap that previously existed, and I look forward to working with the province.

I want to be very clear that what I commend is the the province’s realization that programming needs to address the needs of youth 0-18, and that everyone does not live in urban centers; and there must be regional hubs because rural communities deserve the same consistent level of service and access to ser-

vices in urban centers.”

She went on to say, “I am not advocating for more for rural, but I demand it is time they realize we deserve the same. I also want to be clear that I think there will be issues with the change and deciding where your regional hubs are and when deciding what services will be provided. Some may not want to provide a higher level, and some may have been providing higher than what the standards becomes. There will be growing pains but offering a continuum from 0-18.

I think focusing on 0-18 allows for less need to fix issues and more opportunity to grow with those issues. The concerns I have will be regarding location of regional hubs and if funding will vary based upon region and travel demographics, but we will have to allow for those issues to be addressed.”

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Vegreville 4-H Beef Club Report

Vegreville Agricultural Society Receives Funding for Facility Upgrades

This photo was taken during our skating party on January 5, 2020.

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The Vegreville 4-H Beef Club has been busy since November 2019. A few members attended the overnight Fall Fling in Bonnyville on November 22nd and 23rd where much fun was had with the sleepover, crafts, dodge ball, and even karaoke!

We have had two monthly meetings since our last report; these were held on December 1, 2019, and then on January 5, 2020.

For our latest community service event members played bingo with the seniors at the Homestead Senior Citizens Lodge on December 21 and 28. This was a chance to have a little fun, talk to the seniors and have them teach our young members how

to play the fine game of bingo.

For even more fun, the members had a Christmas party on January 3, 2020.

Members were very grateful the Mundare Ag. Society allowed the use of the arena in Mundare and do some skating. The members had a gift exchange and a pizza party. A few members took in the Oil Kings game on January 5, 2020 and appreciative of the opportunity.

Lastly, our club would like to acknowledge everyone who purchased tickets for our steer raffle at Walmart on December 21, 2019. The draw date is not until May 2020 so there’s still lots of time to get a ticket.

Stay warm everyone!

Craig Horon, Vice-President of the Vegreville Agricultural Society accepted a cheque for $10,545 from Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk on Jan. 10.

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Vegreville Agricultural Society (VAS) recently received a financial boost from the Province of Alberta.

Craig Horon, Vice-President of VAS, was on hand to accept a cheque for $10,545 from Fort SaskatchewanVegreville MLA Jackie ArmstrongHomeniuk on January 10. Those funds will be matched by VAS and used to

replace the aging furnace, air conditioner and hot water tank in its administration building.

“We sincerely appreciate the financial assistance from these government programs for non-profit groups,” stated Jocelyn Svensen, VAS Office Manager.

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Coffee with a Councillor Councillor on Jan. 21.

Town of Vegreville Councillors Dave Berry and Ann Waters were on hand to listen and speak with residents on a variety of subjects while sipping on a warm cup of coffee.

Councillor Dave Berry said he wanted to get some information from residents and be able to answer any questions they may have on issues they are concerned (Standing in photo) Councillor Ann Waters speaks to a about. “This is a new resident. (Rosanne Fortier/photo) opportunity to try and meet with the public.”

Rosanne Fortier Councillor Ann Waters added she felt News Correspondent The Vegreville Centennial Library this program would achieve open comheld its first session of Coffee with a munication with residents and give

VEGREVILLE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY - CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 building was constructed. There will be substantial cost savings with the new equipment that are now 96 per cent efficient as opposed to 60 percent with the old equipment.

Funding was made possible through the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) which provides financial assistance for non-profit organizations to acquire, build, purchase, repair, renovate, upgrade or expand sports, recreational, cultural or other related public-use community facilities.

Every year VAS hosts the Spring Horse Show and Chuckwagon and Chariot Races, the Father’s Day Show and Shine and Demo Derby, as well as

the Country Fair in August.

The Vegreville Agricultural Society was established in 1903 and is a nonprofit organization. Formerly called the Vegreville Exhibition Association, the Vegreville Agricultural Society was registered under the Agricultural Societies Act in Alberta on September 28, 1983.

The Vegreville Agricultural Society’s primary focus was to promote and improve various types of livestock, grain and homemaking skills in a social environment. This aspect remains to this date and has grown to include an annual exhibition and fair, ongoing educational courses and many community sponsored events.

them a chance to answer any questions they may have.

Eleanor Homeniuk attended the session along with members of the Legacy 4Health Walking Group. She wanted to know if there were any developments coming to Vegreville? Coun. Berry said there were. Overall, she said “I found that the councillors were helpful and

they answered our questions very well.

Library Manager Donna Williams said one of Vegreville town council’s goals was transparency, so this program is a way they can connect with the public and answer questions in a nice neutral environment.

This program will happen on the third Tuesday of each month.

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Vegreville Minor Soccer Receives $50,000

All in the Name of Fun Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Fun was the name of the game at the Vegreville Wranglers Novice Hockey Tournament on Jan. 25 and 26.

Tournament Organizer Carlee Leliuk said things ran smoothly. It appeared as if the players, along with their family members and friends enjoyed the light

hearted atmosphere surrounding the event.

At the end of every game two players from each team were awarded the Heart and Hustle Award, and the Most Valuable Player Award.

After every game there was a shoot out with the winning team being treated to Boston Pizza and Tim Bits in the dressing room.

But, perhaps the biggest highlight of the weekend was the skills competition Sunday morning. The categories included: fastest skater, break away challenger, rapid fire, agility and passing accuracy. Judging by the smiles and excitement on the players faces and family warm embraces, the event was a sure fire success.

MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, left, presented a $50,000 cheque to the Vegreville Minor Soccer Association to President Allan Bohrson and Shelley Berry, Registration and Communications Director, on Jan. 10. The funds will be put towards construction of the Vegreville Soccer Park. (Submitted Photo)

This Vegreville Wrangler made the most of his shots and time during the rapid fire portion of the Skills Competition Jan. 26.

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Cartier’s Neck Yoke Bunch Supports Chuckwagon Racing Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Friends, family and fans came out to show their support for Shane Cartier and the sport of

and have never looked back.

“We have a great association and fans.”

Vegreville is one of Shane’s favourite stops on the circuit. He said it has a great racetrack and facil-

Shane Cartier`s father Leo used an old school bus to transport his horses to and from races. In this 1991 photo, that was up for auction, are six members of the Cartier clan. From left to right are: Jim, Leo, Shane, Cory, Bart and Terry.

chuckwagon racing on Jan. 25 at the Elks Hall in Vegreville.

“If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn`t be racing,”said Shane, who has been driving wagons for 36 years as a member of the Alberta Professional Chuckwagon and Chariot Association (APCCA).

In fact, Shane comes from a long line of chuckwagon drivers. “My grandfather, father, all of my uncles and brothers raced.”

His sisters were also a big support, and pitched in any way they could, whether it was at home or on the road. “We had a track at home,” said Shane, and everyone rode horses. At one time they had 150 head of horses on their Vegreville area farm. He admits to loving the sport from the time he was a young boy, and remembers his very first race at the Camrose Fair Grounds when he was 16-years-old. “When I got the opportunity I never looked back.”

Shane is extremely grateful for all the love and support he has received over the years, and very appreciative of the efforts members of Cartier’s Neck Yoke Bunch who have hosted the annual live and silent auction for the past 11 years. The event helps offset costs for travel, medical expenses, supplies, and sponsorship during the race season that runs from June to September. If there is a surplus of funds at the season, Cartier`s Neck Yoke Bunch donates those funds to the Stollery Children`s Hospital, Haying in the 30’s, the Vegreville Breakfast Club and Kidsport Vegreville. A total of $5,500 was raised from this year’s auction.

The fundraising auction was the idea of Darcy Cole, a former colleague of Shane`s sister Sheila Campbell who was a big chuckwagon racing fan. Even though Cole was only involved in the event for a couple of years, members of Cartier’s Neck Yoke Bunch took on the fundraiser,

ity, terrific fan support and strong sponsorship.

Even though the drivers are competitive on the track, they are like members of a family, and help each other any way they can.

Some of those family members spoke about Shane and his love of the sport, describing him as a gentle

giant with a huge heart, warm personality, perceptiveness and wisdom beyond his years.

“I said I was going to quit at 50, so I’ll be going one more season…but we`ll see after that, and take it one year at a time.”

Chuckwagon racing is “infectious” and with hard work, determination and commitment, success will come. Many of the rewards can`t be measured, and Shane, like many of his peers, take it all in stride and eagerly count down the days until they can get back on the track.

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Message from the MLA this issue.

Bill 201 creates a standard across our province to have policies in place to make our schools even safer for our children. This bill has two key components, prevention and treatment. As of January 1, 2020, schools are now mandated to have EpiPens on hand and provide regular training for their employees.

They also are required to have anaphylactic policies in place to reduce exposure to allergens, and a communication policy to distribute TOWN OF MUNDARE information about life-threating allergies.

Notice of increase to the Franchise Parents are responsible for providing the key Fee on Electrical Billings medical information to the school and keeping it up to date. The primary responsibility for a The Town of Mundare is proposing to increase the student’s allergy is and will remain with the electrical franchise fee which it charges ATCO Electric, for students and their parents. the exclusive right to deliver electricity to the residents of Allergy training, education, and awareness Mundare and for use of municipal lands for its power lines. are key. “Blue to the sky and orange to the The franchise fee applies to all customers that receive thigh” is a phrase that helps save lives and is electrical services in Mundare; and is required to be billed helping to educate those unfamiliar with alleras a separate charge on electrical billings. gies. I personally ate coated chicken once, and The current franchise fee is set at 5% of ATCO Electric

Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville In my first session in the Legislature, I introduced and passed my Private Member’s Bill 201, the Protection of Students with Life-Threatening Allergies Act. The experiences of not only my family but so many others are what drove me to advocate for

delivery revenues (excluding energy related riders) and will increase to 6% effective April 1, 2020. For an average residential customer using 625kwh/30 days, the estimated monthly increase is $1.23(14.76/year).

Residents of the Town of Mundare have until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2020 to make their concerns known in writing to the Town. Please contact Colin Zyla, CAO at: Town of Mundare Box 348 Mundare, AB T0B 3H0 5128-50 Street Phone: 780-764-3929 Fax: 780-764-2003 e-mail: cao@mundare.ca Dated January 27, 2020

it turned out the coating was of one of my worst allergens, pecans. Even though I know how to use an EpiPen, my allergy affected me so quickly that I had to rely on a stranger to administer the device. This reliance on others to act in times of need makes it of utmost importance to me to ensure protection for staff from liability if they administer the life-saving dose in good faith.

Many people do not realize that allergies can develop later in life and that you can end up with a reaction to something that you have safely eaten before. Every allergy interaction is not the same and can vary greatly. Free online training is available online at Allergyaware.ca to take a 30 minute course and become more allergy aware.

As I reflect on my bill progressing from beginning to end, I am overwhelmed by the support I received from those affected by life-threatening allergies.

Thank you for sharing your stories with me. I will continue to raise awareness for this important issue.

Gadgets Galore at Library Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent As part of Vegreville Centennial Library’s 100th anniversary celebration, the inaugural Gadgets Galore session was held for children between 10 to 15 years of age on Jan. 21.

Library Programmer Calina Sokalski said the children played with a lot of different types of tech gadgets they were able to use with their ipads. These devices included Osmo, Sphero, and Codeapillar. “The children just got familiar with these tech gadgets and they learned more about them.”

The session was part of the overall ‘Crafting Through The Century’ program. “We worked this program in with our theme for 2010, because in 2010 there was a bigger push for technology and more in-depth devices and people becoming reliant on devices

so we are just working through that and playing with the devices we have gotten to know.”

Participants play with various tech devices.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

TOWN OF MUNDARE Notice of increase to the Franchise Fee on Natural Gas Billings The Town of Mundare is proposing to increase the natural gas distribution franchise fee which it charges ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd., for the exclusive right to deliver natural gas to the residents of Mundare and for use of municipal lands for its natural gas lines. The franchise fee applies to all customers that receive gas services in Mundare; and is required to be billed as a separate charge on gas billings.

The current franchise fee is set at 22% on ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. delivery revenues and will increase to 23% effective April 1, 2020. For an average residential customer using 115 GJ’s per year, this will result in an annual increase of about $5.45 from the average paid in 2019.

Residents of the Town of Mundare have until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2020 to make their concerns known, in writing, to the Town. Please contact Colin Zyla, CAO at: Town of Mundare Box 348 Mundare, AB T0B 3H0 5128-50 Street Phone: 780-764-3929 Fax: 780-764-2003 e-mail: cao@mundare.ca Dated January 27, 2020

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Vegreville Hospital’s Auxiliary Society makes Donations

Yvette Pedersen Members of the Vegreville Hospital’s Auxiliary Society joined together at their September 2019 regular meeting. They fundraised to donate to Vegreville Transportation, STARS air ambulance and St. Joseph’s Hospital through Covenant Health and the Vegreville Care Centre. (Submitted Photo)

Daddy and Me Make DeLorean Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Fathers and their children were able to make DeLoreans out of cardboard boxes at the Daddy and Me Back to the Future Themed Drop-In program on January 18 at Vegreville and Area Parent Link Centre (PLC).

Angel Campbell, Programmer for PLC said the fathers and children were able to make a DeLorean which was complete with the inside panel and everything a real machine has in it.

“The DeLorean is just a car but the fathers and children built a time machine for the back to the future part,” Campbell said. “This program encouraged fathers and their children to work together to build a vehicle. It also built the children’s communication skills and their language and cognitive development. As well, kids had a chance to use their fine motor skills.”

Campbell also read the children a Back to the Future book which was based on the movie with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale.

Joshua who was with his two children, Abigial and Judah said it was his first time at the program and he really liked it because it gave him a chance to watch over and spend time doing something interesting with his children and it gave his children a chance to get out of the

house and interact with other children. “In this cold weather, it gave my kids something to do and this centre is nice because it has such a large area for children to play in.”

This program was followed by the Pancake and Play program where all families could come in and enjoy waffles and chocolate milk.

Joshua with his two children, Abigial and Judah.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Royal Ladies Demonstrate Light and Love of Christmas

On Dec. 2, 2019 Vegreville Royal Purple Lodge No.125 Treasurer Rose Hook and Honoured Royal Lady Joyce Porayko presented cheque donations to representatives of the Vegreville Elks Lodge No.143, George Childs, Vegreville Transportation Services Society, Elaine Kucher, Vegreville Christmas Bureau, Lil Koziskie, Vegreville Food Bank, Carol Makela, and Vegreville KidSport, Roy Mills. Standing beside Mills is Royal Purple Lady Janet Kobylnyk. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Crafting Through the Century Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Families and individuals attended Vegreville Centennial Library to participate in a craft that was a hit during the 2010’s at the ‘Crafting Through The Century’ program on January 23.

Library Programmer Calina Sokalski said participants made slime where they figured out what worked and what didn’t, and experimented with different materials to see what slime worked the best for everyone according to what they wanted to do with it.

“For Veg reville Centennial Library 100th

Anniversary, every month is based off of a specific decade; a craft that was popular during 2010’s was slime. This gave everyone a chance to get out together and do something they might not do at home because

slime is kind of messy. I am sure not all people would want it around their house but this is kind of a controlled environment where we can do as much as we want without having to worry about the clean-up.”

Inna and Zarya Perez made slime. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Tributes MEMORIAM

SARAFINCHAN, Nicole January 3, 1973 - February 2, 2017 I Heard Your Voice In the Wind Today I heard your voice in the wind today and I turned to see your face; The warmth of the wind caressed me as I stood silently in place.

I felt your touch in the sun today as its warmth filled the sky; I closed my eyes for your embrace and my spirit soared high.

I saw your eyes in the window pane as I watched the falling rain; It seemed as each raindrop fell it quietly said your name.

I held you close in my heart today it made me feel complete; You may have died…but you are not gone you will always be a part of me.

As long as the sun shines… the wind blows… the rain falls…

You will live on inside of me forever for that is all my heart knows.

Always In Our Hearts, Mom, Dad, Andrea, Catherine & Curtis, Cam, Sarah, and Carter

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HAMALIUK, Mary April 23, 1924 – January 22, 2020 It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Mary on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Eagle Hill Lodge in Willingdon, Alberta at the age of 95 years.

Mary was formerly of Hairy Hill, Alberta where she lived and worked very hard on the family farm. At age ninetytwo she moved into the lodge.

Mary will be sadly missed by her daughters Olivia (Norm) Walcheske and Liz Hamaliuk; sons-in-law Walter Severn and Michael Jones; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband John Hamaliuk; sons Terry and Stan; daughters Shirley Severn and Marlene Jones; parents Prokop and Frozina Eliuk; siblings Bill and Johnny Eliuk; sister Martha Nikiforuk; nephews Sandy and Tom Eliuk.

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Szypenitz with Very Rev. Fr. Wasyl Sapiha officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta” or “Alberta Cancer Foundation” or charity of one’s choice.

To send condolences, please visit www.autumnnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800

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GIEBELHAUS, Reuben Edward Reuben Edward Giebelhaus of Rimbey, Alberta went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Monday, January 20, 2020, just shy of 97 years. Reuben was born at home on February 5, 1923 to John A. and Elizabeth (Miller) Giebelhaus of the Martins District near Vegreville and Holden, Alberta. He passed away quietly at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre.

Memories will be cherished by his loving wife, Elsie (Fried); and five children: Carolyn Parker, Glen, Rodney, Rowena Hoeve, and Dale; and their spouses, grandchildren, and great grandchildren; as well as his siblings: Ruth, Dorothy, Earl, and Lorraine; and numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends. Reuben was a hard-working, industrious, God-loving man who adapted throughout his journey, creating quite a story.

A Funeral Service Celebration of Reuben’s Life will be held at the Peter Lougheed Community Centre, Rimbey on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Grant Rainey officiating. A Private Family Interment will precede the service in the West Haven Cemetery, Rimbey.

We are very thankful for the compassionate care of Reuben by the doctors and staff of the Rimbey Hospital.

If friends desire, memorial tributes in Reuben’s Memory may be made directly to the Rimbey Health Services Donations Program, c/o Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Box 440, Rimbey, Alberta T0C 2J0 (www.rimbeyhealthdonations.com). Condolence messages may be forwarded to the family by visiting: www.ofc-ltd.ca Service and Burial Arrangements for the Late Reuben Edward Giebelhaus entrusted to the care of

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GREGORY, Lois (Ziegler) March 9, 1926 – January 23, 2020 On January 23, 2020, Lois Georgina Gregory (nee Ziegler) passed away at age 93.

She is dearly missed by daughter Dianne (Eric) Smiley; daughter-in-law Cecile Gregory; and grandchildren Shane Smiley, Laura (Ray) MacCormack, Arlene (Mark) Sandy, Lyle Gregory, Megan (Jason) FitzGibbon, Lauren (Justin) Deveau and Kevin Gregory; greatgrandchildren Audrey and Callum; brothers David (Joyce) Ziegler and Lloyd Ziegler; along with many nieces and nephews.

Lois was predeceased by her husband, Robert Gregory; sons Lionel, Cecil and Mitchell; daughter Carol; daughter-in-law Lindsay Jo (Inkster) Gregory, granddaughter Nicole Dahlgren and grandson Jason Gregory; her parents George and Edna Ziegler; brothers Chester St. Claire (“Claire”) Ziegler and Elgin Ziegler; sister Lorraine (Bob) Bown.

A Memorial Service for Lois will be held at Vegreville United Church on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

(5126 – 48 Avenue) Vegreville, Alberta with Rev. Pamela Milton officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children or the charity of your choice.

To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800 BOYKO, Lois Annelies On January 20, 2020 Lois Boyko of Vegreville passed away at the age of 68 years. Lois is survived by her loving children, two sons and one daughter, John (Melissa), James (Melissa) and April (Jason); one sister, Rita Lien; one brother, Kurt Mast; mother-in-law, Mary Boyko; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Mast, Pat Davis, and Jane Freeman (Bill); brothers-in-law, Dan (Sonja) Boyko and Kelly (Trivina) Boyko; also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by her husband, Alan; parents, John and Emma Mast; brothers, Harry Mast and Bob Mast; and sister-in-law, Linda Mast.

Celebration of Life Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Park Memorial Funeral Home, 4814-50 Street, Vegreville. Celebrant Chantel Laforest officiating.

Donations may be made in memory of Lois to Alzheimer’s Society or a charity of one’s choice.

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COTTON, Ronald Ronald Cotton passed away after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family, on January 24, 2020. He was 78. Ron was born in Calgary in April, 1941 the middle of three boys. He met his future wife, Esther Burgess, in Edmonton. They were married for 45 years and had two children, Floyd and Crystal. Esther passed away in 2018. In Ron’s final years he wintered in the Philippines, and loved every day of it. Ron is survived by his son, two grandchildren from his daughter, Kalista and Kory and his girlfriend, Bonita. His legacy lives on in the lives of his son and grandchildren, who learned from Ron’s consistent example in life that what you do for people is far more important than what you say.

Services for Ronald will take place at a later date.

Kneehill Funeral Services, Three Hills, entrusted with arrangements.

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PEDERSEN, Victor Raymond November 23, 1942 - January 25, 2020 On January 25, 2020, Victor Pedersen passed away at the age of 77 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Yvette Pedersen and their daughter Michele (Craig) Sagert and their children Alexander and Nicholas and daughter Renee Grimard and her children Jessianne, Kristen and Lucas; brother Ralph (Janet) Pedersen and sister-inlaw Shirley Pedersen. He was predeceased by father Jens, mother Edith and brother Hans.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Chailey Historical Society c/o RR#1, Mannville, AB., T0B 2W0 and Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliary Society.

Celebration of life and burial to take place at a later date.

To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800

Grandparents and Me Program Creates Love Signs Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Grandparents and their grandchildren were able to enjoy some quality time together making love signs at the Grandparents and Me program at theVegreville and Area Parent Link Centre on January 25.

Litania Holyk, Community Programmer said the grandparents used their handprint to create the letter o on the sign and the children made the letter v with their footprint. On the inside was a heart. “We have this program because we really wanted the grandparents to spend time with their grandchildren. Children get to take their love sign home so this activity will get them to look back and see their hand or feet when they were little,” Holyk said.

Tamara, who was with her grandson, Emerson said she loves this program

because it gives her a good excuse to spend more time with her grandson. “I spend a lot of time with my grandson

anyway, but this is something for memories because they always do fun activities at this program.”

Tamara with her grandson, Emerson. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Flash Balloons and Magic at Heritage House

Rupert performs magic with balloons for residents. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent There were a lot of smiles and expressions of wonder when residents of Heritage House and their families were treated to the Flash Balloons and Magic Show at Heritage House on January 21.

Phileas Flash (aka Rupert Appleyard) presented the show. Rupert is an awardwinning international balloon artist

based in Edmonton.

Lillian Hohn who is a resident of Heritage House gave her impression of the show and said Rupert was quite a guy because he talked and sang songs while he was doing his work. “I’ve seen people who made balloon animals before but not quite as good as him,” commented Lillian.

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Mary Harasewich’s Citronella Plant Reaches for the Ceiling Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Mary Harasewich helped her parents do gardening and she took care of plants since she was a young girl. Mary now resides at Lions Golden Villa and she still maintains a garden.

Mary accepted a one foot tall citronella plant from her friend a year and a half ago. This citronella plant has

now grown to almost seven feet tall where Mary keeps the plant inside during the winter months.

Mary said she had this citronella on her deck at her place at Golden Villa during all of last summer. “My friend bought this citronella plant in Vegreville to keep the mosquitoes away. Then she gave it to me. I took it and transplanted it and I put it on my window sill during the summer until it grew really high. I watered this plant twice a day and made sure to give it some tender loving care. I also give this plant a cup of coffee once a month. This plant blooms too.” Mary admitted it is true citronella plants prevent bugs and mosquitoes from being around the area. “This plant has a lemony smell that bugs and mosquitoes do not like. So, I never had any bugs or mosquitoes on my deck all

Mary Harasewich’s Citronella Plant is a joy to behold and has grown to nearly seven feet tall. (Rosanne Fortier/photo.)

summer. It also looks attractive and adds a natural feel to my place. I transplanted this plant and I started to grow another citronella plant from this one. Citronella plants are perennials and they usually grow up to five or six feet tall. They are not easy to transplant. You have to cut some off of one and put it in a glass of water to make roots which take almost a month, and then you plant the roots in the soil. But I am glad to have this plant as I really enjoy having it and I like the smell of it,” Mary added.

SFGate states that a citronella plant is a citronella scented geranium. They must be grown outside during summer and moved inside during winter or they can be grown as a houseplant.

How big it grows depends on the care it receives. Citronella grass plants are native to tropical areas of Asia.

Surprised Themed Program at PLC Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent There were a lot of neat surprises in the way of activities at the Surprised Themed Drop-In program at the Vegreville and Area Parent Link Centre

(PLC) on January 24.

PLC Programmer Angel Campbell said the children created an ‘Elephant of Surprise’ craft made with a paper

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FEAST OF JORDAN - CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE person’s body and soul.

Sisters Sylvia Chinery and Victoria Wasnea attended the Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas Russo-Greek Orthodox Church. The women are part of a “travelling congregation” of about 35 people who attend services at a different parish each week throughout the northeast region.

For Marge Romaniuk, who resides near Willingdon, it was the first time she had attended the event. Marge, along with her daughter Chelsey Romaniuk and Greg Chilibeck, gathered around the kitchen table in Hawreliak House to enjoy the hospitality of historical interpreter Karin von Gaza who had a variety of traditional Ukrainian dishes for guests to eat.

Marge had a jar of holy water on the table and said she would be taking it with her to cleanse her home throughout the year. Marge said the event was a nice opportu-

nity to express her spirituality, pass on the traditions to her family and enjoy fellowship with other participants.

Archpriest Cornell Zubritsky came to the house to bless it with the holy water. He also visited for awhile with the guests.

Zubritsky, who grew up in Vegreville, said he was happy to officiate at the Divine Liturgy in St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church.

“I was baptised in that church.” Zubritsky said the church originally came from Vegreville, and he was so glad to be a part of its past and present history. January 2, marked the 20 year Zubritsky has been a priest. He currently serves and resides at the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Edmonton.

UCH V S en ior Interpreter Kevin Baron also participated in the event, and explained the significance of the burning of the Didukh during

a visit in the Pylypow House. Didukh comes from two words, grandfather and spirit. “So Didukh is the spirit of the ancestors, right. So they are watching the fields all year and growing with the crops, so they’re in the crops, and we cut it (sheaf of wheat) down and bring the nicest one inside at Christmas. We put it on the Christmas table and then they are having Christmas with us.”

Baron went on to say, the Didukh stays on the table for 12 days. “Then it’s Jordan, the Baptism of Jesus, which falls on the last day of the Christmas season. The sheaf of wheat is divided in two, and placed in the shape of the cross on the ground and lit on fire.

“That’s when the spirit of the ancestors is released back onto the fields. Then it’s time to jump over the Didukh. If the smoke touches you, it will be good luck for the New Year.”

SURPRISED THEME - CONTINUED from PAGE 22 plate. They also had a small surprise party for one of the young participant’s, Roger Junior’s birthday. After this, Campbell performed some

magic tricks for the children and the kids went on to play jack in the box and other toys which were set up for the element of surprise. “This month each program was meant to teach kids about emotions.

When we are dong each emotion, it is to express

Roger Junior dressed for his little birthday party. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

to the kids how to identify each emotion, recognize, process, and regulate each emotion.

At closing time, Campbell read the children the story, ‘AngelInterrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise by David Ezya Stein.

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On Behalf of Music Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Musicians were able to hone their musical talents while having fun and fellowship with other musicians at the ‘Jam with Us’ event at Senior Citizen Sunshine Club of Vegreville the evening of January 24.

There were 17 musicians and 43 people in the audience. Co-hosts of the music jam were Don Harfield, Randy Kereliuk, and Lorne Fill.

Lorne said the objective of this music jam is to put a smile on everyone’s face and to give musicians the chance to sing some songs and play some music.

“The response has been really good.

People come to this event to listen and to dance to the music. The number of people who attended this event has grown from the time they first started it. “I feel musicians gain a chance to

Musicians jam together. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

get out and associate with other musicians,” added Lorne.

The musicians were seated on chairs which were formed in a semi-circle where each musician could lead in a song while the other musicians could join if they wished to. The musicians performed spell binding music with the right key. The musical selection featured folk, country, pop, rock and roll from the 50’s and 60’s, as well as, polkas and dance style music. After each music piece was finished, the audience issued an appreciative round of applause.

Anna Tomyn, a person who attended the jam, said she likes going to this event because she just really loves the music because of all the good voices and different types of songs they play during the event.

‘Jam with Us” is held on the fourth Friday of each month.

Sunshine Club Sunshine Breakfast Honors Birthdays

Stacy Mynzak with his special treat for his birthday. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The Senior Citizens Sunshine Club of Vegreville is famous for bringing joy into peoples’ lives by providing entertainment and fellowship.

At the Sunshine Club Sunshine Breakfast on January 26, Stacy Mynzak’s birthday was celebrated. The Sunshine Club gave him a complimentary breakfast brunch complete with two waffles topped with ice-cream and peaches. And of course, everyone sang Happy Birthday to Stacy and gave him well wishes.

Dwayne Hlady, President of Sunshine Club said these breakfasts are held on the fourth Sunday of every month.

They have these breakfasts on Sundays so people have a place to go and something to do on Sundays.

A new twist this year is the Sunshine Club launch a special gift for everyone who has a birthday in the month of the breakfast where they will receive a free breakfast and a little bit of extra attention.