Vegreville News Advertiser - July 3, 2019

VOL. 72 NO. 27

72 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2019

Lamont Picnic in the Park Warms Up Canada Day

See story on page 19 RCMP Vegreville Seek Public Assistance

St. Mary’s Track Success

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Happy Birthday Canada!

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RCMP files from June 24 - 30 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser June 24 07:37 – Report of a threatening note left on the complainant’s doorstep. The note accused them of theft and indicated they would call the police. The complainant indicated that they did not have any disputes with their neighbours and it is believed that the note may have been left on the wrong door.

10:15 – Report of an erratic driver heading west out of the jurisdiction.

The call was forwarded to another agency who intercepted the vehicle.

The investigation did not show any signs of impairment.

10:38 – Report of a vehicle in front of the Court House which had no insurance. Later (12:05) the vehicle was located and stopped. The driver did not have insurance or registration and was also displaying an unauthorized plate. The driver was charged accordingly and the vehicle towed.

14:40 – Report of second break and enter to a rural house in Minburn County. Nothing was taken. Still under investigation.

17:12 – Report of a male driving a quad on roadways in Mundare. Patrols were made but the ATV and driver were not located.

22:20 – Call to report that the neighbour’s horses got loose and were now in her yard. The matter resolved itself later in the week.

June 25 14:00 - Report of a theft of a 1995 Jeep Cherokee overnight from a residence in Mundare. Still under investigation.

16:04 – Report from a local bank of a female attempting to cash a fraudulent cheque. Through investigation it was determined that this individual had made multiple attempts at other banks to cash the cheque, each time changing the value. The suspect was arrested and charged with multiple fraud-related offences.

21:27 – Report of a dispute involving 3 intoxicated individuals. There were multiple accusations from all of the parties involved. One individual was arrested and then released the next day when sober with no charges.

mg percent and 140 mg percent. The driver was charged accordingly and the vehicle was seized for three days.

08:30 – Traffic stop conducted when a vehicle caught on radar travelling 72 kmph in a 30 kmph (school) zone in Vegreville. The driver was provided a $380 voluntary penalty.

18:41 – Report of a family feud on the front lawn. Mom reported that her husband and son were fighting. Member attended and mediated the situation.

The parties went their separate ways for the evening.

18:46 – Call from a parent who had locked her keys in her vehicle with 2 young children inside.

Members advised the caller that she should call a towing company to unlock the vehicle.

June 27

09:27 – Report from an individual who backed into a trailer on their own property. This is a non-reportable accident.

22:47 – Third call in three nights from someone reporting loud music from the neighbour’s garage. Patrols were made and members did not observe excessive noise. ***A neighbourly knock on the door might be in order.

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June 26

01:47 – Traffic stop conducted. There was a suspicion of alcohol consumption and a roadside sample was taken and the driver failed. The driver was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle and transported to the detachment for additional samples. The driver provided samples at levels of 150

01:07 – Call from a resident of Vegreville inquiring if it was legal to have a 50 lb propane bottle in the house because his roommate wanted to bring one in. The caller was advised that this may not be a good idea because of the fire risk and the caller advised the bottle was removed from the home.

01:44 - Report of the CN crossing markers activated with no train. The caller suspected that there was a malfunction. Members called CN and they advised that a tech was en-route. ***For CN matters, CN should be called directly. This is not a police matter.

11:52 – Sheriffs on duty caught a driver on radar doing 166 kmph in a 110 kmph zone. The driver was issued a summons for court because he was doing more than 50 kmph over the posted limit. Before the sheriff had concluded the stop, another driver sped by doing 122 kmph in the adjacent lane which due to the emergency vehicle being stopped with lights activated, had a maximum speed limit of 60 kmph.

The 2nd driver was stopped and pro-

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Moscow Hall Celebrates Canada Day with Brunch

Emily Mailhot Reporter - Vegreville News Advertiser Good old-fashioned Canadian pride took over Moscow Hall the morning of July 1, Canada Day, as guests poured in to enjoy a plate of pancake breakfast.

The Moscow Hall Society, who have ppanned and provided events at the hidden treasure of Lamont County for several years, worked hard to ensure that everything went smoothly.

The event offered a festive Canada day breakfast to a multigenerational audience from the Lamont County area, backed by live music by Vegreville talents the Off Ramp Boys band. A polite celebration in true Canadian fashion, the hall was decorated with patriotic red and white, and so were the guests as they enjoyed the hot break-

fast, live local entertainment, and the company of friends and neighbours on Canada Day. Current Moscow Hall president Jim Zuk, “This is our annual event, and it’s been going on for a long time. I’m sure it’s something like twenty-five years.”

Past president Peter Budinski agreed that it’s important to the people of the area to continue providing and attending events at the Hall. “It’s a part of our history. A lot of the older people in this area could have been married in this hall, as well as held other important community events here. It was started in 1921...and it’s served the community well.”

He continued to explain that the

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Drinking Drunk in Public Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion For the most part, Canada is a pretty reserved country. When you look at cultures across the globe, some might even say prudish. This reserved nature is very present in our views about alcohol.

Since the temperature has been warming and long weekends coming and going, the discussion about drinking in public has resumed. This really started when pot legalization was announced. These liquor laws are handled provincially and in general, “open containers” are prohibited in public places. This is an extension of our general view of alcohol and its vilification.

Culturally it seems to be viewed as a crutch or a tool that we use when we need a break from reality. We drink to get drunk.

This is in stark difference to other countries and cultures who view alcohol as a part of family life. In these cultures,

you share drinks and food with family and friends. I’m not saying that is not the way some Canadians view things, but our laws speak to the broader outlook.

Years ago I was able to travel to the UK for work. After our day, my colleague suggested we go out to the pub.

Before this time, I had only ever seen “English Pubs” on TV. I can confidently say... it was better. It was also clear as to how different they are culturally. This can be explained with a single event.

The pub was busy and our server had disappeared. It was decided that the guy who talked funny should go up to the bar and ask about the status of our food and refills. Here is where it got weird for a Canadian guy. The bar was about a 30-foot walk and around a slight corner from our seats. Along the way, I had to stop abruptly for the kids who were scampering around the pub and then I had to step over the rather large and lazy golden lab that was laying on the floor just being a dog. Unquestionably a sight you would only see on a Canadian episode of the Twilight Zone.

In June the talk at home started to ramp up. New Alberta Premier had already eased some restrictions on alcohol consumption in provincial campgrounds prior to the May long weekend. June saw inquiries in Edmonton and Calgary about allowing alcohol in city parks.

Of course, a certain amount of chaos ensued. Calgary, who has bigger issues to deal with, quickly shelved the idea. The city stated that they postponed the project in order to have time to discuss concerns over drunken behavior and drinking and driving. Edmonton, who was approached by the Edmonton Youth Council is discussing the matter seriously.

The last time I looked at “The Blotter”, I’m pretty sure we are currently dealing with drunken behavior and drinking and driving. The current laws about public alcohol consumption have nothing to do with this.

Here’s a little secret. People who get drunk and obnoxious in public or drink and drive, do so now. Allowing a drink at the local park, in the bleachers at a ball game or other community event won’t change that and you won’t suddenly have a demo derby in the parking lot with a bunch of sauced up minivan drivers.

This is similar to the argument people had about marijuana legalization. Last I looked, stoner zombies haven’t appeared walking the streets in search for munchies since

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Lemonade Day’s Vendors Donate to KidSport Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent June 22’s was a day in the Town of Vegreville when no one had an excuse to go thirsty as many mouth-watering Lemonade Stands were set-up in Vegreville for Lemonade Day.

A few participants took their proceeds further to make others’ happy as they donated part of the profit they earned to KidSport Vegreville.

Chair for KidSport Vegreville, Roy Mills said he feels it is very thoughtful for these young children to think of

Lemonade Day vendor, Shiela Kocsis presents a cheque from the proceeds of her lemonade stand to Chair of KidSport Vegreville, Roy Mills to use so all kids can play sports. (Photo/submitted)

other people who may be struggling in the financial aspect to participate in sports. Every donation that KidSport gets helps those who are less fortunate to be able to participate in sports. So, all kids get to play sports.

Lemonade Day vendor, Clay Ziegler presents a cheque from the proceeds of her lemonade stand to Chair of KidSport Vegreville, Roy Mills to use so all kids can play sports. (Photo/submitted)

Question of the week from June 19th Do you know the municipal bylaw requirements for dog ownership within the Town of Vegreville?

ANSWER:

Animal Licensing:

The Town of Vegreville Dog Bylaw No. 4-95 requires all dogs residing within the corporate limits to be licensed.

How do I obtain a license and what does it cost?

You can visit the Town of Vegreville’s administration office and obtain your dog license and tag for an annual fee of $35. The tag expires on December 31st of each year.

What do the dog license fees go toward?

The fees collected by the Town directly support the local Prairie Tails Animal Rescue Society who utilize the town’s animal shelter and kennels. The rescue and its volunteers work countless hours to reunite pets and owners; provide

daily care to the animals with includes feeding, sheltering, fostering and sterilizing stray animals. Prairie Tails is also responsible for the adoption and rehoming programs set up by the rescue.

Allowable Number of Dogs:

No person shall keep or harbour more than two dogs that are over the age of 6 months per household.

Off-Leash Dog Park:

The Town of Vegreville provides dog owners an area in town where they can allow their dogs to safely run off-leash.

Owners must still be able to control their dog at all times while using the off-leash area. This dog park is located behind the hospital at 5241 – 43 Street.

All other areas in town with public access requires dog owners to have their pets on a leash at all times.

Pet owners are reminded to be

responsible pet owners and have their dog wear the licensed tag at all times to ensure a quicker return should your animal ever become lost or missing.

Dog licence application can be found online at www.vegreville.com

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from the pages of the vegreville observer

Compiled by Dan Beaudette

90 Years Ago – July 3, 1929

The disappearance of some $400 from the Bank of Montreal at

Mundare some days ago has been linked up with a Mrs. Steve

Dimitro, one of a band of gypsies who have been plying their usual vacations at Mundare. The money is said to have vanished when the gypsy ladies were in the bank but how they got it – if they did

– remains a mystery. A.E. Momson, manager at Mundare, is not at

all likely to pass over $400 to anybody, while Steve Hamar, his assistant, is even less generous.

A wind of cyclonic proportions arose about five o’clock on

Tuesday afternoon and swept over the whole territory from west

of Edmonton to the boundary. A considerable amount of damage was done at point near Edmonton where the wind seems to have

been at its full fury but no especial loss has been reported in the

district. But the air was full of sections of land moving eastward.

Even the soil is becoming “air minded.” From all appearances, this

year is going down in history as the year of the big wind – several winds in fact, all of them big.

75 Years Ago – July 5, 1944

The Dominion Day Celebrations arranged for Saturday last turned

out to be quite a success. A rather dull morning, with showers

threatened, possibly held the attendance down somewhat, but a good crowd of about 2,500 appeared during the afternoon. The net proceeds for the day amounted to around $1,200.00

A nominating convention for the C.C.F. was held in Andrew on

June 24th. L.L. Kostash, principal of the Willingdon high school, was

nominated as the C.C.F. banner carrier in the Willingdon constituency for the next provincial election.

Last week, Mr. J.H. Bowman came into the Observer office bearing

with him, proudly, a rhubarb stalk which would seem to be some-

thing of a Goliath of Gath among the rhubarb tribe. Anyway this

stalk measured five feet six inches from the root to the tip of the leaf and the edible portion, or pie material, measured 38 inches.

On Wednesday morning of last week, the Imperial Lumber Co.

coal sheds at the C.N.R. made an unsuccessful attempt at suicide by way of fire. This was foiled by the fire brigade, who left the premises ship-shape and apparently quite safe.

50 Years Ago - July 3, 1969

Building permits issued during the first six months of 1969 exceed

a half a million dollars. To date the permits issued are valued at $609,500 compared with $567,700 in 1968. 25 dwellings are includ-

ed in the buildings now underway with two major items, the $166,600 United Church building and the $100,000 Macleod’s

building making up the total. Average price for the dwellings being constructed in $19,000.

Mac Kuhn, an employee of M & G Implements, Vegreville was

severely injured on Wednesday afternoon when a tractor which he

was overhauling burst into flames engulfing him burning his hands and clothing. For a moment Mr. Kuhn’s clothing was afire until Fred Smiley, another employee at M & G Implements, smothered the flames.

County of Minburn No. 27 School Bus Operators met with the

County School Committee on June 26th to negotiate an increase in

the contract bus rate schedule. Following two hours of Amicable discussion with the operators, the School Committee granted an increase in rates of approximately 5%. Some policy items relating

to conveyance of pupils were also changed through the negotiations.

25 Years Ago – July 6, 1994

Vegreville’s new automated garbage system will be in place by

August, a month later than expected. Council passed the new garbage bylaw at its meeting.

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.

Canada can End the China Crisis in one Simple Move Gerry Bowler Senior Fellow – Frontier Centre for Public Policy In 1970, Pierre Trudeau’s Canadian government cut diplomatic ties with one government claiming to rule China and recognized another. It’s time to reverse that decision.

Out went a longtime ally, the quasi-democratic Republic of China, based on the island of Taiwan, and in came the nasty tyranny known as the People’s Republic of China under Chairman Mao. This seemed reasonable from an economic and raison d’état point of view.

Though Canadian troops had been at war with Chinese forces only 17 years before in Korea, the People’s Republic of China represented a huge potential market that the Taiwanese did not.

And besides, Trudeau always had a soft spot for leftist dictators, as seen by his coziness with Fidel Castro, Robert Mugabe, and Zhou Enlai.

Canada’s recognition of the Beijing regime led the way to the People’s Republic of China getting a seat on the UN Security Council and a global diplomatic shunning of Taiwan.

Almost 50 years later, Canada and China have reached a crisis in our relations. Despite our present prime minister’s fondness for the country – in 2013 Justin Trudeau praised its “basic dictatorship” for turning around its economy – the Chinese are attempting to bully us into releasing one of their citizens, who were holding on a U.S. warrant.

The Chinese have in turn arrested Canadians, levied the death penalty on two, choked our trade in canola and pork, refused to see our diplomats and warned us to cease our “white supremacism” and

“actions that undermine the interests of China.”

Canada is in a dilemma. Releasing Huawei Technologies Co. chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou will only encourage China to see us as a country it can shove around lawlessly and with impunity. Keeping her in custody (as our laws require) will invite more Chinese damage to our economy and citizens visiting or living in China.

Since we’re in an economic and moral conflict with China, why not do the entirely virtuous thing and withdraw our recognition of Beijing?

But there is a solution.

Canada’s balance of trade with China is in a deficit – we import almost three times the value of Chinese goods than we sell into China. We’re China’s eighth largest partner but we run the third largest trade imbalance with it. Goods from China represent 12.7 percent of Canadian imports but the Chinese market is less than five percent for Canadian exports.

A trade war would be painful to both sides but undoubtedly China would wince if we were serious in signalling that, when provoked, we fight.

But let’s take this a step further. Since we’re involved in an economic and moral conflict with China, why not do the entirely virtuous thing and withdraw our recognition of this genuinely evil clique in Beijing?

Call our embassy staff, students and business folk back from China, and expel their diplomats, students, money-laundering billionaires and spies.

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Moisture Situation Update Emily Mailhot have a better ability to use up the large amounts of rainfall.”

Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Darryl Kropielnicki, whose farm sits south of Mundare, agreed that things look It looks like a wet one for the province of Alberta. With only a few dry, sunny better than if there was no rain at all. days, we seem to be living with water, and though not necessarily flooded, the “It’s creating a problem for spraying,” Kropielnicki said, “But things look so fields throughout our area are definitely worse for wear for it. much better than with no moisture! Saved the year.”

As of last Monday morning, upwards of 100 The problem with spraying was further explained by mm of rain had already fallen in some of Darwin Ullery, Director of Agriculture and Utility Services Alberta Agriculture’s mapped areas. “Once for Minburn County. “The largest challenge for producers this system moves out over the next few days right now is post-emergent herbicide spraying due to excesthere will be some very soggy land out there sive moisture and wind. It seems as if when it isn’t raining, with little capacity to absorb further moisture,” it is too windy. Producers are having a very difficult time reads the report. The Alberta Agriculture getting sprayers into muddy fields without getting stuck or moisture situation update map 1 puts the cutting bad ruts. With the window for weed spraying closing County of Minburn area in the ‘bright purple,’ fast some fields may go unsprayed and weed pressure will be with Two Hills, Beaver, and Lamont counties a concern.” not far behind on the moisture scale.

Ullery further explained that if the wet weather continues Elden Kozak, the Agricultural Fieldman and to persist, crop disease will become more of an issue as well.

Director of Emergency Management for the Dry weather to get rid of some of the mud that is causing County of Two Hills, looked back on the past difficulty for equipment, as well as to help get the hay up off month with a skeptical eye. “June 1st we were the soggy ground, will be key over the next couple of weeks. all begging for a little moisture. So far this month rainfall amounts vary from 4-8 inches across the County of Two Hills.”

“While this is better than no rain,” he continued, “We are certainly reaching amounts that are starting to cause headaches for the grain “Crops were looking so good but now they are farmers. They are having trouble getting into starting to drown out. This is a picture of one of their fields to spray herbicides which will cerour fields I took yesterday. I seeded right through tainly cause yield losses if they unable or are where the water is sitting now.” late spraying the weeds that are competing (Ryan Warawa/Photo) with the seeded crops. The pastures and hayfields have certainly improved and they now

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Club Report June 2019

Camille Kassian Club Reporter – Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef The Innisfree Minburn 4-H Beef Club held its final meeting of the year on June 5. Our Achievement Day was on May 29, everyone did a really good job with their steers. We held our awards night at the Innisfree ball diamonds on June 27. We had a potluck put on by the parents which was very good. Congratulations to

Courtney Cannan who won the member of the year award. All of our members received a breeder’s association gift and an embroidered hoodie from our club. After our awards some members stayed and sat around the campfire. Thank you to all our club leaders, parents, and volunteers that helped us out this year it is greatly appreciated. We would like to send a special thank you to Wendy Nott for all her dedication

to the club over the years as she will not be returning next year. We all had a really great year and hope to see everyone back next year. Our next meeting will be on October 2, in Innisfree at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. We hope to see some new members in the fall. Check out our Facebook page to learn more about our club. Have a great summer.

The Minimum Wage Debate Bill 2: Creating Jobs and Opportunity for Albertans

Jason Copping Minister of Labour and Immigration – Alberta Legislature Alberta. The land of opportunity. This is the idea that brought my parents here over forty years ago.

They packed up me and my sister and headed west for better jobs and a hope for a better future for their children.

Fast forward 10 years to a bright-eyed and eager teenager standing in front of the store manager at All West Grocers looking for a job. I didn’t have a lot going for me other than I was willing and ready to work. No experience. No skills. But for whatever reason, that man said yes and I started 3 days later.

It was that job that kick-started my working life. It wasn’t glamourous but I learned to be punctual, detail-oriented, responsible and how to appropriately interact with a customer asking in what aisle they could find the peanut butter and whether they wanted paper or plastic bags.

Looking back now I realize that hiring a young worker with no experience was a risk that my employer decided to take on. We often hear from youth today that employers are looking for employees with experience. But how can they get experience if they can’t get that first job? I wonder what would have happened to me had I not been able to find an employer that was willing to take that chance?

Unfortunately, that is the reality that thousands of youth are facing right now. The former government’s policy to raise the minimum wage in the face of one of the worst economic downturns in Alberta’s history

created the very conditions where inexperienced youth, in particular, are unable to find work. The minimum wage went too high too fast, and the job market could not keep up.

The Bank of Canada estimates that a 10% increase in the minimum wage decreases youth employment by 2.6%. Other studies have stated that the number is more like 3-6%. The previous government raised the minimum wage by nearly 50% in three short years.

These studies are reflected in reality. With the stats showing that unemployment for those under 18 for Q1 of 2019 is almost triple the adult unemployment rate, we can see that the previous government’s policy has failed.

This is unacceptable. Lack of job opportunities for our youth limits their earning potential over the long term. In the land of opportunity, it is critical that our youth are able to enter the labour market and find that first job that is so important for future job success. The Youth Job Creation Wage is designed to incentivize our job creators to look at that bright-eyed young person with no skills and experience and give them a chance. We owe it to our youth to ensure that they have all the opportunities that the generations before them had.

Let’s give Alberta’s youth a chance.

“Don’t Do This” – NDP Makes one last Stand Against Wage Cut

Maureen Mariampillai Communications Officer – NDP Caucus EDMONTON – Alberta’s Official NDP Opposition is making one last appeal to the Premier and Minister

of Labour to not pick the pockets of youth and keep the minimum wage at $15 per hour for all.

“Cutting pay for young people is not the answer,” said Christina Gray, Labour Critic. “This won’t work.

Even late Premier Ralph Klein found such policies to be damaging, ineffective and prone to abuse by employers. This UCP Government is forking over a menu of employment changes that only restaurant lobbyists want - Alberta workers will suffer as a result.”

The youth minimum wage of $13 per hour is due to take effect Wednesday, but dozens of Alberta businesses have gone public to state they won’t be cutting pay.

The Alberta 15 website had more than 200 businesses listed with a pledge to maintain the $15 per hour minimum wage as of Tuesday morning.

“Meuwly’s will be upholding $15 as our minimum wage for youth workers,” said Peter Keith, co-owner of the artisan market. “We fundamentally believe in equal pay for equal work regardless of one’s age, sex, race, or any other status.

“We entered the business world not just to earn a profit, but to be able to uphold our core values in all that we do, and that starts with valuing and celebrating each and every member of our diverse team.”

The NDP Opposition has also produced evidence that similar policies didn’t work in the 1990s. The Labour Critic also met with the Minister to convince him to stop the youth wage cut and at least refer it for further study. To date, no changes have been made to the original policy.

“Don’t do this,” Gray said. “There is nothing to suggest this will work and our young people will suffer.”

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If you believe that, due to the current laws, no one currently drinks in public, I have some ocean front property in Arizona to sell you... for cheap. We should also talk about the Easter Bunny.

People DO currently do this in various forms and for the responsible, it’s not an issue. For those who are not responsible, there are other laws.

This second group of people are also those who get drunk at home... and go out, get drunk in a licensed drinking establishment... and go out or get drunk at a beer gardens at an event... and go out or lastly, get drunk from the trunk, back seat or camper... and go out.

Where do they go out? To take part in drunken behavior... IN PUBLIC. The fine in Alberta for consuming alcohol in public where it’s not permitted is $115. The fine for being intoxicated in public is $115. To me, this is illogical and really only a law that, like others, is focused on responsible adults.

What’s worse is that it involves an actual line on the ground that you must not cross.

With some luck, we will have more changes that take us a little further away from a nanny state. There are a lot of things we don’t need governments telling us. One of those things is whether or not we can have an adult beverage in public places.

Maybe you can think of more.

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

Moscow hall - CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 Canada Day event is one of the most significant that they hold on an annual basis. Though the Moscow Hall Society, who began as a literary society in conjunction with the close-by school near to a hundred years ago, now mainly entertain with card parties throughout the year, Canada Day is an important celebration for them.

“A long time ago, the Literary Society decided to hold events to promote Canada Day, and later we decided to have brunch, but we always knew we would have something to celebrate Canada’s birthday… because we’re Canadians!”

We do it every year, and we do a good job of it,” said Budinski, “And we make a lot of food, which I’m sure helps the turnout!”

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Fire Ban Update - Monday July 1, 2019 Lamont County

Effective the morning of June 10, 2019, Lamont County lifted the imposed fire ban and authorized the resumption to pre-ban normalcy for burning, campfires, ATV use, and fire permit issuance.

County of Minburn

The fire ban has been lifted since the morning of June 7, 2019.

County of Two Hills

Fire Advisory as of June 8, 2019.

Fire permits will be issued on review only Permits are required for fireworks Fire pits and burn barrels are allowed but must be supervised

Beaver County

Effective May 13, a fire advisory is still in place for Beaver County Allowed are: Recreational fires in fire pits approved fire pits within recognized campgrounds and parks; propane and natural

PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASANT RIDGE FARMS LTD.

WATER ACT NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is given that Pleasant Ridge Farms Ltd. has filed an application under the provisions of the Water Act to construct drainage works located at SE 24-050-14-W4 and NW 13-050-14-W4.

Any person who is directly affected by this application may submit a written statement of concern to within 7 days of the date of this notice to: Environment and Parks Regulatory Approvals Centre 5th Floor, South Petroleum Plaza 9915 108 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2G8 Phone: 780-427-6311 Fax: 780-422-0154 Email: aep.waapplications@gov.ab.ca The written statement of concern should include the following: • the application number: 001-00420930 • describe concerns that are relevant to matters regulated by the Water Act • explain how the filer of the concern will be directly affected by the activity and/or diversion of water proposed in the application • provide the legal land location of the land owned or used by the filer where the concerns described are believed to be applicable • state the distance between the land owned or used by the filer and the site in the application • contact information including the full name and mailing address of the filer. Please provide the telephone number and/or email address for ease of contact.

Environment and Parks will review each written statement of concern, seek more information if needed, and notify each filer by letter of the decision to accept or reject their written submission as a valid statement of concern. The Public Notice of this application will also be posted on the Department’s website at https://avw.alberta.ca/PublicNoticesViewer.aspx.

Please quote file number: 00420930 Statements of concern submitted regarding this application are public records which are accessible by the public and the applicant. Failure to file a statement of concern may affect the right to file a Notice of Appeal with the Environmental Appeals Board.

Copies of the application and additional information can be obtained from: Robin Naslund Pleasant Ridge Farms Ltd. Phone: 780-385-1982 Email: rtnaslund@gmail.com

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By Barry McDonald, Freelance Reporter

Affordable, Exceptional, Free, World Class - and a heck of a lot of fun. It’s extraordinary to use these expressions in the same breath.

But that is exactly what Vegreville Cultural Association prides itself on. “For 46 years the Cultural Association has maintained a strong focus on showcasing top-quality Ukrainian cultural activities that are affordable for all to enjoy and appreciate” stated Patricia Shewchuk, Pysanka Festival Coordinator. “Once again, we are offering FREE admission to many venues. Guests can enjoy live entertainment at the beer gardens, witness cultural showcases and pioneer demonstrations and see what the vendors offer in the marketplace.”

Throughout the years the Festival grew and continually added events and attractions. But, what did not change was each of the subsequent Festival committees ensured the Festival continued to be affordable for everyone. On July 5, 6 and 7th, 2019 the Vegreville Exhibition grounds will, once again, be buzzing with excited children, fun-loving teens, cheerful adults and happy and content senior citizens who are being treated to a jampacked weekend of Ukrainian music, food, demonstrations, and a massive array of entertainment and cultural activities.

For those who want to expand their cultural experience and be treated to world class Ukrainian entertainment, the Pysanka Festival Grandstands are very affordable at $25 per show. Admission for children 12 and under is free when accompanied with an adult. The four Grandstand performances feature world class groups such as Shumka, Viter Dance & Choir, Volya, Auresia, and from Ukraine the band Trioda, and from the National Opera of Ukraine, Tetyana Lozova & Yaroslav Tkachuk. Bands on the Grandstand shows include Zapovid, Zabava u Koli and Millenia, who are also set as the party bands for the evening dances on Friday and Saturday. Zabava evening dance admission is $15 per night at the door. Camping is also available on the festival grounds.

This cultural festival is special.

The Pioneer Village has demonstrations which include a flour mill, blacksmiths, leather working, flailing, rope making, and of course the popular bread baking in the outdoor clay ovens. Buy a loaf as the taste of this bread is like no other. “Our Kitchen” market held daily will have you buying pampushky, jams, sauerkraut, and other homemade goodies. Dine at any of several food service vendors where you will have an opportunity to sample traditional Ukrainian food such as perogies, kubassa, or borscht, or simply enjoy a variety of typical vendor foods.

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“Welcome to the 46th annual Vegreville Pysanka Festival – a wonderful showcase of our vibrant Ukrainian arts and culture. We are very honoured to be your Hospodynia and Hospodar and are excited to return home to the festival that our family has been involved with, competed at and attended over many years.

See you at the Festival!”

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The Cossack Camp will be set up again this year, and visitors can stop in to experience life as a cossack —a small village of canvas tents, food roasting over an open fire, music, dancing. The Folk Arts venue has a variety of workshops such as wheat weaving and pysanky, a museum-type display of items, and crafts. Trace your Ukrainian roots, and also find out more about the upcoming movie being filmed in Vegreville! Visit the Yarmarok Marketplace and Artists’ Market to check out the many vendors, and for your search of a treasured Ukrainian shirt, or choose from a multitude of other souvenir items and products. Kids (of all ages) will be pleased to find glitter tattoos, face painting, a balloon twisting story, and of course, Thistle Hill Farm Petting Zoo will be back.

The FREE Cultural and Band Showcase on Friday and Saturday includes Vegreville’s Svitlo Dancers, Regina’s Tavria Ukrainian Dancers, the Mazur Polish Ukrainian Dancers, Hypnotist Curtis Michael, and bands The New Melody Kings, The Diamonds Band, Marango Pie, and Polka Ramblers! Ukrainian Dance competitions run all day Sunday starting at 9:00 AM. “The event is a tremendous amount of work,” explains Patricia Shewchuk, Festival Coordinator, “ but as planning is progressing we are excited about how everyone is jumping in and being so supportive of this event. We are so grateful for the funding, sponsors and volunteers who work together on our goal, which is to provide all our participants and guests with an event that exceeds expectations.”

As the July 5th to 7th date rapidly approaches, the Committee is doing its utmost to make the 2019 Pysanka Festival the best ever.

Come and join us for an action-packed weekend of fun, laughter and enjoyment. The volume of cultural information and activities offers something for the entire family to share and enjoy. Mark July 5th to 7th in your calendar and be part of this vibrant showcase of the Ukrainian culture at the 46th annual Vegreville Pysanka Festival.

For detailed information visit our website http://www. pysankafestival.com/ or phone our HOT LINE (780) 632-2777

Food! Food! Food!

Various VENDORS on the grounds provide you with variety of food: Ukrainian, burgers, milkshakes, mini donuts, wraps, more!

Legion Booth Breakfast daily!

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FREE ADMISSION Folk Arts Display & Demonstrations Ukrainian Breads Display Trace Your Ukrainian Roots Craft Corner Workshops: Pysanky, Wheat Weaving, Dough Doves Paska & Babka Bake Off Competition Judging They Who Surround Us Movie - Information Table Info Session: Baba’s Garden: What to Sow & Grow SAT 4PM AL Horton Ukrainian Bilingual - Walk Down Memory Lane

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Banner Year for St. Mary’s Chris Manderson Athletic Director – St. Mary’s High School What an incredible year for sports at St. Mary’s High School this 2018/19 season.

This year’s athletes won a combined 4 zone banners (meaning they finished first in the zone), and we had a record number of teams attend provincials. We sent athletes to X-country, Sr. Boys Volleyball, Sr. Boys Basketball, Sr. Girls Basketball, Badminton and Track Provincials. Six provincial competitions is a record for this group of amazing athletes at St. Mary’s Catholic School.

As well as attending provincials, we claimed a lot of hardware this year as well.

We came home with 3 provincial medals this year; two individual medals and one team. Alexis Douglas-Krill (Sr. Girls Badminton), and Sloane Cannan (4 x 400m Relay) both won provincial bronze medals, while the Sr. Boys Volleyball team earned a silver medal at the 1A Boys

St. Marys’ Track Success Chris Manderson Athletic Director – St. Mary’s High School St. Mary’s Sr High Track team had another extremely successful year this season. We sent 18 athletes to both leagues and zones. We won the league banner for the 12th year in a row, as well as once again claiming the 1A zone banner at the zone championships held in Bonnyville. From zones we qualified 8 athletes to attend the ASAA track provincials held in Calgary on June 7th and 8th, 2019. Sammy Abbott, Sam Lefebvre, Tezra Dubuc, Marissa Kobelsky, Sloane Cannan, Ben Nawrot, Harisson Paulichuk and Brandon

Lamash all competed at the provincial competition. The team performed extremely well, finishing 3rd out of 68 1A schools at provincials.

As well, individually Sloane Cannan had an extremely impressive run at provincials, finishing with a bronze medal in the 4x400m relay as well as a 4th, 5th and 12th place finish. This gave her a combined point total that placed her 7th overall out of 148 Sr Girls athletes at provincials. An amazing achievement for Sloane and an equally impressive achievement for the entire team. It has been an amazing season with an incredible group of athletes.

Volleyball Provincials.

It has truly been a record breaking year for sports at St. Mary’s Catholic School and we look forward to building on this for next year. A HUGE congratulations and thank you to our graduating athletes who have represented St. Mary’s with such commitment and pride. We look forward to our future athletes aspiring to this same level of achievement.

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China Crisis - CONTINUED from PAGE 6 And then recognize once again the Republic of China on Taiwan. It’s now a true democracy and an industrial powerhouse.

Blood vessels would burst in the foreheads of the gangsters in the Forbidden City, invective would fly against Canada and much of the world would secretly cheer us.

Perhaps other countries – tired of China’s industrial espionage, flouting of trade rules, interference in domestic affairs and racist sinocentrism – would follow our lead.

No Canadian politician has the courage (or perhaps, foolhardiness) to take my advice. But if I were in charge of Canada’s foreign affairs, I would make a well-publicized visit tomorrow to Taipei, the capital of the Republic of China, just to give the “basic dictatorship” some food for thought.

Gerry Bowler is a Canadian historian and a senior fellow with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy.

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RCMP Vegreville Seek Public Assistance - Vehicle Theft and Arson Cst. Daniel Bentley, and Cpl. Leigh Drinkwater Media Contact – RCMP Vegreville Detachment Vegreville, Alta - On June 18, 2019, at approximately 1:45 p.m., a male walked into the property of G&R Sand and Gravel, looked through several vehicle windows before stealing a 2002 Ford Windstar which belonged to an employee.

The same male had been seen hitchhiking on Highway 16 East of Vegreville earlier that morning, though he entered the property from the West. He is described as being Caucasian with dark thinning hair, medium build, wearing a light blue t-shirt and light coloured plaid / check patterned shorts.

Approximately one hour later, the stolen minivan was located on fire on highway 16 in Lamont County, and a male fitting the description of the thief was seen fleeing the area.

If you have any information that may assist with the investigation, please contact the Vegreville RCMP Detachment at 780-631-2750. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477), online at www.

P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App of Google Play Store.

Smoky Lake RCMP Investigate Break and Enter at Churches Corporal Ronald Bumbry Eastern Alberta District – Media Relations Officer Smoky Lake County, Alta. – Smoky Lake RCMP are investigating four incidents of break and enters at churches.

April 3, 2019, Smoky Lake RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter to Dickiebush church located in the County of Smoky Lake.

On April 18, 2019, Smoky Lake RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter to Vilna Catholic Church located in the Village of Vilna.

On June 3, 2019, Smoky Lake RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter to Sencal church located at 14474 Township Road 583 in the County of Smoky Lake.

On June 7, 2019, Smoky Lake RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter to Dickiebush church located in the County of Smoky Lake.

In all incidents damage to doors to gain entry occurred but nothing was reported stolen at this time.

Smoky Lake RCMP are asking the public’s assistance for any information in relation to these incidents or identifying those responsible. Please contact Smoky Lake RCMP at 780-656-3550 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.”

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“We have a poster board off to the side with information and photos of Town projects,” Taylor explained, “We like to give people a chance to take a look, ask questions, and give their input on what’s coming next.”

Emily Mailhot Reporter - Vegreville News Advertiser The annual Lamont Picnic in the Park held by the Town of Lamont brought the community together for some family fun on the evening of Sunday, June 30. Though the event was moved to the recreation centre due to soggy conditions in the park after recent rain, the warm weather invited many townspeople out to enjoy the event.

Free hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream, and beverages were provided for guests as they enjoyed face painting, fire truck rides, and fellowship with their neighbours. The fire truck rides were reportedly a big hit with the younger guests and continued as long as they could into the evening.

Also piggy-backing off the event, the Minor Ball wind-up party also took place during the picnic and helped to include more members of the community in the annual event.

“We’re happy to have them here, and they were excited to share the activities,” said Lamont Town Councillor Dave Taylor.

According to the tradition of Lamont Picnic in the Parks, the Town of Lamont took the opportunity to exhibit some recent, current, and future projects that they intend to pursue for the improve-

A cheque presented by Vermilion Mayor and owner of the Vermilion Recycling centre, Caroline McAuley, honoured the recycling efforts for the rubber floor of the spray park, and the Town’s project to get new bike park in the ground by next fall.

After dinner, guests were invited to stay and view film “A Dog’s Way Home,” in the arena before fireworks lit up a bright welcome to Canada’s birthday after dark.

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ROZUMNIAK, Mary In loving memory of Mary Rozumniak January 15, 1928 – July 2, 2014 No sadder day has passed us by since opening Heaven’s door…

No moment, without memory of kindness, love and more.

We miss you Mom but know that you, the angels keep… in peace, until we meet again they’ll safely watch you sleep.

Forever missed, Glen & Kelly, Mike, Savannah

ZAYATZ, OREST July 6, 2018 In loving memory of our dear Dad and Grandfather who passed away on July 6, 2018 Days of sadness still come over us Tears in silence often flow For memory keeps you ever near us Though we lost you dad, one year ago.

When family ties are broken And loved ones have to part It leaves a wound that never heals And an ever aching heart We cannot bring the old days back When we were all together But fond memories from the past Will live with us forever Gone dear father, gone forever How we miss your smiling face But you left us to remember None on earth can take your place Every day is filled with memories And loving thoughts of you Of all the words and thoughtful things That you would say or do We hold you close within our hearts And there forever you will remain To watch over us throughout our lives Until we meet again.

Deeply missed and forever in our hearts, Your loving children, Eli, Dianne (Grant), Linda (Michael), Lorraine (Jeffrey) and Grandchildren, Bayley, Brynne, Carson, Ashlyn, Brendan, Karleen and Ava

CHARLTON, Alberta Helena SEPTEMBER 23, 1945 – June 23, 2019 On Sunday, June 23, 2019, Alberta Charlton of Two Hills, Alberta passed away at the age of 73 years.

Our beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend lost her battle with cancer.

Alberta lived a fulfilling life on the farm with her husband Gerald, raising their family. She loved to garden and to read, but mostly she loved her family. There is a hole in our hearts with her passing and will forever be missed.

Cremation has taken place.

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DORIN, Malcolm Ernest December 29, 1949 – March 12, 2019 On Tuesday, March 12, 2019, Malcolm Dorin of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 69 years.

Malcolm is survived by his loving family, his wife of 46 years, Marion; his children Marla Dorin (Aaron Johnson) and their children Evangeline and Henry Johnson, Christopher Dorin and Craig (Kati) Dorin and their children Calvin, Chloe and Clarisse Dorin; one sister Arlene (Clifford) Field; along with numerous sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Malcolm was predeceased by his parents Ernest and Ellen Dorin and his parents in law Nick and Nancy Stuart.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Vegreville, Alberta with Pastor Sang Rog Choi officiating. Donations may be made to the “Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta” or “St. John’s Lutheran Church – Vegreville, AB” To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. Vegreville, 780-603-5800

TEMINSKY, Victor February 16, 1931 - July 3, 2006 In loving memory of a special husband, father and grandfather who left us 13 years ago.

We remember the times of laughter We remember the times of tears.

These are the precious memories Our hearts will hold dear Gone are the days of sickness Gone is the pain and fear.

He’s with his blessed savior now For all the coming years.

They are walking the streets of Gold And communing hand in hand His home is now in Heaven That the blessed promised land.

So we will dry our eyes and praise the Lord For the plan that He has made That takes us from this world of pain And brings a brighter day We will cry when our hearts need to But we will let laughter come again And we know that we will be with him When God fulfills His plan.

Always remembered and loved Jeanette, Jason, Debbie, Colleen, Darren, Bella and Brenna

Mafty Olineck July 2, 2003

Canadian Unity Celebrated at Canada’s Day Breakfast Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Canada is a country which is composed of communities who care and value inclusiveness. Togetherness was celebrated with the traditional Canada Day’s Pancake Breakfast at Vegreville Social Centre on July 1.

Following this, MLA for Fort Saskatchewan/Vegreville, Jackie ArmstrongHomeniuk said a speech on behalf of the Province of Alberta. “We are celebrating Canada today. Sometimes, it is easy for us to forget a nation we all call home was united through the pursuit of a dream that once was thought of as impossible. On the first of July 1867, our nation’s founders created this great country. We know we can count on Canadians, we stand up for each other, and our successes have always come from its people. Each time others have tried to extinguish the liberties we enjoy, Canadians have promptly stood up to defend the values we live by. We have taken pride in our Canadian Arm Forces and have admired their role as projectors and peacekeepers both globally and within our borders. Today, we celebrate how much they have accomplished together and we set our sights on the future. Together, we will keep building a country where every Canadian, no matter where you’re from has a real and fair chance to succeed.”

While enjoying the pancake breakfast, citizens who came from other countries commented on how Canada is different from where they were

Canadian unity - CONTINUED ON PAGE 23 Vera Olineck November 29, 2016 Through tears, we saw you fading, And we watched you pass away, Our hearts were almost broken, We wanted you to stay.

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone For part of us went with you, On the day God called you home.

So many things have happened Since you were called away So many things to share with you If you were here today.

They say time heals all sorrow and helps us to forget But so far time has only shown We never will forget.

Forever in our hearts and deeply missed by your loving children Orest (Catherine) Olineck, Sylvia (George), Kupka, Patricia (Al) Gee, Martha (Tom) Evans; grandchildren and great grandchildren

(Front left) Marie Wispinski who came from Holland to Canada when she was 20 years old is seated with her friends. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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12:28 – Complaint of a stolen bicycle where the complainant had CCTV available. Members identified the suspect from the video, located them and the bicycle in question. The suspect was charged accordingly and the bike was returned to the rightful owner.

13:27 – Complaint of a suspicious vehicle that had been parked for one day. Members attended and it was determined that the vehicle was not stolen (not suspicious) but was owned by a neighbour around the corner.

13:30 – Traffic enforcement in the area throughout the afternoon and evening resulting in approximately 21 charges being laid for various traffic offences ranging from speeding to liquor within easy reach and driving while suspended.

June 29 02:29 – Complaint of an altercation at a local

drinking establishment. Members attended and found the parties had been separated.

Investigation resulted in a 17-year-old being charged with assault.

09:14 - Complaint from an adult male who stated that the son of the lady he is in a relationship with does not approve of their relationship and criticized him to his mother. ***NOT a police matter 09:20 – Additional traffic enforcement throughout Saturday. Some excessive speeding tickets with voluntary penalties over $350 were issued.

16:45 – Report from a local resident that he had been called by the Calgary Police to inquire about the $600 in outstanding fines he has in Calgary dating back 3 years. The reporting party believes that this is a case of identity theft because his wallet was stolen 3 years ago. The matter was referred to the Calgary Police.

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June 30 02:40 – Call from a local ball tournament about a fight. Members attended and arrested one intoxicated individual. Charges were declined by the victim and the subject was housed in cells until sober and then released without charges.

07:56 – Traffic enforcement all day by sheriffs.

16:48 – Report of a Red Chevy Blazer that was stolen through the weekend from a residence in Vegreville. Under investigation.

During the week there were 77 calls for service made in total including: 0 false alarms, 2 false 911s and 4 animal strikes.

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Netball Comes to St Martins

Tracy Deal St. Martin’s School

St. Martin’s School was really excited to have Shayla Dube, local netball enthusiast, come for the second year in a row to share her love of the sport. She spent two full days of her own time teaching netball to each class of grade 3-6 students. Students thoroughly enjoyed her engaging drills, which then led up to playing the fast-

paced game at the end of her lesson.

St. Martin’s School also wishes to thank Shayla Dube for being instrumental in obtaining the netball equipment for the school, which they can use on an ongoing basis. What a wonderful gift!

Netball is also available to the public, with both adult and kids leagues starting again in the fall.

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Canadian unity - CONTINUED from PAGE 20 born. Marie Wispinski said she was born in Holland and came to Canada when she was 20 years old. “Holland is a very crowded country compare to Canada. I came to Canada because my brother wanted to farm and he couldn’t find the land he wanted to work on in Holland,” Marie said. “Actually, Holland is very fond of Canada because Canada helped and saved Holland during World War II.”

Sherley Jorge who came to Canada from the Philippines said it is 30 degrees every day of the year in the Phillipines.

There is no snow. It is very tropical. Canadians are usually friendlier than the people but it depends on what area you lived in, in the Philipines. I have been in Vegreville for almost 13 years now. I find it to be a laid back town that has lots of friendly people in it.

Milene Rozmahel who came from Peru and has lived in Canada for 35 years now said the weather is a lot warmer in Peru. “But Canada has so many friendly people and is a big country with plenty of space for everyone. I like experiencing the four seasons we have in Canada whereas in Peru we don’t have that. In Vegreville, people have been good to me. I have a lot of friends here. I am proud to be a Canadian; especially a Vegrevillan. I am grateful to be in Canada because I was able to provide my children with an education, health care, and an environment where they can feel safe.

Unfortunately, as beautiful as Peru is, my children would not have that. Also, since I came to Canada, I have never felt discriminated against or like I was any less than anybody.”

Knights of Columbus with Vegreville Council (Town of Vegreville) and County of Minburn Council prepared the pancakes and accessories.

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Happy Birthday Canada!

Emily Mailhot Reporter - Vegreville News Advertiser Though torrents of rainfall interrupted some activities at the Two Hills Canada Day celebration, the spirits of those who attended refused to be dampened.

Canada Day Committee chair Lorrett Tatarin said that not many precautions were taken for the weather forecast. “You can always try and plan things to be moved indoors,” she said, “but we eliminated a lot of our indoor stuff this year and made an effort to concentrate celebrations all throughout the community.”

A Taste of Culture, cake, hot dogs, soapbox derby, Street Fair, Pig Roast Supper, entertainment, kids activities, pancake breakfast, fireworks, and more were available throughout the town for all to enjoy. The events kicked off with a pancake breakfast at the Two Hills Senior Centre, then moved on to Opening Ceremonies with MC Barb Boschman, Two Hills RCMP, Rick Karpo, the Boettcher family, and special guests from Saddle Lake who led a prayer by the Elder and a drum and dance ceremony at Pioneer Park. Guests then returned to the Seniors Centre to enjoy a birthday cake in Canada’s honour.

Hot Dogs and a soapbox race start at the Fellowship Chapel were postponed by rainfall, with hopes to get started before 2. When the rain didn’t let up, the race was cancelled. When the same rain threatened to ruin the family street fair led by FCSS and ATB, they adapted their plan and moved the activities into the foyer of the Two Hills Mennonite School. Guests gathered in the doorway, eager to partake in the events, even as they were still setting up the games and concession.

Throughout the afternoon, people could take part in the Great Canadian Scavenger Hunt, a taste of culture at the Museum, an “Are You Smarter than a Newcomer?” quiz led at the

Two Hills Centennial Hall, and a pig roast supper. The day was finally closed after dinner with fan-favourite the Rubber Boot Games, which was fortunately weather-appropriate after all the rain, and fireworks provided by the town, county, and Lions club.

Tatarin said that while many of the events held throughout the day were revered by the community as some level of tradition, a few things had been added over recent years. “Actually a lot of things are actually new this year. It’s the first year we’ve had the Indigenous out this year, and we moved some of our activities from the Recreation Centre to the Mennonite School.”

Proud to Serve Two Hills and Area

May 22, 2019 County of Two Hills Council Meeting Highlights Sealed Tender

SW 20-54-8-W4, having the said land not available for lease due to the County Public Works Departments current utilization of the land and liability concerns.

Lac Sante Family Recreatioanl Society

County Council provided all required reading to Bylaw No. 8-2019 being a Fee Schedule Bylaw of the County of Two Hills.

Historical Road Identification

Administration will be investigating liability concerns regarding grazing of livestock on County Right-of-Ways, requesting proof of insurance.

Willingdon & District Agricultural Society

It was resolved by Council that correspondence be forwarded to Ms. Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk requesting a meet and greet with Alberta’s new cabinet ministers.

That the County offer for sealed tender Plan 712E0; Block 3; Lot 5, Plan 2873ET; Block C; Lots 5-7, Plan 2873ET; Block C; Lot 8 in the Hamlet of Hairy Hill.

Under the Municipal Government Act Section 362(1) that the Lac Sante Family Recreational Society be exempt from taxation.

That Range Road 84 east, along Highway 45 be named Romaniuk Road, as per Historical Road Identification Policy PUB-SIGN-1.

The Willingdon and District Agricultural Society be authorized to bring sheep onto the Ag Grounds once or twice over the summer for grass grazing.

31st Annual Hairy Hill Rodeo

The County donated one load of gravel (35 cubic yards), delivered within the County of Two Hills boundaries for the Hairy Hill Rodeo Association Silent Auction on July 5 and 6, 2019.

NW & SW 20-54-8-W4

A request was received to lease NW &

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County Right-of-Way

Alberta’s New Cabinet of Ministers

Hamlet of Willingdon

County Council resolved that the Director of Utilities be authorized to proceed with the scoping and repair of the aged sewer lines within the Hamlet of Willingdon.

Next Meeting Date

The next County Council Meeting will be held Thursday, August 15, 2019 in the Council Chambers at 10:00 a.m.

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A.L. Horton School’s Award Day Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Every student is gifted in some area whether they have abilities in academic subjects, effort, attitude, kindness, helpfulness, volunteerism, best future teacher, the arts, athletics, or in other areas.

A.L. Horton School recognized their students with awards in all these areas and more on June 20 where Acting Principal Mr. Arndt and Acting Assistant Principal Mr. Howell presented deserving students with awards in each classroom from grade one to six.

Ms. Hyshka, Mrs. Sawatzky, and Mrs.Kozak’s Grade One Classes’ award recipients with the awards they received. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Go Raptors!

Vegreville resident Larry Chmilar proudly shows off his Raptors pride after the team won Canada’s firstever NBA championship in a close finals game against the Golden State Warriors on June 13th. Chmilar said he was proud to show off the jersey and happy that they finally won after 24 years.

(Dan Beaudette/Photo)

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School’s Out Classic Rock Party Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Freedom took on a new form of fun at the RCL No. 39 School’s Out Classic Rock Party on June 28 which powered in at 8:30 p.m. with a live concert of music by Bridge Motel, a classic rock band spanning with music from the 60’s to today.

Royal Canadian Legion Vegreville put this event together with its Classic Steak Fry to celebrate the beginning of summer and all the wonderful tastes the season provides.

Bridge Motel is a band based out of Edmonton which was formed from experienced musicians from across Canada. The band members are Angus McNainy on guitar/vocals, Loretta Orr on vocals, Dan Foutaine on vocals, Randy Allan plays guitar, Rick Jacobs on keyboard, Bob Rock plays bass, Karl Grantmyre is on drums/vocals.

Angus said his band just loves all types of music in general and they have been playing rock music for many years together. Each member of the band has

Loretta Orr leads the band in their music.

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Above: Bridge Motel-Front row-left-to-right-Karl Grantmyre, Loretta Orr, back row-Rick Jacobs, Randy Allan, Bob Rock, Dan Fontaine, and Angus McNainy.

Below: Some of the people in the audience get up to dance.

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played almost all types of instruments too. It is just a calling for them to perform music.

They perform classic and modern rock because they want to cater to any kind of crowd, venue, or event. They do not want to lock into any type of genre of music. The demographics of the band have people who have been playing from the early 60’s. So, there is a real span of influences and time span of songs. There is a lot of strength and versatility in the band because of the seven members in it.

They perform cover songs which they add their own original feel to.

The most powerful part of their performances is the harmony. They have two lead singers and three other members sing to the same songs with these singers, so sometimes they have five part harmony which is very unusual for a band to have.

They hope their audience gains happiness and has fun from their music. Also, longevity, Angus said with a chuckle.

And they did this as Bridge Motel’s music rocked in; the vitality of the music they played made many people in

the audience get up to dance.

Bridge Motel supplemented their own original style to the familiar hits they performed while they added unique actions and a trampoline for an interesting effect to a few of the songs they played.

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U7 and U9 Soccer Action Continues Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville Minor Soccer Association U7 and U9 Soccer teams were playing soccer on the RJV field for practices and to participate in many games from May 23 to June 20.

Coaches have noted previously that there is a final score for the games but for this age group, soccer is more about gaining good skills, learning how team work and effort helps players win, getting exercise and obtaining friendships, and just having fun.

The U7 and U9 teams having fun.

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U13 Girls Vegreville Thunder Play Against St. Paul

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The June 13’s Soccer Game where U13 Vegreville Thunder Girls played against St. Paul was met with some challenges.

The final score was 1-5 for St. Paul on June 13.

“Our girls definitely played as a team. We had many injuries that game including a goalie. Girls played in all different positions, ones they were not necessarily comfortable playing in. But they played that position anyways and played to the best of their ability. Both Tamara and I are so proud of this team. They showed how to play with sportsmanship and kindness, apologizing if they hurt someone. Even at the end of the game, this amazing group of girls joined in, when singing happy birthday to a girl on the other team was heard. We feel the game is not about winning or losing, it is about playing together as a team that’s most important to us,” Coach Kerensa Pidwerbeski said.

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Alberta Health Services ALBERTA HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM has a variety of workshops available in the Vegreville area! Weight Wise, Craving Change, Diabetes the Basics and Better Choices, Better Health. Call 1-877-314-6997 for more information and to register. All classes will take place at the Vegreville Community Health Centre (5318-50 Street) Vegreville Food Bank Is located in the Maple Street Worship Centre at 4615 Maple Street and is open Tuesday & Friday year-round from 10am – noon. Phone 780-632-6002 or email: vegfoodbank93@gmail.com Vegreville Rotary Peace Park Bookings please call Vegreville News Advertiser 780-632-2861.

Girl Guides of Canada SPARKS – Kindergarten & Grade 1 to be determined. BROWNIES – Grades 2 & 3 meet every Monday 6:007:30pm GUIDES – Grades 4 to 6 meet Wednesday from 6:30-8:00pm. All groups meet at St. John Lutheran Church, 4513 Maple Street, Vegreville. For more information call Jocelyn 780-603-3839 Oil Wives Club of Vegreville. A smile. A handclasp. A world of welcome. Are the links in our chain of friendship. This we believe. Our Association has been around or over 60 years.

We are here for any woman whose partner (or she herself) is involved with in any way in the Oil & Gas Industry. We meet once a month to foster friendship. Please call Ellen @ 780-6324922 or Shirley @ 780-632-3283 for more information.

Basilian Fathers Museum (Mundare). Please visit the Basilian Fathers Museum (Mundare) this summer to see its latest exhibit, “Peter Lipinski: Large and Small Canvases,” along with an ongoing display devoted to Bp. Budka in Canada. The museum is open Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm and weekends, July and August, 1-5pm.

Vegreville Regional Museum. Located on the site of the internationally renowned solonetzic soils research station of Agriculture Canada (1956-1995), the Museum tells the stories of community life and development chronicling how Vegreville’s unique social fabric has contributed to the harmony of community life since the 1890’s. The Rt. Hon. Donald F. Mazankowski, P.C. Collection: 25 years of distinguished public service of the former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada.

Home of the Vegreville & District Sports Hall of Fame. Open Year Round. May-Aug Tues-Fri 11-7, Sat-Sun 1-5. Sept-April phone for current hours. 1 km east of Vegreville on Hwy 16A. www.vegreville.com (780)632-7650 HEADS UP for AA Meets at Vegreville Hospital every Monday at 8:00 PM 3rd floor.

Effective Immediately. Alanon New Beginning Meeting will be changing day and time from Thursday to Monday from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Call 780-275-0054 for location.

Rotary Club of Vegreville meets for lunch meetings every Tuesday at 12pm at VALID 4843-49 St., Vegreville. For more information contact Jody Nicholson at 780-632-2418.

Every Monday 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Join us in the Mundare Drop-In Centre “Walk-Along” fitness program. Literature available to help you with your personal program. Walk at the Drop- in Centre, and also, weather permitting, we will walk in Ukainia Park. Everyone Welcome!!

12 Step RECOVERY AT ROCK GROUP meets every Tuesday at 7pm in the upper room at 5014 – 50 St, Vegreville, AB. For info call 780632-2933. www.therockmc.com Every Wednesday Trapshooting Outdoor Range 7:00pm. Contact Geoff 780-632-1432

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341 MUNDARE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS FREE to join. Join Air Cadets for adventure that will take you from the ground up! Wednesday evenings 6:30-9:00pm through the school year.

Youth 12-18 years welcome. Call 341 Squadron at 780-764-2341. Visit us at www.cadets.ca or www.aircadetleague.com

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Weigh-in 4:45pm. Meeting 5:30pm at St. John Lutheran Church, 4513 Maple St., Vegreville. 780-6327433 or 780-658-2670.

Friday Prayers: Weekly Jumaat prayer in Two Hills. If interested, please contact Deen 780603-6090 or Waseem 780-603-8443 Friday Prayers: Weekly Jumaat prayer in Vegreville. If interested, please contact Hesham 780-603-6245 / 780-632-2721 or Azeem 780885-2627

How Disciples live Bible study and workshops.

We meet every Friday night at The Rock 501450 St. at 7pm. Call for info 780-632-2933 or www.therockmc.com Bible Study at 10 am at the Vegreville Seventhday Adventist Church, 5258 – 46 Ave. Everyone Welcome.

12 Step RECOVERY AT ROCK GROUP meets every Saturday at 7pm in the upper room at 5014-50 Street Vegreville, AB. For info call 780632-2933. www.therockmc.com Royal Purple Lodge #125 meets first Monday of every month, except July & August at Elks Hall.

Contact HRL Joyce Porayko 780-632-3830 or Secretary Leah Henderson 780-632-6565.

Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club at 7:30 p.m. at Vegreville Regional Museum. Call 780-6327729 or 780-632-3495

Nonviolence Study Group for anyone wanting to learn more about the principals of nonviolence and how to apply them in today’s world.

If you are passionate about making a difference, or just curious to learn more, please join us from 7-8 pm. Call Kim at 780-658-2550 for location details.

Vegreville Elks Lodge #143 meets first Thursday every month except July and August. Meetings are held in the Elks Hall at 7:30 pm. Contact Robert Bennett 780-632-4717.

Vegreville Wildlife Federation (Alberta, Fish & Game Association) Please check website VWF. ca Email: vegrevillewildlife@gmail.com

“Women’s Book Club” meets first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library THE RED HAT ROSES, a chapter of the Red Hat Society, an international social group for mature women, meet for fun and friendship at Leonel’s Place at 1:30pm the second Monday of every month. See www.redhatsociety.com

THE CLASSY CANADIANS, a chapter of the Crown Jewels of Canada Society, a national social group for mature women meet for fun friendship and caring at Leonel’s Place the fourth Monday of every month at 1:30pm. See www.crownjewelsofcanada.com Vegreville Lions Club meets at Sunshine Senior Centre – 4630 - 49 Street. Meeting 7 p.m. 2ND Tuesday.

Kinsmen Club of Vegreville holds meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Vegreville Kinsmen Golf Course.

Call Mike Webb at 780-632-2666 days

Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliary Society meets third Wednesday of every month, except July and August. Meetings held in Senior Sunshine Club – 4630 – 49 Street at 7:00 p.m. Call Yvette 780-632-3019

THE ALBERTA DRAFT HORSE CLUB meetings every 2nd Saturday of every 2nd month. 780764-2099

Royal Canadian Legion Vegreville Branch #39 General Meeting every 3rd Wednesday of September, November, February and June at 7:00pm. All members welcome to attend.

Vegreville Garden Club meets the last Monday every month at the Seniors Sunshine Club, 4630 – 49 St. at 7:00 p.m. President – Dianna Bibkewich 780-632-7193 “Writer’s Group” meets last Tuesday of each month at 2:00pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library

Legacy 4 Health Indoor Walking Program for Older Adults 10-11am at the Vegreville Centennial Library Gymnasium 4709-50 St, Contact 780-632-2977, 780-632-6437, Carol Lynn Babiuk 780-632-3331 Are you or someone you know living with a Brain Injury? We can help! The Alberta Brain Injury Initiative provides support, coordination and education for brain injury survivors and their families. For more information on our free services call 1-866-645-3900 Tofield AA Meetings held Thursday at 8 p.m.

Open meeting every 4th Thursday at 8 p.m. at Bardo Lutheran Church Bsmt 4737 - 57 Ave. For info call 662-3893

AWANA - a Christian club for boys and girls age 3 to grade 6. Meets Thursdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Now meeting in the Alliance Church’s new building at 4606-55 Ave.Call 632-2261 for more information UCWLC Meetings to be held every third Thursday of each month at Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7 p.m. in Vegreville.

Veg-Al Drug Society an Alberta Health Services, community funded agency - Room #217 Provincial Bldg., Vegreville, AB. Out patient counselling services for alcohol & other drug addictions and problem gambling. Office Hrs. – Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone 632-6617.

The Crisis Association of Vegreville operates a HELPLINE for those who are having difficulties in their lives and need assistance. It is a toll-free, confidential service available to those in the 632-exchange. Phone 632- 7070.

The Kinette Club of Vegreville meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Ag Society Office. New members are always welcome!

Joining the Kinette Club is a great way to meet new friends and be active in the community. For more information, please call Dawn at 780-6037366.

Viking AA Group meets at the Viking Hospital Multi Purpose Room 8:00 p.m. Wednesday nights.

VegMin Learning Society welcomes learners who are interested in increasing their skill levels (reading, writing, math and speaking English).

Learners work towards’ their personal goals in a small class or 1:1 setting. Do you have a few hours a week to help someone reach their learning goal? Volunteer Tutor Training and ongoing support are provided along with a great volunteer recognition program. Visit www.vegmin.com or call 780-632-7920 for more information.

Senior Floor Curling at 1:00p.m. every Monday & Thursday. Anyone interested please come to the Sunshine Club. 55+. Call 780-632-2624.

Vegreville Flying Club meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Terminal Building

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VegMin Literacy Program offers free, confidential tutoring for adults over 17 needing help with Basic reading, writing and math skills.

Phone: 632-7920 for interviews.

Everyone is Welcome Prayer House 5729-44A st. Veg. North of St. Joseph Hospital come and share your testimony and hear the gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise. Every Sunday at 10:30 AM. Also I will pray for the sick believing in God for the answer. But God commandeth his Love toward us, in that, while, we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. RO. 5:8 New hope church of God, Edmonton c. for the Nations Int. Veg. Doing God work together for yor good. J. Abelar. Ph. 632-2843 AA Meeting in Mundare Sunday’s 7PM Town Building, Conference Room 5128 50th St. Contact Robert 780-656-5829

Willingdon & District Fish & Game Assn.

Regular meetings, held every last Tuesday off each month (excluding July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Willingdon Arena upstairs in the Club Room Everyone Welcome.

AA meeting at Lamont United Church every Thursday at 8:00 p.m.

PlayNation Poker, Vegreville Legion. Free live poker every first, second & fourth Wednesday evening at the Vegreville Legion. Register at 6:45 pm and cards in the air at 7:00 pm. For more information, contact allang@playnationpoker.com

GA HOPE WITH HELP MEETING VEGREVILLE. Meeting held every Wednesday night at the Sunshine Club of Vegreville at 7:30 p.m. in the boardroom 4630 – 49 Street.

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Jamming for the Joy of It

Some of the musicians who took part in the jamming session in no particular order - Rob Hughes, Don Harfield, Randy Kereliuk, Gayle Gagne, Jody Quickstad, Connie Marcinkos, Lorne Fill, Darlene Tribault, Len Sakaluk, Joe Nowak, Terry Williams, Floyd Mihalcheon, Carrie Withers, Merv Zemlak.

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Gayle Gagne is on vocals for the jamming session.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The musicians played, ‘Will the Circle Be Unbroken’ and their jamming circle will not be broken if the participation continues as well as it did at the ‘Jam With Us’ session on June 28 at the Sunshine Club of Vegreville.

Musician, Randy Kereliuk led the circle jam. Each of the 16 musician had several chances to choose the song they wished to play while they informed the other participations which key they wished to play the song on.

Musicians were allowed to pass on a song.

The audience commented frequently that the song was nice after the musicians played it.

The jamming session raced through folk, country, pop, polkas, and many other genres of music.

The vocalist sang in tune and the musicians who play their instruments kept the right key.

Jam With Us is held on the fourth Friday of every month and it is a chance for people who love music to come out and gain experience with others or just have an evening of listening to some good home performed music.

Chair of Entertainment Committee for Sunshine Club, Don Harfield said they were very pleased with the turn-out.

This event continues to grow all the time.

Jody Quickstad is on vocals for the jamming session.

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June 17’s U11 Vegreville Thunder Girls Game with St. Paul

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville Thunder U11 Girls put in a lot of effort and won when they played an action-packed soccer game with St. Paul United U11 Girls on the RJV Soccer Field in Vegreville on June 17.

Coach for Vegreville Thunder, Carlos Hernandez said Vegreville Thunder won 7-3 to St. Paul United. In the first half of the game, the U11 girls were losing, but after that, they started to work

as a team and they won. “When it was half time we talked to them. The defence and goal keeper were recovering the ball quickly then passing it to the midfields and forwards so they could get goals, that why the girls made 6 goals in the second half. I hope in the future we can have a longer seasons and we can work more with the players, because right now we only started working together and the season ended.”

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Lord Mayor of London Tea Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On Friday, July 21, the Mannville Historical Society held up the longstanding tradition of celebrating Sir Peter Drury Haggerston Gadsden, Mannvilleborn Lord Mayor of London.

Gadsden was born in Mannville on June 28, 1929, where his father Basil Gadsden was the Anglican minister.

When Peter Gadsden was five, his family returned to England and he was raised in Shropshire. After graduating in 1952, Gadsden joined Fergusson Wild & Co and became a minerals trader, and from there built up a significant business career. He was appointed Sheriff of the City of London in 1970, became an alderman for the ward of Farringdon Without for close to thirty years, and was Lord Mayor of London from 1979-80 at the relatively young age of fifty. He returned to Mannville six times before his death in 2006, and was reportedly “very friendly” towards the townspeople there.

Lilian Konieczny, president of the Mannville Historical Society, says that they remember Sir Peter Gadsden as an important part of remembering their history.

“We are very proud of the Lord Mayor of London being born in Mannville, in 1929, I believe it was,” Konieczny said, “It is significant history, and as the Historical Society we are charged with remembering the history of Mannville.”

Though the event has had a standing date for a number of years, there was a smaller attendance than the Historical Society would have liked to see. “Maybe people are starting to forget,” commented Konieczny.

In the last couple of years, Mannville has celebrated many significant anniversaries.

“The old hospital is gone, but it would be 100 years old this year,” Konieczny said. “Mannville Co-op is celebrating 100 years, the AGT was 100 last year, and the hotel was built in 1915.”

Traditional English tea and snacks was held free of charge at the library throughout the day to celebrate the Lord Mayor, and the idea that great men can indeed come from small places.

The Common Cup Company Concert Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The Common Cup Company performed a Christ and community-oriented concert which was co-sponsored and hosted by St. Mary Anglican Church and Vegreville United Church at Vegreville United Church on June 15.

This event started off with a potluck where people were able to meet the group’s members which consist of Bob Wallace on vocals and guitar, Gordon Light on vocals and guitar, Richard Betts on bass and vocals, Scott McDonald on drums and vocals, and Lloyd MacLean on keyboard and vocals.

The members live many different places across Canada and they traveled so they could get together for their Prairie Tour.

This group has been performing for 37 years and they write all their own songs which are about faith, hope, justice, refugees, and the love of God. They get their inspiration from issues the church and Christians face which include birth, life, and death, how the church relates to issues in the environment, and on justice issues. They also try to have scripturebased songs which reflect on how the spirit works in us. They have a folk influence to their music and they have been in the church’s song repertoire for more than 35 years. Their music has a

contemporary feel to it because they use drums and bass in it.

Common Cup Company said each song they perform touch different people in different ways. They just want to help people with their lives and help people in distress. The most meaningful part they get from performing is the reaction they received from people. They like it when people have a chance to talk a different way about faith from what they grew up with.

The first song, ‘River Run Deep’ was energetic and uplifting. The concert continued with fun songs, serious songs, and meaningful songs. These musicians requested for the audience to sing-a-long to each of the songs they performed.

They told the story behind each song before they performed it. The song, ‘No Farewells was about dying and there are no farewells, only new beginnings.

The audience offered their impressions.

Caroline Knowles said the concert was great because it was very infectious and appealing.

David Holehouse who came from Sherwood Park said the group was awesome because they talked about the earth and they talked about death and the circle of life, and our inter-connective relationship with nature which is God’s creation.

They have a great sense of humor too.

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The Ultimate End to Canada Day Emily Mailhot Reporter - Vegreville News Advertiser The Ultimate Community Canada Day celebrations split between Vegreville, Lavoy, and Mundare, took a break for the afternoon due to heavy rainfall, forced to cancel the parade in Lavoy. Lavoy Community Hall

chair Ken Baxandall said that the decision was made unanimously between parade floats who were able to make it.

“A lot of us have horses with their floats, and it’s a lot of trouble to go through in this weather,” Baxandall explained, “We also thought that the likelihood of anyone coming to sit outside for a parade with the weather like it is are pretty slim.”

Out of the parade floats who arrived for the parade before its cancellation, the ones who were farthest away, traveling from Bonnyville, were there first.

They were invited to stay for the steak supper held at the hall later in the day.

The Lavoy Steak Supper in Canada’s honour was a huge success, with a full hall of folks who attended for the famed cooking by the Lavoy Community Hall Association’s members. Outside, the gentlemen grilled steaks in the grill house, while the ladies prepared the sides indoors. The bouncy castle that was planned to be set up outside for the children was set up inside from the rain and continued to entertain the children throughout dinner.

Moving on to Mundare, Community Canada Day partakers were greeted with entertaining performances at the street fair, which was also moved inside from the weather, and held at the Arena. Led by Mundare Town Councillors, the event featured entertainers; Local Artist - Nolia Jarvis, Casavant Productions - magician Roving Magic Show by Sheldon Casavant, Medicine

Horse Theatre, Live Band - The Convertibles; as well as Face Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Beer Gardens, food vendors, and games throughout the evening. “(Canadian people work,) to make Canadian communities better places to work, better places to raise our children, and better places to welcome others…,” ” said the MC for the event, “Collectively, they are writing the great Canadian story, and we are all a part of it.”

The evening was closed off with a bang as fireworks in both Mundare and Vegreville lit up the sky with red and white lights in Canada’s honour.

Though Vegreville’s fireworks this year were organized by the Town, breaking the 20-years-long-standing tradition of Vegreville Knights of Columbus holding the fireworks.

The display lasted for approximately 10 minutes.

Canada’s 152nd Birthday Ceremony and Picnic Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Canada is a country you can count on for celebrations with class that cater to the casual spirits in most of its citizens.

The Canada Day’s Ceremony and Picnic at Vegreville’s Elks/Kinsmen Park presented this as it flashed the Canadian flag’s high and proud on July 1 to honor Canada’s 152nd Birthday.

Before the ceremony issued in, citizens of all ages socialize together and explored the two vintage vehicles-1938 Plymouth and 1949 Metear from Vegreville Regional Museum that were at the park.

Then the Color Guard’s March of the Colors formation entered in which was followed by everyone singing, O’Canada, and RCL No. 39 Life Member, David Ziegler raising the flag with the assistance of RCL No. 39 member, Bill Soule.

Rod Stewart was the Master of Ceremony and Guest Speaker for this ceremony where he introduced Deputy Mayor for Vegreville, Ann Waters and Deputy Reeve for County of Minburn, Carl Ogrodnick to present greetings.

Waters said today we reflect on our ancestors who traveled to Canada in hope of a better tomorrow. As a fourth generation Canadian Ukrainian, I remember the sacrifices they made for me and my family to live in.

Ogrodnick added in his speech that Canada has the most educated population and we hold one of the coldest temperatures ever recorded on earth at 70 degrees c.

Following this, Stewart said author, Terence Green is quoted as saying, ‘Canada is an interesting place, the rest of the world thinks so, even if Canadians don’t.’

“We need to be reminded of our natural advantages; we live comfortably and safely. We are educated, healthy, and employed. Individual creativity is encouraged, often applauded and leaders of our province, country, and the world often come from surprising places within our boundaries.

“Our country is the second largest in the world in terms of land mass. It represents the British Commonwealth, along with other countries. We grew-up with cousins of many cultures and colors.

“Former American President, Bill Clinton said, ‘In a world darkened by ethnic conflicts that tear nations apart, Canada stands as a model of how people of different cultures can live and work together in peace, prosperity, and mutual respect.’

“While Canada Day is celebrated from sea to sea to sea, in our newest province, Newfoundland, it is also an official day of mourning. We grieve with Newfoundlanders the loss of so many of their soldiers at the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel in World War I. “We must also acknowledge with gratitude the service of our military, police officers, and firefighters.

“Take time to celebrate, after all, it’s every Canadian’s birthday.”

The celebration continued with a picnic where everyone was able to have a piece or two of the Canada Day cake.

Unfortunately, the much anticipated CF-18 Flyover was canceled due to the ceiling (clouds) being too low.

The Canada Day’s ceremony. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)