Vegreville News Advertiser - July 4, 2018

VOL. 71 NO. 27

71 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNIT Y

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2018

Cyclists from Ukraine Soldiered to Vegreville

Members of Vegreville Cultural Association with Organizer for Meet and Greet at Pysanka Park, Larissa Bombak, Bohdan Pivovarchuk holding the flag, Deputy Mayor, Dave Berry, Community Peace Officer, Ken Podoborozny, Father John Sembratosbm, with the eight members of Chumakway. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Pysanka Festival 2018

Lamont County Open House

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RCMP files from June 25 - July 1 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser June 25 07:27 – Report of a vehicle rollover in Rural Vegreville. The vehicle was uninsured and unregistered but there was no one in the area but the owner of the vehicle has warrants for the same offences. Meth had also been found at the scene. Still under investigation.

12:00 – Report of a truck that had been left with keys in it being stolen. Patrols were made but the truck was not located.

15:48 – Report of a “creepy guy” in a vehicle by the hospital.

Members attended and had the occupant move his vehicle out to the road from the hospital property.

16:49 – Report of theft of fuel from a vehicle. Still under investigation.

20:53 – Speeding vehicle was stopped and an odor of liquor was detected on the driver. The driver blew a “caution” which resulted in roadside 3-day license suspension and the vehicle being towed.

22:56 – Report of a suspicious vehicle parked outside of a business after hours. Members attended and the occupant stated that they were sitting there for WiFi access in order to watch YouTube videos.

June 26 17:03 – Report of a shoplifter who was in custody by store employees.

23:36 – Members conducting a check stop encountered a vehicle with the odor of marijuana inside. Marijuana was located and the 2 occupants were charged with possession of a controlled substance. They were released with a promise to appear.

June 27 00:56 – Report of a domestic disturbance in progress. Members attended and it was determined that the complaint was false. A female is being charged with public mischief for the false complaint.

08:55 – Report of a voicemail left for them by the “CRA” informing them that they needed to call or be arrested.

The person reporting the call understood it was a scam and was reporting

for information purposes.

09:41 – A complaint was received about a call from a male who was soliciting donations for a fire department.

The caller did not indicate which fire department the call was from or what the funds would be used for. The recipient continued to ask question including “is this a scam” and when they did not get a response they hung up on the caller.

13:06 – Report of a vehicle window being smashed during the night. No witnesses or suspects.

13:48 – Complainant came to the detachment to report someone not stopping at a stop sign. The complainant provided a written statement of the details of the offense. The registered owner of the offending vehicle WILL be receiving a ticket in the mail.

22:38 – Male called to report that his brother-in-law was arguing and not leaving. Both parties lived at the residence and the argument was about items being collected outside the house.

Nothing further became of the argument and bylaw enforcement officers were advised.

June 28

02:03 – Report of a truck being taken without authorization. The vehicle was later located in a ditch full of water and damaged. The owner was updated and there are no charges pending.

03:41 – Report of an intoxicated female attending a residence, walking in the door and sitting in a chair.

Members attended and arrested the intoxicated female who was to be released when sober.

06:02 – Report of a vehicle speeding “every day” early in the morning. Later in the week, a member located the vehicle speeding and also found that that vehicle was unregistered. Tickets included speeding and no registration.

The vehicle was towed.

06:45 – Member on patrol located a stolen one-ton truck. The vehicle was seized for forensic processing. Still under investigation.

10:21 – Report of a computer fraud.

With the victim losing thousands of

dollars.

11:14 – 911 call of an unwanted person in Mundare. Members arrested an intoxicated female for mischief and assault.

15:20 – Report of someone who parked their car and was walking up and down the streets with pamphlets.

Members attended and found that the person was selling security systems and was licensed by the town.

16:04 – Caller reports that they noticed a small hole in a window of their home. They stated that they heard a loud bang a few days ago. The hole could be due to a small stone thrown by a lawnmower.

18:55 – Female called to report that she is getting numerous calls from a male. She is not answering the phone and has “blocked” the number.

20:34 – Report of a sudden death of an elderly female.

June 29

13:41 – Traffic stop on an unregistered vehicle. During the stop it was also discovered that the vehicle had no insurance, the driver was suspended AND was drinking. The driver was arrested, provided 2 breath samples just under the legal limit and is facing charges on the other offenses. The vehicle was towed.

15:03 – Report that 2 teenagers had climbed under a locked fence and attempted to climb on to a school. The caller spoke to the teens who left before members could locate them.

17:53 – Male was observed falling off of a bicycle in the middle of the intersection at 50th and 50th in Vegreville.

The male was located and was heavily intoxicated. He was arrested and held until sober.

18:15 – Report on RR164 that a vehicle had driven through a fence, on to the field and then back out through the fence to the road. The parts found at the scene indicated that the vehicle was orange. **** If you have any information with this or any other matter, it would be beneficial to report it to the RCMP. 19:48 – Traffic stop due to expired registration also resulted in finding no insurance and suspended driver’s license.

Tickets were issued, the driver was released on a promise to appear and the vehicle was towed and seized.

21:08 – Report of a semi driver going through a red light. The reporting party came in, filled out the necessary paperwork and the offending driver will be receiving a ticket.

June 30

00:28 – 911 report of a

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Why So Angry?

Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion We constantly hear about tolerance and understanding, yet it seems that our world is becoming less tolerant. I’m not talking about the big things like the ideas and ideals put forth by political or religious leaders. Those things raise awareness and for devout followers provide an impetus for change. I am talking about “the little things”. The way people treat each other day to day.

On that front; the day to day things, I’d say we get a failing grade.

I can’t be the only person who has noticed not only the signs displayed in stores and offices all over but the people who make these signs necessary. So necessary in fact that these signs are ready for purchase. There must be a market.

A number of years back (you’ll know the year by looking at when oil was around $100/ barrel), I was in a local store. If you remember during that time, many retail and service industries were in a constant state of staff shortages. This evening, in particular, there was a line up at the till and a young girl working the cash register. In the line about 10th or 12th deep was a man who likely just needed to get one item after a long day at work. The wait clearly aggravated

him to a boiling point at which time he lashed out and hollered at the cashier, “How much longer do I have to wait?

Can someone open up another @#$% @#$%@ till?”

Without as much as batting an eye and glancing over only briefly over to the man, the cashier gave a reply that was far beyond her years. “Well sir,” she replied, “You are more than welcome to open up another till if you would like, but unfortunately I’m the only other person here who can run a till at this time.”

I’m surprised this young lady didn’t get an ovation from everyone else in the store, but she handled the situation with grace and maturity. If this were an isolated incident, it would troubling enough, but this type of lashing out has, unfortunately, become the norm.

Our world has changed. Once healthy debate was encouraged and welcomed. Now it seems that if someone doesn’t agree, they are the mortal enemy and must be browbeaten into conformity. If you don’t agree with my point of view, then you must be wrong and I, therefore, have the right to lash out at you.

On a local level, this is just plain ignorance. On a higher profile level, it is often excused as “moral courage”. Those in the spotlight no longer use their position to voice an opinion, but instead now use that exposure to berate, dress down and insult others in high profile positions. Usually, this is done with a striking lack of eloquence and tact.

This lashing outcomes in many forms but in the case of media such as ours, sometimes comes in the form of “kill the messenger”. If we write something that someone doesn’t like or even post an article written elsewhere, we are often slammed privately or publicly.

Some will point to this and say it is the “Trump effect”.

However, as I stated earlier, this was happening long Fronde Dubuc Occupation: librarian/secretary Likes: my family, warm vacations Dislikes: grumpy people, mosquitoes

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Webb’s Donates to Myrnam 4-H Jennifer Jacula Myrnam 4-H Randy Metrunec of Webb’s Machinery presented Jaeanna Saskiw of the Myrnam 4-H Club with a donation for $500.

Webb’s also donated two jackets, which went to Harlen Saskiw (left) and Karsen Trynchuk (middle). (Jennifer Jacula/Photo)

before political leaders began their bad behavior. I would say instead that being the chameleons they are, many politicians simply were following the lead of those they wanted to attract.

Often places like Facebook, Twitter and Reddit groups in addition to our own circle of friends and colleagues tend to act as echo chambers. After all, if you belong to a group that complains about stuff, you can be assured that there will be someone else in that group that agrees with you. And the echoes get louder, further reinforcing your belief that your opinion is the right one and the only one that matters.

Now more organizations are taking a stance and at the very least put up a sign to hopefully curb the hostility.

Some go further and even “fire customers” who act in a manner that does not

show respect to their people.

Speaking of these signs, the News Advertiser will provide the first 100 people who want one, a free sign.

This entire situation made me think of a quote.

“Never underestimate the power of human stupidity” Robert A. Heinlein What experiences have you had? Any suggestions for our readers?

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

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from the pages of the vegreville observer

Compiled by Dan Beaudette

90 Years Ago – July 4, 1928

Mr. A. L. Wener, proprietor of the Vegreville Bakery, has proven himself to be a decided acquisition to the town. He has interested himself in numerous matters outside of the bakery itself, while at the same time constantly enlarging and improving that business.

The continued increase in the demand for bakery products has necessitated installing a new oven and other equipment, including a steam baking plant, which, so Mr. Wener informs us, does the baking thoroughly and at the same time produces a soft crust, which is easier on our old gums and store teeth. He also bought the property beside the bakery in Which Mr. Laub conducts his tailoring business. A general clean-up had been made of these premises and doubtless Mr. Wener has an eye on future expansion and will replace the present building with something more substantial.

At the Amisk Ladies Aid picnic held last Friday afternoon, $230.00 was realized from the sale of work and the supper. There were also a few sports including a baseball game and a soft ball match for the ladies. A large number attended.

75 Years Ago – July 7, 1943

Favoured with fine weather, the Kinsmen put on a good Dominion Day Celebration, July 1st, following it up with a carnival at night at the C.N.R. Park. The carnival was to have been continued on Saturday night, but rain slipped the skids under it. However, the carnival will open up on Saturday night, July 11th, and run until midnight, weather permitting.

When the farmer’s wife must provide for 12 extra meals she is entitled to obtain additional rations through application to the Local Ration Board, states C.G. McKee, regional superintendent of rationing, Wartime Prices and Trade Board. She must state for what purpose extra farm help has arrived, how many she must feed, and how long they will remain. She may need to provide for 12 extra at one sitting or four extra at three sittings.

G.N. Hosking of the public school staff, has been appointed an inspector under the PFAA to check up on the wheat acreage bonus.

His territory is south and east of the town.

Bob Fraser, who is with the United States Navy Air Force and has been in service recently in the Aleutians, has been spending his leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Fraser.

50 Years Ago – July 4, 1968

Judge S.S. Lieberman touched on the subject of what makes Canada a fine country to live in during a short address delivered at the Riverside Cemetery on Sunday afternoon. The occasion was the 1968 Decoration Day arranged by the Vegreville Branch No. 39, The Royal Canadian Legion.

Joe Goshko loves to have his baseball boys run and run and run, and on Sunday last they showed their coach they could do just that. In the first game of a tournament held at Mannville the locals ran up a 19-0 score against the Mannville A team while in the second game the Mannville B team was the victim of a 15-1 drobbing.

The Berklee School of Music of Boston announces that Gordon Nicholson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson of Vegreville, who is a sophomore majoring in Composition has earned placement on the Dean’s List for the Spring Semester of the 1967-68 school year. To be eligible for this honour, a student must maintain an academic average of (3.30 out of a possible 4.00) while carrying a full program of studies. Upon graduation from Berklee, Gordon will be qualified for a career as a teacher, musician, arranger and composer.

25 Years Ago – July 6, 1993

Provincial Vegreville constituents will see their representation altered somewhat with the closure of a number of constituency offices. MLA elect Ed Stelmach says he will have one centrally located full-time office open in Vegreville instead of numerous part-time offices spread throughout the constituency.

Ten 4-H members from the Minburn District and their chaperone were eager to travel to Nova Scotia for a 10 day exchange trop sponsored by the department of the Secretary of State and the Canadian 4-H Council.

Jax’s Towing, previously known as T & D Towing, is now the authorized Alberta Motor Association dealer for the Vegreville Area.

Jay Boorse, district agent for Northwestern Utilities, presents a cheque for $300 to Queen Elizabeth School’s playground committee representatives: chairperson Kirby Walker, treasurer Joanne Valdkamp, secretary Vivian George and school principle Blair Ching, as well as children Laura George, Cameron Veldkamp, Derek Veldkamp and Paul Topilko. The committee has seen donations, pledges and grants totalling $28,000 which will allow the September construction of a new playground area at the school. The playground will be fully accessible to handicapped children as well.

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.

Children are Threatened when Secrets are Kept from Parents John Carpay President – Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms It would seem like obvious common sense that secrets should not be kept from parents about what their children are doing. Especially when it comes to other adults talking to children about sex.

Child abuse, sexual or otherwise, occurs most often when parents are absent and unaware.

Countless Canadian criminal cases demonstrate that predators, abusers and bullies thrive in an environment where secrets are kept from parents.

But the spectre of a gay teenager getting beat up or kicked out by his abusive parents when they learn that he’s attracted to other guys has the effect of making common sense rather uncommon.

Alberta’s Bill 24 has made it illegal for teachers and principals to inform parents about what their own children are exposed to at gay-straight alliance (GSA) meetings and activities at school. Before Bill 24 became law on April 1, teachers and principals could exercise discretion as to what information to withhold from which parents. Keeping abusive parents in the dark was perfectly legal.

Importantly, decisions had to be made based on the unique needs and circumstances of each student. Moreover, in cases of actual or suspected abuse, teachers (and all citizens) are legally obligated to inform child welfare agencies when kids are, or might be, in danger.

If the Alberta government distrusted the discretion of teachers and was worried about gay teens being ‘outed’ to the wrong parents, it could have made it illegal to inform abusive parents about their child’s participation in GSA meetings and activities.

But Bill 24 has no such nuances. All parents, not just abusive ones, must now be kept in the dark, by law.

The overwhelming majority of safe, caring, loving and supportive parents are now treated as untrustworthy enemies. They are no longer entitled to know whether their children are attending GSA meetings or events, what happens at these

meetings, or what their children are exposed to or by whom.

Among those now challenging Bill 24 in court are the parents of an autistic teenage girl, who allegedly suffered severe psychological and emotional harm when public school officials apparently withheld information from the parents. At GSA meetings, the vulnerable daughter was allegedly urged by her peers and teachers to transition to boyhood, and to keep this secret from her parents. The developmentally challenged girl allegedly became suicidal before her parents learned of the confusing influences at school.

Bill 24 makes no distinction between a confused five-year-old in kindergarten, and a 17-year-old in Grade 12 who doesn’t want to talk about sex with his parents. Nor does Bill 24 provide for children who are autistic, mentally challenged or developmentally delayed.

Responding to the news of schools asserting their Charter rights and freedoms against Bill 24, Education Minister David Eggen said they “will risk having their accreditation and funding stripped, period.” It seems that the minister fails to understand that, under Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms, neither schools nor parents are obligated to obey an illegal law. In court, the minister’s lawyers will have to argue against Charter jurisprudence that protects parental rights as one of the pillars of the free society.

In addition to the Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognizes that children belong to their parents and not to the state.

Canada has also ratified the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which requires governments to respect the liberty of parents to raise and educate their children in accordance with the parents’ moral and religious convictions.

Protecting gay teens from a very small minority of abusive parents is a laudable objective. This can be achieved without legislated secrecy that undermines the ability of good parents to love and support their children

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Vegreville Pysanka Festival, July 6th to 8th “Affordable and Exceptional” Barry McDonald Vegreville Cultural Association Each year for the past 45 years the Vegreville Cultural Association has hosted the Vegreville Pysanka Festival showcasing the Ukrainian culture for all to enjoy. On July 6th – 8th the Vegreville Exhibition grounds will, once again, take on a carnivalistic atmosphere as excited children, fun-loving teens, cheerful adults and happy and content senior citizens are treated to a fill of Ukrainian music, food, demonstrations, and a massive array of entertainment and cultural activities.

It’s extraordinary to use the terms “affordable and exceptional’ in the same breath. But that is exactly what Vegreville Cultural Association prides itself on.

“For 45 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 most 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.”

In order to keep the festival running, there are some events that require a fee for guests, such as the Ukrainian Pysanka Festival Grandstand & Zabava Passports, and admission to the evening ‘zabava’ dances or world-class groups such as the Euphoria Band, Burdon Folk Band (from Lviv Ukraine), Dunai, Verkhovyna Choir, Vohon, Rusalka, and 12-year old fiddle champion Hardy Kryvenchuk-Loomis.

This vibrant showcase of the Ukrainian culture at the Vegreville Pysanka Festival has worked for 45 years with local and far-reaching Ukrainian people alike to offer the tastes, sounds, dancing, colours, crafts, and other experiences of Ukrainian history, art and culture to attendees of all kinds. They do this by offering a wide range of foods, craft workshops, and marketplace souvenirs, as well as Ukrainian music and dance Grandstand shows, for an experience that is rich and full.

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Cyclists from Ukraine Soldiered to Vegreville

Above: (From far right) President of Vegreville Cultural Association, Myron Kruk presents the 2018 45th Anniversary Pysanka Festival pin to members of the Chumakway.

Right: Chumakway cycles into Vegreville Elks/Kinsmen Park.

(Rosanne Fortier/photos)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Cycling on a 10, 000 km bike tour through 435 cities/towns is a toilsome experience that can only be slightly compared to what soldiers face every day during the war. Chumak Way (a group of cyclist from Ukraine) had eight members ventured out where they started the bicycle ride from Los Angeles on May 29 and will cycle through the United States and Canada where their final stop will be to Washington DC on

August 29.

There were eight cyclists where some were volunteers while two were soldiers who have been involved in the war in Eastern Ukraine.

On June 28, they arrived in Vegreville where their first stop was Vegreville Elks/Kinsmen Park.

After this, Chumak Way rode to the Vegreville Cultural Association Building where they were presented with the 2018 45th Anniversary Pysanka Festival pin and were treated to a bountiful supper of Ukrainian food.

While there, Chumak commented that the folks in Vegreville were very hospitable towards them.

On June 29, Chumak Way were given a hearty breakfast at Vegreville Cultural Association before they left to head to Wainwright.

Chumak Way cycles to promote peace around the world. Their goal is to raise awareness about the war in Eastern Ukraine. From which, thousands of lives are lost every year and a million people are now displaced. They are also raising funds where the money generated will go to help the families and children who are affected by the war in Eastern Ukraine.

For more information, check the website at proidyswit.org.

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Computer Scams S/Sgt Jerry Nutbrown RCMP Ponderings – Vegreville Detachment Recently we have had a couple of victims report that they have been ripped off for many thousands of dollars. The scam is not new, but we are seeing it happening in our area now with more elaborate twists. The goal of these crooks is to get inside your computer be it a desktop or laptop type computer. The computers running a Microsoft operating system are the favoured ones over computers running Apple IOS or UNIX as Microsoft is far more popular. You don’t have to be a tech genius to prevent this from happening to you but having some tech knowledge makes it easier to understand and spot a potential scam. It would take a full edition of the News Advertiser to cover most computer scams and as that isn’t practical, I will hit the highlights.

First off, the scammers need to gain access to your computer in some fashion. The most popular methods are to send out spam e-mails and hope the receiver opens it and clicks on an embedded link or an attachment. An embedded link is usually a different color of text and/or shows as a website address. Clicking on these may open your internet browser and take you to a website. This is where the scammers can spoof, or fake, a legitimate site such as your bank. It could appear identical and this is when they can capture your banking information as you enter it. Now they

have access to your bank accounts. Also, if they can gain control of your computer they can now search for your stored information which may include banking information. As most browsers will offer to store user IDs and passwords, these can be easily obtained by a scammer with access to your computer.

In a spam e-mail, they may offer you some type of product for sale or software to install on your computer for free or a trial period. Accepting this could install unwanted software on your computers such as remote software or key logging software. Keylogging software captures every keystroke you make so they can capture your financial information that way. The keylogger may be set up to send backlog files to them where they can use the information to rip you off.

The bottom line in these types of scams is not to even open e-mails that you don’t know who the sender is or if they have been sent to you unsolicited. Scammers count on human curiosity to get people to open them.

Scammers will cold call random people saying they are from a tech company and that they have detected that you have a virus on your computer.

This sounds legitimate because most people do have at least one computer. Their claim is bogus because anti-virus software companies don’t monitor your computer. They will then talk their way into you connecting with their computer allowing

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Vegreville Pysanka Festival, July 6th to 8th Barry McDonald Writer – Vegreville Pysanka Festival Forty-five years ago under the leadership of President John Huzil, the Vegreville Cultural Association had a vision; plan and host a Vegreville Pysanka Festival to celebrate and showcase a vibrant Ukrainian culture.

Throughout the next forty-four years, leaders stepped forward, citizens volunteered, sponsors supported and thousands of people were treated to this special event.

The Festival grew and continually added events and attractions. But, what did not change throughout the years was each of the subsequent Presidents ensured the Festival continued to be affordable for everyone. This is because of the work of Alex W. Gordey, Kay McKenzie, Mike Barlott, Alex T. Mandruk, Elsie Kawulych, Orest Olineck, Val Eleniak, Orest Zubritsky, Barry Wilinski, Ron Corry, Tim Baydala and

Myron Kruk.

President of the 2018 Festival Committee, Myron Kruk proudly declares it is, once again, offering FREE admission to the grounds and numerous cultural venues and events. A warm invitation by Kruk states, “This year marks the 45th Anniversary of the Vegreville Pysanka Festival, which has promoted Ukrainian culture in many forms throughout the years. The theme of this year’s festival celebrates Ukrainian

Festive Traditions and Culture.” He expresses his view of the Festival. “See old friends, make new ones and enjoy the 2018 Festival. Thank you to attendees from past years, as it is because of your interest and attendance this festival continues to be the success it is.”

Although most Festival-goers cannot resist treating themselves to some traditional Ukrainian food or investing in a grandstand show featuring world-class performances or a Zabava dance complete with a live band each evening, they are also found searching out and enjoying a multitude of free features and entertainment available throughout the entire weekend.

As was available in previous years, the fortyeight-paged souvenir program details times and locations of activities throughout the weekend, from a vast array of workshops such as pysanka writing (decorated eggs) dough dove making, floral arrangements, vinkopletennia (floral headpiece), Ukrainian Ethno Korali (necklaces with beads), or embroidery. This year’s presenters of Ukrainian cooking have been confirmed! Elsie Kawulych and Edith Zawadiuk will be available to help festival-goers to discover the best varieties of culinary herbs and vegetables to grow for traditional Ukrainian cooking and pickling from presenters.

Another feature of the festival that people from far and wide come to experience is the unique experience for music-lovers, spectators, dancers, and instructors in the world of Ukrainian dance. Grandstand shows, Zabava performances, workshops and competitions for solos, duets and small groups have been reported by many festival-goers as the highlight of their trip.

Visit the Pioneer Village for demonstrations; rope making, blacksmithing, leather-working, flour making in a stone mill, bread baking in a peeche (outdoor oven) & so much more.

“The event is a tremendous amount of work,” explains Patricia Shewchuk, Festival Coordinator, “ but as planning is progressing we are excited about how the community is jumping in and supporting this event. Our goal is to provide all our participants and guests with an event that exceeds expectations. We are well on our way to doing that.”

As the July 6th to 8th date rapidly approaches, the Committee is doing its utmost to make the 2018 Pysanka Festival the best ever by providing 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.

A Charitable Thing to Do At the Vegreville Pysanka Festival Sonia Shalewa Vegreville Pysanka Festival Visit Zustreech Ukrainian Society’s booth on July 6, 7 and 8 during this year’s Vegreville Pysanka Festival. Zustreech volunteers will be collecting aid for military and medical staff at the Rehabilitation Hospital in Eastern Ukraine.

The urgency and necessity of supporting Ukrainian warriors on the front lines are not diminishing.

The Patriots of Kirovohrad Region are requesting aid from Albertans.

Let’s meet the challenge and show we care. Help Zustreech continue to provide vital charitable aid to improve conditions for the active military and for the patients at the Rehabilitative Hospital.

The need remains urgent to supply army units with an off-road transport vehicle to help evacuate the injured, to transport supplies for ammunition and carry out other military duties on the front lines.

The president of Zustreech Ukrainian Society, Bohdan Pivovarchuk, has met with members of the Patriots of the Kirovohrad Region, is a community organization composed of participants in the military conflict, veterans, disabled war veterans and volunteers. The Patriots have a connection and working relationship to the Kirovohrad Oblast Hospital for veterans. For the past four years, this hospital has provided medical assistance to those involved in the war in Eastern

Ukraine. Medical and psychological assistance is provided directly in the war zone to soldiers and civilians.

Bohdan visited the region twice and met this combined volunteer group. He has verified that financial aid goes directly to the providing much needed medical aid and off-road vehicles, minibusses, and used auto parts are necessary to save lives on the front lines in Eastern Ukraine.

The Patriots have a connection and working relationship to the Kirovohrad Oblast Hospital for veterans. For the past four years, this hospital has provided medical assistance to those involved in the war in Eastern Ukraine. Medical and psychological assistance is pro-

vided directly in the war zone to soldiers and civilians.

The fighting in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas and Luhansk regions is entering its fifth year. More than 10,000 people have been killed in this persistent conflict; 2,800 were civilians. Nearly two million people have been internally displaced or put at risk if they remain in their homes.

You can make a difference by donating or purchasing items from Ukraine being sold at the Pysanka Festival as well as at Vegreville agricultural fair on August 9, 10 and 11. Donations can also be made out to Zustreech Ukrainian Society and mailed to Bohdan Pivovarchuk Box 32, Mundare Alberta,

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Emergency Services Livestock Rescue Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Lamont County has recently become one of few in Alberta whose emergency services is equipped to assist with livestock rescue in cases of fire, flood, herd illnesses and other emergencies, thanks to a Livestock Emergency Response Unit grant from Agriculture Alberta.

Since the County of Lamont was approved to purchase and create the Lamont County Livestock Emergency Response Unit in 2014, they have been raising funds and collecting equipment to prepare for the launch of the program. The emergency kit includes a trailer, panels, tarps, and equipment that would otherwise be useful in the shelter, containment, and transportation of livestock.

“The Emergency Response Unit is housed at the Bruderheim Fire Station. The staff that run and use the trailer attend training to be competent to use the materials supplied,” reads the information leaflet for the Emergency Response Unit, “and have an understanding of animal

behaviours when in an emergency situation.”

After Lamont County’s springtime cycle of floods and fires throughout the rural areas, the Livestock Emergency Response Unit definitely proved to be well in concept, though it was still in it’s planning and developing stage. Now that the trailer and the team are in commission, Lamont County will be prepared and on-call for next year’s fire and flood seasons.

In order to become (and remain) prepared to evacuate livestock, there are a few things that livestock owners can have ready.

• Stock Trailers and all transportation equipment; This includes bolt cutters. While the emergency response unit does have a trailer, the more livestock owners have, the more they should be prepared to move. When it comes to transportation, owners should be as prepared as if they were expecting no unit to arrive.

A current list of all animals; including locations, records of feeding, • medical information, and records of ownership.

Temporary identification; which can include plastic neckbands and per• manent markers Feed and other supplies.

• At al times, owners should be prepared to leave should evacuation orders be given, and make usre that transportation is available for each type of animal that will need to be relocated. Owners should also be prepared that in emergency situations, animals are likely to be agitated, as a result of a nearby hazard.

Unfortunately, the owners of cattle and other livestock have been stranded in the past, due to unpreparedness or lack of urgency around the intensity of the threat at hand. Evacuation is necessary at times: When it is not safe to remain in • the area; A fire forces abandonment of • an area, • A flood forces abandonment of an area, A tornado forces abandonment • of an area, Or a chemical or gas release • forces abandonment of an area.

Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef Club June Report Camille Kassian Club Reporter – Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef Club The Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef Club held our final meeting of the year in Minburn on June 6. Our achievement day was on May 30, it went really well. Everyone did a great job with their projects. We held our awards night on June 28 at the Innisfree ball diamonds. We had a potluck which was very good. This year our member of the year was Megan Rudolf. All of the members received a breeder’s association gift and a club gift. After, we played ball and sat around the campfire. Thank you to all the leaders, parents and volunteers who helped us this year. We had a really great year, and hope to see everyone back next year. Our next meeting will be in Innisfree, October 3, 2018, at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend our next meeting when we begin again on the

first Wednesday of the month. At the next 4-H season’s beginning in early October. We hope to see some new members join in the fall. Have a great summer!

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RJV Summer BBQ

(Craig Horon/Photos)

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Friday, June 29 (Vegreville) – RJV Gas Field Services held their annual Sumer BBQ, with the added bittersweet celebration of the retirement of long-time employee Katie Boe. After 37 years of Gas Field Services with the Vegreville RJV, Boe found herself ready for new adventures in the next, retired chapter of her life.

Each year at the Summer BBQ (as well as their other seasonal parties), RJV Gas Field Services makes a donation to a local service club or organization, in order to give back to the community. This year, the COO of RJV, Don Cherniawsky presented a donation cheque of $500 to Mel Dicks (Learning Headstart Assistant) and Erka Trufyn (Family Literacy Coordinator) of the CALS Breakfast Club of Vegreville.

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UNRESERVED

AUCTIONS

WED., JULY 11TH - 11:00 A.M. - WILL & CINDY YAKIMETZ - PH: 780-208-0163 (WILL) 52201 RR 143 - From Vegreville 1 mile East on Hwy 16 internet bidding

FRI., JULY 20TH - 11:00 A.M. - CAMERON TWERDOCHLIB & ESTATE OF JIM TWERDOCHLIB From Two HIlls 24 km North to RR 120 & 2 km South - PH: 780-603-3713

TRACTORS Case 4890; 6200 hrs; Duals; PTO ● 2 - Case 4690’s ● Case 2096 FWA Tractor c/w Ezze-on Loader HARVEST EQUIP Gleaner R62 & Case IH 1680 Combines ● Case IH 6500 Swather; Cab; PU Reels ● IH 4000; Needs Repair ● IH 6000 Swather AUGERS, GRAIN BINS & TANKS Westfield 13” x 71’ Swing Away ● Westfield 7” x 46’; Gas Motor ● Walinga Grain Vac ● 2 - Westeel 4000 bu Hopper ● 3 - viteRRa 4600 bu Hopper ● 2 - MeRiDian 4000 bu Hopper ● Westeel 2400 bu Hopper Btm ● 2 - 2500 bu Hopper Bins ● 5 - Aeration Fans ● 12 - Steel Flat Btm Bins; 1500 - 2500 bu ● 2 - Rnd Wood Bins ● 1000 Gal Dbl Wall Fuel Tank c/w Elect Pump TRUCKS & TRAILERS 1997 Volvo; Fifth Whl ● 45’ Tandem Grain Trailer ● 1997 Freightliner ● 2 - GM Single Axle Grain Trucks ● Older Set of B. Train Grain Trailers ● 16’ Tandem Flat Deck ● 2 - Rnd Bale Trailers ● Older 45’ Tandem Cattle Liner ● G/N 20’ Stock Trailer TILLAGE Flexicoil 39’ Seed Tool; 7.5” Spacing; c/w 1720 Tank ● 35’ Frigstad Deep Tillage c/w Valmar ● CCIL 28’ Cult ● 50’ Light Tine Harrows ● Bourgault 100’ Hyd Field Sprayer c/w 800 Gal Poly Tank ● Rockomatic 546 Rock Picker REC EQUIP & LIGHT VEH 1979 Dodge (Glendale) Motorhome; One Owner ● Polaris 800 Razor ● Stealth Tandem Encl Trailer ● 2013 Kia; One Owner ● 1999 Chev Pickup CATTLE EQUIP Panels, Feeders, Shelters, Misc Steel, etc. ●

SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

TUES., JULY 24TH - 10:00 AM - KALCO FARMS - PH: 780-203-9494 (Greg) or 780-777-3260 (Mike) 56314 RR 224 - From Gibbons 4 miles East, 1.5 miles North on Hwy 825 internet bidding

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TRACTORS 2013 JD 6140 MFWD 140 hp Tractor; SN #765541; CAHR; Rev; PS; 930 hrs; 3 pt; 3 Hyds; c/w JD H360 Loader & Grapple ● 10’ Degelman Quick Attach Snow Blade for JD 6140 TILLAGE 2015 Mandako 70’ LanD RoLLeR; 5 Sec ● Flexicoil 80’ Hvy Harrows ● ezze-on 43’ Disc; Serrated Blades; Mtd Tines ● Versatile 55’ Disc; 22” Blades ● Melcam 18’ D.Tillage Cult c/w Tine Harrows ● Degelman Rock Picker; Ground Drive HARVEST EQUIP 2 - John DeeRe S680 CoMbineS; SN #747650 & 747700; 742 & 713 Thrashing Hrs; One Owner; Green Lighted; GPS; Immaculate ● 2012 JD 635D Stnd DRapeR heaDeR; c/w Horst Mower ● 2012 JD 635FD FLex heaDeR; Dual Knives ● Adapter Kit for 680 Combine ● 2011 JD D450 WinDRoWeR; Weight Kit; GPS; 600 hrs; One Owner ● Qty of New Parts for the JD S680 Combines ● beRgen Side Load Hyd Lift Swather Transport ● 7 Tier Propane Grain Dryer GRAIN CART & GRAIN HANDLING (All One Owner) 2011 Brandt 1020 XR PTO gRain CaRt ● 2012 Brandt 7500 Grain Vac ● 2012 Brandt 13” x 90’ Swing Away ● 2012 Brandt 10” x 70’ PTO Auger ● 2013 bRanDt 8” x 42’ Super Chgd Auger ● 2016 bRanDt ConveyoR Auger; 30 hp TRUCKS 2009 Peterbilt tRi-DRive tRuCk; 48” Bunk; Fifth Whl; 530 Motor; 18 Spd; 1,220,000 km ● 1985 Peterbilt Tandem gRain tRuCk; 18’ x 60’ Box & Telescopic Hoist; 425B Motor; 15 Spd; VG ● 2012 Ford 450 4x4 Service Truck; Ext Cab; V8; Auto; 148,000 km; Underhood Comp; 9’ Service Body ● 2003 Chev One Ton; 4x4; V8; Auto; c/w Service Body; Parts Only ● 2005 gM koDiak 4500 Quad Cab 2x4; Duramax; Auto; Monroe Deck c/w Ball & Pin Fifth Whl; Sharp Unit ● 1975 Ford 500 Grain Truck ● 1977 GM Tandem Grain Truck; 18’ Wood B&H; V8; 13 Spd ● 1973 IH Bucket Truck ● 1964 GM Single Axle Gravel Truck BOBCAT, LIGHT TOWER, YARD EQUIP, BALERS, TRACTORS, & TANKS bobCat 943; 4266 hrs; c/w Bucket & Jib ● kubota MzD25 - 60” Riding Mower ● Magnum Diesel Light toWeR ● 2013 - 1432 L Dbl Wall Rect FueL tank ● 2600 Gal & 2 - 1250 Gal Poly Tanks ● JD 12T Sq Baler ● JD 336 Baler ● W-9 Tractor ● AC WD-45 Tractor TRAILERS 2016 WiLSon 48’ x 90” tRiDeM gRain tRaiLeR ● 2011 WiLSon 48’ x 84” gRain tRaiLeR ● 2000 aSpen DRop & Half Equip Trailer; 48’ x 101’ ● LoaD tRaiL Tandem Axle G/N 34’ Flat Deck Trailer; 2 x 15,000 lb Axles; Ramps; As New ● 3” Chem Handler & Pump GPS EQUIP 2 - 2011 JD Starfire 3000 Rec ● 1 - JD 2600 Rec ● 560 Sect Control ● Hobart Elect Welder

GRAIN DRYER, GRAIN BINS, SHELTERS & GRAIN HANDLING EQUIP

2015 GSI 1220 Portake gRain DRyeR

● 8 - Meridian Hopper Btms; 3000 - 5000 bu ● 6 - 2000 bu Bins ● 6 - 2000 Coverall Shelters; 30’ x 60’ c/w 4’ Wood Side Walls to be taken down ● 2008 Kongskilde Grain Vac ● 2012 neeRaLta baggeR ● 2013 Michels Hoppers; 10” Alum ● FK 1385 S/A augeR ● 2016 Walinga Grain Vac ● Wheat Heart Trans Auger ● 6 - 24’ Diameter Hopper Btms ● 2010 FK 85IP PTO Drive Auger ● batCo 1545FL augeR; 15” x 45’ ● Triangle Industries Kwik Kleen gRain CLeaneR TILLAGE Ezee-on 3800 - 35’ tanDeM DiSC ● Mandako 50’ LanD RoLLeR WESTERN STAR TRUCK & TRAILERS 2007 Western Star tRuCk; aLLiSon Auto; 550 HP Detroit; 1,173,530 km ● 1994 Bedard Super B Alum Water Trailer; Clean Water Tank ● 1994 Krohnert Super B Alum Water Trailers; Lead 3400 Gal; Pup 2800 Gal ● 2009 Doepker Super B gRain tRaiLeRS ● 2007 Load King Super B gRain tRaiLeRS ● 1977 Willock Tandem Low Boy ● 2014 Convey aLL gRain oR FeRtiLizeR tRiDeM tRaiLeR ● 1970 West Tank 7200 Gal Alum Tank ● 2007 Hayworth 28’ Tandem enD DuMp tRaiLeR TRUCKS, HORSE TRAILER,

2012 Dodge Ram 3500 LaRaMie 4x4 CReW Cab; Diesel; 289,223 km ● 2005 GMC Topkick C5500 4x4 Flat Deck Truck ● 2008 Toyota Highlander; 189,428 km ● 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 Crew Cab Truck; Hemi; 214,075 km ● 2008 GMC 2500 Sierra 4x4 Ext Cab Truck; Service Topper; 219,189 km ● 1997 EX155 Six StaLL hoRSe tRaiLeR ● 2004 Bayliner 185 boWRiDeR 18’ Boat ● RobeRt CaRRiageS Eight Passenger Wagonette; As New ● 1952 GMC 1 Ton Truck CONSTRUCTION EQUIP 2013 Volvo SkiD SteeR; 2133 hrs; Cab; Aux. Hyds ● 2006 ZX200 Hitachi Hyd Excavator c/w Man. Thumb; 6981 hrs; c/w Wajax 60” Clean-up Bucket ● D5 Cat; CAHR c/w with Six Way Blade; Showing 5696 hrs TRACTOR & MOWERS 1966 JD 4020 Tractor; Cab; 7274 hrs ● JD Z445 Lawnmower ● 2012 JD 600 - 30’ Header Ext ● Gen Building Mntd on Skid Unit ● NH Bale Wagon ● JD 300 Lawn Mower; 188 hrs pLuS vaRiouS MiSC CONSIGNED - PH: KEITH 780-934-6384 2010 JD T670 Combine; 996 Sep. Hrs; Chopper; No PU ● 2004 JD 9760STS Combine; Pick-up; Fine Chopper; 2400 Sep Hrs ● 1999 Doepker Super B Grain Trailers ● Brandt 13” x 70’ Swing Away ● 6’ - 3 pt Mower CONSIGNED JD 630R & JD 635F Headers RV’S, BOAT, & HORSE CARRIAGE

THURS., JULY 26TH - 4:00 P.M. - GREG DAVIS - PH: 780-975-6410 From Chipman 4 miles North on 184, 4 miles East on Twp 552

SELLING FOR CHRIS HENDERSON (PH: 780-614-7306) AT THE YAKIMETZ JULY 11TH AUCTION 2013 John DeeRe 4940 Sprayer; 1331 Hrs; 1200 Gal Tank; 120’; 2630 Display & 3000 Starfire; Incrop & Floater Tires ● 2012 LoDe king tRiDeM 53’ Step Deck; c/w Custom Built Sprayer Cradles; 2800 Gal Tank ● 2013 John DeeRe 9460R P. Shift Tractor; 2280 Hrs; G/Year 800/70R/38’s; Command View Display ● 2013 John DeeRe S670 Combine; 780 thReShing Hrs; Long Auger; 615 Pick Up; Powercast Tailboard; 2630 Display; Duals; Cameras; Green Lighted Summer 2018 ● 2014 John Deere 635D StRaight Cut heaDeR; Double Knife; Pea Auger; Transport; 4000 Acres SeLLing JULY 11tH

CONSIGNED - PH: 780-349-1306 (Chris)

4 totaLLy ReStoReD unitS ● 1939 Chev 1 Ton ● 1952 Ford 1/2 Ton ● 1954 GMC Short Box ● 1982 GMC 4x4

TRACTORS Versatile 500 4WD; CAHR;18.4 x 34 Duals; VG Rubber; Big 1000 PTO; 3 Hyd; 1361 hrs; 500 hrs on Cummins 855 Drop-in; 300 hp ● NH FM 750 EZ- STEER & Monitor Will Be Sold Sep ● Case 1370; CAHR; 20.8 x 38 Duals; 1000 PTO; 2 Hyd; Needs Fuel Tank Repair; Showing 3798 hrs ● Cockshutt 570 Gas; 540 PTO; Hyd SEEDING & TILLAGE Morris 25’ DT Cult c/w 4 Bar Tines ● CCIL 27’ VS Cult c/w 3 Bar Tines ● Flexi 82 - 50’ Tine Harrows ● Flexi 15 Sec Harrow & DB ● IHC 620 - 24’ DD Press Drills HARVEST EQUIP Case IH 2188 Combine c/w Swathmaster PU; CAHR; Chopper & Chaff Spreader; 2279 Th Hrs ● JD 7700 Dies Combine c/w Chopper ● IHC 4000 - 19.5’ Gas Swather c/w UII Pick-up Reels ● Versatile 400 - 18’ Swather c/w Macdon PU Reels ● Sakundiak 6” x 27’ Grain; Eng ● Westfield 10” x 61’ S/A Auger; Wind Damaged ● Wheatheart Hyd Transfer Auger; As New ● Grainguard 3 hp/220V Aeration Fan ● HD Dryer Wire; Approx 150’ ● Bin Sweep ● Drill Fills ● Hoppers GRAIN TRAILER 2010 Lode King 42’ Tandem Axle Grain Trailer c/w Roll Tarp; Prem; Never Driven on Salt; Less than 1000 km on this Unit TRUCKS 1980 Kenworth W900 Tandem Axle Winch Tractor; 435 hp Detroit; 5 + 4; Winch; New Batteries; 377,000 km ● 1998 Chev 3500; 1 Ton; 4x4; Dually; Deck Truck c/w Serv Boxes; 6.5 L Dies; Std Trans; 184,584 km ● 1981 Ford 350; 1 ton Dually c/w 11’ Grain B & H; 46,601 km ● 1989 Ford 250 ¾ Ton; 4WD; Reg Cab c/w Topper & Winch ● 1966 Fargo Tandem Gravel Truck c/w Grain Sides GRAIN BINS 4 - 5 Ring Twister Bins on New Hoppers ● 2 - 4 Ring Butler Bins on Hoppers YARD EQUIP & MISC JD X300 Riding Mower; 42” Deck; Low Hours; Exc Cond ● Craftsman 19/42 Riding Mower ● Push Type Gyromower ● Boomers ● Chains ● Fifth Whl Parts ● Whl Chocks ● Galv Bolts ● Jacks ● Prop Bottles ● Saws ● Stands ● Const Tools ● Chains ● Tow Straps ● Jerry Cans ● Septic Tank Risers ● Fuel Tanks ● Tidy Tanks ● Qty of Used Power Poles ● Light Stnds ● Qty of Galv ● New Steel ● Qty of 14’ Drill Tubing ● 20’- 42” Hvy Wall Pipe ● 2- 385/65R/22.5 Frnt Steering Tires on Bud Rims ● 4- 265/70R/17 Tires on Dodge Rims ● Num Spare Parts, Fluids, Oils, Filters, Tools & Misc Common to a Farm

SAT., JULY 28TH - 10:00 A.M. - BILL & BUD STANESBY - PH: 780-467-3396

22546 Twp Rd 512 - From Hwy 21/14 Junction, 3.5 miles South to Twp Rd 512 & 1/2 mile East

1996 GMC Topkick Grain Truck; 16’ Steel Box; 90,000 km; 3116 Diesel; 6 Spd; Sharp ● 1995 Chev 1 Ton; Dually; Ext. Cab; 4x4; 454; 5 Spd CONSIGNED - PH: 780-222-9394 (Ed) 2 - JD 630R & 630F StRaight Cut heaDeRS ● MacDon 35’ - 960 Header CONSIGNED - PH: 780-554-3572 (Brian)

JULY 17TH & 18TH - 9:00 A.M. - ROY ANDRESEN - PH: 780-782-6820 (Tracy)

47321 RR 50 - From Breton 5 miles West on Hwy 616 & 2 miles South on RR 50 SELLING ON JULY 17TH huge aMount oF Shop MiSC. to be SoLD in LaRge LotS ● Old 3 Comp. Fuel Tank ● 20 - Old Chain Saws ● 15 - Scooters & Motorbikes ● Bicycles ● Old Outboard Motors ● 12 V Yard Spraer ● Suzuki Motorbike ● Upright Gas Pumps ● Ariens Gas Sweeper ● Misc Lumber ● 4 - Older Quads ● Gas Aerator ● Bearcat Wood Chipper ● Skidoos ● Ind Band Saw ● Scissor Lift; Gas ● Gas Cement Mixer ● Milling Machine ● 2 - Lathes ● Specialized Tooling ● Hyd Crimper ● Engine Analyzers ● Large Qty of Misc ● Various Lawn Mowers & Yard Items ● huge aMount oF MiSC SELLING ON JULY 18TH IH 5088; CAHR; Duals ● Case RS561 Rnd Baler ● D7E c/w Single Shank Ripper ● Triple Axle Pintle Hitch Flat Deck Trailer; Ball Hitch ● JD 690 Track Hoe ● 1980’s IH Single Axle Truck ● 1980’s Western Star Gravel Truck ● Old Paving Unit ● Champion D562 Grader ● Approx. 2005 Ford F250 4x4 Truck ● 1980’s Ford 1 Ton Tow Truck ● Ditchwitch R40 ● 1990’s Ford F700 Service Truck ● 2 - Damaged Jeeps ● Older MF Hay Bind ● Approx 1957 Lincoln; 4 Dr; Hard Top ● Monterey 4 Dr ● Approx 30 Very Old Vehicles for Parts & Salvage ● 1990’s Ford 1 Ton ● 1950’s Chev 2 Ton ● 2000 Ford 1 Ton Crew Cab Dually ● Morris 20’ Deep Tillage ● Hay Bind ● 12’ Tandem Disc ● Scissor Lift

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EPAUCTIONS

HAYING & CATTLE EQUIP

NH 1079 Self Propelled baLe Wagon; 160 Bales; Dies; 914 hrs; One Owner

● JD 835 Disc Bind ● NH 1496 Self Propelled Hay Bind; Diesel’; 3006 hrs ● JD 348 Sq Baler ● NH 853 Rnd Baler ● JD 660 Rake ● Avron Hyd Rake ● NH 5 Bar Rake ● JD 350 & NH 519 Tandem Manure Spreaders ● Peerless 500 Roller Mixer Mill ● Wic Bedding Chopper ● Wic Feed Cart ● 10 - Steel Panels ● Loading Chute

JD 4055 Tractor; CAHR; 2 Hyds; Dual PTO; Quad Range; 2795 Orig hrs ● JD 5310 Open Stn TRACTORS FWA Tractor; Reverser; 3 pt; 3 Hyds; 4593 hrs TILLAGE JD 630 Disc; 14’ ● JD 16’ - 4 Btm Plow ● JD 16’ Cult ● JD 450 - 13’ Seed Drill c/w Grass & Fert. ● Schulte Rock Rake ● FK 50’ Diam Harrows ● Coop 20’ Self Cleaning Harrows ● 8’ Spring Tooth Harrows HARVEST EQUIP & TRUCKS JD 6620 Titan II; 1098 Orig Hrs; 212 PU; Chopper; Shedded ● IH 210 Swather c/w 13’, PU Reels ● Versatile 262 Auger ● 5” Auger ● 1992 Ford F350; V8 Stnd; c/w 12’ B&H; 79,650 km CONSIGNED IH 460 Tractor; Restored COLLECTIBLES Oliver 770 Power Buster Tractor ● 3 - JD D’s; 2 on Steel & 1 on Rub; Running ● Waterloo & MH Thrashing Machines; Ready for Work ● JD 8’ Binder; VG ● 4 - Wagons ● Set of Bob Sleighs ● JD 314 & IH 214 Plows ● Block & Pistons for JD D ● 2 - Old Bicycles ● Buzz Saw ● Pump Jack ● Scale HORSE ITEMS 2 Sets of Hvy Harness; Brass & Silver; Collars & Eveners ● Horse Mower #4 ● IH Horse Disc ● IH 22” Breaking Plow MISC Herd Grass Seeder ● 2 - 1000 Gal Poly Tanks ● Fanning Mill ● Old Dairy Equip ● Platform Scale ● Cattle Panels VIEWING STARTS JULY 21ST OR BY APPOINTMENT

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Call toll free from anywhere in Alberta

1.800.522.4127 or fax to 780.632.7981

Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, I have two brothers who both moved across the country. I, however, reside near my parents. It was great when my wife and I were younger and had children. The grandparents were a big help and babysat at least twice a week. Now that my kids are grown and my parents are older, it seems they've forgotten everything and constantly call me for help. Whenever they buy something new, guess who they call to set it up? Last week the power went out and it was imperative that I drive over and reset all the clocks they couldn't reach. I've already hired services to mow the lawn and repair the deck, but I'm wondering if I can hire someone to do these little things. Have you ever seen an ad for hiring a part-time son because this one is getting worn out?

• • • Cash: Well, you might start by lowering the clocks in your parent's house so they can reach them. Then, consider investing in some battery powered ones.

Carry: Caring for parents as they get older can be overwhelming. Since your brothers have moved away, your proximity

Fast Facts To Do List

For some people, owning a home can translate to having a never ending "to do" list. And with the average age of homes, it's no wonder why. It's estimated that more than one-half of all homes in the U.S. are more than 25 years old. As is often the case with aging homes, that means more upkeep and repairs. Americans spend more than $126 billion on home repair annually and their spending increases at a rate of 14% every year. With so much to do, it's probably about time we get to work!

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leaves you with most of the responsibility, but it doesn't have to occupy all of your time.

Cash: You're on the right track by outsourcing time-consuming projects like mowing the lawn or repairing the deck, and it is possible to hire other services to assist with the smaller jobs.

Carry: However before you hire more services, ask yourself if your parents are requesting help because they actually need it, or are they simply looking for ways to see you and your family more often.

Cash: Since their grandchildren are now grown, they may be seeking to replace the time they spent babysitting. If that's the case, try setting up specific times

to visit, like dinner once a week, so your parents can look forward to the next time they’ll see you and your family.

Carry: However, if the problem is maintenance, you need to make their home easier for them to use.

Doing simple things like moving hard to reach items or replacing clocks that don't require resetting can help.

Cash: Then see if your parents have anyone else who they already trust, like friends or neighbors, who can stop in to help.

Even a neighborhood teenager may be enough to assemble their latest purchase.

Carry: Just remember, you may want to leave them a flashlight for the next time the power goes out.

Reader Humor Tuning Out

My parents didn't grow up with computers or electronics, but as they grow older they've each adjusted differently. My mother can operate a computer, but my father can never make sense of anything new.

When their old rotary telephone broke a few weeks ago, I bought them one of those new smaller cordless phones. I thought it was perfect, until I recently stopped by.

While we were watching TV, my dad decided to order a pizza.

He picked up what he thought was the phone, dialed the numbers and held it up to his ear.

After a few seconds he griped, "This stupid telephone never has any dial tone!"

"Morty," my mother laughed.

"You're dialing the remote control again." (Thanks to Daniel M.)

Generations Away

Every generation has a name. If you were born between 1930 and 1945, then you're considered the "Silent" generation, named for your strong work ethic. For those born post WWII between 1946 and 1964, you're a member of the very large "Baby Boom" generation. The children of the baby boomers, however, fall into a category called, "Generation X". The generation of teenagers, born between 1982 and 1995, are known as the "Echo-boomers" and have become the focus of today's advertising since they spend over $100 billion every year.

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www.ClassifiedGuys.com APARTMENTS 1 or 2 bdrm & Bachelor suites available. Ground floor suites with patio currently available for senior. Special rate for temporary workers. Call 780-632-6878.

AUTOMOBILES 2000 Windstar. Ex. engine & transmission. Body damage. For parts $750.

780-922-5999 2008 Dodge Calibar.

Automatic.

Loaded.

150,000 Kms. Clean. $5200. 780-994-3005 2002 Honda Civic, Standard Drives Excellent Needs TLC $3200 780922-5999 Rare Super Charged 40th Anniversary Grand Prix.

Loaded. $4700. Phone 780-994-3005 2010 damaged Dodge Caliber 125,000kms.

Drives excellent. For parts. $1500. Phone 780994-3005 2005 Mercedes Smart Car diesel, automatic, black, 192,000kms, $3900. 780994-3005.

2002 Ford Explorer 2 dr.

4x4. Nice shape. Runs well. 230,000 km. $2000.

780-658-2207

Sales – Service – Internet.

One call will get you in touch. Phone 780-6322859 9am – 5pm.

EDUCATION AIRLINES ARE HIRING Get FAA approved hands on Aviation training.

Financial Aid for qualified students - Career placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-6861704.

5902-49A St. Vegreville. 8 am-6pm. Saturday, July 7, 2018.

Garage Sale. July 5th 9:30am-8pm. July 6th 9:30am-8pm. July 7th 9:30am-2pm.

5726-49 street, Vegreville.

EQUIPMENT

FARMLAND Hay Land Wanted on Shares. 780-913-4675

FEED Oats + Wheat Wanted.

Any condition, dry wet or heated. On farm pick-up.

Immediate payment. Toll free 1-866 349 2056 Highland Feeders is purchasing feed barley.

Please call the office at 780-768-2466.

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Jackie Homeniuk Continues the Race in Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On June 26, Jackie Homeniuk was officially named the United Conservative Party candidate in the Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville constituency.

“I am honoured to represent them, and all the Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville UCP members and voters.” Says Homeniuk, “A lot of them have been on this journey with me for a long time, The UCP party has been strong from the beginning, and I look forward to the 2019 elections with optimism.”

For Homeniuk, the Don Mazankowski days were the igniting of a purpose, but Jackie says the work she did with Shannon Stubbs was a real turning point. “I always had the interest, just maybe not the time,” Jackie said, recounting also the many years of entrepreneurship she and her husband engaged in, including a car wash and the Capri Salon in Vegreville, all while raising their two (now teenaged) children and volunteering in extensive organizations within Vegreville’s community.

“As a small business owner, I understand the importance of fiscal responsibility,” says Jackie, “This means that I believe in a smaller government, with less spending and taxes,

to give families more money at the end of the day. This also will bring investors we have lost and return the Albertan Advantage.”

Jackie Homeniuk was also an active supporter of the Wildrose and PC parties’ unity, right from the beginning.

Even when others doubted the possibility of a United Conservative Party, Homeniuk believed that a united vote

and a “better Alberta” were possible.

In preparation for candidacy nominations, Homeniuk has been working for two years to sell memberships, keep

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members informed, and foster relationships with UCP members in the constituency. “During last provincial election, I took some time off to visit the seniors’ homes here in Vegreville, to bring them a voting poll so they could exercise their right to vote. I feel as though these and all the others who have been with me through this process are my responsibility… to take care of them and help keep them informed on what is going on, on a provincial scale with the UCP.” Homeniuk also expressed her total faith in the UCP’s ideals and mission. “I see good things on the horizon for Alberta, under a UCP government…. I think it would bring back optimism, investor confidence, and businesses. Bringing businesses back to Alberta will make us a stronger Alberta.

“I believe that a lot of repairing needs to be done in the province… under the UCP banner with Jason Kenney, I believe that can be done.”

To all constituents of any partisan leanings, Jackie stresses the importance of exercising their democratic right to vote and making an informed decision. “With just over a year until the 2019 elections, Albertans can take this time to do their research, get informed about all their options, so as to make an informed decision when it comes time to vote.”

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Tributes MEMORIAM

MEMORIAM

OBITUARY

CARD OF THANKS

The family of Don K. Yurko wish to express their deep appreciation to relatives and friends for their kindness, support and messages of sympathy and comfort in our bereavement. Thank you for the cards, flowers, visits, phone calls and donations. Thank you to everyone that brought food, fruit trays and squares. We especially would like to thank Pastor Darryl Crocker for officiating.

The ladies of the Vegreville Alliance Church for the lovely luncheon and Gordon and Patti from Autumn Rose for their guidance and caring ways.

The Yurko family.

KRYZANOWSKI, Ed In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away on July 8, 2005.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Forever in our hearts, Your family.

TEMINSKY, Victor February 16, 1931 - July 3, 2006 In loving memory of a special husband, father and grandfather who left us 12 years ago.

In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still In our hearts you hold a place, No one can ever fill We’ll always remember that special smile, that caring heart, that warm embrace, you always gave There will never be another to replace you in our hearts, or the love we’ll always have for you.

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, A part of us went with you The day God called you home, you left us precious memories, your love is still our guide, God has you safely in His keeping, But we have you forever in our hearts.

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

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

PALSITT, Paul June 30, 1930 - June 30, 2012 You have left us six years ago today Memories of you are talked about daily We know that you are looking down on us Trying to guide us daily Your family now has grown But the thoughts of you not being here Is what guides us through Knowing we’ll be together someday Sadly missed by your whole family Adeline, children and spouses, grandchildren and spouses, and great-grandchildren Vitchnaya Pomyate

GABRYSH, Walter September 30, 1925 – July 5, 2015 In Loving Memory of a Dear Husband, Father, Gido and Great-Gido Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same.

We have to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name.

Sad are the hearts that love you Silent are the tears that fall Living without you is the hardest part of all.

You did so many things for us Your heart was so kind and true And when we needed someone We could always count on you.

The special years will not return When we are all together But with the love in our hearts You walk with us forever.

Lovingly remembered and deeply missed by wife Doris, son David (Janice), grandchildren Curtis (Kristine) and Michelle (Ken), and great-grandchild Aiden

KITT, David In Loving Memory of My Dear Brother who left us far too soon July 26, 1970 - July 6, 2011 7 years…

I miss you Brother More than anyone knows…

As time goes by The emptiness grows I laugh, I talk, I play my part But behind my smile Is a broken heart.

Sometimes I’m so very sad I think of you and cry I miss you so very much And still ask God, why?

So many memories, silently kept Of a dear Brother We will never forget.

Sheila & Myron

KOLUK, Phyllis (Lencewich) On June 28, 2018 Phyllis Koluk (Lencewich) of Vegreville passed away at the age of 72 years. Phyllis is survived by three sons, Darcy (Sharon), Tom and Dean; step-son, Dean (Nicole) Koluk; six grandchildren, Tara, Natasha, Todd, Kayla, Madelyn and Breanna.

Predeceased by her first husband, Myron Lencewich; second husband, Jack Koluk; and parents, Nick and Eva Dmytrash.

Celebration of Life Monday, July 9, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 4814-50 Street, Vegreville. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

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

CHUDYK, Ernest N. On June 14, 2018, Ernie Chudyk of St. Michael, AB, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 years.

Ernie is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Lorraine; children, Debbie (Clyde) Leamon; Dwayne (Bonnie) and Dale (Donald) Robertson; four grandchildren, Zachary, Rachael, Reid and Cole; mother-in-law, Victoria; and two sisters, Rose (Stan) and Henrietta.

Predeceased by his parents, Anton and Tillie; and brothers, Dennis and Lawrence.

Divine Liturgy Tuesday, June 19 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, St. Michael, AB. Reverend Jim Nakonechny officiating with interment in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, St. Michael, AB. Vichnaya Pamyiat Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com.

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YURKO, Deanne Lillian “Lil” (nee Derewynka) On June 24, 2018 at the age of 77, Lil Yurko of Vegreville passed away after a brief and sudden bought with cancer.

Lil will be sadly missed by her sister Ann Derewynka of Edmonton, daughter Donna (Wayne) of Ardrossan and son Allan (Dee) of South Carolina; brother-in-law George (Ollie) and step-siblings Peter and Doris. Lil also leaves behind six grandchildren, numerous extended relatives and many friends.

Lil was predeceased by her husband Mitchell, parents Jack and Martha, brothers Mike (Mary) and Victor (Florence) as well as several step-siblings Sadie, Katie, Marie and Alex.

Lil loved her family, friends and her passion “golf”. Her smile and positive outlook were an invitation to all who knew her. She never hesitated to support those who needed her. It is with deep sorrow that we say good-bye to Lil. We will hold her deeply in our hearts forever and know that she is enjoying heaven’s perfect greens.

As per Lil’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private graveside service will occur at a later date. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute.

RCMP Vegreville Detachment – Fraud Investigation Cpl. Leigh Drinkwater Media Contact – RCMP Vegreville Detachment Vegreville, AB – During the afternoon hours of June 24, 2018, a lone male attended several restaurants in Vegreville attempting to defraud those places of cash. The scam that the male was attempting was to purchase food using a credit card, and would also grossly overtip when completing the ‘tip’ option. He would then claim to the staff that he made a mistake with the tip amount, and sought to be refunded in cash, not on the credit card. Images of the individual were captured on surveillance at a local eatery where he attempted this scam but left empty handed.

The Vegreville RCMP Detachment are looking to identify the male in the images and to have any area businesses who may have fallen victim to the fraud by this individual contact the detachment.

The male was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with a white ‘Defiance’ logo, a black ball cap, and has distinctive tattoos leading from his right wrist down to and including his right hand.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Vegreville Detachment at 780.632.2223 or CrimeStoppers at 1.800.222.8477.

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Lamont County Open House

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser

On June 28, Lamont County held an open house in the hamlet of St. Micheal, with presentations from the County of Lamont, County of Lamont Emergency Services, the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, Babas and Borscht, Lamont & District FCSS, and others. The 50th anniversary of St. Micheal’s was also celebrated at the open house, with a barbeque, birthday cake, watermelon and entertainers of the performing arts for all to enjoy.

Having planned for around 150 guests at the open house, the planners of the Lamont County open house were surprised with upwards from 300 guests, and 250 plates of food by the end of the evening. The attendees came from all throughout Lamont County, some even from outside the county to visit with their friends, and others considering real estate and wanting to know what the county of Lamont community is like.

Everyone, young and old, were able to find something of interest at the open house and “birthday party,” as interests ranged from a display of noxious weeds by the County to healthcare information such as a presentation from the FASD centre, to entertainers with balloon animals, a hula hoop demonstration, and a ‘butterfly’ on stilts.

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RCMP PONDERINGS - CONTINUED from PAGE 9 them to remotely control your computer. Now they can run a small program to make your screen appear as if they are doing some anti-virus activities but meanwhile they are searching your computer in the background for banking information, installing a program that will allow them to access your computer later without you knowing or other scam type activities.

Some ways to avoid this are: not to click on random windows popping up in your internet browser; to have popup blockers installed; use reputable malicious ware detectors and anti-virus software; seek professional guidance if you are not sure how secure your computer is; never give out your personal or financial information on the phone or in an e-mail or on-line; educate yourself on common scams and how they work so you can recognize them, and, if you do experience suspicious activity seek professional advice and report it to us.

You work hard for your money so please help yourself by being educated and know that scammers can appear to be professional and legitimate. Their ‘sales pitches’ are scripted and rehearsed so ask questions and at any point, you feel something isn’t right, your instincts are likely accurate. It will take some effort on your part but unfortunately, scammers know that lot of people just are not tech savvy

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Blotter - CONTINUED from PAGE 2 suspicious person. Members attended and determined it was the pizza delivery guy.

16:15 – 911 report of an unwanted male at a restaurant.

The male was passed out outside the establishment after consuming hand sanitizer. Male was located, taken to hospital then cleared and then lodged in cells until sober.

23:38 – Suspicious male in an alley looking into the window of an abandoned house. The male is wearing all black, wearing big headphone and “singing”. Patrols were made but the male was not located.

July 1

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Celebrating Canada Day

Main Photo: Vegreville Fireworks (Shannon Bowler/photo) Inset Left: Mundare Celebrates with a Festival in the Street (Emily Mailhot/photo) Inset Top Right: Vegreville Fireworks (Claudine Laibida/photo) Inset Bottom Right: Canada Day Parade in Lavoy (Emily Mailhot/photo)

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Mannville Elks Lodge Joins Forces with the Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research Jim Storch Event Organizer – Mannville Elks Lodge Mannville Elks Lodge 395 Exulted Ruler Jim Myhovich and event organizer Jim Storch presented Holly Lomheim, Clinic Director, a cheque for $2,818.32 for the Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research (ISTAR).

“We are a self-funded, none profit institute within the faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine of the University of Alberta. We are well known for the treatment of people who stutter, we train speech pathology students and professionals, we conduct research into

The Big reveal, Exulted Ruler Jim Myhovich, Holly Lomheim ISTAR Clinic Directory, and Elk member Jim Storch event chairman make a cheque presentation of $2,818.32.

the assistance of the other Elks Lodges that helped to make the run possible: Viking Lodge #83, Irma Lodge #366, Wainwright Lodge #22 (where the Rally participants had lunch), and Vermilion Lodge #131. We would like to extend a special thank you to Sly Dog for smoking our pig for the supper.

We would also like to acknowledge the following sponsors of our event: Edge Harley-Davidson Lloydminster, Confectionery 881 Mannville, Mannville and Area Liquor Store Mannville, Doug’s Backhoe Mannville, Don’s Speed Parts Wainwright, Cornerstone Coop Mannville, Mannville Hotel Mannville, Riverview Golf Course Mannville, Vermilion Credit Union Mannville Branch, Bulldog Energy Group Mannville, Maddigan Chrysler Vegreville, J Myhovich Knives Mannville, UFA Mannville, Reavers Paintball Mannville, and Storch Knives Mannville.

Jim Storch states that “without community support and great volunteers from the Elks an event like this would not be possible, grateful thanks to all, we look forward to year two of our Rally”

the area of stuttering to help further the field, and create awareness.” according to Holly. The genesis of the program was with Einer Boberg, a sufferer of stuttering himself and a speech pathologist. Einer attended many programs but felt that there was a better way.

In a chance meeting while on vacation, Einer meet up with Bob Manning an Elk member. Einer was needing funding and Bob was looking for a cause to support. Thus a partnership with ISTAR and the Elks and Royal Purple at the time were created in 1986. The Elks and Royal Purple organizations have given almost 5 million dollars to this worthwhile cause.

Mannville Elks recently held their first annual L/R Connie Ewing, Edna Myhovich, Holly Lomheim ISTAR Clinic Directory, Bike and Classic Car Rally, which was a complete Louse Storch make a cheque presentation for $500.00 from the Royal success. Mannville Elks would like to acknowledge Purple Elks Ladies #205 Mannville.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Charitable giving is more enjoyable and beneficial when people get together and decide the most suitable charity to give the funds to. This all happened at the Sixth June 27’s 100 People Who Care’s meeting which pooled citizens and donations together to gather funds for one non-profit organization.

Vegreville Senior Citizens Sunshine Club hosted the June 27 event as they were the chosen charity for the November 28, 2017 event.

The three charities that were nominated were Vegreville Transportation Services Society (VTSS), Vegreville Museum, and KidSport Vegreville.

President of Sunshine Club, Dwayne Hlady opened the meeting where he said the club was able to buy a new sound system that works very well, a new vacuum cleaner, and through their intergenerational program was able to provide after-school snacks for 15 kids throughout the school year. The funding they received last year was

much needed and appreciated.

Vice-Chair of KidSport Vegreville, Jerrold Lemko stepped-up next where he explained that KidSport is an organization that raises funds to support children from the community that aren’t financially able to get involved in soccer, hockey, dance, or sports of any kind. They provide $300 per child to participate in sports.

President of Vegreville Museum, Ted Wilson then spoke about how the museum is educational for children and everyone as besides showcasing collectibles and antique items, they provide handson experiences to show what life was like years ago.

After this, Program Coordinator for VTSS, Elaine Kucher said the purpose of VTSS is to ensure community supported accessible, affordable transportation. The two arms are the wheelchair accessible handi-van and the taxi vouchers program.

People then voted for the chosen charity they wished to donate their $100 too. KidSport was the winning charity where they received $1600.

President of Vegreville Senior Citizens Sunshine Club, Dwayne Hladys presents $1600 from the collected cheques to Vice-Chair of KidSport, Jerrod Lemko for the chosen charity, KidSport. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Arts Celebration Awards Gala 2017/2018

Deanna Miller Culinary Arts and Fashion Studies Teacher – Vegreville Composite High School Students were honored at a packed house on Tuesday, June 5th for Vegreville Composite High’s very first Arts Celebration Awards Gala. The event paid tribute to students in the design, fashion, culinary, music, drama and fine arts subjects for all the hard work they have exhibited this year.

“We really wanted to acknowledge the creative arts with their own awards gala”, stated Principal Barclay Spady, “as these students are doing some amazing things and haven’t always been celebrated in a formal way in the past.”

Awards like Rising Star and Heart, as well as Photographer’s Eye, Van Gogh, and Musicianship, were handed out by teachers in their subject areas. “We were overwhelmed with the turn out”, commented Deanna Miller, “space was standing room only and the snacks prepared by the grade 9 Advanced Baking class, include their final project French macarons were gone immediately”.

The band, conducted and taught by Ms. Yule, entertained spectators while Mrs. Tomlinson’s heartfelt words, Mrs. Bennett’s unique and thoughtful awards categories and Hannah Cressman’s funny and adorable song and dance routine made for a very special night.

The teachers are already looking forward to planning next year’s event

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Vegreville’s Canada Day Pancake Breakfast People who call Canada their home after experiencing living life in other countries were especially enjoying the celebration.

Susan Magbuiurulan who came to live in Canada from the Philippines three years ago said she finds Canada to be a very nice country to live in. She enjoys the adventures she can have in Canada and she even likes the snow we have during the winter months. The weather gets too warm in the Philippines.

She likes the way the seasons change. “I like the people because they are very kind and thoughtful. The people are

Katie Kaiser and Carlie Ferguson from Edmonton. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Canadians are tender people with heart and substance similar to the hearty pancake breakfast served for Canada’s 151st birthday on Canada Day- July 1 at Vegreville Social Centre.

Perogies and Jam’s music by Country Gold accompanied by Don Harfield on guitar welcomed everyone with highspirited entertainment.

more friendly here than in the Philippines.”

Another citizen, Ricardo Rivera came to Canada from Peru 25 yearsold ago. He works as an actor in Edmonton. Ricardo said Canada is not as tropical as Peru is but he really likes the changing seasons we have in Canada. “I think if I would move to Peru, I would miss the climate in Canada. I am so used to seeing how the seasons change, the way the leaves change color in the fall and the snow in the winter. In Peru, we have the jungles, deserts, and mountains but it is not the

Fran Lazarowich, Adele Hanson, Deb Fedrouski, Pat Febrouski, Marlene Roth, and Anne Markowsky. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

same,” Ricardo said. “There is also a lot more opportunity in Canada. I got to follow my dream of being an actor. It is awesome! Peru is a very third world country. There is a lot of violence over there too. The school system is more old-schooled when it comes to discipline.

Canadians just seem to give out this friendly feeling and they help everyone to feel at home.”

Many people who came did feel right at home as they were decked out in Canada Day’s attire. A few who went all out included Kyle Gauvin from Vegreville and Katie Kaiser and Carlie Ferguson who are from Edmonton.

Mundare Celebrates Canada with a Festival in the Street When the Canada Day celebrations recommenced, the audience gathered to be entertained by magician Sheldon Casavant of Casavant productions. Sheldon is a world-class performer who has brought his magic shows around the globe and even had the honour of performing in Sochi in October 2017, just months before the 2018 Olympics. His magic tricks – and comedic antics – had whatever audience members had braved the weather at awe throughout his performance.

Following the Magic Show was a live performance from indie band Kevin Doofus and the Crew, a roving magic show, and fireworks.

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The Town of Mundare hosted an entertaining selection of performers for their Canada Day celebrations along Main Street on the evening of Sunday, July 1.

The evening kicked off with comments from the Mayor and singing of ‘Oh Canada’ led by local talent Nolia Jarvis. This was followed by a Nigerian Dance and Afro Beats performance from Edmonton’s Coca Cultural Dance Group, who invited audience members to join them onstage – one audience member complied and followed along good-naturedly with the Coca dancers’ steps.

In true street-carnival fashion, circus performers followed, starting with SaFire hula hoop and fire dancing.

During this show, SaFire engaged the audience by asking for volunteers and keeping a dialogue with them throughout the show. She showed them a variety of

tricks, including her ability to hula with six hoops at a time. “I have performed in 16 different countries,” SaFire told the audience, “And I always come back to Canada, because in comparison everywhere else is okay.”

After the fire dancing performance, the weather took a cold and rainy turn, but rather than move to the planned contingency venue, the Town decided to wait it out and see if the rain would slow down. Though the sunshine didn’t quite return, the festival was back on track in the street within the hour.

Canada Day Parade in Lavoy Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser This Canada Day ( July 1), the hamlet of Lavoy held Canada Day celebrations for it’s local and rural residents to celebrate Canada’s birthday, including a parade and a bouncy castle for the children.

The parade was held on Lavoy’s main street, with around 20 different floats with Canadian-flag themes.

From horseback riders to horse-drawn wagons, to classic cars, to larger parade floats, many community organizations and a few families participated in tossing candy to spectators as they paraded by. Due to leftover candy and a relatively short parade, the floats circled their route twice, giving the children who lined the streets plenty to go around by the end of the parade.

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Canada’s 151st Birthday Ceremony and Celebration Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Canada needs to be honored on its 151st birthday as the country stands for inclusive, freedom strength, and prosperity. The ceremony and celebration mirrored this as it stood as tall as the World’s Largest Easter Egg that surrounded it at Vegreville’s Elks/Kinsmen Park on Canada Day-July 1.

The ceremony breezed in with the CF hornets’ fly-by which was followed by the Color Guard March that was led by Vegreville RCMP and included the organizers of the event, Royal Canadian Legion No. 39 members, as well as, other service clubs.

Member of RCL No. 39, Earl Giffin then raised the Canada flag.

Chair of Canada Day’s Len

Babyn greeted everyone after this while he acknowledged everyone who was involved in the celebrations.

After this, Deputy Mayor, Dave Berry, Deputy Reeve, Carl Ogrodnick and President of Vegreville’s RCL No. 39, Terry Kuzyk issued greetings.

Kuzyk mentioned that this year is the 100th Anniversary of the ending of World War I and this is a very special time for the legion and the military.

The cake was cut next where people enjoyed a picnic in the park. John Wagner’s sound system from Blue Bird Country Jamboree played some nice country music while people explored the items for sell at the Pysanka Park Market.

In the evening, there was an outdoor movie and fireworks.

Vegreville RCMP, the organizers of the event, Royal Canadian Legion No. 39 members, as well as, other service clubs cut the Canada Day cake. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

The Color Guard March which was led

by Vegreville RCMP and included the organizers of the event, Royal Canadian Legion No. 39 members, as well as, other service clubs. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Member of RCL No. 39, Earl Giffin raises the Canada flag.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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MedicAlert a Voice for Autistics in Crisis Situations

Laurie Mawlam Executive director – Autism Canada The silver identification bracelet that indicates an existing condition to first responders has been a valuable tool for decades. In 1953, a teenage girl named Linda Collins cut her finger badly. At the hospital, she received a tetanus shot, had a severe allergic reaction and almost died.

After that incident, her parents began attaching a note about her allergy to her coat whenever she left the house.

Eventually, they had a custom bracelet made for her with her medical needs engraved on the plate. It became clear that rapid access to medical information could save lives - and MedicAlert developed into a worldwide network.

In April, following World Autism Awareness Day, MedicAlert and Autism Canada put their respective efforts and years of experience together to develop the MedicAlert Autism Program.

It’s a system that serves people on the spectrum when emergencies occur by contextualizing care and providing a voice for autistics in crisis situations.

Autism isn’t always recognizable to those who don’t know the signs and this can make those on the spectrum particularly vulnerable in an emergency situation, especially when communication is hindered or not possible.

The MedicAlert ID supports Canadians with 24/7 notification to loved ones, and a special hotline for paramedics, police and emergency responders to access detailed health records in an average of five seconds.

The subscriber profile for individuals on the spectrum includes information about the person’s routines, anxiety triggers and de-escalation techniques so emergency responders can make better decisions to help the person at the time of need.

“This is a simple mechanism that can be made widely available and alerts others in an emergency situation to the needs of the individual under stress who has difficulties communicating their needs,” says Dr. Yona Lunsky, senior sci-

entist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). Her research has focused on crises and emergencies in the autism community.

Lunsky and co-authors found in a recent study that nearly one in four adolescents and adults with autism visited the hospital for an emergency situation, both medical and psychiatric, in a 12-to18-month period. The study found that one in six had a police interaction over that same period.

“The study is a good reminder that supports are often inadequate for people on the spectrum across the country and are not meeting the needs of families,” says Lucie Stephens, program director at Autism Canada.

To try to bridge those gaps, Autism Canada works to inform public policy and research by sharing best practices from across the country. It’s an advocacy organization with a national perspective and a guiding principle to see the potential in people living with autism.

Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder causing most individuals to experience communication problems, difficulty with social interactions, and a tendency to repeat specific patterns of behavior. An estimated one in 66 children are diagnosed with the disorder, making it the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental condition.

The MedicAlert and Autism Canada program provides a recognizable identifier for those in crisis situations.

Emergency responders and police will be trained to recognize a situation involving an autistic individual because of the unique blue and red emblem created for the MedicAlert Autism Program.

“The uniquely colored emblem helps to give a voice to those with autism when they need it most,” said Dermot Cleary, board chair of Autism Canada.

“Regardless of the subscriber’s age or where they fall on the spectrum, this program is vital in supporting autistics in an emergency situation.”

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Ukrainian Agri-Business Students Explore Ukrainian Vegreville Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On June 27, Ukrainian Delegates from the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy Business School, joined with representatives from the town of Vegreville, visited both the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Visit, and then stopped for an afternoon in Vegreville, beginning with lunch at the golf course and a visit for pictures in the Pysanka Park.

The Kyiv-Mohyla students have been in Alberta for 3 weeks as part of the international exchange program at their school. Throughout that time, they have been studying at the University of Alberta and decided to spend the day sightseeing in the heart of Alberta’s Ukrainian culture.

They chose Canada because of its similarities to Ukraine, as far as culture, climate, and agriculture are concerned. “It is very similar,” said Nataliya Gordiychuk, head of AgriFood MBA at the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, “because where we are from, Agriculture is a driving force of our economy. Even here in Vegreville, the Ukrainian culture is very authentic. The elderly couple who hosted us spoke very authentic-sounding Ukrainian as well, with no accent.”

“Our program is 30% theoretical knowledge and 70% practical learning.” Said Nataliya Gordiychuk, “On this trip, we have students of Agri-Food, Agri-Business, and Agri-Media. They are definitely enjoying this field trip amidst their studies.”

Albertans Urged to Check Naloxone Kits Alberta Health Services Submitted Albertans in possession of naloxone kits are being asked to check the contents to ensure they contain two or three vials of the life-saving drug.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been made aware of naloxone kits distributed to clinics and pharmacies in Alberta with the naloxone vials missing.

AHS contracts a third-party distributor to receive, store and distribute naloxone kits to sites across Alberta on behalf of AHS. AHS is working closely with this distributor and a supplier of the kits to ascertain the cause and extent of the issue.

AHS is urging Albertans to check their naloxone kits as a precautionary measure. Each naloxone kit should contain: Two or three vials of naloxone (0.4mg/ mL) Two or three syringes/needles Alcohol swabs Gloves Breathing mask Brochure

If a naloxone kit has fewer than two naloxone vials, or if members of the public require assistance checking their naloxone kit, they are encouraged to return to a distribution site for assistance. Incomplete kits will be replaced, free of charge.

Questions about naloxone kits can be directed to Health Link by calling 811.

Naloxone is a drug that can temporarily reverse an opioid (such as fentanyl) overdose, so long as it is given right away and followed up by emergency medical care. Albertans can get a naloxone kit, free of charge, to carry when using drugs. Kits are available at most local pharmacies. As of December 31, 2017, 41,035 naloxone kits had been distributed to Albertans.

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

Canadian Taxpayers Federation Calls for Elimination of Federal Excise Tax on Gasoline Aaron Wudrick Canadian Taxpayers Federation Canadian Taxpayers Federation calls for elimination of federal excise tax on gasoline Removing federal excise tax would reduce gas prices by 10 cents per litre CTF celebrates 20th annual Gas Tax Honesty Day OTTAWA, ON: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is calling on the federal government to remove the federal excise tax on gasoline in order to give Canadians relief at the pumps as part of the CTF’s 20th annual Gas Tax Honesty Day, with press conferences held across the country from Vancouver to Montreal.

“Gas prices across most of the country are going through the roof,” said CTF Federal Director Aaron Wudrick.

“Canadians need relief, and eliminating the federal excise tax is an immediate

way to help ease that burden.”

The CTF’s 2018 Gas Tax Honesty Day report shows that taxes make up most of the price difference from province to province, and even city to city. Manitoba and Saskatchewan have the lowest gas prices because they have the lowest gas taxes while Vancouver has the highest prices because they have amongst the highest gas taxes.

“On average, 33 per cent of the price at the pump in gas taxes,” said Wudrick.

“If the federal government proceeds with its ill-advised carbon tax, things will only get worse. In fact, if existing taxes on gasoline were simply labelled as ‘carbon taxes’ they would already be at an average of $192 per tonne.”

The 20th annual Gas Tax Honesty Day report, including detailed calculations and breakdowns of gas taxes across the country, can be found n the CTF website.

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Junior Deputies Give Back to the Community Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The Vegreville RCMP detachment’s Junior Deputies closed off another year of community, mentorship, and service.

The Junior deputies program was started by Constable Jaison Gagnon (Cst. J.), school resource officer for the Vegreville detachment, with the Model Project (now known as the Mental Health Capacity Building). The Deputies, for the most part, are stu-

dents in grades 5 and six from St. Martin’s and A.L. Horton schools, who need a little help, a little mentoring, and have been identified by the school councillors for the program.

“The idea of the Junior Deputies started out as just a place they could go, and do stuff with your friends,” says Cst. J “But it was also meant to make the community a better place.” Cst. J also stated that the Junior Deputies learn quickly all the ways – big and small – to help their community. “even if it’s as small as picking up garbage they see on the street, they make a difference.”

They also work on many projects; most recently, the Junior Deputies worked in partnership with the Sunshine Club to build flower boxes at Century Park Retirement Home.

“They designed the boxes very carefully.” said the Cst. “They made them raised off the ground, so as to be wheelchair accessible.”

“The men from the Sunshine Club helped out immensely, they provided all the materials and all the tools…”

The Junior Deputies program is built on a structure of mentorship, which builds leadership within the group. “It’s really neat to see,” says Cst. J. “The seniors teaching and mentoring the kids, who then help each other. There were also a few Junior Deputies who had moved on to grades 7 and 8 who returned, and they would mentor

the younger ones.”

Cst. J has learned, that in his experience there is no such thing as a bad kid, just one who might need a little more direction, a little more help, and when given both mentorship and purpose, all children will flourish.

S/Sgt. Jerry Nutbrown of the Vegreville RCMP also pointed out the lasting positive effects that the Junior Deputies Program has had on youth in the community.

“The Junior Deputy program’s projects with the identified youth and the seniors is such a benefit to the community. When Cst. J talks about the kids that age out and still go back, that’s a profound effect that it has, where they come back to help the program continue to make a difference. It’s just a great relationship between our seniors and our youth in town.”

Electronics and Waste Round-Up Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Homes, garages and the environment all benefitted when people took their no longer needed recyclable and non-recyclable products to the Electronics, Paint, and Household Hazardous Annual Waste Round-Up at the Central Recycling Drop-Off

Centre on June 16.

The processors on site were Clean Harbors and Recycle Logic.

The combined recyclable products collected were 12,213 metric tonnes (27,000 pounds).

NOTICE OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION PER THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT The following subdivision application has been submitted to the Town of Vegreville Subdivision Authority for approval: Subdivision Application File No. 18-150-002 PROPOSAL: To subdivide approximately three (3) Acres from Lot 9, Block 1, Plan 042-5146 to expand the existing commercial yard adjacent known as Lot 12, Block 1, Plan 172-1922.

MUNICIPALITY: Town of Vegreville LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION: Lot 9, Block 1, Plan 042-5146 (Approx. 3 Acres)

An owner of adjacent land may make a written submission to the Subdivision Authority for it to consider when it makes its decision on a proposed plan of subdivision. Adjacent land means land which touches the parcel being subdivided, or which would touch the parcel if it were not separated from it by a highway, road, river or stream.

Any written submission must be received by Wednesday, July 18, 2018 by noon. Your submission should contain your name and mailing address; the location of land you own; and any comments you may wish to make.

For further information on any of the subdivision applications, or to provide your comments, contact: The Subdivision Authority Attention: Mandy Franke P.O. Box 640 Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R7 Phone: 780-632-6479 Fax: 780-632-6856

Recycling professionals keep busy collecting products.

(Rosanne Fortier/ photos)