Vegreville News Advertiser - July 18, 2018

VOL. 71 NO. 29

71 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNIT Y

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2018

Summer Sizzlin’ Fun

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The Conrad Schinkinger Memorial Grounds just outside of Lamont were packed with cowboys and cowgirls who came out to enjoy the Lamont and District’s Agricultural Society’s Summer Sizzler Rodeo. As the 100th anniversary of the Lamont Agricultural Society was celebrated this year, the volunteers and organizers worked double time to

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RCMP files from July 9 - 15 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser July 9 10:03 – Report of stolen gasoline. A female allowed a male to work on a vehicle in her driveway who was told that he was not to siphon gas from the generator but did anyway.

11:49 – Report from a male who was expecting a delivery. When he contacted the courier company to ask about the delivery, they stated that they had already delivered the package.

18:46 – Report of online harassment via Facebook. The reporting party indicated that they had never met this person but they were posting “nasty” comments about a photo.

22:32 – Neighbour called to complain that the other neighbour has their cat.

Members spoke to both parties and then advised the mom to stop bugging the neighbour as they do not have their cat.

July 10 09:48 – Report of an attempted CRA scam. The person receiving the call hung up before giving out any information. ***One of many CRA scams throughout the week*** 15:23 – 911 report of someone screaming at a residence. Members attended and were informed that it was a fatherson argument.

16:42 – Report of 2 male youths in a house that was known to be unoccupied. Patrols were made but nobody was located.

17:27 – Report of a domestic disturbance. Members attended and determined it was two sisters were arguing and they had already concluded the discussion.

17:32 – Report of a woman screaming, sounding like she was hurt. Members attended at the same residence of the previous call and found the argument was over.

18:19 – Male entered a store and asked for cigarettes. When the clerk turned to get the cigarettes, the male

reached over and grabbed lottery tickets. The suspect was spooked by a customer who just entered the store and fled without the lottery tickets. The clerk was reluctant to provide further information.

July 11

02:14 – 911 report of a suspicious male. The caller said she heard a knock on the door and saw a man on her front lawn. Her husband spoke to the male and stated they did not want him camping on their property for the night. Members attended and provided transportation to a suitable location.

13:03 – Complaints line received a phone call from a female wanting police to go to her brother’s house and make him return her couch. She had given it to him a few months ago with the understanding that he would buy it from her but she had not received payment. **** This is a civil matter. NOT a police matter.

July 12

ing with him as he was attempting to teach himself to swim.

23:07 – 911 call from EMS reporting that a female was assaulted. Members attended and an accused female was arrested for assault.

23:39 – Report of a suspicious truck near a construction site. A photo of the truck was taken. Still under investigation.

July 13

14:38 – Report of a strange male who may be “scoping out” a location.

Members attended and determined that it was the same male who had previously been banned from town facilities.

15:53 – Report of someone following the complainant in a vehicle. While parked, the subject of the complaint was screaming at the caller and preventing her from closing her windows.

The argument was regarding money being lent and not paid back. The money had been lent to buy marijuana.

The pair were told that this was a civil matter.

20:07 – 911 call regarding a sudden death.

20:40 – Father called to inform that his pregnant daughter had run away barefoot with her boyfriend.

The daughter was located and returned to her father’s home. ***yes… barefoot and pregnant.

July 14

01:08 – Report of an intoxicated male inappropriately touching some females.

Still under investigation.

13:37 – report of a male swearing and shouting at the Recreation Center in Vegreville. Members located the male who stated that he was upset with the lifeguards because they were interfer-

17:49 – Report of one side of a front gate missing from a property. The gate is about 20 years old. No further information available.

22:53 – Report of a suspicious male on a bike near where a door had been damaged. The subject matched the description of the subject of 2 previous calls. Reporting for information purposes.

23:58 – Drivers stopped for an expired license plate. The driver was found to have an outstanding warrant and showed signs of impairment. The driver provided a breath sample over the legal limit and charged accordingly.

July 15

12:16 – 911 report of an unwanted person who is assaulting the caller. The subject was arrested and released with documents for court.

12:48 – Edmonton City Police contacted the detachment about 2 youth that

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STILL More Than We Can Give Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion Think back to February of this year... “Why are we still fighting certain veterans groups in court? Because they’re asking for more than we are able to give right now,” Trudeau said, answering a question from a veteran, who said he lost his leg to an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan. This exchange took place in a town hall meeting in Edmonton.

Now the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and others bring to light what may be a few reasons why there is no more to give to our veterans groups, why our deficits are at what some describe as crippling levels and why we are falling short of our commitment to NATO on our military spending.

Here are a few highlights of recent findings: - The Twitter account of Canadian Health Minister Ginette Petitpas is costing taxpayers more than $100,000 per year.

- The federal government spent over $24,000 of our taxpayer dollars on 86 cushions for the Canadian embassy in Mexico City.

- Since 2016, Global Affairs Canada has spent more than $127,000 on crystal glassware.

Name: Brianna Slater Likes: art, animals Dislikes: people who are mean, spicy foods

- In the first 10 months of office, more than $17,000 was spent photographing Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna and her staff.

While PM Trudeau takes the heat for his comments at the Edmonton Town Hall meeting, it’s only because he attempts to be all things to all people all of the time. No one could seriously believe that an MP would sign a cheque for $100k with a memo that said Twitter or one for $127k with a memo of “wine glasses”.

However, when you are voted into these positions, you are by definition responsible to the taxpayer and most people making these decisions and writing the cheques would look to those who SHOULD be leading. Maybe that is, in fact, the very problem. Maybe the entitlement runs so deeply and the lack of respect for our tax dollars so outrageous, that this is just another day in the halls of the elected and their staff.

Aaron Wudrick – President of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is confident that this is only the beginning of what will be uncovered.

I would be remiss if I did not also remind our readers of past transgressions of others. Some might remember in 2012 when major media outlets lost their collective minds over a $16 glass of orange juice among other expenses by then International Development Minister Bev Oda. There was also the “sky palace” luxury penthouse ‘premier’s suite’ ordered by Alison Redford in the provincially owned Federal Building during the peak of Alberta PC entitlement. This was uncovered by CBC News under freedom of information legislation. Some also quickly forget that even though PM Trudeau has a personal relationship with the Aga Khan, and blew all sorts of taxpayers’ money on his Christmas (and many other) holidays that for many years, annual contributions to the Aga Khan of around $50 million have been the norm from Canadian governments.

Perhaps a breath a fresh air and hopefully the start of a new era for politicians comes from Ontario where Doug Ford has stated ‘The party is over with taxpayers’ money’ and ‘there are no more free lunches on the taxpayer’s dime’.

Great sound bites, but we have yet to see what the long-term holds for Ontario under this newly elected government.

As I have said before, we need to demand more from our elected officials and more value for the hard earned tax dollars we send to Ottawa and Edmonton. Clearly, those we have elected in the past just don’t seem to get it.

It’s easy to find examples where federal and provincial governments show contempt for taxpayer dollars. We are expected (actually forced) to tighten our belts and watch our pennies while high-level bureaucrats and government staff are treated like royalty on our dime.

Have you seen waste that makes your blood pressure rise?

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

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Satisfy Hunger with a Hearty BBQ Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent A line-up of hungry folks who wanted to grab a pleasant lunch while helping satisfy others’ hunger in the future were at the Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Second Annual Drive Away Hunger BBQ at Vegreville and District Co-op on July 11.

This BBQ had hamburgers, hot-dogs, and pop for sale which generated $994.30 that will go to Vegreville Food Bank. Co-op donated the first 10 dozen wieners, buns, and pop while ATCO provided the Barbeque. FCC supplied the hamburgers.

This BBQ was a head start to FCC Drive Away Hunger Campaign which is in its 15th year now and will start on September 5 and will run till October 18.

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from the pages of the vegreville observer

Compiled by Dan Beaudette

90 Years Ago – July 18, 1928

A storm passed over the district south of the town today (Wednesday) and the advance guard of it performed a rather unusual feat. Just one sharp crack of thunder was heard in the town and it transpired that lighting had struck the R.M.B. Hospital. The dormitory window was smashed but no other great damage done.

The storm in the south did not appear to be anything more than a passing shower.

Mergers of the Canadian Banks have been quite common during the past ten years and still another is on the verge of accomplishment by the Canadian Bank of Commerce swallowing up the Standard Bank of Canada. Official announcement has been made and the business transfer is in process of accomplishment.

Politics is a dangerous calling for any Mexican who aspires to high office. Bullets replace ballots in deciding the result of elections. An instance is furnished in the case of General Albaro Obregon, president-elect of Mexico, who was shot and killed on Monday at a banquet in a small town near Mexico City. Obregon had not yet taken office, the Mexican elections having just been concluded.

75 Years Ago – July 21, 1943

About eight o’clock on Monday evening, a very heavy wind storm swept in from the west and for about a half-hour created considerable havoc. Farmers report that standing crops were flattened but most of them will probably recover unless another and worse wind comes along. The utilities had numerous poles blown over and had to end workmen out in a hurry. When coming up, the storm looked like a dose of hail, but that disaster did not occur, but a brief and violent rain fell.

It is now the middle of July and it seems apparent that drought has done widespread damage over a large part of Southern Alberta and extending north-easterly into the central part of the province. This is a calamity at the present time when feed and fodder for livestock are so badly needed. Hay and forage crops are likely to be scarce during the ensuing twelve months. If at all possible farmers who are fortunate enough to have hay crops should see to it that every pound of hay is cut and put up.

50 Years Ago – July 18, 1968

Official opening of the spanking new Provincial Treasury Branch took place in Vegreville last Wednesday afternoon when Superintendent of Treasury Branches, Me. C.G. Davey cut a ribbon to declare the building open for service.

The postal strike scheduled to start at 2:00 a.m. M.S.T. on Thursday will not affect mail to be delivered locally said Postmaster John Symyrozum. He said that an embargo has been placed on all outgoing mail but he expects that rural points will continue to be served providing the necessary trucks are left on the routes.

Peter Powley brought in a sample of a stand of Manitou wheat he has on his farm southwest of Vegreville. The wheat stem stands 52 ½ inches high with four stocks bearing heads ranging in size from 3 ½ inches down to 2 inches. Peter informs the Observer that very little rain has fallen on his farm this yer but he is quite pleased with the growth he has receives thus far.

Mr. Bronislaw Siwinski of Zadkourice, Poland, arrived in Canada via ship Batory of Montreal, then by C.N.R. to Vegreville. He’s the son of 87 years old Mr. Nick Siwinski of Lavoy.

25 Years Ago – July 20, 1993

Those hoping for the upgrading and widening of Highway 36 between Two Hills and Vegreville will have to wait a little longer.

The roadway, which many local residents consider to be too marrow and have too many sharp curves, won’t see any upgrades until at least 1997, according to Leon Root, assistant deputy minister of regional transportation.

Local farmer Arthur Ziegler retired from 52 years of farming in the Park Grove District. He brought his last load of grain to the Alberta Wheat Pool elevator in Vegreville in December 1992. Arthur and Margaret Ziegler also received a plaque commemorating 40 years of square and round dance teaching and calling. The plaque, presented

by Vegreville mayor Kay McKenzie, was presented on June 12.

The posters have been printed, the weekly work bees at the grounds are underway, the programs are ordered, the stock contract has been signed and the various committees are already at work! What else could be happening but the 80th annual Bruce Stampede which this year takes place on Sunday, August 1. The professional rodeo on Sunday, the local rodeo and dance on Saturday and the old timer’s rodeo on Monday promise an actionpacked long weekend for those seeking different entertainment.

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.

When a new mom has disturbing thoughts about hurting her baby Gina Wong and Nicole Letourneau EvidenceNetwork.ca Postpartum OCD is frequently misdiagnosed and misunderstood - but it is treatable, help is available In January, a new mother in California became part of a viral Facebook post that described her baby’s four-month postpartum checkup. As a result of the thoughts she shared with her healthcare providers, the police were called and she was escorted to the hospital, forcibly admitted to the psychiatric unit and made to feel like a criminal.

During the postpartum checkup, she had revealed that while she wouldn’t hurt herself or her baby, she was having violent thoughts and wished to have medication and counselling.

This mother had a postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She needed support and counselling, not forced hospitalization and unnecessary trauma.

If you think that this can’t happen in Canada, think again. We know of numerous instances just like this, as a psychologist and a nurse specializing in maternal mental health for 30 years between us.

In Canada, we have made tremendous strides in the last decade in raising awareness about the serious condition of postpartum depression. It occurs in 10 to 20 percent of mothers and involves sadness and lack of interest in usually pleasurable activities over a one- to two-week period in the

first year postpartum. Stigma around postpartum depression has decreased and mothers can usually find supports and services in their communities, as well as resources online that promote understanding.

What we have not made strides in is understanding and treating postpartum OCD. Postpartum OCD occurs in three to five percent of new mothers. It’s an anxiety disorder that involves disturbing uncontrolled thoughts and images of harm coming to the baby. And not just any harm - the mother pictures herself inflicting the harm.

As one Canadian mother describes it: “I remember the first time it happened. The first time I believed that I could be capable of hurting my baby. I was standing at the top of the stairs. My first thought was about keeping her safe. Then I thought, ‘What if I accidentally drop her?’ It was like a switch flipped. I thought, ‘What if I intentionally dropped her down the stairs?

What if I threw her down the stairs?’

“My heart started racing, my arms started to tingle. I felt like I was going to throw up. I could barely breathe. From that moment, my thoughts spiralled out of control. I could no longer trust myself. I saw everything as a threat or a weapon that could be used to hurt my child, and I was terrified that I would or could be the one inflicting the hurt, which terrified me because it was so senseless and completely against my feelings of love for my daughter.”

Without appropriate treatment, moms with postpartum OCD have racing, unwanted thoughts so unspeakable and so incomprehensible that many may think about killing themselves to keep from hurting their baby.

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Summer sizzlin’ - CONTINUED from front PAGE make sure the event ran smoothly and was the best Summer Sizzler Rodeo yet. So, in spite of a few unfavourable weather conditions, the rodeo fans in Lamont this past weekend enjoyed an exciting rodeo, intermission entertainment, a marketplace tent, and children’s events.

The rodeo events took place on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. All disciplines of the competition were included, such as bareback and saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, bull riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, and team roping.

During intermission on Friday evening, a mini chuckwagon tarp auction took place, from which all proceeds went to the County of Lamont Food Bank. There was also an RCMP Grand Entry.

Saturday’s intermission was slightly less official in nature, with mutton busting for the kids and mini chuck-wagon races.

The rain over the weekend made for an added component of soggy ground for all of the rodeo competitors and livestock to deal with, often resulting in a muddy mess, especially in rough stock events such as bronc riding, bull riding, and steer wrestling where cowboys often

introduce themselves to the dirt.

Guests also found entertainment between rodeo performances in the antics of rodeo clown Ricky Ticky Wanchuk, including “free trade,” “lollipops,” and the “undependable independent fire department.”

The Combine Crunch crash derby was held on Saturday afternoon and took place in a larger arena on the Conrad Schinkinger Memorial Grounds. The Combine Crunch derby was filled with head-on contact, and entertaining slogans written on the back, such as “This is Gonna Hurt” and “I’ve Made a Huge Mistake.”

Children’s events at the Summer Sizzler Rodeo included a petting zoo, free birdhouse building with the Fish and Game Society, and bouncy houses. The record-breaking entrants for the children’s mutton busting portion of the rodeo put their names in a draw to win one of two bicycles.

Correction: Hairy Hill Rodeo

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser In the “Kicking Up Dust in Hairy Hill” article from the July 11 issue of the News Advertiser, vital information was mistakenly left out regarding the organizations who worked together to make this event possible. The opening paragraph of the article SHOULD have read as follows: “Several local organizations banded together to make the 30th anniversary of the Hairy Hill Rodeo a success; The Rollin Hills Rodeo Co. supplied stock, and the Hairy Hill Elks Lodge provided a pancake breakfast on Saturday morning that was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. The Hairy Hill Rodeo Association brought all of these – and others – together in order to make the rodeo a good experience on all fronts for all who attended.”

There was no Hairy Hill Agricultural Society that was in any way affiliated with the event. Thank you to the Hairy Hill Rodeo Association for pointing out this miscommunication so that we could clarify the details.

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Police Procedure S/Sgt Jerry Nutbrown RCMP Ponderings - Vegreville Every now and then we deal with people that complain about what we do or how we do it.

Unfortunately, not all will politely listen while we explain our procedures, processes or often, the legalities we work within. When people aren’t willing to hear an explanation they often leave a situation not fully understanding what they were just involved in. Law enforcement is not like a business or organization in the way it operates and functions. I do hope through this column and our weekly radio segment that the readers/listeners are becoming more informed on a key piece of Canadian life. So whether you are a witness, victim, an accused or other, just ask if you don’t understand something we are doing.

Some will tell us they know the law and some do, to a certain extent.

A common time for people to start getting lost in processes is during an initial incident. Authorities are usually the first thing some won’t understand and this is where people may believe they know the authorities we act under better than us. We don’t go to the dentist and instruct him how to do his job but rather I sit still and let him do what he was trained to do. I will ask questions about what his procedures are and even what tools he might be using and then any follow-up items I need to be aware of. After having 2 of my kids wear braces I have become more knowledgeable in what braces are and how they work, but I won’t be hovering over the orthodontist giving him advice and direction based on my limited knowledge. I don’t know the requirements of their billing system, what kind of documentation they do nor how their office functions (besides what I see from the waiting room). Think of policing like that, knowing your questions will be answered but that there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes.

people involved don’t fully understand what we are doing the judicial system down-stream from law enforcement has checks and balances to ensure we do adhere to our authorities. Roadside or at the scene of an incident is not the place to argue legalities as this can often cause more issues for the people being dealt with both then, and later in the process. If anyone charged is to disagree with any of our actions then court is the place to have a judgement made by an extremely knowledgeable person, a judge.

As offered previously, if anyone has questions regarding law enforcement please call or stop by and we will have a talk. If you are looking for orthodontic advice, don’t ask me as all I can really tell you is how much braces cost.

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12:58 – Report of a male causing a disturbance at a Vegreville park. The subject had pulled a knife on people. He was located and arrested on numerous charges related to the incident.

13:56 – 911 report of a violent male at a retail store. Members attended and

arrested the male for robbery and other offenses. He was remanded into custody. *** This is the same individual from 3 previous calls.

19:17 – Report of an erratic driver using their cell phone.

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20:02 – Report of a domestic dispute. The couple was arguing over various stresses in their life. Members attended and mediated the situation. No offense had occurred.

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Californian Mule Trainer Visits Alberta

the clarity to know what exactly we are asking them to do, and what the circumstances are.”

Tindell finds that his workshops attract a large audience in the local

mule trainer - CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 One of Jerry Tindell’s recent riding classes, at Eagle Hill Equine west of Olds AB. The class included horses, mules, and one donkey. (Marlene Quiring/Photo)

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Californian horse, mule, and donkey trainer Jerry Tindell visited Ryley, AB, to see George’s Harness and Saddlery and a few Alberta friends. The visit was part of his yearly Canadian tour. “I’ve been coming up to Canada for 10 years, and I always stay for a couple of months,” says Tindell. “In particular, I always spend a lot more time giving workshops in the Edmonton, Alberta area.”

The weekend following his visit to Ryley, Jerry Tindell gave a workshop on mule and donkey thought process, behaviour, movement, and temperament in Ponoka.

Tindell found his passion for working with these widely misunderstood animals as a young man, growing up in California. “I kind of had a leg up with my family helping me (grow my career) as a young boy,” Tindell reminisced, “People would often ask me to help train their animals, and I soon realized that the owners didn’t have such an easy time working with them (mules and donkeys.) I then started this process of learning to train the human. If we can learn to operate the animals in their natural thinking and natural instincts, the whole relationship changes.”

As with most creatures, it’s not natural for a mule or donkey to work with a human, but Tindell says it becomes natural for

them to connect with us if we use their natural movement, abilities, and instincts. “All of the components God has given them to be self-preservation and protect themselves can be used to teach humans to work with them. The animal can then be taught not to need to be afraid, but to bond.”

“One thing that’s special about mules, is that you get both thought processes. Almost like two minds that have to work together. While horses tend to move a lot and be a little spooky, a donkey’s train of thought says that a quarter inch is as good as a mile. While the horse’s first reaction is flight, for a donkey it ‘takes one hour to watch 60 min of TV.’” Tindell advised. “The mule has both of those thought processes warring in their nature, so if we don’t approach the task in a way they understand, they won’t do it.”

Tindell also says that the most common misconception about mules is incorrect. “He isn’t stubborn, he is smart, and he won’t move if he doesn’t trust it. But they are surefooted, they can have such a quiet temperament, a bunch of other really neat things.”

People bring their mules and donkeys to the classes, and they are concerned “’I don’t know why they do these things,’ is something I hear often, but we can get the mule to be every bit as good as the horse if we know how to approach it. They are a spectacular animal that we just need to have

Lamont Ag Society Celebrates 100 Years Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Centennial Celebrations included the kids’ fun zone and all the other rodeo events. A Birthday cake was also available at the concession, where guests could take a piece on their way back to the rodeo from buying a burger from the stand.

The Lamont Ag Society was chartered in 1918 and has grown over the past 18 years in order to meet the needs and interests of the people in their area. “We’re not sure what we want to do in the future,” said Terry Eleniak, President of the Lamont Agricultural Society “What we’ve done over the past 30 years is not what we’re going to continue doing over the next 30 years.

Sometimes events and interests go around in a cycle, and we want to continue to do what the community wants.”

When it comes to an Agricultural Society that contributes to every aspect of community life, Lamont has really struck gold. Over the past fifteen years alone, the Lamont and District

Agricultural Society has contributed nearly half a million dollars to the betterment of the community, including important updates at the Lamont Hospital, the fire department, the local

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100 years - CONTINUED from PAGE 11 schools, and several notable donations to the town of Lamont. The Lamont Ag Society is also the first Agricultural Society in Canada to pay off debenture on an arena or hall…

this payment came to $50, 000 altogether. All of the numbers and expenses were displayed outside the gates so that all who attended could see what their Agricultural Society has been up to over the past number of years.

The Lamont and District Agricultural Society has taken pride in their Summer Sizzler and Bullorama events since they

A timeline of 100 years-worth of highlights for the Lamont and District Agricultural Society.

were established. The only time that there were no Ag Society events in Lamont was during World War II when a lot of the farmers and local men were overseas protecting their country. “As soon as they got back, they just kept living,” said Peter Scott, the announcer for the Summer Sizzler Rodeo, “and the events have continued no matter what, ever since then.”

A timeline display board was set up in the Marketplace tent in order to display photos and milestones in the one hundred years of history for the Lamont Agricultural Society. The timeline showed the steady progress of an Ag Society in motion, from the beginning of 1918 all the way to the centennial celebration. Events that were featured included the opening of the Lamont

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100 years - CONTINUED from ABOVE Recreation Centre and Arena in 1972, the first Lamont Bullorama in 1994, and the relocation of the Ag Society’s headquarters to the new Conrad Schinkinger Memorial Grounds in 2009.

As the 2018 rodeo program read, “Agriculture has very deep roots in our community and without the longstanding support of each and every person who has ever set foot at any event throughout our proud history we would not be who we are today. The dedication of our volunteers and committee over time has helped to develop these events and make each year an overwhelming success.”

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mule trainer - CONTINUED from PAGE 11 caretakers of these animals, and at the end of the day, we can’t allow them to be afraid, we can’t allow them to be hard to handle, and we can’t allow them to not let us pick up their feet and do their dental work… as a bare minimum, we need to understand them well enough to take proper care of them while they are in our custody.”

Jerry Tindell at George’s Harness and Saddlery in Ryley, AB. (Lorraine Williams/Photo)

area, and determines that at this point in time, a lot of the participants are returning from previous years. “(people and their animals) get connected once they get through that understanding,” says Tindell, “and they want to keep building that relationship. Not everyone lives happily ever after.

No animal should be fearful or stressed, and the same for the human…. Once they learn how to communicate safely, with control, they like each other better.”

He does, however, see a number of participants who are at the beginning of the journey to understand their mule or donkey. A lot of the time, they will be mismatched. “At workshops, I ask the question: Why did you pick this animal? And people will answer, ‘I like the colour,’ ‘I had one like it as a kid,’ or ‘I rescued it.’ Rarely do I hear people tell me about the purpose they want the stock to fulfill. If someone were to tell me, ‘I’ve never been around animals much and want a trail animal to get me started,’ I recommend that they purchase the 15-year-old mule who has done everything and knows what to do, but make sure that even the older, experienced animal has been ridden both consistently and recently. The human’s level of experience should be well-matched with their animal.”

In all cases, Tindell prescribes that everyone finds someone with a higher skill level than theirs to help them out; oftentimes another, more experienced perspective can make all the difference.

“Since I’ve been coming to Canada, I’ve been able to help build up some students who are now able to turn it around to help others. They are now doing the jobs I helped teach them to do.

“I feel that there is a lot of talented people who have these animals, and just need the leg-up. Someone who can help them to see things more clearly in order to get along with their stock and

appreciate them on a much deeper level can help avoid the issues that arise if they didn’t have a much deeper understanding of their mule.”

The bottom line, Tindell says, is that owners of animals can learn to be good stewards of the lives that are in their care. “The thing I am proud of is that I am able to help the human understand the animals, and we do this in a fun, safe, family-oriented environment. We are supposed to be the

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Tributes MEMORIAM

ZUK, Dave December 29, 1949 – July 25, 2011 In Loving Memory of Our Dear Brother-in-Law and Uncle.

A beautiful life that came to an end, he died as he lived, everyone’s friend.

In our hearts a memory will always be kept, of one we loved, and will never forget.

Love, Randy, Elaine; Jordon, Amy & Quinn; Janelle, Wade & John

PATRIE, Rhonda May 9, 1963 - July 21, 2017 To hear your voice and see your smile To sit with you and talk awhile, To be together in the same old way Would be my greatest wish today.

So please God take a message To my precious wife up above, Tell her I miss her terribly And give her all my love.

Missing you always, Clarence

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TEBBUTT, Enid In Loving Memory of Enid Tebbutt, Our Mom & Nana.

On July 9, 2018 Enid Tebbutt (nee Cowan) of West Kelowna, BC, passed away at the age of 87.

Enid left behind daughters; Valerie & Karen and their families and many loving extended family members.

She was predeceased by her husband Orville Tebbutt in 2013. Cremation has taken place. A private celebration of Enid’s life will be held on Sept 8, 2018.

The family wishes to thank Dr. McGuinness (Val & Wendy) the nurses and doctors at KGH and the Cancer Centre for their compassionate care and perseverance.

In lieu of donations please share an act of kindness in Enid’s memory.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www. hansonsfuneral.ca.

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PEPPER, Mary Louise (nee CWIHUN) Mary Louise Pepper (nee Cwihun) passed away peacefully July 11, 2018 at the Vegreville Care Centre, where she resided for the past 17 months. A free spirit with a majestic presence who moved from place to place and touched the lives of many. Mary Louise is survived by her nephew, David Cwihun (Christine) of Sherwood Park. Predeceased by her son, James Powlik (Aug 2010); husband, Ronald (Aug 2016); brothers, Steve Swihun (Aug 2009) and Michael Cwihun (Jan 2008); mother, Anna Cwihun (nee Rogalsky) (Dec 1984); and father Nick Cwihun (May 1981). Condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM

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KESSLER, Otto (Bud) Alex August 10, 1923 – July 4, 2018 On Wednesday, July 4, 2018, Otto (Bud) Alex Kessler of Vegreville, Alberta peacefully passed away at the age of 94 years.

Bud is survived by his loving adoptive family, Terry (Diane) Giebelhaus and their family; along with his coffee, golfing and bowling friends.

A Private inurnment to take place at a later date in the Riverside Cemetery Columbarium. Memorial donations may be made to the “Akasu Palliative Care Society.”

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(W.A) DAVID ESSERY September 9, 1944 – July 14, 2018 On Saturday, July 14, 2018, David Essery of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 73 years.

David is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Ellen; daughter Tammy Halina and her children Tanielle (Jordi) Sullivan and Braden (Pauline) Halina and their family Benjamin and Eleanor: daughter Susan Essery and her son Owen: son Stan (Marie): brother Greg (Jeanine) and their children Andrea (Andy) and their family Aiden and Ashton; Sheldon (Ashley) and their son Elijah; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. David was predeceased by his parents Alex and Una; parents in law Dorothy (Ernie) Dand; son in law Bobby Halina.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta with Rev. Laureta Blondin officiating.

Interment to follow in the Lavoy Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, memorial donations may be made to the “Covenant Foundation –St. Joseph’s General Hospital” or “Covenant Foundation- SJGH palliative care mattresses.”

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BERRY, Louette September 20, 1942 – July 13, 2018 On July 13, 2018 Louette Berry of Vegreville passed away at the age of 75.

Louette is survived by her husband of 56 years Clifford; son Ken (Kelly) Berry and their children Justin, Jaxon and McKenzie; daughter Shirley (Lorne) Holyk and their daughter Janessa; son Brian (Sze Yue) and his children Ryan and Eric Berry; mother Phyllis Warburton; brothers Bill (Linda) and Jim (Cathy); brother-in-law Bev (Lynda) Berry; along with numerous extended family and friends. Louette was predeceased by her father William Warburton.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Vegreville United Church with Rev. Laureta Blondin officiating. Inurnment to take place at a later date in the Cadogan West Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta.”

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Viking RCMP Member Charged after Investigation Fraser Logan RCMP “K” Division Edmonton – A Viking, Alberta RCMP member has been charged following an investigation into impaired driving.

On Thursday, July 5, 2018, Killam, Alberta RCMP responded to the Killam Agri-plex Swimming Pool where it was reported that Cst. Andrea Bole, who was off-duty, had driven to the facility in an intoxicated state.

As a result of the initial investigation, there were sufficient grounds to believe that Cst. Bole had been driving and that she had been drinking.

Cst. Bole has been charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle.

She was released on a “Promise to Appear” with a first appearance court date of August 7, 2018, in Killam Provincial Court. Cst. Bole is subject of a driving suspension, pending the court process.

Cst. Bole has been placed on administrative duty.

Editorial Note: The August 7th court date is a part of the normal court proceedings, which apply to all Canadians regardless of whether they are RCMP members or civilians. For RCMP members, there is an additional Code of Conduct investigation, which examines the conduct of the member. Fraser Logan of the RCMP “K” Division clarified for us that the Code of Conduct Investigation “Looks into disciplinary action, which can be anything from remedial punishment to dismissal from the RCMP. These results will be decided pending the internal investigation, and the results will be kept private unless they result in the dismissal of the RCMP member.”

Fraser Logan also clarified that while specific details will not be released, the “initial investigation” which resulted in sufficient grounds to believe that Cst. Bole had been driving impaired would have been conducted on-site in response to the allegation that the member may have been driving impaired.

Two Hills RCMP Investigate Break and Enter at Store Theft of Truck Corporal Ronald Bumbry EAD - Media Relations Myrnam, Alberta - On July 15, 2018, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Two Hills RCMP responded to a break and enter at the Myrnam Liquor Store.

A truck was used to smash through concrete barricade posts and then a wall of the business. There was significant damage to the building and an undisclosed amount of cash and liquor was stolen while the suspect(s) were inside.

The truck was last observed heading north on Highway 36 towards St. Paul.

Further investigation has revealed the truck was previously stolen from Duvernay, Alberta on July 15, 2018.

The truck is a white 2004 Ford SRW Alberta license plate # 06N910.

Two Hills RCMP are asking the public’s assistance in locating this vehicle. If you see the vehicle or have information regarding this incident, please contact Two Hills RCMP at 780-657-2820 or call your local police. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).

Municipal Building Permits Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser (Two Hills, AB) Unfortunately, over the last few years, the permits for development within the Town of Two Hills has dropped drastically for numerous reasons. Town of Two Hills Chief Administrative Officer Elsie Kiziak says that this is largely because the downturn in the oil economy has affected both businesses and individuals: businesses are not expanding or growing as much, and individuals are not building or renovating as much.

On the flip-side, the Town has had many of the residential dwellings renovated over the last 15 years which has made our residential assessment increase to a healthier state.

So far, the improvements that the Town had in 2018 from January until now is the expansion of the Two Hills Foods grocery store for $53,000 and the removal and addition of a deck to a residential dwelling at approximately $5,000.

Although there is no development growth at this time, the Town of Two Hills has seen significant developments over the last 10 years. Council was not shy to reduce non-residential taxes further this year to attract commercial and industrial businesses for the eventual upturn of the economy.

“We anticipate an increase in development permits as the economy in and around Two Hills and more importantly Alberta improves.” – Elsie Kiziak, Town of Two Hills CAO.

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Honouring All Fallen Bikers Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser From July 13 to 15, motorcyclists from around Two Hills and their friends gathered together at the campground in Two Hills for the eleventh annual memorial for all of the motorcycle riders who have died on the highways over the past year.

The event, dubbed the Run for the Hills Memorial Rally, consisted of camping over the weekend, and a show n’ shine, a poker rally, a bike rodeo, and a memorial service led by Pastor Wes

(LAST NAME).

The founder and organizer of the Run to the Hills Memorial Rally referred to as ‘Backcountry’ Bob, says that the rally has done a great deal for the local riders as a community. The funds from each rally go towards the upkeep and renovations at the Memorial Park, a place that Bob and the other local riders have built and managed in order to honour those they knew, who have fallen on the highways.

Long-time attendees of the event recalled the climb in attendance numbers since the first rally eleven years ago, and the positive impact the rally has had on themselves, personally.

The Town of Two Hills Mayor Leonard L. Ewanishan visited for the memorial service on Saturday morning, and to share a few words of gratitude with the riders for being a strong part of the community in Two Hills. “A community is only as strong as its residents,” said Mayor Ewanishan, “and we in Two Hills are proud to be a part of the most biker-

friendly community in Canada.” He thanked Bob and his team for putting on the event, as well as all those in attendance for visiting Two Hills, and for taking exceptional care of the campground and memorial park every year.

During Pastor Wes’ service, he shared a few words on the fact that grief is a part of not just death, but life as well. He shared a message of hope with the attendees, “When we lose a brother or sister on the highways, we experience grief.

Grief is a truth of life, which God has given us so that we might also experience the depth of love.” He ended with a quote; “Grief is only love, with nowhere to go.”

During the memorial service, they read the names of the 27 bikers in their circle of acquaintance who have passed away over the past year, in order to give them honour. This is ten more than last year’s 17 deceased.

The event continued on after the memorial service with the annual poker rally, bike rodeo, and all-night live entertainment, before wrapping up on Sunday.

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Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The Tofield Airport was host to a group of Radio Control Flyers engaging in a Fun Fly from Thursday, July 12 to Sunday, July 15.

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Collector Car’s Day

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The egg at the Elks/Kinsmen Park became shinier as it looked down on a bit of history flashing from the many immaculately kept vintage vehicles which were owned by Vegreville Irons Runners Club’s members and friends.

The reason the vehicles and their owners from the Vegreville Irons Runners Club were there was that the Specialty Vehicle Association of Alberta (SVAA) and the SEMA Action Network (SAN) in the United States have declared July 13, 2018, as International Collector Car Appreciation Day.

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Hot-Dog Sale Travels to Meet Transportation Needs Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Providing low-cost transportation is needed in the Town of Vegreville. If the Transportation Services Society (VTSS) didn’t have a handi-van or provide taxi vouchers a lot of people wouldn’t get out because it would cost them too much to travel were the words of President of VTSS, Dwayne Hlady.

So, VTSS hosted a hot-dog sale at Vegreville and District Co-op to raise money for this need. Hlady and Director of VTSS, Bob Carter had the assistance of former Jr. Deputies, Faith Browning and A.J. Kisilevich.

Hlady added that these two young people are much appreciated as they are always there to help with charity sales when needed.

(Left-to-right) Director of VTSS, Bob Carter, President of VTSS, Dwayne Hlady, with A.J. Kisilevich and Faith Browning.

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Mannville Fire Department Expands their Fleet

FRIDAY @ 5PM. DEADLINE FOR ALL ADS County of Minburn Division 1 Councillor Richard Wagner, Mannville’s Mayor Rex Smith, County of Minburn Councillor Eric Anderson, County of Minburn Protective Services Director Mike Fundytus, Mannville Fire Department Fire Chief Dez Schubert, and County of Minburn Reeve Roger Konieczny.

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser At the end of May, the Mannville Fire Department purchased a new small truck with money granted them by the County of Minburn, in order to better provide emergency services to the people in their area. On July 9, the Mannville Fire Department hosted an unveiling of the new truck to show County Councillors what they did with the truck, and the purpose of all its features.

The new Ford F-350 will add to their fleet of small fire trucks, that has been added to over the course of around a decade.

“We have a great relationship with the Fire Department here in Mannville,” said County of Minburn Councillor Richard Wagner. “It’s important that we give them everything they need to get the job done and keep people in the area safe in emergencies.”

The power of using smaller trucks in smaller fire departments is that it takes fewer firefighters to operate it, so the department is able to respond faster. The customcrafted design allows the responding crew of firefighters to make up for what they may not have in manpower with up-to-date technology and exactly the tools they will need for the specific kind of call they are on. A smaller truck is also, of course, less expensive to operate.

The first mini rapid-response unit (#904) was built to help the small fire department respond quickly to grassfires and other rural emergencies. The second mini

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Free to be Your Best Self

MHCB Wellness Coaches-McKenna Makowecki, Kirstin Mcsween, and Cayley McConaghy, and MHCB Summer Assistant, Randa Dahr with all the children who participated in the Drama and Art Camp. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent If you put too much pressure on yourself to be good at something or do what others want, it can work against you. We are all good at something! Do your best, work hard, have fun, have faith and you will be able to do good things.

Children expressed this moral to an audience of family and friends at the two drama productions-Stephanie’s Pony Tail by Robert Munsch and Ready Set Go by Robert Munsch.

The production started with Jane telling her Mom that she felt she wasn’t good at anything. So, her Mom told her a story about a girl named Stephanie who wanted to be original by wearing a ponytail. The other students all poked fun of her but they copied her later. So, she kept changing the style of her ponytail. In the end, she learned it is best to just be herself and not try to do something to please others and be someone

she is not. Even if others don’t approve, people should still feel good about who they are because they are good at something.

The Ready Set Go story was about Miranda and her Dad. Miranda felt she wasn’t good at sports. Miranda’s Dad was supposed to compete in a race.

Miranda couldn’t find him and she ended up being in the race and winning.

This play was the final production for the Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) Drama and Art Camp for grades two to four which was held at A.L. Horton School from July 9-12.

MHCB noted that children practice communication and relationship building skill through drama and art. They talked about mindfulness and selfesteem and practiced it through fun activities. At this camp, they also drew unicorns and a picture of what they liked best about themselves, as well as, other art projects.

The unicorns the kids drew.

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The pictures the MHCB Wellness Coaches and kids drew about what they liked best about themselves. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

mannville fire department - CONTINUED from PAGE 2 rapid-response unit was added to the fleet in 2016, with a few improvements to help the truck specialize in wildlands operations and working in the field.

“Ninety-nine percent of the work we do wound up being done by just those two trucks,” says Mannville Fire Department Fire Chief Dez Schubert.

The mini rapid-response unit (#920) was designed for the multi-purposes of highway, medical, and rescue calls. It was ordered from HUB Fire out of Abbotsford, BC, and it went into service on its first call on June 6.

Chief Schubert says that they are honoured to have received the funds from the County and the Village of Mannville, and will appreciate the capabilities that the new truck has to offer.

When explaining a few of the truck’s features, he pointed out, “Something that’s really cool about this truck is that a lot is handled remotely…. Everyone is in here (the cab of the truck) which means more of our first responders are safe, and that is so important to us.”

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Up-Cycling to Create Cool Projects

Library’s professionals and MHCB Wellness Coaches teach kids how to turn nature’s materials into cool craft projects.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Children from eight to 13 years old discovered the value of recycling when they turned recycled materials into cool projects at the Up-Cycling program which will be held on Fridays from July 6-August 3 at Vegreville Centennial library.

The library (TD Summer Reading Club 2018) partnered with the Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) program. This program is about taking some recycled material and finding a way to reuse them. They learned about turning recycled materials into a useful item or a craft project. The children will make something different for each session.

In the first session on July 6, the children made gardening planters out of old soup cans. Also, Vegreville Recycling’s professionals came in and gave a sheet on recycling to the kids. They did a bit of briefing on what a person can recycle and what they can’t recycle and how Vegreville is bringing in the green bins for recycling.

In the second session on July 13, Library Programmer, Calina Sokalski, and MHCB Wellness Coaches-McKenna Makowecki and Kristin Mcsween, along with MHCB Summer Assistant, Randa Dahr taught the children how they can create things from nature’s materials. They spoke about how rocks can be used be make little animals and things. Also, they made projects out of CDs that were scratched.

This boy is really concentrating on painting a rock.

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A Sizzling Safari Summer Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Summer just became more sizzling and smooth when special guest, Co-owner, General Manager, and Outreach Coordinator, Corrianne Brons from Butterfly Wings n’ Wishes visited the Sizzlin’ Summer program at Vegreville Centennial Library on July 11.

Earlier in the morning, the children had a craft project where they created their own insects with the assistance from Coordinator for Sizzlin’ Summer, Shelby Shapka and the other workers and volunteers.

The afternoon featured the interactive presentation where the children had a chance to touch each of the animals that Brons presented to them.

Brons explained that children needed to hold

Top Left: Children meet this boa snake.

Bottom Left: A craft where the kids created insects.

Right: Children meet Wally the tortoise.

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the animals in their hand on their lap so the animal won’t fall down and get hurt.

Jeffery the frog from Australia was the first animal Brons introduced. She said he breathes through his skin.

Blondie the spider was next. Brons said she was 15 years old and could live to be 30 or so.

Banana Nut Muffin the garter snake bounced in Brons’s hands after this. Brons said Banana is an 11 and a Dad. He is an albino which means he lacks certain coloring on his body.

Wally the tortoise came slowly on the scene, followed by Godzilla the boa snake.

This event was part of Sizzlin’ Summer’s Safari Week which programmers wrote encourages community involvement, social skills, self-esteem, and service to others.

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Tour of Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village

Many older buildings are at the village.

(Kathy Sawchuk/photo)

Tour guides wearing vintage Ukrainian attire. (Kathy Sawchuk/photo)

An older granary. (Kathy Sawchuk/photo)

St. Vladimir’s first Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church from Vegreville.

(Kathy Sawchuk/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Some of Heritage House’s resident developed a new appreciation for the past when they ventured out to visit Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village on July 10.

This village has 40 buildings and a museum with exhibit gallery spaces that showcase early Ukrainian settlement in East-Central Alberta.

Brian Morin and Annette Yost said they really enjoyed the trip because they found the older buildings were amazing and the tour guides were nice and very informative. There wasn’t time to see all the buildings or to view the museum but they did so many buildings.

Brian and Annette were able to view a granary, grain bins, and a farm. They saw train tracks, a train station, as well as, a hotel and old post office. When they arrived at the grocery store, the tour guides showed that the way they used to sell things was quite different from today. They had different packaging; lard was in a pail that could be

An older grocery store.

(Kathy Sawchuk/photo)

reused for a lunch pail afterward.

Cigarettes were two cents a box back then.

Brian and Annette said they saw a lot of different churches.

They saw a baba in her daughter’s one-room house where her daughter had six kids and each kid had something to do. Children were brought-up a lot more strict back then.

There were university students who were wearing older Ukrainian attire and costumes which were quite different from the ones they wear today. The wedding dresses were colorful with prints on them.

They saw Ed Stelmach’s parents’ home and all kinds of different houses that were built years ago. The houses were quite small but they seem to be better constructed than the houses we have today. They even noticed a building with a sod roof.

Brian and Annette admitted that they were very glad they went and would definitely go on the tour again.

People having lunch at the village. (Kathy Sawchuk/photo)

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Vegreville Pysanka Festival Entertainment

Visitors of all ages explore the Yarmarok Marketplace.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent An explosion of colors, stories, flavors, arts, crafts, and cultures that were more brilliant than a rainbow celebrated Vegreville 45th Annual Pysanka Festival on July 6, 7, and 8.

The Yarmarok Marketplace at the Recreational Centre Arena was similar to entering a Ukrainian wonderland with all the embroidery clothing, ceramics, food, purses, Ukrainian Easter eggs, and North American wares that were available to purchase. Tables were laced with the most delightful looking candies and treats too. This venue also held the Artists Market which featured art pieces from artists-Suzanne Malo, Ruth, Lois Beinvenue, Mary Artymko, J. Bryden, Gloria Sen, Leora Johnstone, and Sonia Urquhart. Some people even participate in sessions where they do paint with the artists.

Original and traditional Ukrainian foods were available on the Exhibitions

grounds and at the various venues surrounding the grounds.

The Folk Art Workshops were too numerous to name but citizens of all ages tried their hands at pysanka writing, dough dove writing, wheat weaving, floral headpieces, beaded necklaces, and embroidery.

New this year was Baba’s Garden and Table Talk about Ukrainian Christmas Eve and Ukrainian Easter.

The Band and Cultural Showcase at Vegreville Multi-Plex Centre entertained folks with bands and groups which included Marango Pie, Emile’s Old Tyme Dance Band, The New Melody Kings, and 3 of Diamonds.

Beers Gardens were around and people who were in a full party mood danced their hearts away at the evening Zabava dances.

There was also Thistle Hill Farm Petting Zoo, inflated zone, glitter tattoos and more for the kids.

People try out wheat weaving. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

The New Melody Kings perform. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Main Photo: Mayor of Vegreville, Tim MacPhee makes the Collector Car’s Appreciation Day Proclamation. Also in photo, President of Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club, Bill Smolak, Fort Saskatchewan/Vegreville MLA, Jessica Littlewoord, Members of Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club and friends.

Bottom Left: The vintage vehicles at the Elks/ Kinsmen Park.

Bottom Right: Members of Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club and friends beside the 1917 Model T Ford from the Vegreville Museum.

(Rosanne Fortier/photos)

The proclamation read that municipalities and provinces across Canada and the United States are observing the tribute to the collection and preservation of historic, classic and specialty vehicles, as well as preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of automobiles.

Therefore, the Town of Vegreville and Mayor Tim MacPhee declared July 13, 2018, to be Collector Car Appreciation Day. Fort Saskatchewan/Vegreville MLA Jessica Littlewood also attended the proclamation where she presented a certificate to

Mayor Tim MacPhee and President of Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club, Bill Smolak in recognition and dedication to Collector Car Appreciation Day for the Town of Vegreville.

Little Red Wagon jumped in to offer free ice-cream to all members of the Iron Runners Club.

The next stop for the Iron Runners Auto Club was their club’s house behind Vegreville Museum where they were given a car inspection for insurance purposes so they could continue to travel and share their love for vintage vehicles and the history behind them.