Vegreville News Advertiser - July 19, 2017

VOL. 70 NO. 29

67 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2017

Run to the Hills rides on!

Joe Machney Reporter The weekend of July 14 to 17 was the annual motorcycle rally in support of the Last Ride Fallen Riders Memorial in Two Hills. Titled Run to the Hills, the event celebrated its 10th anniversary this year.

“A lot of the riders have been here the whole week. They came Friday the fourth and set up

camp, then helped with the organizing and setting up for the event,” Backcountry Bob, event coordinator and founder said. “The goal of the event was to get a fallen riders memorial built, which we got raised a few years ago. Last year we opened the Chapel and consecrated the Chapel just west of Two Hills.”

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Four generations of Mazankowski

Two Hills RCMP investigate drowning

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RCMP files from July 10 - 16 Joe Machney Reporter July 10 10:21 Report of a well-being check. A female was concerned about her father’s mental health. Her father left a Facebook message that said that he did not want to be around her. He was located later and was deemed to be fine.

10:46 Report of items stolen from a vehicle. A garage door opener, Bluetooth speaker, and phone charging cables were taken. Still under investigation.

14:40 Report of a person receiving a phone call from Money Mart saying that the female was trying to cash her cheque. Still under investigation.

14:47 Report of a CRA scam.

16:57 Report of a break and enter to a residence. The break-in occurred between 8 and 4 pm. A bedroom window was broken and items appeared to be moved around, however, nothing was taken.

19:15 Report of a person selling tires on Kijiji for $3000. The buyer came forward and offered a certified cheque for $7000 and wanted $4000 given back to him. The complainant thought it was a scam so he reported the incident.

21:12 Report of a possible impaired driver in a white F-150. The complainant recognized the driver and her slurred speech. The suspect vehicle was not located.

21:24 Report of multiple alarm sensors being triggered at a local grocery store.

Upon investigation, it turned out to be the janitor.

21:47 A female reported a suspicious vehicle in the back alley of 48A street.

Two males and a female in a red Chevy truck were driving around trying to catch cats.

July 11 02:00 A vehicle stop found a vehicle with rear lights not working and upon further investigation, it was learned that the plate was not matching and the driver was not insured. The driver stated that she had just bought the vehicle.

The vehicle was towed.

04:23 Report of an alarm going off.

The complaint noticed that the front window was open and that the front screen had been taken off. When he arrived, he saw a car leaving but no description of the vehicle was given and nothing was stolen from the place of business.

06:00 Report of theft of a wallet from a truck. The suspect smashed the side window and took the wallet.

07:09 Report of a missing person. A mother reported that her daughter had

been missing for a couple hours. The complainant heard her daughter screaming “she did not want to go” from three blocks away. The daughter was later located at her house.

08:01 Report of theft from a vehicle. A stereo, insurance documents and a wallet had been stolen.

14:48 Report of a sudden death. A male had fallen off his third story balcony.

The male had been lifted to U of A hospital with a head injury and was later pronounced dead.

14:54 Report of an ash tray and a toonie were stolen from his vehicle. The vehicle was unlocked at the time.

Neighbours advised that two guys were riding around on bikes with flashlights around midnight.

23:14 Report of a suspicious male taking pictures of the interior of the Telus store. A male in a grey hoodie and dark pants was seen carrying a backpack.

Members were unable to locate the male.

July 12 03:36 Report of intoxicated males loitering outside of 7-11 asking the complainant if she wanted to party. The complainant’s vehicle had an odour of marijuana coming from the passenger’s side. The member searched the vehicle but did not find anything.

14:00 Report of a vehicle being entered overnight. A radar detector and some Canadian Tire money was stolen. The vehicle was left unlocked.

15:05 Report of the west side of the bowling alley wall being spray painted with graffiti. No suspects. Still under investigation.

July 13 09:33 Report of two front tires of a Dodge Ram being slashed overnight.

13:00 A search warrant was executed for possession and purpose of trafficking meth. Members also located a considerable amount of stolen property.

13:13 A traffic stop for an expired

driver’s licence. The driver had an odour of alcohol. The vehicle was towed.

13:58 Report of a male being detained from trying to steal from the complainant’s vehicle. The members arrested the suspect and he was later released on a promise to appear.

14:00 Report of a truck being stolen from Veg Mechanical. The video showed two unknown males taking the truck.

Elk Point RCMP advised that the vehicle was involved in a head-on collision in their area.

15:54 Report of a CRA scam.

16:09 Report of an assault. The complainant reported that he had gotten assaulted the night before as he was taking out the garbage. A white newer model four door car pulled out and a male passenger got out and punched him. The male got back in the vehicle and then drove off.

July 14 06:21 Report of theft of a 2014 Ford Explorer that was stolen overnight. Still under investigation.

10:39 Report of failure to stay at a collision scene. A male reported a truck backing into a fence and then taking off. Approximate damage is $300.

18:55 Report of a stolen truck, a grey 1992 Chevy Silverado.

20:08 Report of a driver in a brown Chevy truck giving the complainant the finger while holding an open beer bottle in the other hand. The truck was located and the driver was warned.

22:22 Report of a male making claims that he owns Garden Inn. The male left the property upset when he was asked to leave. Mental health was a factor as he believes he owns most commercial properties in Vegreville.

July 15 04:46 Report of four males in masks and sunglasses wearing orange coveralls took money from Garden Inn and left through the rear entrance. The suspects threatened the complainant with a spray and then took a safe. The suspects left in a stolen vehicle from the motel.

The till and stolen vehicle was later recovered.

July 16 00:31 A traffic stop conducted resulted in a score of meth, a weapon, and outstanding warrants. A search of the vehicle also resulted in a cash seizure totalling $1600.

05:31 Report of a missing person who was later found outside of the hospital.

During the week 5 false 911 calls, 7 false alarms, 2 animal strikes and 73 calls for service were made in total.

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Let it be Joe Machney Reporter It’s the title of a famous song by the Beatles that has so much wisdom and freedom in its lyrics. Life happens and it’s your choice as to how you see it or experience it. You only have this moment and the only thing you can control is how you perceive the moment. The choices you make decide your course of action in the next moment. Once that decision is made than Let it Be, trusting that you have made the right choice.

The right choice is an interesting idea. Why is it right? Perhaps because it has brought you happiness? But why are you looking for happiness? If you are looking for it then it will have a beginning and an end and in time you’ll have to seek it out again. So what does the right choice mean to you? What parameters are you using to define why it is right or not? Why are these parameters accurate or is it

Krista Muntz Occupation: KinderCare teacher Likes: camping, fishing Dislikes: snakes and creepy crawlers.

fair to limit your experience and outcome to only these boxes?

The mind is limited and so is the knowledge that it offers you to experience your world. Everything that man has understood through the mind alone has a beginning and an end, and so is finite and is limited.

This beginning and end way of looking at life is a form of recycling of old ideas, like putting a mask on the same actor whose personality always comes through no matter what performance he or she gives.

By realizing the limitations of your mind you can allow the experiences in your life to just be and through doing that, open the doorway for a stillness or something else to come in from behind and wait patiently for you to sense its arrival. Once this is done then the finite and limitations of the mind become more clear and visible because they are seen through new eyes.

Understanding where you came from, and by this, I mean understanding how your past experiences have made you who you are today, can help you to decide who you wish to become. So many people run their lives on auto-pilot and very rarely do they do a self-reflection or check in within themselves to see if they like who they have become.

They assume that this is who I am and it will be too hard to change. This is not true. The more one understands themselves the more they are able to see what they like or where they wish to grow and evolve, which is why we are all here in the first place. Like throwing the pieces of a puzzle on the table, you can see the bigger picture of who you are and are then able to decide if you like who you are.

Once you are able to see the pieces more clearly, then you are able to take steps to change the ones you don’t like and further develop the ones that you do. The clarity with which you will be given through seeing yourself from a higher perspective will enable you to let go more and let things be as they are, trusting that there is a higher reason for everything that is happening in your life.

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Daylight saving time Thomas Dang MLA Edmonton-South West Many Albertans have made it clear that they want to get rid of Daylight Saving Time but now the question is which time zone.

One of the things I’ve learned since being elected MLA for Edmonton SouthWest in 2015 is that my constituents and all Albertans care deeply about common issues and all of them want to make life better for Albertans.

This was really evident when we opened up discussions around DST, and the effect that changing our clocks twice a year had on families, farmers, seniors and many other Albertans.

When I was preparing Bill 203, the Alberta Standard Time Act, we received tens of thousands of online submissions to our survey, and ma ny more Albertans phoned and wrote in. I also spoke or met with stakeholder groups representing athletics, agriculture

and other special interests.

Now that Bill 203 is before the Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future for consideration and review, we are once again asking for public input on this important issue.

We know from the consultation I conducted that the vast majority of Albertans do not want to change their clocks twice

a year. They’re also aware from personal experience what kind of effects changing the clocks can have, including tired kids and families and more potential for driving or workplace injuries.

We know that other Albertans have proposed and supported ending DST. In March 2015, a petition drafted by Ruby Kassian of Vegreville was tabled in the legislature. A similar petition was tabled in the fall of 2016, drafted by Verner Thompson of Mannville.

The question we’re grappling with now, and the intent of Bill 203, is to reach some kind of consensus on what time zone we want for Alberta all year long.

We know that this is a difficult question, and that’s why we want to hear from as many Albertans as possible as we’re going through this process.

If you haven’t already done so, please take the time to go the Legislative Assembly of Alberta website at http:// www.assembly.ab.ca/committees/abeconomicfuture/ click on Committees, and then on the link to Alberta’s Economic Future. The survey is available until July 28.

I want to thank all Albertans who have already taken the time to reach out to the committee, to me or their local MLA

to provide feedback.

This year we are celebrating 150 years of Canada as a country, although we know that its history is much longer. We know that Canada and Alberta are better when people participate and share their ideas. I look forward to hearing your ideas on Bill 203, the Alberta Standard Time Act.

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COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – July 20, 1927 The re-built and re-modelled exhibition hall, or arena, at the fair grounds in now completed by Contractor E.F. Wilson. A fine job of work was done by Mr. Wilson and the arena of today us superior to the one destroyed by fire. All that remains to be done is the painting and this will be carried out when circumstances permit.

The arrangement of the building, calculated as it is to fill several purposes, is excellent.

The roads are nothing to brag about again, though some of them were in fair shape early in the week. Recent rains on Monday and Tuesday have put the highways between Chipman and Fort Saskatchewan in poor condition but, lacking more rain, they will be all right again within a day or so.

Good crops of grain are usually accompanied by some drawbacks among them heavy crops of mosquitoes. This year is no exception as the little pests appear to be more active, vigorous, energetic, prodful and blood-thirsty than far many years past.

75 Years Ago – July 22, 1942 Messrs. H. and J. Marshall of Edmonton, are in charge of the O.K. Store at Dodds, whilst Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Cole and baby, Betty are on holidays.

Pte. Leonard Ljulstad, R.C.A.S.F. is home on furlough for three weeks , from BC, visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. Ljulstad of Dodds.

Fred Leri, a local Ryley boy, was among those recently receiving their wings at the RCAF school at Calgary.

A Dominion-provincial meeting on butter production received for consideration the recommendations of a committee at the opening session. The committee recommended that periodical reviews should be made of the relationship between the price of butterfat and the general supply position of butter to determine whether the present six-cent-a-pound subsidy is adequate. If adjustments were necessary, an additional subsidy should be applied. Other recommendations were that: Canadians should be urged to avoid waste of butter as a patriotic duty: Dominion-provincial feed boards should assure adequate distribution of feeding rations to dairy farmers and emphasize the importance of pasture fertilization and management; the Dominion government should investigate the “acute” shortage of cream cans and take steps to meet the problem; The agricultural supplies board should undertake an advertising campaign in the farm press to explain the need for increased butter production.

50 Years Ago – July 20, 1967 Provincial President of the Alberta Elks, Dr. N.J. Kuzyk presented Chas. W. Brinton with is past president’s pin in Vegreville last week.

Mr. Brinton has been a member of the Vegreville Lodge since 1928 and is presently an honorary life member. He was Exalted Ruler of the Vegreville Lodge in 1943-44 and was provincial president in 1949-50. At the time of his installation he says there were 49 lodges in the province and during his term of office he managed to visit 40 of them. At present, under Dr. Kuzyk’s jurisdiction there are no less than 119 lodges in the province.

The fever of celebrations in honor of Canada’s centennial has spread like wildfire throughout the country and is just now reaching its peak. Expo ’67 in Montreal is a tumultuous success; the Pan-American games in Winnipeg, from July 23rd till August 6th, is the biggest sporting event ever held on the North American continent; and the projects planned and events staged in the cities , towns, and communities are breath-taking in scope. To help the citizens of various smaller communities throughout the prairie provinces feel a part of the exciting activity, and to assist them in the centennial celebrations, the CBC is sending on tour a Birthday Bandwagon.

25 Years Ago – July 21, 1992 Canadian farmland values decreased in the last half of 1991. Farm Credit Corporation (FCC) research shows a drop of two per cent nationally between July 1, 1991 and January 1, 1992, the third such decrease reported over the past 18 months. Land values declined in Ontario and the prairies, remained stable in the Atlantic region, and increased in Quebec and British Columbia. The volume of land traded was relatively stable in Manitoba, where farmland values decreased 2.9 per cent, despite an increase in transactions. Land values dropped two per cent in Alberta.

Vegreville farmer Al Toronchuk is the Alberta region winner of a $500 prize of certified seed. The seed was awarded as part of the certified advantage program, the biggest promotion in the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association’s 88 year history. Mr. Toronchuk entered the contest when he purchased certified seed from his local seed retailer, Canola Farms Ltd. of Vermilion.

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.

Qatar Showdown??

Gwynne Dyer The deadline that Saudi Arabia and its allies set for Qatar to submit to their “non-negotiable” demands has just postponed from Monday to Wednesday. Since Qatar has already made it plain that it will not comply – it says the demands are “reminiscent of the extreme and punitive conduct of ‘bully’ states that have historically resulted in war” – the delay is a sure sign that the bullies don’t know what to do next.

They presumably thought that the Qataris would buckle under their threat, and didn’t bother to work out their next move if it didn’t. So what happens now? Does Saudi Arabia invade Qatar? It could easily do so if it wanted to: Qatar has onetenth of Saudi Arabia’s population, an undefended land border, and tiny armed forces.

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has the support of Donald Trump in his blockade of Qatar, and he could probably talk Trump into accepting an invasion too. Moreover, this is the man who committed Saudi Arabian forces to the vicious civil war in Yemen on the mere (and largely unfounded) suspicion that Iran is helping the rebels militarily.

Bin Salman’s terms for ending the blockade of Qatar were so harsh that it looks like he wanted them to be rejected. The thirteen demands included completely shutting down the Qatarbased al-Jazeera media group, whose satellitebased television network is the least censored and most trusted news organisation in the Arab world.

Qatar was to break all contact with the Muslim Brotherhood, a largely non-violent and pro-democratic Islamic movement that was a leading force in the “Arab Spring” of 2010-11. It was to end all support for radical Islamist rebel groups in Syria, and above all for the organisation that was called the Nusra Front until late last year. (It then changed its name in an attempt to hide its ties to al-Qaeda.)

Finally, Qatar was to end practically all trade and diplomatic contact with Iran, even though its income comes almost entirely from the huge gas field it shares with Iran.

Oh, and it must pay

compensation for the nuisance it has caused, and accept regular monitoring of its compliance with these terms for the next ten years.

The four countries operating the blockade (Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahradi and Egypt – three absolute monarchies and one military dictatorship) are really just trying to suppress democratic ideas in the region. The accusation that Qatar is “supporting terrorism” would be more convincing if Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates had not been doing exactly the same thing.

They all helped the Nusra Front with money, and ignored its ties with al-Qaeda because it was fighting the Shia-dominated regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Now they have all stopped doing that, but Saudi Arabia and the UAE are condemning Qatar for doing it: the pot is calling the kettle black. But the “supporting terrorism” charge does get the Americans (or at least one ill-informed American called Donald Trump) on board.

Qatar will pay a price for rejecting the Saudi demands. Almost all its food is imported, and in future it will all have to come in by sea or by air.

But Qatar is rich enough to pay that price.

In the end Saudi Arabia will almost certainly not invade. The 10,000 American troops based in Qatar give it no political protection (Washington will always put Saudi Arabia first), but the mere hundred-odd Turkish troops who are based there would help to defend the country if Qatar chose to resist.

“We don’t need permission from anyone to establish military bases among partners,” said Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. “We endorse and appreciate Qatar’s stand towards the 13 demands.” Saudi Arabia won’t risk even a small war with Turkey, so it will restrict itself to using its financial clout to stop other countries from trading with Qatar.

As Omar Ghobash, the UAE’s ambassador to Russia, told the Guardian newspaper last week: “One possibility would be to impose conditions on our own trading partners and say that if you want to work with us then you have got to make a commercial choice (to boycott Qatar).”

But that’s not likely to work either. Prince Mohammed bin Salman has started another fight he can’t finish.

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Stay safe in summer weather Alberta Health Services July is a month made for BBQs, outdoor sports, and relaxing on the deck.

It’s a time where most Albertans spend as many hours as possible outside enjoying the warm weather. As temperatures soar, it is important to keep a few things in mind as you head outdoors.

Though most people can handle moderate summer weather without issue, even healthy Albertans need to keep heat safety in mind during warmer months. When temperatures are high, make sure to take frequent breaks from the heat, spending some time indoors at home, or in a cooled public building— like a mall or indoor pool. Ensure that sunscreen of at least SPF 30 is applied 20 minutes before heading outdoors (be sure the product blocks both UVA and UVB rays), and reapply frequently. Rescheduling outdoor activities to cooler hours of the day is also smart way to beat the heat.

When spending time outdoors, what you wear makes a big difference in keeping your body cool. If you know you will be out in the heat, light colored

The lowest temperature ever recorded in Canada: -63 C in Snag, Yukon, 1947.

clothing is suggested. A wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses (with a UVA/UVB CSA- certified seal) along with long sleeves and pants can help protect you from the sun’s rays. A water bottle is a much needed accessory with any summer outfit— make sure to drink plenty of water and other non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages to stay hydrated.

Albertans are also urged to keep an eye out for heat warnings issued by Environment Canada. The warnings are posted online at http://weather.gc.ca/warnings/index_ e.html?prov=ab to keep residents informed and prepared during periods of extreme heat.

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SPORTS Texas 4000 team bikes for cancer Joe Machney Reporter Cancer is something that has affected everyone in some way and with the ashes of every tragedy something new can come from it and that is exactly what the Texas 4000 bike ride to fight cancer is all about as they rode into a welcoming Vegreville on July 17. Their slogan, Fighting Cancer Every Mile drives each of the team members as they bring with them an experience of someone dear to them being affected by cancer.

The Vegreville Fire Department greeted the twenty-one college students with a meal and an open house with demonstrations for the evening which included a grease fire and the jaws of life, along with a pancake breakfast in the following morning before they continued on their journey.

“This is our first year riding and we all got on the team November 15 after a fairly rigorous application process,” Cienna Taylor, Travel Chair for the 2017 Ozarks Route, said. “Each of us plays a role in the team as we prepare for the summer. Some of these

Cody Yaxley demonstrates the dangers of a grease fire.

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Four generations of Mazankowski

In order from left to right we have Matthew Gregory Mazankowski, Asher James Mazankowski (baby) Donald Frank Mazankowski, and Greg Donald Mazankowski.

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Ziegler - Lowe

The Ziegler-Lowe families held their 75th annual picnic/reunion at the Park Grove Community Centre on June 24 and 25.

There were over 120 relatives who came and enjoyed visiting and reminiscing about old photographs brought of past reunions dating back to the 1940s. The latest generation was added to the computerized family tree.

Get the Lead Out Agi-News As producers move livestock among various pastures throughout the summer, they should be keeping an eye out for any signs of buried batteries or other sources of lead.

“Windy and wet weather can move soil exposing discarded lead acid batteries that have been buried for years,” says Andrea Hanson, beef extension specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF). “Cattle, especially younger animals, find the stable metal (lead) palatable and will actively lick and consume it.”

Cattle that have ingested lead will have elevated levels in their blood, with the amount depending on how much they’ve ingested.

“They may not show any physical symptoms of lead poisoning; however, ingestion of lead can lead to sudden death or permanent brain damage,” says Hanson. “If you have cattle that appear blind and wander aimlessly, you should contact your local veterinarian. As well, any remains of animals that have

died from lead exposure must be disposed of in a particular way.”

Most cases of lead exposure and poisoning in cattle, reported to the Office of the Chief Provincial Veterinarian, occur in cattle grazing on pasture. Dr. Keith Lehman, chief provincial veterinarian, says that lead exposure or poisoning, along with problems arising from other toxins, must be reported to his office.

“Used lead acid batteries should always be sent away for recycling,” says Hanson.

“There are collection stations located across the province where worn out

batteries can be safely disposed. The Recycling Council of Alberta has a website to find the nearest place to dispose of lead acid batteries.”

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It’s time to talk about a BIG idea to end poverty Troy Media Across Canada and around the world, people from all sides of the political spectrum are starting to talk about the BIG idea of a basic income guarantee (BIG), also known as a guaranteed annual income.

The Ontario government recently approved a three-year basic income pilot project and selected three cities Hamilton/Brantford, Thunder Bay and Lindsay - as test sites. Federally, a motion in the Senate to encourage the government to investigate the cost and impact of a national basic income program has garnered cross-party support.

Globally, Finland has launched a basic income pilot, and industry giants like Tesla’s Elon Musk have said a universal basic income will be necessary for everyone in the future.

So what is a basic income guarantee and why all the fuss?

BIG is an income security measure that would ensure everyone has a sufficient amount of money to meet their basic needs for food, shelter, heat and clothing. It would enable people to live with dignity, regardless of their work status. And it has the potential to prevent poverty, and help individuals and families deal with economic insecurity and setbacks. It’s meant to replace income assistance and income replacement programs only, and wouldn’t affect disability supports or other social safety nets.

Here’s an issue where public health officials and health practitioners have had a jump start.

Two years ago, medical officers of health and members of boards of health from across Ontario met and passed a resolution calling on federal and provincial governments to replace existing social assistance programs with a guaranteed annual income, similar to what is available for all seniors in Canada. I

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attended and had the support of the Peterborough County-City board of health to vote in favour of the resolution. Two months later, Kingston’s associate medical officer of health took a similar resolution forward to the Canadian Medical Association where there, too, it was endorsed.

Why are our provincial public health sectors and other health providers so concerned about economics? From a public health perspective, we know that people with lower incomes experience poorer health.

In Canada, people living in poverty have a shortened life expectancy, as well as higher rates of chronic disease and less access to the broader determinants of health, such as safe housing, food security and education. For children living in poverty, there are special concerns of lower birth weights, poorer developmental outcomes, reduced school success and increased rates of illness and injury.

The cost of implementing a basic income program through government transfers would be significant. But the indirect costs of poverty, for example, in increased use of health care, remedial education, crime, social programs and lost productivity, are immense.

A guaranteed income is a simpler, more transparent approach to social assistance, and extends protection to those who aren’t covered. It also promotes greater equality of opportunity.

With the security of a regular basic income, people can effectively manage their circumstances to recover from financial setbacks, illness or injury, balance shifting employment and family

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care needs, or choose to obtain more education, retrain or try out new job opportunities.

Examples of a guaranteed income already exist, such as Old Age Security provided to most adults at age 65. In addition, the Guaranteed Income Supplement is provided to seniors with low income using a negative income tax model: the lower one’s income, the greater one’s benefit. And children’s benefits share similarities with Old Age Security.

So extending a basic income guarantee to all is an extension of programs that we’ve used for many years to target the young and the old.

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In Canada, a five-year basic income pilot project was conducted in the 1970s in Dauphin, Man. A retrospective evaluation of the project in 2011 found that in addition to reducing poverty, it resulted in a significant reduction in health-care utilization, an increase in high school completion rates and fewer incidents of work-related injuries.

It’s definitely time to talk seriously about this BIG idea, which has the potential to improve the quality of life for many, and support the creation of healthier communities for all of us.

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texas 4000 - CONTINUED from PAGE 8 The Texas 4000 Ozarks Route team.

Page 15 roles include fitness and safety, bike mechanics, as well as others that we need. We all learn from one another and play on each other’s strengths. It is definitely a team effort.�

The three teams, totaling seventy riders, take three different routes to get to Alaska. The three routes are Sierra, which goes through Santa Fe, San Francisco, and Vancouver; Rockies that goes through Denver, Calgary, and Prince George;

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MR. CLASSIFIED

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Dear Classified Guys, My neighbors love animals but it's getting to be too much. At first it was two little kittens they found advertised as "Free to Good Home". They were cute, and as outdoor cats they roamed the neighborhood and chased squirrels from my yard.

Then my neighbors adopted a seven-year-old dog from the classifieds. He was good too, often coming over to lie in the sun on my porch. Unfortunately, he passed away last year and now they brought home two dogs that run around my yard causing problems. Every time I go to mow the lawn, I'm guaranteed to step in dog poop!

Worse, the two dogs bark nonstop. I turned a deaf ear in the winter when my doors and windows were closed, but during the summer, it's too much. My neighbors are kind people, but I don't think they know how to control their dogs. Any ideas on how to fix this situation without creating tension between us?

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Cash: Sounds like you could

use a good pooper-scooper. Or maybe you should just hire your neighbors to mow your lawn!

Carry: Clearly, your neighbors

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need to better control their dogs.

Letting them run around your yard can be dangerous. No one would want them to accidentally get hit by a car or bite someone who is passing by.

Cash: However, before you go next door to complain, take a deep breathe. It sounds like your neighbors may not even know there is a problem. Their previous animals worked out fine for you, chasing squirrels and lying on your porch.

Since no one ever spoke up before, they probably don't realize that anything is wrong now.

Carry: Fortunately if you're friendly with your neighbors, this situation is very easy to resolve.

Next time you see them, simply make them aware of the problems

the dogs are causing you.

Cash: If they are as kind as you say, then they should be willing to help resolve the problems. They may even be open to some suggestions you might have.

Carry: However, training the dogs to stop barking may take some time. Many dogs that bark incessantly do so because they are bored or have too much energy. Your neighbors will need to take the dogs on a long walk, exercise them in the yard or come up with an alternative behavior to help keep them from barking.

Cash: And remember, when you go over to visit your neighbors, check the bottom of your shoes before entering their house!

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Not many of us like the task, but picking up after your dog is the right thing to do. Surprisingly, all that waste can add up. In San Francisco, roughly 4% of residential garbage (6,500 tons per year) is dog waste. In a 4-mile watershed area of Arlington, Virginia, officials determined that 5,000 pounds of daily dog waste has been contributing to water contamination. With over 70 million dogs nationwide, you can imagine how the problem just keeps piling up.

Our golden retriever barks at everything. It's been driving me and the neighbors crazy. So after flipping through a catalog, I bought one of those citronella anti-bark collars. Every time the dog barks, the collar sprays a small amount of citronella.

Since dogs don't like the smell, they stop barking.

It worked great. Then one day I noticed my husband working in the garden with the citronella collar around his neck.

He explained that whenever the bugs got annoying, he would just bark for the citronella spray.

"That's clever," I laughed.

"Does it work?"

"It sure does," he replied.

"Except our neighbors keep telling me to stop barking!"

(Thanks to Jenny K.)

Over the Top Let's face it. Many pets today are pampered. To keep them fed, healthy and adored, we'll spend over 40 billion dollars this year.

One walk down the pet store aisle and you'll realize there's everything from customized pet bowls to Hawaiian shirts & sunglasses.

So while you may not know what you'll be getting for Christmas this year, your pet can rest easy.

Roughly 56% of dog owners admit to buying presents for their pets during the holidays. With all this pampering, it's tough to tell which one of us has been trained!

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Kobewka’s sit ready for people to come and check out what they have to offer at the annual Myrnam yard sale.

Joe Machney Reporter Saturday, July 8 was all about garage sales in Myrnam, as many of the residences took part in doing their spring and summer cleaning and clearing to open the way for new things to come into their lives and to allow for others to

enjoy items that they had for a time enjoyed using but felt it was time to let them go.

Every year the event happens and every year people wander around with wide eyes and a sense of adventure, never knowing what they might find or come home with. The act of letting

things go so that something new can come into your life is an important practice and generously selling your possessions for a fraction of what you paid for is a great exercise in generosity.

It is no wonder that this popular day in July has been a tradition in so many towns and villages throughout the land.

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SRIBNEY, Walter

STEINBACH, Mary Jane On July 6, 2017 Mary Jane Steinbach of Vegreville passed away at the age of 90 years. Mary Jane is survived by two sons and one daughter, John, Keith (Sonya), and Sheila; one granddaughter, Jazlynn; one sister, Dorothy Gladish; also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by her husband, Leo; siblings, Walter and Ernie; and step-sisters, Ethel, Catherine, and Bess.

Memorial service was held Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Vegreville United Church, 5126-48 Avenue, Vegreville. Reverend Ken Flanagan officiating.

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

In Loving Memory of Walter Sribney Our wonderful, caring Father and Grandfather, Who passed away on July 15, 2016 We thought of You with love today, But that is nothing new.

We thought about You yesterday, And the days before that too.

We think of You in silence, We often speak your name.

All we have are fond memories, And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part.

God has You in His keeping, We have You in our heart.

Lovingly remembered and missed by Lorie, Richard, Courtney, and Chelsey

RAWLUK, Hope May 6, 1930 - July 13, 2013

In loving memory of our Mother, Baba and Great Baba.

Although its been 4 years now Since you were taken away The memories are still strong And we wish you were here today We can’t see or touch you So we know you’re not here But still we have the past And in our hearts you’re still near.

Forever loved and sadly missed by Robert, Judy & Tony, Gladys & Gordon, Jamie & Patrick, Dylan, Hudson & Keaton, Tricia & Derek , Carolyn & Jay, Hannah, Avery & Camryn

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Sgt Jerry Nutbrown RCMP Ponderings, Vegreville Detachment Many times in the Blotter there will references to different kinds of orders.

What is meant by a court order is a document issued by the court and most often signed by a judge. These orders put legal requirements or limitations on a person, people or a company or organization. Any order covering off a large group is not common and mostly we see the orders that specify only one person. There are different courts of jurisdictions that will issue the various types of orders with these being Provincial and Queens Bench.

A common order would be a Probation Order. This is issued when a person has been convicted of at least one offense and they are then put on conditions because of the conviction. Conditions often are related to the specific offense(s) they were convicted of. For example, if a person was convicted of assault, they would likely be on conditions to not be in contact with the victim and the keep the peace. There also might be alcohol or weapons conditions depending on the circumstances of the incident that led to their charges. These orders have an expiration date and usually if the person has not been in further trouble with the law, the order expires along with the conditions.

Another related order a convicted person could be released on is a Conditional Sentence Order (CSO).

This is used when a sentence may be suspended as the person is released and are not supposed to get into further

trouble. If they do get into criminal type trouble then the sentence being held can be moved forward. In a simplified example, if a person got a 6 month sentence in custody but was released on a CSO that 6 months hangs over them while they are released. CSOs also have an expiry date on them and if the person keeps out of criminal trouble for the time period, their sentence can be waived or set aside. In the example, the person may be on a 6 month CSO and if they get into trouble after 3 months, then the judge can order the person to serve the remaining 3 months in jail(depending on the specifics of the order).

An order we see off-and-on is a Emergency Protection Order (EPO).

These are most typically issued in the case of domestic abuse/violence. As the title states, it is issued in an emergency situation where there is risk to a person from another. The order is usually issued for under 14 days and the intent is to get both parties into court before a judge so the judge can make a determination of whether the order should remain in place. This allows both parties to provide their side of the story to the judge. These orders also have conditions on them based on the details provided by the applicant.

These are 3 types of orders issued that police will commonly need to deal with during the course of our duties. There are also civil orders but we do not usually end up having to deal with those.

SHARP, Ferne Joyce On July 14, 2017 Ferne Joyce Sharp of Vegreville, formerly of Innisfree, passed away at the age of 70 years.

Ferne is survived by two daughters, Sherri (Dean) Lovig of Innisfree and Shelley (Clay) Schmidt of Stony Plain; six grandchildren, Shayne Lovig, Kamryn, Caitlin, McKenna, Dawson, and Wyatt Schmidt; two sisters, Ruth (Lindsay) Holmes and Janet Wolfe; sisters-in-law, Marion McDougall and Lou McDougall; also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Predeceased by her parents, Annie and Edmund McDougall; brothers, Larry, and Bruce McDougall; and brother-in-law, Ed Wolfe.

Private memorial service will be held. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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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

DARDA, Margaret April 10, 1928 – July 18, 2017 On Tuesday, July 18, 2017, Margaret Darda of Two Hills, Alberta peacefully passed away with her family at her side at the age of 89 years.

Margaret is survived by her loving family, one daughter Edna (Richard) Karpo along with their children Dwayne (Angela) and Derrick and his family Peter and Maria: Jim (Wendy); three sisters Katie Esak, Florence Warner, Rita Berglund and one brother Albert (Laurine); along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Margaret was predeceased by her husband George W. Darda; her parents Peter and Maria; siblings Alexandra, Dora, George, Steve, Mertin, Rose, Elizabeth and Mary Jane.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Two Hills Senior’s Centre (4903-47 Ave.) with Very Reverend M. Panciuk officiating.

Interment to follow in the Malin Romanian Orthodox Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the “Two Hills Health Centre” or to the “Charity of One’s Choice.”

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

Northern lights forecast across Canada this weekend Sunspot activity suggests there will be a good display July 16-17 Look up at the night sky this weekend for a chance to see the northern lights.

Severe weather watch.

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Two Hills RCMP investigate drowning in North Saskatchewan River Corporal Ronald Bumbry EAD – Media Relations Officer On July 9, 2017 at approximately 1:00 p.m., Two Hills RCMP responded to a call of a male being swept down the North Saskatchewan River while fishing north of the Hamlet of Hairy Hill, Alberta.

Alberta Fish and Wildlife Officers along with members from the fire departments of Two Hills, Hairy Hill, Willingdon and the RCMP helicopter searched along the river for several hours.

Tragically, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the 45-year-old male from Vegreville was located

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Run to the hills - CONTINUED from front PAGE During the weekend, riders got to enjoy the Jack Daniel’s Meat and Greet Pig Roast on Friday, along with live music by Whitemud from Edmonton. Saturday began with the Show ‘N Shine and the touching Prayer for the Fallen. The memorial poker run and bike rodeo took up a good part of the afternoon. Another popular event was the mini bike races and of course, the dunk tank was good fun to help cool off from the hot weather.

Since the event’s inception, a lot of people have been coming to the event with new people attending every year as well as repeat visitors. “There’s a lot of kindred spirits here,” Bob said. “People misconstrue what these bike rallies are all about, which is the comradery between all of us. A lot of people came from Saskatchewan and even Mexico this year, although they’re Canadian Snowbirds.”

The event wrapped up on Saturday evening with beer gardens, fireworks and live music by Throttle Up, a two-piece band from down south by Calgary which prompted more dancing from the crowd.

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texas 4000 - CONTINUED from PAGE 12 and Ozarks which takes the riders through Nashville, Winnipeg, and Edmonton. All routes meet at Whitehorse on August 1 to trek the final distance together to Anchorage, Alaska for an August 11 finale.

“Collectively as a team, all three routes have raised a total of $675,000 and our goal is $750,000,” Taylor said. “Every time one of us gets a donation it encourages us to go a little farther because behind every donation is a reason why someone donated. We take those stories and we carry them with us.”

Every year Texas 4000 competitively selects University of Texas students for an 18-month program designed to cultivate the next generation to lead the fight against cancer. Texas 4000 empowers each student to raise $4,500, ride 2,000 training miles with his/her team, volunteer more than 50 hours in the community, and play an active role in planning every aspect of the ride to Alaska by attending weekly meetings and taking leadership positions within the team.

Vegreville Firefighters demonstrate the jaws of life rescue.

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Peter Kshyk Memorial Show ‘N’ Shine

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Summer Launch Party Author, Marty Chan shares his folk tales with the children. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier Author, Marty Chan’s enthusiasm for telling stories and his craft at getting children to interact were the means he transported the love of reading to children at his presentation at the Summer Launch Party at Vegreville Centennial Library on July 12.

TD Summer Reading Club brought Marty Chan to the library.

Chan calls Morinville his home and he has been writing comedy, fantasy, and action and mystery fiction books for elementary school aged kids for over 25 years.

Chan said he loves the fact that he can create characters that can do all the things he is too afraid to do in real life.

Chan opened by saying that everyFRIDAY @ 5PM. DEADLINE FOR ALL ADS thing he knows

Citizens of all ages enjoy the hot-dog sale which was served with a smile by many volunteers.

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today comes from something he read. Chan demonstrated this by showing a bunch of newspaper clippings he saved.

Chan’s parents owned a food store and he used to pretend he was a detective for their store.

Chan also confessed that Chinese New Year was his favorite day of the year while he told the children an exciting story about why this was so.

He illustrated and explained how all the animals got their place on the Chinese’s calendar.

Chan said if the children wanted to know the secrets of magicians and how they create their magic, they can read a book on stage magic.

He said the secret to writing a book is to focus on the main character, bring settings in, add other characters, and then decide what the characters will want.

Afterward, there was a contest where the children could win Chan’s illustrations he drew that day.

Chan’s books are available at Vegreville Centennial Library.

Following this, there was a hot-dog sale on the patio of the library which library staff and community organizations helped with and all proceeds will go to Friends of the Library. The library and community organizations hosted free games and activities for the children at the Lions Playground.

There is not a single dissatisfied face as families gather to eat hot-dogs.

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Earn a Bike program pedals to success

Joe Machney Reporter From Monday, July 10 to Friday, July 14, the M.O.D.E.L. (Mentors Opening Doors Enriching Lives) project held their Pedal and Pals Earn-ABike Program at the Vegreville Recreation Centre.

The five-day bike camp really lived up to the initiative of the M.O.D.E.L. program of helping to improve the health and well-being of children, youth, and their families very well and gave the 30 participants an opportunity to have fun and get some exercise too. Also, after they finished their five sessions, each child received a bike and helmet at the end of the week.

The Pedals and Pals bike riding camp was set up for children who, for whatever reason, do not have a safe, reliable bike to enjoy during the summer. The M.O.D.E.L. Project partnered with Jump Start, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and other community providers to offer this Earn A Bike opportunity for children.

“The idea behind it is to connect the kids with the community and get them into the community and active, learning

what is fun to do out there.” Georgina White, MHCB Success Coach for the M.O.D.E.L. Project said. “We went to the library, to the spray park, and the Lion’s Park. During the week they developed bike safety awareness and bike riding skills. All of the kids enjoyed this. They had amazing attitudes and were so eager to give everything a go. When they fell, they picked themselves up and dusted themselves off and got back on again. Awesome group of kids and I hope we can do it again.”

During the five days, the children learned how to properly fit their helmet and how to be safe on their bike on public pathways and trails. They improved their bike handling skills such as braking, maneuvering and avoiding obstacles. Children also met community mentors and public figures.

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Vegreville Elks Lodge donates

Vegreville Elks Lodge donates to Vegreville & District Child Development Coalition Submitted On July 5, 2017 Vegreville Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Bro. Bob Bennett presented representatives from the Vegreville & District Child Development Coalition with a cheque for $200. The donation will be used to purchase a 3 month family pool pass for a lucky family that participates in the Coalition’s Five Stop Park Hop program. The Elks is one of the five stops in the program.

Shown in the photo (L-R) is Jennifer Maiko, Tasha Homeniuk, Anya Langkow, Exalted Ruler Bro. Bob Bennett and Carol Lynn Babiuk.

Two persons charged with meth trafficking Cpl. Leigh Drinkwater RCMP Vegreville Detachment On July 13, 2017 the Vegreville RCMP detachment, based on information received from a local business, entered into an extensive investigation into stolen property.

Based on the information received, the investigators succeeded in securing a search warrant for a vehicle located on a property in the town of Vegreville. Two people were arrested, Melissa Sue Appleman, 38 years of age, and Brendan John Lebid, 34 years of age, both of Vegreville.

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Peter Kshyk honored at Sich Hall Joe Machney Reporter Peter Kshyk was a well-known and respected man in the community of Vegreville and on Saturday, July 15, his memory was honored at the Sich Hall through an Automobile Show and Shine, which touched on something very dear to him.

There were around 150 people present for the beautiful afternoon. Twenty-eight vehicles were shown, from motorcycles to trucks, to cars. An ice cream truck came to keep people cool and there was also a barbecue and hot dogs available for the guests.

“Peter and I had been planning to do this show and shine for some time already, eventually thinking that we’d put it off until next year,” Brad Hoffman, Vice President of Sich Community Centre said. “But then we figured that we’d do it for him and got everything together and ready within a month. It all came together really well and made for a good day for everybody.”

The Sich Hall had been closed since 1998 and the board of the Sich Community Centre felt that the hall needed to be used again and since the decision to open it went through the hall has been used for bingo and a couple other events. Since it’s been open the board has been continuing to raise funds to help with the upgrades and maintenance of the building.

“I don’t know why we closed it up in the first place, but I suppose it was a lack of volunteers,” Hoffman said. “So this show and shine are helping us to raise money to keep the hall going. When Peter passed away it put a damper on everything and we wanted to do this event for him, in his memory. He loved car stuff and what better way to celebrate him than to have this event today.”

“We’re planning to do the event annually, so this will give us time to plan a lot in advance for how we want it to look next year,” Ernie Bay, President of Sich Community Centre, said. “The whole event was well received and there was a lot of mingling between everybody.”

meth - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 The search of the camper van Lebid and Appleman were living in yielded over 600 stolen credit cards, stolen identification cards, dozens of stolen cheques, edged weapons, ammunition and a significant quantity of methamphetamine.

Lebid has been charged with 53 offences, ranging from possession of stolen property, identity theft, weapons offences, and possession of a controlled substance for the purposes of trafficking (methamphetamine), as well as failing to comply with release conditions. At the time of his arrest, he was at large on a Recognizance entered into before a Justice.

Appleman has been charged with 50 offences, including possession of stolen property, identity theft, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of a controlled substance for the purposes of trafficking (methamphetamine).

During this investigation, a second female, Krista Marie Healy, 32 years of age from Lac La Biche, was arrested and has been charged with weapons offences, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), identity theft, and possession of stolen property. As well, Healy was wanted on outstanding

warrants by the Lac La Biche RCMP and the Edmonton Police Service for possession of stolen property, uttering forged documents, failing to appear, and failing to comply with probation.

All three parties have been remanded into custody pending court appearances.

The property recovered is related to numerous break and enters to vehicles, business and properties within the Vegreville area.

The Vegreville RCMP would like to thank the public for the information that led to the arrest of these three individuals.

Should you have any information regarding this investigation, or any other investigation, please call the Vegreville RCMP Detachment at 780632-2223 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477).

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Alberta Health Services ALBERTA HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM has a variety of workshops available in the Vegreville area! Weight Wise, Craving Change, Diabetes the Basics and Better Choices, Better Health. Call 1-877-3146997 for more information and to register. All classes will take place at the Vegreville Community Health Centre (5318-50 Street) Vegreville Food Bank Is located in the Maple Street Worship Centre at 4615 Maple Street and is open Tuesday & Friday year-round from 10am – noon. Phone 780-632-6002 or email: vegfoodbank93@gmail.com Vegreville Rotary Peace Park Bookings please call Vegreville News Advertiser 780-632-2861.

Girl Guides of Canada SPARKS – Kindergarten & Grade 1 to be determined. BROWNIES – Grades 2 & 3 meet every Wednesday from 6:00-7:30pm GUIDES – Grades 4 to 6 meet Thursday from 6:30-8:00pm PATHFINDERS – Grades 7 to 9 meet every Wednesday from 7:15-8:45pm. All groups meet at St. John Lutheran Church, 4513 Maple Street, Vegreville.

For more information call Pamela 780-6327147 Oil Wives Club of Vegreville. A smile. A handclasp. A world of welcome. Are the links in our chain of friendship. This we believe. Our Association has been around or over 60 years.

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

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

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

Open Year Round. May-Sept Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 1-5. Oct-April phone for current hours.

1 km east of Vegreville on Hwy 16A. www. vegreville.com (780)632-7650 Historical Village and Pioneer Museum at Shandro. Located on Highway 857, midway between highway 45 and 28 north of Willingdon. A proud partner of the Kalyna Country Ecomuseum, this open air museum features 14 major buildings and artifacts from 1900 – 1930. Hours: Canada Day weekend to Labour Day weekend Thursday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Admission by donation, For more information call (780) 603-1198

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

12 Step RECOVERY AT ROCK GROUP meets every Tuesday at 7pm in the upper room at 5014 – 50 St, Vegreville, AB. For info call 780632-2933. www.therockmc.com TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Weigh-in 4:45pm. Meeting 5:30pm at St. John Lutheran Church, 4513 Maple St., Vegreville. 780-6327433 or 780-658-2670.

Every Wednesday Trapshooting Outdoor Range 7:00pm. Contact Geoff 780-632-1432 341 MUNDARE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS FREE to join. Join Air Cadets for adventure that will take you from the ground up! Wednesday evenings 6:30-9:00pm through the school year. Youth 12-18 years welcome. Call 341 Squadron at 780-764-2341. Visit us at www. cadets.ca or www.aircadetleague.com Friday Prayers: Weekly Jumaat prayer in Two Hills. If interested, please contact Deen 780603-6090 or Waseem 780-603-8443 Friday Prayers: Weekly Jumaat prayer in Vegreville. If interested, please contact Hesham 780-603-6245 / 780-632-2721 or Azeem 780-885-2627 LOAVES & FISHES Lunch starting Friday September 10 – 11:30am-1:00pm every Friday except stat holidays. Good Food. Bring old friends. Make new friends. All are welcome.

4615 Maple St. (60 St.), VPC Church. No charge.

How Disciples live Bible study and workshops.

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

12 Step RECOVERY AT ROCK GROUP meets every Saturday at 7pm in the upper room at 5014-50 Street Vegreville, AB. For info call 780-632-2933. www.therockmc.com Royal Purple Lodge #125 meets first Monday of every month, except July & August at Elks Hall. Contact HRL Joyce Porayko 780-632-3830 or Secretary Leah Henderson 780-632-6565.

Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club at 7:30 p.m. at Vegreville Regional Museum. Call 780-6327729 or 780-632-3495 Nonviolence Study Group for anyone wanting to learn more about the principals of nonviolence and how to apply them in today’s world.

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

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

HEADS UP for AA Meets at Vegreville Hospital every Monday at 8:00 PM 3rd floor.

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

Effective Immediately. Alanon New Beginning Meeting will be changing day and time from Thursday to Monday from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Call 780-275-0054 for location.

“Women’s Book Club” meets first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library

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

THE RED HAT ROSES, a chapter of the Red Hat Society, an international social group for mature women, meet for fun and friendship at Leonel’s Place at 1:30pm the second Monday of every month. See www.redhatsociety.com

THE CLASSY CANADIANS, a chapter of the Crown Jewels of Canada Society, a national social group for mature women meet for fun friendship and caring at Leonel’s Place the fourth Monday of every month at 1:30pm. See www.crownjewelsofcanada.com

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

Kinsmen Club of Vegreville holds meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Vegreville Kinsmen Golf Course. Call Mike Webb at 780-632-2666 days

VegMin Learning Society welcomes learners who are interested in increasing their skill levels (reading, writing, math and speaking English). Learners work towards’ their personal goals in a small class or 1:1 setting. Do you have a few hours a week to help someone reach their learning goal? Volunteer Tutor Training and ongoing support are provided along with a great volunteer recognition program. Visit www.vegmin.com or call 780-6327920 for more information.

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

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

Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliary Society meets third Wednesday of every month, except July and August. Meetings held in Senior Sunshine Club – 4630 – 49 Street at 7:00 p.m. Call 780632-6323

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

Vegreville Lions Club meets at Sunshine Senior Centre – 4630 - 49 Street. Meeting 7 p.m. 2ND and 4TH Tuesday except July and August.

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

Vegreville Garden Club meets the last Monday every month at the Seniors Sunshine Club, 4630 – 49 St. at 7:00 p.m. President – Dianna Bibkewich 780-632-7193 The New Vegreville Aquarium Club meets every last Monday at 7:00pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library “Writer’s Group” meets last Tuesday of each month at 2:00pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library Legacy 4 Health Indoor Walking Program for Older Adults 10-11am at the Vegreville Centennial Library Gymnasium 4709-50 St, Contact 780-632-2977, 780-632-6437, Carol Lynn Babiuk 780-632-3331 Are you or someone you know living with a Brain Injury? We can help! The Alberta Brain Injury Initiative provides support, coordination and education for brain injury survivors and their families. For more information on our free services call 1-866-645-3900 Tofield AA Meetings held Thursday at 8 p.m.

Open meeting every 4th Thursday at 8 p.m. at Bardo Lutheran Church Bsmt 4737 - 57 Ave. For info call 662-3893 AWANA - a Christian club for boys and girls age 3 to grade 6. Meets Thursdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Now meeting in the Alliance Church’s new building at 4606-55 Ave.Call 632-2261 for more information UCWLC Meetings to be held every third Thursday of each month at Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7 p.m. in Vegreville.

Veg-Al Drug Society an Alberta Health Services, community funded agency - Room #217 Provincial Bldg., Vegreville, AB. Out patient counselling services for alcohol & other drug addictions and problem gambling.

Office Hrs. – Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone 632-6617.

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

The Kinette Club of Vegreville meets every 3nd Wednesday of the month. Joining the Kinette Club is a great way to meet new friends and to get in the community. For more information, please call 632-2848.

VegMin Literacy Program offers free, confidential tutoring for adults over 17 needing help with Basic reading, writing and math skills. Phone: 632-7920 for interviews.

Everyone is Welcome Prayer House 5729-44A st. Veg. North of St. Joseph Hospital come and share your testimony and hear the gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise. Every Sunday at 10:30 AM. Also I will pray for the sick believing in God for the answer. But God commandeth his Love toward us, in that, while, we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

RO. 5:8 New hope church of God, Edmonton c. for the Nations Int.Veg. Doing God work together for yor good. J. Abelar. Ph. 632-2843 AA Meeting in Mundare Sunday’s 7PM Town Building, Conference Room 5128 50th St. Contact Robert 780-656-5829 Willingdon & District Fish & Game Assn.

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

New to town? Join us the 1st Wed of the month for a newcomer’s potluck lunch. 121pm. Bring a friend! Bring a dish! Call FCSS 780-632-3966 for locations & info.

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

PlayNation Poker, Vegreville Legion. Free live poker every first, second & fourth Wednesday evening at the Vegreville Legion. Register at 6:45 pm and cards in the air at 7:00 pm. For more information, contact allang@playnationpoker.com GA HOPE WITH HELP MEETING VEGREVILLE. Meeting held every Wednesday night at the Sunshine Club of Vegreville at 7:30 p.m. in the boardroom 4630 – 49 Street.

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VUC Vacation Bible School

Children engage in parachute play.

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Rosanne Fortier God’s love is mighty like an ocean. The theme for Vegreville United Church Vacation Bible School offered from July 10 to July 13 was High Seas Expedition where children learned lessons that explored the Mighty Love of God. Twenty-two children from three years-old to grade six participated in this free program. Jeffrey Woodall and Christina Nawrot were the Coordinators who were assisted by volunteers.

“Christina Nawrot leads the children in the action songs in the early morning. On July 11, there will be activities based on the bible’s point that God’s word is comforting. The kids did three crafts; one was ocean in a bottle which is a mixture of oil and water with food coloring and sparkles. Another craft will be they will paint white t-shirts, hats and pillowcases. They also did little sailboats. For the final day, we will be visiting Vegreville Care Centre to sing to the seniors and then we are coming back to have a wrap-up celebration,” Jeffrey said.

This program also offered snacks, Bible stories and games. One snack had children use a food writer to print or draw whatever they wanted on their cookie.

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String of crimes in Lavoy Joe Machney Reporter On the morning of Monday, July 17, a number of thefts and break and enters occurred in the little hamlet of Lavoy. In total, nine properties were hit

between the hours of 03:30 and 06:30.

“One of the residents heard screeching tires in the morning,” Cst. Jaison Gagnon said.

“The suspects hit a farm just outside of Lavoy and stole a John Deere Gator and a fuel truck, both of which had the keys inside them.”

The vehicles were driven through a canola field over to Lavoy, where they tore through the streets, lawns, and driveways. The perpetrators then broke into anything that they could by knocking locks off of sheds and entering vehicles that were unlocked.

“All the vehicles that they entered were unlocked, but thankfully they didn’t really get all that much from them, only spare change, a pair of sunglasses, a GPS unit, and some guy’s wallet,” Cst Gagnon recalled. “The fuel truck ended up breaking down on Range Road 133 and it was found with the hood up and they apparently attempted to remove the fuel tanks and I assume tried to load them onto their own vehicle. However, these were two steel fuel tanks filled with about a 1000 liters of fuel a piece and they were going to hand bomb them. The two tanks ended up in the ditch with spilled diesel all over the road and ditch.”

Cst Gagnon contacted the Environment Alberta about the spill and with the help of the Minburn Fire Department the spill was cleaned up. The John Deere Gator was also recovered.

“They really didn’t get much, but they made quite a mess of Lavoy and stirred up the people in the hamlet as well,” Gagnon said. “The residents were naturally really upset about it all.”

There were at least two vehicles involved and so it is assumed that there were at least two suspects.

Robbery at local hotel Cpl. Leigh Drinkwater RCMP Vegreville Detachment On Saturday, July 15th 2017 at 4:45 a.m.

RCMP Vegreville members were dispatched to a robbery that had taken place at the Garden Inn on highway 16A in Vegreville.

On arrival, the lone female staff member reported that four males, masked with bandannas, sunglasses and hoodies entered the lobby at approximately 3:45 a.m., and forced the staff member to lay on the ground. As the staff member tried to look up, she was struck repeatedly about the head, suffering minor injuries, and was unable to obtain details about the robbers’ appearances and clothing.

Over a one hour period, the four males succeeded in opening a number of safes, stealing over $50,000 in cash associated to the video lottery terminals. The last safe was stolen as the robbers were unable to open it at the scene.

The males were described as follows – 2 Caucasian, one aboriginal, and the fourth is unknown.

No video surveillance was obtained as the robbers also stole the hard drive associated to the hotel security system.

The males fled in two vehicles – possibly a truck, in order to carry the safe, and the staff member’s car.

At this time, the investigation is ongoing, with the assistance of the RCMP’s General Investigations Section and the Forensic Identification Section.

Should anyone have any information regarding this investigation, please contact the RCMP Vegreville Detachment at 780632-2223 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477).