Vegreville News Advertiser - June 21, 2017

VOL. 70 NO. 25

67 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2017

Hairy Hill bison legacy alumnae held

Joe Machney Reporter On June 9 and 10, 800 school alumni were hosted at the old Hairy Hill School in Hairy Hill.

Named the Hairy Hill Bison Legacy School Alumnae 1929-1981, the time together gave everyone a weekend to rekindle past memories and friendships. The legacy is now represented as a bison and monument plaque that have been

crafted which were unveiled on main street Hairy Hill on Saturday, June 10.

“The bison shall be available to tourists along with the Andrew museum, and others along Highway 45,” Judy Bidulock Eliuk who helped to organize the event, said. “Many people from Vegreville came to the event as there are a number of Romanians and Ukrainians who left Hairy Hill to go to Vegreville.”

String of thefts and mischief

MP Shannon Stubbs honored

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RCMP files from June 12 - 18 Joe Machney Reporter June 12 01:21 Report of an assault at a hotel which resulted in the arrest of a male.

Upon arrest and search of the male a quantity of cocaine was found. The male has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and breaching his conditions.

10:38 Report of theft of a semi-tractor in a field.

12:36 Report of two drivers travelling on Highway 16 and they broke down.

They had left their travel trailer on the side of road they noticed that somebody had hit it and had caused major damage.

15:40 Report that during the night a suburban was stolen from a yard. Still under investigation.

16:55 Report of a truck being backed into by a motorhome.

17:33 Report of a semi-truck being located on a property. This is related to the incident earlier in the day.

17:52 A driver reported that early that morning a semi-truck sideswiped his truck, but no plate was obtained.

22:50 Report of a male breaching his house arrest conditions and threatening suicide. Members located and arrested the male and had him medically cleared and then held in custody while awaiting a hearing.

June 13 11:07 Report of somebody dumping nails on the road near range road 534 and Township 163 and 164.

12:45 Report of bullying of a student. The school and the parents are involved.

14:53 Report of a family member threatening another family member but did not want to press charges. He wanted the family member warned, so the person was warned.

18:30 A call requesting advice for a family member who may have mental health issues. Advice was provided.

June 14 09:47 A Quebec Police Service informed the Vegreville RCMP Detachment that a fraud may have occurred in the Vegreville area with someone using a fake Alberta Driver’s licence.

12:00 Report of a male driving a vehicle who has been drinking. Members attended and located the male and arrested him for breaching his conditions and in addition, charged him with mischief for damaging a

neighbour’s property.

15:00 Report of a complaint about bullying at a school. Still under investigation.

17:29 Report of a break and enter to a residence. A jar of change was taken.

June 15 15:55 Report of a renter threatening a landlord. Still under investigation.

16:30 A set of twenty-inch Ford F-350 wheels with winter tires and one set of 12 inch Polaris wheels were stolen from a yard.

June 16 00:30 A licence plate query of the vehicle showed the registered owner did not have a driver’s licence. Upon stopping the vehicle, a driver other than the registered owner was driving, however, she also did not have a driver’s licence. She was ticketed and the vehicle was towed.

02:08 Report of possible identity theft.

It is undetermined if it had actually occurred or not.

a small child. The child’s father was located and safety tips were discussed.

18:07 911 report of an erratic driver.

The registered owner was contacted due to the licence plate number being obtained by the caller. The driver was warned.

21:26 Report of a vehicle speeding and squealing its tires. The vehicle was located and the driver was charged with impaired driving and operation.

21:55 Reports of quads driving around in Lavoy with no helmets. Patrols made and the quads were gone.

22:36 Report of theft from a liquor store. A male was located and the stolen liquor was found on him. He was arrested and charged with theft.

June 17 01:42 EMS called regarding a patient.

The male was located and wanted to go home. EMS was not required and the male was taken home.

09:20 A traffic stop resulted in tickets being issued for no registration and no insurance, so the vehicle was towed.

10:53 911 report of dangerous drivers. Two Saskatchewan plated school buses were swerving and speeding. Sherwood Park was notified.

14:00 Report of a male threatening to shoot another male. Still under investigation.

19:15 During a roadside stop, a driver provided a driver’s licence with a different driver’s name. The driver was arrested and charged with identity fraud.

19:37 A single vehicle rollover on Highway 857. A piece of equipment that was purchased at an auction was being towed when a pin came loose causing the truck to roll. The occupants had minor injuries.

June 18 03:39 Report of death of an elderly male.

09:07 Report of a break and enter to a business. Thieves attempted to steal a flat deck trailer. Awaiting possible video footage.

11:04 Report of a complaint of a person receiving letters who does not wish to receive them from a family member.

The family member was cautioned.

13:06 A female reported that she had been harassed by a male and another female. The male was reported to have swerved at the female and she reacted by throwing a Slurpee at her. Both parties were warned about their actions.

15:53 A caller reported that they found

12:05 Report of dogs left in a vehicle. Members attended and located the driver who promptly removed the dogs from the vehicle.

17:23 Report of an assault on a female by an ex-boyfriend. The boyfriend was located and arrested.

During the week 9 false alarms, 3 false 911 and 3 animal strikes and 83 calls for service were made in total.

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The Power of Equality Joe Machney Reporter We are all Spirits having a human experience and when looked through those eyes, judgements that we place upon one another are pitiful and deeply rooted in the fear of the unknown and inability to see through the boundaries of our egos.

Fear is False Emotions Acting as Reality so this truth coupled with the ego’s desire to survive with zero interest in spiritual growth is a contributing factor to discrimination against our fellow man. This includes sexism as well, but I want to focus on racism here.

The difference between the color of two people’s skin is determined by genetics, an instruction played out by the DNA through genetics given to them by their parents. That is all it is yet it has caused so much pain for humanity that if higher-evolved species would come to visit us they would be dumbfounded by our behavior.

A person’s world is a reflection of their inner world and still people are unable to see that who a person is, the most important part of them is what is inside them, the love that they bring to another’s life is what matters, not the outside exterior, or shell that they wear. When a couple ages together if it is real love and true for the both of them then does it matter to either of them that they have put on weight in the sense they are less attractive in their eyes? No! The love and bond that has formed between them is stronger than any

exterior appearance. Then why do we judge people by the color of their skin when they could open doors and show us worlds that could enhance our life more than we could ever imagine?

Everyone wants to be loved and feel valued and when they are then they are comfortable to share that with another freely. When this happens the Spirits that are free to come together without the barriers that mankind has created throughout the generations. This allows for Spirit to join and become more complete as one unit.

Mankind is lost in this world because we believe that we are fragmented and separated from Spirit and so this allows for ego to run the show and the world. Animals and nature know this and look upon us with sadness and much hope that we will find our way one day.

We can start on that path to freedom by understanding the power of equality. See the light in others and not the shadows of their past that mankind has created for them. It is not real. Love is real and understanding that everybody hurts just like you do, will open the door to compassion for your fellow man.

The pain you inflict upon another through your words or actions is the pain that you secretly inflict upon yourself.

Giving love and acceptance to another is allowing that soothing balm to help you heal and let go of the ego that has been in the driver’s seat of your life.

Kick your ego to the curb and take the hand of your colored friend. Look into their eyes and show them the love and respect they deserve. The returned show of affection will light up your life. Remember it when it happens. All are one.

Namaste.

What’s Better?

Letter to the Editor What’s better, a higher minimum wage, or a guaranteed livable income? Or nothing at all?

I know business owners who work twice as hard as their staff, take home less, and they really cannot afford a higher minimum wage.

I also know business owners who could pay more, but don’t because they don’t have to. Their staff go to the food bank while they go on expensive holidays. (Indirectly, the food bank is subsidizing their holidays, right?)

If we use a higher minimum wage, greedy business owners will be forced to shape up. But the small business owners who are barely scraping by might have to close.

That’s a problem.

What’s Better - CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 Wayne Bespalko Occupation: Retired store employee Likes: Being a mostly private person, the single life Dislikes: Very cold winter days, dancing.

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Alberta is losing its competitive edge Paige MacPherson CTF Alberta Director Every day Alberta businesspeople are getting hit with new reasons to worry that they’re not going to be able to compete and succeed.

There’s a chill going down the spine of business groups who’ve pleaded publicly with the government to extend its consultation period and slow down on its labour legislation review. One proposal on the table is establishing a system wherein unions can form in the work place without allowing workers a confidential vote on the matter. It might be wise to pause and ponder the importance of secret ballots.

While political pandering to organized labour is concerning, it’s just the latest worry facing businesses already hit by increased taxes and regulations, making them a policy victim of the government’s approach:

too much, too fast.

Alberta’s NDP government has been busy. It’s already increased business taxes, income taxes, farm regulations, taxes on train fuel and beer, and imposed a massive carbon tax that hits everyone. Rebates and a small business tax cut were introduced to mitigate the impacts, but aren’t substantial enough to outweigh the burden. The government has done this while also increasing the size of the deficit and putting the province on track for record debt levels: over $71 billion by 2020.

One common talking point is that the government is attempting to bring Alberta ‘in line’ with other provinces.

But Alberta has long been out of line with other provinces with runaway spending – in fact, Alberta pays more for healthcare than any other province. The government has also made no real reduction to government employee wages, which are higher than the national average and need to be restrained. Even

worse, any potential pandering to government employee unions in upcoming negotiations will send the $10.3 billion operational deficit soaring higher.

Perhaps Alberta’s most obvious competitiveness speedbump is the carbon tax.

Carbon tax proponents say they aren’t worried because Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will force all other Canadian provinces to impose a carbon tax of the same level. But Alberta’s tax came in hot before the federal deadline and at a higher rate than is required. While blaming the feds always makes for a convenient talking point, it’s almost as if the Alberta government would have imposed the carbon tax without Prime Minister Trudeau wagging his finger toward the west.

Meanwhile, not all other Canadian provinces and territories have imposed a carbon tax. While our next-door neighbouring province Saskatchewan dealt a mixture of tax hikes and spending cuts in its budget, Premier Brad Wall is promising taxpayers he will fight a federal carbon tax imposition even if it means going to court.

To the west, it’s still unclear whether British Columbia will accept a $50-per-tonne carbon tax being foisted upon them by Prime Minister Trudeau while eastern provinces are permitted to impose cap-and-trade schemes that may effectively amount to a lower tax rate.

Alberta, instead, has blazed ahead with a multi-billion-dollar tax hike that will increase year after year, framed with friendly talking points, but that won’t make any significant dent in climate change.

When it comes to the carbon tax, provincial comparisons are undoubtedly valuable, but they don’t paint the whole picture. Alberta is not competing with Nova Scotia or Manitoba for the majority of its oil and gas investment and activity. Alberta competes with global jurisdictions. President Donald Trump certainly doesn’t appear interested in a carbon tax and the U.S. plans to slash both regulations and tax rates.

Ultimately, governments should seek to make their jurisdictions the most attractive places to live, work

and raise a family. That improves the quality of life for taxpayers by giving them back more of their own money and frees their children from mountainous debt burdens. It also creates economic prosperity, which is good news for revenue-hungry politicians.

Alberta, for years, has attracted companies and other Canadians. It’s time to bring back that competitive edge.

Paige MacPherson is Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation

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COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – June 22, 1927 Two million bronze medals, commemorating the Jubilee Anniversary of the Dominion of Canada, were struck at Ottawa and are to be distributed to school children all over the Dominion.

Vegreville’s supply of these medals arrived last week and will be duly presented to the pupils the last day of school.

A lot of petty pilfering has been going on round town within recent weeks, young boys being the culprits. On Sunday a couple of them broke into J.C. Clement’s grocery store and helped themselves liberally to canned goods, cheese, soda biscuits, cigarettes, tobacco, etc. sufficient to show that they had considerable knowledge of good merchandise and ample capacity to absorb it. Other petty thefts included watches from the Northern Hardware.

Commencing June 23rd, all Main Street parking within the two blocks north from the Alberta Hotel to the Milner Trading Co. corner, on Second Ave. must be in the centre of the street. When the area is filled parking may be done on the Avenue or at the park space just east of the town hall and north of the Observer office.

75 Years Ago – June 24, 1942 In the usual way in which weather extremes occur in this part of the world, the country is now practically flooded by the heavy rains of last week. Not only that, but there was a frost on the morning of the 20th, which put lots of tender vegetables out of business.

Beans, cucumbers and the like, just sickened and died. It was a fine way to celebrate the longest day of the year. It has to be noted though that when rain is needed or not needed, the best way to get it is to have Jack Tillapaugh run his grader up and down the streets.

Recent recruits from this district are Cleeman Merritt Hawlins, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Hawkins; John Osadchuk of Inland, son of Mrs. Mary Osadchuk; Laurence Robert Whitford, All three are with the RCAF mechanical department.

Russell A. Nikiforuk, who has been with Third’s Drug Store since May, 1935, had been called to report for the Naval Service on June 26th, and goes to Toronto on the 28th for training. Russell has been trying to get into some branch of the service for over two years.

50 Years Ago – June 22, 1967 Although most of the events scheduled for Farmer’s Day in Vegreville were washed out on June 9th the committee in charge of the day report that the beef barbeque put on by the Jaycees and the barn dance at Fred Wasyleski’s wee very successful.

Mayor John Koshuta presented the Royal Canadian Legion certificates on behalf of Dominion Command to Miss Joyce Briggs for her runner-up standing in the Legion Remembrance Day Contest.

C.C.I.L., Vegreville depot manager Don Abtosway took over the management of the CCIL Vegreville Depot on Monday morning this week. Mr. Abrosway is married with two boys and hails from North Battleford, Sask.

Winners of the Alberta Safety Council Farm Safety Essay Contest were announced recently by the council. Winning Essays were chosen from 109 school division finalists selected from 61,465 contest entries. Winners in the Vegreville area include Joseph Dubuc, grades five and six, St. Martin’s Separate School; Darryl Prysunka, grades 5 and 6, Peter Svarich; Alice Briggs, grades seven and eight, A.L. Horton School; Judy Bogdan, grades 5 and 6, Andrew School, Olga Megley, grades 7 and 8 Andrew School; Dianne Hohol, grades 5 and 6, Two Hills School and Karen Ewanishan, grades 7 and 8, Two Hills School.

25 Years Ago – June 23, 1992 Buildings at Spediel’s Flowers were endangered when a can of burning garbage fell over and started nearby bush on fire. Noise from Ann Speidels’ peacocks alerted her to the fire. She promptly called the Vegreville fire department and they arrived quickly to extinguish the flames.

The toxic waste round-up was held at Eastline Transfer on Monday, June 15. Various hazardous household wastes were collected including approximately 70 gallons of paint and 50 gallons of oil. The volunteers for the round-up were Ken Podoborozny, Glen Osko, Brian Henderson, Cleta Dieken, Lew Skojonsby, Lois Wiberg, Tom Sneddon and Larry Jackson. Also at the scene were Mark and Blair from Phillip Environmental.

Peter Skoreyko, a special Olympics participant, and members of the Vegreville RCMP sub/division ran a torch through Vegreville on Saturday, June 13 for special Olympics. The province wide torch run takes place June 8-19. Last year the run covered more than 1000 km. and raised over $120,000 for special Olympics in Alberta.

The County of Minburn junior track and field meet was held on Friday, June 5. The overall winner was A.L. Horton school with 296 points. St. Martin’s placed second with 276 points; Mannville placed third with 159 points and Innisfree fourth with 112 points.

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.

Alberta’s current deficits much larger than Ontario’s during aftermath of 2009 recession Steve Lafleur Senior Policy Analyst - Fraser Institute The Alberta government’s current string of budget deficits are substantially larger than Ontario’s deficits following the 2009 recession, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank.

“Ontario has generally been considered the poster child of fiscal mismanagement in recent years, so it’s remarkable that Alberta’s government today is running larger deficits than Ontario did in the worst years of its fiscal mess,” said Steve Lafleur, a senior policy analyst with the Fraser Institute and coauthor of Race to the Bottom: Comparing the Recent Deficits of Alberta and Ontario.

It finds that over the past three years, the Alberta government has run a deficit of $6,385 per person compared to $3,864 (in 2015 dollars) in Ontario for the three years following the 2009 recession.

In other words, Alberta’s current string of deficits is 65 per cent larger, on a per person basis,

than Ontario’s in the three years following the worst fiscal crisis in decades. What’s more, while Ontario, the most indebted subnational jurisdiction in North America, increased its debt by $5,500 per person in the five years between 2007/08 and 2012/13, the Alberta government is on pace to add twice as much debt per person— $11,000—during the five year period between 2014/15 and 2018/19.

This rapid debt accumulation has meant that Alberta, which was debt free until quite recently, is catching up to Ontario’s per person debt levels. In 2014/15, Ontario’s per person debt was $24,256 higher than Alberta’s. By 2018/19, the gap is expected to shrink to $14,597.

“The Alberta government’s staggering deficits and rapid run-up in debt will no doubt increase costs for taxpayers who have to service that debt, and could also lead to even lower credit ratings and add to the uncertainty already gripping the province,” said Ben Eisen, study co-author and director of the Fraser Institute’s Alberta Prosperity Initiative.

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Terry Prockiw joins Royal LePage Submitted Royal LePage Homewise Reality is excited to announce the hiring of its newest real estate associate Terry Prockiw.

As a licensed Realtor, Terry is now providing professional real estate services to new and existing residents of Smoky Lake and area from his current business address at 25 Wheatland Avenue in downtown Smoky Lake!

While Terry is accepting seller and buyer clients inter-

What’s Better - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 A guaranteed livable income might be the better policy. The first question is: how will we pay for it? The answer to that is actually quite easy: tax richer people and big corporations at a higher rate than low- and middle-class workers, and small businesses.

Progressive income tax--and closing the tax loopholes that allow rich people and corporations to avoid paying their fair share--is more than enough to pay for a guaranteed livable income for everybody who needs it.

An advantage for people who need help is that, instead of having to run all over the place proving that they are disabled, or poor, or running from an abusive partner, they can go to a single window where all they have to do is prove their income. Less red tape, fewer government staff and fewer people falling between the cracks.

It’s not true that a guaranteed livable income is a disincentive to work. First of all, the guaranteed livable income is not a lot of money. Second, most people enjoy working. Folks on assistance report that they would like to work, at least part time, in order to afford a few extras, but cannot because then they’d lose all their benefits.

With our current system, we’re robbing businesses--particularly rural agricultural and food processing businesses-of valuable workers, and folks of the dignity and hope even a part-time job can bring.

Doing nothing is not an option: automation is going to destroy a third of all jobs over the next 10 years. We don’t have a policy framework that can handle the turmoil that this will cause. We have to start talking about this, and experimenting with a variety of solutions.

Meanwhile, last week in the legislature, before debate could even begin, Wildrose and Progressive Conservative MLAs voted against first reading of Bill 17. That proposed law is far from groundbreaking, and does nothing to prepare for the automation of our future. It simply ensures things like workplace leave for parents looking after kids with long-term illness, leave for women suffering from domestic violence, and ensures that people with disabilities are paid no less than minimum wage. Hardly earth shattering.

So I don’t know how we are going to reconfigure our legislative framework to prepare for a very challenging future, including massive job losses due to automation, when our conservative MLAs won’t even discuss basic labour laws that are commonplace all over the civilized world. They should play politics during elections, not when there is work to be done.

- Nora Abercrombie

ested in any type pf residential property, his practice will specialize in transactions involving acreages, farmland and agri-business properties. Terry’s clients are sure to benefit from his over 10 years of experience as a lawyer practicing in the agricultural communities of Grand Prairie and Smoky Lake. The good, the bad and the ugly!

There isn’t much he hasn’t seen when it comes to real estate transactions! Take advantage of Terry’s unique experience and his one of a kind skill set today!

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Alberta’s Employment Standards code and Labour code to change Jessica Littlewood MLA - Fort Saskatchewan - Vegreville Our constituency of Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville is home to thousands of workers. Union and non-union, these workers are employed in the trades, hospitality, healthcare, education, retail and many more sectors. These workers should be entitled to the same protections under the law that are enjoyed throughout Canada, and that is why I am proud to be part of a government that is working hard to modernize Alberta’s Employment Standards code and Labour code.

Alberta’s workplace has gone through incredible change, and its workplace laws have not kept pace with the rest of Canada, or even with the industrialized world, which is why we reviewed laws that haven’t changed since 1988. Before you could be fired for staying home to take care of your sick child, you could be locked out of work indefinitely fighting for a fair wage, and it was still legal to pay a person with a disability less than minimum wage. These things had to change.

There are solutions that have been implemented across Canada. Solutions like job protected leaves that, while unpaid, will ensure that a mother isn’t fired while her son receives cancer treatment. First Contract Arbitration will ensure healthcare workers that serve our loved ones will be able to work out a collective agreement and continue at their job. Essential Services legislation will ensure that workers such as Correctional Peace Officers and Healthcare Aids still have the constitutional right to strike.

Alberta has had some of the most regressive labour code legislation, resulting in the lowest unionization rate in Canada, a mere 20.3% in 2014. We are moving forward to strike a balance that is fairer between workers and employers. Automatic Certification, a first in Alberta, will require 65% or more employees to sign a membership card, and a secret ballot process will still be required as before, where support is between 40-65%. We will also implement a reverse onus clause for unfair labour practices to acknowledge that when an employer dismisses an employee, the employer in most cases has more information on why a dismissal has occurred.

Employers will see benefits such as eliminating group or industry permits and replacing with regulations, enabling a transparent process to allow industry to create rules within regulations that are unique to a sector’s needs.

Employers and employees do their best to be good partners at work, but it is up to our government to create modern, fair and balanced workplace laws that protect the rights of hardworking Albertans, support their families and help businesses stay competitive. There is still much work to be done, however these amendments will make life better for Alberta by supporting family-friendly workplaces and protecting vulnerable Albertans who rely on the basic protections and rights enshrined in our provincial laws.

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First Nations activist wins precedent setting court victory for financial transparency SASKATOON, SK: First Nations activist Charmaine Stick and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) are celebrating a precedent setting court victory to strengthen band members’ rights to demand financial transparency from their leaders.

“First Nations leaders have a sacred responsibility to serve the grassroots people and that means being open about what’s happening with our money,” said Ms Stick, a member of the Onion Lake Cree Nation.

“For years I’ve been demanding answers from our leaders and they’ve told me I’d never get anywhere, but today’s court ruling proves that all of us have the right to hold our chief and council accountable.

“My kids will have a better life because they’ll know our leaders have to be honest when they’re serving our people.”

Ms Stick partnered with the CTF to launch a court application to compel leadership at the Onion Lake Cree Nation to publish salaries and expenses paid to the chief and council as well as audited financial statements. The overwhelming majority of First Nations routinely publish this information as required by The First Nations Financial Transparency Act, but Onion

Court of Queen’s Bench orders Onion Lake Cree Nation to publish the band’s basic financial information Lake has consistently ignored the law and refuses to disclose its financial details. The federal government stopped enforcing the act in 2015.

Today the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench ruled that Onion Lake must follow the law and publish basic financial information as required by The First Nations Financial Transparency Act. “It is accordingly ordered that Onion Lake comply with the duties imposed by s. 7 of the Act, within 30 days,” wrote Justice B.A. Barrington-Foote.

“Charmaine Stick

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deserves to know what her leaders are doing with her band’s money,” said Todd MacKay, Prairie Director for the CTF. “The legal precedent set with this case means that Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett must act to enforce transparency on behalf of grassroots people in First Nations communities.

“We’re so proud of Charmaine for taking this stand and we’re honoured that she worked with us to win this court victory.”

The full court decision is available at this link: http:// www.taxpayer.com/media/201706151101.pdf

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SPORTS Sport fishing regulation changes for 2018 Ray Makowecki, Fisheries Biologist, Volunteer Fisheries Management Plans and Alberta Sport Fishing Regulations for 2018 are being developed to address underutilized walleye stocks in Alberta.

The suggestions and requests made by the Lac Bellevue TEAM in the earlier communications with the Premier and to the Minister have still not been completely answered other than some changes were made to the 2017 Sport fishing Regulations.

However, some action steps and a schedule that will lead to changes to the Alberta Sport fishing Regulations in 2018 have been discussed and include the following.

1. Fisheries information and availability – After several discussions with stakeholders, the Alberta Fisheries program will be further updating web content to ensure the most recent information is available. Through additional analysis, the web content will be updated with long term trend over time information. We expect the information to be updated in the coming months.

2. Sport fishing adjustments planned for 2018 – Ongoing discussions with many anglers indicate a desired shift to ensure specific fisheries (lakes / reservoirs) in the province achieve an ecological balance in fish communities.

The Government of Alberta Fisheries program staff will be reviewing the existing input, requests and resolutions from the various sport fishing groups, associations, organizations and public that have already been submitted. Additional feedback will be sought from stakeholders in the coming months on fisheries objectives associated with a number of fisheries and types of fisheries including an ecological balance to many walleye, pike and perch fisheries. This will include objectives for greater utilization of many of the walleye fisheries that have been closed to harvest for many years. Specific lake or reservoir objectives may also be considered during this engagement.

3. The proposed fisheries objectives and proposed changes to the 2018 Alberta Sport fishing Regulations will be shared with the interested public for further comment this fall. Continued communication with interested and concerned individuals and organizations is encouraged in achieving changes that will achieve an ecological balance in fish communities and a greater utilization of many of the walleye fisheries.

In preparation for the fall review of the proposed changes, two public meetings are being arranged to listen to the Government response to the public requests and to discuss the proposed specific changes. Such meetings would have the Government presenting the proposed changes. At this point, the Government has acknowledged that changes will be proposed; however, no specific proposals have been announced.

In the next few weeks further information on the use of walleye tags, walleye management options and northern pike management options will be provided in the newspapers. Also, meeting dates for September or October will be announced in your newspaper.

Simplified changes will enhance the overall fish populations and allow the people to use the fish as food and at the same time provide economic benefits to the local communities for continued recreational fishing and tourism. The concerns and suggested solutions of the anglers, stakeholders, municipalities, Fish and Game Associations, Agricultural Societies, Chambers of Commerce, business community and the general public with regard to better utilization of fish resources in the Central and NE Regions of Alberta is acknowledged.

A great day for racing Rosanne Fortier Drag racing in a safe environment is one cool sport! Even two local RCMP members brought their police cars in and raced each other three times down the track at the Vegreville Second Drag Race of the Season at Vegreville Airport on June 17.

Eighty-six spectators watched 29 racers to see who would win the cash prizes.

The first race prize was sponsored by Darren Berezan from Vegreville Mechanical and was won by Sean Chilibecki. The second race prize was sponsored by Vantage Builders and Vantage Building Supplies where the

representative, Sonny Gegolick presented the cheque to winner, Kendall Freed. The third race prize was sponsored by Vegreville Auto and Industrial Supply Ltd-Bumper-to-Bumper where representative, Al Lacusta presented the prize money to winner- Shaun Grykuliak. Race Two-King of the Hill prize money was presented by Myron Hayduk from VDRA to the winner, Justine Freed.

President of VDRA, Darren Berezan said the race went really well. The track was smooth and the weather held throughout the day. Everyone who participated had a great time.

Sponsor- Darren Berezan from Vegreville Mechanical presents a cheque to first prize winner- Sean Chilibecki.(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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MP Shannon Stubbs honored at Social Centre Joe Machney Reporter On Saturday, June 17, MP Shannon Stubbs, along with other dignitaries were honored at the Boots and Rural Roots dinner and dance held at the Vegreville Social Centre.

The evening began with opening remarks from emcee Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk which she peppered with humorous jokes about the Liberals. O’Canada was sung

by Roger West and grace was given by longtime Shannon Stubbs and Conservative Party supporters Ed and Irene Cymbaliuk. The meal was provided by Twisted Sister but before the guests got to eat, the best seats in the house, next to Stubbs, were auctioned off by Miles Wowk.

After supper, Mayor Myron Hayduk welcomed everybody to the Vegreville community and spoke earnestly about the merits and positive attributes of Shannon Stubbs. “This is a person who puts her constituents first, and not necessarily the policies of the party that she is a part of, which I really admire in her,” Mayor Myron said. “I think that more politicians could learn from her that you have to stand up for what you believe in, even if it goes against the party you’re a part of.” He talked about the CPC and how it is not so much the political people that made the decision to move it, but more so the bureaucrats.

Kathy Dmytriw joked about Justin Trudeau and then on a serious note, talked about how community is tangible, cohesive and brings people together in ways that allow them to do things that couldn’t have been done in isolation. “A community is more than just a group of people living in a particular area, they are a group of people that we lean on when times are tough,” Kathy said of the community of Vegreville. She continued by commending Stubbs on her fortitude and tenacity to speak out for the rural towns of Alberta in the House of Commons to make sure that the people’s voices are heard. She ended her speech by asking Stubbs to the stage to accept her certificate of appreciation from the Vegreville Chamber of Commerce.

David B. Hanson MLA for Lac La Biche-St. PaulTwo Hills spoke about the amalgamation of the Conservative Party with the Wildrose Party in Alberta and how it will be a benefit and contender in the

political arena of Alberta.

Former MP Jason Kenny and Leader of the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta, talked about his support of Shannon Stubbs and how she is an unstoppable force in politics. Talking about her origins, he praised how quickly she came into the role of politician, like a tiger defending rural Canada. “Not all of the jobs

Kathy Dmytriw stands with MP Shannon Stubbs as she is presented with a certificate of appreciation.Taylor is the little girl who was proud to be a part of the event.

need to be in the big cities,” Kenny said. He praised the CPC in Vegreville as being the best Immigration office in Canada and sympathized with Mayor Myron Hayduk’s plight. Again speaking well of Stubbs, Kenny talked about how she relentless dug for information about the move that the government had hidden from the public which proved that it will cost and save money to have the CPC moved to Edmonton.

Ruven Rajoo, President of the Conservative Party of Canada Lakeland Constituency, praised the backbone of the Constituency and the people that made their endeavors possible. He spoke highly of the work of Shannon Stubbs and all the people that stand behind her and support her. Rajoo ended his speech with a pledge to Vegreville that they will continue to stand together as one community and forge ahead to stop the closing of the CPC. MP Shannon Stubbs began her speech, by speaking very highly about Vegreville and how the closure of the CPC has been her singular focus for the past seven months. “The Liberals are making a major mistake in this decision,” Stubbs said. “As others have said tonight, this is not just about Vegreville, this is about sustainable jobs in rural communities. It is also about telling the Liberals that if they are going to make a decision that is going to impact hundreds of people’s lives then we’re not going to let them get away with what they thought they were going to do, which I think was that they were going to sweep into Vegreville and call the town at the last minute and then wipe their hands of it. We are going to continue to fight across all party lines and all jurisdictions until this decision gets reversed!”

Keynote speaker MP Candice Bergen served as the final speaker of the evening. She spoke about the importance of politics in the world and that everyone is in one way or another a political. She talked about her history and how she got started as a politician as well as her tight relationship with Shannon Stubbs and how together they make a formidable force in the political arena of Canada. Her support of Stubbs continued as she praised her strong attributes and tenacity to fight for what is right. She advised about the importance of just showing up and getting involved and how that was how she began her journey as a politician. “Also, whatever you say you’re going to do it and do it well,” Bergen advised. “Do not under-promise or over-deliver. Just keep going and do your best.” Towards the end of her keynote, Bergen highlighted the poor judgements, like with the Carbon Tax, of the Liberals in respects to the welfare of Canadians and how they are poor leaders.

The evening ended with a live auction, closing remarks and a dance.

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crime Two Hills RCMP issue warrant after vehicle stop injures officer Corporal Ronald Bumbry EAD - Media Relations Officer On June 11, 2017 approximately 7:30 p.m., Two Hills RCMP responded to a call of a stolen motor home in the area east of Two Hills.

The motorhome was located and a traffic stop was initiated on Highway 45. A female driver with a male occupant were inside and pulled over but then sped away dragging the officer for several metres. The officer sustained non-life threatening injuries and was treated at hospital and released.

Road blocks in the surrounding area were initiated with the assistance of members from the Vegreville, St. Paul and Elk Point RCMP Detachments and Police Dog Services (PDS) but the suspects were not located.

A short time later police recovered the

motorhome that was stolen from Edmonton at a nearby rural property and further investigation revealed the two suspects stole an Arctic Cat side by side from a residence and a van. The side by side and van have been recovered and police continue to investigate.

A warrant of arrest has been issued for 29year-old female, Stephanie Nadine Woods of Edmonton for Obstruction of a peace officer, Possession of property obtained by crime, and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

She is described as 5’7” height, 185 lbs, Brown hair, Hazel eyes.

The male, a 34-year-old from Edmonton has also been identified as Donald Peter Brookwell, who is wanted on separate charges for failing to appear for court and resisting a police officer. He is described as 5’11” height, 170 lbs, Brown hair and eyes.

The suspects maybe driving a 2012 Grey Ford F150 with Alberta License plate BHC 3158.

Police advise not to approach these two suspects if located. Please contact the 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 1-800222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www. tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www. crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).

One person charged with drug trafficking Cpl. Leigh Drinkwater Media Contact for Vegreville RCMP On June 12th, 2017 in the early morning hours, Vegreville RCMP responded to a report of an assault in progress at a local hotel. On arrival, a male suspect was arrested for assaulting another male.

Neither were guests of the hotel.

After being arrested for assault, the accused was searched, and over 20 grams of cocaine were found in his possession. The male was then arrested for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.

The investigation resulted in a search warrant being executed at a local motel where the accused was staying, as well as his vehicle. The search resulted in a locating a small amount of cocaine, as well as packaging material consistent with trafficking.

Alexander Sheaves, 25 years of age, formerly of Sydney Mines, N.S., and now residing in Leduc, Alberta, has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking, Assault, and Obstruction.

At the time of his arrest, Sheaves was at large on a Recognizance for drug trafficking and weapons charges – he has also been charged with multiple counts of Failing to Comply with a Recognizance stemming from this Recognizance.

Sheaves did not speak to bail and is currently being held in custody pending his first appearance in Vegreville Provincial Court on June 19th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

String of thefts and mischief investigated Sgt. Michael Magee Two Hills RCMP During the early morning hours of June 14th, 2017 between approximately 4:00am and 7:00am Two Hills RCMP were alerted to three separate property related crimes. In Willingdon, Alberta the front exterior of the Willingdon Foods store was extensively damaged by an unknown vehicle. In Myrnam, Alberta a vehicle was used to break into the Myrnam Liquor Store where an undisclosed amount of liquor was stolen. Also in Myrnam, a brown 1988 GMC pickup truck bearing Alberta licence plate 41M316 was stolen.

Please contact the 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 1800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).

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2017 Myrnam 4-H Club Achievement Day Results Submitted The Myrnam 4-H Club held their Achievement Day on June 4, 2017 at the Myrnam Arena. Nine regular members and two Cleaver Kids showed their beef projects, and two members displayed their rabbit projects. MLA Dave Hanson attended Achievement Day and passed on words of encouragement to our club members.

Judging: Junior – 1st, Caitlin Jacula. 2nd, Hannah Saruk.

Intermediate - 1st, Seth Trynchuk; 2nd, Madison Bykewich; Senior – 1st, Riley Pashulka. 2nd, Taylor Pashulka. Yearling Heifer: Champion – Riley Pashulka; Reserve Champion – Taylor Pashulka. Two Year Old Cow/Calf Pair: Champion – Taylor Pashulka; Reserve Champion – Riley Pashulka. Three

Karsen Trynchuk; Intermediate – 1st, Seth Trynchuk. 2nd, Jaeanna Saskiw; Senior – 1st, Taylor Pashulka. 2nd, Riley Pashulka. Grand Champion Market Steer – Taylor Pashulka. Reserve Champion Market Steer – Seth

MLA Dave Hanson with the Myrnam 4-H Club at their Achievement Day June 4th.

(Photo credit Jennifer Jacula Photography)

Year Old Cow/Calf Pair: Champion – Karsen Trynchuk; Reserve Champion – Seth Trynchuk. Supreme Female: Champion – Riley Pashulka with his Yearling Heifer; Reserve Champion – Taylor Pashulka with his Two Year Old Cow/Calf Pair. Market Steer: Junior – 1st, Raebecca Pashulka. 2nd,

Trynchuk. Grooming: Junior – 1st, Caitlin Jacula. 2nd, Karsen Trynchuk; Intermediate – 1st, Seth Trynchuk. 2nd, Jaeana Saskiw; Senior – 1st, Riley Pashulka. 2nd, Taylor Pashulka.

Showmanship: Junior – 1st Harlen Saskiw, 2nd Raebecca Pashulka; Intermediate – 1st, Jaeana Saskiw. 2nd, Seth Trynchuk. Senior – 1st, Taylor Pashulka; 2nd, Riley Pashulka.

After the Myrnam 4-H Club Achievement Day was over, members moved to the Two Hills Arena for the Two Hills Interclub Show & Sale on June 5th. Myrnam 4-H Club members took home awards for Supreme Champion Female (Riley Pashulka), Supreme Reserve Champion Female (Taylor Pashulka), Reserve Grand Champion Steer.

Myrnam 4-H Club members had a robust sale, with the club’s sale average being $3.18/lb, and the overall sale average at $2.92/lb.

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(above left) Riley Pashulka with his Supreme Champion Female at the Two Hills 4-H District Interclub Show & Sale on June 5th. (above) Ken Pashulka with Cleaver members Austin Garnier and Brodie Pashulka at the Myrnam 4-H Club’s Achievement Day June 4th. (left) Cleaver Kid Austin Garnier with his calf, Friendly, at the Myrnam 4-H Club’s Achievement Day June 4th.

(Photo credits Jennifer Jacula Photography)

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VegMin seventh annual picnic in the park

Some of VegMin Executive and board members with learners and citizens who attended VegMin Picnic in the Park.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier To celebrate the amazing year that VegMin Learning Society had because of the efforts and hard work of all the people involved, VegMin Picnic/Year-End Potluck was held at Vegreville Kinsmen/Elks Park on June 15.

The celebration started with a short meeting where Executive Director for VegMin, Holly

Cependa stated some of the ideas that the citizens brought forth and VegMin will try to utilize, as well as, VegMin’s plans for the upcoming year.

The party continued with a delicious picnic of hotdogs, refreshments, as well as, potluck dishes.

After the pot luck the Vegreville’s Readers Theatre performed a short play.

Old scam, new twist Jerry Nutbrown RCMP Ponderings - Vegreville detachment No doubt a lot of readers will remember the scam commonly known as the CRA scam. This was where people would get a phone call or voice mail from a supposed Canada Revenue Agency person saying you were in deep trouble as you owed taxes. They would pressure people and some would go buy iTunes cards and provide them the card numbers over the phone. The scammer would then go online and drain the value later selling it on a black market website to those wanting to buy items from Apple.

Now, obviously there is a call centre back up and operating somewhere in the world as we are now getting steady reports that the CRA scam is back, with a twist. We have had our staff here at the detachment called at home by the scammers so it’s nice to know they don’t discriminate based on occupation.

They will either speak with you in person or leave you a

voice mail saying you are a bad person. They are now adding an element in their spiels that you are being investigated for fraud. Some scam callers have referred to us here as the ‘Vegreville Police Department’ and the ‘Vegreville RCMP’. They tell the intended victim that somehow they have committed fraud and they need to confirm the victim’s identity. They are now asking for personal information such as full name, date of birth and Social Insurance Number (SIN). They still use high pressure tactics during their calls.

As mentioned before in a Ponderings, don’t provide any information to someone calling you. The CRA almost exclusively does their business by letter mail unless you are calling them for whatever reason. People know they haven’t committed fraud with the CRA and before they would accuse you of it would they not inform you that they are reviewing your taxes as there may be an irregularity? If you have your taxes completed by an accountant it is unlikely that there is an issue as accountants are professionals.

As there are people providing personal information to these scammers, I ask that you make sure your family and friends are aware of this so they don’t get taken by this. Everyone in the News Advertiser area is being educated in this edition (and in past editions) but there may be family members that don’t receive the paper so make sure you let them know about this. This is especially important for the elderly as they grew up in a time where you trusted people and as many still hold to this value, they can be easy targets. How you treat the phone call and the caller is up to you but please, if you get one of these calls or voice mails, call us and let us know. The last thing we want to h appen is someone to provide any information to these criminals.

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Supporting Indigenous Albertans through culturally appropriate care Alberta Health Services June 21 is National Aboriginal Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and MĂŠtis peoples.

Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs.

Through Alberta Health Services Indigenous Health Program, First Nations, Inuit and MĂŠtis receive culturally appropriate care including: cultural and spiritual support

for First Nations (Status and Non-status) Metis and Inuit patients and families. Collaboration with healthcare providers around spiritual, cultural and other special needs to facilitate culturally safe and family-centered care; advocacy for support of Indigenous patients and their families across the continuum of care: from healthcare facilities to community services. Promotes awareness and consultation between patients, families, communities, and AHS staff;

assistance for Indigenous clients, families, agencies, and communities in accessing AHS and non-AHS programs and services; assistance for AHS healthcare providers to better understand barriers to care for Indigenous populations; and promotes collaboration and partnerships with AHS, the Indigenous communities, and other relevant stakeholders.

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Rosanne Fortier Vegreville Visual Artists are participating in the Canada 150 celebrations by making the Town of Vegreville charming and historical.

On June 15, some of the VVA members gathered at Vegreville Rotary Rendezvous Park to install their public art display called the Shovel Project.

VVA members stated that this project consists of 15 hand painted and designed shovels, each with one of the provincial flowers of the 10 provinces and three territories. The abbreviated name of the province is in the left hand corner and CANADA will be on the right hand

corner. The two end shovels will show the Canadian Maple Leaf tulip. On the shaft of the shovel, ‘150’ will be vertically placed along with the signature of the VVA artist.

The shovel was chosen as a symbol of how our country was formed, from the shovel in the hands of the homesteaders to the shovel in the hands of the men building the railroad.

The names of the flowers were not placed on the signage in order to make the installation more interactive for viewers. Citizens can challenge themselves and find the correct answer through an easy Google search.

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Tributes MEMORIAM

HAUBRICK, Don We will always remember our amazing Dad Don Haubrick April 3, 1936 – June 20, 2015 We look up to the sky and talk to you.

What we wouldn’t give to hear you talk back.

We miss your voice, We miss your laughter, We miss everything about you.

We loved you your entire life And we will love you the rest of ours.

Dad, you will forever be Our always.

Missing and loving you every day Michelle, Lee and girls Shannon, Shane and Family Shaun, Shelley and boys

MEMORIAM

OBITUARY

OBITUARY

MICKLICH, Johnny May 20, 1929- June 26, 2005

FEGIRCHUK, Steve October 2, 1929 – June 16, 2017

Mayer, Verna Olga October 17, 1934 - June 16, 2017

In memory of our Uncle Johnny and brother who passed away twelve years ago.

We little knew that morning God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly In death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you You did not go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home You left us with beautiful memories Your love is still our guide, And although we cannot see you You are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again.

Lovingly remembered by Jacob and Eileen Micklich.

Terry, Shauna, Caylib, Joshua and Zachary Micklich

On Friday, June 16, 2017, Steve Fegirchuk, of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 87 years.

Steve is survived by his loving family, his wife of 56 years, Doris; one daughter Lorraine (Tim) Shankowski along with their children Lisa and Todd Shankowski: one son Roy (Beverly) along with their children Faith, Bailey and Colten; siblings Mary (George) Heaton, Anne Otto, John (Shirley), Rose (Ernie) Setliff, Rachel (Bob) Welwood, Sylvester, and Kathy (Tom) Mojelsky; two brothers-in-law Mike Kalynka and Peter Syroid; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta.

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In Loving Memory of Mrs. Verna Olga Mayer of Mundare , Alberta passed away Friday, June 16th, 2017 at age 82 years.

Verna was survived by her loving family: one son Dwayne (MaryLou); grandchildren Audrey (Jeff) greatgrandson Mathew, Cheryl (Arron) great grand daughter Aven & grandson Travis: four daughters Darlene (Chris); granddaughters Tanya & Chandra; great-granddaughters Alysia & Mikayla: Bonnie (Peter); granddaughter Jennifer (Cameron); great- grandsons Memphis & Elijh: Shirley; grandsons Derek (Tracy) & Keaton (Sheila): Simone Kelly (Tim); grandchildren Cassandra, Chase & Danica: two sisters Susan (John) and Elizabeth; sisterin-law Annette; along with many nieces, nephews and friends. Verna was predeceased by husband Harry and parents Bill and Daria; sister-in-law Joyce, son-in- law Ken. A Public Viewing will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 from 7-9 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta. A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Donations may be made in memory of Verna to the Akasu Palliative Care Society.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Naidoo, nurses and the palliative care unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital for all their care and attention to Verna and family.

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SKOROPAD, Rose 1922 - 2007

ANDRIUK, William In memory of William Andriuk March 4, 1924 - June 19, 2011 Down the path of memories We softy tread today; Thoughts of you are always with us; As life goes along its way.

We cannot halt the hands of time, Or live again in the past, But in our hearts are memories, That will forever last.

Each of our hearts is like a treasure chest That is filled with souvenirs.

It’s where we keep the memories we’ve gathered through the years.

And nothing is more beautiful, than the memories we have of you, They remind our family that you were special, but God must have thought so too.

Lovingly remembered and so sadly missed Wife Margie and Family Vichnaya Pamyiat

So many things have happened In the 10 years you were called away.

So many things to share with you Had you been left to stay.

Every day in some small way.

Memories of you come our way.

Though absent, you are always near Still so missed, loved, and always dear.

Forever in our hearts…

Ken, Moe, Bev and Families

KIT, William Robert October 8, 1940 – June 19, 2017

SHELEST, Wasyl (Bill) January 13, 1923 - June 27, 2016 We miss his love and cheery ways…

With him, we spent our happiest days.

In memory, we see him just the same…

As long as we live we cherish his name.

If we could only speak to him and hold his loving hand…

No matter what we said or did I know he’d understand.

Your loving friends

MANDRUSIAK, Jean February 2, 1926 - June 20, 2007 Ten years have passed since you’ve been gone, but memories of you keep living on. the dearest mother, the kindest friend one of the best whom God could lend.

Loving, thoughtful, gentle and true.

Always willing a kind act to do. the depths of sorrow we cannot tell, of the loss of one we loved so well.

And while she sleeps a peaceful sleep, Her memory we shall always keep.

Always remembered and sadly missed by daughter Phyllis (Gerald) and family

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On June 19th , William Robert Kit of Mundare, AB, formerly of Lavoy, AB, passed away soundly in his sleep after a short battle with brain cancer at the age of 76.

William is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Rita, and their children Debra & Jerry Raymakers (children Bryce & Toni), Tracy & Kevin Blum (children Spencer & Megan), Carla Kit (daughter Taliah), Brian & Shauna Kit (children Matthew & Brynn); and ten younger siblings Emil, Doris, Eugene, Phyllis, Verna, Joanna, Lawrence, Caroline, Mervyn, Allan, and (their spouses and children). William is predeceased by his parents, Peter and Mary Kit. A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 23rd, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church (5705-51 Street, Vegreville) with Very Reverend Don Bodnar officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute.

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Holden Lodge celebrates Senior’s Week

Maria Shihinski Submitted Holden Lodge hosted two special events for Senior’s Week. On Tuesday, June 6th the Holden School Grade 2 class came and did a “Show and Tell” presentation for the residents. Everyone enjoyed cookies and juice as they continued to visit with

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each other.

On Wednesday, June 6th the lodge held its annual patio Bar-be-que. Some of the guests included community members, Home Care workers and the Beaver Foundation Staff. A big thank you goes to the weather and mosquitoes for cooperating to make this a fun event for everyone.

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Innisfree School holds talent show Anne Neil Student Reporter Last Friday, the school’s Student’s Union was able to hold a talent show for the students of the school to enter and show off their talent and win prizes. Students, teachers, parents and other guests gathered in the gym at 1 o’clock to watch the performance. They were able to watch everything from singing to gymnastics, to dancing, to playing musical instruments and to magic tricks, including solos, duets, and even a group acts. Judges for the Talent Show were Students’ Union President Morgan Nott, along with Student Union member Bryson MacColl, Students’ Union lead teacher Mrs. Sacha and fellow teacher Mr. Harding. Fellow Students’ Union member Tyson Rudolf was the emcee for the event.

After the students performed for over an hour, the judges gathered to decide the winners for first, second, and third.

After much consideration and agreeing that all the students in Innisfree School are very talented people, the Judges decided that Trigg Myshaniuk and Matthew Melnyk from Grade 2 with their dancing skills to a song called That Power took third place. Megan Rudolf from Grade 11 played two pieces on the fiddle that awarded her second place. In first place, they choose Grade 12 student Kristin Bergman who played

a beautiful piece on the piano.

The school was supposed to have its annual Slip and Slide on last Friday but had to be postponed until a less rainy day.

The Slip and Slide are now scheduled to be on Wednesday, June 21. Students are reminded to bring a change of clothes, no swimsuits, and towels for this event. It is still planned to be happening in periods 7 and 8.

We are now in the final week of classes for Junior and Senior High before final exams and diplomas, except for the Grade 12’s where their last critical day was the 16th. These last few days will be filled with reviewing and studying for these tests before students can fully enjoy their summer vacation. Next week will be the final week of school, filled with exams for Junior and Senior High students. Final report cards for all grades will be handed out on the last day of school, which is June 29.

New Myrnam School News Track & Field event day at New Myrnam School

New Myrnam School Submitted On June 13, our school welcomed families for a special afternoon of academic recognition and personal achievements for EVERY elementary student! As each student’s name was called, they stepped forward to receive their acknowledgement, which was read aloud by their teacher, for all to hear and celebrate.

It was a colours night on June

14 where we celebrated Barons Athletics for our junior and senior high sports teams with our first Sports Banquet & Awards Ceremony. The evening started with a BBQ supper followed by the ceremony portion which began with our athletics director, Mr. Riley, welcoming everyone to our event. A specially prepared slideshow of the year’s sport achievements played out as each coach introduced team members and spoke about their great athletic qualities making them awesome team players!

Our athletes have shown true heart and integrity

as they had to find the strength and endurance while being outnumbered in comparison to other schools while on the court.

The kindergarten to grade two classes couldn’t wait to board the bus on June 15 for their field trip to the amazing Ye Old Maclean Farm which is located in the Fort Kent area. There were all kinds of things to see, critters to feed and ways to have tonnes of fun! This is definitely a must do attraction this summer!

At the close of the week, our Elementary athletes engaged in their very own Track & Field

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event day! Everyone tried their best to run, jump and throw at each station.

Excitement was to be had on every part of the field. Following the day of track events, our Learning Commons held their AR goal completion event where our Librarian, Mrs. Evans, and our Principal, Mr. Gamblin, were silly stringed and our grade twelves were super soaked with water balloons by everyone that had met their AR goals through the year! Great job everyone and great sportsmanship by Mrs. Evans, Mr. Gamblin and our school graduates!

During the day, students enjoyed a free salad bar for lunch and a frozen smoothie for an end-of-the-day treat.

What a way to end this week!

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Dust devil spotted near Mannville Joe Machney Reporter On Friday, June 9 at around 4 p.m. a dust devil twister was spotted near the Mannville golf course.

“Dad was just coming home and he looked over to the side and seen this dust devil going through a field,” Chelsey Konieczny said. “He filmed it for about thirty seconds or so. Throughout the day there were some funky looking clouds around and then at about 4 p.m. that day, down she came. It didn’t last very long, but it was pretty big and intense as it threw debris all over the place!”

VCHS athletics award winners Katelyn Melnyk Submitted On June 6, the VCHS athletics awards were presented to the winners at the high school. All student athletes selected for the awards must had to be true representatives of COUGAR athletics and embody the school virtues of Commitment, Empathy and Enthusiasm.

Additionally they are: Well Rounded: Give yourself every opportunity to succeed by being serious about your education and athletic opportunities. Well Grounded: Attend to your studies, homework and review on a daily basis, including class time missed for team activities.

Well Respected: Treat yourself and others with dignity and respect.

Represent VCHS as a positive ambassador and support our Cougars in a sportsmanlike manner.

The following award criteria is as follows: Most Valuable Player: The student athlete who is the greatest asset to the team and is highly skilled in various aspects of the game. Most Improved Player: FRIDAY @ 5PM. DEADLINE FOR ALL ADS

The student athlete who displays the greatest improvement over the course of the season or from season to season. Heart Award: The student athlete who contributes most to the concept of team through outstanding leadership and work ethic.

Senior High Golf: Most Valuable - Yegor Muzechka. Junior Cross Country: Most Valuable - Nolia Jarvis. Heart - Reagan Suiter, Riley Suiter, Linden Stuart. Senior Cross Country: Most Valuable - Steve Anderhub. Heart - Steven Ferleyko.

Football: Most Valuable - Nick Cheremshynski. Most Improved - Paul Zuk. Heart - Tian Holyk.

Junior B Girls Volleyball - Most Valuable - Morgan Newchuk. Most Improved - Jorja Kuzio.

Heart - Marissa Bay. Junior B Boys Volleyball - Most Valuable - Hani Musama. Most Improved - Gavin Rodier. Heart Landon Maddigan.

Junior A Girls Volleyball - Most Valuable - Selena Steinbach. Most Improved - Caitlin Johnston. Heart - Hailey Fried.

Junior A Boys Volleyball - Most Valuable - Daryk Giebelhaus. Most Improved Mackenzie Papastesis. Heart - Ashar Saeed.

Senior Girls Volleyball - Most Valuable Kaitlin Melenka. Most Improved Genevieve Vadnais. Heart - Martina Rutherford.

Senior Boys Volleyball - Most Valuable Caleb Baldwin. Most Improved - Nicholas Chau. Heart - Brodie Gagne.

Junior Girls Basketball - Most Valuable Mandi Humeniuk. Most Improved Marissa Bay. Heart - Katie Zuk. Junior Boys Basketball - Most Valuable Daryk Giebelhaus. Most Improved - Jakob Pantaleon. Heart - Zackery Farr.

Senior Girls Basketball - Most Valuable - Taylor Krezanoski. Most Improved - Kate Giebelhaus. Heart - Courtney McKay. JV Boys Basketball - Most Valuable Caleb Dziwenka. Most Improved Dartanin Brison. Heart - William Hawryluk.

Senior Boys Basketball - Most Valuable Nolan Kobelsky. Most Improved - Caleb Baldwin. Heart - Nicholas Chau.

Curling - Boys’ Most Valuable - Jordon Soloway. Girls’ Most Valuable - Zoe Rogers.

Junior Badminton - Male Outstanding Performance - Jr Team - Ryan Ogrodnick, Liam Doherty. Male Outstanding Performance - Sr Team - Clark Melenka.

Female Outstanding Performance - Jr Team - Dawson Brunet, Courtney Gottselig.

Female Outstanding Performance - Sr Team - Selena Steinbach, Zoe Rogers,

Jayda Burghardt.

Senior Badminton - Male Outstanding Performance - Nicholas Cheremshynski.

Female Outstanding Performance - Eliana Warawa, Taylor Rozumniak.

Junior Handball - Junior Girls’ Handball - Most Valuable - Mandi Humeniuk. Heart - Katie Zuk. Junior Boys’ Handball - Most Valuable Daryk Giebelhaus. Heart - Jacob Pantaleon.

Junior Track and Field - Junior High Outstanding Performance - Courtney Gottselig, Daryk Giebelhaus, Ashar Saeed, Liam Doherty. Senior Track and Field Senior High Outstanding Performance Colby Rogers, Nathan Gottselig, Sean Doherty.

Three Star Athletes exemplify the attributes of character, dedication, and sportsmanship on 3 School Teams: Abby Bozel. Dawson Brunet.

Jayda Burghardt. Ethan Chau.

Nic hola s Cheremshynski. Jakob Cole. Liam Doherty. Zachary Farr. Hailey Fried. Mandi Humeniuk. Alreyan Khlaeeq.

Whyatt Kuhn. Courtney McKay. Clark Melenka. Alexandra Morse. Ahmed Mostafa. Hani Musama. Jakob Pantaleon.

Mackenzie Papastesis. Selena Steinbach.

Linden Stuart. Eliana Warawa. Reanna Zacharuk Four Star Athletes embody the attributes of character, integrity, leadership and sportsmanship on 4 School Teams: Reino Ault. Nicholas Chau. Denell Manabat.

Mary Mynzak. Zoe Rogers. Ashar Saeed.

Katie Zuk. Five Star Athletes epitomizes the attributes of leadership, commitment, character, desire and sportsmanship on 5 school teams. Daryk Giebelhaus. Paul Zuk. Cougar Character Award - recognizes students who epitomize the attributes of character, integrity, and sportsmanship.

They lead by example in demonstrating the qualities of leadership and involvement, participation and enthusiasm. Jr - Haneef Amusat. Sr - Mikayla Steinbach.

Crimson and Royal Award - this award is for individuals who make a significant contribution to the athletic program by supporting teams, coaches, and student athletes in a variety of roles. Brandon Bay. Ali Amusat. Sharmon Holyk. Liz Melnyk.

Athletes of the Year - These athletes are selected by the Athletics Council based on representation of the school that includes outstanding play and leadership qualities on one or more athletic team. Female - JR. High - Katie Zuk. Male - JR.High Daryk Giebelhaus. Female - Sr. High Kaitlyn Melenka. Male - Sr. High Nicholas Cheremshynski.

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341 RCACS 73rd Annual Ceremonial Review held in Mundare

Cadets perform their parade

The Military Band played during the parade

Joe Machney Reporter The 341 RCACS 73rd annual ceremonial review was held at Mundare on June 10 to celebrate and demonstrate the dedication and abilities of the members of the Mundare Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron (RCACS).

The afternoon began with their well-practiced parade. After the Parade the Commander brought the squadron to attention, the reviewing party consisting of Major Tracey Fielder Area Elemental Advisor for Air Edmonton North, Commanding Officer Lt Vogrinetz, Zone Training Officer Capt Lindley-Scott, Air Cadet League Representative Dawna Morgan and Legion Rep Holly Mears began the awards portion of the parade.

A number of promotions were given during the afternoon. Kierstyn Buck, Kieran Foran, Jordan Leith and Landan Maddigan were brought from the rank of Leading Air Cadet to Corporal. Sarah Breitkrewz, Daphne Bronowski, John Lloyd and Ryan Moffat were promoted from the rank of Flight Corporal to Sergeant. Cameron Breitkrewz was promoted from the rank of Sergeant to Flight Sergeant.

The Legion Medal of Excellence is presented to the cadet who best exemplifies the citizenship aspect of the cadet program. The recipient must have participated in community

service events outside of the Squadron while displaying cooperation with peers and subordinates, as well as promoting morale within the Squadron and enhancing the image of Cadets in the local community. Legion Representative Holly Mears presented the Royal Canadian Legion Medal of Excellence to WO2 Dawson Danyluk.

The Lord Strathcona Trust Fund Medal is presented to the cadet who best exemplifies the physical fitness aspect of the cadet program. The recipient was singled out amongst peers by an outstanding performance and a personal involvement in the community. The medal is the highest award that can be granted to a cadet. Reviewing Officer Major Fiedler presented the Lord Strathcona Trust Fund Medal to WO2 Brooklyn Babcock.

Lunch was offered during intermission followed by the presenting of the awards. Top Level one, two, three and four was given to LAC Leith, Cpl Jamison, FCpl Bronowski, and Sgt Breitkrewz. Best Dress for first year was given to LAC Leith. Most Improved was received by Cpl Cardinal. Most Dedicated was Cpl Jamison. The Top Instructor Award was given to WO2 Danyluk. Perfect Attendance for one year was given to Jamison, while perfect attendance for two years was given to Danyluk, and for three years, Bronowski received the award. The Cadet Volunteer of the year was given to FSgt Kermode.

Local student excels in international composition festival Irene Bowen Submitted Music for Young Children’s 30th International Composition Festival had 6,217 MYC students taking part from Canada, the U.S., Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and Vietnam. Compositions were judged within their level in four different regions – Western Canada (BC, AB, SK, MB), Eastern Canada (ON, PQ , NS, NB, PEI, NF), United States, and Asia (South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam). The eight first place (eight different age levels) International winners each received a

cash prize.

Vegreville student Grace Olineck placed first in the Western Regional (out of 326 entries at her level) as well as fourth internationally (out of 664 entries) for her song entitled “Grace’s Song.” Grace is in her graduating year of the Music for Young Children program, studying with Vegreville teacher Irene Bowen.

According to Frances Balodis, MYC Composition Chairperson and founder of Music for Young Children, “Compositions don’t have to be long! Four measures can make a great composition. It’s the motive and how it is creatively handled that makes it. Some interest in the left hand, some variety in the rhythms, some notation about the dynamics and some guid-

ance about the tempo – these are all important.”

If you would like to view or hear Grace’s composition, please visit www.myc.com, click on “About MYC”, then on “News and Events”, then on “30th International Composition Festival”. Grace is listed under the Moonbeams 3 students.

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Sunshine Club Flea Market and Craft Sale Rosanne Fortier The Sunshine Club Flea Market and Craft Sale brought in a sunny mood as two large halls were filled with white elephant items and craft products that were created and designed by local residents at the Seniors Sunshine Club Centre on June 17.

This sale is not profit driven but is a means to bring awareness to and welcome citizens

of all ages into the Seniors Sunshine Club Centre. There was also a concession area set-up for people who wanted to have lunch at the centre. In the afternoon at the Flea Market and Craft Sale, local musicians performed some pleasant music that many people stopped by to listen to.

People explore all the white elephant and craft items. (Rosanne Fortier/photos)

Loop the Library and Loop the Lake Seniors, A.L. Horton School’s Grade Five’s, and professionals involved with Loop the Library. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier The world becomes a better place when seniors and youth understand each other and connect. A.L. Horton School’s Grade five students joined with seniors for the Loop the Library program on June 7 and St. Martin’s School’s Grade five students connected with seniors for Loop the Lake program at Vegreville Elks/Kinsmen Park on June 9.

Conversation starter signs were posted near the library and in the hallways of St. Martin’s School where the seniors and students asked questions about what was a family like when you were growing up? Do you think that the meaning of family has changed over the last 50 years? What do you think about computers and cell phones?

Do you think all the technology has made things better for kids now than when you were a kid? How do you stay involved in the community?

After the seniors and students participated in the program, it was evident that they connected in a positive way.

Success Coach for M.O.D.E.L Project, Ciera Vadnais said the Loop the Library and Loop the Lake went splendidly and

thanked all the participants involved. “We had over 12 seniors join us for both events along with three grade five classes from A.L. Horton and two grades 5 classes from St. Martin’s. The Library was very supportive of this event and allowed us to utilize the front of the building as a resting place in the shade after the walk. St. Martin’s kindly offered their hallways for the Loop the Lake due to inclement weather conditions and plenty of hungry mosquitoes. All in all, the conversations that arose within the groups were thought-provoking and inspiring. The teachers, participants, and partners all praised the program and are looking forward to the future intergenerational event.

“These events take place to encourage inter-generational connections and conversations. It is a way to bridge the generational gap and encourage participants to understand a variety of perspectives. Our goal is to bring Vegreville residents closer together, thus, encouraging a safe and supportive community,” Vadnais said.

This event was organized by M.O.D.E.L Project, F.C.S.S., and the two elementary schools.

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Father’s Day event wins over the crowd Joe Machney Reporter June 18 was Father’s Day and it is always a special day, but for the people of Vegreville it was even more so the case this year as a record number of people came out to take part in the 26th Anniversary Annual Father’s Day event at Vegreville Agricultural Society Grounds. The event was hosted by Vegreville Irons Runners Auto Club and Vegreville Agricultural Society. People came from all over the province to see the Car Show and Shine event. As vendors looked on from their booths, the crowds made their way through the collections of cars, snowmobiles, motorcycles and semi-trucks.

Garden Scale and award-winning HO Scale Model Railroads were laid out and in motion in the Multiplex centre, inviting people to take in and enjoy all the detail and effort that was put into them.

The main event of the day, the Demolition Derby began a little later than planned, but that didn’t seem to bother the record number of people that attended the smash-up. Riding lawnmower races and Power Wheels Derby went on during the heat intermissions.

“The amount of adrenaline you get from participating in these derbies is incredible,” Rob Myers who drove a truck in the derby, said. “I’ve been trying to do this for like three years and have been wanting to do

this since I was a kid. I can’t wait to do this again. One piece of advice though, wear a neck brace if you’re going to do this.”

“It took a lot of effort and time to get this all going today,” Director, Derek Fox said of the day’s events. “It was a fantastic day with great sponsors. We haven’t tallied the numbers yet, but I feel confident to say that there was record attendance this year along with a record number of entries at the car show and a record number of entries in the demolition derby. There was also over $10,000 in prize money awarded.”

The 50/50 event was won by Tamara Lightfoot who took home $2906.

Miss. Bienert’s Class reflects on what makes their fathers special Rosanne Fortier Miss. Bienert’s Grade Four Class from A.L. Horton School had plenty of say about what makes their fathers special.

Tristan said her father is special because he is funny and he teases her.

Sabana said her father is special because he teaches her so many things. He watches movies with her and he cuddles her and it makes her so happy to know that she has a dad who loves her and she loves him back so very much.

Kyla said her father is special because he is an awesome dad and is the funniest dad in the world.

“My father is special because he’s funny, he’s helpful, nice, hard-working and smart,” Cohen said.

“My dad is special because he plays with me,” Cooper said.

“My dad is special because he cares. Even though I can’t see him often, he still spends as much time as he can with me,” Kaydence said.

“My dad is special because he cares and loves me. He helps me up when I fall down. He is the best and I wouldn’t want another one,” Sky said.

“My father is special because he takes me fishing and hunting,” Josh said.

“My father is special because he makes me laugh and is kind,” Tommy said.

“My dad is special because he is every nice and he cares and plays with me. He is the best,” Kristian said “My dad is special because he makes me smile, he loves me and we look similar,” Alice said.

“My dad is special because he takes me on the motorcycle,” Tannert said.

Alanah said her dad loves her and he works for money to help the family. He also takes her brother and her for bike rides, walks and to the park. She loves her dad.

Tyler said her father is special because he is nice to everyone.

Avery said her father is special because he went for car rides with her and he is super nice.

Brody said her dad is awesome, and especially funny!

Kaley said her dad is special because he helps her do her homework. For example; the family tree project.

“My father is special because he helps me and lets me do anything,” Kohl said.

Izabelle said her dad is special because he is very nice and kind.

“My father is special because he always is on my side and he never likes it when I cry or get upset. I love my dad,” Khusheeali said.

“My father is special because he is funny, friendly and he is a prankster,” Kritika said.

Hanna said her grandpa is special because she loves him and he lets her ride in the front seat of the truck.

“My dad is awesome because he is saving the world by building water tanks,” Xavier said.

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A.L. Horton School Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

Volunteers-Aiden and Tracy Ezio, Shelley and Colby Homeniuk, Janell Skiftun, Stephanie Brophy, Michelle Gladys (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier A.L. Horton School thanked all their volunteers at A.L. Horton School Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on June 14.

This celebration was complete with placements that had lovely flowers, hands, rainbows, and hearts drawn on them by the students. It was written that volunteers strengthen the community and we love volunteers. The volunteers commented that the placements were very pretty.

Flowers were on each place setting for every volunteer and citizens helped themselves to a lunch of assorted sandwiches, salads, desserts, coffee and beverages.

Lorraine Sallans came from Ontario to visit her grandchildren and to see the school. She said it was a really nice school and she especially liked it because it’s all about the kids.

Bernie Ezio, a volunteer who comes in every week said she reads to the kids and works with small groups of students. She also works one-to-one with students to help them find their books and does a lot more for the kids. She volunteers because she enjoys it. “It’s so rewarding to help out the kids and see how they grow from September to the end of June. Their growth is unbelievable!”

Vegreville’s 44th Annual Pysanka Festival

Patricia Shewchuk Pysanka Festival Coordinator The countdown is on! Vegreville’s 44th Annual Pysanka Festival is quickly approaching, scheduled for July 7th to 9th at the Vegreville Fair Grounds. This year’s Hospodar & Hospodynia, Ed and Irene Cymbaliuk welcome you to Alberta’s premiere showcase of Ukrainian Culture!

Some of the performers you will see at the daily grandstand shows are Ukraine’s Darmohrai, Todaschuk Sisters from Manitoba, Cheremosh, and Viter Ukrainian Dancers & Folk Choir. You will want to catch at least one show! Grandstand show details for the 5 shows are on the Pysanka Festival website or Facebook page.

One of the busy indoor venues will be located in the Multiplex. This building will house the Cultural Showcase stage all 3 days, which will see a number of amateur dancers, vocalists and instrumentalists.

The stage opens at 11:00 AM daily, and on Friday, starting at 4:30 PM, Craig Repchuk and The Diamonds Band will be on the band showcase, and will be attempting a Kids Kolomeyka at 6:00 PM. Be sure to bring your little dancers over, to allow them the opportunity to show off their dance

moves.

Also happening in this venue, the Pysanka Festival is bringing back dance competitions! Starting on Saturday July 8th at 11:00 AM, you are free to come watch solos, duets and trios compete for dance medals. The well-known and very talented Tamara Pitts from BC has been selected as the 2017 Dance Adjudicator. Miss Pitts will surely be providing this year’s competitors with valuable feedback. Dance competitions will be approximately 3 hours, with the Cultural Showcase stage continuing shortly afterwards. Food and drinks are available in this venue, as the Multiplex also houses the Beer Gardens! This venue is free admission.

When you’re done watching the Cultural Showcase stage, you can walk over (or catch a ride on the shuttle service) to the Arena.

The Yarmarok Marketplace has moved into the Arena this year, and this venue will definitely be a busy market! Not only will you find an interesting array of Ukrainian folk art, crafts and products for sale, but also prints, original works of art, pysanky, and pottery at the Artists Market, folk art workshops, a craft corner, and food.

Definitely a venue to stop into!

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Stubbs reaches out to Notley over CPC closure Joe Machney Reporter MP for the Lakeland area, Shannon Stubbs, recently wrote to Alberta Premier Rachel Notley to seek her assistance in getting the Federal Government to reconsider the closure of the Vegreville CPC building and relocating the 280 employees to Edmonton.

“I am writing to you regarding the closure of the Immigration Case Processing Centre in Vegreville by December 2018.

The federal government claims this devastating edict, which was made with no consultation of any kind is necessary to ‘respond to increased demand in various lines of business and to implement plans for expansion of our operations’”, MP Stubbs said.

According to MP Stubbs, several federal Liberal MPs, including the former and current Ministers of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the former Parliamentary Secretary, the Minister of Infrastructure, the Liberal MP for Edmonton Centre, and senior Departmental officials have also repeatedly addressed the House of Commons, in committee, and in correspondence, that this closure is cost effective and that it will save taxpayers money. “But none of these claims are accurate,” MP Stubbs responded. “As the member of Parliament for the region, I have been working diligently with municipal elected representatives and town officials. CEIU/PSAC representatives and MLA Littlewood to advocate for the employees in Vegreville and for the

Vegreville Flying Club Annual Fly-In Breakfast Rosanne Fortier On June 18, the Vegreville Flying Club Annual Fly-In or Drive-In Breakfast was all about sharing the love of flying airplanes. Two hundred and ten citizens of all ages viewed 25 planes as they flew to Vegreville Airport CEV3 and later, they had a chance to meet the honored guest, Former Mayor of Vegreville and Justice of the Court of Queen’s Bench, Virgil P. Moshansky.

The morning began with a pancake breakfast. Treasurer of Flying Club, Luke Miller who organized this event said June 18 was a good day to fly because the individual cells in the sky were moving to the east as the morning progressed. They get a lot of planes out of the Cooking Lake, Villeneuve Airport and Edmonton region. Luke has been a pilot now for 18 years. He said he enjoys f lying because of the alternative perspective on the earth it provides and the freedom involved.

Larry Verbitsky who f lew in from Edmonton said he has been flying for 30 years and the best part of flying is the adventure. “It is not the destination that matters. Flying is like being on a cloud and in a dream. You lift off and break the bounds of earth and gravity and you fly like a bird. You can count cows and see the birds flying right next to you,” Larry said.

Pilots also said airports are invaluable to the community for agricultural needs, generate businesses to move to town and many more ways.

Bill Meil and Germaine Amyotte from

Public Relations for Civil Air Search and Rescue Association were giving information and free coloring books to the children.

CASARA is a Canada-wide volunteer association dedicated to air search support services to the National Search and Rescue Program.

Friends of Moshansky spoke about how dedicated he was. Gordon Miller said he knew Moshansky well and he was an excellent mayor who was very competent and a broad thinking individual.

Around 10:30 a.m. Member of Vegreville Flying Club, Bern Kotelko’s plane flew-in

the Honorable Virgil Moshansky from Calgary with Virgil’s wife-June and their grand-daughter-Madison.

Moshansky’s address said there have been a lot of changes in Vegreville since he moved to Calgary in 1986. He was awarded an honorary life membership with the flying club in 2002. Moshansky said he was especially happy to see his good friend and fellow council member, Larry Ruptash and the Ruptash family.

“Larry was an outstanding member of council and he was very supported in my personal initiative to build an airport in town and an airport development committee council was formed which I was the Chairman and Larry was the Vice-Chairman. We spearheaded the planning and development of the airport from 19731975,” Moshansky said.

Moshansky continued to speak about a devastating aviation accident and how we must learn from the past to protect the future and ensure all pilots fly safe.

best interest of the community overall. We are calling on the federal government to reverse this mistake and I am writing you to join our efforts.”

Feeling that Notley’s leadership can make a difference for the workers and the town of Vegreville, Stubbs is hopeful that Notley will be able to raise the issue with the Prime Minister and the Minister of Refugees, Immigration and Citizenship directly and ask them to halt and reverse this closure. “Taking this position will align with the priorities that your government outlined in its 2017 budget of ‘making life more affordable’ for everyday families, ‘creating jobs’ and ‘protecting and improving services’ that better life for all Albertans.”

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Taneen Rudyk elected to national FCM board Rachel Farr Communications Coordinator for Vegreville Local Councillor Taneen Rudyk has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). Board elections took place at FCM’s June 1-4 national conference, which drew 2,000 municipal leaders from across Canada to the nation’s capital “It’s a real honour to be chosen by my peers to serve on FCM’s national board,” said Rudyk. “Some of our biggest challenges here in Vegreville are also national challenges—whether that’s jobs, growth or climate change. I’ll be taking our local realities to the FCM table, and we’ll be pressing for federal action that makes life better here at home and across Canada.”

FCM is the national voice for 2,000 local governments, representing more than 90 percent of all Canadians. As a member of FCM’s board, Taneen will help set the direction for an organization that is effectively transforming the role of municipalities on the national stage.

Over the last year, FCM has achieved unprecedented engagement with the federal government on local priorities. Following intensive advocacy by FCM, Federal Budget 2017 committed to invest $81-billion in infrastructure over 11 years—including affordable housing, transit expansions, green infrastructure, and rural, northern and remote priorities.

“This is a critical year coming up for municipalities.

We’ve got unprecedented federal investment on the table, but we need to make sure they get the details right. Then we’ll be ready to turn investments into real outcomes in our community: better roads, faster commutes, more affordable housing, and cleaner air and water. And that means economic growth and a higher quality of life,” said Rudyk.

Taneen Rudyk has served as a councillor since 2010 in the Town of Vegreville, representing the community on various committees. Physician Attraction and Retention, St Joseph’s Community Hospital Board,

Covenant Health St Joseph’s General Hospital Radiothon Co-Chair, Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Board, Tourism, Business Incentives, Family and Community Support Services, Impact Vegreville Community Engagement Committee , Council Remuneration, Vegreville District Child Development Coalition, and Vegreville Regional Solid Waste Solutions are a few of the efforts in which she has been involved. Recently, Taneen was appointed Director for Towns East for the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, a position which draws on her interests in working for everyday Albertans’ needs, close to home. Taneen loves to collaborate on community solutions bringing people together so that collectively their strengths are used to their fullest potential. She and her family are active members in the Vegreville community and also enjoy representing Vegreville whenever travel or work take them away.

MacPhee clarifies his position on School Resource Officer Joe Machney Reporter Tim MacPhee chose to vote against the School Resource Officer program based on the funding model that was in front of the Vegreville council. Feeling that the history is important, he explained that a couple years ago when the council was considering the program, funding played a big part in the decision and council had decided that they would contribute 50% towards the program. When all the numbers came in, the cost was nowhere near that, however, the majority of council said to go ahead with it for the first two years.

At the present moment, the council is in its third year of the program and the School Resource Officer needs to know a year in advance if they are going to stay with the program. A stakeholder’s meeting which consisted of Elk Island Catholic Separate, Elk Island Public, The County of Minburn, and The Town of Mundare was held, however, nobody from the County of Lamont attended, even though their residents are receiving benefits from the program.

During the stakeholder’s meeting, the RCMP were asking for more input, meaning dollar-wise. “The town can’t afford the 82% funding that it needs to support the program for another three years,” MacPhee said. “So we got a commitment back for the same amount of money from Elk Island Catholic Separate and Elk Island Public schools. The County of Minburn did not choose to fund this program. Elk Island Public contributed $15,000; Elk Island

Catholic Separate $4000; and the Town of Mundare is putting in $3000. The Town of Vegreville’s cost is $96,563 and will increase each year. So the Town is on the hook for all of the increases every year, the others pay the lower amounts. Before this is over it’s going to be $100,000 a year. This is why I told council that I cannot support this with this funding model in front of us. I can’t assume that every taxpayer in this town wants to go ahead with such a lop-sided model.”

MacPhee does not sit on the County’s budget meetings, nor does he sit on the Elk Island Public, Elk Island Catholic, Town of Mundare or the County of Lamont. However, he does sit on the Town of Vegreville budget meetings. “I can’t stress enough that I think the program is a good program, and I’ve heard nothing but positive things about Constable J, but that being said, I didn’t separate out the County of Minburn. I do not want to stick the next council with a $100,000 per year bill when housing prices in this town are dropping.

Assessments on the houses will go down and so the town will have to raise the mill rate to make up the difference to keep up the level of service that we have,” MacPhee said. “We are building a new RCMP station which will probably be a 5-6% tax increase as well as what could be down the road the closing of the CPC centre. I cannot justify the taxpayers of this town supporting this at 82- 85% for the next three years. I made my decision on what I know and what I felt was financially responsible on behalf of the taxpayers of this town.”