Vegreville News Advertiser - June 8, 2016

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Deer Meadows development progresses At the moment, the construction plan for the development of Deer Meadows is with the Town for verification and comment. Once the Town team has reviewed the plan with their contracted engineer firm (MPE out of Edmonton) they will either approve K&M’s design and plan or ask them to tweak it.

Joe Machney Reporter A new community, Deer Meadows, is nearly ready to come to life and become part of an already special place to call home.

K&M Business Solutions Chief Operations Officer, Troy Grant, has said that the plan of subdivision was registered as land titles about six weeks ago. This was required for the development company to move forward with the construction plan.

At the moment, the construction plan is with the Town for verification and comment. Once the Town team has reviewed the plan with their contracted engineer firm (MPE out of Edmonton)

they will either approve K&M’s design and plan or ask them to tweak it.

K&M have tendered the project to different construction firms, including locally, and have chosen their construction company. The project will move forward once the Town approves the plan. “We are working closely with the team at the Town and believe that we are all pulling in the same direction,” Tony said. “We have interest in our subdivision, and have sold lots already and have a home being designed for construction commencement this summer.”

The project will take about six weeks to go from

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RCMP files from May 26 – June 1 Joe Machney Reporter May 26 04:15 Report of an impaired driver. Vehicle hit a curb and a park bench and blew out two tires.

Member attended and located the vehicle but no one was around, the female suspect had fled.

07:58 Report of a truck driving around different properties.

Member attended but could not locate the truck.

10:56 CRA scam.

12:34 CRA scam.

12:54 CRA scam.

16:12 Report of a possible theft.

The person was unsure if they left an envelope with money in it at the bank or if someone took it.

19:03 Report of someone threating to put nails in somebody’s speeding vehicle tires. The person was cautioned.

20:51 Report of a speeding white Chevy minivan. Vehicle was not located.

22:52 Report of a complaint of a female yelling. Member located a thirteen-year-old watching television.

23:35 Report of a neighbour dispute.

May 27 10:54 Report of a company truck going through a crosswalk when two kids were going through the crosswalk.

15:17 911 report of an erratic driver. Member attended and located the elderly driver and determined he was sober. Member followed the vehicle for a time and determined that no violation had occurred.

20:31 Report of a male reporting threats from his ex-girlfriend’s daughter. The complainant did not want to press charges and the female was warned.

May 28 00:38 Report of a pedestrian hit and run. No injuries. A male was crossing the street and was hit by an oncoming vehicle. The vehicle was located and the driver said she did not hit him. Still under investigation.

03:27 A traffic stop was conducted on highway 16 A. Driver provided breath samples of nearly twice the legal limit.

12:13 Report of roommates having an argument and the woman requested that the RCMP assist her in getting her stuff back.

14:26 911 report of a sudden death.

17:30 Report of somebody being arrested on outstanding warrants.

They were also charged with obstruction for using false names.

19:48 Report of a female walking into an apartment that she found the door open and had thought that it had been broken into.

22:41 Members were conducting a curfew check. A person was not there so a warrant was applied.

23:38 Report of a noise complaint.

May 29 00:05 Member located open liquor in a vehicle. A violation ticket was issued.

01:02 Members conducted a traffic stop and stopped a speeding vehicle. Driver had been drinking and their driver’s license was seized and their vehicle was towed.

16:49 911 report of an aggressive driver. The complaint did not want to press charges so no further action was conducted.

17:09 911 report of a dangerous driver. The driver was speeding at approximately 160 kph. A member tried to stop him, but he had already fled.

May 30 05:34 Report of a grey Ford F-350 having been stolen. Still under investigation.

11:10 Report of an attempted theft of a vehicle. There were pry marks on the door and the ignition was damaged.

12:45 Report of a two vehicle collision on 52 Ave. Driver was charged with failing to proceed safely after stopping.

15:55 Report of a person slumped over a steering wheel in a vehicle.

The driver’s license was suspended for 24 hours due to drug impairment.

19:46 Report of a custody dispute between an ex husband and wife.

RCMP mediated the situation.

22:29 Report of somebody having their trailer and truck repossessed.

May 31 12:50 Report of a hit and run in a parking lot, which occurred back in February.

14:54 Report of a two vehicle collision at 50 Street and 57 Ave. There were injuries and EMS attended the scene. A violation ticket was issued to one of the drivers for failing to proceed safely after stopping.

16:03 Report of a semi-truck hitting some electrical lines. The driver was issued a violation ticket for not having a logbook.

22:52 Report of a dangerous passing vehicle.

June 1 08:02 Report of somebody losing a duffle bag at soccer field. It had soccer equipment in it.

14:11 Report of a possible assault in a vehicle. The vehicle was located and both the male and female were uncooperative and denied that there was any assault. They did admit to arguing over the gear shift though. No further action was taken.

14:25 A member had stopped a speeding vehicle. The male driver had open liquor in the vehicle.

The driver was issued tickets for speeding and open liquor.

14:30 Report of a driver who swerved at another driver and then flipped him the bird. Member attended and the one driver got a stunting ticket.

20:00 Report of a stray cow chewing plastic outside the fence by the road. Member attended and the cow was inside the fence still chewing on the plastic.

22:35 Report of a driving complaint. Somebody was driving without taillights. Patrols were made but the vehicle was not located so a plate could not be taken.

22:55 911 report of a suicidal female. The female was located and deemed not suicidal but upset due to a recent breakup.

During the week 3 false alarms, 5 false 911 calls, 1 animal strike and 72 calls for in total for service were made.

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Are you truly protecting your children?

Cst. Mike Homeniuk RCMP Ponderings The RCMP would like to take this opportunity to talk about a recently trending law within the Province of Alberta. On November 13, 2014 the Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act was amended to include a section that prohibits smoking in a vehicle with a minor (under the age of 18) present.

Second hand smoke is harmful to everyone and the risk to young children is heightened when they are confined to a small place such as a vehicle while a person is smoking.

This is why many ask, are you truly protecting your children?

Smoking a cigarette is not necessarily distracting, it doesn’t impair your ability to operate a motor vehicle and it is certainly a personal choice.

As the Police, we are not given special powers that makes us the be all, end all, however by virtue of our duty we are often placed in situations where we suggest best practices to parents when it comes to the safety of children. With that being said the law that prohibits smoking in a vehicle should not be a “best practice”, it should be an “always

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practice”.

During our patrols in and around the community of Vegreville, members of our detachment have observed and ticketed multiple people for smoking when their children are present in the vehicle. S. 3(b.1) of Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act has a fine amount of $287 associated to it. Like many laws that have been passed, this smoking in a vehicle law will always be challenged by those who chose poor judgement over common sense. History has shown us that speeding laws do not stop all speeders, distracted driving laws do not stop all people from using their cell phones and the Criminal Code does not stop all people from driving drunk or assaulting others.

The Vegreville RCMP would simply like you to exercise good judgement when travelling with your children.

We applaud those that take the time to pull over and light up outside the vehicle. Those that choose to put their children at risk by smoking with them in a vehicle just may be seeing a member of your local detachment sooner than later.

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Christian love tosses its petals at United Church Spring Tea

Tea and Bake Sale. This event was completed with a display of quilts created by Georgina Baron, Pat Buehler and Anne Thompson, raffle prizes and Christian inspirational books by Lamplighter Books and Gifts which is owned by Glen and Marlene Giebelhaus.

Rosanne Fortier Sometimes simple entertainment is the best; especially when it’s flavored with getting together with old friends and becoming squares and mini-sandwiches. All of this happened when Vegreville United Church presented their Annual Spring

CONTINUED from front page its current state to completion with curb and gutter laid down. “We are offering home building through our company and plan on putting on a show home this summer as well.

However, we have no problems with any builders purchasing lots and building for the Vegreville community,” Tony continued. “I would like to make mention that the team at the Town has been very good to work with and we have, as an organization, been warmly welcomed by Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, Town Planning, Town Public Services, and the Mayor and Council.

The local businesses that we have engaged have been good to work with and to get to know, we have

made frequent visits to local businesses in order to purchase goods and services as well as to employ the local Century 21 team to represent our subdivision locally and have been pleased with the people of Vegreville, we look forward to working in the Town throughout this project.”

“At the moment we are just waiting for the next steps to proceed. There are a couple of conditions that are

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outstanding on Deer Meadow’s behalf for phase one of the development,” Kerina Sorochan, Planning & Development Coordinator, said.

“The final details need to be tied up on their end and then they submit their detail design to us and then we approve it or send back our comments and then we’ll be able to proceed with the next steps of transferring the land to the developer.”

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COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – June 9, 1926 In presenting the seventh annual recital of the pupils of Mrs. W.T. Clements ATCM at the Vimy Theatre on Wednesday evening, June 2nd there was the gratifying evidence of a year’s work well done by both the teacher and taught. Once and again a murmur of delight swept over the crowded theatre as the token of satisfaction of the progress made by the pupils who had now appeared for the second of the third and fourth time to give evidence of studious toil and careful practice in music.

M. Dutka of the Alberta Hotel has taken over the lease of Carlton Lodge and has it repaired and renovated with a view of using it for more hotel accommodation. He will have a good sample room at the Carlton and in addition there will be sleeping rooms for the hotel staff. The Board of Trade room at the Alberta will not be used hereafter as a sample room but will be supplementary to the regular dining room, giving a seating capacity for 71 people.

75 Years Ago – June 11, 1941 The Treasury Branch here will be packing its books, counters, cages and other paraphernalia within that next few days and moving, bag and baggage to new quarters on First Ave. West, just at the rear of Sheidon’s store and next door to Crockett’s law office.

The new premises are being arranged by Mr. Scritamier. Wallace Wade’s furniture showrooms will occupy the premises vacated by the Treasury Branch. Mr. Wade will use his present furniture premises as a warehouse, but for business reasons wished a Main Street location for a showroom.

A party was held recently in Hairy Hill, the guest of honor being Bobby Bray. Bobby has joined the navy and his many friends wished him good luck.

An Oil tank truck from Calgary tried conclusions with the government highway grader on Wednesday morning and came off second best in the encounter. The truck lost its radiator and had its front wheels and axle put out of commission. The grader did not sustain much damage.

Among the recent air force fatalities is that of LAC John William Dodds, who was killed in a crash at Edmonton on Tuesday.

50 Years Ago – June 9, 1966 Terry Huzil, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Huzil of Vegreville is included among the graduates of Seattle University this month. Terry plans now to attend Queen’s University, Faculty of Law. Four young ladies from Pater Svarich High School have been named winners in the dominion wide Commonwealth Essay Contest. Local promoter of the entries is high school teacher, Louis Maiko, who presented Judy Iftody, Barbara Matviw, Glenys Iskow and Helen Horton. Helen placed third in the dominion, and reveived a cash award of $20.00. the other three girls received honorable mentions.

The provincial high school trach meet held recently in Calgary saw two new records established in distance running by Vegreville Athletes, Noreen Ziegler and Valerie Brennan both set new records in the senior and junior 8890 yard events.

Miss Sharon Zuk has accepted a position at the Toronto Dominion Bank in Vegreville.

Among the Vegreville Students who were awarded prizes in the Water Safety essay contest were: Harian James of A. L. Horton School, Vegreville; Colleen Emmott of Mannville School, and Bernard Yakimyshyn of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Vegreville.

Miss Bonnie Hantiuk will be leaving later this month for the trip to Italy sponsored by the Lion’s Club of Vegreville.

25 Years Ago – June 11, 1991 On June 2 the 4-H club held their achievement day in the Mundare arena. The show started with the judging competition. Next came the breeding project competition and the heifer class competition.

Following, the juniors and seniors shoed their stuff in the grooming and showmanship competition. Some of the winners are; grand champion Julie Paquette, reserve champion Laura Sharp, grand champion Heifer Kerri Ceretzyke, grand champion breeding project Rechelle Sinclair and reserve champion breeding project Kerri Ceretzke.

On May 24, 1991, Sandi Sharun of St. Mary’s high school travelled to Chestermere high school to try out for the Alberta Juvenile Provincial Basketball team. Sandi was one of two northern Alberta Athletes, excluding Edmonton, whom head coach Brian Utley selected to the top twenty camp. Sandi found that she was very competitive with the other girls, but unfortunately could not make the team. The whole experience was very rewarding and very motivational for Sandi who expects to continue in the sport of basketball.

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.

Zika and the Olympics Gwynne Dyer In the past, the only excuse for cancelling the Olympic Games has been a world war (Berlin 1916, Tokyo 1940, London 1944). But if this year’s Games had been scheduled for somewhere in West Africa two years ago, when the Ebola outbreak was nearing its peak, they would certainly have been called off. So should the Olympic Games scheduled to begin in Rio de Janeiro on 5 August be cancelled, moved or postponed?

The health risk in Brazil’s case is the Zika virus, transmitted by mosquito bites, which appeared in the country two years ago. It causes only a mild fever, if any at all, but it has been linked to a huge increase in the number of cases of microcephaly, in which babies are born with small, underdeveloped brains. Some die; most survive, but with moderate to severe learning difficulties.

The 4,700 cases of microcephaly in Brazil since last October (vs.

150 in all of 2014) suggest that the

country has a big public health problem, but the Zika virus hardly compares with the Ebola virus, which kills half the people who become infected. Yet 152 health professionals from around the world have now signed an open letter demanding that the Brazil Olympics do not go ahead.

The letter, addressed to the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), was initiated by Prof. Amir Attaran of the University of Ottawa. “Sports fans who are wealthy enough to visit Rio’s Games choose Zika’s risks for themselves,” he said, “but when some of them return home infected, their fellow citizens bear the risk too.”

The WHO and the IOC immediately rejected his proposal, the former pointing out that the Olympic visitors, expected to number between 350,000 and 500,000, are only a small fraction of the 6 million visitors to Brazil each year – and that 9 million Brazilians, potentially carrying the Zika virus, travel abroad each year. Why focus specifically on the Olympics?

Because, says Dr. Attaran, the Olympic athletes and tourists will include many people from countries whose citizens would not normally visit Rio. Some of those countries have poor public health services and warm climates, but are still Zika-

free: “It cannot possibly help to send a half-million travelers into Rio from places that would not normally have strong travel connections with Rio and therefore set up new dissemination channels.”

The risk of spreading the Zika virus to some countries that would probably not otherwise get it until much later is real and relevant, because work is underway on a vaccine and a year or two could make a big difference. But be realistic: the Rio Olympics cannot be moved in the time that remains and will not be cancelled or postponed.

So what should be done?

Dr. Lawrence Gostin, director of the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown University, has the answer: “What is urgently needed is for the international community, led by the WHO, to declare an all-out war on the mosquito population in Rio.” A concerted, wellfunded effort under close international supervision could reduce that population to near zero, at least for the time that the Olympics last.

That has not yet happened, mainly because it would be humiliating for Brazil to admit that it cannot do it on its own. Given the internal political crisis raging in the country, it will be hard to find a senior politician in Brasilia with the guts to ask for that kind of help. But it’s time to go looking for one.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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MGA Review committee makes stop in Two Hills Sonny Rajoo, Two Hills Chronicle The long awaited Municipal Government Act policy issues overview conducted its public input session at Two Hills Centennial Hall Wed. and was attended by MLAs, county and town councilors and administration staff.

Reeves, mayors, municipal councilors, school trustees and administration staff joined senior members of Alberta Municipal Affairs staff for an in depth overview and were given an opportunity to provide input as the review committee holds similar information sessions throughout the province.

MLA Jessica Littlewood made a presentation and introductory remarks in behalf of the minister of municipal affairs who was unable to attend due to urgent meetings following the devastating wildfires in Ft. McMurray.

The meeting focused on the positives and negatives of making it easier for municipalities to create a municipality controlled for profit corporation; allowing the Alberta Ombudsman to respond to complaints about municipalities; allowing the Minister of Municipal Affairs to order a municipal inspection if she receives sufficient petition; limiting municipal elected officials’ participation on assessment review boards and requiring municipalities to offer training to elected officials after elections and by elections.

Also on the agenda were planning and development, and assessment and taxation. Those attending then attended breakout sessions with an opportu-

nity to provide their comments which will be reviewed by municipal affairs staff.

MLA Colin Piquette (AthabascaRedwater) and David Hanson (Lac La Biche-St. Paul-Two Hills) were also in attendance.

Meanwhile Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) issued a press release stating it is seeking three key changes as the MGA is modernized: a stronger provincial/ municipal partnership; a sustainable funding model for municipalities and tools to support regionalization.

“Other aspects of the amendments are disappointing for municipalities as they do not address the current problems in the provincial/municipal partnership and municipal funding model,” reads part of the AUMA press release.

A sample survey conducted by The Chronicle found many that attended felt that a lot of their questions were unanswered.

The legislation is expected to be retabled this fall.

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Seniors Week 2016 Fred Olsen President of Alberta Council on Aging On this, the Anniversary of Seniors Week, I would like to draw special attention to all seniors in the province of Alberta. Seniors make a difference in our communities daily.

They mentor and care for family members, these being children, grand and great grandchildren.

They are friends and they are top volunteers. Seniors contribute by being involved and invested in their community and province.

This year I wish to say to the seniors of Alberta: you are the living history of this land. You are the storytellers and the sharers of life-long tales of life. This year, I would wish that all the seniors of Alberta partake of the special events in your communities.

This is your time; this is your special week. Enjoy and shine, you deserve nothing less.

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Lions’ Project Pride

Rosanne Fortier Canadian’s strength, spirit and good will are what make Canada such a great country to live in. On May 25, Vegreville Lions Club brought Lions’ Project Pride to St. Martin’s School’s Grade one classes and on June 1, this project was carried to A.L. Horton School’s Grade one classes.

The presentation initiated with Frances Sawiak, Vegreville Lions President for Zone 37i3c and John Sawiak Lions Zone Chair 37i3c and the teachers presenting each child

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are doing their very best to bring peace and stability to many troubled areas of our world,” Frances Sawiak said. “I can be found throughout the world on the uniforms of our Olympic Athletics and on those worn by our

My strength comes from our people

Frances Sawiak,Vegreville Lions President for Zone 37i3c presents Lions’Project Pride to Mrs. Cheryl Bilyk and Mrs. Rachel McMaster’s Grade One classes at St. Martin’s School on May 25. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

with a cloth, well-structured Canadian flag, Citizenship Certificate and Community Service Coloring Book.

Following this, Frances Sawiak presented Lions’ Project Pride. “I am our Country’s flag-the Flag of Canada. I was born in freedom.

I can be found flying proudly in schools, community halls, courtrooms, churches and parliaments across the length and breadth of our great nationfrom Newfoundland to British Columbiaform the North

Pole to the United States border…”

“I am especially proud to be worn by our international peacekeepers who

Girl Guides and Boy Scouts here at home.”

“I am a beacon of hope to the oppressed and downtrodden. I stand for tolerance and truth; honesty and humility; and most of all, I offer opportunity to millions who have come to our shores.”

“My strength comes from our people, and I will remain

News Advertiser PAGE 11 strong as long as grandmothers and grandfathers, mothers and fathers and brothers and sisters are proud of me. I am proud to belong to you.”

After this, the Grade ones waved their Canadian flags as they sung O’Canada.

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Joe Machney Reporter The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No 39 in Vegreville would like to recruit volunteers with a specific skill set: Knitting or Crocheting Izzy Dolls.

Master Corporal Mark Isfeld and his Mother began the tradition of producing and distributing a soft doll, small enough to fit in a soldier’s pocket, to give to children in some desperate parts of the world. While he was in Croatia in the early 1990s, he was driving through a village and saw a pile of rubble with something on top. When he got closer he realized it was a large doll. Later that year he

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Whether it be in war torn countries or regions affected by natural disaster, these dolls have been made available for the past two decades and have helped re-connect children with the joy that can come from a doll. Most recently, a truck load of dolls were shipped to Edmonton for distribution to children affected by the Ft. McMurray fire.

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Izzy dolls needed

“We would be proud to distribute the dolls and have our Community participate in this humanitarian endeavour that benefits children in crisis. If you or someone you know can knit or crochet, please consider supporting this project,” Diane Fausak, Past President of the Legion, requested.

Further information can be found on https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=tC3EQ111ABU, or http:// tinyurl.com/Izzy-Dolls. We have patterns available if you can contact the Branch at 780-632-3900, or rclbr39@telus.net. Or call 780 632 1403 if you have any questions regarding the project.

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Anderson raises awareness

In its twelfth year, the trail ride took the participants through ranches within the County of Minburn and ended up back where it started, Anderson ranch.

Motivational speaker and Courage Canada Trail Ride founder Curtis Anderson of Innisfree braved the rainy weather, and with him were 58 riders on horseback, 6 wagons with 28 riders on the wagons as they all supported brain injury awareness on May 28.

Joe Machney Reporter Motivational speaker and Courage Canada Trail Ride founder Curtis Anderson of Innisfree braved the rainy weather, and with him were 58 riders on horseback, as well as 6 wagons with 28 riders on the wagons as they all supported brain injury awareness on May 28. In its twelfth year, the trail ride took the participants through ranches within the County of Minburn and ended up back where it all started, Anderson ranch.

To give a bit of background about the courage of this young man, in 2002, Curtis received a serious head injury while competing in bull riding at the Ponoka Stampede. He has had to relearn how to walk and talk and while he overcame those obstacles, Curtis feels it is imperative that he helps out and gives back to those who are faced with similar challenges.

People of all ages attended the contest, from a girl of 3 years old to an 85 year old man. Many items were auctioned off at the live auction portion of the day to raise money to support the four different brain injury centres that they contribute to, Lloydminster and Area Brain Injury Society, Canadian Pro Rodeo Sports Medicine, Make a Wish Foundation, and the Halvard Jonson Centre for Brain Injury in Ponoka. Curtis also contributes some of the funds locally to Focus in Vermilion and VALID in Vegreville.

Since its inception the ride has raised over $147,000 for brain injury survivors.

For this year’s trail ride, four radio stations were present, five newspapers, two magazines and one TV station to cover the ride.

News Advertiser PAGE 13 “Even though in the live auction we raised 10,000 and in the silent one we raised $2500, you can’t put a number on how much awareness this event has raised,” Curtis said. “Over the years I feel that we are getting more coverage with what we are trying to get across to people, to get the word out about brain injury.

To me, it was the amount of survivors that were there that really stood out for me. It showed that people wanted to support the cause, even though they didn’t all come on horses.”

For the supper that was held at the Innisfree Recreational Centre, 300 people attended to support the worthy cause. The plentiful supper was followed by Miles Wowk and his entertaining auctioning. Curtis’s ‘Road to Recovery’ speech followed and before he left the stage he recited some of his heart-felt poetry about life as a cowboy. A family dance closed the evening with live music from Steve Newsome.

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Mannville School News – June 2nd, 2016 Susan Obrigewitch On Friday, June 10th we will be having our annual “End of the School

Year BBQ’ put on by our PAC followed by ballgames.

On Tuesday, May 31st all of the elementary students who reached their AR goal for the month of May were able to throw sponges at their classroom teacher. The sun peeked through just as the teachers lined up in front of the school and one by one the students had the opportunity to throw sponges at them. The final AR celebration for those who meet their AR goal will be a special one!

Representing our school at the Senior High Track and Field Districts

Staff line up at the AR Assembly, while students got to throw wet sponges at them.

in Lloydminster this year were Shawn Heward, Kennedy Smart, Kenzie Smith, Lane Demas, Braden Mytz and Kendra Lavell.

Winning a spot at the Zones in St. Paul were Shawn with 4th place in Shot Put and first in Javelin; Kennedy with first in Javelin, first in High Jump, and 5th place in Shot Put. Kenzie won 2nd in Shot Put and 4th place in Javelin and Discus; Lane placed 3rd in Shot Put and 7th in Discus; Braden placed 6th in Discus and 4th in Shot Put and Long Jump.

Kendra competed in Shot Put and Discus, but did not reach the top 8 to place.

At the Zones on May 25th, both Kennedy Smart and Kenzie Smith came home with bronze medals; Kennedy for the high jump and Kenzie for Shot Put.

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We are very proud of our Junior High track and field students who participated in the Finals at JR Robson on June 1st. Boys results: Jordan Borysiuk – 1st in Discus, Shot Put and Javelin, 200m; Tyson Dufault – 2nd in Long Jump, 4th in Triple Jump, 3rd in High Jump; Zach Polishuk – 2nd in Long Jump, 1st in Triple Jump, 1st in 100m; Braden Watling – 4th in High Jump; Quinn Harder -4th in Javelin; Dustin Laurenceson – 2nd in 1500m and 400 m. Girls results: Kenra Pke – 3rd in High Jump; Hayley Dach – 2nd in Javelin; Jaiden Bancroft – 1st in 1500m; Alexis Wowk – 2nd in 400m, 800m, 1500m.

Congratulations to Jordan Borysiuk and Zach Polishuk who came home with Gold Medals.

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Controversial farm worker law needed Chris Gallaway New information on fatalities on Alberta farms demonstrates that the provincial government’s controversial new farm worker law was needed and is working, say the Alberta Federation of Labour.

The Alberta Government’s update on Workplace Incident Fatalities Investigations in 2016 shows that as of May 3, there were two fatalities at agricultural work places being investigated.

“Without the changes to farm worker safety legislation, neither of these fatality investigations would be occurring,” said Gil McGowan, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, “before January 1st, families would have been left without answers, and no recommendations would have been made on how to improve safety on the work site for future employees.”

Workplace incident fatalities are cases where a worker dies at a work site, or as a result of injuries sustained at the work site. As of January 1st, such fatalities in agricultural work places are now investigated by Occupational Health and Safety.

The new farm worker law also extends WCB coverage to paid agricultural workers, something that was denied to them under the old rules.

“Since agricultural workers have been covered under WCB there have already been over 150 successful WCB claims from farm and ranch workers,” said McGowan, “the positive impact we are already seeing for workers because of the changes to farm worker law demonstrate why it’s important that the government is moving forward on consultations to implement the rest of the act.”

On May 20th the government announced they are moving forward with six working groups, which include representatives from the agricultural sector, labour groups, and technical experts.

The AFL looks forward to participating in this consultation pro-

cess as the working groups move forward on developing recommendations on how employment standards, occupational health and safety, and labour relations requirements should be applied to farm and ranch workers in Alberta.

“It’s long past time that Alberta farm and ranch workers finally experience the same workplace protections that farm and ranch workers in every other province in Ca n ad a already have,” concluded McGowan.

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Innisfree School News Kristin Bergman We are now in the month of June, and school is winding down for the year. This week the final diplomas will be starting and final exams for the rest of the classes won’t be far behind.

Our Cupcake Day fundraiser on May 27 was a huge success, as we were able to raise $418.00 to help victims of the Fort McMurray wildfire. Many students and parents took part in this event by bringing or buying cupcakes during noon hour, and their participation is greatly appreci-

ated.

From May 29 to May 31 four Students’ Union members attended the Alberta Student Leadership Conference (ASLC), held at Centennial High School in Calgary.

Tamara Cannan, Megan Rudolf, Kristin Bergman, and Students’ Union president Morgan Nott, among other students from all over the province, enjoyed three days of fun activities, entertaining keynote speakers, and lessons in leadership to apply to their school.

The provincial-level high school Track and Field

meter was held on June 3, where Brayden Drury represented our school in hurdles. After weeks of training for the event, he ranked eighth in Alberta.

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Brayden was the only high school student from Innisfree to compete at a provincial level this year, and we are very proud of him for earning his spot on the track.

This week we will be having Duo Day on June 9, where students and teachers can dress up as famous couples or pairs. Next week we will have our last dress-up day of the year, which will be Support Your Favorite Team Day on June 14. We hope to see a lot of participation on these days.

The last day of classes for Junior and Senior High before final exams will be June 17. To celebrate the fast approaching summer holidays, all of the students and teachers will go outside for a fun carnival and slip and slide. The carnival is being organized by Students’ Union and the slip and slide is being put on by the local Volunteer Fire Department.

There is certainly a lot of fun in store for our students!

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ANTIQUES Antique China Cabinet requires refinishing. Paid $300, 10 years ago, OBO. Phone 780-632-3796

2009 Dodge Journey. Fully loaded.

Very Good Condition. 250K, seats 7.

Asking $3000. Phone 780632-0422 2003 Pontiac Sunfire, 5 speed cruise, power windows, power doors, $600.

4x8 Utility Trailer, $400.

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COMPUTERS APARTMENTS Bachelor, 1 bedroom & 2 bedroom suites in a 3 story walk-up building. Family friendly, cat friendly with conditions. Available immediately.

Water, heat and energized parking stall included.

Currently we are offering great incentive packages for long term leases and senior applicants. For details, please contact manager 780-6323102 or 780-632-6878 1 Bedroom suite fully furnished. Includes utilities, laundry and WIFI. N/S, N/P. $800/month, security the same. Available July 1st.

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AUTOMOBILES

2000 Windstar.

Ex. engine & transmission.

Body damage. For parts $750. 780-922-5999 1978 Mercedes 280. 4dr.

Like new. 145,000kms only. $3600. 780-922-5999.

2002 Honda Civic, Standard Drives Excellent Needs TLC $3200 780-922-5999 2001 KIA, 4 cyl, 4 dr, standard, $1600. PH: 780-922-5999 Rare Super Charged 40th Anniversary Grand Prix.

Loaded. $4700. Phone 780-994-3005 2010 damaged Dodge Caliber 125,000kms. Drives excellent. For parts. $1500.

Phone 780-994-3005 Rare 2003 Acura Type S. Loaded. Ex. shape. $6700.

Phone 780-994-3005 2008 Touring Edition PT Cruiser, loaded. Only 36,000k, $8350. PH: 780994-3005

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Job placement assistance. Financial Aid for qualif ying students.

Military friendly. Call AIM 888-686-1704

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FREE Installation. FREE 3 months of HBO, SHOWTIME, CINEMAX, & Starz. FREE HD/DVR Upgrade! 2015 NFL Sunday Ticket Included (Select Packages) New Customers Only. CALL 1800-370-1356

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

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GRAIN BINS Custom Bin Moving 14’ – 19’ Hoppers/Bins, with/without floors. New and used bins for sale. Wayne (cell) 780-6320455, (H) 780-658-2433

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Custodial help wanted – Monday to Friday 3.5 hours per day. Fax resume: to 780632-3111 or phone 780-6322647 after 6 p.m.

HOMES FOR RENT Advertise your rental property here for as little as $7.95 per week!

3 Bdrm Townhouse, $1090/ mo. available immediately.

Call Dave at 780-632-0321 or 780-932-0041 Innisfree – 2 bdrm – top floor $700 month, $300 utilities; large fenced yard w/garden. shared laundry w/plenty of access. Phone: Tracey 780885-3759 after 4 p.m.

BASEMENT SUITE FOR RENT: N/S, N/P, FREE LAUNDRY. CALL: 780722-3608 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, main floor, clean, bright, spacious, large yard, single garage.

Heat and water included.

Free laundry. $850/ month+DD. Phone 1-780904-0393

3 Bdrm Mobile Home, N/P. PH: 780-208-9608 New 3 bdrm duplex Vegreville. $685/mo. Call 780-603-0692.

New developments.

Vegreville – 1 to 4 Bdrm homes, 2 to 4 appliances, N/S, N/P, References. PH: 780-658-2504 3+1 Bdrm Family Home – Vegreville. Large fenced yard.

Sunroom. Attached garage. $1500/mo. $1500 D/D. Phone Jason 780-632-8882 Beautiful Executive 2 Storey, 3 Bdrm Home available immediately in Vegreville. Ideal for mature couple. $1800/mo plus utilities. Call Larry 780699-1869 2 Bedroom 4 Plex, 5 appliances, N/P, N/S, rent $900, damage deposit $900. Call 780632-1020 or 780-363-2132

HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB alert for seniors! Bathroom falls can be fatal. Safe Step Walk-In Tub, approved by Arthritis Foundation, therapeutic jets, less than 4” step-in, wide door, anti-slip floors, American made.

Installation Included. Call 800-379-6390 for $750 off Queen size double – sided pillow top mattress & box spring for sale. Includes metal frame. Non-smoking household. Asking $150 obo. 780-603-2722 Bell piano. Complete set of 8 western hotel ware dishes.

Phone 780-658-2405

MACHINERY

MOTORCYCLES

For Sale: John Deere 220 Disc 24 ft. 20” blade $7000. Field ready. Excellent Condition.

Phone 780-658-2390

WANTED OLD JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES KAWASAKI Z1-900 (1972-75), KZ900, KZ1000 (1976-1982), Z1R, KZ 1000MK2 (1979,80), W1-650, H1-500 (1969-72), H2-750 (1972-1975), S1-250, S2-350, S3-400, KH250, KH400, SUZUKI-GS400, GT380, HONDACB750K (1969-1976), CBX1000 (1979,80) CASH!! 1800-772-1142 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com

For Sale: 100 ft. 67XL Flexi-Coil 1250 gal. Sprayer.

Auto rate, loaded, excellent condition. 780-366-2383

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REAL ESTATE

!!OLD GUITARS WANTED!!

Gibson,Martin,Fender,Gretsch . 1930-1980. Top Dollar paid!!

Call Toll Free 1-866-433-8277

Custom Cutting & Baling Hay or will do on share basis.

780-208-2841 LO-COST Furnace Installations – New homes or replacements, low rates, free estimates. Semi-retired tradesman. PH: 780-718-0262

SPORTING Brand new 2015 Polaris Sportsman 850 Quad.

Sunset red. Options include: front winch, cargo box on front rack, large cargo box with back rest on rear, extreme front brushguard, 12 inch LED light bar on front, tall clear windshield, fender flares, ATV Xenon blue bulbs, hand/thumb warmers, prospector mounting kit, prospector tracks, original tires and rims. No Miles. Phone 780-764-2139

TO GIVE AWAY

LIVESTOCK Saler Bulls for sale. Red, tan.

Very quiet. Semen tested and delivered. Scattered Spruce Salers PH: 780-768-2284 Quiet 2 year old & yearling Black Angus Bulls. Black Baldie Bulls available.

Semen Tested. PH: 780632-1961or 780-632-1104 For Sale: Registered yearling red angus bulls.

Semen tested. Brownalta Farms 780-768-2313 Three Angus first time calvers with calves. One Charolais with calf. One Speckle Park with calf.

Phone 780-819-3200

SERVICES

MOBILE HOMES 1 white, 1 golden kittens to give away. Phone 780-632-7174 Lot for mobile home available. Located in trailer park.

Call Sue 403-823-4499 2 Bdrm mobile home for sale.

Owner will finance. Contact Sue for more information 403-823-4499

TRAVEL

RV

Mobile home to be moved.

Phone 780-632-1376 1 bedroom mobile home, renovated, $10,000. Can finance. Phone 780-2925264, 587-280-3055

2006 23’ trailer as new, used 3 times, new battery, tanks/ full, T.V., D.V.D., air, 11,500 OBO+Ft. Mac Discount.

780-603-5437

ALL INCLUSIVE RESORT packages at Sandals, Dreams, Secrets, Riu, Barcelo, Occidental and many more resorts. Punta Cana, Mexico, Jamaica and many of the Caribbean islands. Book now for 2017 and SAVE! For more info. call 877-270-7260 or go to NCPtravel.com

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CRUISE VACATIONS – 3, 4, 5 or 7 day cruises to the Caribbean. Start planning now to save $$ on your fall or winter getaway vacation.

Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival, Princess and many more. Great deals for all budgets and departure ports. For more info. call 877-270-7260 or go to NCPtravel.com

TRUCKS 1993 Chev 4x4 Ext Cab. For parts. $650. 780-922-5999 2002 GMC 4x4 HD ¾ ton Service Truck 340k $3500 780-922-5999 1985 F350 Dually. Extra long flat deck, $1600. 780922-5999 1997 Ford 7.3 Diesel, 4 x 4, missing transmission. Nice deck, $2800. 780-922-5999 2000 Dodge Dakota V8 4x4 Farm Truck. $1,600.

780-922-5999.

2006 Honda Pilot 6 passenger SUV. Loaded. $5750.

780-994-3005 1999 Chev Silverado 3/4T, 4x4. Good for farm. $1500.

Phone 780-994-3005 2004 Dodge Ram 4x4. Body damage. Farm truck. $1800.

Phone 780-994-3005 New, complete, exhaust system, fits GMC, Chev, crewcabs. $ 600.00.

Phone 780-632-9689 2001 Dodge Cummins Diesel. Sport, RWD, automatic. 196,000K, $11,500.

PH: 780-994-3005

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2008 Ford Crew Cab ½ Ton Short Box. Fully loaded. 250K. Asking $4200.

Very Good Condition.

Phone 780-632-0422

UPCOMING EVENTS Holden Farmer’s Day will be held June 11. Friday Night Kick-Off starts with an outdoor movie.

Saturday’s events include Pancake Breakfast, Parade, Market, Community Supper, Beer Gardens, Fireworks and much more.

Visit our website for more information and schedule www.village.holden.ab.ca

Andrew School frees butterflies

WANTED Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 Looking for Ukrainian Vintage items to be brought in on consignment for ACUA Market and Sale. 780-488-8557 events@acuarts.ca ADVERTISE to 10 Million Homes across the USA! Place your ad in over 140 community newspapers, with circulation totaling over 10 million homes. Contact Independent Free Papers of America IFPA at danielleburnett-ifpa@live.com or visit our website cadnetads. com for more information

BIRTHS

Emmett Alex Horvat Born March 18, 2016 in Camrose, AB 7 lbs., 13 oz., 21 inches long.

Proud and loving parents Christopher Horvat Alicia Sakundiak

CARD OF THANKS ROMANIUK The family of the late Victor Romaniuk would like to thank the staff at the Vegreville Care Centre for the excellent care given to him over the years. Thanks to the Autumn Rose Funeral home for their professional help and compassion. Special thanks to Father John from the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville for the service. Also, a thank you to the pallbearers, choir, cantor and to the church ladies for preparing the lovely meal. Thank you to our friends, relatives, and neighbors, for the calls, cards, flowers, food and memorial donations. Also, thank you to all who attended the funeral service.

Sincerely, Wesley, Ron and Families WEDER The family of the late Albert Weder would like to extend their heartfelt ‘thanks’ to the Doctors and Viking Health Center staff, the Vegreville Health Unit and Home Care staff, Palliative Care Nurse Consultants, Reverend Carolyn Woodall, Dena and staff of Simply Fine Catering and Autumn Rose Funeral Home. To the many family and friends that called, sent messages, visited, sent food trays, floral arrangements and offered their support to us in any way & we Thank You! The thoughtfulness extended to our Family during this difficult time is very much appreciated and will forever be remembered.

Peggy Weder, Kevin, Colin, Kathy, Mark, Craig and Families THANK YOU! My sincere thanks to all my friends and family who attended the celebration of my 90th Birthday on May 28. The gifts, the flower and the many cards of good wishes and kind thoughts were much appreciated. It was a beautifully planned day – never to be forgotten!

Sincerely, Beulah Giebelhaus WILSON The family of Maxine Wilson would like to thank everyone for the kindness shown to us after mom’s passing.

The cards, flowers, & mass intentions are very much appreciated. Thank you to Father Michael Schumacher for the lovely service. Also a huge thank you to the first responders, the nursing staff, and Dr. Beren Hollins.

Your professionalism and compassion for mom were above and beyond. To Patti & Gord of Autumn Rose for your guidance and understanding Thank You So Much.

The Wilson & Massey Families

Denise Dorland Miss Sydor’s grade 3 & 4 students released the majority of their Painted Lady butterf lies on Tuesday, May 31st. Starting with 18 caterpillars, the Andrew School students patiently watched over a period of two weeks as the caterpillars

turned to pupas and then to butterf lies. Mrs. Horon’s kindergarten students were invited to witness the release as well.

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MEMORIAM

PET MEMORIAM

SENIUK In Loving Memory Rose Seniuk November 25, 1928 – June 14, 2006 Memory drifts to scenes long past Time rolls on, but memories last, Sunshine passes, shadows fall, Love’s remembrance outlasts all.

Forever in our hearts.

Bill, Heike, William and Jason

ADAMS, Snoopy When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor, those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remembered them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind…

Loved by (Jack)John, Stanley & Betty

FREBROWSKI, Eugene September 8, 1941 – June 9, 2014 In loving memory of our husband, father, grandfather & friend.

In a quiet country graveyard Where gentle breezes blow Lies the one we loved so dearly, Who we lost 2 years ago.

Your resting place we visit, Put flowers there with care, But no one knows the heartache As we turn and leave you there.

If tears could build a stairway, And heartaches make a lane, We’d walk the path to heaven, And bring you home again.

When we are sad and lonely, And everything goes wrong, We seem to hear you whisper, Cheer up and carry on.

Precious memories are our keepsakes With which we’ll never part, God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts.

Lovingly remembered & sadly missed, Wife Cecilia, Colleen(James), grandson Tenner; Kevin(Lorrie) & Carmen.

ROBERT, Hector June 11, 2007 Memories Keep You Forever In Our Hearts Gayla, Keith, Trevor and Meghan

JACKSON, William (Bill) June 1, 1958 – June 13, 2015 A year today dear Bill was called To his eternal rest; Gone where the angels sing so sweet, And taken when God knew best.

We miss him here so very much, His presence oft seems nigh, But we all hope in Heaven to meet Where no one says good-bye.

Forever in our hearts, Sadly missed by Rachel, Lyndsay & Eldon, Lisa & Tanner, Katelyn & Colton.

Everlasting Memories

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New principal at Composite

Joe Machney Reporter Although there is less than one month left in the school year, there is always time for new beginnings and opportunities to learn. For the Vegreville Composite High School this came in the form of a new principal, Mr. Barclay Spady.

His experience as a teacher has been more in the Sherwood Park area, but Barclay grew up in smaller communities such as Alliance and Breton and finds the small community life comfortable. Secondary high school for him was spent at Sherwood Park and from there he went on to the University of Alberta then began his teaching career at Bev Facey Community High and taught there for 15 years in a variety of contexts and capacities. A lot of what he taught there was CTS, Social Studies, and various courses in athletics. Later on he got an opportunity to do some administrative work and then he went back to do his masters which helped paved the way for him to be involved in leadership. He continued to work in the Park for three years more then got an opportunity to go to Salisbury Composite where he worked for another year until the opportunity to

come to Vegreville Composite opened up for him.

“When the opportunity to come here opened up I jumped on it and I was very fortunate to be the successful candidate. I’m very excited to be here and I’ve already learned a lot of great things about this community,” Barclay said.

Barclay’s attitude towards education is both forward-thinking and well grounded, which will be an advantage for the students that he will be spending time with at VCHS. “Education has changed a lot over the years and in a variety of contexts and we need to be more mindful of that in our approach to what schools need. We recognize that even learning styles have evolved a lot and when you add in the increase in digital awareness we need to be mindful of that in our approach in the classroom as well as creating opportunities for career pathways for the students after high school,” Barclay explained.

“Some of our courses like the CTS course offers us the opportunity to connect with the community and the local businesses and have a partnership where the kids can explore pathways that will help them out down the road.”

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Andrew Graduation Grads & friends had fun during the photo shoots at Andrew Hall. (l-r) Joshua Miller, Geoffrey Bryks, Dawson Danyluk, Emily Slasynski, Eric Little, Cassandra Ostashek.

Denise Dorland On May 28th Andrew School proudly showed off the Graduation Class of 2016 with a banquet and ceremony held at the Andrew Hall. Nine elegant students graced the stage. Grade 11 student Dawson Danyluk provided some entertainment as the Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Father Gerasim Power gave the Invocation and Benediction with guidance and humour. Other invited guest speakers included Superintendent of Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) Mark Liguori, Mayor of Andrew Heather Tait, EIPS Trustee Colleen Holowaychuk, and MLA Jessica Littlewood. Alex Slasynski delivered a message

from Student Council and former Andrew School teacher, Asha Ram, provided inspiration as guest speaker for the evening. Words of wisdom and best wishes supported the graduation theme of “Cherish yesterday, live for today, and reach for tomorrow.” Congratulations to all our graduates from the students and staff of Andrew School!

“Now is the time to make our mark, to exhibit our exceptional qualities, and show the world how valuable we are. I wish nothing but the best for all of you, and I hope that our paths don’t lead us too far apart,” Valedictorian Cassandra Ostashek said during her speech to her classmates.

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New Myrnam School Well, it’s JUNE, which means we are down to the last few weeks of school! It also means that things will be getting a whole lot busier!!! Stay tuned to hear all about where the classes will take you on their field trips, how the track teams did at their meets (local and provincial) and how we helped celebrate Seniors Week (June 6-10) at Eagle View Lodge.

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once again! As each team arrived at their kitchens, they found only four ingredients (tomato soup, pepperoni, lasagna noodles and green cabbage). The challenge today was Appetizers! The teams had 5 minutes to plan and 30 minutes to prepare, from scratch with no recipe. They also had access to the kitchen pantry for their choice in seasonings. Each dish was presented to a panel of five judges which critiqued them on the basis of taste, presentation, creativity and overall scoring. Great job ladies!! And to Miss Robitaille, you have created fabulous future chefs!

Our school also sported a spirited Pep Rally as a send-off to three of our Barons Athletes as they head to compete at Provincials in Edmonton!

Good luck Ian Cusack, Brett Bannister and Hannah Dupuis!!

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Grade 3 & 4 learn about giving

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Kaden Howell has a roll of tickets to use as he lines up for cotton candy.The Andrew School grade 3 & 4 class held a Carnival in support of the Canadian Red Cross.

Kaige Grosul & Nola Sagstuen sell drinks & freezies during the grade 3 & 4 fundraising Carnival.

Denise Dorland On May 19th Miss Sydor’s grade 3 & 4 students held a School Carnival in support of the Canadian Red Cross.

Miss Sydor’s students are currently learning about not-for-profit organizations. Tickets were sold for .50 cents each and could be used for a number

of treats and activities. Students sold popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream floats, lemonade & freezies. Activities included temporary tattoos, face painting, bean toss, and balloon racing. In only 1 ½ hours students raised $390.05! A lot of time and effort went into this fundraising Carnival.

Kaden VanderWal & Dylan Hewitt make a popcorn sale with grade 2 student, Izzie Howson, during the Carnival their class held to raise funds for the Canadian Red Cross.

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Vegreville Fire Department boot drive Rosanne Fortier On June 4, the members of the Vegreville Fire Department gathered for their annual boot drive for MD (Muscular Dystrophy) at the Tim Horton’s/Boston Pizza/Canadian Tire & Fas Gas intersection.

“The Vegreville Fire department raised a total of $6300 for Muscular Dystrophy.

We want to issue a big thank you to the community and all those that supported us in our fight against Muscular Dystrophy,” Phil Rowe, Fire Chief for Vegreville Emergency Services said. “A special thank you to Fas Gas, Tim Horton’s, Canadian Tire & Boston Pizza for allowing us to use your business space on June 4 and to Boston Pizza for providing the firefighters lunch and Tim Horton’s for providing us coffee.

“Muscular Dystrophy is the national fundraiser for fire departments across Canada and fire departments raise over $3,000,000.00 annually for MD through a variety of events,” Rowe added.

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Kindergarten Fair receives gold stars

Joseph Dumont, Principal at St. Martin’s School with Ralph Arndt, Assistant Principal at A.L. Horton School were at the Welcome to Kindergarten Fair to help parents and kids get their children ready for kindergarten. These professionals want to make sure children have a positive school experience.

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Rosanne Fortier The Kindergarten Fair on May 26 at Vegreville Centennial Library orientated children to take a positive leap towards readiness for kindergarten and school. This fair was for children entering kindergarten in Vegreville in the 2016/2017 school year.

There were six stations where each one encouraged children to learn skills needed for life and kindergarten. The Reading and Talking Station had language-based activities. There was a picture puzzle that taught opposite language concepts. An activity gave practice on how the beginning of a letter

sounded. There were riddles that parents could read to their children and rhyming and cataloguing where the kids had to match various things.

Healthy Choices Station had food snacks to eat that were low in sugar and salt but were still tasty and nutritious.

The Physical Health and Well-Being Station focused on fun physical activities that children could do. “If children are confident with movement, it helps them be happy at school because a lot of friendships happen on the playground or in the gym,” Deb Massey, Physical Therapist with Alberta Health Services said. “Parents sometimes feel they don’t have to practice movement skills but certain ones can be tricky, just like reading; especially jumping and

galloping if they aren’t practiced. Then I also want parents to use movement as learning opportunities. We gave the kids a chance to learn their colors with this balancing game.”

There was an Ages and Stages Questionnaire Station which showed the parents where their child is at developmentally; to see if their child is above or below in certain areas and developing the way they should be.

This questionnaire could be filled out at the fair or taken home and dropped off at a partnering organization.

The Noticing Print Station helped kids recognize and match letters and numbers by matching them to the right spot.

Joseph Dumont, Principal of St. Martin’s School, said parents gain a lot of ideas to practice at home to get their child ready for kindergarten. “This fair has a variety of tips from profes-

sionals who are trained in the areas which offer the parents some core insights into how from a developmental point of view these activities will help their children get ready for kindergarten. Some of these kids haven’t had exposure to using scissors or finding letters or numbers on a map. Also, it gets the kids ready to learn their ABCs and develop early literacy skills.

Our Kindergarten Program at St. Martin’s School is very student-centered with lots of activities that the kids can learn through play and have a lot of fun while they gain many skills they will need throughout their education.”

Ralph Arndt mentioned that children gain an idea of what kindergarten will look like at this fair. “This will help to ease anxiety for the children and even for the parents because the parents will find out what their kids need to know before they get to the kindergarten stage.”

Each child who attended this fair received a free Welcome to Kindergarten Bag which helps kids learn to listen, speak, share and take turns, obtain self-regulation and selfconfidence, vocabulary and following directions, print alphabet and number awareness, promote enjoyment of stories and books, hand and finger coordination for cutting, coloring, pasting and writing, as well as creative thinking and exploring.

Vegreville and District Child Development with Anya Langkow, VDCDC as the Coordinator organized this fair with their many partners: St. Martin’s School, A.L. Horton School, CALS, Alberta Health Services, Vegreville Community Daycare, FCSS, Parent-Link Centre and Child and Family Service.

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Nick Chrapko values the future of our planet earth

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Bee Presentation

Kim Magnus In grade 2, we are learning about “Small Crawling and Flying Animals” in our science unit. We had Michael Yaremcio, a bee keeper from Vegreville, come to our school to do a presentation for our grade 2 classes. He brought in real bees in a hive and we got to taste honey.

Michael has a diploma in bee keeping and came in to teach the students the wonderful world of bees and honey. We

Nick Chrapko is a true environmentalist. Nick believes everyone’s health and financial situation would be better if they cared about the environment and recycled more. In photo, Nick is standing by one of the recycle bins at Vegreville Senior Sunshine Club Center. In Nick’s other hand are the batteries he plans to recycle soon. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier Nick Chrapko is a Vegreville resident who is a true environmentalist. In his life, he makes sure to recycle everything he can and put the material in the proper way and he always takes old batteries to the recycle depot. “Vegreville is a very good community for recycling. David Suzuki and his foundation did a survey on all of North America in regards to recycling and the Edmonton area received the highest for this, and Vegreville is closed to Edmonton. So, we are leaders in recycling. I believe if we continue to recycle well, this will take care of all the environmental concerns,” Nick said.

“I believe in protecting the environment because doing this will help with disease control, make people more comfortable and it doesn’t cost people as much to live if they do more recycling and look after the environment instead of using expensive items made out of chemicals to do what Mother Nature likes to do herself but in a different way. We try to speed up the growth of crops, vegetables and fruits and Mother Nature knows how to do this, if we just give her a chance.

“We can do our composting and recycle left-over vegetables and trimmings there and not rely so much on fertilizers and chemicals to do the same job. There’s companion planting to control the insects instead of using insecticide and herbicides.

“Caring for the environment prevents diseases because there have been studies made about the evolution of bacteria.

This means the more we treat bacteria in an unnatural way, the worse it seems to get. It has been proven by scientists that bacteria are getting stronger and are immune to the antibiotics we are using.

“We had the Black Plague and other plagues in the world and I think this is just Mother Nature’s way of doing the balancing act that she does.

“I feel that everything that man touches; he corrupts because so much focus is on the dollar bill. It should be about caring

for people, animals and the environment and in this process, the money will follow.

“We are creating pollutions by doing intensive farming. Mother Nature would allow a couple of cows per acre but with intensive farming, people are putting 20 cows per acre. We over-graze and the land can’t handle it. Soil can’t survive overused and toxins such as mercury and lead build-up.

“We are filling up our oceans and waterways with toxins also. Our bodies then become overloaded with this and we can’t detoxify them.

“Then we are filling up the landfills with products that are not biodegradable.

They find plastic in the ocean and animals get stuck in there because this lasts forever.

“Sodium nitrate which is in most luncheon meats is more than toxic; it’s poisonous and a proven carcinogen. Then there’s potassium borate which is a carcinogen that they put in white flour because it makes the flour fluffier. They are allowed to put up to 2% in the flour without having to show this ingredient in the nutrition label. There’s also sulfur dioxide and sodium sulfite to preserve prepared foods we find on the shelves at the supermarkets; these are also carcinogen.

“We all have to be more aware of the environment. It seems today we are focusing so much on carbon dioxide (CO2) which is something to be concerned about but I feel we have more pressing environmental pollution issues going on right now. All the great lakes are polluted with sewage and there are houses that are built on old landfill sites and there is methane gas that is coming up from there which effects people’s health.

“Most of recycling and environment protection is just about having common sense and using what’s natural that Mother Nature already provides us with,” Nick concluded.

got to see baby bees hatching and found out that bees are used to smell out bombs.

We also learned that drone bees are males and have no real purpose because they are lazy.

Drones also have no stinger, so they can’t sting, whereas the Queen bee is treated like royalty and can sting multiple times because of the stinger they have. Worker bees are females who work extremely hard but can only sting once. Some pretty cool facts.

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Veg Heat capture silver Mark Kobelsky The Vegreville Heat is a U-15 Girls basketball team with members from both St. Mary’s and Vegreville Composite. The girls played in the A division of EYBA (Edmonton Youth Basketball Association) this spring.

The season ended this past Tuesday, May, 31, with a 52-51 loss to Sherwood Park in the gold medal game.

Their overall record in league play was 9 wins and 4 losses. The girls worked very hard, strengthened their basketball skills, and each player made valuable con-

tributions to the team throughout the season. It was a treat to be their coach, as the girls were excellent ambassadors for Vegreville. A highlight for the season was a strong showing in a basketball tournament in Saskatoon.

Vegreville Shop in the Park sets up at Egg Park Rosanne Fortier Shop in the Park is an outdoor market located at the Elks/ Kinsmen Park. This shopping experience satisfies the need to enjoy Vegreville’s tourist attraction (the world’s biggest egg) while having a chance to purchase original arts and crafts and trade show items.

Shop in the Park launched on May 20 and will run every Friday in the late afternoon until September 9. The first two markets on May 20 and 27 were rained-out but June 3 was sunny and the market found many customers browsing the products that the vendors sold.

Sherri Andriashyk who is a stay-at-home mother from Mundare was the vendor of her home-based business, Sherri’s Crocheted Creations. Sherri said that she used to live in Vegreville and the town is a great community to live in and has been very supported of her business. Customers give her orders for new ideas to crochet that she never thought of before. She really enjoys this and is open to any new ideas. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Danielle Hanson was the vendor of Tupperware that was reasonably priced and good quality and everything is sold at sale price.

Danielle said that Tupperware has been around since the 40’s. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Brighten your child’s future the eco-friendly way

Rosanne Fortier There are many things that people don’t think of that aren’t good for the environment. It’s ironic because parents usually want what’s best for their children’s future but even the introduction of a human life can be harmful to the environment if parents don’t do it the right way. Disposable diapers usually land-up in the landfills and they can take hundreds or more years to decompose. Cloth diapers are usually healthier for the infant too.

Buying brand-new clothing that the baby will outgrow and only use for a short time isn’t an environmentally-friendly thing to do. There is so much gently-used clothing for infants at thrift stores, garage sales and on eBay. Then it’s wise to avoid one-time use product, unnecessary medication and other items that your instincts tell you aren’t good for planet earth.

Mothers must consider breast-feeding which is the healthiest

choice for their infant and uses far less resources. This is a great way to save money and give mother and baby a chance to bond.

Then there’s no manufacturing, packaging or shipping involved.

Parents should make their own baby food. It has been proven that it is simple to puree meat, fruits and vegetables and it’s cheaper and tastes better too. Vegreville offers a presentation usually twice-a-year which is facilitated by AHS Public Health Dietitian. Read the Parent Link News to find out when the next one will be held.

These ideas apply for when your child grows a bit older too.

Children outgrow clothing so buying brand-new pieces is wasteful.

For school lunches, there are recipes books that show how to make quick, healthy lunches and snacks for your child.

Children learn through play so playthings are essential but toys are sometimes just a way to make your child a materialistic person. Simple toys that expand the children’s imaginative are best. Besides a lot of what children are interested in is free to obtain. Most kids love insects, sand, flowers and grass and other natural items. They love climbing trees, exploring the neighborhood and playing at a park. Then there are low-cost materials like boxes, scrap paper and crayons that children will usually play with for hours.

Our children’s future is in our hands, so let’s make it as great as it can be by modeling environmentally-friendly behaviors to them.

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Be wise by going green

Rosanne Fortier Being green can mean that a person is smart and knowledgeable, especially when it comes to caring about the environment.

One of the best ways to do this and save money is by walking or cycling to a place instead of using your vehicle.

You can capture that valuable family moment this way also.

Not to forget that you can view some lovely scenery in 3-D and just feel more alive too.

Driving a vehicle creates lots of ca rbon emissions.

Greenhouse gas emissions cause global warming. Go Green, Live Rich by David Bach states that ordinary diesel cars get better gas mileage.

Since they are run on biodiesel which is a renewable fuel that’s made up of vegetable or animal fat, it’s non-toxic and

reduces greenhouse gas emissions. But this is not always easy to obtain in Canada.

Carpooling saves on gas also.

In your home, make sure to turn off the lights and just use electricity when needed.

Another idea is to change to fluorescent bulbs. If you turn off your computer at night you could avoid emitting CO. Bach states that fixing poor installation reduces drafts and other air leaks and can save electricity because then people won’t be paying to heat cool air that then escapes from the house.

Sometimes this is a simple as using tape or mastic to seal connections.

Replace your toilets, especially if they

overflow because this could cause a flood in your house.

Also, Bach noted that an old toilet can use up to 36 litres of water after each flush while a new one uses only seven litres.

Our lawns don’t need to be watered all the time. Much of the water used on yards evaporates. But this can be reduced by leaving the grass seven or eight centimeters long. Also there is chemical pesticides and insecticides which are toxic and can be eventually

cause cancer, allergies, and asthma or be fatal to the environment, people and animals.

Try to remember to bring cloth bags to the grocery store. Plastic bags don’t biodegrade and can stay in the environment for years. If they become litter, they can go into the ocean and kill birds, marine mammals and sea creatures.

Buy recycled paper products and to clean your house, try to use natural products which could include baking soda, club soda, vinegar and salt instead of chemical cleaning supplies.

Purchase items gently-used whenever possible. This will reduce the materials and transportation used for the new products people buy.

Most of being eco-friendly is common sense but it’s worth the effort if we care about the world being healthy and beautiful for our children and our-

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Young scholars read 100 books!

Rosanne Fortier There’s nothing better than sharping a student’s reading skills while having a chance to help others. That is what students at A.L. Horton’s School in Miss Kara Bienert, Mrs Debbie Dyer and Miss Karly Melnyk’s Grade four classes did when they participated in the Scholastic Book Club’s Classrooms Care Program.

In this friendly competition, the classes were required to read 100 books each from March 1 till May 31. When a student finished reading a book, they were requested to bring the book to school and do a book talk which was done by providing a summary of the book. This was also needed to see if it was appropriate reading for the child’s reading level.

“At first, we had to get the students to add more details to their summaries but after that they did a really good job at it,” Miss Melnyk said.

In this competition, Miss Bienert’s class read 118 books, Mrs Debbie Dyer’s class read 111 and Miss Melnyk’s class read 118 in total.

From this, each child on June 3 was awarded a congratulation certificate, a cool snack and a visit to the Vegreville Lions Community Playground Park (Pirate Park).

Growing up in Vegreville: Reflections from a boat refugee Hao (Howie) Phung The following article was written to provide a perspective of someone who grew up in Vegreville as a displaced boat refugee of the 70’s and we are once again joining together to save a family from the civil war they are enduring overseas. We encourage all compassionate citizens who are interested in the commitment to fundraise and support a refugee family to attend the upcoming Refugee Sponsorship Vegreville Wednesday June 8 @ 7pm at the Vegreville United Church or contact Reverand Carolyn Woodall at 780-3855124. As well there is a bottle drive on Saturday July 9th where additional volunteer help would be most appreciated.

In 1979 Tom and Pauline, a young couple from Viking Alberta, sat horrified in their living room as they watched the news.

I ma ges of Vietnamese people fleeing their homeland in fishing boats were hard to stomach, and they wanted to do something to help.

My family and my cousin Helen’s family were among those f leeing Vietnam, and we became known as the boat refugees.

We were fleeing the persecution of the government from North Vietnam who, after the war, took over and punished the south. They confiscated property, seized businesses, and sent many people to internment camps. The situation got so difficult that roughly one million people fled. They took to the ocean despite the risks of drowning, of being attacked by pirates, and of being discovered and sent to prison. I was five.

We paid a few gold bars to corrupt government officials just to board the boat. My family boarded a boat going south and Helen’s family went north in hopes that at least one member of family would make it. It was crowded. Over a

hundred people were crammed on our boat with only one toilet in the back. We sat near the engine and to this day the smell of diesel makes me nauseous.

We had hoped to go to Malaysia but after three days the engine died and the boat just drifted. Pirates attacked the boat twice, taking what little the refugees had.

There was nothing anybody could do but hope. On the sixth night we were spotted and rescued by a Danish freighter.

Eventually we ended up in a refugee camp in Indonesia where we stayed for one year under the care of the United Nations. We lived in a bamboo hut and slept on wooden boards. It was a dirty place and people got very sick— malaria and tuberculosis were common. We ate sardines every day for a year and even now I can’t stand the taste of canned sardines.

While we were in the refugee camp, Tom and Pauline were busy raising money through their church. The money would be used to help a refugee family get their feet on the ground in Canada. Not everyone was supportive of the idea and they came up short. In the end Tom and Pauline dipped into their own savings, taking out enough to sponsor one family.

That family ended up being Helen and her parents.

They had indeed made it, going north from Vietnam and living in a refugee camp in Hong Kong.

A few months after they arrived in Canada Helen’s parents sponsored my family to Canada. We were given some basic things to get started: clothes, pots and pans, and some old furniture. Within months my father got a job at Ezee-On and we moved to Vegreville.

In the grand scheme of things my childhood was as normal and Canadian as could be. I went to Queen Elizabeth School, Peter Svarich and then A.L.

Horton. I learned to play road hockey and grew to understand that some of the best perogies can be found in church basements. Always the only minority, I never felt out of place. I felt accepted and part of the fabric of the community. I built friendships that last to this day. This normal, safe childhood was all that my parents wanted, and we’re grateful to have been given that opportunity.

Looking back I think we brought something to the community too. I think it was important for my classmates and neighbours to know people of a completely different culture and worldview, and to realize that this was neither as threatening nor as different as they may have thought. I hope I’ve impacted them as much as they’ve impacted me.

In the early 2000s Helen got married.

At the wedding dinner were a hundreds of friends and family with packs of young children shrieking and running about.

On the stage were Tom and Pauline, the guests of honour, whom we all thanked. But I wondered if they ever really understood the impact that they’ve had in

the world. You see, after we arrived in Canada we sponsored my aunts and uncles. They sponsored another family, then that family sponsored another, and after 20 years there’s a room full of people who can enjoy a normal Canadian experience because of that act of kindness.

As I write this I’m sitting in a Starbucks in downtown Saigon, Vietnam. The country is now safe, but other parts of the world are not doing as well. I hope that you, as a community, can come together again and show the kindness and generosity that you showed to my family and me.

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Alber ta Health Ser vices ALBERTA HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM has a variety of workshops available in the Vegreville area! Weight Wise, Craving Change, Diabetes the Basics and Better Choices, Better Health. Call 1-877-314- 6997 for more information and to register. All classes will take place at the Vegreville Community Health Centre (5318-50 Street) Vegreville Food Bank Is located in the Maple Street Worship Centre at 4615 Maple Street and is open Tuesday & Friday yearround from 10am – noon. Phone 780-6326002 or email: vegfoodbank93@gmail.com Vegreville Rotary Peace Park Bookings please call Rick Rutter 780-632-2101

Girl Guides of Canada SPARKS – Kindergarten & Grade 1 to be determined.

BROWNIES – Grades 2 & 3 meet every Wednesday from 6:00-7:30pm GUIDES – Grades 4 to 6 meet Thursday from 6:30-8:00pm PATHFINDERS – Grades 7 to 9 meet every Wednesday from 7:158:45pm. All groups meet at St. John Lutheran Church, 4513 Maple Street, Vegreville. For more information call Pamela 780-632-7147 Oil Wives Club of Vegreville. A smile. A handclasp. A world of welcome. Are the links in our chain of friendship. This we believe. Our Association has been around or over 60 years. We are here for any woman whose partner (or she herself) is involved with in any way in the Oil & Gas Industry. We meet once a month to foster friendship. Please call Ellen @ 780-6324922 or Shirley @ 780-632-3283 for more information.

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

Vegreville Regional Museum. Located on the site of the internationally renowned solonetzic soils research station of Agriculture Canada (1956 -1995), the Museum tells the stories of community life and development chronicling how Vegreville’s unique social fabric has contributed to the harmony of community life since the 1890’s. The Rt. Hon. Donald F. Mazankowski, P.C. Collection: 25 years of distinguished public service of the former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. Home of the Vegreville & District Sports Hall of Fame. Open Year Round. May-Sept TuesFri 11-5, Sat-Sun 1-5. Oct-April phone for current hours. 1 km east of Vegreville on Hwy 16A. www.vegreville.com (780) 6327650 Historical Village and Pioneer Museum at Shandro. Located on Highway 857, midway between highway 45 and 28 north of Willingdon. A proud partner of the Kalyna Country Ecomuseum, this open air museum

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features 14 major buildings and artifacts from 1900 – 1930. Hours: Canada Day weekend to Labour Day weekend Thursday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Admission by donation, For more information call (780) 603-1198 HEADS UP for AA Meets at Vegreville Hospital every Monday at 8:00 PM 3rd floor.

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

Rotary Club of Vegreville meets for lunch meetings every Monday at 12pm at VALID 4843-49 St., Vegreville. For more information contact Jody Nicholson at 780-6322418.

Every Monday 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Join us in the Mundare Drop-In Centre “WalkAlong” fitness program. Literature available to help you with your personal program.

Walk at the Drop- in Centre, and also, weather permitting, we will walk in Ukainia Park. Everyone Welcome!!

12 Step RECOVERY AT ROCK GROUP meets every Tuesday at 7pm in the upper room at 5014 – 50 St, Vegreville, AB. For info call 780-632-2933. www.therockmc. com TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Weighin 4:45pm. Meeting 5:30pm at St. John Lutheran Church, 4513 Maple St., Vegreville.

780-632-7433 or 780-658-2670.

Every Wednesday Trapshooting Outdoor Range 7:00pm. Contact Geoff 780-6321432 341 MUNDARE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS FREE to join. Join Air Cadets for adventure that will take you from the ground up! Wednesday evenings 6:30-9:00pm through the school year. Youth 12-18 years welcome. Call 341 Squadron at 780-7642341. Visit us at www.cadets.ca or www. aircadetleague.com Friday Prayers: Weekly Jumaat prayer in Two Hills. If interested, please contact Deen 780-603-6090 or Waseem 780-6038443 Friday Prayers: Weekly Jumaat prayer in Vegreville. If interested, please contact Hesham 780-603-6245 / 780-632-2721 or Azeem 780-885-2627 LOAVES & FISHES Lunch starting Friday September 10 – 11:30am-1:00pm every Friday except stat holidays. Good Food.

Bring old friends. Make new friends. All are welcome. 4615 Maple St. (60 St.), VPC Church. No charge.

How Disciples live Bible study and workshops. We meet every Friday night at The Rock 5014-50 St. at 7pm. Call for info 780632-2933 or www.therockmc.com Bible Study at 10 am at the Vegreville Seventh-day Adventist Church, 5258 – 46 Ave. Everyone Welcome.

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

Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club at 7:30 p.m. at Vegreville Regional Museum. Call 780-632-7729 or 780-632-3495 Nonviolence Study Group for anyone wanting to learn more about the principals of nonviolence and how to apply them in today’s world. If you are passionate about making a difference, or just curious to learn more, please join us from 7-8 pm. Call Kim at 780-658-2550 for location details.

Vegreville Elks Lodge #143 meets first Thursday every month except July and August. Meetings are held in the Elks Hall at 7:30 pm. Contact Robert Bennett 780632-4717.

Vegreville Wildlife Federation (Alberta, Fish & Game Association) Please check website VWF.ca Email: vegrevillewildlife@gmail.com “Women’s Book Club” meets first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library THE RED HAT ROSES, a chapter of the Red Hat Society, an international social group for mature women, meet for fun and friendship at Leonel’s Place at 1:30pm the second Monday of every month. See www. redhatsociety.com THE CLASSY CANADIANS, a chapter of the Crown Jewels of Canada Society, a national social group for mature women meet for fun friendship and caring at Leonel’s Place the fourth Monday of every month at 1:30pm. See www.crownjewelsofcanada.com Vegreville Lions Club meets at Sunshine Senior Centre – 4630 - 49 Street. Meeting 7 p.m. 2ND and 4TH Tuesday except July and August.

Kinsmen Club of Vegreville holds meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Vegreville Kinsmen Golf Course. Call Mike Webb at 780-632-2666 days THE ALBERTA DRAFT HORSE CLUB meetings every 2nd Saturday of every 2nd month. 780-764-2099 Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliary Society meets third Wednesday of every month, except July and August. Meetings held in Senior Sunshine Club – 4630 – 49 Street at 7:00 p.m. Call 780-632-6323 Royal Canadian Legion Vegreville Branch #39 General Meeting every 3rd Wednesday of September, November, February and June at 7:00pm. All members welcome to attend.

Vegreville Garden Club meets the last Monday every month at the Seniors Sunshine Club, 4630 – 49 St. at 7:00 p.m.

President – Marie Eliuk 780-631-0770 The New Vegreville Aquarium Club meets every last Monday at 7:00pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library “Writer’s Group” meets last Tuesday of each month at 2:00pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library Legacy 4 Health Indoor Walking Program for Older Adults 10-11am at the Vegreville Centennial Library Gymnasium 4709-50 St, Contact Irvin Cowan 780-632-2977, Jim Nicholson 780-632-6437, Carol Lynn Babiuk 780-632-3331 Are you or someone you know living with a Brain Injury? We can help! The Alberta Brain Injury Initiative provides support, coordination and education for brain injury survivors and their families. For more information on our free services call 1-866-6453900 Tofield AA Meetings held Thursday at 8 p.m. Open meeting every 4th Thursday at 8 p.m. at Bardo Lutheran Church Bsmt 4737 - 57 Ave. For info call 662-3893

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

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

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

Phone 632- 7070.

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

Viking A A Group meets at the Viking Hospital Multi Purpose Room 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday nights.

VegMin Learning Society welcomes learners who are interested in increasing their skill levels (reading, writing, math and speaking English). Learners work towards’ their personal goals in a small class or 1:1 setting. Do you have a few hours a week to help someone reach their learning goal?

Volunteer Tutor Training and ongoing support are provided along with a great volunteer recognition program. Visit www.vegmin. com or call 780-632-7920 for more information.

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

Call 780-632-2624.

Vegreville Flying Club meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Terminal Building VegMin Literacy Program offers free, confidential tutoring for adults over 17 needing help with Basic reading, writing and math skills. Phone: 632-7920 for interviews.

Everyone is Welcome Prayer House 572944A st. Veg. North of St. Joseph Hospital come and share your testimony and hear the gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise. Every Sunday at 10:30 AM. Also I will pray for the sick believing in God for the answer. But God commandeth his Love toward us, in that, while, we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. RO. 5:8 New hope church of God, Edmonton c. for the Nations Int.Veg. Doing God work together for yor good. J. Abelar. Ph. 632-2843 AA Meeting in Mundare Sunday’s 7PM Town Building, Conference Room 5128 50th St. Contact Robert 780-656-5829 Willingdon & District Fish & Game Assn.

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

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

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

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

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New playground and exercise equipment installed ATCO Gas and volunteers assist Vegreville Lions Club in the installation of the new playground and exercise equipment at Vegreville Lions Community Playground on May 27 (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier Vegreville Lions Club knows the importance of keeping children occupied and getting adults physically fit and healthy. “We wanted the adults to have a chance to do some exercise while they watch their children play at the park,” Frances Sawiak, Vegreville Lions President for Zone 37i3c said.

On May 27, 28 and 29 Vegreville Lions Club with the assistance of volunteers installed the addition of playground equipment and adult exercise equipment to the popular Vegreville Lions Community Playground. The tot’s area will now have a story time area which is a play unit with slides and a climbing unit. It looks like a house on one side and a rescue truck on the other side. It has games on it and a little tee-a-totter.

The adult exercise area has a twister, a core body of six pieces of exercise equipment on two tiles; three pieces on each tile. ATCO Gas helped on May 27 as part of Volunteer Community Service. Volunteers on site were given a free BBQ lunch/ supper, snacks and beverages.

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Core Services Review Continued Vegreville News Advertiser Budgeting – Additional Findings: During interview, Councillors and senior administration identified that there is an opportunity to improve the budgeting process. At the conclusion of the Core Services Review, the Town will be in a good position to consider a review and update to the budget process.

Council motion: Council and Administration conduct a review of the budgeting process to increase reliance on planning documents, operational planning cost adjustment practices and materiality for Council deliberations.

Council carried this motion unanimously.

Changes to Design and Operations: With recommendations to eliminate the HR Coordinator position, and to relocate both bylaw enforcement and

OH&S functions, Corporate Services becomes more focused as a business services unit. The Director will have a single direct report; the Finance Manager. With the recommendation to reduce the number of clerks to four, the department will have a total of six employees. This is consistent with municipal benchmarks.

Community Services: Community Services is currently responsible for Emergency Services; Recreation, Culture, and Facilities; FCSS; Economic Development; and the Town’s relationships with both the Library and the Museum. This is not an uncommon or unreasonable collection of responsibilities for a municipal department. The span of control and the collection of duties appear reasonable. There is no indication through the feedback obtained during this project that the

Director is not successfully managing this Department and its associated organizational units.

Recreation, Culture and Facilities: The combination of recreation and facilities is not uncommon. Facilities maintenance generally either falls with recreation under community service, or within public works. There is no indication through interviews or workshops that the current model is an issue, or that the manager in unable to effectively manage the current allocation of responsibilities. It is important to note that Vegreville operates more recreation facilities that comparable municipalities. The unit has 12 full time staff.

Our review of this organizational unit provided the following findings: The Facilities staff has taken on more responsibility for building maintenance, with less maintenance activity being contracted. Only specialized trade work is contracted out.

The Assistant Recreation Manager position is identified as being an ineffectively utilized resource. The unit is currently top heavy with a Manager, Assistant Manager, Supervisors, and a Foreman for a 12 full time group.

The organization unit does not engage in cultural programming, and has no staffing resources dedicated to activities that could be termed “Culture”.

The Town’s camp ground is split responsibility with Parks, Recreation and Economic Development. Parks does maintenance while Recreation operates the Visitor Information Centre. This is done by three summer students reporting to the Assistant Manager.

77.1% of residents agree that Town-owned recreational facilities are satisfactory. 57% of residents agree that the Town’s recreation programming is satisfactory (23.6% unable to respond).

85% of residents agree that Town owned facilities are well maintained. It is our assessment that residents are generally satisfied with the performance of Recreation, Culture and Facilities.

Motions by Council: The term “Culture” be removed from the name of the Department.

Carried Unanimously Watch next week when we will cover the Library and Family and Community Support Services.

human rights recognizes that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights and are endowed with reason and are conscious so should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.

The Canadian charter of rights and freedom recognizes that “Every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination and in particular without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex, age, or mental or physical disability.” The charter of rights also states that, “everyone has a right not to be subjected to any cruel and unusual treatment or punishment.”

The Town of Vegreville is actively involved with networks to combat this serious problem and the town supports and collaborates in a range of activities that support health and wellbeing of older adults. Therefore let it be known

by Mayor Richard and Coleman by and with the advice and consent of the Council of the Town of Vegreville, do hereby proclaim June 15, 2016 as World Elder Abuse awareness day in the Town of Vegreville.

World Elder Abuse Day Proclamation Joe Machney Reporter June 15, 2016 will mark an important day in the history of the Town of Vegreville. History will remember that this is the day that the international network for the prevention of elder abuse became a signed proclamation.

This is a time to share information about the state of elder abuse and to encourage older adults to seek support if they are experiencing a form of abuse. The Universal declaration of

Ukrainian Army Sofia Fedyna (centre), who appeared at the 2015 Pysanka Festival, expresses her thanks to Bohdan Pidna on behalf of Zustreech and the Vegreville Cultural Association for enabling her to perform at the Grandstand shows and at the same time raise money for the Ukrainian army. A total of $13,000 was raised in the Vegreville area.