Vegreville News Advertiser - March 17, 2014

VOL. 67 NO. 11

The Paper That ’s Going Places!

MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2014

Ska band coming for Teen Band Night

The Able Kind is an Edmonton based rock/ska band that sings about promoting mental well-being.They’ll be the performers of choice for a Teen Band Night on March 28 at Vegreville’s Centennial Library through the M.O.D.E.L. project. (Jantine Roth/Photo)

Rosanne Fortier The Able Kind is a Rock/Ska/Blues band who will be performing a concert on March 28 at Vegreville’s Centennial Library. This group can incite a crowd with music that energizes mental health wellness on a cool level. “The first three songs they wrote and will sing at the concert are related to mental health.

Then they will speak to the students about the lyrics,” Amber McClure, Student

Success Coach for M.O.D.E.L Project at St. Mary’s High School said.

“Many of the band members are aware of mental health issues because they have known people in their lives who have struggled with this. So, they all firmly believe in mental health wellness. That is how they are connected to M.O.D.E.L Project; we want to help reduce the stigma of mental illness.”

Their website states that

The Able Kind is a group of band performers who think alike and are made up of a charismatic singer with a crisp and confident voice, a face paced, punk rock drummer, a solo ripping rock guitarist, and a bass thumping genius who will energize and entertain any group of people.

The band is from Wainwright and is based in Edmonton now. They began performing on June 1, 2009. They play a diver-

sity of original songs in an aggressive rock style with a noticeable melodic structure and are fronted by a charismatic female singer, Alina Stephenson who has a soothing bluesy voice. Glen Penney is the original founder of the band and he conveys his messages through the lyrics he writes and the work he does on his drums where he wants to stimulate social awareness through poetic, adrenaline driven music. Mike Dort is

a high energy guitarist with impassioned, vivid solos which he performs with smoothness and clarity. Ben Abramyk is the bass guitarist that shows no limits with his ability to add innovative and highly entertaining bass lines with his five string bass guitar.

“We want to reach out to and help everyone including children, youth and families. Youths aren’t always interested in movies or game nights. So, we offer this Teen Band Night to reach kids who can relate to and might want to attend a concert.”

To purchase a $5 ticket to attend this concert, you can contact FCSS, Amber McClure at St. Mary’s School or the other Student Success Coach, Nadine Crain at VCHS.

Community dance nights in Mundare See page 3 for story

Wendy Brook entries up again!

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Vegreville Legion literature and poster winners See page 23 for story

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St. Mary’s students go disabled for a day For Mr. Manderson’s Sports Fitness class students spent a day empathizing with people with various disabilities. One day half the class was given a “random” disability and the other half assisted them, then the next day the tables were turned. Some students had to be fed, wheeled and walked through the school.

(Darren Kirk/Submitted)

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Community dance nights in Mundare The Mundare Seniors Center members are hoping to launch a new project – Community Dance nights.

They held the first event on February 28 with Charlie Gargus and his band supplying the music for all to enjoy. Despite the freezing temperatures outside, a few brave couples and friends ventured out and had a great time. Free lunch was supplied. The Mundare Seniors Center will be hosting another community dance night on March the 28th. (Lois Zyla/Submitted)

Life changes can change your tax situation For some Canadians, the year 2013 was a time of big changes.

They may have gotten married or welcomed a new baby. Or perhaps one of their parents needed a full-time caregiver. If you experienced a life change last year, taxes are probably the last thing on your mind but all of these situations can impact your return.

Most Canadians have their tax deductions collected by their employer. Employers calculate the amount of deductions based on the information provided by an employee on a TD1 Form. It is quite common for employees to fill out only one TD1 Form and never update it when their tax situation changes.

It is important to remember changes in your life impact how much tax is withheld.

Although it is always nice to get a tax refund, it is even better not to pay the money to the government in the first place.

If you get married or have children, your situation has changed. You should ask your payroll or human resources department for a new TD1 Form. The updated information should be used to recalcu-

late the amount of tax withheld. Or if you are eligible for a new tax credit, you could also need to fill out a new TD1 Form. It can make a difference.

For example, the Child Tax Credit is based on $2,234 for each child born in 1995 or later. If you qualify for the benefit, filling out a revised TD1 may result in slightly less tax being withheld by your employer.

Have you had any life changes in the last few months?

- Are you a single parent with a child who turned 18 last year?

- Did you get married?

- Is your spouse earning significantly more income this year?

- Did your spouse quit a job to stay at home with the children?

- Are you caring for an elderly parent?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, your tax situation has changed. It could be a good time to consult a tax professional to make sure you have the right amount of tax being withheld.

A tax professional at H&R Block can talk about other credits and deductions that may affect you. To find the office nearest you, visit www. hrblock.ca or call us at 1-800561-2154.

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Smile of the

WEEK

Rent cap needed for pensioner protection As of May 1, 2014, my rent goes up $175 per month, bringing it to $925 for a two-bedroom apartment. That is gouging the people living in apartments. A $50 rent increase would be acceptable, but we the renters are not sitting on gold mines. This $175 raise does not include power – that is ours to pay. We are expected to pay big city prices in small town Alberta.

I have lived in the same building for 9 years and no improvements have been made in my two-bedroom suite. The government should put a cap/ceiling

on rent hikes such as this. It is my understanding that a cap/ceiling existed until former Premier Stelmach and his government – in their wisdom – had it removed. This after giving themselves a 34 per cent raise.

My pension increase is only $10.08 per month. The increase in my power bill is $16 per month, while the rent increase is $175 per month. Where is this money coming from? Not from the greedy!

Agnes Heaton

Birthday greetings from Mundare Library

Trudy Longez and Lois Zyla from the Mundare Library helped three residents, Anne Darichuk, Alice Boyko and Peter Kitlarchuk, celebrate their birthdays in February.

They played bingo and enjoyed a birthday dessert. (Lois Zyla/Submitted)

Florence Noselski Occupation: retired dental assistant Likes: peace, people being kind to each other Dislikes: seeing people angry, fighting or running each other down

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The beginnings of “The Old Vegreville Community”, 120 years of history ment of Lac Ste. Anne, who for 50 years encouraged and served the settlers in the vast Canadian Northwest Territories; now the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Thirty years ago on August 8 1984 a cairn was erected to mark the original Vegreville town site on SW ¼-2-52-15-W4.

On August 16, 2014, the Community of Old Vegreville will celebrate our history. Any family or friends of those who attend-

A postcard photo of the hamlet of Vegreville from 1904.

TJ Wartena Submitted In 1894, delegates for several French families in Kansas, Joesph Poulin and Octave Letourneau, chose to search out the lands of Canada’s vast Northwest Territories. While in Calgary waiting for their train to Edmonton, they met Theodore Theroux and Octave Houle from Mission City, B.C. who were seeking out land near Edmonton.

Together, they decided to go visit the lands of the Vermilion Valley and Birch (Washwei) Creek, encouraged by M. Martin, who had surveyed these lands the previous year, describing it as the “garden of the northwest”.

On their first attempt to visit this land east of the Beaver Lake settlement, they were forced to return to Edmonton as the roads were blocked with snow, no road passable for their horses.

While waiting in Edmonton for suitable weather, Father Morin, an immigration agent, arrived with a group of colonists from Quebec.

The two groups decided to go together to seek out the

lands of the Vermilion Valley, Birch Creek and Egg Lake. They left Edmonton on April 18, 1894, arriving on April 21. They were taken by this “garden of the northwest” On May first, they registered their claims with the land agent in Beaver Lake, next day on May second they took possession of their new land.

The settlement prospered and grew and on July 8th Theodore Theroux was

hired to teach, the first teacher in the settlement.

On August 14, 1894, when the Northwest Mounted Police took a census there were 88 inhabitants.

By December 5, 1895, they had successfully petitioned the territorial government in Regina for a post office and a name for their settlement. “Vegreville” was chosen as a tribute to Father Valentin Vegre, a missionary priest from the settle-

ed the Old Vegreville School through the years or were part of the community are

encouraged to contact Betty Benoit at (780) 632 7303 for further information.

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County of Minburn No. 27 municipal news highlights Trudy Shukalak County of Minburn INSTALL SCHOOL BUS SIGNS Council approved to install “School Bus” signs on Range Road 84 in SW 951-8-W4M and NW 2851-8-W4M. TOWN OF VEGREVILLE LIBRARY BOARD – COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE Councillor Tara Kuzio was nominated as a County of Minburn Council representative to the Town of Vegreville Library Board.

EAST CENTRAL 911 CALL ANSWER SOCIETY – SUPPORT REGIONAL COLLABORATION Council approved to support a grant application submitted by the Municipal District (MD) of Wainwright under the Regional Collaboration Program (RCP) to enhance East Central 911 Call Answer Society’s regional safety net, dispatch and 911 system.

REINSTATE LOCAL ROAD BRIDGE FUNDING PROGRAM Council approved to send a letter to the Alberta

Minister of Transportation with copies to area Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Communities (AAMDC) urging the Province reinstate its Local Road Bridge Funding Program for local bridges.

AMENDING BYLAW NO. 1229-14 – UTILITIES BYLAW Council approved first, second and third readings to Bylaw No. 1229-14 amending Bylaw No. 121712, Utilities Bylaw to provide for waterworks, sanitary sewer and garbage systems including the fixing of rates, charges and conditions for the supply of potable water, sanitary sewer and garbage service to the Hamlet of Lavoy, and to provide for a waterworks system including the fixing of rates and charges for the supply of potable water to rural residential users in the County of Minburn as water service becomes available.

NSWA – CONTRIBUTION TO 2014 OPERATIONS Council approved to contribute $.50 per capita to the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance

(NSWA) to assist with their operations in 2014.

LAND LEASE – PT. NW 9-52-14-W4M – OFFER FOR LEASE

BY TENDER Council approved to offer for lease by tender Parcel “B” of Pt. NW 9-52-14W4M for a period of three years commencing April 1, 2014, subject to conditions including the payment of land tax.

LAND LEASE – PT. NW 27-52-15-W4M Council approved to offer for lease by tender Pt. NW 27-52-15-W4M for a period of three years commencing April 1, 2014, subject to conditions including the payment of land tax.

VERMILION PHYSICIAN RETENTION AND RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE – 2014 FUNDING Council approved to support a $4.00 per capita funding allocation to the Vermilion Physician Retention and Recruitment Committee for 2014 to assist in actively continuing in the recruitment of physicians.

FARM SAFETY CENTRE – 2014 SAFETY SMARTS PROGRAM FUNDING Council approved to provide funding to the Farm Safety Centre in the

amount of $3.50 per child for a total of 759 children in the County of Minburn who received delivery of the Farm Safety Program in 2013.

2014 ROADSIDE MOWING PROGRAM Council approved the 2014 Roadside Mowing Program commence after July 15, 2014 with work to be completed by September 15, 2014.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION NO. 2014-02 Counci l approved Development Permit Application No. 2014-02 for the development of a gravel stockpile site in the South ½ of Block Y, Plan 8103S in the Hamlet of Ranfurly for a period of five years, expiring on February 19, 2019 as per the recommended conditions of approval.

SUBDIVISION EXTENSION FILE NO. 01-2013 Council approved to extend Subdivision Application File No. 01-2013 for the N½ SE 15-51-13-W4M for a period of one year, expiring on February 19, 2015.

TRAVIS-MJ AGREEMENT Council approved to enter into a revenue sharing agreement with the Province of Alberta for the

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COUNTY BUSINESS DIRECTORY ON WEBSITE Council approved to include a Business Directory on the County of Minburn website that will include businesses located in the County as well as businesses in the Villages of Innisfree, Minburn and Mannville.

Included in the Business Directory will be a link to the Town of Vegreville’s Business Directory on their website.

ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE – APRIL 17, 2014 Council approved the County of Minburn Annual Information Open House be held on April 17, 2014 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers for ratepayers to discuss with Councillors any concerns they may have. The 2013 Audited Financial Statements and various reports will be made available to the public upon request at no cost.

STARS – FINANCIAL SUPPORT Council approved to provide funding to Alberta Shock Trauma Air Rescue Ser v ices (STARS) Foundation in 2014 in the amount of $1.00 per capita for a total amount of $3,278.00.

ALBERTA TRANSPORTATION – HIGHWAYS 857 AND 631 INTERSECTION Council approved to send a letter to Alberta Transportation recommending the installation of larger stop signs with f lashing LED lights as well as an improved warning of a stop ahead sign at the intersection of Highway 857 and Highway 631.

VEGREVILLE AND MANNVILLEMINBURNINNISFREE FCSS 2014 VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENTS Council approved to provide funding in the amount of $300.00 to Vegreville & District Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) and $200.00 to MannvilleMinburn-Innisfree FCSS to assist in their 2014 Volunteer Appreciation Events.

REGIONAL COLLABORATION PROGRAM – COUNTY OF MINBURN AND VILLAGE OF MANNVILLE INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP) Council approved to apply for grant funding under Alberta Municipal Affairs Regional Collaboration Program (RCP) for the development of an IDP between the County of Minburn and the Village of Mannville.

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leveraging multiple generations in the workforce Bill Pieroni COO Marsh Life expectancy has increased from 45 years in 1900 to over 75 years today.

People are living and working longer. Consequently, we have an aging workforce comprising four distinct generations.

Traditionalists, born before 1945, represent 20% of the population and 5% of the working population. Baby Boomers, born between 1945 and 1965, represent 30% of the population and 35% of workers. Generation X, born between 1966 and 1985, represent 20% of the population and 35% of workers.

F ina l ly, Millennials, born 1986 or later, represent 30% of the population and 25% of the working population. Each generation has differing values, perspectives, and behaviors that must be considered to establish and sustain a high-performing organization.

Key events and characteristics that shape each generation include: Traditionalists: Great Depression, World War II, Roosevelt/New Deal, Korean War, Cold War, Cuban Missile Crisis — patriotic, dependable, conformist, respect authority, social and fiscal conservatism, solid work ethic.

Baby Boomers: Vietnam, JFK/MLK, television, suburban sprawl, Watergate — competitive, idealistic, loyal, materialistic, focused on personal fulfillment, value titles and the corner office.

Generation X: Dot-com meltdown, Berlin Wall, Reagan through Clinton, Oklahoma City bombing, The Challenger, Chernobyl — self-reliant, entrepreneurial, adaptable, resourceful, cynical, distrust authority.

Millennials: 9/11, Middle

East tension, social media, Obama, natural catastrophes, Enron/Worldcom, Great Recession — entitled, impatient, optimistic, civic-minded, life-work balance, multi-task, work in teams.

Different modes of communication, use of technology, world views, and perspectives complicate leading multiple generations in the workforce. Leaders that are able to effectively bring together all four generations simultaneously to execute against the organization’s strategic intent will gain a distinct competitive advantage.

Three elements are critical to fully realize the value potential of multiple generations in the workforce: Knowledge management: Leaders must establish an environment to facilitate knowledge capture, transfer, and leverage. In the coming decade, experienced employees will leave the workforce, taking with them a significant amount of accumulated knowledge.

There are two key dimen-

sions to knowledge — the first is whether the knowledge is explicit or tacit, and the second is whether the knowledge supports insight or execution. These two dimensions comprise the four types of knowledge that must be transferred effectively and efficiently: - Explicit knowledge supporting execution: Business processes as defined by inputs, tasks, output, KPIs. - Explicit knowledge supporting insight: Tools to support the gathering of data, development of insight, and translation into outcomes.

- Tacit knowledge supporting execution: Skills across the dimensions of leadership, motivation, change management, planning, and execution.

- Tacit knowledge supporting insight: Opinions and perspectives supporting evaluation of strategic options, implications, and recommendations.

Attract, develop, motivate, and retain talent: Despite recent unemployment lev-

els, there will always be a scarcity of high-skill, highwill workers. The steady exodus of older generations from the workforce will only exacerbate this situation. Leaders must develop a rich and diverse set of talent levers. Understanding the differences exhibited by high-skill, high-will talent across multiple generations is critical.

Regardless of which generation a high-skill, highwill employee belongs to, there are three common factors that must be considered: - Measurement: Ability to benchmark performance to support development, learning, and growth.

- Impact: Opportunity to make a tangible difference that benefits the organization.

- Relevance: Desire to be involved in meaningful,

high-priority work.

Diversity: The only true source of sustainable competitive advantage is an organization’s colleagues.

Winning organizations are able to leverage the collective wisdom of a diverse workforce. Valuing each generation for its unique ideas and opinions is essential. There are three key dependencies supporting increased diversity effectiveness: - Scope: Expand beyond the traditional definition of diversity to include perspectives, behaviors, skills, and priorities.

Representation: Implement explicit and implicit mechanisms to ensure that diversity is represented at all levels of the organization across both strategic and tactical decisions and execution.

- Inclusion: Foster and cultivate a culture of inclusion and collaboration by valuing each generation for its unique ideas and opinions.

Ensuring effective implementation of these three elements requires a platform for connectivity that enables generations to c ome to g e t he r.

Organizational dimensions, processes, and technology will need to facilitate and support this collaboration and interaction.

Clearly, high-performing organizations will solve the challenge of effectively leveraging multiple generations in the workforce. *This information was supplied by albertahub.

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Winners of the 2014 Mundare Ladies Bonspiel

A Event Sponsored by Quentin Warawa Memorial Fund. President Trevor Zacharkiw, Karynn Flory, Richelle Baer, Tegan Dutton, Datie Roskewich Cindy Talaga, Katherine Ilkiw, Irene Talaga, Judy Pedersen. (Photos submitted)

B Event Sponsored by Imagine Travel. Katherine Ilkiw, Donna Tomaszeski, Lori Fitzowich, Maggie Kolenc, Deb Granger, Cheryl Zacharkiw, Jackie Yakubow, Candic Gara,Tanya Kropielnicki

C Event Sponsored by TeeKae’s Picture Framing. Director Travis Kropielnicki, Carmen Tratch, Dianne Tuck, Cherie Ziegler, Courntey Tuck, Donna Shulba, Nicole Froland, Rachel Drouin, Sherry Dziwenkia

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What do provincial capital project announcements mean to EIPS? Trina Boymook EIPS Board Chair Throughout the last month, we have been hearing a number of announcements from the provincial government regarding school modernizations and new school projects.

As part of these announcements, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) received news of two new modular classrooms, a major modernization for École Élémentaire Ardrossan Elementary, and a new K-9 school to be built in Fort Saskatchewan. So, what do these announcements mean to EIPS? Each year, school boards review the physical condition of their schools and determine which projects become part of the capital plan request for funding that is submitted to the provincial government.

Some of the projects remain on our capital request list for many years while we wait for approval, as the government receives requests from all across the province and must decide where to allocate the available funding.

Like an aging home, a school

also needs renovations to extend the life of the building, updates so it can be used in ways it never was before, or modification to the design to make better use of all school spaces.

With a number of schools built in the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, it can be a challenge to keep these buildings in the best condition. EIPS works hard to maintain our school buildings using Infrastructure

Maintenance and Renewal funding identified in our annual budget, and our schools are in good shape despite their age. However, every approved capital project is welcome news to our Board of Trustees, our staff, and our families. We are all driven to give our students nothing short of the best learning experience possible.

As our communities grow, the demand on our school spaces also increases.

Occasionally, we have classes taking place in spaces that were never intended to be a classroom in order to address short-term pressures.

At times, we have no choice but to be creative to meet high enrolment pressures while we wait for modulars, capital project announcements, or a shift in enrolment.

Development in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland is expected to bring many new residents to the communities EIPS serves. We anticipate an increase in enrolment at many schools throughout the division, which is good news for our schools and our communities. We will continue to work hard to provide educational spaces for these new families and make ongoing capital projects requests to the provincial government to meet these needs.

Each of these capital project announcements helps ensure that EIPS is able to continue providing quality learning environments for our students, and that we will be ready for the new students who will arrive at our doors.

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Legion supports Legacy 4 Health Members of the Legacy 4 Health walking group pause while Fred Duckett, Treasurer of Vegreville Legion Branch #39 of the Royal Canadian Legion, presents a cheque from the Legion to Irvin Cowan of the Legacy 4 Health group. This generous donation is very much appreciated. (Irvin Cowan/Submitted)

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Wendy Brook entries up again!

Caroline Knowles Wendy Brook Music Festival Association For a number of years the number of entries in the annual music and speech arts festival has hovered around 300 but far the last 3 years it has been closer to 400. This year the total has reached 425.

After a very successful Improv Workshop, led by Donovan Workun, the Speech Arts entries have increased over last year. So the Wendy Brook Committee is hoping that the enthusiasm will build for this category. Another category that is reviving

Professor Natalie Kononenko, Ukrainian Language adjudicator at the 35th Wendy Brook Music Festival. (Photo Supplied)

after a few years of decline is Band & Instruments. It looks as if next year another session will be required.

So the Festival continues to grow as it enters its 35th season.

There has been an increase in most categories but this year the major reason for the increase is that the Ukrainian language entries have more than doubled from the usual approximately 30 to 77.The teachers of the Ukrainian Bilingual program at A.L. Horton School decided to have every child in the program participate in the Festival. In practical terms for the Festival this means that Ukrainian language sessions at the festival will last much longer than usual. Wednesday, March 20th will start at 8:45 am and last until possibly 5 pm. So the adjudicator for the day will have a very full slate.

The Ukrainian Language Adjudicator this year is new to the festival. Natalie Kononenko is Professor and Kule Chair of Ukrainian Ethnography in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies, University of Alberta. She assumed this position in 2004.

Prior to working at the University of Alberta, Kononenko was a professor of Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Folklore at the University of Virginia. At that institution she also served as Chair of the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures and as Assistant Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Kononenko has written on a variety of topics related to Ukrainian studies. Her books include the awardwinning Uk rainian Minstrels: And the Blind Shall Sing (1998) and Slavic Folklore: A Handbook (2007). She is interested in folk narrative, digital humanities, folklore and film, and Diasporic communities and she has published on these topics in Canadian Slavonic Papers, the Journal of

Ian Woodman, Cellist, Strings adjudicator, this is his first visit to Vegreville.He maintains a busy performing career as well, freelancing as an orchestral, chamber, recording and theatre musician throughout Alberta and BC. (Photo Supplied)

American Folklore, Slavic Review, the Slavic and East European Journa l, Canadian American Slavic Studies, Canadian Ethnic Studies, Ethnologies, and other national and international journals.

Kononenko has spent many years doing fieldwork in Ukraine. She has also done fieldwork in Turkey and among the Ukrainian Diaspora in Kazakhstan.

Her current interest is Ukrainian folklore in Canada and she is part of the Sanctuary Project, documenting the sacral culture of the Canadian Prairies.

She and her team have created a number of websites including: http://www.artsrn.ualberta.ca/folkloreukraine – a source of folklore information http://www.ukrainalive.ca – a site to support grade 3 Social Studies http://www.artsrn.ualberta.ca/folkaudio – a crowdsourcing site with clips to transcribe and translate The last two sites were built with SSHRC (Social Studies and Humanities Research Council) support.

She is currently working on an update of Shkola, the website for bilingual education: http://www.artsrn. ualberta.ca/Shkola

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Mundare students speak their mind

Sian Vadnais Mundare School The finalists from Mundare Schools 5th Annual “Speak Your Mind” public speaking competition held on Thursday, March 6th gathered for a photo with their medals. The results are as follows.

Gr. 4: Emerson Jarvis - Gold, Dylan Batog - Silver, Tatianna Pichota - Bronze Gr. 5: Jessica Clough - Gold, Haylee McNiven - Silver, Cody Sharun - Bronze Gr. 6: Nolia Jarvis - Gold, Zoe Rogers - Silver,

News Advertiser Page 13 Alexandra Morse - Bronze Gr. 7: Dylan Vadnais - Gold, Hannah Cressman - Silver, Mackenzie Jones - Bronze Gr. 8: Brianna Patrie - Gold, Chelsea Sharun - Silver, Annie Antoniuk - Bronze All the speakers were amazing and showed great courage and creativity in writing their original speeches, presenting them not only to their classmates but the whole school and judges and guests! They entertained, informed, and made us laugh and think. The caliber of speaking from these young

people gets better every year and they are always a pleasure to listen to!

Grade 4, 5, and 6 Gold medalists will continue on to represent Mundare at the “Elk Island/ATB Young Speakers Invitational” in April where they will compete against speakers from 23 other schools! I would love to see a competition like this for Grades 7-9 and eventually Grades 10-12 as I feel that public speaking is an invaluable lifelong skill that should be encouraged, practiced and honed.

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FCC recognized for driving away hunger Marketwired With 10 years of food collection under its belt, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) was recognized recently as a leading organization in the fight against hunger in Canada.

FCC President and CEO Greg Stewart accepted the 2013 Award of Excellence from Food Banks Canada on behalf of the more than 1,600 FCC employees and numerous community groups and businesses that have participated in FCC Drive Away Hunger over the past 10 years.

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Breaking stereotypes surrounding Alzheimer’s FCSS Submitted Today, 747,000 Canadians are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Yet people with the illness often feel excluded or treated differently by others because of stereotypes or misinformation.

The negative language often used to describe Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias tends to focus on the illness and reduces people with the disease to a series of labels, symptoms or medical terms. Sometimes friends and family avoid the person with dementia because they believe that nothing can be done, or they dismiss symptoms as “just a normal part of old age.”

Negative reactions from friends, family and professionals can impact a person’s well-being and ability to manage the changes

brought about by the disease.

Stigma not only hurts people with the disease but also discourages their families from confiding in others or getting the support they need.

You can help reduce stigma Here are six easy ways you can make a difference: Learn the facts. Share your knowledge about dementia with others, including family and friends, especially if you hear something that isn’t true. Talking about dementia lessens our fear and increases understanding.

Don’t make assumptions.

Dementia is a progressive disease and affects each

person differently. A diagnosis doesn’t mean the person will have to stop his daily routine or give up working right away.

Watch your language. Do you use statements like “she’s losing her marbles,” or “he has old-timer’s disease?” Don’t make light of dementia. We don’t tolerate racial jokes, yet dementia jokes are common.

Treat people with dementia with respect and dignity. A person’s ability to do things we take for granted will change as the disease progresses. But no matter what stage of the disease, she’s still the person she always was, with unique abilities and needs.

Appreciate who she is.

Don’t talk around her or avoid her at family and social gatherings.

Be a friend. People with dementia don’t want to lose their friends nor do they want to stop doing activities they enjoy. Be supportive. Stay in touch and connected. Social activity helps slow the progression of the disease and lets people with dementia know you care.

Speak up! Don’t stand for media stereotypes that perpetuate stigma and myths. Call or write your local radio or television station or newspaper.

Media is a powerful force in affecting how we act and think.

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ACREAGE Private Sale – 80 acres NE St. Michael, lots of trees, grass, wildlife, very private; 15.5 acres w/mobile home, lots of trees, private yard site. Power, water, gas, homestead close to Lamont, Ft. Sask. ect PH: 780-896-3800

APARTMENTS Bachelor 1 & 2 bdrm suites for rent.

Good condition, balcony, flexible lease term. Rent includes water, heat & parking. Willowbend Apartments 2 Bdrm starting at $935 SD $835, 1 bdrm $835 SD $735, Chimney Springs Apartments 1 bdrm $835 SD $735, Bachelor $735 SD $635. For inquires please call: Willowbend Apts 780-632-6878 or 780-275-0336. Chimney Springs Apts 780-632-3102 Large, bright 2 bdrm in quiet adult building. N/S, N/P We pay heat & water. Rent $850 D/D $700. To view call 780-410-9778 or 780288-9193

AUTOMOBILES

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2002 Pontiac Montana Minivan Good shape. $2800 780-922-5999 2001 Neon 4 dr. 5 spd. $900. 780592-2167 2005-Dodge Caravan 142,000km.

Safety, clean $4900 780-592-2167

COMPUTERS My Computer Works – Computer problems? Viruses, spyware, email, printer issues, bad internet connections – FIX IT NOW! Professional, U.S. – based technicians. $25 off service. Call for immediate help. 1800-996-4531

COMMERCIAL HEATED SHOP FOR RENT 24X30, 12’ ceilings, 2-10’ doors, $1000/ month. Call Gary 632-9454

For Sale: 160 acres Good farmland & yard w/nice house, 3333sq.

Finished on 2 levels w/cold storage & double attached garage. Machine Shop. 3 stall garage w/220 wiring.

Hay shed. Cattle shed. Grain bins.

Telsco Alarm 2 bldgs. 3 km NE of Willingdon SW-19-56-14-W4. PH: 780-463-7681

FEED Highland Feeders is purchasing feed barley. Please call the office at 780-768-2466.

For Sale – Straw Round Bales and Hay Round Bales 780-768-2125 Oats straw bales for sale, Oats for sale PH:780-768-2426 Round ($30), Square ($3) Hay Bales. Round Wheat Straw Bales 780-603-0232 100 small, square, sweet straw bales, not sprayed 780-632-7417

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2004 Montana. Fully loaded, clean inside, 130,000kms. $4250. 780922-5999.

1978 Mercedes 280. 4dr. Like new.

145,000kms only. $3600. 780-9225999.

2002 Honda Civic, Standard Drives Excellent Needs TLC $3200 780922-5999 2007 Dodge Caliber SXT Automatic.

Only 105,000 kms $5900 780-9225999

Farmland for Sale, Southwest of Vegreville & North of Holden. Offers close March 21, 2014 PH: 780-6327478

HOMEWORKERS NEEDED!!! $500 - $1,500 WEEKLY Potential MAILING BROCHURES - $575/ Weekly ASSEMBLING Products – Easy Online COMPUTER WORK$384/Day – MYSTERY SHOPPERS $150/Day www.

HiringLocalHelp.com HOMEWORKERS NEEDED!! $775.35 Weekly Mailing Companies Brochures/Online DATA ENTRY For Cash, $300. www.

RegionalHomeWorkers.com Seeking Stage Hand. Live Musical performance. Will to train. PH: 780275-1001

INCOME TAX

LAND FOR SALE 320 acres of grain land 8 miles South of Mundare w/100 acres of bush. 2 more quarters next to it may also be available 780-663-2040

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

New 3 bdrm duplex Vegreville. $685/mo. Call 780-603-0692. New developments.

For Sale: Long Yearling Simmental bulls – Full Fleckvieh, polled, Double polled and homozygous. PurebredsReds & blacks Grinalta Farms: PH. 780-688-2265

LOST & FOUND

For Sale Red & Black Angus Bulls Purebred Registered & Semen Tested. brownaltafarms.com Leroy 780-768-2313

HEALTH &

3 bdrm, 2 bath, upstairs laundry, newer home, big yard. Available immediately. $1500/month Lavoy 780-658-2221

Registered Polled Hereford Bulls Yearlings & 2 year olds, quiet, haltered. Guaranteed Breeders. Can be kept till 2014 breeding season. PMD Polled Herefords, Paul Dinisyk PH: 780-336-2675

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HOMES FOR SALE 5145-50 Ave Vegreville. Lot 125’x50’ plus 10’ frontage. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, wood floors, 4 appl, Electrical & plumbing updated. Secure fenced yard. Available immediately. Asking $85,000. 780-603-7770

EQUIPMENT For Sale: Calf Pullers, $150 each, Bale Feeder, Kon’s Welding PH: 780-632-6022

Polled Limousin Bulls for Sale, Halter broke. Semen tested.

PH: 780-632-7433

Medical Guardian – Top-Rated alarm and 24/7 medical alert monitoring. For a limited time, get free equipment, no activation fees, no commitment, a 2nd waterproof alarm button for free and more – only $29.95 per month. 800-9775943

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For Sale 160 acres pasture land NE of Vegreville TWPRD 534 & Rge Rd 141 w/dugout & new 4 wire fence & corral. Offers close Apr 30, 2014 Ph: Bernie 780-632-7388

Birch twin bunk beds, mattress, dresser/hutch, newer $950 780632-4950

EFFECTS

Last Call for Primerose Lake Fish for Sale: Pickerel, Jack 1-306-8253150, 1-780-808-3826

Land For Sale 2000 Windstar. Ex. engine & transmission. Body damage. For parts $750. 780-922-5999

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2002 GMC 4x4 HD ¾ ton Service Truck 340k $3500 780-922-5999

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PETS For Sale: B/W Border Collie pups from good working strain. 3 females1 male. Ready to go in 6 weeks ph.

780-688-2265 Pit Bull Great Dane X born Dec18.

First shots. Call 587-987-8979

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Browse greetings, exchange messages, connect live. FREE trial. Call 1-877-737-9447 Wheelchair Ramp – 40”x318”. Made from heavy wood. Ph. 780-6322510 Vertical Blinds – 3 yrs old, excellent condition. 71”x65”, 40”x65”, 84”x40”, 52”x52”. Ph 780-632-2510

CARBON CREDIT ~Attention Farmers~ Not Completed? Call Today! 780-603-0630 Crystal Don’t throw out unwanted saleable furniture. Drop off at Consignment Centre 52 St and 52 Ave 780-6324141 Looking for 3 Bdrm bungalo in Vegreville for family of 4. Clean condition. With or w/out garage.

780-603-3802 Mature full-time working female looking for basement suite, bachelor suite or room to rent. Vegreville or surrounding area. 780-862-7028

Amber Ruddy CFIB As the legislature resumes and Budget 2014 is announced, it’s time for Premier Redford to outline her vision for small businesses across the province.

According to a new Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) report ranking provincial governments’ on their vision for small business, entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan were by far the most confident that their provincial government has a vision that supports entrepreneurship and small business (72 per cent).

The governments of British Columbia and Alberta ranked second and third respectively at 48 and 40 per cent, a decent showing for these three western provinces.

Many provincial governments are often saying the right things about making small business a priority, but CFIB asked business owners

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first-hand if that talk is being translated into actions that support entrepreneurs.

When asked, “How likely would you be to recommend starting a business in your province?” 72 per cent of the business owners in Alberta indicated they would.

Alberta’s small business owners pointed to a favourable provincial economy and generally competitive tax rates as reasons to choose their province as a place to launch an entrepreneurial venture.

The shortage of qualified labour was top of mind for small business owners in Alberta, who say that ongoing challenges to find appropriately skilled workers is a priority issue and must be addressed for the economy to meet its full potential.

Although the Alberta Government had a relatively good showing in the survey, it’s a different story for Premier Redford. Only eight per cent of entrepreneurs surveyed said they believe she understands

the realities of running a small business.

While many provinces have a minister of small business, the Alberta Government has 30 politicians around the cabinet table but not one solely dedicated to voicing the interests of independent businesses.

Few people would doubt that Alberta’s business community is thriving, but to maintain the Alberta Advantage, it’s time to move past platitudes and for the Premier to directly take a more active role.

Small business owners need an informed conversation on the climate of small business in Alberta. With a new provincial budget, CFIB’s report provides Premier Redford with a perfect opportunity to address the concerns of entrepreneurs and outline her vision for small business.

Amber Ruddy is a Senior Policy Analyst with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

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banks across the country.

Since 2004, FCC employees and community partners have collected over 17 million pounds of food.

“FCC Drive Away Hunger is our flagship community investment program,” Stewart said. “It demonstrates our commitment to agriculture by helping bring together our communities to share food with those

who need it. FCC is honoured by this recognition.

This award allows us to once again reflect on the issue of hunger and ways we can help solve it. We’re humbled by this award and are committed to the ongoing fight against hunger.”

The 2013 Award of Excellence recognizes a corporate partner of Food Banks Canada that has demonstrated long-term support of the organization and made a measurable, positive impact on the issue of hunger or food banking in Canada.

“As a long-time supporter of food banking across the country, FCC’s Drive Away Hunger program has grown to become one of the largest employee-led annual food drives in support of our network. Year after year FCC has continued to demonstrate its commitment to hunger relief. It’s exciting to see how a partnership like this has grown and strengthened over the last 10 years and we are excited about what the next 10 years will bring,” said Brian Fraser, chair of Food Banks Canada’s Board of Directors. “Food Banks Canada is proud to recognize FCC for this accomplishment.”

“FCC continues to play a strong leadership role in supporting local food banks,” said Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. “This recognition is well-deserved as FCC continues its efforts

to support Canadian families in need.”

Food Banks Canada also recognized FCC Drive Away Hunger as one of the Top National Food Drives in 2013.

“Fighting hunger is something we’re really passionate about,” Stewart said. “FCC has always been committed to giving back to the communities where our customers and employees live and work. It’s one of the things that make FCC special and a great place to come to work every day.”

FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture lender, with a healthy portfolio of more than $26 billion and 20 consecutive years of portfolio growth. FCC is strong and stable - committed to serving the industry through all cycles, and to being socially and environmentally responsible. FCC provides financing, insurance, software, learning programs and other business services to producers, agribusinesses and agri-food operations.

Employees understand agriculture and are committed to the success of customers and the industry.

With FCC in the market, producers benefit, agriculture benefits, rural Canada benefits and so do all Canadians. For more information, visit www.fcc.ca.

Follow Farm Credit Canada on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter @FCCagriculture.

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News Advertiser 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. June-Aug Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 1-5. Sept-May phone for current hours. 1 km east of Vegreville on Hwy 16A. www.vegreville.com (780)632-7650

The Vegreville Kinsmen Club meets every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at Vegreville Golf Course.

Serving the communities greatest needs and making long lasting friendships is our goal. To join or for more information on our club contact Mike Webb 780-632-2666 Are you or someone you know living with a Brain Injury? We can help! The Alberta Brain Injury Initiative provides support, coordination and education for brain injury survivors and their families. For more information on our free services call 1-866-645-3900 Vegreville Wildlife Federation (Alberta Fish and Game Association) Please check website VWF.ca Email vegrevillewildlife@gmail.com V.A.L.I.D. (Vegreville Association for Living in Dignity) provides a variety of programs and services to persons with disabilities. For more information and assistance please call 632-2418.

Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliary Society meets third Wednesday of every month, except July & August. Meetings are held in EXECUTIVE MEETING ROOM (St. Joseph’s Hospital) at 7:00p.m. Call 780-632-6323 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

HISTORICAL VILLAGE & PIONEER MUSEUM AT SHANDRO - located on Hwy 857, midway between Hwy 45 and 28, north of Willingdon. A proud partner of the Kalyna Country Ecomuseum, this open air museum features fourteen major buildings and artifacts from 1900 - 1930. Hours of Operation: Canada Day weekend to Labour Day Weekend, Thurs - Monday from 10:00am - 6:00pm. Closed Tuesday & Wednesday. For more information 780-603-1198. Admission

by Donation.

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.

Vegreville Community Daycare is a licensed facility for children ages 13 months to school age. Open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Mon-Fri. The Daycare has been in operation since 1990 & is run as a not-for-profit organization. To register, or for more information contact Carol Metz at the Daycare at 603-4417 Vegreville Peace Park Bookings – Please call John Sawiak 780-6323208 The Vegreville Food Bank is located in the Vegreville Pentecostal Church at 4615 - Maple Street and is open Tuesday mornings 10 am - 12 pm July & August only & Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10 am - 12 pm September to June. Phone 632-6002

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 6322261 for more information.

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 6327070.

Interested in joining Ukrainain singing group. 1 day a week, Starting February 2008 PH: 632-4691 after 6:00pm

UCWLC Meetings to be held every third Thursday of each month at Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7 p.m. in Vegreville.

Royal Purple Lodge #125 meets first Monday of every month, except July & August at Elks Hall. Contact HRL Shirley Preuss 780-632-3565 or secretary Leah Henderson 780632-6565.

Vegreville Ambassador Program Visiting? Considering a move here?

New in Town? For anyone who wants information on the community - events, services, facilities -- we’ve got the solution! Vegreville’s “Ambassadors” are trained volunteers eager to show you their Town.

To book a complimentary tour, customized to suit your needs, please call 632-2771.

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 AA 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 780632-7920 for more information.

Floor Curling at 1:00p.m. every Monday & Thursday. Anyone interested please come to the Sunshine Club every Monday & Thursday. 55+ Vegreville Flying Club meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Terminal Building.

OIL WIVES CLUB OF VEGREVILLE: A smile, A handclasp, A word of welcome, Are the links in our chain of friendship. This we believe. Our Association has been around for 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 @ 780-632-4922 or Cheryl @ 780657-2341 for more information.

VegMin Literacy Program offers free, confidential tutoring for adults over 17 needing help with Basic reading, writing and math skills.

Phone: 632-7920 for interviews.

Everyone is Welcome Prayer House 5729-44A st. Veg. North of St. Joseph Hospital come and share your testimony and hear the gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise.

Every Sunday at 10:30 AM. Also I will pray for the sick believing in God for the answer. But God commandeth his Love toward us, in that, while, we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

RO. 5:8 New hope church of God, Edmonton c. for the Nations Int.Veg. Doing God work together for yor good. J. Abelar. Ph. 632-2843

The Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club invites you to share your interests and ideas in classic & antique vehicles. Join us for our monthly meetings held the 1st Wednesday of the month (except January & August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Vegreville Museum. It is not necessary to own a vehicle. PH: George 632-7729 or Orest 632-3495

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AA Meeting in Mundare Sunday’s 7PM Town Building, Conference Room 5128 50th St. Contact Mary 603-7783 Vegreville RC Flyers Clubmonthly meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Johns Lutheran Church basement, 4513 Maple ST. Anyone interested in radio controlled flying is welcome to attend. Contact Fred 658-2664, Perry 688-3542 The Vegreville Multicultural Melodiants Entertain every 1st Wednesday at Vegreville Care Centre at 6:00pm, 2nd Wednesday at Heritage House at 6:30 pm, 3rd Wednesday at Homestead Lodge at 6:00 pm and every last Friday at Vegreville Manor at 7:00pm. “Do not sing duing the months of July & August” Rotary Club of Vegreville meets for lunch meetings every Monday at 12pm at VALID 4843-49 St Vegreville. For more information call Jody Nicholson at 780-632-2418 Notice - Effective immediately the Wigmak Alanon Family Group has closed it’s doors. Contact Number 780-275-0054 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. 12-1pm. Bring a friend! Bring a dish! Call FCSS 780-632-3966 for locations & info.

AA meeting at Lamont United Church every Thursday at 8:30pm.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Starting September 11, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at St. Johns Lutheran Church.

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

New to Town? Join us the 1st Wed of the month for a newcomers potluck lunch 12-1pm. Bring a friend!

Bring a dish! Call FCSS 780-3855936 for locations & info.

Wednesday – 341 Mundare Royal Canadian Air Cadets FREE to join. Join Air Cadets for adventure that will take you from the ground up! Wednesday evenings 6:309:00pm through the school year.

Youth 12-18 years welcome. Call 341 Squadron at 780-764-2341.

Visit us at www.cadets.ca or www. aircadetleague.com

YURKO, Scott Nickolas Big brother, Devin, along with John & Becky Yurko, of Vegreville, are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Scott Nickolas Yurko.

Scott was born on February 20, 2014 at 9:28 am at Edmonton’s Grey Nuns Hospital. He weighed 6 lbs. & 12 oz. and was 20 inches in length. Proud grandparents are: Joanne & Murray Huculak and Colleen & Frank Albert, all of Vegreville. Happy great grandparents are: Nettie Zaleschuk of Vegreville; Elisabeth Albert of Sidney, BC; and Rolf Albert of Lacombe, AB.

CARD OF THANKS HAMALIUK We the family of the late Debra Hamaliuk express our sincere gratitude to our family, friends and neighbors for their special acts of kindness during our loss. Sincere thanks for your many expressions of sympathy, phone calls, visits, baking, food trays and beautiful flower arrangements. Thank you to Father Maranchuk for your prayers and blessings for Debra. A special thank you to Father Gerasim and the choir for the lovely funeral service. We would like to thank Carol and Wade Sadoway for the eulogy.

Special thank you to Donna and her staff for catering the lunch. A special thank you to Dr. Strydom and St. Joseph’s Hospital staff for their professional and compassionate care. We are grateful to the Akasu Palliative Care for the beautiful Palliative care room. Thank you to Vegreville Home Care for their compassionate care. Thank you to Gordon and Patricia, Autumn Rose Funeral Home, for your amazing compassion, understanding and kindness. Thank you to all who donated to Haying in the 30’s and to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. Thank you to all who attended the service and helped us in anyway during the loss of our much beloved wife and mother. You have touched us with your kindness and support. We will be forever grateful. God Bless You All. Melvin, Shawn, Nicole, Mike

MEMORIAM PATRIE, Thelma August 15, 1921 – March 4, 2013 In loving memory of our dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

We have only a memory, dear mother, We cherish our whole life through; But the sweetness will live forever As we treasure the memory of you.

Forever in our hearts and prayers.

Your loving family.

LOTOSKI, Gloria March 16, 2007 As time goes by without you and the days turn into years They hold a million memories and a thousand silent tears.

To us you were so special What more is there to say Except we wish with all our hearts That you were here today You’re forever loved and missed by husband, children and grandchildren.

ORLESKY, Alec In memory of our brother, uncle, great-uncle Alec Orlesky who passed away on March 13, 2003.

He put his arms around you, And lifted you to rest.

God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain, He knew that you would never Get well on earth again.

He saw the road getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids, And whispered “Peace Be Thine.”

It broke our hearts to lose you.

But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

Forever missed by: William, Nick and Sandra Fasek, Todd, Linda, Jasmine and Diesel Fenske

LESOWAY, Mike J Sept 13, 1925 – March 23, 2011 In loving memory of my wonderful Dad. I watched you suffer, I heard you sigh But all I could do was just stand by When your time came, I suffered too.

For you never deserved what you went through.

I sat by your bedside and prayed to God above.

I held your hand with tenderness and love.

No one knows the heartache, I tried so hard to hide.

No one knows how many times I broke down and cried.

Looking back with tenderness along the path we’ve trod I bless the many years I had and leave the rest to God. It’s lonely here without you, I miss you more each day, For life is not the same to me, since you were called away.

I always think about you with love and sad regrets I will always love you dearly, I will never forget I miss you so much and love you forever, Dad Debbie

KOSTIUK, Victoria April 6, 1936 – March 15, 2013 Gone is the smiling face we loved so dear, Silent is the voice we loved to hear.

Nothing can ever take away, Fond memories that linger every day.

God knows how much we miss her.

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

We will cherish her in our hearts forever.

Deeply missed by Steve, Dennis & Joan, Donna & Barry, Lorne & Holly, Marshall & Patti, grandchildren & great grandchildren.

KULY, Edward Paul June 7, 1937 – March 22, 2008 It’s been six years since you were gone.

I thought of you with love today, But that’s nothing new.

I thought about you yesterday And days before that too.

I think of you in silence.

I often speak your name.

I miss travelling with you on holidays, But now all I have are memories of you in a picture frame.

Your memory is my keepsake With which I’ll never part.

God has you in his keeping.

I have you in my heart.

I always love you.

Sadly missed by loving wife, Marjorie

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OBITUARY LAKUSTA, Dora On March 11, 2014 Mrs. Dora Lakusta of Vegreville, formerly of Hairy Hill, AB passed away at the age of 92 years.

Dora is survived by her two sons, Lawrence (Pauline) Lakusta of Hairy Hill and Melvin Lakusta of Edmonton; four grandchildren, Darrell, Tammy, Donald and Valerie; several great-grandchildren; one brother, George of Two Hills and his family; three sisters, Annie of Redwater, Medoria of Vegreville, Rose of Edmonton and their families. Predeceased by her husband, Dan; brother, Floyd, sisters, Elizabeth, Katie, Helen, Victoria and Mary.

Funeral Service Tuesday, March 18 at 11:00 a.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 – 111 Avenue, Edmonton.

Right Reverend Stephan Semotiuk officiating with interment in St. Michael’s Cemetery.

In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta & NWT, 10531 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 4K1.

To send condolences, visit www. parkmemorial.com Park Memorial Edmonton 780-426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home, Crematorium, Reception Centre

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Willingdon Fish & Bird and big game entry winners for 2013 season JR PERCH Sponsor: D,W,D. Trucking Ltd Dale Woloshniuk & Deb Zayak Winner: Jacob Ratkovic Lake Caught: Deer Lake Weight: 2 lbs 1 oz SR PERCH Sponsor: Justin Bezovie Memorial Trophy David & Debbie Bezovie & Family Winner: Gerry Tatarin Lake Caught: Blackett Lake Weight: 1 lbs 6 oz JR WALLEYE Sponsor: Robert Babiuk Winner: Anna Homeniuk Lake Caught: Christina Lake Weight: 3 lbs SR WALLEYE Sponsor: George & Dennis Soprovich Memorial Trophy Donna Soprovich & Family Winner: Brian Tatarin Lake Caught: Pinehurst Lake Weight: 4 lbs 12 oz WALLEYE CATCH & RELEASE Sponsor: Power Merchants St. Paul Winner: Janel Homeniuk Lake Caught: Christina Lake Weight: 9.1 lb JR NORTHERN PIKE AWARD Sponsor: Bugling Flats Wapiti Farms Richard & Dawn Bidulock Winner: Jacob Ratkovic Lake Caught: Lac De Isles Weight: 11 lbs 4 oz SR NORTHERN PIKE ANNUAL COMPETITIONS Sponsor: Ed Toma Winner: Gerry Tatarin Lake Caught: Winifred Weight: 16 lbs 11 oz NORTHERN PIKE CATCH & RELEASE Nick Tatarin Memorial Trophy Sponsor: Tatarin Family Winner: Abbey Ratkovic

Lake Caught: Lake Wabumun Weight: 9.8 lbs

Zone: WMU 260 Score: 155 5/8

MIKE SUPROVICH MEMORIAL CHAMPION BURBOT Sponsor: Eva Suprovich & Sons Winner: Brian Tatarin Lake Caught: Lac Sante Weight: 4 lbs 7 oz

ANNUAL MOOSE Stan Hamaliuk Memorial Trophy Sponsor: Idy Hamaliuk Winner: Tyler Rivard Zone: WMU 260 Score: 129 5/8

GOLDEYE Sponsor: Randy & Doris Serna & Family Winner: Brian Tatarin Lake Caught: North Sask. River Weight: 2 lbs 2 oz

BLACK BEAR Sponsor: Brad & Sally Dary Winner: Tyler Rivard Zone: WMU 260 Score: 17 0/16

LAKE TROUT Sponsor: Lonely Pine Grain Farms LTD Rick & Pat Dobush Winner: Jason Homeniuk Lake Caught: Frazer River Weight: 5 lbs

ELK Sponsor: Victor & Rose Kowalchuk Winner: Derek Lazaruk Zone: WMU 252 Score: 241 6/8 JR. ACHIEVMENT Sponsor: ATB Financial Willingdon Agency Winner: Tommy Perepeletza Number of Entries: Perch, Goose, Duck and Whitetale Deer

JR WHITETAIL DEER Sponsored By Wes Kowalchuk Winner: Macarthur Kowalchuk Zone: WMU 260 Score: 132 2/8

JR. OVERALL BIG GAME Sponsor: Virgil & Terry Huculak Winner: Macarthur Kowalchuk Total Score: 132 2/8

CHAMPION WHITETAIL Sponsor: Bid’s General Supplies Winner: Brian Tatarin Zone: WMU 260 Score: 138 5/8 NON-TYPICAL WHITETAIL DEER George D Toma Memorial Sponsor: Daryl Toma Winner: Celina Woloschuk Zone: WMU 260 Score: 139 2/8 TYPICAL MULE DEER Toder Hauca Memorial Trophy Sponsor: David Hauca Winner: Ken Schlachter Zone: WMU 260 Score: 148 1/8 NON-TYPICAL MULE DEER T4 Water c/o Gerald Tataryn Winner: Kelsey Toma

CANADA GOOSE Sponsor: Hairy Hill Rodeo Association Winner: Tommy Perepeletza Weight: 12.4 lbs Zone: WMU 260 MALLARD DUCK AWARD Sponsor: Andrashewski Farms Winner: Tommy Perepeletza Weight: 3.57 lbs Zone: WMU 260 PREDATOR AWARD Sponsor: Romaniuk Waste Management John & Marg Romaniuk Winner: Brett and Dylan Lazaruk Number of Pairs: 140

ALERT surpasses $500 million worth of drugs seized Supplied Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) have seized more than $500 million worth of drugs from Alberta streets since being formed by the province in 2006 to tackle serious and organized crime.

“The more than half a billion dollars of seized drugs showcases ALERT’s effectiveness in removing drugs from the streets and disrupting organized crime,” said Jonathan Denis, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General. “On behalf of all Albertans, I thank ALERT for all they do to help keep our communities safe.”

ALERT reached the halfbillion dollar milestone in late 2013, and the dollar figure is based on estimated potential street values of the drugs. If laid end-toend in $100 bills, the total of $511,970,145 worth of drugs seized between 2007 and the end of December 2013 would reach from Fort McMurray to Lethbridge.

The most valuable drug seized in terms of total value has been marihuana, followed by cocaine and methamphetamine.

“The drug trade is directly tied to much of Alberta’s serious and violent crimes and by targeting organized crime groups ALERT has lowered the rates of victimization related to drugs, weapons and fraud offences,” said ALERT CEO Charmaine Bulger.

To date, ALERT has also seized more than 400 firearms and arrested nearly 7,000 offenders. ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta government to bring together the province’s most sophisticated law enforcement resources. It includes nearly 400 municipal police, RCMP and sheriffs.

Annual* value of seized drugs 2007-08 $55,004,090 2008-09 $91,210,088 2009-10

$100,821,609 2010-11 $134,468,016 2011-12 $54,356,636

2012-13 $55,312,221 2013-Pres $20,797,485 TOTAL

$511,970,145 * Numbers are based on a fiscal year of April 1 to March 31

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Vegreville Floor Curling bonspiel winners ROBERT MOORE robertmoorehomes.com 602-818-6867 tmoore203@hotmail.com

On February 25th Vegreville hosted yet another regular floor curling bonspiel in which 20 teams participated. Gloria from Sherwood Park took first place, Labatiuk took second place, Danylak team from Tofield took third and Ursuliak team took fourth. Everybody really enjoyed a very good lunch and had a good time.The cooperative spirit of the event was great. (Nick Labatiuk/Submitted)

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Vegreville Legion literature and poster winners Ernie Sorochan Submitted

The Legion received 408 entries for all categories in the 2013 Literary and Poster competitions for Remembrance Day submissions. From the branch winners, the first and second place entries were sent to District competitions and then to the Alberta NWT level. At

the present time, results have not been received by our branch and photos from AL Horton school were not available, but they did have 11 winners at different levels. A big thanks to all the schools involved and a special pat on the back is in order for individuals who coordinated the activities at each school.

St. Martin’s: (Left to right) Fred Duckett, Treasurer of Vegreville Legion Branch #39, Dayton Choma, Jade Lakusta, Sloane Cannan, Alicia Balenhorst,Bianca Balenhorst,Selby Labuschagne,Ava Foran, Don Serediak, Legion President, at St. Martin’s school.

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St. Mary’s: (Left to right) Ernie Sorochan, Past President of Vegreville Legion Branch #39,Sam Nawrot,Doree Fradette,Olivia Kozakiewicz, Ben Nawrot, Don Serediak, Legion President, at St. Mary’s School.

Mundare: (Left to right) Ernie Sorochan, Past President of Vegreville Legion Branch #39, Brittney Sonnichsen, Mackenzie Jones, Dylan Vadnais, Don Serediak, Legion President, at Mundare School.

VCHS: (Left to right) Ernie Sorochan, Past President of Vegreville Legion Branch #39, Jeanette Footz, Zane Kordich, Ahmed Mostafa, Krista Bergen, Leah Jubenville, Yuliia Dolgirev, Frances Cardinal, Caylib Micklich,Tara-Dawn Coll – Korchinski, Don Serediak, Legion President, at VCHS. (Photos submitted)

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