Vegreville News Advertiser - March 22, 2017

VOL. 70 NO. 12

67 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017

Small Town Saturday Night

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VVA Corner

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RCMP files from March 13 - 19 Vegreville RCMP Submitted March 13 0212 - report of a female being depressed and caller concerned for her mental health. Members attended and determined no need for concern.

0830 - while on patrol a member queried a Sask licence plate, vehicle was not registered/insured, violation tickets issued and vehicle towed.

0950 - report of an abandoned vehicle.

The registered owner was contacted and will move it.

1028 - report a motor vehicle collision involving 2 vehicles resulted in a letter being sent to Driver Fitness and Monitoring.

1533 – report of a youth destroying family items. Members attended and mediated the situation.

1600 – report of a dog being struck by a vehicle.

March 14 1000 – a number of people failed to attend yesterday and Warrants for Arrest were issued by the court and received by the detachment.

1019 – report received of large metal debris on Highway 16, Carillion was contacted and will attend.

1535 – driving complaint received. A member located the vehicle, followed at a distance but did not observe any driving issues. Driver spoken to.

1631 – report of 2 cattle crossing signs being stolen.

2303 – report of an intoxicated driver.

Vehicle located and the driver was not impaired, just lost.

March 15 0032 – noise complaint but upon members attending the music had been turned off so the rocker was warned.

1157 – report of a vehicle on fire. Foul play not suspected.

1149 – member observed a male driving while known to have just been suspended in court. Vehicle towed and driver taken back before the Judge.

Driver released on a Recognizance for court on April 19.

1238 – 911 report of an MVC. A car southbound on Highway 631 collided with a westbound car on Highway 16.

Injuries reported and occupants transported to hospitals.

1626 – report of a driver being cut off by another vehicle causing the complainant to almost roll his vehicle. No licence plate obtained of offending vehicle.

1705 – 911 call of a house fire in Mundare. The cause was determined to be cooking related.

1719 – complaint received from Mundare regarding a dispute between neighbors.

1749 – report of 2 bags of empty beverage cans being stolen out of a truck.

1800 – report of a theft of a wallet and someone trying to use a credit card.

Still under investigation.

2106 – while attending a retail store for an unrelated complaint, a male was identified as making inappropriate comments to a female employee. The male was issued a banning letter.

March 16 0756 – report of a single vehicle rollover on Highway 631. Driver not injured but issued a violation ticket relating to for not maintaining vehicle equipment.

1014 – Warrants for Arrest received from Probations.

1429 – a witness reports seeing 2 men fighting and then driving off together.

Patrols made but the vehicle was not located. Licence plate was obtained but the registered owner of the vehicle said

it was merely a verbal argument.

1558 – report of a southbound car on Highway 36 colliding with an eastbound semi-tractor trailer unit. Traffic on Highway 16 westbound slowed for a number of hours.

1740 – upon returning from the collision scene a vehicle was stopped which resulted in numerous Criminal Code charges as the male driver was a prohibited driver, initially provided a false name and was not to leave the city of Saskatoon.

2110 – a parent attended the detachment seeking assistance with dealing with an unruly daughter. Not a police matter.

2152 – report from Vegreville Fire Department that vehicles are not adhering to their traffic control on Highway 16 at the scene of the semi vs. car collision scene.

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March 17 1456 – a driver reports that another driver gave her the finger. Wants charges so once a statement is obtained a violation ticket will be issued to the offending driver.

1500 – report by someone who believes they are being targeted due to work issues but not wanting to proceed with charges. Advice provided.

1747 – 911 complaint received regarding a previous report of an issue with a dog. Caller advised of the proper use of 911.

2119 – report of an issue between an estranged couple. Alcohol was a reported factor.

March 18 0353 – report of a crazy looking male in baggy pants. The male was gone upon police arrival.

0643 – report of a male in baggy pants outside a gas station yelling and not making sense. The male left shortly after.

1012 – report of a hit-and-run on a parked vehicle that occurred overnight.

1236 – report of a break and enter to a seasonal property. Nothing taken but the culprit(s) disabled the alarm system.

Still under investigation.

1404 – a suspicious male in a dark colored Jeep around Hilliard was reported to be shouting at people and possibly intoxicated. Members attended but the Jeep was not located.

2124 – received a BOLO(be on the look out) from Fort Sask. RCMP regarding a possibly impaired driver. Vehicle located which resulted in the driver being arrested for possession of marihuana and issued violation tickets for open liquor and having a suspended drivers licence. The vehicle was towed and seized for 30 days.

March 19 0231 – 911 report of a domestic satiation with alcohol involved. An intoxicated male was arrested and held until sober.

1618 – report of a loud male yelling.

Members attended and the male calmed down apologizing for making so much noise as he was having a bad day.

During the week there were 4 False alarms, 5 false 911 calls, 1 deer strike and 65 calls for service were made in total.

During the week there were 4 false alarms, 7 false 911, 3 animal strikes and 80 calls for service were made in total.

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Our world as a painting Joe Machney Reporter There is a lot happening in the world and with the internet so commonplace nowadays almost everyone knows what’s going on in the world and when taken as a whole, it all looks pretty bleak and nonsensical.

From Trump to Trudeau, to the President of Turkey, there is chaos all around, and the world is a big mess.

“What’s going on?” I hear the world as a collective whole ask. “Where did we go wrong?”

It was Albert Einstein who said that you cannot solve a problem with the same level of consciousness that created it and bringing that into the context of this editorial, there needs to be a higher meaning or perspective to what is going on in the world.

A problem I have found with the information age is just that information, or rather there is too much of it. This is becoming more and more evident and apparent with the ‘fake news’ that has been coming up over the past year.

People in the past have relied on the news that the media produces understanding of what is going on around them.

It has been this way since the radio, which evolved into the television which has become the internet. We have been conditioned to trust it and now that is being distorted, leaving people to wonder what is truth and what is a lie.

This is where all the chaos is and when one is in it’s hard to see the forest for the trees. As a whole, we are inside the painting and cannot see that we are part of something bigger and more complex than we could ever imagine. Why is that?

The reason is because we are looking at it from the same level of consciousness that created it. But as Leonard Cohen said, “There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.” That crack is the unreliability of the information age. The trust is being broken and more people are beginning to see it for that. Trump ran a Reality TV show and now he is President of the most powerful country in the world. Coincidence?

I’m not implying that this world isn’t real, what I am saying is that through the chaos and confusion in the world there is an order, a path that we are taking as a collective whole.

Four-hundred years ago we might look at the way people lived as strange and backward. Four-hundred years from now people will see the confusion that we are experiencing as stepping stones that we needed to take to get to where we are now.

Like in alchemy where a raw form-like lead is turned into a higher more valuable element such as gold, the world is going through growing pains as it evolves into a more spiritual race that is governed by benign virtues and not deadly vices or an Us against Them mentality. The confusion and pain is a yearning for something better, something more.

People are beginning to see that the world outside themselves is not the true reality, they are beginning to see that the peace that they so desperately desire needs to come from inside them first before it can manifest in the outer world.

The night is darkest right before the dawn and soon mankind will wake up to a brighter day and understand how all the odd shaped experiences had their place in the grand scheme of things?

Correction Name: Donna Jenson Occupation: bookkeeper Likes: warm weather, gardening Dislikes: liver, bossy people.

In the March 15, 2017 edition of the Vegreville News Advertiser, the front page article on Audrey Stefan had incorrect spelling of Audrey’s name. The correct spelling is STEFAN. Our apologies to Audrey. Also, as a follow up, Audrey has informed us that “Paper Doll” will come out on April 13. We will provide an update in an upcoming edition of the News Advertiser.

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CFIB pegs taxes as top concern CFIB pegs taxes on small business income and capital gains as top concerns ahead of federal budget 2017 Toronto, March 9, 2017 – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has released its list of recommendations ahead of the 2017 federal budget, citing a reinstatement of the promised reduction in the small business tax rate as a top priority.

CFIB has also registered its concern amid rumours that the federal government may be considering reducing access to the lower rate of taxation on small business income or raising taxes on capital gains.

“We are calling on the federal government to make good on its own promise to reduce the small business rate to 9%,” said Dan Kelly, president of CFIB. “This would be one key measure the government could employ to help spur innovation and offset the impact of a CPP increase and carbon pricing.”

“The federal government needs to show small business owners that it understands the challenges they face by introducing policies and measures in federal budget 2017 to help SMEs build the confidence they need to grow their business,” explained Kelly.

Members of CFIB have also cited a rise in concern with the size of government deficits. “Debt and deficit reduction has now become the second highest priority for Canadian small business owners, just behind the total tax burden,” Kelly added. “This year, it is essential that we see a map toward balanced budgets.”

CFIB has several recommendations for the upcoming budget, including: - Small business taxes: The reduction in the tax rate from 10.5% to 9% (as was promised by the government during the 2015 election) is CFIB’s top recommenda-

tion for federal budget 2017. CFIB urges government not to further narrow the access to the lower rate.

- Employment Insurance (EI): Extend the Small Business Job Credit or consider implementing a permanently lower EI rate for small employers. CFIB also recommends government deliver on its promise to introduce an EI holiday for hiring youth.

- Introduce an “Innovation Deduction” that would allow businesses to claim up to $100,000 per year spent on new equipment or technology, in the year of purchase. 82% of small business owners believe such a policy would be helpful for their business.

- Labour and Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs): Adopt CFIB’s proposed solution to address permanent labour shortages - an Introduction to Canada Visa, a first step toward permanent residency.

- Reduce red tape: In order to further reduce the burden imposed on small business, the one-for-one rule – for every new requirement that the government introduces, one of equivalent burden must be removed – should be broadened to include rules found in policy and legislation.

Read CFIB’s full pre-budget submission on their web site: http://www.cfib-fcei.ca

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FROM THE PAGES OF THE VEGREVILLE OBSERVER

COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – March 23, 1927 It is possible to have all sorts of weather within 48 hours in the merry month of March. Winter never lets go without a lot of kicking. Every week so far has been signalized by every possible sort of climatic change, except extreme cold which has more than been compensated for by heavy winds.

The Canadian National Railway and the Canadian Pacific Railway are both bringing I a large number of settlers this year. Among these newcomers are some six hundred Scandinavians who will be open for employment. Farmers requiring experienced farm help should get in touch with Peter Kolmatycki at Vegreville who is acting for the Can. Nat. colonization Department of a note to J.S. McCallum, Mundare, will be in order as Mr. McCallum is assisting the Department in placing settlers.

The Vegreville Hatchery Association Ltd. brought off its first batch of chicks last Thursday with fair results, considering the early season. One of the first lot of eggs set, some 600 proved fertile and of these 350 hatched; a pretty good record as a start. The chicks are mostly White Leghorns and White Wyandottes.

75 Years Ago – March 25, 1942 Residents of Vegreville and district will gain first-hand knowledge as to what equipment is being provided for Canadas Army when the Canadian Army Train goes on display here from 10 am to 11:59 am. The train is made up of 15 coaches, including two flat cars, and the coaches are painted in the colors of the four Canadian Divisions now overseas, red, blue, French grey and maroon.

The newly established Minburn municipal district is now in process of setting up tis official machinery. A permanent office will be built at Minburn, and until it is ready for use the new council is holding meetings at Innisfree.

Mr. Ward has been in charge of the Northern Grain Elevator at Shonts for the past fourteen years. Both he and Mrs. Ward have worked in community and church affairs and will be missed, especially by the people of the Amisk Creek Community and the Amisk Creek Ladies Aid who sponsored the party. Mr. Ward is taking over a grain elevator at Athabasca, to which town he and Mrs. Ward and their children, Marvin and Ralph, Doris and Donald will move shortly.

50 Years Ago – March 23, 1967 Recommendations from the Vegreville Recreation Board were approved by town council when it was decided by the board to discontinue the offices of youth director and caretaker of the Centennial Building. An office, Centennial Building Manager, was created to cover complete management, bookings and all janitorial duties connected with the building. Members of the Recreation Board felt that the expenditures were excessive for the results being achieved but pointed out that there was no quarrel with either parties holding the jobs which were done away with.

Members of the Vegreville Figure Skating Club, the Kinsmen Club and all who were associated with the production Ice Revue for 1967 must be more than pleased with the outcome of their efforts.

Compliments to the groups began to flow minutes after the crowd assembled in the Recreation Centre not only for the show that was in store for them but for the exceptionally colorful ice surface and back drops that had been arranged.

A Vegreville rink comprising of John Berezon, skip; Terry Soldan, third; Alex Fedoruk, second; and Gordon Kassian, lead, won the Cleveland Trophy at the K-40 Bonspiel held in Saskatoon last weekend.

25 Years Ago – March 24, 1992 Culinary Arts displays made by Richard Piat and Kerri-Anne Dembecki received bronze and silver awards. They entered the Culinary Arts Show Case in Edmonton on Friday, March 13.

The Vegreville branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress is sponsoring a concert in honor of Taras Shevchenko (1814-1861), Ukraine’s greatest poet. Likened to England’s Shakespeare and Scotland’s Burns, Shevchenko was more than just an outstanding poet, writer, painter, and academician. To the Ukrainian people, he was a Moses – like prophet who not only castigated his people for their past and present errors, but also exhorted them to rise and face with determination their future struggle for freedom. At the same time, through his numerous literary works, he elevated the Ukrainian language. Every year, the world over, Ukrainians honor their greatest son in the month of March, for he was born in March of 1814 and died in March of 1861. But this year, the celebrations will take on added significance. Ukrainians in Canada are celebrating the centennial of the arrival of the first Ukrainian pioneers to Canada, and the fact that for the first time in some 70 years, Ukraine has finally achieved its long awaited independence and status as a free nation.

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.

Choose a Side: Trump and the Sunni-Shia War Gwynne Dyer The Sunni-Shia civil wars in Iraq and Syria are both nearing their end, and in both cases the Shias have won – thanks largely to American military help in Iraq’s case, and to a Russian military intervention in Syria. Yet Russia and the United States are not allies in the Middle East. At least not yet.

For the moment US policy follows the line laid down by Barack Obama, who was determined not to send American troops into another Middle Eastern war. Even as the Sunni extremists of Islamic State and the Nusra Front expanded their control in Syria and then seized much of Iraq, Obama restricted the US intervention to training local troops and deploying American air power.

It worked well in Iraq. The Iraqi army’s troops are almost all Shia, and it is now in the final stages of reconquering Mosul, Islamic State’s capital in Iraq and an entirely Sunni city. Yet there have been no massacres of Sunnis, and only a handful of American casualties.

In Syria, Obama found local allies to wage a ground war against Islamic State: the Syrian Kurds, who are Sunni, but more interested in a separate Kurdish state than a Sunni-ruled Syria.

With US training and air support, the Syrian Kurds are now closing in on Raqqa, Islamic State’s capital in Syria. Throughout, Obama avoided taking sides between Shias and Sunnis.

Obama even managed to maintain America’s traditional alliances with Saudi Arabia and Turkey despite the fact that those two countries, both ruled by devout

Sunni regimes, were sending money and arms to the extremists of Islamic State and the Nusra Front. He successfully walked a fine line in the Middle East for six whole years.

It’s doubtful that Donald Trump has the skill, knowledge and patience to walk that line. His instinct is to treat Iran as America’s most dangerous enemy in the Middle East. But Iran is Russia’s close ally in the Syrian war, and Trump’s instinct is also to get very close to Vladimir Putin.

There’s a similar problem with Turkey. On one hand, Turkey is an important NATO ally and it has now sent its army into Syria, ostensibly to help destroy Islamic State.

On the other hand, Turkey is ruled by the authoritarian and impulsive President Recep Tayyib Erdogan, a mini-Trump who sprays abuse at anybody who crosses him.

In 2015 Erdogan deliberately re-started a war against Turkey’s own Kurdish minority in order to attract right-wing votes and win a close election.

Now he has sent the Turkish army into Syria to smash the embryonic state that the Syrian Kurds have been building across northern Syria. Those Syrian Kurds have been America’s closest allies against Islamic State.

Into the midst of all this vicious complexity wanders the boy-man Donald Trump, with his full-spectrum ignorance, short attention-span and shorter temper. His appointee as National Security Adviser, General Michael Flynn, doubtless advised him to support Turkey’s ambitions, but then it was revealed that Flynn was in the pay of the Turkish government and he had to resign.

If Trump cosies up to the Russians instead, he will have to accept a close relationship with Assad’s brutal regime in Syria (no problem there) and also with Russia’s main ally in the Syrian war, Iran (potentially big problem there). But various latent conflicts are likely to burst into flame as the big civil wars in Iraq and Syria stagger to an end.

Trump will have to jump one way or another quite soon.

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

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Inside the box way of thinking and acting, needs serious change!

Rick Haney Opinion The families of yesteryear will never be the same. The values and lessons learned by and taught to our grandparents and parents are no longer the same most children are learning today.

People do not teach their children how to litter, swear, lie, steal, smoke, drink alcohol, do drugs, hurt, kill others etc.

We teach them by our actions and the actions of others around them.

Most parents must now have to work outside the home to provide for the family. Day care costs are going to rise to cover the $15.00 per hour minimum wage increase for daycare workers.

People are too busy earning a living so they are paying others to raise and teach their children.

Why not have a tax incentive per child paid to a family where one of the parents stays home with the children until they start school age 6 at 10 am each day and be there when they get home after school 5 pm to age 19. Then from grade 7 to grade 12 two classes per week of mandatory military training, taught by our highly trained veterans.

Teaching teenagers military precision and discipline will show them how to be respectful of others throughout their entire lives. From grade 7 to graduation children be taught Canadian history so they can all pass the mandatory Canadian citizenship exam. Immigrants and refugees know more about Canada than people born here.

Taking one person out of the work-

force and keeping them in the home for their children will change our Canadian children’s lives forever. It may also increase the number of children each family may decide to conceive. This would give people entering the workforce greater employment training opportunities and would appeal to the Governments need for taxes. Mandatory work for Social Services Benefits improves people’s self-esteem and increases the number of people contributing to the prosperity of the Canadian society.

Mandatory water conservation for all!

The water system is a closed system so no new water is coming to earth. Raising the price of water will encourage water conservation but it will not prevent water from getting into our oceans.

Grey water systems must be encouraged for all new residential home developments, condo complexes and all commercial businesses. Smaller in home grey water systems should also be marketed with Government incentives.

Underground irrigation soaker tube lines should be the only way irrigation should be completed reducing evaporation. The salt water desalinization facilities are raising the salt concentrations in our oceans and destroying marine life near these facilities.

Humans could build massive hydro dams in the uninhabited areas of the Rocky Mountain Trench and the

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Doing it Yourself (DIY) RCMP Ponderings Cpl. Leigh Drinkwater Over the past few years, my wife and I have employed a number of professionals to work on our home, or our vehicles.

We have had plumbers, electricians, landscapers, carpenters and others work on our home, mechanics and tire technicians work on our vehicles. All hired locally here in Vegreville, and we’re very pleased not only with the work they have performed, but their professionalism, courtesy and of course, the quality of their work.

I think I’m pretty handy when it comes

to a lot of home projects and other projects – from electrical to plumbing, drywall, carpentry and a whole host of other things. Sometimes I am, and I remind myself that I paid attention to my dad when he was trying to teach me something when I was growing up. Other times, I realize I should have paid closer attention to Dad’s teachings - and now need to call an expert to undo what I have either attempted, or worse yet, completed.

I sheepishly explain what my goal was, and how I went about it only to realize that I goofed, and need someone to correct what I have done. Here’s the kicker – when doing it on your own, thinking you’re good (when you’ve really just made a mistake), usually costs more money. Trust me – I have paid my fair share of bills for my poor judgement.

When the plumber or the electrician have arrived at my door it is because I’ve done something that has caused them to show up. No one else’s fault – all mine. And at the end of it all, they hand me the bill. That’s when I look at that bill and think to myself ‘Well, it’s your own fault, can’t blame the plumber.’

Do I like getting that bill? Absolutely not. Should I have

known better than to do what was beyond my abilities? Yes – but I didn’t listen to that little voice that told me it was wrong. It’s not the plumber, electrician or mechanic’s fault – he didn’t go looking for me – I summoned him or her. How can I get mad at them?

As a police officer, the job is no different. This is a profession, much like any other.

For the majority of the public, they get to meet with a police officer when they have made a mistake. For this majority, it’s usually in the form of being stopped for an offence under the Traffic Safety Act. Yes – the person was speeding, failed to stop for the stop sign, cellular phone to the ear, no seatbelt, and the list goes on. And this will earn you a fine. The fines are quite steep, usually in the hundreds of dollars and this tends to anger a lot of people as it is going to cost them money. Are you happy when we serve you a ticket? Nope.

Not only does the ticket cost you money, so does the hit to your drivers’ abstract. If you have a lot of demerit points, your insurance company may charge a higher premium. If you want to plead not guilty to the charge, you may have to take the day off work (lost wages/vacation day) to attend court – which may also cost you money.

Holy moly do people get mad when a police officer serves them a ticket!

As a police officer who has served many traffic tickets over the years, drivers have insulted me, the profession, my wife, my children, and my dog. And none of the folks know me as a person, have never worked in the profession, don’t know my wife or my children, and my dog has never left a calling card on their lawn. All because a person, with a drivers’ license, knew that they were wrong, but now the professional was called to correct the problem.

I’ve never heard of a mechanic, or plumber being yelled at.

The tire tech? Usually a person is grateful that their flat tire has been repaired despite the bill. The failed plumbing experiment under the sink? Usually someone is grateful that the plumber fixed their error. Decided to re-wire your garage and all the lights went out in your house? A person is grateful to the electrician, despite the bill.

We all have choices to make. If you decided to install your own track lighting and don’t succeed, you call someone who can, and pay the bill – the electrician isn’t yelled at, insulted, or spat on.

A police officer is no different. When someone decided to drive without wearing their seatbelt (I was just going to the store…), or decides to exceed the speed limit (I’m late for a meeting…), and you’re stopped by the police and charged accordingly – why yell, scream and insult the police officer? You made a choice, erred, and now it’s going to cost money.

I’m not saying we need to be thanked for serving you a ticket, however think about the last time you had to call the plumber due to your poor judgement…

Did the plumber get yelled at?

inside the box - CONTINUED from PAGE 7 Laurentian Mountains. Fill them by installing fresh water intake pumping pipeline systems along the mouths of fresh water rivers before they empty into tidal waters. Filling these reservoirs would provide Canadians with fresh water that could be used for agriculture expansions, greenhouse operations, water sales to the southern USA Agriculture industry and even to other world markets. The removal of this water before it enters the oceans may very well assist with potential global coastal flooding. The construction process would employ thousands of workers building access roads, timber removal wet and dry, rock-crushing concrete pouring, carpentry, scaffolding, machining, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, heavy equipment fabrication & sales just to name a few. This would be very much like the building of the Hoover Dam in the USA. It is time we started looking outside the box and move forward by acting outside the box.

Rick Haney is from Millet AB and can be reached via email at: rr_ haney@hotmail.com

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Help shape farm and ranch labour legislation Alberta Government Submitted Albertans are being encouraged to provide input on how provincial labour laws could apply to farms and ranches. In May 2016, six technical working groups began developing recommendations on how employment standards, labour relations, and occupational health and safety requirements could be applied to meet the unique needs of the agriculture industry.

The technical working groups that were reviewing employment standards and labour relations have completed their work. Their recommendations are now posted online and Albertans will have until April 3 to provide feedback to government.

“I thank the members of the technical working groups for their hard work and dedication to this important process.

The recommendations are an excellent starting point to ensure waged non-family farm workers have the same rights as other workers, while preserving the way of life that is the foundation of rural Alberta.”- Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry.

“I’m pleased to share the first set of recommendations we received from the working groups. We promised we would seek feedback as we go through this process and I encourage Albertans to look at the recommendations and provide their honest and frank response. Your views are very important to us as we work together to get this right.” - Christina Gray, Minister of Labour.

Both working groups were chaired by an independent and impartial individual with mediation, consensus and board governance experience. The groups included members from the agricultural sector, labour groups and technical experts.

“At the outset, Technical Working Group 1 unanimously committed to providing safe, fair and healthy workplaces reflecting the realities of Alberta’s farm and ranch operations.

We agreed to a dialogue rather than a debate, seeking to understand and share perspectives.

Based on this shared understanding, the group was able to create recommendations for future regulations that best meet the unique interests and needs of

Alberta’s farm and ranch community.”

- David Gould, Chair of Employment Standards Technical Working Group.

“Over the course of five days, a group of people with diverse interests came together to consider how the Labour Relations Code would apply to agricultural workers and employers. Those individuals committed to dialogue rather than debate and to listening to each other’s viewpoints with an open mind. As Chair, I commend the hard work of all our participants.” - Cheryl Yingst Bartel, Chair of Labour Relations Technical Working Group.

Next steps Government will begin drafting legislative amendments based on the recommendations and public feedback received.

Recommendations from the four technical working groups reviewing Occupational Health and Safety are expected in the near future.

The Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act passed in December 2015 brings the protection and compensation of waged, non-family farm and ranch workers in line with similar protections in other sectors and other Canadian provinces.

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Making life better in Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Littlewood Fort Saskatchewan: MLA Jessica Littlewood (Fort SaskatchewanVegreville) celebrates the infrastructure being built because of Alberta NDP government’s budget and commitment to making life better for Albertans.

“I have been pushing for this ever since I was elected, and I’m so happy our government has paid attention to

the needs of our great constituency,” said MLA Littlewood. “This will put people to work in Fort Saskatchewan during construction and will boost the local economy and make driving safer when it’s completed.”

As part of Budget 2017, the provincial government announced more than $10 million in funding to twin the Highway 15 Bridge over the North Saskatchewan River.

This has long been a bottleneck in the area, contributing to rush hour traffic snarls and traffic safety concerns. The budget also contains over $15 million to realign Highway 834 near Tofield so the town is no longer impacted by highway traffic flowing through their neighbourhoods.

“Our government continues to put Albertans first and invest in these critical road improvement projects, which are long overdue. As our economy recovers, we will keep a steady hand and continue to make lives better for Albertans,” adds MLA Littlewood.

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Changes to the 2017 Fishing Regulations Begin to Address Underutilized Fish Resources in Alberta Ray Makowecki Fisheries Biologist Alberta Sport Fishing Regulations for 2017 are now available. Some changes to address underutilized fish stocks are noted in the 2017 regulations.

Additionally, as indicated by the Government of Alberta during the next year further changes to address underutilized fish resources will be developed with further discussion from the stakeholders.

The 2017 changes include the following: • The Draw System (tags) will be deployed in 2017-18 for walleye in Lac La Biche, Lac Bellevue, Bourque Lake, Hilda Lake and Gull Lake.

• Some changes will occur to the Northern pike harvest limits at Bangs Lake and Manatokan Lake.

The increased walleye harvest opportunities in underutilized lakes is a start; however, it does not address the recommendations made by the people.

The use of walleye tags was not supported by the people. The recommendations to the Premier and Minister of Environment and Parks supported the request for “low risk consumptive fish harvest regulations” but not the use of a draw for tags.

At two well attended meetings in the area, contributions from anglers, aboriginal people (First Nations and Metis) and the general public indicated the presence of abundant walleye less yellow perch, less lake whitefish, less forage fish, thin pike and in some lakes starving walleye.

For the past 20 years many public lakes in Alberta have had zero catch limits on walleye and northern pike. Anglers have expressed concern and are asking why not allow some fish to be caught and utilized by Albertans. Anglers want to have healthy fish stocks and still use the annual production. Harvest of fish could be controlled and appropriate regulations established to allow for healthy fish populations. There is a concern that nothing will be done in all of the lakes that have abundant numbers of fish.

All the people suggested that the current fishing regulations were not acceptable and changes were required!

The suggested solution to the concern for underutilized fish in NE and Central Alberta Lakes by the large majority of people included:

• Revise the Alberta Sportfishing Regulations to: “Harvesting one walleye daily limit of smallersized walleye (slot between `40cm and 50cm total length) for each angler in all the NE and Central Alberta walleye lakes with a specified concurrent season (all lakes in the same week or days) such as one week in June and one week in March. A shorter concurrent season for the smaller–sized lakes (less than 1000 hectares surface area) could also be a consideration. Catch and release fishing and current catch limits for other species would remain unchanged” • The policies and programs of the provincial government be updated to emphasize increasing fish resources by taking direct and measurable action to: 1. Control Cormorants 2. Improve and increase fish habitat that will result in increased fish production and recreational opportunities 3. Increase fish stocking and create supplemental walleye stocking programs in a few selected lakes 4. Protect fish habitat and water quality • No draws for walleye tags or special permits be issued for any of these lakes Simplified changes will enhance the overall fish populations and allow the people to use the fish as food and at the same time provide economic benefits to the local communities for continued recreational fishing and tourism. The concerns and suggested solutions of the anglers, stakeholders, municipalities, Fish and Ga me A ssociat ions, Agricultural Societies, Chambers of Commerce, business community and the general public with regard to better utilization of fish resources in the Central and NE Regions of Alberta is

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Alberta’s workplace laws Arthur Beaudette The Vegreville News Advertiser As is often the case, there are many sides to every story.

Following is the release from the NDP Government and the response from the Wildrose Shadow Minister.

Public input sought on Alberta’s workplace laws Albertans are invited to participate in a review of the province’s labour legislation to ensure fair and familyfriendly workplaces that support a strong economy.

The review focuses on the Employment Standards Code and the Labour Relations Code, neither of which has undergone significant updates since 1988.

These laws cover topics such as hours of work, overtime, general holidays, special leaves and collective bargaining rules. Some of Alberta’s workplace rules are currently out-ofstep with the rest of Canada and these areas need to be reviewed.

“Alberta has some of the oldest labour laws in the country.

Work life in Alberta has changed a lot over the last 30 years and we need to ensure our laws are kept up to date. We want to ensure Albertans can go to work and contribute to our economy while still being able to care for themselves and their families.”

Christina Gray, Minister of Labour The public is invited to provide their views and input on Alberta’s workplace laws until April 18, 2017. Albertans can find more information about how to get involved by visiting work.alberta.ca/leg-review.

Government is seeking feedback on: • Maternity, parental and compassionate care leaves • Introducing leave for the care of critically ill children • Other job-protected leaves in relation to the federal Employment Insurance program • The collective bargaining process • Improving enforcement and administration The reviews will include direct engagement with business and industry associations, trade unions and social agencies over the coming weeks.

NDP Government needs to come clean on labour changes Wildrose Shadow Jobs & Labour Minister Glenn van Dijken released the following statement on the NDP government’s request for public input on Alberta’s labour legislation:

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“We’ve seen the NDP government use consultations before only to ram through their ideological economic

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Dear Classified Guys, There's one thing I hate when I hold a garage sale…early birds!

People show up at 7am ready to shop. They have a lot of nerve.

I'm not even out of bed yet and people are knocking on my door wondering where the tables are.

Any idea on how to deal with them? My wife said that chasing them out of the yard with one of the fry pans from the garage sale was unacceptable.

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Cash: If you don't want to actu-

ally chase them, you can always turn on the lawn sprinklers. That's usually good for a laugh.

Carry: While I agree that it's no fun when people storm your driveway at dawn, early birds are still potential customers. If your goal is to sell all your items, you may want to wake up a little earlier and be prepared.

Cash: Early birds typically show up an hour or two before your sale opens. I've had them come as early as 6am. Although if they show up that early, I insist they bring me coffee!

Carry: You can try posting "No early birds" in your newspaper ad, but let's be honest. If these people are bold enough to show up at

In either case, it's a good idea to stay firm on your price. If an early bird is interested in the item, it's likely someone else will want it during the course of the day.

Cash: If early shoppers continue to annoy you, there are still a few things you can do to turn them away. Besides posting it in your ad, place a sign at the edge of your driveway saying "No early birds."

Those that show up prematurely will hopefully heed the warning.

If not, simply tell them you're not open for business yet.

Carry: And if all else fails, you can always pull out your frying pan.

7am, a simple request in an ad will not deter them. Your best bet is to just be prepared.

Cash: To save yourself some time in the morning, lay out your items on tables the day before the sale. You can store everything in the garage or under tarps to keep them safe and dry. In the morning, just move the finished tables out into the yard and set up any miscellaneous items.

Carry: Early birds are just trying to get the deals before everyone else. Some are antique dealers looking for the rare find, but most are avid garage sale enthusiasts hoping for a bargain.

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So what's the best day to hold a garage sale? Overwhelmingly, Saturdays are voted the favorite among avid shoppers. Saturday garage sales are likely to get two to three times more people than a Friday or Sunday sale. With the proper advertising, that could mean selling all your stuff in one day and taking Sunday off. Start advertising your garage sale several days in advance. Newspaper ads should appear starting Wednesday and signs should be posted with the date of the sale a few days in advance.

When my husband and I held our yard sale, we agreed that any "early birds" would be turned away, no questions asked.

On the morning of our sale, my husband went to set up outside while I prepared inside. As I looked out the window, I noticed a guy rustling through the stuff in the driveway. I rushed to the front door to tell my husband.

But when I opened the door, he was standing there watching the man.

"What are you doing?" I asked.

"I thought we said no early birds."

I realized he was outsmarted when he wiped powdered sugar from his chin and said, "I know, but he brought me coffee and donuts." (Thanks to Melinda G.)

Caffeinated Sales Want to wake up your garage sale customers? Try putting out a fresh pot of coffee. It's a small cost that goes a long way. Many people need their morning coffee to settle into the day and relax.

And relaxed people are more likely to make a purchase. Be sure to mention "Free Coffee" in your newspaper ad. It should be enough to make your garage sale the first stop.

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Tributes MEMORIAM

OBITUARY

KULY, Edward Paul 1937 - 2007

Mike J. LESOWAY September 13, 1925 - March 23, 2011 Dad, the loneliness without you, The ache deep in my heart; I’ve nothing left but memories, With them I’ll never part.

When days are dark and friends are few, Dear Dad, how I think of you.

Friends are friends, if they are true, I lost my best friend when I lost you, You are not forgotten Dad. Nor will you ever be.

As long as life and memory lasts, I will remember thee.

Oh happy hours we once enjoyed, How sweet their memory still.

But death has left a loneliness The world can never fill.

The dearest Dad, the kindest friend, One of the best whom God could lend, Loving, thoughtful, gentle and true.

Always willing, a kind act to do.

You could not say goodbye to me You could not clasp my hand.

But God has taken the one I love To His realms - so grand.

God saw the road was getting rough.

And the hills were hard to climb.

So He closed your weary eyelids And whispered “Peace be thine”.

6 years of missing you, my wonderful Dad I love you forever Debbie

BEAUDETTE, Lawrence May 19, 1927 - March 24, 2015 In memory of our dear father and grandfather who left us March 24, 2015.

It’s our selfishness that makes us cry We weren’t ready to say goodbye.

We weren’t ready to let you go.

We pray you know we loved you so.

It’s not you that suffers here.

We know your life goes on somewhere, We know that we should celebrate, You’ve walked through Heaven’s glorious gate.

But still we can’t stop thinking of: Your smile, your touch, your special love.

We know you hear what we say It’s just done in a different way.

And so, we want to send you this To you the one we love and miss All of our love upon an angel’s kiss.

We love you forever Dad Until we meet again.

Sadly missed and deeply loved by children & granddaughter: Richard, Jerry, Shirley Anne (Bill) and Megan

HORTON, Lois J. January 7, 1925 – March 15, 2017 On Wednesday, March 15, Mrs. Lois Horton (nee Collins) of Sherwood Park and formerly of Vegreville died at 92 following a brief bout with cancer.

Lois is survived by her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren: Hobe (Helen) of Calgary and their daughter, Sydney; Jane (Brian) of Kamloops, and her children, Amber (Brady), Adam (Annika), Sarah (Julien) and Katelyn, and her grandchildren Leila, Alex, and Chloe; Margaret (Tom) of Sherwood Park and their children, Donald, Steve, Mary, and Julie; A. L. of Jasper; and Kate of Clearwater. Lois was predeceased by her husband, Wilfrid (Wufty); her parents, Herb and Laura Collins; her sister, Beryl; and her brothers, Jack and Harry. She also had a succession of faithful pet dogs in her life, among them Toper, Dougal, Mutt, Rowdy, Rose, and Maggie.

Lois was born in Kincardine, Ontario but lived in Simpson, Saskatchewan until 1941 when the family moved a few miles up the road to Watrous. She graduated from high school in 1942 and then did two years of college and six weeks of Normal School in Regina. She taught two years in one-room country schools prior to attaining an Arts degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 1950. Lois then taught English in Vegreville for three years before returning to Saskatoon to complete her Education degree. She resumed teaching in Vegreville in 1955, married in 1956, and started her family in 1957. For the following two decades, she focussed on raising her five children. When the Vietnamese refugees came to Vegreville in 1979, she volunteered to teach them English and made many new friends. About the same time, she managed a stationery store at the Vegreville Observer.

Lois was lucky to enjoy more than thirty years in retirement. She could often be seen riding her bike or taking one of her dogs for a walk.

At Lois’ request, a private family service will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “Edmonton Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals” or to “Save the Children Canada.”

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

STETSKO, Johnny August 14, 1927 – March 13, 2017 On Monday, March 13, 2017, Johnny Stetsko of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 89 years.

Johnny is survived by one sister in law Anne, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Peter and Barbara; siblings Helen, Anne, Mary, Elizabeth and Henry.

A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville with Father Jim Nakonechny officiating. Interment followed in St. Michael’s Cemetery – Edmonton. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

A special thanks to Shirley and Anne for their continuous friendship and assistance.

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

OBITUARY

HOMENIUK, Orest Victor June 3, 1951 – March 14, 2017 On March 14, 2017, Orest Homeniuk passed away at the age of 65 years.

Orest is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Jeannette; siblings, Andy (Jean Pashulka) and Bernice Bilyk; in-laws, John (Geraldine) Ewaniuk, Leo (Judy) Ewaniuk, Orest Zayatz, William Kucher and Victoria Jenkinson; Aunt Margaret Tonc; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbours.

Predeceased by parents, Peter and Mary Homeniuk; siblings, Harry (Irene), Willis, Doreen (George) Chorney, Eva Kucher and Rita; parents-in-law, William and Mary Ewaniuk; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Zayatz; and brotherin-law, Robert Jenkinson.

Prayer Service Monday, March 20 at 6:00 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 – 111 Avenue, Edmonton.

Funeral Rite Tuesday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Demetrius Russo-Greek Orthodox Church (Serediaki), 163077 Twp Road 550 with interment in Riverside Cemetery, Vegreville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to STARS – Alberta Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society, Suite #100, 1519 – 35 Avenue East, Edmonton International Airport, AB T9E 0V6 or St. Demetrius Russo-Greek Orthodox Church.

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HENNIG, Albert March 23, 1926 – March 16, 2017 On March 16, 2017, Albert Hennig of Mundare, Alberta passed away at the age of 90 years, after a long and happy life.

Albert is survived by his loving wife Olga of 67 years; daughter Wendy (Ken) Motiuk and their children Erin (Travis), Carlee (Justin), Jillian (Paul) and Janet; daughter Yvonne (Don) McClymont and their children Alexandra and Ian; daughter in law Diane Hennig and her children Jennifer (Chris), Glynnis (Scott) and Heather; along with six great grandchildren, sisters Ella Andruchow and Alice Cherwaty; brother Art (Sharon) Hennig and sister in law Anne Hennig.

Albert was predeceased by son Glenn (2015) and infant son Wayne (1951); three brothers and one sister.

A Funeral Service was held on Monday, March 20, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Bruderheim, Alberta with Pastor Wayne Jensen officiating. Interment followed in the Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “ Lamont Health Care Centre.” To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD., VEGREVILLE 780-603-5800

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STAFFORD, Alfred Pirrie “Al” On March 19, 2017 Alfred “Al” Stafford of Viking, formerly of Vegreville, passed away at the age of 80 years. Al is survived by one daughter and two sons, Lori Dea (Darcy) Sarafinchan of Lavoy, Lorne (Lori) Stafford of Airdrie, and Todd (Mayumi) Stafford of Japan; eight grandchildren, Megan, Taylor (Jonathan), Lindsey (Clayton), Claire (Andy), Kim, Kano, Kai, and Taka; one great-grandson, Gaige; two sisters and two brothers, Ida Stewart, Archie (Joanne) Stafford, Edna (Leo) Brietzke, and Raymond (Beverly) Stafford; also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Predeceased by his wife, Darlene; parents, John and Eva Stafford; one brother, Stanley; and brothers-in-law, Fred Lawrence and Ashley Stewart.

Memorial service Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Vegreville United Church, 5126-48 Avenue, Vegreville.

Reverend Ken Flanagan officiating. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Society or a charity of one’s choice.

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workplace laws - CONTINUED from PAGE 12 policies on a reeling economy. Albertans are rightly worried about a month long ‘consultation’ period that has the potential to send even more chills to job creators.

“While small businesses were closing their doors across the province, the NDP government ignored their concerns during consultations on minimum wage and bulldozed ahead.

“The NDP government needs better justification for an overhaul of our labour laws than simply saying they haven’t changed in a long time.

Historically, Alberta’s labour laws have been strong and competitive.

“On Bill 6, consultation quickly became pass the legislation first and trust us to get the regulations right.

“Every move the NDP government has made on the economy has made it more difficult for Alberta to succeed later, more expensive for families and business and is limiting Alberta’s true economic potential.”

The U.S.and British governments,citing unspecified threats, are barring passengers on some international flights from mostly Middle Eastern countries

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Small Town Saturday Night

Arthur Beaudette The Vegreville News Advertiser Despite having the 4th smallest population for communities still in the running, the Viking Historical Society is making progress on their bid to win the Big Valley Jamboree Small Town Saturday Night Contest.

Currently sitting in 3rd place, the Viking Historical Society is looking for the support of the surrounding area to help narrow the odds as they compete against Peace River and La Glace. It is safe to assume that La Glace is getting a lot of support from neighbouring Grand Prairie with a population of 63,166.

2017 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Viking Historical Society. To commemorate the occasion, the Viking Historical Society is raising money to restore their horse drawn milk wagon. It was used to

deliver milk door to door in Viking until 1965, so some of you may have memories of it in action. According to the Glenbow Archives, it was believed to be the last horse delivery in western Canada.

It is an ambitious project for the small but dedicated group of society members since they just had a major fundraising drive a few years ago to replace the roof on the main building of the museum.

Wining this contest would be a great way to preserve a precious part of our history and to promote the town of Viking.

The “Small Town Saturday Night” event is like a “mini” Big Valley Jamboree hosted in one lucky rural Alberta community. All the excitement of the festival, including some of Canada’s finest country musical entertainers could be coming to Viking! They just need your support.

Voting is easy by going to www.bigvalleyjamboree.com/stsn/ vote. You can play the video when you click on the black box marked Viking and you can vote by clicking select under that box. Don’t forget that your email will need to be verified in order for your vote to count. A link in the email they are sent from Big Valley Jamboree.

Let’s show everyone out there how community spirit works. If every home and business we deliver to only voted once this week, we would almost triple Viking’s current vote count.

Viking needs your help. Don’t hesitate, you only have until March 27th to vote. Vote Daily!

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VVA Corner VVA Submitted How do artists get started? What are the life experiences that set them on the journey to create and share their work?

Many people do not think that they are creative at all. When they see the work of artists or photographers, they often remark, ”Yes but they have talent” or ”They have probably studied a lot.” How often do we hear, “Oh I’m not very good at this” or ”I could never do that.”

Creativity is something we all have in our lives, and which often shows itself in ways other than as ”art”. The home decorator, the designer, the event planner, the engineer, the teacher, the mother and father, office manager, the car refinisher, the gardener, administrator.... the list could go on. We all bring a certain creativity to the activities or work we are involved in, as demonstrated through our ideas and organization.

The gift of seeing an object and capturing it for others to see, comes with practise and learning from others as Valerie Lynn Marie Zimmel has done. She is a photographer with the Vegreville Visual Artists (VVA) and she tells her story based on her favorite quote, “You take the best photo with what you got at that moment!”

Valerie shares, ”I have always tried to be different. I was never one to follow... going to the beat of my own drum is where I’m happiest. I currently reside in Killam, but my roots run strong and deep to the family farm, near the sweet little town of Strome. I have been a member of the Camrose Camera Club for seven years, was a member of the Flagstaff Photo Club for two years, and have been a member of the

Studio 14 Gallery and Vegreville Visual Artists for two years.

My passion for photography was ignited when I was little.

My Uncle Bryan was a strong influence in my desire to create that ‘great image’. While studying him as he created in his makeshift portrait studio, I learnt the importance of adjusting the camera, judging the lighting, examining the subject, and the endless possibilities of angles and position.

I have many mentors from whom I learn a great deal; longtime rodeo photographer, Ken Marcinkoski ; ranch photographer, Kim Taylor; portrait photographers, Richard Edwards and Yvonne King. Their keen attention to expression, the moment, detail, and way of life, inspire my drive to capture everything big and small, to tell a story with an intensity like no other.

I have many interests, but my deep love is for farm life, rodeo, wagons, and all things that revolve around horses. I love the atmosphere, intensity, adrenaline pumping details and the freedom! To create is such a gift and to put all your thoughts and ideas into an image is so rewarding, a high. To get lost in the moment, with heart and soul, the rewards are moving. I love what I do and believe it is a gift to see what I see.

Thanks to those I’ve met along the way, for letting me in and sharing your life with me. My creativity beyond photography include; poetry, pen and ink sketches, and scrap booking. I’d really would love to get into leather working, silversmithing and blacksmithing. I love being able to express myself, to learn, explore and not limit myself or my ideas.”

Valerie’s work can be viewed at the Vegreville Centennial Library Gallery, the St. Joseph’s Hospital IN HOUSE Gallery

and the V.V.A. Gallery at Coles Western Wear. Her contact information is Country Bumpkin Photography cntrybmpkinphoto@gmail.com Vegreville Visual Artists on Facebook for more information

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Highway collision West of Vegreville Sgt. Jerry Nutbrown Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Vegreville On March 15, 2017 at approximately 12:30 PM the Vegreville Fire Department, Vegreville RCMP, Alberta Sheriffs, Vegreville EMS and Beaver County EMS responded to a 2 vehicle collision on Highway 16 at the intersection of Highway 631. A southbound vehicle collided with a westbound vehicle causing extensive damage to both vehicles. The southbound driver was transported to the Vegreville hospital for assessment as was the driver of the westbound vehicle. The passenger in the westbound vehicle sustained undetermined injuries and was transported to an Edmonton hospital. Westbound traffic on Highway 16 was slowed as crews worked at the scene until all vehicle occupants were transported and both vehicles were removed. The investigation is ongoing and charges are pending.

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Vegreville Women’s 2017 Bonspiel Rosanne Fortier The Vegreville Women’s 2017 Bonspiel that was hosted on March 10-12 at Heather’s Curling Club was a success according to the organizers from Heather’s Curling Club. 13 ladies teams from Vegreville, Barrhead, Mundare and Innisfree participated in a weekend where they exercised their curling skills and body while they enjoyed great company.

Vegreville Women’s 2017 Bonspiel 1- B Event sponsored by Hair Fantasies with Stacy Dubuc from Hair Fantasies presenting the plaque to winners in back row (left to right) Cherie Ziegler, Marcia Sweeting, Chanti Sawchuk, Patti Johnson.

Runners-up are in the front row-Shonna Blonke,Trudy Borzel, Kim Murray, Rhonda Hayduk. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Vegreville’s Women’s 2017 Bonspiel 2- B Event sponsored by Hair Fantasies with Stacy Dubuc from Hair Fantasies presenting the plaque to winners in back row (left to right) Cherie Ziegler, Marcia Sweeting, Chanti Sawchuk, Patti Johnson.

Runners-up are in the front row-Shonna Blonke,Trudy Borzel, Kim Murray, Rhonda Hayduk. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Vegreville’s Women’s 2017 Bonspiel 3-C Event sponsored by Vegreville Dental Clinic with Dr.Tim Nawrot presenting the plaque to winners in back row (left to right) Jina Greilach, Jordi Lussier, Jill Schmidt, Emily Greilach.

Runners-up are in front row-Bobbi Jo Jackson, Deanna Jackson, Kendall Jackson and Carmen Nott.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Dr.Tim Nawrot, owner of Vegreville Dental Clinic presents Ellen Essery, representative of youth curling with funds that will go towards Vegreville Youth Curling Club. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Speaking in Class had class

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Rosanne Fortier Having leadership skills is an asset to any profession. Finalists from A.L. Horton School’s Grades four to six spoke their way towards a fulfilling life at Speaking in Class on March 7.

Vice-Principal, Mr. Arndt, began the presentation with a Treaty 6 welcome. Mr. Arndt continued with welcoming everyone while he thanked the Speech Committee.

Everyone sang O’Canada next.

This was followed by the grade three’s introducing the honorable judges where each student spoke about the judges’ occupation, hobbies, and interests.

The student emcees’ Jorja Kuzio and Ava Semeniuk introduced the speakers.

Each of the students presentation was professionally presented and well-thought out.

Especially noteworthy was Gavin Worobec’s speech, Annoying Things Parents Do which was humorous. Gavin mentioned that it was embarrassing when his parents tried to tell jokes that ended up being lame where one they told was why can’t dinosaurs clap their hands with the answer being because they are dead. Kennedy Webb’s speech was about how she hated going to her brother’s hockey game but he has to go to her dance competition, so it will be payback time. Dylan Lazaruk wrote a speech that stood out on why education is important where he added a clever feel to it at the end

when he pointed towards the floor and said that the students’ future begins at school. Winnie Lange presented a hilarious speech on farts where she tossed research in with humor. Khurram Shaikh dove into his topic, Space with plenty of expression and gestures that communicated his excitement at the thought of maybe traveling there. Connor Webb’s speech, The Weirdest Phobias in the World stated that some people actually have a phobia

Emcees- Jorja Kuzio and Ava Semeniuk introduce the speakers at Speaking in Class at A.L. Horton School on March 7.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

about having a phobia. Teah Uskiw spoke about her younger brother and sister with confidence and humor. Caden Sawatzky’s speech mentioned that the world has some crazy laws about food where he said one law about peanuts is nuts.

After these speeches, Mr. Arndt said the students’ speeches were informative and entertaining. He said that courage is not the absence of fear, but it is doing something even when a person is afraid to.

Some of the judges’ comments were that the students’ speeches had diverse and appropriate topics.

The speeches were well done and the students engaged the audience with their eye contact and gestures.

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Mundare house fire

A event sponsored by Magnum Masonary Director Peter Dziwenka , Skip Todd Wowk, 3rd-Sheldon Kitt, 2nd-Scott Kitt, Lead Randy Wasylycia Skip John Schmidt, 3rd-Terry Farion, 2nd-Cory Stabel, Lead-Clayton Radzick

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Glenda Dales Fire Chief/SCO Andrew - On Wednesday March 15, 2017 at 17:15, Mundare Fire & Rescue was toned out to respond to a structural fire at 5339 – 51 Avenue in Mundare.

Ten fire fighters were on scene. By 17:30 fire was under control and shortly after was extinguished. Property was released back to owner at 19:00 hrs.

All residents were out of the house on arrival but one person suffered minor smoke inhalation and was examined and released.

Fire was caused by a faulty deep fryer that overheated. Fire was contained to the kitchen. A working smoke alarm was in place and working very effectively.

B Event sponsored by Widynowski’s Sausage House Director Dough Needham, Skip Rick Dobush, 3rd Cliff Moroziuk, 2nd Mike Nowicki, Lead Greg Porozni Skip Jason Diduck, 3rd-Brent Diduck, 2nd Dave Diduck, Lead Eric Sandahl

C Event sponsored by Napa Auto Parts/Flash Distributers Director Dough Needham, Skip Dave Redford, 3rd Bert Bilodeau, 2nd Ed Eschak, Lead Don Parfitt Skip Laurent Leblanc, 3rd Jeff Porozni, 2nd Ron Michaud, Lead John Clarke

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Wendy Brook 38th Annual Music Festival Rosanne Fortier A great proverb read, ‘little strokes fall great oaks’. This was showcased at the 38th Annual Wendy Brook Music Festival while the fountainhead of participants’ musical talents from the 386 entries enchanted the judicators and audience at various venues in Vegreville from March 13-21.

The objective of this festival is for musicians and others with talents in the arts to cultivate their skills and talents in a

Mary-Katherine Prestash presents the poem, Hush Little Dolly by Mother Goose confidence. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

professional and supportive environment.

Many of the participants’ selections this year were from the Wendy Brook Festival Theme (Canada’s 150 Anniversary) The festival opened with piano performances gracing Vegreville United Church Sanctuary on March 13 where one young piano player, Katryna Lutzak said it was her first time performing at the festival. Adjudicator, Janna Olson said the younger set of performers told a great story with their fingers and ears and they had excellent performing tools while she demonstrated to them what to do if they become nervous when they first perform.

Piano performances continued to fill the United Church with the loveliness melody on March 14 and 15.

String performances complimented Vegreville United Church Auditorium with fine rhythm with Thomas Schoen as the Adjudicator on March 13, 14 and 15. In the initial performances, Schoen said the musicians played a nice and full sound, had good posture, and moved their bows straight. Helpful suggestions he mentioned were to try to make sure their bow stays in the same spot and try to bring out the dramatics in the music.

March 14 was well-spoken with Speech Arts performances. The morning had

Vegreville Hospital’s Auxiliary St. Patrick’s Luncheon Rosanne Fortier The luck was in the delicious stew and pleasant companionship at Vegreville Hospital’s Auxiliary St. Patrick’s Buffet Luncheon at Vegreville Senior Sunshine Club Centre on March 16.

There were around 200 people who attended this buffet. This event was held to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day as a community and to raise funds for Vegreville Care Centre, St. Joseph’s Hospital, STARS and Vegreville Transportation Services Society. An indoor raffle and door prizes were offered too.

presentations at St. Martin’s School and the afternoon found participants at Vegreville United Church Auditorium.

Crystal Hanson was the Adjudicator.

Hanson stated that the poetry solo performers were very expressive, well-spoken and their speeches were well-prepared and well-memorized. She also mentioned that the performers had a good choice of selections and they presented strong introductions. A construction tip she offered was to remember to take time to breathe and play with words while reciting poetry.

High-spirited tempo was the sound that was presented on March 15 at A.L. Horton School when various bands and solo musicians performed from Vegreville and area. Adjudicator, Laurelie Nattress stated that she felt the bands did a very good job. “If you learn how to play a musical instrument it helps everything you do in school and elsewhere because you use both sides of your brain when you play music,” Nattress commented.

March 16 breezed in with well-coordi-

nated Junior High Bands at Vegreville Composite High School with Laurelie Nattress as the Adjudicator.

Vocal solos, duets and groups on March 16 at Vegreville United Church Sanctuary and Auditorium impressed Adjudicator Lary Benson with the way the young performers sang their pieces from memory and the groups had good unison when they sang together. He also mentioned that they performed with a lively spirit, and had excellent use of dramatics.

Mr. Benson continued to be the Adjudicator for the vocal (choirs) which rang United Church Sanctuary with the right harmony on March 17.

March 20 and 21 bloomed in with Ukrainian language performances at A.L. Horton School. Irena Tarnawsky was the Adjudicator where she said the performers used good intuition and dictation. Their punctuation was very good and they had lovely voices, kept in tune, and had good rhythm. Tarnawsky also mentioned that the students paid attention well to the conductor.

A.L. Horton’s School’s Ukrainian Bilingual Grade four class performs at the Wendy Brook 38th Annual Music Festival on March 16. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Crisis Association Bowl-a-thon Rosanne Fortier There were 30 bowlers from all ages who made many strikes toward helping people in their community at the Crisis Association Bowl-a-thon at Vegreville Bowling Lanes on March 11.

A special feature was a BINGO game where participants received a BINGO card with different bowling things on it and when the players got the two pins down, they were able to dab that spot and whoever got a black-out first on their card received the prizes.

This event was a fundraiser where the proceeds will go towards Vegreville Crisis Association which includes the Crisis Hot-Line and Victim Services. “We want to help the people in our community; the funds from this event will go where ever they are needed. The Bowl-a-thon was a huge success; everyone had a good time and I was really impressed by the amount of kids that participated in bringing in the donations,” Manager of Vegreville Crisis Hot-Line, Celenka Krawczyk said.

All week-long, Vegreville Bowling Alley also had a silent auction to help the Crisis Association generate funds.

(left-to-right) Ethel Albrecht, Helen Elkow, Sharon Dembick, and Elsie Choban at Vegreville Hospital’s Auxiliary St. Patrick’s Luncheon at Vegreville Senior Sunshine Club Centre on March 16.

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Eleanor Homeniuk and Susan Stecyk serve coffee and beverages to citizens.

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In this photo is the first group of bowlers who tried their hands at bowling at Vegreville Crisis Association Bowl-a-thon at Vegreville Bowling Alley on March 10. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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VCHS Senior High Boys Zone basketball tournament

News Advertiser insider PAGE 5 Rosanne Fortier The staff and students at Vegreville Composite High School had an interesting day when our MLA Jessica Littlewood toured their school on March 17. Littlewood was especially excited about the new hair-do she left with.

Littlewood updated me on her tour of the school.

“The VCHS staffs are incredibly kind and hardworking, keeping their students engaged and being there for support. Mrs. Miller and her students treated me to Macaroons and High tea on her St. Patrick’s Day birthday. Ms. Cook and her student McKenzie gave me a hot roller set in their updated and very professional beauty culture room, and gave me Charlies Angel’s hair for the rest of the day. Sheldon and Tamara worked as photographers doing some great photos. Mrs. Hanson, Vice Principal Melnyk and Principal Spady hosted me and shared the many ways their school works to help students, no matter what their background. I’m so thankful that we have option classes here in rural Alberta that enrich our students experience and sets them up for success. Just because you’re in rural Alberta doesn’t mean your High School experience should be any less than an urban one.

Thanks Vegreville Composite and Elk Island Public Teachers. Teachers change lives!” Littlewood said.

Vegreville Floor Curling

Again March 8th we in Vegreville hosted a 16 team Alberta floor curling spiel from around Edmonton and area. Nellie Labatiuk’s team got 2nd prize.

John Garred skips Nellie Labatiuk 3rd Carol Larrivee 2nd Rose Rosa lead.

VCHS Senior High Boys played hard in their basketball tournament against Notre Dame High School from Bonnyville where they won 68-54 in this first game held at VCHS on March 10. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier The VCHS Senior High Boys played hard while they exercised their skills and upheld good sportsmanship throughout the Senior High Boys Zone basketball tournament at Vegreville Composite High School on March 10 and 11.

This year, the roaster had 13 players (7 grade 12s, 4 grade 11s, and 2 grade 10s) “We played Notre Dame High School from Bonnyville in our first game and won 68-54. In the semifinal we lost to the eventual champion Assumption High School from Cold Lake 87-64, and then defeated Fort MacMurray Composite 96-69 in the bronze medal game,” Coach Bryan Worobec said.

“The boys played well in all of our games. Even in our loss to the #4 ranked team in the province (Assumption) we were competitive (as a comparison, the silver medalists from Ashmont lost by 40 points in the gold medal game).

“In our final game Nolan Kobelsky finished with 27 points and Caleb Baldwin had 25 points. Grade 10 player Colten Fegirchuk had 13 points in only 13 minutes of playing time as well.

“Our boys remained committed to playing the fast-paced style of play that made us successful early in the season. Their commitment and hard work ensured that we could play our bench to give starters rests when they needed it. This was especially apparent in our last game when we outscored Fort MacMurray 25-13 in the final quarter.

“Throughout the season our boys worked extremely hard towards our goal of being one of the most competitive teams in our zone. Their commitment and hours of work at practice and in games made them successful,” Worobec added.

February 28 Vegreville hosted 20 teams in floor curling. In which John Garred 96 year old senior with his team took 4th prize.

John Garred skips Victoria Paranych 3rd.Virginia Kereliuk 2nd Janet Duckett lead.

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Peewee Gold

Through the years Mike Topolinski speaks about life in Canada through the years

Submitted The Peewee 2 team had an amazing year this year. The kids bonded very quickly from the beginning and really made their season a success. The coaching staff this year was headed up by head coach Darcy Boyko, assistant coach Ben Sawatzky, assistant coach Justin Warawa, assisting coach Mike Sturrock, and assistant coach Mike Webb and manager Tina Warawa.

After winning 5 out of 6 of their final games they finished first overall in regular season play. During the season goalie Colton Boyko played stellar being the only goalie, he played 100% of the games finishing 1st overall in his tier with a 91% goal average.

Playoffs were not an easy run but the kids went undefeated through 6 games, defeating two Fort Saskatchewan teams along the way to deliver themselves to the gold final verses Devon.

They won game 1 in Vegreville and headed to Devon for game 2. The prospect of gold and being in another team’s barn made for an intense matchup. The wranglers were held to a tie for more than half of the game. The scoring opened up in the third and delivered the Wranglers to a 5-1 victory claiming the gold and eliminating the need for game 3.

It has been a great year with a really wonderful parent group.

Rosanne Fortier Mike Topolinski is a resident of Heritage House who was born on August 4, 1916.

He mentioned that the early 30’s when he was growing-up were really hard times economically for Canadians but most people still had more children back then. So, there wasn’t as much need for immigration.

Mike said the amount of people who immigrate from other countries keeps growing in recent years and there are some good people who come to Canada but there are criminals in the mix.

Hence, immigrants need to be screened more. Mike said that the citizens’ attitude towards inclusion of people from other countries is getting a bit better but he doesn’t think it has changed that

much. Some people still have a problem accepting people from other countries or from other faiths. He did mention that most of the workers from the Philippines and other countries at Heritage House are nice people who try their best to take care of the residents.

Mike said that Canada has improved a lot over the 100 years he has lived. He worked as a welder for 50 years and he said this trade, as well as, other trades have made many improvements over the years with more technology being available. “Agriculture has gotten a lot more advanced which makes it is a lot easier for the farmers. The economy has really improved also and most people have an easier life today because of that,” Mike concluded.

Midgets bring home bronze Submitted The midget B team this year fought hard to finished regular season second overall led by Captain Braden Hunka and head coach Peter Ling assistant coach Laine Stefan and assistant coach Chris Bradley.

Regular-season Devon finished first overall and the wrangler midgets finished second.

After going through three rounds of playoffs they ended up both facing each other again but this time in the bronze it was a best-of-three series. Devon winning game one at home then returning to play the wranglers in Mundare. The wranglers dominated that game forcing a game three back in Devon Saturday march 18 at 7:45pm.

It was a rough, tight scoring game throughout with several player ejections on the Devon side but the wranglers continued to fight even after losing a player to injury, they fought for 6-3 final taking the bronze in an away game and bringing it home.

Mannville School News Submitted It’s that time of year when we never know what the weather is going to be like! Please ensure your child has appropriate outer clothing choices to ensure he/she can enjoy their recesses outside.

The School Archery Clubs geared up for their first NASP National Archery Competition on Friday, March 17th at the Expo Centre in Edmonton. The JrSr archers helped to coach one another on proper form and technique in preparation for the competition.

The CTF Art class with Mrs. Christensen has been exploring hand lettering techniques and watercolour painting. The students have created many beautiful pieces, including inspirational posters and bunting banners which brighten the high school hallways!

The grade nine language arts students have been learning about the survivors of Residential Schools in Canada and are participating in a reconciliation activity in coming weeks.

In Grade 5 the students have wrapped up their discussion and research projects on first nations tribes. Students then brought in a creative project for this assignment, such as, bannock, fish spear,

deer meat, etc. They are now beginning to look into European settlement in to Canada.

In Social, the grade 1 students are learning about different types of communities; urban and rural. They are also looking at different landmarks and special places within our community and why they make our community a great place to live. Thank you for sending in pictures for their project!

Throughout March, Grade 3 will continue with their study of their four key countries. This time they will be focussing on Ukraine. On Tuesday, March 28, they will be taking a field trip to the Ukrainian Village to learn about the customs and traditions of Ukrainians for “Velykden” (Easter).

The grade tens in CTS class whipped up some lemon meringue and chicken pot pies to celebrate Pi Day on March 14th!

In gym our Kinderkids have been using the multipurpose room. Using this space allows them to incorporate some numeracy and literacy skills into their games and activities.

Glance Ahead: Secondary Report Cards – April 3rd; Secondary Report Cards – April 6th.

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VCHS “Experiences Canada” Spaghetti Supper

Some of the 21 VCHS students who will be going on the Experiences Canada trip to Charlottetown from May 20-27. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Jamie Lowes,Valerie Lowes with their children-Bryce, Layne, and James at the VCHS Experiences Canada Spaghetti Supper on March 16. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Kinsmen Club of Vegreville’s St. Patrick’s Day event

Louise DesRosiers, Laurie Bruton, Margaret McBlane, Diana and Barry Bown, Gayla Robert were some of the friends who got together and dressed-up in green to enjoy a night-out at the Kinsmen Club of Vegreville’s St. Patrick’s Day event at Vegreville Social Centre on March 17. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier The Kinsmen Club of Vegreville’s St. Patrick’s Day event was green only with fun. Citizens sported their green attire for an evening with friends, food, drinks, games, dancing and prizes at Vegreville Social Centre on March 17.

Dusk ‘til Dawn was the DJ for the music for the dance. Diane Fausak did the catering for this event where some of the dishes offered were garlic ribs, green

truffle with kiwi on the top and inside of it, Buffalo wings, Irish stew and slider.

The funds from this event will go towards the new Vegreville Kinsmen Outdoor Rink and the children’s groups in the town. Organizers said they won’t trying to raise a lot of money from this event, instead their plans were that since St. Patrick’s Day fell on a Friday night, they wanted people to get-together and have a ball.

Rosanne Fortier On March 16, Vegreville Composite High School students, staff and volunteers stirred their first ingredients towards their Experiences Canada trip at their Spaghetti Supper fundraiser.

This supper was well-attended and the food looked delightful, especially the plates of squares the students passed around.

Roy Mills is the Chief Organizer for the trip to Charlottetown that 21 VCHS students will be venturing on. “Vegreville Composite High School will be hosting the students from Charlottetown from April 16-23 and the VCHS students will be going to

Charlottetown from May 20-27.

Experiences Canada mandates that at least one-third of the activities we do has to do with the culture and history of Canada. We are at least doing 65% of that on our trip. Our students will go to Province House and they will get to see where Confederation took place and then they will go to the Lieutenant Governor’s Residence and they will sit on the steps where it was the only place that the Fathers of Confederation all were together and after this, they were see so many more landmarks from the history of Canada,” Mills explained.

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Vegreville embraces Canada’s 150 anniversary Joe Machney Reporter History Canada Day Planning. It’s been fifty years since Canada celebrated its 100th year as a country and much happened in 1967 such as Expo 67, or Gordon Lightfoot’s

Canadian Railroad Trilogy. Memorabilia including Centennial coins, medals from the athletic awards programs and the original ‘Canadian Centennial Album’ were also part of the celebration.

The Centennial Commission was formed by the federal government a few years before the celebration year and was authorized to distribute $100 million for commissioned Centennial projects. The mid-sixties was an interesting time for Canada as nationalism and its sense of wanting to have their own identity, like the new Canadian flag, on the world stage was at an all-time high which helped to fuel the celebrations even more.

Millions of dollars were commissioned for the National Capital Centennial Project which included grant programs which allocated funds that were matched by each of the provinces for the building of rinks, pools, arts facilities and schools across the countr y w ith Confederation or Centennial in their names.

The Confederation Train and Caravan project was allocated up to $7 million to ensure that Canadians who may have been unable to visit the National Capital of Expo 67 were able to see, touch and hear visible representatives of Canadian history. Finally, an amount of $20 million was allotted for programs of national significance not geographically fixed. This amount funded programs

such as the national tour of Ann of Green Gables, concert tours with Gordon Lightfoot and Ian and Sylvia, and the very successful youth exchange program. The Centennial Voyageur Canoe Pageant was also popular and challenged participants to canoe from Rocky Mountain House, Alberta all the way to Montreal, Quebec.

For Canada’s 125th, in 1992, the celebrations were not as elaborate nor as costly. Queen Elizabeth visiting Ottawa was a memorable occasion, as was the opening of Peace Park in Calgary, which was also built in remembrance of those who served in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War. Two other notable projects for 1992 were the TransCanada Trail, which upon completion in 2017 traverse 22,500 kilometers from the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Artic Oceans and link 1000 communities and 34 million Canadians; and the 125th Anniversary Medal that honored Canadians who made a significant contribution to their fellow citizens, to their community, or to Canada.

As we move to present day and the 150th anniversary, the communities of this great nation are poised to make Canada 150 celebrations most memorable indeed, so that people 50 years from now, when Canada turns 200, can look back and see how proud we all are to call ourselves Canadians. #Canada150 #Muni150 #VegrevilleC150

Vegreville United Church Irish Coffee House Rosanne Fortier It pays to be Irish; especially when it’s St. Patrick’s Day and all the events are dedicated to celebrating the Irish.

Vegreville United Church Irish Coffee House on March 17 toasted to the Irish with people dressed in lime and emerald green with surroundings that reminded a person of the green, lovely meadow from Ireland.

There was music entertainment by George and Velma Sample where they performed The Old Country Church and We Have This Moment Today.

Rev. Ken Flanagan performed a comedy skit which was second nature for the good nature Irish fellow.

A silent auction with many donations was available and there was coffee, snacks and food that catered to the Irish.

Especially noteworthy was Catherine McCormack who is originally from Ireland who came from Vermilion to attend this event with her friends-Leona Michael and Evelyn Clark who are also from Vermilion.

George and Velma Sample performs The Old Country Church and We Have This Moment Today at Vegreville United Church Irish Coffee House on March 17. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)