Vegreville News Advertiser - March 23, 2016

VOL. 69 NO. 12

66 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2016

Sundre Huskies blunt Provost Blades to win Atom B Provincials

Sundre Huskies share their golden moment with the Vegreville Warriors

Joe Machney Reporter The weekend was filled with excitement and anticipation as the seven zone champions visited Vegreville the past weekend to fight for the provincial championship in Atom B hockey. Every game in the tournament was close and fast and the final game on Sunday afternoon was the closest of the entire weekend.

Sundre took an early lead in the 1st as both teams fought hard. Provost tied it up before the end of the period. Going into the second at one apiece Provost took a couple penalties but had great penalty killing. The second was tight and at the end of it the

shots on goal were 17 to 15 for Sundre. In the third period Sundre scored and Provost answered back within a few minutes. Sundre got a couple goals by the halfway mark and held on to win the tournament with a score of 4 to 2.

The opening ceremonies for the 2016 Vegreville Wranglers Atom B Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships began at 6pm on Friday the 18th at the Vegreville Aquatic and Fitness centre. Hosted by local radio station Country 106.5, the players lined up on the ice with their banners and pride. A couple of the teams came with entertaining mascots. The ceremonies officially began with welcomCONTINUED TO PAGE 13

Hal Ziprick wins tickets to Ducks Unlimited

Firefighters bring on the flames

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RCMP files from March 10 – March 15 Joe Machney Reporter March 10 10:42 CRA scam 13:55 Report of theft of a company’s gas card.

15:03 Report of a vehicle parked on the street for a week with a flat tire.

The registered owner was contacted and he will comply with RCMP request to do something about it.

15:25 Report to 911 of an erratic semi-tractor trailer driver. There was no license plate reported. The members patrolled and located a match. The driver was not intoxicated. The wind may have been a factor in the swaying vehicle.

18:07 Report of a speeder in a residential area. An RCMP member was able to locate the vehicle and the driver was warned to slow down.

18:40 Report of a neighbour dispute. A member spoke at length with them both and dealt with the issue and determined that there was no bi-law offence committed.

21:59 Report of a male driving erratically, east bound on a west bound lane. Driver pulled into WalMart and left straight-away heading east bound. Report is still under investigation.

March 11 03:23 Member on patrol observed a driver missing a mud flap. The member stopped the vehicle and found no insurance nor registration and there was misuse of license plate as well. Violation tickets were issued for each one of the offences.

10:55 Report of CRA scam.

11:20 Report of an ex-girlfriend who took her ex-boyfriend’s phone.

The ex-girlfriend apparently took the phone and threw it in a puddle of water to destroy ‘questionable’ content on it.

12:35 Report of a request that an ex-friend not be allowed in Vegreville when she is in the town.

16:39 Report of uttering threats where one party is threatening to beat up another. The offending person was warned and no charges were laid.

17:21 Report of an injured cat.

Members attended and hours later found that the cat was shot.

17:31 Report of a stolen laptop.

Members attended and determined that there was no offense as the laptop was not apparently stolen.

20:38 Report of a vehicle continually flashing its high beams. No license plate obtained. Not much info was given, so no further investigation was possible.

March 12 02:51 An RCMP member conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with no tail lights. It was found that there was alcohol on the GDL driver’s breath and the vehicle was seized for seven days and their license was taken for 30 days.

09:27 Report of a possible abandoned vehicle in a parking lot. The vehicle was parked with the passenger door open. Owner was called and attended and reported that nothing was stolen.

12:32 Report of domestic squabble and a need for a restraining order.

Upon investigation it was a dispute

that did not require RCMP intervention.

17:50 Report of harassing phone calls. The caller was spoken to and given a verbal warning.

17:38 Report of a break and enter to an unoccupied rural property.

Nothing was stolen. It was broken into a second time and a truck and some copper wire was stolen.

Incident is still under investigation.

20:53 An RCMP member stopped a vehicle for driving over 50kph on Hiway 16. He was issued a court summons.

March 13 03:42 Report of a traffic stop where the driver had no registration, misuse of plate and not producing his driver’s license. During this the female passenger ended up assaulting the officers.

10:50 Report of a domestic disturbance where a guy’s girlfriend wanted a cigarette and he wouldn’t give her one, so she pushed him.

Member attended and he refused to lay charges.

16:20 Report of a dog that is possibly abandoned. RCMP attended and the owner said that the dog had just gotten out.

22:52 Report of a male looking inside a vehicle.

When confronted, the man claimed that he was looking for

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a lighter. The male left in a vehicle and he was patrolled but no license plate was obtained.

March 14 01:25 911 call of a break and enter to a local business. They broke in through a wall. Suspect fled on foot and was not located. It is still under investigation.

10:47 Report of a truck being stuck off of township road 522 and range road 133. Members were called and attended. Plate was stolen and it was determined that the truck was stolen as well. A male and female were arrested and face multiple charges.

10:50 911 report of a suicidal senior male. RCMP attended and male admitted to having suicidal thoughts. He was sent to the hospital via EMS. 11:27 Report of an ongoing issue of CN train’s engines running by Lavoy.

17:00 Farmer reported a guy driving all over his field. The driver was contacted and was warned about it.

17:59 Report of suicidal male travelling through the area, but the vehicle was not located, so a call was made up to Sherwood Park and Fort Sask.

18:31 Report of an erratic driver on the Yellowhead. A license plate was obtained but was shown to be on a different vehicle. Patrols were made but the vehicle was not located.

March 15 13:35 Report of a driver driving off with the nozzle from a gas pump still in her vehicle. Damages were caused and a report was made for information.

14:08 Report of MasterCard being used for purchases that were not authorised. The info was forwarded to BC. 22:41 Anonymous 911 report of a noisy vehicle. The male sounded intoxicated on the phone. The caller was not very cooperative.

They called back a second time at 22:50 to report again. Still under investigation.

23:50 Report of an 18-20 year old white male wearing a grey hoodie and glasses trying doors around the downtown area. He was reported to stand 5 foot 8 inches tall.

During the week 3 false alarms were recorded, 2 false 911 calls, 1 hit animal, and 53 calls for service were made in total.

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Mannville Atom Hawks defeat Plamondon Oilers

On Sunday March 20, the Mannville Atom Hawks defeated the Plamondon Oilers in a three game series to take home the Northeastern Alberta Tier III Atom Championship banner! (Naomi Foyster-Melynk/Photo)

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Letter to the Editor Vegreville News Advertiser Dear Editor; I read with interest the story on the newly delivered rescue unit for Vegreville Fire Service. I want to take this opportunity to congratulate the Mayor and Council of the Town of Vegreville for their decision to invest in this new, and much needed piece of equipment. It was also very prudent to allow as much input from the users in the selection of the design and accessories as they did.

When a community the size of Vegreville depends on a Volunteer Fire Service to provide us, the surrounding County of Minburn and the adjacent communities with which we have mutual aid agreements, with fire protection it is a wise investment to have those volunteers properly equipped.

Our Fire Service has long had a much deserved good reputation for being well trained and extremely dedicated; but that training and dedication can only go so far when on a difficult response. This new addition to their existing equipment options will allow them to respond more quickly, more capably and more efficiently.

As much as we all wish that it will never be needed local residents, neighbours, visitors and travellers will all be more safe and secure with the unit being here and ready for use.

Yours truly; Rod Stewart

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A Shoebox Is Not a Filing System Tips for Staying Organized At Tax Time Shoeboxes are meant for shoes, not receipts. When filing your tax return, every piece of paper could mean a little less you have to pay the taxman. Here are some tips for keeping your tax papers organized and getting the most out of your return:

interface with an Internet-based accounting system that can figure out from the picture what amounts are expenses, income, etc., and record them appropriately.

Start now: If you do use the shoebox filing system, do not wait until the end of April to open it and review your slips. Stay on top of your paperwork throughout the year to avoid unfortunate surprises like faded receipts, missing documentation and, worst of all, underestimated taxes.

Pick a central place: Tax paperwork comes throughout the year.

Charities send electronic receipts immediately and you can collect receipts for deductions like the Children’s Fitness Credit year round. Make sure you keep all of the paperwork in one place so you have it when you file.

Dabbling in stocks: Whether you are a die-hard day trader or a stock dabbler, track of your capital gains and losses throughout the year is important. No one is going to send you a slip or statement that has all the information you need for individual stocks. Keep good records of your buying and selling prices to make tax time easier.

Keep a record: If you are selfemployed, record payments you receive, business-related purchases you’ve made, and what their business purpose was. Also track phone and Internet usage if you’re using a

home connection for business – the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) assumes these are also used for personal purposes, so you can only write off an appropriate percentage. If you use your car for business, document personal and business mileage separately.

Scan your paperwork and save it: Receipts fade, and unreadable receipts can’t be claimed. Scanning your receipts on a regular basis will help you keep a permanent record, even if the CRA wants to go back several years for an audit.

There’s an app for that: If you have a smart phone, there are a number of apps to help keep track of income and expenses, sometimes simply by snapping a picture. They usually

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FROM THE PAGES OF THE VEGREVILLE OBSERVER

COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – March 24, 1926 Through the kindness of James J. Stanton, a large number of the old timers of the town and district, together with several of the comparative new-comers, were entertained at a banquet at the Alberta. The occasion was held to mark the twenty-first year of Mr. Stanton’s active career as an auctioneer. Who has been crying for twenty-one years in succession; not weeping, just crying auction sales. Commencing in 1905, Mr. Stanton has had the lions share of the auction work in this district and is still going as strong as ever. This spring of 1926 has been one of his heaviest seasons but the good old lungs and vocal chords are standing the strain in fine shape.

At the regular meeting of council the Secretary was directed to advise the Exhibition Association that no provision for any direct cash grant had been made in the estimates already adopted for the current year; it is pointed out however, that inclusive of the reduction in light rates to the rink already authorized and of the construction of the electric transmission line to the grounds, a direct expenditure of approximately $500.00 was being made by the Town.

75 Years Ago – March 26, 1941 We cannot praise too highly the wonderful work that is being accomplished by willing hearts and hands in Vegreville and throughout the surrounding district. The excellent quantity and quality of sewing, quilting and knitting turned into the local Red Cross Depot beggars description.

The Observer does not suppose it will not do any good, but we wish to call attention to the following warning notice in connection with the matter of land rented for crop purposes during the current year. This warning is authoritative and comes from the Superintendent of the Prairie Farm Assistance Act at Regina: Rented land to be eligible for bonus for the 1941 Crop Season must be covered by a Written Farm Lease, properly drawn up and executed not later than May 1st, 1941 and covering a period at least until November 1st, 1941. This requirement under, the Prairie Farm Assistance Act will be strictly enforced. No Bonus Will Be Paid on any rented land not conforming with the above ruling, even though otherwise eligible.

50 Years Ago – March 24, 1966 Seventeen district 4-H Club members are expected to compete in the annual 4-H Public Speaking competitions to be held Friday night in the Chatelaine Restaurant in Vegreville. The competition covers clubs in the area served by the District Agriculturist’s office in Vegreville. The two winners of Friday night’s contest will go to the regional finals to be held in Wainwright enter the provincial finals which are held in conjunction with the Edmonton Exhibition.

Vegreville could become the largest micro wave centre in Alberta said Barry Spielman, information officer of Alberta Government Telephones, at last week’s meeting of the Vegreville Chamber of Commerce. Presently the Vegreville microwave towers are providing a link in the Alaska-US communications system as a back up to the regular channels, and it ranks high in NORAD communications.

Members of the Vegreville Swimming Pool staff were signally honoured on Thursday evening last week when they were presented with the William Henry Memorial Trophy. The trophy is presented to a group that shows the greatest increase in presentation of Life Saving Awards in any one year. Joe LaBalbo made the presentation to Nestor Korchinsky who was pool operator in Vegreville last season.

25 Years Ago – March 19, 1991 At the Vegreville town council meeting on Monday, March 11 a recommendation was made concerning the downtown revitalization project, phase 1. The recommendation stated UMA Engineering tender the project on two sections. The first with construction to start as soon as possible and proceed until completed, and the second with a break in construction for the month of July.

Improvements to be made include brick paver sidewalks, street furniture, trees, planters, and different light standards.

The Vegreville economic development committee carried out a market survey of Vegreville and area during 1990. The survey showed that most people are happy with the community, the goods, the facilities and the services offered. It also pointed out key areas for improvement such as a lack of retail outlets and/or poor selection of books, ladies clothing, music and footwear.

A visit to NADP showed the students from the Queen Elizabeth kindergarten class how milk gets into the cartons. On March 14 over 100 children visited the plant in Vegreville.

SEEDS Environment trophy was received by Tina Smolak and Michelle Keohane from their instructor Wm. Smolak. The environmental project the students participated in included gathering of cans and bottles left over from a school event. They neatly stacked the items on cardboard trays and donated them to the yearbook’s on going recycling program. SEEDS is abbreviation of the Society Environmental and Energy Development Studies foundation.

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.

Obama’s Minimalist Foreign Policy Gwynne Dyer If there was no two-term limit on the US presidency, Barack Obama would be a safe bet for a third term next November. He inherited the worst recession since the Great Depression, and now the United States has the healthiest economy of all the major powers, with unemployment back down to 5.5 percent.

But Obama can’t run for president again, so the time has come for the pundits to start delivering their assessments on the success or failure of his policies. First up is Jeffrey Goldberg, national correspondent for The Atlantic magazine, with a lengthy article called “The Obama Doctrine” on the man’s conduct of American foreign policy over the past seven and a half years.

As you would expect when discussing a man whose basic rule is “Don’t do stupid shit”, Goldberg’s piece is mostly an examination of what Obama didn’t do, not what he did. He didn’t go to war with the Assad regime in Syria. He didn’t get into a new Cold War with Russia over

Ukraine. He didn’t bomb Iran, instead making a political deal to block its nuclear weapons ambitions. He didn’t attack North Korea even when it did test nuclear weapons.

But in the Washington foreign policy establishment, where every conf lict on the planet tends to be redefined as an American problem and almost unlimited military force is available to attack the problem, Obama’s approach was heretical.

Democrats were just as shocked by his heresy as Republicans. Indeed, despite the wreckage of George W. Bush’s invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq that Obama’s administration inherited when it took office in early 2009, his own first secretary of state, Hillary Clinton, was a classic interventionist.

After she left office in 2014, Clinton told Goldberg that “the failure to build up a credible fighting force of the people who were the originators of the protests against Assad...left a big vacuum, which the jhadists have now filled.” But Hillary Clinton actually got her way on Syria.

The real failure of American policy on Syria in 2011 was the tolerance extended to Turkish, Qatari and Saudi Arabian shipments of arms and money that were intended to subvert the faltering nonviolent revolution and replace it with an armed revolt whose goal was a Sunni Islamic state, not a

secular democracy.

Most Syrians would now agree that it would have been better to accept the failure of the non-violent movement and the continued rule of the execrable Assad regime than to see their country virtually destroyed. I suspect that Obama sees Clinton’s Syrian policy, in hindsight, as the greatest mistake of his time in office – but he did partially redeem himself by refusing to bomb Syria during the “poison gas” episode of 2014.

His fundamental insight – and his greatest break with the orthodoxy of the American foreign policy establishment – has been to understand that very little that happens or could happen in the Middle East is a threat to America’s vital interests.

His foreign policy has been minimalist only with regard to the traditional “strategic” concerns inherited from the Cold War and America’s long, deep and largely futile engagement with the Middle East. In his “pivot” to Asia, in re-establishing ties with Cuba, above all on the issue of climate change (which he rightly sees as the crucial issue for the next generation and beyond), he has been an activist in his foreign policy – and a largely successful one.

Neither Hillary Clinton nor Donald Trump, the two main contenders for the succession, will be a patch on him.

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

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First Nations leaders benefit from transparency Todd MacKay Robert Greenleaf coined the term “servant leadership” more than 40 years ago, and Chief Jim Shot Both Sides was definitely a servant leader.

Chief Shot Both Sides was the last hereditary chief of the Blood Tribe.

He remembered his mother telling him about the $12 each band member received at the treaty signing ceremony and the $7 put in trust for his future.

As chief, he always asked for each member’s thoughts before making a decision. And he remained humble, regardless of whether his supporters praised him, or his critics insulted him.

The First Nations Financial Transparency Act (FNFTA) is an opportunity for other aboriginal leaders to be servant leaders. More than 90 per cent of First Nations are already complying with the legislation by making the salaries and expenses of their chiefs and councils, as well as basic band financial statements, public.

Unfortunately, a small minority of communities is refusing to provide transparency.

That minority convinced Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett to stop enforcing the FNFTA. Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde has called for the legislation to be repealed. But rather than repealing the legislation,

many people living in First Nations communities want it to be strengthened.

This legislation has brought important information to light on the Blood Tribe First Nation in southern Alberta.

The Blood Tribe’s chief and 12 council members make a combined salary of $1.2 million, even though the average income for members of the Blood Tribe is $16,389. That’s less than a tenth of what their leaders take for salary and expenses. While many band members don’t have enough gas money to go to a doctor’s appointment, the leadership is spending nearly $1 million on travel.

This income inequality fails to respect traditional values. We need the type of change that can only be spurred on by the type of information the FNFTA forces bands to make available.

Chiefs and councils should have the faith and support of the people they govern. Yet it does not inspire a whole lot of trust when the leaders refuse to publish their salaries and expenses.

Hiding this information from anyone raises suspicions in everyone. Thus, all First Nations should continue publishing their numbers on the Internet, through the FNFTA. Let’s be clear: confidential details can be protected while publishing basic CONTINUED TO PAGE 12

Fearlessly You is a workshop where participants will speak about friendship, self-esteem and body image while doing art, writing, music and more. It’s for ages 12 and up on April 4 at Vegreville Centennial Library.

A Book Repurposing Workshop to bring new and creative life to old books for children 10 and up will be held at Vegreville Centennial Library from 1-3 p.m. on March 30. Please register before attending.

NOTICE OF VISION CREDIT UNION

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday, March 24, 2016 7:00 p.m.

Norsemen Inn, Camrose Members, please join us as we present the record results of the past year!

Door prizes and reception will follow the meeting.

Hope to see you there!

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WFG infrastructure grant helps library

Marg Laschowski, Melanie Dance, Cori Lecours from Western Financial Group Vegreville Office presenting the grant chequetoDarrenPasay, Library Board Chair and Donna Williams, Library Manager.

Donna Williams The Vegreville Centennial Library has begun the process of replacing some of the seating throughout the Library thanks to the Western Financial Group (WFG) Infrastructure Grant.

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The Union of Healthcare Professionals Essential-services legislation introduced by the Alberta government on March 15 struck a reasonable balance between the need to protect the health and safety of Albertans and the rights of workers, says the Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA).

“The 24,000 health-care professionals who belong to HSAA have always been committed to ensuring the health and safety of Albertans. We take this professional obligation seriously and this will never change,” Elisabeth Ballermann, HSAA president said.

“We believe the government is taking the right approach by having the employers and healthcare workers negotiate agreements on what essential services means, rather than imposing something from above. No one is more qualified to discuss the essential nature of care than the front-line and emergency workers who actually deliver that care.

Involving us in the process is vital,” she said.

It’s now incumbent on unions and employers to work together to craft agreements on which workers are

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band financial information, just like they are when Crown corporations issue annual reports.

And yet, some First Nations leaders wonder why a band’s financial statements should be shared with outsiders. Here’s a reason: people from across Canada and around the world will partner with First Nations communities, if they can build a relationship based on trust. When First Nations businesses are successful and growing, transparency is the best form of advertising.

In fact, let’s enhance the FNFTA and get accountability going both ways. Yes, First Nations

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leaders need to be accountable, but so does Ottawa. Financial transfer agreements need to be provided in every band office and posted online to make sure funding goes where it’s needed, instead of getting soaked up in bureaucracy.

Band members should have the opportunity to ratify their community’s budget and monthly reports should go out to every home. First Nations, as well as provincial and federal governments, should publicly account for every dollar of resource and gaming revenues. Internal audits should happen annually and, if concerns arise, an appeal process should be open to all band members.

Servant leadership is about more than strength, charisma or intelligence; it’s essential to have humility, a social conscience and a commitment to the growth and health of every community member. Accountability is essential servant leadership. If Chief Shot Both Sides could humbly endure his critics insults, today’s leaders can provide transparency to their people.

Lois Frank is a member of the Blood Tribe, an educator, a doctoral student in leadership and member of the national board of directors for the Council of Canadians. Harley Frank is a farmer, businessman and former Blood Tribe First Nation’s chief. Todd MacKay is the prairie director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

Todd MacKay is the Prairie Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation

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ing Ben and Sam Nawrot as they brought in the official provincial championship banner. The ice officials were welcomed shortly after. The provincial representatives from Vegreville, High Prarie, St. Paul, Rimby, Sundre, Provost, Cr Knights, and High Country came onto the ice next.

With everyone present the national anthem was sung by local singer and songwriter Audrey Stefan, who had just returned from California’s Big Talent Showcase.

Vegreville minor hockey, executive member, coach and volunteer, Scott Lankow, who is best known for his cat-like goal tending as well as having been originally drafted by the Winnipeg Jets, Phoenix Coyotes and Atlanta Thrashers before spending time in the European league, had a few words of encouragement for the players. “I remember setting foot on this ice when I was a young boy and I also remember all the lessons I learned in team playing and having fun,” he smiled. “I hope all of you take away from this tournament good memories that will stay with you for many years.”

Alberta Hockey Representative Dave James mirrored similar words of encouragement for the players as well, as did MLA for Fort Saskatchewan and Vegreville, Jessica Littlewood.

The town of Vegreville Mayor Myron Hayduk took a moment to welcome all the teams and wish the players an enjoyable weekend.

Before the ceremonies ended, the captains from each of the teams joined local hockey hero Ed Kassian for the ceremonial puck drop. Ed was originally drafted by the Vancouver Canuks but is most famously known for winning gold for Canada in 1955 with a 5-0 victory over the soviets.

Country 106.5 ended the ceremonies by thanking once again the tournament sponsors ATB Financial and Hockey Alberta for all their support to Vegreville Minor Hockey.

“This is the first big event since ATB signed as the title sponsor for this hockey tournament. So far so good, it’s a great turn-out. A lot of volunteers have come out and have put on a

successful event so far. I’m excited to see all the fun and see the teams have a good time,” ATB Branch Manager Chrisuala Pasco said.

“The amount of work that we needed to do for this tournament was all a little intimitading, but when you watch these kids cheer each other on, it makes it all worthwhile,” Tina Warawa, President of Vegreville District Minor Hockey said.

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, When it comes to yard sales, my good friend Samantha and I are big fans. We start out every Saturday morning by getting the newspaper, circling the ads and plotting out our day. We love the excitement of not knowing what we'll discover. It's kind of like finding a designer dress in your size on the clearance rack! For you guys I guess it's like finding your favorite power tool at 80% off. While Samantha and I are in tune when it comes to shopping at yard sales, there is one issue we don't agree upon. I like a sale that is disorganized because I think there are better deals to be had. Samantha likes a sale that is well organized.

She thinks the prices are more negotiable because the host is well prepared. Believe it or not, this disagreement is putting a cramp in our shopping. We're hoping you can referee our feud and help us come to a resolution.

• • • Cash: While we may not fully appreciate the designer dress analogy, we can certainly understand the excitement of 80% off power tools! Who wouldn't like that kind of sale?

Duane “Cash” Holze & Todd “Carry” Holze 03/20/16 ©The Classified Guys®

Fast Facts Lost Time

Reader Humor Helpless

Not keeping things in order at home or the office can cost valuable time. It's estimated that Americans waste nearly 9 million hours each day searching for misplaced items. Executives lose six weeks per year trying to find missing information on computers and messy desks.

Since 60% of Americans feel like there is not enough time to get everything done, maybe staying organized can make a difference.

I love my husband, but he is what one would call "domestically challenged". I had to rely on him a few weeks ago when I sprained my ankle. I just couldn't get around to collect the clothes and do the laundry, so he offered to help. Since he had no clue how to wash them, we used walkie-talkies so he could ask questions from the laundry room.

He no sooner collected everything and got to the basement when I received the first call.

"What setting do I use on the washing machine for my shirt?" he said on the walkie-talkie.

"That depends," I radioed back. "What does it say on the label?"

I realized just how challenged he was when I heard him reply, "Large."

(Thanks to Amanda C.)

A Little Sloppy

Carry: In determining what is

the best type of yard sale, you are actually both correct. Since each of you find deals regardless of the organization, then one isn't better than the other.

Cash: When it comes to hosting a sale, we always encourage people to take time and organize their event. Unfortunately, not all of them do.

Carry: An organized sale makes it easier for the host to keep track of things and quicker for customers to find bargains to take home. However, regardless of organization, pricing is typically based on the people running the sale and their willingness to part with their items. Those looking to

simply clean out the house will be far more negotiable on price than those looking to make a lot of money from their sale.

Carry: The different opinion between you and your friend may be more a function of your own personalities. You may find a disorganized sale to be the best because it fits your shopping style.

Your friend Samantha, on the other hand, may like a more organized sale because that suits her personality better.

Cash: In either case, don't let a little thing like this get in the way of your Saturday shopping adventures. You never know, you each might just find that designer dress in your size!

If you find that clutter constantly creeps into your life, you may be organizing just fine.

According to some organizational professionals, a moderate amount of messiness is not a bad thing. He claims over-organizing can cost more time and money than it saves. Trying to keep a perfectly clean house or organizing a tight daily schedule can leave you quite frazzled.

Instead, he suggests making peace with your clutter and spending your spare time with family and friends.

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COMPUTERS

VM SYSTEMS Looking for a new computer? VM SYSTEMS has all you’ll ever need in computers! Installation – Sales – Service – Internet. One call will get you in touch. Phone 780-632-2859 9am – 5pm.

EDUCATION AUTOMOBILES

2000 Windstar.

Ex. engine & transmission.

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

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2010 damaged Dodge Caliber 125,000kms. Drives excellent. For parts. $1500.

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

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

Rural property for sale SW of Vegreville. Prime farmland, 161 acres.

Options. Swan City 1780-385-0631 For Sale 3 adjoining quarters approx. 245 cultivated acres/pasture. Serviced farm yard SW of Vegreville.

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

Oats + Wheat Wanted.

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2002 Honda Civic, Standard Drives Excellent Needs TLC $3200 780-922-5999

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

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

Call Dave at 780-632-0321 or 780-932-0041

2-3 bedroom homes in Vegreville. Take your pick $1100 per month Plus Utilities.

Call Gary 780-632-9454 For Rent, 4507 53 Ave Mannville.1200 sq. ft. 3 Bedroom Bungalow. Deck, Fenced Yard, Appliances. $1350 per month. Call Gary 780-632-9454 Vegreville – 1 to 4 Bdrm homes, 2 to 4 appliances, N/S, N/P, References. PH: 780-658-2504 Spacious 1800 sq. ft., 5 Bdrm, 3 Bath Suite, laundry room in Lavoy. Big backyard. $1000/mo. plus shared utilities. Newly renovated.

Appliances. 1-888-6583324 ext 801. Pets negotiable. Available immediately.

Bright 1300 sq. ft., 4 Bdrm, 1 Bath Suite in Lavoy. Big backyard. $800/mo. plus shared utilities. Newly renovated. Appliances. 1-888658-3324 ext 801. Pets negotiable. Available immediately 3 bdrm home, 5 appliances, partly finished basement, carport, garage, fenced backyard.

Close to schools, southside.

Damage deposit $1100, Rent $1100. Available April. To view call 780-632-9835

HORSES Curly horse foals for sale.

Hypoallergenic.$1,000/$3,500 obo. Call 587-594-2121 promis elandcurlyranch@gmail.com

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

Installation Included. Call 800-379-6390 for $750 off Kitchen, bedroom & living furniture. New piano keyboard. Treadmill. Excellent condition. Offers 780-6327468

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2 bdrm Mobile Home, No pets PH: 780-208-9608

4814 – 47 Ave., Vegreville. Big 2 storey house. 4 bdrm, 2 bath. Big family room. Patio. 5 appl. $1000/mo. References.

250-900-7172

MISC. MACHINERY JD 930R 30ft. straight cut Rigid Header w/transport, very good shape. Newer knife. New jack and tires on transport. Header comes off 9600 combine, $8000 PH: 780-243-2656

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2 Bdrm house, approx. 950 sq.ft., $950/month, $950 dd.

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3 bdrm Bungalow, 5 appl.

Garage, $1300/mo plus utilities. Phone or text 780-6030915

3 Bdrm – Vegreville, Hardwood floors, 4 appl., N/S, N/P, $900/mo. D/D same. Ph: 780-632-3381

Excellent selection of yearling and two year old Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. Popular bloodlines, guaranteed breeders, haltered. Purchases can be kept till 2016 breeding season. PMD Polled Herefords.

Paul Dinisyk 780-336-2675

AVIATION Grads work with JetBlue, Boeing, Delta and others- start here with hands on training for FAA certification. Financial aid if qualified.

Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-453-6204

3 Bdrm Mobile Home, N/P. PH: 780-208-9608

Newer Home – 3 bdrm, 2 bath, upstairs laundry, full basement, big yard, January 1, 2016 $1300.00 Phone 780658-2221

Quiet 2 year old & yearling Black Angus Bulls. Black Baldie Bulls available.

Semen Tested. PH: 780632-1961or 780-632-1104 For Sale 1 yr. old Free Run Brown Laying Hens, $2 each. Pickup April 2 – 13.

Phone 780-603-9047 For Sale: Registered yearling red angus bulls.

Semen tested. Brownalta Farms 780-768-2313

For Sale: Long yearlings, yearling Simmental bulls – Full Fleck polls reds & blacks. Ph 780-688-2265 Saler Bulls for sale. Red, tan. Very quiet. Semen tested and delivered.

Scattered Spruce Salers PH: 780-768-2284

MOBILE HOMES Lot for mobile home available. Located in trailer park.

Call Sue 403-823-4499

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2 Bdrm mobile home for sale.

Owner will finance. Contact Sue for more information 403-823-4499 2007 Mobile home to be moved. Phone 780-632-1376

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

Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

1997 Ford 7.3 Diesel, 4 x 4, missing transmission. Nice deck, $2800. 780-922-5999

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REAL ESTATE For Sale or Rent: 5000 sq ft shop. Potential for retail space (2000 sq ft.) with remainder for storage. 1 and ½ bathrooms, shelving rack system. Call 780-632-1049 for more information

WANTED

1985 F350 Dually. Extra long flat deck, $1600. 780-922-5999

Halabi Painting. Residential and Commercial. Walls, doors, trims, ceiling and wood stain. Decent Prices! Please call Mike 780-707-2354

2000 Dodge Dakota V8 4x4 Farm Truck. $1,600.

780-922-5999.

2005 Honda TRX 500 Foreman, 4400km, automatic, $4500. Ph: 780603-1164

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

780-994-3005

TRAVEL

2004 Dodge Ram 4x4. Body damage. Farm truck. $1800.

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EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISES - the ultimate vacation! See Europe from the comfort of a Viking or Avalon luxury cruise ship.

For the experience of a lifetime, call 877-270-7260 or go to NCPtravel.com for more information

New, complete, exhaust system, fits GMC, Chev, crewcabs. $ 600.00.

Phone 780-632-9689

TRUCKS 1993 Chev 4x4 Ext Cab. For parts. $650. 780-922-5999

1999 Chev Silverado 3/4T, 4x4. Good for farm. $1500.

Phone 780-994-3005

2001 Dodge Cummins Diesel. Sport, RWD, automatic. 196,000K, $11,500.

PH: 780-994-3005 2001 Dodge ½ ton, 4 x 4, Ext cab, 4 door, 270,000km, most km are Hwy, nice shape, good tires, Remote Start, PH: 780-632-9835 Offers

UPCOMING Pathfinder Perogy Supper Live & Silent Auction. Saturday April 2, 2016. Supper: 5 – 7:30 p.m. Silent Auction: 5 – 8:30 p.m. Live Auction: 8:00 p.m.

HALL LOCATION: CORNER OF TWP RD 532 & RGE RD 82. For more information call: 780-366-2356 or 780-7632179 You are cordially invited to a come and go Tea Party in honour of Elaine Keith’s 80th Birthday. Saturday, March 26, 2016 from 1-4 p.m., Olds Encore Nursing Home (Games Room) 3300 – 57 Avenue, Olds. RSVP (so the Lodge knows how many to expect) to kathywhi@telus. net or 780-882-8614. No gifts please.

Hal Ziprick wins tickets to Ducks Unlimited “Diamonds and Denim” fundraiser and auction dinner Marg Varga Ducks Unlimited Canada is a non- profit registered charity that conserves, restores and manages wetlands that are critical to waterfowl, wildlife and the environment. When wetlands are lost, many benefits for mankind and nature are lost as well.

Drinking water, tourism, swimming, wildlife, property values, habitat, recreational spaces, flooding protection are all affected by wetland conservation.

Locally, the Vegreville Ducks Unlimited committee has raised over $500,000 over the past 30 years. These supports were made possible because of the generous donations of local citizens in Vegreville and surrounding area. Within a 50 km radius of Vegreville, there are 299 projects and 71,638 acres under Ducks Unlimited protection. Ducks Unlimited Canada has contributed $ 14,960,011 to support conservation efforts in our area.

Ducks Unlimited Vegreville will be once again hosting their Annual Fundraising dinner, on April 2, 2016. For further information T regarding Ducks Unlimited in Vegreville please contact mpvarga@shaw.ca or check out the Facebook page - Ducks Unlimited Vegreville.

Hal Ziprick accepted two complimentary tickets from Peter Varga (D.U. Vegreville Committee) to this year’s Ducks Unlimited “DIAMONDS AND DENIM” fundraiser and auction dinner. For more information check out FACEBOOK Ducks Unlimited Vegreville.

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MEMORIAM

LESOWAY, Mike J. September 13, 1925 – March 23, 2011 To my wonderful Dad, It’s been 5 long, lonely years since you left and I miss you so much.

Sad is the heart that loved you.

Silent are the tears that fall.

Living life without you, Is the hardest part of all.

You did so many things for me, Your heart was kind and true.

And when I needed someone most, I would always count on you.

Those special years will not return.

When we were together.

But with the love within my heart You will walk with me forever.

Your place on earth, none can fill I love you Dad, and always will.

I miss you dear Dad every day May you live with Jesus forever.

Love you forever Dad, Debbie

KUCHERAWAY Our dearest Son and brother- Donnie Kucheraway A limb has fallen from the family tree.

I keep hearing a voice that says, “Grieve not for me.”

Remember the best times, the laughter, the song.

The good life I lived while I was strong.

Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you.

Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.

My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.

Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.

Continue traditions, no matter how small.

Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.

Until the day comes we’re together again.

Lots of Love, Dad, Mom, your sisters, your brother in laws, nephew and nieces

DOBUSH, Mary August 5, 1914 – March 24, 1996 In loving memory of our Dear Mother & Grandma.

Twenty years have passed, since you were called away.

We all remember that sad & weary day.

So please God take a message To our precious Mom-Grandma up above Tell her we miss her and give her all our love.

Always Remembered by Lillian and family, Pat & Bernice and family TOMA, Gerald May 9, 1940 – March 26, 2015 In loving memory of our dear husband, father and mushu.

One year has passed, our hearts still sore, As days go by, we miss you more.

This month comes with deep regret it brings back a day we will not forget.

You passed away without a goodbye We miss you more than anyone knows.

We think of you always dad We talk about you still goodbye We miss you more than anyone knows.

We think of you always dad We talk about you still You will never be forgotten.

We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain To walk and guide us through our lives Until we meet again.

God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts You are dearly missed, loved and Remembered by your wife Liz, Denise, Wendy, Kerry, Amy and their families

BEAUDETTE, Lawrence May 19, 1927 – March 24, 2015 In loving memory of our dear father and grandfather Remember him with a smile today He was not one for tears Reflect instead on memories Of all the happy years.

Recall to mind the way he spoke And all the things he said His strength, his stance, the way he walked Remember these instead.

The good advice he’d give us His eyes that shone with laughter So much of him will never die But live on ever after.

As we loved you, so we miss you In our memory you are near Loved, remembered, longed for always Bringing many a silent tear.

We miss you Dad. You are forever in our hearts, our thoughts and prayers.

Richard, Jerry, Shirley Anne (Bill) and Megan

OBITUARY ZIELINSKI, Jacklene (Irmina) July 9th, 1928 – Mar 15th, 2016 Jacklene (Irmina) Zielinski was born on July 9th 1928 and it is with great sadness that as of March 15th, 2016 we announce the passing of a funny, loving, kind and overall wonderful woman, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother at the age of 87. Jacklene is survived by her daughters & spouses, Glorie & Paul Gale and Leslie & Ed Paddle; grandchildren and spouses, Donna & Darren Vasseur, David & Melonie Paddle, Domenic & Bonnie Galati, and Jackie & Ian Tim; her great grandchildren, Brody, Jesse, Jordan, Sophie, Chase, Mia and Mason. Jacklene will be missed dearly and remembered fondly, thank you for all the support shown by family, friends and acquaintances who too will miss Jacklene. She never met anyone who she didn’t make smile with her fun loving attitude and is now looking down upon us all dancing in the sky with her beloved Wally Zielinski (passed Sept. 1985). We wish to extend our thanks and appreciation for the exceptional care given by the staff at the Vegreville Care Center. In lieu of cards or flowers, donations to the Vegreville Care Center – Residents Council or a charity of one’s choice would be greatly appreciated. These donations can be mailed to Park Memorial Funeral Home, Box 458, Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R6. To send condolences, visit www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME ROMAINE, Betty Lou On March 20, 2016 Betty Lou Romaine of Vegreville passed away at the age of 68 years. Betty is survived by her loving husband, Denum; son, Brad (Sharon); two grandchildren, Jillian and Jordan; siblings, Marlene (Allan), Debbie (friend, Bonnie), Kathy (Danny), and Tony (Star). Predeceased by her parents, Olga and Walter; and brother, Gary.

Respecting Betty’s wishes, a Celebration of Life will be held in Newfoundland at a later date. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

To send condolences, visit www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME

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Spotting and coping with child sexual abuse

Rosanne Fortier Pedophiles can look or act like normal people. Little Warriors states that 95 % of children know their perpetrator and this same percentage of sexual abuse goes unreported. Professionals who deal with this estimate that one in three girls and one in six boys will experience sexual abuse.

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network mentioned that children’s sexual assault can happen to children who are from any background. It isn’t always possible to prevent the abuse but people can definitely reduce the risk.

The perpetrator is the only one to blame!

If your child is in immediate danger, phone 911. Otherwise, start a conversation with the child about their lives and get to know the people in your child’s life, screen any caregivers thoroughly, if you read or watch about sexual abuse on the news, permit your child to talk about it and ask questions about what they would do in a situation like that then advise them that it is no one fault if this happens.

Some possible warning signs of child sexual abuse are difficulty walking or sitting, bloody, torn or stained underwear, frequent urinary or yeast infections, the child may avoid physical displays of affection, show signs of depression or post-traumatize stress disorder, self-harm themselves, have trouble in school, return to regressive behaviors, have nightmares or develop phobias, display inappropriate sexual knowledge or behaviors for their age.

Sexual perpetrators don’t have to be adults, they can be an older sibling or playmate.

The abuser tries to use their position of power to control and intimidate to prevent the child from telling an adult.

If a child you know is being sexually abused, Little Warriors provides direct referral information. You can contact this organization toll-free at 1-855-9229010 or e-mail info@littlewarriors.ca

Firefighters bring on the flames for the Legion supper

Joe Machney Reporter On the last Friday of every month, emergency services from Vegreville come down to the Royal Canadian Legion and bring a barbecue and propane to cook steaks and hamburgers to support Vegreville’s Legion Ladies Auxiliary. But with Good Friday falling on the last Friday of this March, the barbeques were lit this past Friday, March 18th.

“They set up their barbeques and cook our steaks. They’ve been doing this for two years already and it’s been great to have their support and we try to support them as well,” Diane Fausak, past President of the Vegreville Legion said. “We really appreciate the community support.”

The Vegreville Legion is made up of volunteers who are keeping the legion active.

The Legion supports sports, education and veterans in the Vegreville community.

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Home improvement scams Donna Coombs SOS Program, Camrose Spring is soon to be sprung, the birds and bees to return, so are those pesky home improvement fraud scammers.

We all know they exist but hope to never be taken by them.

They could be the people that go door to door (usually at supper time, when they know we are home) offering to paint your house or re shingle the house

and/or the garage, pour new sidewalks or driveways for half the price you would otherwise pay. They may push you into hiring them with their smooth sales pitch and worse yet they pick on seniors in an older part of town knowing they are in actual need of assistance with some of these items. Many may be vulnerable or unknowledgeable of new scams going around or simply a trusting person.

It happens every year, the weather gets better and people are looking to their home improvement needs. They are too busy or incapable of doing their own work so they turn to those who offer assistance. Not knowing what actual costs these improvements pose they tend to

trust the sales pitch. Scammers usually over charge for the tasks and usually do a very poor job of it. They cut corners and costs to fill their pockets fuller.

Seniors are not the only victims, welleducated professional people can fall victim due to lack of time to research qualified companies, or skills to do it themselves.

There are ways of keeping yourself safe against this danger. Be vigilant in doing your research of the company, are they credible? Some of the ways you can check them is to ask for references, the address of somewhere they have done work previously so you can see their workmanship. Ask for business cards and check if they are listed in the yellow pages of the local phonebooks. Do they have a city or town license to solicit in the community? You can also check with the local Police or RCMP office for possible complaints. Finally you can check with the Better Business Bureau at the info listed below for possible filed complaints.

Contact BBB of Central and Northern Alberta Toll Free 1-800-232-7298.

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MLA column Jessica Littlewood MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville Our government recently introduced important essential services legislation to modernize Alberta’s labour laws and ensure that employers, government and unions work together for the benefit of all Albertans.

Bill 4, An Act to Implement a Supreme Court Ruling Governing Essential

Services, was introduced in response to a January 2015 Supreme Court of Canada decision that determined that the right to strike is fundamental to meaningful collective bargaining. Two months later the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta declared that strike prohibitions and bans written into Alberta law are also unconstitutional.

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tor workers have the right to strike.

Currently, The Public Service Employee Relations Act and the Labour Relations Code ban many public sector workers from striking. Instead they provide mandatory arbitration to resolve collective bargaining disputes. These laws must be revised to bring our province in line with the courts and ensure we do not interfere with the rights of public sector employees.

Bill 4 will treat all public sector workers equally. It will bring people to the table, like corrections officers, who were previously unable to take part in discussions about what essential services are, which employees are considered to be essential, and which services will be maintained during work stoppages.

I mention corrections officers specifically because in the past they have been excluded from legislation that would have greatly benefited them and their families. In 2012, when the previous government passed legislation to provide enhanced support for PTSD to first responders, corrections officers were not included. I believe this needs to change.

Bill 4 will ensure that instead of the top-down decision making approach being used, a collaborative process will be in place. Public sector employers and unions will work together to determine what essential services will be maintained in the event of a work stoppage.

If they can’t reach an agreement, a neutral third party will resolve the dispute quickly and efficiently.

This legislation is particularly mean-

ingful to me. Before being elected as your MLA for Fort SaskatchewanVegreville, I worked as a nursing attendant in long-term care. These vulnerable people need care under every circumstance. We, as front-line workers, recognize this but also want to have our rightful place at the negotiating table.

As front-line workers, providing essential services is a crucial part of our professional ethic. We are deeply committed to delivering the best care we can under any and all circumstances.

The health and safety of our patients are always top of mind, and we take this concern with us everywhere – including the bargaining table.

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I am proud to support legislation that balances the right of unionized workers to exercise the right to collective bargaining – including going on strike – with the assurance that essential services will be protected for the public.

Jessica Littlewood is the Member of the Legislative Assembly for the Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville Constituency.

If you have any comments or questions concerning this column or other provincial government issues, please contact Jessica at her constituency office located at 4927-51 Ave Vegreville, AB T9C 1M1 Phone: (780) 632-6840 or Email: For t S a s k at c he w a n .

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Future leaders speak their minds

(in no participator order, the judges and students from grade 4-6 who participated in Speaking in Class at A.L. Horton School on March 11.) Judges-Ivan Bombak, Lil Carter, Constable J. Gagnon, Elsie Kawulych, Bev McCarty, Shauna Micklich, Ally Mitchell, Taneen Rudyk, William Zadworny. Students who received medals-Khurram Shaikh, Summer Parsons, Rylaina Bourgeault, Ava Fried, Connor Forbes, Winnie Lange, Reagan Suiter, Ethan Hempstock, Jesse Keryluk, Nick Queijsen, Dawson Palamarek, Linden Stuart, Katelyn Vatcher, Owen Worobec, Megan Pettigrew. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier With confidence and clarity, the young people of A.L. Horton Elementary impressed the crowd with their public speaking skills.

The Speaking in Class presentation for grades 4-6 students was held at the school on March 11 and is a part of the sections being presented by Elk Island Public Schools to assist students in mastering a necessary life skill.

The students led the event, as emcees added a smoothest and flair to it all. The topics the students chose ranged from lessons they obtained from reading fairy tales to bullying.

Connor Forbes spoke with pride about his cat, Blackie, as his body actions complemented his speech which was concluded with the statement that time spent with a cat is never wasted.

Ethan Hempstock’s speech was on his baby brother who he said entertains him with all his antics and melts his heart with his displays of affection.

Linden Stuart captured everyone’s attention by tossing the traditional page aside to announce that she wanted to be a panther.

Throughout her moment in the spotlight she continued to tell her audience what she had in common with panthers.

Katelyn Vatcher danced in with her passion for the art where she used plenty of expressions to confirm her feelings about it.

“Welcome to my world if you ever wanted to get out of bed and just dance. Dancing transports me into a story where I’m the main character. Great dancers are great because of their passion,” Katelyn said.

Then Megan Pettigrew talked about the dumbest laws around the world and stated that the number one dumbest law is in Washington, USA, where you can be arrested for harassing Big Foot.

The judges said the students were fearless when it came to public speaking and are gaining a talent that few possess. They mentioned that if the kids are confident when they are young, they will be a great benefit to the world and the topics they chose were great and creative.

Following the event, students were awarded medals. Throughout the following weeks, the first place winner in each grade will go on to the district finals for EIPS.

MCs add a smoothest and flair to events and Riley Suiter and Wexxley Book repeated this pattern at Speaking in Class presentations at A.L. Horton School on March 11. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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The hunt is over, the egg is found!

Jadis and Rayna Fedorak stand proud with their prize for finding the Easter egg.

Joe Machney Reporter After many days of searching, Jadis and Rayna Fedorak found the clues to where the Easter egg was that Vegreville Insurance hid for the children of Vegreville.

They had an idea where it was on the night of the 17th, but it was a bit too dark, so they went back there first thing in the morning the next day.

“But there was snow in morning, which made it more difficult,” Jadis recalled. “We knew it was at the arena, but we didn’t know it

was by the steps on the sidewalk.

We thought it was in the shrubs so we looked there and found it under a branch.”

“We were so excited that Mom screamed!” Rayna said.

Both children were looking forward to playing with all the toys in the basket. “Star wars is my favourite movie,” Jadis said with a smile.

“I get the big bunny monkey,” Rayna claimed, as she pointed out its place in the basket full of goodies.

Peavey Mart winner!

Morgana Larsen is seen here receiving a $500 Gift Card from Peavey Mart Store Manager Carlam Holland. Peavey Mart sponsored the $500 Room Key promotion at the A lberta Association of Agricultural Societies’ 69th annual convention in Edmonton. A random draw of all convention participants put their cards in for a draw and Morgana was picked.

Congratulations to Morgana Larsen!

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Farmers adapt to a new world of agriculture

Joe Machney Reporter Farmers feed the world, period. But what is it like to be a farmer in this day and age?

How do the generations of this time pursue their passion of farming?

Catching up with Taras Saruk, who is one of the farmers from Saruk Farms Ltd around

the Myrnam area, the third generation farmer had a lot to say about working the land in the 21st century. The Farm is a family owned corporation. The members involved are: Roger & Lucy Saruk and Family, Robert Saruk, Dale Saruk, Addam & Megan Saruk and Family, extended family and Taras & Diana Saruk & Family.

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The conversation began with the weather, and so it should, given the important factor that it plays in farming. His thoughts on this year’s seeding season, “So far it looks like it will be dry, but with some moisture conservation practices the seeding season should go fine. The rain that fell in the autumn will help and with the snow/rain that is coming now, the soil should be ready for a healthy spring seeding season. Farmers adapt and modify their crops and production practices given the situations including weather put in front of them.”

Diversification of crop varieties and production methods has been ongoing for some time to deal with the growing world population and climate change. Climate change is both a worldwide issue and as well right here in eastcentral Alberta. Lots of crop variety and rotation research has been about crop resistance to crop protection chemicals, growing season, moisture amounts and timing, competitive advantages and the list goes on.

Coupled with the research that has been the ongoing studies and trials as related to production methods, everything from seed bed preparation to residue management.

“There are multiple layers of information and technologies, proven and not proven. At the end of the day it still comes down to what works on a certain farm for a certain farmer. Farming is a business and all the available ideas, technologies, grand words of feeding the world, at the end have to equate to a positive bottom line. Most of us understand the financial balance. Money coming in has to be more than

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Combines take to the field during the busy harvest season

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Call of the Land Mobile App For over 60 years Call of the Land broadcasts’ have kept farmers in Alberta informed on issues important to them. In keeping with times and making sure Alberta producers have access to the information they need 24/7, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry is proud to offer the free Call of the Land mobile app.

The app will enable Android and iPhone users to access interviews, stories, upcoming events and more. As more and more Alberta producers embrace new technologies, having convenient access to important information about developments in the agriculture sector is critical to ensuring their success and moving the industry forward. With a searchable database, never miss an episode, interview or coming event.

The coming events section includes detailed information on upcoming trade shows, fairs, conferences, workshops or any other ag related events happening across Alberta.

Call of the Land is a five day-a-week agricultural radio program produced by ARD. This information and extension program is aired on 25 Alberta radio stations, and reaches a daily audience of over 110,000 listeners.

To add your event to the listings email detailed information to duke@gov.ab.ca The updated Call of the Land mobile application is available as a free download from the iTunes Store and Google Play.

Farm Credit Canada AgriSpirit Fund Open for Applications Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is now accepting applications from registered charities and non-profit organizations in rural Canada for the $1 million FCC AgriSpirit Fund.

The application deadline is April 18, 2016, and FCC will announce the selected projects in August of 2016.

For the past 13 years, FCC has awarded rural community groups between $5,000 and $25,000 in FCC AgriSpirit funding for various community improvement initiatives. From purchasing equipment for emergency services and recreation centres, to building care homes and playgrounds, FCC AgriSpirit funding supports key projects that enhance the community.

Since the inception of the FCC AgriSpirit Fund in 2004, FCC has supported nearly 950 capital projects in rural Canada, totaling $9.5 million in donations.

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going out within a period of time, simple. However success in farming goes beyond dollars. It’s also safety of the product given that at least 70% of it ends up on the table, protection of the production resources we call land, water and air. We have to recognize that generations after us will be producing food in the environment that we leave for them,” Saruk continued.

“One of the methods of the balancing is the reduction of our carbon footprint on the soil. It is not only the fuel reduction, it’s also the amount of disturbances on the soil that is much less than it has been in the past. Less soil disturbance is also

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moisture conservation. Thirty production practices, crop evolve. Farmers are now look- refers to as post-planting feryears ago you couldn’t grow a varieties and timing of the ing at fertilizing in accordance tilizing which is based on not crop like we did last year with moisture which we can’t con- to moisture and plant need overdoing the fertilizing when there isn’t going to be moisture and Tractor on Saruk farm, with its many uses underdoing it when there is and adding micro supplements at the time of need.

We end up with maximum utilization and minimal waste.

Another upcoming technology is target spraying verses mass-spraying and may become more of the norm within the family’s attitude towards being environthe minimal amount of mois- trol. This evolution of research, verses putting a calculated mentally friendly. Another ture that we had,” Saruk said. trials, technology and mindset volume of fertilizer in fall or approach that many farms “And that was just because of will and has to continue to spring.” This method Taras employ is using managed

crop/herbicide rotation versus using the same over and over so that a resistance in the plant is not built up in the plant.

“When looking at genetically modified Crops (GMO), many individuals argue about food safety concerns and yet at the same time expect cheap food, but they forget that when they are eating seedless watermelon for example, that is genetically modified.

So there needs to be a balance and understanding between production economics with the price of food economics, because if there isn’t then there will come a point where people can’t afford the food or we can’t afford to produce it.”

Chemical manufacturers are starting to include the safety of the chemicals to the people, the environment and living

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organisms and not only what the chemical controls.

Hopefully the result is more environmental and con-

sumer friendly chemicals.

Possibly we will see in the near future the use of steam and or electricity for the eradication of weeds instead of chemicals. Both methods are employed in the vegetable and fruit production industry.

“Food safety is something that we think about every day; we

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Deferred Grazing for a Dry Spring Pasture recovery is an important topic for Alberta producers on the heels of last year’s dry conditions, particularly given this year’s poor snow cover in the central and southern regions of Alberta. “If we have a dry spring, producers will need to balance potential feed shortages with the need to protect their recovering pastures” says Karin Lindquist, forage/beef specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

Pasture quality is key to maximizing the grazing season, so don’t get in a rush to get your cows on the greening-up pasture. “Typically, animals should not begin grazing until pasture forages are at least eight to 12 inches tall, or at the four or five-leaf stage, which is usually in mid-May for northern Alberta, and mid to late-April for southern Alberta.”

Early grazing can set the pasture back several weeks or months, and nutrient quality is lacking, “when cattle are consuming plants at emergence, they are getting 90 to 95 per cent water rather than essential nutrients like energy and protein” says Lindquist.

So what’s the science behind deferring spring grazing? “Plants use energy stored in their roots to begin growth, and do not start generating their own energy with their leaves through photosynthesis until they are at the second to third-leaf stage” says Lindquist. However, nutrients from the roots continue to be used for growth by the plant until after the plant reaches the fourth or fifth leaf stage. “After that, energy is primarily produced from the leaves via photosynthesis, and extra energy is stored in the roots,” says Lindquist.

The recovery time will ultimately maximize or extend available grazing days: “The rule we use is this: if producers are looking to extend grazing into the fall, for every day early they put their cattle out to graze in the spring, they may have three less days to graze in the fall.”

don’t take it lightly and certainly don’t want food that is unsafe for consumers. Consumers also need to realize that there are significant food price benefits to them with

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the utilization of chemical tolerance technologies through enhanced production. Farming has always been a way of life and a bit of business and now has Grain auger at work

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become a big business, so the technologies that are advancing in all the other areas within society naturally must be applied to farming as well. “Even though there is all this new technology to make farming easier, it takes a passion to farm because you invest a whole year putting it in and taking it off and only the last couple days realizing the profits, hopefully, of your work. Not everybody can do that.

That passion is what our grandparents had and instilled in us. Now technology has allowed people to farm thirty and more quarter sections instead of one.” He and his brothers make up the third generation of Saruk farmers in his family. The fourth generation’s involvement is in progress.

The next generation of farmers are still wanting to farm but according to Taras, “They have to have that passion. If they look at it as a job, then it starts to become like the old styles of Russian or African farms that tried and did not survive. You need to have a passion for the business. There is room for young people and we need young people because the average age of the farmer is going up and is

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average 60 years old, but a lot of that was due through adaptation. Adapting to what the to lack of technology in the old days. The world wants to eat, how we can grow and economics of agriculture has changed for the produce it and get it to the consumers,” Taras better because of technology and the young concluded. kids are seeing farming as an option so Combines take to the field during both father and son/ the busy harvest season daughter can make a living as farmers.

Economic satisfaction must play a positive role in the farmers of the future.”

With all the changes happening on the planet right now, from new technologies, to bio-engineering, to climate change as well as cultural, economic and social structures that continually evolve and adapt, “Agriculture is going to survive

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Vegreville Skating Club Carnival takes on the big top Rosanne Fortier A graceful circus on ice glided around Vegreville Arena on March 13. Throughout the performances from the Vegreville Skating Club Carnival’s Under the Big Top,

citizens commented that the young performers were so adorable while the more experienced skaters really mastered the skill. “I think the skating was fantastic! I’m very impressed with the way our youth can perform on

the ice,” Simone Dubuc said.

Eridani, a three-year-old, commented that she really liked the skating and the costumes were pretty and very sparkling.

This younger set were more cute than funny when they performed Clown - Circus Calliope by Circus Calliope at Vegreville Skating Club Carnival’s Under the Big Top at Vegreville Arena on March 13.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo) Rings of Fire at the Vegreville Skating Club Carnival’s Under the Big Top at the Vegreville Arena on March 13. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Greyhound comes to Vegreville!

Joe Machney Reporter Bobby Dhillion, agent manager of operations for Greyhound, sat down with us at Vegreville Pizza to talk about the Greyhound depot that is now available in Vegreville. “This is a full-fledged depot that offers freight as well as passenger service. Greyhound will be providing free pick-up and delivery at no extra cost. There are four schedules that go through town. Two will be going east and two going towards Edmonton.”

“We want the people of Vegreville to know that they have a sitting place here and that they don’t have to wait outside in the cold,” Mubarik, owner of Vegreville Pizza, assured us. “They can buy their tickets here or eat food if they like.”

The service starts at Vegreville Pizza, which was the Old Homesteader, from 10:30am to 10pm, seven days a week. There are two buses going from Edmonton to Saskatchewan and two buses going from Saskatchewan to Edmonton.

“I think this is a good public service for the people,” Dhillion said.

The bus times are: from Vegreville to Edmonton: leaves at 1:45 and arrives at 3:30 in Edmonton. Vegreville to Minton leaves at 9:35pm and arrives at 11pm. Vegreville towards Saskatoon or Lloydminister is 2am in the morning and 2:45 in the afternoon.

The number to call for further information is: 780 632 7707.

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David Ziegler celebrates 80 years!

David Ziegler with his wife, Joyce and son and daughters at his 80th birthday party at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall. (Left to right) Sue, Lorna, Joyce, David and Dean.

Rosanne Fortier A packed hall of grateful family and friends gathered to honor David Ziegler on his 80th birthday. The celebration was held at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 39 where David has been a member for many years.

David’s niece Aileen said her uncle is special to her because he has always been close to the family and has been around whenever they needed him. David has also attended all of their family’s celebrations. “I believe Uncle David lived for 80 years because he always helped my Uncle Lloyd on the farm. The fresh air and working outdoors was good for him.”

Betty Henderson and her husband, Norman (who has passed away) are good friends of David and his wife, Joyce. “David and my husband worked many years together for the same company. David and Joyce have always been there for my husband and me. David is just a really thoughtful, kind and intelligent man and I believe that he lived 80 years because of the love and support he gave and received from his family and friends.”

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