Vegreville News Advertiser - March 24, 2014

VOL. 67 NO. 12

The Paper That ’s Going Places!

MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2014

Ranfurly’s Aaron Friesen asking for support from community

Michael Simpson Editor Ranfurly’s Aaron Friesen is in a North American competition that could herald a life of newfound freedom for the grade 10 student if he’s successful.

For that success to be possible however, he’s asking for your help. “I’m in a contest to win a wheelchair accessible van,” Friesen states on his web page. “If I

get this van, I’ll finally be the independent person I want to be. To win this van, I’ll need a lot of people to vote for me.”

Friesen was a premature baby, weighing a mere two pounds and ten ounces at birth. “There were times when I was still in the newborn stage that I simply forgot to breath for long periods of time,” Friesen explains. “This lack of oxygen is why I have spastic

bilateral cerebral palsy.”

Friesen said he’s fine otherwise, but as a result of this condition he knows he will be wheelchair bound for the rest of his life.

He doesn’t want that to mean however, that he can’t get around on his own.

With college only two years away, he would like to be mobile like everyone else who leaves the nest after high school. It’s been a journey of inner strength

after six surgeries on his legs to get to this point and he doesn’t want to see progress stop here; while he can use a walker for short distances, he knows that living with a wheelchair will forever be a major part of his life.

“After I accepted that I’ll probably never be able to walk, I’ve just been trying to be as independent as possible. This is my dream now, that’s all I want – to

not have to depend on other people anymore. I am getting heavier and people can hardly lift me anymore, and for school I might be taking courses that aren’t in the school and I don’t want to have to depend on other people to drive me back and forth. College is not too far away, so to gain my independence I need this wheelchair accessible van.”

The website, www.mobilityawarenessmonth.com, contains full information on Aaron’s contest. The short version is that people who search the site can find Aaron by carrying out a search or following a shortened URL address (http:// tiny.cc/vtjzcx) to read up on his profile. Voting began on March 11 and will continue until May 9.

Registered voters can long in and vote once per day per email address.

Currently, Aaron is sitting with 2500 votes, but knows he’ll need tens of thousands more to stay in the running.

“Please vote and tell your friends,” he said. “This van

will help me become the independent person I want to be.”

Holy Trinity Church honors World Day of Prayer 2014 See page 5 for story

VCHS honours Canada’s role in rebuilding Afghanistan See page 11 for story

Viva Las Vegas!

See page 15 for story

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Teen Movie Night connects VCHS and St. Mary’s School Rosanne Fortier M.O.D.E.L Project offered another free, safe, fun night for teens where a dozen youths gathered at Vegreville Centennial Library to get together with other teens from the community at the Teen Movie Night which showed the

Alanna Mitchell, receptionist at Blue Sky’s Dodge stands beside the popcorn machine that they donated for the Teen Movie Night held at the Centennial Library courtesy of the M.O.D.E.L. Project.

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movie, Percy Jackson-Sea of Monsters.

Amber McClure, Student Success Coach for M.O.D.E.L Project from St. Mary’s School and Nadine Crain, Student Success Coach from VCHS were the organizers of this event.

Crain explained why they host these events. “We want to have a positive place in the community that teenagers can come to. So, we always do an ice breaker in the beginning to get teens acquainted with each other and aware of mental health wellness. This time the concept was social acceptance.

“It’s a way to get St. Mary’s School and Vegreville Composite High School together so they can get to know other teens and form friendships with other students from the other school.

“Then it helps us get to know the teens better and this will make them more comfortable speaking to us when they need to.”

M.O.D.E.L Project is grateful for the space Vegreville Centennial Library provided and the popcorn machine and popcorn that Blue Sky’s Dodge donated.

These teens are checking out the movie, Percy Jackson – Sea of Monsters at the Teen Movie Night on March 7 at Vegreville Centennial Library. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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

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

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

caliber of speaking from these young people gets better every year and they are always a pleasure to listen to!

Grade 4, 5, and 6 Gold medalists will continue on to represent Mundare at the “Elk Island/ATB Young Speakers Invitational” in April where they will compete against speakers from 23 other schools!

I would love to see a competition like this for Grades 7-9 and eventually Grades 10-12 as I feel that public speaking is an invaluable lifelong skill that should be encouraged, practiced and honed.

Children can be beneficial at tax time The cost of raising children seems to rise constantly, but there are deductions and credits parents can claim at tax time to help offset some expenses. The key is to make sure you are taking advantage of all available credits and deductions.

Parents often ask which of them should claim the children. If you are both earning income and can claim the full amount of the credit, either can claim. The amount for children younger than 18 is $2,234 for 2013, about $335 in tax savings. The child must have been 17 or younger at the end of the year, which means that they must have been born in 1996 or later.

But it is the lower-income spouse who must claim childcare expenses. Even if the entire amount cannot be used by one person, the unused portion cannot be transferred to the higher-income spouse. The only exceptions are for periods where the lower-income spouse is in school, unable to look after the children due to a mental or physical infirmity or jail. Remember, summer camps and other activities may qualify as a childcare expense.

Like a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contribution, childcare expenses lower your taxable income, so the savings can add up. But keep your receipts, because this claim is commonly reviewed by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

The $500 Children’s Arts Tax Credit allows parents to claim registration fees for a variety of artistic or cultural programs. It could include Scouts, Girl Guides, pottery classes, art classes, tutoring or language lessons. The organization should provide a receipt for tax purposes.

The Children’s Fitness Tax Credit is similar to the Arts Credit. Parents can claim up to $500 in registration fees for activities that promote fitness and met the CRA guidelines.

Equipment, travel and accommodations are not allowed.

For both the arts and fitness tax credits, parents need to remember to claim the credit in the year they paid the fee. If you paid for a qualifying fitness program in October 2012 that started in January 2013, you should have claimed the receipt on your 2012 tax return.

Medical expenses can be pooled by a family to maximize the claim. To claim medical expenses, you need receipts that total at least three per cent of your income to a maximum of $2,152. So, if you earned $30,000 in 2013, you need to have more than $900 in medical expenses to make a claim.

If you pay into a healthcare plan at work, this is a medical expense. And if you pay 20 per cent of your prescriptions, this deductible is considered a medical expense as well.

Public transit passes can also be pooled to get the most tax

savings: if you purchase qualifying bus passes for your kids so they can get to school, you can claim these on your return.

However, if you pay fees for a school bus to take your children to school, this does not qualify. And if you are buying passes for your 20-year-old university student, you cannot claim the passes since the student must be under 19 at the end of the year.

Remember too that if you have a child six or younger, you receive $100 per month for the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB). This money is taxable and must be reported on the tax return of the spouse with the lower net income. If you are single, you have the option of designating it as your child’s income.

Parents receiving the Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) do not report it on the tax return, but both parents must file by April 30 to keep receiving the benefit.

Tax savings will never cover all your expenses, but these extra dollars can help with a few of the costs that come with raising children.

A tax professional at H&R Block can talk about other credits and deductions that may affect you. To find the office nearest you, visit www. hrblock.ca or call us at1-800561-2154 Brought to you by H&R Block Vegreville.

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Vegreville woman charged after home invasion Kitscoty RCMP Submitted On March 13 at approximately 6 a.m., Kitscoty RCM Police were called to a rural residence north of Lloydminster for a reported home invasion. On arrival, Police learned that a male and female suspect had forced entry into the residence and threatened the occupants with a baseball bat.

One of the occupants of the residence was able to escape and fled to neighbouring residence to seek shelter. When the suspects finally f led, the home owner called Police. The occupants of the residence suffered only minor injuries.

The subsequent investigation led to the arrest of the 34 yr old female suspect identified as Kristy Tizzard of the Vegreville area.

Tizzard was remanded into cus-

tody on three counts including Assault with a Weapon, Forcible Confinement and Break and Enter and will appear soon for a Bail Hearing.

The male suspect is still outstanding and Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying him. He is described as a caucasian male, approximately 5’11 tall, weighing 180-190 lbs, clean shaven with a few days growth, no accent, short cropped hair, wearing a dark coloured sweater (possibly a hoodie) and blue jeans, carrying a dark coloured (possibly maroon) aluminum baseball bat.

Anyone with any information relating to this crime can contact their local RCMP Detachment or Crimestoppers.

Correction: In the March 17 issue of the Vegreville News Advertiser, it was printed that the next community dance night in Mundare was taking place on March 28. The correct date is March 29.

Zack Pooke Grade Seven student at VCHS Likes: playstation, pizza Dislikes: cold weather, homework.

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Holy Trinity Church honours World Day of Prayer 2014

These are some of the local women who are representing women from Egypt, left to right, Lisa Topilko, Joyce Ziegler and Mykaela Van Soest with her son. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

These are all the leaders and readers at World Day of Prayer 2014 for Egypt on March 7 at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Rosanne Fortier Believers gathered together on March 7 to affirm their faith through the World Day of Prayer. The churches in Vegreville and members of all denominations collaborated to host an ecumenical service, and to pray for Egypt at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville on March 7, a day before International Women’s Day. The theme was Streams in the Desert and the service was written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Egypt.

The leaders announced that it is essential to pray for this country because millions of Egyptian children live in poverty.

It was written that Egypt many biblical connections.

According to the bible, Pharaoh’s daughter saved Moses from drowning when he was an infant and afterwards, she joined with other women to raise him as her son. Jesus Christ’s parents used Egypt as the place of refuge when Jesus was in danger from Herod’s acts of infanticide.

The service continued on with local speakers representing women from Egypt who spoke how they are proud of the progress that Egypt has made. One woman said she lives on very little but is resourceful. She praised God for the River Nile and its

lakes because they quench their thirst and provide plenty of fish to eat.

Another woman thanked God for her government job while she noted that since she was single, she could devote more time to the church.

Then a woman was pleased with her education she received and she trusts that God will fulfill his promise of, “blessed be Egypt my people.”

It was also noted that Egyptian politicians are looking into ancient practices like female genital mutilation and child brides. They feel

the voice of women is very essential for this in the Egyptian cabinet, which is another significant reason to come together to pray for Egypt.

Afterwards the people who attended went to the basement to enjoy appetizers and fellowship.

World Day of Prayer 2015 will be for The Bahamas and hosted at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Vegreville.

World Day of Prayer was initiated by women in Canada and the United States in 1922 and is now observed in more than 170 countries.

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The “middle class squeeze” falls primarily on the younger generation Paul Kershaw Troy Media The “middle-class squeeze.”

Opposition political parties bandy about this phrase to score points against incumbent governments, while governing parties go out of their way to suggest their critics exaggerate.

The truth is, no political party is giving us the straight goods about what is happening to the middle-class. This fact was re-affirmed recently when Statistics Canada released new wealth data.

These data show the squeeze is primarily on younger generations, not all in the middle class.

Consider, for example, the very middle class household age 65 and over. Its net worth is up $190,000 compared to

1999, carrying on a trend of impressive wealth accumulation for seniors that goes back to the mid1970s. The typical retiree gained all these extra assets while taking on very little additional debt - just $9,500, or 5 per cent of their extra wealth.

Similarly, wealth for the typical 55 to 64 year-old household jumped by $179,000, eight times faster than their total debt grew.

The story for younger Canadians is strikingly different. Net worth rose $2,000 for the typical household under age 35 compared to the same age group in 1999. This minor increase leaves them well behind the wealth reported by the same aged household in 1977.

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The news for the typical household aged 35 to 44 may sound better, because their net worth increased by $58,000 since 1999.

But they gain this wealth only by taking on an extra $80,000 in debt.

Housing is a lynch pin in the generational divide.

After adjusting for inflation, average housing values have nearly doubled. For those who bought homes decades ago, higher prices mean more wealth.

But what’s been good for a generation of seniors and those heading into retirement has been bad for their kids and grandchildren.

Statistics Canada data show that the typical 25 to 34 year old working full-time must pay far higher housing prices with wages that are 11 per cent (or about $3 per hour) lower than the same aged person in 1976. This is pushing the dream of home owner-

ship out of reach for many younger Canadians, or saddling them with very heavy debts compared to a generation ago, even though today’s down payment often purchases a smaller yard, a Condo, or requires a longer commute.

Young people’s wages are losing ground, despite the fact they are twice as likely to have post-secondary education compared to a generation ago.

To cope, we have seen many young people adapt by devoting more time to the labour market, which is a major reason why there has been a dramatic shift toward dual earner households. But after adjusting for inf lation, two young people still bring home little more than what one breadwinner often did in the mid1970s.

The result?

Generations under age 45 are squeezed. Squeezed for time at home.

Squeezed for money, because they pay higher tuition and housing prices with lower wages. And when they choose to have kids, they are squeezed for child care services, which remain in short supply, and often cost more than a postsecondary education.

Political parties are content to ignore Generation Squeeze in favour of misleading facts about the middle-class because the age analysis calls into question government budgets. Canadians are used to spending around $45,000 annually per retiree on things we care about for our older family members, like medical care and old age security.

All the while, we show little interest in adapting the $12,000 we spend annually per person under age 45 to support young families, school, post-secondary, employment insurance, etc.

Alberta is the most recent government to showcase this pattern with its 2014 budget.

Spending patterns determined by previous budgets show it intends to add more than $800 million in annual spending for the 11 per cent of the population aged 65-plus, compared to around $500 million for the 63 per cent of the population under age 45.

No doubt, there are many squeezed in Canada by the market and government budgets. But it’s not the middle-class in general. Political parties distract from the need to adapt for younger generations so long as they suggest otherwise.

Paul Kershaw is a University of BC Policy Professor in the School of Population Health, and Founder of the Generation Squeeze campaign (gensqueeze.ca).

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VWF archers hitting their mark in competitions

Mikyla Miller VWF On Friday, February 28, 2014 VWF Archers participated in the 2014 Canadian Indoor Championships, also known as Regionals.

The archers that participated were Alana Benoit, Jade Lakusta and Mikyla Miller. The Canadian Indoor Championships for our region were held in Red Deer Alberta. Following Regionals, many VWF Archers also participated in a 3D shoot known as “The Mother of All Shoots”, also in Red Deer. The archers that participated in “The Mother” were Alana Benoit, Jade Lakusta, Dara Dimmock, Kim Dimmock,

James Tracey, Travis Skinner, Clarke Procknow, Bryce Vitek, and Mikyla Miller.

Alana Benoit shoots in the “Cadet Compound” class and placed 27th out of 50 girls in her division at Regionals. She shot a score of 501 with 4 ten’s and 32 nine’s. You may remember Alana from earlier in the year when she qualified to shoot in The Alberta Winter Games representing VWF and Zone 7.

Jade Lakusta shoots in the “Cub Compound” class and placed 17th out of 24 girls in her division at Regionals.

She shot a score of 465 with 5 ten’s and 19 nine’s. Jade also placed 2nd in “The

Mother” as a Pre Cub Female with a score of 518 and 9 X’s.

Travis Skinner (who went to Italy with James for Worlds) shot in “The Mother” and placed 1st for Men’s Traditional with a score of 691 with 13 X’s.

Mikyla Miller shot in the “Senior Bare-bow” class in Regionals. She placed 1st of 10 shooters with a score of 413, 11 ten’s and 2 nine’s.

Mikyla also placed 1st in “The Mother” as a Traditional Female with a score of 405 and 6 X’s.

The VWF would like to congratulate all our Archers on a job well done. Keep up the hard work!

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Boomerang kids? Get ready for boomerang parents Carla Hindman Director of Financial Education Visa Canada Boomerang kids. You’ve probably read articles about them or may even have one yourself. That’s where parents reopen their formerly empty nests to adult children who are trying to pay off student loans or bills, save for a down payment or regroup after losing their job.

Recently, a similar – if inverted – trend has emerged where millions of older parents have moved in with their adult children. Social scientists call them “boomerang parents.”

There are numerous reasons for this societal shift: Many people’s nest eggs have diminished so significantly they can no longer afford basic necessities like rent, food and medicine. Others have seen their net worth drop because of plummeting real estate values or from borrowing too much against their home’s equity.

And still others have been completely priced out of retirement housing or nursing homes and have nowhere else to turn.

Multiple generations living together is nothing new, especially in certain cultures. But for family members used to their own independence, living

together again can put emotional – and financial – strains on their relationships.

Here are a few things to consider before merging households: Open communications. Just as with marriage, you should candidly discuss any potential issues or personality clashes and settle former disagreements before moving in together. Adult children and parents alike are used to running their households a certain way, so flexibility and mutual respect are essential.

Set house rules. Make sure both sides understand the terms of your “contract” for living together. For example: Consider divvying up chores and responsibilities, keeping in mind physical limitations.

Allocate space and scheduling to ensure everyone’s privacy, including young children in the household.

If you have a history of arguing, agree which topics will be off limits.

If grandparents are to provide childcare, set boundaries on what’s expected so neither party feels taken advantage of.

If you’ll be caring for older parents, make sure to build in adequate relief time so you won’t feel overwhelmed.

Discuss finances frankly.

Chances are you’re living

together at least partly to economize, whether to pay off bills or boost savings. But don’t mistake free rent as license to go on a spending spree. You might want to develop a joint household budget, identifying sources of income, shared expenses and savings goals for each party.

Visa Canada’s free personal financial management site, Practical Money Skills (www. practicalmoneyskills.ca), features a step-by-step guide to building a budget, including several interactive budgeting calculators. The site also features a comprehensive overview of considerations people face at retirement, which is helpful for both parents and their adult kids.

Understand tax implications.

If you become your parents’ primary caregiver, you may be able to claim them as dependents, which could significantly lower your income tax.

The rules are complicated, so consult a tax professional.

There are many potential

personal and financial rewards to becoming a boomerang family. Just be sure you understand all the implications before signing on.

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RCMP net dangerous driver in joint operation Two Hills/Vegreville RCMP

Submitted On Monday, March 17th, Two Hills and Vegreville RCMP conducted a joint traffic enforcement operation in the Counties of Lamont and Minburn.

The traffic enforcement operation was conducted after receiving feedback from resi-

dents in the area who had concerns about traffic safety.

The RCMP issued 34 Violation Tickets ranging from Occupant Restraint infractions, Speeding in the Mundare School Zone, other speeding infractions and Driving While Unauthorized.

One vehicle was seized as a result of this operation that was being operated by a sus-

pended driver.

While conducting speed enforcement in the area of Vegreville, RCMP Officers located a vehicle travelling in excess of 148 km/h and was observed driving erratically by one of the RCMP officers.

While in the process of intercepting this vehicle, two concerned motorists had contacted

911 out of concern for this same vehicle. As a result of the vehicle stop the male driver was arrested for impaired driving. A male passenger was also arrested on outstanding warrants, and the vehicle was seized. The male driver is facing charges of Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Driving While Unauthorized. More charges

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could be laid as the investigation continues.

Two Hills and Vegreville RCMP are committed to ensuring that Alberta Highways remain safe for all motorists and encourage anyone who observes an impaired driver or dangerous driving behaviour to call 911. The RCMP are thankful for the concerned motorists who contacted 911 and RCMP believe

a collision that could have had serious consequences was prevented in this case.

If you have any information relating to traffic-related incidents or otherwise, contact the Two Hills RCMP Detachment at 780-657-2820 or the Vegreville RCMP Detachment at 780-632-2223, or anonymously at Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com.

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VCHS honours Canada’s role in rebuilding Afghanistan Rosanne Fortier March 12 was a day of recognition for servicemen who made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan.

Across the country, flags flew at half-mast until noon as a nation paid it’s respects.

As part of this, Vegreville Composite High School held an assembly to recall, pay respect and honor all the Canadian Military who served on Peacekeeping Missions in Afghanistan where 158 military person-

(left to right) Mr. Jeff Hollinshead, Principal, Mr. Roy Mills, and VCHS student Cole Chilibecki were the speakers for the ceremony to honor the men and women of the Canadian Military who served in Afghanistan between 2001 and today. 158 Canadian troops lost their lives or were injured while on their tour in Afghanistan. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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The ceremony commenced with Mr. Simpson performing O’Canada.

Cole Chilibeck, Grade 12 student and MC gave the

opening remarks. “The Canadian Military served in Afghanistan from 2001 until today. Canada had a See Story.......................... Page 19

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Willingdon 4-H Multi club report Ashlyn Lastiwka Club Reporter On February 22nd we had our public speaking competition.

We had lots of interesting speeches and presentations. The 1st place winner for the juniors in presentations was Jordan Taylor, 2nd place was Ashlyn Lastiwka.

The 1st place Speech was Amanda Mandryk 2nd place was Clayden Lutzak .The 1st place Intermediate presentation was Andy Kozicki .The 1st place speech winner was Colten Lutzak. The 1st place senior presentation was Nathen and Amanda Palsitt .

The 1st place speech was Crystal Lastiwka. Nathen and Amanda won 1st at the district competition. Congratulations to

all our winners.

Our pancake supper was held on March 4th / shrove Tuesday we would like to show appreciation to all the people that came to support our pancake supper.

Also for the people who donated items and that bought silent action items.

A big hats-off goes to Shirley Lonetz and Cheryl Clark for all the help!

Crystal and I went to a judging competition in Grand Prairie on March 8th.

On March 14th we went to Vermilion for more judging.

Spring fling is coming soon to our Region on March 28th and 29th our Two Hills district is organizing spring f ling. We hope to get lots of participation from our district, hope to see you there.

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Nickel Carnival wins prize for altruism Rosanne Fortier On March 4, students at St. Martin’s learned benev-

olence while their school was bursting with childhood fantasies during the

Nickel Carnival.

The grades 4-6 students invented the game or nov-

elty at their booth while Kindergarten to grades 1-3 rotated periods to engage in

Colorful Quicksand was a sandy sport which held the delight of finding the lego- people who got stuck in quicksand.

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these activities. The grades 4-6 also participated in the games and they taught and assisted the younger set of youngsters.

The stands held every enterprise from Nerf Shoot, Cana Bucket, Hockey Shoot Out, Sharp 5-10, Toilet Paper Toss, The Mystery Basket Ruler, Rainbowistic Faces, Glow Darts, Fishing Spree, Cookie Maker, Bull vs. Block and Colorful Quicksand.

Colorful Quicksand was hosted by grade four students. Owen wrote that Lego people were going camping. They got dirty from all the mud, so they went to the beach to wash themselves off. Then they found a colorful but sandy spot. One person said, “Let’s camp here.” This was the worst decision ever made by them. They got out of the van and got stuck in quicksand. Your mission is to save them.

After playing these games, the children won prizes and they walked away with

happy faces.

Cotton candy, popcorn and pancakes greeted their massive appetites at noontime.

Mr. Joe Dumont, Principal said, “This Nickel Carnival was a fundraiser which generated well over $500 for St. Martin’s Parish who will be using the proceeds for St. Vincent de Paul and Holy Trinity Parish who will forward the funds to an orphanage in the Ukraine.

The event was also a celebration hosted on Shrove Tuesday, right before the Lenten season because Lent is a time of sacrifice.

“Then we wanted to get the kids engaged with the activities. They were all over the gym; participating and having a blast.

“The students who led the Nickel Carnival activities had a lot of fun getting these organized.

“I want to give a lot of credit to the teachers for getting their students organized with these projects,” Dumont said.

This grade four student explains how to play the game to this youngster. The grades 4-6 students invented the games at their booths. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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Viva Las Vegas!

Tiny Tots 2, Playing Cards performance had spectators commenting on the cuteness and skill of these skaters at the Annual Spring Carnival on March 9. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Rosanne Fortier Teamwork, skill and dazzling costumes highlighted young skaters as they graced Vegreville Arena when Vegreville Skating Club presented their Annual Spring Carnival, Viva Las Vegas on March 9, which was Skate Canada Sanctioned.

The performances included What Happens in Vegas… by Star Group, Playing Cards by Tiny Tots, Vegas Headliner with Jared Fell, Elvis Impersonators with Canskate 1 Boys, Card Dealers by Canskate 2, Vegas Headliner

by Breann Dorey, David Copperfield Magic Show by Tiny Tots 1, A Vegas Shopping Spree with Canskate 1 Girls, Guest Skater by Kyaira Galea, New York, New York with Starskate, Mandalay Bay by Canskate 2, Treasure Island with Canskate 1, Circus Circus by Tiny Tots 1, Vegas Headliner with Bohdana Tatarin, Show Girls by Star Group, Michael Jackson “Live” with Canskate 2, A Vegas Wedding with Tiny Tots 2, Guest Skater with Megan Mortensen, Finale which included all the skaters.

Each group’s performance was greeted with applause while the solo skater’s highlights had the spectators cheering with each act.

Jean Olsen gave her impression of this event. “The carnival was incredible. The young skaters reminded me of my daughter when she was little, so small yet really good.”

Curtis Zorniak went forth to say, “It’s an excellent performance with a nice range of youngsters to senior skaters.

This shows the young ones what they can aspire to. It gives them a goal to work towards.”

Cara Fedorak, President described Vegreville Skating Club and the carnival. “The Vegreville Skating Club is dedicated to providing the youth of Vegreville with the opportunity to participate in skating for fun, fitness, and achievement,” Fedorak said.

“The carnival is a year-end showcase of all the skaters and the skills they learned throughout the season. We invite family, friends and the public to join us in celebrating the progress made by our skaters. The carnival is a funfilled event that the skaters look forward to and deserve after all their hard work throughout the skating season.”

“This year each of our groups performed two routines. This gave family and friends the opportunity to enjoy watching their youngster on the ice more than once. We saw an increase to our registration in

our learn-to-skate programs, (Tiny Tots and Canskate).

Our senior group, Starskate, experienced a decline in enrollment as skaters graduated, moved away or chose to focus on their schoolwork in their later high school years.

“Our CanSkate program is Skate Canada’s learn-to-skate program, designed for beginners of all ages. The program focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development.

Skaters earn badges and other incentives as they learn fundamental skating skills.

CanSkate is the feeder program to our Star Group and Starskate programs. Skills, Tests, Achievement, Recognition – this is what StarSkate is all about!

StarSkate offers opportunities for skaters to develop fundamental figure skating skills in the areas of ice dance, skating skills, free skate and interpretive skating. This program teaches figure skating skills in a group (Star Group) or a private lesson (Star skate) format in a progressive and sequential manner and includes specifically designed awards and incentives. Skaters have the opportunity to take Skate Canada Tests through a nationally standardized testing system. All of our programs are taught by accredited, certified coaches,” Fedorak said

These CanSkate 1 Boys are rocking Vegreville Arena with a good time during their Elvis Impersonations performance. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

These Tiny Tots 1 are performing,David Copperfield Magic Show during Vegreville Skating Club Annual Spring Carnival on March 9. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

When questioned what they gained from participating in this program, Fedorak replied, “Exercise, fun, confidence, and learning new skills that provides them with a lifetime of enjoyment, whether it be recreational skating, or moving on to organized figure skating or hockey.”

“We are thrilled with the success of the skating carnival – the event was well-attended, the decorations looked wonderful, the music was enjoyable and, most importantly, the skaters were fantastic and seemed to enjoy being the stars of the show.

“The support of our members, the community and businesses enabled the VSC to host a New Year’s Eve Gala this year. The success of our

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Gala has allowed us to improve and add to our programs and we look forward to expanding and making even

more improvements in the future.” Fedorak added.

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March 24, 2014

February prize winner at Co-op Teaching Pictured are Wanda Dowling winner of February’s draw of 500.00 Coop Gift card and Lyle Zukiwsky, Food Manager at the Vegreville & District Coop. Congratulations Wanda! (Photo Submitted)

financial literacy, one goal at a time

Carla Hindman Director of Financial Education Visa Canada Suppose your teenager came to you needing help answering homework questions on finance – would you be able to answer correctly or know where to find help? Consider questions like these: Which are the two most important factors when determining someone’s creditworthiness?

Payment history and amounts owed Length of credit history and amounts owed Types of credit currently used and payment history Number of credit inquiries made and amounts owed When you buy stock in a company, you buy: A guaranteed profit from the company A certain quantity of the company’s products A part of the actual company itself A piece of paper with the company’s logo Those are just two of the hundreds of questions found in the all-new edition of Visa’s Financial Soccer, a free, interactive and multilingual video game created in cooperation with the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), which is the international soccer gov-

erning body that sponsors the World Cup competition.

Incorporating soccer’s structure and rules, Financial Soccer is designed to teach children and young adults how to achieve personal financial literacy; that is, to acquire the knowledge and tools they will need to establish and maintain sound financial habits over a lifetime. A computer-based game, Financial Soccer can either be played online or on CD-ROM. An update to the original version released in 2010, the new edition features fresh questions and improved graphics to keep the game exciting.

Avid fans are drawn by soccer’s rapid pace and the need for strategy and teamwork to win. They know that simple missteps can quickly change which team controls the ball.

Financial Soccer replicates the game’s “beat-the-clock” atmosphere, as questions flash on screen in rapid succession.

Players can choose among easy, medium and hard questions. The harder the question you answer correctly, the more ground you gain. But if you answer incorrectly or too slowly, the other team steals the ball, forcing you to answer the next question correctly in order to recapture it.

Players can compete either individually against the computer or on teams. There are three distinct game difficulty levels: children, teens and adults. Supplemental teaching modules are also included for parents and teachers who want to take the learning process to the next level.

Topics covered by Financial Soccer include: Different types of interest Advantages and potential pitfalls of overdraft protection Consequences of having a poor credit rating What to do in case of identity theft Items covered under renter’s or homeowner’s insurance Different types of banking and credit card fees How mortgage points work Ways to improve creditworthiness To play Financial Soccer online for free, visit www. practicalmoneyskills.ca. Oh, by the way, the correct answers for the questions above are: Question 1 (a); Question 2 (c).

Carla Hindman directs Visa Canada’s financial education programs. To follow her on Twitter, visit www.twitter. com/MoneySkillsCA

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APPRAISALS

CABINETS

FENCES & DECKS

MASSAGE

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ROOFING

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WELDING

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AUCTION SERVICES

PAINTING FIREWOOD WASTE DISPOSAL

SERVICES

CONSTRUCTION

FLOWERS

PLUMBING & HEATING

HOUSEKEEPING BLINDS

INTERNET PROVIDERS Vegreville Plumbing & Heating Ltd. plumbing *

heating * air-conditioning

Trevor Semeniuk

24 Hour Service Available Bus: (780) 632-2275 P. O. B ox 8 0 7 , 4 9 3 3 - 5 1 Av e nu e , Ve g r ev i l l e , A l b e r t a T 9 C 1 R 9

Bus: (780) 632-2949 * Fax: (780) 632-6226

BOOK KEEPING

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*Sidewalk *Dump Trailer *Bobcat

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SIMPLY FINE SWEETS Full Service Catering 4946 52 Ave Vegreville, AB

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2002 Pontiac Montana Minivan Good shape. $2800 780-922-5999

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

APARTMENTS Bachelor 1 & 2 bdrm suites for rent.

Good condition, balcony, flexible lease term. Rent includes water, heat & parking. Willowbend Apartments 2 Bdrm starting at $935 SD $835, 1 bdrm $835 SD $735, Chimney Springs Apartments 1 bdrm $835 SD $735, Bachelor $735 SD $635. For inquires please call: Willowbend Apts 780-632-6878 or 780-275-0336. Chimney Springs Apts 780-632-3102

2005-Dodge Caravan 142,000km.

Safety, clean $4900 780-592-2167

FEED

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COMPUTERS

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

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

RegionalHomeWorkers.com

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

Oats straw bales for sale, Oats for sale PH:780-768-2426 Round ($30), Square ($3) Hay Bales. Round Wheat Straw Bales 780-603-0232 For Sale: 60 oats-barley Green feed hard-core bales PH: 780-603-8555 100 small square wheat straw bales, not sprayed. PH” 780-6327417

FARMLAND FOOD Family farm operation looking to purchase or rent grainland. Ph: 780-632-4228

AUTOMOBILES

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HEALTH & Block 1 x 1 ½” 780-592-2426

2000 Windstar. Ex. engine & transmission. Body damage. For parts $750. 780-922-5999 2004 Montana. Fully loaded, clean inside, 130,000kms. $4250. 780922-5999.

1x1 ½ Land For Sale

1978 Mercedes 280. 4dr. Like new.

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

2000 Dodge Durango 4x4, leather.

Safety clean. $3900 PH: 780-5922167 2002 Honda Civic, Standard Drives Excellent Needs TLC $3200 780922-5999 2007 Dodge Caliber SXT Automatic.

Only 105,000 kms $5900 780-9225999

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

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

Hay shed. Cattle shed. Grain bins.

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

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Farm Labourer required to work on cattle/grain farm. Part time or full time work available. No experience needed just willing to work. Farm located in Innisfree area. Phone Randy at 780-208-5000

HOMES FOR RENT 3bdrm Mobile Home w/porch. 780632-1551 Advertise your rental property here for as little as $7.95 per week!

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

Vegreville – 2 & 4 bdrm homes, 2 to 4 appliances. N/S, N/P, References.

Ph 780-658-2504 3 bdrm, 2 bath, upstairs laundry, newer home, big yard. Available immediately. $1500/month Lavoy 780-658-2221 Small 2 bdrm renovated house on quiet street. Large yard & deck.

Fridge, stove, washer, dryer.

Suitable for 1 person. No smoking, No pets. Available April 1st. For application & viewing call 780-6033908 Willingdon mobile 1250 sq ft 2 bdrm (potential for 3 bdrm) w/d, s/f, m/w, d/w, $800 & utilities or rent to own $1400 PH: 780-367-2974

HORSES For Sale: 2 active quarter horse colts about to celebrate their 1st birthday. 780-465-4611 or 780632-1523

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

INCOME TAX To My Valued and Future Customers.

I will continue doing income taxes at reasonable rates. Call Susannah 780-603-1487

Block Ad 1x2¾ K-Cow Ranch Bull Sale

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

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT

LIVESTOCK

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

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

LOST & FOUND

For Sale Red & Black Angus Bulls Purebred Registered & Semen Tested. brownaltafarms.com Leroy 780-768-2313 Quiet 2 year old & yearling Black Angus Bulls. Black Baldie Bulls available. Semen Tested. PH: 780632-1104 or 780-632-1961 For Sale: Gelbvich bulls, yearlings & 2 yr olds, Limestone Stock Farms PH: 780-896-2352 For Sale: 1yr old free run brown laying hens. Pickup April 4 – 22. Call 780-603-9047 Polled Limousin Bulls for Sale, Halter broke. Semen tested.

PH: 780-632-7433

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MACHINERY

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

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MUSIC 9 piece Ludwig Drum set $400.

Includes $100 worth of drumsticks.

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2007 Martin Guitar D-16 RLSH model, $1800 . PH: 780-632-2524

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PETS Leon 3000 ground drive w/3 bats rock picker. PH: 780-632-3706

MISC.

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

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Brochure, financing available. Call 1-800-875-6568

SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS Household privileges, Internet & TV, N/S Furnished $400/mo PH: 780-632-2692

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Car & truck removal. Cash paid for some. Call Eyesore 780-270-6046, 780-764-3869

TRUCKS

VCHS honours Canada’s role in rebuilding Afghanistan continued

Like new 2008 PJ 20ft. Goose Neck Trailer. $6200. 780-922-5999 1993 Chev 4x4 Ext Cab. For parts. $650. 780-922-5999 2002 GMC 4x4 HD ¾ ton Service Truck 340k $3500 780-922-5999 2008 Ford F-150 Ext. cab, 2W drive, 55,000km, Like new. PH: 780-3363470

WANTED Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 CARBON CREDIT ~Attention Farmers~ Not Completed? Call Today! 780-603-0630 Crystal Don’t throw out unwanted saleable furniture. Drop off at Consignment Centre 52 St and 52 Ave 780-6324141

All the speakers for the ceremony to honor our Canadian Military who served in Afghanistan from 2001 until present are raising the flags while everyone is singing O’Canada. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo) CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11

role in helping this country rebuild itself. They had construction teams to work in villages to generate strong personal councils in villages and to convince people of the need for a future government in Afghanistan.

They also worked to add organization and professionalism to infrastructure of water storage and modern pipelines. They put 12 million into an education system and 60 million into an

immunization service for children. They worked to stabilize, not simply to fight. They were more than soldiers. I would like to present a brief film about this.

Mr. Roy Mills, Former VCHS Principal was the guest speaker who stated, “Canada has always played an extremely significant role and is well respected for the work its troops have done. I hope today that you have a better appreciation for the difficulties that Afghanistan held for our troops. It wasn’t a simple country to do peacekeeping in.

“Former Prime Minister Lester B Pearson was officially responsible for our great flag. It is because of this great Canadian statesman and former Prime Minister that the United Nations became involved in Peacekeeping. Canada was the world leader in this initiative and Pearson was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his visionary thinking on how the United Nations should deal with countries needing help.

“The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 had close to 3000 innocent people who lost their lives.

This meant that Canada would do its part in supporting international efforts to battle terrorism and help bring democracy to Afghanistan.

Canada became involved in October 2001 with our ships doing offshore duties. Our soldiers entered this rugged land,

initially stationed in Kandahar and in 2003 they went to Kabul.

“The ruling Taliban did eventually fall from power.

Canadians worked to rebuild the Afghan National Army and bring some stability to the region.

“When they returned to Kandahar, a resurgence in Taliban activity resulted, and our soldiers became targets of attack. We had to send 2300 soldiers out. The theatre of war has changed since the World Wars and the Taliban was a tough adversary. 158 military personnel were killed. They are posthumously awarded the Sacrifice Medal and their spouse or next of kin receive the Memorial Cross.

In addition, many of our soldiers lost arms and legs or suffer severe psychological problems.

“We are lucky to be here in this great country of ours and should remember not to take for granted the work all our veterans have done for us.

“On March 31, 2014, Canada’s Military mission to Afghanistan officially ends, the mission closure team packs up and comes home. We all should be proud, and appreciative of their work done on behalf of all Canadians.”

Following this, Principal Jeff Hollinshead guided students through the raising of the Canadian flag to officially honor our great troops.

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News Advertiser Vegreville Regional Museum Located on the site of the internationally renowned solonetzic soils research station of Agriculture Canada (1956-1995), the Museum tells the stories of community life and development, chronicling how Vegreville’s unique social fabric has contributed to the harmony of community life since the 1890’s. The Rt. Hon. Donald F. Mazankowski, P.C. Collection: 25 years of distinguished public service of the former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. Home of the Vegreville & District Sports Hall of Fame. Open Year Round. June-Aug Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 1-5. Sept-May phone for current hours. 1 km east of Vegreville on Hwy 16A. www.vegreville.com (780)632-7650

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

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

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

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

by Donation.

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

Phone 632-6617.

Vegreville Community Daycare is a licensed facility for children ages 13 months to school age. Open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Mon-Fri. The Daycare has been in operation since 1990 & is run as a not-for-profit organization. To register, or for more information contact Carol Metz at the Daycare at 603-4417 Vegreville Peace Park Bookings – Please call John Sawiak 780-6323208

Tofield AA Meetings held Thursday at 8 p.m. Open meeting every 4th Thursday at 8 p.m. at Bardo Lutheran Church Bsmt 4737 - 57 Ave. For info call 662-3893

The Vegreville Food Bank is located in the Vegreville Pentecostal Church at 4615 - Maple Street and is open Tuesday mornings 10 am - 12 pm July & August only & Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10 am - 12 pm September to June. Phone 632-6002

AWANA - a Christian club for boys and girls age 3 to grade 6. Meets Thursdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Now meeting in the Alliance Church’s new building at 4606-55 Ave.Call 6322261 for more information.

The Crisis Association of Vegreville operates a HELPLINE for those who are having difficulties in their lives and need assistance. It is a toll-free, confidential service available to those in the 632-exchange. Phone 6327070.

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

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

Vegreville Ambassador Program Visiting? Considering a move here?

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

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

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

Viking AA Group meets at the Viking Hospital Multi Purpose Room 8:00 p.m. Wednesday nights.

VegMin Learning Society welcomes learners who are interested in increasing their skill levels (reading, writing, math and speaking English).

Learners work towards’ their personal goals in a small class or 1:1 setting.

Do you have a few hours a week to help someone reach their learning goal? Volunteer Tutor Training and ongoing support are provided along with a great volunteer recognition program.

Visit www.vegmin.com or call 780632-7920 for more information.

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

OIL WIVES CLUB OF VEGREVILLE: A smile, A handclasp, A word of welcome, Are the links in our chain of friendship. This we believe. Our Association has been around for over 60 years. We are here for any woman whose partner (or she herself) is involved with in any way in the Oil & Gas Industry. We meet once a month to foster friendship. Please call Ellen @ 780-632-4922 or Cheryl @ 780657-2341 for more information.

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

Phone: 632-7920 for interviews.

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

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

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

The Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club invites you to share your interests and ideas in classic & antique vehicles. Join us for our monthly meetings held the 1st Wednesday of the month (except January & August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Vegreville Museum. It is not necessary to own a vehicle. PH: George 632-7729 or Orest 632-3495 AA Meeting in Mundare Sunday’s 7PM Town Building, Conference Room 5128 50th St. Contact Mary 603-7783

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CARD OF THANKS Thank You Haying in the 30’s thank you for your generous support. I greatly appreciate it.

Betty Romaine

MEMORIAM

Vegreville RC Flyers Clubmonthly meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Johns Lutheran Church basement, 4513 Maple ST. Anyone interested in radio controlled flying is welcome to attend. Contact Fred 658-2664, Perry 688-3542 The Vegreville Multicultural Melodiants Entertain every 1st Wednesday at Vegreville Care Centre at 6:00pm, 2nd Wednesday at Heritage House at 6:30 pm, 3rd Wednesday at Homestead Lodge at 6:00 pm and every last Friday at Vegreville Manor at 7:00pm. “Do not sing duing the months of July & August” Rotary Club of Vegreville meets for lunch meetings every Monday at 12pm at VALID 4843-49 St Vegreville. For more information call Jody Nicholson at 780-632-2418 Notice - Effective immediately the Wigmak Alanon Family Group has closed it’s doors. Contact Number 780-275-0054 Willingdon & District Fish & Game Assn. Regular meetings, held every last tuesday off each month (excluding July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Willingdon Arena upstairs in the Club Room Ever yone Welcome.

CARTER (Bilyk), Florence Little did we know that morning God was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.

For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide.

And though we cannot see you, you are always by our side.

Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same.

But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Sadly missed by loving husband Bob, brothers & sisters, nieces and nephews and great nephew.

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

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

Anne Petruk

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

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

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

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

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

ZYLA, Ron May 8, 1964 – March 29, 2012 He put his arms around you.

And lifted you to rest.

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

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

He saw the road getting rough.

And the hills were hard to climb.

So He closed your weary eyelids, And whispered “Peace Be Thine.”

It broke our hearts to lose you.

But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you.

The day God called you home.

Sadly and lovingly missed, Mom & Dad, Nestor & Adeline Zyla

PETRUK

New to town? Join us the 1st Wed of the month for a newcomer’s potluck lunch. 12-1pm. Bring a friend! Bring a dish! Call FCSS 780-632-3966 for locations & info.

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

ZYLA, Ron May 8, 1964 – March 29, 2012 I miss you more than anyone knows As time goes by the emptiness grows I laugh, I talk, I play my part But behind my smile is a broken heart.

Forever loved and missed by wife Audra, Children Shaun, Jody Melissa, Nick, Janell, Tenille and their families

BOHAYCHUK, Marshall In loving memory of Marshall Bohaychuk who passed away March 30, 2010.

He had a nature you could not help loving And a heart that was purer than gold And to those who knew him and loved him His memory will never grow cold.

Forever in our hearts. Lovingly remembered by wife Wanda and Family

Nick T. Petruk

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

Marshall Petruk

Ron R. Petruk In loving memory of Mom, Anne Petruk – Mar. 23, 2003 Dad, Nick T. Petruk – Jan 29, 1961 Brother, Marshall Petruk – Jan 3, 2010 Brother, Ron R. Petruk – Oct 22, 2011

As life unfolds another year Treasured memories keep you near.

Quietly remembered everyday Sadly missed along life’s way.

Just as you were, you will always be Treasured in my memory.

We cannot clasp your hands Mother and Father and Brothers dear; Your faces we cannot see.

But let this little token Tell that we always remember you all.

Loving and kind in heart and mind.

What a beautiful memory they left behind.

Lovingly remembered by Daughter & Sister Marian Austin & family, Kathy & family

PIDRUCHNEY, Joseph March 22, 2003 In loving memory of our dear father, grandfather and great grandfather who entered eternal rest on March 22, 2003.

Nothing can ever take away The love a heart holds dear, Fond memories linger every day, Rmembrance keeps him near.

Those we love do not go away, They walk beside us everyday.

Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed and ever near.

Always remembered and loved by children Shirley, Albert, Jo-Ann, David, Dawn and families.

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Marcia Kuly Charette Aug 8, 1962 – March 24, 1987

Russell Kuly May 15, 1931 – March 21, 2006 Treasured memories keep you near.

As time unfolds another year.

Our love for you remains forever.

Love always, June, Ronaye, Dolton, Dellas, Rob, Lundyn, Owen, Payten, Tobi, Caske

WOWDZIA, Eddy March 15, 1934 – March 22, 2004 This day will be a celebration of the short time you were here.

You will always be remembered with great love and many tears.

But to only feel pain and sorrow would not be fair to you.

Your life meant so much more to us, more than words could say.

You were here so briefly, I wonder if you knew all the ways you’ve touched our world and our hearts and everyone who knew you since the day God called you home.

Now my child, you’re an angel with your heavenly Father above, we see not only what we’ve lost but our capacity of love.

There will always be a big void in our life and a hole in our hearts that will never heal.

Our souls will grieve forever.

A little tribute, small and tender, Just to say we still remember.

Lovingly remembered and dearly missed by your family

HUCHULAK, Eugene July 12, 1941 – March 17, 2013 “PAPA” It’s hard to believe that a year has already passed. For us, St. Patrick’s Day will never be the same. Instead of giving cheers to the Irish, we will be giving cheers to a man that will always hold a special place in our hearts.

One thing we know for sure, is that you truly don’t know how much someone meant to you until they are gone. Thanks for all the memories.

We miss you Papa and think of you often.

Ave & Shannon, Tanner, Rayelle & Jsrden & your M.I.A. partner Albert

McKINNON, Mary July 13, 1935 – March 9, 2014 Mary McKinnon passed away March 9, 2014 at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. Mary was predeceased by her husband Jim Mckinnon and is survived by her son Gary McKinnon (Maggie), daughter Sherry Majcan (Tony) and brother Svend Dahl.

Mary loved sports and was an avid curler and golfer. She was a creative and positive person in thought, attitude and actions. Mary’s uniqueness, kindness and humor will be greatly missed and memories of her amazing spirit will be cherished.

In keeping with the wishes of Mary McKinnon there will be no funeral services.

Memorial donation suggestions are the Vegreville golf course, Vegreville curling rink, or the SPCA. In honor of Mary, there will be a drop in Coffee Get Together at the Vegreville Legion on March 29, 2014 (Saturday) from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

ATB Financial and A.L Horton staff with all the board and staff at the Junior ATB Financial branch at A.L Horton School stand beside Hailey Fried, center, as she cuts the ribbon at the grand opening on March 11. Fried is the Marketing Manager for the local branch.

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Citizens and students are opening a new account or depositing cash into their existing account at the Grand Opening of the Junior ATB Financial which is operated by students at A.L. Horton School.

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Rosanne Fortier Students at A.L Horton School dug their hands and minds into the real world of banking and saving when M.O.D.E.L Project and Vegreville ATB Financial taught them the valuable life skills of operating a bank and saving money. On March 11, they held their Junior ATB Grand Opening at their school which was a traditional one with a cake donated by Vegreville Coop, a coloring contest and a free goody bag for anyone who opened an account.

Allie Oneschuk, Grade f ive student, and Community Officer for this bank greeted people at the door. “We’re opening a Junior ATB Financial Branch at our school, which will be run by students.

Students from all grades can open a real bank account and make deposits in it.

The public can too.

“You can’t take money out of our student bank at our school but you can withdraw your money from any ATB Branch. If you leave it in longer, it will gather interest. It’s just a great way to save money.”

M.O.D.E.L. Project Success Coach Amanda Campbell presented the idea of a student banking system and the schools came on board with it. “We

now have a group of students who run the bank.

Brendan Kowa lsk y, Vegreville Assistant Manager and a member of his staff trained the kids to be tellers and handle cash.

So, the kids are learning the structure of the workplace, banking system and money management sk ills,” Campbell said.

“It goes with what I’m helping kids learn about

The new Junior ATB Financial student staff discuss their new business venture and how to do it at the Grand Opening of the Junior ATB Financial on March 11 at A.L Horton School. These students added that they might like to be bankers when they grow up.

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being well balanced and reducing stress in their lives.

If they put money away, it will grow and then they can get something special. It’s good to save money instead of getting into debt. They’ll achieve a sense of pride too.”

Sandra Huculak, Director of ATB Financial Cooperative Socia l Responsibilit y and Community Investment

added, “We have over 30 Junior ATB branches in the elementary schools in Alberta and we are absolutely thrilled to be in the community and to help the schools celebrate their opening.”

The students working at this bank felt that way too because many of these kids were smiling when they said they wanted to be bankers when they grew up.

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Andrew School honours Canada’s mission in Afghanistan Andrew School Submitted March 12, 2014 marked the

end of Canada’s participation in Afghanistan.

Students, staff, and guests

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Flags at half-mast at Andrew School on the morning of March 12th. (Photo Supplied)

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Corporal Cory Sagstuen, MSM, CD, a tactical combat medic who served in Afghanistan, spoke on his experiences, injuries, loss of friends, and role as a soldier and medic. He spoke of his wife and children who attend Andrew School.

Corporal Sagstuen showed photos of Afghani children, the landscape, his post, and fellow comrades. At the end of his presentation he answered many questions from students before everyone proceeded outside to witness the raising of the flags to full mast, thus ending the ceremony.

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Funky Monkey Fridays stretching story time to new levels

Parents, instructors and children participate in the Funky Monkey Fridays program offered by Vegreville Parent Link Centre during the month of March every Friday evening. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Rosanne Fortier The Vegreville Parent link Centre offers an unlimited supply of programming for families with children from newborn to six years old.

This March offered a fresh and exciting program every Friday evening dubbed, Funky Monkey Friday. The heart of the program is built on a foundation of relaxation and stress relieving stories incorporating massage and yoga. After a long week, it was a way to get together for parents and children to be invigorated on Friday evenings.

March 7 was the first session which kicked off with a Cosmic Kids Yoga Adventure, Squish the Fish.

The lights were dimmed

while a large projector engaged the children and families to join in on a yoga adventure. After a full fifteen minutes of fun stretches told through story, the children played and explored the centre, breaking for a healthy snack and giving the parents a chance to visit with each other. Funky Monkey Friday finished off with two interactive massage stories and handouts for the parents to continue the stories at home.

Josephine Galandy, Program Supervisor for Parent Link Centre, and Jenna Stoyko, Program Coordinator, hosted this program. “We are trained in infant/toddler massage for growing children and we wanted to implement a pro-

gram that builds and incorporates family bonding through story time, and relaxation techniques such as massage and yoga.”

Galandy explained. “Also, we wanted to do an evening program to include Vegreville’s working parents who don’t get the opportunity to attend our programs during the day.”

When Galandy was asked how she felt the children and parents responded, she answered, “The parents and children were really engaged and they enjoyed this program. I think they felt relaxed and comfortable when they were doing yoga and learning massage stories that can easily be included at home on a daily basis.

Everyone was participating

from the youngest to the oldest family members. If the children see their parents doing it, they want to do the same.”

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