Vegreville News Advertiser - March 29, 2017

VOL. 70 NO. 13

67 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2017

Positive progress

Helen recalls how most of the changes throughout her life were good and they made life easier and better for people. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

See positive progress on page 11 Holi is a rich holiday

Electoral Reform

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RCMP files from March 20 – 26 Arthur Beaudette Reporter March 20 0135 – a male reported that he befriended a female on a dating site and in order to meet her he had to provide personal information including banking info. A small amount of money was withdrawn from his account before he could close the account.

0859 – report of a female driving into a ditch in the rural area. The vehicle was removed and driven away.

1226 – during the night power was cut to a rural property possibly in an attempt to bypass an alarm system.

Nothing appears to have been taken.

1322 – report of theft of a garbage can overnight 1536 – a male requested a well-being check on a female he hadn’t heard from in weeks. The female was located.

1555 – report of 3 young males around a vehicle that has a slashed tire. The youths denied any involvement.

1947 – report of a truck driving through a stop sign almost hitting another vehicle. The reporter followed the truck and called police.

As the person reporting the offense is willing to go to court (if necessary) a Violation Ticket was issued to the truck driver.

March 21 1050 – while on patrol, a member observed a male driver smoking with a child in the vehicle, Violation Ticket issued.

March 22 0315 – while on patrol, a vehicle stop resulted in a male being charged with driving while disqualified as his prohibition is Canada wide. A hearing was held and the male was released on $2000 cash bail.

0958 – report of diesel being stolen from vehicles in a compound.

1018 – request to assist EMS with a male in medical distress. The male unfortunately died.

1216 – 2 vehicle MVC due to road/ weather conditions. (more collisions occurred this day) 1439 – report that sometime over the last 3 days a tire on a truck was

punctured. No witnesses or suspects.

1655 – 911 report of a residence being broken into while the homeowner was outside shovelling snow.

The house was rummaged through and only cash was taken.

2211 – report of a red Dodge truck East of Vegreville on Highway 16 swerving all over the road. Vermilion RCMP were notified as the vehicle was travelling East.

March 23 0136 – report of a loud truck idling in a residential area. Member attended and the truck was gone.

0517 – report of a domestic assault between a female and a male. The male was located and arrested for assaulting the female.

1605 – report of theft of a vehicle battery and radiator being stolen from the back of a property. The

items were being held for scrap.

1924 – report of a possible impaired driver westbound on Highway 16 near Mundare. Fort Sask. and Sherwood Park RCMP notified.

March 24 0215 – report of an intoxicated male in the lobby of a hotel with a dog.

The male departed the hotel and left his dog behind. The male was located and lodged until sober.

0830 – report of a maroon vehicle being stolen overnight. The vehicle was later recovered in the rural area and a male has since been charged.

0925 – a report was received of one neighbor shovelling snow onto another neighbor’s property.

1150 – report of a vehicle running over pilons and almost hitting a

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male while recovering a vehicle roadside. The vehicle was located and the driver charged with careless driving.

1505 – report of a domestic dispute where a court order is possibly involved. After attending it was determined that both parties were intoxicated, however, no criminal charges were warranted.

1523 – report from a mother that her son is willingly damaging her vehicle.

1713 – report of a possible impaired driver. The vehicle was located, stopped and it was determined that the driver was not impaired.

March 25 0110 – while on patrol, a member observed a vehicle driving improperly and a stop was initiated. As a result of this a breath demand was made the driver had her licence suspended for 30 days and the vehicle was towed.

0415 – a vehicle reported earlier as stolen was observed and when a stop was attempted but the vehicle sped away. As the driver was known to Police a pursuit was not initiated and the driver was later arrested and held in custody.

1308 – an abandoned vehicle in the rural area was reported. This vehicle was the previously reported stolen vehicle and the one that fled police.

1428 – report of a missing underground utility cover (aka manhole cover) on a commercial property.

Property owner to replace.

March 26 0242 – while on patrol in Vegreville, a member observed a vehicle striking a curb. After stopping the vehicle a breath demand ended up being given and due to the results of the breath sample a 72 hour drivers licence suspension was issued and the vehicle towed.

1130 – report of a sexual assault.

Still under investigation.

1819 – report of a stolen licence plate received.

1819 – 3rd party complaint of a truck almost hitting a pedestrian.

During the week there were 7 false alarms, 2 false 911 calls and 52 total calls for service were made in total.

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Another take on freedom Joe Machney Reporter Freedom has been and always will be a primary goal of mankind and that will continue to be a focus along with happiness until the end of our days. But what is freedom and what does it really mean?

The people of the world have been suppressed for many generations and as a race, we have been conditioned to think that this is the way of the world. The internet and the ability to know what is going on around the world with a click of a button has shown that to us, as well as the history books, which I might add, were written from one point of view or perspective and therefore was not the whole truth.

Reading into the past that was written, there has always been peasants and tyrants which actually ended up enslaving each other because a ruler cannot rule unless the people allow it to happen. So the tyrants of old spent their days making sure that they had the control as well as succession to continue it. They were victims too. The peasants let it happen to them because that is how they thought it was in those days.

They didn’t realize that they had the numbers to overthrow the king.

People saw that it was the external conditions in their lives that they needed to control. This carried on into society as well as the needing to fit in, to feel like they belong to something or someone. In a fashion, this is control as well, or

submission to get recognized by others. Outside validation.

But once that validation and all those chains are broken and mankind is able to walk freely, what then? Will we know what we really want? Has that question been clouded for so many generations that as a race we can no longer truly answer that question?

The chaos in the world is showing us a whole lot that we want a change and the way that we have been going about it through government is no longer working. The trust in our

leaders is being questioned and in places broken. As a race, we are being asked more now than we ever have to look inside to see what freedom means to us.

Beginning with the ‘flower-power’ movement of the 1960s, the need for change and transparency has only gained more momentum as the decades move along and the definition of true freedom begins to take on a more pure meaning for the masses. The past is gone and the future is not yet here. This present moment is a gift to us. But how do we begin to really be free?

“The most important kind of freedom is to be what you really are. You trade in your reality for a role. You trade in your sense for an act. You give up your ability to feel, and in exchange put on a mask. There can’t be any large-scale revolution until there’s a personal revolution, on an individual level. It’s got to happen inside first.” – Jim Morrison of the Doors.

John Yurko Occupation: self-employed for Specialized Appliance Service Likes: quadding, music Dislikes: winter, mushrooms

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Alberta small business confidence continues slow recovery CFIB Alberta small business confidence rose two and a half points in January to 49.8 according to the monthly Business Barometer® index published by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Ground lost since 2015 has been regained and there is a notable jump in small business confidence among business owners in the natural resources sector (69.2).

Employment plans within the next three months are moving closer to balance with 27 per cent of Alberta businesses saying they may have to cut back on employees, down three points from January. Twelve per cent are looking to hire, up one point over the month before. “It appears the worst of the recession is behind us, but

despite a fragile recovery the provincial government is still aggressively moving ahead with carbon taxes, minimum wage hikes, and changes to employment rules,” said Amber Ruddy, Director of Provincial Affairs for Alberta.

The price of fuel and energy is a major cost constraint for 72 per cent of Alberta businesses, up another 4 points- the high-

preneurs list tax and regulatory costs as a major cost constraint.

The general state of business remained negative. Thirty per cent of business owners say the general state of business health is bad, while 20 per cent state they are in good shape.

“Entrepreneurs are teetering on a ‘glass half full’ outlook even with the poor public poli-

It appears the worst of the recession is behind us, but despite a fragile recovery...

-Amber Ruddy

est it’s been in six years.

Seventy-six per cent of entre-

cies choices being made by the Alberta government. All eyes

will be on the upcoming provincial budget for signs that Alberta is truly open for business,” said Ruddy.

The national Business Barometer index sits at 62.9. The other provincial numbers were: Manitoba (66.9), Quebec (66.6), PEI (66.1), Nova Scotia (65.2), New Brunswick (64.8), Ontario (64.7), British Columbia (63.7), Saskatchewan (57.7) and Newfoundland & Labrador (43.6).

Measured on a scale of 0 and 100, an index level above 50 means owners expecting their businesses’ performance to be stronger in the next year outnumber those expecting weaker performance. According to

past results, index levels normally range between 65 and 75 when the economy is growing at its potential.

February 2017 findings are based on 943 responses, collected from a stratified random sample of CFIB members, to a controlled access web survey.

Data reflect responses received through February 12. Findings are statistically accurate to +/3.2 per cent 19 times in 20.

CTF calls on Alberta government to lift the burden off Albertans Paige MacPherson Alberta director for CTF The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) has recently released Lifting the Burden: A roadmap for balanced budgets and tax relief in Alberta, its 2017-18 pre-budget submission to the government of Alberta.

Lifting the Burden calls on the Alberta government to balance the budget by 2019-20, pay down the province’s $28 billion debt as soon as possible, scrap the carbon tax, reverse other tax hikes, and make meaningful reductions to spending that reflect the same reality faced by Alberta taxpayers.

“Throughout the downturn, the Alberta government has increased spending, hired more government employees, created more government programs and dramatically increased taxes,” said CTF Alberta Director Paige MacPherson.

“These choices made by the government are further burdening struggling taxpayers every day.”

Alberta taxpayers are currently paying over $1 billion annually in debt interest payments, and that number will double, reaching $2 billion by 2018-19. Alberta’s $28.4 billion debt is rolling in at a rate of $355.44 per second.

“The growing rate of the government’s debt interest payments is a major concern for taxpayers today who are impacted by credit downgrades, and taxpayers

tomorrow who will be forced to pay off the debt,” said MacPherson. “Every dollar the government lights on fire to pay debt interest is a dollar not spent on frontline services or tax relief.”

The CTF’s submission calls for a 15 per cent program spending cut to save $7.8 billion and makes the following recommendations: introduce a legislated spending cap limiting program spending increases to the rate of inflation and population growth; reverse the push toward government-subsidized daycare; end all corporate welfare in the province; reduce the number of government employees by 10 per cent to save $2.56 billion; implement a 10 per cent salary

reduction for government employees; cut MLA salaries by 10 per cent allowing pay to remain over $114,000; reform government employee pensions; and Reduce MLA and government employee mileage rates.

“Trimming compensation for politicians and government employees will allow government to find substantial savings without touching frontline services,” said MacPherson.

The CTF’s pre-budget submission also calls on the government to: ban partisan advertising; bring back the single-rate income tax; say no to new tax powers for cities, at least without citywide referenda; say no to taxpayer money for a pro sports

arena in Calgary; and budget for disaster and emergency relief according to reality.

“Without question, tightening government’s belt involves making tough choices, but these are the same tough choices Alberta families and businesses have been making,” said MacPherson.

“It’s time for government to demonstrate what they campaigned on – ‘leadership for what matters’ – and make those tough choices so they can lift the burden off Albertans.”

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FROM THE PAGES OF THE VEGREVILLE OBSERVER

COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – March 30, 1927 A special meeting of the directors of the Vegreville Exhibition Association was held in the Board of Trade rooms. The principle business of the meeting was to receive the report of the Arena Building committee and authorize the calling for tenders. The question of providing a caretaker’s room was considered at some length and the secretary was instructed to ascertain if this would reduce the insurance premium and the committee was instructed to report as to cost. The question of a water supply was again given consideration. A report will be brought in at next meeting covering the cost of drilling and also the possibility of a town supply, and cost of same.

The Vegreville Golf Club held their annual meeting and elected officers for the year. President – N.R. Blue; Vice-President – Mrs. McDonald; 2nd Vice-Pres – Dr. W.F. Monkman; Sec. Treas. – M.L. Gordon; Directors – Joe Macdonald, R.R. Baird, J.R. Rodgers, W.P. Macdonald, R.S. Hinton and A.W. Fraser.

Of the total area of Canada, 1,200,000 square miles (approximately on quarter of the whole) is forest land. Less than half of this carries timber of merchantable size (6 inches in diameter) at the present time, and only about one-quarter carries saw material (10 inches in diameter).

75 Years Ago – April 1, 1942 A farmer’s meeting was called at Mundare on Tuesday, March 24th, for the purpose of organizing a cooperative at this point.

Three speakers addressed the meeting. They were Wm. Romaniuk, manager of the Consumer’s Coop at Andrew; Mr. Ostafeyevich, director , and Mr. Paul Lesiuk, manager of the Andrew Treasury Branche. Mr. Lesiuk gave the origin and growth of the Treasury Branches in Alberta. He also emphasized the benefits of same to the people. To clearly stress the importance and benefits of coops to the farmers, the Department of Extension presented a film on the Consumers’ Cooperatives in America.

A home nursing organization was formed in Ryley on Monday, March 30th. The committee of arrangements consists of Miss Pearl Patterson, Mrs. George Rault and Miss Marnie Roberts. Nurse Humber of the Holden School Division Health Unit was present and explained the aims, purposes, etc., of the organization.

There is a lot of talk around New Kiew about finishing a high grade road to Two Hills city which, at present, is about seven miles short of being completed.

50 Years Ago – March 30, 1967 It is with regret the Vegreville Junior Chamber of Commerce feels it necessary to inform the community of the failure to their latest project, namely the sponsoring of the Driver Improvement Course.

We felt the timing of this course would guarantee an overwhelming response and more than one course would be necessary to accommodate the applicants. The apparent apathy shown by the public was most disappointing, and surely not a credit to the community.

Recognizing long service, Shell Canada Limited has made awards to many of its Farm Agents and Dealers. Among those receiving these awards were: M.A. Matwichuk from Andrew; W. Gehring from Vegreville; W. Hrynyk from Chipman and S. Romanchuk from Smoky Lake.

John Prut, section foreman of the CPR here for the past seven years retired from service on March 20th and will make his home in Calgary.

Old Vegreville Dolly Wayne Vronka (GP), bred by Fred Mayer and owned by Hans Mayer, Vegreville, has completed her thirteenth 2X lactation as a 14 year old to win a Gold Seal Certificate with 179,263 milk, 6,035 fat. Her only registered son, by Glenafton Milestone, was used by Wm. Darichuk of Mundare.

25 Years Ago – March 31, 1992 Alberta Northwest Region Jaycees presented this year’s outstanding young farmer award to Ken and Wendy Motiuk from Mundare.

They are the third generation to operate the family farm.

Fifty years of outstanding customer service and dedication to Alberta Power Limited were celebrated on February 15 at the Westin Hotel in Edmonton. Paul Straty, of Lloydminster, a 30-year award recipient, and Ed Ogrodnick, of Vegreville, a 20-year recipient, were applauded for their achievements over the years, both a work and in the community.

Alberta Power Limited is going through a re-organization within its transmission department. The changes will result in the relocating a minimum of five job functions each to the Vegreville and Grande Prairie offices. The positions fall within the engineering group of transmission maintenance.

Father and Mrs. Gedge were quite surprised when they looked out the window and saw a large hole in the lawn three feet from their house. Upon further investigation Father Gedge discovered that this used to be a cesspoll. The cribbing was still intact but the boards that had been placed over the hole and covered with two to three feet of soil had caved in.

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.

Health Care Advocates Dismayed with Ottawa’s Divide and Conquer Tactics Friends of Medicare Toronto/Ottawa/Edmonton: The Ontario, Quebec and Alberta governments, which had initially held out for better, were compelled to sign onto a bilateral health funding deal with Ottawa today. In the federal election, the Trudeau government promised to break with the high-handed approach of the previous Harper government and negotiate a new Health Accord with the provinces and territories. Instead, after tabling a take-it-or-leave-it offer in December, Trudeau’s government walked away from the table. It is now forcing through bilateral deals with each province, containing a funding level that is inadequate to meet the health care needs of Canadians and was rejected by the provinces and territories as inadequate in December.

The scheme will reduce the federal government’s share of health care funding over the next decade, reversing gains made in the 2004 Health Accord.

With the reported signing of bilateral deals by Quebec, Ontario and Alberta today, hope for a Health Accord that will protect and improve Canadians’ equal access to health care for the next decade is gone. Health care will now become a major issue leading in federal election, advocates vow.

The bilateral deals set the federal funding level at nominal GDP with a floor of three percent and additional “targeted” funding for mental health and home care. Text of the bilateral deals has not been revealed to the public. In the December Federal-Territorial-Provincial Finance Ministers’ meeting, the provinces and territories were calling for a Canada Health Transfer funding escalator that would match projected health care cost growth at 5.2 percent. The expected need for health care funding growth is projected to be 5.2 percent, not 3 percent. There is a broad consensus about this projection. It is in line with the estimates of the Parliamentary Budget Office, the Financial

Accountability Office of Ontario and the Conference Board of Canada. Health care advocates are concerned about the process of bilateral deals rather than an equitable national approach leading to inequities across Canada, inadequate funding, and secret language.

“We are disheartened by the Trudeau government’s divide and conquer tactics,” said Adrienne Silnicki, national coordinator of the Canadian Health Coalition. “The Health Accord negotiations were supposed to be an opportunity to strengthen public health care. Instead we are seeing a funding deal that will force cuts to services and does not commit to upholding the principle of equity in public health care. The federal government is not just abdicating its responsibility to uphold single-tier public health care, it is threatening its future.”

“The bottom line is that the funding deal being forced through by Trudeau’s government does not meet the evidence for what is needed in Ontario and across Canada. The shortfall will have to be made up by the provinces which have less fiscal room to do so, or services will be cut and privatized,” said Natalie Mehra, executive director of the Ontario Health Coalition. “We are deeply concerned that inequities in access to needed health care for Canadian patients will widen as a result of the Trudeau government’s tactics. They have put PR before good policy and we fear that Canadian patients will pay the price.”

“Instead of using the opportunity afforded by a Health Accord to strengthen national standards for Canadian patients, the Trudeau government has done the opposite. We are deeply disappointed,” said Sandra Azocar, executive director of Alberta’s Friends of Medicare. “Canadians need equal access to quality public health care no matter where they live in the country.”

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Happy Birthday RCMP Ponderings Sgt. Jerry Nutbrown – Vegreville RCMP One year ago Vegreville and area (as this newspaper covers a wide area) welcomed (hopefully) a new addition to the News Advertiser, this column. In a joint effort between the paper and our RCMP detachment it was decided to have the members here provide weekly information to the community. This serves each party in that the folks at the newspaper get a column that hopefully adds value to their weekly offering and it allows us to share information to better inform the communities we serve of what is happening and what we do. Although you most often hear from myself, I am always encouraging the other staff to write a column so readers get a different perspective, and save me some typing!

Since the inception of this column many topics have been covered from Criminal Code information to court proceedings and Provincial Statutes to RCMP operations. We hope the intent has been met and that everyone is a bit more eager to pick up the paper and learn more about policing. As policing is paid for from public funds, a greater number of the general public typically have more of an interest in it versus a privately operated company. Policing is akin to our health services and schools that are publicly funded, however, we certainly have a shorter list of people that are exposed to our services let alone our inner workings. Phil Rowe and his people over at the fire hall operate a bit different from us although they are also publicly funded and but mostly on a volunteer basis.

The idea is for us to explain some of the inner workings of what policing is all about as

most of the public may see a police car drive by once in a while or see one stopping a driver along the road. Arthur and Joe at the News Advertiser help us in this regard by printing this column and occasionally we collaborate on a topic, but usually it is selected here at the detachment in hopes that it is topical and informative. One of the most common comments from people we get regarding the police work we do locally usually stems from The Blotter and some of the calls for service we get that aren’t necessarily police matters. Again, this is to provide information to the people we serve to give them a better idea of what their tax dollars are doing for them in the policing world.

On some topics we can only scratch the surface in a column and that is why we will ask that if you have questions on anything policing related to please call us or stop by the detachment. This is not an empty offer and those that have contacted us for more information know that we are certainly willing to help you out with whatever we can. The members and staff here have quite a varied background. Did you know one of our detachment clerks has worked here for 35 years? She is a wealth of knowledge and talk about dedication! The regular members always end up transferring at some point but a mainstay in our detachment is our clerical staff that have often grown up in the area and have families here. They have

Federal budget is short on innovation or social value

By Ray Pennings Executive vice-president, Cardus OTTAWA, Ont. /Troy Media/ - It seems what’s old is new again in Budget 2017, presented to the House of Commons last week.

The big federal budget deficits of the 1970s and ‘80s? They seem to have taken up permanent residency again in Canada. Federal finances will be in the red for the foreseeable future while annual spending jumps from $315 billion last year to $330 billion this year largely because of interest paid on government debt.

The innovation agenda that will help the middle class? Well, there’s not much that’s innovative about it. It assumes that government is the primary agent of delivering change and social stability for the middle class - the same philosophy that’s guided most federal spending for decades.

Some simple examples make the case.

The federal government has committed $7 billion over 10 years to fund daycare spaces in Canada. These won’t be home-based, neighbourhood daycare spaces. They’ll be the institutional

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been a part of these communities for a long time and many of you will know them.

So, here’s a thank you to the all the people over at the News Advertiser for letting us put out a weekly column, and, a happy birthday to you for your part in this endeavour!

Thank you as well. It has been a pleasure and we always get great feedback from our readers on this series. Keep the ponderings coming. - AB

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federal budget - CONTINUED from PAGE 7 kind, which is the kind parents favour the least.

What’s more, daycare funding isn’t even about making sure low-income parents are able to work.

A report published by the Advisory Council on Economic Growth on Feb. 6 explains that one government goal is to get parents (mostly mothers) of young children into the workforce in order to increase the gross domestic product. It’s as though the government only defines parents’ value as measured through economics. The funding puts the government in the driver’s seat with one childcare option heavily favoured.

Or take the almost $1 billion committed toward creating high-tech “superclusters.” Again, government is driving the bus. In fact, Cardus work and economics program director Brian Dijkema makes a rather wry observation about big government funding for economic growth.

“There’s a sense in which their desire to form superclusters sounds like old attempts to grow clusters of cucumbers in Newfoundland,” he said this week.

Yes, government tried to fund cucumber produc-

tion in Newfoundland in the late 1980s. The result?

According to the CBC, cucumbers did grow in the province, but at a cost to taxpayers of $27.50 each. At the time, you could buy an out-of-province cucumber in a grocery store for 50 cents.

Government funding to spur new industries is neither innovative nor new.

It’s worth noting that this same government-first mentality comes through in another way through Budget 2017. The booklet has 11 references to “social infrastructure.”

What does the government mean by that? According to the budget document, social infrastructure is made up of “affordable housing, high-quality, affordable child care, and cultural infrastructure like community centres, museums, parks and arenas.” In other words, this type of infrastructure is almost all government-owned in one way or another.

Unfortunately, that’s a complete misunderstanding and misuse of the term. Canada’s social infrastructure is actually comprised of the business and labour groups, volunteer associations, cultural institutions, families, faith communities, and educational institutions that exist apart from government and make up our civil society.

A truly innovative approach to helping the middle class wouldn’t start with government. It would not be based on a centrally prescribed vision.

No, renewal of social infrastructure - or architecture - would instead create the conditions in which all of society could thrive.

There is, however, very little that would create bottom-up social flourishing of that sort in the budget document tabled in the House of Commons last week.

Ray Pennings is executive vice-president of public policy think-tank Cardus.

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Spring Management Options for Un-harvested Crops Deciding on how best to manage un-harvested crop can be difficult. The question is how best to capture the highest value from the un-harvested crop, while managing cost and risk. Retaining as much residue as possible is beneficial for soil health, subsequent crops and conservation; however, the un-harvested crop must be managed to enable the best seeding practices and crop establishment in the following season.

To make a decision on how to proceed with managing the un-harvested crop there are several things that must be considered: the potential value of the crop, field conditions, whether the crop is still standing or in swaths, number of acres to be harvested and availability of time and equipment. Depending on when and how un-harvested crop is managed, cropping plans for the upcoming season may need to be adjusted; shorter season crops and/or early maturing varieties may need to be considered.

1. Before you take action, contact your crop insurance provider to ensure that your plans are not contrary to your insurance policies’ recommendations or restrictions, and determine what is required in order for them to assess loss and make a claim.

2. Decide if the crop is worth harvesting, what additional steps you will have to take, and how you can use or market the crop (i.e. overwintered crops maybe downgraded, moldy, rodent damaged or sprouted).

3. If any un-harvested areas are involved in land-use or conservation programs such as carbon off-sets, check with the program facilitators first, to determine if there are any residue management practices that may not be allowed while participating in their program.

4. Decide which management option is best, based on the condition of the crop, current soil conditions, what the field conditions were last fall, impacts on spring field access, and ensure the solution will leave the field surface in good condition for subsequent equipment operations and for crop establishment.

5. Decide on the best timing. If snow cover is minimal, it might be better to get onto the field to manage that crop while the soil is still frozen and the crop is not wet. The plant material will be dead and possibly drier that last fall, so you may be able to harvest the crop and dry the grain if it is wet. The swaths could be baled and removed before the ground thaws, this will help with drying of the soil.

6. Assess costs.

There is a cost associated with any harvesting or residue management practices and those costs will vary with the type of practice and amount of residue, and will be dependent on equipment ownership or if rental or custom contracting is required.

7. Consider plans for the next crop. It may be possible to seed into an un-swathed crop, but can affect crop establishment and equipment performance, and cause volunteer plants and weeds from the last year’s crop, so crop selection will be key.

One of the last options you can consider is burning the crop. Check with your county or municipal district, most will require permits before burning your crop. There may also be fire bans or restrictions in place, especially early in the spring and remember to contact your crop insurance agency.

Burning un-harvested crop will not provide any value to you from the crop, will have little or no impact on crop disease and may negatively impact the soil. Smoke generated from burning can have air quality as well as visibility impacts that can result in health issues and even traffic disruptions.

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Un-harvested - CONTINUED from PAGE 9 If you decide to burn: burning tips • Do you have your fire permit? Follow the directions on the permit or as directed by the municipality.

• Monitor your burn; don’t leave your field while it’s burning.

• Burn small areas at a time and avoid lighting the entire field on fire at once.

• Have a plan to deal with any emergencies.

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• Have a water truck and other equipment on hand.

• Till the outside rounds of the field to create a fire break.

• You will also have to monitor after your burn.

• Make sure there is proper insurance in place for burning.

• Consider baling the un-harvested crop, removing it from the field and later burning the bales away from your field. Burning the bales in a smaller controlled area is easier to monitor and manage than burning swaths in a field. This option will also help preserve the ground cover, residue and organic matter in the field.

Call 310-FARM for more information or visit agriculture.alberta.ca/ unharvestedcrops.

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Electoral reform need not be a wholesale change!

Rick Haney Time to make politicians pay. Time to modernize the electoral system! 3% of the voters should not have to collect signatures or DEMAND the politicians do what we elected them to do. They all promise they will do all they can to improve the quality of life for ALL those in the community not just for the ones who voted for them!

Well the time has come for ALL politicians to honor their promises. Voters demand no more un- enforcable verbal promises!

The South Korean population is just over 50,0000,000 people. Living on 98,480 square kilometers. Just recently over 1,500,000 3% of the population protested in the streets. It was not a signed referendum it was a verbal protest demanding their leader resign over corruption allegations. She said she would if parliament requested it.

Parliament was already in the process of impeaching her.

The Canadian population is only 36,000,000 living on over 9,093,507 sq km. This is a massive size and the politicians know it reduces Canadians from having 810,000 protesters in one place.

With 27,000,000 million eligible voters X 3% = 810,000 signatures to force a referendum. (no such law exists) Alberta has a population of 4,196,500 living on

642,317 sq km. There are 2,615,000 million eligible voters X 3%= 78,450 signatures to force a referendum. (no such law exists) “Democracy”: Government by the people Supreme Power is vested in the people exercised directly by them or by elected agents under free electoral system. Politicians are “dictating” to Canadians because our system says they “can”! This is not democracy! “majority.” The greater part or number the number larger than half the total. The members at the riding delegate selection meeting vote for each delegate and the majority agree to have each of these delegates support a particular candidate on first ballot 2nd 3rd ballots etc. Then at the convention these delegates choose to vote for someone else the majority of members chose not to support. This opens up the opportunity for delegate fraud, intimidation, improper lobbying etc..

Voters must take control of our Governments and force them to do our bidding not what politicians say is good for us all. 150 years ago 36 men implemented the Democratic System. The System needs to be modernized and we have the technology and brains to make it work better for all! I have submitted electoral reform suggestions to some politicians, potential politicians and media outlets let us see how much buzz there is about putting democracy back into the democratic system!

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Positive progress Rosanne Fortier Helen Chmilar reveals the positive progress of Canada. Helen Chmilar is a resident of the Homestead Lodge in Vegreville and was born on March 1920. She has experienced many changes in Canada through her years.

Helen recalls how most of the changes were good and they made life easier and better for people.

She remembers how excited she was when people went from traveling by horses to driving with older cars. “At first when cars became available, some people used to fix cars that were older and badly broken and they made them work again. This was good because they didn’t have a lot of money and they could still travel by car which was a faster mode of transportation and people could go further. But I especially liked it when the cars became more accessible and they didn’t need so many repairs. So, a lot of people could afford to drive them,” Helen said.

“A big difference for me was when I didn’t have to iron clothing. I used to have to take an iron to the stove and warm it up on the stove before doing this. Ironing clothing became a lot more convenient once we had access to electricity and we could just plug in the iron before using it. We had to wash clothing on a scrub board too. When we had a washing machine available, I found housework really enjoyable.

“I remember how eye-opening it was for me when the telephone came out and I could speak to almost anyone without having to go to where they were. Now, people have cell-phones which I don’t know a lot about but I do see 10 year-olds having those cell phones near their ears. Sometimes, it is weird how people can take pictures of a person with their phones and the person isn’t even aware that they are having their photo taken. Personally, I think the invention of cell phones made life

worse because kids can give themselves and their location away and they are in more danger when they use these phones. Then some people drive holding their cell phones by their ear and they don’t even look where they are driving. Even older people do this.”

“I think computers are good because kids become a lot smarter when they use them for research and the right ways. It’s an easier and faster way for students to find the information they need or want to know. Also, people are less lonely because they can communicate with people who live far away in a quick manner. Digital cameras were a really neat idea also because people can see the pictures right away,” Helen explained.

A child getting home-schooled is good according to Helen because the kids are safer because no one can pick them up when they go to school or they won’t get hurt when they go by bus to school.

Helen thinks the microwave oven was a good invention because food could be cooked and warm-up quickly and this made it easier for people who had to work long hours.

Helen feels it’s good that Canada is becoming more multi-cultural all the time since Canadians are having fewer children but she feels that immigrants must be screened more carefully because some could wind up doing bad things in Canada once they immigrate here.

Helen agreed that there are so many advances in the care from what the seniors several generations back received in seniors’ homes; seniors didn’t usually have as good meals or entertainment as they do today in these homes.

They didn’t always have as many choices of what to do or what to eat also. #Canada150 #Muni150 #VegrevilleC150

Paying attention to fatigue Alberta Health Services Many of us feel fatigued at one time or another, but fatigue can sometimes mean more is happening with your body.

Fatigue can often be the result of overwork, poor sleep, worry, boredom, or a lack of exercise. People who have anxiety or depression may also experi-

ence fatigue. It can also be a symptom caused by illness, medication, or medical treatment such as chemotherapy.

Fatigue brought on by over work or illnesses such as colds or flus often resolves itself on its own without having to see a doctor. However, if you are

experiencing fatigue that lasts longer than two weeks, it may be a symptom of a more serious health problem and a trip to the doctor may be required: Anemia – a decrease in the amount of hemoglobin (oxygen-carrying substance) found in the red blood cells; heart problems, including coronary artery disease or heart failure, that limit the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart or the rest of the body; metabolic disorders, including diabetes; thyroid issues – both hypothyroidism (low thyroid level) and hyperthyroidism (high thyroid level) can cause fatigue; and kidney or liver disease.

Check your symptoms to help determine if and when your fatigue may require a visit to your doctor. Learn more about fatigue on MyHealthAlberta.

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Nutrition Month 2017 Alberta Health Services March is Nutrition Month! This year the AHS theme is Find answers at healthyeatingstartshere.ca.

Dietitians at Alberta Health Services have compiled the most requested information from healthyeatingstarts.ca Best buys for healthy eating: Cost may be something you think about every time you grocery shop. There are lower cost healthier items in each of the food groups from Canada’s Food Guide. Here are tips to get the most nutrition for your money. Buy frozen vegetables and fruit.

They are just as nutritious as fresh and store longer; yogurt in a large tub may cost less than buying several single serve sizes; beans, lentils and split

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peas are a less expensive protein option than meat; and plain cooked cereals (like oatmeal) are less expensive than pre-packaged instant cereals.

Eat more vegetables and fruit: Many Canadians don’t eat the recommended amount of vegetables and fruit each day. Stock up on frozen or canned types (no added sugar or salt). They keep longer and don’t require any washing or chopping; when cooking/preparing meals make sure half the ingredients are vegetables and fruit; shred carrots or zucchini into sauces and dishes; keep fruit on the table for a “grab and go” snack; cut vegetables and have them in see-through containers at eyelevel so you quickly grab and eat; and add fruit to smoothies, cereal, salads, muffin or pancakes.

Healthy Meals: Building a healthy meal helps you meet your nutrient needs. Try this step-by-step guide when planning your meal. Start with a plate; fill half of it with vegetables; fill the other side with grain products and a meat or alternate (beans, lentils, chickpeas, tofu or eggs); use whole grains (brown rice, wild rice, whole grain pasta, quinoa, or barley); and include milk and alternatives with your meal.

How to choose healthy drinks: Adults need about 9-12 cups (2.25-3L) of fluid each day. What we drink can affect our dental health, weight and overall health.

Here are some tips to choose healthy drinks. Take a water break instead of a coffee break; choose skim, 1% or 2% milk; coffee and tea can be healthy drinks; avoid adding cream and sugar; limit caffeine to 400 mg/day. This equals about 3 cups, 750 mL or 24 oz coffee/day; and choose unsweetened juice and limit the serving to ½ cup (125 mL)/day.

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Dear Classified Guys, I'm beginning to think I'm bad luck. I've worked for three companies in the last five years and each one has closed its doors.

The first company ran out of investment money before it even had a chance to launch a product. The second business was sued and had to file bankruptcy after paying the attorneys. Then at my last company, the CEO was caught embezzling and brought the company down with him. I wouldn't mind the time off between jobs, but it takes me months to find a new one. That's a lot of rent when you have no income. Although it looks like I've landed another new job with a start-up company that makes home teeth whitening systems, I'm concerned my bad luck could continue. Any ideas on how I can tell if a company is going to last?

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the one you're soon to be working at, are slightly more of a gamble.

Cash: There are ways to check the financial stability of a company. Publicly traded companies, like those appearing on the stock market, are required to publish their financial data. However, private companies, like those that you have been working for, don't typically release financial information about their sales.

Carry: In those cases, it's important to ask a lot of questions during your job interview. Since they are a start-up company, they should be prepared to offer information about the company’s direction and the strength of their market potential. They know employees want to invest their

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with employment, I'd say it pays to "brush up" your resume.

Carry: Evaluating the future success of a business can be difficult, sometimes even for the owners.

Established businesses that have been in the marketplace for many years are usually more secure.

Newer start-up companies, such as

time in a company with a future.

Cash: If the company leaves you with the impression they're operating on a shoestring budget, then they probably are.

Carry: Regardless of this company's potential, consider this.

Most people make their largest leap in salary when they change jobs. After you accept this position, continue circulating your resume. If you find something at a company that you feel more comfortable with, then you can make the jump and avoid having several months without a job.

Cash: Besides, working for a teeth whitening company could have its benefits. At least you'll have a bright smile for your next job interview.

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Companies like Amazon and Microsoft started in a garage and grew into global businesses.

However, many similar companies never made it past the first year.

Determining which start-ups will succeed and which ones will fail is no easy task, but an abstract paper from Harvard University has tried to link a company's success with the entrepreneurs who start it.

According to the research, first time entrepreneurs have an 18% chance of success in their venture.

Entrepreneurs who previously failed and tried again have about a 20% chance. However, entrepreneurs who have succeeded and try again fair the best with a success rate of about 30%.

I've never been one to like computers, and when I became a shipping manager, nothing changed.

One day I had a rush order so I opened the FedEx shipping program to try and create some shipping labels. After a halfhour of banging the keyboard, I finally gave up and decided to try our other shipper. I opened the UPS program and had the same trouble. I just couldn't get anything to print.

In my frustration, I groaned, "Why don't FedEx and UPS just merge to create one simple program."

As one of my employees came over to help, he replied, "Because then the company would be called, 'FED-UP'!"

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Pearly Whites Can whitening your teeth help you during a job interview? It could if the whiter teeth make you smile more. People who smile during an interview appear to be less stressed, more enthusiastic, friendlier and more approachable; all traits that help a first meeting go well. There are many over-the-counter whitening systems available today.

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The family of the late Bill Shank would like to express their deepest gratitude and heartfelt thanks to everyone for their expression of condolences, phone calls, baking, food baskets, flowers, cards, hugs, prayers and visits to our homes.

Thank you for the memorial donations sent to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. A sincere thank you to Reverend Ken Flanagan for his professional guidance, his kind words and for conducting the service. Diane Lydom the organist for the beautiful music. We would like to extend a special thank you to Patti and Gordon Pawluk from the Autumn Rose Funeral Home for their professional and personal care in looking after the funeral arrangements.

We would also like to thank the Pallbearers; Wayne, Garry, Kim, Christopher Shank, Rick Ostashek and David Bezovie. Honorary Pallbearers Jeffrey Read and Gunner Shank. Don Read for the heartfelt eulogy, Charlotte Shank for the beautiful picture boards. Bill’s Nieces Michelle Shank Brunet and Courtney Ruptash for the singing of Amazing Grace.

Bill’s Godchildren and Nieces Jamie Lachance and Marie Shank for the Tributes to their Uncle Bill. Our sincere appreciation to Leona Ewanchuk, Jamie Lachance, Lil Bezovie and Helen Derda for serving the lovely lunch and cleaning up for us.

We are very fortunate to have dear family and friends for support. May God Bless All of you for your kindness and thoughtfulness.

Neoma (Don) Read, Wayne (Susannah) Shank, Debbie (David) Bezovie, Garry (Charlotte) Shank, Kim (Tracy) Shank and Families.

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MELENKA, William In loving memory of a Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather who passed away March 28, 2016 A heart of gold stopped beating His working hands at rest We feel especially blessed to have had you in our lives.

Your love was so unselfish, so giving Not only to your family and friends But to your livestock and land.

You lived the farmer’s creed to the fullest Your love and loyalty are things we will hold so dear Sadly missed and forever loved Memory Eternal!

Your wife Julie, Sons Willie & Connie; Martin; Grandchildren Willie; Conlynn and Kayla; Cassie Anne; Leah-Marie & Darren Great grandson Taelynn. Also his special little friend Angel

BOHAYCHUK, Marshall In loving memory of Marshall Bohaychuk who passed away March 30, 2010 I have lost my soul’s companion A life linked with my own And day by day I miss him more As I walk through life alone Forever loved and missed Wanda and Family

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Always willing, a kind act to do.

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

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

God saw the road was getting rough.

And the hills were hard to climb.

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

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

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ZYLA, Ron May 8, 1964 - March 29, 2012 In our memory you are always near, Loved, remembered, Bringing many silent tears.

Forever in our hearts.

Audra, Shaun, Jody, Melissa, Nick, Janell, Tenille and families.

KOSS, Dan October 4, 1924 - March 28, 2007 In loving memory of our dear uncle who passed away ten years ago Remembrance is a golden chain Death tries to break but all in vain; To have, to love and then to part Is the greatest sorrow of one’s heart.

Time may wipe out many things, But this they wipe out never-The memory of those happy days When we were all together.

Bob & Elaine, Ken & Michelle, Tyler & Nikki, Cody, Jamie

POROZNI, Sandra March 10, 1917 – March 26, 2017 Sandra Porozni of Willingdon passed away on March 26, 2017 at the age of 100 years. Sandra is survived by her daughter, Georgina Clark (Bud); sons, Ron (Adele) and Barry (Sue); grandchildren, Sam, Grace, Braden, Haley, Jenaya; and brother, Nick Iftody. Predeceased by her husband George; parents, John and Rose Iftody; sister, Mary Toma; and brothers, Mike and Metro Iftody.

Funeral service to be held at the St Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church in Boian at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 30, 2017. Very Reverend Mircea Panciuk officiating with interment in Church Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church, Box 14, Willingdon, Alberta T0B 4R0.

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ZYLA, Ron May 8, 1964 - March 29, 2012 We thought of you today, But that is nothing new.

We thought of you yesterday And will tomorrow too.

We think of you in silence and Make no outward to show.

For what it means to lose you, Only those who love you know.

Remembering you is easy, We do it every day.

It’s the heartbreak of losing you That will never go away.

Love - Mom & Dad Zyla KRYSAK In loving memory of our Family Steve and Annie Krysak William Krysak John Krysak John Misik Peter Tarapacki Rick Ostrowski The moment that you died Our hearts were torn in two, One side filled with heartache, The other died with you.

We often lie awake at night, When the world is fast asleep, And take a walk down memory lane, With tears upon our cheeks.

Remembering you is easy, We do it every day, But missing you is a heartache That never goes away.

We hold you tightly within our hearts And there you will remain, Until the joyous day arrives, That we will meet again.

There is a bridge of memories From here to Heaven above, That keeps you very close to us It’s called the “Bridge of Love”.

To us you were so special What more is there to say, Except we wish with all our hearts That you were here today.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by your children and their families.

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MELENKA, Allan Jacob March 29, 1950 – March 24, 2017 It is with great sadness that the family of Allan Jacob Melenka of Warwick, Alberta announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother on Friday, March 24, 2017 at the age of 66 years.

Allan is survived by his loving family, his wife of 23 years, Sheila; daughter Brandy (Brian) Topolniski along with their daughters Heather, Sydney and Tori; two sisters Lorraine Trudeau and Marion Lazaruik; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Allan was predeceased by one son Trever Naeth; parents Jacob and Jenny Melenka; three brothers William, Edward and Eugene.

At Allan’s request, no formal service will be held.

Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Alberta Cancer Foundation c/o Cross Cancer Institute” or to the “Vegreville Transportation Services Society.”

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CHARUK, Bill J. January 11, 1931 – March 22, 2017 On Wednesday, March 22, 2017, Bill J. Charuk of DECHAMPLAIN, Roger May 1, 1938 - March 21, 2016 ROGER, MY LOVING COMPANION OF 24 YEARS It’s my selfishness that makes me cry, I wasn’t ready to say goodbye.

I wasn’t ready to let you go, I pray you know I loved you so.

It’s me, not you that suffers here.

I know that I should celebrate, You’ve walked through Heaven’s glorious gate.

But still I can’t stop thinking of The happiness we’ve shared, Your special love and care.

The much help you’ve given me in all the years.

I know that you hear what I say.

It’s just done in a different way.

And so, Roger I want to send you this, TO YOU, THE ONE I LOVE AND DEEPLY MISS A LOVING HUG and A SPECIAL KISS. MISS YOU SO MUCH ALL DAY EVERY DAY LOVE IRIS

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Bill is survived by his wife Nettie; son Ken and his children Michael (Nicole), Christina (DJ) Austin and Jordan along with his daughter Avery; one daughter Tammy Cole (Ken Miller) and her children Cody (Ashley) and Shelanna (Ryan); two sisters Rose and Noella; one sister-in-law Stella; along with numerous

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nephews, relatives and friends. Bill was predeceased by his daughter-in-law Kim Charuk; two brothers Steve and Nick; four sisters, twin sister Sophie in infancy, Annie, Nadia and Olga.

At Bill’s request, cremation has taken place. A private memorial service will be held. Memorial donations may be made to the “Vegreville Care Centre-Patient Comfort Society.”

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Holi is a rich holiday Rosanne Fortier Holi is a celebration that Indo-Canadians say is similar to Christmas.

Manish Pathak is originally from North India and he spent three-and-a-half years in Newfoundland before coming to Vegreville this past December with his wife, Nidhi. His wife came to Canada in March of 2016. Manish and Nidhi said they like Vegreville as it is a beautiful and peaceful town and the people are very nice.

Holi is known as a festival of colors and love and it represents spring and the renewal of life that comes with the season. Sometimes, the celebration has fireworks in it.

Manish said Holi is celebrated in March but it is when it is held varies from year-to-year because the Indian calendar is different than the Canadian’s.

“Holi is my favorite celebration but I haven’t celebrated it for almost four years because the community I lived in Newfoundland wasn’t that big and it was harder to gather a bunch of people together to

Manish and Nidhi Pathak discuss Holi which is a holiday in India similar to Christmas.

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do this. I was so happy to celebrate Holi on March 13 of this year. We went to Edmonton for Holi and there was a DJ, music and a dance in the auditorium. Outside the auditorium, they organized a heated tent where people could take colors and put colors on their face and then you can celebrate Holi with the colors. It was very well-organized. On one side was the dance and on the other side, there was the food. The main dish for Holi is ghujia. Holi is wonderful because it gives people a chance to talk to their relatives and friends.

Manish and his wife, Nidhi are both Hindu. “In back home, Holi is a National holiday that symbolizes colors and peace.

It is more religious. Holi is celebrated on two days; one day, we go to the temple and give chocolates and candies to the children. Families get together then and gather some wood and create something like a bonfire. On the second day, we go out and meet our families and friends and put colors on their faces and then have a dance, food and everything else we wish to do to celebrate,” Manish explained.

Holi festival of colors is celebrated around the world. (photo courtesy www.holifestival.com)

ikigai - CONTINUED from PAGE 15 missing. Without purpose, life is pointless. It wasn’t until a near death experience that I asked, “What’s my reason to get up in the morning?” Is it to make enough money so I can retire in comfort, move to Florida, golf, and eat breakfast at 10 AM? Or am I created for something more?

Paul thought so. In Ephesians 2:10 he wrote, “We are [God’s] workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Ravi Zacharias once said, “When you find

your definitions in God, you find the very purpose for which you were created.”

What is my ikigai? My purpose? For me, it’s loving God and loving people. Investing in that which lasts brings satisfaction and joy because we were made for this. And now my Fitbit is buzzing again. It says I have to go 3,000 steps to meet today’s goal. I think I’ll see if my wife would like to walk with me, to the donut shop.

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NMS Heading into Spring Break!

Submitted Spring break is finally here! What a month! Everyone is eagerly awaiting a well-deserved, much needed time to relax, regroup and refresh for the last push to the end of the year!

Our Spring Open House organizers are getting ready for the April 20th event! There will be so many things that our students will proudly be showcasing! The first part of the event will involve ECS-Grade 12 students with their many subject accomplishments and course projects! The latter part will be the Dinner Theatre where, following a delicious supper, our amazing Drama Club will be performing Hamlette which they have been practicing every chance they get!

This last week our Students Union organized two theme days! On Wednesday was Crazy Hair Day where some of the participants went all out with fashionable hair styles and Baron’s School Colours Day on Friday. Everyone always looks forward to the different themes!

Also on Friday, the staff prepared mini-quiches for all of the students as a breakfast treat! Everyone really enjoyed them!

Thank you to the teachers and support staff that helped cook up some yummy morning nutrition!!

Our skating program is now complete as of Friday! We are so proud of our Jr/Sr High students for playing such a huge role in this program. They assisted the younger skaters with their skates, helmets and skating techniques. A lot of smiles and thank you were exchanged at the end of each lesson!

We would like to wish everyone a wonderful and safe Spring Break!

Caitlin Clyke and Olivia Saruk excited about the opportunity of heading to the rink for some skating fun

Kayleigh Zacharuk, Breanna Serniak and Morgan Evans along with their science teacher, Mrs. Eriksen, sporting their most creative doos!

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Participants-Melissa and Shelby cook some hors d’oeuvres within a limited time-period in the kitchen. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Kids’ Health Expo New Start Rosanne Fortier Good health practices start when children are young. Kids’ Health Expo New Start was meant for children from five years-old to 12 at Vegreville Centennial Library on March 26. This event was sponsored by Vacation Bible School, Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Upon entering, children received a passport and the organizers weighed and measured the kids. Kids were given Keys to Health Craft Book and with these items; they could participate and learn from each of the eight stations which were Nutrition, Exercise, Air, Water, Rest, Sunshine, Temperance, and Trust in God. Jeannie Windels, Coordinator said children can take their passport home and remember what they learned from this expo. “Health is like a ladder, a person can always climb higher and

higher. Most Seventh Day Adventist people live on a health food, plant-based diet. If someone is not there yet, they should just try to make improvements for their health. Each station was interactive with an activity, craft and the kids could write in their passport. In the sunshine station, they got their blood pressure taken and in the exercise station, the kids did exercises and then had their heart rate taken before and after they exercise. Temperance means everything in moderation; for instance water is good but too much water can kill you. In the water station, they played water jeopardy” Windels explained.

Interesting facts the kids learned were water can help your skin; it’s good to cuddle something soft before you go to bed and fresh air is good for people.

Emily Kunyk teaches kids about temperance which is practicing moderation in everything.

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Policy to protect rural communities Federation of Canadian Municipalities endorse Vegreville policy to protect rural communities Submitted Vegreville – The Town of Vegreville’s campaign against the closure of federal government offices in rural Canada has found a new ally in the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).

Last week, the FCM endorsed a policy resolution submitted by the Town of Vegreville which recommends that the federal government establish clear performance criteria for federal facilities in rural communities. Furthermore, that prior to any decision by a federal department on relocating a federal facility that a business case including an economic impact analysis be submitted to PWGSC and consultation with the impacted community occur.

FCM President Clark Somerville told over 600 municipal leaders at the Alberta Association of Municipal District and Counties spring convention held in Edmonton this week that the closure of federal offices in rural Canada is a real

threat to the sustainability of smaller communities.

Mayor Myron Hayduk is pleased to have the support of FCM in the communities’ campaign to keep the Case Processing Centre in Vegreville.

“The support of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to our cause is significant. We have always stressed that if this can happen in Vegreville it can happen in any community with a federal office,” says Mayor Hayduk. “Now we have communities across the country raising concerns in Ottawa that no decision to close an office should be made without consideration to the long term impacts of the community.”

The FCM will be writing a letter to the Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) Judy Foote to inform her of the association’s concerns about the federal government’s rural office closures.

Although it has already been adopted by the FCM, Vegreville’s policy resolution will also be submitted to the FCM National Conference this June in Ottawa for debate by all members.

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Submitted Unfortunately due to the snow storm in Innisfree on March 22, two busses weren’t running last Thursday and the Game-A-Thon Student’s Union had planned had to be postponed. Since preparations were already underway and students planning to participate had already signed up, the new date for the Game-A-Thon will likely be in the near future, so keep a look out for updates so you don’t miss it. The Game-A-Thon is a fundraiser where students in Grades 7-12 will stay after school until 10 p.m. playing a wide variety of games, including board games, video games, and sports.

The entrance fee is $15, which includes a supper of two hot dogs and a drink, and games are both provided by Student’s Union and brought in by participating students if they choose.

The students who were able to come to school last Thursday had Pajama Day,

which was originally intended to go along with the Game-A-Thon. There was a lot of great participation in this dress-up day. The next dress-up day will be 80’s Day on March 30, so prepare for some big hair!

Grad photos for the Grade 12 students also took place on March 23. Preparations for the Graduation ceremony to take place at the beginning of May are already underway, with the graduating students making decisions about their theme, colours, speeches, and other important elements of the big night.

On March 10 Mrs. Moroz and Miss Hennig visited the Edmonton Humane Society to donate all of the money raised by the Grade 3 and 4 class through the Teacher in Jail fundraiser and Movie Night. The total raised was $580. Congratulations on this wonderful citizenship!

Report cards for Junior and Senior High will be going out on April 3 and Parent-Teacher Interviews will be on April 6.

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End of the line for Midget A Wranglers

Hard fought battles were plentiful in Vegreville’s Midget A team’s games at Provincials. (photo submitted)

Submitted “All good things must come to an end”, so goes the saying; and this truism played itself out again as Vegreville’s Midget A team wrapped up 2016/17 action at the Provincials tournament in Rocky Mountain House.

The team kicked off action on March 23rd against Camrose, skating to a surprising and disappointing 4-4 draw. The Wrangler showed rust after not seeing real action for more than two weeks. “We just never really got on track”, said the coaching staff.

Friday morning the squad was pitted against long time league rivals, Barrhead—these teams hold several years’ history of trading the winning podium. The Wranglers were once again unable to find their patented skating and passing game, coming up on the short end of a 4-0 score. Head Coach Stan Zabrick thought the team showed spurts of themselves but were still off.

Next up was a clash with host Rocky Mountain House in Friday night’s feature game after the tournament ceremonies.

A packed arena was well treated to a colourful native dance display along with the usual well wishes from various tournament and government officials. The large crowd and atmosphere seemed to spark the Wranglers, who regained form, sending the hosts home with a resounding 6-2 defeat. Steve Ferleyko led the team with two goals and displayed his dazzling speed to create several more opportunities.

Saturday saw the Wranglers wrap up the round robin portion of the schedule facing off with Edmonton’s South East Recreation Association. The Wranglers quickly took control

of the game, skating off with a 7-0 victory and a shutout for affiliate goaltender Cale Stefan. Forward Carter Wakaruk earned team MVP honours with his four-goal performance.

The team was forced to then wait as round robin play concluded to determine whether they had qualified for semi-final play on Sunday.

After Barrhead handed Rocky Mountain House their second loss, the Wranglers learned they would square off with High Prairie for the right to advance to the gold medal final.

Puck drop proved to be the opening to the most entertaining and tension filled game of the tournament. These teams matched up very well in terms of speed and physicality. After falling behind midway through the first period, the Wranglers Carter Wakaruk knotted the score, unassisted at 12:45. At 4:49 of the second frame, Vegreville’s Tyler Musgrave gave the Wranglers their first lead on a pass from Steve Ferleyko.

High Prairie replied at 11:21 to send the teams to the second intermission tied at two goals.

Vegreville started the third period strong, at 2:11 Ferleyko put the boys ahead again with assists from Deven Rewega and Eric Powley.

High Prairie broke through for two quick markers at 8:26 and 9:15 to steal back the lead. The final ten minutes saw both teams exchange several chances with High Prairie holding on for the 4-3 victory. Wrangler goaltender Brett Burghardt earned team MVP for his key saves at critical points in the game.

Said Zabrick, “no shame, no regrets. We put it all out there and the other guys just came out on top today. That’s a really

Nick’s No Frills’ free fruit stand for kids In photo-In centre-Owner of Nick’s No Frills, Nick Linterman and No Frills Produce Manager-Bernadette Ezio at far end.

With representatives from their partners for the fruit stands - In no particular order - VDCDC Coordinator - Anya Langkow, Owner of Value Drug Mart - Jamie Hirsch and Pharmacy representatives - Marianne Lysak, Lucy Sawchuk, Kevin Welin, Jackson Wiebe.Town Councillor - Marielle Brodziak, FCSS Community Programmer - Megan Woloshyn, VDCDC representatives - Jennifer Maiko, Bailey Kozicki, Ashley Bodnarchuk with her children - Allie, Roan and Heath.

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Rosanne Fortier Nick’s No Frills now has a free fruit stand in their store where children can help themselves to one free fruit each time they visit the store.

Nick’s No Frills supported this program with their partners-Vegreville and District Child Development Coalition (VDCDC) and Vegreville’s Value Drug Mart because they all believe leading a healthy lifestyle starts in childhood and they want to encourage families

to feed their children healthy snacks. The stand is packed with easy to clean and eat fruits such as plums, bananas, apples and pears.

Anya Langkow, Coordinator for VDCDC pitched the idea for this program and Value Drug Mart paid for the signs and stands for this free fruit stand. Allie, a little girl tried out a banana and when asked how it tasted, she replied, “Perfect!”

good team over there and we wish them well in the final. I can’t say enough about the guys in this dressing room, I am so proud of them.”

The Wranglers will graduate eight players from this year’s roster, Aiden Baxendall, Marko Baydala, Brett Burghhardt, Tyler Musgrave, Noah Budinski, Jaden Polischuk, Steve Ferleyko, and Carter Wakaruk. “That’s a lot of skill and experience to turn over and next year they will surely be missed” Zabrick commented about his veterans, “I want them to remember what they meant to this team and to the image of Vegreville Minor Hockey—I think they will continue to set a great example wherever they play next. As for backfilling those spots, I believe we have some great kids coming along and I know our second years are ready to grab the reigns.”

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VCHS Jr. A. Girls Basketball plays hard at bronze medal match Rosanne Fortier The VCHS Jr. A. Girls Basketball team used plenty of determination to defeat the girls’ basketball team from Lamont Junior/ Senior High School at the bronze medal match game at Vegreville Composite High School on March 21.

Coach Tyler Van Berkel said the VCHS Jr. A. Girls played hard and ran into a strong press from the Lamont girls that they had difficulty overcoming.

There were 12 girls on the roster for the VCHS Jr. A. Girls this season and this is the end of the basketball season for the VCHS Jr. A. Girls where they finished fourth in the league play for Elk Island Public Schools.

The VCHS Jr. A. Girls Basketball team used plenty of determination to defeat the girls’ basketball team from Lamont Junior/Senior High School at the bronze medal match game at Vegreville Composite High School on March 21.

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A harvest worthy of a salute

Alan’s winter harvest certainly deserves to be saluted Joe Machney Reporter Combining in the middle of March is something you hear about perhaps in the south around Texas where winter is quite a bit different than it is up north here, but that did not stop Alan Baxandall, a local farmer, from hitting the field and finishing up what he had

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“I’ve been harvesting for six months now,” Baxandall quipped, who has been farming for 35 years.

Farming has been his life and his parent’s as well.

His father, 83, had the chance to go on the combine during this extended harvest season, and his son has been at it as well. Keeping it in the family, Baxandall

wouldn’t have it any other way. “Everyone gets along really well in the family and that’s so important when it comes to running a farm.”

It’s always good to challenge yourself and harvesting when there’s snow on the ground takes a certain technique. “If the crop was really heavy and decent, it would have laid down with the first snowfall. That’s what has deterred a lot of the other farmers in the area

from finishing. But if the crop is standing, then there’s no reason that you can’t get at it, unless the farmer doesn’t have a straight-cut header, which is the case with some farmers. If it’s in a swath under the snow, then you can’t do anything with it at the moment.”

There are several reasons that Allan decided to combine at this time of the year, the first being curiosity and wanting to know what the limitations of his

Alberta farm family takes full adv

Ducks Unlimited Canada Brad and Terri Mappin share a farming vision and they use it to guide how they manage their land and business, and what they pass on to their young sons.

The Mappins run a first generation mixed farm near Byemoor, Alta., about 70 km southeast of Stettler. It’s a piece of wild rose country where the rolling hills of the

Alberta parkland meets the mixed prairie. The couple seed crops on 1,100 acres (445 hectares), dedicate another 400 acres (161 hectares) to hay, and pasture Hereford cattle on 3,000 acres (1,214 hectares).

Since 1998, they’ve also transitioned to zero-till farming. The Mappins believe their farmland is at its best when native grasses and wetlands are intact. In 2016,

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thrown out the back, the sieves wouldn’t let them through. It seems that -12C is the magic number, anything warmer than that and it would gum up, and anything colder, any snow would go right through.”

With a lot of other farmers having given up on the harvest, feeling that Mother Nature has halted it for them, Alan Baxandall had the tenacity to get it done and for that, we salute him and his efforts!

equipment is as well as to understand the crop better and its limitations. “My fava beans were standing tall and I combined them all, every bushel, I didn’t lose anything. Also, there’s the financial value to doing this.

I’m also cleaning up for next spring. And crop insurance wants to see the end result of this and what they have to claim, so the sooner I can give them the end result then the quicker they can take care of the crop

insurance sign, off and move on to the next guy,” Baxandall explained.

According to Alan, the frozen temperatures, of course, affected the grains, but with the freezing and thawing of the grains, it would have been worse in the spring due to the mildew and molding. “If you’re going to combine in the winter you don’t want it be too warm because it gums up the insides and the grains would be

vantage of the natural landscape

Mappin family (left to right) Terri, Brady, Brad and Ryley.

Photo courtesy of Terri Mappin Photography the Mappins signed a 10-year wetland restoration lease agreement with Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and were financially compensated for keeping wetlands and native grasslands on their property. They were so pleased with the result that they are looking to do more conservation projects with forage on their land so that they have sustainable pastureland and perennial ground

cover for grazing their herd. The couple also talk with their children, aged 10 and 12, about the value of the natural landscape. These conversations have an important focus. “Eventually, if our sons decide they want to farm, which they both say they do, they need to have input into how we manage the land,” says Brad.

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Agrologist joins DUC to work with beef industry “There are approximately 68,500 beef farms in Canada conserving and maintaining over 19 million hectares of pasture and forage land,” says Tapley. “A strong relationship will lead us toward a thriving beef industry that actively fosters healthy wildlife populations with ample habitat on the landscape.”

Kristine holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Agriculture (Agro-ecology major) and a Master’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Manitoba. She has also worked in beef research and extension with the University of Manitoba, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada during the last five years.

Her love of cattle and presence in the industry began at an early age as she grew up on a cow-calf operation. She, along with her husband Graham, currently have their own cow-calf herd.

Ducks Unlimited Canada Livestock producers own and manage much of Alberta’s grassland that is used for grazing. But this grassland is also ideal for waterfowl nesting and wildlife habitat.

Harmonizing these types of activities is the primary reason that Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) recently hired an experienced agrologist to work with the beef industry to find common ground between cattlemen and conservationists.

Kristine Tapley, DUC’s new regional agrologist – beef industry, is tasked with the job of enhancing relationships between livestock producers and DUC on the prairies. She will work with the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and provincial cattle organizations in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba to develop programs and partnerships that promote perennial beef acres.

Agriculture driving the Canadian economy The Canadian agriculture industry is one of the greatest contributors to our economy.

Our agriculture industry not only leads internationally with respect to the products we produce, but also boasts an impressive record for job creation, technological advancement, and environmental sustainability.

TalentEgg has created a Fact Sheet to help you understand the successes of Canada’s agriculture industry. Prepare to be amazed.

Jobs • One in eight Canadian jobs are related to agriculture • Agriculture employs over 2.1 million Canadians • Canada’s plant science

industry ranks among Canada’s top employers • Grain is responsible for 40,000 jobs in Ontario alone • There are 3 jobs waiting for every agronomics graduate in Ontario An Industry Leader • Canada is the world’s largest producer and exporter of flaxseed, canola, pulses,

durum wheat, peas, lentils, and mustard seeds • The meat processing industry is Canada’s third largest manufacturing industry, ranking behind motor vehicles and petroleum products • Canada is the world’s 2nd largest exporter of malting barley (used to brew beer) • Canada’s is the world’s

largest producer of blueberries • Canada ranks #1 in the G7 for low food processing cost • Canada produces 85% of the world’s maple syrup • The US is Canada’s #1 food export destination The Environment • One tree can remove

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Town of Vegreville Pickleball Open-House

Instructor, Roger Kemp demonstrates how to play pickleball . (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier Vegreville Centennial Library gymnasium bounced with delight as citizens learned how to play pickleball at the Town of Vegreville Pickleball Open-House on March 15.

Roger Kemp and June Kemp were the instructors who were holding the open-house which many people participated in.

Pickleball is a court sport that is a combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong.

Vegreville Women’s 2017 Bonspiel Continued from last week Dr. Fisher presents a plaque to winners of A Event-Brandy Stefan, Stacey Dubuc,Tamara Ferguson, Debbie Uskiw.

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A Event sponsored by Fisher Chiropractic with winners in back row (left to right) Brandy Stefan, Stacey Dubuc,Tamara Ferguson, Debbie Uskiw. In front row(left to right) runners-up Deanne Nichol, Cheryl Zacharkiw, Kristen Warawa, Misty Ogrodnick (Photo submitted)

Agriculture - CONTINUED from PAGE 8 the same amount of carbon dioxide from the air that is emitted from a car driving 17,700 km • 50,000 fewer gallons of water are needed to grow an acre of corn today, compared to 20 years ago • Thanks to Canada’s conservation tillage practices, 12 billion kilograms of CO2 were prevented from entering the atmosphere in 2008 • GHGs from Canada’s dairy cows and manure management decreased 21% from 1990-2009 Dollars • In 2008, Canadian agriculture generated more than $70 billion in economic activity • The value of honey bees to

Canadian agriculture is over $1 billion • The cattle industry contributes approximately $24.6 billion to the Canadian economy • Sales of milk and dairy products contribute $10 billion to the Canadian economy • In 2011, Canadian dairy genetics exports were valued at $120M • Grains create $9B in economic output for Canada • In 2009, Canadian farmers exceeded $1B with a total economic impact of over $3B • Beef industry contributes almost $25B to the Canadian economy annually

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Terry Jorden performs at Perogies and Jam’s night Rosanne Fortier Perogies and Jam really found a way to liven-up the day after St. Patrick’s Day when they hosted their special guest and feature, Terry Jorden and Friends at Vegreville Seniors Sunshine Club Centre on March 18.

The event kicked-in with Red Front Chives on the stage. This group performed three contemporary Christian songs that the energy from these performances filled the room. Red Front Chives are from Vegreville and the drummer, Denver invented the group’s name from a combination of his name and the lead vocalist, Christof’s name.

Liam and his sister, Anneka were next where they performed a tranquil melody and went on to perform a set of four jigs back-to-back. The audience smiled as they clapped their hands to the rhythm of Liam and Anneka’s performances.

Cool and Liam with Don Harfield and Peter Arnold entered after this where they began by performing a traditional Irish song and they continuing on to present the song, Danny Boy, The Unicorn and other Irish tunes where the audience cheered and whistled after their performances.

The special guest, Terry Jorden was next singing and playing the piano. Terry was joined by his friends- Ralph Lange (bass, fiddle), Robert Hughes on drums and Liam on flute and Anneka on vocals.

Terry opened the set by performing some classic piano-bar inspired tunes of Sweet Molly Malone and Piano Man by Billy Joel. He continued with his friends to perform Irish jigs, slides and songs which included Black Velvet Band. Ralph Lange later led the group through some classic and authentic Irish music songs which included ‘The Road to Lisdoonvarna’, all that were done so skillfully, an energetic St. Patrick’s Day’s spirit saturated the centre.

Edmonton’s Terry Jorden was raised in Vancouver.

He has played music for more than 14 years, in and around Edmonton in hotels, lounges, restaurants, and at private events.

Perogies and Jam’s events offer quality, local entertainment at an extremely low admission price.

The St. Patrick’s Day event had a concession with Irish pub fare, green beer and Irish coffee. Regular coffee is always free.

Phil Rowe, Fire Chief Fire Services/OHS Manager On Tuesday, March 21 a presentation was made to the Vegreville Rotary Club by 2 firefighters from Edmonton Fire & Rescue Services.

As part of a humanitarian mission they are soliciting donations of used firefighter gear and financial support for the mission. The fire departments that they visited have little or no fire gear to protect their citizens. On March 22 at their regular training night, members of the Vegreville Fire Department are pictured with Rotary Club members making a large donation of out of service fire gear. This gear, which is no longer in service with the department, will be shipped to the Ukraine on June 18, 2017 along with donations from Edmonton, Toronto and other departments in the region. The donations are going to the specific regions of Lviv, Ivano-Franivsk, Ternopil, Chernivtsi & Uzhhorod.

“Our department has been blessed with top notch firefighting gear, we take for granted some days that they’re firefighters out there that have nothing to protect themselves and still protect their communities.” Fire Chief Phil Rowe The Vegreville Fire Department wishes the mission team good luck in their travels to the Ukraine and hope the gear will be well accepted by our Ukrainian brothers and sisters of the fire service.

Special guest,Terry Jorden plays the piano and sings at the Perogies and Jam’s Irish event at Vegreville Senior Sunshine Club Centre on March 18. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Red Front Chives performs three contemporary Christian songs that the energy from these performances filled the room.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Special guest,Terry Jorden is joined by his friends- Ralph Lange (bass, fiddle), Robert Hughes on drums, Liam on flute and Anneka on vocals. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Vegreville’s Got Talent!

Jaylen Zhang arranges the domino set he created before the event in two-hours.

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Alexandria from Fort Saskatchewan sings at Vegreville Got Talent.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier Vegreville’s Got Talent was presented at Vegreville Social Centre on March 23 to showcase all of Vegreville’s tremendous talents and to raise funds for the adult literacy services that VegMin Learning Society provides.

A full-house of around 175 citizens attended. There were 16 stage performances. The performers presented their talents on stage and the eight chefs between the ages of eight years-old to around 70 cooked their hors d’oeuvres in the kitchen. People received two tickets with their admission and they could purchase extra tickets to vote for their favorite participants and to sample additional hors d’ oeuvres.

worked for a whole year to make this event possible.

During intermission periods, citizens sampled some of the hors d’oeuvres that participants made within a time-period in the kitchen. These goodies included bacon wrapped water chestnuts, Baba’s soft cheesy pretzels, candied bacon, butterscotch toffee cookies and more.

Nolia Jarvis from Mundare sang at Vegreville Got Talent.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Abdullah Shaikh presents his speech, ‘Uncool Parents and how they Rule.”

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

106.5 FM Radio Station Manager, Jamieson Brown was the emcee where he announced all the stage performers which included singing and piano performances, martial arts, speeches, reader’s theatre, and a domino act.

Holly Cependa stepped-up to the platform then to acknowldege all of VegMin’s board members and volunteers who

Testimonies of how VegMin has changed lives were presented where one woman said she had health issues and she took a course in yoga and it really helped her feel better and then she went on to be a yoga instructor for VegMin. The audience issued a thunderous applause after each of the performances and they commented that the food was unique and delicious.

Prizes were offered and a 50/50 game was held for children and adults.

Everyone was smiling at the end; it’s not surprising that VegMin calls this event a fun-raiser instead of a fund-raiser.

Cependa said the event went wonderful overall; she only received positive comments from it.

The local Red Jade Martial Arts team were Merek, Andrew, Jordan, Sullivan, Brayden, Kade, Britney, Owen, Lucus, Joshua.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Vegreville embraces Canada’s 150 Anniversary Rosanne Fortier Bailey Stefan is a young Metis woman who grew up in Vegreville. Bailey said she is proud to be mixedraced because they create their own community, heritage, and culture and there are elements of both white

and native culture in her background. The indigenous people have been in North America for almost forever and have a rich history. “Indigenous people believe in equality between men and women more than some other cultures. There is a lot of emphasis placed on family, community, and equality. No one feels one person is better than another person because they have more economic means,” Bailey described about the First Nation’s culture.

“First Nations people also believe that we don’t own the earth, we are part of it. Without the earth, there can’t be humans and without humans, there can’t be the earth. This goes for animals as well. We don’t believe that we are higher-up in the hierarchy and instead believe humans and all of nature is equal,” Bailey said Bailey believes reconciliation is important among indigenous and non-indigenous people because of what happened in the residential schools and what the Canadian government did to the aboriginal people. “It was basically genocide because they tried to kill our culture.

They thought they were better than us, so they did everything in their power to rip our spirits and the basics of who we are. What the government is doing with the Truth and Reconciliation Act is to correct those past injustices they have done against the indigenous people,” Bailey mentioned.

When Bailey was asked if she believes the government can do this, she replied that it is a start. “I can’t speak for those people who actually had family members in residential schools because no one in my family experienced this but I can imagine how bad it was.

“People as a whole right now are starting to move in the right direction that there is not just one Canadian culture but a multitude of cultures that make up Canada. For instance, what makes me Canadian is not what makes another person Canadian. They are moving to the fact that a person can keep their culture while still being Canadian.

“I feel the best way that Canadians can continue to reconcile with indigenous people is by allowing us to talk and say things about our feelings on what is happening. We are now allowed to have our pow-wow and songs.

But sometimes they don’t listen to us when we talk about the nature aspects like the oil sands and pipelines where I feel they think more about the money aspect as opposed to the land. I don’t think this is a bad thing because it keeps the money floating in the country but they have to work more with the indigenous people and try to keep it but still respect the land,” Bailey explained.

“I feel that Canada is very accepting of other cultures; especially since the Charter of Rights and Freedom came out in the 80’s. Since then we have really allowed everyone to have their own definition of what makes them Canadian,” Bailey stated.

When Bailey was asked how she felt how indigenous Canadians could be incorporated into Canada 150 Planning, she said it would be really amazing on Canada Day if they had aspects of the First Nations culture in Ottawa; they could have indigenous people standing up with the people in Parliament. In Vegreville, they could get First Nations, Inuit or Metis culture involved in Canada Day. “It would be amazing to have Saddle Lake come in and do some hoop dancing which is beautiful and so cool to watch. Even a bead workshop would be nice to have. As a musician, I will be playing music at the events that will be celebrating Canada 150,” Bailey added.

Vegreville Cat Scanner MUNICIPAL ENFORCEMENT – PET OWNERS UPDATE The Town of Vegreville Municipal Enforcement Services department now has a microchip scanner for the Animal Shelter/ Pet Haven. This is a specialized tool that

Town staff and Municipal Enforcement will utilize when trying to locate the owners of the many cats and dogs that come through the animal shelter. In 2016, a total of 115 cats and 42 dogs were either captured

by staff or brought in by members of the public. The animal shelter in Vegreville accepts all lost, displaced, and stray cats and dogs that are found within town limits.

However, the Municipal Enforcement Services department does not set traps for stray cats. In the event that you have problems with stray cats in your neighbourhood, please contact Municipal Enforcement Services to obtain a live cat trap. The Town of Vegreville will not accept any cats or dogs found or trapped within areas outside of the Town’s corporate limits. Should you find an animal in these areas, please contact the county office of your jurisdiction.

The Town of Vegreville Municipal Enforcement Services reminds pet owners to purchase their 2017 dog tags and suggest to all cat and dog owners to consider visiting their local veterinary clinic to have their pet microchipped. This will ensure a quick and safe return should they become lost! If you have recently lost a pet, please call the Municipal Enforcement Services line at 780-632-7666. Finally, finding homes for the many orphaned pets is always a challenge. Anyone who may be willing and able to provide a loving home for an orphaned cat or dog, please contact us.