Vegreville News Advertiser - March 3, 2014

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The Paper That ’s Going Places!

Moving it to lose it Michael Simpson Editor Katelyn Roncin (24) and Rhonda Hebert (22) are two of the challengers in Snap Fitness’s Move it to Lose it! Contest. The Vegreville franchise of the popular gym pulled together the idea to get individuals who consider themselves a bit out of shape into a competition with not only each other, but themselves as well, to lose weight and embrace a positive change in their lifestyle.

“I’ve been coming in for a couple of weeks now. I’m getting married in June and

I used to work at a gym in Vegreville that closed so I had a habit of working out then,” Hebert said. “I’ve definitely been more energized since I started working out again.”

Roncin, who is also getting married in the next year, said she was anxious to take action on her journey to feel better about herself, and this event seemed like a great opportunity, even though she admits she was “volentold” by her friend Rhonda to come down and join in. “I want to feel more confident about myself and start my

weight loss journey. I’m definitely excited to be doing something to get back into shape.”

Both ladies have been starting their workouts with 30-45 minutes of cardio, which they admit is their favourite. “We like the cardio because there’s a lot of options for doing the exercises,” Hebert said. “There’s more than ellipticals and treadmills at this gym. This helps us keep challenging our muscle memory by not doing the same types of exercises over and over again.”

The competition, which took entries in January, sees competitors making a minimum number of visits to the

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gym after having taken a starting weight upon registration. Participants will be doing a mid-point weigh-in in early March and final weigh-in at the end of April.

The participants are challenged to lose based on their own individual starting points, so mid-point and final weigh in winners will be the ones who have the highest percentage of weight lost.

“As a bigger person, when you start workouts you can get lost in this concept that you have to lose 100 pounds in six months, but that’s not what this is about. Losing that amount of weight that See Story..........................Page ##

St. Martin’s students on the rocks See page 5 for story

Oldscool Diner resurrects Saturday night See page 11 for story

Katelyn Roncin (right of center) and Rhonda Hebert (center) are two of several participants in Snap Fitness’s Move it to Lose it! Challenge.The contest measures winners by how much they lose from their starting weight, leaving it to them to challenge themselves to see results rather than competing against each other. (Michael Simpson/Photo)

Valentine’s Extraganza Tradeshow See page 18 for story

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Councils support Food Bank

Members of Vegreville Town Council and the County of Minburn Council presented a cheque for $1,062.26 to Phyllis Warburton, a volunteer at the Vegreville Food Bank on February 25. The money was raised by both councils via their Family Day Pancake Breakfast in which they took a silver collection at the door to the event on February 17. (Michael Simpson/Photo)

Pink posse at Town office

A policeman and a Peace Officer headed up a posse of administrative staff and workers from Vegreville’s Town office and FCSS departments on Wednesday February 26 for Pink Shirt Day in a visual show of support against bullies. (Michael Simpson/Photo)

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Courageous donation Curtis Anderson, creator of the Courage Canada Trail Ride to Support Brain Injury Awareness presented a cheque to Terri Kettleson of VALID on February 13 in the amount of $1,643. Anderson, who began the Courage Canada ride ten years ago in the Minburn/ Mannville area said he’s been pleased to see members of VALID who have survived a brain injury coming to take part in the trail ride. The funds will be used to assist VALID with the cost of delivering services such as its employment program, the Pot O’ Gold store and residential services like VALID’s Extreme Green Team. Anderson said the next Courage Canada trail ride will take place on the last Saturday in May and hold that position from now on. (Michael Simpson/Photo)

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

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

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

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

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

If you get married or have children, your situation has changed. You should ask your payroll or human resources department for a new TD1 Form. The updated information should be used to recalculate the amount of tax withheld. Or if you are eligible for a new tax credit, you could also need to fill out a new TD1

Form. It can make a difference.

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

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

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

- Did you get married?

- Is your spouse earning significantly more income this year?

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

- Are you caring for an elderly parent?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, your tax situation has changed. It could be a

good time to consult a tax professional to make sure you have the right amount of tax being withheld.

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

This article provides only an overview of the regulations in force at the date of publication, and no action should be taken without consulting the detailed legislation or seeking professional advice. Therefore, no responsibility for loss occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of the material contained in this bulletin can be accepted

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Reader warns of potential hit to pocket from energy sector The National Energy Board (N.E.B.) ran a full page notice in the Vegreville News Advertiser Feb. 24, 2014, which should be seriously considered by every gas consumer.

Public Hearings by N.E.B. to be held March 6, 2014, and March 12, 2014.

Exchange of natural gas assets between Nova Gas Transmission (NGTL) and Atco Gas Pipeline Ltd. (AGPL); also sale of some assets; no new construction is involved.

If you are a natural gas consumer you should be concerned. The impact of this initiative when concluded may become not dissimilar to the pain in your pocket book you have suffered every month from energy deregulation which was approved arround 1995.

For those who may not remember or are late arrivals to Alberta, the Provincial Government of the day sold off to private enterprise the distribution infrastructure (natural gas and electricity) which had been paid for by earlier generations of Alberta taxpayers; and you have been paying ever since.

The impact on consumers became a detailed line by line increase in monthly charges identified as FIXED, and VAR IABLE, NON-ENERGY charges; and we have been paying for the better part of 15 years.

Even though this N.E.B. request for approval emphasizes “EXCHANGE OF ASSETS”, which has the benign sound of “DOLLAR NEUTRAL”, consumers should be concerned.

These assets which may be partially or fully depreciated; constructed during periods when construction costs were lower than current costs; likely have reduced book value for suppliers to charge consumers as line item NON-ENERGY charges, as took place after energy deregulation.

However, consumers should be concerned. It is possible for creative

accounting options designed and approved in advance; to be applied to proposed exchange of assets to reinflate each company’s transfer and book value nearer to current values; resulting in a situation similar to what consumers experienced after deregulation of energy.

Furthermore, this request as proposed to N.E.B. will be executed in four tranches (stages), covering what appears to be the entire province over time. The colour coded first tranche, is difficult to interpret; covers the high density area surrounding Edmonton for 100 to 200 kilometres down thru Calgary to Lethbridge and the US border. The other three tranches cover much of the remaining province.

Alberta has been cited by business analysts as a “high cost energy” province, prohibitive to new non-energy business to relocate or establish here. I support that statement based on my personal experience, but only since energy deregulation happened.

Do not allow this to perpetuate.

Who will act to defer the timing of this request; pending the following: 1. A comprehensive study of impacts and benefits by an independent, unbiased body or group.

2. Establish rules, regulations protecting consumers from predatory billing practices.

3. Produce a post audit of the 15 plus years of energy deregulation and its impact on consumers over that period versus continuing under provincial government ownership.

4. Review energy policy pertaining to suppliers and consumers. Update and maintain commensurate with attracting and protecting non-energy business to the province.

Respectfully, Walter B. Iwankow Senior Citizen

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St. Martin’s students on the rocks

Many cheerful faces are practicing how to sweep hold and use the broom at a quick pace. Instructor Kathleen Dunbar said it is important to start children off young in the game of curling. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Kathleen Dunbar, Instructor of Rocks and Rings explains to this group of students how to curl and all the techniques that make it easier.

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Away that rock goes as this student practices how to curl the rock to the button during a curling experience under the instruction of Kathleen Dunbar from Rocks and Rings. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Rosanne Fortier With curling taking place in the Olympics and the reality that students learn when they are interested and through hands on experience, St. Martin’s School Principal Joe Dumont had his heart in the matter when he invited the group, Rocks and Rings to initiate students to the game of curling on January 28 where each class rotated in shifts to a gymnasium that was set up like a giant

curling rink.

Kathleen Dunbar, Instructor for Rocks and Rings, taught the students some straightforward rules about curling and trained them to hold and use the broom, throw and sweep rocks towards the buttons while she added that if they had any questions not to be hesitant to ask her.

The swooshing sounds were pleasant as each student took a turn twirling the rock to the button or

fellow young players cheered them on while they practiced their broom motions.

Dunbar told about her role in curling and how it can benefit anyone’s life.

“Curling is a part of who I am. I do curling on a professional basis, five days a week. I’ve been a two time champion who came in second in Alberta Games. I’ve curled for 13 years and my road to the Olympics starts in March, so hopefully I’ll go in 2018.

News Advertiser Page 5 “We feel it is important to have this program to start children off when they are young with curling. Myself, if I wouldn’t have started then, there is no way I would be into it now because it is easier to grasp the skill at a young age. I started when I was 7 and I have been many places already and I’m 18 years old. So, it’s a sweet job and really neat that we can bring it into the schools.

“Curling helps my life a lot. In high school when I was stressed out from exams, I would take a break and go to the rink to curl, which is how I would relax.

Sometimes, I even found it easier to study while watching people curl.

“If these children continue, they will get a sense of achievement from the sport, I know I do,” Dunbar said.

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Interest payments on debt imperil spending on social programs

By Sean Speer Charles Lammam and Hugh MacIntyre Troy Media With the holiday season now behind us, the oncoming flood of credit statements to Canadian households is a powerful reminder that there are no free lunches.

Borrowing to pay for current consumption brings interest payments, and ultimately, the need to pay off principal balances. Most Canadians are intimately familiar with this reality when it comes to their household finances. But this same reality also applies to governments. As taxpayers, Canadian families are also responsible for interest on government debt. And these payments are significant.

In recent years the federal and most provincial governments have been running deficits, meaning they are

spending more than the revenue they collect. These annual deficits accumulate and contribute to increased government debt. The most common measure of government debt is total debt minus financial assets held by governments like cash.

On this measure, the combined debt of the federal and provincial governments has increased from $778.7 billion in 2007-08 to $1.1 trillion in 2012-13 - a 42.7 per cent increase in just five years or 30.8 per cent after adjusting for the effects of inflation. As a share of the Canadian economy, total federal and provincial government debt has grown from 49.7 per cent to 61.1 per cent over this period.

Increased government debt can have a number of consequences. Aside from the potential for higher debt to be a drag on economic growth, the debt also requires interest payments

that consume government resources. Debt servicing costs, as they are referred to by governments, can be substantial and can displace other spending on things that Canadians care about such as healthcare, education and tax relief.

To put debt servicing costs into perspective, consider the following illustrations from Canada’s three largest governments.

At the federal level, debt servicing is projected to be $29.5 billion or 11.1 per cent of total revenue in the current year. Meanwhile, the federal government will collect $29.7 billion in revenue from the GST, transfer $30.3 billion to the provinces for healthcare, and spend $32.4 billion on Old Age Security for Canadian seniors. In other words, debt servicing consumes considerable resources compared to some of the federal government’s largest and

most important spending programs.

In Ontario, where government indebtedness is a welldocumented problem, the province estimates debt servicing costs in 2013-14 will total $10.6 billion or 9.1 per cent of overall revenue. This means that almost 10 cents of every dollar in revenue that the government collects will go to paying interest on the provincial debt. That’s money not spent on important public programs. And that’s not all: last year’s provincial budget anticipated that interest payments on the debt will grow, on average, by 5.5 per cent per year between 2012-13 and 201516, making it by far the government’s fastest-growing expenditure (healthcare and education will grow annually by 2.0 per cent and 3.4 per cent over the same period, respectively).

In Quebec, Canada’s sec-

ond most populous province and its most indebted (relative to the size of its economy), government interest costs are projected to consume 12.3 per cent of total revenue this year. In fact, its 2013-14 interest payment of $8.6 billion is greater than the $7.8 billion transfer the province is receiving from the federal government for equalization and is only slightly less than the $9.5 billion the government plans to spend per year on public infrastructure going forward.

These three examples illustrate the tangible and immediate costs of government debt and deficits. It’s clear that growing public debt and the interest payments that follow can consume a significant share of revenue and limit a government’s ability to spend in key areas or lower taxes.

Importantly, debt levels alone do not determine the

magnitude of interest payments; the interest rate, or the cost of borrowing, also has an impact. Governments are currently borrowing at historically low rates. If interest rates rise, borrowing costs would rise accordingly and impose even further pressure on government budgets.

Just as Canadian households have to deal with the reality of interest payments on debt-financed consumption, so do governments.

Ultimately, however, it is taxpayers who pay when governments borrow. The burden of debt servicing costs is a painful reminder to us all that there are no free lunches with government debt.

Sean Speer is the associate director of fiscal studies, Charles Lammam is resident scholar in economic policy, and Hugh MacIntyre is a policy analyst at the Fraser Institute.

Needs and Wants - Equipment Replacement Plan for 2014 Agri-News Wintertime, when the cold weather keeps people in their houses, can be a good time to contemplate and realistically weigh needs and wants and formulate an

equipment replacement plan for the coming year.

“When thinking about replacing equipment it’s important to define what equipment needs to upgraded this year, and what can

be afforded, spent or financed,” says Rick Dehod, agriculture farm financial specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. “Remember, an equipment purchase is not an investment it is an

expense. Depreciation and interest on equipment debt show up as expense items on the income statement.

The current principal payments and down payment come out of profits and cash flow.”

‘Wants’ can get farm managers into financial difficulty. Purchasing more equipment than needed, either because it’s a good deal or it can save paying some income tax, can mean the difference between

staying in business and exiting. A thorough review of farm equipment needs and what the farm can afford is critical to a farm’s future viability.

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fast is really not that healthy,” Hebert said.

“And doing a hard and fast diet to starve your body can make you lethargic, so it’s important to have a balance in what you’re eating too,” Roncin added.

The dangling carrot throughout the competition is an annual Snap Fitness membership and a cool

grand in cash (for that new wardrobe you’ve earned by shedding pounds) for the winner, and some great prize vouchers for second and third place. Vegreville’s local Subway restaurant has chipped in for participants by offering them three free meals a week from their Healthy Choices menu until the competition ends on April 30. A number of

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“I’m very proud of all the people involved with this that are taking their health in their hands,” Snap Fitness owner Christy Webb said.

“The gym atmosphere in some places can be intimidating but we’re lucky here because all of our patrons are supportive of each other and that keeps it a comfortable environment.”

In addition to the exercise portion, there’s a lifestyle portion as well. The day the interview was carried out with Hebert and Roncin,

participants in the Move it to Lose it! Challenge were taking in some information on healthy eating habits at the gym in the exercise studio. “Learning about nutrition gives another perspective that helps the changes we’re making be consistent,” Hebert said. “For us, the challenge doesn’t stop when the calendar hits April 30.

We want this to be a life change. For people who sometimes hesitate about going to the gym, just remember the hardest part is getting to the gym itself.

The rest is easy.”

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Sustainability key to future oil sands’ development Janet Keeping

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Much of the debate over production of the Alberta oil sands is highly polarized. Those who are prodevelopment argue that whatever problems may exist are in the process of being solved. Those who are not so enthusiastic about the oil sands argue that all development should stop preferably immediately.

Although it is unlikely many people hold such an extreme positions, clearly there are proponents for each view.

But responsible public policy must steer clear of

this false, all-or-nothing dichotomy and follow a sensible, alternative path, one which would require production rates to gradually decrease to sustainable levels.

Industry denials notwithstanding, there are many significant problems with oil sands production, including: 1) Intensive greenhouse gas emissions; 2) The tiny amount of disrupted land that has been reclaimed; 3) Water contamination, for example, by arsenic and lead; 4) The huge amounts of water being consumed by production; 5) Air pollution causing acidic deposits; 6) Aboriginal subsistence and the violation of other treaty rights; 7) The loss of boreal forest; 8) The reduction in biodiversity, and; 9) Significant social disruption throughout Alberta.

In light of these and other problems, - recently, for example, it was reported that mercury, a neurotoxin, is accumulating around oil sands sites at concentrations 16 times background levels - the present policy of letting production rates increase willy-nilly is clearly wrong-headed and the unavoidable conclusion is that oil sands production should be slowed.

But to what level? While this would have to be determined scientifically, the touchstone is clear - sustainability, defined by the 1987 report of the Bruntland C om m i s s ion on Env i ronment a nd Development as development that leaves future generations no worse off than are we are. Of course, future generations won’t have the non-renewable resources we have consumed, but if what we do is otherwise sustainable, a broad range of resource options will still be available to them.

But awareness of climate change has given rise to a more urgent sense of sustainability: if we don’t significantly reduce the amounts of carbon and other greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere, the world may quickly become an uninh a bit a ble pl a c e .

Sustainability is now not just a matter of future generations. The horrors of climate change are directly before us, illustrated by the catastrophic f loods in southwestern Alberta, terrifying wildf ires in See Story.......................... Page 17

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High schools supporting Pink Shirt Day

St. Mary’s staff and students were joined by RCMP Detachment Commander Sgt. Jeremie Landry and Peace Officer Ken Podoborozny on Wednesday, February 26 as the school displayed their support for Pink Shirt Day, a now North American-wide day to draw attention to anti-bullying awareness. Both Landry and Podoborozny then headed over to Vegreville Composite High School for a meeting with staff and students there regarding Pink Shirt Day as well. (Michael Simpson/Photo)

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First Annual Agri-Day & Tradeshow set for Two Hills The Two Hills and District Agricultural Society in conjunction with the Two Hills County Adult Learning Council, County of Two Hills Agricultural Service Board and the Town of Two Hills is hosting the first annual Agri-Day & Tradeshow to be held on Saturday, April 12 from 9:30am to 4:30pm at Two Hills Centennial Hall.

“We chose the theme ‘Unlocking our best kept secrets’ because we feel that there are a large number of businesses and services in our area that people are not aware of. “This is an excellent opportunity for agriculture related and rural businesses in our area to promote their product or service. Along with offering space at the tradeshow, we are planning See Story......................... Page 17

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Oldscool Diner resurrects Saturday night

Local Oldscool Diner owner Dave Cox is a man of many talents, which include decades of professional singing and songwriting. Cox’s passion for music is touching Vegreville through his Diner’s Saturday nights, where Dave and a rotating list of fellow musicians he’s worked with over the years come together to rock out in front of a live audience at Oldscool Diner every weekend. (Michael Simpson/Photo)

Michael Simpson Editor It’s a typical small town Saturday night. You’ve had a mellow day around the house, and you don’t want to waste some prime time with your partner – you want to cut loose but you don’t want to drive to the city. Where do you go?

Dave Cox and his wife Lidia think they’ve got the answer. “We’re hoping to bring back the days of going out dancing to a live band

with your sweetheart,” said Cox, who owns Oldscool Diner with his wife Lidia in Vegreville. “There’s something about an interaction between people and a live band that’s special, but it’s becoming a dying art. Much of today’s trend is, sadly, to sit at home on your computer or your smartphone.

We think people want to get off the couch more, but they’re not sure where to go.

At our diner we’ve decided to bring back the Saturday

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There’s nothing like getting out on the dance floor under a full set of lights with your partner when a band is playing.”

A longtime singer and songwriter himself, Cox is

heading up a band made up of longtime musician friends he’s worked with in a musical career that’s spanned a few decades, seen four major recording projects put down See Story.......................... Page 11

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Youth bowling tournament winners

Vegreville Bowling Lanes held its annualYouth BowlingTournament in January and these are the winners! Senior: Dallas Svitich, Junior: Anthony Kisilevich,Bantam:Tristan Orton,Pee Wee: Burke Giles and Best Sportsmanship went to Casey Fisher. Congratulations! Great Bowling! (Corrinne Audy/Submitted)

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Needs and Wants - Equipment Replacement Plan for 2014 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6

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“As you go through your operating and financing plans for 2014, it is a good

time to review 2013, and do a project income and expenses for 2014,” says Dehod. “A year-end net worth statement is another important document to complete. Having this information in-hand is helpful when talking to a lender regarding your operating plan, operating loan and financing intentions regarding equipment and possibly the purchase of farm land. During the discussion, you will be reviewing equipment replacement intentions and quite possibly be seeking pre-approval of financing so that you can start your search for the equipment you wish to replace or upgrade.”

A lender will want to know the financial health of the farm business. They will look at a few key ratios, to see if an operation is good financial shape and whether it can afford more debt and ultimately more risk. To help producers be aware of these ratios and work them out for individual farm businesses, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development has a decision making tool called ABA Simple Farm Ratio Analyzer.

“The ABA Simple Farm Ratio Analyzer requires minimal input,” says Dehod.

“Only eight entries will provide 11 ratios and color-

code them red, yellow or green according to the financial risk they represent to the farm. This tool can give you a heads-up on the areas in which you are at lower risk as well as pointing out the riskier areas that may need to be improved, or that require a risk mitigation strategy to explain the situation more fully to the lender.”

Before visiting a lender, determine the farm’s ability to repay this loan on schedule, and whether or not cash can be taken out of a current account for the down payment and still retain the necessary working capital to manage by day-to-day operating demands. All financial institutions that are assessing credit applications test for a profitability measure by doing a debt servicing analysis of the credit applicant. Completing a debt servicing analysis of the farm’s repayment ability is a good first step.

Debt servicing analysis is broken down into two main sections – debt servicing capacity (DSC), and debt servicing requirements (DSR). These are calculated as follows: DSC = Accrued Net Farm Income + depreciation expense + interest expense + off-farm income – family withdrawals – farm Income Tax paid

DSR = Total Accrued Interest Expense + total term loan principal payments (for a fiscal year).

“The difference between DSC and DSR must be positive, as must it be if you are looking at increasing your DSR with new debt,” says Dehod. “To evaluate the profitability measure presented by the farm, in this case measured by the debt servicing ratio, the information must be broken down into a ratio to compare to industry benchmarks.”

This is calculated as: Debt Servicing Ratio = DSC / DSR Industry benchmarks for this ratio vary from one financial institution to another, but generally, the following benchmarks apply: Greater that 1.5 is low risk 1.1 to 1.5 is medium risk Less than 1.1 represents high risk “Knowing your own DSC and current DSR will tell you how much more debt your farm can service and at what risk to your farm’s viability,” says Dehod.

“This will quantify your needs, and assist you in planning the replacement and upgrade of your equipment. It will also create an awareness and no surprises at the bank.”

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

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

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

Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliary Society meets third Wednesday of every month, except July & August. Meetings are held in EXECUTIVE MEETING ROOM (St. Joseph’s Hospital) at 7:00p.m. Call 780-632-6323 Tofield AA Meetings held Thursday at 8 p.m. Open meeting every 4th Thursday at 8 p.m. at Bardo Lutheran Church Bsmt 4737 - 57 Ave. For info call 662-3893

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

by Donation.

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

Phone 632-6617.

Vegreville Community Daycare is a licensed facility for children ages 13 months to school age. Open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Mon-Fri. The Daycare has been in operation since 1990 & is run as a not-for-profit organization. To register, or for more information contact Carol Metz at the Daycare at 603-4417 Vegreville Peace Park Bookings – Please call Ed Wieclaw 780-6327914 The Vegreville Food Bank is located in the Vegreville Pentecostal Church at 4615 - Maple Street and is open Tuesday mornings 10 am - 12 pm July & August only & Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10 am - 12 pm September to June. Phone 632-6002

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

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

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

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

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

Vegreville Ambassador Program Visiting? Considering a move here?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Phone: 632-7920 for interviews.

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

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

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

The Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club invites you to share your interests and ideas in classic & antique vehicles. Join us for our monthly meetings held the 1st Wednesday of the month (except January & August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Vegreville Museum. It is not necessary to own a vehicle. PH: George 632-7729 or Orest 632-3495 AA Meeting in Mundare Sunday’s 7PM Town Building, Conference Room 5128 50th St. Contact Mary 603-7783 Vegreville RC Flyers Clubmonthly meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Johns Lutheran Church basement, 4513 Maple ST. Anyone interested in radio controlled flying is welcome to attend. Contact Fred 658-2664, Perry 688-3542 The Vegreville Multicultural Melodiants Entertain every 1st Wednesday at Vegreville Care Centre at 6:00pm, 2nd Wednesday at Heritage House at 6:30 pm, 3rd Wednesday at Homestead Lodge at 6:00 pm and every last Friday at Vegreville Manor at 7:00pm. “Do not sing duing the months of July & August” Rotary Club of Vegreville meets for lunch meetings every Monday at 12pm at VALID 4843-49 St Vegreville. For more information call Jody Nicholson at 780-632-2418 Notice - Effective immediately the Wigmak Alanon Family Group has closed it’s doors. Contact Number 780-275-0054 Willingdon & District Fish & Game Assn. Regular meetings, held every last tuesday off each month (excluding July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Willingdon Arena upstairs in the Club Room Everyone Welcome.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 3, 2014

CARD OF THANKS Lucille Wilde Jerry Wilde and his family are most grateful for the numerous acts of kindness and concern expressed by so many during Lucille’s short illness and peaceful passing.

Two extraordinary individuals, Father Michael Schumacher and Chaplin Margery Charest, provided blessings and consolation to Lucille throughout her final days. We are grateful to the Akasu Palliative Care Society for the beautiful palliative care room, an excellent home-like environment for family and friends.

We were very impressed with the professional and personalized care provided by Dr. Strydom, St. Joseph’s Hospital staff, Holley Ziegler, and Vegreville Ambulance (Nathan Henry).

Lucille loved having company and was always energized by the many people who took time from their lives to visit and encourage her while she was hospitalized. Special thank you to Dave for the personal gospel concert.

Autumn Rose Funeral Home, St. Martin’s Roman Catholic Parish, and Simply Fine Catering relieved us of much potential stress by the professional and kind services provided by all of their staff.

We cannot express in words, but will remember you all in our prayers, for the great number of flower arrangements, incredible food offerings, expressions of sympathy, donations made in Lucille’s memory, and prayers for our family.

May God bless you all for the extraordinary support given to our family during this difficult time.

CHARUK The family of Marshall Charuk wishes to express sincere gratitude to relatives, neighbours, and friends for the support and love given with the recent passing of their father and grandfather. A special thanks to the fellow parishioners of SichKolomea Ukrainian Orthodox Church who assisted our family in so many ways. Your kindness and thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. Thanks also to the members of St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church where the prayer service was held, and where the ladies provided lunch and dinner. Thank you to Father Michael Maranchuk for prayers and visits, and for officiating at the prayer service and funeral, and to Melitta and Terry for cantoring. We gratefully acknowledge the professional and compassionate service provided by Gordon and Pat Pawluk of Autumn Rose Funeral Home. And to the staff of Vegreville Care Centre, we thank you for the excellent care our father received during his stay with you.

We will be forever grateful for the loving, tender manner in which you tended to his final needs. God Bless.

MEMORIAM

MATICHUK, Jeanne In loving memory of a very special mother and Baba, Jeanne Matichuk who passed away 11 years ago today, March 1, 2003.

You’re not forgotten, Mother dear, Nor ever shall you be.

As long as life and memory last, We will remember thee, No one knows the silent heartaches, Only those who have lost can tell.

Of the grief that’s borne in silence, For the one we loved so well.

Always loved and in our thoughts, Sonia, Karen, Joe and Cody.

SASKIW, Katherine and John In Loving Memory of Katherine Saskiw who passed away February 22, 1979 John Saskiw, who passed away January 23, 1983 We often think of bygone days When we were all together The family chain is broken now But memories will live forever To us our loved ones have not gone away Nor have they travelled far Just entered God’s eternal home And left the door ajar.

Lovingly remembered and greatly missed by daughter Rose J. Hook, daughter-in-law Betty Saskiw, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren

HEMPSTOCK, Nancy In loving memory of our dear wife, mother and grandmother who passed away 5 years ago March 4, 2009.

Our family circle has been broken, A link gone from our chain; But though we’re parted for a while, We know we’ll meet again.

Some day, we know not when, We shall meet in a better land And never part again.

We shall meet with many a loved one That was torn from our embrace, We shall listen to their voices, And behold them face to face.

Sunshine passes, shadows fall, Love’s remembrance outlasts all.

Love Kent, Samantha, Tabitha (Kevin), David, Thomas and grandchildren.

HOOK, John In loving memory of John Hook, who passed away March 4, 1966.

To some you may be forgotten, To others just part of the past, But to those who loved you and lost you, Your memory will always last.

Sadly missed by your daughter Dianna HOOK, John 1914 – 1966 In loving memory of my father who passed away March 4, 1966.

Remember him with a smile today He was not one for tears Reflect instead on memories Of all the happy years Recall to mind the way he spoke And all the things he said His strength, his stance, the way he walked Remember these instead.

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

Miss you Dad and always will.

Lovingly remembered by your daughter Albina Beaudette

SHAVCHOOK, Denis July 24, 1930- March 3, 2013 In loving memory of our loving husband, father and grandfather.

Another year has passed Since God called you away But still we miss you Each and every day.

What we wouldn’t give to take one more walk Or just quietly sit and have one more talk.

Miss you, and always will For though you’re gone we love you still.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed Anna, Darlene and Dayton

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March 3, 2014

OBITUARY

Sustainability key to future oil sands’ development continued CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8

KUTRYK, Francis In loving memory of our dear Mother, Grandmother and GreatGrandmother, Francis Kutryk, who passed away February 25, 1992.

In our hearts your memory lingers always tender, fond and true; Twenty two years have passed so quickly, There’s not a day which passes by, we do not think of you.

No one missed you more than we, We hold our tears when we speak your name, But the ache in our hearts remains the same.

No one knows the sorrow we share, When the family gathers and you’re not there.

The things we feel so deeply are hard to say; But, we, your family, loved in a very special way, To hear your voice and see your smile, To sit and talk with you awhile; To just be together in the same old way, Would be the dearest wish today.

Happy memories fond and true, from all of us who thought the world of you.

So please, Dear God, take a message to our special loved one up above, Tell her how much we miss her and give her our love.

And some sweet day we’ll meet again, Beyond the toil and strife, and clasp each other’s hand once more, In heaven, that happy life.

Lovingly missed and always remembered by; Ed and Rose Jacula, Ernie and Jan Cheremshynski, Russell and Betty Berezanski and Anton Kutryk and their Families.

ZACHARUK, William January 12, 1919 – March 5, 2008 Six years have gone by since you passed away.

The wind of love gently blows That’s when the chain has broken And nothing is the same Gone are the days we used to share together.

Sad are the hearts that still love you.

We cherish our lives of your kindness You left us lovely, beautiful memories For a lot of things have changed since you left But life has to go on as is Sunshine passes, shadows fall and you’re at peace and rest In a quiet graveyard where our loved one lies And say a prayer to keep in touch A loving thought, a silent tear.

For God grant you responed in His kingdom For you were a good friend, husband, father & Gido Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by your loving wife Olga, children & grandchildren “Vichnaya Pamyiat” Eternal Memory

DMYTRIW, Bobby On February 24, 2014 Mr. Bobby Dmytriw of New Buchach passed away at the age of 71 years. Bobby is survived by sister, Josie Nestorowich; also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Predeceased by his parents, Mike and Annie; and sisters, Elizabeth and Elsie.

Prayer service Sunday, March 2, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 4814-50 Street, Vegreville.

Divine Liturgy Monday, March 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, New Buchach.

Reverend Teodosy Kraychuk officiating with interment in Church Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association.

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

TATARIN, Joseph Edward February 10, 1966 – Feb 25, 2014 On Tuesday, February 25, 2014, Joseph Edward Tatarin Of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 48 years.

Joe is survived by his loving family, his wife Richelle; two sons and one daughter Triffon, Logan and Bohdana; his mother Sonia Tatarin; his father Edward Tatarin; one sister Elaine (Tony) Kucher along with their daughters Hasanna and Haley; one brother Terrence along with his son Lucas; his baba Nettie Zaleschuk; father in law and mother in law Charlie (Judy) Adams; along with numerous aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Vegreville United Church with Reverend Carolyn Woodall officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Tatarin Children’s Trust c/o BMO” or to the “Mary Immaculate Hospital Foundation.”

Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800.

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Some well-informed critics of current policy have suggested that production at one-third present levels might be sustainable. Such an estimate can be only very rough at this point, but it gives some idea of how far off the sustainability mark we currently are.

How fast should rates be reduced? Turning the tap completely off tomorrow,

even if this was possible, is not the answer - the Alberta economy would be badly damaged by such a drastic move. While achieving sustainability is key, sustainability is about more than the physical environment. It also has social dimensions, including maintaining as healthy an employment climate as is compatible with other goals. So the rate of development should be reduced decisively but gradually.

How? Serious environ-

mental enforcement would probably achieve much of the desired result. If industry had to pay the cost of sustainable production processes, no doubt production would slow. And if regulators issued stop-work orders when regulations were breached - something which almost never happens under current policy production rates would be reduced.

We are where we are in Alberta - heavily dependent economically on the oil

sands - as a result of unwise public policy and lack of environmental enforcement. But whatever the mistakes of the past, Albertans now need to have an open, honest conversation about how to deal effectively with the profoundly unsustainable situation we find ourselves in.

The resources are ours and it is our business to decide how they are developed.

Janet Keeping is a lawyer and leader of the Green Party of Alberta.

Oldscool Diner resurrects Saturday night continued CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11

in the studio and a catalogue of over 50 songs released. Cox and his band, which is made up of a rotating list of fellow musicians, will play anything from classic rock and country to a few older pop covers. After having opened for famous Canadian acts like Bryan Adams, The Downchild Blues Band, Trooper, Chilliwack and more, Cox and his crew bring a wealth of experience to the stage.

“The guys are great to play

First Annual Agri-Day & Tradeshow set for Two Hills continued CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10

to print a local business and service directory that will be available at the event and future venues,” commented the Two Hills Agri-Day and Tradeshow committee.

“We will be holding workshops throughout the day.

Our keynote speaker is Jim Hole of Hole Greenhouses, a well-known gardening expert who is offering two presentations, one on Fusion Gardening and one on Garden Myths. There will also be a Crop Insect Update

by Scott Meers and Crop and Livestock Marketing by Don Christensen “Farm Safety is another area that we feel is important; there will be displays and short presentations on working and playing safe.

Everyone will have the opportunity to interact with real farm situations to show the dangers of everyday practices.”

To book a booth or for more information contact Deb Tupechka, Adult Learning Coordinator, (780) 208-3754; Elden Kozak, Agricultural Fieldman, (780) 657-3358 or Elisa Veira, Two Hills Ag Society (780) 6573542.

Help us unlock our best kept secrets by participating in this, our first annual Agri Day and Tradeshow. We are anticipating an exciting and informative day!

with, but we also have local musicians that come down to play with us too. We’ve had them come up on stage and jam with us on a Saturday night, it’s great.

They’re always welcome to do so.” A regular local player is Cox’s drummer, Dean Erickson, who’s spent many years on the road playing in live bands. Cox said he’s working on setting up an open mic night for locals to come out and play together exclusively, as well as booking some different

live bands from the city to come in and play his diner.

“A little variety is a good thing. We want people to know they can come here and get something different, but something that’s always fun,” he said.

Friday nights are no slouch either, Cox said.

“We’ve had a good response from our Karaoke night for adults on Fridays. By the end of the night, there’s a stack of papers from people who were still waiting to get on and sing. We also

opened up Saturday afternoons from 1:30 to 4 for families to come out and sing. It’s neat watching parents come out and have a good time with their kids singing together. It’s a unique bonding experience doing music with your children, and the people we’ve seen show up are definitely having fun. It helps that there’s thousands of songs to choose from, from gospel to rock and everything in between.”

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Rosanne Fortier A pre-Valentine’s Day tradeshow on February 8 saw 15 vendors from Edmonton, Two Hills, Innisfree and Vegreville for the Valentine’s Extraganza Fundraising Tradeshow at Tapping Health. Shannon Kerr, vendor of Jockey P2P and Silpada and Trisha Gable, vendor for Scentsy and Velata were the organizers of this tradeshow. There were also draws and door prizes available.

Proceeds went to VegMin Learning Society Adult Literacy Program.

From which, the tradeshow generated $193 to give this charity. Holly Cependa, Executive Director of VegMin Learning Societ y explained why it is significant to support this nonprof it organization.

“When Shannon asked what organization they should support, I suggested our adult literacy program because quite often we get forgotten about as a charity. Literacy is so important and we’re only partially funded by the government. For us to buy new books and the necessary resources for our

Brenda Sauer, A vendor from Edmonton shows her purses by Grace Adele where each one has a pocket for everything. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Shannon Kerr, left, vendor for Jockey P2P and Silpada and Trisha Gable, Scentsy and Velata were the organizers of the Valentine’s Extraganza Fundraising Tradeshow. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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tutors and learners, we need to do fundraising.”

Shannon said the tradeshow objective was to get everyone together to have fun, celebrate Valentine’s Day and to promote home based businesses and VegMin Learning Society’s Adult Literacy Program. “We wanted to express that Valentine’s Day is about many types of love, even for our community.

“We feel that it was important to support this because a lot of adults fall through the cracks or drop out of school and are lacking in basic skills and VegMin is a tool to better their life,” Kerr said.

Shannon continued on to comment about her home based Jockey P2P. “This Spring/Summer line of clothing has 25 colors, is inspired by the love of the ocean and has different fabrics and feels.

Jockey always follows the trends. Personally, I love Jockey P2P clothing, it’s very good quality and our return policy is excellent.

“Then our bears we sell through partnership with leading non-profit organizations provide support and resources to help adopted families remain strong and together,” Shannon is a vendor of Silpada. Cherie Ziegler is also a vendor of this product which Cherie described, “Silpada jewellery is .925 sterling silver

and made from semi precious stones. There is an excellent lifetime warranty and 60-day money back guarantee. Every piece of jewellery in the catalog is actual size and all orders are direct shipped through Canada Post to the guest and don’t cost the customer anything to return.”

Trisha Gable, vendor for Scentsy and Velata said, “This is my hobby and passion. I love these products. There is no flame or smoke involved; they operate on a light bulb. Its food-based wax so if your pet or kid eats it, it’s not going to be harmful.

Scentsy fills your house with a pleasant and unique aroma and there are 70 different scents so there is always a new variety to use.” Some of the scents include Silver Bells, Caramel Pear Crisp, Sweet Pea and Vanilla, Sugar Cookie, Ocean, Goody Goody Gumdrop, Pumpkin Roll and Paradise Punch.

Going further in the building was Amber Kellar with NUSKIN which specializes in health and beauty products that are safe and environment friendly. “All our NUSKIN products are backed up by science. We have a patented age lock product which is a machine that erases lines and wrinkles in five minutes, a body spa that breaks down cellulites in your body, a product for

the insides that resets youth gene clusters that targets your heart, brain and muscles and gives you stamina and vitality.

“Personally, within two weeks of being on Cortitrol, AIEI, Tegreen, Protein Boast ProBIO, I lost three inches off my midriff.

“All the E-Poch donates 25% back to the rainforest.

Forbes gives 300,000,000 meals via Nourish the Children Global Opportunity to 53 countries.”

Next was a delightful array of Valentine’s products that was seated at K’s Body Scrubs and Crafts which were all homemade by vendor, Krista Muntz.

Krista said she learned to create these by trial and error. There were even customized bubble gum machines available and samples of body scrubs which included French Roast, Baby Soft, Tea Tree, and Lavender which were all homemade with all essential oils and extracts and no chemicals.

“This is my hobby and passion because I love creating these items. I have two sons who are eight months and three years old and I stay home with them.

“These items would make an excellent Valentine’s gift because they are about love and happiness. Then I can make customized orders

for anything a person chooses,” Krista added.

Brenda Sauer, a vendor from Edmonton was home to Grace Adele purses and products. “These products are from the Scentsy family and the clutches on the purses come out of the bags. The purses come in different colors and there is a strap with each clutch.

The inside of the bags are fabulous because there’s a pocket for everything, even your cell phone. They are awesome!” Brenda said.

Other home based businesses involved were Karen’s Krafty Kreations, Miche Bags, Epicure, Jamberr y, A.C.E, PartyLife, Norwex, Princess House and Javita, Part ylite Candles, Arbonne, Silpada Designs, Stella and Dot, The Beachside Bed and Breakfast.

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Krista Muntz, vendor for Body Scrubs and Crafts holds up one of her creations that shows love and happiness which she was selling at the Valentine’s Extraganza Fundraising Tradeshow on February 8 at Tapping Health. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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