Vegreville News Advertiser - May 18, 2016

VOL. 69 NO. 20

66 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2016

Break-in at Mundare Servus Credit Union!

The Mundare Servus Credit Union was broken into early in the morning on May 17. A number of people tried to rip the ATM machine out through the front door of the building and then took off in their vehicles.The incident is still under investigation and more information will be given when it becomes available.

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RCMP files from May 5 – 11 Joe Machney Reporter May 5 00:37 911 report of a suspicious vehicle in front of a house in a rural area. Two people came out of a vehicle and went into a bush. A person confronted him and he said that he had to urinate and that he chased a porcupine. He left the area and picked up a second person even though he said that he was alone. Incident is still under investigation.

02:33 A vehicle was stopped. The driver was driving while suspended and was issued a ticket for driving while suspended.

07:59 A report from a male from a local hotel calling to say that his wallet was stolen. He later called back to say that he dropped it in the parking lot and that the hotel staff had found it and returned it to him.

10:53 CRA scam 10:56 Report of an unsecured load of lumber on highway 16. A couple sheets of plywood were lost. RCMP attended and the vehicle was not found, nor was any lumber.

14:03 Report of a vehicle being driven that is unregistered and not insured. Male was arrested on outstanding warrants.

17:42 Report of a dog biting two four-year-old girls. One girl required surgery.

18:11 911 report of a suicidal 29year-old female. Members attended and female was taking to a hospital and then transferred to Ponoka for assessment.

18:16 Report of an intoxicated male driving a bicycle and hitting a stopped vehicle. He got tickets for public intoxication and driving carelessly.

18:18 911 report of a possible intoxicated driver heading east. Members were unable to locate the vehicle and Vermilion RCMP was notified.

20:32 911 report of a break and enter that happened a week earlier.

The complainant said that he let the other guy into his room and offered him beer. When he woke up the caller complained that the person drank too much beer so he called the police and said that he did not want the person around anymore.

21:32 911 report of a suicidal male.

Members attended and transported him to the hospital.

23:15 Vehicle was stopped for failing to signal. Driver was found to be impaired and provided breath samples over twice the legal limit.

May 6 01:38 Report of a noise complaint.

Members attended and the music was turned down.

09:06 Report of theft of diesel from a tractor that was parked out in the field.

09:30 Report of a brotherly spat. A brother was bothering another brother and giving him the finger.

10:40 Report of two suspicious males. Member attended and one of the males was arrested on outstanding warrants.

13:00 Report of students caught smoking on school property. They were issued tickets.

19:08 911 report of a suspicious vehicle. Members attended and stopped two vehicles matching the description but nothing suspicious was found.

21:41 Report of a neighbor dispute.

One neighbor reported that another neighbor was shooting smarties at his house. Member attended and found that some youths were tossing skittles in the air.

21:58 911 report of an assault. All people involved were intoxicated.

Complainant did not want to press charges.

22:16 911 report of a go-kart driving around in a neighborhood. It was later located with no one around it and was seized.

May 7 04:02 Report of a passed out male on somebody’s couch. He was arrested for mischief and released.

11:55 911 report of threats. Four unknown males were threatening to kill the complainant. Patrols were made but they were not located.

16:39 Report of a missing person.

Subject was located and being an adult, he is allowed to move about the country freely.

18:21 Report of a male calling an RCMP for separation advice. Advice is pending.

May 8 07:11 Report of a diesel fuel theft from at tractor near township road 510, and range road 141. Theft was of over 1000 liters.

07:19 Report of two males stealing donuts. One male returned to the store to say he didn’t steal donuts and was driven home for being intoxicated.

09:43 Report of a bear in Ranfurly,

but the bear was not found.

11:43 Report of a family dispute over an estate.

17:05 Report of a grandmother hitting her granddaughter, who is in her 30s, with her cane.

17:47 Report of theft of property from Mundare. Members attended a learned that someone had broken into a trailer and stole some property. Still under investigation.

May 9 01:19 Report of a gas and dash.

Suspects were two females in a black jeep. Still under investigation.

10:37 Report of a stolen car. It was later found returned behind the residence.

13:13 Report of graffiti at the rotary peace park. Still under investigation.

13:25 Report of some students lighting a fire in a retail parking lot. Students were located and warned about fires. Their parents were contacted.

15:54 CRA scam 17:14 Report of someone backing up into another vehicle.

May 10 06:20 Report of a break and enter into a shed. The padlock was cut off and eight truck tires were stolen.

07:05 Report of a 1-ton truck being stolen. Still under investigation.

16:06 Report of a male asking for money, saying that they are from Fort McMurray. The subject was not located.

21:35 Report from a parent about another youth threatening his son, but both were aggressive in the matter and partly responsible. The issue was mediated.

May 11 10:33 Report of stolen items from a rental property. Still under investigation.

13:06 911 report of a family dispute where a teenager skipped school so he had his video games and internet taken away.

19:10 Report of a gas and dash.

The female driver was located and said that she had forgot to pay, so she went back and paid.

19:33 Report of a sudden death.

22:27 Report of a family argument between a brother and sister. The brother agreed to move out at the end of the month.

During the week 6 false alarms, 3 false 911, and 92 calls in total for service were made.

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Andrew School The Andrew School badminton team had a very successful day on April 26 at Fort Saskatchewan Christian & Fort Saskatchewan High in the Elk Island Public Schools Junior High Championship. Devon Hamaliuk took home Gold in Boys Singles, Alyshia Bryks received Gold in Girls Singles with Abigail Marianicz coming in 4th place. Colby Yaremie & Jayla Snyder won Gold in Mixed Doubles. Andrew School narrowly missed out on the Team Championship and came in 2nd place. Well done, everyone! (l-r) front row – Alyshia Bryks; middle row – Zachary Desjardins-Major, Kayla Cutler, Colton Foreman, Jake Fesyk, Kayden Sumner, Tristan Anderson; back row – Jaxon Bryks, Jayda Pickett, Leah-Marie Melenka, Katelyn Yaremie, Colby Yaremie, Jayla Snyder, Hope Boster, Abigail Marianicz; missing - Devon Hamaliuk.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, This is just a note to express our appreciation for the delightful and free barbecue held at the Sunshine Club on a recent evening, courtesy of Operation Garden Weasel and all those involved with the MODEL project. The burgers were delicious, the cooks and servers courteous and helpful, the weather co-operative. All in all a most enjoyable occasion.

Congratulations and thanks to all those who obviously worked very hard to give pleasure (and full tummies!) to so many of us.

Sincerely Irvin and Norma Cowan

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New grant program focuses on young hockey players Victoria Hofferd Alberta’s youngest hockey players are the focus for a new grant program developed through a partnership between Hockey Alberta and Pembina Pipeline Corporation.

Hockey Alberta has adopted the Initiation Program as the formal structure for players six years and under. A key component of the Initiation Program sees these budding young athletes skating on a smaller ice surface in order to develop the essential skills of hockey.

To alleviate some of the financial burden for Minor Hockey Associations utilizing the Initiation Program in the 2016-17 season, Hockey Alberta and Pembina Pipeline Corporation have established a grant program to purchase foam rink divider boards. The foam dividers provide a safe and effective way to split the ice for the participants.

“Practicing and playing on a smaller ice surface helps in skill development.

More associations having access to divider boards increases the opportunity for these young players to touch the puck more often, and develop the essential basic skills such as skating, shooting and stickhandling,” said Justin Fesyk, Senior Manager, Hockey Development for Hockey Alberta.

The partnership is a natural one for Pembina’s community investment program, which focuses on initiatives that promote safety, health and community building. Pembina aims to create a culture of safety both within its business and in the communities where its employees live, work and play.

“In communities across the province, hockey is a way of life; and Pembina staff are often out on the ice with their families. This is why we have partnered with Hockey Alberta in support of rink dividers for minor hockey associations

in our operating communities, as Pembina wants to ensure that kids across Alberta have fun, and stay safe while playing,” says Paul Murphy, Pembina’s Senior Vice President, Pipeline & Crude Oil Facilities.

The grants will be available in June, and Minor Hockey Associations who are looking to apply are encouraged to go to hockeyalberta.ca/players/initiationprogram/ for more information.

Spring Creek Cemetery Submitted Over the past several years, there have been numerous improvements made at this little cemetery northeast of Innisfree. A group of dedicated volunteers got together and decided to honor the final resting place of many of their family members and friends.

A chain link fence was constructed along the front of the property. This was followed with a sign that clearly identifies the cemetery. It was also discovered that many years ago, a fire went through the graveyard and destroyed many of the wooden crosses. Records are incomplete and there was no way to identify who these graves belonged to. To recognize and honor their memory, a granite bench was placed in that general area with the inscription: “In Memory of the Unknown Souls Whose Grave Markers were Destroyed By Fire.

Rest in Peace”.

The latest venture is the creation of a granite map/directory of the graveyard being produced

by Gerry Wilson of Wilson Art of Vermilion. Some of the names have been translated from Ukrainian into English.

Many hours were spent reading and translating each of the head-

stones. We feel it will be an excellent way to enable generations to come to locate their families and loved ones and keep them connected to their Ukrainian roots and heritage.

This monument/directory will be installed shortly and we will be having a blessing of same on Sunday, June 26th. We would like to see as many of the descendants as possible for this blessing, to share a meal together, to reminisce and share stories about those who have gone before us.

Some of the funding for the fence, sign, bench and directory has been obtained through government g rants.

However, all upkeep (mowing of the grass, trimming around all

headstones, etc) can only be covered by private donations.

Some of the names that are in the cemetery belong to the following families (to name only a few): Babych (Babysh).

Chomlak, Dulaba, Kuzio, Saik, Kryvonishka, Saskiw, Baranec, Dmytriw, Zawarich, Hassay, Hlus, Myskiw, Krochmal, Stepanick and Grabas.

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COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – May 19, 1926 M. Nowitsky’s residence on First Ave. East, next to C. Gordon’s tinshop, was wrecked by fire early Monday morning. The blaze is alleged to have started from a candle. The interior of the house was badly damaged and the roof burned out. Some of the furniture was removed. The loss will approximate $750.

A meeting of the public school board held last Thursday evening had, as its chief point of consideration, the necessity of providing additional school accommodation. A report submitted to the board revealed that some sixty primary pupils will seek admission this next September and these, together with the present full attendance, will make is simply impossible for the present building to hold all pupils. No suitable buildings are available for rent by the board and in any case renting is poor business for a school district, which has to provide the accommodation ultimately. Plans from the department of education were submitted to the board and one, apparently suitable, was selected.

75 Years Ago – May 21, 1941 At the recent council meeting for the town of Vegreville Councillor Hurlburt voiced a complaint on behalf of citizens respecting dumping of burnt wheat on the north side of Mt. Pleasant park property and also heard Councillor Svarich explain that this wheat would be plowed under promptly as fertilizer. (And in the meantime, it stinks like blazes).

It has been estimated that there are more losses of cattle and sheep from poisonous plants than any other single factor. During the dry spring when grass growth is slow, livestock are attracted to low ground where the grass is more succulent and green. In such low sections some poisonous plants are found. Water Hemplock is especially common in such areas and if pastures contain this weed, they should be fenced off if possible. By allowing livestock to have free access to salt at all times, they will not develop a depraved appetite and will, therefore, not go in search of new plants, which may be poisonous to them. Access to salt and a little care in the management of the pasture amy prevent lossed of valuable livestock.

50 Years Ago – May 19, 1966 If everything goes as presently planned, the Elk’s Club sponsored Children’s Fish Pond in Vegreville will be stocked with 2,000 Rainbow Trout yearlings this year. The Provincial Government authorities have not yet been able to give a definite delivery date for the fish, but they are expected within the next two or three weeks.

The weekly crop report for the Vegreville District Agriculturalist area up to Saturday of last week reported that 40% of the wheat acreage in this area has been seeded. The report notes that, in general agriculture conditions in this area are normal for the time of year, but that hay crops and pastures are in need of moisture.

The Honorable Harry E. Strom has announced the appointment of Frank Kehoe as District Agriculturist at Ryley. Mr. Kehoe is a graduate of the Olds School of Agriculture and obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture at the University of Alberta in 1965. He has been the Assistant District Agriculturist at Camrose since last November.

The CTV Television Network recently announced that it has completed long-term contracts with the Eastern and Western Football conferences to bring Canadians live coverage of professional football. The announcement was made recently by CTV president Gordon F. Keebie.

25 Years Ago – May 21, 1991 The Town of Vegreville held its regular meeting on Monday, May 13. The new school trustee is Bill Triska. Three Vegreville residents, Steven Shumborski, Linda Walker and Moira McColl have been selected by Vegreville FCSS to serve as board members.

The Vegreville and District Historical Society informed the town that the Vegreville Museum is filled to capacity. The One Hundred Ten Vocational Training Centre asked the town to contribute towards the community paper recycling project. The 110 VTC needs to purchase ultra containers used for storage and shipment of the paper. Each container is valued at $209.18 including GST. To date, since 1985 the 110 VTC has recycled over 394 tons of paper. There will be a handicapped zone placed in front of the Queen Elizabeth school main entrance. This will aid in the transportation of handicapped students. New bylaw No. 1-91 has been passed and is created for the purpose of preventing and compelling the abatement of nuisances generally, and regulating untidy and unsightly premises. The town of Vegreville is presently working on bylaw No. 8-91 (cat bylaw). The bylaw is for the purpose of licensing, regulating and confining cats within the town of Vegreville.

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.

Philippines Election Gwynne Dyer Rodrigo Duterte, who has just been elected president of the Philippines, comes across as Donald Trump on stilts. He talks dirtier (last week he called the outgoing president a “son of a whore”), and he can barely open his mouth without threatening to kill somebody. But the resemblance is only superficial.

For one thing, Duterte is not a fake tough guy. In Davao City, where he has been mayor for the past 22 years, a local priest estimates that death squads linked to him have killed over 1,400 people, mostly petty criminals and street kids.

Sometimes “Duterte Harry” denies the death squads exist, sometimes he condones them, occasionally he hints that he does some of the killing himself.

Maybe so, maybe not, but what matters to the people who voted for him is that Davao City, once the most violent city in the Philippines and possibly in all of Asia,

is now safe. The man is a miracle-worker, or so it seems, and now he is going to work miracles for the whole country.

The miracle he is now expected to produce, however, is not just law and order. It is a more equal sharing of the prosperity that some in the Philippines are now beginning to enjoy, and that is a considerably taller order.

For the past decade the economy of the Philippines has finally been growing fast: an average of 6 percent annually – but in ten years there has been no trickle-down beyond the middle class. The poor are just as numerous and just as poor as always. So they voted for Duterte.

The establishment tried its best to stop this sinister populist. Outgoing president Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino tried in vain to get the other presidential candidates to unite behind one candidate against Duterte. At a closing rally on Saturday, he told voters: “I need your help to stop the return of terror in our land. I cannot do it alone.”

They didn’t listen: Duterte is going to be the president of the Philippines for the next six years. So what will he actually do with his mandate?

Nobody knows, because he hasn’t been very forthcoming about his intentions.

Starting to

sound like Trump again, isn’t he? But there are things about Duterte that suggest a more complex person behind the facade.

He has been a prominent supporter of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) groups in Davao, which is definitely not a vote-winning position in the deeply Catholic Philippines.

He has been trying to restart the stalled peace process with the Muslim minority in his home island of Mindanao, and insists that it must address the injustices that have been committed against Muslims.

Not really your run-of-the-mill populist after all, then, but it still feels like the Filipinos have made a serious mistake in voting for Duterte. There’s just too much macho bluster, like this gem from his final campaign rally in Manila on Saturday: “Forget the laws on human rights. If I make it to the presidential palace, I will do just what I did as mayor. You drug pushers, hold-up men and donothings, you better go out.

Because I’ll kill you.”

He’s also prone to say that if the country’s democratic institutions get in the way of his anti-crime crusade than he’ll abolish the Congress and rule as a “revolutionary government.”

His entertainment value is undeniable, but Filipinos may come to regret giving him the keys to the presidential palace.

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

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Two Hills named Canada’s most rider friendly community with Brad Gara, and Renaee Charbonneau, who created the Canada’s MOST Rider Friendly Community Contest, were present for the historical moment.

“The search for Canada’s most rider friendly community started last year. And we’re not talking about Saskatchewan Roughriders, were talking about motorcycle riders! We went through three rounds of voting and at the end, the town of Two Hills had won the prestigious award of being Canada’s most rider friendly community,” Elsie said. “At the moment this is the very first round, so we are proud to say that we are nominated and won Canada’s first most rider friendly community contest and we were presented with a trophy as well as highway signage by the contest organizers.”

Joe Machney Reporter

The Canada’s MOST Rider Friendly Community Contest is a rural tourism marketing initiative whose goal is to create awareness of the wonderful businesses and communities that are there for riders to explore.

On the afternoon of May 11, the town of Two Hills was presented with the honor of being named Canada’s most rider friendly community for 2015 by Community Futures of Alberta. Bob Ross, Elsie Howanyk CAO for the town of Two Hills, Two Hills Deputy Mayor Sonny Rajoo, along

Free Family Movie Night featuring the movie, Norm of the North will be held on May 31 at Vegreville Centennial Library at 6:30 p.m. Children can only attend if a parent is with them. Popcorn will be provided too.

A Kindergarten Fair will be held at the Library on May 26. Children who attend this event will get a head start with skills needed for kindergarten and school.

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Junior Gardeners encouraged to compete in contest Junior Gardeners Committee, Special to the Advertiser Here’s a few tips from the Vegreville Agricultural Society for all youngsters planning and presenting a small garden.

1) Mark your rows at the time of planting with permanent and weatherproof markers. This will help you remember what you’ve planted and where the plants should be. 2) Keep your seed packages

to paste into a journal.

This doesn’t have to be elaborate… a scribbler with date of planting and choices of seed and week to week entries will be a simple record of your progress.

Mark down which vegetables and f lowers you choose and why you like them.

Keeping a record of the name of the variety of vegetables (e.g. corn, Northern Sweet) will help when it comes to choosing items for your next garden. Some children take a few photos and paste them into their journals. Some make drawings of the plants growing taller.

Be sure to record your problems also.

Sometimes seedlings are patchy and uneven. You might have to re-seed or try another variety. Solving growing

problems will help you be a better gardener. 3) Ask your parents for some fertilizer. Well-rotted manure or liquid fertilizer (20-20-20 diluted) will give your plants a nice boost. 4) Judges always like to see a sign indicating which area is your garden, especially if it’s in the same area as your parent’s garden. Judges will ask you questions about how you took care of the growing things, and will want to know that you tried very hard to look after things yourself. 5) Remember to water gently and regularly…we can’t always rely on rainfall at the right times. Learn to use a hoe and try to identify which plants are unwanted weeds. 6) The judges will phone prior to visiting your garden. If

you absolutely can’t be home during time of judging, they will visit your yard and give you a written comment sheet later. Judges will take pictures of your garden and display them in the Exhibit hall during the Fair. Prizes are presented on the grandstand before one of the evening shows. 7) Remember, this contest is to help you have fun growing food and flowers.

Enjoy your garden! Older junior gardeners are invited to become junior judges in training for selected garden produce categories during the Ag Society’s fair bench show competition.

Put your experience to work in mentoring our new gardeners!

Mannville School News Susan Obrigewitch Congratulations goes out to our graduating class: Laramie Anderson, Lane Demas, Danny Ludwig, Delaney McMinis, Braden Mytz, Mikaela Storch, Jaden Tod, Austin Trach, Emily Trynchuk and Amethyst Zapisocky.

Our high school had the fantastic opportunity to take in a play at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton on May 5. This year, they saw a production of West Side Story, which was truly excellent! We took 26 students from grades 9-12 and had a terrific day!

Thank you to our supervisors, Mr. Jim Storch, Mrs. Evelyn Maron, Ms. Chelsea Baker, Mrs. Kelly Konieczny, and Mr. Darryl Maron. Also, a big thank-you goes to PAC for helping with transportation costs. They had a great time!

Grade 7 and 8 physical education class had Verner and Elsie Thompson come in and help teach some

dances during their dance unit. They taught the shotisse, butterfly, polka, two-step, and heel-toe.

During the unit they also learned the Macarena, Saturday night, various versions of the YMCA, chicken dance, Cadillac ranch line dance, cha-cha slide, jive, and the cupid shuffle. To wrap up the unit the students, in a group, had to create and present a dance to the rest of the class. They did an awesome job creating some unique dances.

Our students will have the opportunity to take part in training for a triathlon. Beginning May 18, students, from Kindergarten to Grade 12, can come on Wednesdays and check it out after school until 4:45. Students will need to bring a bike, a bike helmet, running shoes, water bottle, hat and sunscreen with them each day. There is no fee to be part of Triathlon Club, however, students who are interested in attending an actual triathlon following training, can register for the RockSolid Vermilion Triathlon at www. trivermilion.wix.com/trivermilion or at zone4.ca and search RockSolid Vermilion Triathlon. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. McCullough at the school.

A glance ahead: No school May 20th.

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Spring concert delights

Joe Machney Reporter This year the Myrnam & District Ukrainian Dance Club dance club had 21 youth dancers and for the very first time, 6 adult dancers at their annual spring concert that was held at the Myrnam School on Saturday, May 7. The day’s performances were a demonstration of all that the dancers have accomplished throughout the year. Their talent and skills have grown as a result of the hard work that they, together with their instructors, have put in.

In light of recent events in Fort McMurray, the generous and caring

dance club this year who received their introductory plaques: Sydney Chanasyk, Brodie Pashulka, and Leah Winterbottom.

Steve Murrell, the club’s instructor, drives from Edmonton to Myrnam every Monday to instruct all of the dancers. He is currently a member of the dance ensemble, Volya, where he dances with his sweetheart, Tegan.

Steve has a unique passion for Ukrainian dance and has tremendous skill, which makes him a favorite for all of the club members. “We’ve had the privilege of having Steve as our instructor for the last 4 years and we hope that he’ll continue to be a part

We’ve had the privilege of having Steve as our instructor for the last 4 years - Tracy Winterbottom dance club decided to donate all proceeds from the event to the Canadian Red Cross to support those who have been displaced as a result of the fires.

This $675 included the admission as well as the raffle proceeds.

Tracy Winterbottom, co-president of the dance club, emceed the event.

The afternoon began with Carole Myshaniuk singing Oh Canada as well as the Ukrainian National Anthem.

After that the dancers welcomed the audience by performing a Pryvit, followed by the individual group’s dances from a variety of regions including Poltava, Volyn, Hutzul, and Pollisian.

The youngest dancers in Group 1 were: Larysa Myshaniuk, Leah Winterbottom, and Orysha Yaremchuk. Group 2: Hailey Axley, Sydney Chanasyk, Isabelle Jacula, Brodie Pashulka, and Reece Winterbottom. Group 3: Caitlin Clyke, Noah Jacula, RaeBecca Pashulka, Olivia Saruk, and Harlen Saskiw.

Group 4: Wyatt Jacula, Paris Jacula, Alayna Hladunewich, Hannah Saruk, and Kyrstin Yaremchuk. Group 5: Aidan Clyke, Paula Hladunewich, and Jaeanna Saskiw. The oldest group, the adult, consisted of: Jodi Gueutal, Brandy Jacula, Lyndsey Pashulka, Megan Saruk, Tracy Winterbottom, and Violet Yackimec.

Three new dancers had joined the

of our dance family for many more years to come,” Tracy said. “We also had Elizabeth Zee as an assistant instructor come out to help Steve once a month this year, but unfortunately, she had a dance performance today so she was unable to attend the event.”

As the afternoon came to a close the co-president had one more important message to say, “Thank-you to everyone for coming out and supporting our club throughout the year! We truly appreciate all the support from family, friends and our community. A special thank-you to the Myrnam Elks Lodge for donating $500 to our dance club! What a great show of support from our community. We hope the day’s performances were enjoyed by all and we will see you all again in the Fall!”

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707 horse Hellcat sold

Joe Machney Reporter It was a huge day for John Colford and his family when they strolled into the Maddigan Chrysler Dodge dealership in Vegreville, because when they drove out of the dealership he was behind the wheel of a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and a 6.2L, 707 horse power engine with a mile wide smile from ear to ear.

“It’s a toy!!” John exclaimed with enthusiasm. “I’ve always had sports cars when I was younger and now that I got the time and the money, I’m able to get another one!”

When asked what drove him to get this car John replied, “It was the 707 horse power and the super-charged engine that attracted me to the car, and I can bump it up to 900 with not much of an investment.”

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machinery as well. What is being built is a drainage system for storm water from the town of Vegreville.

“We anticipate to be finished at the end of May, or at the latest, a week into June,” Robert Landiak, foreman for Location Cats said. “The project began at the beginning of March.”

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Family business helps families of Fort McMurray Todd O Keefe Mundare Sausage and Uncle Ed’s Restaurant donate BBQ proceeds to support forest fire victims.

In the wake of the Fort McMurray forest fires, Stawnichy’s Meat Processors in Mundare, Alberta, and its deli, Uncle Ed’s Restaurant, in Edmonton, Alberta, gathered its team together to give back. BBQs were held over the course of seven days, with full proceeds going to the Canadian Red Cross in support of the displaced Fort McMurray families and residents.

“Together along with all of our community in both Mundare

and Edmonton, we were able to raise a total of more than $5,630,” says Cheryl Zeleny. “We are very proud of our staff, and everyone who stopped by and pitched in to help those in need.”

Donations can still be made to both Stawnichy’s locations and all help is appreciated.

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Gathering of geese

With spring in the air and on the land apparently a gathering of geese were spotted along highway 631.

Alberta announces province wide fire ban Agrinews Effective immediately, the province is applying a fire ban across Alberta.

All fire permits are suspended and no new fire permits will be issued. All open fires, including campfires and charcoal briquettes, are prohibited.

The use of incendiary targets is also banned. These targets explode when shot with a firearm and have been known to create fires.

In addition, the province is urging the public to avoid Off Highway Vehicles (OHVs) use as much as

possible. If they must be used, remove burnable debris from hot spots. All OHVs in Alberta are required to have a functional muffler and spark arresters.

“Albertans stand with the people of Fort McMurray who have been evacuated and our first responders as they work to protect Albertans and critical infrastructure. The single best thing we all can do to help protect Alberta from wildfires is to ensure we are not creating additional risk.”

- Shannon Phillips, Minister of Environment and Parks “Our firefighters are currently focused on fighting wildfires across the province, including the estimated 85,000-hectare fire near Fort McMurray. With extreme fire hazard conditions persisting, it is prudent that we take these steps to help reduce the risk of additional fires.”

- Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Environment and Parks will be deploying additional Conservation Officers to enforce the fire ban in

parks and protected areas. This will not affect resources that are being used to fight wildfires.

Portable propane fire pits and gas or propane stoves and barbecues designed for cooking or heating are allowed.

The fire ban applies to Alberta’s Forest Protection Area and all counties, municipal districts and special areas such as provincial parks and recreation areas. The fire ban does not apply to cities, towns, villages or summer villages or federal lands such as national parks.

The fire ban will remain in place until further notice.

When Albertans are out this weekend, they are urged to take additional steps to reduce their impact on potential wildfires on public land: Check Alberta Fire Bans before going out, and follow ALL instructions.

If camping, do not leave cooking stoves or lanterns unattended.

Avoid OHV use as much as possible.

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Dear Earls: your beef dilemma is already solved Troy Media Congratulations on your renewed commitment to sourcing beef from here at home. Canada’s beef-eaters and producers applaud you. The good news is that there is already plenty of beef in Canada to meet your humane treatment requirements. (It’s actually illegal to raise cattle any other way.) The challenge, as you’ve discovered, is in tracking the history of care from Canadian farms to your customers’ forks.

That’s where BIXS comes in. BIXS is a kind of Facebook for cows. We provide a system for you to connect with ranchers based on the characteristics you’re looking for, and the kind of cattle the rancher has available. And here’s the best part: this process is available right now.

How does BIXS work? Think of a typical Canadian cattle producer who does all the right things. He cares for his cattle ethically and humanely, around the clock, every day of the week. He details the history of care until the animal goes to auction. Then, he posts that history on BIXS. Everyone else along the chain of custody (auction markets, feedlots, and packers) can access that data, and provide supplemental information about production practices while in their custody. Because we can track this chain of custody and

care - and verify it as an independent third party - we can help restaurants like Earls provide reliable information to their customers about their burgers and steaks.

You win. The producer wins. And the consumer wins.

BIXS is already working with McDonald’s Canada to do exactly the same thing, only on a much larger scale - McDonald’s buys about 65 million pounds of beef each year in Canada alone. As a partner in McDonald’s Verified Sustainable Beef Program (VSB), we’re helping to provide the framework for McDonald’s to source its beef sustainably and exclusively through Canadian producers. In fact, one of the main reasons that McDonald’s chose to pilot its VSB program in Canada was due to the strength of BIXS. Along with the Verified Beef Program from the

Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, and the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency, our combined systems are allowing us to measure, verify, and track sustainability in ways that no other country is yet able to do.

Building a system that verifies the quality of Canadian beef is helping to unlock the value of data for everyone from producers to retailers, and supports trust in the entire supply chain.

By satisfying consumer demand for verifiable information, we can help consumers become even more confident in their beef supply, more interested in buying beef, and more able to find beef that fits the characteristics they value.

We can also better respond to food safety emergencies.

Canadian cattle producers are among the most responsible producers anywhere in the world, and are justifiably proud of the ethical and humane treatment of their animals. That’s why they took it personally when you thought you had to source your beef from the U.S. We’re helping to make sure that

restaurants like Earls don’t make that mistake again.

To make it easier to find producers from all over the country, we make enrolling in the program easy and free.

It costs nothing to input data into BIXS, but anyone who wants to access the data pays a fee to the data source. The fee makes the program sustainable and allows everyone to be compensated for their work. This is what we call Collaborative Economics - creating opportunities that benefit the whole industry - and it’s a core value of BIXS. As we work to connect producers with retailers all around the country, we’re looking forward to helping you take advantage of this golden opportunity to support Canadian beef producers while meeting the expectations of your customers.

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What’s Vegreville 4H multi club been up to?

Allie Oneschuk The Vegreville multi club has been very busy these last few months, we had many interesting speeches and presentations on a February 20 with our club public speaking and some members made it up to districts! Way to go 4Hers! Shortly after that in March we had some members go to district curling in Innisfree and everyone had a great time. Then on March

19 we had the wonderful opportunity to go to the Canadian College final rodeo! Being able to watch all of the experienced riders was a lot of fun! In more recent events our intermediate members got to go to an overnight camp on April 8-9. I was able to go and it was a blast! You meet many new friends and it’s a great experience to go! We also had two of our senior members be counselors for the camp.

While the intermediate members were away the rest of our club volunteered at Peavey Mart selling burgers. As you can see the Victorville 4-H multi club has been pretty busy so for this year.

This year is our club’s 30th year in operation. Our club has been pretty busy the last 30 years too! So that’s what the multi club has been up to these last few months and we have a few more months to go!

Spring in the air trade show soars Joe Machney Reporter On Saturday, April 23 snowy weather came to northeastern Alberta, but it wasn’t chilly everywhere. The Derwent Rec centre was full of vendors and curious shoppers from when the doors opened at 10 in the morning until they closed at 2 in the afternoon.

From bee farm products, to nutritional supplements, to Tupperware, and so much more in between, people were flocking into the centre to see the repeating vendors as

well as the five new ones that had tables and their products set up to sell.

“This is my ninth annual trade show and I feel that everything has worked out really well,” Debbie Gulayec, organizer of the trade show, said. “I quite enjoy doing it.

It’s a little bit of work to put one together but it always ends up coming together very well. I love doing this kind of thing because of being around all of the people.

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Myrnam Royal Purple members Lillian Konieczny and Collen Mackenzie presented a cheque for $5000 to the Myrnam Elks, represented by Terry Axley (Exalted Ruler), to help with the costs of their renovations.

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Innisfree School News Kristen Bergman We are now halfway through the month of May, which means there are just weeks left until the end of the year. The Grade 6 and 9 classes have already written their ELA part one PATs, and all classes are almost finished learning this year’s material. It will then be time to review and prepare for final exams.

The Grade 7-12 Citidel Trip on May 11 was a great success. The students and teachers on the trip went to Edmonton in the morning to see the musical West Side Story, and had a chance to eat and do some shopping in the afternoon after the performance. Special thanks go to Mrs. Sacha for organizing this trip.

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The Sr. High will be competing in zones on Wednesday, May 18, and the Jr. High and elementary will be competing on May 19 at the school.

Mr. Harding has been organizing extra practice time after school for the Jr. High and Sr. High who are hoping to advance in their categories.

This week we will be having an assembly and our last monthly Spirit Day on May 18, which will be organized by the Grade 3/4 class. It will be exciting to see what activities they have in store! This week will also be short, as students have another long weekend from May 20-23 to celebrate Victoria Day. This will be the student’s last long weekend until summer holidays.

Next week, Student’s Union is organizing a cupcake sale to raise funds for the victims of the Fort McMurray wildfire.

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, I'm an avid fan of the TV home makeover shows, but rebuilding a house or even a room in a week is ridiculous. If you want to call it a reality show, feature a couple trying to build it by themselves within seven years! I've been staring at an unfinished addition to our house since we started it over seven years ago.

We'd love to hire a general contractor with a crew of 300 to finish it, but who can afford that?

Maybe if we opened a lemonade stand on the corner, we could raise $50,000 from the neighbors to help out. Do you guys have any realistic thoughts on how to hire a contractor to finish what we started?

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ly good lemonade to raise $50,000.

Carry: As you've determined in the past seven years, adding an addition can be an overwhelming task, especially when you take it on yourself.

Cash: There are a lot of options on how to proceed with the construction, but all of them depend on how you budget for the project.

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determine your finances and cash flow for finishing the project.

Carry: Since you started the renovation yourself, we assume you have the skills to finish it.

However after seven years, it's probably more difficult to find the motivation. Once you've set a budget for completing the project, your next step may surface. If you find you have enough money, you can hire a general contractor to finish the entire job.

Cash: More likely though, your budget may reveal your need to finish the project using a combination of hired services and your hard work. You can do some of the work as time permits and hire a professional to finish jobs that

are time consuming or overwhelming.

Carry: For instance, we both try to avoid finishing sheetrock.

We don't mind hanging the wallboard, but when it comes to spackling, we find it quicker to hire the professionals.

Cash: As your own general contractor, you can organize the time line of when projects need to be accomplished and then hire the appropriate service for each of the jobs.

Carry: And just think, when the job is done, you'll have more time to enjoy all that lemonade.

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One of the largest home makeover shows to air on television was “Extreme Makeover Home Edition” (2004-2012). The producers of the show added a twist to the story to help homeowners with the tax burden of receiving such a large prize like a new home. The show leased the participants' homes for 10 days, paying a $50,000 rental fee. And rather than pay cash, the show claimed the improvements left behind are the "rent". Since the IRS does not tax income from renting your residences for less than 15 days per calendar year, the homeowners avoided paying taxes on the $50,000.

I am a store clerk at one of those huge home improvement centers and I'm constantly amazed at how crazed people are about fixing up their homes.

Last weekend, I watched one couple come in and pick out all sorts of high-end items. The woman hunched over the carriage as her husband went crazy looking through the aisles.

"We can add crown molding," he said. "Oh wow," he continued, "How about hardwood floors?" Then I could tell his wife had finally had enough.

As she reached into the carriage to put stuff back, she corrected her husband, "Honey what's wrong with you? We're just building a tree house for Bobby!"

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Think Big According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the most expensive house ever built is called Hearst Castle in California.

William Randolph Hearst started its construction in 1922 and finished in 1939, costing more than $30 million. Today that's equivalent to over $276 million. The estate has over 90,000 sq. ft. of living space including 56 bedrooms, 41 fireplaces, 61 bathrooms and 19 different sitting rooms. And we thought it was difficult to keep our houses clean.

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For Sale: IH 645 Viber Chisel 24ft. w/noble harrows. Ex shape. PH: 780-886-0348 For Sale Grain Vac Kongskilde 1000 in good working order $7250. Phone 780-365-2474, 780-983-5641 cell Degelman 6000 Rock Picker. PTO drive. $13,000 obo. Myrnam, Alberta.

Phone 780-210-9521

LOTS 60x150 vacant lots in Smoky Lake. Serviced. Motivated Seller! Phone 780-709-6963 for more info.

KILL BED BUGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers/KIT. Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com KILL ROACHES GUARANTEED! Harris Roach Tablets with Lure.

Available: Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com AVIATION Grads work with JetBlue, Boeing, Delta and others- start here with hands on training for FAA certification. Financial aid if qualified.

Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-453-6204

36’ John Deere 1600 Deep tillage cultivator w/harrows; 42’ John Deere 1000 field cultivator w/harrows; 20’ Riteway Rock rake 2 – hydraulic motor & hydraulic lift wings; 84’ Brandt sprayer (P-T) 830 gal tank – hyd pump with foam markers – above 4 items $2500 each.

Also a 546 Rockomatic Rock picker P.T.O. run & hyd lift $3500. 6 – 6’ Inland packers – offers. Owner Is Retiring. Phone 780-6327934 after 8 p.m.

Lot for mobile home available. Located in trailer park.

Call Sue 403-823-4499

For Rent: Seed Drill Mover.

Phone 780-267-8864

Mobile home to be moved.

Phone 780-632-1376

MISC.

Must Sell: 1 bedroom mobile home, newly renovated. $10,000. Phone 587-2803055

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

Installation Included. Call 800-379-6390 for $750 off Quick sale! Wall unit, Chairs, Sofa, Dresser, Treadmill, Lamps, etc. 780-632-7468 For Sale: 2 air condition units. One is remote controlled. Both like new. For more information call 587280-3376 Bell piano. Complete set of 8 western hotel ware dishes.

Phone 780-658-2405

IH 5100 12 ft. Disc Drill with grass att. shedded. Ex. cond.

3000. Tyler 3T S.S. fert. spreader. Ex. cond. 2500.

Phone 780-896-2181

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MOBILE HOMES

2 Bdrm mobile home for sale.

Owner will finance. Contact Sue for more information 403-823-4499

MOTORCYCLES WANTED OLD JAPANESE M OTO RCYC L ES KAWASAKI Z1-900 (197275), KZ900, KZ1000 (19761982), Z1R, KZ 1000MK2 (1979,80), W1-650, H1-500 (1969-72), H2-750 (19721975), S1-250, S2-350, S3400, KH250, KH400, SUZUKI-GS400, GT380, HONDACB750K (19691976), CBX1000 (1979,80) CASH!! 1-800-772-1142 13 1 0 - 7 2 1 - 0 7 2 6 usa@classicrunners.com

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SEED Seed oats, early feed variety. Phone 780-768-2426

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SHARED ACCOMODATIONS

TRUCKS

Innisfree – 60 year old woman is looking to share 2 bedroom home with finished basement with another older woman. $600 includes utilities.

Phone An 587-920-7576

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

TRAVEL

5+ acres in Tennessee starting at $17,900; Wooded, Views, Creeks!

Unrestricted Hunting & Timber Tracts 50+ acres starting at $89,900!! Call 1-877-740-6717

ALL MALE HOT GAY HOOKUPS! Call FREE! 800-450-0813 only 18 & over

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1976 – 24 ft. Winnebago.

A/C, new tires, brakes & exhaust front to back.

Generator. $3,000 obo.

Phone 780-592-0004

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

For the experience of a lifetime, call 877-270-7260 or go to NCPtravel.com for more information Save 30% on an Arctic Cruise this summer Visit Inuit communities in Greenland and Nunavut, See polar bears, walrus and whales. CALL FOR DETAILS! 1-800-3637566 www.adventurecanada.com

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

PH: 780-994-3005

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

1971 Pacific bed truck, flip up 5th wheel, 5 and 4, tulsa 70 winch, 335 cummins, runs good $4800.

Phone 1-780-632-5557

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

UPCOMING

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

Vegreville Garden Club Plant Sale at Farmer’s Market. May 20, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Hot Dog Sales at Vegreville Coop May 26 & June 2 11:30 – 2:00 p.m.

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

780-922-5999.

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

780-994-3005 1999 Chev Silverado 3/4T, 4x4. Good for farm. $1500.

Phone 780-994-3005 2004 Dodge Ram 4x4. Body damage. Farm truck. $1800.

Phone 780-994-3005 New, complete, exhaust system, fits GMC, Chev, crewcabs. $ 600.00.

Phone 780-632-9689

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

Pat’s Shoes Plus opens in Vegreville Joe Machney Reporter Vegreville has been without a shoe store for 3 years, until the beginning of this month when that all changed with Pat Tremblay opening her Pat’s Shoes Plus shoe store in downtown Vegreville.

“I worked at the old shoe store and it’s really missed here in Vegreville. So I got a loan from Community Futures and here I am,” Pat Tremblay, owner of Pat’s Shoes Plus, said. “We’ve been open for a few days already, but we got some stuff, so why not open a bit early! We specialize in comfort shoes, but carry a lot of other products such as women’s tops, clothing, leather handbags, and jewelry.”

“Working at the old shoe store, Veg Family Footwear, I learned so much from those people and I feel that they had such a great influence on me so I learned lots about the trades and the brands and I just took that forward and decided to bring another shoe store to Vegreville. I feel there is a big need in the area to have shoes and everybody wants a little something different so you never know what you might find here,” Pat concluded.

CARD OF THANKS YAREMCIO The family of the late Victor Yaremcio would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love, kindness and support shown to us during this difficult time. Thank you to our family, friends and neighbours for the flowers, food, cards, calls and generous donations in Victor’s memory. A very special thank you to Reverend Woodall for the beautiful service. Thanks to Dr. Jordache and the staff of the Lamont Nursing Home for their care of our dad, and previous care given by the staff at Vegreville Homestead Lodge and Vegreville Hospital.

Finally a big thank you to Autumn Rose for their assistance and compassion.

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TOMSZA, Anna 1911 - 2008 Angel’s Kiss 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 your life goes on somewhere. I know that I should celebrate, you’ve walked through Heaven’s glorious gate. But, still I can’t stop thinking of, Your smile, your touch, your special love. I know that you hear what I say, It’s just done in a different way. And so, I want to send you this, To you, the one I love and miss, All my love upon an Angel’s Kiss.

I love you forever my Mom, Until we meet again.

Your son Dennis

TOMSZA, Bart May 23, 1998 The rolling stream of life rolls on, But still the vacant chair Recalls the love, the voice, the smile Of the one who once sat there.

Gone, dear father, gone to rest, Until we meet again.

Sadly and deeply missed by son Dennis

In Loving Memory of CYMBALUK, VICTOR Feb. 28, 1935 – May 19, 2011 Within our hearts we’ll always keep A special place for you And try to do our best to live As you would want us to.

As time goes by and life continues Our love and memories of you Will last forever.

Forever in our hearts, Love Emily and your family

WESLOSKY, Ed (Slim) June 5, 1926 – May 11, 2012 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 Dad and always will For though you’re gone we love you still.

Love Gail, Lambert, Dean, Lesa, and grandchildren

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MEMORIAM FASEK In memory of our dear mother and grandmother Geraldine Fasek who passed away on May 19, 2009.

We little knew that morning that God Was going to call your name.

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

It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories; your love is still our guide; And though we cannot see you, You are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same; But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

Always Remembered and loved by: William.

Nick and Sandra Fasek Todd, Linda, Diesel and Jasmine Fenske

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The ways of hunting taught at Hunting Education Program

OBITUARY Participants in the Hunter Ed class: (Back L to R): Peter Varga, James Grise, Jacob Neufeld, Kevin Bertin, Brad Swanson, James Sokalski, Jamie Lowes, Al Rusnak. (Front L to R): Tatianna Pichota, Kalyna, Palsitt, Logan Swanson, Zachery Faar, Kaden Sokalski, Jesse Sokalski, Geoff Norgard.

Missing from photo: Valarie Lowes and Mike Hewitt (Fish and Wildlife Conservation Officer)

Charchuk, Linda Gay (nee Hawryluk) It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Linda Gay Charchuk of Coquitlam, BC on Tuesday, May 10, 2016.

She is survived by her loving son Caley & wife Dallyce of New Westminster, BC; her mother Susan (Dolly) Hawryluk of Mundare; sisters Brenda(Lloyd) and Sherry(Peter) Dziwenka, brothers: Willie(Gloria), Robert(Linda), Gerald(Beatrice), Doug(Lois), Greg(Colleen), Chris, Kenny(Connie), Gary and Lorne.And numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Linda’s Life will take place at a later date. Donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

HEIDENREICH, Jacqueline Ann (nee Billingsley) August 17, 1946 – May 11, 2016 The family of Jacqueline Ann Heidenreich (Billingsley) are saddened by her sudden death on May 11, 2016 at the age of 69 years.

She leaves to mourn her daughter and son in law Alisa and Mike and grandchildren Stephanie (Jay), Sammy and Sidney. Her son and daughter in law Bo and Leanne and grandchildren Daniel (Des) and Dayna. Her brothers Bob (Barb), John (Pam), Ron (Marilyn) and Charlie; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jacqueline was predeceased by her Dad, John Edward Billingsley, Brothers Dewey and Teddy; sister Tisha; her husband Peter; brother in law Frank and recently, her amazing mother, Frances.

A Private family service and interment will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Holy Cross Cemetery – Edmonton. Donations in memory of Jacqueline may be made to the “Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta.” To send a condolence please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville,780-603-5800

Joe Machney Reporter Al Rusnak and his group of instructors taught students young and old the ways of hunting in the 21 century and the important details of this age-old way of survival, through the Alberta Conservation and Hunter Education Program. The classes were held on Saturdays from April 9 to 30.

The lessons that students were taught during the four classes included: ethics, the role of the hunter, game management, big game ID, migratory and upland bird ID, clothing and equipment, first aid, bush survival, archery and fire arms safety, and conservation law.

“The class highlights were archery practice at the Vegreville Wildlife Foundation (VWF) club indoor range and rifle and trap shooting at the outdoor range,” Al said. “The hunter education course is a requirement for first time hunters. It is available online, but many people feel that doing it in a classroom setting has more benefits, especially the hands on parts. The instructors bring a lot of training aids to the show the class.”

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Master Chefs at Andrew School

Winners of the Andrew School Master Chef competition with teacher, Miss Gehlert (l-r) Janelle Birkholz (gr. 12), Ryan Leliuk (gr. 11), Brett Hrynevich (gr. 10), Addison Ng (gr. 10).

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Denise Dorland Fifteen unique dishes were prepared by grade 10, 11 & 12 students for the Master Chef competition held on April 27th at Andrew School. Judges, Mrs. Horon, Mrs. Malowany & Ms. McDonald had the auspicious job of rating each and every delicious dish and choosing a score. All the food was prepared in Miss Gehlert’s Senior High Foods class. Two grade 10 students were tied for their dishes and the winners were Brett Hrynevich & Addison Ng. Ryan Leliuk won for grade 11 and Janelle Birkholz won for grade 12. Miss Gehlert was very pleased with the competition and stated her students really took pride in their dishes. The winners received Tim Horton’s gift cards for their fine efforts. Congratulations!

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H. A. Kostash School class welcomes two local trustees

Grace Chizawsky Aspen View Public Schools Trustees Elohne Chizawsky and Donna Cherniwchan visited the Grade 6 class at H.A. Kostash School on Wednesday, April 20, as part of their unit on local government. They were there to discuss the roles they play as school trustees.

The students each prepared questions to ask the trustees, such as why they wanted to become trustees and how their meetings are run. In general, Trustees Chizawsky and Cherniwchan spoke to the Grade 6 students about four main things.

They explained to the class that they advocate for students, families and their communities. They do their best to represent their views and opinions. For example, at school council meetings trustees take feedback from parents and students and share it with the Board of Trustees. These ideas help shape policies, which is another main thing they talked about. Trustees continually review policies that lead and direct the operations of the school division.

Trustees are also responsible for setting the budget for the Aspen View Public School Division. As an exercise, the trustees handed out three separate envelopes to the students and had them open them. Each envelope held a set amount of funding from the Alberta Government, directed towards student instruction, student transportation and plant operations and maintenance.

Trustee Chizawsky explained that the board always hopes that the government funding covers its expenses, but at times it is not enough and the board has to deal with a deficit. They always try to handle the shortfalls in ways that do not impact the quality of student education.

The Board of Trustees is also responsible for hiring and evaluating the superintendent. The superintendent and Board of Trustees work together as a team to achieve educational goals for the school division.

The trustees strongly encouraged students to get involved in their community. They invited them to attend their local school council meetings. “We are here to listen to you. We want to hear your voice.�

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Relief for Fort McMurray evacuees

Rosanne Fortier When people know that others care, it eases their burdens a bit. On May 10, long line-ups of Fort McMurray evacuees pre-registered for Human Services Emergency Relief at the Vegreville Centennial Library.

Shane with his friend, Mary, said that it is very heartwarming all the help they received. “There are so many people that need help that we waited in-line yesterday for about five hours to get gift cards for food and shelter. But the assistance from the people here has been a real big help for us. We left the home we were renting with just a bag of clothing each and a bit of cash. We lost many belongings but still have our pictures on our cell phones.”

Mary mentioned that it is really hard for them to have had to leave their home she rented with her family in Fort McMurray because she left with only her passport and now they need to find a place to live that is really nice and safe.

“We might not want to go back to Fort McMurray in case the same thing happens. We might want to move to Vegreville because we heard this is really safe place to live. The people here are very generous; they gave us a lot of food and personal care items.”

Donna Williams, Library Manager and Deputy Director of Emergency Management for the Town of Vegreville said the role of the town and FCSS was assisting and facilitating Alberta Works with pre-registration.

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Rotary Park gets a clean up Pictured above is the President of the Rotary Club of Vegreville, Lois Byers, splitting logs for the fire pits.

The log splitter was generously donated by Les and Lois Byers. It saved a lot of axe swinging and time.

On Wednesday, May 11, 2016 a large number of Rotary members along with other volunteers started to clean up the Rotary Peace Park from fallen trees that were caused by winds and some by our friendly beavers.Trucks, skid steer, and trailers were donated for use to help in the clean-up. As you can see from the photo above, this is one of the many trailer loads that were taken out.

Watoto is wunderkind Rosanne Fortier Everyone can live a glorious life with God’s and other people’s love! Watoto’s Children’s Choir is a testimony of this. On May 11, Watoto Children’s Choir production, Oh What Love at Vegreville Alliance Church was beyond description as they touched people’s souls like no other performances could. The audience cheered and whistled while they issued a rapturous after each performance.

Watoto confirmed their love and gratitude

for God in authentic expressions of surrender and incredible energetic singing, dancing performances, speeches and a documentary about Watoto and Africa.

These young people believe that God loves us unconditionally and has riches beyond description for us. We all need Jesus every day and every hour.

This performance was part of Watoto’s Canadian tour which will be offered in different churches and venues from January to July 2016. There were 10 adults and 18 children in this group. Each child in Watoto has lost one or both parents.

Watoto’s mission is to rescue children, raise them as leaders with the hope that they will rebuilt Uganda. They provide for children’s basic needs and help their emotional, physical and educational needs while they nurture each child to make them realize God’s purpose in their lives.

In total the Vegreville community donated over $3300 for the Watoto African Choir.

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It’s National Road Safety Week!

Lewis Smith Canada Safety Council Being a road user comes with a whole list of inherent risks — fast-moving vehicles, distracted drivers and inattentive pedestrians are only a few of the hazards you may encounter while in transit. But what about the dangers you pose to yourself?

For this year’s National Road Safety Week, the Canada Safety Council wants to remind Canadians of the importance of proper ergonomics behind the wheel.

Developing a musculoskeletal or repetitive strain injury is much easier than it would appear, and these can in fact leave you at a higher risk for car crashes.

According to SAFE Work Manitoba, more than 50 per cent of on-the-job injuries to people who drive for a living are musculoskeletal injuries (MSI). And while a significant amount of this statistic can be linked to heightened exposure — a professional driver will, out of necessity, have more opportunity to have their posture negatively impact their health — it’s still an injury risk that can be mitigated by taking steps to reduce

the strain on your body.

A significant factor in injury is when a driver maintains a posture that causes them to reach forward or forces them to use awkward motions to control the vehicle. Additionally, in larger vehicles, the full-body vibration over a prolonged period of time can heighten the risk of injury to the lower back and spine.

Additionally, prolonged sessions at the wheel can fatigue the back muscles and weaken them, which makes them more vulnerable to injury than when they are not fatigued.

Here are some steps you can take to reduce risk of inuring yourself: Maintain a proper posture while seated, ensuring that your knees and hips are level and that you can reach the pedals and instruments without having to come away from the back of the seat.

Aim to have your seat inclined at between 110-120 degrees, which will reduce the pressure on the discs in your back.

If your vehicle is equipped with a lumbar support, adjust it so your back is evenly supported.

The steering wheel should be close

My Own Way Joe Machney To follow the herd, a mindless slave To step away, one’s own path to pave The quiet steps, the silent mind As I leave the endless noise behind To sit in peace, to meditate To take back my life, control my fate To watch them all rush around like mad Their vision so foggy, the scene so sad To see that one’s own world they create But will they soon see this, or is it too late?

To stand up again and continue on my way I join the sunrise of a brand new day Knowing full well that I have found my own way

enough to you and low enough that you don’t have to strain your neck and upper back by reaching.

Before removing any heavy items from the trunk or the back of the truck, give your body a few minutes to adjust to being out of the vehicle. Perform a few stretches to limber up.

Where possible, break up your driving.

Take small breaks every two hours or so — it’s better to arrive at your destination on time and well than to get there early, but in pain and stiff.

What if you already suffer from a MSI, though? According to the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, public health research has shown that these individuals are at a higher risk for car crashes than those who do not suffer from these injuries. Although more empirical research needs to be conducted into the field, an ounce of prevention

is worth a pound of cure.

With the Victoria Day long weekend approaching, the Canada Safety Council wishes you a pleasant and safe time. A reminder: if you’re going to be driving, be patient, keep your focus on your driving, wear your seatbelt and don’t drink.

The May long weekend has historically been a time where police crackdown on inebriated drivers, and has also been one of the five most significant occasions for impaired driving incidents. According to Statistics Canada, in 2011 there were 1,341 incidents of impaired driving.

That’s more than 100 incidents more than the same weekend in 2010.

If you plan on drinking, ensure that you have a designated driver or else take a taxi. It’s not worth getting behind the wheel and causing injury, or worse, death.

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A lesson on impaired driving

Cst Jaison Gagnon Impaired driving is arguably the most prevalent preventable crime in North America. Over the past 5 years, Alberta alone has seen over 42,000 drivers convicted of impaired driving.

It’s difficult to say how much alcohol is too much for someone to drive as this can change from person to person or even depending on the situation. As impaired driving often results

in a criminal charge, this is not something that you want to leave to chance. The safest and most obvious solution is to not drink at all if you are driving. If you are planning to drink, make plans to get home safely before you start drinking. The biggest problem is that one of the first symptoms of alcohol use is a loss of judgement. As a result of this, bad decisions are made, not the least of which is the decision to drive home.

An impaired driving conviction typically results in a $1000 fine and a 1 year driving suspension. These increase with subsequent charges. Also, because this is a criminal charge, it will be recorded on your permanent record. Any impaired driving resulting in an injury typically means jail time for those convicted; from a maximum of 10 years for bodily harm and life imprisonment for death.

Impaired charges also come with a mandatory tow and seizure of the vehicle which is at the owner’s expense.

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Move Over, Slow Down, Thank you!

Cst. Adam Noxell

An emergency vehicle’s top priority is saving lives and traffic is the biggest obstacle when responding to an emergency. Section 65(1) of the Alberta Use of Highway and Rules of the Road Regulation states that a motorist must yield the right of way to all emergency vehicles. This law carries a hefty $233 fine to motorists who fail to abide by it. Vegreville RCMP would like the public to be cognizant when on the roads as emergency members such as Fire EMS and Police have a difficult job navigating traffic when it comes to responding to calls.

It doesn’t just end there. There are many times when emergency vehicles are stopped roadside with their lights flashing and a vehicles speed past as the drivers try and grab a glimpse of what is going on. Imagine trying to respond to an emergency on a roadway while having traffic fly by you at up to 110 km/hr.

Traffic stops are one of the most dangerous aspects of a Police Officers career and too many times first responders are put in harm’s way by motorist failing to abide by the 60km/hr law that requires drivers to reduce speed when passing emergency vehicles. Let’s not forget too that tow trucks fall under the category of an emergency vehicle when their lights are flashing. Emergency personnel, and their families, appreciate the public giving them space to work.

To wrap up: When an ambulance, fire or police emergency vehicle is approaching from any direction and is sounding a siren, motorists must: Yield the right-of-way.

Safely move your vehicle to allow the emergency vehicle passage.

Drive as closely as possible to the right curb or edge of a two-way roadway.

Move right or left to the nearest curb.

When passing emergency vehicles or tow trucks, motorists must: Reduce speed to 60 km/h or the posted speed,

whichever is lower.

This law applies to the lane(s) immediately next to the stopped vehicles.

If you are not in the lane next to the stopped vehicles, reduce speed and leave lots of space between yourself and emergency personnel and equipment at the scene.

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Vegreville Visual Artists spring art show and sale Rosanne Fortier The Vegreville Visual Artists (VVA) is a group that provides an avenue for artists to express their authentic self through art. On April 29 and 30, VVA showcased and sold professional quality artwork by local and visiting artists in a gallery venue at the VVA Spring Art Show and Sale at Vinet Mall. This event also featured an interactive art experience, children’s artwork, concession and a contest where shoppers and

viewers had a chance to win a $200 art piece. Dwayne Ross from CDI Development Inc. provided the space for free to VVA.

artists were Leora Johnston, Lois Bienvenue, Suzanne Malo, Vivian Annel, Lorraine Ziegler, Joyce Bryden, Lorraine McNeely, F lorence MacMahon, Bev McCarty, Marg Varga, Deserrie Ruptash, Valerie Zimmel, Pam Cole, Gloria Sen, Martha Die, Willem Labushagne, Millie Hodgkinson, Anzhelika Dolgireva, Val Solash.

VVA artwork is also on display on a regular basis in a gallery fashion at Vegreville Centennial Library and St. Joseph’s Hospital.

This event also featured an interactive art experience There were oil, water-color and acrylic paintings, fused glass, black ink drawings, spruce wood carvings, photog raphy and other mediums of artwork at this sale. The featured

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Legion donates towards Lizotte’s participation in ‘Ride for Dad’

Rosanne Fortier Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 helps so many causes. On May 11, the Legion once again got on their motor and Terry Kuzyk, President for Legion #39 presented Luc Lizotte, Casino Chair for Legion #39 with a $500 cheque on behalf of the legion for Luc’s effort to make money from his participation for ‘Ride for Dad’.

“Ride for Dad is a way for bikers to come together and raise funds for awareness and research for prostate cancer. Edmonton has been doing this ride for 15 years. I will be doing the ride in Edmonton and should be able to ride my bike 300 kilometers. It’s called a poker run where we leave from Nisku and get escorted parade-like to Leduc and from Leduc, we take off on a pre-destined road. In total we will stop at

five places and each place we stop at we will receive a card. At the last city whoever has the best poker hand wins a prize.

Everyone has to pay $35 to get in and the more you raise the better. Then all the money stays in Alberta in the Cross Cancer Institution,” Luc said. “I wanted to participate in this Ride for Dad because I had family members who had prostate cancer; my uncle passed away from prostate cancer.

I had a friend that just went through the operation for prostate cancer and I have another friend who will be getting the operation for it soon. When they can detect prostate cancer early, people have a chance to beat it. Besides, I love to ride my motorcycle so it’s lots of fun to participate in this ride.”

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Dangerous dog incident Cst. Mike Homeniuk On Thursday May 5th, 2016 at 5:45pm the Vegreville RCMP responded to a complaint that a child had been bitten by a dog at a residence in Vegreville.

Upon arrival RCMP members were directed to the rear of the residence where they located two small children suffering from serious facial wounds consistent with being bitten by a dog.

At the time of the attack the animal in question was unknown to the victims.

Both children were transported to the hospital by EMS personnel with one child subsequently needing to be transported to the Stollery Children’s Hospital for further medical attention.

The RCMP have seized the dog and it is currently being held for further observation.

The Vegreville RCMP have partnered with local municipal bylaw officers as well as Alberta Health Services for this investigation, and an application will be made in Provincial Court to determine the fate of the animal.

The RCMP applauds the courage of both children and are happy to report that both are doing as well as can be expected following this traumatic event.

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Vegreville Core Services Review analysis and recommendations.

- Review the cost of service delivery, and complete a benchmarking study to compare costs, staffing levels, and service delivery leading practices.

- Assess organizational design, communication, and division of responsibility between organizational units identifying opportunities for improvement and for the adoption of leading practices.

The Core Services Review process included the following components: - An extensive organizational survey of all staff; - Development and administration of a community satisfaction survey; - One-on-one meetings with each elected official; - One-on-One meetings with each member of the senior leadership team; - One-on-one meetings with managers, or other targeted employees relevant to the project; Workshops with selected members of each department; An extensive process of document collection and review; Benchmarking of the Town of Vegreville against a set of seven comparable organizations for size, services and structure; Targeted depth analysis in key areas of interest within the organization Development and administration of a salary and compensation study for municipal employees.

Some of the findings include: - 78.8% of residents polled agree that the Town provides a good service to residents.

- 46.7% of residents agree that tax rates are reasonable.

- 58.7% of respondents believe that the Town is appropriately staffed.

- 54.2% of residents believe that the Town is financially well managed with an additional 17.8% unable to respond.

The 27 page report resulted in a total list of 57 recommendations which were put forth to Town Council. On May 9th, in front of a full gallery consisting of numerous Town employees, Council voted on the recommendations.

46.7% of residents agree that tax rates are reasonable

News Advertiser At the Town of Vegreville Council meeting held on Monday, May 9, 2016, Russell Farmer of Russell Farmer and Associates Consulting Ltd. presented the findings of a Core Services Review which the firm was engaged to produce by Town Council.

The review took place between August, 2015 and March 2016. Mr. Farmer used communities of comparable size to Vegreville which included: Town of Bonnyville population of 6,837; Town of Devon population of 6534; Town of Drayton Valley population of 7,049; Town of Rocky Mountain House population of 7,300; Town of Slave Lake population of 6,782; Town of Wainwright population 6,289; and the Town of Weslock.

The firm was focused on organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction using a combination of paper surveys, individual interviews, workshops, and document reviews.

The following is included in the scope of the Core Services Review: Assess community satisfaction with municipal service delivery, and identify both areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.

Review service levels to determine if service level expectations are: documented, appropriate, achievable and achieved.

- Review the delivery of municipal services, offering alternatives that will yield desired results at a lower cost and/or with improved responsiveness to the citizens.

- Review of overall staffing levels with

this review was a difficult (albeit necessary) and emotional process At the time of publishing, many details are still unclear. We were provided with the original public 27 page report, however, Council voted on a recommendation list that was at least 68 pages long. It is understood that part of that document (which is not yet available publicly) will be dealt with no later than June 27, 2016 and needs to remain private for a period of time. A redacted copy of the missing information was not requested by, nor offered to the News Advertiser. Of the 57 recommendations given to Council, decisions were made on 53 and another 4 were deferred and to be dealt with by June 27.

To us, it is clear that this review was a difficult (albeit necessary) and emotional process for many in Council. Many difficult decisions were made and are yet to be made.

In the coming weeks, the News Advertiser will endeavor to provide the report and Council’s decisions via additional stories as well as a downloadable copy which at this time may or may not be available on line via the Town of Vegreville web site.