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RCMP files from may 10 - 16 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser May 10 02:17 – Curfew check on a client in Mundare. It was determined that the individual was not at home but was allowed to stay at an Edmonton address.

A request was forwarded to the Edmonton Police Service who determined that the individual was not at the alternate address. The 32-year-old female from Mundare was found in breach of her conditions and an arrest warrant has been issued. This client has been breached at least 12 times in the past year for not complying with conditions.

08:10 – Report of mischief to work vehicles in the town of Vegreville. The vehicles appear to have been shot with a BB gun. Under investigation.

May 11 01:22 – Traffic stop conducted on a speeding vehicle on RR 145. The driver displayed signs of impairment. A roadside breath sample was taken and the driver failed. A 29-year-old male from Whitecourt has been charged with impaired driving under the Administrative Penalty Information System. The vehicle was towed.

09:01 – While on patrol, a Two Hills member clocked two vehicles travelling together on Hwy 631. The first vehicle was travelling at 125 kmph and the second 124 kmph in a 100 kmph zone.

The member pulled them both over.

One driver, a 35-year-old female received a ticket with a Voluntary Penalty of $212, and the second, a 67-year-old female received a ticket with a VP of $207.

14:50 – Traffic stop conducted in Lamont County. A 35-year-old female driver from Edmonton was issued at ticket for failing to produce a valid registration card. The ticket has a VP of $243.

18:37 – Report of an attempted theft from a Vegreville business. Two males entered the store and attempted to steal products. An employee intervened, the two males dropped the product and exited out the back of the business.

CCTV is being reviewed.

21:09 – Report of a fight in progress.

Members attended and learned that the male had been assaulted by two other males. The 2 suspects, a 19-year-old and 22-year-old were located, arrested, and charged with assault.

22:47 – Report of a suspicious white GMC Jimmy in the area of Warwick going in and out of yards. Members attended and made patrols which turned up negative.

May 12 12:33 – Report of a male in the town of Vegreville wearing headphones, walking, and yelling. When the complainant passed, the male stepped into the roadway and spit on her car. Members located the subject of the compliant and a verbal warning was issued as requested by the complainant.

May 13 11:02 – Members responded to a COVID complaint in the County of Minburn.

May 14 00:56 – Commercial alarm in the Town of Vegreville. The subject was observed leaving the property over a fence.

Members attended. CCTV is being reviewed and the investigation is ongoing.

12:28 – Following a report of a pedestrian vs vehicle collision, members attended with EMS. The pedestrian was not hurt, but after striking the pedestrian’s

walker, the driver continued walking.

The driver was located, and a ticket was issued for failing to remain at the scene of an accident, and is to appear in court.

15:20 – Traffic enforcement in the area resulting in approximately 12 speeding tickets, as well as tickets for no registration certificate, window tint, and other infractions.

20:40 – Complaint of a possibly impaired driver called in a white GMC with no back window on Hwy 16 driving erratically. The vehicle was located and pulled over on Hwy 16 near RR 162.

Indicators of impairment were observed

as well as the smell of marijuana and alcohol were observed. The driver refused to provide breath samples and has been charged under the Administrative Penalty Information System and the vehicle was towed. During the arrest, open alcohol and marijuana were found in the vehicle.

22:07 – Report of a disturbance at a Vegreville residence where a female, who was intoxicated, had slapped her friend.

Members attended and located the 48-year-old female a short time later walking down the street and screaming.

The female was arrested and lodged in cells for her own safety until sober.

May 15 09:07 – Report of a two-vehicle collision in Vegreville. Members attended and spoke to both drivers. An 86-yearold male from Vegreville was charged for failing to yield.

16:14 – Report of a male on a battery powered scooter with a depleted battery.

Members attended and found the tow truck that had been called already on scene. The scooter was loaded and the driver taken home.

18:04 – Complaint of a Grey Dodge truck driving erratically in Vegreville.

Now reported stuck in a field on the south end of the town. Members attended and spoke to the driver who indicated that his four-wheel-drive was working like “hotdiggity-damn, but is now broken”. The driver received a much-deserved tow bill to extract him from the field. Repair bill unknown.

May 16 08:15 – Traffic enforcement in the area including multiple speeding, seatbelt, window tint, and cell phone tickets along with other infractions totalling approximately 23 tickets.

11:47 – Complaint received about a Red Chevrolet truck with loud exhaust.

Members located the vehicle and a traffic stop was conducted. A vehicle inspection was done and a ticket was issued requiring installation of proper exhaust and mufflers.

During the week there were 130 calls for service made in total including: 0 false alarm, 5 false 911, 1 animal strike, 2 Health Act (COVID), 4 wellbeing checks, 7 calls under the Mental Health Act, and approximately 55 tickets from traffic enforcement.

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MLA Loewen, who posted a letter on his Facebook page at 2 am Thursday, called on Kenney to resign saying Albertans, including himself, have lost faith in the premier’s leadership.

Loewen resigned his position as caucus chair as well. Barnes has been highly critical of Kenney’s COVID-19 health restrictions saying they are of questionable effect and intolerable infringement on personal freedoms.

During an emergency caucus meeting, later that day, (May 13) members voted in favour of removing both

Barnes and Loewen.

Armstrong-Homeniuk told the Vegreville News Advertiser that, “Dividedness during a crisis does not adequately serve We Are Open the public. It is important that all members of a government for put their differences aside to collectively work on solutions.

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Because of this, the UCP caucus decided to remove those individuals that do not support us all working together.”

In early April, 17 UCP MLA’s signed an open letter opposing the Alberta government’s additional COVID-19 restrictions in response to the spiking number of cases in the province.

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“Messy, Polluting, and Expensive” Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion

The May 12 deadline for Enbridge to shut down Line 5 has come and gone. Enbridge has stated that Michigan has no authority to enforce any deadline and will only shut down the pipeline if ordered by a federal court or their regulator.

The concerns are valid, but only theoretical. While there have been other spills, Line 5 has never leaked and all the comparisons being made are great leaps. One group keeps ranting about the British Petroleum oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico which is like comparing golf balls to oranges.

Canada’s natural resources minister has been vocal since the beginning about how the Canadian government would not allow Line 5 to be shut down. A ferver that was never present during the cancelling of the Keystone XL pipeline.

For anyone that wonders why, Keystone simply took western oil to markets and didn’t have any direct benefit to the east.

Line 5 on the other hand feeds Sarnia and in turn supplies much of eastern Canada with not only jobs but the refined product like propane and aviation fuel. It’s clear that they don’t mind our so-called “dirty oil” when it is to their benefit.

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O’Regan switched gears quickly in an attempt to make himself look good. When discussing the status of Line 5 and the orders from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer he shared his jaw dropping stance on the value of Line 5.

O’Regan stated in an interview that alternatives to shipping product via Enbridge’s Line 5 would be “messy, polluting and expensive.”

You don’t say. Messy, polluting, AND expensive? Where were these arguments when all the other pipeline projects were being worked on?? Is it only now that the east may suffer that; suddenly our illustrious natural resources minister has this epiphany?

The double standards are enough to make your stomach turn. Unlike other pipelines needed for prosperity in the West or even for progress in the Atlantic Provinces, Ottawa has stated that Line 5 is a “vital piece of infrastructure.”

One has to wonder if there would be as much protest if this pipeline ran through Quebec.

As far back as 2013 there has been talk of the lack of capacity to get oil to refineries and tankers have been used to transport oil across the great lakes since the 50’s and maybe earlier. Interesting how a ship full of oil is somehow less of a risk than a pipeline.

But since logic is not part of any equation, it should be noted that shipping by rail costs about $9 per barrel, shipping by tanker is about $3.50 per barrel, and pipelines come in around $2 - $4 per barrel. Shipping by pipeline is also historically the safest method of transporting oil.

But to hell with logic. This isn’t about the good of the country, this is about saving face and making noise where the votes count.

With that in mind, no one, especially minister O’Regan, wants to transport oil via truck, boat, or rail. That is far too “messy, polluting, and expensive.”

I still think that Line 5 should shut down for about 4 weeks for “emergency maintenance.” Then we could send some trucks and extra rail cars on long hauls through Quebec into Ontario to get oil to the refineries that keep their petroleum needs fed. I’m sure no one along the way would mind an extra 1,000 trucks a day on their roads or 4x the rail traffic.

Note to MP O’Regan and the rest of the “dirty oil” haters in Ottawa. You need it and you want it. Now for a novel idea that is NOT “messy, polluting, and expensive.” A PIPELINE! From Alberta to Nova Scotia right through Quebec.

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Mulching Service Available HCL Site Services Ltd. Call 780-632-9723 Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Vegreville town council signed off on second and third readings of Bylaw No. 03-2021 on May 10 agreeing to provide a $75,000 loan to the Rotary Club of Vegreville to develop a Bike and Skate Park on 2.5 acres near Vegreville Composite High School.

Corporate Services Director Paul Casey told council that he did not receive any correspondence regarding the bylaw during the two week that it had been advertised in the newspaper.

The rate of interest will be zero percent with a repayment term being a maximum of five years and the source of funding will be from the town’s general operating reserve.

The Town of Vegreville sponsored $40,000 towards the project in January, 2020. At that time the total estimated cost of the Skate and Bike Park was pegged at $1 million.

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90 Years Ago – May 20, 1931

Fire of unknown origin broke out on the south side of the Minburn schoolhouse late Friday evening. Crowds of men and women fought the blaze for more than one hour before it was finally brought under control. The village has a small fire apparatus which proved itself valuable with the aid of water form several wells. The back porch and corridors are badly damaged by the fire.

The probability is that the post office in Two Hills will be moved to the building belonging to the Gordon Lumber Company, next to Keiryluk’s new store. At present it is one of Mr. Garbe’s guests.

The fine and splendid co-operation of the citizens and fire brigade saved the New Willingdon Hotel from total destruction by fire last week but the damage amounts to about $2,000.00. We are proud of our fire brigade, Fire Chief Mike Tann, reports everything went great.

Robert McQuillan, D.D.S. is how he signs his name now, having been among the graduates of Alberta University this year. Bob was born in Dublin in 1905, came to Canada with his parents in 1911; received his primary education from Grades 1 to 9 under his dad’s able tuition; finished high school course at Alberta College, South, Edmonton, entered the University and was duly graduated as noted in dentistry. After his years of arduous study, Bob is now ready, willing and anxious to show what he can do.

75 Years Ago – May 15, 1946

On Friday evening, May 10th, at about 10:00 Vegreville citizens got quite a surprise when a light Porterfield monoplane chose Main Street as a landing strip and found lots of obstructions in the way. The plane was piloted by M. Wales and he had with him R.W. Howlett, both of Edmonton. They were on their way from Cold Lake to Edmonton and apparently ran into some engine trouble.

Presumably attempting to land on Main Steer they hit the power line at the corner of Main and Third Ave. The impact on the wires broke off a power line post opposite the curling rink and when I fell one of the cross-bars hit Olive Salamandick, age we, who was unlucky enough to be on the spot, and broke her leg.

Several “nippy” frosts and a light fall of snow nipped a few early gardens and some flowers this week in Innisfree. We hope our cold spell of weather is over now.

50 Years Ago – May 20, 1971

Free swimming will mark the opening of the Vegreville Swimming Pool. Heading up the pool staff this year is Marsha Edmonds who is very well associated with the operation having been a staff member for several seasons. Included in the staff are Hank Wynnychuk, Kathryn Edmunds, Vickie Nicholls, Andy Briggs, Devra Drysdale, Debbie Kuzyk, David Cox and Herb King.

30 persons are safer drivers today because of their participation in a defensive drivers’ course completed recently. The course conducted by the Alberta Safety Council, was oversubscribed and more persons than is customary were accepted for the one class.

The Picnic Ground at the Soil Research Substation is once again open for public use. It is our hope that we will have the same cooperation as we have enjoyed in the past.

A fire of unknown origin left the hog farming spread of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Toma a charred ruin when two buildings were razed and neighbors could only stand by helplessly and watch. 425 hogs were destroyed along with the building in the configuration wiping out the Toma’s main source of livelihood.

25 Years Ago – May 21, 1996

Grade 1 students at Queen Elizabeth School received flags and certificates from the Vegreville Lions Club. The Lions Pride project is intended to foster a spirit of understanding among the people of the world, with the idea that this understanding must start with children. Making the presentation were Lions president Hans Mayer, past Presidents John Litun and Anne Petroskey, and Secretary Anthoni Jasinski.

Vegreville Composite High School grads for 1996 are: Monique Babineau, Sarah Bertram, Michael Bibkewich, Tricia Bodnar, Jennifer Bown, Angela Bzdel, Mark Bzdel, Chris Chan, Bucky Cowle, Terena D’Haene, Shawn Daskaluk, Chris Dorin, Marla Dorin, Jason Eberhardt, Tyson Ewanchuk, Chris Ewaniuk, Shantel Fedyna, Jillian Footz, Jannes Freerksen, Greg Girczyc, Leon Goebel, Stacey Goodman, Jason Grabas, Shawn Grykuliak, Chrystal Harris, Leslie Henderson, Scott Horon, Crystal Huculak, Kyle Jones, Landon Koles, Zenith Komarniski, Shannon Komarniski, Tracy Kostiw, Kelly Kotowich, Shelley Krec, Joe Mach, Kirk Morris, Stephen Nochols, Kelsey Nuttall, Greg Pultzat, Amanda Powley, Melanie Puk, Preston Puk, Darron Rosing, Dennis Rusu, Logan Rutter, Briton Sebree, Kenda Timanson, Korene Timanson, Corey Tymchuk, Katy Wilson, Kristie Wiwad, Clifford Wowdzia and Lisa Yushchyshyn.

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Kenney May be Down, But He’s Not Out Marco Navarro-Genie Frontier Centre for Public Policy Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is in some trouble.

A recent opinion survey put the Opposition NDP and its leader Rachel Notley ahead of the United Conservative Party (UCP), within reach of forming a majority if a vote were held now.

Kenney’s popularity has eroded during the COVID19 crisis, even though – or perhaps because of it – Alberta has had some of the least restrictive confinement rules that provincial governments have adopted to shield failing health-care systems.

The premier listens to Alberta’s chief medical officer, Deena Hinshaw.

Canadian voters love the secure feeling of being in the charge of lockdown enthusiasts. That’s where Kenney started. He was stampeded into panicking in March 2020.

Already in a dispute with doctors at the time, he gave in to the takeover of medical bureaucrats and set aside the existing provincial emergency pandemic plan. He came close to veering into a new direction when he apologized for the mistake in classifying businesses as essential and non-essential – a mistake that greatly hurt his base, only to jump right back into that harmful dichotomy a few weeks later.

And just as Albertans expected to exit the second wave confinement, Kenney took the province right back into greater restrictions in fear of virus mutations.

To his opponents, Kenney has been either slow or callous, and some say both. Those criticisms are often from liberal professions, academ-

ics, teachers or unionized government workers who are happy to work from home, receive full pay and get busy advocating for more draconian lockdowns on social media. No depth of locking down will turn this crew into UCP voters.

A large swath of his once faithful supporters feels abandoned or betrayed: they’re small and medium entrepreneurs, farmers and ranchers, shopkeepers, blue-collar and service industry workers. Health bureaucrats have closed their shops and businesses, barricaded their churches, pushed them into bankruptcy or unemployment, vaporizing their savings in a province that was already in a recession before the virus arrived.

Kenney fights for them against the harmful federal policies that are undermining the province’s economic engines, but he enabled medicalized local orders to hurt their ability to support their families.

They’re an important part of the coalition the premier assembled from the fractured conservatives in the province. They’re now bailing out of his party in search of new political vessels, and it might be difficult getting them back.

Recently, a quarter of his caucus fired a shot across his bow, expressing displeasure with the continuation of crippling health restrictions. This threat from within exposes the rift between rural and urban party members that may endanger his coalition.

On both the left and right, from within and from without, the premier is threatened.

Accordingly, eager pundits are announcing a crisis of governance, with some of Kenney’s opponents sounding victory trumpets.

But the gloating may be premature. Though the sands of his popularity may be shifting, three things

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Town of Vegreville Proclaims May 9 - 15 Economic Development Week

Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee, left, and Bob Bezpalko, Manager of Economic Development for the Town of Vegreville, with the official proclamation. (Town of Vegreville/Submitted)

Town of Vegreville Submitted Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee has proclaimed May 9th – 15th as Economic Development Week.

In doing so, Vegreville joins communities across North America in celebration and recognition of economic developers who provide effective support measures to communities for a more resilient future.

Economic Developers are engaged in a wide variety of settings including rural and urban, local, provincial and federal governments, public-private partnerships, chambers of commerce, universities, and a variety of other institutions.

They work to attract and retain highquality jobs, develop vibrant communities, and improve the quality of life in their regions.

Bob Bezpalko is the Town of Vegreville’s Manager of Economic

Development. He was hired on April 1st, 2021 after over nine years as the Executive Director of the Northeast Alberta Information HUB (Alberta HUB). Prior to that he was the Economic Development Coordinator for Elk Point. In his position as executive director for Alberta HUB he had the opportunity to lead an alliance of communities, colleges, and business/ industry to enhance the sustainability of our region. He has a thorough under-

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Achievement Day and Sale fast Approaching for InnisfreeMinburn 4-H Beef Club Members FREE ADVERTISING If you have personal items (not related to a profession, trade or business) valued at $500 or less, we will give you a

Rylan Jackson Club Reporter On May 11 we had our 4H meeting. This time we met online to have it.

Our 4H Achievement day will be on May 25. It will be a member only day with just our judges, and we will be following all COVID-19 health guidelines.

Sale day will be held May 26 as a DLMS

Vegreville 4-H Multi-Club Participates in Highway Clean-up and Recycling Drive

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Farmgate Auction. It will be a timed Horse race style, and will run from 2 pm to 7 pm. All members will have a video and write ups about their 4H projects online for the public to view. You will need to register before the sale. There will be nine steers on offer this year.

Our tentative date for our next meeting is June 8, 2021 pending COVID restrictions at that time.

Arianna Kozak Club Reporter The Vegreville 4-H Multi-Club has not let COVID slow us down! We are still alive and well and we are continuing to support our community.

The Vegreville 4-H multi-club participated in the annual 4-H Highway Clean-up on May 8. Club members, leaders, and parents worked together to clean the stretch of highway from RJV (just on the North side of town) and continued on Secondary Highway 857 all the way to Township Road 540.

Immediately following the Highway Clean-up, our members did a Tire and Electronics Recycling Drive for the community.

It was a long day of hard work, and proof that 4-H gives back to the community, and that COVID has not stopped all good things.

By the end of the Tire and Electronics Recycling Drive, we raised over $1,100 which the club has decided to donate equally between Kidsport and the Daycare.

It was a hard day’s work, but it leaves us all with a good feeling of community wellness.

Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef Club

Weekly Crop Market Review ICE FUTURES CANADA (CDN $/TONNE) as of May 14/2021 CONTRACT -------------------------------------W EEKLY-------------------------------MONTH HIGH LOW CLOSE CHANGE CANOLA -SASK JUL21 976.00 828.10 871.80 -134.10 -SASK NOV21 766.30 706.10 742.20 -9.90 -SASK JAN22 755.00 700.50 733.80 -9.70 -SASK MAR22 734.10 692.50 721.30 -13.00 -SASK MAY22 719.80 680.90 710.80 -11.50 FEED GRAIN BIDS (CDN $/TONNE) - feedmills, feedlots, cash grain brokers WEEK OF May 10 PREVIOUS WEEK -EDMTN 325.00 - 352.00 315.00 - 340.00 WHEAT OATS -EDMTN 257.00 - 315.00 276.00 - 315.00 PEAS -EDMTN 340.00 - 352.00 307.50 - 345.00 BARLEY -VERM 330.80 - 340.17 322.94 - 329.27 -EDMTN 320.00 - 352.00 310.00 - 345.00 CANOLA CRUSHER (CDN $/TONNE) on May 12/2021 -Meal (FOB) 467.34 -Seed (DEL) 901.99

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021 DLMS Online Auction 2 pm to 7pm (www.dlms.ca)

9 Quality Steers Up for Auction

Video/Photos of members showcasing their steers will be on the website to preview.

We have slots booked at local slaughter houses for June butchering

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County of Minburn Awards Tender for Range Road 143 Rebuilding Project Certified Seed for Sale Seed Treating Available CWRS

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A total of 5.6 kilometres of Range Road 143 near Vegreville will be rebuilt this summer. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The County of Minburn council held a special meeting on May 10 to discuss the awarding of tender for the rebuilding of Range Road 143.

County of Minburn Chief Administrative Officer Brent Williams said the decision was made in consultation with engineers and the municipality’s lawyers. A total of 13 tenders were accepted and council unanimously selected Road To Rail Construction Group Inc. to complete the road rebuilding project.

The tender bid from Road To Rail came in at $1.464 million, only slightly higher than the original tender submitted by Iron Stone Services Ltd. that was withdrawn because the contractor did not meet the conditions or deadline.

Williams said when tenders are submitted they must provide a secure non-refundable bid bond.

Essentially, a bid bond is the general contractor’s

proof that they are able to complete the project for the set amount. In this case, it was 10 percent of the value of the bid, which equals $130,000. That amount was put towards the additional cost of the successful bid, so the county was only left with paying the difference of $4,500.

Construction on the project is expected to begin the first week of July. Williams said it will be a seven to eight week project.

The County of Minburn is partnering with GrainsConnect Canada Corporation and the Province of Alberta to rebuild 5.6 kilometres of Range Road 143 from Hwy 631 south to the railroad crossing on Range Road 143.

Approximately, half of the project is paid for by the provincial government through its Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program grant funding stream.

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VM Systems The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the courage, resourcefulness and dedication of essential workers who toil day and night to ensure the safety and well-being of their fellow citizens.

Whether you’re a delivery person, nurse, mechanic, police officer, psychologist, grocery clerk, teacher, plumber, doctor, truck driver, social worker, pharmacist, electrician, hospitality worker or other essential worker, in your own way, you’ve helped members of your community make it through this difficult time.

To all of you we say “THANK YOU.” You’re the reason our community is making it through this crisis.

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may 19, 2021

Referendum Vote and Senate Election Expected in 2021 Municipal Election

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser 13 19 22 26 34 45 48 2 9 11 29 36 38 46 3 A total of 2,822,303 Albertans 18 years of age and older are EXTRA: 1704433 EXTRA: 5236834 eligible to vote in the upcoming municipal election on October 18.

According to the Elections Alberta website, “It is anticipated Saturday, May 15, 2021 Friday, May 14, 2021 that a senate election and provincial referendum vote will occur with the 2021 municipal elections. Should these occur, electors 3 18 19 24 26 27 45 20 3 6 12 28 39 46 5 EXTRA: 5236834 EXTRA: 1704433 will receive a ballot to select their preferred senate nominees, as well as respond on any referendum questions when they go to vote at their municD ipal election.”

T I M E D O N L I N E E RV SE E Ian Tuckey, Community Outreach R UN Officer with Elections Alberta, said they are currently unaware of what the referDIANE MONRO & THE ESTATE OF ROSS MONRO - BIDDING STARTS CLOSING JUNE 5TH @ 3 PM FROM BUSBY 4 MI W TO RR 10, 2 MI N TO 580 & 1/2 MI E THEN N (27502 TWP 580) - PH:780-721-1185 endum question(s) will be.

He said, “They are defined by the Order VIEWING: MAY 29TH - JUNE 4TH FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM D7F cat; #35H7007 ● Versatile 875 Tractor; 5639 hrs ● 2 - Case 2290’s ● 2 - Case 970’s ● JD 4230 c/w Loader in Council that we receive from the gov● Case IH 496 - 24’ DiSc ● NH 688 baler ● 2 - NH 855 Rnd Balers ernment. So, until we actually receive ● 2 - NH 114 HyDro SwinGS ● Jiffy 12 Wheel rake ● 4 - Gleaner combineS ● Plus Trucks, Equip, Tools & More that document really nobody knows TH except the powers that be.”

A SMALLER GRAVEL CRUSHING CO. - BIDDING STARTS CLOSING JUNE 8 @ 5 PM FORT SASK (PHONE FOR DIRECTIONS) - PH: 780-318-7677 (PAUL) OR 780-915-2811 (PERRY) In terms of timeline, Tuckey expects to cat 320BL Track Hoe c/w THumb; 11,008 hrs ● Traylor STearnS receive that Order in Council between cruSHer c/w Twin Stage cone; 4 x 10 Screen Deck c/w 150 kw GeneraTor now and the 6th of September for both Powered by case 2470 ● 2 - HyD Water Pumps ● Kolman conveyor ● 1995 FreiGHTliner C&C Tandem; 140,475 Orig km ● aTlaS 3006 Folding Picker ● Senate and Referendum. “We are doing 1980 Ford 9000 Gravel Truck ● 955K Track Loader & Much More some pre-election activities with the different municipalities that’ll be adminisCOLLECTOR VEHICLES, TRACTORS & ANTIQUES - BIDDING STARTS CLOSING JUNE 21ST @ 12 PM REDWATER, AB - TO CONSIGN PHONE ED 780-222-9394 tering the Senate Referendum vote on behalf of the Province.

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Historically, at least in terms of things that have been done in Alberta, things like the original institution of daylight savings time is a question that has gone to referendum as well as the electrification of the province, and I think it’s kind of clear how both of those things went. And I think when it impacts a great deal of Saturday, May 15, 2021

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people, sometimes positive or sometimes negative, they really just want to take that temperature.”

Tuckey said, “There’s very few jurisdictions across Canada that vote on Senate, because on the federal side, Senators are appointed by the Governor General on the bequest of the Prime Minister of the day. And they work together around a large kind of framework about who they’re looking for, if it’s representing different groups in the country whether that be along gender racial age lines, language lines.

So, that’s to be seen. But the reason it seems that we do it here is when availability opens up in the Senate of Canada the persons who are elected here in some respects can become Senators in waiting and so then when that appointment needs to be filled in some respects it’s compelling to say they pick from the list, but at the end of the day, obviously, the Prime Minister and the Governor General have the say in whatever they would like to do.”

Tuckey said that currently there are no Alberta vacancies for the senate. “Of the four seats currently held by Albertans, two were appointed under the Harper government, and two under the current Trudeau government. Their terms range ending from 2027 to 2044.”

He went on to say, “To run for Senate candidates must pay $4,000 and have a minimum of 500 signatures. The deadline to file nomination papers is at 2 pm on Sept. 20. We need original signatures and they can either be mailed or dropped off at Elections Alberta office in Edmonton. Anyone who is successful in the Senate vote would be added to the list of candidates and put in order of number of votes received.”

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Province Supports Hydrogen Project in Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville Constituency

Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville

This week, I learned of an exciting potential clean hydrogen project in our riding. Suncor Energy Ltd. and ATCO Ltd. are proposing a partnership at the ATCO Heartland Energy Centre, which is located just outside of Fort Saskatchewan.

In terms of financial support, the Government of Alberta is prepared to fund up to 12 percent of construction through the Alberta Petrochemical Incentive Program (APIP) for qualifying projects. Our government has been clear that oil and gas will be our main source of energy, but we know that to remain truly competitive, we need to diversify our mix and we are a leader in hydrogen production.

This is still in the early stages and we

expect a decision to be made in 2024 with the possibly of it being operational in 2028. This will create hundreds of construction jobs, as well as many permanent positions.

One issue I want to share an update with you on is the government’s Student Transportation Task Force. I want to be clear that I believe we have a strong transportation system for our students, but I believe we can further improve it from a safety and cost perspective.

This task force was led by several of my colleagues in government caucus with a good representation from both rural and urban communities. We are also fortunate to have many stakeholders on the team as well. Some questions that will be asked include: should speed limits for school buses be changed? Is there a way to reduce costs and increase efficiently? I will keep you up to date on the work of the task force.

At the beginning of May I was honoured to be appointed to the Premier’s Council on Charities and Civil Society. I am thrilled to be able to reach out to many community stakeholders and have important conversations with them. I am excited to be a part of this critical work of engaging our civil society leaders.

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NOW HIRING Are you looking for work or a career change?

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Call Bryant for further details. 780-764-3912 or Bryant@mundaresausage.com

TOP YIELD FERTILIZERS LTD. Is now taking applications for the following seasonal position:

CLASS 1 DRIVER TOP YIELD FERTILIZERS

Corner Of Hwy 45 & Hwy 855, Andrew, AB Email to: topyield1@gmail.com Phone: 780-365-2020 Fax: 780-365-2290

COMPUTER SERVICE TECHNICIAN VM Systems is looking for a Junior Computer Tech to add to our team. The ideal person would be someone who is a little geeky, but also able to hold a conversation with a live human.

- The position is part time with the possibility for full time in the future.

- Must be willing to work on-call, overtime, weekends as needed.

- "A+ Certification" or equivalent experience is as asset.

- Must be able to install, maintain, inspect, test, adjust, align, replace or repair electronic equipment and assemblies.

- Ability to complete with accuracy work orders, test and maintenance reports, as well as speak, read and write English.

- Must have strong network and troubleshooting skills (both hard and soft) and be able to service clients at their site with no supervision.

- Direct contact with customers, therefore excellent customer service skills and a commitment to customer service are required.

- Must be bondable and we require a basic security clearance and criminal records check.

- Must be willing to travel if needed and have a valid clean drivers license.

Contact:

Fax: E-mail:

VM Systems, Human Resources, P.O. Box 315, Vegreville, AB T9C 1R3 780-632-7981 hr@vm-systems.com

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The Co-operators is hiring an Associate Financial Advisor. If you have a Mutual Funds license and are passionate about giving expert financial advice, apply today. Join our team and enjoy competitive compensation, great benefits, ongoing opportunities, and more!

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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?

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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

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

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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.

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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.

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Anglers and Scientists Request Third-Party Review of Fisheries Management Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Scientists and anglers are extremely disappointed in the 2021 Sport Fishing Regulations and have voiced their concerns to Alberta Environment and Parks Minister Jason Nixon.

Ray Makowecki, who represents over 200 people with the Volunteer Biologists Group, (VBG) and Next Step Team, (NST), said that despite a concerted effort to engage in the 2021 regulation consultations there is “much disappointment” in the lack of additional fish harvest opportunities other than Wabamum.

“Numerous lake specific recommendations from the NST, VBG, and anglers included lakes were not specifically addressed by the government fisheries managers in the webinars or by Alberta Environment and Parks, (AEP).

“To see so many lakes having zero harvest with one or more fish species suggests a failure in the management of the fish resources in these lakes,” stated Makowecki. The decision would affect approximately 30 lakes throughout the province.

He went so far as to say, “Clearly, an independent third-party science review is warranted to explore various fish management options.

Public trust in consultation processes is faltering without a third-party review that critically examines the evidence for change from the public and fisheries

managers. Without such a review it would appear that many lakes will end up with no harvest and continue with ecologically imbalanced fish populations as is currently indicated by the government data.”

He went on to say, “Considerations should be given to transplanting native fish stocks back as the fish habitats improve, and in so doing, improving fishing opportunities for Albertans.

Consideration for increasing fishing opportunities and restoring fish habitats in future years would allow for increased use of public fish resources and allow for increased travel to many rural locations that would provide economic benefits in various municipalities.”

To date, Makowecki said Minister Nixon had indicated that suggestions for changes and a third-party review would be considered.

Jason Penner, Communications Advisor with Alberta Environment & Parks stated that more than 2,500 Albertans provided feedback on the 2021 sportfishing regulations.

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Tributes MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of ELKOW, Annie D. May 12, 2006 ELKOW, Dmytro P. June 5, 1978 Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words Missed beyond measure.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed, by your Family

CYMBALUK, Victor In Loving Memory May 19, 2011 So many things have happened In the ten years since you were called away In our thoughts you are still very near Still loved, still missed, still very dear In Heaven you rest, no worries, no pain In our hearts, you will always remain Forever in our hearts, and lovingly remembered, Emily and family

OBITUARY

KUZIO, Victoria (nee Sawchuk) On May 14, 2021, Victoria Kuzio of Two Hills passed away at the age of 88 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Darrell (Joni), Terry (Marcella), and Darcy (Shelley); grandchildren, Robert, Michael (Maureen), Ryan (Loren), Alicia (Clay), Katelyn (Dane), Mariah, and Isabelle (Nick); great-grandchildren, Forest and Oliver; brother, Victor (Anne) Sawchuk, and many extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her first husband Oliver Kuzio; second husband Boris Humen; parents, Mike and Mary Sawchuk, and brother John Sawchuk.

Victoria was a wonderful and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was our beloved Baba, kind and generous. Family was precious to her, and she enjoyed telling stories and sharing photos. Many of her fondest memories were of the years tending to the farm with Oliver, raising their three sons. Victoria was extremely proud of her grandchildren, and she would end every conversion with “I love you”. Her family brought her great joy and happiness.

She especially loved having everyone around the table, enjoying her delicious Ukrainian meals of perogies, holubtsi, nachynka, and nalysnyky. Her cinnamon buns and paska were favorites.

Victoria was an avid gardener and was very proud of the beautiful flowers and abundant vegetables she grew. Baba enjoyed listening to ‘CFCW’ while cleaning and canning the produce. She was as comfortable behind the wheel of a combine harvester as she was in front of a sewing machine. She was an excellent seamstress, and enjoyed knitting and crocheting hats, scarves, slippers, and baby blankets.

Baba touched countless lives with her contributions to the community. She worked as a Health Care Aide at the Two Hills Health Centre Long Term Care Unit, and volunteered with the Hospital Auxiliary, the Hillside Lodge, Meals Assistance Program for hospital patients, the Alice Melnyk Library, and the United Church. She worked at many Pancake Breakfasts and Perogy Suppers.

During her final month, Victoria resided at the Hillside Lodge, where she enjoyed renewed friendships and was appreciative of the excellent care provided by the staff and Home Care.

Victoria gave generously of herself to her family and community. We were blessed to have her in our lives, and we will miss her greatly.

Due to Covid 19 restrictions, a private funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Two Hills United Church, Box 795, Two Hills, AB T0B 4K0.

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FIRMANIUK, Edward December 14, 1935 – May 14, 2021 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Edward of Mundare, AB, at the age of 85.

Edward is survived by his loving family, two daughters Karen and Darlene (Sylvain Sanscartier); daughter-inlaw Bonnie; five grandchildren Craig (Jessica), Amber (Mike), Sydney, Danielle and Mackenzie; three great grandchildren Sophia, Clara and Grant. He is also survived by his siblings Ann Ulan, Elizabeth (Raymond) Kropielnicki, Harry (Rita) Firmaniuk and Rose Hancheruk; along with many nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Edward was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Janet (2012); son Allan (2009); parents Nick (1983) and Mary (2005) and sister Nancy (1951). Edward was a hardworking lifetime farmer and a dedicated steward of his land. He was a kind, sincere man, good neighbour and friend loved by many. He was a devoted father, husband, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother and friend.

Due to Covid restrictions, a scheduled viewing will be for close friends and family on Thursday, May 20, 2021.

Please call Autumn Rose Funeral Home for a viewing time. A private Divine Liturgy will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. At a later date when Covid restrictions are lifted, the family will hold a Memorial Mass and reception on Ed’s farm (where you can meet his two guard cats).

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to “CK Hui Heart Centre-Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation” or “Covenant Health Foundation c/o Grey Nuns Community Hospital Palliative Care Unit.”

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BORK, Guenter 1928 – 2021 At noon of May 10, 2021, on what was a beautiful, sunny day, the patriarch of our family, Guenter Bork, peacefully passed away at the age of 92. He was blessed by having his family at his side. He is fondly remembered by his wife Susan; children Peter (Margit), Jeffrey (Undine), Angela (Michael) Edward (Kim) and Thomas (Erin); 16 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He will be remembered as a builder of industry in Canada and as a passionate, entrepreneurial farmer who had a genuine love for the land and its animals. His love for nature and the arts of hunting and fishing were also core to his soul.

We are extremely grateful for the long-term care and immediate assistance of the staff at the Mary Immaculate Health Care Centre in Mundare, Alberta.

A private Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the St. Michael The Archangel Roman Catholic Church in St. Michael, Alberta. Interment to follow in St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Cemetery-Chipman, Alberta.

Memorial donations may be made to the Mary Immaculate Hospital (Mundare) Foundation c/o Box 349, Mundare, AB., T0B 3H0.

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KETSA, Peter With heavy hearts, the family of Peter Ketsa announce his peaceful passing on May 13, 2021 at his home in Wetaskiwin.

Peter is survived by his wife of 45 years Debi Ketsa and their children, Rychel and Paul Ilkiw, PJ and Wanda-Lea Ketsa, Kelsey Smith and Kristopher and Jenna Ketsa, his loving grandchildren, Taryn, Mags and Madison Ilkiw, Morgan Ketsa, Kiarra, Ryder, Trevor and Gunner Ketsa. Peter is predeceased by his parents Anne and William Ketsa and son-in law Jaxon Smith. Peter will be missed by his sisters Jeanne and Rosemarie, long time close friends Danny and Darrell.

Peter was an ironworker with local 720 from 1977 until his retirement in 2013. Peter was a kind and loving grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren in his retirement.

At Peter’s request there was no service. Cremation has taken place and Peter’s family will honor his wishes to spread his ashes at a later date.

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ZAZULA, Rose October 31, 1931 – May 8, 2021 “Always There For You!” The family announces the passing of Rose Zazula on May 8, 2021 at the age of 89 years.

Rose will be forever remembered by her daughters Connie Cairns, Beth Zazula (Edward Mooney) and Debbie Zazula; grandchildren Paul (Jennifer) Cairns, Jonathan Cairns, Terence (Brittany) Cairns and Zachary (Nina) Lindop; great-grandchildren Michael and James Cairns: Kennedy and Cash Cairns: Nora and Emily Lindop; sister Pat (Marshall) Melnyk; along with numerous nieces, nephews, god children and special children. Rose was predeceased by her husband Mike Zazula; parents Kost and Mary Tymchyshyn; sister Janette (John) Dembicki.

A private Divine Liturgy will be held at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare, Alberta.

Inurnment to follow in the Spas Maskalyk Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Spas Maskalyk Cemetery or to the charity of one’s choice.

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Significant Drug Seizure and Charges Alberta RCMP Submitted St. PauI, Alta.-- On September of 2020 Eastern Alberta District - General Investigation Section (EAD GIS) entered into a methamphetamine drug trafficking investigation in relation to a Myrnam, Alberta resident who was suspected to be trafficking methamphetamine in the Lakeland area including St Paul, Saddle Lake, Kehewin, Bonnyville and Elk Point areas.

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government. Williams said the bridge was built in the 1950’s and is in really rough shape and will require new pilings and girders. The cost to replace the bridge would have been in the neighbourhood of $450,000.

Repairs to this bridge, and the nine other bridges, are expected to increase their life expectancy by 15 to 20 years on average. The location of the other bridges are: Township Road 484, Township Road 520, Range Road 144, Range Road 150, Range Road 134, Township Road 153, and Range Road 130.

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DOWN BUT NOT OUT - CONTINUED from PAGE 6 must be kept in mind.

First, it’s a common mistake in human affairs to assume that tomorrow will be the same as today. Sands shifting can reverse direction. The next Alberta election is still two years away, so there may be plenty of opportunities for Kenney to change his fortunes.

He might, for instance, unexpectedly summon the apparent humility of his hero, Ralph Klein. He could apologize for the multiple COVID-19 crisis blunders and reverse policy course.

Without the COVID-19 distractions, he might get back on track.

Second, Kenney’s low popularity comes from his miscalculations and not from his opponents’ abilities. It’s always unwise to rely on the blunders of opponents to reach victory. That strategy didn’t work for the federal Conservatives in 2015, for instance.

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Stephen Harper was unwilling to fall on his sword as expected and campaigned brilliantly.

Kenney’s opponents will have to work harder and expand their circle of persuasion. The NDP still lacks depth and sufficient talent, and they remain quite short on attractive policies to Albertans.

The smaller challengers have unrealized potential: they’re short on imaginative leadership and some lack resources, policy depth and organizational abilities.

Third, his recent mistakes notwithstanding, Kenney remains one of the most capable politicians in the country and has a tireless work ethic. A third Liberal victory at the federal level may present him with new challenges but may also offer unique opportunities.

Crucially, Kenney is both a persuasive communicator capable of charming even hostile gatherings and a formidable political campaigner who rarely backs down from challenges.

The die for Alberta’s next election is far from cast. Kenney is down but don’t count him out.

Marco Navarro-Génie is a senior fellow with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy and president of the Haultain Research Institute. He is co-author, with Barry Cooper, of COVID-19: The Politics of a Pandemic Moral Panic (2020).