Vegreville News Advertiser - November 14, 2018

VOL. 71 NO. 46

71 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNIT Y

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Vegreville 4-H Beef Second Meeting

Vegreville 4-H – The Vegreville 4_H Beef Club with their brand new rope halters.

Vegreville 4-H Beef Club Report

Brittany Holt Club Reporter - Vegreville 4-H Beef Club On November 4, 2018, the Vegreville 4-H Beef Club held their second meeting and annual weigh-in. Rob

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Helping Hands

Remembrance Day in Two Hills

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RCMP files from November 5 - 11 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser November 5 12:10 – Complainant called the detachment with concerns that his mother-in-law was packing up items for her daughter and he wanted her to leave. This is a civil matter.

19:13 – Report of a domestic disturbance. The couple was having an argument when the female locked her significant other out of the house. She refused to let him in at which point he decided to kick the door in. Members attended and determined that the argument had not escalated further and no criminal charges were warranted.

20:56 – Report of a possible impaired driver. The complainant stated that the vehicle was spinning tires and driving erratically. Members located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was found to NOT be impaired and was warned about his driving.

22:19 – Call received from Fort McMurray regarding property for sale on Facebook. The caller indicated that it may be his and requested this be checked on as he is not at home.

Members went to the caller’s home in the area, investigated and found that his property was still where he left it.

22:14 – Traffic stop conducted and it was determined that the driver held learners permit. The driver did NOT have a fully licensed driver with them at the time and was issued a ticket accordingly. The ticket is $310.

November 6 09:11 – Caller reported that she saw a vehicle at the reservoir that was partially down the embankment with no one inside. Members attended, then contacted the registered owner who was safe at home. The owner indicated that he was there the night before and accidentally went off the road. He would be making arrangements to retrieve the vehicle.

11:40 – Complainant reports a silver van crossing the center line traveling north on Hwy 36. No plate was obtained and the location of the vehicle was not able to be determined. Vegreville notified Two Hills and St. Paul detachments.

12:13 – Report of a break and enter and theft of fuel from a work site.

Approximately 150 – 250L of fuel was stolen from equipment on site and a trailer was broken into. Still under investigation.

15:46 – Member on patrol witnessed a driver using their cell phone. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was

ticketed for “holding, viewing or manipulating a cell phone, radio communication device or other communication device while driving” (distracted driving). The ticket was $287 21:02 – Report of an abandoned vehicle at an apartment complex. The vehicle was parked in the wrong stall.

The registered owner was contacted who lived in the building. The complainant was advised to contact the building manager.

was speeding, swerving in and out of the lanes and failing to maintain their lane. No license plate was obtained and members were unable to locate the vehicle.

13:19 – Complainant reported that a male in a black truck was following her and scaring her. The driver of the truck got out of his vehicle at a stop sign and approached the complainant “aggressively”. The complainant left, the black truck headed east on Hwy 631. No license plate was obtained and the vehicle was not located.

13:48 – While on patrol, members observed a vehicle driving with an obscured windshield. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was issued a ticket for $155. *** It’s winter… CLEAN your windows before driving

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02:25 – Caller indicated that she heard a noise outside her home. She cannot see anything on her cameras but is at home alone and is concerned.

Members attended and did not find any evidence of anyone on the property.

09:23 – Male attended the front counter to turn in a license plate that he found by the front gate of his property.

The plate was not listed as stolen but was canceled the owner. The plate was returned to registries.

12:14 - *** another cell phone ticket worth $287 14:42 - *** another cell phone ticket for $287 14:53 – Complainant attended the detachment to report that they were defrauded of over $8000 online by someone they were having a relationship with. Money was deposited into the other party’s bank account and it was later withdrawn from Ontario. An investigation is ongoing and a referral was made to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

17:17 – Report of a light standard that was hit by a tractor-trailer. The vehicle had left the scene and ATCO was contacted about the damage. There were no witnesses to the event.

November 8

09:38 – Report of an erratic semi driver with grain trailers. The vehicle

00:05 – Request from CN police to assist in a possible Train vs pedestrian call at 50th st and 52 ave in Vegreville.

Members attended and conducted a thorough search of the area. They found an indication that someone had fallen in the snow but had then gotten up and walked away.

13:19 – 911 call for a 2 vehicle collision with a grain truck vs car. The grain truck T-boned the car. EMS and Fire attended. There were injuries at the scene. Members assisted at the scene and conducted an investigation which is ongoing.

13:50 – Another motor vehicle collision west of Vegreville 14:02 – Single vehicle collision where a work truck was pulling another truck and rolled into the ditch. EMS and fire attended. The driver had minor injuries and the investigation determined that icy roads were a factor.

17:47 – Complainant called to report a landlord-tenant dispute. Members attended and mediated the situation.

18:09 – Report of a break and enter at a residence. Entry was gained through a side door which was unlocked. Laptop and camera were taken. Witnesses observed a white truck driven by a male in the area at the reported time. Still under investigation.

20:40 – Caller reported a slippery patch of the highway near Ranfurly and indicated that a number of vehicles almost hit the ditch. Members attended and confirmed the slippery roads.

Emcon was advised and attended to salt the roadway.

23:43 – Multiple calls about a male at a local drinking establishment. He was intoxicated and trying to pick fights

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Oh Canada?

Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion The human highlight reel to the south continues to make headlines and mostly for the wrong, but now expected reasons. Yes, I’m referring to President of the United States Donald Trump.

From bald-faced lies to ditching Remembrance Day ceremonies because it was raining (not the official reason), it seems that not a day goes by that he isn’t in the news.

But, our head of state is no peach either. PM Trudeau heads to Singapore to try to fix the problems he created when he was a no-show at the last meeting a year ago. After the last meeting, his commitment to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was questioned and he (Canada) was publicly chastised. It seems that his morally superior attitude was not appreciated.

While he continues to jet set around the world, our neighbours to the south are making progress at home.

Some call Trump a nationalist, but may not be such a bad thing. Advocacy of political independence for a particular country doesn’t sound so scary despite what some might say.

While we stop pipelines, open up our dairy market, welcome suspect Chinese electronics that other countries consider risky and take a bath on oil prices, the US slowly chips

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An Interesting Experiment Know what would make an interesting experiment?

This: Capitalism (right inclined) versus Socialism (left inclined) Give all the Socialists a country to run. Give them all the money and give them the power to do with it what they want, provided that it does no harm to its citizens.

Give all the Capitalists a country to run. Give them absolutely no money but give them the power to do with that what they want, provided that it does no harm to its citizens.

Either country is open to all people... working people, disabled people, all races, all religions... no restrictions on beliefs, lifestyle or pastimes.

Persons within organizations supported by special interest funding, or organizations benefitting from protectionism like supply/management, or persons on the government dole, or who otherwise choose not to work for a living, are likely to immigrate to the Socialist country and make up a

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Non-Profits Need Helping Hands Agricultural Society President Darryl Tuck Explains the Importance of new Members to Keep a Growing Organization Growing. meetings because they don’t want to be coerced. But they don’t know what they might be missing.”

This also explained the final potential issue that organizations might have in finding new directors: compatible volunteers with interests and ideas hiding out for fear of being cajoled into a role they don’t want. He continued, “We don’t want anyone to sign up for anything they don’t want to do. Everything works better when people who love their role are investing their time and ideas.”

Emily Mailhot Reporter - Vegreville News Advertiser

With many - if not most - local non-profit service clubs and societies in a state of constant pleas for membership, the question begged to be asked: what is holding community members back from joining boards in recent years?

Vegreville Agricultural Society president Darryl Tuck suggested that the main issue is time, stating that a lot of the invaluable familyaged volunteers are working full time in dual-income situations, and engaging their children in extracurriculars during their would-be spare time in the evenings. “When people get home from work, they’re tired, or they have to stay on top of housework, or they have young kids at home who need homework done and hockey practice.”

He also said that the majority of members in the Agricultural Society are retirees who enjoy giving back to the community as volunteers, members, and directors. This collaborates with a pattern that can be seen in many other non-profits, even though most have meetings only once a month.

Because of this pattern, Tuck wanted to address the misconception that committing to volunteer means committing to any certain level of time commitment.

“There are many ways that a person can help their community,” he said, “A lot of the directors and executives… a lot of the volunteers with more responsibility got there because of their experience volunteering casually for years.”

Organizations such as the Agricultural Society, the Crisis Association of Vegreville, FCSS and many others work under a specific mandate, with a few hosted events and fundraisers throughout the year. In particular, Tuck explained that the Vegreville Agricultural Society holds three annual events, the Father’s Day Demolition Derby, the Country Fair, and the Spring Chuck Wagon Races. Many of their volunteers will dedicate a shift or two to the event that resonates the most with their interests.

“We have one volunteer who organizes the Father’s Day event, and nothing else,” said Tuck, “For the rest of the year, we don’t worry about chasing him to volunteer for other events, because he does the Father’s Day Derby, and he does it well.”

Throughout the year, there are also volunteers who are interested only in the equine side of things or the fundraising. All of these work together as pieces of the puzzle that make up the society.

Darryl Tuck also explained that while there may be organizations who use their annual general meetings (AGM’s) to sign up unsuspecting attendees with more executive, director, and volunteer roles than they bargained for, the Agricultural Society strives to have an open and welcoming environment. “A lot of people wind up staying away from

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Compiled by Dan Beaudette

90 Years Ago – November 14, 1928

Mr. Blair, ferry-man at the Duvernay Brosseau crossing, closed the operations recently and left for Athabasca Landing on November 6th. According to reports from Duvernay, Mr. Blair has given good satisfaction on the ferry and the people there hope that he will return to the job next spring. It is said that the ice in the Saskatchewan at Duvernay is now strong enough to hold up ordinary traffic.

Vimy Theatre was well filled on Sunday afternoon for the annual Armistice service. The order of the service was that provided by the Armistice Ceremonial committee of Canada, a most impressive and attractively arranged program. The Canadian Legion, which initiated the Armistice Celebration, are greatful for the whole hearted support accorded them by the Camaraderie Club, the Boy Scouts and all others.

The fine weather in Willingdon in the past week has been of great help to the contractors who have buildings under construction here. The interior work on the Bank of Commerce building has been finished.

75 Years Ago –November 17, 1943

After many years of service for the Alberta Government Telephone Department, Mr. A.M. Acheson has been compelled through ill health to resign as manager of the local central. His place here as manager has been taken by Bill Scott, while Jack Lawrence has succeeded C. McDonough, transferred to Blairmore recently.

At the recent examinations for Registered Nurses, all members of the 1943 class in training of the Vegreville General Hospital School of Nurses were successful; three of them passing with Honours.

There were Misses Gardner, Babbage and Miniscl. Other who passed were Sister Helen Lavasseur, and the Misses G. Connolly, P. Hrbaway, I. MacDonald and H. Syverson.

Ted Olson, of Innisfree, cash register took a fast ride last week, but the youthful looters were apparently disappointed with its contents, Recovery of the machine was made.

At graduation exercises at No. 2 Air Observers’ School on October 29th, Sergt. C.O. Hanson of Beauvallon, was promoted to the rank of Pilot Officer in the R.C.A.F. PO Hanson is on leave at present visiting his mother at Beauvallon before going overseas.

Curlers who have left their rocks at the rink over the summer would be well advised to trot over and check them up. Small kids have been marauding at the rink and removing handles from the curling stones.

50 Years Ago – November 14, 1968

At a November 3rd meeting of the Vegreville Ranger Hockey Club executive, the proposed sponsorship of the team by Morton Goldstein of the Prince Edward Hotel, was declined. With the entry into Intermediate “C” calibre of hockey, using all local players, it was felt that the Rangers could be fully self-supporting.

The town and community of Two Hills completed two centennial projects Saturday night with the official opening of its Centennial Arena and Centennial Hall with a banquet attended by dignitaries representing the Federal, Provincial and Municipal authorities. The Hon. Robert Clarke, Minister of Youth, unveiled the plaque marking official opening of the Two Hills Centennial Arena.

Winners of the Grades five and six Remembrance Day poster competition are Darrell Bobyn, Christine Charuk, Agnes Ferguson and Barbara Chudyk. Grade seven, eight and nine winners were: Darcy Lukenchuk, Gladys Pawliuk, Lorraine Davis, Sophie Jacula, Devra Drysdale and Phyllis Pooke.

Over 150 Knights of Columbus and local and out-of-town guests attended the Memorial Service sponsored by the Knights of Columbus on Monday, November 4th in the auditorium of St. Martin’s School. The committee in charge is to be commended for their splendid effort.

25 Years Ago – November 16, 1993

Senior positions on both the County of Minburn council and School Board were recently filled, following the two groups organizational meeting. Sidney Hinton will serve of county reeve, while Robert Hoyteniuk becomes deputy reeve. For the school board Daniel Stepanik becomes chairman while Lois Byers will be vice-chairman.

Town Council had denied a local conservation group’s request for a break on rental of the Social Centre. Roy Mills, chairman of the Vegreville Committee of Ducks Unlimited, wrote a letter to council requesting the rental break.

The Elks/Kinsmen Community Park (home of the world’s largest Pysanka) is a World renowned site. Vegreville citizens pride themselves in the fact that tens of thousands of tourists visit the Park each year to marvel at the Pysanka, camp, picnic, hike around the park and/or just watch the waterfowl. However, the Park is being systematically destroyed, especially during the last year, by young people vandalizing the various structures and highlights.

Vegreville’s Catholic school board chairman is relieved Catholic boards won’t be lumped in with public boards in the provincial government’s regionalization plan. “It was our number one concern (having to amalgamate with public boards),” said Olga Stoyko. “I would have to say we’re relieved.

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Why Canada Needs more Restorative Justice Sen. Art Eggleton and Sen. Raymonde Saint-Germain A Department of Justice survey conducted earlier this year discovered that over half of Canadians (52 percent) have little familiarity with restorative justice despite its use in our criminal justice system for over 40 years.

So what is restorative justice? And can it provide better justice for victims, offenders, and society as a whole?

The research says yes.

Restorative justice focuses more on the rehabilitation of the offender of a crime and reconciliation with the victims, and less on punishment. It focuses on repairing harm, the potential for healing in victims, meaningful accountability of offenders and preventing further crime.

It’s a voluntary process for the victim and the offender. Typically, the offender is required to acknowledge or accept responsibility for their actions in order to access the program.

Restorative justice can take many forms and varies widely from community to community. But it can include mediation programs and restitution agreements, including community service, financial compensation, and service to the victim.

Research shows restorative justice tends to be more efficient and cost-effective than the traditional justice system.

And it reduces repeat offences.

There are almost 500 such programs running in communities across the country, primarily for youth offenders.

We recently held a Senate Open Caucus

forum on the issue. Experts from across the country emphasized the need for Canada to further explore restorative justice.

“It’s much more than a different way of getting justice done, but a different way of understanding what doing justice actually requires,” Dr. Jennifer Llewellyn, a professor at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University, told the forum.

Chantell Barker, the justice development coordinator at the Southern Chiefs’ Organization, which represents 34 First Nation communities in southern Manitoba, told the forum that restorative justice is more in line with traditional Indigenous

Imagine what society would look like with more empowered, restored individuals, giving back like I am, changing like I did models of justice. Those have an emphasis on healing root causes and restoring harmony, allowing an offender to learn from their mistakes and make amends for their behaviour.

When Ryan Beardy spoke, the room sat in quiet attention.

Eighteen months ago, Beardy was released from prison on parole. He had spent the previous two decades in and out of the prison system, including several years behind bars. Now he’s a second-year university student studying political science and conflict resolution, sits on many non-profit boards, is a student mentor and a father.

How did he turn his life around?

He credits restorative justice.

“Restorative justice practices changed my life,”

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Later members were called to the hospital where the male was then arrested and cleared by hospital staff. The male was charged for breach of conditions and released once sober.

November 10 11:08 – During patrols, a random check determined that the vehicle was not registered. A traffic stop was conducted and a ticket was issued for no registration ($233). *** No registration is grounds for a tow.

13:20 – Report of a hit and run.

Complainant indicated that he was backed into on the street. The registered owner of the suspect vehicle was contacted and denied the accusation,

indicating that he would have known if he backed into another vehicle due to his backup camera. Still under investigation.

16:46 – Multiple calls to assist Viking RCMP in tracking stolen property GPS. The suspect was located in the Mundare area driving a white Ford Explorer. The driver fled the scene and was not apprehended. The property being tracked was later found in a field.

During the week there were 84 calls for service made in total including: 2 false alarms, 1 false 911 and 2 animal strikes.

November 11

09:46 – Report of hunters that had shot a moose on property that they were not permitted to hunt on. Members assisted Fish and Wildlife on the call. The hunters were charged under the Wildlife Act by Fish and Wildlife and under the Trespass Act by RCMP. 14:11 – Complainant called to report that her vehicle was broken into in a church parking lot. Multiple items were stolen including banking cards which were used at local

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justice - CONTINUED from PAGE 6 Beardy said. “I didn’t want to keep going back to prison and I didn’t want to create any more victims. I wanted to change.”

So he asked to participate in a therapeutic program, to learn from elders, to connect with his culture; he learned to reject past negative values and belief systems and to begin the journey of healing his mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health.

“Imagine what society would look like with more empowered, restored individuals, giving back like I am, changing like I did,” he added.

The forum also learned that victims can express their suffering directly to offenders (often through videos), feel heard and work through their fears, and begin the process of reclaiming their lives.

So what needs to happen to make restorative justice approaches more effective across Canada?

We need a national framework for implementing restorative justice, in partnership with the provinces.

We need to support restorative justice programs beyond individual success stories to system-wide approaches, including, as Llewellyn stated, “Legislative changes to support increased use and access,” and adequate funding that involves government and community collaboration.

We also need to educate Canadians about restorative justice options, particularly those stakeholders working in the justice system and community organizations.

And it’s time, as Johanne Vallée, ambassador for the Centre de services de justice réparatrice, said, to bring the humanity back to our criminal justice system.

Restorative justice is the positive path forward.

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experiment - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 big portion of its population.

Persons who choose to work and achieve from their efforts, entrepreneurs and venture seekers, are likely to immigrate to the Capitalist country and make up a big portion of its population.

Over time, what would each country look like?

Socialist Country:

From the start, the country does very well to look after the needs of its citizens.

The money is used in keeping special interests group’s viable, keeping government jobs secure and ensuring all people on social support are provided for.

As new social issues arise, they would have to be dealt with. A new special interest group is formed and likely requires a chunk of money to operate. It will oblige the government to provide for its concerns.

Income for the government is generated from taxes collected such as income tax, and whatever other taxes the government deems necessary to keep its coffers full. The entrepreneurs and corporations that chose to set up shop inside the Socialist country will also remit tax money to the government.

There is likely a disparity between the number of income earners, who pay a share of their income towards taxes, and the number of non-earners, who contribute nothing to the government coffer. Pretty soon the government is giving out more than it’s receiving. It puts added stress on the income earners by increasing tax rates.

The profits of business operations are dwindling due to the increased burden of taxes and soon have to close doors. The business owners and laid-off employees join the population of non-earners and look to the government to sustain them.

The supply of consumer products begins to disappear as production stalls. The country has to look beyond its borders to bring in stock. Prices escalate just because it costs more to bring in than it does to make your own.

Pretty soon the money is flowing out of the country... until there’s none left.

Capitalist Country:

At first, everyone is scrambling to get themselves sheltered and fed. They hunt, they gather and slowly establish a reasonable level of comfort from their efforts. They have no money, so they barter between themselves for goods.

There is an unwritten rule that says: no work, no eat: though each is expected to contribute a measure not exceeding his or her ability.

The government can’t yet run as an official organization... they’re too busy surviving like the rest of the citizens.

Innovation and hard work are rewarded. Commerce begins to flow. As individual incomes grow, taxes are remitted to the government so it can get itself running. At first, the tax burden is high because the needs are high. There is a need for programs supporting infrastructure, health, education and the

advancement of commerce.

Trade with neighbouring countries becomes established. Money starts coming in from outside the country creating a surplus. The tax burden is lessened and taxes are reduced, citizens take home more of their earnings to put towards living.

But no transfers are made to special interest groups, they must generate their own income.

Soon there is much prosperity... and then... the socialists invade and take all their stuff.

The end.

Cecile Beaulieu

Interesting thoughts Cecile. Here are few points to also think about since I get to play the “devil’s advocate”. Those who lean left would argue that in a purely capitalist society that there would be no music, art, poetry etc., so those folks would be rather gray, grumpy and sad with no exposure to the culture the other society offers. Those on the right might argue that it is unlikely anyone would take their stuff.

Capitalists don’t mind spending on military to protect what they have created. Also, history tells us that it does not take one or the other to create a culture in which certain groups fall through the cracks or are oppressed. We see this in most societies today. In a perfect world, the two would exist in harmony, realizing that they cannot survive without the other and put aside their ideals in an effort to benefit society as a whole. We can keep dreaming - AB

oh Canada - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 away at our economy.

On the large, public end of the scale, the oil discount has cost Canada around $13 billion so far in 2018. That’s what happens when you only have one customer.

You take what they will pay, smile and shut up.

On the other end of the scale is something that you may not hear about unless you live in Winnipeg. The New Flyer bus company is laying off 90 people and moving their jobs to Kentucky. Why? Not for cost savings or competitiveness, but because US rules demand 65% U.S. content in buses (70% next year) for certain projects.

Founded in 1930, New Flyer is the largest transit bus and motorcoach manufacturer in North America. As with many things North American, if you want to get big you need to sell into the U.S. 90% of New Flyer’s revenue comes from U.S. sales.

While 90 jobs in the big picture do not seem like a lot, it speaks to a bigger picture. One that displays the glaring dichotomy between Canada and the United States in the last few years. The U.S. is taking clear, decisive steps to try to improve their economy and keep more money at home while Canada moves in the other direction.

This is not only about oil and pipelines even though that may be our country’s biggest embarrassment. If we treated our other resources like we do oil, there would be a public outcry. Imagine not being able to ship grain, wood, natural gas, electricity or beef to market due to government inaction or allout sabotage.

While our government offers platitudes and admires the efficiency of communist China, those to the south offer change and action and stand up to trade partners they feel hurt their economy. Hell, we can barely trade WITHIN Canada without tripping over ourselves to complicate matters.

Oh, Canada... oh my... Canada.

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The Final Decision on Vegreville Film Project We didn’t win the competition, but thanks to community support, “They Who Surround Us” is a train that cannot be stopped.

Troy Ruptash They Who Surround Us Of course, it was disappointing to not come out of this as the winning team. But, in all honesty, the disappointment didn’t last long because I immediately got swept up by the incredible momentum that has built up around this project… and I have each of the involved community members to thank for that!

What has happened over these few short months is incredible: I now have a vast network of supporters that believe in this project, I’ve been connected with people from all over Canada, the U.S., and now Ukraine as well. The first draft of the script is now written and I have to say that I am very excited about it.

It feels as though everything is coming together; the story, the tone, the representation of my Ukrainian heritage exactly as I envisioned it. I’ve had a couple of amazing opportunities in the last couple of weeks. The script has been passed along to someone who has offered to put together a preliminary budget for the film, which is fantastic.

Thanks to a wonderful new friend who is helping to coordinate and make this all happen I’m heading to Ukraine at the end of this month with my sister, Desserie. We will be basing ourselves in Lviv and then traveling around from there to the Carpathian Mountains as well as some ancestral villages in search of information we may be able to obtain

from people still living in the Villages our ancestors came from. AMAZING! The research opportunity this will provide for me in terms of script and story development is mind-blowing, and I can’t wait to soak up the whole experience and channel it directly into my storytelling. Updates will be posted from Ukraine

as well as updates to keep you all in the loop regarding the progress of the project. I am committed to keeping on track with the original schedule, which means going into pre-production in Vegreville in the spring of 2019 and production that summer. I am forever grateful for everyone who has made this possible.

Handbell Choir Rings for Historical Moments of Peace

killed in the First World War…the 172 thousand wounded…and the countless others who suffered invisible yet painful wounds.

“We also remember the total number of Canadians who served our country during that war-over 650 thousand people.

“Tonight, RCL Branch No.39 and those assembled here, honour them all. At the setting of the sun, we promise them… and their descendants… that we will never forget their sacrifices.

“As each bell tolls this evening-here and in communities across our country-we will remember the horrors of war…the worldwide death and destruction. But we also will feel the joy that the promise of peace brings to our souls.

“We will remember them.”

Vegreville United Church Handbell Choir ring the Bells of Peace 100 times.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville United Church Handbell Choir participated in a momentous occasion when they rang bells for RCL Bells of Peace on November 11 at The Rotary Park at downtown Vegreville.

Director of Choir, Debbie Dyer welcomed everyone while she went on to read notes from the Legion.

“On November 11, 1918, church bells rang out spontaneously across the country to celebrate the signing of the ‘Armistice.’ After four brutal years… and so many young men and women dead or injured…the First World War was officially over.

“One hundred years ago today, relief and joy swept our land. And as we commemorate Armistice 100 tonight…we mark the occasion through this Royal Canadian Legion Bells of Peace ceremony.

“Tonight… our bells will toll 100 times. With each peat, we will remember the close to 66 thousand Canadians and Newfoundlanders at that time, who were

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Perogies and Penmanship

Dick Richards Principal – H.A. Kostash School On Monday 5 November, close to 100 members of the community arrived at H. A. Kostash School in Smoky Lake to participate in a letter writing campaign.

After enjoying some perogies, people had the opportunity to write a letter to Premier Notley, stating their support for the H. A. Kostash replacement project. Aspen View is hoping that 200 letters will be sent to Premier Notley by the middle of this month.

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Consider an IT Audit for your Business Arthur Beaudette VM Systems - Bits and Bytes There is no question that a business’ Information Technology (IT) department is instrumental to success. After all, every sector of business practice has fast become more and more dependent on technology. Computer systems and other tech gadgetry have greatly increased productivity, allowed workers to complete tasks while traveling or from home, and communication both within a unit and between units is facilitated far more simply. IT isn’t just about computers and networks, however; it refers to all of the physical tech hardware, the internet, and even hardwired phone systems.

One thing you can depend on when it comes to technology is that it constantly changes to reflect advances in the industry. While it is not practical to upgrade a company’s IT systems with the release of each new thing, a business can suffer if it does not periodically assess the general health so to speak of its current system, potential benefits of upgrading particular components, and weigh any benefits against the monetary costs of such changes. This assessment is known as an IT audit, and – if your IT department is not familiar with the term or has not performed one in a while – your business may be due to have one.

In general, a company needs an IT audit when one or more of the following conditions apply: (1) it has been two or more years since the last IT audit, (2) there has been a recent and notable increase in the number of employees, (3) one or more core technology systems are failing or noticeably ineffective, and/or (4) there are issues or concerns about your IT provider. Such an

audit will help identify potential weaknesses in the information technology structure, bring to light where systems can be improved, and help a business comply with best industry practice.

An IT audit is a little more in depth than just debating the merits of replacing or purchasing new technology for a company. It also helps to pinpoint any security issues that could compromise sensitive business data, allows an opportunity to update equipment warranties, sheds light on what hardware or software has become obsolete, and ensures an effective disaster recovery system is in place. If your company already regularly performs these IT audits, you’re ahead of the game. If, however, you are overdue or the company has recently undergone a big change, consider an IT audit at your earliest convenience.

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UCP Celebrates Local Candidate Jackie Homeniuk

Emily Mailhot Reporter - Vegreville News Advertiser On November 10th, members of the United Conservative Party for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville spent a day celebrating Jackie Homeniuk’s candidacy for MLA in next year’s election, and raising money for the constituency association. A few of the members Jackie Homeniuk included - said that this was a welcome break from the usual Saturday door-knocking, “Which is so much fun,” Homeniuk said, “Probably one of my favourite things is talking to as many people as I can, and learning their values and concerns through discussion.”

The day began at the Vermilion Gun Club with a smaller group of people for an afternoon of shooting different kinds of guns at targets.

After this, the Vegreville Legion was

filled to overflowing with UCP members who enjoyed a chili cook-off dinner, and program of speeches.

Party leader Jason Kenney, president of the UCP Erika Barootes, and Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs were also in attendance throughout the whole day. In addition to sharing words about the party’s concerns regarding the current provincial and federal governments, the head table also had the honour of voting for the winning chili chef.

Both events came with a hefty ticket price - $50 for the dinner and $200 for the skeet and target shoot. This helped to cover costs while still raising money for the constituency association. Even with these expenses, the hall was full of guests for dinner.

Although the event was technically held in support of the UCP’s work in the Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville constituency (via constituency association) in asking any member seated at any table in the Legion hall, those in attendance were mainly just excited to spend a night out in honour of Jackie Homeniuk.

“She’s a good woman, and we in Vegreville should all be proud to know her,” one woman mentioned. “I’m here to show her our support.”

Others had come to the event with their children to inspire their young minds in the ways of provincial politics.

While some of the UCP-friendly attitudes in the Vegreville area may come from the rural-Albertan, “kicking the NDP to the curb,” mentality, many more topics were covered in the speeches, including how erasure of Canadian military history from school curriculums is harmful to national patriotism, efforts on provincial and federal levels to save the energy sector, and many more.

Jason Kenney, for one, had much to say in his speech.

“The world sees us as the boy scouts of the world,” he said, “But it’s time to man up, to fight for what we believe in as a nation and the good of the people.”

Kenney also talked about the need to protect Alberta gas and oil, saying, “If the whole country wants to reap the benefits of our natural resources, then every province needs to be willing to allow hard-working Albertans the freedom to develop that industry.”

In each dignitary’s speech, warm words were shared about Jackie Homeniuk, and her work in politics, local charity, and small business ownership. Homeniuk said that she was thankful for the support and excited to get to work in fixing some of the horror stories of economic damage she recalls seeing firsthand in her friends and neighbours in agriculture, oil, and business. “... I have heard too many of these stories to count,” she said, “And it’s time we have a responsible government to do something about it.”

The winner of the chili cook-off was no. 2, made by Jody Nicholson.

A silent auction was also held with donated items to help raise money for the Constituency Association.

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Kendall Freed is a World Champion Sportsman Racer!

Championship ring, and public recognition.

“I will definitely compete again as the competition and fun of racing is what I enjoy. “ “I give credit to Alyshia and all my other competitors for the lessons in racing; which I used to win the World Championship. I especially give appreciative thanks to my wife, Cathy who made the journey with me, and has been supportive of my hobbies.” Kendall added.

Personally, I admit I wasn’t that surprised at Kendall’s win because since I’ve been covering Vegreville Speedway’s events over the years, I have witnessed a lot of potential in Kendall as he continued to be a first-place winner on many occasions.

The World championship win can be viewed at: www.nhrda,com/media_videos.php

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Kendall started racing internationally in 1997 and the furthest place he raced is Hawaii. All his drag racing competition is: dial-in or index racing and this type of racing is the same all over the world. The Sportsman class he won was for all Diesel vehicles, and he drove his DURAMAX for the World Championship win.

Kendall’s trek towards his World championship win started last April where he competed at: Sacramento, Ca.- San Antonio, Tx- Dallas, TxBillings, Mt, Saskatoon Sask. Edmonton Ab. and at Vegreville Speedway. The National Hot Rod Diesel Association Kendall Freed holds his trophy and wears (NHRDA) invited 32 racers to compete his ring he won for Sportsman Class Racer for the World Championship in Ennis, for all Diesel vehicles at the NHRDA World Texas on October 14/2018. Kendall Champion drag racing. Next to Kendall in the photo is one of his biggest supporters-his was invited and was the only Canadian wife, Cathy Freed. (Rosanne Fortier/photo) competing in the Sportsman class. This was his first World Champion competition, and Kendall had to defeat the defending World Champion. He was excited, and used his experience and driving skills to bring the World Championship home to Canada, and Vegreville. He feels great to have won the World Championship, and the designation is of the highest honor. Kendall received a really nice trophy, prize money in US dollars, a World

Netball Vegreville Bernie Florkow, Stacy Mynzak, Paul Bosse, Netball Advocate Shayla, Coach Michelle, George Childs and Orest Olineck. Missing is coach Lundyn.

On Friday November 2nd, the Elks made a generous donation of $1000 to Netball Vegreville. Netball is a new sport to Vegreville, introduced only in May to the community by Netball Advocate Shayla. Since May, the group has formed an adult league that plays on Monday

nights, and a children’s league that plays on Friday nights. The donation from the Elks will go toward purchasing new equipment that the schools will be able to use to promote netball in their fitness programs, and for the children to use during their sessions.

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Conservative MP Shannon Stubbs Responds to Latest Keystone XL Setback Matthew Senft Office of Shannon Stubbs, MP TWO HILLS, ALBERTA– Shannon Stubbs, Conservative Shadow Minister for Natural Resources, today released the following statement regarding the Keystone XL pipeline’s latest setback:

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“Today’s ruling demonstrates yet again why Canada must build new pipelines to export environmentally responsible Canadian oil and gas to new markets. If the Liberals hadn’t vetoed Northern Gateway and killed Energy East with last-minute regulatory changes, Canada would have two new export pipelines. Instead, the Liberals killed both.

“The reality is Justin Trudeau has never championed Keystone XL. His weak response to the US veto of Keystone XL in 2015 was to simply say he was ‘disappointed.’ He failed to correct the repeated American myth that Canadian oil is ‘dirty’ – at a time when the United States imported record levels of Canadian oil. He failed to correct the record on Canada’s stronger environmental standards for oil and gas. He failed to make the case to American decision makers and failed to support TransCanada in the courts or through the NAFTA dispute resolution mechanism.

Unbelievably, all Minister Sohi has to say today is that he is “disappointed.” He failed to propose any action.

“Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister Sohi must be more than “disappointed,” they must act to help Keystone XL overcome this latest hurdle. The Liberals must use every tool in the toolbox to get this pipeline built.

“There is a range of options the Liberals could pursue, including providing logistical and legal support to the appeal and lobbying key decision makers in the United States to ensure every option to get Keystone XL is built. If the Liberals don’t do these things, it’s up to them to tell Canadians what they are going to do, beyond expressing ‘disappointment’ from the sidelines.

“Conservatives have backed Keystone XL every step of the way. Conservatives approved the pipeline in 2010. In 2012 the Conservative Government launched a major multiyear lobbying effort which successfully secured the support of the majority of US lawmakers. In 2016 Conservatives called for the Liberals to support TransCanada’s NAFTA appeal of the Keystone XL veto.

“The lack of pipeline capacity to bring Canadian oil and gas to international markets is a national economic crisis. The discount on Canadian oil is costing Canada hundreds of thousands of jobs in the energy and manufacturing sectors, decreasing the value of Canada’s financial markets, and depriving Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments of billions of dollars in lost taxes.

“The consequence of the Liberals’ decision to kill new pipelines to export markets while the United States ramped up production and removed their ban on exporting American oil in 2015 has resulted in the United States becoming Canada’s biggest competitor and customer for oil and gas, while Canada’s energy remains landlocked and captive to US purchasers.

“The Prime Minister’s failures have stalled the Trans Mountain Expansion, even after they spent $4.5 billion Canadian tax dollars, and the Liberals’ ‘no more pipelines’ Bill C-69, will guarantee no new pipelines get proposed or approved in Canada in the future.

The crisis for Canada’s energy sector is a crisis for the whole Canadian economy. The Liberals’ failures and damaging policies continue to sabotage the Canadian oil and gas sector -and Canadians are the ones who are paying the price.”

Notice to Our Readers

This weekend, the bag which held the News Advertiser camera (with the week’s photos), camera equipment, and notebook with many of the week’s interview and event notes, was stolen from a locked car in the St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Parish parking lot in Vegreville.

If you are reading this week’s paper and have noticed that there is a scarcity of photos compared to other weeks, please appreciate that we have done our best with the resources that were left. If your event was missed in the salvaged articles, feel free to contact us and we can interview/find photos for a

paper in the near future.

As always, please learn from this example to be careful with your belongings. A locked car is not always enough to deter a thief, so next time you are parked for “ just a few minutes,” perhaps consider taking your valuables inside with you.

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The Virtue of Respect Here are the recipients of HAK’s October Award that celebrated the virtue of “respect.”

From right to left: Mr Richards (principal), Kayven Mathews (ECS), Emma Jarema (ECS), Peyton Gargus (gr 1), Ethan McGregor (gr 1), Ella Turko (gr 2), Chloe Treuer (gr 2), Brady Bazinet (gr 3), Cheyanne Harty (gr 3), Alex Wasylyszyn (gr 4), Summer Letwin (gr 5), Ryan Trenchuk (gr 6), Natalie Tychkowsky (gr 6) Ms. Lamouche (assistant principal), Missing in the photo are Cara Chambaud (gr 4), Reese Jarema (gr 5)

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Tough Enough to Talk About It - On the Farm Emily Mailhot Reporter - Vegreville News Advertiser Whenever there is a state of economic downturn or agricultural struggle, the rates of mental health issues, attempted suicides, and suicides show a significant climb.

On November 8th, the Village of Mannville and the VegMin Learning Society hosted Neil Harris, mental health promotion/addiction/mental health facilitator for the Alberta Health Services Central East area for a workshop that encouraged openness, communication, and empathy on mental health issues - particularly on the farm.

Holly Cependa of the VegMin Learning Society noted that the Vegreville event

saw a really nice group of about 12 in attendance, which was less than they had expected. This was still, she noted, a good turnout when considering that on that date, they were competing still with harvest, competing with Farm Fair and Agritrade on the date it was scheduled.

“If we can help anyone, we count it as a win,” Cependa said, “Some farm wives attended the event… our main goal was as many as possible, which is why there was another event scheduled in Mannville as well that morning… this covered the majority of the county on eastern and western borders.”

The Vegreville class started with a Subway lunch sponsored by Double Bump Seed Plant from Hairy Hill.

The Tough Enough to Talk About It event’s focus on men’s mental health started around 20 years ago under the name Men at Risk, during a big recession when Grand Prairie had the highest suicide rates in Alberta. This opened the doors for more discussion on men’s mental health. From there, the discussion segue-wayed easily to mental health on the farm.

Vegreville has held these workshops nearly yearly since Holly became involved in 2007. The name changed from Men at Risk to Tough Enough to Talk About It, to open the discussion up to others.

Tough Enough attacks the stigma surrounding mental health, and more specifically how it affects men. “Everyone can suffer from a mental health crisis,” reflected Cependa, “Men just don’t talk about it as much. A lot of the time, it’s because they think if they open up, they’re not being strong for their wives and families.”

Harris talked about the recent downturns and put stress on the importance of communication through true stories about the effect that serious financial stress can have on mental health.

One story followed one couple, who had started happily until a difficult year on the farm when they lost nearly everything… as they struggled to recuperate, he tried to deal with the stress by masking it with alcohol and other addictions until eventually taking his own life. This was one of several stories that were shared, and even more that were not mentioned.

Harris discussed the signs of poor mental health, depression, and anxiety with those who attended the course while offering some tools that can help begin a road to recovery before things go too far.

“Part of it is just checking in seriously,” said Cependa. “It’s important that people know that when you ask how they’re doing, you mean it and will have empathy for the real answer.”

Helplines and other resources were shared, as of course the best way to help someone in distress is to help them find a professional: if a friend has a heart attack, most people would phone the ambulance. The same concept applies to mental health.

Especially in the harvest and post-harvest season when stress is paramount and much of the success of the farm depends on mother nature, farmers and producers, as well as their families and friends, were encouraged to be aware of warning signs such as reckless behaviour, anger, irritability, aggressiveness, and loss of interest in work, family, or oncepleasurable activities… and have the courage to open up the conversation.

4-H Beef - CONTINUED from front PAGE Stewart generously lent his farm for weigh-in and to the Vegreville Veterinarian Clinic for providing vaccines for the calves, for which the club was thankful.

At the meeting, member Gabrielle Cheremshynski taught the club how to make rope halters. For our fall community service we will be holding a bingo at the lodge. The club’s Christmas party will be on January 2, 2019, at the West Edmonton Mall Waterpark. Our next meeting is on December 3, 2018.

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China International Import Expo At the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, with (left to right) Alaina Lockhart, MP for Fundy Royal, Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board, Wade MacLauchlan, Premier for Prince Edward Island, Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and John McCallum, Canadian Ambassador to China. (last person unknown)

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Carry: However, that challenge probably pales in comparison to the one of getting your children to

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Owning an aquarium can be very fun and entertaining. It's estimated that nearly 15 million households own some type of fish tank. And since most are more than just one fish in a bowl, these aquariums hold an estimated 195 million fish. The popularity of fresh-water tanks far outweighs salt-water. Of the 15 million aquariums, only about 800,000 contain salt-water with about 7 million salt-water fish.

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put away their video games. The action level of a fish tank is vastly different.

Cash: As you may imagine, restarting your hobby with a 55gallon salt-water aquarium may be difficult. Most people start off with a small fresh-water tank that requires less maintenance and build into larger, more advanced aquariums as their interest grows.

Carry: The good news is that if you master the care of the tank, the salt-water fish can be a great attraction to your home. Unlike other pets, you don't have to take them for a walk every day.

Cash: With salt-water tanks, you can keep beautiful fish and also grow colorful plants or even reef-like environments. Before

you begin, its advisable you do your homework on the type of fish or plants you want to put inside.

Carry: As you've already hinted, table salt isn't suitable for saltwater tanks. However, kits are available at your pet store that include the proper mixtures of salt and other nutrients needed for the tank.

Cash: Salt-water aquariums require constant maintenance of temperature and salt content to keep a happy environment. Since you found a seller with the whole package, he may be a great source for information about the aquarium setup and maintenance.

Carry: After all, the more you learn up front, the less time you'll spend buying replacement fish!

The animated movie "Finding Nemo" was set on a coral reef and starred an overly protective clownfish, named Marlin, in search of his son, Nemo. While the movie was entertaining, it has brought concern to the decline in wild clownfish populations on coral reefs. According to a recent study, areas where fishing and aquarium collecting are permitted, clownfish densities are 25 times lower than areas where no collecting is permitted. The study also suggests that the collection of breeding clownfish causes the anemones (home of the clownfish) to shrink, reducing the space for new fish to breed. It seems finding Nemos isn't really very helpful to the reef environment.

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Even after all these years of being married, my husband can still make me laugh. We live near the seashore between two open bays. Recently, a large whale made the local news for swimming into one of the bays and beaching itself on the shore.

As we watched the report on TV, I asked my husband if he knew why a whale would swim up on the beach instead of going out to sea. Being a marine biologist, I thought he would offer some sort of scientific reasoning.

Instead he replied, "It's similar to a chicken crossing the road." Looking at him perplexed, he continued, "The whale was trying to get to the other tide!"

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Tributes MEMORIAM

SOPROVICH In loving memory of my husband George who passed away November 17, 1987, Son Dennis, November 14, 1999 and Daughter Dianne Blahun (nee Soprovich) October 5, 2012 in a tragic accident Gone are the days we used to share.

But in our hearts you all are always there The gates of memory will never close.

They say time heals all sorrow, and helps us to forget.

But time has only proven how much we miss you all yet.

We mourn for you in silence No eyes can see us weep.

But many a silent tear is shed while others are asleep. the family chain is broken But as God calls us, the chain will link again Forever Loved and sadly missed by Daisy and Family

KIT, Mary P. Our Dearest Mother and Grandmother November 12, 2016 We thought of you with love today But that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too.

We think of you in silence We often speak your name.

All we have are memories And your picture in a frame.

Your memory’s our keepsake, With which we’ll never part.

God has you in His keeping We have you in our heart.

Lovingly remembered and missed so much by your children and grandchildren

SOPROVICH, Dennis Gerald February 11, 1953 - November 14, 1999 In Loving memory of a Dear Husband, Father and Friend 19 years have passed Since we saw you last, Our hearts still ache With every breath we take.

We do not need a special day To bring you to our minds, The days we do not think of you Are impossible to find.

They say time heals all sorrows And helps us to forget, But time so far has only shown How much we miss you yet.

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

Always Remembered and Sadly Missed Donna, Kelly, Jackie, Cam & Casey, Carlene, Curtis, Allison, Hannah and Kane

OBITUARY

LAWRENCE, Delbert Eugene It is with great sadness the family of Delbert Eugene Lawrence announces his passing, after a lengthy illness, on Friday, November 9 at the age of 76 years.

Delbert will be lovingly remembered by his wife Mary, his children David (Amanda) and Sherri. His grandchildren Max, Jett, Laila, Leland and Elliott will also fondly remember Grandpa. Del is survived by sisters Aletha (Doug) Kirkwood, Donna (Doug) Thomas and Rosalie (Mitch) Rasmussen.

Del was predeceased by his father Ernest Eugene, his mother Mary Sylvia, sister Joan (Ken) Sivertsen and son Michael.

A viewing with prayers will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 7:00PM at Evergreen Funeral Home 16204- Fort Rd. Edmonton. AB (access via 153 Ave.) A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday Nov. 16, 2018 at 10:00AM at Evergreen Funeral Home, with internment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Del’s memory to the Lung Association.

Evergreen Funeral Home (780) 472-9019 KOSOLOWSKY, Kane Jordan In loving memory of our son, Kane Jordan Kosolowsky, who passed away on November 7th, 2018 at the age of 21 years.

Kane graduated from Bev Facey High School in 2015 and loved all things outdoors, skate boarding, mountain biking, camping, fishing, fast cars, friends and family.

Kane is survived by his mother, Karen (Kosolowsky) Hart (Greg) and father, George Kolmas. He will be forever missed by his siblings, grandparents, cousins, friends and of course his furry companion Kona.

A Celebration of Kane’s Life will be held Friday, November 16th, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at the Sherwood Park Alliance Church at 1011 Cloverbar Road, Sherwood Park, Alberta.

The family would request that, in lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to make a donation do so to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Glenwood Funeral Home Phone: 780-467-3337

KELLY, William Edward January 29, 1946 – November 4, 2018 With sadness, we announce that Bill Kelly passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Vegreville.

Bill was predeceased by his parents, Jeanne Bergetha Kelly (DeCou) and Wilfrid Matthew Kelly; his brothers, Robin, Jack and Pat; and his sister-in-law, Christine.

Bill is survived by his sisters, Sue (Doug) Bagnall of Calgary and Kathy Kelly of Toronto; his sister-in-law, Angie Kelly of Calgary; three generations of nieces and nephews; and his four-legged companion, Zoe. We would like to thank Dr. Gupta and the hospital staff for all their care and concern; and extend special thanks to Karen Peddle; and Bill’s good friend, Leonel Davila.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Heart and Stroke Foundation or The Lung Association.

A Memorial Service and Celebration of Bill’s life will be held on November 16, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Park Memorial Funeral Home (4814 50th Street), Vegreville.

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HARFIELD, Helga On Wednesday morning, November 7, 2018 Helga Harfield (nee Helen Coleman) passed away peacefully at the Lamont Health Care Centre. Although saddened, we now celebrate her life.

Born in Eton, Berkshire, England on July 18, 1920 to parents Harold Gordon Coleman and Maude Blanche Coleman, Helga was married in Grays, Essex, England on May 29, 1939 to Dean Harfield. Just a few months later, WWII broke out in September 1939, and she served in the London Fire Department while Dean served in the Royal Air Force. She and Dean emigrated to Edmonton with their children and her mother in May 1956. Dean predeceased her in 1975, her mother in 1983, and her daughter, Judy Smith in 2008.

Helga is survived by her son Don Harfield (Donna), her son-in-law Douglas Smith, six grandchildren Collin Smith (Simi), Frazer Smith (Suzanne Rozycki), Timothy Harfield (Elisa Wallace), Stephen Harfield (Kristin Radtke), Karen Harfield (Owen Dawkins), Jared Harfield (Gail), three great grandchildren Aidan Smith, Kingston Dawkins, Marley Dawkins, five nephews and nieces Richard Coleman (Pauline), Roger Coleman (Sue), Pat Coleman, Jonathan Coleman, and Helen Burns (Mark), her grand-nephew Alex Coleman (Marilyn), grandnieces Chanel Trombetta (Anthony), and Renee Burns, and great-grandniece Maia Coleman.

Among other things, Helga loved dancing in her youth and received many awards. She performed in a dance troupe when stationed with the Fire Department in Essex during WWII. She brought her passion for entertaining to Edmonton and was active in the Edmonton Light Opera Society for many years. She loved her work at the Eaton’s Department store for 31 years and had many friends at the downtown store before retiring in 1988.

Helga will be remembered fondly by many relatives and friends in Canada and England, including the ladies in the Consular Corp. of Edmonton and more recently by her friends at the Vegreville Homestead Lodge.

Helga moved to Vegreville in 2007 to live near close family and since 2012 lived at the Vegreville Homestead Lodge.

Helga’s family would like to express their gratitude to the Vegreville Hospital and the Lamont Health Care Centre for their medical care and the Autumn Rose Funeral Home for their kind assistance upon her passing.

As per her wishes, cremation has been arranged and a private family memorial service will occur at a later date.

To send condolences, please visit, www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800

WEREMEY, Victoria On November 9, 2018, Mrs. Victoria Weremey of Vegreville passed away at the age of 93 years. Victoria will be lovingly remembered by her son and two daughters, Marshall (Darlene), Violet (Peter)Sawchuk, Patricia (friend, Dave) Kit; eight grandchildren, Gloria (Brett) Polowy, Marcia Sawchuk, Glenn (Chariti) Sawchuk, Mark (Katrina) Sawchuk, Darrell (Nola) Kit, Kevin (Farrah) Kit, Kristin Weremey, and Kyle Weremey; and thirteen great-grandchildren, Kelley, Christopher, Shelby, Deklan, Kadin, Brielle, Brody, Felicia, Casey, Madison, Liam, Layne and Kole; brother and sister, Mike (Elizabeth) Gnyra and Elizabeth Rancier.

Predeceased by her husband, Peter; brothers, Peter and William; sisters, Janette and Olga.

Funeral Service Saturday, November 17 at 2:00 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, Vegreville. Reverend Carolyn Woodall officiating with interment in Riverside Cemetery, Vegreville. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com.

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CARD OF THANKS

ELKOW The family of Nick Elkow would like to thank family and friends for their many expressions of sympathy, kindness and love shown to us in our time of loss. To those that sent flowers, cards, food, made donations and called to send their condolences, we thank-you. Thankyou to Reverend Father Wasyl Sapiha and the Very Reverend Father Michael Sawchenko for the touching service for Nick. Thank-you to Allan for the beautiful singing during the service. We would also like to thank the active and honorary pallbearers and the crossbearer Ed. Diane, thank-you for the touching Eulogy.

Thank-you to Donna for preparing the lovely meal.

To the doctors, nurses and staff at the Two Hills Healthcare Centre, we would like to thank-you for the care you provided Nick during his stays in the hospital.

To John and the Grace Gardens Staff, we thank-you for your support and comfort, professionalism, and guidance during our difficult time.

Thank-you to all those who have supported us in any way during this difficult time.

Frances, Dennis, Heather, Madison & Matthew

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Remembrance Day in Two Hills

Emily Mailhot Reporter - Vegreville News Advertiser

On November 11 in Alberta, residents of even the smallest towns, villages, and some hamlets gather at their local cenotaph to honour and remember the thousands of brave Canadian men and women who have fought and died for our freedoms.

At the Two Hills Centennial Hall, the Legion Branch held their Remembrance Day ceremony with full attendance and special guests from the Canadian Armed Forces in Edmonton who flew in by military helicopter

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with guest speaker Flight Engineer Captain Eugene Greyling.

The ceremony began with an organ prelude provided by Marlene Hlewka, who also played “Amazing Grace,” during the program and “God Save the Queen” at the end of the ceremony.

After the march of the colours, the national anthem was sung by local Sara Klassen, who could barely be heard over the booming patriotic voices in the crowd singing along.

Prayers were led by Sgt. Andrew Williams, and the Two Hills Ukrainian Orthodox Choir.

Captain Kym Williams, Field Ambulance Nursing Officer No. 1 of CFB Edmonton was scheduled to lead in the Memorial Prayer, but this did not take place as the program was interrupted at this time by 11:00 am, the time for the Last Post and two minutes of silence.

The Lament was played on bagpipes by Aaron Telasky.

For the laying of wreaths, most local businesses and a few individuals lay the wreaths they had purchased at the front of the room in memory of the fallen military members. Some were layed in personal memory, and others in recognition of the many sacrifices that have been made so that Canadians can live as we do today.

After the hymn, Two Hills Mayor Leonard Ewanishan shared the Town’s message County of Two Hills Councillor Diane Saskiw Captain Eugene Greyling introduced his fellow honoured guests who had come with him by helicopter.

They had ranging experience in the military, each one serving overseas in the conflict in the Middle East. He himself has been a member of the military for a few years and has served overseas in the conflict in Iraq. While steering mostly clear of the topic of his own experience of the horrors of war, he said that anniversaries of major conflicts, such as this year’s centennial anniversary since the armistice that ended WWI, the 65th anniversary since the armistice that ended the Korean War, and the 10th anniversary of National Peacekeepers Day, of whom are mainly Canadian men and women who go into conflict to protect the security of civilians, give us all the opportunity to reflect upon the debt that we can only repay by never forgetting the valiant sacrifices that were made for our sake.

After this, the Legion message delivered by Legion President Com. Rick Karpo and a message from the Ladies Auxiliary President, Ethel Albrecht, wrapped up the program.

After the ceremony, a turkey dinner was hosted by the Legion and the ladies auxiliary in the Centennial Hall.

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All the wreaths that were laid.

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Helga Harfield’s experiences during World War II Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent – Vegreville News Advertiser War is devastating but sometimes adversities make people stronger. Helga Harfield is a prime example of this as she was born and grew up in England and she experienced some of the effects of World War II. This didn’t drag her down then and she continues to carry a content attitude despite the hardships that life has brought her over the years.

Helga said she was frightened when she first heard that World War II started but she was freshly married and had a new house and had to look after her mother and children, so there wasn’t time to worry about it. She tried not to be too frightened because she wanted to

Helga Hartfield remembered the trying times of World War 2

help others who were scared and tell them it was going to be okay. “When the war started, I had people come up to me to ask me if I could help them because I was a professional ballet dancer and I did other genres of dancing and they wanted me to help them by entertaining the soldiers. So, I went on stage and sang and danced with other people,” Helga said.

“I remember that there were bombs flying around a lot of places that we could see and hear. They always came at a certain time but we never knew when this would be. When this happened, we went down in the ditch. It was frightening for us because we used to cycle on bicycles to go to a lot of places. But then, we got used to it. My husband had a car but women didn’t drive often back then.

“We used to check then if we or our homes got hit by a bomb. One time, I said we haven’t been hit and then someone said, what is that coming out of your chimney? There was a bomb that fell in my bedroom. I was a bit frightened but there wasn’t time to think of that because I had to act really fast! So, we took the bomb off of the chair and took my chair while it was burning and we threw the chair out of the window. This way the chair burned outside.

“People who were religious were charitable back then. There was a little church opposite from the direction of our house and whoever owned the church used to open their doors and let the soldiers sleep in the church.

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“The bombs when the war first started weren’t too bad but then later, the B1 and B2 bombs came along and these were really dangerous because they were faster than the speed of sound and you couldn’t hear the B2 come,” Helga explained.

Helga said she served on the telephones during the war.

“My husband served in the British Air Force where he worked on the airplanes. My husband’s eyesight wasn’t good, so he couldn’t be a pilot. He went to serve in India for about four years and was never injured. He said he was treated quite well in the British Air Force. He was proud of the medals he earned. At this time, I missed him but we wrote to each other a lot and I didn’t mind raising my two children alone. He used to come home for surprise visits and this was really exciting,” she remembered. “When the war ended, we were very pleased because we didn’t have to worry about the bombs dropping anymore.”

“We all felt the war could have been prevented because countries could have found some way to agree with each other without fighting. There must have been ways to do this.

“But back then it was still good to be around because all the neighbors liked each other and were happy because there wasn’t time not to be. We were all like one big happy family,” Helga concluded.

Helga lives at Homestead Lodge now where she said her son, Don visits her often and is a really wonderful son who she doesn’t know how she would do without him.

- This article wasa originally published in the Remembrance Day edition of the Vegreville News Advertiser in 2016.

Around Remembrance Day, it is important for us also to remember the brave souls who lived through the horrors of war but have recently passed. As Helga passed just before Remembrance day this year, we remember her story and many others of families during the World Wars.

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RCL No. 39 Remembrance Day Ceremony Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent To mark the one hundredth Anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War I, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39 presented a meaningful and poignant Remembrance Day Ceremony for this occasion and to honor all past and present veterans at Vegreville Social Centre on November 11.

The ceremony commenced with a March on the Colors which was followed by O’Canada, last post, silence, rouse, deposit colors, and retired color party performing an Act of Remembrance.

Rev. Carolyn Woodall then continued on by reading, In Flanders Fields. She said families during World War I knew the power of silence because families for four and a half years heard the sounds of guns across the land in Northern France where there were battles in the streets of London and people knew it was their loved ones facing those guns.

Legion members and veterans get ready for the March on the Colors from the Legion Hall.

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The March on the Colors from the Legion. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Woodall then played a short recording of the very last moments of the war, the very last guns, and the silence that followed.

Laying of Wreaths was held next.

President of Royal Legion Branch No. 39, Terry Kuzyk went on to welcome everyone while he said each person came to the ceremony to remember in their own personal way how those who made the ultimate sacrifice ensured the life we all enjoy today. We must continue to support and remember them.

Messages from elected officials were presented after this where many spoke of the courage and dedication of past and present veterans.

Representatives from various churches in Vegreville read scripture readings then.

Chaplain, 2nd Lieutenant Matt Joy led the prayer of intercession.

Following this, Major Kent Miller presented A Veteran’s Perspective where he said thousandths of Canadians never came home from the First World War, a century later, that light shines in Memorial Hall as proof they are not forgotten. The anniversaries of major military events are a time to reflect on the debt we owe our veterans. Their service and sacrifice are concrete proof of our country’s dedication

United Church Hand- Bell Choir performs (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

to upholding peace, security, and the sanctity of human life, and principles that underscore Canadian’s values.

Alberta-NWT Command First Place Essay Winner=Dayton Choma then read his well-written and moving essay about a boy who learns the true meaning of Remembrance Day by befriending a neighbor who is a veteran.

The United Church Bell Choir performed during the offering.

A scholarship presentation was held next where Barbara Rybchuck and Shayla Vachon were presented with a Bob and Jean Kelly Scholarship. The Ladies Auxillary-AB-NWT also gave Barbara Rybchuck a scholarship.

Kuzyk gave the closing remarks and Rev. Carolyn Woodall said the benediction which was followed by the Color Party Retrieved Colors and Color Party Retired the Colors.

Veterans and others who attended the service went to the Legion Hall for fellowship and a bountiful lunch buffet after the ceremony.

Legion Memoriam.

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Mothers of Canada lay a wreath.

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Alberta-NWT Command First Place Essay Winner, Dayton Choma.

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A.L. Horton School’s Remembrance Day Ceremony Children sing O’Canada. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

gifts to us paid at a very high price.

“Albertans made significant contributions to the victory of the allied powers and the men and women of today’s Canadian Arm Forces proudly bear the legacy of Canada’s efforts in the First World War and other conflicts and are the inspired inheritors of their forbearers commentated to bravery, service, and the protection of our rights and freedoms, the Canadian Arm Forces are proud to declare November 11, 2018 Armistice 100th Day in Alberta,” Hewitt said.

Guest Speaker, Able Seamon, Jacob Fleck Giesbrecht’s address was about how on Remembrance Day, we recognize all past and present veterans who continue to keep us safe or bring peace to the world where people are fighting. This year, we remember the men and women who served our country at a very challenging time.

These Canadians fought during the final 100 days of the First World War that happened in 1918.

Giesbrecht continued on to say two bears went to the First World War-Winnie who was a real bear and Teddy.

Also included in this ceremony was Constable J carrying the Canadian f lag in, O’Canada being sung in English and Ukrainian, student reciting, In Flanders Fields, last post, silence, rouse, Laying of the Wreaths, the Grade three sang, Let There Be Peace on Earth, and the ceremony ended with a Remembrance Day’s video.

The wreaths after they were laid.

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Special Guest, District Officer, Mike Hewitt.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The November 9’s A.L. Horton School Remembrance Day Ceremony honored all past and present veterans while it echoed with messages that children could relate to.

Students, Annika and Zander were the emcees where they started off by introducing Special Guest, District Officer, Mike Hewitt who read a letter on behalf of Alberta Liaison to the Canadian Arm Forces and MLA, Nicole Goehring. Hewitt stated Remembrance Day 2018 marks 100 years since the Armistice that ended the First World War. “In solemn recognition of this historic milestone, I would like to take a moment to reflect on your service and all those who served before you. For all who wear the uniform whether it is active personnel or veterans, the First World War remains a lesson in the realities and sacrifices of serving one’s country. Even as the men and women who participated remain figures of the greatest inspiration and the teachings of the First World War, they are history’s

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St. Mary’s Award Night

On right-Owner of Vegreville Glass and Mirror, Tim MacPhee with the Christian Leadership Awards’ recipients in no particular order Nolan Dixson, Keaton Heisler, Samantha Abbott, Alexis Salsbury, Marissa Kobelsky, Rae-Lynn Billingsley/Nicole De Grano.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent St. Mary’s School honored students who used the gifts which God gave them at the November 9’s Award Night for the 2017/2018 school year.

Principal, Mr. Salsbury welcomed everyone.

Assisted Principal s, Mr. Walker said the theme for the 2018/19 school year at EICS is We are all God’s Masterpieces.

Father Vu opened the celebration with a prayer.

Nicole De Grano then sang O’Canada.

EICS Trustee, Teresa Makowecky’s address stated that she highly believes what Mr. Walker’s said about being God’s masterpiece and people should

work hard and never forget to ask for God’s help.

Mayor of Vegreville, Tim MacPhee went on to bring greetings.

After this, the award recipients and sponsors were announced.

The Religious Studies Award was sponsored by Grant Miller Motors, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ranfurly Ag Society, Maddigan Chrysler, Ukrainian Canadian Women’s League, St. Martin’s Parish and awarded to Jordan Coffey/ Aiden Douglas-Krill, Maria Dennill, Jonathan Balwin, Alexis Salsbury, Marissa Kobelsky, and Sterling Cannan.

The Christian Leadership Award was sponsored by Vegreville Glass and Mirror and awarded to Nolan Dixson, Keaton Heisler, Samantha Abbott, Alexis Salsbury, Marissa Kobelsky, RaeLynn Billingsley/Nicole De Grano.

The REAL Foundation Scholarship’s award recipient was Nicole De Grano.

The Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada Jubilee Year of Mercy Award’s award recipient was presented by EICS Trustee, Teresa Makowecky to award recipient, Anthony Kisilevich.

The Citizenship Award was sponsored

by Vegreville Elks No. 143 and awarded to Britney Berry, Owen Pasay, Hannah Albrecht, Isabelle Gray, Nicholaus Gray, Nicole De Grano.

After this, there were many honor roll pin awards presented that were too numerous to name.

Then the Outstanding Athletic Awards’ were presented. Their sponsors were Kinnette Club of Vegreville, Bliss Nails, Royal Canadian Legion, Kinsmen. The award recipients were Samantha Abbott, Nolan Dixson, Ben Nawrot, and Sterling Cannan.

The Grade 12 Subject Awards were

handed out next where the student achieving the highest academic standing received the award. Biology 30 was sponsored by Wilde and Company and awarded to Nicole De Grano, Chemistry 30 was sponsored by Vegreville Lions and awarded to Rae-Lynn Billingsley.

Nicole De Grano was the award recipient for the Physics 30 award, Math 30-1, English 30-1, and Social 30-1 which were sponsored by St. Mary’s Educational Society, Bilyk Financial, Vegreville Lions, and Vegreville Ford.

The award recipient for English 30 was Emma Bohrson and this award was sponsored by Vegreville Royal Purple Lodge No. 125. The Math 30-2 was sponsored by Thinkwerx and awarded to Anthony Rossodivita, Social 30-2 was sponsored by Vegreville Tim Horton’s and awarded to Meagan Kowalchuk, Jasmyn Miller was the award recipient for Math 30-3 2hich was sponsored by Wilde and Company and Rae-Lynn Billingsley was the award recipient for Science 30 which was sponsored by Twin Lakes.

The sponsors for the top academic students and award recipients for this award were Bliss Nails-Jordan Coffey, Vision Credit Union, Maria Dennill, Synergy Accountants, Jonathan Baldwin, Vegreville Rotary Club, Alexis Salsbury, Vegreville Autobody LtdMarissa Kobelsky, Knights of ColumbusNicole De Grano, and the top academic Student for Elk Island Catholic Schools was Nicole De Grano.

The presentation of the major awards was presented next where the Edward Beaudette Memorial’s award recipient was Rae-Lynn Billingsley.

The Outlaw All Terrain Scholarship for the Most Exemplary Grade 12’s award recipient was Rae-Lynn Billingsley.

The Tanya Thiessen Excellence in Service for Leadership’s award recipient was Nicole De Grano.

The Vegreville Agricultural Society Scholarship’s award recipient was Meagan Kowalchuk.

The Rotary Scholarship was presented to Alex Senko.

The Stawnichy’s Scholarship’s award recipient was Alex Senko.

The Knights of Columbus Award Nicholas Lesoway Scholarship’s award recipient was Alex Senko.

The Vegreville Lion’s Centennial Scholarship’s award recipient was Alex Senko.

The Engene Demkiw Scholarship’s award recipient was Alex Senko.

The Governor General’s award recipient was Nicole De Grano.

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Vegreville Veteran from WWI

Four rows from the bottom and the third man from the right, Roy Cole and his cousin Willis (also from the Vegreville area) to his right pose for a photo with the rest of the Battalion.

Allie Gordey Submitted In honour of Remembrance Day, VNA reader Allie Gordey from Vegreville shared photos of her great-grandfather Roy Cole during World War One, in hopes that others will enjoy these fantastic pieces of our local history.

A photo of Roy Cole’s unit when they graduated training in Calgary, Alberta.

A program for an event for returning soldiers in Vegreville.

Roy Cole was one of these soldiers.

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Christmas Bureau Season Returns

Submitted The signs of Christmas are already appearing as Christmas lights replace Hallowe’en decorations. And another sign is the Vegreville Christmas Bureau preparing for the Christmas season: ready for your donations.

Giving to those less advantaged has long been a principle among all religions. In Christianity it is associated with the gifts of the magi to the family of Jesus, a family so poor that the child was born in a stable. But of course Christians are not the only people to have special occasions on which to share prosperity with the less fortunate. In almost every culture of the world people attempt to do something to address

inequalities in economic circumstances.

So, for example, the Coast Salish cultures on this continent have the Potlach ceremony. Muslims are encouraged to give food and alms to the poor. In Buddhism, giving alms is seen as a benefit for both the giver and the receiver. In Judaism, giving to the poor is seen as justice rather than charity. In Hinduism as well, certain festivals emphasize feeding the poor. But, of course, kindness and generosity are not restricted to those who belong to any particular religion. The Christmas season, however, whether one is religious or not, is the reminder to us in this society to give some thought and practical help to those in need and the

Christmas Bureau is one way of doing this in Vegreville.

The Christmas Bureau collects both cash/cheque donations, new toys for children and gently used winter clothing for all ages but this year there is a particular need for larger size coats for adult men and warm gloves and mittens. Christmas decorations (again, gently used) are welcome donations also.

The depot is already set up and operating at the same downtown location on Main Street as in the last couple of years. Registration is available, and collection boxes are waiting for the donations of gently used outdoor winter clothing and new (unwrapped) toys for children and young people of school age.

‘Tis the Season…

For Vegreville Property Owners to Review Sidewalk Snow Removal Bylaws Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser At the beginning of November, Global News and other media outlets covered the City of Edmonton’s bylaws for sidewalk snow removal. During this interview, a City spokesperson stated that the 48-hour grace period was more guideline than actual bylaw… and continued to say that bylaw officers are able to ticket property owners immediately after the snow stops falling.

Needless to say, this came as a shock to those who were unaware of what the actual bylaw read, and there was some confusion as to why the length of grace period should be left at the whim of bylaw officers… though in all fairness the City of Edmonton must have a long history of

graciousness in their bylaw enforcement department if the fantasy of the 48-hour grace period was upheld for so long.

With this in mind, we decided to review Vegreville’s bylaw for the removal of snow, ice, dirt, and other debris (Bylaw No. 06-2011), which reads that the property owner has seventy-two hours to remove any kind of debris after the cessation of snowfall, rainfall, or the depositing of debris on a sidewalk.

However, it should be noted that after the list of places NOT to deposit snow – or anything else – one of the only places left is the property owner’s yard. The Bylaw reads: “(b) No person shall push or propel any snow….. onto any highway or any other

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public property owned by the Town of Vegreville unless the property is zoned as the downtown commercial core, as defined within “Schedule D” or at the discretion of the Inspector or Peace Officer…(e) no person shall deposit or propel snow, ice… upon any drainage ditch, culvert end or catch basin…..(f) or on any fire hydrant or on the area adjacent to a fire hydrant which in any way blocks access to, or prevents operation of or restricts visibility of the hydrant.”

It’s also stated in the bylaw that if the property owner will be out of town during snowfall, it’s their responsibility to find someone to help with this burden and to educate them on the contents of the bylaw.

In layman’s terms, this just means “Remove your snow, and be mindful of where it goes when you do… after all, you’ve got three days to do it.”

The process for enforcement of the sidewalk snow removal bylaw is also simple: If an Inspector or Peace Officer notices that there is still snow after the seventy-two hour period, they may issue a Notice to Maintain Property (warning).

If that deadline isn’t met, the Inspector, Peace Officer, or Chief Administrative Officer may direct the work to be done and charge the landowner with any costs.

The Bylaw file on the Town of Vegreville website also includes a sample of the Notice and a map of the downtown commercial core for clarity.

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Front row L-R Mayor Tim MacPhee, Bowyn van der Torre, Candice van der Torre VDCDC, Middle Row L-R Councillor David Berry, VDCDC Charlene Melenka, FCSS Julie Gottselig, Back Row L-R Councillor Tina Warawa, Councillor Ann Waters, Cheryl Quinton Vegreville BBBS Program Facilitator

Rachel Farr Communication Coordinator – Town of Vegreville I, Tim MacPhee, on behalf of the Town of Vegreville, do hereby proclaim November 20th as National Child Day There are many reasons to celebrate children, but most of all because children deserve to be recognized as important members of our community.

• All children have the right to an adequate standard of living, health care and to play.

• All children have the right to express their views about things that affect them and to participate in communities, programs and services.

• All children have the right to be protected from abuse, neglect, exploitation and discrimination.

The Vegreville and District Child Development Coalition continues to support the rights of a child. Our focus is 0-6year olds. The work the VDCDC does supports positive interactions with children, Caregivers and community. VDCDC will be hosting our Second Teddy Bear Health Clinic on November 20th, 2018, at the Vegreville Community Health Centre from 4pm-6:30pm. Children will bring their Stuffed Friend to be examined and interact with various Community Health Care Professionals. This creates a positive relationship with the child, caregiver and Health Care Professional

Rachel Farr Communications Coordinator – Town of Vegreville As Family Doctor Week in Canada is from November 12-15, 2018, Mayor Tim MacPhee of Vegreville signed a proclamation on behalf of Town Council in recognition of family doctors in Vegreville.

Family physicians are a resource to their communities, collectively leading the delivery of accessible, comprehensive, continuity-based, patient-centered care. The patient-doctor relationship is central to the care provided by family physicians, who oversee the overall health of the population.

At this time, the community is encouraged to appreciate our local providers of skilled, compassionate, comprehensive, quality family health care as we celebrate this week with family physicians across Canada.