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News Advertiser
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
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20th Annual Candlelight Service of Remembrance Submitted
Loss comes in many forms, whether it be a loved one, a pet, a job or loss of community as we relocate to a new city or town. It can be particularly difficult to cope with these losses during times when others seem happy and upbeat. Christmas can be one of these times. Whether you identify as Christian or not, the decorations, gift-giving, hearing others talk of spending time
with family and the perceived and unspoken pressure to be “happy” and “in the Christmas spirit” may leave us feeling sad and alone. Although we all cope with grief in different ways, it has been shown that connecting with others can help offset our feelings of loneliness and isolation when they arise. It is with this in mind that Akasu Palliative Care, Park Memorial Funeral Home and the Vegreville Ministerial
Association invite you to this year’s annual Christmas Candlelight Service of Remembrance. This interdenominational service was established in 2000 to provide a safe space for those suffering a loss to reflect on the past and celebrate the present with the support of community at a time of the year when feelings of grief or loss may be more frequent or seem overwhelming. Our guest speaker this year will be
Caryl Ziprick-Potts who will share her personal story of loss. Please join fellow community members for the 20th annual Christmas Candlelight Service of Remembrance. The service will be followed by refreshments and fellowship. Come alone, come with a friend, bring a child. Everyone is welcome.
The News Advertiser Welcomes Michelle Pinon Arthur Beaudette & Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Vegreville News Advertiser is pleased to welcome Michelle Pinon to our team. Michelle will be working as our lead reporter to bring news, events and special features from across our coverage area to our readers
in more than 11,000 homes and businesses. Here are a few words from Michelle on herself and joining the News Advertiser. -----------------------------I am very pleased to be joining the staff of the award winning News Advertiser in the capacity of
multimedia journalist. I come from humble rural roots, having grown up on a mixed grain farm in the Camrose area. I decided to embark on my post secondary education in journalism, and received my diploma from Mount Royal College in 1985. I have worked at several community newspapers throughout my career, and have always enjoyed meeting new people, travelling to new places, and covering a variety of events. I look forward to meeting many new faces in the days, weeks and months ahead. Everyone has a story to tell, and I am excited to share those stories throughout the News Advertiser’s extensive coverage area. Feel free to contact me at: news@advertiser.com or by phone at 780-632-2861.
