Vegreville News Advertiser - November 30, 2016

VOL. 69 NO. 48

66 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Vegreville Wranglers fight hard and win!

Stan Zabrick The Midget A Wranglers headed into action this past weekend hoping to build off of last weekend’s 2-0 victory over Tofield. The Wranglers with a 2 and 3 record so far would face two of the Interlock Leagues top teams traveling to Barrhead on Friday night and host Athabasca on Saturday.

The team got off to a quick start against the Steelers who were without four of their regulars. Vegreville dominated the first eight minutes of the game applying their forecheck and outskating their opponents. Despite several good chances, they failed to score and at 10:52 of the first period, a poor clearing attempt was awkwardly deposited in the Vegreville net giving the home squad a 1-0 lead. A minute and 6 seconds later, the Wranglers finally found the net to tie the score on a goal by Tyler Musgrave with assists to Steve Ferleyko and Deven Rewega.

Vegreville continued their quick play to open the second, and at 17:30, Musgrave got his second goal on a feed from Rewega and Kolton Melnyk. Despite sending 17 shots on goal in the period, the Wrangler’s were unable to solve the Barrhead goaltender until there were 6 seconds left in the period, on a goal by #5 Carson Brunet and assist to #14 Brady Dunn- taking a 3-1 lead into the break. Barrhead seemed to benefit from the intermission and the play was even for the start of the third. At 13:28 the Steelers got their second tally from #8 Justin Haltiner, with assists to #5 Frank Scholten and #4 Robert Geis.

The Wranglers responded in effort and at 8:49 Musgrave completed the hat trick with help from linemate Ferleyko. Three minutes later the Wrangler’s pounced again on a point shot from #17 Aiden Baxendall,

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RCMP files from November 21 – 27 Joe Machney Reporter November 21 10:12 Report of damaged mailboxes.

12:37 Report of a hit and run to a vehicle parked on the street.

12:40 Report of people at a residence where the owners were away.

Nothing was taken and no damage was done.

12:54 Report of a vehicle being driven without insurance or registration. A member reported seeing a vehicle in a backyard in town.

15:13 Report of renters leaving doors and windows open and the furnace off after being evicted.

21:10 Multiple 911 calls involving an impaired driver that had a collision.

Members located the driver and the driver ended up providing samples over the legal limit.

November 22 09:44 Report of somebody seeking information on child custody orders.

They were referred to the courts to get an order in place.

10:30 During a check stop a driver was charged with having alcohol being in reach of the driver.

13:05 Another driver was ticketed for having alcohol within reach of the driver.

18:34 A report of an erratic driver and a suspicious male. The license plate of the vehicle was given and it was deemed to of been stolen out of Edmonton. Members patrolled but could not locate the vehicle.

November 23 11:25 Report of a stolen vehicle. The suspect had walked into a vehicle retail garage and snatched some keys and stole a car.

12:04 Report of an assault where the victim was punched but did not want to proceed with charges.

15:51 Report of a driver on highway 16 who spun out on some ice then hit the ditch and then a fence.

16:44 Report of an assault where relatives spit in another relative’s face. A charge was laid and a court appearance is pending.

17:46 Report of an aggressive salesman who was asking to inspect water

heaters. The suspect was located and his license was revoked by a community peace officer.

21:37 Report of a suicidal female.

Members responded and transported the female to the hospital.

November 24 07:57 Report of a vehicle driving at an unreasonable speed that rearended another vehicle. The driver following was charged with driving at an unreasonable speed. A ticket was issued.

12:54 Report of a combine on fire.

Fire department attended and the RCMP were not needed.

13:58 911 hang-up from a residence where somebody was asking for police. It ended up being a non-event.

14:45 Report of a suicidal female. It was determined that the female was trying to sever ties with another person and that they were not actually suicidal.

16:56 911 call about a domestic dispute where the caller’s boyfriend took her keys. She provided no further information.

16:56 Report of a caller claiming that they heard three shots from a vehicle. Still under investigation.

20:17 Report of a male and two females stealing liquor. Still under investigation.

November 25 03:19 A vehicle was stopped for failing to dim their lights which resulted in driving while impaired charges.

08:19 Report of a bag of dog feces with a balloon tied to it being placed next to a gate by a house. Still under investigation.

11:10 Report of mischief to a church sign.

11:41 Report of a two vehicle collision.

14:54 Report of a suicidal female.

The female was transported to the hospital with EMS for assessment.

15:02 A member pulled over a speeding vehicle. The driver claimed to be late for school so instead of a speeding ticket, alternative measures were imposed in the form of an essay.

17:36 Report of suspicious withdrawals from a bank account. Still under investigation.

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November 26 00:45 A vehicle stop resulted in a driver that had been drinking and had been suspended. His vehicle had been seized for 60 days and he had been charged accordingly.

13:02 Report of a possible impaired driver who was refused service of alcohol due to him appearing to be intoxicated. Patrols were made but came up negative.

14:20 Report of harassing text messages. Both parties were spoken to about them.

17:01 Report of an assault regarding two females. The female victim declined to press charges.

17:27 911 request to assist EMS with an intoxicated couple.

22:31 Report of an intoxicated male shouting at a local hotel. Member attended and the male was arrested for being drunk in public. He was lodged until deemed sober.

23:23 Report of a husband coming home drunk. Member attended and both parties went to bed in separate rooms.

November 27 10:56 911 report of a truck pulling a holiday trailer that had driven through a four-way stop. Members had attempted to stop a vehicle before but did not initiate a pursuit.

11:10 Report of an abandoned holiday trailer on Highway 631. Members attended and confirmed that the trailer was stolen out of Red Cliff. A suspect was located. The incident is still under investigation.

15:02 Report of threats. An intoxicated elderly mother got upset when her son told her she was drunk.

15:52 A vehicle was pulled over for window glazing. The driver was ticketed for the window glazing and driving an uninsured motor vehicle.

The vehicle was towed.

21:00 Request to check on a male after he had not been heard from since that morning. A member did contact the male and found that he was doing well.

During the week 1 false alarm, 3 false 911, 8 animal strikes and 72 calls for service were made in total.

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If you’re not growing you’re dying Joe Machney Editorial The purpose of life is to grow. You are a spiritual being having a human experience, a sentient consciousness that it capable of self-expression in so many, many forms and through uncountable mediums. History has shown us that people who have made the conscious effort to grow and expand their experience of their lives have a more complete life.

The education that a person gets outside of college or university is more valuable to a person’s overall evolution and growth. The people you meet and places that you come in contact with will teach you about the history of the world and the people in it. It will also help you to learn about yourself as you interact with people from all over the world. The people that you spend time with will show you a part of yourself that had, until that time, remained dormant.

I feel that this is true because of the realisation that all is one and one is all. It is like we are all drops of water from the same ocean; everything is connected. If you take this a bit further you could entertain the idea that you create your own world, your own reality. This is true

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because the further you expand yourself, or grow, the bigger your section of the ocean you are able to see and experience. By experience, I mean in all its forms, emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual, as well as all the other aspects of these four areas.

To take this yet further, one could bring in the experience of reincarnation. With this belief in mind, each of the people could be seen as contracts that you and that particular person needs to fulfill. Why is it that you ‘hit it off’ with someone that you’ve just met? Perhaps the contract theory could be the answer? If you choose to see it that way then each of the people that you meet can help you to grow by completing or adding to the contract that you two have agreed upon before you came to this lifetime.

Traveling to a country can have a similar effect as far as growing, because as you become sensitive to energies and places, the conscious foreign land that you are walking on will communicate with you and exchange information with you on a spiritual level. This too will complete puzzle pieces for you. Why do you feel at home in some places and not at others?

Life is about living and in my experience growing and living are the same thing. Growth comes through experience in all its various forms, and if you’re not growing, you’re dying.

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Innisfree area now part of Vegreville Christmas Bureau Caroline Knowles This year marks a change for the Vegreville Christmas Bureau as we welcome the Innisfree area for the first time. Christmas Bureau boundaries do change from time to time.

A couple of years ago the western boundary of the Vegreville Bureau changed as Mundare was taken under the wing of the Lamont bureau. And this year the eastern boundary extends to include people in the Innisfree area who want to donate or register for a hamper.

They can now do so through the Vegreville Christmas Bureau. This will likely add up to 15 more families receiving hampers bringing the expected number to approximately 150 or more.

The Christmas Bureau is fortunate this year in being able to have the

same storefront on Main Street as last year. So that’s the location for registering and making donations.

The Bureau depot at 5127 Main Street has been accepting donations and hamper applications since

Donations of new unwrapped toys gently used winter outerwear for children and adults, and of course, cash/cheque donations can be made at this location.

Sunday, November 6. The deadline for hamper applications is December 9th. And distribution will be December 18th. The depot will then be open Mon 5-7pm;

Wed. 5-7 pm; Fri 10 am - 1 pm and Sun 2-4pm. Anyone needing winter jackets etc. can also drop in during these times.

The Vegreville Christmas Bureau is able to provide hampers of food and gifts for children thanks to the generosity of the community individuals, service clubs, and businesses which support the volunteer effort in many ways: in volunteer time, funds, services, and donations in kind. The Bureau welcomes offers in all of these categories –if you have an hour or two to contribute it will be a great help to the effort. Anyone wanting to help in any way can contact the Bureau at the admin number or at the depot during open hours.

Keep an eye on the Bureau’s Facebook page as well!

Forty-five years in Veg for NAPA NAPA has been supporting the community of Vegreville as well as providing a community service to the people of Vegreville.

On Wednesday, November 29, all those years were recognized as a dedicated plaque that was presented to the present owners of the business, Sam Ogrondnick, and Cam Miller.

“Today we received a plaque for celebrating 45 years of being in Vegreville and we wanted to get the old owner Terry Warawa in the picture with us as well as he has owned NAPA here in Vegreville for 43 of those years with his wife Dorthy and he certainly deserves to be recognized as well,” Ogrondnick said.

Together Sam and Cam have offered NAPA Auto Parts as FLASH distributors since they took over the business two years ago.

(L – R) Sam Ogrondnick, Terry (Dorthy) Warawa, Cam Miller, Don, Osachuk, Alvin Chibi, Mackenzie Piironen, and Mike Vincent stand together

Joe Machney Reporter When Vegreville came on the map back in 1906 the founders of the community knew that it would be an ever growing and evolving place to live and raise a family in. Since that time many businesses have come and gone while others have stayed for decades. NAPA has been one of those

businesses that have made a lasting commitment to this enduring town.

The auto parts dealer has been part of this community for nearly half of a

century, helping people keep their automobiles on the roads as the world evolved with the transportation industry. Throughout those 45 years,

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90 Years Ago – December 1, 2016 After routine business had been disposed of at the council meeting held in the town hall, M.L. Gordon, representing the Exhibition Association, requested that the grant from the town which have been promised verbally by the council at a former meeting, be made. The council had promised that if there were a deficit in the finances of the Association a five hundred dollar grant would be paid. The financial statement was read clearly showing a balance on the wrong side.

With this edition the glaring light of publicity will be thrown on the Vegreville Silver Boys’ Band. Even band leader H. Regan, will be subject to the white blaze of the limelight. No more can Charlie Brinton beat out of time, or the world will know about it. The boys are playing at the skating rink two nights a week now and should soon be in great form – ready to take on Sousa before the winter is over.

Feed was plentiful on First Street East on Monday afternoon when a hayrack was smashed and upset in a runaway. A large stack of hay was left standing on the sidewalk, but was subsequently removed by the owner.

75 Years Ago – December 3, 1941 The executors of the estate of the late Charles W. Clifton have disposed of his interests in the Vegreville Land Co. to C.H. Dunn, who has been previously in business in Castor. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn arrived in town over the week end and are now in charge of the business. Mr. Dunn will continue to carry on as agent for the Mutual Life of Canada and has some other 21 companies covering all lines of insurance.

Mr. S.L. Lefsrud of Viking organized a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation Local at Dodds last Tuesday. President, Mr. J. Miller; Vice-President, E.E. Anderson; Sec.-Treas., Mrs. A.J. Thorsley.

Lloyd Brondgeest, RCAF, now stationed in Claresholm, spent a short leave in town over the week end.

50 Years Ago – December 1, 1966 Two honor students who graduated from A.L. Horton Junior High School last June were honoured by officials of the County of Minburn at a short ceremony last week and presented prizes in recognition of the excellent attainments they reached in the Grade IX Departmental Examinations. John Charles Demco, son of Dr. and Mrs. Tom Demco of Vegreville was the recipient of the GovernorGeneral’s Medal for the Vegreville School Inspectorate for attaining the highest marks in the examinations in the area. County Councillor Wilf Ursulak presented Honor Student plaques to Rickie Fedoruk, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Fedoruk, and to John Charles Demco, on behalf of the county.

Town Council gave third and final reading to the fluoridation by law permitting the installation of fluoridation equipment for the town’s water supply. Council requested representation from the County of Minburn to discuss the use of the old high school building presently being used by the County as a work centre. The matter was held over until the next meeting as no representative was available from the County at this time.

Regarding the reservoir under construction, Mr. Nicholson reported that a report on the collapse of the superstructure while cement was being poured on the roof would be submitted to council in due course, and that the prime contractor, Canada Gunite, had requested an extension of time be granted for the completion of the reservoir. It was recommended by his firm that work delayed until probably late April with completion four or five weeks after that. Council agreed to the extension being granted.

25 Years Ago – November 28, 1991 Phase two of the multi-purpose complex is now under construction with Vantage Builders at the general contractor for the project. Phase one started in April 1991 and comprised of the erection of the building shell. The multi-purpose complex building committee is made up of four groups; Town of Vegreville, Vegreville Agricultural Society, Vegreville Cultural Association and Heather Curling Club. The land the complex is built on has been donated equally by the Agricultural Society and the Cultural Association.

Judy Maggs of Vegreville received the social worker of the year award, for the northeast region, from the Alberta Foster Parent Association at its annual meeting held in Red Deer a few weeks ago. She has been the child welfare supervisor in the Vegreville office since 1980 and has indirectly worked with foster parents for the past 18 years. Maggs is presently the acting district office manager at the family social services office in Vegreville.

Vegreville Cultural Association secretary/manager Ralph Gorrie accepted a $22,500 cheque from Ernie Isely the Minister of Alberta Agriculture and Ken Kowalski the Minister of Alberta Public Works, Supply and Services. The cheque is for renovations to the cultural centre in Vegreville. The cheque was presented at the County of Minburn opening ceremonies.

Letters Welcomed One role of the Vegreville News Advertiser is to promote dialogue on various issues of concern to area residents. We accomplish this by welcoming Letters to the Editor and allowing various issues to be debated through our pages. All letters must contain the writer’s name, address and phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, however the writer’s name may be withheld from publication in special circumstances deemed appropriate by the Publisher.

The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity, spelling and grammar, taste or for reasons of potential libel. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to withhold letters from publication.

Climate Change and Trump’s America Gwynne Dyer Even before Donald Trump hijacked the Republican Party, he was loudly declaring that the science of climate change, like Barack Obama, had not been born in the United States. It was, he insisted in 2012, a Chinese hoax “created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive.”

Trump has promised that within 100 days of taking office he will “cancel” the Paris Climate Agreement of last December and “stop all payments of US tax dollars to UN global warming programmes.” He will also rescind the executive actions that President Obama has taken to limit US emissions of carbon dioxide, especially in the field of electricity.

Trump can’t “cancel” the Paris Agreement, which has been signed by 195 countries. He can pull the US out of the treaty, but he can’t stop other countries from carrying on with the agreed cuts in emissions – which they may well do, because they understand how dangerous the situation is.

He certainly can cancel all of President Obama’s executive orders and encourage Americans to burn all the fossil fuels they want. But even Trump cannot save the American coal industry, because it has simply become cheaper to burn natural gas.

The net effect of a Trump presidency will certainly be to slow the rate at which American greenhouse gas emissions decline, but simple economics dictates that they will not actually rise. So how hard

will the American defection hit the Paris agreement, whose target is to stop the average global temperature from reaching 2 degrees C higher than the pre-industrial level?

The United States is the second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases (after China), accounting for about 16 percent of global emissions. Its commitment under the Paris deal was to cut that amount by just over a quarter in the next ten years, so what is actually at stake here is around 4 percent of total global emissions in 2025 if the US just lets it rip.

That is not a make-or-break amount, particularly given that all the pledges of cuts made in Paris last December did not get us down to the never-exceed plus-2-degree target. They got us a lot closer to it, but we would still be heading for around plus 2.7 degrees if everybody kept all their promises.

Without American cooperation we are probably heading for plus 3, but in either case there was still a lot to do.

The unwritten assumption at Paris was that everybody would be back in a few years with bigger commitments to emission cuts, and so we would eventually stagger across the finish line just in time. It was always a dangerous assumption, but the other major players might simply refuse to go any further if the US is not doing its share. Especially China, which is responsible for 26 percent of global emissions.

On the other hand, China is terrified of the predicted local impacts of climate change, and has installed more solar and wind power than any other country. It already gets 20 percent of its power from renewables, and is aiming much higher. The Chinese will resent the Trump administration’s refusal to carry its share of the burden, but Beijing will not cut off its nose to spite its face.

The world has grown wearily familiar with this aspect of American exceptionalism, and the effort to avoid a climate disaster will stumble on elsewhere even while Trump reigns in Washington.

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

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MP Shannon Stubbs condemns Liberal position on trade Stephanie Keron Recently the Minister of Natural Resources said the Keystone XL pipeline project is “not a priority” for the federal Liberal government.

Shannon Stubbs, MP for Lakeland, pressed the Minister in the House of Commons on Friday for answers.

“Thousands of Albertans are out of work and have been for over a year, and not one additional fulltime job has been created in Canada under the Liberals in that same time. Meanwhile, the U.S. Presidentelect said he will approve Keystone XL within 100 days of taking office, but our Minister of Natural Resources says it is ‘not a priority,’” questioned Stubbs.

The Minister of Natural Resources avoided the question and did not respond. Stubbs was surprised when the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development rose to answer.

“We have been very clear that jobs are a priority for our government,” said Minister Bains. “We have created 139,600 jobs. These jobs are across the country, including in Alberta.

Just to highlight some examples with respect to jobs, we supported the relocation of Bell Helicopter, which created 1000 jobs in Quebec.

GM Canada expanded its engineering and software developments.

Again, these help young people find meaningful employment, a thousand jobs for them as well,” con-

cluded Minister Bains.

The Minister’s comments lauded specific examples of job creation in other parts of Canada, and did not highlight any new jobs in Alberta.

“The Minister’s answer revealed just how out of touch the Liberals are

with the unprecedented and escalating job losses in Alberta, which are disproportionate to any other province. The people in my home province have been struggling for over a year. In 2014, 9 out of 10 new jobs created in all of Canada were created in Alberta. Today, Alberta’s job losses are the highest in nearly 22 years. Pipeline projects are essential

to job creation. It’s time for the Liberals to stop playing politics with Alberta’s future, stop putting up roadblocks to pipelines and giving into anti Canadian energy extremists, and start working to get Canadian energy - which is the most socially and environmentally responsible oil and gas in the world - to diverse global markets.”

The United States is both Canada’s single biggest customer and is rapidly becoming Canada’s biggest competitor.

Stubbs said it’s clear the new US President-Elect will aggressively pursue US energy development and independence, so it is equally important for Canada’s Prime Minister and cabinet to secure agreement on the completion of Keystone XL to increase export

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the world.

“Time is of the essence. The Minister needs to prioritize Canadian jobs and get this deal done before it is too late. Pipelines are lifelines for Alberta and for hundreds of thousands of energy workers across the country.

Canada’s world leading oil and gas is at risk. The biggest customer, the U.S., has become the biggest competitor. Canada must diversify export markets now. The more delays, the less competitive Canada becomes,” said Stubbs.

Prime Minister Trudeau recently said the federal government is willing to reopen NAFTA

negotiations, despite the fact that the US President-Elect’s comments on NAFTA always referred to concerns with Mexico, and senior American representatives have affirmed the strong and mutually beneficial trading relationship between the United States and Canada recently, and during the past couple of months.

Visiting Canada last week, Republican Rick Santorum highlighted how misguided it was for Prime Minister Trudeau to indicate a willingness to start NAFTA negotiations with the US before the new President even said anything about it.

“I was stunned. I think it was not a good move for [Canada], great move for the United States,” said Santorum. “…I’m not too sure he was going to ask for anything. When [Trump] was talking about NAFTA, I guarantee he wasn’t thinking Canadian workers and Canadian trade.”

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exchanged $760 billion worth of goods. Although Canada has held a slight advantage, exports from the US have doubled between 19932014.

“Prime Minister Trudeau has jumped the gun on this issue and has caused uncertainty throughout thousands of Canadian businesses, and put billions of exports and investment at risk, at the very worst time.

Instead of playing a dangerous game of chicken with the US over NAFTA, the Prime Minister should prioritize Keystone XL given the PresidentElect’s open support of the project, get the Softwood Lumber Deal done, which is more than 200 days past the already 100 days that were granted before the deal expired, and reverse his plan to impose a carbon tax on every person and community in Canada, to protect Canadian jobs and Canadian competitiveness. Canadians cannot afford another misstep when it comes to jobs and the economy,” said Stubbs.

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Beware, more scams Sgt Jerry Nutbrown First, the good news. Recently there was a big bust in India involving those calling Canadians using the Canadian Revenue Agency scam to collect bogus tax payments. Since this happened we have had zero complaints in our area.

Apparently there were 70 arrests with about 700 people involved in this call centre setup. The call centre was also victimizing people in the United States using the same scam under the name of their Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

The bad news is that scams continue to hit our area. An older scam that comes up every-now-and-then is what is known as the ‘grandparent’ or ‘grandchild’ scam. This is when a phone call is received from someone claiming to be a grandchild of the caller and they are in trouble. The type of trouble varies but it often involves a collision where the scammer says they broke their nose (as a cover story why their voice may sound different), got arrested and now they need money to be released. They tug on the heart strings saying they miss family and just want to come home. They usually then ask for money to be wired or sent through a loan service or cheque cashing business to another person’s name. This other person is to supposedly pick up the money for the grandchild and pay the bail.

Another scam hitting the area is after meeting someone, often on the internet, the new friend will ask for a favor.

They want to send you money or a cheque, have you deposit it into your account and then send them back a

St. Paul RCMP investigate fatal hit & run Corporal Ronald Bumbry On Nov. 26, 2016 at approximately 5:00 p.m., St. Paul RCMP were dispatched to a report of a pedestrian who was lying on a road in Saddle Lake First Nation.

A witness that was on scene assisting the pedestrian male then updated police that a white Ford F-150 truck struck the pedestrian male while he was lying in the roadway. The truck also collided with a vehicle nearby and then fled the scene.

A 27-year-old male pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. The name of the deceased will not be released. No one else was injured.

Traffic was diverted for several hours while members along with an RCMP Collision Analyst conducted the investigation.

A white Ford F-150, which is believed to be involved with the collision, was later recovered in Saddle Lake.

St. Paul RCMP continue to investigate and are requesting the public’s assistance regarding the suspect driver of this collision. If you witnessed this incident or have information regarding the collision, please call the St. Paul RCMP at 780-645-8888 or call your local police. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www. crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).

large portion of it. The rest you can keep for your trouble. The thing that makes this a scam is that the money transferred involves a bank account obtained using stolen identification (identity theft) or the cheque is written on a non-existent account or one with no money in it. By the time the cheque comes back because there is no money to cover it, the victim has sent out their money and the scammer has pocketed it and is off to get a coffee on you.

There are variations of this scam and sometimes it is done in person after meeting someone.

Let’s finish off this article with good news. Human beings are intuitive creatures. Most people that get taken with scam scenarios and become victims tell us that they felt something wasn’t right.

For baby-boomers and Gen X’ers this is your ‘gut-feeling’ and for a Millennial, it is your ‘spidey-sense’. Trust this as you are usually right in feeling that something isn’t right and if you are being pressured, even more, reason to step back and think about. Part of what drives scams is that the perpetrators use pressure or emotion to keep victims from rationalizing and thinking straight. Call the police if you have questions about something that you have been approached with, especially if you get that uneasy feeling.

Remember, if you say ‘no’ and walk away you have kept your coffee money safely in your pocket!

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Solution to Underutilized Fish Stocks Ray Makowecki Numerous people and several organizations have provided considerable feedback

on the proposed solutions to the concern for underutilized fish stocks in our lakes in NE and Central Alberta. A proposed solution that includes a low risk harvest that will sustain fish stocks but at the same time allow for some harvest has been sent to Premier Rachel Notley and Minister Shannon Phillips.

This represents the suggestions and expectations from the people and includes contributions from several fisheries biologists The following was submitted on behalf of the people.

For the past 20 years many public lakes in Alberta have had zero catch limits on walleye and northern pike.

Anglers have expressed concern and are asking why not allow some fish to be caught and utilized by Albertans. Anglers want to have healthy fish stocks and still use the annual pro-

duction. Harvest of fish could be controlled and appropriate regulations established to allow for healthy fish populations. There is a concern that nothing will be done in all of the lakes that have abundant numbers of fish.

On September 7, 2016 a public meeting held at the Lac Bellevue Hall was attended by 350 people including Provincial and Municipal Government elected officials and representatives, conservation organizations, agricultural associations, business community representatives, farmers and the general public. Summaries of the meeting suggestions were sent out to the people and published in eight area newspapers. All publics were asked to confirm the meeting solutions or to make other suggestions. All together over 1000 communications were received and this included considerable input and information from the scientific community in Alberta, Canada and various States in the USA. All the people suggested that the current fishing regulations were not acceptable and changes were required!

The suggested solution to the concern for underutilized fish in NE and Central Alberta Lakes by the large majority of people included the following.

Request #1 Revise the Alberta Sportfishing Regulations to: “Harvesting one walleye daily limit of smaller-sized walleye (slot between 40cm and 50cm total length) for each angler in all the NE and Central Alberta walleye lakes with a specified concurrent season (all lakes in the same week or days) such as one week in June and one week in March. A shorter concurrent season for the smaller –sized lakes (less than 1000 hectares surface area)

could also be a consideration. Catch and release fishing and current catch limits for other species would remain unchanged” Request #2 Fishing regulations should be simplified and changes incorporated in the April 1 2017 Alberta Sportfishing Regulations.

Request #3 The policies and programs of the provincial government be updated to emphasize increasing fish resources by taking direct and measurable action to: Control Cormorants Improve and increase fish habitat that will result in increased fish production and recreational opportunities Increase fish stocking and create supplemental walleye stocking programs in a few selected lakes Protect fish habitat and water quality Request #4 No draws for walleye tags or special permits be issued for any of these lakes This is not a political issue. The people simply want to use their fish in a manner that sustains the use for future generations. The proposed solutions are intended to allow for all the fish species in these lakes to be maintained in a balanced way.

Abundant walleye populations in these lakes have reduced pike, perch and forage fish populations and in some lakes the walleye are showing signs of starvation.

Our Team would request an opportunity to present and discuss our proposed solutions in a meeting with the Premier of Alberta Rachel Notley and the Minister of Environment and Parks, Shannon Phillips.

Our Team is representing the people of NE and Central Alberta and includes the following. Reeve of the County of St. Paul, Reeve of the MD of Bonnyville, Mayor of Lac La Biche, Mayor of Cold Lake, public citizens Kyla Walker, Ray Danyluk, Clarence Makowecki, Kevin Johnston (Fishin’ Hole business) and Ray Makowecki (Fisheries Biologist Volunteer)”.

We believe that the simplified changes will enhance the overall fish populations and allow the people to use the fish as food and at the same time provide economic benefits to the local communities for continued recreational fishing and tourism.

Note: MLA’s Dave Hanson and Scott Cyr are completely behind any plans that open the conversation with Environment and Parks to discuss making it easier for Albertans to enjoy increased fishing opportunities in Alberta’s lakes and streams.

MLA Colin Piquette looks forward to continued dialogue on this issue.

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Mycotoxins and cattle feed Agrinews Cattle producers should exercise caution this fall when feeding corn silage or grazing standing corn to their herds.

“With the weather conditions we’re had, and especially the frosts, a lot of the soluble sugars in corn has been released out of the cellular structure and made available to different microbes and bacteria that produce moulds and mycotoxins,” says Barry Yaremcio, beef/forage specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

The three mycotoxins being found in corn sample sent to the Prairie Diagnostics Services lab in Saskatoon are T-2, HT-2 and DON. Ingesting these produces a mouth irritation causing animals to reduce the amount of feed they are eating, says Yaremcio.

“When grazing standing corn, if

they are no problems, cattle will first eat the cob, tassles and leaves.

But if you go out into the field and see that the leaves are gone and the cobs are untouched, it’s a big red flag and you should get the plants tested. ” To prepare a sample, first collect ten average plants from various locations in the field.

“Cut these plants off four to five inches above the ground and chop them into small pieces with a wood chipper or a forage harvester. Mix the samples from the ten plants together and then fill a bread bag one half to two thirds full, squeeze the air out, freeze it and send it to Saskatoon on a Monday or Tuesday so the frozen sample gets there as quickly as possible.”

Ensiling the crop will only make the situation worse, says Yaremcio.

“If you ensile the standing crop

with the mycotoxins present, you are mixing good and contaminated feed together so that the cows cannot be selective about what they are eating. This forces the cows to eat the toxins which could compound the problems.”

The Prairie Diagnostic Services is located at 52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5B4.

They can be reached by phone at 306-966-7316 or by e-mail at pds. info@usask.ca.

“The cost of the test is around $65.

It’s very important to submit the sample if you think there is a problem because, as feed intake is reduced, animals could lose body condition. As temperatures drop, nutrient requirements increase, and, with limited feed intake, the cattle will start losing weight and problems will result.”

Grazing Mouldy Standing Corn Providing supplemental protein and grain is one option if cattle are grazing mouldy standing corn.“Some corn crops left for late season grazing have been damaged by the fall weather,” says Barry Yaremcio, beef/forage specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

The bigger problem is with mould infection in the cobs. “When infected by certain moulds, T-2, HT-2, and DON mycotoxins can be formed.

These mycotoxins can cause mouth irritations with the first symptom being a reduction in feed intake. The cows may eat the tassel, leaves and some of the stalk, but the cobs will remain intact on the grazed plants.

The cobs have higher energy and protein content compared to the other parts of the plant.

Providing supplemental protein and grain is one option to help with this.

“You can feed four to five pounds of grain and 1 to 1.5 pounds of a 32 per cent protein supplement per day to help meet requirements. Watch the cows. If protein requirements are not met, the manure will be ‘blocky’ in texture. The cows may also appear to be very full.

This is because there is insufficient protein to keep rumen microbial popu-

lations healthy resulting in a reduction in feed passage rates. When cows do not consume sufficient energy, the fat in their bodies will be mobilized to make up the shortfall. Without supplementation, the cows could potentially lose 1.5 to 2 pounds of weight per day. This will negatively impact the animals’ ability to withstand cold windy conditions, reduce colostrum and milk production and could increase calving difficulties. Calf health could be compromised as well.”

Substituting in 2.5 pounds of peas instead of the 32 per cent supplement is an option to provide additional protein, says Yaremcio. “A molasses lick tub (32 or 20 per cent protein) can supply additional protein when consumed at 1.5 and 2.5 pounds per day.

But, to meet energy requirements, it might be necessary to have the animals consume three to four pounds of the molasses product. Evaluate your options and associated costs.

“Feeding 50 per cent of the daily ration as a high quality alfalfa grass hay or silage are additional possibilities. Consult with a nutritionist to develop a feeding program that works for the situation at hand.”

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Curtis Anderson donates to VALID Joe Machney Reporter Curtis Anderson from the 2016 Courage Canada Trail Ride for Brain Injury Awareness presented a cheque of $1647 to VALID. This amount represented 10% of the

(L - R) Karen Streets, Kyle Austin, Jodi Miller, Curtis Anderson, and Sonia Kozub

proceeds from this year’s fundraiser.

Jodi Miller who attended the Courage Canada Trail Ride enjoyed the experience. “Going along with the cowboys and cowgirls was the best part, as well as all the horses, yeehaw!”

she said with a huge smile.

“The Courage Canada Trail Ride was started in 2004 to put brain injury on the map but also for a chance for brain injury sufferers to come out and be around horses and other survivors. This year there were survivors from the four brain injury centres that we support, which a re VA L ID in Vegreville, Focus in Vermilion, LABIS in Lloydminster and Halvar Jonson Centre for Brain Injury in Ponoka. The best part for me was seeing that

many survivors come out. I am also riding across Canada on a stationary bike to raise awareness and in eleven days I got 246.8 miles,” Curtis Anderson said. Which means he has 2723 miles to go!

“Curtis has rallied his friends, family and the whole community of Innisfree over the years and the organization of the event and the community support is absolutely amazing. It is a strong statement to what committed effort and working together can accomplish,” Chris Richards, Program Director for VALID said.

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Managing stress after natural disasters

Citizens from the community who were interested in helping people and their children by attending the Managing Stress after a Fire or Natural Disasters on October 19 at Vegreville Sunshine Club Centre.(Left to right) Ninoc Fezollocr with her son,Aurel Jr.,Jenny Cooper,Victim Services Manager,Josephine Galandy,Parent Link Centre Supervisor, Jennifer Maiko,one of the Coordinators for Family Day Homes and Parent Link Centre and Alfred Mortey,from WFS Adult Care Services.(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier It’s normal for children to be distressed after a natural disaster.

Children will usually return to how they were before in typically three months. However, different children can be in different recovery tables but if emotions persist too long after three months, parents should contact a mental health therapist and Vegreville does have one. It’s okay to explain to your child that you don’t know exactly why something happened and just acknowledge what you know right now to them.

Have a plan and a 72 hour emergency kit around. These pointers were presented at Managing Stress after a Fire or Natural Disasters for Children as part of the Community Education Series at Vegreville Sunshine Club Centre on October 19. These series are brought to the public by the Vegreville Cares Coalition and each one is free and it offers a free supper, child care, and even transportation when requested.

There was also a question period at the end.

Cora Hoekstra, Triple P Support Coordinator for Parent Link Centres from Lacombe presented this program where many of the strategies suggested were from Triple P-Tip Sheet and video. Hoekstra explained that we might not experience a natural disaster but we need a plan to deal with stressful events that happen to our kids.

Some children are more affected than others because they have experienced a traumatic event in the past or they could have had emotional and behavior problems before the disaster happened. The more directly the children experienced the disaster or sometimes, the more information they have about it, the more they will be affected. Then children experienced emotions according to their age, younger children might have temper tantrums and difficulty sleeping and a teenager might be more moody than usual. However, children might act younger than their age, be clingy, have flashbacks, be upset for no reason, have specific fears, avoid situations or people, withdraw, be preoccupied with a sense of danger,

have a difficult time concentrating and just be plain sad.

The triggers that can cause renewed distress are weather patterns, images on TV or the media, the one-year anniversary of the disaster, birthdays and anniversaries of the deaths of loved ones.

Parent traps can delay children’s recovery. These could be encouraging your children to talk too much about their fears and worries, discouraging all talking about the event, being very protective long after the danger has gone, and talking at length to your children about your own fears and distress and talking to your children like they were adults. Parents have to keep their own support system of family and friends to talk to and they need to try to get back to parenting like they did before as soon as possible.

Hoekstra explained that it’s essential to build time to talk with your children and listen to more than their words and reassure them of their safety. Parents should allow their child to be upset, ask your child to talk about why they are upset, make it clear that the danger is now over, do not take over and feel you have to solve their problem or ease their feelings completely, encourage your child to use their coping skills, re-established as many of your family’s normal routines as possible, give attention and rewards for settled behavior, be honest and don’t distort the events that the child experienced, reassure the child that their feelings are natural, show confidence in your child’s ability to cope, and draw your child to the positive things around them. “I tell my children when spring arrives; we don’t have to worry about winter anymore,” Hoekstra mentioned.

People must take care of themselves after a disaster! Parents should answer their children’s questions truthfully but don’t give too much information. Then clarify your children’s version of the truth because sometimes it is twisted and from unreliable sources. Children don’t always understand things like adults do.

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, My husband and I have been schoolteachers for several years at an elementary school.

We were thrilled when we both applied and were offered jobs to teach in China for three years.

My daughter will even be able to attend school there. We've been packing for the last month and are just about ready to go, except for one detail: our car.

It's nothing fancy, just your average SUV, but we just finished paying it off a few months ago. I'm thinking we should store it while we're gone, but my husband says to just sell it and buy something else when we come back. It's our last tie to the states. We're taking everything else with us.

My Dad offered to park it at his place for us while we're gone so we don't have to pay for storage. That's a huge savings right there. Do you think it's worth storing or should I just give in to my husband and let him sell it?

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new jobs. But even more impressive may be that you have figured out how to pack all your things to go overseas. That's an impressive feat!

Duane “Cash” Holze & Todd “Carry” Holze 11/27/16 © The Classified Guys®

Carry: As a schoolteacher, you know the importance of a good math assignment. And choosing whether to sell your car or store it is just that…a little math homework.

Cash: Most vehicles, regardless of how long they may take to pay off, depreciate quickly once you drive them from the dealership. And they continue to lose value as they age.

Carry: Although you may be saving the cost for storing your SUV while you're gone, the car will continue to depreciate while you are away. It's like putting money in the bank and having negative interest.

Cash: If you sell the car today, you can recoup the current value

of the vehicle and prevent losing more of your investment. Like your husband suggests, you can then buy something else when you return from China.

Carry: If depreciation isn't enough of an incentive, consider the car's condition after three years of storage. Cars that sit unused, especially if stored outside, can develop a number of problems.

Not only could you see exterior rust, but the lack of driving the car and circulating the fluids could cause things to seize up over time.

Cash: Your best bet is to sell the car and enjoy your travels to China with no worries. Besides, after three years overseas, who knows where you'll move next!

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Reader Humor Stop The Bus

If you plan on storing a car for an extended period of time, prepare it properly to prevent mechanical problems in the future. First, change the oil and filter and use oil that doesn't contain caustic detergents. Fill up the gas tank with fresh gas to keep condensation from collecting. Then, leave the windows cracked to let moisture and heat escape and place paper under the windshield wipers to keep the rubber from adhering to the windshield. And finally, chock the wheels and release the parking brake so the pads don't stick. A little preparation will keep the vehicle in good condition.

I was waiting for a bus outside of the supermarket when an older woman of about 85 years walked up to me. We were both smoking a cigarette and got to talking.

In our short time together, she managed to tell me about all of her latest ailments. She apparently had back surgery that left her with limited head movement, cataract surgery that left one eye a little blurry and new blood pressure medication that caused her dizziness in the afternoons.

"That's a lot to handle," I said as the bus pulled up. "Can I help you on?"

"Oh no," she said fumbling for keys in her purse. "I drove here."

(Thanks to Luther P.)

Under Appreciated When buying a car, most people spend a lot of time choosing the right color, style and interior fabric but forget to consider the vehicle's depreciation. Although depreciation, or the car's loss in value over time, varies for each make, model and year, the general rule of thumb is a loss of 10% to 20% each year.

You can minimize the effect by choosing a vehicle with a history of good resale value and by properly maintaining your vehicle.

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Innisfree Delnorte School News vibration; the larger the vibration, the louder the sound. They will also discuss methods for measuring the loudness of sounds.

The grade 5s and 6s in ELA: Last week, they were continuing to read their novel Hana’s Suitcase. The students are also continuing to work on their stories where they have been developing their introduction, rising action, climax, falling action and conclusion. Finally, they are being introduced to comparative and superlative adjectives and they are learning how to use them in their writing.

Social: last week in social they are learning about the different services that the governments provide for us. They are also learning about what taxes are and their purpose.

ELA 7/8/9: Students are continuing their critical thinking with media this week, exploring the different characteristics used by media texts to influence readers/viewers. They will take a look at female portrayals in media by looking at the documentary film, Miss Representation. Next, they will look at how males are portrayed within media by looking at the documentary, The Mask You Live In. ELA 10: The novel study of Indian Horse has come to the end and students will be writing a literary essay on the novel.

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Mannville School News

Tamara Cannan The student union is now selling floats every Friday at lunch for $3 per float. The Christmas play is being practiced these days and before you know it Christmas break will be here. On November 23 & 24 was the school book fair. On November 23 was formal day, the whole school took part in it. November 30 is moustache day.

In the school last week the ones and twos were learning in Language Arts (ELA) and last week they worked on spelling list week #8. They have been trying to find a way to organize their lists to meet all levels without drawing attention to specific grade levels. They are changing them on Spelling City to now show them as a List A, List B, etc. They will now be assigned which list they are on but will be able to access the list under their current grade level in school (e.g Sally is in Grade 2 on List A, while Billy’s is in Grade 2 on List B). They have been working on their planting by writing heart a letter. If she finds that they are doing their best to write nice and neatly then she may give them a treat! This will continue for the whole year! In math last week they finished up “Making 10” and they will learn how “Doubles” can help them to add/subtract. In Science last week they built their insulated containers and checked them to see if they can keep an ice cube from melting for an hour. They also reviewed for a science quiz and sent home the review to be studied with them for their quiz next week. In Social Studies last week they finished their first Social Studies unit and have had their Rights and Responsibilities quiz on Wednesday afternoon.

Last week in math the Grade 3s are going to be focused on multiplication for the next month; exploring the basic idea of grouping to multiply. The Grade 4s will be expanding their multiplication skills. In science they are exploring how humans/animals make sounds and will recognize that sound is the result of

Susan Obrigewitch On Stack-Up Day, Mannville School committed stackers to be counted as part of a Guinness World Record. Students stacked cups for at least 30 minutes on Guinness World Records Day on November 17th.

On Friday, November 18, the grade six class hosted their first elementary team assembly. The grade six’s used a democratic approach and voted on the team themes, emojis won with the majority of the votes. In the assembly the grade six Student Council planned 4 stations including a maze, obstacle course where teamwork was used, parachute fun, and a handprint activity that is going to be turned into a moral to have on dis-

play in our elementary halls.

The Elementary Student Council is busy working on more fun activities for the students to enjoy in December!

The curling rink and skating rink has been booked for our secondary students for the month of December.

We are lucky to have these facilities so close and available for our students.

Christmas is just around the corner, which means we will be practicing and preparing for our concert. Our concert theme is “Christmas Around the World” and it will be held on Tuesday, December 20th at 7pm.

The 6’s will be leading the concert as the tradition continues.

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BEAUDETTE Kyler, Desurae and very proud big sister Callie want to welcome baby girl Marlow Anne Beaudette born on September 19, 2016 at the Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton. Proud Grandparents include Carla Lizotte, Darryn Sulz, Marvin & Sherry Beaudette along with Great Grandparents Ardelle Lizotte, Kevin & Geri Percheson, Doug & Elaine Sulz, Kenny & Virginia Pichota and Great Great Baba Nettie Pichota

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MEMORIAM

Warawa, Jeffrey Daniel July,9 1972-December 4,2008 In loving memory of Jeff, With every start of a combine, you are near With every step on the ice you’re watching With every chase of a buck you are laughing With every step in the ocean we are reminded of all of The crazy memories with you, Every man dies. Not every man really lives.

(William Wallace) Always in our hearts, Tina, Justin & Colby, Mom & Dad, Ryan & Denise, Colin & Lynnette, Ashlee, Brandon, Rylie, Madison

Carl Solarz Dec 5, 1957- Dec 2, 2010 The hands of time will not turn back, To when we were together But in the memories we cherish, You’ll be with us forever Time may heal the broken heart, Time may make the world less sore, But time can never stop the longing For the loved one gone before.

A silent thought A secret tear Keeps your memory ever dear Thanks for the years you gave us, Carl And the happy times we shared We only pray that when you left us You knew how much we cared.

Forever in our hearts.

Lovingly Remembered and Deeply Missed Gordon, Marilyn, Brett & Tamara

MEMORIAM

ANDREYCHUK, Stanley In loving memory of a dear husband, father, and grandfather who passed away on November 30, 2009 We think of you in silence We often speak your name All we have are precious memories And your picture in a frame Your memory is our keepsake With which we will never part God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts There is a link death cannot sever Love and remembrance last forever Forever loved, sadly missed, always remembered Helen, Iris, Dave, Robert, Larry & Families

LEMISKI, Marvin J March 19, 1939-November 30, 2015 In memory of a loving husband and father Remember him with a smile today He was not one for tears Reflect instead on memories Of all the happy years Recall to mind the way he spoke And all the things he said His strength, his stance, the way he walked Remember these instead The good advice he’d give us His eyes that shone with laughter So much of him will never die But live on ever after As we loved you, so we miss you In our memory you are near Loved, remembered, longed for always Bringing many a silent tear Forever loved and missed by Marian, Terry, Tammy, Dwayne, Shannon and Mitzy

OBITUARY

GORGICHUK, Bill In loving memory of Bill Gorgichuk Who passed away on December 1, 2015 For someone who meant so much, And was loved by all he knew, Who left behind a trail of tears And precious memories too.

We loved the sunshine in his smile, And kindness in his heart, But heaven saw that he was tired Which meant we had to part.

We miss him more than ever, Dear angels, hear our prayers, Please guard him with your gentle wings And tend him with great care.

For he was someone wonderful, And words just can’t convey, How much we wish that he was here Once more, with us today.

Memory Eternal Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Wife Rosie, Bob & family, Betty, Debbie & family

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DULABA, Mary April 23, 1923 – November 23, 2016 On Wednesday, November 23, 2016, Mary Dulaba of Innisfree, Alberta suddenly passed away at the age of 93 years.

Mary is survived by her loving family, four sons Marshall (Sylvia), Andy (Lil), Philip (Janice) and Peter; four grandchildren Shawna (Brian), Claudine, Tammy (Nick) and Terry (Kelly); one great-granddaughter Cheyenne; one brother Bill (Phyliss) Dmytriw; one sister Licaria (Albert) Holowaychuk; one sister-in-law Elsie Dmytriw; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mary was predeceased by her husband Fred in 1990; parents Steve and Katie Dmytriw; one brother Peter Dmytriw; two sisters Jessie (Andy) Uniat and Jean (Andy) Kyshyk.

A Prayer Service was held on Monday, November 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church – Vegreville, Alberta. A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church – New Buchach with Very Reverend Don Bodnar officiating. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “New Buchach Cemetery Fund” or “Charity of One’s Choice.”

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

Holodomor could have been prevented!

Rosanne Fortier Canada recently declared November 26 as National Holodomor Memorial Day. It’s so essential to remember this day because millions of people of Ukrainian descent or those living in Ukraine died due to this terrible occurrence and this must never happen again!

Every person’s goal should be to create a future that is brighter than the past was. The primary way to do this is to elect politicians who are conscientious humanitarians. People seldom give much thought to which politicians they elect into government but being careless in this matter or not bothering to vote can mean the difference between the life and death of other people.

History underlines this when Stalin and the power-hungry communist Russian government tried to take over Ukraine during the Holodomor from 1932-33.

In 1928, Stalin brought up a means of obtaining control by developing a program of agricultural collectivization which made

farmers obligated to give up their private land, equipment, and livestock and unite with state-owned factory-like collective farms.

Farmers had to go along with Stalin’s sick plan or they were thought of as class enemies and there was brutal enforcement by regular troops and secret police.

This sick means of control kept on and in the summer of 1932, a decree was passed where people were arrested or executed for taking any food from where they worked and their food was even taken out of their homes. If farmers resisted, they were shot or exiled. In the month of June of this year, 10,000 citizens of Ukraine died each day. Millions of people became skeletons despite Ukraine having the world’s most fertile farmland. The ones who were determined to survive, ate grass, tree barks, roots, berries, frogs, birds and even worms. People sold their possessions for any food they could find and some lost their minds so bad that they were even involved in cannibalism.

The Christmas light up parade this past Friday was taken in by many people whose Christmas spirit was stronger than the biting cold. These brave folk were rewarded with hot chocolate and cookies then a short parade with entertaining floats and candies for the young and young at heart. After the parade, sleigh rides were offered as well as more hot chocolate at the aquatic centre.

Infrastructure, Planning and Development members as well as council members gather at the library and speak with the public about future developments in the town.

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities Derek Christensen International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a day that has been promoted by the United Nations since 1992. The aim of Disability Day is to encourage a better understanding of people affected by a disability, together with helping to make people more aware of the rights, dignity and welfare of disabled people, as well as raise awareness about the benefits of integrating disabled persons into every aspect of life, from economic, to political, to social and cultural.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities is not concerned exclusively with either mental or physical disabilities, but rather encompasses all known disabilities, from Autism to Down Syndrome to Multiple Sclerosis.

The History of Disability Day Everything started in 1976 when the United Nations General Assembly made the decision that 1981 should be the International Year of Disabled Persons. The 5 years between the making of that decision and the actual Year of Disabled Persons were

spent contemplating the hardships of the disabled, how the opportunities of the disabled could be equalized, and how to ensure the disabled take part fully in community life enjoying all of the rights and benefits non-disabled citizens have. The decade between 1983 and 1992 was later proclaimed the United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons, and during that time, all of the concepts previously created became parts of one long process that was implemented in order to improve the lives of disabled persons the world over.

How we are Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities Each year since 1992, a variety of events are held in many countries.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities is used for holding discussions, forums and campaigns relating to disability and communities are encouraged to organize the meeting, talks, and even performances in their local areas. In Vegreville, we are celebrating by having a Vegreville Enable Photo, Art and Poetry Exhibition.

The overall aim is to show non-disabled people that a person with a disability can be a vibrant member of society, as it happens that the entirely healthy are not always quite aware of this fact, which can lead to different kinds of discrimination of varying degrees of severity. The disabled, on the other hand, benefit from such

performances by proving to themselves that there are many things they can still do, despite their conditions, which can help with their self-esteem and avoid mental issues such as depression from plaguing them. In general, these kinds of events are meant to challenge them and get rid of various stereotypes so that disabled people can enjoy lives free of discrimination and additional hardship.

Each year the day is celebrated there is an emphasis on a new aspect related to improving the lives of people living with a disability. In 2007, for example, the theme of the year was: “Decent Work for Persons with Disabilities”. In 2013, for example, it was “Break Barriers, Open Doors: for an inclusive society and development for all”, a call to help disabled people live in an inclusive society in every country, and to make sure that society was as accessible as possible for disabled people in all of its aspects, from making sure buildings are wheelchair accessible to installing braille on elevator buttons.

So, please stop by the Vegreville Centennial Library between noon and 4PM on December 3rd, 2016 to help us raise awareness and see for yourself the artistry that Persons with Disabilities have created. We will have light refreshments, as well. Come celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Floor Curing Winners!

On Alberta 9,2016 an Alberta Floor Curling Bonspiel was held in Vegreville at the Senior Citizen’s Sunshine Club at which a Vegreville team won second prize.They are Skip Marilyn Kurash,Third Victoria Paranych, Second Victor Pederson and Lead Eunice Henderson.

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wranglers CONTINUED from front page set up by #16 Jaden Polischuk and #15 Eric Powley. Just 20 seconds later, Ferleyko who had been dangerous all night, used his speed to beat the defense wide and pick the high corner to round out the scoring.

Vegreville outshot their opponents 33-23 with Burghart making several key stops for Vegreville.

Going into Saturday’s action, Head Coach Stan Zabrick said, “he liked the effort and the win the night before, but consistency was going to be key against a very good Athabasca team. When we saw these guys in Athabasca, we were without 5 regulars and they pretty much had their way. They’ll see a different team tonight but we have to be on them all night”.

The Wrangler’s executed their game plan perfectly to open the game and the speed and physicality kept much of the play in the opponent’s zone. Vegreville opened the scoring at 12:24 when Carter Wakaruk tallied from Polischuk and Powley. The teams exchanged several opportunities and at 2:18, the Hawks scored to tie the game. The second period provided very entertaining hockey as both teams refused to bend. Finally, at 4:35 Athabasca’s Shawn Funk got a shot away to beat Burghart- Athabasca took the onegoal lead into the intermission. The third

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started much as the second. Athabasca got a quick marker at 18:41 to stretch their lead but at 14:21, Vegreville answered on a point shot from Baxendall set up by Rewega. Despite creating some good chances of their own, and outshooting the Hawks 36-20 in the game, the Wranglers gave up two more late period goals and Athabasca came away with a 5-2 victory.

“That was good hockey, and the score doesn’t reflect how close it really was”, said Zabrick. “We outshot them, out-chanced them and for much of the game out hit them. They are a deep team with good size

and they can kind of wear you down over 60 minutes. We just had a couple of breakdowns and they took advantage. But we know we can play with these guys and I’m sure we’ll see them again come playoffs.”

The Wranglers were without veteran defenseman Marko Baydala who suffered a shoulder injury against Tofield. Next action for the team is Friday, December 2nd when Lloydminster comes to town for a 7:45 start. Then on Sunday the 4th, Vegreville will host Sherwood Park for a 2:00 game in Mundare.

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Campaign launched to fight closure of Claims Processing Centre Rachel Farr

Submitted The Town of Vegreville will launch an

advocacy campaign to oppose the federal government’s recent decision to close the Citizenship and Immigration Case Processing Centre (CPC) in Vegreville, effec-

tive December 2018. The campaign will be presented at the Council meeting on Monday, November 28.

“We were shocked by the October 27 announcement from Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship officials

because there had been absolutely no consultation with the town. In fact we only learned about the decision from staff who were in a meeting with department managers,” said Mayor Myron Hayduk.

“Our council members dropped everything they were doing and went to the meeting to learn the details. As soon as the meeting was over we began letting the government know our disappointment in the process and that we wouldn’t accept this decision,” the Mayor added.

Council has already written letters of complaint to Prime Minister Trudeau; Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Minister John McCallum; as well as Public Services and Procurement Minster Judy Foote.

The Town has also been working with the Federal MP for Lakeland, Shannon Stubbs who has directed several questions to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister John McCallum in the House of Commons. An e-petition

by Vegreville resident Hesham Mostafa and sponsored by MP Stubbs has been set up on the Parliament of Canada website. The petition offers residents with an easy way to demonstrate their support for the community. The petition can be found here: (https://petitions.parl.gc.ca/en/Petition/ Details?Petition=e-640).

A recent meeting was held with provincial MLA for Fort SaskatchewanVegreville, Jessica Littlewood, asking the Provincial Government to also voice their opposition to this decision. MLA Littlewood has assured the Council she will address the matter with her colleagues in the Legislature. Her office has distributed petitions to many local businesses which local residents petitions can sign.

The Town also worked with the County of Minburn who presented a special motion at the recent Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMD&C) Fall Convention held in Edmonton, November 15-17. The resolution was passed by 92% of the delegates and urges the Federal Government to reconsider the decision.

The Town has a retained a firm with expertise in government relations to help coordinate the campaign to oppose the CPC closure. Council will provide regular updates to the community on the actions taken as part of the advocacy campaign to oppose the closure of the Case Processing Centre.

Mayor Hayduk added, “Our Council is determined to fight this decision. We will continue to collaborate with key stakeholders and citizens to express and let elected officials in Ottawa know the damage this closure will have on our community.”

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Christmas light up warmed folk up to the holiday season

Mayor Myron Hayduk addresses the audience with a warm toque on and a smile on his face

Joe Machney Reporter Mayor Myron Hayduk officially started up the Christmas season in Vegreville this past Friday with the annual Christmas lighting on Main Street. As he spoke earnestly about the year that has past and wished everybody happy and safe holidays, he stepped away from the Rotary Rendezvous Park and turned his attention to the crowd that was getting ready for the parade of Christmas-

decorated vehicles.

Many people’s Christmas spirit was stronger than the biting cold that they endured. These brave folk was rewarded with hot chocolate and cookies then a short parade with entertaining floats and candies for the young and young at heart. After the parade, sleigh rides lead by horses were offered as well as more hot chocolate at the aquatic center as people spent the evening catching up with friends and family and indulging in holiday cheer.

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St. Mary’s Remembrance Day Ceremony

(In front row) Teresa Mackowecki,Parent Council Chair,Superintendent Mr. Michael Haughtman, Town Councilor, Tim MacPhee, Mayor, Myron Hayduk, Town Councilor, Marielle Brodziak and our RCMP and service veterans with special guest, Warrant Officer-Nick Gallant at the end.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Corrospondent St. Mary’s School presented a touching Remembrance Day Ceremony on November 10, so all their staff and students could pay tribute to past and present veterans.

The ceremony commenced with a procession where cadets were the flag and cross bearers and honored guests, Superintendent Mr. Michael Haughtman, Board Chair for EICS Justine Wright, Warrant Officer Nick Gallant, Vegreville Mayor-Mr. Myron Hayduk, and members of the RCMP detachment marched in.

Mrs. Thiessen, Principal and Mark Kobelsky, teacher were the emcees for the ceremony. “Remembrance Day is an opportunity to give meaning to past sacrifice and acknowledge the courage of those presently serving. We pause this day to remember, honor, and thank Canada’s service men and women who have served this nation from the First World War to current missions. These men and women are defending peace, freedom and preservation of human values worldwide. The most important thing to remember is that many of those who were killed were not much older than you,” Kobelsky said.

Kobelsky continued on to say that since the First World War, there has not been a single day of peace. A war or conflict has occurred in some part of the world.

St. Teresa of Calcutta said, “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten

(In front row) Teresa Mackowecki, Parent Council Chair, Superintendent Mr. Michael Haughtman, Town Councilor, Tim MacPhee, Mayor, Myron Hayduk, Town Councilor, Marielle Brodziak and our RCMP and service veterans with special guest, Warrant Officer-Nick Gallant at the end. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

that we belong to each other.”

Mr. Salsbury, Assistant Principal read the opening prayer.

Stephanie Berube, a student sang O’Canada.

Allia De Grano then proceeded with a reading by Prophet Isaiah.

Mr. Kirk then did a reading from John 15:9-14.

Teresa Mackowecki, Parent Council Chair went on to give an emotional testimony from a direct experience she had one-year ago when she first visited Belgium to see Flanders Field and sites that were from the war. Teresa said she saw the conditions that soldiers went through as they fought for us and how close our soldiers were to the enemy.

“We rented a hotel that night in Paris and during the day we toured the City of Lights. But on that evening, the most fearful moment happened as Paris was bombed by terrorist who killed over 100 people and we were right near there.

When I finally stepped back on Canadian soil, I realized how grateful I am for the thousands and thousands of young women and men who never returned to the country they called home, for us to be free,” Theresa said.

Mayor Hayduk was a representative for the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39 where he said we take for granted the life and freedoms we have but we have to remember not only the sacrifices the men and women who served made but also the sacrifices their families made.

“We also have to thank the members of

Vegreville Elks Lodge donates $2000 to KidSport

On November 18, 2016, Vegreville Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Bro. Paul Bosse presented a cheque for $2000 to Leanne and Derek Christensen, representatives for KidSport. The funds will be used to support and promote KidSport in Vegreville

our military today, our police forces, our emergency services and all the people who unselfishly serve our community.”

Mrs. Thiessen then introduced Warrant Officer-Nick Gallant who has over 14 years in the army reserves as a Combat Engineer with this unit, and has done operational deployments to Bosnia and Afghanistan. Gallant also has a fulltime job with the City of Edmonton.

Gallant then received a huge applause as a welcome. He told the students to imagine what it would be like to receive a hand-written letter that their loved one was killed from serving in the war.

He described some of the misery and horrors of all wars and said the soldiers only ask that people remember our history and carry on the torch for future generations.

Mayor Hayduk presented the wreath laying with a cadet member.

Two minutes of silence was observed.

Mrs. Thiessen then spoke about how shortly before September 11, this friend that she had made from the military died in a friendly-fire in Afghanistan and she finally knew what it was like to feel the pain and to be there for someone who was suffering the loss of a loved one. “You will never meet the men and women who gave their lives to sacrifice for you but we take the time with an open heart and as Catholics to take a day to honor those people,” Thiessen said.

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Alberta Health Services ALBERTA HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM has a variety of workshops available in the Vegreville area! Weight Wise, Craving Change, Diabetes the Basics and Better Choices, Better Health. Call 1-877-314-6997 for more information and to register. All classes will take place at the Vegreville Community Health Centre (5318-50 Street) Vegreville Food Bank Is located in the Maple Street Worship Centre at 4615 Maple Street and is open Tuesday & Friday year-round from 10am – noon. Phone 780-632-6002 or email: vegfoodbank93@gmail.com Vegreville Rotary Peace Park Bookings please call Vegreville News Advertiser 780-632-2861.

Girl Guides of Canada SPARKS – Kindergarten & Grade 1 to be determined. BROWNIES – Grades 2 & 3 meet every Wednesday from 6:00-7:30pm GUIDES – Grades 4 to 6 meet Thursday from 6:30-8:00pm PATHFINDERS – Grades 7 to 9 meet every Wednesday from 7:15-8:45pm. All groups meet at St. John Lutheran Church, 4513 Maple Street, Vegreville. For more information call Pamela 780-632-7147 Oil Wives Club of Vegreville. A smile. A handclasp. A world of welcome. Are the links in our chain of friendship. This we believe. Our Association has been around or over 60 years.

We are here for any woman whose partner (or she herself) is involved with in any way in the Oil & Gas Industry. We meet once a month to foster friendship. Please call Ellen @ 780-632-4922 or Shirley @ 780-632-3283 for more information.

Basilian Fathers Museum (Mundare). Please visit the Basilian Fathers Museum (Mundare) this summer to see its latest exhibit, “Peter Lipinski: Large and Small Canvases,” along with an ongoing display devoted to Bp. Budka in Canada. The museum is open Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm and weekends, July and August, 1-5pm.

Vegreville Regional Museum. Located on the site of the internationally renowned solonetzic soils research station of Agriculture Canada (1956-1995), the Museum tells the stories of community life and development chronicling how Vegreville’s unique social fabric has contributed to the harmony of community life since the 1890’s. The Rt. Hon. Donald F. Mazankowski, P.C. Collection: 25 years of distinguished public service of the former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. Home of the Vegreville & District Sports Hall of Fame. Open Year Round. May-Sept Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 1-5. Oct-April phone for current hours. 1 km east of Vegreville on Hwy 16A. www.vegreville. com (780)632-7650 Historical Village and Pioneer Museum at Shandro. Located on Highway 857, midway between highway 45 and 28 north of Willingdon.

A proud partner of the Kalyna Country Ecomuseum, this open air museum features 14 major buildings and artifacts from 1900 – 1930.

Hours: Canada Day weekend to Labour Day weekend Thursday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Admission by donation, For more information call (780) 603-1198 HEADS UP for AA Meets at Vegreville Hospital every Monday at 8:00 PM 3rd floor.

Effective Immediately. Alanon New Beginning Meeting will be changing day and time from Thursday to Monday from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Call 780-275-0054 for location.

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Rotary Club of Vegreville meets for lunch meetings every Monday at 12pm at VALID 4843-49 St., Vegreville. For more information contact Jody Nicholson at 780-632-2418.

Every Monday 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Join us in the Mundare Drop-In Centre “Walk-Along” fitness program. Literature available to help you with your personal program. Walk at the Drop- in Centre, and also, weather permitting, we will walk in Ukainia Park. Everyone Welcome!!

12 Step RECOVERY AT ROCK GROUP meets every Tuesday at 7pm in the upper room at 5014 – 50 St, Vegreville, AB. For info call 780632-2933. www.therockmc.com TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Weigh-in 4:45pm. Meeting 5:30pm at St. John Lutheran Church, 4513 Maple St., Vegreville. 780-6327433 or 780-658-2670.

Every Wednesday Trapshooting Outdoor Range 7:00pm. Contact Geoff 780-632-1432 341 MUNDARE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS FREE to join. Join Air Cadets for adventure that will take you from the ground up! Wednesday evenings 6:30-9:00pm through the school year.

Youth 12-18 years welcome. Call 341 Squadron at 780-764-2341. Visit us at www.cadets.ca or www.aircadetleague.com Friday Prayers: Weekly Jumaat prayer in Two Hills. If interested, please contact Deen 780603-6090 or Waseem 780-603-8443 Friday Prayers: Weekly Jumaat prayer in Vegreville. If interested, please contact Hesham 780-603-6245 / 780-632-2721 or Azeem 780885-2627 LOAVES & FISHES Lunch starting Friday September 10 – 11:30am-1:00pm every Friday except stat holidays. Good Food. Bring old friends. Make new friends. All are welcome.

4615 Maple St. (60 St.), VPC Church. No charge.

How Disciples live Bible study and workshops.

We meet every Friday night at The Rock 501450 St. at 7pm. Call for info 780-632-2933 or www.therockmc.com Bible Study at 10 am at the Vegreville Seventhday Adventist Church, 5258 – 46 Ave. Everyone Welcome.

12 Step RECOVERY AT ROCK GROUP meets every Saturday at 7pm in the upper room at 5014-50 Street Vegreville, AB. For info call 780632-2933. www.therockmc.com Royal Purple Lodge #125 meets first Monday of every month, except July & August at Elks Hall.

Contact HRL Joyce Porayko 780-632-3830 or Secretary Leah Henderson 780-632-6565.

Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club at 7:30 p.m. at Vegreville Regional Museum. Call 780-6327729 or 780-632-3495 Nonviolence Study Group for anyone wanting to learn more about the principals of nonviolence and how to apply them in today’s world.

If you are passionate about making a difference, or just curious to learn more, please join us from 7-8 pm. Call Kim at 780-658-2550 for location details.

Vegreville Elks Lodge #143 meets first Thursday every month except July and August. Meetings are held in the Elks Hall at 7:30 pm. Contact Robert Bennett 780-632-4717.

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“Women’s Book Club” meets first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library

Veg-Al Drug Society an Alberta Health Services, community funded agency - Room #217 Provincial Bldg., Vegreville, AB. Out patient counselling services for alcohol & other drug addictions and problem gambling. Office Hrs. – Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone 632-6617.

THE RED HAT ROSES, a chapter of the Red Hat Society, an international social group for mature women, meet for fun and friendship at Leonel’s Place at 1:30pm the second Monday of every month. See www.redhatsociety.com

The Crisis Association of Vegreville operates a HELPLINE for those who are having difficulties in their lives and need assistance. It is a tollfree, confidential service available to those in the 632-exchange. Phone 632- 7070.

THE CLASSY CANADIANS, a chapter of the Crown Jewels of Canada Society, a national social group for mature women meet for fun friendship and caring at Leonel’s Place the fourth Monday of every month at 1:30pm. See www.crownjewelsofcanada.com

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

Vegreville Wildlife Federation (Alberta, Fish & Game Association) Please check website VWF. ca Email: vegrevillewildlife@gmail.com

Vegreville Lions Club meets at Sunshine Senior Centre – 4630 - 49 Street. Meeting 7 p.m. 2ND and 4TH Tuesday except July and August.

Kinsmen Club of Vegreville holds meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Vegreville Kinsmen Golf Course.

Call Mike Webb at 780-632-2666 days THE ALBERTA DRAFT HORSE CLUB meetings every 2nd Saturday of every 2nd month. 780764-2099 Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliary Society meets third Wednesday of every month, except July and August. Meetings held in Senior Sunshine Club – 4630 – 49 Street at 7:00 p.m. Call 780632-6323 Royal Canadian Legion Vegreville Branch #39 General Meeting every 3rd Wednesday of September, November, February and June at 7:00pm. All members welcome to attend.

Vegreville Garden Club meets the last Monday every month at the Seniors Sunshine Club, 4630 – 49 St. at 7:00 p.m. President – Dianna Bibkewich 780-632-7193 The New Vegreville Aquarium Club meets every last Monday at 7:00pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library “Writer’s Group” meets last Tuesday of each month at 2:00pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library Legacy 4 Health Indoor Walking Program for Older Adults 10-11am at the Vegreville Centennial Library Gymnasium 4709-50 St, Contact Irvin Cowan 780-632-2977, Jim Nicholson 780-632-6437, Carol Lynn Babiuk 780-632-3331 Are you or someone you know living with a Brain Injury? We can help! The Alberta Brain Injury Initiative provides support, coordination and education for brain injury survivors and their families. For more information on our free services call 1-866-645-3900 Tofield AA Meetings held Thursday at 8 p.m.

Open meeting every 4th Thursday at 8 p.m. at Bardo Lutheran Church Bsmt 4737 - 57 Ave. For info call 662-3893

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

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

Learners work towards’ their personal goals in a small class or 1:1 setting. Do you have a few hours a week to help someone reach their learning goal? Volunteer Tutor Training and ongoing support are provided along with a great volunteer recognition program. Visit www.vegmin. com or call 780-632-7920 for more information.

Senior Floor Curling at 1:00p.m. every Monday & Thursday. Anyone interested please come to the Sunshine Club. 55+. Call 780-632-2624.

Vegreville Flying Club meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Terminal Building VegMin Literacy Program offers free, confidential tutoring for adults over 17 needing help with Basic reading, writing and math skills.

Phone: 632-7920 for interviews.

Everyone is Welcome Prayer House 5729-44A st. Veg. North of St. Joseph Hospital come and share your testimony and hear the gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise. Every Sunday at 10:30 AM. Also I will pray for the sick believing in God for the answer. But God commandeth his Love toward us, in that, while, we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. RO. 5:8 New hope church of God, Edmonton c. for the Nations Int.Veg. Doing God work together for yor good. J. Abelar. Ph. 632-2843 AA Meeting in Mundare Sunday’s 7PM Town Building, Conference Room 5128 50th St. Contact Robert 780-656-5829 Willingdon & District Fish & Game Assn.

Regular meetings, held every last Tuesday off each month (excluding July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Willingdon Arena upstairs in the Club Room Everyone Welcome.

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

AA meeting at Lamont United Church every Thursday at 8:00 p.m.

AWANA - a Christian club for boys and girls age 3 to grade 6. Meets Thursdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Now meeting in the Alliance Church’s new building at 4606-55 Ave.Call 632-2261 for more information

PlayNation Poker, Vegreville Legion. Free live poker every first, second & fourth Wednesday evening at the Vegreville Legion. Register at 6:45 pm and cards in the air at 7:00 pm. For more information, contact allang@playnationpoker.com

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

GA HOPE WITH HELP MEETING VEGREVILLE. Meeting held every Wednesday night at the Sunshine Club of Vegreville at 7:30 p.m. in the boardroom 4630 – 49 Street.

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Ukrainian Orthodox congregation of St. Vladimir in Vegreville!

Cash Raffle winner: Shirley Rattray (middle) co- chair raffle committee: (left) Cindy Polischuk and co-chair raffle committee: (right) Cindy Baydala

Cindy Baydala Submitted Our congregation members volunteered numerous hours for the past 6 months in selling our 50/50 cash raffle.

We would like to announce the lucky winner of $5000.00, SHIRLEY RATTRAY whose name was drawn at

our Annual Luncheon and Bake Sale on November 19th.

We would like to extend a special thank you to: Veg & District COOP; No Frills; Walmart; and Rachel Farr.

Members and friends that sat and sold tickets at the stores and all other individuals who sold tickets.

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VCHS Cougars fight hard in 2A provincials Joe Machney Reporter The last Thursday and Friday and ending on Saturday was filled with high school girls 2A provincial volleyball games as teams from Rundle College, Rimbey High School, Edmonton Christian High School, Ecole J.H. Picard High School, Onoway High School, Ecole Plamondon High School, Spirit River Regional Academy, Glenmary High School, Picture Butte High School, Vauxhall High School, and Prarie Christian Academy fought throughout the three days which culminated in an intense final game for the gold between the Spirit River Regional Academy Renegades and the Rimbey High School Spartans with the Renegades taking the tournament.

The tournament began with the opening ceremonies on Thursday and the Mayor of Vegreville Myron Hayduk giving an opening speech as well as a few other dignitaries.

The banquet on Saturday evening was catered by Holy Trinity Church and was well-received by everybody with kudos to all the chiefs.

The Cougars battled hard in their Round Robin pool play to claim 1st place which earned them a bye to the semifinals. The Rimbey Spartans were

their opponents. It was a hard fought battle that had to go to the third set in a best of three playoffs and went down to the very last point where, sadly the VCHS Cougars were inched out of the gold medal match losing the 3rd set, with a heartbreaking score of 13-15.

The Cougars played for the bronze medal against Edmonton Christian High School, finishing 4th out of 12 teams in the Province.

“VCHS is extremely proud of their Cougars and their performance, teamwork and dedication they showed on and off the court this past weekend and all season,” Katelyn Melnyk, Head coach said. “People from all ends of the province have come here to participate in the tournament. It’s good because we’ve got the best of all the teams that are here playing against the best. There’s a lot of skill here and it pushes the girls to get better,” Alex Melnyk, Assistant Coach said.

“It’s good competition. We’ve worked all season on correcting our errors as a team and I think the girls play really well as a team and pushing each other to do their best. There are two veterans on our team and they are great leaders on the court for our younger players.

Their experience makes a big difference for the team,” Katelyn Melnyk said.

Spirit River Regional Academy Renegades are the 2A Girls high school provincial champions

Rimbey High School Spartans take second place

Edmonton Christian High School placed third

The Vegreville Cougars fought hard and took fourth place overall in the tournament