Vegreville News Advertiser - October 24, 2018

VOL. 71 NO. 43

71 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNIT Y

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018

Hitting the Trail in Chipman

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Harvest Update

Cougars Football Home Game

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RCMP files from October 15 - 21 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser October 15 11:00 – Report of theft of a cargo trailer sometime overnight. The serial number has been added to the police database but the trailer has not yet been recovered.

2:50 – Complainant reported that his ex-wife had sent him a text message despite having a no-contact order in place. He stated that she later confronted him at a local business. She was arrested and charged accordingly.

October 16 08:45 – A couple attended the detachment to report fraudulent activity on their bank statement. Funds were withdrawn from their account via money transfer. Under investigation.

10:08 – Report that while parked at a local business overnight his vehicle was broken in to. The door lock was drilled, the ignition and steering column were tampered with and the sound system was stolen.

16:25 – 2 vehicle collision reported at the intersection of Hwys 16 and 631.

There were no injuries, and one driver was charged with failing to proceed safely after stopping.

October 17 07:45 – multiple complaints of an erratic driver. The vehicle in question was located by members and the driver was stopped and ticketed for failing to maintain the center of the lane.

07:56 – Report of a break and enter and theft of a new truck at a local dealership. The truck was recovered in Camrose. Still under investigation.

08:49 – Report of the theft of a catalytic converter from a school bus.

09:00 – Report of a suspicious male in a truck parked on the side of a rural road since daybreak. Members attended and found that the driver had 2 flat tires and was waiting for a tow truck.

09:25 – Report of a break and enter to a business overnight. Some items were stolen and this is still under investigation.

14:38 - Report of a vehicle that had gone off the road west of Mundare.

Members attended and found 2 occupants who were arrested and charged for possession of a stolen vehicle, driving without insurance, possession of stolen property under $5000 and breach of probation. *** One subject plead guilty at his first appearance and

is now servicing 6 months in jail.

18:24 – Traffic stop was attempted near Mundare due to a vehicle having no license plate. The vehicle refused to stop and evaded police. The vehicle was not located.

20:30 – Single vehicle collision & rollover on Hwy 16 and RR 132. The vehicle left the roadway at what was estimated to be excessive speed and rolled a number of times. The driver was transported to Vegreville via EMS and then flown to Edmonton with STARS air ambulance. Still under investigation. *** Ultimately, the driver was released with minor injuries.

to send a money order for $599.88.

Reporting for information purposes. *** This is a SCAM 12:00 – Report of theft from a motor vehicle. The vehicle had been gone through the night before. The spare key fob was stolen from inside. *** This is the same truck reported on October 20 @ 21:05.

14:23 – Report of a vehicle stolen at a car dealership overnight. Video surveillance is being reviewed however there are no suspects and the vehicle has not been recovered.

17:58 – Report of the theft of a license plate off of a vehicle. Video surveillance is being reviewed.

19:17 – Report that the caller’s neighbour is driving while disqualified.

22:18 – Vehicle stopped for swerving in the lane. The driver admitted to consuming alcohol and blew a caution on a roadside screening device. A 3-day license suspension was issued and the vehicle was towed.

October 19

October 18

04:48 – Report of a suspicious person walking from vehicle to vehicle and looking into the vehicles and checking door handles. Patrols were made but the subject of the call was not located.

07:55 – Report of a vehicle that had been “rummaged through” overnight.

Nothing was reported missing and there was no damage to the vehicle.

08:25 – Report of a stolen truck from Vegreville. It was later recovered by RCMP in Viking. The ignition and the driver’s door were damaged. No arrests were made.

10:15 – Report of surveillance video on a rural property that showed a black pickup truck with 3 occupants entering the property the night before. The driver exited the vehicle and tried doors on multiple storage buildings before leaving.

10:41- Someone attended the detachment to report a STARS Air Ambulance scam. She received a phone call indicated that she had won $150,000. In order to claim her prize she would need

02:14 – Complaint of an intoxicated male banging on the windows at a local business. The subject of the call was located, found to be intoxicated and also co-operative and proceeded to walk home.

02:57 – RCMP was called by the Vegreville hospital to investigate a possible domestic dispute. This is still under investigation.

09:10 – Complaint regarding a vehicle that did not stop for a school bus with its lights flashing. The registered owner of the vehicle was charged accordingly.

13:20 – Complaint of an SUV that consistently parks with part of the vehicle blocking the crosswalk. The complainant requested that the driver be spoken to. Bylaw enforcement contacted the driver.

14:55 – Local resident called the detachment to inquire about cannabis laws and how (why?) RCMP members can be smoking cannabis in their patrol cars. The caller continued on about Justin Trudeau and his family. *** The RCMP have a policy in place that restricts any consumption of cannabis for 28 days before a shift.

17:01 – Caller reported that her neighbours were arguing outside and causing a disturbance.

Members attended and found that there was no disturbance and no physical altercation

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Look Up at the Sky Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion Look up. You may have to get to a window or go outside. If you look closely, the sky hasn’t fallen. It’s been a week with legal weed and so far we have survived.

Canada has not devolved into the equivalent of the 1936 propaganda film “Reefer Madness”. The street corners aren’t packed with potheads shuffling around in a daze looking for munchies and at least so far, we aren’t on a road to damnation.

If we think back to the late 50’s and early 60’s, Rock and Roll was “the devil’s music” and the likes of Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis were going to be the downfall of society. Presley’s “gyrating hips” were going to be the end of decency and followers were destined to spend the afterlife in an unpleasant place.

There was also a prohibition of alcohol in Canada which appeared a number of times in various forms from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. Despite the drive to solve various issues, there was never a clear-cut desire for prohibition by the electorate (Quebec was clearly opposed) and by 1948, the last province (PEI) repealed prohibition. We are now 70 years past this point and we haven’t burned our country to the ground yet.

Stats, however, did show that with prohibition in Ontario offenses associated with “drink” declined almost 70% between 1914 and 1921. I’m not sure what “offenses associated with drink” means for sure, but it sounds convincing. Still, now that we have booze available freely, we are still a productive society

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(for the most part).

After one week with weed, things are clearly too early to call.

In 50 or 75 years, people may look back and ask what on earth we were thinking. Canada is only the 2nd country in the world to have national legalization of cannabis for the masses.

There is no debating that there is an appetite for weed in Canada. In the first day, Canada saw almost $2 million in sales through official channels.

At the end of the week, there are reported supply issues and many stores (at least in Alberta) have been running out of product. At the same time, not all provinces were equally prepared. At the very least, some of that $2 million might have been diverted from organized crime which if you believe is 2nd only to saving the children in the grand plan for legalization.

The next question to be answered will be on the side of enforcement and healthcare funding. While some provinces have laid out clear goals, in Alberta at least the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) states they are not getting enough support in the way of funding. At the same time, Alberta Finance estimates that they will lose $17 million this year but by 2021 have revenues of $136 million. I think they can spare a few extra dollars.

When we look at the state of Colorado for comparison, they DO have the brief history of the past 4 years from which to draw some conclusions.

Incidentally, Colorado collected over $247 million in taxes, fees, and licensing costs in 2017.

According to the Washington Post, 2016 surveys of junior and high school students showed that the rates for teenagers smoking marijuana were decreasing. I personally think you have to take those stats with a grain of salt. Empirical evidence paints a slightly different picture. Various news outlets have stated that the number of emergency room visits by teens had quadrupled after legalization and car crash rates also increased.

However, compared to jurisdictions without legal marijuana there has been no increase in fatalities in Colorado. Stoners drive differently than drunks. With those stats in hand, clearly, there is a need for financial support from the revenue collected.

Time will tell if it will come in Alberta.

Enforcement and support for the effects of legalization will fall on the shoulders of the police and healthcare professionals.

For the most part, these groups had little say in how legalization would be handled and most have stated (on or off the record) that things are in a state of chaos despite what political propaganda machines might tell us.

While the sky may not be falling, there are storm clouds brewing.

Provincial and federal governments need to share their riches to support the legalization that they bestowed upon us.

Brighter days are ahead but the tax bounty needs to support those on the front lines before we pay the costs in our communities. With any luck, this WILL happen and marijuana tax will not just become another cash cow used to pay for padded expense accounts.

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Bing Bang Bong Opens

Owners of Big Bang Bong, Mark Parson, and Brenton James with their customer in centre, Sue. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Big Bang Bong 42 Shop doesn’t sell cannabis yet but they opened the door to their store the first day cannabis was legal to use in Canada on October 17.

This store is located in downtown, Vegreville and it sells many things related to the cannabis culture and accessories. The owners of Big Bang Bong 42 Shop are Brenton James and Mark Parson.

Everyone who stopped by to browse in the early afternoon on their opening day was treated to a free slice of Vegreville Pizza.

James said the store sells smoking accessories for people who use cannabis.

They sell paper, bongs, pipes, and vaporizers. Hoodies, sweatpants, and sweat tops with cannabis slogans on the front of them are also available.

James mentioned that there are suppose to be four stores that will be opening in Vegreville that will be selling cannabis.

He added that he loves that the government has legalized cannabis because this means freedom, and they don’t have to be worried about getting arrested for smoking a joint. A lot of people have a mental picture of people who take cannabis who are living in a basement and sitting on a couch.

But they have regular lives like the rest of society. You would never guess who consumes marijuana. One lady who wanted her name withheld said she has been taking marijuana for 43 years and she is a well-known volunteer in Vegreville who sits and has sat on many boards and volunteers for many organizations. Others have taken it for medical purposes because it works great for this. James said he has arthritis himself and it really helps this ailment.

James concluded by saying they might get a permit to sell cannabis in the future.

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In-Demand Product Recalled due to Consumer Illness Complaints Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Effective October 15, certain Abbot-brand formulated liquid nutrition products were recalled due to a possible bacterial contamination. The recall was triggered by complaints from consumers who were experiencing symptoms after using the Abbot-brand products in metal cans, which resulted in a food recall warning and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) investigation into product safety, in cooperation with Abbott.

Abbott is a supplemental liquid nutrition formula distributor, who make products such as TwoCal HN, Promote, Suplena, PediaSure, Jevety, and Ensure drinks in various flavours.

The CFIA recall reads; “Abbott is recalling certain Abbott brand formulated liquid nutrition products in 235 mL metal cans from the marketplace due to possible bacterial contamination. Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hospitals and nursing homes should not sell or use the recalled products.”

During an investigation to gain more details on what this would mean for regular consumers of Abbott products, manager Steaven from Vegreville’s NoFrills said that the liquid nutrition supplements are something they carry in high demand.

Steaven attributed this to the large percentage of the population in the Vegreville area who are senior citizens.

“A lot of our customers enjoy it because it’s quick, easy for breakfast or snack, and helps them to make sure they get all of their nutritional value in a day.”

As the CFIA protocol requires all retailers to get rid of all recalled products within 5-6 hours of the notice, those who have purchased the recalled products after the recall dates should check with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website for product numbers to be safe. In the meantime, consumers on the hunt for something similar to tide them over will find that NoFrills carries an off-brand product, and it’s likely that other retailers in Vegreville do the same.

Vegreville & District Co-op records show that as they carry Abbott bottled products instead of the canned ones, they did not receive the recall and there will be no change to their stock.

Vegreville Walmart was also contacted during this investigation but declined our request to speak to them.

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Compiled by Dan Beaudette

90 Years Ago – October 24, 1928

The new highway at Mundare skirts the south side of the elevators and misses the business part of the town entirely. However, the enterprising Mundare citizens have embarked on an expensive program of street improvement and are surfacing the avenue just north of the railway. Main street and Second Avenue.

Practically every young man of the Parkgrove district went north to the Bonnyville country during last week to look over the district with a view to homesteading. There were over twenty in the company and the apparently intend to settle in a colony. Nearly every family in the district was represented. They all met at the Warwick store.

An electric plant has been established in Hairy Hill at Hauka’s Garage and the lights are used now in practically every business place. In a few weeks we expect to have the streets lighted as well.

The threshing around Hairy Hill is nearly all completed with the exception of a few patches here and there. The yield was not as satisfactory as was expected due to the early frost which damaged the grain very seriously.

75 Years Ago – October 27, 1943

With at least two northern Alberta units going over the top of their minimum quotas late Monday, rural subscriptions Tuesday totalled $1,626,000 or 32.9% of the minimum objective. First town to go over the top in the northern section of the province was Jasper, with subscriptions totaling $109,200 on a $100,000 objective. Only a matter of hours behind was Two Hills. This town is actually the first agricultural district in northern Alberta to smash its Fifth Victory Loan objective.

Our Welfare Club in Ranfurly mailed twenty-three Christmas Boxes to our men overseas, and we wish to thank all those who helped with donations to the fund. “If we could only be on hand when the parcels are opened, we would be well repaid for any little thing we can do to keep this work going, which is so much appreciated by our men from the old home town.

Fritz Clausen, head of the Danish Nazi party, was arrested recently by the Germans and sent to fight on the eastern front because he was accused of diverting to his own use 100,000 Danish crowns given to his party by Berlin.

50 Years Ago – October 24, 1968

On Friday night, October 18, the A.T.A. local held induction ceremonies at Innisfree and honored five retiring teachers. New teachers to the province were inducted into their professional association by the newly elected president of the A.T.A. local, Mr. H. G. Armstrong in a ceremony chaired by Mr. H.P. Chomik. The inductees were: Sister Monica, Miss M. Davier, Miss S. O’Neil, Mrs. A. Fodchuk, and Mr. R.T. Adams, F. Delemarre, S.F. Harris, C. T. King, J.N. Pawlow, and R.N. Smeland.

In an election conducted by the Andrew High School, the students elected Edward Stelmach, a grade twelve student, as their president for the year 1968-69.

The present church of St. Peter and Paul in Mundare, erected in 1910 and enlarged in 1928 and once again in 1941, has served its parishioners well, but because of its age it has been replace with a new church which is now nearing its final stages of completion.

Blessing and laying of twin corner stones took place Sunday, September 29th, after High Mass.

25 Years Ago – October 26, 1993

The Reform Party has broken the Conservative stranglehold on Vegreville Constituency. Leon Benoit, a farmer from the Lloydminster area, cruised past seven other candidates to claim the seat. He garnered nearly 60% of the votes, easily outdistancing runner-up Roger Lehr of the Conservatives. Liberal Ed Weiclaw, a Vegreville resident, finished third.

The proposed federal immigration centre for Vegreville will stay no matter who forms the federal government, says Vegreville’s mayor. Kay McKenzie dispelled rumors the centre would be scrapped if the Liberals were elected. “The centre is definitely going ahead here.” McKenzie told a chamber of commerce meeting Thursday night. “I’ve talked to Ottawa about it and those rumors aren’t true.”

Four major industries will continue to have positive effects on the local economy, say representatives from the industries. Bob Cowie told chamber members of Nova’s plans for a new building in Vegreville and that the company’s annual payroll in town was $6 million. Ezee-On’s Eugene Demkiw gave a brief history of the machinery and equipment manufacturer from its start in town in 1949 to the present day. Ezee-On operates in a 120,000 square foot facility and employs 80 people with an annual payroll of $2-3 million. Reid DeForest, district manager for AGT, said the company has faced a lot of change in the past three years. It’s been privatized and now faces competition from other operators.

AGT’s operations in Vegreville employ 149 people with an annual payroll of over $6 million.

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.

Canada’s Public Sector is Getting Fatter, and That’s Bad News Matthew Lau Research Associate – Frontier Centre for Public Policy Recent employment data from Statistics Canada shows a troubling trend.

In July, the ratio of private sector to public sector employees (excluding the self-employed) dipped to lows that - except for the period of massive ‘stimulus’ spending by the federal and provincial governments in 2009-10 - have not been seen since Canada’s fiscal crisis of the 1990s.

Outside of the 2009-10 government spending boom - during which the federal government expanded nominal program spending by 17 per cent and posted a $55.6-billion deficit - you have to go back to 1996 to find a time when government employment was as high as it is today, relative to private employment.

The first half of the 1990s was marked by unsustainably big government. Many Canadians will recall a prominent Wall Street Journal editorial in 1995 that under the headline “Bankrupt Canada” - suggested that Canada had become “an honorary member of the Third World in the unmanageability of its debt problem.”

To be sure, Canada’s public finances today are in better shape than during the fiscal crisis of the 1990s. But the Statistics Canada job numbers ought to be a warning signal to politicians and taxpayers that the size of government is rising far too quickly. Public sector growth is headed in the wrong direction.

By contrast, in the mid-1990s Canada was actually climbing out of a fiscal hole dug by decades of government overspending. The ratio of private employees to government employees sunk below 2.90 in the early 1990s, but rose

to 3.40 by 1998 and hovered around that level for close to a decade.

That decade was one of great prosperity for Canada. As the government cut taxes and spending, the private economy boomed - hence the strong growth of private employment relative to government employment during this time. Notably, from 1997 to 2007, Canada led the G7 in business investment growth and gross domestic product growth. The poverty rate significantly declined.

Over the same period, Canada’s employment growth rate was nearly double that of other Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, on average, and significantly stronger than employment growth in

Instead of climbing out of debt, federal and provincial governments are spending more, to the detriment of the economy the United States. Harvard political economist Alberto Alesina, a top expert on fiscal policy, cited this Canadian success story as an example of “expansionary austerity” - the economy expanded rapidly as the size of government shrank.

Importantly, public finances improved quickly as well. In 1994-95, the federal deficit was $36.6 billion (equivalent to about $57 billion today, after adjusting for changes in consumer prices). Just three years later, the deficit was erased and the government turned a surplus of $3 billion. The federal debt-to-GDP ratio fell by more than half, from 72 per cent in 1994-95 to just under 33 per cent in 2007-08.

Today, Canada is headed in the opposite direction, with big government deficits and a public

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The Police Stole My Truck S/Sgt Jerry Nutbrown RCMP Ponderings - Vegreville

This was a statement made by an individual to a judge recently in our local court. His take on the police seizing his vehicle was that they stole it from him, or otherwise, took it illegally. In previous Ponderings, I have explained how that, normally, would

be considered theft but there was an authority in this case in which to seize it and therefore it was not theft.

In the case of the truck, it depends on the reason for the seizure as to whether or not it would be considered an exhibit. If an item seized has evidentiary value and could be considered to be evidence which could be used in court, we consider the truck to be an exhibit. Once we deem an item to be an exhibit we are required to account for its location the entire time from seizure to producing it in court. This is called the chain of custody and any gaps in this can cause issues to the prosecution of the case.

As police officers we do hear, from timeto-time, people contesting us taking their property from them. They may say that we can’t do it but we act within authorities and we know our limitations and responsibilities within these authorities. So once any items are seized we must start a documented trail of locations. This usually starts as notes in our notebook and may then transition to an electronic record.

If we are sending any exhibits out for processing of any kind, such as drugs to be analyzed, we must track this as well.

Other processing that may take place is forensic analysis whether it is an electronic device or something else that we may try to get DNA or fingerprints off of.

Detachments have exhibit rooms where these exhibits are secured and access to them is restricted. Unless the items are being sent out for some reason, they are stored in a specific place and not moved.

If a trial is what the items are being held for, once the trial is over and a disposition of the items has been made, we will act on the disposition. This may be that we destroy the items, return them to the

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Case Closed

Office of Shannon Stubbs Member of Parliament – Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville Ottawa, ON —Member of Parliament Shannon Stubbs tabled in the House of Commons the final collection of petitions calling on the Liberal Government to not close the Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada Case Processing Centre in Vegreville. Even though the Case Processing Centre officially closed September 1st 2018, signed petitions continued to be submitted to Shannon Stubbs office.

This final petition included another 2,600 signatures of local residents who oppose the relocation of the Case Processing Centre.

Commenting on the tabling of the petition Ms. Stubbs said, “I am incredibly proud of how the entire community of Vegreville has pulled together in this difficult time. The Respect Vegreville campaign was a national force to be reckoned

MP Stubbs Tables Last Respect Vegreville Petition in House of Commons with. The fact is Vegreville employees far exceeded targets consistently and backed up other offices. It will cost millions more to operate in the new office, for little gain.”

She continued, “even after the closure, thousands of signatures from across Alberta and Canada kept arriving in support. Vegreville workers, Albertans and rural Canadians know the Prime Minister failed them and will not forget it. The residents of Vegreville will remember this decision by the Liberal Government come election time.”

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getting fatter - CONTINUED from PAGE 6 sector that’s expanding much too quickly. The current Liberal government inherited a balanced budget in 2015 and promptly sent the country into annual deficits of almost $20 billion, with no end to deficits in sight.

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Hitting the Trail with Chipman Agricultural Society Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On October 20, the Chipman Agricultural Society grounds were the place to be for the community in and around Chipman, as their Harvest Wagon and Trail Ride once again hit the trails. The day began with a pancake breakfast at the concession and continued on with the six and a half mile trail ride, farrier competition, and lunch.

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community involved in fun events, and they never miss a beat with their bi-annual wagon and trail rides. Scott Reid, president of the society, has said in the past that they take this very seriously, as part of the responsibility of a small-town Agricultural Society is to support not only agriculture but the whole community. The wagon and trail ride offered an opportunity for those with riding horses to saddle up and adventure as a group, and those with wagons and pulling horses picked up a few extra passengers for the long ride.

Even the weather cooperated, with sunshine and a brisk wind throughout the day.

The trail ride started out by going east through the streets of Chipman, then continuing south-east through a harvested field. Along the way, with a few stops to muster together and make sure nobody had fallen behind, trail boss Bruce McGregor led the group along highway 15 and on gravel roads past many fields in which farmers were taking advan-

tage of the good weather to harvest some of what remained of their crops.

New this year was the farrier competition, which was thought up by Scott Reid and his farrier one day. “There are bigger competitions in Alberta that a lot of farriers like to participate in,” said Reid, “A big draw for the competitors was that our contest falls just before a really big one, so there’s a good opportunity to practice.”

For the contest, farriers were provided with a strip of metal, a saw, and the forges they brought with them, to attempt to make the best horseshoes. Shoes one through three could be a shoe type of the farrier’s choosing, with the fourth being “ judge’s choice.” Six farriers were registered for the event, and they cheered each other on in good-natured fun as the contest went on.

In spite of having no entrance fees, there were cash prizes for the winners provided by the Agricultural Society.

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Catching Up to Mother Nature Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser

After a little more than one week of warmer, windy weather, farmers and producers throughout the area are taking full advantage of the gossamer season to continue making progress in the fields.

South-west of Chipman. (Emily Mailhot/Photo)

Harvesting fields just north of Mundare, Darryl Kropeilnicki says that they will likely need another week of similar dry, sunny, windy weather to finish their fields.

“A lot of us have been taking the wheat off almost dry, and on the tough side. The quality of wheat this year is definitely not prime.”

This was an interesting perspective when taken into consideration the Alberta Agriculture and Forestry crop report for Region Three, as of October 16, which read, “Quality of crops in the bin are estimated to be in excellent condition with 98 percent of canola as 1Can, spring wheat is 75 percent in the top two grades, malt barley 8 and 1CW 77, with 75 percent of peas in top two grades.”

It is possible, however, that the rush to simply get what

they can off of the fields as quickly as they can, has created the difference in outcomes over the past week.

Kropeilnicki also said that canola has been problematic, especially if it had been standing before that first snow.

“If you were delayed in seeding, and then again is swathing, that green is stuck in there, and it lowers the quality of the canola,” he said, and added that this was a common issue he had noticed in both his home area near Ryley, and where he was helping with harvest north of Mundare.

On a more positive note, the overall provincial soil moisture ratings have been gradually improving, with an average surface soil moisture of 74.3 percent, rated good or excellent provincially. Our area, in the North East, brings up that provincial average at all levels with 97.2 percent moisture on the surface and 86.0 percent at a subsurface level. All of these numbers will likely continue to drop over the next couple of weeks if the warm, dry weather persists.

North of Mundare (Darryl Kropeilnicki/ Photo)

North of Mundare (Darryl Kropeilnicki/Photo)

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17:52 – Vehicle stopped on Hwy 16 for doing 42 km\h over the speed limit. Ticket for $380 was issued.

19:52 – Call regarding an overdue traveler. The request was

later cancelled, as the family member had been contacted.

21:20 – Complaint of a dark red van driving through alleys in Vegreville. When the driver was approached by the complainant, it sped away. Patrols for the vehicle were negative.

22:54 – Vehicle vs Moose. Mundare Fire and Vegreville RCMP attended. The collision resulted in a deceased moose, severely damaged KIA and 2 occupants with minor injuries.

October 20

21:05 – Report of a stolen truck from a residence in Vegreville. Members located the stolen truck on Hwy 857 northbound but were unable to stop the vehicle. The vehicle fled and the pursuit was halted. Later (at 04:00) the vehicle was recovered in Tofield. The driver was arrested and charged by Tofield RCMP.

October 21

03:30 – Caller reported an unidentified object in the sky SE of Vegreville.

The caller indicated that the bright light was flashing and occasionally would shift side to side. Members on patrol looked at the sky in question and observed a light in the sky that they deemed to be a satellite or something similar.

During the week there were 72 calls for service made in total including: 4 false alarms, 2 false 911s and 4 animal strikes.

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Alberta RCMP Tackles #TrafficSafety after Labour Day Long Weekend Cpl. Richard Nowak Alberta RCMP Traffic Services Alberta roads typically experience an influx of drivers during long weekends and this Labour Day was no exception.

This September, Alberta RCMP and Alberta Traffic Sheriffs are focusing their #TrafficSafety messages on the dangers of speeding and impairment by alcohol.

From August 31 until September 3, 2018, there were 262 reported motor vehicle collisions (MVC) in Alberta RCMP jurisdiction alone, out of which four involved fatalities and 27 involved injuries.

In 2017, speeding was believed to be a factor in at least one out of five fatal MVCs and impairment by alcohol or drugs was a factor in at least one out of three fatal MVCs. Supt. Rick Gardner, Alberta Traffic Sheriffs, says, “We remind all road users, drivers, students and parents alike, that #TrafficSafety is a shared

responsibility, especially during the busy back-to-school season.”

Supt. Gary Graham, Alberta RCMP Traffic Services, adds, “We encourage Albertans to make the right back-toschool #TrafficSafety driving decisions and avoid behaviours that increase the risk of collisions such as speeding and driving impaired or distracted.”

Together with Alberta Sheriffs and other partners, we will continue to help Albertans make the right back-to-school #TrafficSafety driving decisions and prevent collisions. Part of our effort to make the schools and traffic safer can be found on social media such as Twitter and Facebook.

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Wellness Day at HA Kostash

Dick Richards Principal – HA Kostash School On 16 October, staff and students from grades 1-9 participated in wellness events at H. A. Kostash School in Smoky Lake. These events and sessions included topics such as youth and technology, fitness, healthy eating and mental health. Students learned fun games and activities. Here they are seen playing with a parachute.

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Vegreville Cougars Football Closes with a Home Game Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On October 19th, Vegreville Composite High School’s 6-man football team the Cougars tied off their fall season with a home game against the Hinton Wolfpack.

After hearing of the team’s travels to every game throughout the season, high school football fans were able to congregate at the St. Mary’s football field to cheer on Vegreville’s team.

Though the team had agreed to spend the duration of the season on the road, they had looked forward to playing their final game on home soil. “We traveled to Camrose, Vermillion, Cold Lake, Hannah, and Edson this year,” said Coach Glenn Brophy.

About finishing the season, he added, “Although we did not win a game this year the season did produce many positive aspects. Our new players found that they have the skills to be confident in their play on the field. We grew as a team in our understanding of 6-man football.”

Looking ahead into next year, the Cougars will only be losing 3 grade 12’s from this year, so the team will be fairly similar to what was was this year. Coach Brophy says that they are hoping to see many grade 9’s and other high school students from this year come out and play for 2019 Spring training.

Cougars Sports Competitions

Adrienne Mills Athletics Director – VCHS The Vegreville Composite Cougars had another busy week!

On Tuesday the “A” girls hosted Rudolph Hennig and beat them in straight sets, while the Junior “B” teams traveled to Rudolph Hennig – and both teams came away with a win!

Thursday and Saturday the “B” teams were in the Lamont Tournament. The girls just missed playing for a medal, while the boys are Tournament Champions! The “A” girls played in the St. Mary’s Tournament Friday and Saturday. After some tough matches, they beat the home team for gold!

Upcoming this week, the “B” teams host Fort Christian on Tuesday the 23rd, while the “A” girls play at Fort Christian.

On Saturday the 27th the “B” girls will compete in Vermilion.

Next weekend is an exciting one for VCHS, as the Senior High girls host the Cougar Classic Volleyball Tournament.

Ten teams will compete in two pools Friday and early Saturday, before crossing over for playoffs Saturday afternoon.

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My car finally stopped when it hit a Jesus statue on the front lawn of someone’s house.

Aside from having to pay for the bushes and a new statue, I now have a car with $1500 worth of damage. I don't know what to do. Should I repair the car and then sell it or just lower the price and hope someone buys it?

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Believe it or not, rubbernecking at accidents, people or other distractions is a leading cause of the over 6 million accidents that happen every year. Driver fatigue, cell phones, other passengers and adjusting the radio also rank among the leading causes of crashes. So the next time you're driving, be safe and keep your eyes on the road.

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Cash: I just bought a car last weekend that has a dent in the passenger door. It seems the owner's daughter sideswiped a fencepost on

her first driving lesson. I'm just glad I bought it before she tried parallel parking!

Carry: Since you already have your new car and are probably looking for a headache-free conclusion to your situation, try selling your car without investing a lot of money. Even if you had all the repairs done, your car may never regain its full $3000 value.

Although it depends on the extent of your damage, the most economical solution is to accept the loss and sell the car as it is.

Cash: And even if you're not a religious person, you may want to take your new car to church next weekend!

"It's just a quick trip to the store.

I don't need to wear my seatbelt."

It's a common excuse that could prove fatal. Wearing a seat belt is not only the law, but also a safe habit we should all have.

Surprising, only about 68% of all drivers wear their seat belts.

While most of us never plan on a collision close to home, three out of four accidents happen within 25 miles of home. And approximately 40% occur at less than 40 mph.

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Last rainstorm one driver took the turn too fast and skidded his new car right into the water. Fortunately, the pond is only a few feet deep so he escaped unharmed and the police quickly arrived at the scene.

As the gentleman watched a tow truck pull his car out of the pond, the officer explained how he would have to write a citation.

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Gil Grand Visits Vegreville on Conway Tribute Tour song. “It’s moments like that, that makes everything worth it,” said Grand, “I was honoured to hear that my music was a part of their love story.”

After twenty-five years in the country music business, Gil Grand wanted to pay tribute to a legend who had inspired him and many others in the country music business.

Having spent many childhood years listening to Conway Twitty, the “An Evening with Conway” album was born from this notion. During the show, Gil Grand pointed out elements of Conway Twitty’s music, style, and vocals that he most appreciated. “I just love his style, I think that’s the main thing. The way he sings a melody is great.”

The performance opened with Twitty’s “Hello Darlin’” and proceeded with other Classics such as “Slow Hand,” and “Not Exactly Strangers (You and I).”

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Nearly all the chairs in the Vegreville Social Centre were filled when country musician Gil Grand visited Vegreville on his “An Evening with Conway” tour.

Grand said that the tour, including other stops throughout Alberta, was geared towards rural communities, where classic country music fans looking for a night out would be able to come and enjoy the show.

Gil Grand originated from rural Ontario, which he says inspired his love of country music. His debut into the country music industry was hit single, “Famous First Words,” from his album “Famous First Words.” He has since moved to Nashville, and been pursuing his career in the music industry since. Over the years, he has received accolades such as CCMA “Male Vocalist of the Year,” “Album of the Year,” and “Wrangler Rising Star.” More recently, he has worked in producing, managing, writing, and singing country music.

After the show, Gil Grand shared that one of his favourite parts of the country music industry is meeting and listening to fans of country music. In Vegreville, a couple shared with him that his song, “Famous First Words,” was their wedding

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Tributes MEMORIAM

DOBSON, Pamela Joyce Dec 22, 1941 – Oct. 24, 2010 Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother.

We take the time to look back and celebrate your life.

It was a shock to awake and find out you had passed away.

But now your pain and suffering would end at last.

O Pamela, the pipes, the pipes are calling.

From glen to glen and down the mountain side The summers gone, and all the roses falling Tis you, ‘Tis you must go and I must bide.

But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow Or when the valleys hushed and white with snow ‘Tis I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow O Pamela, O Pamela I love you so.

And if you come, when all the flowers are dying And you are dead as you are dead well may be I’ll come and find the place where you are lying And kneel and say “Ava” there for thee And you shall hear, tho’ soft I tread above thee And all your grave will warmer, sweeter be For I will bend and tell you that I love thee And you shall sleep in peace until I come to thee.

I miss you so much, Spike

PETRUK, Ron August 10, 1942 - October 22, 2011 Our Dearest Husband, Father and Grandfather Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same We have to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name Sad are the hearts that love you Silent are the tears that fall Living without you is the hardest part of all You did so many things for us Your heart was so kind and true And when we needed someone We could always count on you The special years will not return When we are all together But with the love in our hearts You walk with us forever.

Always Remembered with Love Kathy, Roger and Shawna, Bettyann, Breck and Roan

MEMORIAM

GORGICHUK, Leonard In loving memory of Leonard Gorgichuk who passed away on October 27, 2010.

I am the wind in the trees And the song of a bird.

I am moonbeams in a midnight sky And a glorious rainbow after the storm.

I am morning dew And freshly fallen snow.

I am a butterfly flying overhead And a puppy happily at play.

I am a gentle touch A warm embrace.

Open your heart to know…I am not gone.

Reach deep into your soul…You will find me.

I am here.

Have no fear, I am with you, Always.

Lovingly remembered and so sadly missed by Mom, Bob & family, Betty, Debbie & family

IN MEMORIAM Reverend Kenneth Reginald Flanagan December 5, 1941 - October 26, 2017 Ken, you were a husband and a father of kindness, compassion, love, and inspiration. As a man, you made us proud for the care you gave to us and to others in times of need.

You shared our joy and, most of all, you walked with us in pain and grief.

You never asked, “What hour is this?” You served all in their time of need, whenever it came.

Remembering the words of Jesus, “It is more blessed to give than to receive,” you gave completely of yourself with an open heart. (Acts 20:35) As a caregiver, you had great compassion and affinity for others. Serving others was the core principle by which you lived your life.

You were proud to serve God. You never asked, “Why,” but rather, “Why not?”

You also felt immense solicitude for all our animal friends, embracing them as God’s gifts to us. We felt God’s beneficence in the love and companionship they gave us.

After your passing, Nola and Jujube searched for you in our yard with sadness. “Dad’s not here, but where has he gone?” Perhaps they know.

In our gardens you found peace and joy, appreciating the beauty of nature.

Ken, your life was never about Self. You saw the need to help others. You set this example as a caregiver and as a human being.

With your gift of humour, you often enlivened our times of sadness. It is okay, you taught us, to laugh and to bring happiness into the lives of others.

As Ken’s partner in life, I was proud and honoured to be his soulmate, for those years were blessed, and they were filled with love.

Ken’s daughters always felt privileged and honoured to have him in their lives, and they were very proud to call him Dad. He was their hero.

Ken, your favourite passage from the bible was: “In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.”

(John 14:2) You will forever be in our hearts with our cherished memories, holding us gently until we join you.

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HEWKO, Stephania (nee Matwiiw) February 8, 1930 – October 21, 2018 Stephania Hewko of Edmonton, Alberta, formerly of Mundare passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the age of 88 years.

Stephania is survived by her three children Gloria Yasayko, Val (Ken) Boyko and Alvin (Iris); six grandsons Jeff (Jackie), Shawn (Toni) and Matt (Kaitlyn) Boyko; Ryan (Brianna) and Jonathan (Amanda) Yasayko; Andrian Hewko; 10 great-grandchildren Brayden, Reid,

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Mackenzie, Avery, Emma, Camden and Bennett Boyko and Jayden, Kyle and Luke Yasayko; one sister Lovie Myshyniuk; two sisters-in-law Mary and Anna; brotherin-law Walter (Henri) Hewko; along with numerous relatives and friends. Stephania was predeceased by her husband John Hewko; parents Wasyl and Maria; sonin-law Larry Yasayko; 8 brothers John, Harry, Steve, Joe, Bill, Max, Jacob and Walter and five sisters Polly, Nadia, Marge, Olga and Helen.

A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Friends of Ukrainian Village Society- Hewko House.”

A special thank you to the staff of Extendicare Eaux Claires for their care and compassion shown to Stephania.

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Two Arrested in Stolen Vehicle Recovery Corporal Ronald Bumbry EAD – Media Relations Officer St. Paul and Bonnyville, Alberta – Criminals have no borders. By sharing resources with other jurisdictions and partner agencies, we are able to seamlessly locate and track criminals as they move throughout the province.

Over the past several days, members of the Eastern Alberta District Rural Crime Reduction Unit (EADRCRU) have conducted joint operations with several RCMP detachments in order to arrest property crime suspects and recover stolen vehicles.

“Offenders rely on transportation to get around and commit their crimes,” says Constable Guillaume Wilson, EADRCRU. “Every time we recover a stolen vehicle we are taking away the opportunity of further crimes being committed.”

On Oct. 15, 2018, members of EADRCRU conducted a joint operation with members of the St. Paul RCMP and identified the general location of a stolen truck from Bruderheim in St. Paul County and Saddle Lake. RCMP members contained the area and the stolen truck fled from them at high speed but became stuck in a rural location when trying to evade RCMP members.

Rayburne Jackson (44) of Saddle Lake was arrested without incident and is facing several charges, which include: · Flight from police · Dangerous driving · Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 · Driving while disqualified · Driving an uninsured motor vehicle He was released after a judicial hearing and is scheduled to appear in St. Paul Provincial Court on Nov. 1, 2018.

On Oct. 16, 2018, EADRCRU were conducting joint efforts in the rural area of the MD of Bonnyville along with Bonnyville RCMP. A truck that was previously reported stolen from Bonnyville was recovered.

While on the scene, a male youth entered the area driving a second stolen truck from Ardmore. RCMP members attempted to stop the truck, but it fled at high speed and crashed in a ditch. The male fled on foot but was quickly apprehended by police and taken into custody.

The 16-year-old male from Ardmore, who cannot be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, faces numerous charges which include: · Breaking and entering to commit theft · Theft of a motor vehicle · Breaking and entering to commit mischief · Mischief over $5,000 · Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 · Two counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 · Flight from police · Dangerous driving · Failing to comply with the conditions of a youth sentencing order · Driving an uninsured motor vehicle The youth was released after a judicial hearing and is scheduled to appear in Bonnyville Provincial Court on Nov. 6, 2018.

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RCMP Ponderings - CONTINUED from PAGE 8 owner or they may go to an auction to be sold. Based on the charges the accused was facing in regards to the exhibits the judge will make a determination on the items and order us to deal with each of them in specific ways. Anything illegal is never returned but destroyed such as drugs and various weapons.

In the case of a person drinking and

driving their vehicle is not seized for evidence but as a consequence of their actions. The vehicle was used to commit the offense so it is towed and after the seizure period is over, they can go pay the tow and storage bill and retrieve their vehicle. We do not keep the vehicle in our custody but the tow company will store it until the owner is legally able to take pos-

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original owner. This is after a period of time giving the original owner time to find out we have their property or for us to find the owner.

As per the judge in the above incident, the fellow’s truck had not been stolen by police but seized lawfully, but it was a creative explanation.

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Ryley Fall Supper Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser

Whether the year’s harvest is slow-going or nearly finished, community organizations still strive to provide their annual fall harvest celebrations to their community. On October 19, Ryley’s Good News Community Church’s youth group provided an evening of dinner, music, and fellowship to the senior citizens of Ryley and the surrounding area at the Ryley Legion Hall.

A thanksgiving-style spread of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and all the fixings was served buffetstyle with a dessert of fruit and pie. The youth group members made sure that all guests had a full cup of coffee or fruit punch as the evening went on.

The music after dinner was provided by Edward Schultz, who performed a solo act of classic cowboy and gospel tunes on vocals, with banjo or guitar. This was complemented with a sermon by the Good News Community Church’s Pastor Mark, who gave thoughtful words of insight to the crowd halfway through the music. Other entertainment activities included a game titled “The Idiot Test,” in which each table had to work together to discern the real from the fake, out of two provided photos.

Even though the event was planned and prepared by the Good News Community Church, Pastor Mark said that many of the guests weren’t from his congregation.

Rather, the fall supper was enjoyed by many people in Ryley with different religious backgrounds and community affiliations.

In the eleven years that the Good News Church has been in the village of Ryley, this was their eighth annual Fall Supper.

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Since tire blowouts are not completely avoidable, it’s important to know what to do if it happens. The experts at Nokian Tyres, a leading tire manufacturer, share their key tips to keep in mind:

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Perogies and Jam’s Open Mic and Jam Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Perogies and Jam embraces local talent and takes pride in nurturing musicians to grow in an encouraging environment.

Perogies and Jam opened their ninth season with an Open Mic and Musician Jam at the Senior Citizen Sunshine Club of Vegreville Center on October 20.

This evening presented a lot more spontaneity and flexibility than previous open mics as there was no set schedule and each musician performed when they chose and were accompanied by other performers on various instruments. A few musicians, Gayle Gagne and Don Thompson, who never performed at This couple-Terry and Mercey couldn’t resist dancing to the catchy music.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Perogies and Jam’s events, joined the other performers.

Founder of Perogies and Jam, Don Harfield was the emcee.

Peter Thibault was the sound technician.

There was also free coffee and a concession where people could purchase snacks or supper which included a delicious blend of regular dishes or Ukrainian food.

The volunteers for the Sunshine Club Kitchen were Dwayne Hlady, Bob Carter, and Pete Homeniuk.

Musicians performed on stage and at the circle jam. Darlene Thibault kicked off the evening by singing a cover of ‘Coat of Many Colors’ by Dolly Pardon with her authentically-edge voice that gave a well-felt country feel to it.

The evening continued with musicians-Gayle Gagne, Ralph

Randy Kereliuk performs a vocal duet with Ralph Lange.

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Lange, Claydon Lutzak, Anita Lemko, Albert Stewart, Rob Hughes, Randy Kereliuk, Don Thompson, and other musicians performing individually on solo and as a duet vocally and instrumentally where they were accompanied by each other on various instruments. These performances had toptapping bass and high energy which enticed some of the people in the audience to get up to dance. Others added old world charm with new life to country and folk songs. Poet, Mary Leonty read two poems she wrote, ‘From the Hilltop’ and ‘The Great White Goose’ which helped the audience reflect on the wonders of nature.

Each of the performances received an appreciative applause.

Vegreville Crisis Association Receive Generous Donation Sarah Marcaccio Secretary – Vegreville Crisis Association Secretary of the Crisis Association of Vegreville, Sarah Marcaccio, accepts a $2,500 donation from Adam Bilyk of Bilyk Financial. This donation will have a wonderful impact on the programs that the Crisis Association of Vegreville operates in our community.

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The Leverage of Bob Carter Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Bob Carter devotes 80 hours a week of volunteer service to Vegreville and was nominated Senior Citizen of the Year for 2018.

Bob was born in Edmonton in 1949.

He grew up on a farm near Vegreville and spent his whole life in Vegreville.

Bob’s parents were really good people.

Bob had three brothers and three sisters.

Bob was adopted and his parents adopted some of the other children and then they went on to have their own biological kids. Bob said they never had the strap but they had to follow strict rules sometimes and were punished by different means other than hitting.

Most of their toys were made by Bob’s grandfather. A lot of them were trains with knick-knack cars. His grandfather was a bricklayer. Bob’s father had a garage where he fixed vehicles for other people as a way to supplement the income they made on the farm.

Bob loved growing up on the farm because he was really interested in agriculture. He enjoyed feeding cows and other small chores that he had to do since he was eight.

He remembers when he was 13 since they used to live along the Vermilion River, the neighbor kids would clean up the ice and they would play hockey.

Afterward, their parents would pick them up and they would have hot chocolate together.

Bob said the school wasn’t bad for him. His favorite subject was science because he believes this was farm related. You have to know your crop and different varieties of grain, fertilizers, and other things. He also enjoyed artwork because it was interesting and a nice change from school work. He had a lot of friends.

Bob left school after he finished grade nine because he really wanted to help his father on the farm and with the mechanic shop.

Bob also worked on drilling rigs for a few years. In 2001, he started working as a shipper and receiver for Peavey Mart for 12 years which was a job he enjoyed.

Bob met his wife, Florence Bilyk at a Single Club in Vegreville that had dancing and music in it. Bob said he liked her because she was down-to-earth and a nice person. He was really impressed with her because if something wasn’t right, Florence would be outspoken about it.

They got married in 1994. It was the first marriage for both of them and they never had any kids. They were married for 17 years. Their marriage was good

Bob Carter is an active volunteer who was nominated as Senior Citizen of the Year for 2018. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

but they had their ups and downs once in a while. There were issues that came up and they would have to talk about it and come to an agreement together.

Bob and Florence enjoyed traveling together.

In 2012, Bob found out that Florence had cancer. This was hard and a shock for both of them because she was never sick in her life. He looked after her most of the time. In the end, she went to the hospital. Bob said he still misses Florence.

Bob’s hobbies are watching hockey, football, and baseball.

He used to play these sports when he was younger. He also enjoyed skating.

Bob has always volunteered for different organizations in Vegreville. He really believes in helping out the community because it gives him something different to do, makes his life more full, and gives him a chance to meet new people. He volunteers for Senior Citizen Sunshine Club Center of Vegreville, Vegreville Agricultural Society, Vegreville United Church, Vegreville Regional Museum, Vegreville Transportation Services Society, and Vegreville Food Bank.

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Halloween Safety Tips for Kids Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Most children really enjoy Halloween because this is one of the times of the year that treats aren’t ration and they can dress-up and pretend to be anyone they wish to be.

However, all this fun will be destroyed if children get injured or sick. For this reason, it is so important that everyone observes safety tips to help kids have a memorable and enjoyable Halloween.

Many fire department sites on the internet offer valuable safety suggestions for Halloween. Some of these are as follows.

It is always wise for parents or a trusted adult to go along with their children trick or treating on Halloween’s night.

This is especially essential when kids are 10 years old or younger.

They will be excited and might not always watch before they cross the street and some might run in the middle of a street. If they are going with older kids or teenagers, give them a flashlight

and a cell phone and tell them they must be home by a certain time. Tell them to cross at corners and look both ways before crossing streets and to walk and not run when entering homes. Don’t accept rides from strangers and only go to well-lit homes.

Non-toxic makeup kits are better to use than masks as masks can obstruct kids’ vision. For costumes, buy light colored ones and put reflective tape on them.

Make sure costumes are comfortable and fit right so children don’t trip on them. Remember, safety before beauty.

Don’t go near lit candles or anything that is fire-hazard. Make sure all smoke alarms in your home are working. Be sure you know how to stop, drop and roll if your clothing catches fire.

Tell kids not to eat anything until you inspect it. Stay away from eating anything that is not factory- wrapped, the child is allergic to or could cause children to choke.

Homeowners must also keep Halloween as a safe time for kids. They should make sure their place is well-lit, and there is nothing in the yard or steps that the child could trip on. Stay away from giving peanuts or other common foods that children are allergic to.

Don’t have anything that is a fire hazard in your yard and use battery-operated decorations whenever possible.

Finally, try to have a reasonable limit on the number of treats kids can eat at a time because eating too much sugar at once can make anyone ill.

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Helpful Tips for a Ha

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Halloween is a time when horror is hilarious and there are plenty of ways to create a haunted house.

Falconcrest Homes|Design & Decor suggested that people write a spooky, handwritten invitation. To decorate these, there are stencils, stickers, markers, and stamps that can be found at most dollar stores, department stores, and craft stores, that could be helpful in creating a well-designed spooky theme invitation.

Try to have a scary entrance to your home but make sure it is well-lit and safe for children….this could mean having a graveyard in your yard created from tombstones.

Little sound effects go a long way – have eerie music on a low volume playing from outside but don’t do this after the town’s by-law limit time for noise. In Vegreville, there is no time limit, but the town bylaw states that people are never allowed to have any activities that give rise to undue and unnecessary noise that disturbs the comfort of others. This means “loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise which either annoys, disturbs, injures, endangers, or detracts from the comfort, repose, health,

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For some extra-scary effects, decorators can switch out your light bulbs with black lights (black lights will make your white items glow in the dark), purchase a fog machine to create a spooky atmosphere, and glue glowing eyes to the mirrors throughout the house. If you do decide to use glue for decorations, hot glue is most recommended, as it will peel off without wrecking the mirror.

Fill a bucket with warm water and place near the front door with dry ice nearby, so that right before guests arrive, you can drop dry ice in the bucket, which will create bubbling smells and smoke.

Have sensory bins in your house and blindfold guests while making them guess what is inside. Use police tape to blocked-off private areas of your home.

Cover furniture with old white sheets to create the look of an abandoned house. Have fake cobwebs at your door. Cover lots of your outside décor with ketchup or fake blood.

Happy Haunting!

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Halloween can be a Healthy Time Small bags of cracker jacks or other popcorn is a better option than chips but make sure children don’t choke on it.

There are individually wrapped crackers and cheese for sale at many stores.

Fruit leather and fruit and vegetable bars without any sugar added are also a good choice and these are just as sweet and delicious as the ones with sugar in them.

Granola bars and energy bars are a healthier option than chocolate bars.

Speak to a registered dietitian or look on the internet for additional healthy snacks to give out on Halloween.

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Halloween is a happy time in a child’s life and part of the fun is being able to eat treats that they normally aren’t able to. However, too much fat or sugar can wreck a child’s appetite for more nutritious foods and destroy the immune system at a time when cold and flu viruses are most in season.

There are options where people can buy healthy wrapped snacks and treats for kids. Some stores sell small bags of individually wrapped trail mix without peanuts in them, sunflower seeds, pumpkins seeds, raisins, dried cranberries, apricots, and other dried fruits.

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Craft and Garage Sale at Sunshine Club Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The Senior Citizen Sunshine Club of Vegreville Center was bustling with shoppers searching for a unique find at a reasonable price at the indoor Garage and Craft Sale on October 20.

This sale featured white elephant items too numerous to name and some really interesting handcrafted products created by talented artists and crafters.

Maria Dziwenka from Mundare sold homemade knitted and crocheted items that included toques, slippers, fancy scarves, gloves, hats, Afghans, headbands, and more. Maria has been creating these for 50 years and she really loves doing this because it keeps her busy and occupied. It is a wonderful hobby to have.

Robert Kuhmayer from Andrew was the vendor for Basket Weaver where he made many baskets. He started doing basket weaving 25 years ago and began this craft because his uncle used to do it.

The volunteers for the lunch concession (Left-to-right) Bob Carter, Pete Homeniuk, and Dwayne Hlady. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Many people shopped at the craft and garage sale. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Many people shopped at the craft and garage sale. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Maria Dziwenka from Mundare with the many fancy scarves she made.

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When his uncle passed away, he decided to try the craft himself because he used to watch his uncle do it when Robert was a young boy and it always fascinated him. It’s easy once you catch on to doing it but some baskets take up to 20 hours to make. He likes doing it because it kills his time and keeps his hands busy and prevents him from smoking.

People could stay till their heart’s delight because there was a concession stand where people could purchase lunch.

This event is meant to give vendors a chance to sell their products and to bring people into the Sunshine Club Center to show the unique features and to explain that there are some activities that are open to all ages.

President of Sunshine Club, Dwayne Hlady said they were extremely pleased with all the people that showed up for this sale. They host this sale to help make the club into a community center. There have been so many activities of all varieties happening lately at their center.

Community Church Cares Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville Alliance Church is a community church that invites all members of the community into their church. An Open Cupboard event is offered bi-annually so people can get warm clothing, household items, and even educational and entertainment items that they need for free! They also give out many free desserts and coffee. The October 20’s Open Cupboard saw a bumper crowd of people.

This event is very good for the environment and an excellent way to recycle clothing and other useful items.

Pastor Darryl Crocker (seated) with the people who volunteered for Open Cupboard.

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Many desserts were available for free at Open Cupboard. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Volunteers enjoy a coffee break together.

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Vegreville Transportation Services Society Winner!

Elaine Kucher Vegreville Transportation Society The 50/50 raffle winner Leah Sarafinchan was presented with her winnings of $2,180 from the 50/50 raffle in support of t he Ve g r e v i l l e Transportation Services Society (VTSS). VTSS Vice President George Horn presented the cheque. VTSS greatly appreciate all of the support received from the community for the raffle.

(Elaine Kucher/Photo)

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Elks Club Donations Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser This past week, the Vegreville Elks Lodge presented two checks in support of local organizations Vegreville Christmas Bureau and the Vegreville Food Bank.

These funds will go towards helping those organizations continue their services in the Vegreville area.

$500.00 donation presented to Ann Waters of the Vegreville Christmas Bureau by Vegreville Elks of the Bernard Florkow.

VALID AGM 2018

Board Chair, Bert Vinet (in center) presents the Vegreville Children’s Early Learning Centre’s representatives - Heather Giebelhaus and Amy Yakimetz with the VALID Board of Directors Community Inclusion Award. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent VALID’s vision is to partner with the community, individuals, families, and the human services sector to advocate for comprehensive individualized services to promote positive outcomes for people with disabilities. This vision was put to reality as many people attended and were recognized at the VALID Association Annual General Meeting at Royal Canadian Legion on September 26.

The meeting and celebration opened with a wine and cheese social.

Board Chair, Bert Vinet presented the opening remarks next where they said it has been a busy year with all the renovations at 51St Residence, the painting and sprucing up of the Community Access room, new cupboards for the 4-Plex and soon the ‘Pot ‘O Gold’ store will have a new and improved look.

“We received the much-needed van in August.

“Every day brings its challenges and in the past year I have seen VALID change and grow to provide individual support to meet each of the client’s needs. Now with the current closing of the CPC, our current mission is to find new employment opportunities and partnerships for those we serve.

“VALID’s finances continue to be in good order which makes our job, as a board, much easier.

“I believe VALID holds a positive image and has received incredible sup-

port within the community and our leadership excellence is recognized across the region and province,” Vinet said.

The Recommended Slate of Officers for the Election of Directors was held next where Bert Vinet, Brian Match, and Lydia Pawluk were nominated for three years and the motion was carried.

The Recognition Awards Presentation followed this where Board Chair, Bert Vinet presented Vegreville Children’s Early Learning Centre’s representativesHeather Giebelhaus and Amy Yakimetz with the VALID Board of Directors Community Inclusion Award.

VALID Representative then presented Vegreville Home Hardware, OwnersSheldon and Linda Fried with the Outstanding Community Employment Award. (Sheldon Fried wasn’t present at the meeting.)

Board Chair, Bert Vinet went on to present VALID Staff Recognition of Excellence Award to Karen Streets and Allison Steeden.

Coordinator of Finance, Darlene Fill presented Emmie Wizniuk after this with the Marg Imesch Memorial Award of Employee Excellence.

Program Supervisor, Amanda Simpson then presented the Team Building Award to West Residence’s staff-Vysali Prasannan, George Cherian, and Wally Tobin.

The event closed with the announcement of the winners of a lovely fall bouquet of flowers.

$500.00 presented by Bernard Florkow (Vegreville Elks) to Vegreville Food Bank representatives Grace Andruk, Ann Thompson, and Edna Rawluk.

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Oktoberfest! For St. Martin’s School Foundation

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On October 20th, volunteers and guests strapped on their lederhosen and braided their hair for the annual St. Martin’s Catholic School Foundation Harvest Ball, with this year’s Oktoberfest theme.

Year after year, the St. Martin’s Catholic School Foundation provides a Harvest Ball fundraiser for teachers, students’ parents, and other community members to enjoy in the month of October. These have come in various themes in the past, such as medieval feast and James Bond.

Event organizer and school foundation committee member Barbara Strydom said that this year, tickets for the event were nearly sold out before October 20. “People really come here to support the school and have fun doing it, too. Everything sold tonight will go towards helping the students have a better educational experience.”

Before dinner, Master of Ceremonies Ally Mitchell rallied the crowd with introductory remarks, and after Principal Joe Kuchy led everyone in prayer, collected a few brave volunteers from the tables for a yodeling competition. The winner of this competition was determined by applause.

In keeping with the German Oktoberfest theme, beef goulash, Dijon-crusted schnitzel, gurkensalat, Cobb salad, and German chocolate cake, among other dishes, were served by local Twisted Sisters catering.

To raise funds for the event, there was a live auction, silent auction, and 50/50 draw. All items were donated, with the

exception of some group arts and crafts projects from classes at the school. All proceeds from the harvest ball each year go into improving the quality of education, equipment, and supplies at the St. Martin’s Catholic Elementary School.

Auctioneer Miles Wowk from Beauvallon, Alberta, led the live auction event. This began with the annual tradition of the chair auction, in which nine seats with a gift bag on them are auctioned off to the highest bidder. This year, an additional tenth seat was added, for which $20 draw tickets were sold to other audience members. Once all ten bidders were seated, they opened their gift bag to find a case of beer, in classic Oktoberfest fashion. One of which was a different colour than the others. The winner of the different-coloured case of beer also won their choice from all live auction items.

This year’s live auction items included a family “Staycation” in Vegreville, a 50 lb meat package, grey cup tickets and tailgate party, an in-house catered Ukrainian dinner party, an Edmonton Oilers ticket and jersey package, and a WestJet gift card valued at $1,350. The winner of the chair auction chose the WestJet gift card.

The auction and 50/50 festivities were followed by a dance and late lunch.

Vegreville Town Council Town Council Meeting October 22, 2018

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On October 22, Vegreville Town Council held their annual organizational meeting before the regular council meeting, in order to designate which council members would be on the board of which community boards and committees for the 2019 year.

In correspondence, a request or council decision was received from Vegreville Fire Services Manager Phil Rowe to transfer the ownership of tanker one back to the County of Minburn in order to turn the funds around for a new rapid response unit. As the department has only put 7034 kms on the unit since its purchase in 2007, it was deemed that the purchase of a new wetland rapid response unit would be a better use of the Town’s funds, and would prove more effective in serving the community.

The County of Minburn has already received an offer for the old tanker, which will offset the costs of the new one. The rapid response unit will be ready as early as June 2019.

Also in correspondence, Council moved to remove several boards from the Council Committee structure.

While the idea was that these committees no longer showed enough value to the Town of Vegreville to warrant the cost of having a council member on their board, there was some discussion concerning the value of the Vegreville Solid Waste Solutions Committee.

Councillor Taneen Rudyk stated to Council that while she considered the VSWSC to have shown its usefulness, she respected the Council’s decision. “I

believe that this committee has great value, especially in the diversity of committee members,” she said, “However, I respect the Council’s decision, with trust in the purpose of lowering budgeted costs.”

Mayor Tim MacPhee said that in the future, the Solid Waste Solutions Committee will be handled in council.

As the designated four-month term of Councillor Barry’s seat as Deputy Mayor came to an end on the 22nd of October, Councillor Jarrold Lemko was appointed as the new Deputy Mayor for the term of October 23, 2018, to February 25, 2019.

The official Town of Vegreville bylaw concerning public cannabis consumption was made official at the October 22 meeting, leading the way out of all municipalities in the area. This bylaw stated that no person may smoke or vape cannabis in any public place, or private place of business that the public has access to, without an approved application from the Town of Vegreville for that location.

Those who have on their person an official medical document prescribing Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes are not subject to this bylaw, as long as they can produce their papers on demand of an officer, but may be subject to laws concerning tobacco. Council said that they hope the Federal and Provincial governments will clarify this.

Councillor Warawa said that in discussion with the Town of Tofield, they had a similar plan on the table, but were waiting to see what Vegreville’s bylaw would be.