Vegreville News Advertiser - September 27, 2017

VOL. 70 NO. 39

67 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Going Green

Karla Blonsky talks with the people of Vegreville about the soon to be built marijuana facility near Vegreville.

See story on page 5 Department of Finance proposes

Municipal Elections take off

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RCMP files from September 18 - 24 Joe Machney Reporter September 18 07:57 Report of a noise heard at a residence during the night. Upon investigation, she found a broken vodka bottle, a black Samsung phone in her driveway, a purse, and some jeans on the ground.

No identification was located with the items so the items were placed in the lost and found at the RCMP detachment.

08:37 Report of a lawnmower being left on the boulevard with a pocket knife on the street. Both items were located and the knife was found to be broken and disposed of. The lawnmower was a Craftsman model and was placed in the lost and found at the RCMP detachment. The owner of the lawnmower is unknown at this time.

14:19 Report that two individuals were caught on a surveillance camera in the caller’s backyard. The male had a hose around his neck and the female was carrying a jerry can. They looked into the truck and then walked away. Images have been released on Facebook by the complainant.

15:20 A person failed to attend his court date and so was charged.

15:21 Report of a two-vehicle collision.

The one driver admitted to running a stop sign and having hit the vehicle crossing the intersection. The vehicles were towed and a stop sign violation ticket was issued.

16:29 Report that a red Ford F-150 had entered the caller’s property. It was observed that two males had walked around and then left the property.

They were not known by the caller. The registered owner was contacted and was not aware that it had been used, so they went to retrieve their vehicle.

17:54 911 hang-up from a cell phone.

Upon callback, the occupants appeared to be intoxicated. Members called back multiple times and there were no further complaints from this phone.

20:50 A person was stopped for speeding, doing 139 kph. The vehicle was just purchased and the driver did not have the vehicle registered or insured and was driving with a suspended licence.

The vehicle was towed and several violation tickets were issued.

September 19 07:57 Report of a theft overnight, where a purse and all of its contents were stolen from a vehicle overnight.

11:40 Report of a gas and dash with $60 of gas being stolen. The camera showed that the person’s face was hidden and that the vehicle was stolen from another detachment earlier in

the month.

11:42 Report of theft from a vehicle overnight. A vehicle’s window was broken into and $300 was stolen.

14:55 A person entered the detachment claiming that he was scammed using iTunes cards worth $900. The suspects were from overseas. He was given fraud assistance phone numbers.

September 20 08:56 Report of a STARS lottery scam, where the person had won $85,000 and a Mercedes but that he had to pay the shipping costs.

22:20 Report of someone taking photos of a residence under the cover of darkness. There was no description and they had a flashlight. The suspect left prior to RCMP attendance and the residence was found to be secure.

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attended and located the individual and transported her to her residence and left her in the care of the people at the residence.

10:56 Report of a complaint from a person in regards to a Microsoft fraud.

The complainant let him onto her computer over the phone for an hour. They then asked for $300 in iTunes gift cards as payment.

11:44 Report of some youths on bikes looking into the complainant’s window and throwing apples at his dog. The members attended and spoke with the son who said he would look at security footage. Still under investigation.

16:45 Report of a swerving white semi all over the road. Members attended and located the vehicle. There were no signs of impairment.

18:59 Report of mischief to a vacant house. Members attended and located the females. They advised that they had not broken any windows and the RCMP did not see any offense either. No charges were given and the matter was closed.

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September 21 10:46 Report of a CRA scam.

11:40 RCMP checked a licence plate which did not match the vehicle. The driver stated that his other vehicle had broken down. There was no registration, no insurance and the vehicle was towed.

13:51 Report that fuel was being siphoned while being parked at the school. Security footage was checked and the vehicle was not in the range of the camera. Approximately 45 liters of fuel was stolen.

13:54 A male reported that he and his ex-girlfriend had a dispute over property. No threats were uttered and the matter was dealt with appropriately.

18:16 Report of a suspicious vehicle.

The caller feels that it was a drug drop, as the vehicle left the area and has not been back since.

19:08 A vehicle was stopped for speeding doing 173 kph. A violation ticket was given for an appearance in court.

September 22 01:21 Report of a drunken person passing out on the sidewalk. They were both transported to a residence.

02:18 Report of an intoxicated female walking down Highway 15. Member

12:29 Report of a stolen truck. The owner allowed someone to use his truck to move furniture however they would not return the keys when asked. Still under investigation.

15:12 Report of a suspected impairment. A male was served several drinks over the course of a few hours and was seen entering his vehicle. RCMP attended and stopped him from driving. The subject was advised to call a friend for a ride home. No charges were laid.

18:32 Report of mischief. Three youths were reported damaging property.

They were located and arrested. They cleaned up the mess they had caused and were returned to their parents.

September 24 01:30 Report of a domestic argument.

The boyfriend was kicked out and then kicked the door of the house. The matter is still under investigation.

10:51 Report of a third party domestic dispute. The reporter said a couple was in a heated argument via Facebook.

When confronted by the police neither of the highly intoxicated people could remember what they were arguing about.

18:31 Report of apples being stolen out a yard. The caller suspects that it was the same youths who had taken apples earlier. Members were in the area doing patrols.

During the week 3 false alarms, 4 false 911, 1 animal strike, and 66 calls for service were made in total.

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Hayduk seeks second term as Mayor Myron Hayduk Election Committee Submitted Vegreville’s incumbent Mayoral candidate Myron Hayduk is asking for a second term as Mayor, after earning his first mandate from the public as Mayor in 2013.

“Sitting at the head of the table this past term has given me a new appreciation for the challenges that come with leading a group of people through difficult decisions,” Hayduk said Since coming into office in 2013, Hayduk and his Council have undertaken a number of projects, including a reversal of former plans to relocate the Town’s main offices to a new location on the edge of town, the decision to build a new RCMP headquarters as requested several years prior by the RCMP, the implementation of a School Resource Officer program which has helped turn kids with troubled attitudes into peer mentors for classmates. Hayduk’s term on Council as Mayor has also seen the lowest series of tax increases in several years, with the most recent decision to leave the tax increase to zero.

“I cannot say I’ve agreed with all of the decisions that our Council has made.

At times it’s been a challenge to put my personal views to the side and go with the group – people who know me understand me to be a strong-willed individual… or hard headed, whatever you prefer. I think what’s been a big takeaway for me in all of this is that I’ve developed an attitude of patience, and acceptance for new ideas being brought to the table. I’ve been in the position at various times where new information has come to light, and I’ve had to rethink my own standpoint on an issue and support the group. I think that having a strong will is very important in this office, but being willing to listen to other perspectives around the table, and give equal importance to those perspectives, is what makes a good leader,” Hayduk said.

“There are some tough years ahead,” Hayduk explained. “We’ve got a fight on our hands with the Federal Government on this CPC closure and we’re still hoping to change the Fed’s position on things. I think that either way, that presents a workload that will take dedication to manage, as well as that critical ability to listen to all the points of view around the table in coming forward with solutions to problems.”

“I still remember flinging open the doors at the Sunshine Club when the announcement was made public to close our Case Processing Center, and I’m as determined today to bring the fight to Ottawa as I was back then. I am asking for the public’s support to continue as Mayor to see this challenge through, to look for new ways to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Vegreville, and to be there to support a Town that has given so much to me over the years.”

On October 16, Myron Hayduk asks for your vote as Mayor for Vegreville.

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What goes around comes around Joe Machney Reporter Cause and effect, everything balances out, and what goes around comes around are phrases common to every walk of life, no matter where you live in the world. This is a universal law that has nothing to do with societal law at any given point in time. These laws have changed throughout the world’s history, depending on the people in power at the particular period of time.

Mankind has struggled to manipulate this universal law, but when you take time out of the equation and the event and life of the individual are taken into consideration, then justice is always served. What I noticed while doing spiritual healing sessions on people is that the ego and its perception are limited and everything has an energetic imprint and must reach a place of balance in order to become neutral.

It is important to understand that there is never any judgement, that too is something that man has created and imposed upon their fellow human beings as ways to control and manipulate them. The reason that this happens is because emotions are not explored or understood to the same level that intelligence is. This makes people easy prey.

There is an underlining need to be accepted by others that is often the cause of guilt, shame, suppression, and all the others that we are told about.

We are Spirits having a human experience and as Spirits, we are here to evolve and to experience. The laws that man has created serve as vehicles of enslavement to institutions that are often outdated. When people are taught their ways early in life, they grow up thinking that this is the way to survive or to get the love that I need. A hollowness or shell is created as we are guided to look outside of ourselves for what we need. Once this is understood, and I mean really understood, then the inner work and connection with the God that is within you, the Spirit that is your true self can begin.

When this starts events in your life can be seen as lessons and when looked upon in this manner, self-judgment or judgement upon others can cease. Everyone in your life is a teacher and a reflection of your current state of consciousness or awareness.

I feel there is a level of sobriety that comes from this point of view because it allows you to let go and let Spirit or God take the reins of your life. Following subtle guidance through listening to the quiet voice within you will clear your eyes of the fog that society and its various institutions have covered you with.

Seeing cause and effect from a neutral point of view will allow you to touch the magic that is the harmony of the universe. This will allow you to see situations in your life as merely things beginning and ending, or completing. The lessons will be there and if you miss them they will come again, although with another person at another place and time.

We’re truly all in this together and if seen in that light you can be free of judgement. This is something you were taught, it is not your true nature, your real self. So, the question you need to ask yourself is, is what I’m about to do going to help me evolve spiritually or is it an act of selfishness?

Selfishness is about pleasing or gratifying a part of you that will not carry on after your body has died. Being selfless is about heightening your own self-awareness and then in time others, that we are all in this together and are all one spirit.

When you give love to others without any expectations, that is what comes back to you, unconditional love. Trust me on this one.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: September 22, 2017 I have been on oxygen 24 hours for approximately 4 months now which is the reason for this letter. Today the funding that was available to me was discontinued as I missed my appointment in August. I have on numerous occasions made the respiratory clinic aware of my situation which is as fol-

Letter - CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 Cxene Brooks Occupation: Recreation Coordinator Likes: my family, sunny days, my job Dislikes: injustice, negative people.

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Medicinal marijuana facility is one step closer Joe Machney Reporter Marijuana has played an interesting role in society for many decades and was used without restriction within Canada until 1923. Some sources say that it has been is use for thousands of years. Countries around the world have legalized it for recreational use as well as for medicinal purposes, seeing the natural benefit that it can play in easing a person’s pain. On September 7, Lunaverse held an open house at the Elks Hall in Vegreville to talk to the people of Vegreville and the surrounding communities about their planned marijuana facility.

Lunaverse is going to be setting up the medical marijuana producing facility east of Vegreville. The growing facility will be 72,000 square feet in size for the final building. There will also be a few buildings for machines and equipment.

“We also are doing some processing,” Karla Blonsky CEO for Lunaverse said. “This means extracting the oils. We’ll have space for an analytical lab so that we can test out the product and continue research. If our application to Health Canada is successful, we will grow medicinal marijuana and have an extraction

facility that produces cannabis oil. Between the growing activities and administrative offices, we would employ fifty to sixty people once fully operational.”

Legalization is estimated for next July, so the facility will be designed for medicinal use for the moment. “Ultimately, in the future post-legalization, the bulk of the market may be recreational use, but for the moment our sole intention is medicinal,” Blonsky stated.

The information session was held to make the people aware of what Lunaverse is planning, as a community outreach initiative. ““In other parts of the country, there has been an economic benefit to communities and many have been very active about supporting marijuana facilities in their jurisdiction. In discussions with our neighbors and others in the community, the response here has been overwhelmingly positive,” Blonsky said.

As far as location, Blonsky stated that they were looking for a site with certain features, of which Health Canada dictates some of them, such as being accessible to emergency response and security features. “We also look for transportation access and the pool of employment, especially with the

Immigration center closing we feel that this is just what Vegreville will need at the time when we are up and in business.”

Health Canada has sited numerous instances where medical marijuana has been prescribed for a variety of disorders which have not responded to conventional medical treatments. “Some of the areas where research is ongoing include pain management, as well as management of nausea associated with cancer treatment,” Blonsky said. “It is important that people are able to obtain a safe produce from a trusted source, both for medicinal use and for the coming recreational market. Legalization will open the door for rapid changes on many fronts, similar to what was seen after the prohibition era with alcohol. Regulating the industry will allow the government to ensure the quality of what is sold and reduce use by underage individuals, as well as create a solid source of tax revenue for the municipalities, the provinces, and the country.”

“The facility has to be built to federal standards and I think it’s good for the town and county, as it will provide a number of new jobs,” County of Minburn Reeve, Roger Konieczny said.

Grill local candidates about spending Colin Craig, Interim Alberta Director Canadian Taxpayers Federation If a municipal election candidate knocked on your door today, have you thought about what you might ask them?

If you’re frustrated by municipal taxes going up, or if your household could do with some savings on your property tax bill, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation recommends asking local candidates about the following issues: First, Albertans regularly shop around for goods and services to find the best deal. Will the candidate who knocks on your door commit to the same? Will they see if a local company or contractor could provide a municipal service for less than what the municipality pays to have staff do the work?

For example, could a local lawn care company cut the grass in a local park for a lower price? Could a local accounting company do some of the municipality’s accounting work for a lower price? When Winnipeg hired a company to handle garbage collection back in 2005, costs went down by 36 per cent and complaints dropped by 20 per cent. Will your local candidate look for similar savings?

The next question is probably the most important one to ask. Will the candidate you speak to bring municipal salaries inline with the private sector? It’s well known that people in government tend to earn more than what people make in the business sector for doing similar

work. The situation is anything but fair for taxpayers.

Will your local candidate vote to scale back existing salaries? Will they vote to reduce the salaries for future hires? This would allow the government to replace expensive employees with more reasonably paid employees when current employees retire. Does your local candidate have a different idea?

Pensions are worth asking about as well.

Although complicated, the Coles notes version of what’s going on is that taxpayers have had to pay more and more money for golden pensions for government employees, pretty much across Canada. This is why your neighbour, who works for the government, will likely retire a couple years before you and with a lot more in pension benefits.

Will the candidate who knocks on your door put municipal employees in a less costly type of pension known as a “defined contribution” pension? This would mean

employees would keep whatever benefits they’ve already earned, but going forward the pension benefits they earn would be more reasonable.

Another question worth asking concerns how to incent employees to come forward with really good ideas to save taxpayers money. Several government bodies in the United States have used an incentive rewards tool known as “gainsharing” to save money. What it does is allow government employees to come forward with an idea to reduce expenses and share in some of the savings (provided that output is maintained or increases).

Thus, if an employee finds a more costeffective way to provide a government

service, they now have the incentive to speak up! Would a candidate who knocks on your door look at this type of innovative idea to reduce costs?

There are lots of ways for municipalities to reduce costs and alleviate property tax pain for taxpayers. Will your local candidate pursue such ideas? Now is the time to ask.

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FROM THE PAGES OF THE VEGREVILLE OBSERVER

COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – September 28, 1927 Dempsey did not hit Tunney half as hard in the seventh round of their fistic encounter last Thursday night as the weather man did threshing operations on Saturday when a snappy September snow-storm barged along and put threshing out for nearly a solid week. The sight of an inch or so of snow on Saturday morning caused cold chills to run up the spines of everyone. It wasn’t much of a snow-storm at that, but is was plenty to stop threshing with a bump. Operations will again be under way this week, but there is no question that some tough stuff will be fed into the cylinders.

The number of silver foxes on fox farms in Alberta has doubled during the past year, according to the estimate of H.S. Oulton, Inspector for the Canadian National Silver Fox Breeders’ Association, who has been looking into conditions in this province. It is the belief of Mr. Oulton that the gross profits from the sale of Alberta raised fox pelts will be more than $600,000, in addition to which there will be a considerable profit from the sale of live foxes for breeding purposes.

75 Years Ago – September 30, 1942 Farmers who employ temporary help for harvest during the months of September, October and November, must file a statement with the Income Tax Inspector, but will not be required to deduct the tax from the pay of such employee. Farmers, however, will be obliged to file a statement with the Inspector on Income Tax for his district, giving the name and address of the employee and the amount paid.

On Saturday last, September 26th, the members of the staff of the Vegreville School Division met in their sub-locals in Vegreville, Innisfree and Mannville, to consider what action should be taken by the Trustees of the findings of the Board of Arbitration.

Considering the condition of the roads, the attendance at all the centres was good, and strong resentment was voiced at the action of the Board.

George R. Cormach, regional foods officer of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board, said he has reason to believe certain wholesale meat houses are hiding and bootlegging beef in an effort to defeat price ceiling regulations. “If such a condition exists and sufficient evidence is secured, drastic actions will be taken,” Mr. McCormack said. Conviction of an offence of this kind means a heavy fine and possibly a term of imprisonment, or both, he added.

50 Years Ago – September 28, 1967 Three persons have had nomination papers filed for the position of councillor in Vegreville. Two will be elected. Included in the three are M.J. Craddock and W.L. Horton, sitting members, and S. Kereluk. Nominations closed at 12:00 noon on Wednesday.

Providing there are no withdrawals, council elections will be held on Wednesday, October 18th.

Monday’s meeting of town council saw council agree to lower the local improvement cost to property owners who will be affected by the replacement of the water line on Highway 16 next spring.

Originally council set the rate at 50% of the cost but after receiving estimates from the engineers came to the conclusion that the figure would be excessive. As a result the proportion to be paid by the property owners will be 30% of the cost. Council also decided to continue the policy of placing an extra man on the garbage truck for a short period in the fall to pick up garden refuse while it is necessary.

25 Years Ago – September 29, 1992 Candidates have filed their nomination forms for the 1992 municipal elections. Town of Vegreville Mayor Kay McKenzie elected by acclamation. 6 Council positions: Russell Chudyk, Richard N. Coleman, John Ferkalo, David Kucherawy, Clarence Paul Miskiw, William Nawrot, Dale Oleksyn, Terry W. Semeniuk, William P. Triska and Carol Ann Yates.

County of Minburn school trustees (2 required) Lois E Byers; Walter Chernishenko, Gagle A Hisset, Leonard Miller and William P. Triska.

Vegreville Catholic Separate School Trustees; (5 required); Randy Fedirchuk, Kathy J.M. Knox, Edwin N. Muzechka, Mauri L. Sharun, Olga D. Stoyko, all elected by acclamation.

Village of Lavoy: (3 required); Paul Cleveland, Alex Dowhey, Michael H. Kassian and John E. Motiuk.

The Team Tourism marketing program has released the new funding totals for zone 6 (Lakeland). Between April 1, 1992 and June 30, 1992 funding has been approved for 20 projects worth over $79,100. The organizations from Vegreville and area who are receiving funds are: Vegreville Cultural Assoc.; Two Hills Lions Club and the Town of Vegreville.

At the Provincial track meet on July 18 and 19 Darcy Gnyra of Innisfree earned gold in discuss with a throw of 44.74 meters; gold in shot put with a throw of 13.59 meters; gold in triple jump with a personal best jump of 12.82 meters; and a silver in long jump with a jump of 5.65 meters.

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.

The Man Who Saved the World Gwynne Dyer Stanislav Petrov was never famous in Russia, just another forgotten pensioner, so the news of his death at 77 in Moscow on 19 May only recently reached other countries. He wasn’t all that famous abroad either, but people in the know think he may have saved the world from nuclear war.

The siren howled, but I just sat there for a few seconds, staring at the big back-lit red screen with the word ‘Launch’ on it,” he told the BBC’s Russian Service in a 2013 interview. “All I had to do was to reach for the phone to raise the direct line to our top commander – but I couldn’t move.”

He couldn’t move because his screen was giving him reports from a Soviet spy satellite that five American Minuteman missiles had been launched at the Soviet Union. In the tense international atmosphere of September 1983, Soviet military doctrine was to launch a full retaliatory strike against the United States even before incoming American warheads exploded over Soviet missile silos and cities.

The Soviet leadership were genuinely afraid of an American surprise attack designed to destroy all their nuclear missiles and bombers on the ground, and so had moved to ‘launch on warning’ mode. If Colonel Petrov reported what his screen was telling him, the machinery of Armageddon could start moving very quickly.

Stanislav Petrov didn’t report it. He knew that you only get one chance at a surprise attack, so logic says you should launch all your missiles at once

– more than a thousand of them, in the case of the United States. Launching just five would be beyond stupid. So he waited.

And waited, for 23 eternal minutes, to see if the Soviet Union’s ground radars also picked up the incoming missiles as they descended towards their targets. They didn’t. “I realised that nothing had happened. If there had been a real strike, then I would already know about it. It was such a relief.”

He was an ordinary man who did one extraordinary thing in his life, but think of the courage it took to ignore his orders, trust his judgement, and risk exposing his country to a surprise American nuclear attack. Think of what went through his mind in those 23 minutes. He was a hero.

Given how full of bugs the missile-detection programmes of those days were, it’s remarkable that the United States and the Soviet Union got through 40 years of the Cold War unharmed. Full credit to the professionals on both sides who understood how grave the consequences would be if they got it wrong, and always relied on their own intelligence and experience when confronted with false but terrifying data from their machines.

Full credit too to the leaders who stayed calm and never actually threatened each other. Occasionally they declared the other side doomed by history, but they were always talking about its economic and political defeat, not its nuclear annihilation.

Things are bit different now. Kim Jong-un’s lunatic threat to “sink” Japan and reduce the United States to “ashes and darkness” with his handful of nuclear weapons, like Donald Trump’s all-too credible threat to “totally destroy North Korea” (that’s 25 million dead, if he means what he says), go far beyond the language that was used during the Cold War. It would be reassuring to know that the professional military on both sides, at least, are as responsible and grown-up now as they were then.

Alas, we don’t even know that.

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Steven Cheremshynski is no stranger to leadership

Steven Cheremshynski Election Committee Submitted Vegreville born and raised, Steven graduated from the University of Alberta in 1995 and returned to his hometown. Fondly referred to in school as “Mr. C”, Steven spent the next 17 years in front of a classroom teaching and mentoring.

He was also very involved in sports, coaching basketball, volleyball, and football.

Community building is also very important to Steven, along with a strong Faith. Steven is a Parishioner of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and has spent much of his time volunteering at the

Parish to clean snow, hang Christmas lights, and doing yard maintenance.

Steven and his family live on an acreage just outside Vegreville. His wife, Jennifer is a school teacher at St. Martin’s. The family raises Hereford cattle and horses; and are very active in the local 4H Beef Club.

Steven has experienced first-hand our Education system from all perspectives as a student, coach, educator and parent. It is with this knowledge and experience that he is running for School Board Trustee for Elk Island Catholic Schools for Vegreville.

Steven’s core values are reflective in his platform: to promote high standards of education within EICS while also promoting strong ethics of values and universal respect.

“My goals are simple”, Cheremshynski states. “As a parent, I want for all children what I want for my own. Access to high quality education. Equal opportunities. An environment where all students and teachers can feel safe, supported, and thrive”.

His campaign goals also outline the need to support varying learning styles and abilities. Being diagnosed with dyslexia, Steven can empathise with an adaptive strategy to education as both a teacher and student.

To read more on Steven’s Campaign goals, please visit www.cheremsynski.com.

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Jerrold Lemko Seeking Position as Town Councillor Jerrold Lemko Submitted First, I am running because I love Vegreville, because I care about Vegreville. Vegreville is where my home is. Vegreville is where my 2 sons were born and raised. Vegreville is where I live now and is where I will live in retirement.

I love Vegreville because of its natural beauty, because of its open space, because of its quality of life and quality of education, and more importantly, because of its people, its residents, my neighbors. I am running because I want to keep Vegreville a community as one of the most desirable places to live.

I have a personal motto that I have lived by, “Better to Best”, this is what I stand for; what provides my pursuit of excellence. Throughout my whole life I have been in a leadership role.

Whether through coaching, sitting on community associations, my management experience with ATCO Electric or my Fire Chief position I has always been in a role that people look to.

I understand that leadership cannot be a one man show, no man can do it all himself. I believe that when you reach the top, you cannot or should not try to use your position of power to force behaviours from others, but rather to empower them and give them the tools they

need to do their job.

I believe that providing the highest level of service to the citizens of the Town of Vegreville and surrounding area is of the utmost importance and I will strive to raise the bar in all aspects of this service.

I have a unique ability to talk to anyone. My “Better to Best” philosophy allows me to communicate and understand others in my dealings. I have learnt to understand others first before I ask them to understand my views. This approach allows me to demonstrate my attitude towards communication.

Over the years, my volunteer activities have included serving as a coach, administrator, chairman, vice president, president, board member and director with many community organizations and at provincial and national levels over the years.

STRENGTHS /SKILLS: Communication: convincing communication dexterity when speaking and writing; proficient to act as liaison between contrasting personality types; comfortable and effective communicating with both superiors and staff.

Leadership: forward looking role model; able to work as part of a team or self-directing; steadfast in seeking to create a healthier envi-

Eric Anderson seeks re-election Eric Anderson re-election committee Submitted Eric is a very proud father and grandfather, with roots in the farming community stretching back over 4 generations. Eric along with his wife Sheryle, and family have been operating a cattle and grain farm south west of Minburn for over 30 years.

From 2004 Eric has been extremely proud to represent the people of Division 2 as the councillor, serving as Reeve for 7 years. Through this time Eric has been actively involved with improvements and changes, such as.

The amalgamation of Fire Co-Ops into the county operations for more efficient fire protection.

Introducing the A.C.E waterline, which has given county residents reliable potable water, and the ability to fill up at 3 different filling stations.

Implementing the roadside mowing program, resulting in much safer driving conditions for both vehicles and wildlife.

Equal and fair funding for Fire Protection, Library, and Recreation facilities The closure of the Mannville and Ranfurly landfill sites and replacing them with more environmentally friendly transfer stations Eric currently sits on a multitude of boards and committees representing the County of Minburn’s best interests. Eric has also gained the respect of his municipal peers as he has been acclaimed the chair of the N.E Zone for 5 years.

This gives him a broad perspective on what is

happening provincially and allows him to bring this knowledge back to his county which helps the county move forward on provincial initiatives.

If re-elected Eric will continue to work hard at improving infrastructures, such as upgrades to Wapasu park, upgrading and maintaining roads and bridges to keep products and people moving safely. Eric has a great working relationship with his fellow councillors, whom are all working towards attracting new vibrant industries to the county. Industries such as grain terminals and working with energy companies to grow a strong tax base for the county that would create jobs.

Eric has also been recognized nationally by the Government of Canada as he received the Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal for his contributions in making the county of Minburn a better place to live.

Eric’s experience, connections, passion for politics and his strong belief of fiscal responsibility make him an excellent choice. If reelected he will do everything in his power to ensure division 2 constituents continue to have a strong voice!!

ronment; “Better to Best” system of beliefs.

Responsibility: accustomed to being in capacity of accountability; self-motivated and inclined to set purpose and pursue to achieve those goals.

Organization: use time and resources effectively; consider efficiency planning and accountability very imperative; able to multi-task.

I have a good knowledge of the Governance Model of Leadership and am willing to commit the time and energy to provide excellent service to all the Citizens of our beautiful Community.

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Department of Finance proposes shocking tax changes Joe Machney Reporter On July 18, 2017, the Department of Finance released shocking changes to the Lifetime Capital Gains Deduction, Income Sprinkling and other extremely complex rules involving corporations and trusts. According to Allan Sawiak, CPA, CA, CAFA, TEP, Partner – Taxation at Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP in Edmonton, farmers are the groups of people who will be impacted the most by these changes, and the Department of Finance has given Canadians a short window of time to raise their issues, only until October 2, 2017. As of September 26, the petition has garnered 7 to 8000 signatures.

The plans that Finance Minister Bill Morneau and his Liberal Party announced were to change taxes for people who incorporate their business to

eliminate various exemptions and tax benefits used by small business owners.

“The MPs need to hear from the public that they are not happy with what the Liberals are doing,” Allan Sawiak said. “Education is the key here, and the more the general public know about these tax changes the more they can make better-informed decisions. A certain number of MPs have gotten to the bottom of this but a lot of them feel like they are between a rock and a hard place because they don’t fully understand the details of this and how deep this really goes.”

A major area within the family farm that this will play a factor in is Income Sprinkling. This tax strategy is about dividing the income amongst the family members so that the tax impact is not as

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SPORTS great to the family as a whole.

“When the farm is incorporated into a corporation or not, the rules remain the same,” Sawiak explained. “With these new proposed laws if the family does this income splitting they are going to be subject to very difficult tax implications that don’t apply best to the farm. Therefore, more income is going to be taxed within the main farmer’s hands, which is the person who owns all of the capital and labor in the business. It’s quite common to have family members involved in the farming business and basically, their contributions to the farm are pretty much meaningless under these proposed tax changes unless they are involved in the farm ninety percent of the time or more. I feel it’s a com-

pletely unworkable situation.”

Another example of this is where the farmer has a spouse that works part-time and so they are not part of the farm fulltime and therefore they may not have contributed a significant amount of capital to the farm, which puts the person at a much greater disadvantage when it comes to income sprinkling.

“We are also being told by the top Liberals that farms are not being affected by this, but yet they’re not answering questions stating that they are affected, to which they do not respond,” Sawiak added.

“They’ll continually say that the middle class is not affected and the farmers are not affected,

which is completely incorrect.”

One of the worst-case scenarios, according to Sawiak, is that if a farmer believes that he has a really good position for income sprinkling and can argue the reasons for it, the problem is that it is very subjective in nature.

“If you have one hundred different auditors in a room it is very unlikely that they would come to

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shocking Tax changes - CONTINUED from PAGE 10 the same conclusion, which brings up the element of fairness,” Sawiak said.

“Overall, these proposed tax changes will ultimately lead to more taxes paid by the family farm, more complex farm succession planning, more complex estate planning or, more farms caught by surprise by the new rules,” Sawiak concluded. “I feel that the farmers also need to know that the Hutterites are not caught by these Income Sprinkling rules, they are taxed under a separate section of the act, which again brings up the question of fairness.”

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What’s With the Red Serge?

Sgt Jerry Nutbrown RCMP Ponderings, Vegreville Detachment I’ve maybe thrown an odd question out there as a tag line, but this clothing is something that is a bit different. I am not going to get into the history of it as that is a quick on-line search. I thought I’d

explain a bit more about why you will see members in it and what some of the differences are.

The tunic, breeches, high browns, spurs, Sam Browne(belt), gloves and stetson hat make up what most people refer to as the serge. There are acces-

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sories that can be added for various reasons. Officers can have a crop and they wear their forge cap instead of the stetson. The forge cap is the most common hat worn by RCMP members. Also, by officer here I mean a member that has been commissioned by the Queen. These members wear a white shirt with their duty uniform and have gold ribbon on the visor of their forge cap (so we know to salute them).

Officers also wear various other decorations on parts of their serge but for this column I will stick to what non-commissioned officers wear. Rank explanations in the RCMP is suitable for a separate column on it’s own.

Locally we don’t have any commissioned officers as that typically indicates a larger detachment like Lloydminster, or a district office like our’s in St. Paul. I will refer to the serge here as the whole uniform as that is what it is, a ceremonial uniform. Every member that works for the RCMP is issued a serge in addition to other ceremonial kit (kit is an overall term for items we use for various duties).

You will see mem-

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bers locally wearing the serge at parades, special ceremonies and events like Remembrance Day or some sports events. We will get invites to participate as we don’t go out inserting ourselves in events. Often when you see a member in serge they are participating on their own time without compensation but occasionally it is during working hours.

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PONDERINGS - CONTINUED from PAGE 15 The leather pieces of kit all start out as basic unfinished leather that requires striping and then a lot of polish. This is all started at Depot as we are in training. The polish has a recommended layering of different colors that members are allowed to customize to make their leather a bit different. This is why when you see a bunch of members together the shine and colors vary. Polishing is very time consuming as parts of the leather are to a ‘spit shine’. The toe of the high browns is one area where it is expected that you should see a very clear reflection. This is obtained by using your finger and a polishing cloth and many

hours of work. Again, polishing is all done on a members own time but is a source of pride.

The breeches are the pants and they only go down about mid-calf under our high browns where they are laced. Just FYI, they are itchy. The most iconic piece of kit in this uniform is the tunic or jacket. Bright red and you will see many different badges on them. The stars high on the left arm indicate years of service with each star representing 5 years. Typically there is nothing on the shoulders unless you are a commissioned officer. Service medals may be placed on the left side of the chest. These mean a number of things

which I don’t have room to get into. Cross pistols and cross rifles, with or without a crown, indicate shooting proficiency. On the right arm is where the members rank would be displayed unless you are a constable and then there is no rank indicator. Other badges may be on the serge but those are plentiful and varied which would require a lot longer column.

This isn’t the flashiest policing topic but hopefully it will help decipher a serge a bit more the next time you see one. If you are curious and see us in serge, just ask and we will be happy to explain further.

Municipal elections take off!

Joe Machney Reporter The Municipal elections come but once every four years and gather the people of the communities together to participate in politics and have a say in who will be the mayor and council members of their place of residence. This time around quite a few old faces are seeking re-election, but there are many new faces seeking to help out their communities on the political level. Here are the list of the communities that the Vegreville News Advertiser serves and the mayors and council member candidates seeking election.

Mundare Mayor: Charles Gargus-incumbent, Michael Saric.

Council: Jamie Burghardt-incumbent, Cheryl Calinoiu, Douglas Kleen, Jason Kowal-incumbent, Frank Rosypalincumbent, and Irene Talaga-incumbent.

Chipman Jim Palmer, Tony Nygren, Graham Godlien, Mike Saric.

Two Hills Mayor: Leonard L. Ewanishan, Mark Kussmann, Arnold Romaniuk (incumbent).

Council: Willie Babiuk (incumbent), Jacob Krahn, Gerren Saskiw (incumbent), Elaine Sorochan, Michael Tarkowski, Debbie Tupechka.

Ryley Brian Ducherer, Cyndy Heslin, Andrew Kowalski, Mathew Kowalski, Nikita Lee, Terre Magneson, Lorraine WarrenNimeck.

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Tofield Mayor: Nibil Chehayeb, Deb Dueck.

Council: Cathy Brown, Harold Conquest, Lonni Jack, Brenda Chehade, Larry Tiedemann.

Innisfree Aaron Cannan (Incumbent), Robert Dobler (Incumbent), Joanna Hlushak, Deborah Mcmann (Incumbent), Brian Overly, and Will Oudshoorn.

Viking Mayor: Cindy Lefsrud, Jason Ritchie.

Council: Dana Ewashko, Maynard Huibers, Judy Acres Jaudith, Rodrick Hunter, Clinton Nearing, Laurel Weisgerber.

Lamont Mayor: Bill Skinner acclaimed Council: Jody Foulds, Al Harvey, Perry Koroluk, Ellis Oberle, Kirk Perrin, Doug Pewarchuk, Dave Taylor, Gwen Wozny.

Smoky Lake Mayor: Ernest Brousseau, Hank Holowaychuk, Michael Wolansky Council: Bonnie Gatzke, Dan Kotylak, Jacalyn Lewicki, Terry Makowichuk, Mel Morton, Dave Paches, Pat Palechuk, Dianne Ross, Betty Lou Slipchuk, Mark Watson, Ross Whitelaw.

Holden

Mannville

Council: James Boutilier, Mark Giebelhaus, Douglas Hanson, John Markel, Bernie Marko, Steven Marusiak.

Deborah Betz, Shantell Bielesch, Rosella Gorniak, Jim Jackson, Jocelyne Lanovaz, Jill McLuckie, Rex Smith, David Yake.

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Dear Classified Guys, While planning my wedding, I quickly learned that the guest list wasn't about whom I wanted to invite. It was more about my mom shaking the old family tree and seeing who fell out. When she asked me to invite her longlost rich cousins, I expected the mystery relatives would at least bring a nice gift. However, when we unwrapped the gifts, we found a shocker. Their gift was a beautiful crystal punch bowl, but when I turned it over, I found a bright green $5 price tag that was obviously from a yard sale. We paid $125 per plate, and she gave me a $5 punch bowl.

My husband said I should let it go, but don't you guys think spending $5 on a wedding gift from a yard sale is ridiculous?

• • • Cash: Of course spending $5 on a crystal punch bowl is ridiculous. Your relatives could have at least haggled it down to $3!

Carry: Although I can understand your frustration with your new-found relatives, it seems you had the wrong expectations.

Regardless of whom your Mom shook out of the family tree, you

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should have been delighted that they attended your wedding.

Anticipating an expensive gift in return was an error on your part.

Cash: Now I have to agree that leaving the price sticker on the punch bowl was a major oversight and one that can be found offensive.

Carry: It seems the problem was not the fact that your relatives purchased the gift at a yard sale, but that they actually got caught.

By your own admission, the crystal bowl was a beautiful gift.

Cash: It's difficult to say whether etiquette should discourage giving a wedding gift from a yard sale. There are many who

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How much did you spend on the last wedding gift you bought?

Although the relation of the bride or groom does play a role in many people's decision, the average attendee spends $85 on a wedding present according to The Association of Bridal Consultants. To top off the occasion, the association claims that wedding couples average about 100 gifts from the ceremony.

Inaddition to hours of unwrapping, that makes for a lot of handwritten thank-you cards.

I find all sorts of items at yard sales, sometimes brand new and never used.

At the last sale, I came across a beautiful sterling silver picture frame and thought it would be a perfect gift for an upcoming wedding I had to attend.

When I went to pay for it, the woman explained that it has been passed around many times. "Someone actually regifted it to me at my wedding," she said.

"That's amazing," I replied.

"But how did you know?"

She laughed as she replied, "They forgot to change the names on the gift tag!"

Gift Giver

would say that if the bowl was still new and in the original box, the gift is perfectly fine. That is, if the price sticker is removed first.

Carry: Personally, I wouldn't have a use for a crystal punch bowl unless it's to change the oil in my car. Yet other people may find it to be the perfect wedding gift.

Cash: As a newlywed, you may want to reconsider your husband's advice and let it go. Send your relatives a nice thank you card for attending the wedding and bringing a gift.

Carry: Besides, if it's like many wedding gifts, you’ll probably try to sell it at your next yard sale!

When is it okay to regift?

Some may respond, "Never!", but according to a survey, 64% of people admit to regifting, or secretly giving away unwanted gifts to others. That means most are not alone in the process. To avoid any embarrassment, it's advisable to make sure the item is actually new and not from a company that went out of business. If the idea of regifting makes you uncomfortable, you can always save all those items for your next yard sale.

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References required. $775/mo. S/D same. PH: 780-208-1951 Bach, 1 & 2 bdrm suites in Vegreville. Bach. $645, 1 bdrm-$725, 2 bdrm-$825.

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2002 Honda Civic, Standard Drives Excellent Needs TLC $3200 780922-5999

Large quantity Hay Bales for sale. PH: 780-6037622

CHILD CARE

Round Hay Bales $50, $55

1998 Royal Olds 88 for sale, approx. 220,000 miles, silver, CD & cassette radio, new battery, $1800 or $2100 with new remote starter, PH: 780632-7934 after 8 pm.

Wanted F/T nanny for 9 year old child. Light housekeeping & meal preparation. 12.20/hr.

Please call 780-632-6471.

2006 Chrysler Sebring, 4 Door. Loaded. 230,000 kms. Clean $1800 OBO. Ph: 780-764-2491

COMPUTERS

2001 KIA, 4 cyl, 4 dr, standard, $1600. PH: 780-9225999 Rare Super Charged 40th Anniversary Grand Prix.

Loaded. $4700. Phone 780-994-3005 2010 damaged Dodge Caliber 125,000kms.

Drives excellent. For parts. $1500. Phone 780-9943005 2005 Mercedes Smart Car diesel, automatic, black, 192,000kms, $3900. 780994-3005 1993 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Elite. Fully loaded, V6. Dual A/C. Garaged.

Original 57,000 miles. $10,900 obo PH: 1-780998-9117

EDUCATION

Vegreville – 1 to 4 Bdrm homes, 2 to 4 appliances,

cut square bales $6 each.

Trucking

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PH:

780-363-2147

Oats + Wheat Wanted.

Any condition, dry wet or heated. On farm pick-up.

Immediate payment. Toll free 1-866 349 2056

HOMES FOR RENT

V 3 - 4000 bu. Westeel, flat bottom; 5 - 3300 bu.

Westeel , flat bottom. PH: 780-593-2103

MECHANIC

without floors. New and

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AUTOMOBILES

Institute of Maintenance 866-453-6204

2000 Windstar. Ex. engine & transmission. Body damage. For parts $750.

780-922-5999 2008 Dodge Calibar.

Automatic.

Loaded.

150,000 Kms. Clean. $5200. 780-994-3005

HEALTH & FITNESS

FEED Highland Feeders is purchasing

feed

barley.

Please call the office at 780-768-2466

Tingley’s Harvest Center has a fulltime position for a JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY TECHNICIAN in Vegreville. The position includes: competitive wages, benefits package & company RRSP program. Email resumes to: gar th @tingleyshc .com No phone calls & only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

GRAIN BINS

19’ Hoppers/Bins, with/

Aid if qualified. Job place-

9608

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Hay Bales, 1200 lb., No rain, 60$ each PH: 780913-4675

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N/S, N/P, References. PH: 780-658-2504 1 / 2 Bdrm home w/main dry. 4 appl, $875/m. D/D

clean cozy floor launN/S, N/P, same PH:

780-632-2511 Willingdon - 1 Bdrm.

F,S,W,D, fenced yard $500 month plus utilities. PH: 780-719-3255

HOMES FOR SALE 1 Bdrm House, 5510 - 49A St. Vegreville. New paint, countertops, sink, shower, bathroom vanity, fan, blinds, furnace & hot water tank, 10’ x 16’ shed, flowerbeds, landscaping.

50’ x 150‘ lot. $120,000 PH: 780-233-9732

3 Bdrm Townhouse, $1090/mo. available immediately. Call Dave at 780-632-0321 or 780932-0041

Case 222 Hydrostat Riding Lawn Mower, rototiller & snow blower, $1650. PH: 780-632-4605

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New

Retiring Sale of Farm Equipment - J.D. 8820 (1983) combine

24.5-32

J.D. chopper & many new parts, air con., shedded, approx. 2600 thrashing hours, $18,000 OBO; 1974 F750 Ford single axle grain

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with

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color, shedded, $9000 OBO; 3 - 1 ½ HP Sukup aeration fans, 2 - sets of fine screen ducts for ea.

LIVESTOCK

fan, used very little. $450 ea. set or $1200 for all three. PH: 780-632-7934

1 yr. old free run laying hens, pickup Sept 30 to Oct 7, near Two Hills. PH: 780-603-9047

MACHINERY

after 8pm.

Restored Ford 8N w/ loader & 3 pt. blade. New tires, runs great. $4500 PH: 780-367-2228.

Wanted: Cockshutt Model 1900/1950

duplex

Vegreville. $685/mo. Call

9 ft. dozer blade to mount in front of tractor. PH: 780-632-1439

with a new dual value

LAWN AND GARDEN

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New parts for Versatile 400 Swather & Co-op Implements 722 Swather including a front windshield for this swather, New parts for U2 pickup reel, 3 new aprons complete w/steel teeth & pipes for Melrow 378 & 388 pickup. 1 back roller for 6 apron Melrow pickup. PH; 780-718-0746

Ft tires/11.25-24” rears,

2 Bdrm Vegreville house, 950 sq ft., $695. Available Oct 1. PH: 780-619-1094

Upstairs suite in lovely, renovated home in Vegreville for rent.

Available immediately.

No pets.

Carpeted throughout with full bath and walk in closet.

Washer and dryer in suite. $750 rent per month including utilities. Call (780) 699-1869 or 6993143.

750 Massey combine, low hours, shedded, field ready. PH: 780-658-2253

Tractor

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TRUCKS

1993 Chev 4x4 Ext Cab. For parts. $650. 780-9225999

PETS

2002 GMC 4x4 HD ¾ ton Service Truck 340k $3500

Red heeler pups, $300, 6 weeks old, 2 males, 3 females. PH: 1-587287.8431

REAL ESTATE

780-922-5999 1997 Ford 7.3 Diesel, 4 x 4, missing transmission.

Nice deck, $2800. 780922-5999 2000 Dodge Dakota V8 4x4 Farm Truck. $1,600.

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1999 Chev Silverado 3/4T, 4x4. Good for farm. $1500.

Phone 780-994-3005

2 bdrm mobile home For Sale in trailer park. Owner will finance. Call Sue 403823-4499

2002 F250 Crew cab, 7.3 diesel.

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Charlie Gargus Submitted It has been my privilege to serve as the Mayor of the Town of Mundare these past four years. I am seeking re-election, in the up-coming October 16th municipal elections, as I strongly believe that a second term as mayor would maintain continuity and allow me to complete current projects.

I have served as a councilor for 10 years before taking on the responsibility of being the mayor and must thank all those that I worked with during that time, for the personal time that they gave up for the sake of helping to better their community. I strongly believe in community building and work hard to empower leaders of community groups and individuals in every way that I can.

After 37 years of acting as a volunteer on different committees and boards here in Mundare and elsewhere in the province, I realized that I was ready to serve as the mayor. My past four years as mayor were spent fostering a team ethic, wherein every member of council understood that they had the right to be heard and the right to be challenged respectfully when they presented an opposing position. Luckily, this concept of “team” was already strong and Mundare has not had to deal with a polarized council that becomes dysfunctional. Every vote is not unanimous but each member is asked to vote “with their conscience”, and in a way that must consider “what is best for the community as a whole”.

Some of the challenges and projects worked on these past four years included the Lamont Regional Fire Agreement, the construction of a proper entrance to the Whitetail area in Mundare South, implementing a cost-saving new garbage collection system, plus building a Canada Day celebration that attracts visitors from many surrounding communities, along with many other accomplishments.

All of this was accomplished without any major tax increases, so this community is poised for more growth. With a new school, a wonderful golf facility, new parks/playgrounds to add to the

historical and current recreational venues, there is much to be proud of here in Mundare. I am happy to have been a resident here for the past 41 years and to have been part of the growth that occurred here.

My volunteer time as a firefighter means that I work with another very special group of people; those that volunteer to do a job that few are willing or even able to do. Another big project was at Victory Park, which was an old ball field built in a slough with broken concrete, old buildings, willows and trash.

I intend to continue to work at building and enhancing this community so as to make it attractive for newcomers as well as current residents. This means working with the next council to continue a strong team commitment, examine new ideas with an unbiased view, and look for ways to best continue moving Mundare into the future as we celebrate its past.

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Tributes MEMORIAM FARYNA, Russel J. In loving memory of my dear husband who passed away September 23, 2007.

How can it be that 10 years have passed That memory will forever last.

I miss you more than words can say My life all changed that September day.

There’s a place in my heart that’s yours alone.

A piece of love no one can own For deep in my heart your memory is kept.

To love, to cherish and never forget.

Loved beyond words Missed beyond measure.

Zenovia

FERLEYKO, (Ken) Kenneth April 20, 1942 - September 23, 2016 In loving memory of our husband, grandfather & friend.

In a quiet town graveyard Where the gentle breezes blow Lies the one we loved so dearly Who we lost 1 year ago.

Your resting place we visit We put flowers with care But no one knows the heartache As we turn and leave you behind.

If tears could build a stairway And heartaches make a lane We’d walk the path to heaven And bring you home again.

When we are lonely and sad And everything goes wrong.

We seem to hear you whisper Cheer up I am with Debbie And other family so please try to carry on.

Precious memories and our keepsakes With which we’ll never part God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts forever.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed, Your Loving Family, Mom, Wendy, Dale & Monica, Jessica, Steven and your brother Randy and sister-in-law Pat

STAFFORD, Darlene February 5, 1939 - October 1, 2016 In loving memory of our dear mother, grandmother & great-grandmother who passed away October 1, 2016.

A little tear falls from our eyes We swallow hard, try not to cry We think of you so far away One year ago you died today Still sometimes when we’re all alone We hope and pray to hear the phone To hear you say just one more time That we are loved and you are fine But on life’s road there’s no return So now we must try hard to learn To learn to live and love and do The very way you taught us to But mother dear remember this You for us are truly missed.

Always in our hearts, Lori Dea & Darcy, Lorne & Lori, Todd & Mayumi and families

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LOWE, Jennie Anne Celebration of Life for Jennie Anne Lowe Saturday, September 30, 2017 1:30 to 4:30 pm Pomeroy Inn & Suites, Vegreville Light lunch & refreshments will be served

BANDURA, Henry Eugene 1929 – 2017 Henry Eugene Daniel Bandura, of Calgary, Alberta, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 29th 2017 at the Southwood Hospice in Calgary at the age of 88 years.

Born in Mundare, Alberta, to Peter and Annie Bandura he lived most of his life in Vegreville where he married Evelyn Joyce Breau in 1959 and together raised three children Michelle (Rozka) of Vernon, B.C. Murray of Sherwood Park, Alberta and Shelley (Brolsma) of Cochrane, Alberta.

Henry worked for 25 years as Engineer at Alberta Power Limited – a job which he built up from working as a Lineman in the early 50’s . He also held a passion for sport including golf and curling, and worked to organize numerous tournaments and bonspiels. Henry took on additional roles in the community including General Manager of the local Recreation Centre and Coaching Hockey. He also served on Town Council playing a key role in constructing the indoor aquatic facility as well as many other municipal projects. There is a plaque at the Vegreville Aquatic Center celebrating his hard work.

Once the children were grown Henry and Joyce moved to Sherwood Park where he worked for TransAlta Utilities. Together they enjoyed 31 years together until Joyce’s passing in 1990 after which Henry relocated to Calgary, Alberta. In the last years of his life, Henry lived in at Evanston Grand Village where he was treasurer for the seniors there and he also implemented floor curling at this seniors home. Up until his passing Henry still did income tax preparation and worked at a golf course nearby.

Henry was the proud Grandfather to seven grandchildren Jill Bateman (Bryan), Jennifer Owen (Lee), Nick Rozka, Laura Rozka, and Jessica, Emilie and Maggie Brolsma and two great-grandsons Porter Bateman and Otis Owen. He is also survived by his sister Margaret Booth of Lacombe, Alberta. Predeceased by his parents, Peter and Annie Bandura, brother, Ben Bandura, Brother in law, Len Booth and niece Kim Bandura.

Henry passed away of pancreatic cancer at a Hospice.

His family respected his wishes not to go to a hospital.

He was very brave in batting cancer surviving surgery for pancreatic cancer two and a half years earlier. He was cancer free until April 2017.

A Memorial gathering to celebrate Henry’s life will be held on Saturday, September 30th, 2017 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 PM at Evanston Grand Village at 40 Evanston Way NW, Calgary, AB T3P 0B1. Interment will take placed at Glenwood Memorial Gardens in Sherwood Park, Alberta on Friday, October 13 at 1:15 pm.

Donations may be made in Henry’s name to the Canadian Cancer Society, www.cancer.ca/donate or to the Southwood Hospice at www.hospicecalgary.ca.

Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.edenbrookcemetery.ca. Arrangements entrusted to EDEN BROOK FUNERAL HOME AND RECEPTION CENTRE, 24223 Twp Rd 242, Calgary, AB, T3Z 3K2.

FRANKIW, Rose August 1, 1926 – September 21, 2017 It is with great sadness that the children of Rose Frankiw announce her passing on September 21st at the Two Hills Long Term Care Centre.

Rose is survived by her loving family, her daughters Barbara Chemy, Elaine (Stuart) Berezanski, and Josie Ferris; her son Edward Frankiw; eleven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters Ann Nicholson, Polly Bobocel and Rita (Roy) Nyhus along with many other family and friends. Rose was predeceased by her husband Phillip Frankiw; her daughters Lorraine Frankiw in infancy and Phyllis (Jim) Andrietz; her son Lenard Frankiw; parents George and Maria Oneschuk; sons-in-law Victor Chemy, Peter Berezanski and Glenn Ferris; sisters Mary (John) Abramic, Helen (William) Tyminsky and Jean Callin; brothers George (Mary) Oneschuk and Wasylic, Ewan and Nickoluzi Oneschuk in infancy.

A Parastas (Funeral Service) will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home , 5106 – 50th Ave., Vegreville, AB. with Very Reverend Don Bodnar officiating. Cremation to follow. Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery – Plain Lake. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church – Plain Lake .

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

James, Alma Elizabeth October 12, 1926 – September 19, 2017 On September 19, Alma James (nee Miller) of Vegreville passed away peacefully at the age of 90 years. Alma was the second child of George and Annie Miller. She grew up on the family farm southwest of Vegreville and attended Old Vegreville country school. On completion, she assisted her family in raising her siblings and helping on the farm. In 1952 she married Allan James from the Lavoy area. They took over the farm operation in that year and continued to farm until they retired to Vegreville in 1991. Together they raised four children, Terry (Pat) James of Vegreville, Connie (Jeff) Dubyk of Lloydminster, Brenda (Tim) Heavenor of Cochrane, and Byron (Joan) James of Vegreville. They were blessed with 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Alma was predeceased by her parents, and her husband Allan.

A Funeral Service was held at the Vegreville Alliance Church (4606 55 Ave, Vegreville) on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Darryl Crocker officiating. Interment followed at the Salem United Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “Vegreville Care Centre – Patient Comfort Society.”

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BIRTHS

WEREMEY We are proud to announce the birth of our handsome little boy Liam, who stole all of our hearts at first sight.

Liam Kyle Weremey born September 1, 2017 at 5:37pm, 6 pounds 9 ounces & 51cm. Mother Megan Kelly and Father Kyle Weremey ; Grandparents Darlene Weremey, Marshal Weremey, Patrick Kelly and Joyce Kelly; Auntie Kristin Weremey.

CARD OF THANKS HUMENIUK, Nestor June 12, 1934 – September 20, 2017 On Wednesday, September 20, 2017, Nestor Humeniuk of Vegreville, Alberta, formerly of Plain Lake passed away at the age of 83 years.

Nestor is survived by his loving family, his children, Lindsay (Jennifer), Gerald (Line) and Shelley (Dean); four grandchildren Terina (Rob), Teresa, Samantha and Colby; four great-grandchildren Alexandria, Caitlyn, Lucas and Lacey; two brothers Harry (Deanna) and Ron (Dianne); three sisters Zonia Kavich, Marie Tatarin and Susan Beattie; four sisters-in-law Lillie Humeniuk, Anne Hewko, Stella Lozoway and Patricia Kit; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Nestor was predeceased by his wife of 54 years Oksana; parents Joseph and Annie Humeniuk; five brothers Nick, Myron, Billy, Eugene (Staffie) and Terry; one sister Rose Sorochan; two brothers-in-law Paul Kavich and Nick Tatarin.

A Prayer Service was held on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta where a Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial was held on Monday, September 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. with Very Reverend Don Bodnar officiating. Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to “Alberta Cancer Foundation” or to the “Diabetes Canada.”

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

MACIBORSKI-EWASIUK, Deborah On September 24, 2017 Deborah Maciborski-Ewasiuk of Vegreville passed away at the age of 50 years.

Deborah is survived by one son and two daughters, Justin Ewasiuk, Brianne Faulkner, and Brooklyn Maciborski; two grandchildren; her mother, Jeanette Maciborski; one brother and one sister, Robert and Cheryll. Predeceased by her father, Bill; and brother, Chad.

Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 4814-50 Street, Vegreville with Corinne Knott-Stefanec officiating. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Stollery Hospital or Canadian Mental Health Association/Alberta Division or charity of one’s choice.

Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME

DAVID, Eugene We the family of the late Eugene David would like to express our deepest heart felt gratitude and thank you for your support, prayers, calls, visits, flowers and food.

Thanks to Pastor Darryl Crocker for a very good service, for all who have participated in the service, the pallbearers, the caterers for a wonderful meal.

Sincerely, Pearl and family

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“It’s taken us a hundred years to get to here and now they’re going to take it away with the stroke of a pen,” said Peden, who farms about 150 kilometres east of Edmonton. “To penalize

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Mouthguards: Preventing Dental Injuries and Concussions Dr. Tim Nawrot, Elizabeth Nawrot, Nick Mouyios Vegrevilel Dental Centre The majority of injuries in contact sports are made to the head (concussions) or mouth (teeth, jaw, lips, cheeks and tongue). These injuries can be very painful and may require considerable treatment to repair damage. However, many of these injuries can be prevented by simply using a professionally-fitted mouthguard and proper headgear.

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Once you have a mouthguard, it will need special care. It should be rinsed in cold water after each use with frequent cleanings in soap and water. Keep the mouthguard in a container with water to preserve the life of it. Be sure to get a new mouthguard at the beginning of every season.

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Whether it is street hockey, ringette, soccer, or football, mouthguards should be worn at all times during sporting activities - especially contact sports. It is equally important to wear proper protective headgear to minimize the chance of injury.

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Letter - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 lows. I am on AISH and after rent and power/gas in paid I am left with 538.00 per month. This 538.00 must cover the other utilities, food, clothing, personal as well as my sons extra needs at the school. Needless to say there are a lot of hungry days in our home. And still the

bills are backing up. I was working which kept our heads above water but I no longer have that extra income to rely on as I am not able to work.

I have a hard time getting from my bedroom to the bathroom most times due to not enough oxygen. They sent a guy who was quite rude to me out today to pick up my oxygen tanks because I missed my appointment. I was not aware that I had certain criteria to meet in order to continue the funding. There reasoning is that I signed the paperwork so I should have read it and I would have known.

Speaking with them today has truly opened my eyes to the sorry state of health issues. I explained that I get paid on the 20th and around the 27th so approximately 5 days from now, and they refused to let it go for 5 days so I would be able to take a taxi to the appointment. Waiting 5 days will break them, maybe. I know that 5 days without oxygen will impact my life in a major way. I lose, my son losses but most of all they lose. They lose respect of people that are in a similar situation.

We need to understand that today it’s me, maybe it will be you or one of your loved ones next time. In the meantime I am here with no oxygen and for anyone who doesn’t know it is terrifying when you lay struggling for breath when there is no oxygen to your lungs.

I don’t wish that on anyone, it is the worst feeling ever.

I was basically told by the respiratory clinic that when I get that bad go to the hospital. So now we are looking at an ambulance there and no way to get back home after they give me enough oxygen to carry me over for maybe an hour.

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It is really sad that our programs that are government funded can decide if I am going to breath of not. Playing God with people’s lives and being allowed to do it shows how sick these people are. Now that’s an abuse of power.

In closing I’d like to say that perhaps the respiratory clinic should be more centrally located so it is easy to get to instead of in the boonies, or perhaps they should make some sort of resource available to people who have no possible way to go that distance for testing.

I have no extra cash for a taxi, and I have no other resources, for example friends who drive, etc. I have con-

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tacted the MLA and am waiting on call back.

Thank you Gala Desjarlais

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MacPhee seeks Mayor’s chair Tim MacPhee Submitted To the Residents of Vegreville, My name is Tim MacPhee, and I have been a small business owner, volunteer and resident in our town for almost 30 years. I chose to live in this town for many reasons. I saw the potential for personal growth, a safe and friendly community to raise my children and a town that had tremendous potential.

Since moving to Vegreville I have volunteered in numerous ways for town events and fundraisers. I have coached in minor soccer as well as minor hockey right through to coaching the Vegreville Junior B Rangers. I am a life member of the kinsman club of Vegreville and have put many hours into what I believe is a great service organization. Four years ago I was elected to be a member of your Town Council. I was your voice in all matters that were of concern to you. I also contributed by reducing our necessary spending to bring Vegreville more in line with the other municipalities of our size. I engaged with businesses in our community to hear their concerns and thoughts to create an environment where they can succeed.

And now I am proud to say that we have made great strides in infrastructure on long overdue improvements while maintaining a cost effective plan. In the past four years I have made it my responsibility to dedicate all of my efforts to seeing that our town meets its full potential. I am very proud of the

achievements that myself and Town Council have accomplished in the last four years. But I know, that as a town we can strive to reach further. This is the reason why I have decided to run for mayor of Vegreville. I look forward to being the voice of your town and want to continue on the path toward success and growth as a municipality.

As your mayor I would like to work with our new economic development department to focus on creating more jobs with the businesses we currently have. I hope we could work to create a new vibe for our community, as we must play to our strengths as a hub for this region.

We must continue to provide our excellent services and attractions to the town residents as well as the neighbouring municipalities. Moving Forward to build an age friendly environment that appeals to many demographics for an improved quality of life for all age groups will be essential.

I am a strong voice for all of your concerns. I have the energy and commitment to help this town continue “Moving Forward”.

On October 16th Vote Tim MacPhee for Mayor!

Let’s all move forward.

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TD Site Advisor for the day, Tracy Giffin with Deputy Provincial Advisor for Tree Canada Foundation, Martin Flint .

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Many volunteers planted trees for TD Tree Days on September 23. (Rosanne Fortier)

Representative for CiB, Tony Tymchyshyn shows how to plant the trees. (Rosanne Fortier)

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Watercolor with Willie Wong Local artists’ paint flowers from the techniques they learned.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier Artists really do seem like they walk on water; at least with their paintbrushes! Fifteen artists had a chance to develop their talents at the Watercolor with Master Painter and Instructor, Willie Wong at the former Coles Western Wear store on September 23.

Wong was born in Malaysian, Borneo.

Wong is a renowned artist from Edmonton. He taught 15 artists at the first session how to draw flowers and landscapes step-by-step with pencil first and then by painting with watercolors.

Some techniques Wong gave the artists were to use multiple colors of purple on their flowers to make the flowers look more interesting. He told them to paint Master Painter and Instructor, Willie Wong is a what makes them happy, if renowned artist from Edmonton. they like a certain color stick (Rosanne Fortier/photo) with that. He showed how to mix colors and so much ing available. more.

There was a free draw for one artist Vegreville Visual Artists organized this event which anyone can partici- to have a custom framing of the waterpate in. This watercolor session is one color painting they produced which of three courses offered. In the future, was donated by the new store, Framed there will be mosaic and acrylic paint- Custom Framing.

Artist, Willie Wong teaches local artists how to use colors when they paint with watercolor.

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Risks of dehydration Alberta Health Services Dehydration can occur in anyone of any age, but it is most dangerous for babies, small children, and older adults.

Dehydration occurs when your body loses too much fluid. This can happen when you stop drinking water or lose large amounts of fluid through diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, or exercise. Not drinking enough fluids can cause muscle cramps. You may feel faint. Usually your body can reabsorb fluid from your blood and other body tissues. But by the time you become severely dehydrated, you no longer have enough fluid in your body to get blood to your organs, and you may go into shock, which is a lifethreatening condition.

Dehydration in babies and small children Babies and small children have an increased chance of becoming dehy-

drated because: A greater portion of their bodies is made of water; Children have a high metabolic rate, so their bodies use more water; A child’s kidneys do not conserve water as well as an adult’s kidneys; A child’s natural defence system that helps fight infection (immune system) is not fully developed, which increases the chance of getting an illness that causes vomiting and diarrhea; Children often will not drink or eat when they are not feeling well; and They depend on their caregivers to provide them with food and fluids.

Dehydration in older adults Older adults have an increased chance of becoming dehydrated because they may: Not drink because they do not feel as thirsty as younger people; Have kidneys that do not work well; and choose not to drink because of the inability to control their bladders (incontinence).

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Calming the common cold Prevention magazine notes that fruits and vegetables, garlic, maitake and shiitake mushrooms, beef, oysters, wheat germ, yogurt and hot peppers are good for the immune system. Eating chicken noodle soup when you have a cold is beneficial because this can relieve colds by helping mucus velocity come out of the nose making cold germs spend less time there.

When you have a cold drink lot of fluids, gargle salt water if you have a sore or scratchy throat, use a saline spray to help nasal congestion, and get enough rest.

I personally feel that even if some of the over- the- counter medicine are proven to shorten the duration of the cold or relieve the symptoms, it’s better not to take them because studies have proven that all medicine has side-effects, so it’s always wiser to use natural remedies.

It’s advisable to see your doctor if you’re not sure it’s the flu or a cold. The flu can cause complications. Colds aren’t serious for most people but they can very occasionally cause complications such as sinus or ear infections. In vulnerable people who have chronic diseases that affect the immune system or are elderly, they can develop rhinovirus and this can cause lower respiratory infections or aggravation of asthma.

Rosanne Fortier The common cold has no cure or available vaccine. A cold is an upper respiratory tract infection caused by many different viruses. It’s catchy and can be crude; especially if you had something special planned for when you came down with a cold. Cold weather doesn’t cause a cold. Taking antibiotics are not necessary and can do more harm than good.

The most sensible way not to get a cold is to avoid someone with a cold. Stay away from closed-in places or crowds, and do not share cups, straws, or other personal items.

MedicineNet states that ways to prevent or spread a cold include washing your hands often, avoid touching your face after you feel you have been exposed to someone who has a cold, don’t smoke, use disposable items if you live with someone who has a cold, and keep surfaces clean. It’s advisable to use paper towels in the kitchen and bathroom and throw tissues away.

If children have a cold, wash their toys frequently.

Colds can be prevented by leading a healthy lifestyle which includes, eating well, getting enough exercise, drinking the recommended amount of water, going to bed at regular hours and getting plenty of sleep and rest, getting enough sunshine, and avoiding too much stress.

Sometimes, it’s impossible to dodge stress. Then it’s important to learn the techniques to deal with stress.

Mayo Clinic states that vitamin c won’t help prevent a cold in most people but can shorten the length of time it lasts. Echinacea may help but it hasn’t been proven to.

Zinc could lessen the length of time of the virus but if a person takes too much it could have harmful side effects. Take herbal remedies if you don’t have high blood pressure or pollen allergies. Natural remedies like raw honey are good to take.

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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 780-6327147 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 @ 780-6324922 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. MaySept 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)6327650 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.

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

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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

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

Friday Prayers: Weekly Jumaat prayer in Two Hills. If interested, please contact Deen 780603-6090 or Waseem 780-603-8443

The New Vegreville Aquarium Club meets every last Monday at 7:00pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library

Friday Prayers: Weekly Jumaat prayer in Vegreville. If interested, please contact Hesham 780-603-6245 / 780-632-2721 or Azeem 780885-2627

“Writer’s Group” meets last Tuesday of each month at 2:00pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library

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.

Vegreville Wildlife Federation (Alberta, Fish & Game Association) Please check website VWF. ca Email: vegrevillewildlife@gmail.com “Women’s Book Club” meets first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library 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 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

Legacy 4 Health Indoor Walking Program for Older Adults 10-11am at the Vegreville Centennial Library Gymnasium 4709-50 St, Contact 780-632-2977, 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 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 UCWLC Meetings to be held every third Thursday of each month at Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7 p.m. in Vegreville.

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

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.

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

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

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.

THE ALBERTA DRAFT HORSE CLUB meetings every 2nd Saturday of every 2nd month. 780764-2099

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

Vegreville Lions Club meets at Sunshine Senior Centre – 4630 - 49 Street. Meeting 7 p.m. 2ND Tuesday.

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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.

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 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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TD Tree Days in Vegreville Rosanne Fortier To celebrate Canada 150 Toronto Dominion (TD) began Common Ground to help create a legacy of green spaces to bring people together were the words of TD Site Advisor for the day, Tracy Giffin said.

In the morning of September 23, Vegreville celebrated TD Tree Days when Communities in Bloom (CiB) planted trees at Elks/kinsmen Park and in the afternoon, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TDREF) with Deputy Provincial Advisor for Tree

Canada Foundation, Martin Flint , CiB, and many volunteers planted trees at Vegreville Walking Trails (47 Street and 55 Avenue) in Vegreville.

Communities in Bloom are planning to plant 150 trees in these two areas in Vegreville.

Giffin said since TD Common Ground launched in 2010, they have planted more than 285,000 trees.

“This year we are planting over 300,000 trees with thousands of volunteers coming together to enhance over 150 green spaces. This is the first time planting

Many volunteers planted trees for TD Tree Days on September 23. (Rosanne Fortier)

dehydration - CONTINUED from PAGE 2 Have physical problems or a disease which makes it: Hard to drink or hold a glass; Painful to get up from a chair; Painful or exhausting to go to the bathroom; Hard to talk or communicate to someone about their symptoms; Take medicines that increase urine output; and Not have enough money to adequately feed themselves.

Watch babies, small children, and older adults closely for the early symptoms of

dehydration anytime they have illnesses that cause high fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. These are the early symptoms of dehydration: The mouth and eyes may be drier than usual; The person may pass less urine than usual; and The person may feel cranky, tired, or dizzy.

Check your symptoms to decide if and when you should see a doctor or call Health Link at 811.

in Vegreville with the help and support of the town,” Giffin explained. “TD Tree Days is a program of TDFEF which provides funding to help sustain an incredible array of grassroots environmental projects with over $82 million in funding from outdoor classrooms and environmental educational programs to pollinator and community gardens.”

This event also gave away a silver coin and had plenty of refreshments for volunteers.

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Mike Paranich celebrates Submitted Mike Paranich celebrated his 90th birthday. Soul Spice entertained for the party on September 3rd at the Elks Hall in Vegreville.

(Left to Right): Floyd Mihalcheon, Emily Kuly, Guest of Honour Mike Paranich, Olga Geogolick, Joe Nowak, and Orest Kuly.

Kids have stress too!

Rosanne Fortier Children sometimes have trouble expressing their needs and wants. However, parents know their children and are their children’s best support system.

Parents who participated in the ‘Kids Have Stress Too!’ program at Parent Link Centre (PLC) on the first session on September 19 learned that the strategies they will be teaching their children on how to deal with stress are fun for children! This is a free program that any parent can take and there are still registration spots available. PLC provides free taxi service, child care, and a lunch to eliminate as many barriers as they can so parents have the ability to come to their programs.

There will be two more sessions available.

Outreach Coordinator for PLC, Tasha Homeniuk said the purpose was for parents to help their children to develop healthy strategies to help them adapt, have confidence, learn how to self-regulate and be more resilient.

The session started out with parents partnering with someone to play a game with competition to see how they react to stress.

Then Homeniuk led the participants on some deep breathing techniques.

She explained the stress stoplight which is red: stop when children are stressed and feel overwhelmed, yellow: change happens and they can use the tools and green; go because the child can now cope.

A short video about how toxic stress derails healthy development in children was shown.

Homeniuk said productive ways to release stress are cuddles, self-cuddles, quiet time, spending time with pets, playing, looking at photos, positive talk, exercise,

These are some parents who want to help their children deal with stress: Jana Perez, Andrea and Michell Wolfe with one of their young sons. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

healthy foods, and getting enough sleep. It’s good for parents to think about a time when they were really relaxed and calm when they are feeling stressed.

It’s beneficial to have a game called, ‘What If’ where parents play-out and have conversations with their children about what they would do in certain situations.

More information can be found on the program’s website; kidshavestresstoo.org.

Free child-care is available for parents to attend programs at PLC. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Vegreville Fair Volunteer Appreciation Supper

President of Vegreville Agricultural Society, Tracy Griffin speaks to volunteers.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier Volunteers are the people who make Vegreville Country Fair a success!

They feed citizen’s appetite for fun. The Vegreville Agricultural Society organized a Vegreville Country Fair Volunteer Appreciation Supper on September 24 to thank the volunteers for all the work and effort they put in at the fair The supper was complete with sizzlin’ steaks, chicken breasts, salads, toast, and refreshments. Free cold beer, beverages and bottle water available.

There were card games stacked on the table.

The faces behind the fun at the fair revealed what they volunteer. Jennifer Zwicker volunteered for BINGO and the Beer Gardens at the fair.

Her daughter, Kelly Zwicker volunteered at the BINGO. They said they really enjoy volunteering for the fair because they like meeting President of Vegreville Agricultural Society, new people. It was also a lot Tracy Griffin. (Rosanne Fortier/photo) of fun because it went really well this year.

David Rattray volunteered for the horse race track. He said it went really well and enjoyed the compliments the chuck wagon race drivers gave him. They said it was the best track in Alberta.

Ted Wilson helped with the grounds. He liked it because he worked with good people.

Ex-Director, Walter Krill worked for the horse race track for 25 years. He said it has really improved over the years.

Ex-Director, Walter Krill worked for on horse race track for 25 years. He said it has really improved over the years. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Vegreville support continues Canadian Chambers of Commerce demand rules for federal office closures Rachel Farr Communication Coordinator - Town of Vegreville Chambers of Commerce from across the country voted overwhelmingly in favour of a resolution requiring the federal government to present a clear business case and consult impacted communities before closing federal facilities.

Eighty-nine point seven of the delegates at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting in Fredericton, New Brunswick on September 23-25 supported the resolution submitted by the Vegreville Chamber of Commerce The Town of Vegreville has been raising concerns about long-term negative impacts to the community

after the sudden announcement the federal government was closing the Vegreville Case Processing Centre (CPC). The Vegreville CPC has been operating in the community for 24 years and staff process Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) applications from across the country.

“The government made this decision without any public business case, no clear benefits, and no consultation. We want to make sure no other community has to endure the same painful process,” said Mayor Myron Hayduk.

He adds, “Other municipalities across the country who are home to federal facilities across the country should be deeply concerned by the actions of the

Floor Curling at NWESS in Edmonton

Skip Marilyn Kurash, Third Victoria Paranych, Second Victor Pederson and Lead Janet Ducket.

Marilyn Kurash Submitted On Saturday 15, 2017, an Alberta Floor Curling Bonspiel was held at the Calder Senior Centre (NWESS) in Edmonton at which a team from the Vegreville Sunshine Club won second place. We were, Skip Marilyn Kurash, Third Victoria PAranych, Second Victor Pederson and Lead Janet Ducket. We all had a great time.

federal government. If this could happen to Vegreville – it could also happen to any community.”

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce joins the Alberta Association of Municipal District of Counties and the Alberta Chambers of Commerce in their support in making sure that the Federal Government is more accountable to the communities their decisions affect.

The closure of the Vegreville CPC means that the community will lose over 230 jobs and almost $16 million in GDP every year. To put the economic loss in perspective, the impact to Vegreville is equivalent to losing 38,000 employees in Edmonton or 110,000 in Toronto.

Kinette Club donates to Food Bank

Joe Machney Reporter On September 22, Dawn Warrington and Theresa Gelych of the Kinette Club of Vegreville, presented a cheque of $5000 and food to the Vegreville Food Bank using proceeds from the charity golf tournament that was held on September 16.

They stand here with a volunteer from the Food Bank.