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Ron Weaver (Chairman of the Agri-Visions Committee) presents Morely Dennil with his chosen prize of $5,000.00 cash from the LAEA Agri-Visions 2024 Raffle. Morely had the choice of A Gift Certificate from Paradise Hill Ranch & Western Wear, A Traeger Smoker from Novlan Bros, A complete Calving Camera set up from HSI Group, A commercial grade fuel locking system or cash prize from the Lloydminster Exhibition Association. All prizes were valued at approximately $5,000.00.

Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association Hall of Fame Inductee, Jean Wobeser, being presented with her certificate and flowers after the unveiling of her portrait for the Hall of Fame wall. Chairman of the Hall of Fame Committee, Garth George (left) and Vice-Chair, Gord King (Right) smile as they induct the second female into the Hall of Fame. Since 1979 there have only been 39 inductees. Photos submitted

From left Manager Rommel Mandocdoc, KidSport Derek Young, and Owner Jerianne Bardoel Lloydminster Exhibition lotterepresentative Wasylik •Grant Lastiwka •RodGreg atedWhitney. beyondPhoto words! ously donated the items for us to make Submitted Nikkel •James Oberhofer,•Joel BokenWe would like to send out a Congratdoor prize aup reality.

Thefor Giftchildren Basket Lorna Hamilton a donation on March 5. The donation from Vermilion and surrounding areas; this grant funding to $300 Agri-Visions came back bigger and fohr •Mike Palmier •Elston Solberg ulations to Morely Dennil for winning was won by Maria Champagne.

Reporter was proceeds from the ‘Smile Cookie’ this isn’t possible without them.” He also under the age of 18 to cover registrabetter than ever year!owner We would Cubbon Gossner Agri-Visions Tickets Agri-Visions continues to grow each Vermilion Tim this Hortons Greg •Dave campaign that •Brent was held from Septem- our thanked his staff Raffle. for all the hard were work tion and/or equipment costs.

Eligibility is like to send out a big thanks to Synergy We would also like to thank Dianne available for $100/ each with only a 100 year and is now one of the Midwest’s Whitney along with manager Rommel ber 14-20, 2020. The presentation was they put into the campaign. based on the total income and number Credit hertoexpertise in being our tickets printed.

The winner had aoperatchoice largest Agricultural Conferences & M a n d oUnion, c d o c pRichardson r e s e nte d K iPioneer, d S p o r t- Finstad delayedfor due COVID and Whitney KidSport Vermilion has been of persons per household,” commented 840 CFCW, and Farm Credit Canada Master of Ceremonies for the two-day between a Traeger Smoker from Novlan Tradeshows.

The Tradeshow, featurVermilion representative Derek Young said, “I was thankful for all the support ing for more than 15 years and provides Young. for coming on board as Title Sponsors event!

Bros, A complete calving camera set ing more than 240 exhibitors, was for this event! We must also thank the We were honored to induct Jean up from HSI Group, a commercial $10 to attend. Access to the individnumerous Supporting Sponsors for Wobeser into our LAEA Hall Of Fame grade fuel locking system from GTAS ual speaker sessions (excluding the helping us host this two-day interac- this year during the Heart of the Farm Go Tech Ag Solutions, a Gift Certificate Keynote during the Heart of the Farm tive information event. We brought all Banquet sponsored by Weir Veterinary from Paradise Hill Ranch and Western Banquet) was $20 to attend. The Heart the latest information to both grain and Services. Jean had numerous Family Wear and lastly a Cash Prize from the of the Farm Banquet (Sponsored by cattle producers under one roof! and Friends in attendance to support Lloydminster Exhibition Association. Weir Vet Services) was $55/ticket or We saw a great line up of Speak- this incredible Achievement. Guests All prizes were valued at approximately $420 per table. ers in our Expert Panel this year with of the Banquet were also treated to an $5,000.00. Morely Dennil decided to The Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibiall of them very knowledgeable in their information session with our Keynote go with the $5,000 cash prize from the tion Association is a community-based related field. With packed sessions Speaker, Vance Crowe, sponsored by Lloydminster Exhibition Association! organization serving Lloydminster for Personal Development, it was no NFP. The food was delicious as always We also had a Valentine’s Day Gift and area since 1904. The Lloydminsurprise that these Speakers brought from the Exhibition Food Services Staff. Basket that attendees were able to ster Agricultural Exhibition Association some very insightful information to pass We were very grateful for Synergy Credit put their name in for the draw. The gift exists to enhance both the agricultural onto those who were in attendance.

Union for Volunteering their time to help basket was valued at approximately and urban communities, by providing •Keynote Speaker, Vance Crowe for the Banquet to ensure things ran $850.00. We were very fortunate to have facilities and resources for the devel•Anne Wasko •Dr. Stuart Smyth •Jona- smoothly as well as all the Volunteers Richardsons Jewellery, Three Trees Tap opment and conducting of business, than Driedger •Chris Beaudry •Dawn that helped us throughout the event & Kitchen, and Black Bridge Business education, social and recreation activiHnatow •Dr. Trent Wennekamp •Char- itself. Their time was greatly appreci- Consultant. These businesses gener- ties throughout the year.

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The Vermilion Voice | February 20, 2024

Seeing The Light At St. Jerome’s School

of nutrition for staff and students but or incorporate it into their lunches. The growing and produces plants that are also an educational tool as well as an lunchroom also works the produce into more nutrient dense.

Driving by St. Jerome’s school’s aesthetic delight. its offerings, and the staff are invited T h e c o m p a ny t h at s u p p l i e d t h e front doors after dark, you’d be forgiven The school is currently growing a to take some home with them. tower garden also supplies educaif you thought you were seeing heav- variety of lettuce, but in the past has Although its initial home was in St. tional to ols and les son plans that enly v i si o ns illuminat ing t he fro nt grown strawberries, flowers, and small Jerome’s library, the tower was moved teachers can use in their classrooms. reception area. On closer inspection, vegetables. Secretar y Tina Zayac, to the front office because of its large To learn more about tower gardens, though, you’d see the bright light shin- who shares space with the tower in the windows and to enable more visibility. visit https://www.towergarden.com/ca/ ing through the darkness was a little front office, testifies that the light from The tower has become somewhat of en/meet-tower-garden bit closer to heaven on earth: a tower the tower provides her with Vitamin D a conversation piece, garden, complete with dazzling white during the winter, and that the trickling with visitors for sportlights that keep fruits, vegetables, water is soothing for her spirit. ing events frequently h e r b s , a n d f l owe r s g r ow i n g ye arThe 3 6 0 - degree ver tical garden commenting on it. round. is incorporated into science classes Jackson admits that The tower garden isn’t new to St. from grade two all the way up to high the produce does tend Jerome’s—they’ve had it for about five school. Younger students plant seeds to w i l t q u i c k l y i f t h e years—but it is an understated feature while older students are involved in power source is interthat deserves some public attention. har vesting and und er st anding the rupted or a long break Teaching assistant Amy Jackson watering cycle. Kids come into the (s u c h a s C h r i s t m a s has taken this project under her wing, office all the time and ask about what holidays) disrupts its tending to the ver tical garden and is growing, and they’re even permitted care, but that the entire ensuring it remains not only a source to take some produce home with them school is invested in the plants’ well-being and that the plants recover quickly once the water and light sources are re-established.

S o m e p l a n t s g r ow more successfully than others, but all provide an opportunity for lear ning. O ne of t he more popular grows involved strawberr y plants, which Jackson h ar ve s te d a n d fr oze each day and shared am o ng st stu d ents in a strawberry-and-icecream party.

The aeroponic system uses water and liquid nutrients instead of dir t, and is said to use 98 per cent less The tower garden growing lettuce at St. Jerome’s School. water than conventional Photo Caylie Gnyra Reporter

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Pickleball Zones Held In Vermilion

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The Zone 7 Lakeland Seniors Games Association (LSGA) took place at the Vermilion Elementary School gym on Sunday, February 11.

Marlene Woods and Donna Weiman will advance to Provincials in the Ladies 55+ category, while Amy Kern and Wayne Lewin will move forward in Mixed 55+. In the 60+ category, Janet Elliott and Angie Morin for Ladies, Tim Elliott and Wayne Lewin for Mens, and Janet Elliott and Daryl Crooks for Mixed will advance. Bev Jones and Darlene Smith won the Ladies 65+ in Zones, while Daryl Crooks and Gord McNeill took first for Mens and Donna and Gerald Weiman advanced for Mixed. In the Mixed 70+ group, Marion Dicke and Mel Reid will move ahead.

The Alberta 55+ Provincial Winter Games 2024 for pickleball will take place in Vermilion Pickleball players at Zones in Vermilion on February 11. Photo submitted April 5–7, 2024.

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Historical Society Launches Raffle To Support Building Upgrades

prize: a quarter of mixed (front and back) home- natively, interesested participants can scan the hub for community activities and events, and the support garnered through this raffle will grown grass finished Alberta Beef, perfectly provided QR code.

The raffle will run from February 1, 2024, to undoubtedly contribute to its preservation and Royal Canadian Legion Field Marshall Alex- timed for the upcoming BBQ season, with an ander Branch 11 made a significant move on approximate value of $1300. The second prize May 30, 2024, with only 1000 tickets available, continued service to the community for years October 15, 2022 by officially transferring the Lt. mirrors the grand prize, also valued at approxi- so enthusiasts are encouraged to act swiftly to to come.

Col Craig Armoury to the Lt. Col. Craig Armory mately $1300. Third place will secure a lawn- secure their chance at winning.

The primary objective of the raffle is to raise Historical Society. With this transfer, the Society mower and gas generator generously donated assumed responsibility for all operating costs, by Cornerstone Co-op, valued at around $1198. essential funds to facilitate building upgrades upgrades, and maintenance of the building.

Lastly, the fourth prize, valued at approximately and maintenance, ensuring the continued funcIn a bid to raise funds for much-needed $900, is a custom knife crafted by JStorch tionality of the Armoury for various community building upgrades and maintenance, the Lt. Col. Knives, designed after a WW1 German Trench groups. Among the groups benefitting from the Craig Armory Historical Society has embarked fighting knife with materials sourced from a facility are the Loyal Edmonton Regiment 2645 Cadet Core, Vermilion Archery Club, and the on an online prize raffle campaign. Utilizing the WW1 German Krupp 77mm Cannon.

Rafflebox platform, the Society aims to garner Interested participants can purchase raffle Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts School, alongside support from the community while offering excit- tickets at rafflebox.ca. Simply navigate to the other community organizations utilizing the ing prizes to participants.

“Find a Raffle” section, type in “LCOL,” and space through rental arrangements.

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The Vermilion Voice | February 20, 2024

Sowing Alberta’s Black History

racism and the harsh winter environment, stone to live with her eldest daughter in economic challenges, Lossie salvaged Lossie and her family became members Edmonton. Each summer, she would stay the blue and yellow fabrics of the quilt In celebration of Black History Month, of a thriving community in Maidstone. with family on the farm in Tiger Lily, 11 from shirts damaged in a fire of a local the following story has been adapted Around the same time, Ivy Belle Bowen kilometres northwest of Campsie. Lossie variety store. The grey and white pieces with gratitude from Assistant Curator moved with her family from Evergreen, took residence in the top floor of her are also suspected to be scraps from of Daily Life and Leisure Lucie Heins’ Alabama to Amber Valley, Alberta near son’s house, spending six to eight hours clothing, flour sacks, and old curtains. blog post for the Royal Alberta Museum present-day Athabasca. She married a day (except for Sundays) hand-stitchThe quilt is sewn using the Wagon titled “The Lossie Lane Quilt: A Testi- Walker Beaver in 1920 and moved to his ing quilts. She was a prolific seamstress, Wheel pattern. This pattern, like many mony of Friendship Between Two Black homestead in Campsie (near present-day ensuring each bed in the house was others at the time, was used to signal to Pioneer Settlers.” To read the full story, Barrhead) where they raised their family. adorned with a beautifully hand-pieced wagons heading north to Canada as part visit https://royalalbertamuseum.ca/blog/ Walker’s own family had also come from quilt. of the Underground Railroad. However, it lossie-lane-quilt-testimony-friendship- Oklahoma, crossing the border at EmerThree years later, Lossie and Ivy met at is not clear whether Lossie chose to use between-two-black-pioneer-settlers son, Manitoba in 1911, then traveling with the marriage of their adult children on April this pattern for that purpose.

Lossie L ane was an early Black their farming tools and household neces- 8, 1950. Over the course of the following Lossie’s granddaughter Christine pioneer in Alber ta. Her husband ’s sities to Strathcona in 1912 by train. decade, Lossie honed her craft, and in remembers her grandmother teachparents, who had been born into slav- From there, they continued on by foot, time began teaching her granddaughter ing her that the colours used in the quilt ery, had moved from Oklahoma, USA to horse-drawn buggy, and oxen cart for the her meticulous quilting techniques. Chris- would indicate whether someone would Maidstone, Saskatchewan in 1909, seek- remaining 138 kilometers over the course tine Beaver recalls her grandmother tell- be traveling in a box in the wagon or ing refuge from the new segregation laws of three days, battling mud holes and ing her to rip out her stitches and start under the wagon. This kind of oral history that had arisen when Oklahoma and the fierce mosquitos on the way to Campsie. again whenever her work became sloppy, is a primary source of information on the Indian Territories merged to become the Like Amber Valley, Campsie came to be a reprimand Christine later acknowledged quilts sewn by Black quilters at that time.

State of Oklahoma. They had their sights known as one of Alberta’s five primary helped foster her own immaculate work.

This quilt is one of several sewn by set on the free homesteads available in settlements of Black pioneers fleeing the Lossie’s friendship with Ivy blossomed early Black pioneers that have been Western Canada, and Maidstone was a escalating violence of the Jim Crow laws. during these years, and a decade after donated to the Royal Alberta Museum. popular destination point for early Black Ivy and Walker’s children attended the they first met, Lossie presented Ivy with To learn more about the rich history of settlers.

Benton School of District #3319, which a hand-stitched quilt with the inscrip- quilting in our province, check out Heins’ Lossie and her husband followed with was the only school district designated tion, “To Ivy Beaver Remember Me From “Alberta Quiltmakers and their Quilts” at https://ramshop.ca/alberta-quiltmakerstheir eldest son in 1912. Although they as “segregated” or “blacks only” by the Lossie Lane 1960.”

K n o w n f o r h e r f r u g a l i t y a m i d s t and-their-quilts/ were able to cross the border, it was not government of Alberta. Despite this without experiencing cruelty by border designation, many white parents opted to officials: family lore indicates that Lossie send their children to this school because had said, “They didn’t have to be so it was closer than the school designated mean to us.” Despite hardships involving for “whites.”

Ivy was warmly remembered for her tenacious character and “waste not” attitude on the farm. She kept chickens and turkeys, sold eggs, grew vegetables and apple trees, and was reputed for keeping one of the most beautiful flower gardens in the community. Each January, her dining room table transformed into a plant nursery filled with seeds in the tin cans she had been saving all year for that purpose.

In 1947, Lossie’s husband died of pros- Lossie Lane, Ivy Belle Bowen, and the Wagon Wheel quilt Lane made for Bowen in 1960. tate cancer, and she moved from Maid- Photo courtesy of the Royal Alberta Museum. Photo submitted

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Banana Upside Down Cake

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walnuts into the cake portion or the has its own caramel topping, inter- Butter an 8 x 8 cake pan. Bottom and bottom topping. spersed with bananas. Serve chilled sides. For the bottom topping, mix the Does anyone Bananas are high in pectin fiber, and or warm with ice cream. melted butter and the brown sugar e l s e e n d u p w i t h benefit the gut with prebiotics, assistBanana Upside Down Cake together, and spread on the bottom extra bananas that ing the immune system and aiding 1/2 cup butter of the cake pan. Cut 2 bananas a r e a l r e a d y a b i t in movement through the digestive 1/2 cup sugar into thick slices, and arrange them o v e r r i p e ? H e r e system. Bananas are a good source 1 banana, mashed on the bot tom of the cake pan. In i s a n o t h e r r e c i p e of vitamin B6, vitamin C and potas2 eggs a mixing bowl, beat the butter and to use up those extra bananas. This sium. A four-year research study has 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar together, add the eggs vanilla recipe uses apple sauce for additional shown that the high potassium content 1 1/4 cup unbleached flour and banana, and beat until smooth moisture, nutrients and fiber, instead found in foods such as bananas help 1 teaspoon baking powder and creamy. Add in the flour, baking of oil or butter. The flour can be white reduce blood pressure and the risk of 1/2 teaspoon baking soda powder, baking soda, and spices and u n b l eac h e d, or w h o l e w h eat or a stroke. The high amount of potassium 1 teaspoon cinnamon beat. Beat in the milk. Pour the batter mixture. I like using unbleached flour in bananas makes them heart healthy.

1/2 teaspoon ginger o n to p of the sli c e d bananas an d instead of white bleached wheat flour You can enjoy these guilt free treats 3/4 cup milk brown sugar in the cake pan. Bake for because then the immune system in and reap all their benefits from the Bottom Topping 40 minutes in a glass pan. It may be our gut does not have to deal with the nutritious ingredients that are in them, 2 bananas sliced a shorter time in a metal pan, check bleaching agents in the flour. Nuts are and all the chemical and preser va1/2 cup brown sugar after 30 minutes. Turn onto a plate, not mentioned in this recipe, but you tives that are not in them. You do not 1/4 cup melted butter while still very warm out of the oven. It could easily add 1/2 cup of pecan or need to add icing to this cake, as it Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. comes out beautifully.

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Planning For Nuclear War In Vermilion

Craig Baird

ian security in the event of a major ect, also spoke and gave his remarks with towns in the area in the event of a attack. regarding what other towns in the area nuclear attack on Alberta.

There was a Mayor S.C. Heckbert was the chair- were doing to prepare for disaster. He Thankfully, that never came to pass. time in the 1950 s, person of the meeting, and he outlined stated that all provincial fire fighting Contact Craig at craig@canadaehx. w h e r e t h e f e a r o f that the town council had contacted equipment would be standardized so com n u c l e a r w a r w a s C.E. Gerhart, the minister of munici- make it possible for equipment to be Support Craig by donating at www. ver y real. Both the pal affairs and the provincial director interchanged as required. canadaehx.com (Click Donate) United States and the Soviet Union of the civil defence plan.

At the time, Vermilion was desigLi s te n to h i s p o d c a s t Can ad i an were working to build up their nuclear Gerhart outlined the problems of the nated as an evacuation area where History Ehx on all podcast platforms. arsenals and it seemed like nuclear government and urged all communi- casualties from Edmonton and other weapon tests were going on ever y ties to set up in a manner where they industrial centres would be evacuated week. could work together in a time of need. to in the event of a major attack.

Even places far removed from major Air Vice-Marshal George Howsam, There was also a plan under way ur ban centres were worried about the provincial co - ordinator of civil to survey all buildings and shelters in nuclear war. Places like Vermilion. defence, also spoke. He talked about town to determine where bomb shelIn order to ready themselves for the measures necessar y to provide ters could be located. It was decided nuclear war, Vermilion put steps to against disaster. He said that it was to set up sub-committees related to begin a civil defense plan in February the duty of every citizen to avoid panic first aid, firefighting communications, 1952. an d u seles s ef for t d ur ing p er i o d s utilities and transportation.

A meeting was held at the Legion of unusual stress such as a military The Town of Vermilion also agreed It is no SMALL thing to use an advertising H all wit h t he pur p ose of se c ur ing attack. to act in conjunction with represenMEDIUM with the LARGEST Print, Size and information from provincial officials Colonel Lavoie, the chief execu- tatives of the municipal districts of Circulation, Call us 780-853-6305 charged with the responsibility of civil- tive officer of the civil defence proj- Vermilion River and Minburn, along Columnist

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Checking In With Anxiety

with how a per son gets along with anxiety disorder can be diagnosed. ent as fears that are out of proportion others. They also affect daily activities.

When you have generalized anxiety to real danger. Some individuals with It’s normal to feel worried or anxious Often the cause of anxiety disorders disorder, you feel worried and stressed severe phobias are unable to control at times within your daily life. Mild to isn’t known. Many people who have about many everyday events and acti- their fears and can occur with other moderate anxiety can help you focus them say that they’ve felt nervous and ities. But it could result in more seri- conditions, such as panic disorder or your attention, energy, and motivation. anxious all their lives. This problem can ous outcomes like panic attacks and Tourette’s disorder.

But when these feelings become severe occur at any age. Children who have phobias.

Most people deal with phobias by and out of balance, causing you to feel at least one parent with the diagnosis What is a panic attack? avoiding the situation or object that helpless, confused, or very worried, it of depression are more than twice as Panic attacks are sudden feelings of causes them to feel panic. This is may be a symptom of an anxiety disor- likely to have an anxiety disorder than extreme anxiety or an intense fear with- called avoidance behaviour. A phobic der or a more serious problem such as other children. out a clear cause or when there is no disorder occurs when the avoidance depression.

Did you know? Women are twice as danger. While common, panic attacks behaviour becomes so extreme that A n x i et y c an c au s e p hys i c al an d likely as men to have problems with sometimes occur in otherwise healthy it interferes with your daily activities. emotional symptoms. A specific situ- anxiety disorders. people. They usually only last a few There are thre e main t ypes of ation or fear can cause some or all of Anxiety disorders often occur with minutes but can last longer. For some, phobic disorders: these symptoms for a short time. When other problems, such as: anxiety can worsen quickly during the • Agoraphobia: fear of being alone the situation passes, the symptoms • M e n t a l h e a l t h p r o b l e m s , l i k e attack. or in public places where help might usually go away. depression.

Symptoms include: not be available or escape is impoWhat is an Anxiety Disorder?

• Substance use problems.

• Feeling like you’re dying or losing sible Anxiety disorders occur when people • A physical problem, like heart or control of yourself • Social Phobia: fear of situations h ave b ot h p hys i c a l a n d e m ot i o n a l lu n g d i sea se. A c o m p l ete m e d i c al • Rapid breathing (hyperventilation) where you might be exposed to critisymptoms. These disorders interfere checkup may be needed before an • Numbness or tingling of the hands cism by others or lips.

• Specific Phobia: fear of specific • A racing heart. You may feel dizzy, things sweaty, or shaky • Phobias can be treated to help • Trouble breathing, chest pain or reduce feelings of fear and anxiety. tightness, and an irregular heartbeat.

Paying attention to Anxiety These symptoms come on suddenly Life is full of ups and downs which can and without warning. cause shifts in your anxiety from time to The Mannville Riverview Golf & RV Resort is currently accepting applications for Sometimes symptoms of a panic time. It’s important to check in with yourSummer Seasonal and Student Positions for the 2024 Season: attack are so intense that you may self, finding time each day to take notes fear that you’re having a heart attack. or monitor how you are feeling in certain Full-Time and Part-Time Clubhouse M any of the sym ptoms of a pani c situations. Documenting these moments & attack can occur with other illnesses, of anxiety can help you process and Full-Time and Part-Time Grounds Crew such as hyper thyroidism, coronar y work through those issues, but it can A Valid driver’s license is a requirement of this position. artery disease, or COPD. A complete also help you determine a baseline. This Submit resumes to the relevant department of: m e d i c a l c h e c k u p m ay b e n e e d e d can help make it clear when things are before an anxiet y disorder can be going well or if you need to check in Golf Course – Food & Beverage/Pro Shop or diagnosed. with your doctor and develop a plan to Golf Course –Grounds Crew People who have repeated unex- address your anxiety. golfcourse@mannville.ca pected panic attacks and worry about Anxiety can be treated through cognithe attacks are said to have a panic tive-behavioural therapy, relaxation Village of Mannville disorder. therapy, anxiety reduction classes, 5127-50 Street All applicants are thanked for their interest.

Box 180 What is a phobia? medicines, or a combination of methMannville, Alberta T0B 2W0 However, only those receiving interviews will be contacted.

Phobias are extreme and irrational ods. Talk to your doctor and ask quesFax: (780) 763-3643 fears that interfere with daily life. While tions if you think you are struggling E-Mail: cao@mannville.com phobias are common, they can pres- with anxiety.

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Shelley Jones’ Tribute Concert ‘A Touch of Cole’ Mesmerizes Local Jazz Aficionados

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blues, and soul, captivating the audience Yaciuk’s illustrious four-decade career fiddle player, guitarist, drummer, and throughout. as a passionate performer precedes trumpet player ALL Extraordinaire!!! and In a delightful display of musical Hailing from Edmonton, the trio has him, while Caswell’s tenure as head of all who have played for big names.” Pulyhomage, Shelley Jones enchanted a garnered acclaim not only within the city the bass department at Grant MacEwan, blank also lauded Jones, hailing her as crowd of 132 local jazz enthusiasts on but also beyond. Jones, whose musical coupled with his extensive production a remarkably talented artist from nearby February 1 with her performance of ‘A journey began with a passion for rock, work for various artists, underscores his Innisfree, and noted that, “Tunes from Touch of Cole’ at Lakeland College’s pop, and blues cover bands, discovered musical prowess.

Nat King Cole, Natalie Cole, Ella FitzgerAlumni Hall Theatre. her affinity for jazz during her time as a Reflecting on the evening’s perfor- ald, and Louis Armstrong were enjoyed The matinee concert, dedicated to the student in Grant MacEwan’s vocal music mance, Kerri Pulyblank expressed admi- by all.” legendary Nat King Cole and his daugh- program. Since then, she has estab- ration for the caliter Natalie, unfolded as a gripping trib- lished herself as a versatile vocalist, ber of musicianship ute. Backed by the seasoned expertise seamlessly transitioning between jazz o n d i s p l ay, h i g h of guitarist Wes Yaciuk and bassist Wes ensembles, symphony orchestras, and lighting the excepCaswell, Jones graced the stage with popular music groups. Her authentic tional talents in the warmth and charisma, delivering smooth interpretation, vocal range, and unique performance.“It was renditions of classic Cole standards. The stylings have positioned her as a sought- a great jazz show repertoire traversed the diverse land- after artist among musicians and bands with amazing musiscapes of jazz, Latin rhythms, modern across Alberta. cians - pianist, base Reporter

Shelley Jones - A touch of Cole performance. Photo Greg Haslehurst Photography

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Meet The Council: Modifications Worth Making

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Lyle and his family own and operate 6A dent that they are administering the proper Trevor and his family own a mixed Cattle Company, which includes an 8,500 dosage every time. “It’s just the right thing c at t l e o p er at i o n n e ar Wo o d l a n d s, The Beef Cattle Research Council head finishing yard along with a 150 head to do,” says Lyle.

Manitoba, where they have had cattle (BCRC) is made up of producer members cow herd near Picture Butte, Alberta. The Along with the feedlot, the Adams on the land for 49 years. They also from across Canada, appointed by each Adams family purchased the feedlot nine manage 150 head of cattle year-round in grain farm, and have some sheep and of the provincial beef organizations that years ago after it had been sitting empty for a drylot. They calve in June which helps chickens. While they are in an area allocate part of the Canadian Beef Cattle two years. Both Lyle and his wife Roxanne reduce the need for labour to check cows known for rain and good farmland, Check-Off to research. The number of had previously worked in the feedlot indus- in cold weather, and reduces disease they also have plent y of bush land members from each province is propor- try, so the purchase seemed like a natural pressure in the herd. Calves are weaned that is much more suitable to grazing tional to the amount of provincial check-off fit for their family. Lyle and Roxanne have in April, then backgrounded in the feedlot cattle. allocated to research. four children with two involved in the day- until July and sold as yearlings. Lyle intenThe cattle winter in the bush land The following is part six in a series to to-day operations of the feedlot. Having tionally targets this time of year as there which provides shelter and protection introduce you to this group of innovative family involved helps with labour but Lyle are less cattle going to market during this from the elements. In addition, the thinkers that set BCRC’s direction by shar- points out they also have a great crew period, resulting in a premium price for their cattle are integral in helping to keep ing practices, strategies, or technologies working for them. calves. The main feedlot often empties out back shrub encroachment through that they have integrated into their own While they do feed some of their own in the summer allowing them to focus on grazing. “It also helps with manure operations. Read the past installments calves, most of the feedlot is filled with the cow herd as well as scrape everything m a n a g e m e n t ” s a y s Tr e v o r “ W h y in this series. custom cattle. Lyle takes a very hands- out, make repairs, clean and set them- haul manure if you can just let the Most Canadian beef cattle produc- on approach as a manager, doing every- selves up properly for the following year. cows do it themselves?” Since their ers have goals they are working towards thing from pen riding to scraping pens. This It’s not always the big changes that influ- home is heated with a wood burning on their operation. Sometimes progress allows him to pay attention to detail and ence the success of a business. Attention stove, they also integrate this into the involves making major changes, while make small changes which has been help- to detail and doing the small things right are systems as the areas that are cleared other times it involves slow and steady ful in keeping cattle on feed and maintain- Lyle’s targets for his operation. while cut ting firewood become the adjustments to everyday practices. These ing good relationships with those he feeds Increasing Diversification and places they bed cows the following two council members have made modifica- cattle for.

Utilization year. While cattle are out in the bush, tions to improve and advance their operaIn a tight labour market, hiring and keepTrevor Sund – Manitoba they walk up to ¾ of a mile to water tions. ing good employees is always a worry, but which they find helps keep the cows Attention to Detail is Key to Success Lyle says they are fortunate to have relafit for calving season and has reduced Lyle Adams – Alberta tively low staff turn over. He attributes this calving difficulties. to a number of factors, including treating They feed the cows t wice a day their employees like family by recognizing with a combination of greenfeed hay achievements, celebrating them, providing bales that are rolled out for the cattle variety in their day-to-day jobs and opporand then top dressed with additional tunities for further education and training. supplement as needed. Calving occurs A recent change Lyle has made to their in late March and April at which time operation is the addition of the Te Pari® they move cows closer to home and dosing gun system at take-in and when shift to feeding in the evenings. This doing mass processing. This system autohas resulted in more cows calving in matically takes the weight of the animal the daylight hours making manageand adjusts the dosage accordingly, taking ment easier for the family. “We started the guess work out of processing animals. doing this thirty years ago while dad It prevents underdosing and overdosing was hauling gypsum from the quarry which helps reduce antibiotic resistance into Winnipeg. We kind of figured it and saves money, which Lyle is then able out by accident since nighttime was to pass on to his customers. Making the the only time he could feed his cows” change to this system hasn’t slowed down Photo credit: Duncan McNairnay / Manitoba says Trevor, “It was actually the year Lyle Adams. Photo submitted processing and it allows staff to be confi- Beef Producers he stopped and (Cont. on pg 10) Submitted

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(Cont, from pg 9) we realize d t hat calves were coming at all hours of the day. We learned our lesson and we n t b a c k t o t h e n i g h t fe e d i n g .”

Calving this time of year works well with the rest of their operation as it gives them a dedicated time for calving before lambing starts in May and then seeding in late May and June.

Ke e p i n g a c o n d e n s e d c a l v i n g season is important with the number of enterprises on their operation but due to the rough terrain and bush land pulling bulls in the summer can prove tricky. Instead, to keep their calving dates condensed, the bulls are run with the cows most of the year, only separating them closer to the start of calving. They set a predetermined length for their calving season and then after the final date

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has passed, sell all cows that have not calved. This prevents their calving season from getting too long or cows falling behind in future years.

The Sund Family is located within an hour from Winnipeg which presents some unique oppor tunities when it comes to direct marketing. “ We can sell eggs, lamb and beef d i r e c t t o c o n s u m e r s i n t h e c i t y.”

Trevor notes that up until now most of t h e ir s al e s have b e e n t hrou g h word of mouth but there is definitely room for expansion in that area.

Tr e v o r h a s l o n g t e r m g o a l s t o further integrate their crop and livesto c k o perations but fen c ing and a c c e s s to wate r o n t h e c r o p l a n d are limiting factors. Because of the high value of land in their area they are working long term to get more

The Vermilion Voice | February 20, 2024 use out of the land they have and hope to do so by utilizing crop land for more time than just the days it is growing crops. “We’re using that l a n d f o r o n l y 10 0 d ay s a n d t h e n the rest of the time it isn’t get ting used. For most of that land there is another 6 0 - 8 0 d ays we c ould g et out of it plus get some added fertility benefits.”

One thing the Sunds have been doing to increase utilization of their land is underseeding sweet blossom clover into some of their greenfeed.

T h e c l over h e l p s to i n c re a s e t h e feed quality as well as fixes nitrogen in the soil. Trevor says they notice the following year which fields have h a d t h e c l o ve r i n t h e m t h e ye a r before and that they have observed less of a problem with ringworm and

war ts since introducing the clover into their rotation.

H av in g d i ver s it y in e nter pr i se s as well as increasing utilization on the land are important goals for the Sund family. “ We have three kids who love to farm,” Trevor says when pointing out that diversification is how they will increase future income o n t h e o p er at i o n i f t h e ir c h il d re n choose a career on the farm.

St ay tune d for the nex t inst all ment in this series when we intro duce you to another group of Council members and the management strategies and practices implemented on their operations.

Thank you to the Beef Cat tle Research Council for allowing the reprinting of this article. www.BeefResearch.ca

New Drought Advisory Committee For Alberta

directly to Alberta’s minister of environment The Water Advisory Committee will Wright, MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat. and protected areas. include: “Drought and water shortages are a Alberta’s new Water Advisory Commit“When it comes to water, we are all in it - Justin Wright, MLA for Cypress-Medi- deep concern for our irrigators and agritee will help prepare for drought and work to together. This committee will provide me cine Hat cultural producers. That’s why we have make every drop count in 2024. with ideas and perspectives from leaders - Paul McLauchlin, reeve of Ponoka strong representation on the Water AdviAfter several dry years, Alberta’s winter across the province. They’ll share what County and president of the Rural Munici- sory Committee, so our producers can snowpack is well below average, many they are hearing and seeing and help iden- palities of Alberta be assured their interest is represented. rivers are at record low levels and multiple tify new or better ways to support families, - Ian Anderson, former CEO of Trans The work of this committee will be essenreservoirs remain well below capacity. El farms, ranches and businesses if we face Mountain tial to maximizing and finding efficiencies Niño is producing a warm and dry winter a severe drought this year,” commented - Alex Ostrop, chair of the Alberta Irriga- that will ensure as much water as possiacross Western Canada and more than Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment tion Districts Association ble is conserved to produce the food that 70 per cent of the country is experiencing and Protected Areas.

- Jack Royal, CEO of the Blackfoot feeds our families, both here and abroad,” drought conditions. Alberta is at risk of a Alberta is taking action to prepare for a Confederacy Tribal Council commented RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agrisevere drought in parts of the province this potential drought and to find ways to help - Tanya Thorn, mayor of Okotoks and culture and Irrigation. year. maximize the province’s water supplies. director, Towns South on the board of Along with the advisory committee, AlberThe six-person advisory committee In the coming months, the Water Advi- Alberta Municipalities ta’s government will continue working with includes leaders with experience in agricul- sory Committee will meet regularly to “I am excited to be part of this commit- municipalities, water users, farmers, industure, irrigation, Indigenous, industry, rural discuss and debate ideas on how best to tee and to provide advice on how govern- try, First Nations and others to help prepare and urban issues. It will act as an indepen- prepare for and respond to drought, give ment can help residents of southern Alberta for the risk of severe drought this year. dent sounding board to help the govern- feedback on work already underway and deal with drought this year. By working Quick facts: The committee will operate ment support communities, farmers and suggest new ways to help manage water together, and listening to voices outside of for one year. ranchers, and businesses share, conserve as fairly and efficiently as possible. The government, we will make sure that everyNo remuneration will be provided to and manage water during a potential members will also help identify long-term thing possible is being done to prepare for committee members other than reimbursedrought. The committee will give advice solutions to benefit future generations. drought and respond if needed,” said Justin ment for travel expenses.

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Calf 911-How To Intervene With A Difficult Calving

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Use lubrication: Even the hair on a bare both bending in the same direction, they tion is placed on the legs to deliver the calf. arm is enough to tear the delicate tissues belong to the forelimb. If they bend in oppoIt is important to note that often when a Calving cows out is a huge responsibil- of the birth canal. Proper lubrication will site directions, they belong to the hind limb. calf presents with a head back, it is due to ity with many factors coming together to ensure that uterine tears and abrasions a lack of room for the calf to advance into Correct any malpresentations. ensure a healthy calf hits the ground. A won’t lead to further complications and Head back: Calves that have their head the pelvis. Care must be taken to ensure cow in ideal body condition, good breed- problems rebreeding. pointed backwards will need to be gently that the calf is not too large to be delivered ing and genetics, and a clean environCheck the cervix. pushed back into the uterus by putting pres- vaginally. ment are instrumental in a healthy calf Leg back: When correcting a retained Palpate the cervix: For a calf to be deliv- sure on the calf’s chest while the cow is at being born. limb, or a “leg back,” the same method of ered vaginally, the cow’s cervix must be rest.

But what happens when something open or “dilated.” If the palpator is finding Once it is pushed further back and the pushing the calf back into the cow to create doesn’t go as planned? What if a calf it difficult to reach the calf or their hand is producer has more room to work within the more room is applied. The producer can comes backwards or a leg is turned back? running into a blind sac, it is likely that the cow, the head can be adjusted and brought work their way down the leg until the foot Producers need to be prepared to assist a cow has not properly dilated. up to the pelvic inlet. This can be done is reached, then cup the foot to protect the cow having a difficult birth (dystocia), includDetermine the status of the calf. by grasping the mouth with one hand, or uterus from damage from the hoof capsule. ing the knowledge of how and when to help.

Decide if there is room for the calf to be placing your thumb and middle finger in the Once the foot is secured, bend all the leg A new video walks producers through the delivered: Run a hand around the circum- eye sockets. Care must be taken to never joints, and move up toward the spine and critical steps of assessing and managing ference of the calf between the calf and the pull hard on the lower jaw as it can easily be forward toward the cervix. difficult calvings.

Apply calving chains. cow’s pelvis. fractured or injured.

Take the time to prepare.

Use a double half hitch: Unfortunately, Check if the calf is alive: To determine Alternatively, a calving snare can be Wash the cow and your hands: Cleanli- the calf’s viability, place a finger in its mouth very helpful to help secure a calf’s head. many calves suffer broken legs due to ness is an important step that is often over- for a suck reflex or tongue flick. The eyes The calving snare can be placed around improperly placed calving chains. The looked despite evidence that using poor can be checked for a blink, and in-between the poll, behind the calf’s ears, and then proper placement and use of the double hygiene when palpating animals can lead the toes can be pinched to check for a secured in the mouth of the calf. The head half hitch method is outlined in the video to long term reproductive issues and delays response. can be deflected up and around into proper ensuring that pressure is placed evenly in breed back intervals.

Assess an abnormal presentation: It can positioning, always being careful to protect on the legs and helping to direct the toes Wear gloves: Wearing palpation gloves often be difficult to determine if the legs the muzzle of the calf with your hand to downward with each pull, ensuring the toes will reduce risk of contracting zoonotic coming first are front limbs or hind limbs. protect the soft tissues of the cow from the stay far away from the delicate tissues of diseases (transmitted from animals to One simple trick to determine this is to bend sharp incisor teeth of the calf. its mother. humans) such as Q fever and leptospirosis. the joints of the lower leg. If the joints are Continued on page 13 Once the head is in proper position, tracSubmitted

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Continued from page 12 and finally the pelvis and Pull the calf. hind limbs can be pulled in Work with the cow: Only pull or a downward fashion to allow apply pressure when the cow is having gravity to aid in the delivery. a contraction or “pushing.” Never pull Rotate the pelvis: If the when she is at rest. pelvis of the calf is bind Use a seesaw method: This is a ing in the cow ’s pelvis, it technique which applies pressure on can be manually rotated to alternating legs as the calf advances 45 degrees, shifting the hip into the bir th canal. This allows for angle and preventing hip the widest part of the calf to enter the lock. pelvis one shoulder at a time, creating Cross the hind limbs: In more space. the c ase of a bac k war d s Apply pressure in an arc: For a calf, it is helpful to cross forward-facing calf, pressure should the hind limbs when pulling. always be applied in the shape of an This will cause the calf ’s arc as the calf moves through the birth hips to rotate preventing hip canal. Begin by applying force in an lock. upward motion as the front feet and W H E N S H O U L D YO U head are advanced, then the chest CALL THE VET? is delivered by pulling straight back, D ownload the Calf 911 Calving Decision Tree If a cow requires assistance during calving it is vital that producers understand the proper methods to intervene. Just as important is knowing when to call for assistance. Thank you to the BCRC for allowing the reprinting of this article. www.beefresearch.ca/

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Announcing Exciting Upcoming Rowing Events With Lakeland Rowing Club

Lorna Hamilton

Under the guidance of Coach Peter ing rowers nationwide in a collective effort round trip,” remarked Coach Walsh, highWalsh, club members have been dili- to push their limits. Participants will aim lighting the club’s ambitious aspirations As the winter months pass, the Lake- gently practicing their skills on stationary to clock in as many meters as possible for this year’s challenge. land Rowing Club refuses to let the chill rowing machines at the college, ensuring (within a three hour time frame), with But the excitement doesn’t stop there. dampen their spirits. Instead, they’re they remain in top form for the challenges the ultimate goal of surpassing previous On March 9, eyes will be on the Alberta gearing up for an exciting lineup of indoor ahead. achievements and collectively travers- Indoor Rowing Championships, where rowing competitions that should ignite One event that promises to be a high- ing the length and breadth of Canada. athletes will converge for a shot at provinthe competitive spirit and showcase their light on the calendar is the Canadian The event will take place at the Lakeland cial glory. This indoor event will see the dedication to the sport.

Indoor Rowing Day, scheduled for Satur- College gym, located within the Vermilion Lakeland Rowing Club’s Rustler crew day, February 24. Put on by the Provin- Campus. pitted against club and university rowers, cial Rowing Advisory Councils, this day “We’re not just aiming to cross the forming a dynamic field of over 150 isn’t about competition—it’s about unit- country this time; we’re looking to make a athletes vying for supremacy.

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berg, and Desmond Rowan came first in the C event.

S ix te e n team s c o m p ete d in t h e Bonspiel organizer Stephen Dykstra Vermilion Curling Club’s second annual did a fantastic job getting the spiel up Open Bonspiel February 16–28. Last and running. Although their team did year ’s bons piel was unfor tunately not finish in the top of an event, they canceled due to losing the ice in Janu- did win the Cornhole tournament! The ary of 2023. “anything vintage” theme was a blast, The Open Bonspiel concept allows allowing teams to recreate their “youth.” for teams of all ages and skill levels to The Travis Gosior team won the prize be competitive. There were many family for best outfit. teams entered in the bonspiel.

President of the Vermilion Curling Tim DeRoo, Peyton DeRoo, Kera Club Tim DeRoo would like to thank DeRoo, and Derb DeRoo came first everyone for coming out and making in the A event. Doug McCrae, Cory the weekend a huge success. The Hemaur, Wayne Hemaur, and Joanne club greatly appreciates the continued McCrae placed first in the B event. support of the local businesses and Adam Carter, Ryan Smith, Sean Strom- curling community.

C Event winners from left, Desmond Rowan, Sean Stromberg, Ryan Smith, and Adam Carter. Photos submitted

A Event winners from left, Derb DeRoo, Kera DeRoo, Peyton DeRoo, and Tim DeRoo.

B Event winners from left, Joanne McCrae, Cory Hemaur, Wayne Hemaur, and Doug McCrae.

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J.R. Robson Report

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dance, with 64 games played all together. Bronze. Congrats girls! These three btps.ca A tournament of this size requires more teams also participated We are getting into the groove of the venues than usual. We were fortunate in the Jim Smith Memosecond semester. There is always a tran- enough to have the use of Kitscoty High, rial Junior Bonspiel the sition period switching to new classes in Marwayne Jubilee, St. Jerome’s, Vermil- last weekend of January.

February, for students, teachers, and staff ion Elementary, and the Lakeland College Thanks to Kate Gilberg, alike. gym to use. Thank you so much for these Wayne Hemauer, and Mr. Parents may want to know and encour- 5 other venues for helping to make this Zorniak for coaching, and age their students to participate in the tournament happen. Appreciation also to the Vermilion Junior upcoming BTPS Superintendent ’s goes to Boston Pizza, Booster Juice, and Curling Club for all they Speech Competition. Students may write Sage Apparel, as well as to the officials do to support our curlers. their speech from the options given; final- and Marauder players for all their support If there are any parents ists at JR Robson then qualify on to the and work in making the tournament a and/or spectators who division wide competition. More details huge success. Lamont High School swept wish to share photos or are available at the school. the tournament on both the girls and boys newswor thy informaThere are also a creative writing compe- sides. J.R. Robson Girls earned Silver tion for the school’s use, tition and an art competition happening. and the Boys didn’t make it to the finals. please email jr.news@ Senior Mixed Team: Nick, Samara, Robbie, and Britney.

Students can contact Ms. To for more Curlers have also been busy. Sr. Boys information. went to zones this past week in LloydminThe past two weeks have been full of ster (hosted by Kitscoty High). They played basketball and curling. The ever-passion- hard, to no avail, but they learned a lot and ate and energetic Mr. Woodward orga- had fun. The Sr. High Mixed team had a nized the 2024 J.R. Robson Snoball decent season as well. Some of that team Classic Tournament for both the Boy’s will graduate this summer. The Jr. High and Girl’s Senior Varsity teams which Girls won the Highway 16 Championship, occurred February 8-10th. There were 16 leading them to compete in Wainwright boy’s teams and 16 girl’s teams in atten- for the BTPS Banner where they earned

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Senior Boys Team: Coach Zorniak, Grady, Angus, Raiden, and Jack.

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Submitted In t h e s am e t im e -fr am e, RC M P inside. The suspect proceeded to ram Theft of motor vehicle (x6); Elk Point, Alta. – On Feb. 8, 2024, at responded to break-ins in Derwent, Alta., police vehicles and escaped by driving Mischief – causing danger to life; approximately 3 p.m., Elk point RCMP and a residence south of Beauvallon, through an exterior wall of the building.

Break and enter to residence (x2); and were dispatched to a report of a theft Alta. The stolen SUV had driven though RCMP continued their pursuit until St. Mischief over $5,000 (x3). of motor vehicle and kidnapping. The a shop in Derwent, causing significant Paul RCMP members deployed a tire All suspects were brought before a investigation determined that an adult damage, and done the same in Beau- deflation device and were successful justice of the peace. Crawford, Hunter victim had been sleeping in the backseat vallon, nearly striking a resident. RCMP in stopping the vehicle north of Saddle and Halfe were remanded into custody of a SUV when it was stolen from a gas attended the residence and attempted Lake Cree Nation, Alta. while Gosselin-Redcrow was released station in Elk point. The victim awoke to arrest the suspect. The suspect was As a result of the investigation, on conditions. All are to appear at the to see a stranger driving the SUV and able to evade arrest by driving away in a Cormac Arden Crawford (26), a resident Alberta Court of Justice in St. Paul on requested the suspect to stop, which he SUV stolen from the residence. of Bonnyville, Alta., Kiyana Diamond Feb. 15, 2024. did not. The victim was able to escape R C M P c o nt i n u e d to p ur s u e t h e Hunter (25), a resident of Saddle Lake, “Preston Halfe put countless lives when the suspect reduced speed in suspect, who was stealing a pickup truck and Brittany Gosselin-Redcrow (18), a at risk on his criminal rampage today, attempts to change his direction of travel. that was left running outside a shop. resident of St. Paul, Alta., have been victimizing numerous individuals along Upon further investigation, RCMP Pursuing RCMP members utilized vehi- charged with Kidnapping and Theft of the way,” said Sgt. Bobby Burgess of the identified several other suspects who cle contact to disable the stolen truck in motor vehicle.

St. Paul RCMP. “The suspect was highly appeared to have assisted with the an effort to prevent further offences and Preston Leo Halfe (26), a resident of motivated to evade police custody and theft of the SUV. A suspect vehicle danger to the public.

Goodfish Lake, Alta., has been charged our members did everything possible to was located in Clandonald, Alta, where The suspect entered the shop and with 22 criminal code offences, includ- prevent the continuation of the offenses, RCMP arrested three suspects without stole a second pickup truck, with a util- ing: ensure public safety, and bring this series incident. ity trailer attached, that was parked Kidnapping; of events to a timely, safe conclusion.”

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RCMP laid 58 charges including 28 ion RCMP Detachment Commander. at 780 - 853 - 5781. Business hours criminal code charges, 29 provincial “Please report instances of property are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to During the month of January, 2024, offences and 1 controlled drugs and crime to the Detachment directly or Friday excluding stat holidays. If it Vermilion RCMP responded to 261 substances offence. 11 of the crimi- via the Alberta RCMP App or Online is an emergency, you can also call calls for service. Of those, 106 were nal charges were related to persons Crime Reporting.”

911. Non-emergent crimes can be related to traffic/vehicle complaints, crimes, 11 were related to failing to To repor t a crime or suspicious repor ted via Online Crime Repor t36 were related to property crimes, comply with conditions/court, 4 were occurrence, please contact Vermil- ing and the Alberta RCMP App which 21 were traf fic collisions, 19 were related to firearms and 2 were related i o n D et a c h m e nt d ur i n g b u s i n e s s is available through the Apple App crimes against persons, and 6 were to property crimes. hours at 780-853-4441 or after hours Store or Google Play. suspicious persons or vehicles. Of “I continue to see property crimes the property crime, 10 were thefts, 5 reported on local social media pages Mark were theft of vehicles, 5 were break that are not being repor ted to the Your and enters, and 5 were frauds. In R C M P. I r e c o g n ize t h at we c a n’ t Calendar addition, 12 calls were related to solve ever y crime, but it cer tainly p e r s o n s i nvo l v i n g m e n t a l h e a l t h helps us to have the ‘big picture’ so concerns and 8 were related to spou- that we can identify crime trends and sal abuse. make adjustments as needed.” Says SENIOR NIGHT, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 @ 7:30 PM D u r i n g t h i s p e r i o d , Ve r m i l i o n Sergeant Corey Buckingham, VermilSubmitted

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