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Wildfire Season Rages In Vermilion And Area

Large wildland fire south of Vermilion on April 24. Photo Vermilion Voice

Lorna Hamilton

Deputy Chief Morgan Wood announced a smoke billowed into the sky which could be Fire Department, which cleared a separate “stop loss” around 6:30 p.m., though fire- seen from Highway 16, prompted a 9-1-1 grassfire around 3:30 p.m.

Amidst dry and windy conditions, Alberta fighters remained vigilant for flare-ups for call and immediate response from VermilSpecial recognition was extended to finds itself entrenched in the throes of wild- several more hours. ion Fire & Rescue Society at 2:47 p.m. Arriv- County of Vermilion River Public Works for fire season once again. As of the latest Meanwhile, as crews were engaged ing units were met with a deeply entrenched their deployment of graders, a water tanker, reports, 21 active fires are currently ablaze in combating the aforementioned blaze, fire in dense brush, exacerbated by driving and additional CAT dozers, as well as to in the province, with an additional 32 fires another grassfire erupted near Oxville, winds. Additional support from Clandonald EC911 Dispatchers and other County Fire lingering from last year’s burn, bringing the prompting a rapid response from Paradise Fire, Kitscoty Fire Department, and County Service stations for their coverage. total count to a concerning 53.

Valley Fire Department with tanker support #9-1 was swiftly mobilized. In response to Vermilion Fire Chief Krys declared the While Vermilion has thus far avoided from Kitscoty Fire Department. Deputy the escalating situation, a Voyent Alert was fire extinguished just before 8 p.m., although a significant threat from wildfires, recent Chief Davies confirmed the fire’s contain- issued by the CVR Emergency Manage- crews remained on-site to monitor for any weeks have witnessed the County of ment by 6:00 p.m. ment Division. signs of extension.

Vermilion Protective Services scrambling to At 5:05 p.m., reports of smoke and As the fire rapidly spread into steep These events serve as a stark reminder contain wildland fires in the local vicinity. flames off Highway #16 near Range Road terrain, a neighbour equipped with a tracked to residents: if you see smoke, do not hesiThe Easter weekend proved particularly 71 summoned Vermilion Fire & Rescue dozer arrived, enabling the creation of a fire tate to call 911, and ensure any fires are challenging, as above-average tempera- Society and the Vermilion RCMP to tackle break that successfully halted the blaze’s completely extinguished, and do not toss tures and fierce gusts of wind fueled an a rapidly spreading grassfire on the road’s advance. This allowed firefighters to flank cigarette butts out. uptick in wildfire activity within the County. north side. Despite the challenging condi- the fire and On Easter Sunday, just after 7 p.m., tions, firefighters swiftly gained control of gain access Vermilion Fire & Rescue sprang into action the blaze. to its main in response to a field fire west of town. With Earlier, on April 19, a sparking powerline b o d y . swift coordination, firefighters managed to ignited a small field fire, prompting Vermil- Despite the quell the blaze, bringing the situation under ion Fire and Rescue to collaborate with local challenging control by Chief Krys shortly before 9 p.m. landowners to swiftly contain and extinguish conditions, The following day, at 1:17 p.m., Marwayne the blaze. Similarly, Kitscoty Fire Depart- firefighters Fire & Rescue and Blackfoot Fire and ment, aided by villagers, swiftly controlled t i r e l e s s l y Rescue raced to tackle a stubble fire north and extinguished a fire at Kitscoty Regional battled the on Range Road 20. With the assistance of Park, prompting County Fire Chief Kirk f l a m e s , the landowner, crews battled the fire’s flanks Hughes to remind residents of the pervasive suppor ted and head, eventually containing it and tran- dry conditions across the region.

by Parasitioning to mop-up and hot spot operations.

On April 24, a thick pillar of dark grey dise Valley Fire truck at the site of the fire. Photo County of Vermilion River Protective Services Reporter

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The Vermilion Voice | April 30, 2024

The Rotary Club Annual Sale A Huge Success

many people came out to support the their neighbours. The Rotar y Club cause. members take pride in organizing the The Vermilion Rotary Club Annual The first $7,500 raised at the sale will sale each year, and the sense of camaGarage Sale was held on April 18 to 20th go to the Lt. Col. WC Craig Armouries for raderie and community spirit is evident at the Vermilion Curling Rink West Door its renovation project, with the remain- throughout the event. at the Vermilion Fair Grounds. ing proceeds staying in the community to Overall, the Vermilion Rotary Club The event was a huge success, with a support a variety of charitable initiatives. Annual Garage Sale was a great success, wide variety of items for sale, excluding The Vermilion Rotary Club Annual raising $62,116.75 for important commuclothing, TV’s or entertainment centres. Garage Sale is a wonderful event that nity projects while also providing a fun The prices were reasonable as attend- brings together the community in support and social event for all who attended. ees were asked to make offers on items of a good cause. It provides an opportu- The Rotar y Club is grateful for the they were interested in purchasing, and nity for people to donate their gently used support they received and looks forward items, find a bargain, to continuing to organize this important Items in the Butler building that were for sale at the Rotary Garage Sale fundraiser. an d c o n n e c t w i t h event in the years to come.

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Cenovus Cares Volunteers helping bring a purchased item to the buyers vehicle. Photos Vermilion Rotary Club

Items that were for sale at the Rotary Garage Sale fundraiser.

Volunteers helping move a piano which sold at the garage sale.

Items that were for sale at the Rotary Garage Sale fundraiser.

THANK YOU!

From The Rotary Club of Vermilion Our Club was overwhelmed by the generosity of donations from our community toward our 2024 Garage Sale fundraiser.

To those who supported us by shopping and those who made generous financial contributions.

To our Rotary members, Honorary Members, Rotary spouses and family members who dedicated so many hours to this project.

To our Youth Organizations and their Parents: Vermilion Minor Hockey U18 Team, The Marauders Football Team, J.R. Robson Students Union, and the Vermilion Cadets, who assisted with every aspect of the sale from picking up tables, set up of the Curling Rink & Butler Building, receiving, sorting, cleaning, donations, donation pick-ups, and loading and delivering larger sale items from the sale.

Also, new to us this year were volunteers from Inclusion Lloydminster.

We were fortunate to have volunteers from Cenovus, through their Cenovus Cares Benevity Program who provided volunteers and a $2,000 grant toward our fundraiser.

THANK YOU We would like to thank all the supporters of the Vermilion Folk Club for helping us make our 2023-24 season a success! Thank you to the volunteers who assisted in any way, to everyone who purchased tickets and attended our shows, and to the sponsors who donated to help bring some amazing artists to Vermilion.

Bronze Sponsor: Conlon Holdings Ltd., Pentacon Utility Services Ltd., Richardson Pioneer Silver Sponsor: Reflections Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., Fountain Tire of Vermilion Gold Sponsor: Town of Vermilion Parks, Rec, Culture and Environment Board

To our many Community Friends of Rotary for ALL your help with set-up, merchandising, selling and loading during the sale, and assistance with packing-up. In particular, we appreciated the Vermilion Fire Department to assist us on Opening Night, packing our leftover trailers and returning tables at the end of the sale.

To the Town staff, Vermilion Agricultural Society and Vermilion Curling Club for your support onsite, as well as the many providers of tables for our sale. Thanks to the Vermilion Agricultural Society for allowing us to use the Heritage Pavilion for additional selling space.

To RE/MAX Prairie Realty, Christina’s Home Furnishings and the Vermilion Fire Department for the generous use of your trailers.

To our “Leftover Partners” for graciously accepting our unsold items so that they too may benefit from the donations to support their good work in our communities.

Our sale proceeds have now exceeded $62,116 before expenses!

As this year’s Garage Sale Signature Project, the Lt. Col W.C. Craig Armoury will receive the first $7,500 of sale proceeds toward the renovation project of the Armoury building.

We are so very grateful to our community for supporting our Rotary Club’s many fundraising efforts!

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Rotary Club Thanks Garage Sale Volunteers

Submitted and effort to every aspect of this year’s sale.

The Rotary Club of Vermilion honoured Minor Hockey, the JR Robson Students more than 150 volunteers who donated Union, the Marauders Football Team, and over 2000 hours of hard work on this year’s the Local Cadet Corp. all provided some garage sale. Volunteers and Rotarians very valuable sweat equity over the past enjoyed BBQ burgers and smokies at the three weeks.

Heritage Park Oven on April 25.

More heartfelt thanks to new contributors: This year saw a record number of volun- Inclusion Alberta/Lloydminster, and Cenoteers from the community who did a vari- vus Energy who not only provided manpower ety of jobs, including picking up and setting but also generously donated $2,000 through up tables, gathering donations from vari- their Cenovus Cares program. ous donors, organizing all the merchandise A final thanks to the Vermilion Fire and the final clean-up. This event could not Department who provided support before, happen without the unwavering support of during and after the sale. Once again it was community members donating their valu- a record clean up time on Saturday afterable time to help raise money that the Rotary noon.

Club uses to support various organizations This year’s signature donation cause was throughout the area. the Lt. Col. WC Craig Armoury. The club The Club is especially thankful for the donated $7,500 to the ongoing renovations youth volunteers who contributed their time on the building.

Top photo, Committee Chair Scott Webb, President Kirby Whitlock, Don Henry with the Lt. Col. WC Craig Armoury, Committee Chair Bernie Webb. Bottom photo, Garage Sale Committee Chairs Scott and Bernie Webb thanking everyone who helped at the sale.

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The Vermilion Voice | April 30, 2024

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Library Approves Motion To Accept Bid For Elevator Work Caylie Gnyra

current front entrance and the exter- to good use. Other donors include grateful to all of our contributors for nal door leading to the basement. t he prov in c ial C o m munit y Fac ilit y helping us to get there, and all the hard Staf f and board members of the I n s i d e t h e b u i l d i n g , t h i s i s w h e r e Enhancement Program grant totalling work from the staff and board.”

Vermilion Public Librar y (VPL) are library manager Stuart Pauls’ office $66,018; the Vermilthrilled to announce that on April 18, is currently located. The manager’s i o n R o t a r y C l u b ’s the librar y board passed a motion o f f i c e w i l l l i ke l y b e m ove d t o t h e $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 d o n a to accept a bid to begin work on the current meeting room space upstairs. t i o n; $ 5 , 0 0 0 e a c h building’s new Savaria elevator. The Fortunately, the bid for the work also f r o m t h e C o m m u mu c h - ant i c i pate d p lat for m lif t will covers the conversion of one of the nity Closet and the enhance accessibilit y and improve s t o r a g e r o o m s d o w n s t a i r s i n t o a V e r m i l i o n C r e d i t utilization of the library’s main floor meeting room, ensuring the librar y Union; and $1,50 0 and basement. continues to provide meeting spaces from the Vermilion T h e te n d er fr o m LC Gre e n o u g h for the public.

Crisis Line. came in within budget at $139,942.

The funding received for the projBoard Chair Justin Work is slated to begin on May 13 ect currently totals $107,518, includ- T h o m p s o n s a i d , and should take around 18 weeks, ing a $20,000 donation made 9 years “ T h i s h a s b e e n a wrapping up by September. There will ago from the estate of Midori Brown, desired project for Vermilion Public Library (VPL) board member Alva Andersen, be minimal disruption to the librar y given with the request that the library the library to enhance VPL Manager Stuart Pauls, Vermilion Credit Union CEO Dave during this time. use it for “a worthy capital project.” the space for going on Eremko, and VPL board member Kirby Whitlock pose with the The lift will be installed along the The board is delighted to finally be roughly three decades, $5,000 cheque donated by the Credit Union to the library’s lift north side of the building between the able to put this generous donation s o w e ’r e i n c r e d i b l y project. Photo Caylie Gnyra Reporter

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Trick Riding Event To Raise Funds In Wainwright

sen sisters’ practice barrel. The whole w r i g h t , a n d t h e r e i s a family can enjoy a beef on a bun by $10 c over c harge for the On Friday, May 3, starting at 5:30 KC Equestrian while taking in a show e ve n t . A l l p r o c e e d s w i l l p.m., the Wainwright Equine Centre will by the Canadian Trick Riding Associa- b e d o nate d to t he Wain be a flurry of activity as Kamille Ander- tion. wright Equine Centre and sen hosts Trick Riding 4U, an evening B. Andersen Construction, Wilson t h e C a n a d i a n Tr i c k r i d that aims to introduce people to horses M . B e c k In sur an c e S er v i c e s, an d i n g A s s o c i a t i o n . P l e a s e and the sport of trick riding.

Canadian Tire Wainwright have gener- contact Kamille Andersen Far m H ouseDIY will lead a k i d s’ ously provided door prizes and raffle a t 7 8 0 - 8 4 2 - 0 2 6 6 t o g e t craft and the girls at Graham Town items. your tickets in advance so will offer guided horse rides. AttendThe Wainwright Equine Centre is you can take part in all the Ayla, age 10, demonstrates a couple of trick riding skills.

Photo submitted ees can even try a trick on the Ander- located at 40 0 8th Street in Wain- activities.

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VERMILION TRANSFER STATION UPDATE Opening hours remain the same from 9:00 A.M. to 4:45 PM, Monday to Saturday.

The transfer site is closed on all Statutory holidays.

YARD WASTE - leaves and grass must be taken out of the bags before being placed in the burn pit. Bags can be disposed of in regular household waste.

RECYCLING - We accept clean corrugated cardboard that must be flattened before being placed in the bin. We accept clean boxboard, tin cans, as well as newsprint, Glossy magazines, shredded paper secured in bags. Plastics, Glass, and books are not accepted.

LARGE ITEMS - Large items such as fiberglass tubs, showers, hot tubs and such must be cut in pieces no larger than 2 feet X 4 feet.

As well vinyl siding, plastic pipe and hoses must be cut in 4-foot lengths.

ELECTRONIC RECYCLING - Electronic recycling includes televisions and computers, as well as computer components (monitors, printers, scanners). The Pilot Program for electrical and battery-operated small appliances and electronics is continuing. Please ask at the scale where to place these items. There is literature available at the scale house which lists all the acceptable materials for this program.

BATTERIES - We accept all kinds of batteries, regular alkaline,rechargeables, power tools, Nickel Cadmium etc...

For recycling, inquire at the scale for proper disposal.

USED PAINT - includes paint, varnish, stain, paint thinner and stripper, as well as aerosol paint cans.

HAZARDOUS WASTE - Small household-sized containers such as glue, cleaners, insecticides, etc., are considered hazardous waste.

Common household cleaners such as oven cleaner, bleach and soaps are not considered hazardous waste and can be put in regular household waste. If the words “contains no PCB," appear on an item, such as fluorescent ballasts, it can be put in household waste.

Fluorescent tubes, halogen lights or curly bulb lights are to be put in household waste.

USED OIL - We have a location on site for recycling used motor oil, filters, jugs and pails as well as automotive batteries.

MIXED WASTE - In the event that you have metal or wood frame chairs with cushions, the cushions need to be removed when possible. This applies to anything that can be taken apart to separate into different categories.

TIRE RECYCLING - We take all types of tires.

CONCRETE AND SOD - the transfer site does not accept concrete and sod at the transfer site. The Town of Vermilion has a program for concrete. Contact the Town of Vermilion at 780-853-5358 during regular business hours for more information.

As of Dec 31st 2024 the Vermilion site will no longer accept Farm Chemical Jugs for Recycling.

Those will need to go back directly to your suppliers after this date. Bags will be available until supplies run out.

If you have any questions, feel free to call the Vermilion transfer site main office at 780-853-4572 during regular opening hours

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MOTHERS DAY

The Vermilion Voice | April 30, 2024

Honouring Mom: Thoughtful Gifts For Mother's Day

Lorna Hamilton

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Vermilion Senior Centre Receives Generous Donation And Celebrates Bingo Victory

Lorna Hamilton

Expressing profound appreciation for cause for celebration as Linda Elsen- anticipation running high, Dunn extended the generosity, Centre Manager Dianne heimer clinched the coveted jackpot of her gratitude to the community, stating, The Vermilion Senior Centre was Dunn remarked, “We are very grateful for $771 during the April 18th Bingo session. “Thank you to everyone that supports us abuzz with gratitude as Vermilion Credit the donation from the Vermilion Credit Elsenheimer’s win not only added to the and hoping to see you back again.”

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JM Highlands Welcomes Visitors To Open House

Lorna Hamilton,

erly socialized from an early age.

Highland beef boasts lower fat and choles- the beauty and excellence of Highland Thirty-six people who attended the open terol content while offering higher levels cattle, the farm remains a beacon of tradiJust north of Vermilion lies JM High- house held by JM Highlands on Saturday, of protein, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids tion, sustainability, and quality in Alberta’s lands, a charming farm owned and oper- April 26 from 1 - 3 p.m. had the opportunity compared to commercial beef. agricultural landscape. ated by the seasoned duo, Jay and Jason to witness firsthand the charm of the HighAs JM Highlands continues to showcase Matters. Jay’s journey in the cattle industry land calves while having the opportunity to traces back to the 1970s, where he initially cuddle them upclose and personal. ventured into raising commercial cattle “We wanted to provide an opportunity before transitioning to full-blooded Simmen- for people to come and see our adorable tals. However, in 2020, Jay decided to take calf crop, as well as learn more about this a step back, selling off his Simmentals to remarkable breed,” shared Jay Matters, embrace a semi-retired life alongside his reflecting on the community’s curiosity and wife Alta, focusing on cherishing moments interest in Highland cattle. with their grandchildren.

The allure of Highland cattle extends Three years ago, the torch was passed beyond their endearing appearance. In the to the next generation as Jay entrusted the bustling cattle industry, registered heifer pastures and cattle-handling facilities to his calves command impressive prices ranging son, Jason, who shares his father’s passion from $4,000 to $20,000, attracting eager for cattle. After thorough research, Jason bidders seeking to invest in quality breedand his fiance Ashlyn embarked on a new ing stock. JM Highlands prides itself on endeavor, venturing into the Highland cattle maintaining a herd of registered Highland business. cattle, recognizing the breed’s longevity Originating from the rugged landscapes and market value. of Scotland, Highland cattle are renowned Furthermore, the benefits extend beyond for their distinctive long horns, shaggy the sale price tags. Highland beef stands coats, and remarkable adaptability to harsh out for its superior quality, attributed to the climates, making them a perfect fit for breed’s thick coat, which acts as natural Alberta’s demanding environment. Nota- insulation against harsh winters, result- From left, Rhett and Beaudon Rose and their cousin Hudson Dodsworth enjoying the bly, their amiable disposition makes them ing in tender, well-marbled, and flavourful opportunity to pet and play with the Highland calves which ranged from the ages of 2-weeks ideal companions, especially when prop- meat. Notably, studies have shown that old to a couple of months old. Photo Lorna Hamilton Reporter

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TC Precious Metals Hosts Recycling Roadshow

avenue to liquidate their assets. costs between mining new gold and recy- ing unwanted or unused items into cash.

One of the standout features of deal- cling existing materials. “Energy costs for With no appointment necessary, particiResidents of Vermilion and its surround- ing with TC Precious Metals, as high- mining a new ounce of gold can reach pants were able to conveniently engage ing areas had an opportunity to turn their lighted by Burrill, is the direct connection up to $500, whereas recycled gold costs with TC Precious Metals and explore the scrap metals into cash as TC Precious to a smelter, eliminating unnecessary approximately $10 per ounce,” Burrill financial possibilities of their scrap metals.

Metals out of Airdrie, owned and oper- middlemen from the transaction process. noted, underscoring the environmental As TC Precious Metals continues its ated by buyer Terry Burrill hosted a two- “TC Precious Metals purchases gold and economic advantages of recycling mission to provide accessible avenues day Recycling Roadshow at the Vermilion and silver directly from various sources, precious metals. for individuals to monetize their precious Elks Hall on April 28 and 29. including other gold buyers, pawn shops, The Recycling Roadshow proved to metal assets, events like the Recycling From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days, dentists, jewellers, and jewellery makers, be a valuable opportunity for residents to Roadshow serve as valuable platforms for locals were welcomed to bring in various as well as from the general public,” Burrill not only declutter their homes but also to community engagement and economic forms of precious metals including gold explained. potentially earn extra income by convert- empowerment. and silver items such as earrings, braceBurrill shared intriguing insights into the lets, rings, gold charms, dental gold, world of precious metal recycling. Among broken chains, gold nuggets, sterling these was the revelation that nearly half silver, sterling flatware, and coins. Nota- of the world’s gold production comes bly, Burrill also accepted paper money, from recycled sources. He also emphaoffering attendees a comprehensive sized the significant contrast in energy Reporter

Terry Burrill with some gold that he purchased from a Vermilion resident. Photo Lorna Hamilton

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and Scarlett read our land acknowledge- mulated 1782.9 points during the month of Unruh, along with musician Caitlin Grant ment. Fat Cat came for a visit and continues March, and have 13353.8 points to date. spent an hour entertaining us with a spoof Badminton is in full swing in our school. It to be impressed with our students’ reading. There were 1517 books and 8, 408, 874 on the original Cinderella. We were their started on April 8 and will continue until May Josiah, Ethan, Sawyer, and Mats talked to words read in March. The top reader for 163rd school so far this year.

6. Grade 6 students are able to practice us about our Grandfather Teachings. This is Grade 2-3 students this month was Kyler Dates to Remember: April 8-30 – Yearafter school, while Grades 4 and 5 students the month that bear teaches us about cour- Wight (3A) with 24.8 points and in Grades book Sales; April 30 – Superintendent’s get instruction during one noon hour each age. Mrs. Zaharko informed us that she has 4-6, Logan Freeman (6B) read 36 points Speech Contest; May 1 – Camouflage or week. received 12 duck eggs from Chatsworth and had the most points.

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Edmonton, to a vibrant area of 124 Street and Field, in Physical Education class 30th at 7 p.m. in the school’s Learning where they broke into small groups to visit as well as after school for those want- Commons. Come hear what is happening Ms. To planned a Senior high art students up to seven private art galleries. It was a ing to further compete. Good luck to our in the school and at the Board level. Everyfield trip for April 12 to go gallery-hopping packed bus and a packed day! athletes! one is welcome. and visit a fine arts campus in EdmonSpring Football will begin May 2nd, there Our last School Council meeting for Meetings are typically less than an hour ton. Thirty- five senior high art students is still time to register. It is primarily a time for this school year will be held Tuesday, April long. We value your time and input. attended. They first stopped by Allard Hall, learning and training, to gain interest for the MacEwan’s fine arts campus located down- fall. It’s free and open to students from grade town, to have a look at the Graduate Exhibi- 8-12 from both St. Jerome’s and JR Robson. tion, tour the studios and learning spaces, Email Coach Maier for more info at lorne. and hear the program director explain how maier@btps.ca . to apply for various art-related studies. From Badminton play was a quick season. there, they walked to Yunshang We had teams in each division; they had Noodle House for lunch, where noodles fun, but unfortunately did not make it to are made fresh and broth is cooked for 12 Provincials this year. Congrats on your hours. Mr. Bates was their bus driver and effort players. Photos of practices below. navigated them from Vermilion to downtown Students have begun training for Track Submitted

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Office Phone: 780-763-3500 Email: cao@ Mannville, AB – In a proactive move to short-term solution, the Village is actively For further inquiries, please contact: mannville.com alleviate financial strain on its residents, the Village of Mannville Council has announced that it will freeze the municipal property tax rate for the second consecutive year.

Peas- AAC Carver, AAC Ardill Mayor Rex Smith emphasized the importance of stability during these uncertain Feed Barley- Sirish economic times. “The Council recognizes CWRS- AAC Wheatland VB, AAC that many residents are grappling with Hockley, AAC Viewfield Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll has been prepared for the Village rising costs of living, including increased Malt Barley- AAC Connect, CDC of Mannville and the assessment notices have been sent by mail on Wednesday, prices for essentials such as groceries, Churchill May 1, 2024, in the form of a Combined Property Assessment and Tax Notice. fuel, utilities, and housing. By freezing the municipal property tax rate, we hope to Oats- CDC Arborg ease the burden on our hardworking resi- Soft White- AAC Paramount VB The assessment roll is open for inspection at the Village Office 5127- 50 Street, dents.” during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) Assessment complaints must The freeze applies to both residen- Seed Treating Available On All Varieties be made in writing, on the appropriate form, to the Clerk of the Assessment tial and commercial properties within the Review Board by Monday, July 8, 2024, with the required fee.

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By 1944, Grande Prairie residents The province discontinued its counts Snow geese may also be mistaken began conducting trumpeter swan after 2015, assured that the popuO n T h u r s d a y, A p r i l 4 , N a t u r e for trumpeter swans. The lat ter is c o u n t s a n d fo u n d 6 4 a d u l t s a n d lation had reached a point where it Alberta teamed up with the Saskatch- larger and has a much longer neck, 14 cygnets in the area. A decade no longer required detailed monitorewan Prairie Conser vation Action while the former has a pinkish bill later— using more accurate count ing. The eBird and iNaturalist online Plan for their latest offering in the with a black “grin patch” on the side. s tr ate g i e s — t h at n u m b er g r ew to database apps have become useful online Native Prairie Speaker Series. Snow geese also have black wing 232 individuals found. By the 1970s, tools to use instead of physically This webinar, presented by science tips and make a very high-pitched, trumpeter swan growth in the Grande going out into the field and counting an d nature wr iter, p h oto gr a p h er, nasally honking sound.

Prairie area had become exponen- every single swan. Today, the trumeducator, and lifelong naturalist Nick In North America, there are three tial, and small, scattered, but fairly peter swan is classified as “sensiCarter, focused on the recovery of m a j o r p o p u l a t i o n s o f t r u m p e t e r stable populations were also being tive,” which is a significant improvetrumpeter swans in Alberta. swans: the Pacific Coast population, found across Central Alberta. ment in status when compared with T h e t r u m p e t e r s w a n (C y g n u s which ranges from Alaska to central In 1953, formal trumpeter swan previous decades. buccinator) is North America’s larg- British Columbia and over winters counts began in the Grande Prairie H o w e v e r, t h e s p e c i e s i s n o t est waterfowl, averaging 1.5 metres along the coast; the Rock y Moun- area, and by 1985, swan counts had completely secure in Alber ta. The l o n g a n d a b o u t 11 k i l o g r a m s i n tain population, which ranges from become a regular occurrence across grow th in p o pulation in nor ther n weight. The adults are usually pure the Rockies into Saskatchewan and A l b e r t a . I n 19 87, b r e e d i n g p a i r s Alber ta has not been seen to the white with a black face, bill, and feet, over winters near where Wyoming, were translocated from nor thwest- same degree elsewhere in the provwhile juveniles are a pale grey with a Montana, and Idaho meet; and the ern Alber ta to Elk Island National ince. For example, the Water tonpink blotch near the centre of the bill. Interior population, which covers the Park just east of Edmonton to estab- Pincher Creek population is stable The babies, known as cygnets, are Great Lakes. lish a breeding population in central but not improving, in par t due to fuzzy and grey. The bird’s trumpetT h e c o r e b r e e d i n g r e g i o n s i n Al b er t a , t ak ing ad vant ag e of the limited space. There has also been like call is what gives the species its Alber ta during the late spring and multitudes of shallow wetlands in the a decline in nor theastern Alber ta, name. summer breeding season include Beaver Hills Biosphere. possibly due to the depth and Trumpeter swans are most regu- the central parkland area encomBy 19 9 5, 79 2 tr um peter swans cold temperatures of lakes in that larly seen on the prairies during their passing Edmonton and Red Deer; were counted in Alberta, 67 per cent region. Increases in the Beaver Hills migration and nesting periods, occu- a small population in the southwest of which were found in the Grande B ios phere has been slower than pying both agricultural fields as well corner of the province near Pincher Prairie area. By 1997, the species expected, and researchers are not as open lakes and rivers. During the Creek; and a huge area in northwest- was classified as “ threatened,” an sure why. mating seasons, pairs break off to ern Alberta and northeastern British improvement from its former clasA l t h o u g h of te n l o o ke d to a s a nest in shallow, quiet, undisturbed Columbia. sification of “endangered.” In 2000, conser vation success stor y, trumreedy lakes, selecting spots along Prior to the fur trade, trumpeter the first provincial repor t on trum- p eter swa n s re m a i n s e n s i t i ve to the shoreline or on beaver or musk- swan populations were abundant. peter swans’ status in Alberta was h u m a n - c a u s e d d i s t u r b a n c e s i n rat dens. Adult trumpeter swans mate However, as the fur trade ramped published, and by 2013, the species Alberta, both private and industrial. for life and both parents take care of up in the 1600s, trumpeter swans was classified as “at risk ”— again, Car ter recommends the following the babies, with four to six born in w e r e h a r v e s t e d f o r t h e i r f e a t h - a n i m p r ove m e n t o n i t s p r ev i o u s ways that everyday citizens can help each clutch. ers—which could be used for writ- statuses. trumpeter swan populations: first, be During the migrating season, the ing quills, ladies’ powder puffs, and B e t w e e n 2 0 0 5 a n d 2 010 , t h e a good neighbour. Give swans their pairs and their juveniles reassem- hat decorations—as well as for their Alberta government implemented its s pac e. B e res pe c t ful, quiet, an d ble into a larger group, stopping to meat. In the following centuries, their first 5-year recovery plan for trum- unobtrusive in swan habitat. Ensure feed in fields, meadows, and lakes. nesting habitat fell into decline as peter swans, officially building on the t h e a c t i v i t i e s yo u e n j oy i n swa n Trumpeter swans use an interest- beavers and muskrats were over- recovery work grassroots organiza- habitat are low-impact, like canoeing technique of pumping the water hunted, lakeside recreation commu- tions had been doing for decades. ing and kayaking or hiking on estabwith their legs to stir up sediment nities were developed, and wetlands T h e p l a n w a s u p d a t e d b e t w e e n lished trails, as opposed to muckand dislodge roots in order to reach were drained for farming and graz- 2012 and 2017, and laid out results ing through the wetlands. As with all difficult-to-access water plants and ing. By the early 1900s, fewer than of prev i o u s swa n pr ote c t i o n a n d habitats, avoid littering and pollutaquatic tubers. Ducks tend to follow 100 trumpeter swans were estimated conser vation effor ts, future plans, ing. the swans around to nibble at what to remain in Alberta, verging on the and continuing threats to the species.

Car ter a l s o s u g g e s t s s u p p or tthe swans have stirred up. brink of extinction.

The goals of the provincial recov- ing causes dedicated to the protecTrumpeter swans are sometimes However, in the early 19 0 0 s, a ery plan were to prevent loss of criti- tion of wetlands and staging areas, confused with tundra swans. The small po pulation was disc overed c al bree d ing and st ag ing habit at a n d i m p l o r e s h u n t e r s t o k n o w former tend to be larger and have near Grande Prairie, and the commu- through collaboration with govern- their targets, clearly differentiating a b l ac k l or al area in fro nt of t h e nity sprang into action to protect the ment, industry, and private landown- bet ween snow geese and swans. eye at the base of the bill, while the birds. In 1917, the Migrator y Birds ers; public education and outreach; “Keeping the trumpeter swan means tundra swans’ loral patch is yellow. Convention Act made the hunting improved research and monitoring of keeping wetlands clean and undeThe trumpeting call of the trumpeter of trumpeter swans and other bird swan populations; conservation part- veloped, and that ’s going to have swan can also be distinguished from s p e c i e s i l l e g a l i n Ca n ad a . S i m i - nerships with non-government enti- kind of a domino effect of helping out 3” wide the higher-pitched call of theversion tundra lar legislation in the United States ties; and subsequent assessments. all these other species, from ducks followed a year later.

The results were impressive: the to frogs to other birds who utilize I n 19 3 2 , A l b e r t a b e g a n population of 792 trumpeter swans wet lan d s an d a var iet y of d if ferBROAD REACH at an AFFORDABLE PRICE founding its provincial parks, in Alberta in 1995 grew to 2,821 indi- ent animals,” he says. “ Wetlands a n d S a s k a t o o n I s l a n d , viduals by 2010. Again, the Grande are impor tant for people as well,” just west of Grand Prairie, Prairie region was home to over 60 he continues. “They are important with a combined became one of the first to per cent of the counted population. for mitigating floods and all sor ts circulation of b e e s t a b l i s h e d , p r ov i d i n g Fur thermore, there were 5 4 indi - of stuf f, so [if ] we save the trum over 650,000 for only... protec tive habitat to nest- viduals counted in Beaver Hills in peter swan, we save the wetlands plus GST Ask about the i n g t r u m p e t e r s w a n s . I n 2010, up from 11 in 1995. By 2015, and everybody is going to be all the 1948, Saskatoon Lake was the count skyrocketed to 7,734 indi- happier for it.”

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