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College Park Motors Celebrates With Ribbon Cutting And Community Events

left photo, Winner Rick Dmytriw and General Manager Garett Wyness. Bottom

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Garett Wyness, Councillor Rob Pulyk, and Iterim CAO Michael van der Torre. Photos submitted

Lorna Hamilton Reporter

On May 23, College Park Motors, a fixture in the Vermilion community, marked a new chapter with a ribboncutting ceremony. This event, attended by members of the Town Council, celebrated the dealership’s recent change in ownership and management, which took place in the fall of 2023. Highlighting the occasion, the dealership also held a customer appreciation draw for a big-screen TV, that was won by Rick Dmytriw.

The transition of ownership heralded significant changes for College Park Motors, bringing Garett Wyness to the helm as the new General Manager. Wyness, a seasoned professional in the automotive industry, has deep roots in the area, hailing from Dewberry. He has built an impressive career since 2005, rising through the ranks at Westridge GMC in Lloydminster.

exceeds expectations. I invite you to pay us a visit the next time you find yourself in Vermilion.”

“I am excited to return to the Lakeland area; there is truly nothing quite like small-town Alberta,” Wyness expressed enthusiastically. “We have assembled a great team here at College Park Motors, poised and ready to deliver exceptional service. I am committed to ensuring that each customer’s journey, whether it be a purchase or service experience,

To commemorate this new beginning, College Park Motors launched a month-long celebration starting on May 2. The festivities kicked off with a Charity Hamburger BBQ, raising an impressive $1,095 for the Vermilion Dance Association.

On May 9, the dealership hosted a meet-and-greet session where community members enjoyed coffee and doughnuts while getting to know the new management team. Additionally, College Park Motors made a generous pledge to donate $5 from

every Quicklube visit in May to one of two local causes: the Vermilion Elementary School Hot Lunch Program or the Vermilion Seniors Centre New Flooring fundraiser. This initiative allowed customers to support meaningful community projects while benefiting from the dealership’s high-quality services.

With these events, College Park Motors not only celebrated its fresh start but also reinforced its commitment to the Vermilion community. Under Wyness’s leadership, the dealership looks forward to continuing its tradition of excellence and community engagement.

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right photo, from left Councillor Kirby Whitlock, Deputy Mayor Kevin Martin, General Manager

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Lorna Hamilton Reporter

Vermilion 4-H Beef Club Achievement Day

Under the beautiful sunny skies and warm weather, the Vermilion 4-H Beef Club gathered for their annual Achievement Day on May 26th at the Vermilion Fair Grounds.

Months of dedicated efforts were put forth by the 4-H members to prepare their project animals for this special occasion, and they were eager to showcase the fruits of their labour. The members presented their well-raised steers, heifers, as well as cow/calf pairs.

Judge Cache Schiller had the esteemed task of evaluating the well-groomed animals, which vividly displayed the members’ mastery in halter breaking, grooming, and clipping techniques. He also had the opportunity to observe the members’ animals and assess the sound ness of their decisions in selecting the right animals, as well as their aptitude in provid ing care and nourishment, resulting in the development of well-defined animals.

The show commenced at 9 a.m., but the diligent members had arrived early to pamper their project animals with a

well-deserved spa day, ensuring their animals looked their absolute best for the event. The 4-H members were categorized into junior, intermediate, and senior classes, along with a special Cleaver Kids show, wherein the winners of each class advanced to compete for the coveted overall champion title.

During the event, the club provided a delectable lunch, and awards were presented to honour the exceptional achievements of the participants. Taylor Farkash was bestowed with the Grand

In the Senior Grooming Halle Lehmann once again obtained the 1st place sponsored by All Wheel Wash, while Raylee Martin brought home the 2nd place sponsored by Rona.

Intermediate 1st place showmanship sponsored by Rock Solid Nitrogen Services went to Paetyn Herzog, and 2nd place sponsored by Baddock’s Power Products & Farm Credit Canada went to Taylor Farkash. Briggs Snellgrove took 1st place Junior Showmanship sponsored by Westman Animal Nutrition and Hannah Selte received 2nd place Showmanship sponsored by Clear West Communications. Briggs Snelgrove also took the 1st place grooming sponsored by Vermilion Feeds while Walker Westman received 2nd place sponsored by Jannette Riedel.

In the Senior, intermediate and Junior Judging Halle Lehmann received 1st place sponsored by Bert Duncan Trailer Sales Inc. Paetyn Herzog received 1st place Intermediate sponsored by Clear West Communications and Nashtyn Pulyk received 1st place in the Junior category sponsored by Dr. Brooke Peden. Judging 2nd place was awarded to Rylan Lehmann

in senior sponsored by Shawn and Dusti McLaughlin. Intermediate was awarded to Jalynn Westman sponsored by Kyle and Terri Herzog, and Walker Westman was awarded 2nd place Junior Judging sponsored by Jim and Rena Pulyk.

Best Homegrown Steer went to Ally Westman and was sponsored by Hog Hollow Farms and Best Homegrown Heifer was awarded to Marley Waltz and was sponsored by WRW Chartered Professional Accountant.

Best Rate of Gain was awarded to Nashtyn Pulyk and sponsored by 619 Land & Cattle Ltd.

The Vermilion 4-H Beef Club extends

Vermilion 4-H Beef Club Achievement Day Photos

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Rodeo Slack, 9:00 AM

Grand Champion Steer - Taylor Farkash.

Vermilion 4H Beef Club Achievement Day. Photos Lorna Hamilton

Grand Champion Female - Jalynn Westman.

Reserve Champion Female - Marley Waltz.

Reserve Champion Steer - Marley Waltz.

Lorna Hamilton Reporter

Vermilion Lions Club Hosts Heartwarming Annual Walk For Dog Guides

On a beautiful spring afternoon, the Vermilion Lions Club hosted its heartwarming annual Walk for Dog Guides at the picturesque CN Station in Vermilion Provincial Park on May 26. The delightful event saw participants gather for sign-in at 1 p.m., eagerly anticipating the start of the walk at 2 p.m. Families, friends, and their furry companions came together in a joyous celebration of community and compassion.

The Walk for Dog Guides is a cherished event that raises crucial funds to provide life-changing Dog Guides to Canadians facing various medical and physical challenges. These extraor -

dinary dogs assist with vision, hearing, service, seizure response, autism support, diabetic alerts, and facility aid. Remarkably, every penny raised goes directly towards the meticulous training and placement of these incredible canine helpers. Since its inception in 1985, the Walk for Dog Guides has impressively raised over $21 million.

The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides proudly notes that this event has been a fundraiser for more than 33 years, now recognized as the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides. The event spans approximately 300 communities across Canada, making a profound national impact.

These specially trained Dog Guides

significantly enhance the independence, mobility, and safety of their handlers, offering them a new lease on life. Despite the substantial $35,000 cost to raise, train, and place each dog, every eligible Canadian receives their Dog Guide entirely free of charge. The success of this noble cause relies on the boundless generosity of volunteers, donors, and partners.

“We have been organizing the walk here in Vermilion for the past 13 years and have raised a substantial amount of money for the cause,” shared Jimmy Cryderman, a dedicated Lions Club member and the event’s organizer.

“I am incredibly grateful for the unwavering support from my Lions Club members in making this event a reality. I’m also deeply thankful for the loyal supporters who come out each year;

passed away on May 16, 2024, in Camrose, Alberta at the age of 89 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children David Warawa (Susanne Warawa), Allen (Debbie) Warawa, Phil Howard and Kenneth (Shari) Warawa; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; as well as numerous nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband Mike; parents Steve Flasha & Annie Zuk; daughter Susan Howard; and 2 Grandsons.

A private family service will be taking place on a later date.

Kay Warawa Henry Ewanec

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18, 1937 - May 21, 2024

(Linda); sister, Nadia (Jan) Sumyk; sisters-in-law, Liz, Sylvia, Adeline, Agnes (Don) Weir, Mildred (Gerhard) Wolf & Irene Bugera; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. Mr. Ewanec was predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Shirley Ann in 2022; son-in-law, Melvin Brown; grandson-in-law, Doug St. John; parents, Stanley & Nancy; brothers, Mike, Harry & Steve; sisters, Lillian (Joe) Bilyk, Julie (Bill) Shpeley & Mary (John) Yarmuch; 2 infant siblings; in-laws, Bill & Mary Bugera, Morris Bugera, Wally (Lavina) Kormish & Elizabeth Bugera. Cremation has taken place. A Private Family Service will be held at a later date.

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this dog walk holds a special place in my heart. And thank you to the Vermilion Pet Valu who donated goodies for the dogs in the walk.”

Over the years, participants have come from Vermilion, Lloydminster, Mannville, and Dewberry, underscoring the event’s widespread appeal and regional significance. The Walk for Dog Guides is more than just a fundraiser; it is a celebration of hope, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between humans and their canine companions.

This year’s event once again highlighted the community’s dedication to supporting individuals in need. The Vermilion Lions Club continues to make a meaningful difference through their unwavering commitment and heartfelt efforts, ensuring that this beloved tradition thrives for years to come.

The family of the late Gwen Nelson would like to express their heartfelt gratitude.

We extend our deepest thanks to the dedicated sta at the Wainwright Auxiliary for their unwavering care and support throughout the years, with a special mention to the exceptional Dr. Anderson. Their commitment and compassion made a signi cant di erence in our lives during di cult times.

A special recognition goes to the incredible Greenlawn Ladies, who not only provided us with an amazing lunch but also went above and beyond to assist us with the Tea Ceremony. Their kindness and attention to detail made the event truly memorable and meaningful.

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to Marlowe and Olivia for delivering the Perfect Grace during the service. Their beautiful words touched the hearts of everyone present. Additionally, we would like to thank Shae and Randi for delivering a heartfelt eulogy that truly captured the essence of our beloved mom.

We would also like to express our gratitude to Re ections Funeral Services for their personalized care and assistance in honoring our mom’s memory. Their attention to detail and compassionate approach have made a signi cant impact on our healing journey.

Lastly, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for all the calls, text messages, and warm hugs received from Mom’s family and friends. Your love and support have provided us with strength and comfort during this challenging time. THANK YOU

Some of the participants in the Vermilion Lions Club Dog Walk for Dog Guides.

Photo Lorna Hamilotn

Dawn Hames Columnist

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Craig Baird Columnist

Back in 1949, Vermilion was coming out of the Second World War as a prosperous community. The economy was booming, and things were going well.

But there was one thing that was causing problems for livestock producers in the area and that was coyotes. Throughout the previous year, an influx of coyotes had been taking out livestock left and right, and costing livestock producers a lot of money.

Many farmers and producers put the blame squarely on the provincial government, which had removed the bounty on coyotes the previous year, and the low price on coyote hides. With little money in killing the

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Eggs are an excellent source of protein and contain all the essential amino acids. Essential amino acids are protein components that the body needs and can not make. Eggs contain many nutrients such as choline, selenium, biotin, vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, molybdenum, iodine, Vitamin A,

Vitamin D, phosphorus, and pantothenic acid. An egg almost reads like the back of a vitamin bottle. Eggs do contain dietary cholesterol, which for most people means that your body just makes less cholesterol internally. Cholesterol is needed and used by the body for the proper working of many hormones.

Parsley is more than a pretty garnish on your food, it is also a super healthy green packed with lots of antioxidants. Parsley contains 574 per cent of our vitamin K, which helps to strengthen our bones and protect the brain. Parsley contains 3 times the vitamin C of oranges, and 47 percent of our daily vitamin A, known for eye health. Parsley contains twice

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Vermilion Declares War On Coyotes

animals, they began to rebound from hunting and fill areas where they had been for thousands of years.

Coyotes were now being seen walking through farmyards, even during daylight. For anyone raising sheep or chickens, the coyotes were a serious danger. Some calves and even cows were also falling victim. One farmer lost a cow and two calves to coyotes in one night. Another farmer lost a cow and a calf in the same week.

The coyotes were particularly bad during the calving season as they had learned that the cows were mostly helpless to fight back when they were giving birth to a calf. One farmer lost a cow and a calf to this in one night.

The Edmonton Journal reported on the number of coyotes in the area, “Instead of the animal being a marauder seldom seen in daytime

and only heard at night, he now is a common sight and can now be seen in packs numbering as high as 10.”

The problem was bad enough that in May 1949, the Vermilion Board of Trade began to petition and meet with both municipal and provincial authorities in order to get the coyote dilemma dealt with before anymore farmers and livestock producers lost livestock.

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• Unconditional and in writing;

• Accompanied by a bank draft or certified cheque for 5% of the price offered, payable to Daniel J. Mol Professional Corporation in Trust;

• Include the GST number of the Purchaser, failing which the GST must be added to and included with the purchase price;

• The tender may be for any one or more of the parcels advertised;

• Tenders must be placed along with the deposit cheque in a sealed envelope marked “Andrishak Tender” and reach Daniel J. Mol Professional Corporation, c/o Prockiw Law Office #3, 5024-47 Ave, PO Box 298, Two Hills, AB, T0B 4K0, by 12:00 noon June 21, 2024;

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• Balance of purchase price to be paid by solicitor’s trust cheque or certified funds by July 12, 2024, or deposit will be forfeit;

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Doreen Flewell Klatt Columnist

I remember back in the 1950’s, we lived on a small farm near Streamstown, Alberta and it had beautiful black soil for growing crops and pastureland for Dad’s livestock. By the late 1950’s, his cattle herd had grown too large for the pastureland.

Our neighbours, my Uncle Bill and Uncle Alex, had also been looking for more pasture, so together they decided to rent some CPR pastureland for the summer months down by the Battle River which was approximately 35 miles south. They decided they would drive the cattle south with horses, stop overnight, and arrive at the river pasture the 2nd or 3rd day. My Dad who had served as a Corporal in the 2nd World War was a natural born

Cattle Drive

leader as well as a cowboy and was the obvious choice for “trail boss”. After seeding was finished the cowboys saddled up and the roundup began; all the cattle and calves and cowboys departed from our corrals and headed southwest. They chose the less travelled roads and dirt trails because high traffic areas had more gravel and gravel was hard on hooves. Sometimes an older cousin would join the drive and my oldest brother Alex got to go more than once, and somebody would drive our Fargo 1 ton truck with stock racks. They would have to go south and west, cross Highway 16 at the Kitscoty campsite, and then all the way south to the Vanesti District. The truck served many purposes, a ride for tired calves, feed for the animals, extra tack, food storage, and for the overnight, they’d flip a canvas tarp over the stock racks and it

would serve as sleeping quarters in rainy weather. Otherwise, they slept outside under the stars.

I was very young but still remember going to meet the drive at the Kitscoty campsite, with Mom and Aunt Bernice to serve them a hot meal before they went further south on the campsite road. Those ladies would fire up the old wood stove in the cookhouse and proceed to put on an incredible spread like only my Mom and Aunties could do. Nothing tastes better than food cooked outside.

Large portions of meat with fried onions, homemade bread and spuds or potato salad, veggies, topped off with that “sturdy generation’s’” homemade pies or iced cake. After the big feed, Mom and Aunt Bernice would go home and the trail drive would head south. They ate simple cowboy chuck for the rest of the trail. It was a long way on horseback, and

the cowboys were dusty and tired as well as the horses and cattle by the time they arrived at their destination.

Cattle grazing during rest time on the way, drinking out of waterholes along the way. Little did they know at the time, that in 1961 Dad would purchase the ranch by the Battle River and the CPR destination pasture would be right out the west door of our house. Vanesti District would become our new community. In the years to follow, Dad taught all 10 of us kids how to ride and most of us to work cattle. We had many a round-up with Dad still the trail boss and even though he’s gone, he is still the best cowboy I ever knew, and I feel very blessed to live on the same ranch today. I have the best memories of a ranch lifestyle I got to live every day that people these days would pay big bucks for just a weekend they’d never forget.

Dementia And Ambiguous Loss And Grief

Walking Through Grief Society

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In the world and homes where dementia has entered, experiences of ambiguous grief and loss become part of the journey. The Alzheimer Society of Canada offers a helpful resource for individuals and families navigating the world of dementia titled Ambiguous Loss and Grief in Dementia. The resource provides the following definition for ambiguous loss: “a type of loss you feel when a person with dementia is physically there, but may not be mentally or emotionally present in the same way as

before.” Ambiguous loss is a different experience than sudden loss, which often allows for a more traditional grieving process. In fact, ambiguous loss can be very complicated because individuals affected by dementia as individuals or family members do not always recognize it as a grieving process.

The following strategies are listed in the resource as ideas of how to support the person with dementia through ambiguous loss:

· Focus on what the person can do at each stage of dementia, rather than the

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abilities that have been lost.

· Acknowledge their grief. Listen with empathy and offer comfort and reassurance without denying or discounting their expressed feelings.

· Look for ways to make meaningful connections with the person each day.

· Share your intimate knowledge of the person with dementia personality, needs, interests, likes, dislikes, favourite activities and life history – with any staff providing care so they are better able to support and connect with that person as a unique individual.

For family members navigating ambiguous loss, there are several suggestions in the resource to apply to their own lives. Here are a few examples:

· Reach out for support.

· Stay physically active.

· Remain mentally active and socially involved.

· Try stress management and relaxation

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· Take regular breaks from caregiving responsibilities.

· Find ways to stay connected to the person with dementia as they are today.

· Though it is difficult, it is also important to be realistic about how dementia will affect the person over time. You need to plan for a life on your own after the person with dementia is gone.

To illustrate experiences of ambiguous loss with dementia, The Alzheimer’s Society of Canada resource integrates stories submitted by caregivers. To access the resource and to connect with other resources on dementia, you can follow this link: https://alzheimer.ca/en/help-support/ihave-friend-or-family-member-who-livesdementia/managing-ambiguous-loss-grief

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Caylie Gnyra Reporter

The regularly scheduled Vermilion Town Council meeting on May 21 opened with Interim Chief Administrative Officer Mike van der Torre recommending to Council to give second and third readings to the 4.2024 Urban Laying Hens Bylaw. Council discussed concerns from citizens, such as the ratio of 1 out of every 100 people being able to keep chickens, and defeated the motion to approve the second reading. They voted instead to ask Administration about increasing the ratio of hen licenses and decreasing the cost per license, which is currently set at $28 per hen.

Sgt. Corey Buckingham then provided his report on behalf of the Vermilion RCMP detachment, outlining the ways they had been reaching their goals. He explained that property crimes have been trending downwards; however, persons crimes, such as assaults, uttering threats, and harassment, are trending upward. He also discussed incoming personnel.

There was no public commentary at this meeting. Interim CAO van der Torre recommended that Council proclaim June 3–9, 2024 as Seniors’ Week. Council voted in favour and Deputy Mayor Kevin Martin proclaimed the week as Seniors’ Week, recognizing the many contributions seniors have made to our community.

Manager Economic Development Mary Lee Prior provided an update to Council on a pylon sign to be designed and installed at Junction Sixteen 41. As part of the 2024 capital budget, the purchase of a new pylon sign was included as long as

May 21 Town Council

grant funding could be obtained for up to half of the cost of the pylon sign. Earlier this year Economic Development applied to the Northern and Regional Economic Development (NRED) Program for grant funding and was successfully awarded $56,400. The funds have been received. The Town then sent out an RFP (request for proposals), to which four companies responded. After scoring the entries according to predetermined criteria, the winning score belonged to City Image. The proposed sign meets all the requirements requested and installation will be completed within the 2024 season.

Council then discussed the MSR (municipal and school reserve) designation in Brennan Gardens, and asked if there was a mesage they could convey to the public about the plans for the parks in the gardens. Director of Community Services Mike van der Torre said that individuals can call the Town and ask for clarification about what is being done, to minimize rumours and allay fears about the loss of park spaces.

Van der Torre then provided his Interim CAO report, saying he had been meeting a lot more faces and getting a lot more comfortable each day in the position he has temporarily taken over for the past month. He then provided his Director of Community Services report, elaborating on issues with gophers and highlighting the work of community groups working together and picking up supplies from the Town to do town cleanup.

Councillor Robert Snow talked about citizens’ concerns about the lack of handicap curb accessibility

and parking along 49 Ave. He also spoke about the Economic Developmet Committee’s recommendation to Council to support the Provincial Park Stakeholders Group, which he explained had some creative ideas and community- based solutions for the park, incorporating recreation and group work bees. Council saw the value in the group’s proposals and voted to provide a letter of support for the group to forward to provincial and federal officials.

Accounts payable for May 8–21, 2024 was $522,291.87.

During Council Round Table, Councillors spoke enthusiastically about the upcoming ribbon cuttings for new businesses in town. Councillor Kirby Whitlock noted that he and Greg Smith had spent some time showing the town’s two incoming doctors some housing options, and requests the public’s input if anyone has any suitable housing coming available upon the doctors’ arrivals in June and July.

Council also discussed a letter to the Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen, signed by County of Vermilion River Reeve Marty Baker and Deputy Mayor Kevin Martin, about the importance of access points to Highway 16 on Range Roads 63, 70, and 73. In doing so, the County of Vermilion River and Town of Vermilion hope to reiterate their stance on the Roadside Planning and Development Guideline for the Yellowhead Highway or Highway 16. This guideline states the Government of Alberta will be determining appropriate connections of municipal roads and related provincial access management policies and

Special Event Call Sign For 80th Anniversary Of D-Day

Don Henry

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The Sask-Alta Radio Club has received from the Federal Government, Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, a special event radio call sign to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Europe. This unique Call Sign will be VE6DDAY. The VE stands for Canada, the 6 for Alberta, and the suffix of DDAY to acknowledge the invasion. This Call

Sign will be used from midnight June 6, UTC time which is Wednesday, June 5 starting at 5 p.m. local time in Vermilion.

The first Canadian Unit to jump into Normandy was the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion as part of Operation Overlord, a few minutes after midnight June 6, 1944. The Battalion, 24 officers and 516 men jumped from 50, C-47 Dakota aircraft. They were the first Canadian Forces on the ground in France. While radios were not in

common use during the First World War, they were very important during the Second World War. To recognize the importance of radios and the sacrifice of the 14,000 Canadian troops the Sask-Alta Radio club will activate this as a special event station.

The Sask-Alta Radio Club members will use the emergency radio station located in the Lt.Col. Craig Armoury. The station will be using both voice and data modes to contact Amateur Radio stations around the world. After 24 hours of operation in the Lt.Col. Craig Armoury, the station will be moved to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 in Lloydminster. The date for that open house will be Saturday, June 8, from 4:30 pm until 10:00 pm. The public is encouraged to attend either the Lt. Col. Craig Armoury in Vermilion or the Lloydminster Legion.

The call sign will then be released to the members of the Sask Alta radio club to use

standards (including access removals) on access-controlled highways.

Just prior to closing the public portion of the meeting, Council discussed a letter to C/Supt. Gary Graham, District Officer for the Eastern Alberta District of the RCMP.

Signed by County of Vermilion Reeve Marty Baker and Deputy Mayor Kevin Martin, the letter outlines concerning increases in Criminal Code persons files, Mental Health Act files, spousal abuse calls, and other Criminal Code violations within the jurisdiction and requests additional personnel to more effectively address these issues. While supporting the letter, Council questioned why the Village of Innisfree and other locales were listed on the letterhead but not yet informed of the letter.

The public portion of the meeting closed at 7 p.m.

Regular Vermilion Town Council run the first and third Tuesday of every month beginning at 6 p.m.

Members of the public are welcome to attend in person at the Town Office, or may register to watch on Zoom at https://www. vermilion. ca/en/yourgovernment/ councillivestream. aspx

at their home stations for the rest of June. For more information, contact the Facebook Page for the Lt.Col. Craig–Vermilion Armoury, or the Sask-Alta Radio Club (SARC).

Caylie Gnyra Reporter

VES Family Night Explores Inuit Culture

The Vermilion Elementary School (VES) Council sponsored a Family Night exploring Inuit Culture in the VES gym on May 23. Over the course of two 90-minute sessions, Isikisimu educator and Knowledge Keeper Goota Desmarais of the renowned family of Ashoona artists engagingly shared aspects of her culture with modestly sized but nevertheless captivated audiences.

Originally from Kinngait (Cape Dorset, Nunavut) and Ikpiajuk (Arctic Bay, Nunavut), Desmarais has been living in Sherwood Park for the past thirty years. She shared with the families present that she is Isikisimu, a word that has been anglicized as Eskimo and sometimes perceived as a slur, but for her and her family, it proudly identifies them as eaters of raw meat. She recommended always asking how people prefer to be identified, as some people from the Arctic prefer the term Inuk—the singular form of Inuit, which means “people.”

With an infectious smile and warm demeanour, Desmarais taught about the value of sharing in her culture. “Anything I catch out on the land is to be shared with anyone who wants some,” she explained. Today, a hunter’s catch would be broadcast on the local radio to invite others to come

share in the bounty, but prior to the days of radio, stone inuksuit (that is, the plural of inukshuk) would be used to communicate over vast distances.

Desmarais’ presentation spanned a wide variety of topics, from her qulliq, a traditional women’s lamp, to her ulu, a traditional women’s knife, to the sealskin garments and toys made by her and members of her family. She talked about the ways that schools in Alberta differ from schools in the Arctic, and clarified that iluviga—the correct term for igloos—were never used as longterm housing, but instead were (and still are) used when hunters were traveling out on the land and needed short-term shelter or when moving. Traditional long-term winter housing—qamma—was made of stacked stones and insulated with white heather and seal skins, while summer homes—tupiq— were tent-like structures made of skins or today, canvas, with 18 long ropes pulled taut and held down by heavy stones to protect from animals.

Desmarais engaged participants in traditional Inuit games and demonstrated the use of her amauti, a traditional baby-carrying garment.

While Desmarais’ first presentation of the evening began with a short introduction in Inuktitut followed by its English transla-

tion, her second presentation perplexed her audience as she conducted its first 15 minutes in Inuktitut. Using hand gestures and facial expressions, she encouraged members of her audience to try repeating and remembering Inuktitut syllabics and words, while restricting the use of English. The lesson was powerful, with participants reflecting how awful it felt to not be able to speak or hear their own language but still be expected to perform academically, reflecting one aspect of the experience of Indigenous children sent to residential schools.

Near the end of her presentation, Desmarais generously offered her guests samples of prized Arctic foods, including frozen raw caribou (“tastes like cooked steak”), Arctic char (“tastes like cooked salmon”), and narwhal (“my traditional bubblegum”). “We are not to keep the riches to ourselves. We are to spread our wealth with people around us,” she explained. One enthusiastic youngster was even given the Arctic char’s eyeball to try—a prized delicacy in Desmarais’

culture. The child’s review? A big smile and a thumbs-up. Although the groups that had gathered were not large, a collective warmth had been cultivated throughout the evening. Participants lingered to help clean up and express sincere gratitude to Demarais for so generously sharing about her culture through such illuminating lessons, and to the school’s Council for making the event possible.

Rita Barr helps Isikisimu Knowledge Keeper Goota Desmarais illustrate a lesson on the challenges of learning a new language through immersion during Vermilion Elementary School’s Family Night Exploring Inuit Culture on May 23. Photo Caylie Gnyra

Kitscoty High School Graduates group photo. Photo submitted

KITSCOTY HIGH

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Breanne Willes

Gabe Wennekamp

Erika Shurnaik

Brooklyn Lindskog

Micah Heape

Chevy Couston

Brock Shewrick

Hudson King

Jace Gunderson Cassius Crawford

Abrie Roberston

Vashti Jewitt

Annika Gelech

Brianna Carnduff

Drew Tiller

Cadence Olmstead

Cira Hozack

Katie Gallays

Thomas Bogucky

Rykar Thibault

Dexson Oakes

Maverick Holmen

Keira Eyben

Dawson Bensmiller

Owen Sunderland

Rikki Moon

Brady Higgins

Jaysa Cromartie-Allen Hannah Duchense JD Earl

Rylee Baldwin Luke Beal

Ava White Luke Sunderland

Brianna McLean

Zack Heathcote

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Connor Fitzpatrick

Kaine Stafford

Colton Brind

Kailee Murray

Charlee Edge

Jaylee Rose Jillian Stevenson Kacie Murray

Aspen Warawa Brett Saville

Zoey Bussey

Rylan Tetz

Will Teasdale

Shelton Dzus

Kaden Davidson Rain Fleming

Jayvan Gipolan Joel Davidson

Jaycob Adams

Jane Willerton

Dani Adams

Aubrie Selte Brekyn Berg

James Stubbs

Alexander Nott David Fowler

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RaeBecca Pashulka, (NMS)

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Gabriel Goddard, (NMS)

Lynyra Crossan, (NMS)

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Nelly Boese, (NMS) Hellen Briggs, (NMS)

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NextGen Presents Annual Rustlers Golf Tournament 2024

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athletic programs of Lakeland College as presenting sponsor of the Rustlers Golf Tournament for the third consecutive year. Becoming title sponsors in 2022 was a further testament to their dedication to the event after supporting it in other capacities since 2015.

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The golf tournament raises funds to support the travel to championships for all Rustlers teams, which include basketball, volleyball, soccer, futsal, women’s hockey, rowing, and curling.

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Lakeland College hosted the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Women’s basketball championship in Lloydminster in March, finishing an undefeated season with a national gold medal, after previously winning gold from the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC). Likewise, the women’s volleyball brought home gold from both the ACAC and CCAA national championships, making the team backto-back national champions. Women’s hockey won ACAC silver, men’s basketball secured ACAC bronze, and mixed curling brought in the third consecutive gold ACAC medal of the year for the college. Members of the rowing team also placed third in both the Head of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon) and the Dino Sprints regatta hosted by the University of Calgary.

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“Our teams brought in many medals at both provincial and national levels,” says Rogan. “We are so proud of our Rustler family for their hard work and dedication to each program.”

This year’s golf tournament will be on Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Rolling Green Fairways, just west of Lloydminster starting at 9:00 am for registration, followed by a 10:00 am Shotgun Start for the 18 Hole Texas Scramble. Registration opened on May 15 and can be found online at gorustlers.ca and lakelandcollege.ca.

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Bonnyville Ag Society Pro Rodeo And Chuckwagons

Lorna Hamilton Reporter

The Bonnyville Agricultural Society is gearing up to kick off a weekend of entertainment with the highly anticipated Bonnyville Pro Rodeo and Chuckwagon Racing events. Starting on June 6 and running through June 9, this action-packed event promises an experience for attendees of all ages.

The festivities begin on Thursday, June 6, with the opening of the grounds at 4 p.m., marking the official start of the Bonnyville Ag Society’s Pro Rodeo and Chuckwagon Racing event. The excitement will be palpa ble as visitors gather to witness the heartpounding action of the wagon races, which are scheduled to start at 6 p.m. Spectators can expect an exciting display of horse manship and speed as fearless drivers and their teams compete for glory, and the rodeo to start following the races.

On Friday, June 7, the Bonnyville Ag Society has something special in store with the Chamber Chili Cook-Off. From noon to 2 p.m., food enthusiasts can indulge their taste buds in a chili extravaganza taking place on 50th Avenue and 50th Street. The competition is sure to heat up as partici pants showcase their chili-cooking skills in a battle for the title of the best chili in town.

On Friday evening, the excitement continues to build at the grounds, which will open at 4 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to witness another round of exhilarating wagon races starting at 6 p.m. With the rodeo continuing once again after the races. The evening will end with a lively dance at 9 p.m., featuring live music from the Mainstreet Band. Dance enthusiasts can grab their dancing shoes and join in the fun, admission is $20.

Saturday, June 8, promises to be a day filled with excitement and fun for the whole family. Attendees can Kick-start the morn ing with a delicious Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Rodeo Grounds.

It’s the perfect way to fuel up before a day packed with entertainment. The grounds will open at 12 p.m., allowing visitors to once again take in the rodeo that commences at 1 p.m. The wagon races will commence at 6 p.m., thrilling spectators with adrenaline-fueled action. Saturday night’s dance, beginning at 9 p.m., will feature live music from Morgan Klaiber. Dance enthusiasts can groove to their favourite tunes. Just like the previous night, admission to the dance is $20 at the door.

Ag Society invites everyone back to the grounds, which will open at 12 p.m. The wagon races will kick off at 2 p.m., showcasing the culmination of the racing competition. The excitement will reach its peak as the DASH-4-CASH takes the spotlight, offering a thrilling finale with a chance to win a substantial $22,000 prize.

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It’s hard to believe that May will soon be over. Track & Field is keeping the students busy. Practicing the skills during phys ed class, competitions, and extracurricular track & field team practices. Last Wednesday, May 15th, we held Track & Field Day for the Junior High students. It was a great day with lots of sportsmanship and energy despite the somewhat dreary weather.

JR Robson Report

Students who qualified will compete in Northerns, May 28th, again at JR Robson. BTPS finals will be held at JR Robson as well, June 6th.

Wednesday, May 22nd, the senior high Track & Field team competed in Districts in Lloydminster. Qualifying athletes will then move on to Zones in Bonnyville May 29th. We have 11 students on this team. Phys ed canoe trips are planned for

June. Grade 11 and 12 students who are in phys ed this semester can participate in the 3 days long trip June 2-4. Grade 10 students in phys ed this semester can participate in a 2 day trip June 17-18th.

Let’s hope for great weather for them!

Grade 11 student and Marauder football player, Adam Blackmore was chosen to play on the Northern Alberta All-Star high school football team. The North team

The Buffalo Trail Public Schools is accepting applications for Bus Route Contractor

To provide daily transportation services for students residing in the Vermilion Transportation Service Area. The contract term will be for the 2024-2025 school year. The following routes are open for application. Applicants may bid as many routes as they wish:

VR-V04, APPROX. 121 KM/DAYWITH A MINIMUM 54 CAPACITY BUS

Applications for a Bus Service Contract and required information can be picked up at the address below or emailed upon request.

Applicants applying for this bus route will be expected to supply a bus to meet the requirements of the size of the route. The bus must meet current D250 standards and be equipped with a strobe light. Payment for service provided will be as per the current standard school Bus Transportation Service Contractor Agreement. Applicants will operate the route as an independent contractor subject to Buffalo Trail Public Schools Board policies and procedures as well as the National Transportation Safety Code and Transportation Compliance in Alberta requirements. For further information contact the Director of Transportation Services, Mr. Garth Rapson at (780) 806-2051. Application deadline is Wednesday June 12, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Please put the route number on the application form.

The Buffalo Trail Public Schools reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

Submit applications to:

Buffalo Trail Public Schools

1041 – 10A Street

Wainwright, AB

T9W 2R4

e-mail garth.rapson@btps.ca or Attention: Mr. Garth Rapson, Director of Transportation Services

prevailed over the South team last weekend in Lacombe. Congratulations to Adam for making the team and scoring a touchdown.

Our flower fundraiser was a big success; thanks to everyone who supported this fundraiser. We hope your blooms are plentiful. The grade 10’s made the most sales this year and were treated to a pizza party as a reward.

The Buffalo Trail Public Schools is accepting applications for Bus Route Contractor

To provide daily transportation services for students residing in the Vermilion Transportation Service Area. The contract term will be for the 2024-2025 school year. The following routes are open for application.

Applicants may bid as many routes as they wish:

VR-V22, APPROX. 142 KM/DAY WITH A MINIMUM 54 CAPACITY BUS

Applications for a Bus Service Contract and required information can be picked up at the address below or emailed upon request.

Applicants applying for this bus route will be expected to supply a bus to meet the requirements of the size of the route. The bus must meet current D250 standards and be equipped with a strobe light. Payment for service provided will be as per the current standard school Bus Transportation Service Contractor Agreement.

Applicants will operate the route as an independent contractor subject to Buffalo Trail Public Schools Board policies and procedures as well as the National Transportation Safety Code and Transportation Compliance in Alberta requirements.

For further information contact the Director of Transportation Services, Mr. Garth Rapson at (780) 806- 2051. Application deadline is Wednesday June 12, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Please put the route number on the application form.

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Adam Blackmore after the All-Star game.

Cohen C. in long jump

Carter C. in shotput.

Hailey S. in discus. Photos submitted

Caylie Gnyra Reporter

East-West Carriage Driving Chapter Hosts

The East-West Chapter of the Alberta Carriage Driving Association held a driving clinic at the Vermilion Agricultural Society grounds on May 25.

The clinic was intended to help people improve their carriage driving skills in preparation for the upcoming competition derby event on June 15 and 16 at the Ag Society grounds. Individual lessons began at 9 a.m.,

focusing on dressage (patterns of figure eights and circles where drivers demonstrate how well their horse is trained and how it behaves in the carriage), cones (a timed event where drivers lead their horses through a set of 20 cones spaced just outside the width of the carriage wheels, ensuring that the balls balancing on top of the cones are not nudged and dropped), and marathon (a timed challenge involving navigating a number of obsta -

cles).

In addition to the individual lessons, enthusiasts from the chapter were on site to talk to people about combined driving. Riding in a cart behind one, two, or four horses, drivers are tested on their ability as well as their horses’

obedience, speed, and athleticism.

Denise MacDonald, an Equine Canada Coach for driving who instructed for the clinic, said, “I love combined driving. It certainly takes some time to learn the basics, but oh my goodness, it is so much fun.”

Colleen Slavik and Frosty (white horse) and Lorraine Dibben and Cody navigate the cones at the East-West Carriage Driving Clinic at the Vermilion Agricultural Society grounds on May 25. Photo submitted

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Wainwright RCMP Seeking Public Assistance After Theft Of Safe

Wainwright, Alta – On May 24, 2024, at approximately 4:50 a.m., the ATB bank in the Village of Chauvin, Alta., was broken into. A stolen Ford F350 was used, causing significant damage to the building and resulting in the theft of a safe. The safe was found down the road, with the money

still inside. The truck was found abandoned on Township Road 422, South of Chauvin, where the suspects were picked up by a newer model brown Dodge Ram.

Wainwright RCMP is asking for public assistance in securing footage of the event, as well as the moments leading up to it and the movements of the

suspects thereafter. Anyone with footage of the area surrounding the ATB bank at the time of the break in, as well as the area surrounding the abandoned truck, is asked to please submit the footage to the Wainwright RCMP.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Wainwright RCMP at 780-8424461, or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www. P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.

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and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. A variety of bingo games are played including Odd and Even, Letter E, Lucky 7, Staircase as well as the usual Go-go series. Congratulations, Kathy on your win!

Shania Chanasyk, Linda Mohns, Kailee Letawsky, Jassamyn Niesen. Front row from left: Kaitlyn Younger, Boston Crate, Dana Gard Sweeney. Photo submitted

From left, Kathy Naciuk (jackpot winner) and Bill Poliakiwski (bingo caller).

May 14, 2028, Kathy Naciuk was the winner of St. Olga’s Church progressive bingo jackpot. Kathy bingoed on the 57th number and won $937. St. Olga’s Church holds evening bingos at their parish hall every second

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Vermilion Soccer Association Hosts Mini Tournament

Caylie Gnyra Reporter

The Vermilion Soccer Association hosted its Mini Tournament May 25 and 26 at the soccer fields in the Vermilion Provincial Park. U7 and U9 teams played on Saturday while the U11 and 3-on-3 games were played on Sunday. Teams traveled from Vegreville, Bonnyville, Elk Point, St. Paul, and Cold Lake to participate, for a total of 40 teams present in the tournament.

Little players were delighted by the free hot dogs and participation medals given out at the event, and many took the opportunity between games to kick off their cleats to play and dig in the sandy playground nearby. Many sets of grandparents took in the games, visiting with each other and making connections about which little person belonged to who.

The event was well organized and ran smoothly from start to finish, providing a great outdoor activity and spectator sport on a day that continuously altered between chilly winds and scorching sunshine.

See more photos on page 24.

Lorna Hamilton Reporter

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Courage Canada Trail Ride A Great Success

Curtis Anderson and his supporters held the 19th Annual Courage Canada Trail Ride to Support Brain Injury on Saturday, May 25.

Anderson is a 20-year extremely severe traumatic brain injury survivor after a devastating accident during a bull riding event at the Ponoka Stampede on June 26, 2002. Over the past years, Anderson has continued to make improvements in his recovery, all the while working to help others enduring similar injuries.

“After 20 years, I know the bottom line that there is no such thing as I can’t with anything you want to do in life,” commented Anderson, emphasizing the

importance of a positive mindset in overcoming obstacles.

In 2004, Anderson initiated the Courage Canada Trail Ride to raise awareness of brain injuries and promote their recognition. “I wanted to give other brain injury survivors a chance to be around horses and spend time in the sunshine,” explained Anderson.

The event has grown over the years and included a 10-mile ride on pasture, followed by supper at 6 p.m., a silent and live auction at the Innisfree Recreation Centre, with live music featuring Berlyn Broadhead.

Over the years the trail ride has become a popular family-friendly occasion, which provides an opportunity for the whole family to enjoy horseback

Kitscoty 4-H Multi Club’s

Jace Moir

Club Reporter

Our club has had a fun couple of months. The creative options project has enjoyed making pies with Mrs. Venance. Thank you Mrs. Venance! We all-sew want to thank Linda George and Marg Baron for teaching us how to sew our own aprons. We are excited to wear our new aprons while we make our own pies.

riding under the blue skies and sunshine.

Expressing his gratitude towards the supporters of the Courage Canada Trail Ride, Anderson acknowledged their invaluable help in raising funds for brain injury survivors. The funds raised allow survivors to participate in field trips organized through the supported organizations, ensuring their continued involvement in future rides.

“This trail ride is a good cause, and I am so grateful for the support again this year,” commented Anderson.

The funds from this years’ event will be donated to the following organizations: Ponoka Halvar Jonson Centre

for Brain Injury, Lloydminster and Area Brain Injury Society, FOCUS Vermillion, VALID Association Vegreville, and the Canadian Pro Rodeo Sports Medicine Team.

Anderson actively engages with schools and public events throughout the province and Western Canada, sharing his story and inspiring others.

“During your recovery, you are going to climb mountains and walk through valleys, but that is what builds character to see how strong you are, and what you are made of,” stated Anderson, highlighting the resilience needed during the healing process.

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We are busy getting ready for our achievement day on June 2 from 2-4 at the senior’s center in Kitscoty. The community is invited to join us and see what we’ve been up to. If any families are interested in 4-H it’s a great way to check it out.

Our sheep project has been busy fattening up their show sheep and lambs. The light horse project has been busy with lots of jackpots and rodeos and keeping her horses healthy. The archery project has wrapped up for the year. They had a wind-up that was pretty fun. They went into the forest where foam animals had been set up and got to “hunt” them with a weiner roast at the end. We want to thank the Vermilion Armoury for putting on a fantastic archery program and the volunteers there who taught us skills and shared their love of the sport with us.

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Vermilion Minor Ball Association Hosts Tournament

Caylie Gnyra Reporter

The Vermilion Minor Ball Association hosted 30 teams ranging from U7 to U15 May 25–26 for its annual Brian Poon Tournament.

Teams traveled from Lloydminster, Marwayne, Vegreville, Wainwright, and even Red Deer to participate in the tournament, which took place at Pioneer Park in the northeast corner of Vermilion.

Landon Cusack, President of the

Brian Poon was an avid ball fan and dedicated volunteer who loved the game. The Poon Tournament was started after his passing over 30 years ago. His wife Dorothy can usually be seen around the diamonds at some point every tournament.

Vermilion Minor Ball Association, said, “It was a great weekend for ball. The weather cooperated and we were able to have two full days of baseball and softball.”

This year, 165 children and youth from ages four through 19 have registered for Vermilion’s 2024 season, comprising 13 teams including one Learn to Play team, seven softball

teams, and five baseball teams. The younger teams for softball and baseball are a part of the Lloydminster League and the U15 and U18 teams are a part of the Lakeland Minor Ball League.

A crossover tournament for the U15s will be held in town June 1 and 2, and Vermilion will also be hosting the U15D Alberta Softball Provincials July 5–7.

Youth from Vermilion and surrounding areas played baseball and softball in the Brian Poon Tournament May 25–26. Photos Caylie Gnyra

The Vermilion Soccer Association hosted its Mini Tournament for U7 through U11 May 25–26 at the soccer fields in the Vermilion Provincial Park. Photos Caylie Gynra