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Entrants of the Adult Western Equitation class at the Rusty Bit Horse Show at the Lakeland College Riding Arena on June 16. Photo Caylie Gnyra

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for high point ribbons, bridles, and reins. Cash prizes were awarded to the first, second, The Vermilion Light Horse 4-H Club hosted and third place winners in each class, while its annual Rusty Bit Horse Show at the Lake- ribbons were given out for places one through land College Riding Arena on June 16. Origi- six. Secure Energy also donated prizes for nally scheduled to take place at the Vermilion every show class, ensuring that many particiAgricultural Society fairgrounds, the event pants walked away with something special. was moved indoors to the arena because of Following a time-honoured tradition, the forecasted inclement weather.

Coutts family custom-made the Rusty Bit Classes began at 8 a.m. and ran into the trophy, which was awarded to Kim Eremko, late afternoon. The morning featured various the high point grand champion, at the end of show classes, while the gymkhana classes, the day. Eremko also won in the adult high known for their fast-paced and entertaining point division, while Kalli Usenik won in the nature, took place after lunch.

13-17-year-old high point division and Kassidy The show also served as a fundraiser for Enstrom won for the 12 and under division. the 4-H club, welcoming registrations from This event was brought to the commuequestrians outside of the club. The event nity by the Vermilion 4-H Light Horse Club, featured a variety of competitions, including Secure Energy, Donna’s Tack and Things halter showmanship as well as English and Tack Shop, Craig and Andrea Usenik, Denise Western classes. The gymkhana included MacDonald, the Vermilion Agricultural Socibarrel racing, pole bending, and other thrilling ety, and Lakeland College. Their support speed events. played a crucial role in making the Rusty Bit Grand champion: Kim Eremko. Photo submitted Participants in each age division competed Show a memorable event for all involved.

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UFA Celebrates Farmers With BBQ Lunch

and members for their support throughout their religious affiliations. The organizers lies, and members. While the celebration the years. I would like to let everyone know hoped that by emphasizing the shared objec- has evolved over the years, its core purpose The Vermilion UFA Farm and Ranch that you don’t have to be a member to shop tives of the church and the farmers’ organiza- remains unchanged: to recognize and honor branch embraced the cloudy and chilly at UFA. Anyone can purchase from our store, tion, they could promote goodwill and coop- the relentless efforts of farmers who contribweather on June 14 to honour the hardwork- and all are welcome. You can check out our eration within the community. This concept ute significantly to our communities. ing farmers of the region with a festive BBQ products and shop on our website at UFA. grew in popularity and became a provinceUFA’s commitment to its members and smokie lunch, complete with a delicious com.” wide event during UFA’s 1918 conference, customers extends beyond a single day of piece of cake. The event was an enjoyable UFA also had great deals lined up for gradually incorporating athletic events and celebration. The organization continues to occasion, bringing smiles and satisfaction to their customers and had a fantastic contest speeches. support the agricultural community through everyone in attendance. set up where ballots could be filled out at all In 2010, UFA Co-operative Limited revived various initiatives and services, underscoring Trent Isley, the store manager of the UFA locations or entered online at UFA.com/ the tradition of celebrating Farmer’s Day to the vital role farmers play in sustaining our Vermilion Farm and Ranch Supply Store, FarmersDay to win $1,000, $2,000 or $3,000 honour Alberta’s agricultural producers, fami- way of life. emphasized the importance of recognizing UFA gift cards. the agricultural community’s contributions.

The roots of this celebration date back to “Today is a special day to celebrate our the early 20th century. Kevin Hoppins, UFA members and the agricultural community. Board Chairman, explained that the tradition They should be appreciated not just today began in 1914 with the Roseview local chapbut every day,” Isley remarked. He extended ter of UFA near Carbon, Alberta. The chaphis gratitude to the store’s customers and ter hosted an annual event known as ‘UFA members for their unwavering support over Sunday,’ aimed at uniting UFA members the years. “I want to thank our customers through a religious service, regardless of

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only two tinted side windows. I stopped my while I used her phone to call my husband taken them out of my vehicle yet, so that is a SUV and the dog came over and I petted it. It and 911. At RR20, they split with one vehi- lot of money lost, to something that is of no Driving home from was wearing a collar and was well-groomed cle going north and the other going south. use to anyone else but me. The hatchback work last Wednesday, but wet and dirty from the rain. I knew it In retrospect, it seemed like the dogs were was full of my tools for installing drapery and I had the unpleasant belonged to someone who would be miss- used as bait to lure someone to stop and blinds, and all sorts of drapery rod compoexperience of being ing their dog. The semi went by, and then help them. I don’t think the dogs belonged nents, so that was also a sad loss, but of carjacked. I was driv- the dog took off back on the highway. A lady to them, because the dog showed no inter- course, these are just things, and everying home, after work also in a SUV saw the dog running around est in the jeep as it drove by. They may have thing is replaceable. My well-worn bible that on Highway 45, when I saw a large brown in the middle of the highway and stopped, taken someone else’s dogs. My husband I have had for many decades, full of underdog running down the middle of the high- and the dog ran to her when she opened her went to look for the dogs, and to see if they lining and notes was sadly in my vehicle as way. I wondered where its owner was. A door. I walked back to where she stopped, threw any of my things out but did not find well as my winter coat, my raincoat, and my little farther, there was a much smaller white to tell her it was not my dog, and that I had the dogs or anything that belonged to me. favourite spring coat plus much more. It’s an poodle cross-type dog, running from side just stopped to help it. The small Jeep drove The RCMP are on it, and although my silver, abrupt lesson in letting go. to side on the highway, looking distressed, past us slowly, heading east, then turned Hyundai Santa Fe 2012 is not located yet, I I want to thank everyone that shared the smelling the edges of the highway, trying to around, driving slowly up to where we were. am sure they will get to the bottom of it. post, and expressed concern. From the pick up a scent. This was at RR15. There I thought maybe this was their dog. They A lot of people want to know how I am. So many Facebook shares, one lady recogwas a semi oncoming, and a vehicle that went right past us, onto where my SUV was far, I am doing ok, sad that I lost the camera, nized what appeared to be my car, driving looked like a small Jeep Wrangler, with an parked on the side of the road, and a young my kids got me for Christmas and used into to their rural yard within a day. I pray ivory coloured hard top, parked on the south man jumped out of the passenger side of almost every day for all my social media these individuals involved will have an interside of RR15, appearing to be waiting for the Jeep and into my vehicle, and that was posts for my business. The back seat was vention, whatever that looks like, to make the semi to go by. It was a two-tone, with an the last I saw of my car, purse, phone and loaded with fabric and blind samples, as I a positive change to do something more ivory top and a very dirty darker bottom, with everything else in it. We followed my SUV had been out on appointments and had not worthwhile with their lives.

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Doreen Flewell Klatt

The Vermilion Voice | June 18, 2024

and steep hills to get to the hayfield and on that.

Having hayed for 40+ years, he knew operated the hay rake. It was called a dump It was afternoon by this time and I had they’d been stung, he recognized the panic I have always loved rake, it was a metal framed machine with two only done a few swipes of the slough of the horses and the danger of a runaway. horses and learned to wheels and steel tines (teeth) operated from bottom and I ran over a hornets nest. The I rode that rickety rake to a standstill halfride at a very early age. a metal seat, mounted over the rake with a horses started bucking and kicking and way up that hill and was able to slowly calm When I was 12, my Dad foot pedal/lever to either put pressure on the lunging forward and I couldn’t hold them; the team down by walking them back to our taught me to harness tines to hold the hay while it was being gath- asthey took off running. I just prayed I hayfield camp. They were a little shook up and drive one of his teams, Brownie and ered or to trip the tines and deposit the hay in wouldn’t hit a hole or a rock and aimed my from getting stung but soon they settled right Festus. I had hitched to a stone boat and a windrows. I got pretty good at it. rig towards an opening at the end of the down. I was also shook up and wasn’t sure four wheeled wagon, but my favourite hitch One hot July day, I was raking prairie slough that opened up to fairly steep hill if I ever wanted to run the rake again, but I was the hay rake. By the time I was 14, I was wool hay into windrows for my Dad to pick which was fortunate for me. I drove them must have been okay because I raked hay haying with Dad and my brothers. upwith the farmhand, and at the bottom of through, watching to make sure their back until I was 24 years old when Dad sold the Our east hay field was about 5 miles away a hill was a slough that had dried up and legs stayed in the traces while they were still hay quarter.

Reprinted with permission from the from our home. I was the teamster who Dad had cut that hay too. I Iove the smell of kicking and I could hear Dad’s voice “hang Senior Paper. drove the team and rake through coulee’s slough hay so I was excited to get started on Deen”.

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Lorna Hamilton

Christina’s Home Furnishings Hosts BBQ Fundraiser For Local School

with meal preparation and managing the collection of funds. Their presence and In a remarkable display of community dedication underscored the community’s spirit, Kirby Whitlock, owner of Christi- collective effort to support this essential na’s Home Furnishings, has once again cause. launched a series of community BBQs Whitlock expressed his deep gratiaimed at supporting local charities and tude to the community for their continorganizations. This initiative continues ued support of these fundraising events.

Whitlock’s commitment to giving back “Without the support of the community, to the community, with the latest event these donations could never happen, taking place on June 7. and I am so grateful for everyone who The BBQ featured a mouthwatering purchases items from the BBQ so that I selection of hotdogs and hamburgers, can present the hot lunch program with with a new addition of chili dogs, offering a this donation,” Whitlock stated. flavourful twist. Attendees were treated to The event not only highlighted the a complete meal with a choice of soda or generosity of the local residents but water. The event’s proceeds are dedicated also demonstrated the power of commuto the Vermilion Elementary School (VES) nity collaboration in making a positive Hot Lunch Program, a vital service that impact. With such events, Christina’s provides meals to students attending VES. Home Furnishings reinforces its role as Vo l u nte er s fr o m t h e H ot L u n c h a cornerstone of community support and Program were actively involved, assisting engagement.

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LIONS CHARITY GOLF TOURNEY A NOTE OF APPRECIATION Vermilion Lions Club would like to thank all our supporters that made our 25th annual Lions Charity Golf Tournament another big success. We raised about $8000 after expenses. A big thank you from the Vermilion Lions Club.

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OUR PRIZE SPONSORS • 7-Eleven Store • Lakeland College • Stewart Realty & Auction • Boston Pizza • Lawns Gardens & Landscapes • Super 8 Hotel • Carstar Vermilion • Main Street Hardware • Superior Water • Christina's Home Furnishings Ltd. • MI CASA • TD Canada Trust • CIBC • Modern Edge Painting Ltd. • The Bargain Shop

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From left, Donna Niedzielski, Marlene Whitten and Karen Hughes from the VES Hot Lunch Program. Photo Lorna Hamilton

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The Kitscoty 4-H Beef Club Would Like To Recognize Our Generous Sponsors: -Precision Contractors -D&S Hiltz Farms -Vermilion Insurance Agency -Ted Harvard Family -Flaura `N Company -CR Bar Ranching -Go Technologies -HUB International Insurance -Lloydminster Animal Hospital -Movin ‘On Farms -Werner Wennekamp -Trent & Rebecca Wennekamp -Parlour 32 -Roy Paul Family -Wheatfield Inn -Kitscoty Arena Board -Weir Vet Clinic -Mitchco Environmental -Mitchell Farms -Henry Family -Power Pro Electric -Alberta Treasury Branch -Royal Rock Angus -Plains Limousin -Blackfoot Creek Assessment

-Tingley Farms -Eddleston Farming Inc. -Hugh & Lori Christie -Triple ‘J’ Farms -Sabre Communications -Brett & Tanya Brown -Grassy Flat Ranch -J&k Lock Farms -Shane Tingley Family -High Caliber Ranch -Gauthier Family -Randy & Pat Eidsvik -Leighton Carpentry -Greg & Cheryl Brown -Kenyon Law Office -Agland -Baywash -Servus Credit Union -Sobeys -Precision Planting -Bintz Farms -Bogucky Acres -Kitscoty Meats -Fair Farms

Thank you to our generous calf buyers and member buyers. Thank you to all those that volunteered their time to assist during our show.

THANK YOU! THE DAY WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE WITHOUT YOU. Kitscoty 4-H Beef Club

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Spectacular Rodeo And Chuckwagon Racing On Its Way

Lorna Hamilton

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be found on the Wainwright Agricultural at 9 p.m. For live music lovers, the Stam- a 2024 RAM 1500, with tickets available Society’s website under the calendar tab. pede Cabaret at Wainwright PMM will for purchase at various locations in WainThe highly anticipated Wainwright The festivities will begin on June 20 feature Brayden King, a rising star who wright for $100 each.

Stampede is set to take place from June with the Chamber Stampede Kick-Off secured a Golden Ticket on Season 21 of The Wainwright Stampede holds 21 to 23, promising three action-packed Party at 4 p.m. at the Peace Memorial American Idol. a special place in the hearts of rodeo days of thrilling rodeo performances and Multiplex parking lot. The event will offer a The final day, June 23, will see the enthusiasts. With its exceptional lineup of heart-pounding chuckwagon races. As range of activities and treats for the whole rodeo starting at 1 p.m., with the week- rodeo performances, chuckwagon races, one of Canada’s premier professional family, including bouncy castles, Chicken end’s final chuckwagon races at 5 p.m. live music, and a wide array of entertainrodeos, the Wainwright Stampede is John’s Petting Zoo, children’s activities, Throughout the event, attendees can ment options, this year’s event promises poised to deliver an unforgettable experi- an entertainment stage, a market, food enjoy West Coast Amusements, offer- to be a memorable experience for all who ence for rodeo enthusiasts and families trucks, a chili cook-off, a DJ, and much ing over 15 rides, 15 games, and 12 food attend. Don’t miss out on the opportunity alike. more. venues, including classics like cotton to be part of the action and witness the The Stampede will feature four CanaOn June 21, the chuckwagons will kick candy and candy apples, as well as popu- incredible athleticism on display. dian Professional Rodeo Association off the Friday events at 5 p.m., followed lar treats like poutine (CPRA) per formances, showcasing by the rodeo at 7:30 p.m. The evening will a n d H a w a i i a n events such as Team Roping, Barrel culminate with a Rodeo Dance at the Elks shaved ice.

Sedgewick's Annual Racing, Saddle Bronc, Tie-Down Roping, Hall at 9 p.m., featuring the country-rock Adding to the Steer Wrestling, Bull Riding, Bareback, group Mitch Larock and the 4:54 band e x c i t e m e n t , t h e and Ladies Breakaway Roping. Specta- from Eatonia, Saskatchewan. Cover for Wainwright Frontier June 29 to July 1 tors will witness the incredible skills and the dance is $10. and Exhibition Agribravery of talented rodeo professionals.

June 22 will begin with the Downtown cultural Society will Sedgewick Joyeuse Fete Du Canada Additionally, three days of thunderous Parade at 10 a.m., themed “Salute to hold a 50/50 raffle Sedgewick Ag Society CPCA Chuckwagon Races will add to the 100+ Years of Oil and Gas in Wainwright.” a t e v e r y p e r f o rAlberta Pony excitement.

The parade will set the tone for a day filled mance, providing Chuckwagon & Chariot Racing Leading up to and during the Stam- with excitement, with rodeo performances seven chances to Saturday, June 29 - 6:30 pm pede, a variety of breakfasts and BBQs commencing at 1 p.m. The CPCA Chuck- win a substantial Sunday, June 30 - 6:30 pm supporting different causes will be held. wagon Races will take place at 5 p.m., prize. Additionally, Monday, July 1 - 3 pm Sunday Breakfast-Ag Grounds-8 to 10 am Detailed information on these events can followed by the Rodeo Under the Lights there is a raffle for Reporter

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Father’s Day

The Vermilion Voice | June 18, 2024

Vermilion River Flying Club Hosts Fly-in Father’s Day Breakfast

welcome and friendly chatter throughout the morning.

The Vermilion River Flying Club hosted The event aimed to utilize and higha successful Fly-in Father’s Day Break- light the Vermilion airport, encouraging fast at the Vermilion Municipal Airport more people to visit and use the facility. on Sunday, June 16. Although the club The breakfast featured a classic menu had hoped to provide breakfast under a including pancakes, scrambled eggs, canvas tent at the airport, windy condi- ham, sausages, strawberries, blueberries, tions led to the breakfast being relo- coffee, tea, and juice. Cadets stepped up cated to St. Jerome’s School. There, the to provide dishwashing services, gratefully Knights of Columbus served their legend- acknowledged by the organizers. ary breakfast from 9 a.m. until noon.

Burnt Rock Adventure Co., the VermilProceeds of the $12 per person breakfast ion Pottery Guild, and Heartworks Studio went to Knights of Columbus charities, had tables set up, providing a taste of what with children under 6 enjoying the meal Vermilion has to offer to visitors and locals for free. alike.

More than 165 people attended the The event was well-publicized on Facebreakfast, with adventurous aviators book, with additional promotion through from Villeneuve, Cooking Lake, Drayton emails to other flying clubs helping to spread Valley, Westlock, and elsewhere brav- the word. The club, which has 19 members, ing the wind to land at the airport, where previously hosted fly-ins for coffee but had they were transported by volunteers to pause due to COVID-19, making this their to the school. In total, three planes and first attempt at a fly-in breakfast. two helicopters attended this inaugural To learn more about the Vermilion River event. Others drove from as far away as Flying Club, visit its website at www.vrflyEdmonton, with locals providing a warm ingclub.ca Reporter

Knights of Columbus, cadets, and members of the Vermilion River Flying Club prepared a hearty breakfast for the Fly-in Father’s Day Breakfast at St. Jerome’s School on June 16. Photos Caylie Gnyra

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There are different levels of competi- ing Fun Days on September 14 and 15, games throughout the weekend. tion suitable for all skill and experience which include two rounds of Triple Drive To learn more about carriage driving, The East/West Chapter of the Alberta levels of horse and driver.

Competition as well as ring classes and visit www.albertadriving-acda.ca Carriage Driving Association held a The East/West Chapter is one Triple Drive Competition June 15–16 at of the driving chapters under the the Vermilion Agricultural Society’s fair- umbrella of the Alberta Carriage grounds.

Driving Association (ACDA). They The competition takes its name from the are a non-profit organization that three equine driving challenges compris- services northeastern Alberta and ing the event. First, carriage drivers and northwestern Saskatchewan, hence their horses complete a dressage pattern, the name East/West. following a series of prescribed gaits The Chapter was formed on and figures to demonstrate the horse’s March 20th, 1988 in Lloydminster obedience, flexibility, and harmony with and has always strived to provide the driver, as well as the driver’s skill in a friendly, welcoming, and encourguiding the horse through a sequence of aging atmosphere for competitors precise movements. and volunteers alike. Their focus is Next, the horses and their drivers navi- on safety, education, and fun for all gate through a timed course, maneuver- no matter your level of experience. ing through a series of balls placed on top They welcome drivers of every age of cones spaced just inches wider than along with their equine partners of the carriage’s wheels. This event demon- any breed, size, and experience. strates the driver’s precision, control, and Bring your singles, pairs, four-inskill as well as the horse’s responsive- hand, minis, roping-horse-turnedness and agility. carriage-horse, or high-stepping In the last challenge, a timed derby show-driving steed and get involved event, horses and their drivers must deftly in the fun! Those who do not own maneuver through a series of obstacles, horses themselves are warmly which may include gates, bridges, cones, welcomed as volunteers to see what barrels, quick turns, and other obstruc- it’s all about and enjoy some time tions that require quick thinking and outside. Upcoming events include adaptability from both the driver and the their August 17 Trail Drive (or Ride) Wendy Williams runs her horse through the dressage portion of the East/West Triple Drive horse. on the Iron Horse Trail, and their Driv- Competition at the Vermilion Agricultural Society fairgrounds on June 15. Photo Caylie Gnyra Reporter

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Taste Of Vermilion Coming June 26

a wide variety of kids’ activities, ranging racing against each other to fill a large ticket. from face painting and glitter tattoos to container using small buckets of water.

Live entertainment will also begin at 5 On Wednesday, June 26, two blocks balloon animals and games. The Vermil- Contact Paige Jaremco at pjaremco@ p.m. and run until the close of the event REESof Vermilion’s downtown Main Street will ion Public Library will be hosting a side- vermilion.ca or 780-787-8292 to register. at 10 p.m., featuring music as well as line ING be blocked off to vehicular traffic begin- walk chalk competition, while Burnt Rock The tastings officially start at 5 p.m., dancing. ning at noon in preparation for one of the Adventure Co. will be running bicycle with local restaurants, breweries, and Throughout the evening, craft and art Y ONEtown’s most-anticipated annual events: races for kids. distilleries offering selected items from vendors will market their wares, adding REE the Taste of Vermilion.

The always-popular Bucket Brigade their full menus, ensuring something for to the ambiance of this small-town street The festivities will begin at 4 p.m. with will also begin at 4 p.m., with teams of five everyone’s palate. Samples cost $3 per fair.

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Young Entrepreneurs Serve And Save On Lemonade Day

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ered as an app or a workbook, equipped participants for the day by helping them set Entrepreneurially-minded youngsters goals, make plans, and acquire a business set up shop around Vermilion on Saturday, license, food permit, and lease agreement June 15, joining kids across Canada, the for the day.

United States, and South Africa in particiSierrah Bennett of Startup Lloydminpating in Lemonade Day, an experien- ster and Councillor for the Town of Vermiltial program designed to foster business ion Robert Pulyk served as judges for the acumen from a young age. stands, assessing customer service attiThe Citrus Shack, operated by 4-year- tude, creativity, and uniqueness. Kwasnyold Bennett Kwasnycia with the help of cia won the local ribbon for Best Tasting his mother Katie, was set up outside the Lemonade, while Leadbeater won ribbons entrance of the Co-op grocery store, while for local Entrepreneur of the Year and Best Ayvah Leadbeater, a third-year veteran of Stand. Each ribbon was accompanied by the program, set up Something Interest- $100 cash, and Leadbeater’s placing of ing About Lemons just outside of Christina Entrepreneur of the Year will allow her to Home Furnishings. move forward to the National Youth EntreJudges Sierrah Bennett of Startup Lloydminster and Councillor Robert Pulyk with Bennett Both young entrepreneurs were open preneur of the Year Contest. for business starting at 11 a.m., taking The Lemonade Day program aims to and Katie Kwasnycia, operators of the Citrus Shack lemonade stand on June 15. advantage of the calm and sunny day. encourage children and youth to learn Photo Caylie Gnyra Leadbeater’s stand offered lemonade, a how to save some money, spend some fun and it’s really good to get kids out,” essential business and entrepreneurstrawberry-raspberry lemonade, and mini money, and give some to charity. Since reflected Leadbeater on the experience. ial skills. Through Lemonade Day, young muffins, while Kwasnycia had regular the program began in 2018, Lemonade Kwasnycia said things were “going good” people gain confidence and envision lemonade as well as a sugar-free alterna- Day kids have donated over $35,000 to despite being “kind of cold and windy.” new opportunities for their future, prepartive in addition to watermelon, strawberry, charities and made over $110,000 in profit.

Lemonade Day extends beyond a single ing them to become tomorrow’s leaders, and peach flavourings and an assortment Kwasnycia was saving up his profits to buy child selling lemonade; it’s a community- volunteers, and innovative citizens. of chips. a game, with plans to donate the rest to wide initiative focused on investing in our To see pictures of lemonade stands from The Lemonade Day training program, long-term care. Leadbeater was enthuyouth. This program fosters self-reliance across northern Alberta, visit https://www. known as Lemmy University and deliv- siastically saving up for a cat. “It’s really and financial literacy while introducing facebook.com/LemonadeDayNorthernAlberta/ Reporter

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Children were not left out of the fun. gratitude to the sponsors and volunteers event not only highlighted the beauty A dedicated area organized by the Club who played a crucial role in the event’s and power of these machines but also The Servus Sports Centre was abuzz offered engaging activities, including success. “The perfect weather and the fostered a sense of community among with excitement as car enthusiasts Make n’ Take Models ran by Big Broth- presence of familiar faces added to those who appreciate them. from near and far gathered for the 16th ers and Sisters, and a Matchbox car the overall enjoyAnnual Show and Shine, hosted by the races contest was held by Can-Do ment of the day,” a Just Kruzin Specialty Vehicle Car Club. Auto. Additionally, the group Protec- club representative The event, held on a sunny Saturday, tion for the Unprotected was present commented. showcased over 200 vehicles, drawing to raise awareness about child abuse.

The 16th Annual a large crowd eager to marvel at the Border Paws was also on site.

Show and Shine impressive array of vehicles.

Registration for the event began at was a triumphant From meticulously restored classics 9 a.m., with free entry for all partici- celebration of autoto powerful racing machines, the show pants. The organizers aimed to create m o t i v e p a s s i o n , featured a diverse collection that capti- an inclusive atmosphere, ensuring that bringing together vated attendees of all ages. Car-related everyone had the opportunity to join in e n t h u s i a s t s t o vendors added to the experience, offer- the festivities without any cost. Food share their love for ing a variety of products and services. vendors provided a variety of delicious unique and excepThe Brittania fire department was on options, adding to the enjoyment of the tional vehicles. The hand with their fire trucks, while Lloyd- day. minster Fire and Rescue displayed their The Just Kruzin rescue vehicles, providing an interac- Specialty Vehicle Car tive element for visitors.

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Chance Meeting Keeps Rink Running

Submitted is right up the alley for Stomping Grounds,” nity. “It isn’t just hockey players and curl- in a facility not unlike their arena, shows ADAMA Canada donates $10,000 to says Ferrell. ers that use the space. People go there you how important places like this are help replace ice plant in Marwayne.

Now in its second year, Stomping for shows or meetings, but without the to communities. A lot of fun and games Marwayne’s curling, hockey, figure skat- Grounds was created by ADAMA Canada facilities for hockey and curling all those goes on in those places, but sometimes ing and CanSkate programs were at risk of with the mandate to invest in local initiatives other activities wouldn’t be possible.” even a little business gets taken care of,” being put on ice this winter, but a chance that support youth, health and connection.

“Running into Yolanda at an ag event says Ferrell. meeting between two people who really Ferrell encouraged Oberhofer to fill out the appreciate what that would mean for the application and in April their application was community may have saved the season. selected for a $10,000 investment - one “The ice plant that serves both our of 22 community-nominated projects the arena and curling rink is on its last legs,” company will be investing in across Canada says Yolanda Oberhofer, President of the this year.

Marwayne Agricultural Society. “Much work “When you apply, you don’t want to get has been done to keep the plant running your hopes up, but when we heard we got for as long as possible, but the time has it that was really exciting,” says Oberhofer. come to replace it and the need is urgent. “We’re really grateful for the support and the We were unsure that the plant will pull us opportunity provided by ADAMA. Its going through another year.” to keep these programs going and affordAnd so it was with a stroke of luck that able.”

Oberhofer bumped into Cheri Ferrell, an Prior to the investment from ADAMA, they Area Business Manager, with ADAMA Ag Society was looking at other ways to Canada. raise money, including increasing user fees.

“I was chatting with Yolanda and the “Significantly increasing user fees was challenges they were having with keeping really a last resort for us,” says Oberthe rink going came up and I just thought hofer, fearing higher fees would limit Marwayne Agricultural Society accepts $10,000 donation for rink ice plant thanks to ADAMA to myself, this sounds like something that accessibility to the heart of the commu- Canada. Photo submitted

Lorna Hamilton,

Father’s Day Show And Shine/Demo Event

diverse display delighted enthusiasts of all memories while sharing their passion on their faces, eagerly looking forward ages, who eagerly explored the exhibition for automobiles. to the next installment of the Father’s The Vegreville Exhibition grounds were grounds, admiring the craftsmanship and The Father’s Day Show n’ Shine Day Show n’ Shine. The event not only a hub of activity on Sunday, June 16, as car unique designs on show. event was a resounding success, bring- enter tained and delighted but also enthusiasts and families gathered to celeAdding an extra dose of excitement to ing together car enthusiasts and fami- highlighted the joy of shared passions brate Father’s Day at the much-anticipated the day’s festivities were the thrilling Demo lies in celebration. As the day came and the power of community celebraShow n’ Shine event. Organized by the Derby and ATV Pulls. These adrenaline- to a close, attendees left with smiles tions.

Vegreville Ag Society and the Vegreville pumping activities captivated the audiIron Runners Car Club, the event attracted ence, offering an exhilarating break from thousands of attendees, eager to immerse the static displays. themselves in the day’s excitement.

For those seeking a diversion from Thanks to the support of sponsors Veg the automotive showcase, a mini market Auto & Industrial Supply and Bumper to trade show was set up, featuring a range Bumper, the event provided a family-friendly of products and services. Visitors had the atmosphere at an affordable price. Adults opportunity to browse through various were charged just $10 for entry, children vendors, offering everything from autoaged 6 to 15 paid $5, and children under 5 motive accessories to handcrafted goods, enjoyed free admission, making it a budget- ensuring a diverse shopping experience. friendly outing for families of all sizes.

Food vendors were also on hand, providUnder sketchy partly sunny skies, visi- ing a variety of delicious snacks and meals tors were treated to an impressive array of throughout the day. custom and classic vehicles, antique tracThe event offered an ideal opportutors, motorcycles, antique snowmobiles, nity for fathers to spend quality time rat rods, bone wagons, and more. The with their families, creating lasting Vehicles at the Father’s Day Show and Shine. Photos Lorna Hamilton Reporter

Minor Ball

Vermilion’s U13 boys played in the Mammoths Mash Up ball tournament in Mannville June 7–9. Photo submitted

The Vermilion’s U9 Girls softball team played a home game at Pioneer Park on Thursday, June 13. Photo submitted

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Caretaker services - St. Jerome’s School in Vermilion

The East Central Alberta Catholic Separate School Division is now accepting Request for Bids (RFB) from individuals or entities to provide caretaking services for the St. Jerome’s School at 4820 – 46th Street, Vermilion Alberta. This is one of two caretaking service contracts at this school.

All bids must be submitted no later than 2:00 pm on Friday June 21, 2024 and site visit is mandatory. Please email your proposal to shirly.prosser@ecacs16.ab.ca.

For more information, please visit our website at: https://www.ecacs.ca/tenders