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Championship race at 3 p.m. But the Pre-Race Show featured the Heritage The event paused for non-race days The North American Chuckwagon excitement didn’t stop there. Races Heat, a tribute race between brothers on July 8, with participants and supportChampionship (NACC) kicked off on resumed from July 10 to 14, with gates Dale and Devin Mitsuing in honour of ers coming together for a Charity Golf July 4 at Halstead Downs, of fering opening at 5:30 p.m., except on Cham- their late father, Ray Mitsuing. “It felt Tournament at Rolling Greens Fairway, attendees a heart-pounding spectacle pionship Sunday, July 14, when they amazing to be out there on the track and July 9 saw the NACC’s committhat featured drivers from the Canadian opened at 3 p.m., ensuring nine full again, but to do it for my Dad meant a ment to community engagement with Professional Chuckwagon Association days of adrenaline-pumping action. lot, I said this one is for you Dad,” said an Equine Therapy Mental Health and (CPCA) and the World Professional Admission was accessible to all, with Devin Mitsuing, emotionally reflecting Youth Programs initiative, showcasing Chuck wagon Association ( WPCA). tickets priced at $20 per day and free on the race. the healing power of horses.

This nine-day event promised excite- entry for children under 12. Beyond The excitement continued to build Luke Tournier won the 2024 North ment and delivered in spades, leaving the gripping races, the event boasted with each passing day. On July 5, American Chuckwagon Championship spectators on the edge of their seats a variety of amenities. Concessions s p e c t at o r s w e r e d a z z l e d by t r i c k after 9 days of racing. This is the 2nd with every thundering race. offered a range of treats, beer gardens riders, a spectacle repeated on July win and the 2nd in a row at the NACC From July 4 to 7, each evening at provided refreshing beverages, and a 11. July 6 and 7 added the thrill of for Luke Tournier and his team. Luke 5:30 p.m. (except for Family Day on merchandise booth sold souvenirs to Indian relay races. As the sun set, the won the dash with his Outriders Sandy July 7, when gates opened at 4 p.m.), commemorate the exhilarating event. big top tent came alive with music, McKenzie & Quinn Langevin. Luke was skilled chuckwagon drivers faced off T h e N AC C w a s m o r e t h a n j u s t with High Limits performing on July 4 also this years aggregate winner as in fierce competition. The anticipation races; it was a celebration of heri- and 12, and the Dirt Road Maniacs on well.

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to the event, the club members find them- venue. any inquiries they may have at 4:30 p.m. selves fully immersed in washing, groomEnthusiastic buyers will have the chance Contrary to popular belief, 4-H is not Excitement is building as the Vermil- ing, and diligently working with their project to explore a wide array of options in the exclusively for individuals with farming ion 4-H Sheep Club prepares for its highly animals. market, including three goats and 11 market backgrounds or those involved in sheep anticipated 49th Annual Achievement Day, This preparation not only enables the lambs. rearing. It serves as an inclusive platform set to take place on Tuesday, July 23. This members to refine their skills but also helps “The club has also done a charity lamb for anyone interested in expanding their event provides an excellent platform for the their project animals acclimate to the show this year. The Flanders family is feeding a knowledge of sheep and acquiring diverse club members to showcase their hard work environment. As a result, the members lamb that will be sold by auction at the sale. skills, all while fostering new connections and dedication to the public. and their animals become more poised, The children in the club voted and decided within the community.

Over the course of the year, club attentive, and better equipped to follow to donate the profits from the lamb to the The Vermilion 4-H Sheep Club’s 49th members have engaged in a variety of the ring master’s instructions and respond breakfast programs at the three schools in Annual Achievement Day promises to be activities and workshops designed to to the judge’s inquiries. Furthermore, this Vermilion,” commented Dr. Becky Newman. a memorable occasion, showcasing the enhance their knowledge and skills. They thorough preparation significantly reduces The event also presents a golden oppor- remarkable achievements of its dedicated have learned effective communication tech- stress levels for both the participants and tunity for individuals who are considering members. Mark your calendars for Tuesniques, participated in hands-on grooming, the animals. joining the club to gain valuable insight into day, July 23, and come witness the incrednutrition, parasite management, and patholThe highlight of the day will be the oppor- the club’s activities. Attendees can even ible display of talent, dedication, and hard ogy workshops, among others. Armed with tunity for club members to exhibit their take part in leading a sheep around the ring work at the Vermilion Ag Society Sheep this valuable knowledge, the members are market lambs and goats. Starting at 12:30 and engage with club members to address Barn. now eager to demonstrate their expertise at p.m., spectators can witness the impresthe upcoming event. sive showcase of these well-raised animals The journey to Achievement Day begins at the Vermilion Ag Society Sheep Barn in sixty days prior when each member the Judging Class, before moving on to the receives their market lambs. From that point Sheep and Goat Show at 1 p.m. The final forward, the members invest their time and market Lamb and Goat show classes will effort in nurturing, feeding, and training their commence at 6 p.m., with the highly anticilambs for the show. In the days leading up pated sale to follow at 7 p.m. in the same Reporter

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“The volunteers responsible for main- businesses decided to donate their This collaborative effort highlights the taining the cemetery contacted us to time, materials, and effort to restore the dedication of two local businesses to In a heartwarming display of commu- inquire about the cost of restoring the monuments. Corbin Huxtable from KH support their community and preserve nity spirit, Reflections Funeral Home and monuments that had been knocked Designs and Jim Storch, an employee its historical landmarks. The work of KH Designs joined forces on Wednes- off their bases, possibly by wildlife or of Reflections Funeral Home, spent Reflections Funeral Home and KH day, July 10, to restore and repair monu- another cause,” explained Candice the morning placing the monuments Designs ensures that the monuments ments at St. Helen’s Anglican Church Anderson, owner of Reflections Funeral back on their bases and repairing any at St. Helen’s Anglican Church cemecemetery, located southwest of Vermil- Home. “I reached out to KH Designs damage. tery continue to stand as a testament ion. The restoration effort took place and suggested that we both do some“We are always looking out for our to the area’s heritage and in rememfrom 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., following the thing out of goodwill.” community and seeking ways to help brance and respect of those who rest discovery of damage to the monuments.

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1 1/2 cups graham wafers until dissolved, and then add in the hot In a small bowl combine the graham Fresh strawberries 1/2 cup butter, melted water and stir until it is well mixed. Pour wafers, butter and 2 tablespoons of are now in season, 2 tablespoons sugar the gelatin mixture into the whipped sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom and when they are Filling cream mixture, and beat until well of an 8 x8nch pan. Bake for 10 minutes. in season, they are 3 cups of fresh strawberries, chopped combined. Stir in the chopped straw- Cut up washed strawberries until you at their freshest and the best prices.

2 cups of whipping cream berries. Pour the entire mixture over will have approximately 2 cups, and Strawberries are high in beneficial anti1/3 cup sugar the graham wafer crust, and spread it sprinkle with the sugar. Take the crust oxidants and Vitamin C. Researchers 1 teaspoon vanilla out evenly. Chill to allow the gelatin to out of the oven and let it cool. Into a have found that strawberries help regu3 pouches of Knox gelatin completely set. large mixing bowl, add the 2 pouches of late blood sugar. Three serving a week 1/3 cup water Strawberry Fluff Squares dream whip, milk and vanilla. Beat until of strawberries have been shown to 1/3 cup hot water Crust soft peaks are formed. In a small bowl exhibit anti-inflammation properties. I Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a 1 cup graham wafers add the powdered gelatin and the room recently bought a 1 pound, (450 grams) small bowl combine the graham wafers, 1/4 cup butter, melted temperature water. Stir until dissolved, clam shell of strawberries and turned butter and 2 tablespoons of sugar.

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The Largest Swine Club In Alberta

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had many new businesses and new resiReynolds stated he had not gone into was done, left it on the doorstep. Unfortudents arriving almost on a daily basis, it also the effort with enthusiasm but once he saw nately, the boy grabbed the pail to feed the Back in July 1918, had something else. the interest on the faces of the children, he pigs. There was still trace poison within the Vermilion was a boomThe largest pig club in the entire province. quickly saw the benefits of it. pail and the two pigs died shortly after being wide version ing3” place and while it It was reported that there were over 50 Each of the children were given a bank fed. members of the club, with 84 pure- note and Reynolds had no doubt that the When told by the boy what happened, BROAD REACH at an AFFORDABLE PRICE bred young pigs that were cared for children would be paying back what they Reynolds stated that no farmer is never by the members. owed on schedule. The children repay their discouraged and things happen. He was Clubs like Vermilion’s were orga- note when they sell their pigs. then given a second note to buy new nized by the Department of AgriFor the clubs, the government chose the pigs. with a combined culture with the cooperation and pigs and the only rule of the club was that the At the 1918 fall fair, the children could circulation of funding from banks to encourage parents of the child could not interfere in any exhibit their pigs and earn over $100 in over 650,000 for only... children on farms to learn more way with the proceeds of the pig or pigs. prizes. They would then sell the pigs to make plus GST Ask about the about purebred stock and teach Of the 50 members, 18 were girls. back the money they owed the bank. them how to care for the animals.

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or other items to bake after 7 p.m., once The Senior Centre is always looking This event was made possible by the oven’s temperature has dropped to for volunteers to help operate the oven. the Vermilion Wellness Coalition, which In the sweltering 38 degree Celsius around 350–400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Interested individuals can reach out to covered the rental costs of the facility. afternoon heat of Wednesday, July 10, VIBE asks that all pizzas brought to the Dianne Dunn at 780-853-4292 for trainVIBE’s open oven pizza nights are VIBE (Vermilion Is Being Empowered) oven have a thin crust and are either raw ing. Notably, each event requires a a unique community tradition, bringing hosted the second installment of its or defrosted and with no oil underneath, commitment of approximately five hours people together to enjoy good food and weekly open oven pizza nights at the as VIBE uses cornmeal to ensure the to heat, cook, and clean the oven. great company. outdoor community oven in the Heritage crusts do not stick to the bottom of the Park. This inviting space, nestled between oven. While some enjoy the labour of love the Senior Centre and the Vermilion Heri- that goes into making pizza from scratch, tage Museum, offered a unique opportu- others have appreciated being able to pick nity for families and friends to gather and up 2-for-1 uncooked pizzas from Express enjoy delicious wood-fired pizza.

Pizza to cook in the community oven.

Running every Wednesday throughParticipants are encouraged to bring out the summer from 6–7 p.m., the event their own knives, pizza cutters, cutting invites community members to bring their boards, utensils, plates, drinks, and any own raw pizzas for VIBE to cook for free other food they might want to enjoy, as in the wood-fired oven. VIBE staff and well as a blanket for having a picnic on other volunteers throughout the commu- the grass, as seating could be limited. nity have undergone special training to In addition to serving up piping hot know how to use the oven, which takes pizzas, VIBE also came equipped with three hours to heat up to the 1,000 degree large outdoor games, playing cards, Fahrenheit mark required for wood-fired and a family door prize. There will be a pizzas. Once reaching that tempera- special final celebration on August 28 ture, pizzas cook in just three minutes. featuring free churros straight out of the VIBE reserves the 6 p.m. hour for cook- oven complemented by ice cream gener- From left, Brooklyn Nelson, Breanne Gourley, and Madison Tovell from VIBE tended the ing pizzas in that hot temperature, but ously supplied by Prairie Vision Vermil- wood-fired community oven at Heritage Park on July 10 for the second of weekly summer pizza nights. Photo Caylie Gnyra invites the public to bring bread, lasagna, ion.

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Battle River Babes

we more often won. To keep it short, She guarded home base with precision special to all of us because she died this story is about my sisters and I, but and speed and made opposing players in a car accident in 1986 and we were Mom (Alice) and each of our teammates were equally as nervous about skidding in for a steal. glad to have shared that time with her.

D a d ( R a y ) w e r e gifted and we were privileged to play The athleticism and exertion to catch a Mom and Dad had pins made for our married in 1949 and with them. line drive or a high fly, throw straight as team. Many years have passed and now they had a family of 5 I was a pitcher for our team, I loved an arrow to put an unsuspecting base two more generations of Flewell ball boys and 5 girls. pitching, and loved striking batters out; runner “out ”, snag an out-of-control players have excelled. At our Flewell Mom and Dad had both played ball got that from my Dad. I hit my first home grounder, running hard to steal a base, Family Christmas party in 2023, my when they were young, and in fact, run playing for the Battle River Babes, or skid into home plate was evident in sisters and I made some of our great Dad played ball for years as an adult not a fielders miss either, it was “outa every single player on our team. I loved nieces honorary members of the Battle too. Dad was a fireball pitcher in his here”, and over the fence! Home runs the chatter from our players (a lingo all River Babes team and presented them Fenham school years and for years to were natural for some of the other girls its own; swing batta batta), and my Dad with pins. I’m sure Dad has been watchcome, and although he couldn’t run any but I had to work hard for it and so it always saying “good game, girls, good ing from heaven and saying, “good more, was still pitching for our family was very special to me when I could game”. Playing ball with Rena was extra game, girls, good game”! reunions when he was about 70. knock one out of the park!

So naturally, all 10 of us kids learned My sister, Lori who usually played left and loved playing ball too. It was noth- field was a powerful batter and could ing to see us all outside playing scrub, just slug that ball! Nothing got past Dad included, or playing catch, play- my sister Judy playing short stop and ing 500, taking turns batting out flies, nobody could catch her stealing bases. hammering out grounders until we Judy was also the sub-pitcher. She got learned to snag them before they got hit with a line drive one time and even away from us. though she hit the ground she managed In the latter 1970’s and through the to throw the ball to first base and get the 80’s my Dad coached a girls softball batter out! team called the “Battle River Babes”.

My sister Faye could really run too!

It consisted of his 5 daughters, and a She turned to run one time for a high few daughter- in- laws, also a few local fly ball that was way over her head and girls from our community. We played the ball dropped right into her glove together like a well-oiled machine. He while she was running! Another time was a great coach, he taught us to think Sister Faye caught a grounder way out ahead of the play and read the game, in field and fired the ball to home plate and my personal favourite, how to steal and put a runner out and the coach for bases. the other team asked Dad if that was a It was fun to travel to all the tourna- “guy” playing out in field and Dad just ments all within a few hours from home laughed “no, that’s my daughter”, she that he entered us in. When we lost, he had an amazing arm on her! encouraged good sportsmanship, but My sister, Rena was our bat catcher.

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Library Launches Summer Reading Program and Chalk Art Contest

Caylie Gnyra

dren sprinkled throughout the summer.

The next one to mark on your calendar The Vermilion Public Library (VPL) is Saturday, July 27, where participants unveiled a new website on July 5, kicking will receive all the supplies and instrucoff a summer full of reading adventures. tions needed to make a seed mosaic The Summer Reading Club for kids with colourful airdry clay. Check https:// aged 0–17 began on July 2 and runs until www.vplibrary.ca/Events for more library August 31. The program is designed to events. encourage children to track their time In addition to these events, the library spent reading over the summer months. has a growing collection of things other Parents can sign their children up online at than books to borrow, ranging from board https://www.vplibrary.ca/Forms/Summer- games to a Cricut cutting machine to a Reading-Challenge-Registration or do so projector to a Daisy Reader for people in person at the library, where the children with print disabilities. The library also can pick up a reading tracker bookmark to offers 3D printing. start recording their progress.

With all this to offer and more, be sure A child’s first 15 minutes of reading to make regular visits to the library a part automatically earns them a ballot for the of your summer fun list!

Northern Lights Library System’s (NLLS) grand prize draw, and each hour read after those initial 15 minutes earns another draw ballot. In addition, each completed bookmark submitted to the library may be exchanged for a selection from the library’s prize box, with multiple submissions encouraged. Reading minutes not being tracked online must be submitted to the library by August 29 to be entered into the NLLS grand prize draw.

The NLLS also has a chalk art contest running in conjunction with the Summer Reading Club. Youngsters are invited to submit photos of their chalk art to nllsreadingprograms.ca/contests or at VPL by Saturday, July 27. Online voting will commence on Monday, August 5 at the same link, and the winning artist(s) will Reading tracker bookmarks for kids to track receive a paint-your-own stepping stone their summer reading to be eligible for prizes kit from NLLS. through the Vermilion Public Library and the INVERTER GENERATOR The library is keen to foster creativity, NorthernINVERTER Lights Library System.

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118th Vermilion Fair Parade

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at 10 a.m. volunteers and golf carts to help marshall Railway Avenue. It will then merge with 50 “ Watch for the incredible Ag Soci- the route and they can contact me if they Avenue and end near the Vermilion Health The 118th Annual Vermilion Fair is just ety Parade volunteers in a Red Vest for are available,” said MacMillan.

Care Centre. a week and a half away, and that means help getting the floats where they need to The parade will start promptly at 11 For more information or if you would like the parade is also on its way. So, put on be,” commented MacMillan. The Parade a.m., following the same route as in previ- to assist in the parade organization on the your thinking caps and get ready to enter Marshals will be cruising in golf carts to ous years. It will start at the corner of 46th morning of the event, please contact the a float in this year’s parade! The theme answer any questions. The Parade Commit- Street, west of Chrysler, proceed along parade chairperson, Heather MacMillan, for the Fair is ‘Fields of Dreams: 118 tee suggests that after 9 a.m. parade goers Railway Avenue, turn right at 49 Street, at 780-853-7012. You can also reach the Years Of Agricultural Achievements,’ and refrain from parking on the parade route. then left at 50 Avenue. It continues until 51 Vermilion Ag Society Office at 780-853that theme can resonate throughout the “We are looking for a couple more Street, where it will turn south and return to 4108. parade. Everyone is encouraged to incorporate the theme into their floats, along with lively music.

Parade Chairperson Heather MacMillan is excited to see the different interpretations of this year’s theme incorporated into each float. “We had some amazing floats last year with their interpretation of Dust, Rust or Bust,’ and I encourage everyone to decorate their floats based on their interpretation of the theme Field of Dreams:118 Years of Agriculture,’” said MacMillan.

The judging categories for this year include Commercial, Out-of-Town, Senior Organization, Junior Organization, Comic, Decorated Bikes, Antiques, and Decorated Ponies. Ribbons for first, second, and third place will be awarded.

“What makes Vermilion’s Parade spectacularly impressive is the creativity that the community brings to celebrating Fairtime. It’s a long-standing tradition that I’m proud to be a part of,” added MacMillan.

There is no registration fee, however, pre-registration is encouraged and can be done on the website at https://www.vermilionag.ca/index.php/parade-registration/ Floats should enter from 44th Street east of the Mall and be set up by 9:30 a.m. on July 25 in the appropriate area for judging and placement within the parade: commercial behind the mall and wrapping around Chrysler; Agricultural, Horses, and Emergency Services lined up in front of College Park; and Out of Town and Junior and Senior Organizations on the grass beside the train tracks. Judging will begin Reporter

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Vermilion 40th Class Reunion Classmates And/Or Grads Of 1984

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Fair starting Thursday at 11 a.m. Vermilion hearted (happy time) of catching up with Reunion Hall has been reserved for Parade!

Saturday, July 27th 1-3 p.m. at Pomeroy classmates we had through the years! It’s us at 7 p.m. to enjoy a wonderful time of Please contact Lois Hollen Brown at Hotel Conference Room. only $20 per person to attend. I have set socializing!

780-581-3435 to reserve a spot at the Calling out classmates who journeyed up etransfer on my cell 780-581-3435 or Vermilion Fair Fireworks at 11 p.m. is Vermilion 40th Class Reunion! If you know with us through the years of school in email lois35@icloud.com. Classmates are the Grand Finale of our Class Reunion! someone in the photo or that they were Vermilion… welcome to sponsor teachers to come too! It’s still the best fireworks around! Not to our classmates please encourage them to Some of us starting Kindergarten at St. Teachers and support staff have been be missed! join us! Hoping to have all Reunion Fees in Saviour Anglican Church and others start- invited that I have been able to reach out You’re welcome to come for the entire this Friday July 19th. ing Dorothy Oakley for Grade 1 & 2. In to. If you are a teacher or served as a Grade 3 & 4 we were at the S. R. Cooper support staff and know our classmates..

School (Now the Vermilion Museum) and please reach out to me for reserving a finished off our Elementary School grades spot!

5 & 6 in the Morrison School. From there After enjoying a lovely lunch and visit we attended J.R. Robson from grades with classmates and teachers...you are 7-12. Everyone is welcome who traveled welcome to come to the S.R. Cooper with us through the school years in our School grounds after 3 p.m.! Enjoy walkclass...perhaps you joined us at the Cooper ing through the classrooms, gym and School or joined us at J. R. Robson.. hallways..check out the beautiful school perhaps you went on to another school grounds that boast of benches, picnic or pursued many of the trades/careers tables, playground equipment and flowearlier than Grade 12..rest assured you’re erbeds. Great photo opportunities at welcome! You were born in and around the Cooper School staircase that is 1966 and started Grade one around 1971. surrounded by lovely flowers! Cooper Reunion is a CASUAL..yes jeans are fine! School is now the Vermilion Museum and Luncheon from 1-3 p.m. that is designed to contains so much history of the Town and Submitted

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Although it seems a lifetime it is now 30 years.

Though her smile is gone forever and her hand we cannot touch.

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the west side near the top row game after Centre. I recall the many, many business- cal bag and grabs the only thing that was game. He recalls how motivating that was men who were so generous to the Junior ever in his medical bag…white tape! He Hockey of the 70’s, in Vermilion was for the Junior Tigers, having a Pro watch- Tiger hockey operation. A standout was grabs the first roll and begins aggressively BIG! The Senior Tigers were skilled formi- ing each home game!

Mario Nardelli owner of the Brunswick wrapping Mike’s ankle, going upward, dable opponents to any challengers and Upshall reminisces about the talented Hotel. That man would feed and lodge toward the knee, consuming additional possessed the reputation as winners for players that bolstered the Junior Tigers players anytime that it was required or rolls of tape. After completing this “procea decade and a half. The Vermilion Juve- from the Marwayne and Kitscoty hockey requested. His generosity and kindness dure”, Dick is admiring his work. “Us playniles were a dominant force at league and programs, a compliment to them and have been mentioned many times over ers” are wide-eyed and gasping. Meanprovincial play through the latter part of their minor hockey programs. More my lifetime when relating memories of the while, Mike is wreathing in pain and trying the 60’s., but the decade of the 70’s was recently with the Junior Tigers, he speaks Tigers. Monty Hunter of Monty’s Men’s not to pass out! The whistle sounds for an to see the evolvement of the Vermilion proudly of nephews Andy Lennon, a goal- Wear, for hanging a hat on my head, offside. Dick then blurts out “now get out Junior B Tigers. keeper, and Royden Jackson at forward. after potting three, the neckties that he there, you pussy!” as Mike enters onto the 1970 : Undoubtedly, there are other second- provided as a compliment, after a strong ice, Dick looks at the few players squirmSixteen-year-old Jack Upshall recalls generation players from the area who performance, Bill Lee of Lee’s Café for the ing on the bench and yells “Is anybody an intense rivalry that existed between St. wore the black and gold! In closing Jack numerous complimentary burgers and else hurting?” The remaining three on the Paul and Vermilion in Juvenile Hockey. Upshall states, “Getting together again, fries. Sergeant Keith Sutherland, team bench, quickly slide to the far end of the BUT . . . St. Paul was exiting and join- can only strengthen the Bonds of Friend- Vice President, for keeping us within the box, almost knocking Henry over! Mike ing the upstart Central Alberta Junior B ship that come from team sport and hope- lines of discipline and providing the rides returned to the bench, in short order.

Hockey League. The players of Vermilion fully provide one more reason for today’s on the cold nights. Coach Henry Wasylik : There will be many more true events possessed the desire to become part of the Tigers, to show up on time, pay atten- demanding, tuff, focussed, a True Sports- shared at the reunion, but I must add this. new league. The parents along with their tion, and when it’s your shift to go? Give it man, a Player’s Coach. Henry’s track At one time it was stated that, for nearly sons and hockey enthusiasts of Vermil- 110%, “that’s what we did.” record distinguishes his accomplish- a decade, you could not swing a dead ion began the Journey. Jack was selected Stew Weishaar a goaltender for the ments in the Jr B League. It is impossi- cat, without hitting Staden, in each of the to speak on behalf of the players at the Junior Tigers relates a few of his recollec- ble to not smile in recollecting my memo- seasons through the 70’s. I don’t know first organizational meeting on September tions: After attending Camrose Lutheran ries of Dick Hollen the Team Manager, how many were brothers or cousins or 7th, 1970. The adults endorsed the young College in the 72-73 season he had Bus Driver, Trainer, Equipment Manager, second cousins, but there was a pile of hockey player’s ambition. decided to return to Lloydminster for Medicine Man, and All Round Good Guy. them!

Greg Johnston condensed the history employment. In that season the College He treated us as equals regardless of The 1973-74, the Junior Tigers played of this first meeting. A steering commit- team played an exhibition game in Vermil- age. He could provide some inspiring 3 exhibition games, 42 league games, 21 tee consisting of Owen Clouston, Rod ion. Camrose came out on top with Stew wisdom like: “ Get out there and play or playoff games, with the last playoff game McPhee, and Tom Lysons got things providing a solid performance. That was I’ll kick your hind end!” or the life-altering ending on April 13th, 1974. Any team, going. The first Executive Positions were key for Stew, joining the Tigers for the memorable incident, which involves some other than a team capturing a Provincial filled by: Scott Morgan - President; Bob 1973-74 season. Upon attending the fall description. We were in a heated game Championship could not have extended Maughan – Vice President; Bill Garnett – training camp in 73, Stew stated, “I was and absolutely blowing out the opposi- that season any longer.

Secretary/Treasurer. Directors and Help- surprised at how high the bar was set, tion. The final score was 19-2. There Thank you, for taking the time to read ers for the Initial Season; Clarence Gold- by coach Henry Wasylik, for himself and was this skirmish that escalated and got the comments and recollections from a smith, Ken Fulton, Bud Staden, Charles goaltending partner Richard King. Henry’s real ruff. Captain Mike Macnab was in a few former Junior B Tigers of the 70’s, Upshall, Frank Donald, George Johns, expectations were also the same for each vulnerable position and the whole rink endorsing their respect for the Best FranAldous Kent, William Cross, Frank Moll- and every player, fortunate enough to heard the “snap!” Mike, unassisted, gets chise and Best Community Supporters in ineux, Byron Moore, Don Maggs. The make that roster.” Stew goes on to relate up, standing on his good leg, and propels the Central Alberta Jr. B Hockey League.

First Coach of the Junior B Tigers was personal memories expressing gratitude himself with his injured leg, unassisted, to Please share and extend this informaBob Maughan, with Larry Jackson and to each recollection. Henry was a great the bench. Mike says to Dick, “I think my tion, take it as an invitation to all those Dan Willis completing the season. The motivator and expected nothing less than leg is broke.” Dick would have no part of who were part of the journey through Central Alberta Junior B Hockey League full-out effort from everybody. Dick Hollen, that, steers Mike past the gate, has him the 1970’s. Players, Team Directors, consisted of Olds, Hanna, Barrhead, the Team manager helped out in every lean against the boards then proceeds to and Associates children, will meet at the Leduc, Camrose Lutheran College, Red situation - above and beyond the call of lift his leg onto the bench. Play on the ice Vermilion Golf Course at 2 p.m. Saturday, Deer, Stettler, Fort Saskatchewan. duty, Clarence Venance so unselfishly resumes. Dick then looks into his medi- July 27.

Jack Upshall who played for the Junior lent me his new Pontiac to drive back and Tigers in their inaugural years 1970-72 forth from Lloydminster to Vermilion, for goes on to describe some facts and fond practices and games. The local support memories. Rick Gray and Mike Garret was nothing short of Amazing. Following from Kitscoty and Lloydminster joined the my hockey days as a Junior, I landed a team, with Rick being the Captain, Sandy job as a regional sales representative. I McClellan and Jack being the alternates. routinely visited team supporters, stopDale Johns was strong in the net and ping in for a meal or fuel and catching up subsequently went on to be a starter for with the many supporters of the Junior the U of Calgary Dinosaurs. Miles Miller, Tigers. Over the years Stew has kept up Alan Cloustan, Les Strome, and Joe with a small pocket of players from his day, Winter provided strong offence for the and states, “Reconnecting with a crossfledgling team. St. Paul and Barrhead section of Tiger Players will be fabulous!” were the dominant teams at that time, a Russ Shandro, 17 years old at the time, stand-out memory from that first home provides some hits and misses from his game …Malcolm McClean’s centre ice only year with the Junior Tigers in that “cannon shot” that blew into the St. Paul 1973-74 campaign, and goes on to relate net. Jack states that there wasn’t any a couple of lasting memories. Training speedometer on that puck, but it was of camp of 1973 was challenging. A few legendary speed! The Junior Tiger’s first newcomers were there to join a highly league win, on home ice. competitive Tiger Team, which had won The second season saw the Jr. Tigers the Central Alberta Jr. B Hockey League supplemented with players from the Flin for the previous two seasons. Over thirty Flon Bombers organization of the West- players, veterans, and prospects, were ern Canada Hockey League. Harvey competing to improve the team. Henry Stewart and Jim McKitrick tending goal Wasylik would not stand for anything while Brian Schuman a high-scoring less and he emphasized that standard, forward and Al Sorenson on defence. A from the first practice. October would young talented offensive forward Lorne be a challenge, to all who attended. By Brennan from the Kinsmen Midget team the end of two weeks of workouts and a earned a spot on the lineup. Lorne’s stay few of the exhibition games, there were was only to be one season as he was some elated new players added to the recruited by the New Westminster Bruins roster and some disappointed veterans for the following season. The crowds were who were sent home. It was a season of large for both the Seniors and the Juniors. highs and higher rewards. I recall the fans Vermilion supported their Tigers, young who packed the stadium at nearly every and old! Jack recalls retired pro hockey home game. I recall the fans that followed player Brent Macnab and family seated on us to Lloydminster, to St. Paul, to Grande Submitted

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LOCAL NEWS

The Vermilion Voice | July 16, 2024

Little Cowpokes Hosts 14th Season of Junior Rodeos

Caylie Gnyra

active and remain an important part contestant has to participate in three The dedication of the participants of the organization today. of the five rodeos to qualify for prizes and their families, along with the Families with up-and-coming rodeo The youngest of the Little Cowpokes at the finals. continued support from the founders, stars loaded up their trucks and trail- participants is the 5 and under crowd, Families travel from as far away ensures that the legacy of this event ers and braved the 35-degree Celsius who can compete in barrel racing as Edson and North Battleford, driv- will carry on for many more years. As heat on July 9 for the second of five and g oat t ail unt ying. In the nex t ing up to four hours each way to take the season progresses, anticipation Little Cowpokes Junior Rodeos of the age bracket, from 6–9, children can part in the friendly competition. Many builds for the finals in August, where season. compete in barrel racing, pole bend- member s are ac tive in junior and the hard work and determination of More than 100 underage eques- i n g , g o a t t y i n g , a n d b r e a k- a w ay senior high school rodeo as well, and these young cowpokes will culminate trians have signed up for the series, roping. In the 10 –12 bracket, youth several past members have gone on in a celebration of their skills and taking place at Lakeland College’s may enter any of the events offered to to become quite competitive in the pro achievements. Whether they aspire i n d o o r r i d i n g a r e n a t h r o u g h o u t previous age range, as well as team rodeo world. Participants and parents to join the pro rodeo circuit or simply the summer. There, the miniscule roping and steer riding. The oldest are heavily involved in making the enjoy the camaraderie and excitedifference in temperature offered a competitors, those aged 13–16, can events possible, manning gates and ment of the sport, the Little Cowpokes welcome reprieve from the scorch- compete in the same events, as well helping with poles and barrels where Junior Rodeo provides a unique and ing heat where the horses and their as in tie-down roping. needed. invaluable experience for all involved. riders were warming up outside.

The series typically runs over the Founded by Rebec c a and Mark course of 5 rodeos per year. July Fletc her 14 year s ago, the series 3 k i c ke d of f the season, with the aims to provide exposure to local second rodeo running July 9. Another young rodeo athletes in their chosen rodeo will run July 31, with the finals events. These founders are still very happening August 16 and 17. Each Reporter

Gerard “Jerry” Fortin Gerard “Jerry” Fortin passed away on June 29, 2024 in Provost, Alberta at the age of 85 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters Laurie-Anne (Daryle) Pope of Lloydminster, SK and Michelle (Curtis) Deptuck of Lloydminster, AB; grandchildren Ryan (Monica) Pope of Lac Des Arc, AB, Brenden (Kayla) Pope of Lloydminster, SK, Shae (Kyla) Deptuck of Bonnyville, AB, Colten Deptuck of Lloydminster, AB, and Taylor (Ryan) Gilchrist of Paradise Valley, AB.; and great grandchildren Jesse, Noah & Hannah Pope of Lac Des Arc, AB, Mia, Ali & Ace Pope Of Lloydminster, SK, Ryder, Aspen and Emma Deptuck of Bonnyville, AB, and Lena and Laura Deptuck of Lloydminster, AB. We will treasure our memories of the time spent playing Yahtzee, crib, cards, poker, visits to the casino, many conversations and his French humour.

Cremation has taken place with Value Cremations Edmonton and a private service will be held at a later date.

Box 69, 4912 50 Avenue Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0 PH: (780) 846-2244 PH: (780) 853-5492

Notice of Public Hearing Bylaw 24-15

A bylaw of the County of Vermilion River in the Province of Alberta for the purpose of closing to public travel and disposing of portions of a public highway in accordance with Section 22 of the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M26, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, as amended TAKE NOTICE THAT PURSUANT Section 22 of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of Alberta and amendments thereto, the Council of the County of Vermilion River gives notice that it intends to hold a Public Hearing in consideration of the application to close a portion of Range Road 13.

AND WHEREAS, Council deems it necessary to close to public travel and dispose portions of a public highway NOW THEREFORE, the Public Hearing into the proposed Bylaw will be held on:

DATE: July 16, 2024 TIME & LOCATION: 9:05AM in Council Chambers located in the County of Vermilion River Office at 4912-50 Avenue, Kitscoty, AB Any person wishing to be heard may make written representation to the Council, submitted to planning@county24.com, by fax at 780-846-2716, or dropped off in the secure mailbox located outside the front door of the County office, no later than July 9, 2024 at 12:00 noon. Any written submissions received will be read aloud

by Administration during the Public Hearing.

You may also view the Public Hearing via ZOOM video conferencing and all of the Council meeting by click on the meeting registration request on the County website here: County Government. Instructions on how to make oral submissions during the meeting will be contained in the registration email you are sent.

After considering the representations made to it concerning the proposed Bylaws, Council may make such amendments or changes as it considers necessary to the proposed bylaws, if any, and proceed to pass or defeat the proposed bylaws.

For additional information, please contact: Planning and Community Services County of Vermilion River Ph: (780) 846-2244 Box 69, 4912 50 Avenue planning@county24.com Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0 For the most up-to-date information, check out our website or social media

From left, Young Vermilion rodeo athletes Hayes Gibson, Kenzi Westman, Swayde Adamson, Taryn Westman, and Brit Adamson between events at the Little Cowpokes Junior Rodeo on Tuesday, July 9. Photo Caylie Gnyra

Doctor Retention Do you have a house for rent? A new physician with a family will be practicing in Vermilion and the Doctor retention and recruitment committee is trying to find a house for him and his family to rent.

It would need four or five bedrooms and hopefully a garage.

If you have something please contact: Kirby Whitlock at kwhitlock@vermilion.ca. or Greg Smith at gmjsmith@telus.net.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Vermilion Fair July 25, 26, 27 Volunteers are needed to help in the Old MacDonald’s Barn during the Vermilion Fair.

Gatekeeper positions to fill for youth, ages 10-17 &18 and over.

To apply please contact : Tammy: 780-853-0698 Stephanie: 780-853-0342 www.vermilionag.ca