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Members of the Lloydminster Auto Club on July 20. Photos Lorna Hamilton

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the Lloydminster Auto Club and its members.

The Lloydminster Auto Club held As attendees enjoyed the exhibiits annual specialty vehicle show and tion, Lasting Impressions and Praishine on July 20 at Lion’s Park, mark- r i e Lill y C of fe e, t h e eve nt ’s fo o d ing yet another successful year for car vendors, provided delectable eats enthusiasts and the local community. and drinks to satisfy everyone’s cravWith no entr y fee, attendees were ing s. Ad ding to the festive atmo encouraged to make donations, with sphere, Area 51 DJ Service filled the all proceeds collected at the event air with a mix of tunes, energizing going to support a local charity. the crowd and enhancing the overall Established in 1978, the Lloydmin- experience. ster Auto Club has a rich history of In 2023 attendees demonstrated From left, new president Otis Rusling and former president Dave Deeg presenting a cheque. bringing together automobile enthu- incredible generosity, enabling the siasts. club to present a cheque to Border D e s p i t e t h e , s w e l t e r i n g , s u l t r y City Connects. Continuing this tradiw e a t h e r c o n d i t i o n s , a l o n g w i t h tion, this year’s event will also donate smoky air from wildfires throughout its proceeds to support a local charthe province and neighbouring prov- ity, with the chosen organization to inces attendees enjoyed the impres- be announced at the 2025 car show. sive lineup of 80 specialty vehicles, Reflecting on the success of the making it one of the largest exhibi- show, club presidentr Dave Deeg tions on the grass to date for the expressed his gratitude to all particclub. Enthusiasts from near and far ipants and fans who contributed to flocked to the event, with participants the event ’s triumph. He remarked, s h owc a s in g t he ir pr ize d auto m o - “I would like to thank everyone that biles from areas all over Alberta and participated as well as all the fans Saskatchewan such as Sher wood that made it out to the show, as they Park, Camrose, Nor th Bat tleford, are the ones who made the show and Saskatoon. The event truly high- such a success. We look forward to lighted the passion and dedication of doing it again next year.”

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Local Alison Jackson Second Olympic Run

Lorna Hamilton

(Milton, Ont.), Mathias Guillemette (Trois- tional racing over a significant time period be one of Canada’s best athletes and earn a spot to Team Canada for my second OlymRivières, Que.), Carson Mattern (Ancaster, just to be considered.”

Cyclist Alison Jackson (daughter of Ken Ont.), and Sarah Van Dam (Victoria) In preparation for the Paris Olympics, pic Games is something I’m really proud of. and Mavis Farkash of Vermilion), also known Track (Sprint): Lauriane Genest (Levis, Jackson has been undergoing special To come from a small prairie town to the top as “Action Jackson,” is set to compete in the Que.), James Hedgcock (Ancaster, Ont.), heat training, which involves intense indoor of elite sport is something all of Vermilion can 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, starting on Kelsey Mitchell (Sherwood Park, Alta.), sessions. “It’s a thing that a lot of teams get excited about and be proud of!”

July 26 when she participates in the Opening Sarah Orban (Calgary), Tyler Rorke (Baden, are doing, basically trapping in that heat in Alison Jackson’s determination and Ceremony (streaming on CBC Sport live at Ont.), and Nick Wammes (Bothwell, Ont.) a white painter’s suit, heat suit, and sweat- success continue to inspire as she gears up 11.30a.m. MDT, local Vermilion time). This Jackson races professionally for EF-Oatly- ing as much as you can just to be able to for another Olympic challenge, representing marks another significant milestone in Jack- Cannondale and is recognized as a strong manage the heat,” Jackson explained. She Canada on the world stage. son’s illustrious career, adding to her exten- all-around rider with a powerful sprint. She also participated in the Baloise Ladies Tour in Jackson also commented, “Honoured sive list of accolades. clinched both the 2023 Paris-Roubaix Belgium which began on July 17 (concluding and excited to represent my country, my In a recent press release, CTS, a global Femmes and Stage 2 of the 2024 La Vuelta on July 21) for additional race preparation. community, my family, my fans, my teamleader in endurance coaching, announced, Feminina in sprint finishes.

Reflecting on her journey, Jackson mates, and that little girl who just wanted to “CTS is proud to support Canadian cycling CTS CEO Jeff Pierce, previously the High- recalled watching the Olympics as an eight- PLAY and say YES to all the wild new opporchampion Alison Jackson, who was named Performance Director in charge of Selection year-old and being inspired by rhythmic tunities God put in her way.” You can check to the 2024 Canadian Olympic Cycling Team at USA Cycling, commented on Jackson’s gymnastics and synchronized swimming. out Jackson’s Instagram at @aliactionjackfor the Road Race and Time Trial on June selection, saying, “This selection is a great “This would be the most amazing thing to son if you would like to follow along.

26th, 2024, (The Women’s Cycling Road honour for Alison. Olympic Team selections do,” she thought.

Race is Aug 4, streaming live on CBC sports are the toughest to achieve as they happen Now, as a two-time Olymfrom 6.00-10.00am MDT, local Vermilion only once every four years, the number pian, Jackson shared, “It feels time). The winner of the 2023 Paris-Roubaix of quota positions is limited, and everyone like a big success. Only the top 2 Femmes and four-time Canadian National is vying for them. An athlete must perform cyclists in the country get chosen Champion, Jackson is now a two-time Olym- consistently at the highest levels of interna- for the Olympic Road Race. To pian, following her participation in the 2020 Tokyo Games.”

Canada’s final Olympic quotas confirmed the selection of road cyclists based on their global performances and adaptability to the Olympic course. Cycling Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee recently announced the roster of Team Canada cycling athletes nominated to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The 21 athletes representing Canada include: BMX Racing: Molly Simpson (Red Deer, Alta.)

Mountain Bike: Isabella Holmgren (Orillia, Ont.), and Gunnar Holmgren (Orillia, Ont.) Road: Olivia Baril (Rouyn-Noranda, Que.), Derek Gee (Ottawa), Alison Jackson (Vermilion, Alta.), and Michael Woods (Ottawa) Track (Endurance): Erin Attwell (Victoria), Dylan Bibic (Mississauga, Ont.), Ariane It’s hard not to love a good donut, or the Olympics.

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Ree Represents Canada At World University Rowing Championships

at one point, held the second fast- said his mother Sandra Kathnelson t h i n g s a n d p u s h i n g b eyo n d o n e’s est novice score ever recorded for a Sam’s achievements have filled his comfort zone. The Vermilion commuJuly 4 – 6 was a riveting weekend 2,000-meter test on the ergometers, hometown with pride. His stor y is a nity, along with UVic, is eager to see for the local Ree family as Sam Ree, or indoor rowing machines. This, says testament to the incredible opportu- him perform again on the international a third-year biology student at the his father, is how Sam figured out he nities that can arise from trying new stage University of Victoria (UVic), repre- had found his sport. sented Canada at the FISU World Standing at 6’3” and weighing 205 University Rowing Championships in pounds, Sam’s physical attributes and Rotterdam, Netherlands and narrowly natural athleticism saw him progress missed the podium, finishing fourth in rapidly. By his second year, he had the men’s eight behind Italy, Germany, made it into UVic’s 2V boat (top 16), and Austria. Despite his father Todd and in his third year, he earned a spot Ree’s experience as a light weight in the prestigious 1V boat (top 8). rower for the University of Alber ta, In April of this year, Sam received Sam’s journey to becoming an inter- word that he had been selected by national rower has come somewhat Rowing Canada to represent the nation unexpectedly. at the FISU World University Rowing Growing up in Vermilion, Sam was Championships in early July. He has not involved in rowing; instead, he was spent the past few months preparing for a competitive Nordic skier, represent- this event, and arrived early in the Nething Team Alber ta for several years. erlands to train and acclimate to the Near the start of his schooling at UVic, time difference. His parents travelled to he filled out a form expressing an inter- cheer him on. est in learning to row. The university’s The athletes’ journey to Rotterdam rowing coach invited him to walk-on was self-funded, highlighting the dedicatryouts involving various physical tests tion and financial commitment required such as throwing a medicine ball and of athletes competing at this level. jumping for distance and height. Sam “ The whole experience of racing recalls not being sure how the tryouts i n t e r n a t i o n a l l y a n d r e p r e s e n t i n g went.

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ping properly. I often separate each egg, Farm Sponge Cake a time. Add the vanilla and slowly add into a small bowl, before adding it to the 11 egg whites at room temp for 30 the water to the egg yolk mixture while This cake lends larger bowl, to prevent any yolk from minutes beating. Bowl 3.) beat the egg whites i t s e l f t o b e i n g going into the bowl with the egg white.

1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar until foamy. Add the cream of tartar. complimented with Also, the beaters used to beat the egg 1/2 cup sugar Continue to beat until very soft peaks. a variety of summer yolk mixture must be thoroughly washed 6 egg yolks Slowly add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar berries and slightly and rinsed to remove any trace of egg 1/2 cup warm melted lard or butter and continue to beat, all the while ensursweetened whipped yolk before they are used for whipping 1 cup water ing that the egg whites are at the soft cream. A sponge cake can be served the egg white. The success of this cake 2 teaspoons vanilla peak stage (the peak flops over). Add unfrosted or frosted with a slightly is all in the method. Using white sugar 2 cups cake flour, or organic the flour mixture into the egg yolk mixture thinned vanilla butter cream icing. It gives a lighter cake, however, using unbleached flour a quarter at a time. Continue beating would be pretty to garnished the cake brown sugar lends a wonderful caramel 1 cup granulated or brown sugar until well blended. Gently stir one third with fresh wild rose petals, which by the flavour. I often use up the extra egg yolks 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder of the egg white mixture into the egg way are edible. It is a perfect cake for by making a batch a batch of hollanda1/2 teaspoon sea salt yolk batter, until just blended. Gently celebrations such as birthdays, gradu- ise sauce for eggs Benedict, or to have Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. fold the remaining egg white mixture ations, anniversaries, barbeques and with asparagus or sole. If your hens are This is a three-bowl cake. Bowl 1.) sift into the egg yolk batter. Pour into a tube summer picnics. There must be abso- really laying, and you end up with a lot of together the flour, 1 cup of sugar, the salt pan and bake for 60-70 minutes. Invert lutely no egg yolk in the egg white eggs, this is a good way to use them up, and baking powder. Bowl 2.) place the the pan while cooling and allow cooling mixture, because even the smallest plus this cake is full of healthy protein 6 egg yolks and with an electric mixer, completely before removing from the amount will prevent the eggs from whip- and fats. beat the oil into the eggs a teaspoon at pan. Cut with a serrated knife.

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Volunteers Ready Grounds Ahead Of Fair

New food vendors, repaired crossings, sage, and other equine classes. “We’re branches to break off, leaving the possialways busy [over the course of the bility that a broken branch lodged in a old tractors brought in by the CASE IH With less than a week to go before three days of the fair and the days prior] tree could fall on a fair-goer.

Chapter 38 Collectors Club, and the tracVermilion’s biggest—and many would say and always looking for volunteers,” said The difficult decision to remove these tor pull being expanded from one day to best—event of the year, over 100 volun- Dallis Franke, co-chair of the Light Horse shade providers was not one that was two all add to the ever-improving event. teers gathered at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July Committee. “We’re trying to attract the made lightly, but the Ag Society is moving The names listed here represent just a 20 at the Vermilion Agricultural Society’s youth; it has kind of dwindled down since forward with succession planning that small portion of the individuals who have fairgrounds for a work bee lasting into the COVID,” she continued. involves the planting of new trees. These come together to labour in love for this afternoon.

Improvements to the riding ring and a will be the first planted since the ones just community.

In the northeast corner of the grounds, new shavings bin will make the facilities removed were planted several decades As Clark shared on a recent Facebook members of the Vermilion 4-H Sheep more user-friendly. There is also a new ago. “We have a vision; it’s just going to post, “I don’t feel like I fully captured Club helped shovel wood shavings into scale house and platform for the beef look worse before it looks better,” said my sincere appreciation for the people pens that had been set into place by club scale, and a replanking and expansion Clark. Lloyd Rumbolt’s team from Lloyd’s around me who are making this happen— parents. A crew of volunteers who had just of the announcer’s stand that will better Limbs has been chipping in with their every year I’m so humbled by the efforts, shown up that day willing to work where meet the needs of rodeos and gymkha- machinery and labour to help bring the support, and collaboration our commutasked with the enormous job of repaint- nas. dead and dying trees down to make room nity offers. We hope to see everyone at ing the railings white, which they did Arguably the most iconic accessibil- for a new generation of trees that we can our 118th fair—thank you for attending, cheerily. “We just showed up and asked ity feature of the Vermilion Fair are our all be proud to help plant and watch grow. sponsoring, volunteering, or however you what they needed,” said Kate Gilberg, beloved peoplemovers, which shuttle The new lawnmower racing track will support the efforts of so many people who credits her own volunteer involve- people of all ages around the grounds. see its second major performance at the around me are putting into this event, we ment to her older kids: in years prior, they Iron Goose Metal Works constructed fair, following its inaugural appearance at are truly surrounded by so many unsung would come with their dad when their three new and improved peoplemovers the third annual Gears and Cheers event heroes. This year’s fair, as every year mom had to stay home to take care of the to replace the old ones. With the assis- the Sunday after Father’s Day. Races will prior, is the result of over a year of collabyounger children. Now they all volunteer tance of a few volunteers at the work bee, run again there in September, so keep oration and planning by countless inditogether. they were completed and made ready for an eye on the Ag Society’s social media viduals to pull off an incredible event.”

A “hydration team” brought hot and cold operation. Narrower than the previous for dates.

We can’t wait to see you all there! beverages around to volunteers, keeping generation, these have four-wheel steerthem cool and hydrated on the sunny day ing that enables them to take tight corners made hazy by light smoke. around the ring road and are able to hook Over at the equine barns, a small team together.

The Ag Society was also able to build worked on replacing boards on the stalls, while others worked on moving the jump a brand-new cooler through the help of a standards—the pairs of stands used to fiscal donation. The cooler will help facilihold up rails for showjumping horses. The tate the concessions and Barley Bin as Ag Society has twenty of these jump stan- well as serve as cold storage.

In the weeks leading up to the fair, dards, which J. R. Robson School art and shop students constructed and painted one of the more startling changes many based off of the Ag Society’s fair-based in the community have noted was the ideas. Billi Walton-Ronning from Camrose removal of seven large hybrid poplars has a history of designing the fair’s jump lining the outside of the chuckwagons’ courses, which takes a few hours on the track between the washrooms and Old Wednesday before the fair. “They all say MacDonald’s Barn. Ag Society President that when Billy does the course, it’s amaz- Justin Clark explained that the trees had been experiencing progressive decline ing,” raved the volunteers.

The Light Horse Committee of the Ag and root rot over the past few years, Lukas Smith, Madison Flanders, & Timothy Barmentloo of the Vermilion 4-H Sheep Club Society is strong, and the fair boasts and were either dying or already dead. prepare pens in the sheep barn on Saturday, July 20 in preparation for the 118th annual events in junior, senior, gymkhana, dres- Storms earlier in the season had caused

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Letter To The Editor-The Former Mayor’s Response

than a Mayor bettering himself.

Submitted but a manager overheard and reported me. time, I am proud to have worked with them.

My biggest fault, in a long long time was That complaint sat on a desk since February I consider them friends forever. We as counTo the Residents of Vermilion After waiting a month to gather my my anger getting the best of me, as I left 2nd, 2024. So, does anyone other than me cil did some great things and made some thoughts and emotions from my disqualifi- the east doors, I kicked the panic bar (that see all the buildup of crap against me? Two good and steady progress. I have faith in cation as Mayor on June 14, I think it’s time opens the door) and left. A few weeks later, backstabbing councillors, an administration those four who will continue to lead this town transparency takes place. I know every citi- Pulyk asked why the doors did not open. I that eavedropped my every word! I know I in the proper direction. zen of Vermilion would appreciate that and is said, ”With all honesty, probably me, I was am far from perfect, and I am definitely not a I did an interview with Chris Brown, he mad and I kicked it when I left the code of politician, but these are all facts the public is interviews Mayors/Councillors all across entitled to that.

First, a heartfelt thank you to all the people conduct meeting!” Two weeks after that, a entitled to know!

Canada, I did one with him May 30th, 2024. who chose me and voted for me, you all code of conduct from Pulyk came against It was going to cost me $3,500 to go to He has a podcast called Cross Border Intertrusted that I could be part of a council to help me that I acted in a poor behaviour that a court to battle disqualification, why bother a views with Chris Brown. It was released guide and build Vermilion in a positive direc- Mayor should not portray. Yes, my anger at couple toxic councillors made that impos- June 7, 2024. Ironinc, I was disqualified June tion, to be the spokesperson, and to repre- the moment was extremely inappropriate, sible for me to want to win and return.

14, 2024. The podcast is about 30 minutes, sent Vermilion with honour and passion. and I own that. I owned kicking the door too, I was Mayor for two years, seven months. please listen. After the interview, we chatted I woke up every day and gave my abso- but now council deliberates and wants me I attended meetings with many other 1 on 1, and he said Vermilion is so lucky to lute best. I never claimed to be perfect, but to pay all $3,600 for a panic door bar that is Mayors, Councillors, MLA’s, from all over AB have a mayor so involved with the commumy honesty is pure I wear my heart on my 20 plus years old, and in the Lloyd Lock & and not one complaint from any of them. I nity and shows such passion and commitsleeve, no matter what the topic or obstacle I Key report, “The worn out parts could not represented Vermilion with upmost dignity, ment. I shed a tear knowing I was on my be replaced.” I offered $1,800 to pay for the not one comment or complaint. But from way out, Sad Really. But as Pulyk said, a encountered; I never ran or quit!

The truth is though, I have battled and damage, council refused it an wanted the full within my own team, my own councillors and rule is a rule, you broke it and council must endured more attacks and mental challenges $3,600; so we went to arbitration (which is administration I had 11 code of conducts enforce the rules. No one is untouchable. In from a few councillors than I did from any citi- my right, and cost the Town approximately from Pulyk, 12 from Martin, and one from my words my 10 good things I have done zens of this town. The anxiety and constant $3,000), and it is found that Council cannot administration. The one from administra- or stood up for in this town outweighs an mental bullying I endured from Councillor enforce the costs on me, that it is the role of tion I called a Town employee, no council exaggerated bill and an outdated rule that Pulyk was uncomparable in my life. I have administration! That was all determined in members are allowed to reach out to any should be abolished! I did not drive 120km/ battled anxiety and mental bullying my entire October or 2023. Then I received a bill in the town employee but all I was looking for was hr through a school zone and spray paint life, and Pulyk recreated those fears to me on mail for $7,129 on November 29, 2023. Why the concern or well being of an employee! Ya the town hall with obscenities. I stood up to a weekly basis, there is no reason or excuse $7,129 you ask? Because administration in that world peace thing again, not to mention saying I have rights, and I am not paying an for this to happen in a professional adult envi- their great wisdom replaced the adjacent the 18-20 point of orders from Pulyk directed exaggerated bill, or being forced to quit my panic bar on the door next to it, and I quote, at me. His rude debate that we do not have position! ronment.

It started with his cold demeanor during “Because the new one and old one did not a $3,000 budget for Talk of The Town NewsTowns that prosper are not governed out our first phone call four days after I was match in colour!” So that is how we get to a letters for the Seniors, that we should buy of a book, but common sense and moral elected. He gave his list of committees he $7,129 door. Two panic bars, one I broke, and an IPad and place it at the front desk of the values. Successful farmers farm with their “wanted” and said goodbye. Within three one did not match. I basically laughed at the town hall for the seniors to come use it to hearts and minds and common sense, not more weeks after the phone call my first code bill, along with a little anger, and said not a gain town information, ludicrous theory. He out of a book! I am proud of being part of of conduct from Pulyk arose, acting on behalf snowballs chance in hell am I paying that! A pushed me so hard in that debate I recessed the Vermilion Lodge Board, we as a group of a citizen. He said that my Mayor applica- local guy said it could have been a $1,200 and left the meeting and did not return. He turned that place around to a happy positive tion was not legal as it had whiteout on it! And to $1,500 fix. But now new doors open with never pushed or instigated with anyone else place for seniors to live, I feel sorry for them, that under a general MGA rule I should be an electric FOB, or Designed to, as the old but me. When my anxiety was pushed to as the mayor can’t come visit anymore. I disqualified! The irony and what really shows doors opened with keys. I wonder who is the limit by one individual, it made me not stood up as the only person on council to his true intent is that Councillor Martin had paying for the ‘upgrade?’ want to go to work. I never knew when or state how wrong it was to buy a work truck Who gets a bill for $7,129 with no proof why Pulyk would attack me. I was mentally from Calgary for Town use. Crazy! I saved whiteout on his application too, but no code of conduct was issued against him! I am sure of what you are paying for? I did receive a bullied my whole term by Pulyk, it affected all the beautiful trees on Becky Scott trail you can see the precedent being set. Pulyk receipt on April 30th, 2024 the night I was my work, my personal life, it affected me! into the park. The CAO wanted them gone, said the whiteout on Martin’s application was informed they were going to remove me as And he hid behind his MGA Rule book and they were wrecking infrastructure. Crazy to not his or his “citizens” concern. Two weeks Mayor. code of conducts and tormented me every even imply it!! At the end of the day who was So, in the elected officials “Rule Book” chance he could. That is not right, and is punished me or the Town? Well me directly, later once council members had completed any elected official with an outstanding bill disgusting really, nice team player. some research I was found innocent. and the Town indirectly, I am one of VermilMartin proved his true colours too by ions biggest advocates. It’s a great town, I During a conversation at a council meeting greater than $500 for 90 days, must resign one Tuesday, he asked me three very delib- or be disqualified by a Judge in Court of blindsiding me. He was running around love it here, Ironically 731 people voted me erate questions, I said they were boring. He Kings Bench, so on April 30, 2024, 13 behind my back, for months, asked manipu- in, 4-6 people took me out! point of ordered me, demanding an apology. months after the door was broke, and 153 lative questions to my friends, Councillors This full letter will make it to the desk of If I did not apologize, he could make a motion days from when the bill was sent to me, and to administration. He exaggerated his our MLA Garth Rowswell and I hope it will to have me removed from that meeting. With (remember its 90 days, so why wait for 153? 12 codes of conduct to make me look bad, be hand delivered to the Honourable Ric huge displeasure, I apologized. After this seems odd!) council gave me the ultimatum. when he took my power, he “allowed” me McIver, Minister of Municiple Affairs. He can apology incident, CAO Lucus, Pulyk and, I I was completely caught by surprise. I had to speak at St. J Grad, which was a brutal wonder why two councillors resigned last had a private meeting in my office to clear the a few weeks earlier offered the $3,600 and exaggeration of events, St. J wanted me to term and a Mayor was disqualified this term, air, I said “Rob, do you have a problem with call it square, it was Denied! So that night speak! and there is only 1 common denomonator of These two councillors displayed arro- it all…Pulyk!!! me?” He answered with, “I am Councillor I offered to give some money by May 3rd, Pulyk to you, and I am Councillor Pulyk to you and the answer was no! I was devastated gance, self-righteous, pompous, bullying Vermilion is a great, safe, fun place to everywhere, all the time!” What arrogance that what I thought was a team effort, all of attitudes towards me. You know what I hate? live and be part of. The character of the and he never demanded that from anyone us working together, including the CAO was Manipulating, Lying, Exaggerating Bullies!! unelected leaders and volunteers here are else on council. Another sign I should have nothing more than a hoax! I did not know I wonder who wants to be the next mayor. 2nd to none, Vermilion has a positive future this rule even existed along with two or three Pretty obvious, people need to see and hear ahead. Enjoy it, Embrace it, Be Part of it! realized his intentions.

A year into council I mentioned to a staff other council members. Where’s the team- how Pulyk disrespected and bullyed me and Thank you with all sincerity Vermilion, member that Pulyk is always trying to corner work? Where’s the friendly reminders on how Martin exaggerated and attacked me! thank you for listening, and supporting me. me, and get me, well less than an hour later, the 60th, 70th, even 85th day that “Mayor, if One Councillor said to me, “Could you be I am truly thankful. It has been an honour I to my surprise, I ran into Pulyk at Co-op Gas you do not pay even $5 by the 90 day mark, less Greg? What be shorter?” I see his point, will never forget and cherish every moment Bar, he comes straight to me, not even a Hi, this happens. ATCO gives warnings when but people voted for “Greg”, not the make forever. and his first words, “I am not trying to get a power bill is late, the Town don’t? It’s like believe version. Another Councillor told me Greg Throndson you,” and shakes my hand. Remember shak- there were forces working together to have I got to play the “game” better. ing hands is a sign of trust, and honour. Well, me disqualified! Where was the etiquette, What game? False Personality, five months later Pulyk brought nine codes compassion to work together? It’s like watch- Manipulation, Back Room Chats, of conduct against me. One was as simple ing an accident you could easily prevent, but Deliberate Backstabbing? No as no town letterheads on any of the emails why bother. I wanna see the crash! Some Thanks, I stayed true to me right that I sent out. I am not a computer wiz, and key notes, How do I pay a make believe to the end, I said I would not quit I always put Mayor Throndson, something number? Who pays a make-believe number. and I did not!!

Unused or unwanted chains, simple, but to him, world peace was put into Also, our CAO resigned two weeks earlier, I have the upmost respect for rings, jewelry, coins, bars. jeporady. To mention the other eight would be read into it what you wish and not to mention the other four councillors. Couna waste of ink. In total nine codes of conduct Councillor Martin coming after me with 12 cillor Whitlocks heart and dediPre-1968 silver coins, rolls, were brought against me over a five-month codes of conduct on April 16, 2024. These cation to the Seniors of Town is bags or boxes, Royal Can. period. Why not address them as they arose. 12 codes were gathered over approximately second to none.

Why, because you get a bigger bang with all a three month period. Why now Martin after Councillor Conlon’s true Mint sets, silver bars. at once, execute instead of educate! Is that two years of Greg being Greg did you decide concerns of being more accounthow we teach in schools or workplaces. I to code of conduct me at that time? I have able on spending are more than Turn your GOLD & SILVER was found guilty of four out of nine. This is not changed at all after two and a half years. apparent and great to see. into Spendable Cash the start of the “Door Incident!” On a Friday Council found me guilty on three of the 12.

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Local Pair Competes At World Stock Dog Championship

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Link is the first dog that Bellwood has the Veterinary Technology program. Link good dog can replace two or three people competed with, having started with him has attended labs for students to practice to help get things done.” “There are things She describes him as “very driven and when he was a year or two old. He is also their bandaging and other techniques. Link where I don’t know how I would get things enthusiastic,” “up for anything,” and “just a her first border collie. “He’s a really good has also been known to visit St. Jerome’s done if I didn’t have a dog to help me,” she really good dog to be around.” Link, Brianne dog. He’s like my buddy,” she says. “We’ve School, where kids there take turns reading attests.

Bellwood’s 8-year-old border collie, demon- definitely learned so much together and I’ve to him.

Bellwood and Link performed at the Dog strated his intellect, agility, and close rela- learned so much from him. He always gives Another of Brianne’s stock dogs has also Days of Summer demonstration event at the tionship with his owner at the World Stock me 100 per cent and he’s willing to learn helped move the Yellowhead Grazing goats Vermilion Agricultural Society’s fairgrounds Dog Championship at the Calgary Stam- and try again. Any new thing I want to try like that come to town to tackle invasive weed on Canada Day, and will return to the venue pede July 9–10. sheep or cows or even ducks, he’s up for it.” species and graze hard to reach areas— on Thursday, July 25 from 1–4 p.m. to help Having just celebrated its 27th year, the In addition to stock dog competitions, yet another example of how useful dogs with the mutton busting event, for anyone World Stock Dog Championship challenges Link also participates in agility and likes dock can be. “Sometimes it’s just easier with a interested in watching this remarkable team stock dogs to move three sheep through an diving. Bellwood explains that there are a lot stock dog,” says Bellwood, noting that “one at work. obstacle course and into a pen in an arena of opportunities for dogs to train in this area in under four minutes, receiving points as and over into Saskatchewan, including with they pass obstacles while aiming for the cattle and in sheep field trials. Together, they fastest time. Sixty dogs completed two have been having fun learning and training rounds of this sheep-herding competition and trying different types of competitions to determine the top 12 who would advance and sets of skills while traveling different to finals. places and meeting interesting people.

Bellwood and Link won their first round— Bellwood says she appreciates all the a surprise to Bellwood, who knew they had support and mentorship that the individuals passed all the obstacles and penned the in the stock dog community have provided, sheep but didn’t realize how quickly they and feels fortunate for the opportunities that had done so. In their second round, they ran are available to new handlers by the knowlout of time and didn’t get a pen, and ended edgeable veterans of the sport. “I have up finishing 14th. However, their combined found that they are a welcoming group of standings allowed them to move on to the people that give back and are encouragfinals, where they finished 11th overall. The ing and supportive of new individuals,” she two have competed at the World Stock Dog says.

Championship before but this was the best Bellwood herself is no stranger to workthey have ever done. “He did well,” says ing with animals, having worked at LakeBellwood, but admits, “I needed to get some land College for the past 15 years, where more experience and get my nerves under she currently serves as department chair Brianne Bellwood’s border collie Link moving sheep at the World Stock Dog Championship control.” in Agricultural Sciences and instructor in at the Calgary Stampede July 9–10. Photo submitted

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Summer Soccer Builds Skills And Confidence

As the regular soccer season came to a close Accompanied by assistant coaches Rochelle Despite the blazing heat beating down most in late June, registered players’ parents were Horne, Justin Selte, and Grady Ganton, Wester- evenings, players and parents are ecstatic On the first Wednesday evening in July, about contacted by the Vermilion Soccer Association gaard gathered the group of all ages and led about this opportunity to extend the season twenty soccer players from U7 to U17 gathered with the option of extending the season into the them together in a warm up involving ball and really focus on skill development. There around Steven Westergaard, a surname famil- summer for an additional $20. Keen to play the touches and stretches, with younger players are hopes that the program will continue and iar in the local soccer community over the past game but unsure what to expect, parents and benefiting from seeing the techniques and disci- expand next spring, with talks of the possibility several decades. Their purpose? The first prac- players gathered on the bleachers amidst a sea pline of older players all around them. of a weekend skills camp to kick off the outdoor tice of the summer season. of gopher holes as far as the eye could see.

Westergaard then split the group into three season. smaller groups according to age, with the U7s Indoor soccer will be running beginning and U9s playing together, the U11s and U13s sometime around late September or early playing together, and the U15s and U17s October. Keep an eye out for registration infortogether. He set up three sets of drills, includ- mation and deadlines through Vermilion Soccer ing small-sided games, and Horne, Selte and Association on Facebook or by visiting www.

Ganton assisted as he explained the drills to vermilionsoccer.ca. each group and provided real-time feedback.

The small-sided games, with just two or three players per side, ensure many more touches on the ball per player than a regular sized scrimVermilion Minor Ball would like thank the following mage, explains Westergaard. Many businesses for their generous support and donations to the of the drills, too, focus on getting 2024 U15D Alberta Softball Provincials… touches on the ball or working on defensive tactics. The littlest play• Webb’s Machinery Ltd. • Modern Edge Painting ers enjoy age-appropriate games • R360 like “What Time is it, Mr. Wolf?” while • Mau Lam • Nutrien Ag Solutions dribbling a soccer ball.

• Baddocks Power Products Before and during the practices, • Vermilion Credit Union • Rural Roots/Barnyard Creations parents assist with gopher hole fill• Cargill • Cornerstone Co-op ing—a seemingly futile effort that • Ireland Farm Equipment • Simple Pleasures needs to be done before every prac- Assistant Coach Rochelle Horne plays a soccer-themed • Richardson Pioneer tice and game, but an important task game of What Time is it, Mr. Wolf during summer soccer • Burnt Rock Adventure Co • G3 on July 17. Photo Caylie Gnyra for preventing injuries.

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• RONA • Long’s Value Drug Mart • Night Owl • Decals & Sign Obsessions • MACK Clothing/Sage Apparel

A huge thank-you goes to The Town of Vermilion Employees for the hard work they put into preparing the diamonds. As well as to the Machine Shop for the signs at the Pioneer Park Diamonds and Bowtell and Associates Wealth Management and Amped Electric for powder coating the signs.

Vermilion Minor Ball would like also like to thank all the volunteers who helped make the 2024 Minor Ball Season another successful year.

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Haugan Competes In Czech Republic

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Impressions], they make a great team. Miss excellent at fostering skills in her students. Haugan’s future? The organization that puts Ryan is very good at what she does as a She strives for excellence in her students together Team Canada dances holds audiThe Dance Impressions by Ryan commu- teacher, and my Rian has musicality abilities to be the best they can be. Her expectance tions, so she might audition in the future. For nity was brimming with pride as one of their so that really enables her to understand—you from her students to be the best they can be now, on behalf of Dance Impressions, Wilson veteran dances, Rian Haugan of Mannville, need musical skills to do well at tap.” is a quality that we love about Dance Impres- says, “We are so proud of Rian and all her joined Team Canada at the Dance World Cup “One thing I’ve been super impressed sions. Not only does Miss Ryan foster excel- work earning this prestigious experience!! A Finals in the Czech Republic June 27–July 6 with,” says Stavely, “is the time Miss Ryan lence; she also fosters a great work ethic, spot on Team Canada is an honour.” to compete in a group tap performance called takes with her dancers is the time to explain dedication, and resilience—other great qualiHaugan reflects on her time with the team, “Jet Set.” music and how dancing falls appropriately ties we love and choose Dance Impressions.” saying, “It was honestly such a great experiHaugan has danced with Dance Impres- with the music, so if you don’t have natural Dance Impressions by Ryan offers a wide ence to learn so much more while also having sions by Ryan since the tender age of two, musicality, it is something that she teaches. variety of classes, from Moms & Tots, PreBe- fun and making new friends that I hope will and is the fifth dancer from the group to make And I believe this has a big part in how her ginner Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Ballet, Pointe, Lyri- last forever.” it onto Team Canada Dance, a remarkable numbers turn out so flawlessly on stage.” cal, Contemporary, Agro, and even Yoga.

Registrations for Dance Impressions by achievement for such a small town.

Haugan was supposed to go to Portugal Some Ukrainian dancers from the local Ryan are now open for classes that start in A group of Dance Impressions students in 2023, but because of Covid restrictions, Samotsvit club take ballet for extra training. the fall. Register at https://app.akadadance. went to Reisa, Germany in 2019 to represent auditions were not held to create teams in Wilson explained that a former student trained com/customer/login?schoolId=AK603306J Team Canada, traveling to Calgary every the western part of Canada. Fortunately, with her across all genres while also taking second week leading up to the trip to partici- Haugan’s position was held for this year’s Ukrainian dance, and at one point, confided pate in rehearsals with the rest of the team. team. Now 12 years of age, Haugan has had in Wilson that she might quit Ukrainian dance Haugan was a younger student at the time, the experience of competing internationally and focus on the other genres. “Don’t you and her mother, Rachel Stavely, explains in a small group. Her team comprised 7 girls dare,” said Wilson, explaining how Ukraithat the family never anticipated that kind of from around Edmonton and represented nian dance was a unique skill set that set her experience would be something they would western Canada, and Haugan traveled to apart from other dancers trained in ballet. In fall upon.

Edmonton for rehearsals with them over the time, that student got certified to teach ballet However, in April of 2022, Haugan won course of the year. While they did not place on herself, and is now the head ballet teacher for a placement award at the Standing Ovation the podium, Haugan’s team took 12th posi- Cheremosh, a semi-professional Ukrainian competition in Fort Saskatchewan. She was tion out of 28, still a remarkable achievement. dance group based out of Edmonton.

9 at the time and was the highest scoring Having opened Dance Impressions in As for Haugan, her first step after her ten dancer in tap under 12. This won her a posi- 2001, Wilson explains, “We seem to have a days in the Czech Republic was on a plane to tion with Team Canada Tap. history of having students that get to an inter- Italy, where she and her mother toured before Stavely explains that Haugan’ tap solos national status of achievement, especially in hopping over to Paris—the first time to both and group dances are high quality and that tap. We’ve had students reach that level in locations for both of them. “We would have Tap dancer Rian Haugan representing she does well with her solos, winning multi- jazz, ballet, lyrical, and contemporary. Tap is never planned or thought of going to Europe if Team Canada at the Dance World Cup ple awards for them. She says, “Between her super strong for our school.” we weren’t invited,” Stavely says.

Finals in the Czech Republic June 27–July and Miss Ryan [Wilson, the owner of Dance Stavely agrees, saying, “Miss Ryan is Will another international competition be in 6. Photo credit: Reimagined Portrait Art (Kim Morritt)

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Kitscoty Multi Club

they’ve done and learned over the it. A special thank you to Ed McCor- time laughing together. Bingo was a year, followed by the auction of pies mick who came out to make it a real huge hit for the adults and the kids!

Kitscoty Multi Club had an excit- and goodies. We all had fun being auction. You always make it a lot of We will put out an announcement ing month in June with our achieve- part of the auction. Thank you very fun! in August /September to let famiment day and wind up. The c lub m u c h t o t h e p a r e n t s , g r a n d p a rW e w r a p p e d J u n e u p w i t h a lies know when we’ll start up again, held achievement day in the senior’s ents, family members and commu- weiner roast. Families had lots of fun we’re always happy to have new center with each project having a n i t y m e m b e r s w h o c a m e o u t t o playing the bounce house, eating families join us in ‘learning to do by display for members to show what suppor t us. We really appreciate s’mores and hotdogs and spending doing.’

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each priced at $20. Tickets are conve- tray warmer for the kitchen and palliative care landscape in Vermilion. As they niently available for purchase via cash room updates. gear up for the upcoming Cash Lottery, The Friends of Vermilion Health and e-transfer, making it easier than ever To support their cause and participate the Friends of Vermilion Health Centre Centre, a dedicated group of individu- to support this worthy cause. in the 2024 Cash Lottery, interested indi- eagerly look forward to continued support als committed to enhancing patient care, The impact of the Friends’ fundraising viduals can visit the Friends of Vermilion from the community to bolster their efforts will be making their presence felt at the endeavors can be seen in the extensive Health Centre’s ticket booth, conveniently in supporting the local Hospital and Long upcoming Vermilion Fair. Known for their list of equipment they have been able to located just south of the main grandstand Term Care facility. So come one, come relentless efforts in fundraising, the group provide over the years. From specialized at the Vermilion Fair. For those unable to all, and be a part of this incredible initiahas played a significant role in procuring equipment such as: laparoscopic eye attend the Fair, tickets will also be avail- tive at the Fair! essential equipment for the local Hospital cups and trigger hand pieces, endoscopic able at the Vermilion and Long Term Care facility. equipment for bladder, urinary tract Farmers’ Market and The Friends of Vermilion Health Centre (such as optical litho forceps, for crush- Fa n t a sy F l owe r s , was established with a noble mission in ing kidney stones), stomach, esophagus, or can be obtained mind: to raise funds through public dona- and bowel procedures to equipment for f r o m a ny Fr i e n d s tions, suppers, baseball tournaments, minor orthopedic and general surgeries, member. Additional and various other events to acquire vital they have left no stone unturned in their i n f o r m a t i o n a n d equipment for their community’s health- mission to enhance healthcare facilities ticket purchases can care institutions. In 1994, the group in Vermilion. Notably, their collaboration b e m a d e by c a l l received recognition as a Registered with the local Rotary Club and CNRL ing 780-853-0856.

Charitable Organization, solidifying its Energy resulted in the construction of a Furthermore, charicommitment to supporting local health- delightful Gazebo in the Long Term Care table donations and care. courtyard, providing a peaceful haven for memorial contribuBefore the pandemic struck, the major- residents and their families. tions can be made ity of their funds were generated through Furthermore, the Friends of Vermil- a t l o c a l F u n e r a l public donations and their renowned “Trip ion Health Centre have made signifi- H o m e s , S c o t i a of the Month” lottery. However, when cant contributions to patient comfort Bank, Fantasy Flowtravel became restricted during COVID, and safety. With overhead track lifts for ers, and the Hospital the group quickly adapted their approach patient transfers, alternating pressure Front Desk. and initiated a “Cash” Lottery instead. mattresses to prevent skin breakdown, T h e Fr i e n d s o f The lottery has proven successful, with and the innovative MotoMed exercise Ve r m i l i o n H e a l t h an annual Early Bird draw of $1000 in machine, residents in wheelchairs have Centre extend their October, followed by monthly draws of been able to maintain their mobility and h e a r t f e l t a p p r e $1000 from January to November, culmi- quality of life. The group has also facili- c iation to all who nating in a Grand Prize draw of $10,000 tated the acquisition of portable patient h a v e g e n e r o u s l y in December. The funds raised through lifts for both the Hospital and Long Term s u p p o r t e d t h e i r these efforts have been invaluable in Care, further enhancing patient care. endeavors through improving patient care and providing Their commitment to meeting the donations and ticket much-needed equipment for the Hospital unique needs of patients is evident p u r c h a s e s . T h e i r and Long Term Care facility. through their purchase of an Ambient unwavering dedicaAs they gear up for the 2024 Cash Activity Board for residents with demen- tion and community Lottery, the Friends of Vermilion Health tia, as well as a Bariatric commode spirit have undoubtCentre are proud to announce that 2000 chair to aid heavier patients and resi- edly made a positive tickets have been printed for the draw, dents. They also have on order a meal impact on the health-

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The Vermilion Voice | July 23, 2024

July 16 Town Council

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has been in talks with the airport about instru- Canada has developed and check for new Dog or Cat by submitting a written appliment procedure design to improve acces- obstacles. For more information, visit www. cation and paying the applicable license, Taking over from Deputy Mayor Kevin sibility on the runway, particularly by fixed- jetpro.ca. within Fifteen (15) days of becoming the Martin, who had covered the rotating posi- wing medevacs and STARS, in inclement Director of Community Services and Owner of such Dog or Cat, or taking up tion over the past four months, Deputy weather. The capital cost for 2024 includes Interim Chief Administrative Officer Mike residence within the Town. If the Owner of Mayor Josh Rayment called the July 16 the runway survey and second-generation van der Torre recommended that coun- a Dog or Cat over the age of six (6) months meeting of Town Council to order at 6 p.m. GPS approach for $4,000 plus an additional cil give first reading to Bylaw 6.2024, the of age becomes the Owner of that Dog or sharp. $5,000 to cover a flight check, in which Animal Control Bylaw. “The purpose of this Cat or becomes a resident within the Town During the Airport Advisory Committee the procedure is run through step by step Bylaw is to regulate and control the running between July 1st and December 31st in Report to Council, Jeff Hancock introduced to ensure it contains no errors. An annual at large of Dogs and Cats in the Town,” any year, the license fee required shall be engineer & airline pilot Austin McDonald to maintenance fee of $4,000 is required, with reads the recommendation.

Fifty (50%) per cent of the annual fee. speak about potential GPS approaches on an additional $5,000 flight check sched“The Owner of a Dog or Cat over six (6) Dog and Cat licenses are issued under behalf of JetPro Consultants. The company uled for 2027 to apply new criteria Transit months of age shall obtain a license for that this Bylaw are annually renewable and the Owner of a Dog or Cat required to be licensed pursuant to this Bylaw shall before January 15th in each year, renew the applicable license by completing the appropriate renewal form and paying a renewal fee. Any person who fails to license a Dog or Cat pursuant to this Bylaw or fails to renew a license previously issued before January 15th in any year, is guilty of an offence and liable, upon summary conviction, to a fine.

No more than three (3) Dogs and three (3) Cats shall be harboured or permitted to remain upon or in any land, house, shelter, room or place, building structure, or premises within the boundaries of the Town unless certain criteria is met.”

This bylaw was created because chickens were restricted in the old bylaw and will soon be permitted under the Urban Laying Hen Bylaw. There was also the addition of a penalty as brought forward by bylaw officer for animals that were found by the pound frequently.

Councillor Robert Pulyk highlighted a few things that were missing, namely, that a lifetime tag was not mentioned in the schedule, and that another bylaw about cats and dogs will need to be repealed as well. Van der Torre responded that both will be covered for the second reading.

The first reading was passed.

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The Vermilion Voice | July 23, 2024 Continued from Page 14 Van der Torre then read from his recommendation on Bylaw 7.2024, the Urban Laying Hen Bylaw, a rewrite of the original draft that had previously received first reading. The text of the recommendation is as follows: “The purpose of this bylaw is to regulate the keeping of Urban Laying Hens to ensure order and compliance within urban settings. Key prohibitions include the banning of roosters and the requirement that hens kept must be licensed Urban Laying Hens.

To obtain an Urban Laying Hen License, an applicant must submit a form, pay a fee, and meet specific eligibility criteria, including property ownership and residency. The Town of Vermilion may issue a maximum number of Urban Laying Hen Licenses that shall be based on a maximum of 20 dwellings (residences) which may each obtain a maximum of 4 licenses.

Criteria for refusal or renewal of a license include non-compliance with the bylaw, provision of false information, failure to pay fines or fees, or general public interest concerns.

Licenses are valid for a calendar year, are non-transferable, and must be produced upon request by the Town or a Peace Officer. This bylaw also establishes an appeal process for refused or non-renewed licenses, providing a structured framework for the management and control of Urban Laying Hen keeping within the town’s urban areas.”

Councillor Pulyk requested that Section 14 be clarified to note that hens are not to be disposed of in any of the Town’s waste disposal units.

With this addition, the first reading of this rewritten Urban Laying Hen Bylaw was approved by Council.

Van der Torre then reported that the Parks, Recreation, Culture, and Environment Committee had requested to increase ice rates by 4 per cent for the

2024–2025 season, effective September 21, 2024. While the increase won’t make a huge difference for the 40 per cent operational deficit, van der Torre assures that it will help, noting that utility rates have gone up 15 per cent over the past few years. Notably, ice bookings from Edmonton have come in to fill black (unused) ice time because of the Town’s competitive ice rates. Council approved the motion to increase ice rates by 4 per cent for the coming season.

Councillor Kirby Whitlock, a member of the Doctor Retention Committee, brought up Evan Whitfield’s letter of support request, explaining that Whitfield is one of the medical students the Town of Vermilion has supported through his education in exchange for a 5-year contract in ser vice to our community. Whitfield is a general practitioner who is undergoing training to become an anesthesiologist and looking forward to coming to work here next summer. Council gladly agreed to provide a letter of support to Whitfield to the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary.

Interim Chief Administrative Officer van der Torre reported that he had been catching up on emails and meetings have started to slow down since the start of his temporary move into the position, and that he is looking forward to some fun events coming up.

Council extended deep appreciation for everything he has been doing as he straddles two administrative positions for the Town. He also noted he had attended the Regional Emergency Management Collective meeting in Lloydminster, where decisionmakers are running a series of meetings with NAIT students to develop local emergency plans following a tabletop at Lakeland College’s Emergency Training Centre in April of this year.

Van der Torre then gave his Director of Community Ser vices report,

highlighting that a company would be coming down this week to do some gopher control on the soccer fields to start and expanding into the baseball diamonds in the provincial park using Rocon. At the U15 softball provincials tournament, held at the diamonds on the east side of town, visitors reportedly had great things to say about the venue and the gopher hole filling that had been done. Acknowledging the widespread frustration with the underground mayhem, van der Torre said, “We’re still working on it—it’s just expensive.”

Van der Torre also reported that the Vermilion Regional Centre had experienced some plumbing issues, and that the recreation centre had received a $250,000 grant to resur face the pool and the work should be done by September.

Director of Infrastructure and Planning Ser vices Rober t Dauphinee reported that there would be street improvement star ting in July and ending about mid-August from Agland going south on 50th Street to the previous section that was done on 44th Avenue. He also extended gratitude to his staff for the stone work in front of the Credit Union.

Director of Corporate Ser vices Brian Leibel reported that the sandwich signs of the tax due date put up around town were well received, and that people had expressed gratitude for the effective reminder.

Manager of Economic Development Mary Lee Prior was not present, but van der Torre reported that the Town’s pylon sign project has been awarded to a contractor and there should be a site meeting in the next few weeks to determine the path forward.

Accounts payable for June 19–July 16 was $1,233,933.89, a larger sum than usual because of fewer Council meetings in the summer months and more costly summer activity (e.g.,

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During Council Round Table, Councillor Whitlock welcomed Dr. Al Oud, who had started the day previously, to the community. He also mentioned the healthcare workers’ appreciation celebration August 14 from 11 a.m.–2. p.m. at the hospital gazebo Councillor Pulyk reported on attending the Alberta HUB AGM, where he was reelected as vice chair. He also advised that the Digital Regulatory Assurance Program will be requiring tracking of water use but everyone affected will be contacted directly.

Councillor Paul Conlon said he was “Looking forward to the fair and seeing everyone in the community for three whole days!”

Following the review of the County of Ver m ili o n R i ver s m i nu te s an d agenda of recent and upcoming meetings, Deputy Mayor Rayment closed the public portion of the meeting at 7:08 p.m.

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The Vermilion Voice | July 23, 2024

Rowing Club Draws High-Caliber Coaches For Provincial Rowing Camp

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