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County Fire Departments were in full swing during Fire Prevention Week 2024, which took place from October 6 to October 12. With a focus on educating the public about fire safety, local fire departments held demonstrations, presentations, and community events aimed at raising awareness about fire prevention.

The week kicked off on October 6, with Mrs. Bergquist’s Grade 6/7 class from St. Mary’s Elementary School visiting the Paradise Valley Fire Department.

Students were treated to a tour of the fire station, a demonstration by firefighters, and a fire hall lunch. The event not only engaged the students but also provided them with valuable information about the role of firefighters and the importance of fire safety.

On October 8, Count y Firefighters headed to Marwayne, where they hosted school tours and demonstrations, educating local residents about fire safety. Marwayne Fire Chief Ron Miske and his dedicated crew worked hard to spread the message of the week: “Smoke alarms save lives.” The Marwayne School community expressed their gratitude, with a heartfelt thank-you to Protective Services Operations Officer Austin Armitage and the Marwayne Fire Department for their K-6 presentation and fire truck tours.

In Innisfree, the County of Minburn Fire Department provided hands-on lessons at the local ECS. Children in kindergarten and preschool classes were able to explore firefighting gear and equipment while learning important fire safety tips. Dewberry Fire Department member Elias Andresen letting a student tryout the water hose. Photo submitted more photos on page 2 This hands-on approach proved to be a FireSmart Alberta programs throughout took place on October 10, when the Para- with all proceeds from the event going hit with the young learners, sparking curi- the Hamlet of Islay. The walk-through dise Valley Fire Department hosted their toward supporting the Paradise Valley Fire osity and understanding about fire safety aimed to encourage residents to take 20th Annual 5 Alarm Chili Cook-Off at the Department. The winner not only earned from an early age. proactive steps in protecting their homes E.H. Walter School gymnasium. Thirteen a trophy to display proudly but also had On October 10, the Islay Fire Depart- from fire hazards. competitors battled it out for the coveted their name engraved on the prestigious ment took to the streets, promoting One of the major highlights of the week title of 2024 Chili Cook-Off Champion, trophy of legends. Continued on page 2

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Continued from page 1 County Fire Chief Kirk Hughes reiterated the importance of some simple precautions folks can do at home, “When the clocks move forward and backwards, that is a good reminder to take a moment and test your smoke alarms to make sure they are fully functioning. Also, take a moment and check your fire extinguishers, make sure they are in the ‘green’ on the dial and ready to work for you when you need them.”

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“It should always be a priority—it can happen any season, at any time.”

Wrapping up the week of events, the Dewberry Fire Department held an open house on October 10, offering free hot dogs, donuts, coffee, and juice.

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While Fire Prevention Week has come to a close, fire safety remains a top priority for the county’s fire departments. Residents are reminded to mark their calendars for the Kitscoty Fire Rescue’s Steak Fry at the Kitscoty Community Hall on October 18, featuring cocktails, supper, and live entertainment from the Jones Boys.

Tickets can be purchased from any firefighter or contact FM Entertainment at 306-307-9227.

For more information on joining local fire departments, residents can reach out to the fire teams in their areas.

Fire safety is a community effort, and everyone is encouraged to get involved in making our homes and neighbourhoods safer year-round.

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MURRAY STEELE

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The family of Murray Steele wish to extend sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks to family, friends and neighbours for your phone calls, messages, kind words, warm hugs, food trays, sympathy cards, flowers and donations made in Murray’s memory. Your love and support have provided us with strength and comfort during this difficult time.

Thank you to Candice and staff of Reflections Funeral Home for their compassion and guidance. Special thanks to Ann McGrath for the beautiful funeral service, Rick Allen for the heartfelt eulogy, and Murray’s friends and cousins acting as his pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.

Thanks to Charlene and staff at Lasting Impressions for the delicious lunch.

He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Marjorie Steele; siblings Dale (Corrine) Steele and Tammy Steele (Frank Oliver); nephews Brennan & Ethan Steele; and aunts and uncles Doris Lysons, Marion Smyth (Don Good), Florence Allen, Dennis Allen (Helen Urwin), and Sylvia Kalynchuk.

As well as numerous relatives and friends.

He was predeceased by his father Richard Steele; grandparents Ted & Amy Allen and Bill & Eileen Steele; infant sister; aunts and uncles Judy (Morris) Maksymic, Margie (John) MacGowan, Keith Lysons and Steve Kalynchuk; and cousins Della McVeety and Kimberly Hanna.

A funeral service was held on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the Vermilion Elks Hall.

Memorial Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, STARS, SPCA, or a charity of one’s choice.

Forever in our hearts,

Majorie, Dale, Corinne, Ethan, Brennan, Tammy & Frank

Royal Canadian Legion Vermilion Branch 11 Poppies will still be available at most business locations in the community and at the Legion starting October 25th. Legion members will be visiting local businesses for the purchase of wreaths and or donations starting October 21st.

Donations to the Poppy fund can be made at the Legion or to the Legion members that will be stopping at businesses. All donations made from this area stay in this area.

Remembrance Day Ceremony November 11 th We will be assembling at the Legion at 10:00 a.m. and march to Cenotaph for Ceremony to start at 10:55 a.m. (if weather permits) otherwise gather at the Cenotaph at 10:45 We will be placing the Federal Government, Provincial Government, Town of Vermilion, Vermilion Legion Branch 11 and the County of Vermilion River Wreaths during the Cenotaph ceremony.

The laying of private family, businesses, and any other wreaths can be laid after the laying of the Government wreaths.

Following the ceremony at the Cenotaph please join us at the Legion for an inside ceremony, followed by a lunch.

We at the Vermilion Legion Branch 11 thank you for your continued support of Remembrance Day. Please let’s all do our part to Honour our Fallen Comrades.

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Vermilion 4-H Sheep Donate To Hot Lunch Programs

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in need have access to nutritious meals to be auctioned again, this time raising an a tremendous help. We feed a lot of childuring the school day. additional $1,325 with Webb’s of Vermil- dren every day,” said Principal Leanne In a heartwarming act of generosThe funds, totaling $3,075, were raised ion placing the final bid.

MacDonald who accepted the cheque for ity, some members of the Vermilion 4-H from the auction of a charity market lamb Each of the three schools received a St. Jerome’s School.

Sheep Club took time from their lunch during the club’s 49th annual Achieve- cheque for $1,025. Representatives from The Vermilion 4-H Sheep Club’s periods on October 9 to donate funds to ment Day and Sale, held in July. The the schools expressed their gratitude, commitment to supporting local children the hot lunch programs at J.R. Robson lamb, donated and raised by a 4-H family, acknowledging the impact the donations highlights the vital role community orgaSchool, Vermilion Elementary School, was first auctioned for $1,750, with William will have on their programs. nizations play in helping ensure the welland St. Jerome’s School. These dona- Miller securing the winning bid. In a gener“Thank you so much for this—it will be being of all students. tions will help ensure that local students ous gesture, Miller donated the lamb back Reporter

From left, Carl Barmentloo, Lane Arnold, Lukas Smith, St. Jerome’s Principal Leanne MacDonald, Madison Flanders, Timothy Barmentloo, Ryan Sargeant, and Jase Mudryk at St. Jerome’s School. Photo Lorna Hamilton

Katie Sargeant, Mackenzie Flanders, Mrs. Kristy Kaye, Madison Flanders, and Ryan Sargeant at J.R. Robson School. Photo submitted

Bodie Sweet, Maggie Sweet, Bennett Sweet, VES head cook Anne Seymour, Madison Flanders, Ryan Sargeant, and Jase Mudryk at Vermilion Elementary School.

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is that cooked onions retain this beneOnion Relish sor or grater, grate the vegetables. ficial nutrient, undamaged by the heat, 7 cups sliced yellow onions Place in a large bowl and mix in the As fall arrives, I and cooked onions are easier on the 2 cups grated cucumbers salt, allow to set for 2 – 10 hours. am reminded that I breath than raw onions. Quercetin is a 6 cups grated zucchini Squeeze the moisture out of the vegehave limited time to flavonoid that may inhibit the growth of 1 bulb of garlic, finely chopped table mixture. In a large pot add the har vest the last of certain cancers. Quercetin has been 1/4 cup finely chopped ginger, or 1 t vinegar, water and the 1 cup of the my garden. I made shown to lower bad cholesterol, raise easpoon powdered ginger sugar and bring to a boil. In a sepat h i s O n i o n R e l i s h good cholesterol and to be protective 3 red peppers, seeded & chopped rate bowl add the remaining dry ingrewhich is a blend of both sweet and of the cardio-vascular system. Onions or sliced (2 sliced and one chopped) dients, including the spices and the tangy, and so many flavours. It is great are a natural source of both querce1/4 cup pickling salt other 1 cup of sugar and stir to blend. for use as a condiment for hamburg- tin and chromium, which both assist 2 cups sugar Whisk the dry ingredients into the hot ers, hot dogs, roast beef and chicken in blood sugar control. Onions and 2 teaspoons celery seed vinegar. Add the strained vegetable sandwiches. It is also nice served on garlic contain sulfur compounds that 1 teaspoon turmeric mix ture to the hot vinegar pot and a charcuterie board. I love this onion work to detox our bodies by binding to 2 tablespoons mustard seed cook until thoroughly heated. Do not relish topped on a cracker with cream heavy metals such as lead, mercury 1/4 teaspoon cloves use high heat as the sugar will burn. cheese. The mustard seed does give and cadmium and then escorting them 3 cups vinegar In a small pot place the snap lids and it a mild mustard flavour. It was a great out of the body. Red peppers are an 1 cup water bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Fill jars way to use up some onions that I was excellent source of vitamin C. Turmeric 6 sterilized pint mason jars, with using a canning funnel, and wipe rims concerned would winter over very well. and ginger are both anti-inflammatory.

2-piece lids clean, then add the snap lid and the Onions are a great source of the This relish is full of goodness, with Using a food processor or knife, screw top. Process in boiling water for nutrient quercetin, and the good news zero food additives. slice the onions. Using a food proces- 10 minutes, with jar lids covered.

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The First Snowfall Of The Year

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growing season. snow fall stranded drivers on roads storm that bad in at least two decades.

As if to add insult to injur y and a and ruined what was left of the crops For the farmers, it was worst of all.

An early snowfall sign of the difficulties to come, Mother a c r o s s t h e l a n d s c a p e. T h e s to r m The Edmonton Journal reported, is nothing out of the Nature unleashed a terrible snowstorm brought very high winds, which created “Farmers have despaired of getting ordinary for Alberta on Vermilion in the middle of October. drifts that were impassable by vehi- their threshing done, a great many of or Vermilion. There It was on Oct. 17, 1930 when a terri- cles and most other modes of trans- whom have not even started yet.” is always a chance ble blizzard struck the Vermilion area. portation. Many people were stuck in It was a sign of the terrible times to that one day it will The storm lasted an entire day, blan- their vehicles, forced to ride out the come, when Mother Nature showed b e ni c e an d war m keting the landscape in snow. Between storm, while those in town and in the just how hard it could be during the for an autumn day, and the next it will Edmonton and Vermilion, over 70 kilo- rural areas had to watch the storm roughest years of The Great Depresbe snowing. metres of telephone lines were down. from their homes. If they were not sion.

T h a t i s j u s t t h e w ay t h e s w i n g This essentially cut off communica- home, they found shelter in a home of Contact Craig at craig@canadaehx. season is in this province. tion to Vermilion from the capital city. a friend or neighbour. com Back in 1930, just as The Great The only line working between VermilMany of those snowdrifts were at Support Craig by donating at www.

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Doreen Flewell Klatt our dances). Mom cooked for our practices, close to the stage, while my brother was Milleton Hall near Maidstone and one time, Columnist and “coached” us along, whether providing picking the “Tennessee Flat Top Box”, and Pine Island Hall. Our furthest destination W h e n we wer e us with words to songs or making sugges- the fellow reached out and plucked a couple was a dance at Speedway Park in Edmonteenagers in the late tions! Just last week Marion messaged of his strings. My brother motioned for him ton. We all loved the thrill of the car races, 60’s, my brother Alex me when she heard “Lonely Little Robin” to back off but the fellow obviously didn’t get so before we set up our equipment for the Flewell and I loved to playing on the radio and remembered the message, and tried it again. The song dance, we had fun touring the strange lookplay popular coun- Mom singing that song to us at one of our was ending, Alex did his fancy pickin’ at ing race cars that bordered the track. try music of the day practices years ago. It became a song we the end, and in one full swoop removed the Our band quit in the 70’s because of as well as old time played at dances. guitar, grabbed the guy by the shirt collar work schedules and some of our members music! He played the We played for wedding dances, commu- and threw him out the door located right moved away. Recently, Marion and I guitar, and I played nity dances, benefit dances, ball tourna- beside us. Alex picked up his guitar and teamed up with our accordions and played the accordion. We ment dances and New Years Eve parties, started playing again, the audience (and the for the Climb Thru Time Museum special eventually joine d and even played weekends 3 months band) looking on in disbelief, suddenly roar- dinner. We were joined by Marions sisters, fr i e n d s w h o a l s o straight at a local bar. We were confident ing with laughter and clapping their hands! Doris and Marj. It was so fun to get together loved to play similar music, Willie on banjo, playing our instruments and singing harmo- He just grinned and kept playing. again.

Marion Allen on accordion, and Roy Slack nies, so we entered a talent show held in My very favorite dance music was the Sadly, we have no pictures of our group at on bass guitar. We formed a band called Kitscoty one time. We didn’t “place” in the old-time waltzes. Good thing the others any event, so if any of you readers out there “the Kitscoty Teardrops”. competition because the judges said we liked a nice blend of polka’s, waltzes, schot- remember the Kitscoty Teardrops band Margaret Slack, (Roy’s Mom) and Amy “tapped our feet to the rhythm of the music tische, heel and toe polka, two step, and fox and have a picture, please let me know. We Allen, (Marion’s Mom) sewed vests for us, too loud!” We expected the critiquing of trots. We played mostly locally, Thomas- might have played for your wedding dance. bless their hearts. They were medium blue our singing and playing but never our feet! ville Hall, Preston Hall, Paradise Valley Hall, “Reprinted a portion with permission velvet in the front and dark blue material We had a good laugh and we learned from Vermilion, a couple of halls in Lloydminster, from The Senior Paper.” in the back. They looked sharp with white constructive criticism and paid attention to shirts and black pants. Somebody compli- that going forward. mented us on the color of our vests, said We enjoyed the antics of the party goers; they were the color of teardrops, and that’s a bride that danced on a table, another how we got our name. fellow that folded up into an open accordion Many of our practices were held in case with only his head and legs sticking our living room. My parents, Alice & Ray, out. The audience laughed and clapped enjoyed the music too. (Mom came from a and thought it was part of our act; it wasn’t! musical family, and my Dad came to most of At another event, an inebriated fellow came

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Rustler Crew Strikes Gold At Dino Sprints, Sept 28

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boats for the A and B finals. Both Lakeland flag well finishing a close 3rd behind two crew was the Senior womens quad which boats made it to the B final where they each strong (all male) U of Calg boats. In fact only also required time trials to qualify for the A Lakeland College rowing team had a took over 20 seconds off their time from the 5 seconds separated those top 3 boats at and B finals. The college crew was joined good day of racing in Calgary at the Dino trials finishing 2nd and 6th. The 2nd place the finish. in this event by the Lakeland Rowing Club Sprints hosted by the University of Calgary boat was in a very tight race the whole way We then pulled the women out of the masters womens quad who had also made Dinos rowing team. down the course with 2 crews from Edm 8+ for their own race in Nov womens quad trip to Calgary. Rustler Crew qualified for With picture perfect weather for most of and Calg as they each exchanged the event. Despite having already raced in the the A final posting the 4th fastest time in the the day Rustler Crew put in several strong lead several times. In the end less than 2 mens 8+ the girls showed they had lots left trials while the Masters Women qualified for performances against crews from the host seconds separated the top 3 boats as they in the tank finishing first by over 20 seconds the B Final.

Dinos, U of Alberta and USask. crossed the line. and bringing home our only Gold of the day.

In the B Final the Masters ladies had First up were the 2 Senior womens Next up was our Novice Mens 8+ which With visions of following the women to one of the closest races of the day with 3 doubles in a large field with 21 entries that was made up of our Nov mens quad and the podium the Novice Mens quad headed boats well ahead of the rest of the field and required time trials to qualify in the top 13 Nov womens quad and they carried the LC to the start line next. Trailing 2 crews from bowball to bowball the whole way with the USask and Dinos the men looked to be LRC ladies narrowly missing gold by less heading solidly for 3rd place when disas- than a second. ter struck. With at least one crew member In the A Final Rustler Crew finished a catching a crab 20 strokes from the finish distant 5th in the choppy conditions as the BECOME AN AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR the boat came to a rocky standstill and the top 2 boats from USask and Dinos battled crowd held their breath as the boat looked to within half a second of each other, Dinos - Learn how radio works sure to overturn. In desperation the men taking the gold.

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