Halloween: Where Spooky Meets Spectacular
Lorna Hamilton Editor
As the sun dips below the horizon on October 31, our neighbourhoods will be transformed.
Halloween is just a couple of days away, and front yards have become a canvas for the spooky and the whimsical alike. From the eerie and haunting to the enchanting and playful, our homes have embraced the spirit of All Hallows’ Eve.
Venture through the streets, and you’ll witness a spooky spectacle as some houses shed their normal appearances to embrace the eerie and the mystical. Ghouls, goblins, and witches adorn some abodes, casting their spell on anyone who dares to pass. Others venture down a ghostly path, littering their yards with tombstones, half-decayed body parts,
the scary creatures, princes and princesses, cartoon characters, and even the occasional political figure who may grace the streets with their presence.
Armed with pumpkin baskets and dressed in their finest costumes, these trick-or-treaters are on a mission to fill those bags to the brim with sugary treasures.
However, as the streets come alive with excitement, we must also remember that the safety of our little ones is paramount. The sheer thrill of Halloween often leads children to forget the rules of the road, and their costumes, often dark and shadowy, can make them nearly invisible as they dart from house to house. It is imperative for all of us to keep our eyes peeled and our speeds reduced, ensuring that our streets remain safe and free
treats have been thoroughly inspected by the discerning eyes of their parents. This precautionary step ensures that only the magic of Halloween fills their night, and not the sinister trickery of any malicious candy.
As we embrace the magic and mystique of this eerie evening, let’s ensure that our Halloween is not only thrilling but also safe for all. Happy Halloween, and may your night be filled with treats, laughter, and just a touch of spine-tingling delight.
A house decorated for Halloween. Photos Lorna Hamilton
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Western Sport Products Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Vermilion’s newest ATV and UTV dealership, Western Sport Products, held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 22, marking its grand introduction to the community. Although the dealership, which specializes in a variety of sport and leisure vehicles, officially opened its doors on September 16, the event brought together local dignitaries and community leaders to celebrate the new business.
Special guests included Vermilion Town Councillors Kirby Whitlock, Rob Snow, and Robert Pulyk, along with Interim CAO Mike van der Torre, Economic Development Officer Mary Lee Prior, and Vermilion Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jyllian Fairholm. Together, they presented General Manager Mike Butters and Vice President Paul Koch with a commemorative plaque to welcome Western Sport Products to the town.
Prior to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Butters gave an insightful presentation on the dealership’s offerings and the story behind the business. He highlighted that the dealership will sell both new and used ATVs, UTVs, and other leisure products, with the primary product line being Massimo.
“The Massimo product line is primarily American,” explained Butters. “Once the products are ready, they are sent to Ontario, where they are assembled and then shipped to us, almost ready to go. The company they (Massimo) are partnered with in China also manufactures the Yamaha engine, which is a well-known and reliable brand. On top of that, Massimo offers an industry-leading five-year engine and power train warranty, which is an exceptional advantage over most competitors who only offer a two-year warranty.”
Butters emphasized that affordability is a key aspect of Western Sport Products’ offerings. “Many of our competitors offer great products, but their price points can range from $30,000 to $40,000. We have side-by-sides that start under $12,000, with even our top models priced under $20,000. These vehicles are ideal for recreational users, farmers, hunters, and weekend warriors who want a cost-effective utility vehicle.”
In addition to selling ATVs and UTVs, Western Sport Products will provide parts and services. Laura, the car dealership’s
service manager, will oversee maintenance and warranty claims until the in-house service center is fully operational. The dealership also offers the ability to source off-brand products, such as Polaris, for customers who request them.
“We’re committed to meeting the needs of our community,” Butters added. “Whether customers are looking for recreational vehicles, children’s quads, or even snow blowers that attach to side-by-sides, we have something for everyone.”
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was a significant moment for the dealership,
and Butters expressed his gratitude to the community for their support. “I just want to say thank you for coming this morning and for helping us celebrate this special occasion.”
Western Sport Products is now open for business at 4520 Railway Avenue, offering a range of financing options to meet the needs of its customers.
The Koch group of companies is a family-owned dealership group with locations in Alberta in Vermilion, Pincher Creek, and in BC in Crambrook and Squamish. Comprised of seven Franchise locations, representing Dodge, Chevrolet, Ford, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Volks Wagon, as well as 3 used vehicle locations, and now Western Power Sports.
From left, Interim CAO Mike van der Torre, Councillor Rob Snow, Vice President Paul Koch, Councillor Robert Pulyk, General Manager Mike Butters, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jyllian Fairholm, Councillor Kirby Whitlock, and Economic Development Officer Mary Lee Prior. Photo Lorna Hamilton
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Dawn Hames Columnist
Fall, winter and the holiday season are always the right time for Gingerbread Cake. Certain foods can evoke memories, and my earliest memory of this cake is when I was about 10 years old visiting my aunt and uncles ranch at Islay. My Aunt Eileen from Islay, prepared it for a supper dessert for an important cattle buyer that was coming to the ranch. I had never tasted gingerbread cake before and she gave me a generous amount of cake topped with lots of luscious whipped cream. It was really quite unforgettable.
This cake is moist with a slightly chewy texture like a soft ginger cookie. It is superb served with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream, and garnished with a dash of cinnamon. You can also serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or cold covered in a cream cheese icing with the zest of an orange added. The secret to a tender cake is lots of beating of the fat and the sugar together, then adding in the dry ingredients. Once the liquid goes in, any excessive beating or stirring will cause the liquid to react with the gluten in the flour and toughen the cake as well as cause it to rise up to much in the middle, so this
Gingerbread Cake
is the time to limit the stirring. Other spices that can be added are 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom and/or anise. I suggest using the unsulfured cooking molasses, but for a more robust flavour blackstrap molasses can also be used, although it likely has added sulphites, which many people are often sensitive to. This is one of my favorite recipes that I am sharing with you. I hope you enjoy it, and use it to create some great memories for your family.
Gingerbread Cake
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup whole grain barley or wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice or cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup molasses
Cream together the butter and brown sugar by beating with an electric mixer for about five minutes. Beat in eggs and then the olive oil, add and beat in
the spices. In a separate bowl mix the flour, salt and baking powder well and then beat the flour mixture into the butter sugar mixture. Combine the water and molasses and then add to the main mixture, beat for 5-10 seconds only and then stir, just until the ingredients are combined. Over stirring at this point will ruin the cake. Pour into an 8 x 8 cake pan that has been greased on the bottom and the side and floured on the sides. Bake at 325 for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the middle of the cake comes out clean. This time is based on a convection oven, so it may have to be adjusted according to your oven.
The Cornerstone New Vermilion Town Hall
Craig Baird Columnist
On Oct. 11, 1922 at 10:30 a.m., a public ceremony was held in Vermilion as Mayor J.W.G. Morrison laid down the foundation stone of the new town and fire hall building.
A large number of citizens assembled to watch the cornerstone being laid down by the mayor. Many did not think he would make it as he had been in the hospital for the previous few days but had sufficiently recovered to carry out the ceremony at the construction site. Also present at the ceremony were town councillors and former Mayor Brimacombe.
The previous town hall had been destroyed by fire that tore through the entire business section of the town in April 1918. The firehall, which had stood for 11 years, was also destroyed in that fire.
In speaking to the crowd, Mayor Morrison kept his
address short due to his frail condition from his stay in the hospital. He told everyone that the local history surrounding the founding and growth of a town was such as should be familiar faces remain for any extended time. He gave special focus on Brimacombe, who was the first mayor of Vermilion.
When called up, Brimacombe stated he had possession of the report from the first public meeting held in Vermilion on Sept. 8, 1905. He stated his regret was that Vermilion was not so fixed financially, or else the community could have built more for the future of the town. He added that he was present at the laying of the cornerstone of the school, which was now an eight-room school that was filled to capacity with students.
H.P. Long, the secretary treasurer gave a brief resume of the documents and records that were deposited in a receptacle to serve as a time capsule for future generations to find. The mayor then placed the time capsule inside the cornerstone and sealed it over with mortar
and a silver trowel.
From that, construction continued on the new building.
On Dec. 1, 1922, the new firehall and town hall was opened in a grand ceremony with many from the community in presence as Mayor Morrison gave a short address.
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Doreen Flewell Klatt Columnist
As I tour around our province these last few weeks I see harvesting in full swing in the north and winding up in the south. I still get excited about harvest time even though
Harvest Memories
we are retired now. I try to give a hand when my daughter and son-in-law’s harvest is starting, even if it’s only cooking meals or helping with chores. I want to feel like I’m still part of the season. Pulling the combine out of the shop seems to be the trigger.
Like many of my fellow farmwives, I used to drive truck to and from the combine and haul grain to the bins. Many of them ran
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the combine too, but I never did. There’s nothing like a beautiful harvest sunshiny day, and the smell of harvest in the air, but I loved the late nights too with the lights shining on the swath as the combine ate them up. We would turn on all the lights in the barnyard which helped us navigate through the dark from the field to the bins. The big old barn had lights on 3 sides way up high on the loft beams, which acted like a lighthouse while driving the truck in the hills and around the bush. Have you ever got lost in the field in the dark? Yes, I know you have too, and yes, we had lights on the truck. Disorientation just happens in the dark. So, we were glad of the welllit barnyard that looked like a small village. We were grateful for the end of harvest too, and a job well done.
Going back another generation on this same farm, I remember harvest when I was a kid. Dad owned two threshing machines; a steel-wheeled Goodison at one time and later a Case rubber-tired model. Harvest looked a lot different back then. The teams and racks pulling up to the big threshing machine loaded with sheaves (bundles) of grain. Men with pitch-forks unloading into the feeder of that huge machine with its chain and belts driving huge wheels round and round, separating the grain, chaff and straw with its pounding, shaking and blowing. Moving
its grain through the middle section and auguring it out the side into a bin and spewing fresh cut straw out the chute on the back into what would become a huge yellow straw pile. A couple of my brothers remember helping throw sheaves into the threshing machine and one commented that a pitchfork “may have” gone through the threshing machine when it slipped out of his hands.
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My Dad was the threshing boss and he made sure the process ran smoothly. He would line up the tractor opposite the threshing machine, attach the belt, check all the other belts and chains, and made sure the timing was right for the teams of horses pulling racks of bundles to be lined up for unloading so the threshing machine never had to wait. There was no waiting. My Mom and our housekeeper were the chief cooks and they would feed the crew. In 1962 Mom would have 7 kids also to feed. This number would increase to 10 by 1966. The first supper setting would be for the kids before the men came in. At the second setting, she could seat 10 men. The crew would come in from the field for supper, and a wash basin, towel, soap and water would be on a bench outside the door, and each man would wash up hands and face, and file into the kitchen where Mom had a long table set up, plates spaced for men and they were served potatoes, gravy, vegetables and roast beef or pork, homemade bread and an iced cake for dessert. (Some of you readers know how many dishes had to be washed!) We were the last farmers in our district to still be threshing. It was such hard work for both Mom and Dad. They quit threshing (I’m guessing) in the mid-60s. I think of them every harvest season! Happy Harvest!
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Amber Bauer With Lady Sage Leave Audience
Spellbound In Vermilion
Lorna Hamilton Reporter
The Vermilion Allied Arts second performance of its 2024/25 Series kicked off with an unforgettable evening of music, emotion, and female empowerment as Amber Bauer and her all-female band, Lady Sage, took the stage. Joined by opening act Abygale Durie, the night was a celebration of talent, connection, and heartfelt performances.
Abygale Durie, who opened the show, captivated the audience with her unique blend of original songs and cover performances. Known for her soulful renditions, she added her own spin to tracks by artists like Lainey Wilson and Zach Bryan. Durie concluded her set with her newly released song, “King of the Rodeo,” which debuted on September 13, 2024. The crowd was in awe, with audience member Patti Breland remarking, “Thank you, Abygale! So much talent! Best of luck with all the wonderful adventures that music leads you on!”
The headline act, Amber Bauer with Lady Sage, brought a special energy to the stage. Bauer, a local Vermilion talent, had long dreamt of assembling a band that cele-
brated women in music, particularly musical mothers. Over the past few months, through referrals and previous connections, she gathered a group of remarkable women to form Lady Sage. Most of the members hadn’t met in person until a single rehearsal the day before the show. Despite this, their chemistry and passion shone through, making the performance feel as if they’d been playing together for years.
Lady Sage features a dynamic lineup:
Tanya Ryan from Okotoks performed her heartfelt song “Dimes,” a touching tribute to a mother’s love for her son as he begins a new chapter in life.
Leslie Gruhn from Edmonton, a lastminute addition to the group, joined just four days before the show and flawlessly delivered background vocals for the evening’s performances.
Myra Marshall of Camrose, who contributed with acoustic guitar, vocals, and percussion, shared her incredible talents— she was also a bodybuilder in 2008, adding to her impressive repertoire.
Heather Gemmell from Kimberly, BC, played multiple instruments including the
dobro, harmonica, foot drums, and sang her song “North Star Burning,” which she wrote about the Kimberly ski resort. She performed as a one-woman band, leaving the audience in awe.
Amber Bauer, the hometown favourite, closed the night with “Home Sweet Home,” a poignant reminder that there truly is no place like home.
The evening was filled with emotion, laughter, and a deep connection between the performers and the audience. Bauer’s vision of empowering women in music was fully realized on stage, with each performer shining in her own unique way. “We ladies had such a great time! We were all blown away by the love and support from the crowd,” said Bauer after the show. “It’s always an honour to play for those who have supported me throughout my career. I really want to see the Allied Arts continue to flourish. The council works so hard behind the scenes to make live music happen close to home, and they deserve to have that theatre full.”
ter, and beautiful music. The audience left spellbound, eagerly awaiting what’s next for these talented women. Keep an eye on Abygale Durie, who Bauer praised as a rising star, destined for great things. In other exciting news, Amber Bauer will be performing as part of the Duelling Pianos at Savor, taking place on November 15 at the Regional Centre. Don’t miss it!
Saturday, November 9, 2024
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Royal Canadian Legion Vermilion Branch 11 Remembrance Day Ceremony November 11
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.
LEST WE FORGET
Photo Greg Haslehurst Photography
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Marauders End Regular Season With Loss
Vermilion Marauders had their previous week’s game story reversed in a 60-12 loss to the Camrose Royal last Thursday.
The Royals scored seven majors in the first half and added an eighth early in the straight-time second half.
Injuries played a role as the Marauder speedy running back Simon Dary dressed but didn’t play limiting offensive options. Veteran linebacker Nick Woywitka left the field in the second quarter.
Both Luke Everest and Cole Krys returned to the lineup. Krys played sparingly in the first quarter. Everest replaced Woywitka after his injury. His solid play included a fumble recovery.
The Marauder offence stuttered with intense pressure from the Royal defence. Often two or three players rushed Marauder quarterback Blake Sheppard. Sheppard often ran
himself when he wasn’t forced into hurried passes. His 130 yards rushing included touchdown runs of 67 and six yards.
Rookie Denver Nelson made his presence known on special teams. He recovered a short kick at the open of the second half. His quickness down field also played a role
in recovering a fumbled punt return. The latter put the Marauders first and goal from the six and resulted in their second touchdown late in the third quarter.
The Marauders first major came with just 40 seconds left in the first half. Faced with a second and 16 from their own 43, Sheppard looked pass but found room to run and out legged Royal defenders to the endzone. Before he was injured Woywitka led Vermilion tacklers. Safety Ethan Scully and linebacker Taylor Blackmore made big hits throughout the game.
Marauders points after: Four different players took on kick returns including Aiden Ouellette, Brayden Bulmer, Carter Jaremco and Woywitka before his injury.
In Memory Of Linda Webb Jacobson
September 29, 1948 – October 31, 2015
Always Loved & Forever Missed by, Jake, Chris, Jeff, Mackenzie, Parker,
Always,
Kendall Jaymes Wusyk Cooper
July 9, 1991 - October 30, 2012
Our hearts still ache in sadness, Secret tears still ow.
Your memory walks beside us, Comforting us ... during our sad times. Reminding us ... of happy times we shared. Guiding us ... to live our days without you.
Loving you; missing you; Our son, brother, uncle, Forever remaining alive, In our hearts.
Dorothy “Fern” Shattuck passed away October 23, 2024, in Vermilion, Alberta at the age of 93 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children
Edith (Bruce) Hanson, Dwayne (Penny) Shattuck, Rebecca (Eugene) Dyjur, and Roberta Stadlwieser; grandchildren Lee (Patricia) Hanson, Melina (Travis) Arthur, Karrie (Jeff) Rogers, Cole (Megan) Hanson, Earl Shattuck (Jamie Myhre), Jessica (Adam) MacDougall, Mark (Aimee) Dyjur, Brittany (Garett) Hall, Ryan (Leslie) Dyjur, Jake Stadlwieser, Reagan Stadlwieser, and Reid Stadlwieser; numerous great grandchildren; brother Bob Oram; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her parents Scott & Lila Oram and siblings Rubina Oram and Bill Oram.
A Private Family Service took place at the Islay Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made
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Dad & Mom, Tammy & Darrin - Emily, Kiera, Claudia Melody - Savannah, Dayton, Micha Daniel & Madeline
Dorothy Fern Shattuck
Nick Woywitka (28) did double duty as linebacker and kick returner (above) before he left the game with an injury in the second quarter.
Rookie Brayden Bulmer (8) took the game opening kickoff in the Marauders final home game of the season. Photos Cathy Wolters
Lorna Hamilton Reporter
Vermilion Allied Arts Presents The Paperboys
Music lovers in Vermilion are in for a foot-tapping treat as the Vermilion Allied Arts 2024/25 Series kicks off its second show of the four-performance season. On Tuesday, November 5, at 7:30 p.m., the Alumni Theatre at Lakeland College will come alive with the multi-genre brilliance of The Paperboys, with the talented Claire Coupland opening the show.
For 30 years, The Paperboys have been making critically acclaimed music and delivering high-energy performances that leave audiences in awe. This Canadian band, known for their ability to blend Celtic reels, Mexican folk, fiddle tunes, New Orleans brass, bluegrass, and more into a single set,
has been described as “the Los Lobos of Canada.” With over 4,300 shows under their belt since forming in 1992, they have created a unique musical community of devoted fans who return for their freewheeling live performances time and again.
The heart of The Paperboys is founder and lead vocalist/guitarist Tom Landa, a dynamic performer who emigrated from Mexico to Canada in his teens. Alongside him are Kalissa Landa, a fiddler/vocalist with an innate gift for melody, and Geoffrey Kelly, a flautist/guitarist from the iconic Spirit of the West. Together, this trio leads a group that constantly reinvents itself, performing without a set list and letting the energy of the audience guide their show. Despite shifting musical trends
Louisiana Hayride Show – Always Something New!
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A show you will remember for a long time with this unique and incredibly entertaining musical celebration.
The Louisiana Hayride Show, with amazing world-class tribute artists and live band, will bring you back in time to when songs were meaningful, the words were understood and the sound was pleasant. Legendary stars will come to life before your eyes! You’ll think you’re at their concert when you see Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, Buddy Holly, Lefty Frizzell, Loretta Lynn, Roy Orbison, Shania Twain, Crystal Gayle, and Willie Nelson step on stage to sing their big hits, all in one incredible show.
In addition to these amazing tribute artists and their songs, you’ll also hear
classics by Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roger Miller, and more.
You’ll hear timeless songs you can sing along to such as Hound Dog, Crazy, Pretty Woman, On the Road Again, Coalminer’s Daughter, That’ll Be the Day, That Don’t Impress Me Much, Ring of Fire, and many more!
For those who have seen this production before, the Louisiana Hayride Show is always adding new and fun material to keep you surprised and totally entertained from start to finish. You will love Shania’s new look and Willie will keep you entertained!
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over the years, The Paperboys have remained fan favourites, earning accolades such as a Juno Award for their album Molinos and praise from publications like MOJO and Roots Magazine.
In addition to their impressive live performances, The Paperboys have a rich discography, with 10 albums under their belt, two West Coast Music Awards, and a Leo Award nomination for best original song. Their music connects deeply with fans, transcending cultural and musical boundaries to create something universally loved.
Opening for The Paperboys is the talented Claire Coupland, whose soulful voice and folk-inspired sound have captivated audiences across Canada.
A skilled guitarist and songwriter, Coupland’s latest album New Light delves into
themes of self-worth, escaping abuse, and hope for the future. Her previous releases have earned her steady airplay on CBC Radio and praise from critics in the US, UK, and Europe. With several festival appearances and a nomination for her song “Love In Your Eyes” by the Ontario Arts Council, Coupland is quickly becoming a standout voice in the Canadian folk scene.
Following this exciting performance, the Vermilion Allied Arts Series will continue in the new year with Black Umfolos on February 22 and Jack Semple’s “Plays Lightfoot” on March 22, both at 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss this chance to experience these incredible artists live. Tickets are available at Fantasy Flowers for $35 per performance.
Open House At Lakeland
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Lakeland College hosted Open House on Oct. 18 and 19, hosting hundreds of prospective students on both Lloydminster and Vermilion campus.
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“Open House went so well,” says Katelynn Vallee, supervisor of recruitment and enrolment at Lakeland. “After touring our campuses and connecting with our faculty and students, many future students took advantage of the opportunity to apply for free while on campus and we can’t wait to welcome them to Lakeland next year!”
The college is hosting a virtual open house for online programs on Oct. 29.
Sixty-Five Years Of Emergency Training
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On Friday, Oct. 18, Lakeland College’s Emergency Training (ETC) commemorated its 65th anniversary with the unveiling of a ceremonial fire helmet. The helmet is decorated in honour of the anniversary and signed by all current staff and faculty.
The fire school first opened as the Fire Officers Training School in 1959, with
approximately 100 aspiring emergency services professionals training annually. Today, thousands of emergency responders graduate from the ETC each year, and the school continues to expand.
The ceremonial helmet unveiled will join dozens of others on display on the walls in the ETC, each one decorated by graduating classes to commemorate their time at Lakeland.
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Submitted Lakeland College students working with Canada’s first post-secondary commercial bison herd will soon do so with state-of-theart handling facilities thanks to a generous $150,000 donation from Ken Wasmuth. The gift was announced today at the Vermilion campus.
The college purchased land south of Vermilion campus in 2023 to house the bison, which animal science technology students manage as part of the StudentManaged Farm – Powered by New Holland. The land is eight contiguous quarter sections, including handling facilities, fencing and full services. Although the land was previously used for bison ranching, the existing facilities require modernizing to incorporate the latest animal handling practices.
After touring the current handling facilities with students and faculty during the 2023-
24 academic year, Wasmuth pledged his support to modernize them. The upgrades – which students will help plan - will include a hydraulic squeeze and new pens, gates, panels, and a weigh scale. Any remaining funds from Wasmuth’s gift will be invested in fencing or grazing equipment that will support the bison herd.
With a background in agriculture and a deep interest in the cultural history of bison in the region, supporting Lakeland’s bison enterprise was a natural fit for the Wainwright resident.
“I’m interested in bison and committed to helping Lakeland students,” Wasmuth says.
“This donation will provide the students with the best tools to handle bison while minimizing stress on the animals.”
Wasmuth’s support for students at Lakeland extends beyond the bison facilities. He created an endowment fund in 2021 to fund the Ken Wasmuth Agriculture Technology Award, which is awarded to a student in the
bachelor of agriculture technology program. He also purchased a tile on the Legacy Wall in the newly rejuvenated WHT Mead Building at the Vermilion campus and is a familiar face at many Lakeland events, including Feast on the Farm and Farm 4.0.
“I want to help students who might be struggling a little bit, or those who might be a little bit older, like I was when I went to university. Education is important,” he says.
Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, president and CEO of Lakeland, thanked Wasmuth for his ongoing support. “We are very appreciative of Ken’s generosity which speaks volumes about his commitment to education and agriculture. By investing in these modernized facilities, he is directly contributing to the hands-on learning experiences that define Lakeland.”
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“Music speaks to my soul in a way words cannot. Music speaks of my pain, expresses my joy, and shares my memories. Through music the emotions of grief are shared in beautiful rhythms and soothing words” - Tanya Lord
As we walk through grief, we may often find ourselves feeling stuck or trapped in our emotions. One way to help navigate and continue on the path is to find different ways of coping and understanding our grief. Music can offer an important avenue for healing. Here are a few ways music can help:
Music can help us to honour our loved ones. Some people may attend funerals or celebrations of life for their loved ones. Music is often found in these settings and is often chosen intentionally as a way of honouring the individual by collectively listening to the music with those who are showing respect and remembrance to our loved one.
Music can bring up important memories of our loved ones. Whether you are choosing a song, or it happens to come on the radio, it might bring up reminders of times we spent with our loved ones. Hearing these songs might transport you back in time to important memories that can allow for reflection, which can aid in your grief.
Music can offer creativity to our grieving process. If you are someone who enjoys playing an instrument or songwriting, it may be helpful to find the strength to pick up your instrument or a pen again. Creating music can give us an opportunity to make sense of our grief.
Music can provide us with opportunities to capture our grief within the confines of a three-minute song. When we listen to a song, we know that there is always a start, a middle, and an end. This can be powerful because it provides us a set time to feel the emotions that a song might bring up.
We know that the song will eventually end, and that we are allowed to move through our grief as we listen to the song. We can always set the song on repeat if we need a little more time.
Music reminds us of the common humanity of grief. As humans, we will all have times of grieving. Many musicians have found ways of expressing their grieving experience through their music. When we listen to their songs, we may find a new way of understanding our grief by connecting with the words the musician has used to express their own grief. This can help us to feel less alone.
Take some time to reflect on how music may help you in your grief journey. You may even want to create a special playlist to support your process or connect with streaming services that can share playlists created by other people walking similar paths. By adding new coping strategies, you can take important steps in healing while always remembering your loved ones.
Funded by FCSS; City of Lloydminster, Towns of Vermilion and Wainwright, Villages of Kitscoty and Marwayne and County of Vermilion River.
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