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Vermilion Sparkles With The Spirit Of Christmas

Just a teaser of the Christmas light displays that are around Vermilion. Photos Lorna Hamilton

Lorna Hamilton

have put into their holiday displays are brighten our town—they lift our spirits and bution adds to the festive charm of Vermiltruly remarkable. From a classic nativity remind us of the joy and togetherness that ion. If you haven’t yet, I encourage you to It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas scene to whimsical Santas and snow- define this special time of year. As I take take a drive or a stroll around town to soak in Vermilion! As I drive through the streets men, animals, and car toon charac- in the dazzling displays, I begin to feel my in the holiday atmosphere. It’s an experiof our town, I’m greeted by the twinkling ters each decoration tells a story of that own Christmas spirit soar. There’s some- ence that’s sure to fill your heart with the lights, cheerful holiday wreaths, and an person’s Christmas cheer and the antici- thing heartwarming about seeing neigh- joy of the season. impressive array of lawn inflatables and pation of the season. The lights, in partic- bours share in the tradition of lighting up As we count down to Christmas Day, decorations that have transformed our ular, create a magical glow against the the Christmas season, creating a sense let’s take a moment to appreciate the community into a festive winter wonder- blanket of snow that assures us this year of community and connection. beauty of our town and the efforts of land. will indeed be a white Christmas.

Whether it’s a modest strand of lights or those who have helped make it so merry The creativity and effort that residents These decorations do more than an elaborate holiday scene, every contri- and bright.

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The Vermilion Voice | December 10, 2024

Blue Christmas Service Brings Comfort To Those Facing Holiday Challenges

The service featured reflective hymns One of the most moving moments of For many, the holiday season can be such as In the Bleak Midwinter, As the the service came when participants were an overwhelming time of joy and celeThe Vermilion and District Ministerial Deer Pants, A Light is Gleaming, and invited to light candles in memory of loved bration, but the Blue Christmas service Association upheld its annual tradition Kindle a Flame, each carefully chosen ones who had passed. The act of lighting serves as a reminder that it is also a with the Blue Christmas service, held on to evoke peace and solace. Readings a candle served as a symbolic gesture of time to acknowledge pain and loss. It December 3 at the First United Church in and poems, including Words of Comfort remembrance and hope, illuminating the provides a space where sorrow is met Vermilion. Reverend Carolyn Woodall led and Hope from the Prophet Isaiah, read space with a gentle, collective glow. with compassion, and where hope can the poignant service, offering solace to by Pastor Harvey Hussey, and We Cry The Blue Christmas service stands coexist with grief. those grappling with grief, loss, or loneli- Unto God, read by Peter Walsh, provided apart from the traditional festive celeAs the candles flickered in the serene ness during the holiday season. messages of hope and healing. brations of the season. Its quieter, more sanctuary of the First United Church, the Reverend Woodall warmly welcomed The Cantata Choir enriched the service introspective nature offers participants a service reaffirmed the enduring message attendees, acknowledging the unique with heartfelt performances of A Star is sanctuary to process their emotions in a of the season: that light and hope can significance of the evening. “As we gather Rising in the East and Like a River in My supportive and nurturing environment. shine through even the darkest nights. for worship on this dark night, please feel Soul. Adding depth to the evening, Florcomfortable to participate as little or as ence Tovell of the Walking Through Grief much as you wish. This night is for you,” Society offered the Reflection, encouragshe said, setting a tone of acceptance ing attendees to find comfort in shared and compassion. experiences of loss.

Reporter

LAWRENCE ALBERT KELLAR

JULY 19, 1936 - NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Thank You

The Family of Lawrence Kellar would like to extend a thank you for all the compassion and support during our recent loss. We would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Points West Management and Staff, the amazing staff in the Wild Rose Cottage, Dr. Anderson, Rexall staff, Homecare, the Viking and Wainwright Hospital staff, Ambulance staff and Creech’s Funeral Home for all their care and compassion that Lawrence received from each and everyone of you.

Your thoughtfulness and kindness was greatly appreciated.

To all who came to the Graveside Service, the Celebration of Life afterwards and to Pastor Wayne Neumiller, a heartfelt thank you.

To each and everyone of you that has reached out, made memorial donations and to the Communities of Irma, Wainwright, Viking and Vermilion, thank you for the many sympathy messages we have received.

Thank you to all again, Lawrence Kellar’s Family

Candles lit during the service in remembrance of those passed.

Members of the Cantata performing at the Blue Christmas service. Photos submitted

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Vermilion Senior Choir Ushers In Christmas Cheer With Night Of Christmas Carols And Music

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Lorna Hamilton

note with O Canada before launching so profound that the audience sat in rapt traditional note with Silent Night, leaving into a spirited first set. Their rendition of silence, hanging on every note. the audience in a reflective and festive Despite the blustery winter winds The Night Before Christmas captivated The TNT Singers brought another layer mood. and snow on December 4, residents of the audience, while their festive Madri- of emotion and celebration to the event.

As the music ended, the evening Vermilion and surrounding areas braved gal—a harmonious medley of cherished Their heartfelt performance of Mary, continued with a cheerful potluck social. the cold to gather at the Vermilion Senior carols—set the tone for the evening. The Did You Know? reminded everyone of Attendees enjoyed a spread of delecCentre for a heartwarming evening of choir encouraged audience participation, the true meaning of Christmas: the birth table desserts and savory treats while Christmas carols and music at the Happy inviting everyone to sing along to beloved of Jesus Christ. They followed this with mingling and sharing in the holiday spirit.

Harmonizers Annual Christmas Concert. Christmas classics such as Jingle Bells, an imaginative holiday medley, blending The event not only highlighted the incredThe festive event showcased local talent Joy to the World, It Came Upon a Midnight carols into a seamless and joyous musi- ible talent within the community but also and brought the spirit of the season to life. Clear, and O Little Town of Bethlehem. cal journey. fostered connection and warmth, remindGordon Hills served as the lively emcee Adding a touch of enchantment to the To conclude the night’s musical festivi- ing everyone of the joy and togetherness for the night, charming the audience with evening, the “A Touch of Brass” hand- ties, the Happy Harmonizers returned to that define the season. his delightful stories and lighthearted bell ensemble delivered a mesmerizing the stage with a delightful set that included The Vermilion Senior Choir’s Night jokes bet ween per formances. The performance. The ethereal sounds of the Minuet Noel, Deck the Halls, Hark! The of Christmas Carols and Music was a Vermilion Senior Choir- Happy Harmo- handbells filled the room with a sense Herald Angels Sing, and O Come, All Ye resounding success, bringing the magic nizers opened the evening on a patriotic of wonder, creating a serene ambiance Faithful. They ended on a poignant and of the holidays to all who attended.

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The Happy Harmonizers.

TNT performing.

A Touch of Brass - handbell ensemble. Photos Lorna Hamilton

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Dawn Hames

The Vermilion Voice | December 10, 2024

Holiday Baking

1 cup chocolate chips bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds time when the mixture comes to a boil, 1/2 cup peanut butter and stir, and then cook for another 30 continue cooking while stirring occasionHere is some Line an 8” x8” pan with parchments seconds and stir. Stir in the rice crisp ally for at least 3 minutes and no longer quick holiday baking paper or wax paper. In a medium pot cereal. Press the mixture evenly into the than 4 minutes. Remove from the heat for you, that does not melt the butter and brown sugar, and pan and chill until firm. Pull the mass out and quickly stir in the coconut and oats. require any baking! cook until the brown sugar is fully melted. of the pan, using the paper, and cut into Also working quickly, drop by tableEasy peasy is what Stir in the oats. Press half of the oat squares. spoons onto wax or parchment paper. t h e s e r e c i p e s fo r mixture, while still warm into the bottom Chocolate Drop Cookies Allow to cool before serving. holiday squares are. There are no bake, of the pan. Evenly spread the chocolate 1/2 cup butter Confetti Squares and only require a pot or a bowl to make, chips. Drizzle and spoon on the peanut 1/2 milk 1/4 cup butter and are literally ready for the fridge in butter. Cover with the remaining oat 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup peanut or almond butter minutes. For the confetti squares, if you mixture, and spread out and lightly press 1/2 cup cocoa 1 6-ounce package of butterscotch can’t find coloured mini marshmallows, down. (optional) They can be drizzled 3 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats baking chips you can use the white ones, and now with melted chocolate for a pretty finish 1 cup unsweetened coconut 1 bag of multi colored mini marshmal there are so many new flavours of choco- before cutting. Chill until firm.

In a saucepan with a heavy bottom, lows late-type chips, that you can even try out No Bake Crunch Bars mix together the butter, milk, sugar, In a heavy bottomed pot, low heat, the peppermint chocolate one instead of 1 cup chocolate chips and cocoa. Spread out wax paper on melt the butter, nut butter and baking the butterscotch chips.

1/2 cup peanut butter your counter the length of one and a chips, stirring until smooth. Allow to cool No Bake Chocolate Oat Squares 3c1/2 cups rice crispies half cookie sheets. Heat the mixture slightly, and then stir in the marshmal1 cup butter Line an 8” x8” pan with parchments over medium low heat until the mixture lows, and pour into a buttered or lined 8 1/2 cup brown sugar paper or wax paper. Melt the chocolate comes to a boil. Do not have the heat too x 8 inch or 9 x 9-inch square pan. Chill 3 cups quick cooking oats chips and peanut butters in a large glass high or the mixture can burn. From the before slicing.

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Craig Baird

Vermilion In December 1924

ing the Vermilion School of Agricul- four grain cheques in the community in the assembly hall of the school. The ture continued to increase. On Dec. taking part payment in goods and the hall was decorated for the occasion, E a c h m o n t h , 3, another group of seven British boys balance in cash. It was later discov- and the Barwick Orchestra provided w e b e g i n t h i n g s arrived in the community to begin their ered that these cheques were bad and music for a dance in the hall. by looking at what training at the school. he was a conman posing as a railway The year ended with tragedy on was ha p p ening in On Dec. 9, John Powlyk, a farmer man with large holdings near Viking. D e c. 31 w h e n O nu fr y Woro b e c, a the community one in the Vermilion area, was arrested On Dec. 22, a Christmas Tree and farmer living north of Vermilion, was c e n t u r y a g o. T h e on Jasper Avenue in Edmonton and Concert was held at the Union School. found frozen to death by two neighevents of December charged with the theft of grain under On Dec. 23, there was more thefts bours who came upon his horses and 1924 may seem small, but they helped seizure and was remanded for trial. o f g r a i n w h e n H a r v y B r u m e l wa s sleigh alongside the de of the road. form the foundation of the community According to the evidence, a seizure of charged with stealing two canvasses He was still sitting in the box and had as it is today. the grain had been made by the sher- for use on grain binders from the Cana- died a short time before the discovery On Dec. 2, the Vermilion Agricul- iff’s bailiff. The writ covered 30 acres dian National Railway station. Brumel of his body. tural Societ y held its annual meet- of wheat and 20 acres of oats that was pleaded guilty and was charged $20 Contact Craig at craig@canadaehx. ing. It announced there were now 200 standing in stook at the farm of Powlyk. and ordered to make restitution to the com members of the organization, and that It was ascertained by the bailiff that Canadian National Railway.

Support Craig by donating at www. the balance in the bank for the organi- 400 bushels had been threshed and a Also on Dec. 23, the students of the canadaehx.com (Click Donate) zation was $4,200. part marketed in Vermilion.

Vermilion School of Agriculture held a Li s te n to h i s p o d c a s t Can ad i an The number of British boys attendOn Dec. 12, J. Holden passed off function attended by over 200 guests History Ehx on all podcast platforms.

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The family of Margaret Wolters would like to thank everyone for the support and comfort during the recent loss of our dear mom.

Special thanks go to the staff at both Wainwright and Vermilion Long Term Care facilities for their warm and compassionate care, to Creech’s Lakeland for their professionalism and most of all to those who took time to visit mom these last few years when visits were very hard to have. Mom would have expected us to send proper thank you cards in the mail but the postal strike is preventing that so thanks to family, friends and the community who gave so generously to the charity of their choice in memory of mom.

Sincere thanks, Cathy, Bryon, Gwen, Rita and their families

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Conferencing

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curved stairwell, the woven and floral in my life from the laying on of hands, restored me from a life of anxiety to rugs, the 19th century furniture includ- prayer and great teaching. Sadly for peace and joy, and vigorous life and I n t h e m i d - t o - ing the reception desk, topped off by me, 2014 would be the last year held health (Psalm 119:37). The worship late 1980’s a good very accommodating staff. We were at the Chateau which had become was quietly intimate sometimes and friend, Merle, invited assigned large, beautifully decorated a very special place, but the confer- other times we sang loud and danced! me to join a group shared rooms. We went to the first ences would continue elsewhere.

We came back to Lake Louise every of ladies that were session of the conference the evening We loved the opportunity to dress year to be encouraged; it was comfortheading south to Lake Louise for a we arrived. The lively worship team up! Can you imagine the changes of able, familiar, “coming home” feeling!

Victor y Christian Women’s confer- and band played incredible praise hair and clothing from 1984 to 2014? My friend, Merle was one of my travel ence. I was ver y hesitant. Despite songs, and the speaker and organizer, The names of our conferences gave partners through all the years of the all the anxious “rapid-fire” excuses Dr. Hazel Hill was amazing. affirmation to our Godly kinship “Cher- conference. that entered my head telling me “No”, All weekend we had fancy 4 course i s h e d , Fo r m e d , Pu r e a n d L ove l y, Fast forward to 2024; we still laugh (I have young children, a husband, gourmet meals served to us by waiters/ and my personal favorite, His Lead- at some of our misdeeds, reminiscent responsibilities etc. some of you are waitresses dressed in tux uniforms. ing Ladies!” In that gorgeous setting of fabulous and ver y “high octane” familiar with this), I made the decision We were seated in the Victoria Room, and spiritual atmosphere, I felt like weekends once a year for 30 years. to go. the grandest room I have ever been in His “Leading Lady”! There, we felt We are both anointed in leadership and We travelled in cars, had coffee and with its gorgeous arches, gigantic high pampered and special, the anointed worship ministry, and we host shoplunch stops including shopping in Red ceiling, huge windows overlooking the bible preaching and prayer helped ping trips for ladies to share fellowship Deer with an overnight stay. We had lake and beautiful rock fireplace. The us want to receive the love of Christ ministry, food and fun! Romans 12:6-8 such fun! The next morning, we were place was abuzz as excited voices and encouraged a life centered on speaks to me personally “if your gift is on our way to Lake Louise. The mood welcomed friends they hadn’t seen for Him. My experiences were so posi- to lead, lead diligently, if it is ministry was so high, I was almost anxious not a year since the last conference. tive I didn’t need any convincing. God then minister.” knowing what to expect only having I was in unfamiliar territor y, so I heard the stories from the other ladies was simply a spectator that first year. who had been there previously. I love I secretly thought that I might not go Services available the beautiful Canadian Rockies, and again, but by the time the applications we could see them for 3 hours before came out for the nex t year I could at Lakeland College we arrived. It was the end of April hardly wait to go again. It became with it’s unpredictable spring storms. a yearly planned trip. I had no idea As our car labored up that intimidat- when I started attending that I would -Copying & Printing ing mountain road that ended at the experience such wonderful changes -Booklets Chateau, I prayed that the -Posters & Wide Format weather would be good -Laminating & Foam Core until we left, because what 24122DS1 goes up must come down -Large Format Scanning and I couldn’t imagine that -Business Cards downhill drive with ice or -Tickets - Event & Raffle snow on it!

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(Competition No. SS01-2425-SOH) East Central Alberta Catholic Separate School Division invites applications for the position of 1.0 FTE Administrative Assistant for School of Hope in Vermilion, Alberta.

The School of Hope is an on-line school with an office located in Vermilion, Alberta serving students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 in both Teacher Directed Online Learning and Parent Directed Home Education programs.

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THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS

The Vermilion Voice | December 10, 2024

Vermilion Senior Centre Launches Phase 2 Of Floor Project

Lorna Hamilton

Gloria deJong, campaign manager of the fundraising campaign, expressed Following the successful completion of gratitude for all contributions, regardphase one, the Vermilion Senior Centre less of size. She also extended a special is now focusing its fundraising efforts on thank-you to Vermilion Scotiabank for its the second phase of its floor project. This generous $788 donation on December 2, phase involves replacing the heavily worn raised through a two-week garage sale carpet in the Card Room—a 500-square- and personal contributions from staff. foot space that has served the community The centre has partnered with Alberta since the building’s construction in 1984. Crowdfunding for its fundraising efforts.

The Card Room is a hub of activity, This initiative will match 50 per cent of all hosting Whist, Bridge, coffee gatherings donations received, up to a maximum of after floor curling, meetings, and other $5,000, providing a significant boost to events almost daily. The current floor- the campaign. Donations can be made ing has become a safety and hygiene online until February 28, 2025. concern due to its age and wear. To To support the project, visit give.crowdaddress this, the Senior Centre executive funding.alberta.ca and select “Commuhas obtained a quote of approximately nity Development” under categories. $6,000 to install laminate flooring. The Donations can be made by credit card, upgrade will provide a clean, bright, low- and tax receipts are issued via email. maintenance surface that reduces allergy For questions, concerns, or alternative risks. donation methods, please contact TreaBeyond its 160 members, the Vermilion surer Rome Mosberry at (306) 831-7568 Senior Centre is a multi-use facility cater- or Campaign Manager Gloria deJong at ing to the broader community. It is utilized (780) 853-4216. by groups such as VIBE, local church This much-needed upgrade will help organizations, and families for special ensure the Vermilion Senior Centre From left, President of the Vermilion Senior Centre Barry Robinson accepting a donation events like birthday parties, wedding remains a welcoming and functional from, Scotiabank Senior Financial Advisor Sandra Stone and Scotiabank CEA April McPhee. receptions, and funerals. space for the entire community.

Photo Lorna Hamilton Reporter

The flooring in dire need of replacing.

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Lorna Hamilton

The Vermilion Voice | December 10, 2024

Vermilion Rotary Club Raises Funds With Community Support

forces to sell cookies and raise funds for a added Riley. the burden of cancer patients and their heartwarming cause.

Haying in the 30s, a charitable organiza- families.

The spirit of community and generosThe event raised over $700 in dona- tion has become a lifeline for those battling This event exemplifies Vermilion’s ity was on full display during the Vermil- tions for Haying in the 30s, a volunteer- cancer. The charity operates entirely on community spirit and showcases how a ion Christmas Parade on November 29. run charity that provides financial assis- donations and volunteer support, with collective effort can make a meaningful Braving frigid temperatures of -25°C, the tance to cancer patients, helping cover every dollar raised going toward easing difference in the lives of others.

U9 Female Vermilion Tigers Hockey team, transportation costs for treatment appointand the Vermilion Interact Club joined ments. Demonstrating their commitment to the cause, the Vermilion Rotary Club announced they would match the funds raised, doubling the impact of the community’s efforts.

Rotarian Dawn Riley praised the young volunteers for their determination and resilience despite the challenging weather.

“Despite the -25 temperatures, the Interact Club of Vermilion and the wonderful girls from the U9 Female Vermilion Tigers Hockey braved the weather to raise funds for Haying in the 30’s,” said Riley.

Interact Club of Vermilion. Photos submitted The success of the fundraiser was made possible by Modern Edge Painting, which generously provided space for the group to set up during the event. The community’s support was equally vital, as residents donated hundreds of cookies to Thank you for all your support fuel the campaign.

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Vermilion River Regional Waste Management Services Commission REGULAR HOURS COMMENCE ON JAN 2, 2020

TRANSFER SITE 2024 – HOLIDAY HOURS

The Vermilion transfer site will be closed: Christmas Eve: December 24 at 2 p.m.

Christmas Day: December 25.

Boxing Day: December 26.

New Year’s Eve: December 31st at 2 p.m.

New Year’s Day: January 1, 2025 Normal operating hours for all transfer sites will resume beginning Thursday, January 2, 2025.

The Vermilion River Regional Waste Management Services Commission would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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Ron Moses Community Christmas Dinner On December 25th: A 29-Year Tradition

Lorna Hamilton

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the uncertainty of its continuation, Lynda ered to households in Innisfree, Minburn, December 18th to reserve a delivery spot Moses contemplated bringing the tradi- Mannville, Islay, Clandonald, Dewberry, Elk (no other meals will be delivered this year) In the heartwarming spirit of giving that tion to a close. However, the compassion- Point, and Vermilion. furthermore the deadline to reserve your defines the holiday season, the Ron Moses ate outreach of the Rotary Club members As the holiday season approaches seat at the Vermilion Senior Centre is also Community Christmas Dinner is set to proved to be the saving grace for the event’s once again, Lynda Moses is extending the December 18th. mark its 29th year of spreading joy and perseverance. With their support the dinner heartwarming tradition of the Ron Moses The success of this annual event hinges festive cheer throughout the community. was able to continue.

Community Christmas Dinner once again on the collective effort of volunteers, and What began as a humble invitation from Throughout its nearly three-decade at the Vermilion Senior Centre on Decem- Lynda welcomes any additional helping Ron Moses in 1996 has blossomed into a run, the dinner has faced its share of chal- ber 25th with entertainment at noon and hands to ensure the smooth execution welcomed tradition, embraced by the resi- lenges, with the most notable being the dinner at 1 p.m. Residents who are unable of this festive undertaking for kitchen, dents of Vermilion and area. unprecedented events of 2020. The global to attend the meal in person due to physi- set-up, clean-up, and serving as well The origins of this tradition trace back to pandemic cast a shadow of uncertainty, cal limitation only can let Lynda know by as entertainment.

1996 when Ron Moses, alongside his wife threatening to cancel the cherished event.

Lynda, invited community members to join Yet, in a testament of community spirit, Tim Lovelace them at the Legion Hall for a complimentary Sharon Jaremco from Mrs. J’s Catering turkey meal. Little did they know that this act offered her kitchen ensuring that the tradiof kindness would lay the foundation for an tion endured into 2021 and was by delivery enduring legacy of community fellowship. only.

The journey of the Ron Moses CommuIn the following year, 2022, the Ron nity Christmas Dinner took a poignant turn Moses Community Christmas Dinner in 2005 when Ron passed away. Facing was very successful with 178 meals delivReporter

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Canada Safety Council

The Vermilion Voice | December 10, 2024

Essential Tips For A Safe Holiday Season

the two leading causes of residential of traditional ones to reduce the risk outdoor lights are weatherproof and fires, behind only cooking equipment. while still retaining that ambient glow. rated for outdoor use.

The holiday season is a time for cele- Further, home fires accounted for three Practice Fireplace Safety Keep an Accessible Fire Extinbration, bringing families and friends quarters of the 202 fire-related deaths in Use a screen to contain sparks, and guisher together to enjoy memorable moments the country in 2021. never leave a fire unattended. Ensure Have a fire extinguisher near areas and festive cheer. However, this time “A little caution goes a long way,” said the fire is fully out before going to bed. It with open flames, such as the kitchen of year also comes with increased Gareth Jones, President and CEO of is also a good idea to arrange for annual or fireplace. Familiarize yourself with its risks of fire due to the widespread use the Canada Safety Council. “Taking the chimney cleaning if using a wood-burn- use and check it regularly. of candles, fireplaces, and other open time to secure open flames and adopt ing fireplace, as creosote buildup is a Test Smoke and Carbon Monoxide flames in homes across Canada. safe practices can prevent tragedy and common cause of chimney fires.

Alarms November was National Home Fire allow families to enjoy a safe holiday Water Your Christmas Tree Functional alarms are critical lifesavSafety Week, and the Canada Safety season.”

A dry Christmas tree can ignite in ing tools. Test monthly, replacing batterCouncil encourages Canadians to be Tips to Safeguard Your Home from seconds. Water it daily to reduce flam- ies as needed and ensuring that one is mindful of fire hazards to ensure a safe Fire Hazards mability or consider an artificial tree if installed on every floor and outside each and joyous holiday season.

Place Candles Carefully you’re unable to keep it hydrated. Place sleeping area.

Residential Fires Keep candles in non-flammable hold- it away from heat sources like fireplaces Supervise Children and Pets With dry trees, decorations, and flam- ers and away from combustible items and space heaters.

Kids and pets are often drawn to the mable materials around, even a small including curtains and holiday decor.

Inspect Holiday Lights allure of open flames, so it’s essential to open flame can quickly escalate into Extinguish them when leaving the room Check for frayed wires or broken supervise them closely. Establish a “kida dangerous fire. According to Statis- or before bed. You can also consider bulbs. Avoid overloading outlets, which free zone” around fireplaces, stoves, and tics Canada, open flame is one of using battery-operated candles instead can lead to electrical fires, and ensure candles to prevent accidental contact.

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Audubon’s 125th Annual Christmas Bird Count

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Submitted as the best, if not only, tool available for years of Christmas Bird Count data to show routes, which change little from year to year, Joining the longest-running bird census assessing the long-term trends in the early how birds have shifted amid a century of counting every bird they see. Other volunis a way for individuals to help conservation- winter bird populations of North America.” major environmental changes. By track- teers watch bird feeders for a documented ists protect birds.

With the cumulative historical CBC data ing how bird ranges have moved over time, length of time and submit their observations For the 125th year, the National Audubon now online, there are many thousands of conservation efforts can be prioritized in to the compiler.

Society is organizing the annual Audubon individual counts from December 25, 1900 areas that are important for birds today and For more information or to sign up for the Christmas Bird Count (CBC). On Sunday to the present available for perusal and in a climate-altered future. With two-thirds of Vermilion count, please contact Iris Davies December 15, 2024, birders and nature scientific research. Historical CBC results North American bird species at increasing at vermilionnaturalistsociety@gmail.com or enthusiasts in the Vermilion area will join by count or by species can be found at the risk of extinction by the end of this century, phone or text to 780-853-7573. this tradition that has lasted over twelve Audubon website http://netapp.audubon. Audubon CBC data is more important than The Audubon CBC is a community decades. The Vermilion CBC has an extra org/cbcobservation/. ever for effective conservation. science project organized by the National tradition of gathering for a delicious potluck The Audubon CBC is one of the longestBirders of all ages and abilities are Audubon Society in partnership with Birds supper to tally the count numbers and chat running wildlife censuses in the world. Each welcome to contribute to this fun, inter- Canada. There is no fee to participate. about the highlights of the day! individual count takes place in a 24-km-wide national, commu The Christmas Bird Count, started circle and is led by a compiler responsible nit y science projby Frank Chapman along with 26 other for organizing volunteers and submitting ect, which provides conservationists, was a way of promoting observations directly to Audubon. Within ornithologists with a conservation by counting, rather than hunt- each circle, participants tally all birds seen crucial snapshot of ing, birds on Christmas Day of 1900. Now or heard that day—not just the species but our native bird popuin its second century, it has evolved into far total numbers to provide a clear idea of the lations during the more than just another holiday tradition. The health of that particular population. winter months. The CBC is, to quote Geoff LeBaron, the AuduAudubon CBC data is used to measure volunteers break up bon CBC Director, “increasingly accepted how birds are already responding to climate into small par ties by ornithologists and conservationists alike change. A 2022 Audubon study used 90 and follow assigned

Scotiabank Customer Appreciation Day On December 6 Vermilion Scotiabank held its annual customer appreciation day. The staff provided many delectable baked treats and a variety of punches and hot chocolate for those who attended to enjoy.

Margaret and Joe Sieben attended as Joe has been a customer of Scotiabank since 1976. Scotiabank manager Barb Rozka, noted that it had been a great day with many in attendance and that the Customer Appreciation Day has been an annual event for at least 30 years. From left, Barb Rozka, Margaret and Joe Sieben and Kim Ruttan. Photo Sue Chikie

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Letting go of excess will bring clarity and a sense of renewal.

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