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Vermilion River Flying Club Holds Workbee To Restore Runway

Top left, Councillor Kirby Whitlock with members of the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints. Top right from left, Councillor Robert Puylk, Joe Maughan, and Alex Pashulka. Bottom left from left, Flying Club member Roger Salt, and Don Oldenburg. Bottom middle from left, Flying Club member and Derwent volunteer Firefighter Simon Noster and Lloyd Rumbolt. Bottom right, Flying Club member and organizer of the workbee Shawn Jacula. Photos Lorna Hamilton

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between the Town’s administration and Club, three council representatives, and life. To reward their hard work, volunteers council and shared news of the Town’s over 20 community volunteers, including were treated to bowls of warm chili, buns, In response to the closure of the Vermil- commitment to clear the runway. two young gentlemen from the Church of and hot beverages to combat the winter ion Airport runway due to snow-covered “It’s my feeling that the administration Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, joined chill. The event lasted three hours, leaving conditions, community members came and council now understand the proper forces to tackle the snow. participants with a sense of accomplishtogether for a successful workbee to procedures to ensure we don’t go down As promised, the Town’s plow gave the ment and a runway, apron and taxi-way restore its functionality. This collabora- this route again,” he wrote. “Communicat- runway a quick blade first thing in the morn- ready for use. The Town of Vermilion gave tive effort was sparked after the Decem- ing with the Infrastructure Director, I have ing, with heavy equipment supplied by their stamp of approval and the NOTAM ber 17 council meeting, where concerns GOOD NEWS: the Town plow will be Shawn Jacula, Jim Davies, and Matthew closing the airport was removed at 1:56 were raised regarding the runway’s main- giving the runway a much-needed clear Jaremco quickly following, opening up the p.m. tenance and the Town’s handling of the tomorrow morning. With this and under- snow covered banks that hid the runway This event highlighted the power issue by implementing a NOTAM saying standing resources are tight, we’ve offered lights. The group of volunteers worked of community spirit and collaboration, the runway was closed. to manually clear the snow that has built up tirelessly manually removing snow from emphasizing the importance of the VermilShawn Jacula, a dedicated member of around the runway lights to allow for safe around the lights, ensuring safe operations ion Airport as a valuable asset for the town the Vermilion River Flying Club, took to night use of the airstrip.” for nighttime flights. and its residents. The efforts of the Flying Facebook following the meeting to rally Jacula’s call to action generated a wave The sense of camaraderie was palpa- Club, and volunteers serve as a testament support. In his post, Jacula expressed of support, culminating in a workbee on ble as everyone pitched in to bring this to what can be achieved when people optimism about improved communication December 20. Members of the Flying critical piece of local infrastructure back to work together for a common goal.

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Doc Holidays Treats Seniors To Magical Christmas Light Tour

Lorna Hamilton

lies led passengers in singing Christmas again that the spirit of Christmas is best tireless volunteers, the town’s seniors expecarols during the tour and again when celebrated together. Thanks to Doc Holi- rienced a magical night of holiday lights, A cold December evening was warmed they returned to the Lodge. Hot chocolate days, the Vermilion Army Cadets, and the music, and companionship. with festive cheer as Doc Holidays char- was served to cap off the evening, leavtered buses, owned by Mel Dary, offered ing everyone with warm hearts and happy a heartwarming Christmas light tour in memories.

Vermilion on December 17. This thoughtful “The seniors really seemed to enjoy initiative invited seniors and other members themselves. They were commenting on of the community to explore the dazzling the different houses and especially loved holiday displays around town, spreading joy the street with lights across the road,” said and fostering connection.

Lancaster. “Many of them were singing Dary, along with CI Admin officer for the along with the carols, which added to the cadets and co-organizer Dawn Lancaster, joy of the night.” collaborated with the 2645 Vermilion Army Upon returning to the Lodge, the resiCadets to ensure the evening ran smoothly. dents expressed heartfelt gratitude to their The cadets played an integral role by assist- hosts and the cadets for their involvement. ing seniors on and off the bus, sitting with “One lady stood up and personally thanked them during the tour, and even helping the cadets for their help in escorting them distribute goody bags upon their return to on and off the bus,” shared Lancaster. “It the Vermilion & District Housing (the Lodge). truly was an enjoyable evening all around.”

Adding to the festive atmosphere, Tyson The event highlighted the power of Lancaster, Tanya Bowan, and their fami- community and generosity, proving once Reporter

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Vermilion River Naturalist Society Marks Milestone With 125th Christmas Bird Count

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the weather was par for the season, destination,” Davies quipped. “Keeping recorded. While this year’s count didn’t birds can be unpredictable in their your feeders full ensures our local birds break records, the enthusiasm among Despite typical December weather in attendance. Thankfully, they turned up stay well-fed and grateful.” participants remained high.

Vermilion, the Vermilion River Naturalist in good numbers to join the count.

This year, participants documented Con c luding the d ay ’s ac tivities, Society ventured outdoors on December “We had one new species this year—a 26 different species, tallying an impres- members gathered for a potluck supper 15 for the 125th annual Audubon Christ- Great Gray Owl,” shared Davies excit- sive 2,286 individual birds, a notable hosted by Jan Scott. “We were very mas Bird Count. Under cloudy skies edly. “Gray Owls are typically found in increase from last year’s count of 1,816. fortunate that Jan volunteered to host and battling wind and fog, participants the Boreal forest and are rarely seen in One particularly surprising result came us,” said Davies. “She even cooked her dedicated themselves to surveying a our area, so that was a special find.” in the form of Gray Partridge numbers. delicious ham, making the evening even 24-kilometer diameter circle around Davies explained the nuances of the “ The final tally for Gray Par tridge more special. The potluck gave us a Vermilion, marking yet another year in local bird population, with some species, was 379, significantly higher than chance to catch up on the day’s events this storied tradition of birdwatching. such as Black-Capped Chickadees, usual,” said Davies. “Normally, we see and conduct a preliminary tally.”

A total of 12 determined field coun- woodpeckers, and Blue Jays, remain- between 10 and 50. The summer must The event showcased the Vermilion ters, spread across seven different ing as non-migratory residents. Winter have provided ideal conditions for their River Naturalist Society’s commitment zones, teamed up with 12 feeder watch- visitors, like Snowy Owls and Red Polls, survival.” to both community and conservation, ers, all hoping to make this year’s count venture down from northern regions, The so c iet y fondly remembered proving once again that a little Decemnotewor thy. Iris Davies, a longtime adding to the area’s seasonal avian its record year in 2015, which saw 41 ber chill is no match for their passion for member of the society, noted that while diversity. “We’re their winter vacation species and 4,348 individual birds the natural world.

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Lorna Hamilton

The Vermilion Voice | December 24, 2024

Town Of Vermilion Council Meeting Wrap-Up

local businesses reliant on aviation. the Town’s purchase policy, which approved.

He also spoke to council regarding the includes: - Council approved various commitThe final Town of Vermilion council Festival of Speed which is held in Lac - C o m p e t i t i v e q u o t a t i o n s f o r tee reports, including: meeting for 2024 convened on Decem- La Biche each year where they build purchases exceeding $8,000.

- Economic Development Commitber 17 at 6:0 0 p.m., led by Deput y an ice runway on the lake.

- Council approval for expenditures tee minutes from December 10.

Mayor Joshua Rayment. After Coun“ Dozens of small planes land on over $75,000.

- Good Life Institute updates and cillor Rob Snow’s motion to approve the ice, this emphasizes the ability of - Encouragement to support local meeting minutes. the agenda was carried, Councillor small aircraft to land on ice covered businesses when feasible.

Reports from the Chamber of Pulyk’s motion to approve the minutes runways and still utilize the businesses - Pr o m o t i o n o f e nv i r o n m e n t a l l y Commerce and Town management. of the December 3 meeting was also based at the airport,” said Balaneski. responsible products.

D ur i n g c or re s p o n d e n c e d i s c u s carried.

By providing the council and adminisChanges to the remuneration policy sions, council addressed a letter from T h e f i r s t m a j o r a g e n d a i t e m tration with this information Balaneski n o w e n s u r e t h at a D e p u t y M ayo r business owner Shawn Jacula regarda d d r e s s e d t h e D i s t r i c t H o u s i n g suggested the town post the current assuming mayoral responsibilities ing Alberta Broadband/Primus outages Requisition and its implications on conditions even if it is ice covered would receive mayoral remuneration. a n d fi n a n c i a l c o ntr i b u t i o n s to t h e equalized assessment. A letter from leaving the decision to use the runway Councillor Pulyk opposed this motion, broadband project. Requests for clariS e n i o r s , C o m m u n i t y a n d S o c i a l or not at the pilots discretion. arguing that elected officials should fication of $3,000,000 spent in 2023 Services outlined an agreement on a Warkentin, a seasoned pilot and maintain their initial remuneration. and an increased annual expense of 50/50 split for the County’s equalized fli g ht in str u c tor, d et a il e d h ow t h e However, the motion carried. $450,000 in Economic Development, assessment bet ween management closure of the runway has impacted The 2025 budget received Council’s and terms of the $2,400,000 debenbodies. The Town strongly opposed his flight training business and the approval. ture continue to be unanswered by this agreement, stating it would lead loss of visitors to the town that spend Grant for the Vermilion Museum: council and administration. Another to a significant tax increase. Deputy money at the local shops.

C o u n c i l a p p r ove d a $1,0 0 0 g r a n t letter from Matthew Jaremco raised Mayor Rayment’s motion to reject the CAO Mike van der Torre acknowl- requested by the Vermilion and District concerns about the airpor t runway terms outlined in the letter received edged their concerns and indicated Multicultural and Historical Society to closure. unanimous support. the Town would assess potential liabil- replace outdated museum lighting.

Following updates from Councillors D u r i n g p u b l i c c o m m e n t a r y , ity issues related to runway conditions T h e E c o n o m i c D e v e l o p m e n t during the round table, Council moved members of the Vermilion Flying Club, if an incident was to happen. He also Committee’s recommendation to raise into a closed session, marking the end Darcy Balaneski and Erwin Warkentin, noted that it is great when solutions the sale pr i c e of industr ial lots in of the meeting. This session capped expressed concerns over the airport are presented when there is a prob- Yellowhead and East Point Business off an eventful year for the Town of runway ’s c losure. Balanesk i high - lem.

Parks from $50,000 to $99,000 per Vermilion, setting the stage for 2025 lighted the airpor t ’s impor tance for - C o u n c i l a p p r o ve d u p d a t e s t o acre effective January 1, 2025, was initiatives.

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Vermilion And Its Police Chief

For 13 years, he was a member of the shift, he would typically walk eight kilometres last day on the force ended on Jan. 24, 1939, London Police Force, often working down at through the community to make sure every- just as the community was about to deal with For the first three decades of Vermilion’s the rough docks in the community. After his thing was quiet and good. the coming Second World War. existence, there was one man who walked marriage in 1895 to his wife Harriet, they had Over that time, he estimated that he After he retired from his position after the beat and kept the community safe. three daughters born in England. walked 80,400 kilometres, about two times three long and appreciated decades of work, His name was Henry Charles Oakley.

In 1907, he moved with his family to around the planet. He even continued to Fred Harrington, who was the assistant It was in 1908 when Oakley came to the Canada and took up residence in the Vermil- serve his community when his wife died in police chief, was brought in to serve as chief Vermilion area and took on the job of police ion area.

1933. for a six month period. chief for the young community. He wasn’t And he was the law in the community During those years, he was also part of Oakley died in Vermilion on Dec. 23, 1951. new to police work when he came to Vermil- from that point on, through good and bad, many community organizations, including Contact Craig at craig@canadaehx. ion. An advertisement for the community across three decades of Vermilion’s history. the Canadian Order of Chosen Friends. com. Support Craig by donating at www. in the newspaper listed him as the Town In his police work in Vermilion, he typically Eventually, as he started to age, the work canadaehx.com (Click Donate). Listen to Constable in February 1908, but he joined a worked the evening shift, and came home became more difficult and Oakley made the his podcast Canadian History Ehx on all year earlier than that. at 6 a.m. to get some sleep. Through his difficult decision to retire after 31 years. His podcast platforms.

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The Vermilion Voice | December 24, 2024

County Of Vermilion Protective Services Reports A Busy November

Lorna Hamilton

officials remind residents to avoid drinking and driving as part of their ongoing The County of Vermilion Protective commitment to safety.

Services experienced a busy month in November’s wintry conditions kept November 2024, as the first touches of Emergency Management teams busy winter brought increased motor vehicle monitoring weather-related incidents collisions, storm-related emergencies, and issuing updates. Key activities and frigid temperatures. Both Peace included monitoring 11 incidents and Officers and fire services dealt with one significant event. The team faciliheightened activity, underscoring the tated two public safety communications importance of vigilance and safety as and issued six transportation and travel winter tightens its grip. notifications. They also conducted T h e C o u n t y ’ s F i r e S e r v i c e s two training sessions and exercises to res p o n d e d to 37 c all s for ser vi c e ensure preparedness. throughout November. These included The County’s Protective Services’ three alarm calls, six requests for accomplishments are a result of collabassistance, one hazardous materials orative efforts between various departcall, and eight medical emergencies. ments, including Blackfoot Fire and Motor vehicle collisions accounted for Rescue, Clandonald Fire, Dewberry 11 responses, while mutual aid was Fire & Rescue, Islay Fire, Kitscoty Fire provided on four occasions. Addition- Department, Marwayne Fire, Paradise ally, there was one odour investigation, Valley Fire Department, and Vermilion one smoke investigation, one structure Fire & Rescue Society. Partnerships fire, and one grass, field, or brush fire. with FireSmar t Alber ta, the Alber ta Fire permits were also in high demand, Association of Community Peace Offiwith 97 issued throughout the month, cers, and the Alberta Municipal Enforceshowcasing the proactive efforts of resi- ment Association have been instrumendents and services alike in managing tal in maintaining public safety. fire risks.

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During the holidays, you often hear drugs — no matter how much — will If you notice that someone is unfit to When it comes to alcohol and drugs, tragic stories of people losing their lives still impair your judgment. It’s best to drive and still intends to get behind the everyone shares the responsibility to stay in road accidents involving alcohol and have a plan of action before you go out. wheel, speak up! Let them know it’s not safe. As a driver, avoid getting behind the drug use. However, these tragedies can Consider arranging to stay overnight at okay and suggest alternative options. wheel, and as a witness, act. Everyone be prevented. Here are a few simple tips the party location or assign a designated The same applies if you’re a passenger can do something to prevent the devasto ensure you and those around you stay driver for your group. Other options for in a group that must share a vehicle. If tating consequences of impaired driving safe this festive season. getting home safely include hiring a ride- you’re asked to ride with a driver who has — including criminal penalties, severe Are you a driver? share service or taxi or taking public been consuming drugs or alcohol, refuse injury and death — by working together.

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Thank You

A special Thank You to all the donors for your generosity.

We could not do it without you. We delivered toys and gift cards to 46 families this year. That is 272 people (100 children). A special thank you goes to The Bargain Shop for being the main sponsor of the toy drive, Princess and the Purse-East Central Alberta for donating purses and personal items for our single moms.

The schools, Shoppers Drug Mart, Longs Value Drug Mart, Mainstreet Hardware and Scotiabank for collecting toys.

Thanks also to The Ag Society for the tables; ATCO for the use of their building for the toy sorting; Vermilion Public Library for Library memberships; Tim Hortons for doughnuts and coffee for the volunteer drivers; College Park, Webb’s Ford and Vermilion Chrysler for vehicles for delivery day and Vermilion Fire Department for helping deliveries.

And a big thank you to all the volunteers and to the businesses that accepted the White Collection Boxes. On behalf of all the families that received support this year, a great big

‘Thank You!’’ The Vermilion Lions Club

Cliff Rolheiser with the Vermilion Lions (right) accepting a cheque for $894 from Mike Myhovich with the Mannville Chamber of Commerce for Santa’s Anonymous.

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Lorna Hamilton

The Vermilion Voice | December 24, 2024

Vermilion River Flying Club Ensures Santa Gets His Letters!

Flying Club, along with their cheerful Elementary School’s grades 1 to 4.

When the individual letters returned to helpers—A Cup of Tea Financial, RusyOnce the letters were read, the next Vermilion, Vermilion Elementary School Christmas magic soared to new heights lvia Transport, and other volunteers— phase of the operation began: delivery!

Principal Sheila Doherty was eagerly in Vermilion this year, thanks to a group of embarked on a mission to save the Santa’s special letters were whisked awaiting their arrival. She promptly dedicated local organizations determined season’s most important mail. Gathering away to the North Pole and back, a jour- retrieved the precious cargo at the airport, to ensure kids’ letters to Santa Claus were at A Cup of Tea Financial, the team dove ney that managed to overcome the unex- ensuring the replies reached the excited delivered and replied to, despite chal- into a festive flurry of activity, reading an pected hiccup of the Vermilion Airport’s young recipients, who had been eagerly lenges posed by a Canada Post strike. impressive 168 letters written by students runway closure. But no closed runway anticipating word from the jolly man in red.

On December 15, the Vermilion River from the local playschool and Vermilion could ground the determined crew’s holiThis heartwarming effort united local day mission! businesses and community members The crew who delivered the letters to deliver joy and Christmas magic to to Santa quickly learned that answer- the children of Vermilion Elementary ing children’s heartfelt notes to Santa is School. Together, they proved that even no small task, as Santa ensured each when obstacles arise, the holiday spirit is letter included a personalized and posi- unstoppable!

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Vermilion River Pastoral Charge Christmas Eve Services Mannville McQueen Memorial United December 22nd at 7 PM Coffee and Cookies before the Service Vermilion First United Church December 24th at 4 PM Kitscoty Wesley United Church December 24th at 7 PM

After their game against Onion Lake on December 15 the Jr. B Tigers held its Santa Skate. During the afternoon residents who came out had the opportunity to skate with Santa and the Tigers. The Tigers volunteered, served hot chocolate and cookies which were donated by Cornerstone Co-op. They also handed out treat bags provided by Long’s Value Drug Mart, and Southview Trucking. Arlene Nelson Photography

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Vermilion Schools Spread Holiday Cheer With Memorable Christmas Concerts

Lorna Hamilton

Another highlight of the night was the as they discovered a time machine in the ing others can transform lives. The students Grades 1–5 musical play, Back to the church basement. With an accidental pull of brought the engaging tale to life with their The festive spirit filled the air over the Manger. Set during a Christmas carolling a lever, they embarked on a whimsical jour- energetic performances and catchy songs, week of December 12 to December 19, as outreach at Midway Community Church, ney through the 20th century, learning valu- leaving the audience captivated.

Vermilion schools St. Jerome’s and Vermil- the story followed Juliet and her friends able lessons about kindness and how helpContinued on page 11 ion Elementary School (VES) hosted their annual Christmas concerts at the Lakeland College Alumni Theatre. These delightful performances brought joy to the community and showcased the incredible talents of their students.

St. Jerome’s kicked off the holiday celebrations on December 12 with a magical evening that packed the Alumni Theatre to the brim. The Kindergarten students stole the show right from the start, charming the audience in their festive attire with heartfelt renditions of Jingle Bells and Baby Jesus, Photo Lorna Hamilton We Love You. Reporter

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Continued from page 10 animated dance moves. Among the high- tions of holiday music. Their vibrant rendi- schools demonstrated the students’ dediVES took over the stage the follow- lights was a charming mash-up of holiday tions showcased not only their musical abili- cation and hard work, as well as the unwaving week, delivering two nights of holi- songs performed entirely with kazoos, ties but also their deep appreciation for the ering support of the staff and families who day magic. On December 18, Kindergar- earning a hearty applause from the crowd. season’s joyous spirit, providing a memo- helped make these events so special. The ten through Grade 3 students sparkled in The festivities continued on December rable ending to a week filled with Christmas performances embodied the true spirit of their finest holiday outfits, lighting up the 19, as VES’s Grade 4–6 classes closed out cheer. the holiday season, leaving the audience stage with their smiles, sweet singing, and the series of concerts with their interpretaThe Christmas concerts by Vermilion eagerly anticipating next year’s shows.

Grade 1

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St. Jerome’s School Students. Photos Lorna Hamilton

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Vermilion Elementary School News

Karen King

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VES hosted the K-3 Christmas concert VES had to say good-bye to our incredi- on December 18 and the 4-6 concert on ble educational assistant and teacher pract- December 19. Students did a super job icum students on December 13. Thank you performing at both concerts. We thank the so much to each of them for what they added audience members for battling the cold and to our school family. We value the partner- snow to come out and encourage all these ships we have with Lakeland College and young singers and speakers. the University of Alberta that provided these On our last day before holidays, we had enriching opportunities for our school. The fun in the gym in the morning as the staff leadership our staff shows is incredible. A performed Dum Dee Diddle Dee Christhuge thank you to the mentor teachers that mas Tree for the students and then the supported and fostered these individuals entire school sang several Christmas songs while at VES. You are inspiring and shaping together. In the afternoon, students gathour future educators and educational assis- ered to watch a school wide movie. tants.

Dates to Remember: Dec 23-Jan 6 – A big thank you to the Scotiabank for Christmas Break; Jan 10 – Crazy Bling their generous donation of $200 to our Hot Dress Up Day; Jan 14 – School Council Lunch Program. Also, thank you to Mau Meeting at 6:30; Jan 21 – Grade 6 VIBE Lam Restaurant for donating to the Hot Day; Jan 29 – AR Celebration Day; Jan 30 Lunch Program. We could not run these and 31 – No School – Professional Learnprograms at school without the amazing ing Days; Feb 6 – Scientist or Artist Dress support from Vermilion and District resi- Up Day; Feb 7 – Science Fair Submitted

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53 Painter Freida 10 Chalkboard need 54 Objects 11 Costa __ 55 Chatty 12 Troop 13 Computer memory unit 56 Spar 57 6th month (Jewish 21 Unhazardous calendar) 22 Toilet 58 Christmas 25 Districts of towns 60 Tides 27 Fire remains 61 Extra 29 Twist 62 Continent 30 Chances of winning 31 Churned water from a 65 Little bit 67 Cab boat 32 Eager 33 Japanese money 34 Foul

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