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72nd Annual Farm Curl A Great Bit Of Fun

Top left, the Derek Westman rink placing second with 38 points. Jacket sponsor is UFA. Skip Derek Westman, Third Jordan Gibson, Second Chelsey Westman, and First Bill Sweeney.

Top right, the Jason Riseley rink placing fourth with 36 points. Jacket sponsor Horizon Ag & Turf presented by Jason Zayac. Skip Jason Riseley, Third Cory Krepps, Second Ian Keichinger, and First Jordi Skolrood. Bottom left, the Cargill rink placing first with 39 points. Jacket sponsor Webb’s Machinery presented by Wayne Hemauer.

Skip Dom St. Amand, Third Mike Holowaychuk, Second Carter Babij and First Emma Babij. Bottom right, the Doug McCrae rink placing third with 38 points. Jacket sponsor Branded Western Wear. Skip Doug McCrae, Third Wayne Hemauer,Second Jason Zayac, and First Joanne McCrae. Photos submitted

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ing that the event welcomes all participants, not just those in agriculture.

The ice at the Vermilion curling rink His words encapsulated the inclusive buzzed with energy from January 16 to and community-focused spirit that has 18, as 24 teams gathered for Vermil- kept this event thriving for over seven ion’s 72nd annual Farm Curl. This decades. cherished communit y event, origi The weekend concluded in st yle nally known as the Massey-Fergu- with a banquet on Saturday evening. son Bonspiel and hosted by Webb’s Guests were treated to a delectaMachinery, has since transformed into ble meal catered by Delicious Bites, a joint venture between the Vermilion paired with the much-anticipated prize Agricultural Society and the Vermilion awards. Both the Curling Club and the Curling Club.

Agricultural Society extended heartHonouring tradition, the festivities felt gratitude to the over 50 generous began with the ceremonial entry on sponsors who made the event possiThursday evening. At around 7:30 p.m., ble, along with the community for their the Lakeland Pipe and Drum Band set unwavering support. the stage, leading participants into the “We look forward to continuing this rink with a stirring procession. Follow- wonderful tradition for many years to ing the entrance, Farm Curl organizing come. Mark your calendars for next committee member Jason Zayac deliv- year’s Farm Curl, happening January ered opening remarks before three 15 to 17, and make sure to register ceremonial stones were thrown to mark your team early to join the fun,” Zayac the official start of the bonspiel. encouraged.

Jason Zayac described the Farm With its blend of tradition, commuCurl as “a funspiel set up for farmers to nity spirit, and friendly competition, the come out and enjoy a weekend of curl- Farm Curl continues to be a highlight of Top photo, Lakeland Pipe & Drum at the opening ceremony. Bottom photo, the throwing ing and camaraderie,” while emphasiz- Vermilion’s winter calendar. of the first rocks. Photos Lorna Hamilton Reporter

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her family, has called Vermilion home plans for her business. “If it is a success, small restaurant or food truck in the future,” since 2012, apar t from a t wo -year I’m aiming for the next chapter—opening a she said enthusiastically.

On Thursday, January 16, the Town period from 2013 to 2015 when they of Vermilion officially welcomed A & R lived in Prince Albert to obtain their Filipino Delicacies, a new Filipino food permanent residency. Jardinico shared production home business, into the that her passion for cooking and love community. The ribbon-cutting cere- of experimenting with food inspired her mony and plaque presentation took to open the business, with a particular place at the council chambers in the focus on her well-loved spring rolls.

Town of Vermilion building, with town “I heard people saying they loved the officials attending to mark the occa- spring rolls, and my friends suggested sion.

I sell them, so I decided to start this Among those present were Interim small business,” she explained.

C h i ef Ad m i n i s tr at i ve O f fi c er M i ke For now, Jardinico is preparing her van der Torre, Deputy Mayor Joshua products at the Elks Hall commercial Rayment, Councillor Rober t Pulyk, kitchen, which has been fully inspected Councillor Rober t Snow, Councillor and approved by Gregory Ward, Public Kevin Martin, Vermilion Alberta Cham- Health Inspector and Executive Officer ber of Commerce Executive Director at Alberta Health Services. Her current From left, Interim Chief Administrative Officer Mike van der Torre, Deputy Mayor Joshua Jyllian Fairholm, and Economic Devel- offerings include spring rolls, roasted Rayment, Arelene Jardinico, Councillor Robert Pulyk, Councillor Robert Snow, Councillor opment Officer Mary Lee Prior. peanuts, and chili garlic oil.

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Local Business Donates To Vermilion Minor Hockey Association

“Membership numbers have never essential tools in ho c key training. impressive to think about how many b e e n s t r o n g e r i n V M H A , a n d t h e Designed to hang on the top crossbar people cyc le through there, utilizWith over 200 children enrolled in demand for additional shooter tutors of goal nets, they simulate the pres- ing the facilities and participating in the Vermilion Minor Hockey Associa- became evident,” said Mitch Visser, ence of a goalie, challenging players minor hockey,” he said. tion (VMHA), the need for resources Vice President of Development with to improve their shooting accuracy The Vermilion Minor Hockey Assoto sup por t the growing teams has the VMHA. by aiming for specific target zones. ciation ex tended its hear tfelt gratinever been greater. The association Recognizing this need, the VMHA T h e s e to o l s p l ay a p i vot a l r o l e i n tude to Heine Westergaard and Iron consists of an impressive lineup of reached out to Heine Westergaard of enhancing player skills during prac- Goose Metal Works for their incredteams, including four U7 teams, two Iron Goose Metal Works with plans tices. ible generosity. The donation of the U 9 fem ale team s, t hre e U 9 c o - e d to purchase three additional shooter Visser also expressed his admi - shooter tutors not only demonstrates teams, one U11 female team, three tutors in the spring of 2024. To their ration for the bustling activity at the strong community suppor t but also U11 co - ed teams, one U13 female amazement, Westergaard generously local arena and stadium, which have contributes to the ongoing developteam, one U13 co-ed team, one U15 offered to build and donate all three become vibrant winter hubs for the ment and success of local athletes. team, one U18 female team, and two tutors to the association. community. “Any weekend and even W i t h t h e d o n at i o n i n p l a c e, t h e U18 teams. However, with only one “ T h e c r a f t s m a n s h i p, c r e a t i v i t y, we e kd ay n i g h t s , yo u c a n s e e t h e VMHA’s teams are better equipped metal shooter tutor available, players and quality of the products created p ar k i n g l ot fill e d w i t h ve h i c l e s a s to train effectively, ensuring players were finding it challenging to maxi- were outstanding,” praised Visser. families drop kids off for practices, continue to hone their skills and excel mize their practice time effectively.

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Egg Bites

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make itself. Eggs contain many nutrients Cottage Cheese is naturally low in carbo1/2 cup red and or orange pepper, such as choline, selenium, biotin, vitamin hydrates, making these egg bites ideal for chopped Our chickens have B12, Vitamin B2, molybdenum, iodine, those with insulin resistance, and blood 1/2 pkg cooked bacon (5 or 6 slices), b e en g o o d layer s Vitamin A, Vitamin D, phosphorus, and sugar problems. When cottage cheese is chopped lately, so I needed to pantothenic acid. An egg almost reads blended in with the eggs, it gives the egg 1/2 green vegetables such as: spinach, use up some eggs. I like the back of a vitamin bottle. Eggs bites a creamy texture. These egg bites broccoli florets, parsley, chopped decided to make egg do contain dietary cholesterol, which for are full of vegetables, which provide all 1 clove garlic, finely chopped bites. Egg bites are most people means that your body just the benefits of phytonutrients and fiber.

1 cup sharp cheddar cheese handy and yummy for makes less cholesterol internally. CholesEgg Bites (makes 24) Butter or oil 24 muffin tins. Preheat the a quick and nutritious breakfast or snack. terol is needed and used by the body for 16 large eggs oven to 350 degrees. Using a blender or They can be stored frozen or refrigerated the proper working of many hormones.

1 cup cottage cheese, 5% fat immersion blender, cream together the for several days, depending on the size Cottage cheese is a high-protein food 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, eggs, cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, of your family and how fast you can go that helps build muscle. It is an excelgrated salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir in the through them. lent source of calcium plus it has phos1 teaspoon salt chopped onion, pepper, bacon, vegetaEggs are an excellent source of protein phorus for healthy and strong bones.

1 teaspoon pepper bles and garlic. Sprinkle each egg bite and contain all the essential amino acids. Cottage cheese is a good source of 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder with the grated cheddar cheese. Pour the Essential amino acids are protein compo- selenium. Cottage cheese is high in B Add ins mixture into the muffin tins. Bake at 350 nents that the body needs and cannot vitamins, especially riboflavin and B12.

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Taylor presided over several cases in the the original conviction related to. community for two days, dealing with one In the case of Anna Hominuik vs Mike In December 1910, criminal case and three civil actions. I Laniuk, an action for slander judgement Vermilion was only thought it would be interesting to look at was given to the plaintiff, Hominuik, for a few years old but those cases. $25 without cost. Today, that $25 would be when you start to get Who knows, maybe one of them was an worth about $750 today. people together in one ancestor to someone who currently lives in Lastly, the third civil case was Mose place, things are going to happen. While the community.

East vs Joseph Robinson on the action most people keep the law and do not try John Bendixon was charged with shoot- of lost wages and damages for wrongful to break the law, there were some bad ing a cow. He plead guilty to the charge, dismissal. There was a counterclaim for apples who came to the community and stating he had no intention of injuring the conversion of goods. The judgment was decided to live by their own rules. cow but simply wanted to use his gun to given to the plaintiff for $38.40 and costs.

At the beginning of December, Judge scare them away. A respected member That money in 2024 would be worth about of the community, several local resi- $1,200 today. On the counter claim, $1.40 dents signed a petition on his behalf and was allowed without costs, amounting to presented it to the judge. In light of this, he about $45 today. was allowed to go free on a suspended That was just a brief look at some of the The more you advertise, sentence. court cases going on in the community as the more you grow.

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Going To Town – Part 1

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ter. Mostly we got to sit in a booth with brothers and I would sit between Mom my first ball glove at PV Lumber and our parents and siblings. and Dad on the seat. No seatbelts or Hardware owned by Ben Lievers. Also Going to town was I remember Dad enjoyed a visit to child seats in those days. on main street was the bank, Post a pret t y big event the beer parlor in the Marwayne hotel One time we had to pick up a parcel Office and a restaurant. There was a when I was kid living as did many of his friends. Remem- at the train station in Streamstown. It garage on the corner of main street o n a m i x e d f a r m ber the signage back in the day? Most was a large, galvanized bathtub, and called Len’s BA Service and Dad often c l o s e t o S t r e a m - hotels had two entrances one said, my Dad helped the station attendant had tire repairs and oil changes done s t o w n . M o m a n d “Men Only” and one said “Ladies and load it in our truck off the dock. Mom there. That service station changed Dad were married Escorts”. Really? Did ladies need an was so excited because we only had a hands a few times over the years; Parain 1949 and started having children in escort to go into the bar? Yes, they small round bathtub before that time. dise Automotive, PV Automotive, and 1951. They would have 10 children by did. Prior to 1959, it was men only who She heated the water for baths on the Dad continued service with all of them.

1966 (5 boys and 5 girls). 7 of us were could enter those beer parlors but in wood burning cook stove so instead of Dad hauled grain to the Alberta Wheat born while living at our Streamstown 1959 ladies were allowed to enter a one boiler full of water, that one was Pool elevators in Paradise and had his farm. Mom and Dad went to Marwayne separate “beverage room” only if they going to take two. grain cleaned at the Battle River Seed often; they had a meat locker at Swan- were accompanied by a man. I read We moved to a ranch west of Para- Cleaning Plant. We got to go with him son’s Meat Market, bought farm imple- several different reasons but mostly dise Valley in 1961. My first baby sister a few times. Movies would be played at ments and repairs from C.H. Hancock to keep women from “disturbing” men was only 2 months old when we moved. the PV hall occasionally and I rememGarage, as well as J.R.Quist McCor- and men from “disturbing” women. The I was so excited to finally have a sister. ber the first one I saw there, called mick-Deering, and Wirtz Garage. They interpretation will be yours to decide.

Some grocery trips could be made to “the Sundowners” with Hollywood star, bought their lumber at Crown Lumber Other days, we would sometimes get Paradise Valley only 16 miles east of Robert Mitchum. The projector booth Company and did their banking in to go with Dad to Streamstown to pick our ranch. There were two General was up the stairs in the balcony seating Marwayne as well. Occasionally, they up the mail and go to Curtis’s store. Stores, Mr. Gunn’s and Mr. Henr y’s area. The Climb Thru Time Museum would take us to the restaurant (I’m When I was very young, I remember General Stores. Dad would dig in his has many displays of Paradise Valley guessing the Home Café) and us kids standing on the seat of the truck beside pocket and give us a quarter and for history, and one of my favorites is the would get to have a treat. We got to sit him for short distances with my arm 25¢ we could buy a bottle of pop, bag movie theatre display. on the stools that swivelled at the coun- resting on his shoulder. Many times my of chips and a chocolate bar! I bought To be continued...

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Letter to the Editor Submitted by: Louise Storch

Acknowledging A Letter To The Editor

nity to clarify the intent of that piece.

Your letter is a nice reminder of the dedi- Nurse Practitioner Lynette Adamson operThe primary focus of the article was cation and contributions made by Nurse ating LA Health in the Primary Care Dear Editor, to introduce the three new doctors to our Practitioner Kim Thompson, who is indeed Network office who is contributing signifiI just read the front page of the Voice’s community; and to highlight how fortunate an invaluable member of our healthcare cantly to our community’s health needs.

January 14, 2025, issue. It talked about Vermilion is to have six doctors actively team in Vermilion. However, the scope of Recognizing their vital role in Vermilion, I how lucky we are to have so many doctors serving our rural town. Additionally, the the article was limited to the topic of intro- do plan to dedicate an upcoming article in Vermilion. article aimed to address an issue we’re ducing and promoting the new doctors and specifically to showcasing our nurse pracYes, that’s wonderful, but your arti- currently facing: the challenge new doctors informing the public that all our doctors are titioners and their unique contributions to cle should have included another very are experiencing in attracting patients. accepting new patients. The doctors, their the region. important person who provides medical As it was not well-publicized when these practices, and their financial models are Thank you once again for your thoughtcare in Vermilion: Nurse Practitioner Kim doctors began practicing, there is now a quite different from Nurse Practitioner Kim ful feedback and your recognition of those Thompson. She has helped Vermilion and genuine risk of losing them due to a lack Thompson’s. who work tirelessly to keep our community surrounding communities while we were of a steady client base. Without this, it That said, I absolutely acknowledge healthy. short of doctors. She is a very efficient and becomes difficult for these professionals the incredible work Nurse Practitioner Kim Warm regards, very personable individual.

Lorna Hamilton to cover their clinic overhead and provide provides to Vermilion and the surroundSo I think an acknowledgment of her for their families. ing communities. Alongside her, we have Editor, Vermilion Voice services should be included in the next edition of the paper. I want to say thank you to Nurse Practitioner Kim Thompson and the staff for your dedication and service to Vermilion and surrounding communities.

Sincerely Louise Storch

Notice of Application Confined Feeding Operation

Response from the Editor Dear Louise, Thank you for taking the time to write to us and share your thoughts regarding the article in the January 14, 2025, issue of the Vermilion Voice. I appreciate the opportu-

CORRECTION

In the Minor Hockey Section (page 10) the teams were listed as Marwayne. It should have said Marwayne/Dewberry Minor Hockey.

We apologize for this error.

Courtney and Annabelle Unruh have filed Application RA24026 with the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) to obtain a registration to construct a new poultry confined feeding operation (CFO) on the northeast corner of SE 2-54-4 W4M in the County of Vermilion River, Alberta. The application is to permit 10,000 chicken layers and to build a chicken layer barn with attached egg handling area and a manure storage pad.

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Submissions should be made to the NRCB address provided below. All attachments sent electronically must be in a pdf format. A copy of the responses will be sent to the applicant for comment. Responses regarding the application may be posted on the NRCB’s public website, as they are public records and are non-confidential.

Your written response must include your name, the legal land description of your residence or landholdings, mailing address, phone number, and email. You must also explain how you are directly affected. For further information please refer to the fact sheet “The Permitting Process for Confined Feeding Operations in Alberta” at www.nrcb.ca.

Failure to submit a written response affects your right to apply for an NRCB Board review.

Viewing the Application

A complete copy of the application and supporting documents submitted by the applicant under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act may be viewed on the NRCB website at www.nrcb.ca (under Confined Feeding Operations / Notice of Approval and Registration Applications). The application will also be available for in-person viewing at the Red Deer office by appointment. If you require further information, please contact the approval officer listed below.

Nathan Shirley, Approval Officer #303, 4920 – 51 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 6K8 nathan.shirley@nrcb.ca 587-785-0407

The closing date for submissions: 4:30 pm on February 19, 2025 Dated at Red Deer, AB, on January 21, 2025

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BULL BREEDERS

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Ready, Set, Calve: How To Prepare Yourself And Your Beef Operation For The Upcoming Calving Season

can’t control Mother Nature, doing some herd? Think again. Many things can ent areas so you can manage risk based work ahead of time can help you be ready introduce pathogens into your herd such on what group is most susceptible to Calving season can be one of the more for many of the obstacles that come your as neighbours coming to visit, clothes disease. Naïve animals such as first calf exciting seasons on the farm. With the way during a hectic season. or boots that were wore to an auction heifers and new calves should be kept in chance to witness new life being brought Whether you are in the thick of calv- market, fence line contact with other the highest risk category. Consider impleinto the world and an opportunity to see ing season, months away or somewhere cattle, etc. Make sure to clean and disin- menting a calving strategy to help minithe results of decisions made in the previ- in the middle, check out this list of help- fect surfaces, tools, clothing and vehi- mize calfhood disease. ous year. But it can also be a busy time ful calving tips and resources that can cles.

- Print off a Google map of your calving coupled with less sleep and more stress. prepare you and your farm.

- Avoid comingling any new cattle with areas so you can strategically plan how A bit of prevention and preparation 1) Prevent disease before it starts by pregnant cows and implement strict quar- to move through groups of cattle in your can go a long way to ensuring your calv- having a biosecurity plan. antine times for animals coming back to day-to-day chores to prevent the spread ing season goes smoothly and you are -Think you don’t have to worry about the main herd. of contaminants to high-risk animals. prepared for what may come. While we biosecurity because you have a closed - Separate classes of cattle into differ(Continued on page 7) Submitted

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BULL BREEDERS (Continued from page 6) Record-keeping supplies: Whether and work towards (e.g., keeping on top gratitude where you can and drawing - Eliminate possible contaminants it is a paper and pen, an Excel spread- of your records, making sure all calves strength from past successes during such as old feed piles, manure and dead- sheet or an app, having your calving get tagged within 48 hours)? Remember stressful times. stock. Think ahead to spring melt and be record-keeping system ready to go can goals are important, but calving season 4. Print or download handy decisionprepared for wet areas and how drain- help when that first calf hits the ground. is unpredictable and it is ok if you don’t making tools and resources. age can lead to standing stagnant water Take some time to review last year’s always meet your goals.

Calving time can be busy, and while and disease reservoirs. Always have records and decide which data is useful Sleep when you can: Getting a full having information at your fingertips can adequate dry bedding available when it to record so you can make the best deci- eight hours of sleep is not always possi- be great, sometimes it is nice to have is not possible to move cattle to clean sions for your operation. Not sure what ble during calving season, but sleep is a printable resource you can hang up and dry areas. data you should record? Consider taking essential to rejuvenate your mind and in your barn for easy access. Because - Clean your equipment. Ensure that our free record-keeping e-courses. muscles and keep you able to make the of this, the BCRC has developed some the loader tractor you used to spread Talk to your veterinarian about any best decisions in the moment. When new, practical options for producers to manure in the fall has been properly vaccines, medications, vitamins or you can, practice good sleep hygiene access vital information from the Calf cleaned and disinfected before using it mineral supplements recommended for to help you get a more restful night’s 911 series in an easily accessible format. to bed new calves. your calves. sleep: Calf 911 checklists with practical - Create areas on your farm specifically Calf tags and identification: If you tag Try not to look at your phone one hour management tips have been printed on for sick animals. Ensure those animals calves at birth make sure to have all tags before bed. a durable cardstock and are currently do not share water or have cross-fence you use on hand.

Avoid caffeine after noon. available to producers through vetericontact with healthy animals. Never Supplies for assisting with difficult Use your bedroom only for sleeping. nary clinics across Canada. The 8.5″x11″ place sick animals in the same area as calving: Having supplies on hand such as Develop a bedtime routine. checklists are perfect for posting on the naïve animals, such as first-calf heifers. palpation sleeves, antiseptic soap, lubriTake care of your body: You may not calving barn wall and are easy to read 2. Do inventor y on your supplies cation, calving chains, etc. is important be able to get to a gym during calving and reference when you need quick and needed for calving. to ensure quick intervention. Hover over season, but you can take small steps accurate information.

Make sure you have the following the pins in the image below for descrip- such as moving your body daily, dressCalving season can be stressful, but calving supplies on hand in case they tions of common calving supplies. ing warmly for long periods outside, taking the time to gather equipment are needed: 3. Prepare yourself and your people for taking time to rest even if it is only for a and prepare your farm, your team and Colostrum: Ensuring calves get colos- a busy, stressful season. few minutes. yourself can help make the season run trum within the first 24 hours is essential Prepare meals in advance: Eating Take a deep breath: When the season smoothly. for calf health going forward. nutritious meals is important to keep gets stressful or feels overwhelming, More calving information is available Electrolytes: Sick calves are at high g o in g d ur in g stre s sful t im e s. Yo u remember to stop and take a few deep on the BCRC’s Calving & Calf Managerisk for dehydration, which is often what wouldn’t put gas is your diesel trac- breaths. It can be helpful to look at the ment topic page. kills calves. Knowing when a calf is dehy- tor, so make sure you are also fuel- horizon and remind yourself of some Thank you to the following theradrated and when to administer electro- ing your body appropriately. Making things you enjoy about being a beef p i s t s f r o m t h e A g K n o w C o u n s e l lytes can help save calves. some freezer meals ahead of time can producer. ling Net wor k for provid ing ment al Bottles and stomach tubes for admin- help you have something quick and Check in with yourself: Consider using health advice for this article: Jenna istering colostrum and electrolytes: Have easy to cook during the busy calving AgKnow’s anonymous self-check-in Ibach, Michael Fedunec and Erica Lenicseparate supplies for colostrum and season. tool, How Are You Really. zek. electrolytes to prevent cross contamiSet realistic goals: What are the Remember you can’t plan for everyThank you to the Beef Cattle Research nation and exposing newborn calves to things you want to accomplish during thing: Focus instead on choosing how Council for the reprinting of this artipathogens from sick calves. the busy season that you can control to respond in hard situations, finding cle, www.BeefResearch.ca

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BULL BREEDERS Lloydminster’s Outdoor Showcase: The Fish & Game Association’s Annual Gun And Outdoor Sportsman Show

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Gun and Outdoor Spor tsman Show lineup of over 235 exhibitor tables, essentials, hunting supplies, and a With the promise of an immersive was held this past weekend on Janu- and stood as a comprehensive hub carefully curated selection of clothing experience, the Lloydminster Fish & ary 18th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and for all things related to outdoor sports and boots.

Game Association’s Gun and Outdoor the 19th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the and firearms. From the calls of the wild The General Admission fee was Sportsman Show lived up to its repuWLS Convention Center on the Lloy- to the intricate artistry of taxidermy, attractively set at $10, while children tation and was a highlight in the calendminster Exhibition Grounds located and from cutting-edge rifles to essen- aged 12 and under enjoyed free entry dar for outdoor enthusiasts and fireat 5521- 49 Ave, Lloydminster. This tial gun parts, the event catered to a with a paying adult, making it an ideal arm connoisseurs.

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someone who can use it. Very rarely does Submitted something have to go to landfill. Thanks to Where does the time go? We are already everyone who makes this possible. halfway to February. With the closing down We continue to support people in a crisis of the Free Winterwear Outlet, we distrib- or emergency situation. uted coats and many other items to the Upcoming this year is something rather Community Closet, before bagging up special, and it is our way to show this what they couldn’t use for Creeches to take community our appreciation for the support to shelters. We had already kept aside as and donations we have received over the much as we are able to store. We will help years. We have invited Mike Hall, star of the again next year but it will be in a limited way Rust Valley Restorers TV series to attend and by phone call only. We do our best to an event featuring him downtown on July keep these items local. We also received a 23...the day before the parade. We have good supply of items from the Library applied to the town to have the downtown Mitten Tree. Thank you to the library staff blocked off for the day. He has confirmed and everyone who contributed. Hearts and he is coming on his way back from Digby, Hands will continue to accept winter items, Nova Scotia, and is hoping to take in the underwear, blankets and other items in fair, as well as be in the parade...and yes.... the future, but in a limited way. Part of our he will be bringing his T-shirts. mandate is to reduce waste by distributHearts and Hands can be reached by ing what others can no longer use. What phone only at 780-581-0521. No text or we cannot use for our clients, we will find e-mail.

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