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Just a fraction of the items available at the Rotary Garage Sale. Photos submitted

Volunteers come in all ages; here is Kaden Hoffman helping display items on a table.

Lorna Hamilton

offers on items of interest, the variety was ers to our community and Country,” said $55,000 (unofficial total), all of which will impressive enough to include, quite liter- Co-Chair of the Garage Sale Committee go back into the community to support The Vermilion Curling Rink and the Heri- ally, the proverbial kitchen sink.

Bernie Webb. “This sale also protects our important projects and services.

As the final boxes were packed away tage Pavilion at the Vermilion Fairgrounds The buildings buzzed with energy as environment from these items ending up and the last items found new homes were alive with activity from May 1 to May community members of all ages perused in our landfills.”

3, as the Vermilion Rotary Club hosted its the aisles, chatting with friends, neighThe Rotary Club’s signature project, for with other organizations such as the much-anticipated Annual Garage Sale. bours, and volunteers. The friendly atmo- this year was the GPS Approach Project Islay Ladies Auxillary Society, ReClaim, This year’s event proved to be a tremen- sphere and sense of camaraderie made at the Vermilion Airport, with remaining Interval Home, ReStore, Pet Valu, St. dous success, drawing in throngs of enthu- the event feel more like a social gather- funds earmarked for various charitable Jerome’s Carnival, Hearts and Homes and the Vermilion Community Closet. siastic shoppers eager to discover hidden ing than a sale, reflecting the deep-rooted initiatives throughout the community.

“The Annual Garage Sale is more than The Rotary Club expressed heartfelt treasures and unbeatable deals. spirit of community that the Rotary Club With tables and shelves brimming with fosters each year. “The sale is two-fold as just a fundraiser,” said one of the shop- gratitude to everyone who donated, an eclectic mix of gently used goods— it takes one person’s gently-used items pers. “It’s a chance for people to come shopped, and volunteered. With another everything from furniture and kitchenware and gives it a new life and purpose by together, and support causes that matter successful year in the books, the club is already looking ahead to next year’s to tools and sporting equipment, to trin- helping those who are just starting out or locally.”

Thanks to generous donations and sale, promising more treasures, more kets, toys and books—attendees were recovering from a life-altering emergency invited to name their price and make situation, as well as helping newcom- enthusiastic buyers, the event raised deals, and more community spirit.

Reporter

THANK YOU! From The Rotary Club of Vermilion

Our Club was overwhelmed by the generosity of donations from our community toward our 2025 Rotary Garage Sale fundraiser.

Thank you to those who supported us by shopping and those who made generous financial contributions.

We were fortunate to benefit from the Cenovus Cares Benevity Program who provided six Cenovus employees on sale opening night and a $1,000 grant toward our fundraiser.

Thank you to our Rotary members, Honorary Members, Rotary spouses and family members who dedicated hundreds of hours to this project.

Thank you to our Youth Organizations and their Parents: Vermilion Minor Hockey U18 Team, Marauders Football Team, J.R. Robson Students Union, Vermilion Cadets, LDS Missionaries, The Learning Hub BTPS, and Vermilion Interact Club who assisted with every aspect of the sale from picking up tables, setting up the Curling Rink & Heritage Pavilion, receiving, sorting, cleaning donations, donation pick-ups, and loading and delivering larger sale items from the sale.

Thank you to our many Community Friends of Rotary for ALL your help with set-up, merchandising, selling and loading during the sale, and assistance with packing-up. In particular, we appreciated the Vermilion Fire Department to assist us on opening night, packing our leftover trailers and returning tables at the end of the sale. Also thanks to Vermilion Fire Training School for help with clean-up and returning tables.

Thank you to the Town staff, Vermilion Agricultural Society and Vermilion Curling Club for your support onsite, as well as the many providers of tables for our sale including VAS, Town of Vermilion, St. Jeromes, JR Robson, Lakeland Mall, Vermilion Curling Club. Thanks to the Vermilion Agricultural Society for allowing us to use the Heritage Pavilion for additional selling space.

Thank you to RE/MAX Prairie Realty, Christina’s Home Furnishings, the Vermilion Fire Department, Webb’s Machinery, and Dave Bates for the generous use of your trailers.

Thanks to the staff of 3 Guys and A Small Fry for helping to load and deliver furniture during the sale.

Thank you to our “Leftover Partners” including the Islay Ladies Auxilary, ReClaim, Interval Home, ReStore, Pet Value, St. Jeromes Carnival, Hearts and Homes, and Vermilion Community Closet for graciously accepting our unsold items so that they too may benefit from the donations to support their good work in our communities.

We are so very grateful to our community for supporting our Rotary Club’s many fundraising efforts!

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12 Thirty-four Marketing Celebrates Opening With Ribbon Cutting

courtesy of the Red Brick, as well as a they took over T-Shirts Plus in Wainwright. dale said. “They’ll go above and beyond to punch-and-pick game offering an array of Their hard work and success there paved make sure every customer, whether a large Vermilion’s business communit y prizes. To add to the excitement, attendees the way for this second location. At the corporation or someone just walking in off welcomed a fresh new player on May had the chance to win a Tail Gatrz cooler heart of 12 Thirty-Four Marketing is a clear the street, leaves satisfied with both the 1 as 12 Thirty-Four Marketing officially simply by liking and sharing the business’s mission: to help businesses create lasting product and the experience.” opened its doors at 5008–49th Avenue, Facebook page. legacies through branding and marketing The name 12 Thirty-Four Marketing Units 3A&B. Co-owners and cousins Jess For Sayer and Thomson, opening a materials. carries its own special meaning. As the Sayer and Jaici Thomson, along with storefront in Vermilion is the realization of “We take your dream, your mission, and co-owners tell it, they kept looking at the staff members Paige Cauchie and Court- a long-held dream. “Life is short,” Thomson your purpose and turn that into reality,” they time when it was 12:34 appearing repeatnee Lonsdale, marked the occasion with reflected. “We already had a few customers proudly declare. edly on clocks, phones, and computers a lively ribbon-cutting ceremony held by here, so we took a drive, found this space, Specializing in embroidery, logo and web alike. “Seeing 12:34 every day is believed Economic Development Officer Mary Lee and decided to go for it.” While all produc- design, vinyl, direct-to-film printing, promo- to be a sign you’re on the right track toward Prior, Chamber Executive Director Karen tion remains at their Wainwright location, tional products, and more, 12 Thirty-Four your life’s purpose,” they explained. “It’s Hughes, and Vermilion CAO Shannon the Vermilion storefront offers a welcoming Marketing aims to be a one-stop shop for sometimes called a ‘full circle’ number.

Harrower, who also presented a welcome space for clients to browse products and businesses of all sizes. “No job is too big When you add 1 + 2 + 3 + 4, you get 10, plaque to commemorate the day. discuss services face-to-face. or too small,” Sayer emphasized. “We don’t and reducing that gives you 1 — a number Throughout the celebration, visitors were The entrepreneurial pair first launched have minimums — if you want just one shirt associated with leadership, creation, and treated to cupcakes, cookies, and coffee their business journey four years ago when done, we can do that for you.” the desire to build something that will last According to Vermilion location manager a lifetime.”

Courtnee Lonsdale, the company’s commitWith passion, creativity, and a clear ment to customer satisfaction sets it apart. sense of purpose, Sayer and Thomson are “They’re always willing to try something determined to help their clients — and their new to better serve their customers,” Lons- own business — make a lasting mark.

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Friddy’s Variety Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Friddy’s Variety is rooted in sustainability. stop by, dig into the joys of gardening, and For more information, call or text In addition to her wide array of plants, she discover what makes this backyard nursery 780-853-1809, or visit them at 4621-55 Ave, On April 29 Vermilion welcomed Friddy’s offers red wiggler worms for vermicompost- so special.

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Variety a charming family-run backyard ing, as well as nutrient-rich worm plant nursery. Karen Hughes, Executive castings. For those looking to dive Director of the Vermilion & District Cham- deeper into sustainable gardenber of Commerce, and Mary Lee Prior, ing, Friddy’s also hosts informative Economic Development Officer for the vermiculture classes to help people Town of Vermilion were welcomed by Linda turn food scraps into garden gold.

Emmott for the official ribbon-cutting and Friddy’s proudly encourages plaque presentation ceremony. Located eco-friendly practices by acceptat 4621-55 Avenue, just through the side ing donated plant pots of all sizes, gate, Friddy’s offers a vibrant selection of shapes, and materials. By recycling annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, these pots, they help reduce landfill fruit plants, and bushes; with a shipment of waste and keep prices affordable for fancy lilacs arriving soon. their customers.

When asked how what made her decide Friddy’s Variety will be operating to start a backyard nursery Emmott stated, full-time from May through June, “Well, it started last year when I grew far too with reduced hours into the summer From left, Economic Development Officer Mary Lee Prior, Friddy’s Variety owner Linda Emmott, and many pansies and I didn’t know what I was and fall. going to do with them all.” Now her backOwner-operated and family- Vermilion Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Karen Hughes. yard, sunroom, and house are full. focused, Friddy’s invites everyone to Photo Sonya Lee Reporter

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CALGARY, May 1, 2025 - It is with committed to saving lives. Early on, The entire STARS team expresses great sadness that STARS announces he recognized too many patients were their deepest condolences and sympathe passing of founder and former CEO, dying because they couldn’t get the thy to the Powell family for their immense Dr. Greg Powell. care they needed fast enough and was loss.

Dr. Powell, whose inspiration for motivated to change that,” said Dr. John STARS was sparked by his experi- Froh, president and CEO of STARS. ence in Saigon during the Vietnam War, His vision and determination to build passed away on April 30, 2025 at Foot- a charitable helicopter emergency hills Hospice in Okotoks with his wife, medical service that was truly all about Linda, and his family by his side. He providing access to world-class care for was 77. every patient, is unparalleled.

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Vermilion Lions Club Gears Up For Annual Walk For Dog Guides Event

Lorna Hamilton

of this initiative. for the cause. I am very happy for all the out to Don Good 780-853-2220 or Jimmy According to the Lions Foundation of help from Don Good over the years and Cryderman at 780-581-8432 to explore The Vermilion Lions Club is once Canada Dog Guides, this cherished event the members of the Lions Club in orga- fundraising options. again gearing up for their annual Walk has been an integral part of communities nizing the walk. I am also thankful for The Walk for Dog Guides stands as a for Dog Guides event, scheduled to take for over 35 years, with the Pet Valu Walk all the supporters that come out each beacon of hope, fostering tangible change place at the CN station in the Vermil- for Dog Guides serving as a cornerstone year; this dog walk is very special to me,” in the lives of Canadians grappling with ion Provincial Park on May 25th. Sign- fundraiser in support of the Lions Foun- Cryderman shared. He further noted the medical and physical disabilities. As the in for the event kicks off at 1 p.m., with dation of Canada Dog Guides. Nationally, participation of individuals from Vermilion, Vermilion Lions Club eagerly anticipates the walk officially commencing at 2 p.m. these events unfold across approximately Lloydminster, Mannville, and Dewberry, this year’s event, hopes are high for This eagerly anticipated gathering is a 300 communities, showcasing the wide- highlighting the event’s regional signifi- another successful fundraiser, ensuring day of family fun, welcoming participants spread support for this noble cause. that life-changing Dog Guides continue to cance. of all ages and abilities, including furry The provision of specially trained Dog For those eager to contribute to this enrich the lives of those in need. Please companions.

Guides significantly enhances the inde- worthy cause, fundraising opportunities note that anyone with or without a dog is The primary objective of the Walk for pendence, mobility, and safety of their are available. Interested parties can reach welcome to attend.

Dog Guides is to raise essential funds handlers, underscoring the transformato provide life-changing Dog Guides to tive power of these partnerships. The Canadians grappling with various medi- success of the Pet Valu Walk for Dog cal and physical disabilities. These indis- Guides hinges on the unwavering support pensable companions cater to a spectrum of volunteers, donors, and partners, all of needs, including canine vision, hearing, of whom play a pivotal role in affording service, seizure response, Autism assis- Canadians a new “leash on life.” Remarktance, diabetic alert, and facility support. ably, despite the considerable expense— Notably, every dollar raised during the approximately $35,000—to raise, train, event will be dedicated to the training and and place each dog, eligible Canadians placement of these remarkable animals. receive their Dog Guides at no cost.

Since its inception in 1985, the Walk for Jimmy Cryderman, a dedicated Lions Dog Guides has emerged as a beacon of Club member and organizer of the Walk hope, raising an impressive $21 million for Dog Guides, expressed his gratitude to date and facilitating over 3,000 life- towards the Vermilion community for changing partnerships between Canadi- their unwavering support over the past 14 ans living with disabilities and their faithful years.

Dog Guides. At present, there are 1,062 “We have been doing the walk here in active Dog Guide teams scattered across Vermilion for the past 14 years and have Canada, testament to the profound impact raised a substantial amount of money Reporter

Participants in the 2024 Vermilion Lions Club Dog Walk held at the Vermilion Provincial Park. Photo Lorna Hamilton

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Dates are full of anti-inflammator y, c a l l e d ave n a nt hr a m i d e s, h e l p s to gluten free anti-tumor and antioxidants such as protect the good LDL cholesterol from 3/4 cup boiling water I t s u p e r e a s y carotenoids, flavonoids, lignans, poly- oxidation for over 2 hours after you 30 dates, pitted to make your own phenols and phenolic ac ids. Eac h have eaten oats. Oats help to stabilize 4 tablespoons cocoa powder granola bars, with class of those antioxidants has its blood sugar, which may be beneficial 2 cups oats, divided out using any sugar, own special health benefits. Dates are for people with diabetes, insulin resis1/2 cup coconut, unsweetened and bonus, they are also full of various vitamins and miner- tant metabolic syndrome and obesity.

1/4 cup butter, melted w h o l e g r a i n a n d als such as potassium, iron, magneCocoa powder is a good source of 1/4 cup peanut butter gluten free. If you sium, manganese, folate and vitamin magnesium and an excellent source 1/2 teaspoon sea salt are making them for someone with B6. The nutrients in dates help protect of anti-oxidants. Cocoa it is known Blend 1 cup of oats to break it up celiac, be sure to use guaranteed brain and kidney health. to reduce blood pressure and to be mi into smaller pieces. Combine the gluten free oats.

Oats, grown on the Canadian prai- heart healthy. Researchers at Harvard d ates and boiling water and allow T h e s e g r a n o l a b a r s c o n t a i n n o ries have a lot of impor tant health Medical School, the Brigham and the to set until star ting to cool. Blend sugar, and are sweetened with dates. benefits such as: inhibiting heart fail- Women’s Hospital in Boston found that the mixture until smooth. In a bowl Dates have made a big comeback with ure and inhibiting c ardio vasc ular regular consumption of a standardized combine the date mixture, the small social media influencers. The good disease by slowing down the buildup cocoa beverage improved blood vessel oat pieces, the regular sized oats, news is that dates have several health of plaque inside the blood vessels. function, especially with the aged. and all of the rest of the ingredients. benefits. Although they are naturally Oats contain a special fiber called C o c o n u t h e l p s s t r e n g t h e n t h e Note: I melted the butter and warmed sweet, they do not spike insulin as beta-glucan, which has been proven i m m u n e sys te m a n d f i g ht ag a i n s t the peanut butter so it easy to stirred fast of regular sugar. Both the dates to have the beneficial effect of remov- vir uses an d bac ter ia . With all the into the mixture. Mix until all the ingreand oats are a good source of fiber ing c holesterol from the dig estive healthful benefits of coconut, dates, dients are combined. Line a 8 inch that is beneficial for gut health, and track, before it can enter the blood oats and cocoa you can truly enjoy by 8 inch baking pan with parchment things that are good for our gut health stream. Recent research has discov- these granola bars totally guilt free. paper, and press the mixture into the are also good for our immune system. ere d that a c om p ound in the oat s C h o c o l a t e O a t G r a n o l a B a r s , pan. Refrigerate until well cooled.

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Craig Baird

A Failure Of A Meeting For The Premier

sented the area, he rarely visited and last long. He only spoke an hour and speech was a failure and ver y few did not do much to help the residents. the building was only 30 per cent full. were happy to see the premier.

It didn’t seem to matter though.

I n 1910 , A l b e r t In March 1913, the province had just His speech mostly consisted of apolF o u r y e a r s l a t e r, A l b e r t a w e n t Sifton, the second gone through another election. Vermil- ogizing for not paying much attention premier of Alberta, ion once again elected Sifton but it to the area, attacking Conser vative through another election and Sifton b e g a n r e p r e s e n t- wasn’t a landslide. He took 772 votes, leader R.B. Bennett and defending his once again ran in the riding. This time, ing Vermilion in the less than 200 more than J. George own administration’s actions on public he won by 800 votes.

Legislature. He had Clark, who finished second. That year, affairs and the rural phone system.

It seemed that at the time, many in t a k e n o v e r f r o m he also ran in the MacLeod riding, which While he apologized for not show- Vermilion had relatively short memoAlexander Rutherford who resigned as he lost by 19 votes. In 1910, he had won ing much attention to the area, he did ries when it came to Arthur Sifton. premier over a scandal. the Vermilion riding by more than 300 not apologize for resolving any of the Contact Craig at craig@canadaehx.

Sifton was not from Vermilion, but it votes. problems in the district. When he was com Support Craig by donating at www. was seen as a safe place for him to run At a meeting on April 15, 1913, the first elected three years ago, it was on to get a seat in the Legislature. premier came to Vermilion and began various promises that remained unful- canadaehx.com (Click Donate) Li s te n to h i s p o d c a s t Can ad i an But it wasn’t always smooth sailing. to speaking at 8:30 a.m. He had arrived filled.

Many felt that even though he repre- by a special train but his speech didn’t Many in the area felt that his entire History Ehx on all podcast platforms.

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Doreen Flewell Klatt

A Country Drive

road leading into home sweet home and listen, hoping for faint echoes of noisy school children. In the summer, for them. There’s an old bungalow the past; the sound of a busy family the grass is mowed regularly and a I feel so blessed peeking through an overgrown bush that lived there in the comfor t of a monument to the school now stands to live in the coun- only seen in the wintertime when there sim ple home. It now lo oks so sad like an information sentinel. All the tr y. Living an hour are no leaves on the trees. If the sun and for lorndevoid of its family, with buildings are gone, but there remains from most centers, is in the right position, there’s a glint the ply wood covering the entrance a flagpole with a Canada Flag waving it’s basically a “road of light on a windowpane that gives door and broken window frames. The boldly in the breeze. Its predecessor t r i p ” t o g o t o a n y the illusion that someone is home. Oh, overgrown Caragana brush is home would have been the Union Jack, our town in the area and how I wish! to prairie birds of every season that national flag before 1965, mounted I DO love a road trip. I generally take D ow n t h e r o ad, t h er e’s a n ot h er sing their hearts out undisturbed by somewhere close to the schoolhouse. the quickest road to the highway, but old farm site built ver y close to the human intervention. There’s a rusty The roads that pass these land occasionally, I take the scenic route. road and up on a hill with a beauti- old plough in its final resting place marks have also changed with time.

It’s a walk down memory lane. Many ful view. The old house had a strip of sitting exactly where it was unhooked Once narrow lower profile gravel roads of our old neighbours from the 1960’s wooden shingles taken off by some fr o m i t s l a s t j o b s eve r a l d e c a d e s are now built-up to be wider gravel and 70’s are gone now. They were all freak wind that came through. The old before and hiding from the world. Dirt roads. They used to go around hills and small mixed farmers, and we were barn is gone now, but there’s still a and leaves are banked up against it now they go through hills. One thing blessed to know them. I pass their few wooden granaries. Their yard had and you can only see part of the steel has never changed and that’s that I farm sites slowly; remnants of corrals, been small and practical, no special wheels. can drive for miles without ever seeing a barn roof sliding downward into the lan d s c a p in g w it h fo ot pat h s to t h e A little further down the road, is an another vehicle. Never theless, it ’s rest of the structure still standing (sort barnyard. There was a narrow coulee old school yard that has been kept as the same path I’ve travelled for many of), an old truck parked in the bush that ran behind their house with a neat and tidy as when it was inhab- years, familiar and comfortable. I’m and a lazy dirt trail that once was their spring running all year round. I stop ite d by a yell ow s c h o o lh ou se an d inspired to take a drive. Happy travels.

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Breakfast With Danielle Smith And Garth Rowswell

Lorna Hamilton

our breakfast theme being Intergovernmental Relations, many people are interResidents in the Vermilion-Lloyd- ested in hearing from Danielle about how minster-Wainwright region will have a Alberta will respond to the new federal unique opportunity to engage directly government and how our province with leader of the UCP Danielle Smith continues to relate with municipalities.” and local MLA Garth Rowswell at an The breakfast will take place at Barn upcoming fundraising break fast on on the Bend, located just east of VermilFriday, May 9. ion at 62038 Township Rd 505A. Doors Hosted by the Vermilion-Lloydmin- open at 6:30 a.m., with breakfast served ster-Wainwright United Conservative at 7 a.m. Danielle Smith is scheduled Party (UCP) Constituency Association, to deliver a short speech followed by the event will focus on Intergovern- a Q&A session where she will address mental Relations, offering attendees a questions submitted by constituents. chance to hear first-hand how the prov- The event will conclude by 9:30 a.m. ince is navigating its relationship with Those interested in attending are the federal government and municipali- e n c o u r a g e d t o s e c u r e t h e i r t i c kties. ets in advance. Tickets and full “We are very excited to be welcoming event details can be found online at: Danielle Smith back to our constituency w w w.unitedconser vative.ca /events/ for this fundraiser,” said Dale Aalbers, break fast-with- danielle -smith-andlocal UCP Fundraising Director. “With garth-rowswell Reporter

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COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27 ROADSIDE SPRAYING PROGRAM The County of Minburn No. 27 ASB Department will be conducting a Roadside Spraying Program along municipal roadsides for the control of invasive weeds and brush (up to 2m tall) in the 2025 season.

If you do not want to have spraying completed adjacent to your property please contact the ASB Department office to have your name and land description added to the no spray list. Please note that “DO NOT SPRAY SIGNS” are available from the ASB Department office. There is no charge for these signs, however landowners are responsible to erect and maintain them on their property (making sure the signs are clearly visible during the entire 2025 spray season). A reminder, if a landowner does not want adjacent road allowance sprayed, the landowner will accept full responsibility for noxious weed/brush control on said road allowance or ditch.

If a no spray area is wanted along a primary or secondary highway, the landowner will have to enter into an agreement with Alberta Transportation and NOT County of Minburn.

ROADSIDE MOWING PROGRAM Please be advised that if you are wanting to cut hay on road allowances, that agricultural ditch cutting must be completed by July 31 each calendar year. The County of Minburn Roadside Mowing program along municipal roads will begin Friday August 1, 2025. All standing grass will be cut up to a 15 foot cut from the shoulder into the ditch. People wanting to cut hay on a road allowance need to complete all cutting prior to the mowing contractor’s arrival. If hay has been cut and is in swath, mowers will go around the swathed ditch, however all standing grass will be mowed with absolutely no exceptions.

No mowing will take place under this program prior to August 1, 2025.

If crop is seeded on the road grade (shoulder to toe of slope), it will be mowed.

No Exceptions If you should have any further questions regarding the roadside spraying program and/or the roadside mowing program please contact Quentin Bochar, Manager of Agriculture and Municipal Services at (780) 632-3715, Ext. 3.

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Emergency Preparedness Week May 4-10, 2025

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PROPOSED INTERNET TOWER IN VERMILION PROJET DE TOUR INTERNET PROPOSÉ DANS LA VILLE DE VERMILION

Please take notice that MCSnet is proposing a tower 100 ft free-standing tower in the town of Vermilion LOCATION: 5144 RAILWAY AVE The purpose of this tower is to provide enhanced Broadband Wireless Internet Services in the area along with VOIP (Voice over IP) telephone services.

All equipment complies with Health Canada's Safety Code 6, including combined effects within the local radio environment at all times. The installation will respect good engineering practices, including structural adequacy. The tower will be constructed in compliance with Transport Canada's aeronautical obstruction marking requirements.

Any person(s) wishing further information, having questions, comments or concerns are asked to contact MCSnet on or before the close of May 29, 2025.

Veuillez prendre note MCSnet propose l’installation d’une tour autoportante de 100 pieds dans la Ville de Vermilion.

EMPLACEMENT: 5144, avenue Railway Le but de cette tour est de fournir des services améliorés d'Internet sans fil à large bande dans la région, ainsi que des services de téléphonie VOIP (Voix sur IP).

Tout l'équipement est conforme au Code de sécurité 6 de Santé Canada, y compris les effets combinés dans l'environnement radio local en tout temps. L'installation respectera les bonnes pratiques d'ingénierie, y compris l'adéquation structurelle. La tour sera construite en conformité avec les exigences de marquage des obstacles aéronautiques de Transports Canada.

Toute personne souhaitant obtenir de plus amples informations, poser des questions, faire des commentaires ou exprimer des préoccupations est priée de contacter MCSnet au plus tard le 29 mai 2025.

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ADMINISTRATION:

The County of Vermilion River main office is undergoing a renovation. The main office will not be accessible to the public during the renovation and is temporarily located at the CVR Operation Yard at 505040 HWY 897. To keep up to date on information about the renovation project please follow us on social media or visit our website.

Interested in running for your Division in the 2025 Municipal Election?

Nomination papers are being accepted now through Monday, September 22, 2025. Election Nomination Packages are available on the County website. Any questions can be directed to our Returning Officer by emailing election@county24.com

PUBLIC WORKS:

Dust Suppression Program: In an effort to provide reduced amount of dust on gravel roads, the County will provide an option to apply Dust Suppression materials to roads utilized by residents and industry at a cost that will be set annually. For more details or to complete an application, visit our website.

Applications for dust control will be accepted until June 30, 2025.

PLANNING & COMMUNITY SERVICES:

The County of Vermilion River will be hosting a public information session in regards to Proposed Land Use Bylaw 25-05 and Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 25-06. The Public Information Session will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 starting at 7:00 PM at the Kitscoty Community Hall.

PROTECTIVE SERVICES:

A partial fire ban is now in effect for the County of Vermilion River. All fire permits are suspended, however, recreational fires and burning barrel fires are still permitted.

Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment: If you are interested in volunteering with one of our stations (Blackfoot, Clandonald, Dewberry, Islay, Kitscoty, Marwayne or Paradise Valley), please contact the County at fire@county24.com

AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT:

No Spray Agreements are available to those rate payers who do not want herbicides applied to the municipal road right of way (ROW) adjacent to their property and agree to themselves control weeds and vegetation within that County ROW. Complete the No Spray Agreement before May 31 annually by filling out the form on the County website.

Reminder to check our website www.vermilion-river.com for news, events, announcements, employment opportunities and more! For current news and updates, follow County of Vermilion River on Facebook and Twitter.

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Vermilion Credit Union Provides Water For The Front Lines

Lorna Hamilton

heroes,” said the Vermilion Credit Union directly to the Mannville Fire Department.

“Bottled water is a basic necessity for in a statement. “Whether volunteer or We are grateful for the dedication, the fire department. It not only quenches In another generous show of commu- paid, these firefighters are often the first courage, and selflessness of our firefight- the firefighters thirst and cools them down, nity spirit, the Vermilion Credit Union has on the scene, putting their own safety on ers. Thank you for everything you do to but this donation received extends beyond stepped up to support local fire depart- the line to protect ours. keep our communities safe.” just the Vermilion Fire Department. Other ments by donating pallets of bottled In talking with members of our local fire Vermilion Fire Chief Anton Kr ys emergency services, such as the RCMP, water, a vital necessity for those on the detachments, they learned of a simple expressed his gratitude on behalf of the paramedics, neighbouring fire departfront lines. but important need: water, not for fighting department. ments, and tow truck drivers, may also Firefig hter s from the Ver milion, fires, but to help hydrate firefighters and “We, the Town of Vermilion Fire Depart- need hydration or a chance to cool down Mannville, Clandonald, and Derwent those affected at the scene. To help meet ment, would like to thank the Vermilion after continuous long hours and when on detachments recently received the that need, they donated a pallet of water Credit Union and its members for the an emergency scene with Vermilion Fire. donated water, which will help hydrate not each to the Vermilion, Derwent, Clandon- donation of a pallet of bottled water. We It can help calm victims during stressful only the firefighters themselves but also ald, and Mannville Fire Departments. are proud when members of the commu- situations, such as a motor vehicle acciother emergency responders and individA big thank-you to our Vermilion nity and local businesses recognize a dent and may also provide comfort to uals affected at emergency scenes.

Cornerstone Co-op for going the extra need and step up to support the fire patients,” Krys explained.

“Our local fire departments are more mile to deliver the pallets to the Vermil- department,” said Krys.

Thanks for this donation that will benethan just emergency responders; they’re ion Fire Hall, where the Clandonald and He emphasized that bottled water is fit not only the Vermilion Fire Departour neighbours, friends, and everyday Derwent crews could easily pick them more than just a thirst-quencher; it plays ment but the entire community, the same up. And thank you to Mannville Branch a crucial role during long emergency community that the Credit Union so Manager, Mike Myhovich, for delivering responses. proudly serves!”

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Buffalo Coulee Community Hall: A Small Hall With A Big Win And A Bigger Heart

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Vermilion Credit Union CEO Dave Eremko. “It’s more than just a building Just four weeks ago, the Buffalo Coulee it’s a place where generations have Community Hall put out a heartfelt call for gathered, celebrated, and built lasting help and the community answered. As a connections. When we heard about finalist in BASF Canada’s Growing Home the need, we knew it was a cause contest, the hall had the chance to win up worth supporting.” to $25,000 to help improve this cherished And support they did: the Vermilrural gathering place. ion Credit Union proudly donated an Thanks to the determined efforts of additional $5,000 toward the roof projlocal supporters, who rallied behind the ect, pushing the fundraising closer to cause and cast their votes from April its goal.

1–15, Buffalo Coulee clinched second But there’s still work to be done place, securing a $10,000 prize. But the and you can help. If you’d like to get story doesn’t stop there. involved and be part of preserving this Recognizing that the hall a former beloved piece of local history, reach school turned community hub since 1974 out to Denise Rogan at 780-853still faced a pressing need for a new roof, 0404. the Vermilion Credit Union stepped in with Buffalo Coulee may be small, but generosity and heart. thanks to the spirit of its people, it’s “If you’re from this area, you know the proving to be a community with a Buffalo Coulee Community Hall,” said mighty heart.

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days. It is okay to feel sadness, anger, connect with a trusted loved one or trusted ence around Mother’s Day is for a relaemptiness, etc. Whatever you feel, is a professional to create a space where tionship that was complicated, distant, or Mother’s Day can bring a mix of valid feeling. Create space for acknowl- you can talk this through in a safe, and painful. That kind of grief is also real. It emotions, especially if you are dealing edging your feelings by jotting it down in nonjudgemental space. Having someone is okay to mourn what never was, just as with grief and loss. It is a day that may try to a notebook or taking time to yourself as acknowledge and support you through much as what was lost. this time can help emphasize the reality Sometimes the process of coming up catch your attention through department needed. store specials, posts on social media, Ways to Honour a Loved One – If it that you are not alone in this grief journey. with a plan A or plan B (or C-Z) for holidays Alter Your Routines – Consider alter- can help you recognize that whatever you or through conversation with family and feels comforting, you might try one of friends. This can make the absence of a the following on Mother’s Day: lighting a ing your routines during the Mother’s Day are able to do to remember Mother’s Day mother, or a child, or even the relationship candle, looking through old photos, writ- period. For example, you may choose to this year, will be what works best for you you wish you had, feel even heavier.If you ing a letter to your loved one, or doing take a social media break to reduce the in your grieving journey. There is no right are going through this, you are not alone. something that they loved. If you are feel- number of Mother’s Day posts you see to or wrong way to grieve. Remember this Here are a few ideas that can allow you to ing up to celebrating, you might consider or treat this day as a special day where as you navigate this year’s Mother’s Day. Funded by FCSS; City of Lloydminremember and honour your grief through adding new rituals to help you continue to you prioritize activities that may allow you time for self-care. ster, Towns of Vermilion and Wainwright, this day: honour your loved one.

If You’re Grieving a Different Kind of Village of Kitscoty and County of VermilAcknowledging Your Grief – Waves Connect With Someone You Trust – If of grief can hit, especially on significant the idea of Mother’s Day is feeling hard, Loss – Sometimes the grief we experi- ion River.

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Delicious Alternatives To Traditional Wedding Cake

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Rather than one large cake, why not have layers.

If fruitcake isn’t your idea of the perfect Savoury cakes a showpiece of bite-sized confections?

Designer biscuits wedding cake, have you considered servImagine cheese wheels set on pillars Macarons make elegant and delicious A designer biscuit shop can bake and ing something more reflective of your in the style of a traditional wedding cake treats. Pull out all the stops with decadent decorate bespoke cookies with messages or tastes? From flourless confections to garnished with grapes, figs and nuts. single-serving wedding cakes, individually images tailor-made for the bride and groom. savoury takes on the traditional, there are Another savoury option is a tiered meat pie. decorated with marzipan and fondant.

Imagine edible surfboards commemoratplenty of ways to create a wedding cake to Individual treats Gluten-free cake ing your first date or little bride- and groomA Scandinavian favourite, the kran- shaped treats. Make it extra special with sekake — Norwegian for “wreath cake” — personalized place marker biscuits. is made with almonds, confectioners’ sugar Your local bakeshops may offer sampling and egg whites. It’s baked in moulds and sessions. Contact them early to ensure then stacked to create a tower of many thin they’re available for your big day.

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• Our hall capacity is 455 people • Bar and walk in cooler (can bring • Large beautiful hard wood dance floor in your own bartenders) • Meeting room to host a number of • Stage for entertaining different events (60 people capacity) • Full kitchen with Dishwasher • Screen and projector available (can bring in your own caterer) • Sound system & microphone provided For more information or to book our facility contact Ellen Frank at 780-872-9465 or Email: kitscotyhall@gmail.com. You can also check us out on Facebook or our Website www.kitscotyhall.com File photo

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Perfect Ambiance 101: Discover Our Tips For Decorating Your Reception Hall

Submitted should enhance the table without adding Are you looking for inspiration for deco- clutter or preventing your guests from rating your wedding reception hall? Let seeing each other across the table. these expert tips be your guide.

Incorporate lighting. From string lights Decide on a theme. Starting with a theme and exotic lanterns to romantic candles and will help you tie everything together seam- bold neon, your lighting choices will set the lessly. Whether it’s the elegance of the roar- mood for your reception. Use different light ing twenties, rustic country charm, fairytale sources to create the perfect atmosphere. magic or retro vibes, you have a wealth of To add that extra WOW factor, consider possibilities. incorporating other decorative elements like Curate your colours. Select two main balloons and flowers to make your recepcolours and a complementary one to add tion hall shine. that extra pop to your decor.

Many companies specialize in decoratCreate your centrepieces. Whether you ing reception halls. Entrust the job to the prefer classic elegance or an extravagant experts in your area to ensure the best flourish, remember that your centrepieces results and give yourself peace of mind.

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3 Game Ideas To Spice Up Your Wedding

Submitted Tr a d i t i o n a l l y, t h i s g a m e s h o u l d uted to all participants except the bride around a bag filled with “consequences” A successful wedding invariably be prepared by the groomsmen and and groom. When a number is called written on small pieces of paper. When includes games to keep guests of all bridesmaids. Before the game, they out, guests with that characteristic must the music stops, the person holding the ages entertained. Here are a few game must create a numbered list of shared stand up, and the bride and groom will bag must pull out a consequence and ideas to add laughter to your special characteristics among the guests. The guess what they have in common. carry it out immediately. It’s all about day. list might include such details as owning Pass the bomb lighthearted fun.

Cinderella game an electric car, wearing glasses, having As the DJ plays a song, guests pass Have fun on your big day!

Guests are split into two groups, such a cat or being single. The list is distribas male versus female or the groom’s family versus the bride’s family. One group turns around so they can’t see.

Each member of the other group places a shoe in the middle of the dance floor.

At the DJ’s signal, the first group turns around and chooses a shoe at random.

They must then find the owner of the shoe and share a dance. It’s a fantastic way to break the ice and get everyone involved.

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Barn On The Bend: Vermilion’s Newest Venue

boost Vermilion businesses and fill a niche and boasts a wide variety of established away from here.” in the event market, Melissa Guenthner is photo opportunities within or near the main According to one of the first couples For much of the past year, a Vermilion excited to announce that Barn on the Bend yard. The historic Barn which has stood for looking forward to their wedding there this county resident and her family have been is open for business summer 2025. over a century, has now been refreshed for summer, “Barn on the Bend is so much working to restore and re-imagine a workLocated just east of Vermilion, the 200 the next 100 years of dreams and memo- better than other venues around Edmoning ranch yard into a venue for bringing acre property sits on a bend of the river ries. From the gorgeous new windows and ton we liked because we have access to the people and agriculture together. Hoping to valley, well suited to an outdoor ceremony, wide double doors, to the carefully restored property for the whole weekend. It is such a interior, The Barn seamlessly combines the relief to be able to have access beforehand charm of the past with the comforts of the to decorate and have a proper rehearsal present. and no need to rush and clean up the same Adding even more charm and versatility, night as the wedding.“ the Quonset has been transformed into a Barn on the Bend is taking bookings for stunning reception hall with ample space this summer and beyond. Check out the for gathering, while the Ranch House is Barn On The Bend website or social media available as a private retreat. This venue pages for more detailed information and ensures every aspect of a wedding- from photos. the ceremony to the reception and accommodations, feels unique, luxurious, and seamlessly connected to the land’s history, household necessities & home decor gift ideas all while being easily accessible. for the happy couple “It all started with the idea that the barn was too beautiful not to share, and when we decided we would lean towards weddings, we wanted to be different. We wanted to create a whole experience- to have people come for the weekend, enjoy the property Gibson’s and Vermilion,” Guenthner remembers.

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Vermilion Lions Club 26th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Lorna Hamilton

well-being and quality of life. Moreover, only create a community of support and allows lives of those with sight loss and children one-third of Canadian working-age adults kids to just be kids. The Kids with Cancer with cancer. Please note that 90 per cent of Looking for an enjoyable activity on June with vision loss are employed, and half Society provides unique, vital programs the money raised is from local businesses.

6th while supporting a noble cause? The of these individuals earn $20,000 or less and services free of charge to children diagVermilion Lions Club is excited to announce annually. Seniors over 60 with sight loss nosed with cancer and their families, residits 26th Annual Texas ScrambleCharity Golf are three times more likely to experience ing in Northern Alberta and the NWT. Many Tournament, set to take place at 1 p.m. at clinical depression, and all people with sight families describe the Kids with Cancer Socithe Vermilion Golf and Country Club. This loss face a higher risk of social isolation and ety as a lifeline when their lives have been year’s tournament will support the Cana- reduced community participation. Proceeds turned upside down by a cancer diagnosis. dian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) from the golf tournament will benefit CNIB They serve families from the time of diagand the Kids with Cancer Society (KWCS). programs across Alberta, helping individu- nosis, through treatment, survivorship and “This year we decided to split a portion als living with blindness or sight loss to live beyond, no matter the diagnosis or treatof the proceeds with the CNIB, KWCS more independently by leveraging technol- ment. Their programs and services address and local projects which the Lions Club ogy and support services. the unique and complex needs ranging supports,” said Lions Member Pat Calyniuk.

Kids with Cancer Society will use the from family support programs and activities, According to CNIB, approximately 1.5 funds towards their 2025 Camp Beat It! peer support, counselling services, finanmillion Canadians identify as having sight This is an annual camp that the Kids with cial support and educational support. They loss, with an additional 5.59 million at risk Cancer Society hosts each year for families also fund ground breaking pediatric cancer due to eye disease. Major eye conditions battling childhood cancer. This is an over- research and provide support to the pediatsuch as cataracts, age-related macular night retreat experience for families who are ric oncology unit at the Stollery Children’s degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic reti- in all stages of their cancer journey. It’s an Hospital. nopathy significantly impact Canadians’ incredible weekend that allows families to The entry fee for the tournament is $75, which includes nine holes of golf, supper, and prizes. To register or learn more about Don Good 853-2220 or - A n n u a l G e n e r a l M ethee event, t i n gcontact the Vermilion Golf Club at 780-853-4444.

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Celebrate First ‘Neighbour Day’ Open Oven Night!

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Lorna Hamilton

connection, community, and cama- aged to bring your own pizza to cook in knife, utensils, plates, drinks, and any r a d e r i e . I t ’s a p e r f e c t c h a n c e t o the heritage fire oven—free of charge! additional food items you’d like to enjoy Get ready to fire up some fun and strengthen neighbourhoo d bond s, Coalition members will be on hand to with your meal. celebrate the spirit of community! On learn the benefits of being a good manage the oven and cook your pizza S i n c e p i c n i c t a b l e s m ay f i l l u p Tuesday, May 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., neighbour, and discover simple ways to to per fection. Just make sure your quickly, consider bringing along a blanthe Vermilion Wellness Coalition and build a friendlier, more vibrant commu- pizza is thin-crust and either raw or ket or lawn chair so you can relax and the Town of Vermilion invite everyone nity. You can also join in the fun with fully defrosted before you arrive. enjoy your meal picnic-style on the to bring a neighbour and head down interactive Block Party Kit games that It’s important to note that oil should grass. to Vermilion Heritage Park (5324 - 50 promise entertainment for all ages. not be placed underneath your pizza, Let’s make this Neighbour Day one Avenue) for the very first Open Oven There will be free cupcakes, refresh- as the cooking team will sprinkle corn- to remember— because great food, Night of the season — appropriately ments, and juicy slices of watermelon meal on the stone to ensure it bakes great people, and great conversations themed ‘Neighbour Day’. for everyone to enjoy. If you’re looking evenly and doesn’t stick. You’ll also are the perfect recipe for a stronger, T h i s exc i t i n g eve nt i s a l l a b o u t for a more filling option, you’re encour- need to bring your own pizza cutter, more connected community.

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Vermilion Elementary School News

their AR goals. for Kindergarten students (for new kinder Day; June 4 – Grade 4-6 Field Trip; June 5 May 1 was National Principals Day. We orientation days); May 27 – School Council – Grade 1-3 Field Trip; June 6 – Sunglasses On May 2, VES held their May assembly are so grateful for all of the hard work that Meeting at 6:30; May 30 – Track and Field or Headbands Dress Up Day; June 6 – and also dress-up day – Athlete or Math- Mrs. Doherty and Mrs. Joa do to make our Family Picnic 11:45-12:45. lete. It was amazing to see all the students school The Best It Can Be. Their leaderand staff partaking in this (there were defi- ship, dedication, and the care they show nitely a lot of Oilers jerseys). Taylyn, Ellen each day makes a lasting difference in the The East Central Family Day Home and Brynn recited our land acknowledge- lives of our students, staff and school family.

Agency is now looking for program ment. We all sang O Canada. We thank Fat May 5 is Bus Driver Appreciation Day, providers Cat for paying us a visit, as Mr. Haslehurst held annually on the first Monday of May. announced the top readers for the month Our drivers do so much more than transport of April. The top chocolate bar fundraisers students safely to and from school. They from VES were Payton Sweeney, Presley are the first smiling face students see in the Elliott and Kallista Perrault. Each of the three morning and the last one they see at the If you’re great with kids, and are looking for a rewarding received some VES clothing as their prize. end of the school day. To all of our bus drivcareer that allows you to work from the comfort of your home, become a provider for the East Central Family All students practiced their Music Monday ers, we thank you. You are truly valued and Day Home Program. song as a group. To end the assembly, the appreciated by students, families and staff. kids had a quick game of odds or evens Buffalo Trail Public Schools is proud to You’ll meet new people in your community, enjoy free with Evan Delves being the winner. take part in Hats On! For Mental Health educational workshops and Students sure have been busy reading on May 7. This special day encourages earn monthly bonuses, all while this year. The total points for the year are students and staff to wear a hat to school to providing quality childcare for the 17562.6. raise awareness and spark conversations children and families Points received in April equal 1520.8. about the importance of mental health. By of Vermilion and area.

The top point earner in April in division 1 wearing our hats, we’re showing that mental Whether you want to work full time, part was Leighton Flaata in 2/3 with 24.6 points. health matters and we are helping to create time, or on a casual basis, the East Central Family Day Home Program is In division 2, Dexon Flaata from 6B was the a safe, supportive space for everyone. ready to work with you. top point earner with 65 points. CongratuDates to Remember: May 7 – Hats lations to these two students and to all on for Mental Health; May 15, 16, and 19 students who have been reading to meet – No School; May 26 and 27 – No School Leighton and Dexon. Photo submitted Submitted

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

PUBLIC WORKS LABOURER/OPERATOR The Village of Mannville is seeking a full-time Public Works Labourer/Operator to assist the Public Works Department.

OVERVIEW: Assists in the maintenance of Village’s buildings, water distribution system, wastewater system, streets, parks, cemetery and equipment fleet. This position is always expected to maintain a strict degree of confidentiality.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Public Works Foreman. This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.

DUTIES: Without restricting the general nature and scope of the work, the following are illustrative examples of work that will be expected of this position: • Assists in the maintenance, repair and construction of roads, sewers, culverts water mains and services, sidewalks, and curbs.

• Assists in waste management and recycling duties including curbside pickup.

• Operates equipment including lawn mower, skid steer, front end loader and grader, etc.

• Assists in maintenance and repair of equipment.

• Completes small work projects with or without supervision.

• Maintains parks and green spaces.

• May be required to work a modified schedule and/or partake in a standby rotation in order to accommodate seasonal or operational requirements.

• May be required to assist in record keeping and report preparation.

• Animal control, including capture and care.

• Other duties, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Grade 12 diploma.

• Experience operating heavy machinery.

This position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, health benefits, and RRSP contribution matching.

Send Resumes to: Village of Mannville Attn: Jesse Keyes, Public Works Foreman publicworks@mannville.ca Box 180 Mannville, Alberta T0B 2W0

** The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

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The Vermilion Voice | May 6, 2025

21st Annual Cutter Rally For Cancer

back, accompany a known teamster, its origins back two decades when tion. or participate remotely through a ghost the East West Chapter of the Alberta The 21st Cutter Rally for Cancer Underneath a canopy of clear skies hand. This innovative feature allowed Carriage Driving Association tragically stands not only as a testament to the and sunshine, the East West Chapter individuals unable to attend in person lost a member to cancer. Since 2004, the unwavering spirit of its organizers and of the Alberta Carriage Driving Asso- to still engage in the dice game, with rally has been a beacon of hope, rais- participants but also as a beacon of hope ciation joined hands with the Lloydmin- the organizing committee rolling on their ing over $200,000 to bolster cancer care, for those battling cancer in the Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association behalf. education, and support services in the ster community and beyond. The Cutter to hold the 21st Annual Cutter Rally for Indoor entertainment was provided region. Initially, funds were split between Rally organizers would like to say a huge Cancer. Held at the Lloydminster Exhibi- by Merle Tenney and Friends. A midway the Canadian Cancer Society and the thank you to the hard-working committee tion Grounds on February 22, the event pause on the trail provided the attendees Lloydminster Regional Health Founda- and the dedicated volunteers. drew a crowd of 34 teamsters, 22 horse- opportunity to gather around a crackling tion, but in recent years, the full support “One of the key drivers of this success back riders, 59 ghost hand purchases, firepit for a delightful wiener roast, foster- has shifted towards the latter, with addi- is our continued partnership with Crude and 123 participants, as well as contribu- ing warm connections amongst both old tional contributions aiding the Haying in Master Transport Inc., who generously tions from 45 corporate donors and 300 and new acquaintances. the 30s Cancer Support Society fund- reaffirmed their $30,000 three-year banquet attendees eager to support the As the day drew to a close, the banquet raiser held annually in Mallaig. These commitment, contributing $10,000 this fight against cancer while reveling in the ensued alongside the silent auction funds have facilitated crucial equipment year and another $10,000 pledged for great outdoors. consisting of 80 plus items, a 50/50 draw acquisitions for the chemotherapy ward next year. In response, the Cutter Rally The day kicked off with registra- of $1,100 won by Ken Graham, “Pop One in Lloydminster, and notably, the last Committee matched this year’s contrition starting at 11 a.m. and welcoming for Perry” custom gas fire pit raffle won two years fundraising efforts initiated an bution, adding $20,000 to our scholarparticipants until 2 p.m. The trail opened by Denise MacDonald”, and two one- endowment fund dedicated to advancing ship fund. Together, we fund two annual concurrently and remained accessible quarter beef raffles won by Jeff Carter the education of nurses in cancer care. scholarships of $2,500 each—one for a until 4:30 p.m. Culminating the day’s and Angie Farrell, culminating in prize This year the Rally grossed $47,700 first year Registered Nurse (RN) student activities, a hear ty supper awaited presentations. which expenses will be paid from before and one for a first year Licensed Practiattendees at 5 p.m. “ When people give selflessly to cheque presentations will be made to the cal Nurse (LPN). Congratulations to this Central to the event was the partici- help others, they don’t just fund a Lloydminster Regional Health Founda- year’s recipients, Christie Franklin and pation of individuals riding in horse- cause —they build a legacy of care, tion and the Haying in the 30’s organiza- Anna Clements,” said Sidoryk. drawn sleighs, cutters, wagons, or on compassion, and community. Ever y horseback. Each participant engaged dollar raised through the Cutter Rally in a thrilling dice game, rolling five dice changes lives. Thanks once again to all at various checkpoints throughout the our dedicated Cutter Rally attendees, run. The person boasting the highest teamsters, horseback riders, particicumulative roll at the rally’s conclu- pants, ghost hand purchasers, our sion was given the privilege of select- supportive silent auction providers and ing one of three grand prizes: a cutter buyers, and you, our corporate donors. valued at $3,400, $2,000 in cash, or We also want to extend our deepest a harness package valued at $2,500 gratitude to the 50+ volunteers and courtesy of Vern’s Harness Shop. The the organizing committee who worked Grand Prize winner was Terr y Lynn tirelessly behind the scenes—both in Geall and she and her family chose to the months leading up to the event and take the cutter. throughout the day—to ensure everyAttendees had a multitude of options thing ran smoothly, even in the cold,” to partake in the rally›s festivities. They said Cutter Rally for Cancer Committee could either join as a teamster driving Co-Chair Mike Sidoryk.

Congratulations Terry Geall! She’s the winner of this year’s Cutter Rally for Cancer! She’s taking their own team and cutter, ride on horseThe Cutter Rally for Cancer traces home a beautiful cutter! Photo submitted Reporter

Bonnyville RCMP Targeted By Suspect Driving A Trackhoe Bonnyville RCMP

for the suspect and he was quickly located in a Bonnyville, Alta. – On May 3, 2025, tree line just nor th west of at approximately 6:55 p.m., a male t h e d e t a c h m e n t . H e w a s suspect drove a stolen trackhoe into arrested and is currently in the parking lot of the Bonnyville RCMP. custody pending a Judicial The suspect dumped several boulders Interim Release Hearing. in front of the prisoner bay and then The suspect cannot be proceeded to damage 5 police vehi- name d at this p oint as the cles, which were parked in the lot. The charges have not been sworn suspect then fled on foot. before the courts. An updated B o n n y v i l l e R C M P, P o l i c e D o g media release is expected in Services and RPAS (drone), searched the coming days.

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Trackhoe operator destroying RCMP property. Photo Bonnyville RCMP

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THANKS to all of our corporate donors, suppliers, supporters, silent auction providers, and most of all, the teamsters, horseback riders, participants and ghosthand buyers.

We collectively gathered $47,700 in revenue to support our initiative for cancer care in Lloydminster.

CORPORATE DONORS SILVER DONORS

PLATINUM DONOR

Loyal Order of Moose

st 2 1 Anniversary FRIENDS BRONZE DONORS

THANKS to all of our corporate donors, suppliers, supporters, silent auction providers, and most of all, Cutter Rally for Cancer the teamsters, horseback riders, participants and ghosthand buyers.

We collectively gathered $47,700SUPPLIERS in revenue to support our initiative for cancer care in Lloydminster. & SUPPORTERS

• PCM Artificial Lift Solutions • On The Border • Synergy Credit Union • Warehouse Services Inc • UCG Universal Consulting Group Ltd. • Premier Auto Electric • Weir Veterinary Services Plumbing + Heating • Northern Livestock Sales • Robert Richardson • Raider Well Servicing Ltd. • Peggy McKenzie • Evolution Oilfield Services Ltd. • Artemis PC Pump Systems • Garrison Oilwell Servicing Ltd. • Maz Entertainment • Classic Oilfield Service Ltd. • Beaton Agencies Ltd. • Steve McKenzie • Rhino Roofing THANKS to all of our corporate donors, suppliers, supporters, silent auction• Exhaust providers, • Up Stream Data Inc. Masters and most of all, • Northwind Radio Ltd. • Thermal Downholeand Fishingghosthand Ltd. • Wrangler Well Servicing Ltd. theRanch teamsters, riders, participants • Sellers RV • Ricochet / Warren LaFordhorseback • Sand buyers.

Piper Trucks • Astec Safety Inc We collectively gathered $47,700 revenue initiative for cancer care Bar 1 Transport Inc. • Mikes Oilfield Services LTD. • Selte Fuels (UFA) in Lloydminster.

•in J-Gaard Contractingto Ltd.support• Tour • Margaret Priest • Rusway Construction Ltd.

PLATINUM DONOR

CORPORATE DONORS SILVER DONORS

PLATINUM DONOR

CORPORATE DONORS SILVER DONORS

• Artemis PC Pump • Verns Harness Shop • Many Brands Ranch Ltd. Systems • Blythe Vacuum Barry & Elaine McKenzie • 510 Wood • City of Lloydminster • Loko Meats • 4th Meridian Farms • Derrick Wright • Walter, Marion, Darwin, • Ted Harland • Jonas Hoegl Dianne & Brady Pollard • Murray Coolidge • Jim Mehterell • Diamond 7 Meats • SpruceDONORS Hill Stables • Famos Consulting • Co-op MarketplaceBRONZE

• Tess Marie Intuitive Coaching & Creative Consulting • Midwest Mobile Patrols & Security Sevices • Maz Entertainment • Ram Printing • Northwell Rentals Inc

• Dallas Eaket • Iron Goose Metal Works • Cobs Bread • Meridian Source • Scorpion Oil Field Services • Vermilion Voice • Lloydminster Agricultural • Stingray - Heather Klages Loyal Order Exhibition Assoc. of Moose • The Kurt Price Show • Frank Fulop • Do it Again Ranch Adventures • Horizon Ag + Turf • MerleFRIENDS Tenny & Friends • Ron McDonald Trail

• PCM Artificial Lift Solutions • On The Border • Synergy Credit Union • Warehouse Services Inc • UCG Universal Consulting Group Ltd. • Premier Auto Electric • Weir Veterinary Services + Heating of the • Northern Livestock Sales • Robert Richardson Lloydminster Regional EastPlumbing West Chapter • Raider Well Servicing Ltd. • Peggy McKenzie • Evolution Oilfield Services Ltd. Haying in the 30’s Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Assoc.

First Baptist Church • Garrison Oilwell Servicing Ltd. • Artemis PC Pump Systems Alberta • Maz Entertainment Health Foundation Carriage Driving Assoc. • Classic Oilfield Service Ltd. • Beaton Agencies Ltd. • Steve McKenzie • Rhino Roofing • Up Stream Data Inc. • Exhaust Masters • Northwind Radio Ltd. • Thermal Downhole Fishing Ltd. • Wrangler Well Servicing Ltd. • Sellers RV • Ricochet Ranch / Warren LaFord • Sand Piper Trucks • Astec Safety Inc • T Bar 1 Transport Inc. • Mikes Oilfield Services LTD. • Selte Fuels (UFA) • J-Gaard Contracting Ltd. • Margaret Priest • Rusway Construction Ltd.

• Many• Brands Ranch Ltd. Mike Sidoryk Barry & Elaine McKenzie • Tammy Hampel • Loko Meats • Walter, Marion, Darwin, Dianne & Brady Pollard • Diamond 7 Meats • Co-op Marketplace

VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE

& SUPPORTERS Thank SUPPLIERS you to the Cutter Rally Committee and 50 plus event volunteers!

• Verns Harness Shop • Tess MarieHutchinson Intuitive • Iron Goose Works • Norma • Murray Coolidge • GregMetal McKenzie Coaching & Creative Blythe Vacuum • Meridian Source •Consulting Warren Lafond •• Kenton Giesbrecht • Kelsey Lazar • City of Lloydminster • Vermilion Voice • Denise MacDonald • Ted Harland • Midwest Mobile Patrols • Dennis Nelson • Derrick Wright • Stingray - Heather Klages

•• Artemis PC Pump Lorena Doolittle Systems • Tammy Dyck • 510 Wood • Lloyd Andrews • 4th Meridian Farms • Ted Harland • Murray Coolidge • Spruce Hill Stables

• Jonas Hoegl • Jim Mehterell • Famos Consulting

& Security Sevices • Maz Entertainment • Ram Printing • Northwell Rentals Inc

Dallas Eaket •• Leo Oestreicher • Cobs Bread • Brian Grams • Scorpion Oil Field Services • JeannineAgricultural Chuckvar • Lloydminster Exhibition Assoc.

• Frank Fulop • Horizon Ag + Turf • Ron McDonald Trail

• The Kurt Price Show • Do it Again Ranch Adventures • Merle Tenny & Friends

SILENT AUCTION & DOOR PRIZES

Lloydminster Regional of the • DG-Tek East West Chapter• Lethal Motorsports • 360 Supply Inc. Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Assoc.

First Baptist Church • Relay Distributing Health Foundation Alberta Carriage Driving Assoc.

• Do It Again Ranch Adventures • Lloydminster Chiropractic Centre • Richardson Pioneer • ATCO • Eecol Electric • Lloydminster Animal Hospital • Rona • Austin Saddlery (N.B.) VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE • Factory Workwear • Lloydminster Co-op Agro • Scorpion Oilfield • APD - Automotive Parts Distributors Thank you to the Cutter Rally Committee and 50 plus event volunteers!

• Norma Hutchinson • Lorena Doolittle • Murray Coolidge •• Brandt Mike Sidoryk • Fort Garry Industries • Turtleford & District Co-op at Maidstone • Schienbein Services & Repairs • Greg McKenzie Industries • Warren Lafond • Tammy Dyck • Kenton Giesbrecht • Tammy Hampel • Kelsey Lazar • Fountain Tire • Sellers RV • Canadian Tire Denise MacDonald • Ted Harland• Novlan Bros •Sales • Lloyd Andrews • Dennis Nelson • G-Mack • Paradise Hill Ranch and Western Wear • Sheepskin Loft • ChampionX • Gold Horse Casino • Prairie Insurance • Sidoryk Consulting and Production • City of Lloydminster SILENT AUCTION & DOOR PRIZES • Home Depot • Precision Well Servicing • Staples • Cliff Rose for Clothes • DG-Tek • Lethal Motorsports • Relay Distributing • 360 Supply Inc. • Do It Again Ranch Adventures • Lloydminster Chiropractic Centre • •Richardson Pioneer • ATCO • Kurt Price Live • Princess Auto Stuart Wright Ltd • Cobs Bread • Eecol Electric • Lloydminster Animal Hospital • Rona • Austin Saddlery (N.B.) • L&L Oilfield Construction • PTW Energy Services • Tait• Scorpion Cold BeerOilfield and Liquor

by Jord Parts BarberDistributors Shop • Factory Workwear • Lloydminster Co-op Agro • APD•-Cuts Automotive • Fort Garry & Plumbing District Co-op at Maidstone • Schienbein Services & Repairs • V2 Concepts - LeeIndustries & Robyn Griffith • Turtleford • R&D & Heating • Three Trees Tap & Kitchen • Brandt • CraftyIndustries Crates • Canadian Tire • ChampionX • City of Lloydminster • Cliff Rose for Clothes • Cobs Bread • Cuts by Jord Barber Shop • Crafty Crates

• Fountain Tire • G-Mack • Gold Horse Casino • Home Depot • Kurt Price Live • L&L Oilfield Construction • V2 Concepts - Lee & Robyn Griffith

BRONZE DONORS

• Novlan Bros Sales • Paradise Hill Ranch and Western Wear • Prairie Insurance • Precision Well Servicing • Princess Auto • PTW Energy Services • R&D Plumbing & Heating

WINNERS

• Sellers RV • Sheepskin Loft • Sidoryk Consulting and Production • Staples • Stuart Wright Ltd • Tait Cold Beer and Liquor • Three Trees Tap & Kitchen

WINNERS

FRIENDS

• Tirecraft Haying in the 30’s • Transition Health & Wellness • Truck Zone • Tryton Tools • Leo Oestreicher • Vermilion Livestock Exchange • Brian Grams • Vivid Hair Salon • Jeannine Chuckvar • Walkn on Water • Western Financial Group • Willow•Creek Clothing & Tirecraft • Transition Health & Wellness Collectibles • Truck Zone • WLS LLP • Tryton Tools • Vermilion Exchange • VernsLivestock Harness Shop

Loyal Order of Moose

• Vivid Hair Salon • Walkn on Water • Western Financial Group • Willow Creek Clothing & Collectibles • WLS LLP • Verns Harness Shop

Congratulations to Jeff Carter, winner of the Beef Raffle Congratulations to Angie Farrell, Congratulations Jeff Carter, winner of the to Beef Raffle

• Synergy Credit Union • PCM Artificial Lift Solutions • On The Border • Warehouse Services Inc • UCG Universal Consulting Group Ltd. • Premier Auto Electric • Weir Veterinary Services • Northern Livestock Sales Plumbing + Heating • Raider Well Servicing Ltd. • Robert Richardson • Peggy McKenzie • Evolution Oilfield Services Ltd. • Artemis PC Pump Systems • Garrison Oilwell Servicing Ltd. • Maz Entertainment • Classic Oilfield Service Ltd. • Beaton Agencies Ltd. • Steve McKenzie Congratulations to Terry Lynn Geall, winner of the Grand Prize

Alix Lafleur Bertrand Early Bird Draw winner

Congratulations to Terry Lynn Geall, winner of the Grand Prize

Alix Lafleur Bertrand Early Bird Draw winner

Congratulations to Denise MacDonald, winner of the Pop One for Perry.

(Fire pit provided by Northwell rentals Congratulations to Denise MacDonald, and iron goose metal works) winner of the Pop One for Perry.

(Fire pit provided by Northwell rentals and iron goose metal works)

winner of the Beef Raffle

Ken Graham is the winner of the 50/50 draw

Ken Graham is the winner of the 50/50 draw

Congratulations to Angie Farrell, winner of the Beef Raffle

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