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Bubble gum stretch. From left, Kaston Walsh and Jaxon Baldwin.

Taste Test Showdown. From left, Grace Dykstra and Joy Freeman.

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The Soda Explosion. From left, Wyatt Morrison and Luca Savic.

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examined scientific phenomena including methodology.” he noted. “The judges were highly crystal formation, buoyancy tests using He added that students conducting impressed by the students’ ability to presOn February 6, students in Grades 1 items such as eggs, substances that experiments were required to ask a test- ent their findings clearly and confidently. through 6 at Vermilion Elementary School accelerate ice melting, and even taste able question, make observations, and They also commented on how much the had the opportunity to demonstrate their tests. draw conclusions based on their findings. presentations and oral speaking skills scientific knowledge and creativity at the Grade 3 teacher Mr. Greg Haslehurst, Research projects, meanwhile, required have improved over the years.” school’s 27th annual Science Fair. The who co-organizes the event alongside students to demonstrate an underEach experiment included a quesevent, held in the school gymnasium from Grade 2/3 teacher Mrs. Raelene Tupper, standing of their chosen topic, whether tion, hypothesis, materials list, proce12 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., featured a wide vari- explained the structure of the Science it involved planets, animals, shells, and dure, observations, and conclusion; while ety of research-based and experimental Fair. more. research projects incorporated detailed projects presented to judges, teachers, “Students in Grades 1, 2, and 3 could Haslehurst emphasized that the explanations supported by images, drawfellow students, and family members. choose between completing a research Science Fair not only fosters scientific ings, or models.

The atmosphere buzzed with excite- project or conducting an experiment,” said curiosity but also encourages students to Students who met the excellence critement as 55 students proudly showcased Haslehurst. “Students in Grades 4, 5, and explore subjects that genuinely interest ria received black and red ribbons, recog32 unique projects. Research presen- 6 completed experiment-based projects. them. nizing their ability to thoroughly explain tations explored topics such as shells, The children had the month of January “This event has been a tradition for 27 their projects and apply scientific princianimal species, and life in the past and to develop their topics and ensure their years, promoting hands-on learning and ples effectively. present. Experiment-based projects experiments followed proper scientific the application of the scientific method,” Continued on page 2 Reporter

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Continued from page 1 The girls surveyed 15 blindfolded partic- from the video and measured the height cally on farms and for transportation One experiment was conducted by ipants, offering them both brand-name with a measuring tape,” he said. compared to their roles today.

Grade 2 students Jaxon Baldwin and Fruit Loops and a non-brand alternative — In the research category, Grade 3 “Back then, horses were mostly used Kaston Walsh, who tested how far different without milk — to see which they preferred. students Bodie Sweet and Penny Dillon with wagons and carts for transportation,” types of bubble gum could stretch before Their results showed that 13 partici- explored the lives of cats, learning how said Isla. “Now we mainly use cars and breaking. pants preferred the brand-name cereal, long they can live, how much they can trucks. Horses today are mostly used on “We used six different types of gum — while two liked the non-brand version best. weigh, when they are considered adults, trails or for special events.”

5 Gum, PUR, Juicy Fruit, Mentos Gum, “It was fun to see their reactions,” the how they purr, and how well they can see Josslyn added that draft horses were Hubba Bubba Max, and Double Bubble,” girls said with a chuckle. “Some people in the dark. once commonly used for farm work far explained Jaxon. were confused because they couldn’t tell Bodie shared that cats see better in more than they are now.

The boys discovered that Hubba which one was which.” low light than humans because they have The Science Fair continues to be a Bubba Max stretched the farthest. Both Grade 3 students Wyatt Morrison and more rods in their eyes. Penny explained highlight at Vermilion Elementary School, agreed they especially enjoyed getting Luca Savic performed the classic soda the science behind purring. providing students with an engaging platto chew the gum as part of the experi- explosion experiment to determine which “Their brains send signals to their voice form to develop critical thinking skills, ment. When asked what they liked about type of pop would shoot the highest after box to twitch 20 to 30 times a second, explore scientific concepts, and communiscience, they responded enthusiasti- dropping two Mentos into the bottle. which makes the sound of purring,” she cate their discoveries with confidence. cally: “It’s cool, it’s fun, and you get to “We used Pepsi, Coke, 7Up, Orange said.

“We would like to thank our seven volunlearn new things!”

Crush, Diet Pepsi, and Diet Coke,” said Both students said earning a medal and teer judges who came to listen to all the Another engaging experiment, titled The Wyatt, who predicted Diet Coke would go being able to present their findings was children explain their projects,” said HasleTaste Test Showdown, was conducted by the highest. “pretty cool.” hurst.

Grade 5 students Joy Freeman and Grace Luca explained that they measured the Grade 3 students Isla Arnold and JossW i t h a n o t h e r s u c c e s s f u l eve n t Dykstra. Their project aimed to determine height of each spray using video footage. lyn Visser presented a research project completed, students and organizers look whether non-brand-name cereal tastes “We recorded the bottles when we titled Horses: Then and Now. The girls forward to inspiring the next generation of the same as branded cereal. dropped the Mentos in, then took still shots examined how horses were used histori- young scientists for years to come.

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Voices, Stories, And Support At Vermilion’s Wellness Symposium

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ing who we think we’re supposed to with depression and anxiety, Eskel- Kerri Lorenson of The Nest Project, be, it is easier to connect authenti- son highlighted the real impact of who guided participants inward with On February 4, 2026, the Vermil- cally. Cameron spoke candidly about stigma and the power of open conver- a session on grounded wellness. Her ion Regional Centre was filled with how difficult it can be to truly listen, s a t i o n . H i s p r e s e n t a t i o n i n v i t e d presentation emphasized balance conversation, reflection, and a shared especially when we are focused on attendees into a space of vulnerabil- from the inside out, offering gentle, commitment to mental wellness as projecting an image rather than being ity and understanding, while offering sustainable practices that suppor t community members gathered for the present. Listening to understand, practical tools for fostering support- everyday well-being without relying tenth annual Vermilion Mental Health r at h er t h a n li s te n i n g to re s p o n d, ive environments at home and in the on external fixes. Attendees left with & Wellness Symposium. Running requires a pause. And that pause workplace. His message reinforced tools centered on presence, safety, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the full- often forces us to confront ourselves, a central theme of the day: mental and self-regulation approaches that d ay event wel c omed par ti c ipants which is why so many of us avoid it. health affects everyone, and silence felt ac cessible, empowering, and from across the region for a meanF o r m a n y m e n , m e n t a l h e a l t h only deepens the struggle. realistic for daily life. ingful exploration of mental health, r e m a i n s e n t a n g l e d w i t h s t i g m a .

Continued on page 4 The symposium concluded with leadership, and grounded well-being. C a m e r o n d e s c r i b e d h o w i s s u e s T h e sy m p o s iu m fe ature d t hre e are of ten ignored like a pebble in speaker s, eac h of fering a deeply the shoe; easy to dismiss until they personal and practical perspective become impossible to walk with. That on mental wellness. Opening the day is why, he stressed, the work must was Mike Cameron, whose keynote happen before a crisis hits. Practisfo cused on the power of connec - ing the pause, taking a breath, and tion in leadership and everyday life. building self-awareness during calm Drawing on decades of experience, moments prepares us for the storms Cameron spoke about rec laiming we know will come. He encouraged mental wellness through emotional starting small, sharing vulnerability connection to ourselves, to others, in safe spaces with people you trust, and to community. When reflecting and allowing that capacity to grow on his own journey, he shared that over time rather than becoming overhe didn’t initially recognize the work whelmed. he was doing as mental health. It True strength, Cameron shared, is began simply as an effort to become having the courage to sit with difficult a better man. Over time, that inward emotions instead of bur ying them. shift redefined how he understood Emotions, he noted, drive our decistrength, vulnerability, and resilience. sions, behaviours, and ultimately our Cam ero n em p hasize d that real outcomes, whether we acknowledge strength is not rooted in toughness them or not. We may like to think we a l o n e. It i s fo u n d i n t h e b a l a n c e are purely rational, but emotion is the b e t w e e n b e i n g t o u g h a n d b e i n g foundation on which reason is built. tender. Vulnerability, he explained, As Carl Jung famously said, “Until is not weak nes s; it is owner ship. you make the unconscious conscious, It is the courage to drop the mask, it will direct your life, and you will call let go of the armour, and show up it fate.” Cameron stated, “Self-awarehonestly. That kind of authenticity ness isn’t optional. It’s everything.” creates connection, and connection, Fo l l o w i n g C a m e r o n ’s key n o t e, The Health and Wellness Symposium Speakers From left, Kerri Lorenson, Mike Cameron, he noted, changes everything.

Chris Eskelson delivered a hear t- and Chris Ekelson. Photo Sonya Lee In everyday life, that connection is felt presentation titled Shattering the built in small moments. When we slow Stigma: A Personal Story. Through down, listen fully, and stop perform- an honest account of his experience Reporter

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The Ver milion M ent al Health & Wellness Symposium ser ved as a powerful reminder of the importance of coming together to talk openly about mental health. Through shared stories, practical tools, and meaningful connections, the event left a lastMike Cameron Keynote Speaker. ing impact.

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Cabbage Salad

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bacterial and antifungal. Raw honey is and exhibits anti-inflammatory prop- from the grocery store, or cut and shred known to be good for reducing aller- erties in our bodies. Cabbage juice the cabbage and carrot yourself.

H e r e i s a gies. Use pasteurized honey if you will aids in the healing of stomach ulcers Cabbage Salad c a b b a g e s a l a d be feeding children under 1 year old. and improves digestive health. While 4 tablespoons light olive oil that uses healthy R e s e a r c h h a s s h o w n t h a t we don’t usually think of cabbage as 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon raw ingredients in the compounds in cabbage are converted a source of vitamin C, it is interesting honey dressing, instead to isothiocyanates that provide protec- to note that 1 cup of cabbage provides 1 tablespoon vinegar, apple cider of salad dressing tion in our bodies from breast, bladder, 50% of the daily recommended value or regular white and mayonnaise prostate and colon cancer. A Univer- of vitamin C and 91% of DRV of vita1/2 teaspoon salt made with industrial seed oils. Olive sity of Otago study in New Zealand min K. Amazingly cabbage also has 1/4 teaspoon pepper oil is rich in monosaturated fat, which found that the isothiocyanates in cruci- omega 3 in the form of alpha linolenic 1 teaspoon onion powder helps to reduce inflammation. Olive oil ferous vegetable such as cabbage, acid. Cabbage scores low on the glyce4 – 5 cups shredded cabbage with contains omega 9’s, vitamins E, K & A broccoli, brussel sprouts and cauli- mic index, is low in carbohydrate and is carrot plus additional anti-oxidants. Olive oil flower can even cause cancer cells a good choice to prevent blood sugar Optional add ins: 2 tablespoons is an important part of the Mediterra- to destruct. A study in Poland found spikes. Cabbage has only 33 calories of chopped onion, 1/3 cup raisins, 1 nean diet, that helps to prevent heart that women that consumed 4 servings per cup, making it a perfect diet food apple chopped disease and stroke. Studies of the a week of cabbage had significantly that is packed with lots of healthy vitaIn the bottom of your bowl for the Mediterranean diet, which is high in lower breast cancer rates than women mins. Red cabbage is a nutrient power- salad add all the ingredients for the olive oil, show a 40 percent reduction who consumed only one ser ving a house with 6 to 8 times more antioxi- salad, and mix until well blended. Stir in type 2 diabetes, and health benefits week. Regularly eating raw or lightly dant abilities than green cabbage. in the cabbage/carrot mixture. For to the brain. Raw unpasteurized honey steamed cabbage helps lower choles- For this salad you can use one bag of variety you can select any optional is rich in antioxidants, and it is anti- terol. Cabbage is rich in antioxidants precut shredded cabbage and carrot add in.

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Craig Baid

A Look At Vermilion 100 Years Ago

age more development as the town grew. allowed, it would have meant a win for the That same day, Vermilion defeated LloyOn Feb. 4, Vermilion Agricultural Soci- team. With playoffs approaching, every dminster 5-2 in a Western Saskatchewan With it being the ety president A.W. Ebbett announced that game counted more.

Hockey league game. It was described as beginning of a new the community was competing to host the On Feb. 8, Helmer Stubs from The Pas, the best effort the local team had made on month, it is time to take 17th annual seed fair and poultry show. The Manitoba was arrested in Viking due to the ice so far that season. a trip back in the past. event was going to be held in two-weeks charges of breaking and entering a home Finally, on Feb. 23, it was announced We are venturing to time at the Ford garage of W.E. Sutton. The in Vermilion. He had entered an upstairs that one million feet of lumber was going to 100 years ago to see show was one of the most important poultry window at the home of Charles Henry. He be used in the community and surrounding what was going on in exhibitions in Alberta at that time. Over 300 stole food, utensils and a specially-made area over the coming year. With so many Vermilion in February coops were being prepared for the exhibi- Texas saddle worth over $250. He had new settlers in the area, that lumber would 1926. tion. made his way south by dog sled before he go to the construction of houses and barns On Feb. 2, the Town of Vermilion Two days later, Manville lodged a protest was arrested. on the homesteads of at least 100 families. announced that there would be a reduction over the victory of the Vermilion team during On Feb. 10, the Vermilion Curling Club Contact Craig at craig@canadaehx.com in the business tax since the cash on hand a Little Three Hockey League game. The completed its 17th annual bonspiel. The Support Craig by donating at www.canafor the community was $12,000. It was game was protested on the grounds that number of rinks was not as large as in previ- daehx.com (Click Donate) expected that the business tax in Vermilion a goal by Nelson Cundal was disallowed. ous years with 10 visiting rinks but it was still Listen to his podcast Canadian History would decrease by 20 percent to encour- Mannville argued that if that goal was considered to be a very good event overall. Ehx on all podcast platforms.

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Calving Season

Mother earth absorbed every drop thirsty the saddle. “love” tripping over frozen cow turds and from her long winter nap. The cows would If Dad had to work on a calf, he would checking the ladies in the quiet of the cold When I was grow- drink some of the clear puddles too. They put the calf between himself and the cow nights, but I did love calving season. I i n g u p , I l o o k e d were happy not to have to walk far to get so she could always see the calf. He knew loved the combination smell of the cows forward to the spring water. which cows were likely to be testy during and the fresh straw. On a cold night, those months of April and We made our slow circuit of the pasture, calving and gave them the respect they jet-black ladies in bright yellow straw May; it was calving checking carefully on any cow lying down deserved and the space they needed. enhanced in an angelic mist rising upward season. The cows and scanning groups of cattle as they After all, they were a huge portion of our from their breath in the cold temperatures calved on the hills on fed together. The herd was used to our livelihood, and we wanted to come home which gave a mystical appearance. My a half section of pasture north of our build- presence; heads would lift briefly as we safe at the end of the day! We would have favourite part of calving season was of ings. Dad checked the cows twice a day on approached a fleeting glance to confirm we a cattle processing day in June where we course, the baby calves, and when they got horseback. His lariat and a few small calv- were no threat, before dropping back to the gathered to work with our family and neigh- their legs under them, in the daytime they ing supplies were part of his gear. I was so business of feeding. Cows are resource- bours at the corrals. Great memories! would run circles and buck and play with excited to get to ride with him on occasion. ful finding hiding places. The bush would A generation later, our calving season each other all around the barnyard causing As we saddled up and headed north, Dad be our first search, but it was not unusual changed from April to January. We raised their mama’s anxiety trying to keep up to would always light a smoke. He looked to be surprised by a calf lying flat in the purebred Black Angus and sold yearling them. After a while it was “meh” and they’d like the “Marlboro Man”. It was generally middle of buckbrush. Otherwise, the cows bulls. We were called Wildmere Black simply watch them go. Baby calves loved cool and wet in April and in places, the sod would calve in wide open spaces under Diamonds. The cattle were brought into the fresh straw and not only raced through would squish under the horses’ hooves as the open prairie sky. Calving ease remark- the corrals at the end of December. We it but often times you would see their little we rode. I loved that sound. Following the ably increases in warmer weather. I do, had “dust to dawn” barnyard lights that heads peeking out of the cozy bed they lay of the land, in various low spots there however, remember Dad having to assist lit our way on those long nights of dark- made for themselves. were shallow pools of water, clear to the the odd one. Dad’s horse was an old hand ness checking cows. Because of the cold It is calving time in Alberta, I am no bottom formed from the spring melt. They at the springtime routine, hardly flinching if weather, we checked every two hours. My longer calving cows, it is the next generawould soon disappear as the warming a wobbly newborn calf needed a lift across shift ended at 1 a.m. I didn’t necessarily tions turn. Good luck!

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Hay Clandonald Event Draws Strong Crowd, Supports Community Projects

also serving as an important fundraiser for but we were very happy to see so many in year, including the completion of two locker the society. attendance,” she said. rooms in our new arena addition and a new Since the drought of 2002, a signifiThe 2026 Hay Clandonald event took The roast beef supper, prepared and pole shed on the fairgrounds.” cant event not seen in the region since the place on January 23, welcoming more than served by volunteers, received high praise Entertainment continued after the 1930s, the Clandonald Agricultural Soci- 150 people through the doors despite frigid from attendees. Following the meal, guests program with music by the Flatland Beer ety has hosted the annual Hay Clandon- temperatures. The evening featured a roast listened to guest speaker Jennifer McGui- Bandits, who kept the crowd on the dance ald event as a way to bring the community beef supper served from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., ness, who delivered a presentation titled floor. “They were a great band that kept together during the winter months. The followed by an agricultural presentation and Fire as a Management Tool in Grassland everyone entertained,” Ryan added. gathering offers an evening of food, enter- live music that carried the celebration late and Parkland Ecosystems, offering insight Proceeds from Hay Clandonald are tainment, information, and fellowship, while into the night. into land management practices relevant to reinvested directly back into the commuK a i t l y n S n i d e r the agricultural community. nity, primarily supporting the upkeep and Secretar y for the The evening also included door prize maintenance of the arena and grounds.

Clandonald Agricul- draws and both live and silent auctions, These facilities are used by the Clantural Society said the featuring approximately 20 donated items. donald 4-H Multi Club, as well as other turnout was espe- These activities contributed significantly to communit y groups and individuals cially encouraging. the event’s fundraising success. throughout the year.

“Hay Clandonald this “We are so thankful for all of our sponAs another successful Hay Clandonyear went great. It sors and donors who contributed to making ald event wrapped up, the evening once was a very cold night, Hay Clandonald such a success,” said again highlighted the strength of commuR yan. “ With their nity spirit and volunteer support in the area. sup por t, we have “The Clandonald Agricultural Society is so been able to complete thankful for everyone’s continued support some major projects of Hay Clandonald and we look forward to in our community this next year,” said Ryan.

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tion, a provincial development agency. The fenced off, restricting cattle access. the process. For producers or groups facing Perennia team recommended developing Adjustments and Future Plans similar challenges, embracing changes Claire Sampson-MacDonald is the presi- additional water sources so the pasture With more than one water source, Maple recommended by experts can result in dent of Maple Brook Co-operative Pastures could be divided into smaller blocks, allow- Brook is now able to rotationally graze their benefits quickly.

Ltd., a community pasture on Cape Breton ing for more intensive grazing. They also stock through the paddocks, better utilizing Key Water Management Takeaways Island near Maple Brook, Nova Scotia. In advised fencing off the brook to limit cattle their full pasture area. This also benefited Ensure cattle have easy access to clean Nova Scotia, community pastures were access, preserving water quality and the pasture conditions with better distribu- water and, when possible, pump water into started in the 1960s and run by the provin- minimizing environmental concerns. In tion of grazing and animal traffic. In the first a trough. cial governments for decades; but now the response, the provincial government allo- year, maintaining sufficient flow to keep the Monitor water sources and systems province owns the land, and the manage- cated funds to the pastures through the troughs full was a challenge, but equipment regularly to address any problems that may ment of each pasture is handled by commu- Community Pasture Support Program, modifications to increase the flow resolved arise. nity organizations or co-operatives. enabling the co-op to begin making the the issue. The new system also requires Fence cattle out of water sources to Maple Brook Co-operative Pastures necessary changes. daily monitoring, in person, to address any prevent contamination. currently has 22 members and about 106 A Community Effort potential problems. Future improvements Advisors are available to help with acres of cleared land for grazing. The co-op Members of the co-op put time and will focus on enhancing access and drain- upgrading water systems. grazes 75-80 head from May to November energy into making the changes, supple- age around the trough, as well as increasKey Water Management Takeaways but is looking to increase its numbers as menting the funding that Maple Brook ing their capacity.

Ensure cattle have easy access to clean infrastructure and land improvements are received. They also sought advice from Overall, benefits of the new system were water and, when possible, pump water into made.

Perennia about solar pumps and how to quickly realized by Maple Brook: “What a trough.

Aging Infrastructure design a water system with readily acces- surprised me the most was how quickly we Monitor water sources and systems The Maple Brook pasture site is situ- sible materials. saw the benefits to the health of the herd. regularly to address any problems that may ated on a hill with a brook running through Three ponds have recently been estab- . .You could tell even by June of that first arise. the lowest end of the pasture. For many lished to catch surface water run-off, with year we had the ponds, that the cattle had Fence cattle out of water sources to years, the brook was the primary watering berms to keep them from being filled in. gained better than what they had in previ- prevent contamination. source for the entire grazing area.

Water is pumped from the ponds using a ous years, and we weren’t even halfway Advisors are available to help with This water management approach solar powered pump with a battery back-up through the pasture season.” upgrading water systems. caused several issues: into reservoirs and then into troughs for the There is strong value in working with Thank you to the Beef Cattle Research Cattle weren’t gaining as much as they cattle. Additionally, the brook is now mostly advisors whose expertise can help guide Council for allowing the reprinting of this could: the single water source in the corner article. of the pasture meant cattle had to walk a www.beefresearch.ca long distance to get water, and the area close to the brook was grazed intensively leading to uneven land use.

With increasingly dry summers, the water levels in the brook were dropping by the end of the summer.

Cattle directly accessing the brook was not ideal for environmental stewardship and water cleanliness.

Upgrading to Keep with the Times Following renewed provincial interest One of the three new surface water and in the community pastures across Nova Arial view of Maple Brook community Scotia, Maple Brook was connected with Co-operative members worked together to run-off ponds at Maple Brook. pasture.

Photos courtesy of Claire Sampson-MacDonald.

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corpora- make changes to the water system.

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Ot tawa, ON — Shannon Stubbs, the Liberals’ hidden taxes on food, Pirot, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald- have an MoU, but actually nothing has Member of Parliament for Lakeland including the federal industrial carbon Laurier Institute, and the Hon. Dan happened at all, there will be a condiand Conser vative Shadow Minister tax and the food packaging tax, to bring McTeague P.C, former M.P for Picker- tional approval probably sometime ing—Scarborough East, on anti-devel- later, with major pieces still undone -for Energy and Natural Resources, down grocery costs for Canadians.

At the start of the new year, Stubbs opment legislation and the Govern- nothing at all has happened.” returned to Parliament to hold the Stubbs continues to fight for the Liberal government to its promise to w a s n a m e d t o t h e S p e c i a l J o i n t ment’s keep it in the ground agenda.

Stubbs said: “There’s been much priorities and concerns of Lakeland get major projects built in Canada, Committee on the Exercise of Powers and to fight for Canadian energy and Under the Building Canada Act, a rare talk about C-5 fast-tracking to build families, and for the su c c es s and economic security and sovereignty, joint committee of MPs and Senators. projects at speeds never seen before sovereignty of Canada’s energy and affordable groceries, and hope for all The committee was created following and at the back of that bill is a list of natural resources sector across the Stubbs’ successful amendment to Bill laws and regulations that therefore the country. Alongside her Conservative Canadians.

On January 27th, Stubbs moved the C-5 to hold the Liberal government Liberals admit block building because colleagues, under the leadership of first Official Opposition Motion of the to account for the sweeping powers they want to create a workaround about Pierre Poilievre, Stubbs will continue new year, for a day of debate about handed to the Prime Minister and Cabi- it. But now we have a scenario where her work in Parliament and on t wo politicians are recommending to politi- committees this session, including in Canadian economic sovereignty. The net under that legislation.

At the Natural Resources committee, cians projects, the government refuses her capacity as Shadow Minister for motion, seconded by Carol Anstey, M P fo r Lo n g R a n g e M o u nt a i n s i n Stubbs questioned Dr. Heather Exner- to define the national interest, they Energy and Natural Resources.

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In Loving Memory of

Clint Garnier

Feb.3, 1978 - Feb. 12, 2007

To lose someone so special Is really hard to bear.

It hardly seems believable That you’re no longer here.

You left us far to early Before your time it seems And now you’ll never have the chance To fulfill all your dreams.

In our home are endless photos Of you, more precious than gold And to us who love and lost you, Your memory will never grow Your memory forever surrounds us.

When time comes that our life is through, We pray God takes our hand And leads us straight to y ou.

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to close the period with a goal of their Player of the Game honours for his strong own, but the Tigers carried a strong 5–3 effort.

The JR B Tigers excitingly opened their lead into the final frame.

With one thrilling home win and a confihome schedule this weekend, hosting The third period proved to be a battle, dent road victory, the JR B Tigers are the Killiam Wheat Kings in a fast-paced as the Wheat Kings pushed back and building early momentum in the season and hard-fought matchup that kept fans narrowed the score with one more goal. and giving fans plenty to cheer about as engaged from puck drop to final buzzer. Despite the late pressure, the Tigers the schedule unfolds.

Both teams came out strong in the held their ground to secure a thrilling 5–4 first period, matching each other’s inten- victory. Ryder Haakenson was named the sity and offensive pressure. The period College Park Moros Player of the Game ended in a 2–2 tie, with the Tigers finding for his standout performance. the back of the net on goals by Toutant, On February 7, the Tigers hit the road assisted by Johnston and Meiklejohn, to face the Cold Lake Ice. The openfollowed by Meiklejohn scoring with ing period was a defensive showcase, support from Davidson and Cooke. with both teams feeding off each other’s The second period saw the Jr. B Tigers energy but neither able to break through, take control of the game. Quist opened leaving the scoreboard empty after twenty the scoring unassisted, setting the tone for minutes. a dominant stretch. Meiklejohn followed The Tigers surged ahead in the second with a goal assisted by Cooke and Quist, period, scoring three unanswered goals. and Pavka added another with help from Johnston opened the scoring with assists Haakenson. The Wheat Kings managed from Toutant and Haygar th. Cooke followed, assisted by Quist and Pavka, and Meiklejohn added a third goal with support from Pavla and Quist, giving the Tigers a commanding lead heading into the final period.

Cold Lake managed to find the net in the third, but the Tigers quickly answered.

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100 Years Ago — 1926

During the week of February 10, 1926, Mannville, while Vermilion retained the 100 houses north of Vermilion for Scottish place. Temperatures were slowly moderwinter life in the Vermilion district reflected Hotel Cup. Mannville also secured the immigrants, a major development requir- ating, with daytime highs near −10 °C. strong community spirit and steady prog- Brunswick Cup, and the Pilkie Bros. Cup ing more than one million feet of lumber. Commodity prices averaged about $0.20 ress. Curling drew widespread interest as went to Lloydminster. Hockey action saw Agricultural events remained central to per litre for kerosene, $1.75 per barrel for 19 rinks competed in the annual bonspiel Vermilion facing Vegreville in spirited community life, with the 17th annual Seed crude oil, $0.10 per litre for milk, $0.09 per for the Four-Cup Championship. The regional play that attracted local support- Fair and the Vermilion Agricultural Soci- loaf of bread, and $0.22 per pound for Grand Challenge Cup was captured by ers. Off the ice, construction continued on ety’s 4th annual Poultry Show both taking beef.

75 Years Ago — 1951

During the week of Februar y 10, members travelling from Olds to Vermil- as the Ladies’ Bonspiel recorded a seasonably cold, with daytime highs 1951, community life in Vermilion was ion for the weekend. The district also new high with 31 rinks entered. Vermil- near −8 °C and nighttime lows dipping marked by sport, remembrance, and mourned the passing of Orrin Webber at ion ladies thrilled spectators by claim- to around −22 °C. Commodity prices winter tradition. Intercollegiate games 93 years of age. A resident since 1909, ing a hard-fought final victor y over averaged $0.22 per litre for fuel, $2.50 brought an inter-school visit between he was recognized as one of the most Mannville. Annual Carnival tickets went per barrel for crude oil, $0.14 per litre for Olds College and Vermilion’s Lakeland widely known pioneers of the area. Curl- on sale, and costume competitions milk, $0.12 per loaf of bread, and $0.35 College, with 34 students and four staff ing remained a highlight of the season were announced. Temperatures were per pound for beef.

50 Years Ago — 1976

During the week of February 10, 1976, Gras Queen. In health news, Miss Dorothy realization of a much-needed Day Care tures were typical for mid-February, with community events and milestones filled Gallagher, R.N., was appointed Director of Centre. On the ice, the Tigers experienced daytime highs near −6 °C and overnight the Vermilion calendar. The Vermilion Red Nursing by the Board of Directors of the a challenging week, managing only one lows around −18 °C. Commodity prices Hat Mardi Gras proved a great success, Vermilion General Hospital. Community win in three games. February 13 marked averaged $0.28 per litre for fuel, $12.50 highlighted by the crowning of Darlene support continued to grow as the Lions the 76th anniversary of the I.O.D.E., with per barrel for crude oil, $0.32 per litre for Farkash, a 16-year-old student from J.R. Club of Vermilion donated $200, becom- the sale of 65,000 roses raising funds for milk, $0.45 per loaf of bread, and $1.10 per Robson High School, as the 1976 Mardi ing one of the first contributors toward the their national children’s project. Tempera- pound for beef.

25 Years Ago — 2001

During the week of February 10, 2001, form of a Valentine’s Day Dance featuring a popular indoor garage sale. In sports, the Merie Klumph, the first female recipient, and rising energy costs were a major concern as local band Wild at Heart. One lucky attendee Tigers prepared for upcoming playoff action. Robert Stachniak. Temperatures remained natural gas rebates increased from $50 to won a trip to Las Vegas. Dean Jacula stated Local residents received the Golden Whistle cold, with daytime highs near −12 °C and $150 per month. Many residents responded that Rotarians hoped for strong community Award from the Alberta Soccer Association. overnight lows around −20 °C. Commodity by purchasing wood-burning fireplaces to support, emphasizing the importance of the Vermilion soccer had grown from no team, prices averaged $0.70 per litre for fuel, $28 help manage heating expenses. Community museum to Vermilion’s growth. Sammy’s funding, or equipment to 250 players, four per barrel for crude oil, $0.95 per litre for milk, fundraising was active, with Vermilion Rotar- Family Restaurant celebrated its first anniver- full-sized fields, and three mini fields, largely $2.00 per loaf of bread, and $2.80 per pound ians hosting a Fire Museum fundraiser in the sary in Vermilion, while Lakeland Mall hosted due to the dedication of volunteers including for beef.

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Contractor Requirements Must be legally eligible to work in Alberta Proof of valid liability insurance Proof of current WCB coverage Experience with grounds or cemetery maintenance is an asset Ability to supply own equipment and transportation Submission Details A brief description of relevant experience Proof of Insurance Proposed rates (hourly or per visit) Contact Infomation

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