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Centennial Birthday For Girl Guides the Vermilion Provincial Park. The park was filled with Sparks, Brownies and Girl Guides, all par ticipating in the various events through May 11th the Vermilion Girl Guides the day. The rally, one of a multitroupe held a Wood Smoke Rally at ple of rallies being held across the province arranged to celebrate 100 years of Girl Guiding in Alberta.

T h e Ve r m i l i o n t ro u p e o f G i r l Guides, Sparks and Brownies were j o i n e d by tro u p es fro m; St. Pa u l, Trudy McKenzie Reporter

History Shirt Three Legged Fun

Kaiya and Linnea from the Provost troupe practice their three legged walk before the big race.

Par t of the hi stor y shared with members from the various Girl Guide troupes are the badges each girl is able to earn as a guide. The instructor even advised students of the personal connection some ver y famou s individuals have to these badges.

Ve g r e v i l l e , L l o y d m i n s t e r, Wa i n wright, Provost, Bonnyville and Cold Lake, totaling over 220 participants and including 40 adult volunteers.

During their celebrations the troupes held an opening and closing ceremony and served up birthday cake. The rally held a full day of activities which included; cooking lessons, and a cooking competition for the Girl Guides, ribbon making, doll making, three legged and sack races, hula hooping, creation and sharing of friendship bracelets and history lessons on the guiding organization which included dressing up in the various uniforms from bygone Wearing History years.

Meighen from the St. Paul troupe According to the Girl Guide website takes a trip back in time donning an for more than 100 years Girl Guides old Brownies uniform from bygone of C a n a d a h a s of fe re d p ro g ra m- days. ming to more than 7 million girls across C a n a d a .

To d a y t h e y have over 7 0 , 0 0 0 m e m b e r s which are supported b y m o r e t h a n 18 ,0 0 0 volunteers.

The first guiding unit w a s fo u n d e d in 1910 in St. C atharine’s, ON and by 191 3 e v e r y p rov i n ce h a d Creative Cooking Outdoors a G i r l G u i d e Anna Ulrich and Kayla Gannon from the Vermilion Girl Guides participate in the cooking competition held at the May 11th, Association.

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See Me Now Trudy McKenzie Reporter As the July 1st deadline approaches for the implementation of the new Community Services budget, service organizations that support Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) fear the worst.

The cause for all this concern is the 45 percent reduction, approximately $42 million in cuts to the funding for the ‘Community Access Support Program for Persons with Developmental Disabilities.

This program assists those with developmental disabilities in accessing community activities such as exercising at the pool or local gym, volunteering, shopping and even attending medical appointments by providing the funds necessary to pay for the support and assistance required by the individual. Often this support comes in the form of trained workers who assist the individuals, accompanying them during their various outings, aiding in communication, physical assistance, working with the individual during training and ensuring the environments and situations are safe for both the client and the community.

In an attempt to raise community awareness over 30 members from Vermilions developmentally disabled community along with supporters, aids and Focus administration arrived at the constituency office of Vermilion-Lloydminster MLA, Dr. Richard Starke during the May 15th lunch hour.

The local protest coincided with several other Persons with Developmental Disabilities rallies around the province including protests at the Calgary Legislature, Edmonton Legislature and a demonstration held at the Lethbridge Civic Park.

The Vermilion protestors carried signs, encouraged drivers to honk their horns in a show of support and offered passersby an opportunity to sign their petition.

Aids and directors from Focus explained that in their positions as support workers for people with developmental disabilities they fear the negative impact these cuts will have for a number of their clients.

Concerned Heather Todd, Adult Services Manager for Focus, expressed, “These cuts mean that those individuals affected are at risk of finding themselves isolated within their own communities.”

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Members from the Vermilion community of persons with developmental disabilities along with staff and service workers from Focus demonstrated outside the office of Vermilion-Lloydminster MLA, Dr. Richard Starke on May 15th. The Vermilion demonstration was one of several demonstrations held in the province objecting to the over $42 million in cuts to the access programming, a program which supports the ability of individuals to participate in volunteer, recreational and community activities.

“We have eight individuals that receive services; five of those individuals are looking at receiving a complete cut to services.

Three more will receive partial service cut.” explained Shelly Chomlack, Chief Executive Officer for Focus.

“The government is suggesting that we build natural supports. What they don’t understand, “noted Chomlack “is through the Community Access Program we are, building those supports. We are, networking. Through Community Access we have, found employment for our individuals. The government wants to focus on employment first. What they are not understanding, is they are taking away a resource that staff uses on a day to day basis to introduce our persons to the community and expose them to opportunities of volunteerism which can turn into a paid position.”

Chomlack expressed a desire to see government slow down, work with the Continued to pg. 8

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Weekend Plans Trudy McKenzie Editor

We have “weathered” the long weekend. That weekend which holds so much promise, yet has offered disappointment so often in the form of white flurries, that many of us have resorted to making long weekend plans with the tongue in cheek approach.

I co nfes s, I myself n ow resis t yearly the urge to relocate the rainbow of flowers and fauna, I accumulate in the relative safety of my covered patio, to the barren black soil of my flowerbeds on May long weekend allowing them one more weeks safe haven before putting them at risk. I do however, confess being unable to resist the urge to

stroll slowly through the greenhouses smelling and accumulating my colourful collection beforehand, making the urge to run my fingers through the dirt and the desire to plant ever stronger and testing my patience even more.

Despite all indications demonstrating that we are finally safe from frost and blusters, as an experienced Albertan I just know that mama nature cannot be trusted to let old man winter go without one last kiss on May long weekend. It’s like an annual joke, if you plant then he will come for that last smooch, if you don’t, he won’t. It’s kind of like guaranteeing rain by washing your car.

M os t event p la n n e rs a re wise enough to leave well enough alone come May long, which is to say that very few are foolish enough to plan

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events on this auspicious weekend. The unpredictable weather, combined with the need of individuals to get away and explore beyond their geography makes it difficult to rely on attendance, those who remain ten d to b e in dustriously prepping for the next opportunity to plant, or those brave enough may even be slipping seeds into soil.

Spring cleaning and dust removal preoccupy many on the long week end, especially those who often have too little time on a two day weekend to tackle the extra housekeeping that the change in seasons bring.

Af ter the May long weekend however, Vermilion seems to simply explode with planned events and activities!

The upcoming weekend the first after May long will see Vermilion clubs and planners offering a bounty of activities so varied in nature, as some groups wind down their year and others wind up their summer schedule.

Fa m i l i e s c a n s t a r t th e we e kend off with a movie in the park on Friday at the Soccer fields before

they are invaded by Soccer players and fans who will take them over for the Vermilion Soccer Tournaments at the both Saturday and Sunday. The Vermilion 4H Interclub will hold their Achievement day and their Heifer show on Sunday, with their Steer show and sale happening Monday. Those looking to focus on their garden and wanting to enjoy the company of fellow gardening enthusiasts can join the Communities in Bloom Garden Party at Spurs on Saturday. While others just looking for a walk in the park with their dog could turn a Sunday stroll into a contribution for a great cause by picking up a few sponsors and joining the Lion’s Club Walk for Guide Dogs, before feasting on hot dogs and burgers cooked up by Lions clu b m em b ers. An af tern o o n of Geocaching has even been scheduled on Sunday for those looking for an activity a bit more energetic.

How will you spend this weekend?

After I finish covering as many of these as possible you will find me emptying out my patio and puttering in my garden I hope.

Ask Alice

Ask Alice your questions about relationships, teens, family, home and garden “How to tips” and general inquiries or problems you may have.

I may not always be right but I’ll always have an opinion.

Email to Ask Alice at vermilionvoice@gmail.com To my readers:

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I am starting to clean my yard and gardens. These are some tips that work for me.

Start by a warming up those cold muscles and some light stretching. After 6 months of winter, don’t be in a rush.

Clean and organize tools. Wrap hockey tape around rake handles that may give you splinters.

Get something to kneel on, a foam chunk or an old pillow works well.

A sturdy short stool helps on reducing backaches.

Use an assortment of gardening gloves. Great pruning shears, small and large are a must.

A tarp to throw sticks, leaves and garden garbage on. Just drag the tarp along as you move to your next spot.

I use an old wagon of my son’s to haul stuff to the dumpster.

The composting dumpster is too far away from my house to use. Hint, hint we need more green bins.

Give perennials a chance to “come up”. Don’t uncover perennials completely all at once. Is it REALLY finished snowing? A small amount of protection goes along way. Try a new plant every year.

Stay hydrated. Give yourself a break from being in one position for more than 10 minutes. Change hands on the rake and hoe etc.

Remember gardening is trial and error. Don’t be afraid to move a poor performing plant or throw it out.

Try not to use chemicals on your lawn and plants. Use natural products and treatments. The more bugs you poison, the more birds you poison and so on and so on.

We have some great greenhouses for shopping and advice close by. For advice there is the library and internet too.

Remember to enjoy your yard, Stand back and take a look at what you have done and need to do.

Good Gardening, Love Alice Disclaimer; Dear Alice offers her opinion on a variety of subjects. Dear Alice is not an expert nor does she offer a professional opinion, but rather the opinion of one person provided for entertainment and informational purposes. The Vermilion Voice Ltd. and Dear Alice are not liable or responsible for the results of following the advice offered in this column. You are completely responsible for your actions and neither the Vermilion Voice Ltd. nor Dear Alice accepts any liability for any situation in your life past, present or future. By submitting a letter to this publication you grant the Vermilion Voice Ltd. permission to publish it in the Vermilion Voice Ltd. and elsewhere including the Vermilion Voice Ltd. website www.vermilionvoice.com. Your name and email address will not be included or distributed. There is no guarantee that a question will be responded to.

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Around The Campfire Neil B. Stratton Columnist

That ugly brown and grey that is finally visible thru the everlasting dirty white stuff, is becoming a world of color, well at least green at this time, but which I am more than happy with.

The green growth was almost watchable as it appeared within a week, although the leaves on the prairie poplar trees are not yet in full “bloom” or growth, the splash of green is sure welcome.

It seems that our spring arrived almost literally overnight for us, and the transformation is going to take some of us off guard, as with my garden, where huge snow drifts finally disappeared only days ago. And already it is the long May weekend traditionally the time to plant the more hardy and succulent vegetables such as potatoes and corn seed, both of which were so mouth watering and tasty from the garden last year.

The potatoes I harvested last year had to be the most delicious potatoes I have ever grown, even raw they were a tasteful treat, our harvest from last year lasted the entire brutal winter and left us plenty of seed potatoes for this year.

The lawn turned deep green almost overnight and already needs its first cut, so I am going to be a busy boy here in the next week or so, but it will be a labour of love this year.

The long weekend in May always seemed to be cursed with weather that was not the best for enjoyable outdoor adventures and keeping up with the tradition they are call-

ing for rain for most of the weekend. But I would absolutely rather see the rain then the other stuff that’s for sure. We need the moisture as the winds and quick dryness have turned everything above ground into tinder for wild fires.

This is the weekend that many want to get out and enjoy the years first camping, fishing and other outdoor activities, the rain may dampen a few sprits, but the alternative may leave our outdoors in charcoal and ashes.

So in most of Al b e r t a , eve n if it is raining campfires will be banned this long May weekend, although an enjoyable part of camping, we all have to take precautions until bans have been lifted.

My energy level still seems to be lagging this year, as I try to shake out all the cobwebs left by the long winter. I have been trying to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible but its taking a while to get that activity level peaking.

We visited another favourite fishing hole near Irma last weekend, and it also was hit hard by the long winter, it was also totally winter killed like several other fishing spots in the area.

It looks like we may have to travel some distance to get to some good fishing this

year, and we already have a couple planned making them that much more anticipated and exciting.

I have also been looking forward to this long weekend as its when Ray Sarasin, the local and well known gold prospector is holding a gold panning and extraction course and sharing his knowledge. We will be heading to the North Saskatchewan River for the day o n S a tu rd ay, for what should be an enjoyable and interesting adventure.

I dug out my old metal gold pan last month and was saddened to se e it that it has seen better days and most likely will not be put into action ever again, it was rusted and pitted by moisture in storage. The gold pan is over 35 years old so it has served its purpose; even if it doesn’t get used anymore it is now a great display piece in the shop and sparks many fond memories.

Ray will supply a new space age gold pan in material and color that is best suited for gold panning, it also has gold catching ridges built right into the pan and they never rust.

I can’t wait to see some “color” in the pan again and see just what new methods may have evolved since I was active in gold

“Our spring arrived almost literally overnight for us, and the transformation is going to take some of us off guard.”

panning, although much of the century old techniques most likely will still apply.

In the past 25 years I have walked into many a small rocky creek or stream nestled and hidden back where foot access is the only way to reach them, thinking about what lay behind and under that big boulder in the middle.

Gold panning isn’t a get rich adventure and it’s done mostly now as a simple test by modern prospectors with much bigger gold collecting systems. However, it’s a great way to get outdoors and enjoy a day off the beaten path and who knows with today’s gold prices one may pay for the interesting hobby.

I have decided to make it a goal to pan one ounce of pure gold, which could take some time with the fine gold dust in Alberta, but then again it doesn’t take much gold to make an ounce, and with gold being worth over $1400Canadian an ounce in today’s prices, it can pay for itself as a hobby. As a bonus one may find new bow hunting or fishing areas while seeing new wilderness.

Now I know everyone still has cobwebs they have to shake off, fresh air and sunshine to absorb, so even if it’s just going for a walk get out there folks and I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend.

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The Passion of Spring Franklin Wolters

spring was fanning grain with our old Viking fanning mill to clean seed for the new crop. It was a busy time and The longer days spring meant soft ground and early on a n d w a r m e r s u n we waited for the frost to harden the star ts to awaken the country that has been quiet under the snow and cold. I just remember how the snow would get soft and as a kid I got looking for little streams to start running through the yard. Even before the snow was gone we’d start seeing birds that had forsaken the country in the fall and would start appearing and announcing their return.

It was also a return to gopher hunting season. I really greeted the whole thing with enthusiastic excitement really!!

Do you remember the wet feet and clothes that came with that spring season? It just followed that spring meant getting wet and tired taking advantage of all the wonders of spring time. Very early our range cows would start roaming the coulee hills looking for ground so we could move the grain. bare spots to graze for new grass and Remember the drill? as we had to constantly keep watch for With the spring awakening so many anyone having trouble having her calf it activities were needing time and attenmeant we spent a lot of time riding the tion, besides the calving and seed prepGrizzly Bear coulee side watching for aration, there was equipment to get in the first crocus and other early risers shape, and in early times, I remember that emerged. It was special to see the the excitement of rounding up the horse ravines that ran into the creek running herd that had spent the winter on open busily down the coulee side and soon range, and Dad had to get them and the creek itself would start running then prepare them for the spring work. Their you knew that spring had truly arrived. manes and tails needed to be trimmed I’ll never forget that aroma of a and their hooves needed attention. It country coming awake when the grass was a time for little kids to stay clear really started to green and the leaves of the barn. These horses were some on the trees start to green up the hill skittish!! sides. One of the major jobs in early We looked forward to the first time Columnist

we’d hear the frogs start their chorus dirty feet before we went to bed. We and it was such a marvelous back- would start going barefoot almost as ground with all the other sounds of soon as the snow was gone and in those spring to add to the awakening of times, the only time we wore shoes was nature. It was special just to be there. when we went to school or town, and In their time all the differ- then it would be little canvas runners. ent plants would bloom and We used to get pretty tough soles show signs of life. I remember on our feet. They sure weren’t tough bringing in the pussy willows enough to go walking in the coulee and and crocuses, then soon the encounter a patch of our prickly pear buffalo beans and three flow- cactus that grew there. You sure had to ered avins, violets and butter- watch for that. cups to name a few. Later Brother and I spent hours and days when the seeding was under- wandering that beautiful old coulee and way and Mom had also started marveled at all the wildlife and fauna planting her early garden, that was so wonderful to observe while we’d soon find the birds nests we hunted gophers and robbed crows with eggs and watch for mama and magpie nests. I was so very lucky birds come with mouthfuls of to have had the advantage of such a insects to feed their young. playground in my childhood. What an School was fun in the spring adventure, such a truly remarkable as we would hurry there so we stockpile of memories to look back on. could spend more time play- Spring time Grizzly Bear Coulee style. ing ball. Spring was also telling us we’d soon be faced with exams at LIMOUSIN BULLS the end of school a n d th e s t a r t o f We have a good selection of summer. So much had to happen in 2 year olds (Black) what seemed like Yearlings (Red or Black) too short a time and Light birth wieghts, Easy calving it’s a good thing the days were so much and Semen tested longer. It seemed like we spent about two day’s energy in Vermilion one day. We’d come 780-853-2766 Home in so tired at night and remember 780-853-0464 Cell having to wash our

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First of all I have inspected many homes that have melted siding. If the barbeque is pushed too close to the house the vinyl will overheat and melt. I would estimate that one in twenty homes that I inspect have melted siding. I wonder how many homes actually have burnt down as a result of barbeques.

Overall I think barbeques are quite safe if you keep them away from combustible materials that may catch fire.

If you are using a propane bottle be sure it is certified and that it is not leaking. A 20 lb propane bottle has enough power in it to move an entire house off its foundation if it explodes. Also pay attention to the amount of propane the filling station attendants put in your bottle. If the bottle is overfilled and it heats up in the hot sun it could explode. Once again remember that propane gas is very dangerous and must be treated with the utmost caution.

Finally if you are fortunate enough to have a natural gas line plumbed to the deck where you can connect it directly to the barbeque you should be aware of a few safety rules here as well. First of all there should be a shut off located outside in easy reach of the barbeque. If something goes wrong you don’t want to be running into the house to find a shut off valve. Secondly be sure to keep the valve closed and capped when it is not in use. I have come across several leaking quick connects because the valve was left open. I hope you find the tips helpful and that you enjoy your barbeque as much as I do.

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Lonsdale

The Zen Disconnect Margaret Lonsdale Columnist

The tree along the side of the road is dying. It started with a broken branch, possibly damaged last fall by wind force or a too heavy child swinging from it in an attempt to return to monkeydom, but now the damage has become more serious. On the south side, the part not visible from the road, a part of the trunk now stands exposed, its bark having succumbed to the downward pull of the decaying branch. It’s been there, with the other poplars that line the dusty backstreet, for thirty-five years. There are initials carved in its trunk, and a lopsided heart. There are bits of amber glass, what’s left of beer bottles smashed against it after some past midnights over time, embedded in the twisted parts of its roots that have climbed upward to break the surface of the earth anchoring the tree as it

emerged from sapling to ancient. From a distance, it still looks strong, and with the new growth encouraged by the toolong awaited spring warmth, the green of its leaves reflect the sunlight in that way that makes an onlooker blink. Still beautiful from afar, it has withstood the brutality of every season of its life span thus far. Now though, the tree is dying.

The denouement will be long, withering, and slow.

Down the path, between two lines of spruce that shelter a walker from the dust of the street on the left and the snarled debris of industry on the right, four stumps rise up from the hillside. Their ugliness is what’s left of four robust young trees that once ended the row to the west, taken down under cover of night by some overzealous wielder of an axe one December a half dozen years ago. The hackslaying was unclean, leaving not just stumps, but half trunks rising up grotesquely from the ground, their ragged edges sharp enough to impale an unsteady passerby, doomed if he should

stumble.

Beyond the shelter of the trees, the elements poke at a strolling thinker whose hands rest deep inside the pockets of his jacket. He contemplates the scars gouged into the landscape, disapproval evident in his furrowed brow. Tire track gouges glare incongruously from the otherwise unmarked landscape of still limpid prairie grass. Open spaces sometimes tempt joyriders to escape the lines of the roadway for a few minutes of lumpy free riding when no one’s watching.

A new building on the corner gleams shining new where untamed bush used to reside. Except for a few bits of trash strewn in the parking lot, the space appears sterile clean. Around the perimeter, the proprietors have made an admirable effort to replace some of the foliage wiped out during the construction of their new commercial building. New saplings sway in the wind, their skinny trunks tethered to last fall’s support apparatus until they attain enough

strength to withstand the challenges that the elements will deliver. One has been snapped off in the centre, such a precise and critical injury unlikely to have been the work of nature. Initially, the insertion of the short line of saplings looked hopeful on the newly shaved landscape.

Possibly the trees might have endured the winter more successfully if their early care had included watering.

Along the side of a shed where the ivy creeps along trellises in summer, the crumbling remnant of an abandoned bird nest lays exposed. A closer look reveals the gruesome remains of a sparrow, its little body entangled in the vines like an insect in a spider’s web. I release its weightless carcass from the vine’s hold and bury it deep within the grass freshly raked from a lawn that looks as good as a space ravaged by dog play can look after a long and relentless winter.

Spring. It’s the time of uncovering, discovering, recovering. It’s a chance to begin again.

See Me Now Continued Continued from pg. 3

agencies and review the needs of each person on an individual basis, as opposed to mandating changes.

On May 14th a joint statement was released by the Alberta Association for Community Living (AACL), Alberta Council of Disability Services (ACDS) and Alberta Disability Workers Association (ADWA), “The reduction in PDD funding of minimally $60 million is the largest cut in the Government’s current budget, close to twice the size of the 7% cut required of post-secondary institutions; the largest cut ever imposed on individuals with developmental disabilities in Alberta’s history.”

In the March Provincial Budget release, the government announced that the 2013-2014 budget contained more overall funding for PDD individuals, however, funds would be prioritized to get better results and in fact the Community Services budget did see an increase of approximately $3.5 million. However critics point out that the budget must also factor in the 10 percent wage increase promised by Premier Alison Redford to agency workers; an effort to close the discrepancy in

earnings between government workers and agency workers performing the same services.

During the May 14th Legislative Assembly Frank Oberle, Associate Minister of Services for Persons with Disabilities addressed the legislature stating, “Changes in service levels, increased or reduced, will happen as a result of the fact that we are able to assess need, and we are going to allocate services based on need. We are currently doing assessments of need for all the individuals we support, based upon the Supports Intensity Scale or SIS.” Oberle described the SIS as a system that identifies the needs of individuals on a scale of 1 to 7, with category 1 identifying those with low support needs up to category 7 indicating extraordinary behavioural supports are needed. He noted that through the SIS process discovering a number of individuals receiving significant supports who do not appear to require such. “Among those who fall within category 1, we are providing an alarming range of services, from one individual who receives $114 per year in supports, to one who receives just under $300,000 per year in supports.” “I cannot support

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Quoting Statistics Canada Oberle noted, “, there are about 430,000 Albertans who have some form of a disability, something that serves as a barrier. About 100,000 of those individuals rely on natural and community supports, or they have found ways to engage and belong, without assistance, they get no supports and do not request any. But there are about 330,000 people who have a range of disabilities, who may have barriers to employment or community engagement.

Our current disability services funding provides support for 25,000 people, less than 10 per cent of that population. Some of that population may not need support, but many do, and are currently asking for it. Yet they are often excluded from the system because of their inability to access programs, or because of entrance barriers, like the IQ test. This is not the right or the responsible way to provide services.

The right thing to do is to provide supports based on need.”

Expressing an intention to move from an emphasis on community access supports to an emphasis on supports that provide for inclusion and engagement in the community. Oberle stated, “This transition will ensure that persons with disabilities who can work, and who want to work including volunteer work will have the supports to help them to do so. We recognize that there are people who cannot benefit from

such supports, those who require community access as their only way to engage with the community. The supports will be there for those that need them.”

Oberle also expressed a desire to remove the artificial barriers that currently exist at age 18 and 65 when age transitions affect service provision, disrupting lives and adding no value to supports, Oberle concluded by stating, “If you need services, you will get services, end of story.”

Vermilion-Lloydminster MLA, Dr. Richard Starke, was in Ottawa the day of the demonstrations but noted his support for Associate Minister Oberle and the complex job he faces when it comes to improving the supports for all Albertans needing them, “Frank has taken a very comprehensive view at how the services to persons with disabilities has been provided in this province and has found a lot of things that are seriously lacking.” he continued, “We are in a transition period and change is hard on people, we get that, but that can’t mean that if a system needs to be fixed or there’s a problem, that you should shy away from change, just because change is hard on people.”

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RCMP Reports The victim in this matter had previously installed security cameras at the property and the attached images are believed to be the persons responsible for this offence. Police are requesting the assistance of the public in identifying the male in the attached photos as well as his accomplice.

Both males appear to be Caucasian and in their late teens or early 20’s.

If anyone has any information that may serve to identify this male, or any others associated to this offence, you are asked to call the Kitscoty RCM Police, or Crimestoppers, with your information.

4th, 2013, the Lloydminster RCMP have b e en unable to identif y any responded to a complaint of a pedes- suspects or witnesses in this file. The trian being hit by a motor vehicle in file is currently under investigation 5600 block of 44th St. Upon arrival with members actively seeking any at the scene a 29 year old female was witnesses who may have observed any found seriously injured and was subse- persons or vehicles in the area during quently transported to hospital where that time-frame. she succumbed to her injuries.

If you have any information regardThe investigation is being conducted ing this theft or you observe suspicious by m e m b e r s fro m th e Ll oyd m i n- activity, particularly in the early mornKitsc oty RCMP Detachment ster City RCMP as well as the East- ing hours please contact the Two Hills Investigates Break, Enter and Theft ern Alberta Criminal Crash Investiga- RCMP Complaint Line at 1 (780) 657Suspects tive Team. Jason Wallace Campbell 32 2760,Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222O n 2013- 05-12, Kit scot y RCM yrs of Lloydminster, Alberta has been 8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com.

Police received a complaint of a break, charged with Impaired enter and theft that had occurred Driving Causing Death, in Morning Gold Estates. The victim Dangerous Driving Causstated that sometime the previous Charges Lain in Lloydminster for ing Death, Public Mischief night person/s unknown had entered Fatal Pedestrian Collision and Obstruction. Jason their garage and stole a 2011 Dodge In the early morning hours of May Campbell has been pickup truck. remanded into custody and he appeared in Alberta Provincial Court in Lloydminster on May 7, 2013, at 9:30 am by CCTV. Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. Tw o H i l l s R C M P Investigating Theft of Marshall & Leona Ewasiuk Grain Sale Location: From Two Hills, West On Hwy. 45 to Rge. Rd. 131 & North 2 Miles On April 23rd, 2013, Around The Slough.

TRACTORS: JD 6400 FWA Tractor (640 Loader, Grapple Fork, 488/80R38 Tires, Two Hills RCMP received 12175 Hrs.)* JD 4450 FWA Tractor (Duals, 18.6R38 Rear Tires, 6821 Hrs.) a complaint of a substanFIELD EQUIPMENT: Morris Challenger L320 Cultivator With Harrows (32’)* JD tial theft of grain in the 3200 6 Bottom Plow* Ezee-On Offset Disc (14’)* IHC Press Drill (12’)* Inland Two Hills, Alberta region. Bear Pit’s During Crime Prevention Week Sprayer* Haybuster 107 Seed Disc Drill (2-10’)* Buhler Farm King Grain Roller RCM P Of ficers were During crime prevention week, Sgt. Mike McGinley VEHICLES, TRAILERS & RVs: 2004 Duramax 2500 Diesel Crew Cab (Leather, led the J. R. Robson “Bear Pit” one of two sessions informed that approxi- held at the school for Grade 11 and Grade 12 students.

216000 KM)* 1955 Single Axle Grain Truck (Not Running)* 1992 Chev 4x4 (6.3 mately 12, 000 to 15, The “Bear Pit” offers RCMP an opportunity to hear Diesel, Needs Motor)* Dodge Pickup With Jiffy Bale Picker (Not Running)* Real Industr y Stock Trailer (20’, Completely Re-Done)* Polaris Sportsman 400 4X4 000 bushels of Canola the concerns from the youth in our community and Quad HARVEST EQUIPMENT: JD 7721 Combine (Pull Type)* JD 6601Combine (Pull was stolen out of bins on allows student’s access to RCMP for their questions Type)* JD 800 SP Swather (21’ Header With Pick Up Reel)* JD 800 SP Swather a vacant property. about certain laws and procedures.

(Parts)* NH 717 Forage Har vester* Grain Wagon (200 Bu.) HAYING EQUIPTw o H i l l s R C M P

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Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. Roy & Michelle Anderson

Sale Location: From Vermilion, 16 Miles North on Hwy 41 to Hwy 45, 3 Miles East to Rge. Road 62 (North Side).

TRACTORS: RT100 Agco Tractor With Allied Loader & Grapple Fork (2005, Chipped To 120 HP, FWA, 3000 Hrs.)* 3PH Mower VEHICLES: Ford F350 Truck With Hydra Deck (2006, 225,000 KM) LIVESTOCK EQUIP: Featherlite 5th Wheel Aluminum Stock Trailer (20’, 1995?)* Flexi-coil Post Pounder* Portable Loading Chute* Portable Creep Feeder (150 Bu.)* (2) WW Cattle Squeezes* (75) Portable Corral Panels (8’ & 10’)* (18) Free Standing Panels (24’ & 30’, 3 With Gates)* (30) 3”x12”x16’ Planks (Some Treated)* (4) Round Bale Feeders* Approx. 50 Round Straw Bales (If Not Sold Before The Sale)* Assorted Tack* Assortment Of Livestock Items (Vet Supplies, Etc.)* 1800’s Mexican Saddle RECREATIONAL: Citation Supreme Mini Home (2001, 24’, Ford Chassis)* 2001 Arctic Cat Snowmobile (2096 KM)* 2005 Polaris 500 4x4 Quad SHOP & MISC: Assorted Shop Tools & Items* Scoop A Second Auger (8”x41’)* HD Cultivator (10’)* (2) Fuel Tanks & Stands (500 Gal.)* 60-80 Joints Of Steel Pipe (2”-4”)* Twister Steel Bin (Approx 1400 Bu.)* Westfield Steel Bin (Approx. 2000 Bu., New Floor 2 Yrs. Ago)* (2) Garden Sheds* Assorted Household Items. For more information, please call Roy at 780-853-3530.

CONSIGNMENT FOR ART LAWRENCE: Dewalt 770 10” Deluxe Radial Arm Saw* Kato Light Generator (25 KW, KVA 31.5, 115/230 V., 137 AMPS, Single Phase, 60 Cycles, Low Hours)* Aluminum Tool Box for ½ T. Truck* Beaver Wood Lathe.

For more information please call Art at 780-853-2636.

CONSIGNMENT FOR VIC LAWRENCE: 1996 GMC 4x4 Truck (In Running Condition)* Team Of Broke Geldings (Approx. 1200 LBS. Each). For more information, please call Vic at 780-853-2614.

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Alumnus Advised Register By May 31 For Homecoming 2013

Lakeland College Release Lakeland College’s homecoming is always a great event but this year’s version promises to be even better as hundreds of alumni are expected to return to help celebrate the college’s centenary.

“We hope a large number of Vermilion School of Agricultural, Vermilion Agricultural and Vocational College, Vermilion College and Lakeland College alumni will return for this once in a century event,” says Laurie Weatherill, president of the college’s Alumni Association. More than 200 people have registered to date.

Homecoming weekend, June 7-9 at the Vermilion campus, will be packed full of events but more importantly will provide

many opportunities for former classmates to get together and reminisce, says Darla Yonkman, alumni coordinator at Lakeland College. “It’s so rewarding to see the smiles and hear the laughter as people reconnect with college friends who they haven’t seen in years,” she says.

Events planned for Homecoming 2013 include: • Friday night social.

• Breakfast, lunch, afternoon centennial birthday party, Rose Ball banquet and dance, and Lakeland 100 Year Stomp on Saturday. There is also time available for college tours and class photos.

• Sunday morning farewell buffet breakfast.

Although anniversary classes will be specifically recognized, homecoming is for anyone from any year, stressed Yonkman.

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Stringer paid a visit to the grade 1 and 2 students at St. Jerome’s School, instructing them on stranger safety and assisting volunteers f rom Victim Services, VIBE to have each of the children fill out a Ver milion Lions club supplied personal ID kit for 41 St .

Jerome students.

“We want all alumni to be a part of our centennial homecoming celebration. Our success for the past 100 years is directly related to our alumni and we want to celebrate this milestone together,” she says.

According to college histor y books, the college’s Alumni Associa- Garrett Harris – Class of 1975 Animal tion – founded in 1915 by Production grads from the inaugural Garrett Harris from the Class of 1975 who regularly class – is the second oldest attends homecoming noted, “Homecoming weekend association in Alberta. is coming up fast; Plan a trip in to the future to visit Only the University of the past.”

Alberta’s Alumni Associalakelandcollege.ca/alumni or phone Mr. tion is older.

To register for homecoming, visit www. Laurie Weatherill at 1-780-662-3382.

Vermilion Lions Club me m be r, Ge orge Matechuk assist s St. Jerome student Ryan Stepanick in leaving his print on his personal ID kit. The kit includes a b o o k le t w he r e a l l the child’s per tinent information can be located including finger prints, should an emergency occur. There is also an educational colouring book in each kit offering helpful safety advice to youngsters.

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Mr. Maier is looking to explore Europe again! This tour, scheduled for spring break of 2014, is called Canada and the World Wars and includes Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, Vimy Memorial, Juno Beach (70th Anniversary of D-Day), and various World War I and II Canadian war cemeteries and sites. Usually these international school trips through J.R. have been exclusive to senior high students, but Mr. Maier has invited all J.R. students! Deadline for enrolling is May 30.

Mr. McNeill, back to familiar turf and filling in for Miss Christie until year-end, is taking the grade ten P.E. class scuba diving at the college pool! Sulina Clennett, Koti Hopaluk, Colton Katuski, Brian Lalonde, Madison Long, Fraser Lumley, David McCrae, Julia McCrae, Shjon Moneta, Shelby Myhre, Alexis Neuman, Beaudon Rogers, Jordan Sikora, Stesha Zayac, and Evan Howard will be going.

Junior High Track meet is Friday, May 24. Mr. McNeill’s P.E. 20 and 30 class (mostly grade 11s and 12s) are getting our outdoor venue ready for the competition. Mrs. McNeill’s junior high physical education classes have been learning and

practicing the events.

Many thanks go to Mr. Campbell and Lloydminster’s Invitational Track his grade 7 and 8 Outdoor Education Meet was held on Saturday, May 11, and students. Diligently and dutifully, they attended by Thomas Brodbin, Cameron take care of the beverage container recyWebb, Chad Andreychuk, Jake Wynny- cling throughout the school as well as the chuk, and Ashley Wagner. “We had a classrooms’ paper bins, collecting them great day with most of these athletes bi-monthly to prevent overflow. beating personal bests from practice, Thank you, Mr. Shawn Jacula of Remax physical education class, or last year’s Reality, for donating water for the yearcompetitions,” says Coach Innis. Thomas end’s diploma exams and achievement achieved first in shot put, 100 metre final and triple jump, and third in long jump. Cameron in grade 9 was a first place runner Tête Jaune Award in 800 m, 1500 m, and 3000 To w n o f Ve r m i l i o n m. Jake in grade 9 leapt to first Councillor Clint place in high jump and qualified McCullough displayed in the 200 m final with grade 10 h i s p r e s t i g i o u s Tê t e runner, Chad. Ashley in grade 9 Jaune Award at the placed sixth in javelin.

May 7th Town Council J. R. will be hosting a school Meeting.

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Mannville School celebrated Education Week from May 6-10th. With this year’s theme being “Building Connections, Celebrating Relationships” we tried to focus on the team work and relationships within our school. On Monday, elementary students participated in a short writing activity that had them reflect on what they liked about their teachers, support staff, classmates, and other students.

On Tuesday, the entire school worked together to clean the town and school yard. We had our annual shared DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) time when all elementary students were paired with a high school student for half an hour of reading. Everyone enjoyed a delicious doughnut at the end of this activity. We wrapped up the week by having a “Teachers Dress As Students - Students Dress As Teachers Switch-a-roo Day”. It was fun to see the students imitate teachers in the school! Thank you to Mrs. Campbell for organizing Education Week for us.

The grade one and two phys. ed class had a great time dancing through the month of April.

Some of the dances they learned included the chicken dance, the cha cha slide, and their favourite “Peanut Butter and Jelly.” The grade five and six Phys. Ed. class has also been busy learning some new dance moves. They have enjoyed doing the Bird Dance, Cha Cha Slide, The Butterfly, Two-Step, Jive, various versions of the Y.M.C.A, Macarena, and many other dances. Next week they will be starting to do Track and Field.

The grade 3-4 class went to Lakeland College Farm on Thursday, May 2, 2013. They had a great morning learning all about life on the farm. The students spoke to local farmers and also had an opportunity to see livestock as well. Displays ranged from how important soil is for us, to pigs, cattle, dairy cows, horses and farm safety. Thank you to all of the sponsors of this program as the students really had a wonderful experience.

On May 6th, the grade 6 class enjoyed a trip to Striker Lanes to have a bowling celebration for the DARE graduation. Fun was had by all, and a special hats off to Constable Kerby for his hard work and enthusiasm with this program. It is greatly appreciated and the students look forward to it each and every

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Start looking for the crazy clothes, hats, shoes and hairstyles as the elementary student union is planning a CRAZY FROG day with activities on May 31st.

Mannville School has been chosen for a FunTeam Youth Leadership pilot Grade 1 and 2 physical education class project. Connor Roland and Keisha participate in dancing.

Sharp submitted a proposal to run for our Health Care Aide students. Mannville an activity program for grades 3-7, focus- students Quinn Peden (2011) and Meagan ing on badminton and volleyball skills. Their Derksen (2012) received their diplomas on goal is to give our young students the skills and May 8th for the Health Care Aide Program. confidence to participate in school sports at The Health Care Aide Program was a pilot the junior high level, while having fun. It is a project that was partnered by Buffalo Trail 6 week program that runs every Wednesdays Public Schools, Norquest College and Alberta from 3:30 – 5:00 pm. FunTeam and RecTeam Health Services. is an Alberta based organization promoting The graduation program and luncheon took skill based, family friendly, non-competitive place in Wainwright. Our school division had 24 activity programming for youth. Check out graduates from this program. their website or contact Mrs. Tod about other A Glance Ahead: Junior High Track and opportunities that FunTeam can offer our Field at J.R. Robson – May 28th, Paradise community.

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Fire Department Sets Fires To Reduce Risk Trudy McKenzie Reporter Mannville Fire Crews were out in Minburn May 13th attempting to reduce the risks to area residents by setting the ditch located north of the village on fire. “The grass is so dry, and filled with combustible material right now,”

expressed Mannville Fire Chief Dez Schubert, “taking the precaution of burning off the majority of this material will hopefully reduce the danger to area homes.”

The planned burn occurred in a week that has see the Mannville Fire Department attending six fires in ten days, four of which are suspected to be caused by

Several area fires like the one May 15th located 150 yards from the Mannville School may well be attributed to sparking power lines igniting the extremely dry grass below.

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The blaze that was quickly attended to by the department formed a perfect circle of blackened grass around the pole of a transmission line that on inspection showed signs of having blown a fuse at

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Going into the long weekend nearly 25 percent of the province was under a fire ban with two out of control fires, in Slave Lake and High Level and a third being held in Fort McMurray, the majority of Southern and South Eastern Alberta along the Saskatchewan border banned from burning because of the potential risks.

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Vermilion Elementary School Karen King Submitted

developed by the Alberta Society of Artists, in partnership with Quickdraw Animation Society, for the Alberta Foundation for the Ar ts Travelling O n M ay 9, VE S join e d to g eth er Exhibition Program. There are seven with St. Jerome’s school to create s h o r t a n i m a te d f i l m s a n d f if te e n an inuksuk in our shared field. The artworks by Brian Batista, Leslie Bell, VIBE advisories from both schools Stefanie Wong, and Chris Melnychuk.

Leslie Ball manipulates paint, cutaway shapes, an d han d drawn cells; Stefanie Wong uses an unusual m eth o d of threading canvas; Chris Melnychuk draws a n d d o es p rintmaking; and Brian Batista reveals a passion for Eastern mysticism, pop culture, and character animation. Please drop Grade 1C students and their teacher, Mrs. Zaharko, working by VES in the next couple of we ek s on an iPad project. and view the incredible artwork. built the inuksuk from boxes made by Our grade 3 and 6 students began each class in the schools. It stands their Provincial Achievement Tests as a symbol of togetherness, that the ( PATs) l a s t we e k . VI B E p rov i d e d students are here making a difference each student writing the tests with in our community, and that we cannot granola bars and fruit leather plus a forget about the role positive mental note of encouragement to help fuel health has in our lives. We all have a their brain and body. It was a way role to play and together we can make to ensure students had something a difference. in their stomachs so that they could The TREX Art Exhibit has made its concentrate on their work rather than way to VES. This travelling art exhi- a growling tummy. Having a snack is bition entitled Animated Delight is also a technique used to help calm any

Spring Concert rehearsal practice – Grade 5 Recorders playing “Ode to Joy.” nervous energies or building anxieties prior to writing tests.

O n M ay 24, Ve rmilio n El e m e ntary School Lunch Program Society will host their annual breakfast from 7:30-9:30 in the school gym. The menu will once again include fruit, French toast, sausages, juice and coffee. Please come out and join us in this delicious fundraising event for the lunch program.

Communication with our school community is very important to us.

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Benoit Presents Federal Funds Trudy McKenzie Reporter

to support projects that are led or inspired by seniors and was created to encourage senior volunteerism, improve senior May 13th, Member of Parliament Leon facilities and increase awareness of elder Benoit was out visiting several senior facil- abuse. ities in his Vegreville – Wainwright constitBenoit announced at the Mannville uency.

Senior Drop in Centre $25,000 in grant Making stops in Tofield, Mundare, funds which had been awarded to the Mannville, Chauvin, Wainwright, Irma, Mannville, Minburn and Innisfree Family Viking and Hugenden, Benoit presented and Community Support Services (MMIFon behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, CSS) and Yellowhead Senior Support SociMinister of Human Resources and Skills ety project called Building Bridges.

Development, funds from the ‘New HoriMMIFCSS Director, Jannette Riedel zons for Seniors’ grant program. described how the ‘Building Bridges’ projCreated in 2004 this funding is a federal ect came about, “In our search for addigrant and contribution program designed tional funding we discovered the New Horizons for Seniors grant. Eli Myhovich and I approached the application with enthusiasm to see how we could get our programs working more effectively for seniors in our communities, how we could connect seniors in all three of the communities and get more information sharing going on.

Part of our project is doing just that and we decided to call it $25,000 to Support Senior Initiatives ‘Building Bridges’.”

(L) Vegreville – Wainwright MP, Leon Benoit announced The ‘Build$25,000 in grant funds being awarded to the Mannville, ing Bridges’ project Minburn and Innisfree Family and Community Support hopes to connect all Services (MMIFCSS) and Yellowhead Senior Support seniors in the desigSociety project called Building Bridges.

Receiving for the groups was (R) MMIFCSS Director, nated area with the resources availJannette Riedel.

able to them by providing informational sessions and field trips. ‘Building Bridges’ also hopes to eliminate some of the fear of the unknown for the elderly residents by providing one on one field trips to the various care facilities in the area. Currently seniors going into care are placed based on vacancy and not necessarily geography so visits to a number of facilities would give the touring senior an opportunity to make connections at the various facilities.

“We were very excited when we got the phone call from Leon’s office notifying us that we had received the grant.” noted Riedel.

“So far today we have had a wide range

of projects funded. In Tofield their funding exercise classes which will be held twice a day three days a week.” he continued, “In Mundare they were funding some renovations to the buildings I was there a few years back where they were funding other renovations and it helps keep seniors drop in centres in a condition where they will last a lot of years so they won’t deteriorate.”

Explaining the importance of the program Benoit noted that funding for the New Horizons for Seniors program was recognized by the federal government as being extremely important which is why it had been increased from $20 million last year to $33 million this year.

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May 26th Dog Walkathon Offers Independence Trudy McKenzie Reporter

Sunday the Lions Foundation of Canada Purina Walk for Dog Guides will see the Vermilion Lions Club host their 4th walk at the Vermilion Provincial Park.

Established in 1983 the Lions Foundation of Canada has provided trained Dog Guides at no cost to people of all ages notes the foundation. The training for each dog comes in at a cost of $20,000 but these specially trained canines offer so much independence and freedom to individuals in receipt.

The dog guides can be trained not only to assist the blind which is the more commonly known use for guide dogs, but in fact the foundation trains a total of five different types of Dog Guides including; Canine Vision Dog Guides – for people who are blind or visually impaired Hearing Ear Dog Guides – for people who are deaf or hard of hearing Special Skills Dog Guides – for people with a medical or physical disability

Seizure Response Dog Guides – for people with epilepsy Autism Assistance Dog Guides – for children with autism spectrum disorder Diabetic Alert Dog Guides – for people with type 1 diabetes with hypoglycemic unawareness.

Receiving no government funding the foundation raises funds for these trained dogs through the support and fundraising from events such as the upcoming Purina Walk for Dog Guides, service clubs, corporations, foundations and through individual contributions.

More than 250 communities across Canada will join Vermilion walkers on May 26th, in stepping out with their four legged best friends and raising funds to offer others the chance to experience a whole new world of independence and self reliance that comes with having a trained guide dog can bring.

Leading the charge for the 2013 Vermilion Walk for Dog Guides once again is James Cryderman and Barry Clampitt who will be there to greet participants. The pair will be joined by fellow Vermilion Lions members who will be cooking up hot dogs and hamburgers

for thungry walkers. “I hope Vermilion will come out and enjoy the day and support this wo r thwhil e c a use.” expressed Clampitt.

I n 2 01 2 t h e Ve r m i l ion Walk for Dog Guides raised over $3,200 for the Lions Foundation of Canada Purina Walk for Dog Guides and as title sponsor Purina and national sponsors Twin Pro Graphics and Fido have made it possible to ensure that 10 0 percent of the proceeds from the Walk for Guide Dogs will go to providing the canines at no cost to Canadians with Disabilities.

Ve r m i l i o n s u p p o r te r s can pick up pledge forms at Vermilion Insurance.

Registration begins at 1 p.m. at the group campsite east of the old CN Station in the Vermilion Provincial Park. The walk will begin at 2 p.m.

Kiera Quigg with Sam. They are practicing for the Dog Walk-a-Thon. Photo by Noel Mineault.

Come Experience Your Heritage Trudy McKenzie Reporter

The Vermilion Museum has scheduled a hands-on experience for visitors.

Coinciding with the return of Alumnus arriving to celebrate the Lakeland College 100th Anniversary June 8th, the Vermilion Museum is creating a fun filled hands-on experience in an event dubbed the ‘Come Experience Your Heritage’.

Plans for the day include the setting up of a hands-on market where visitors can view demonstrators new and old.

The Blacksmithing club have offered to return to the museum for the ‘Come Experience Your Heritage’ event. Very popular last year the members of the Blacksmithing club expressed thoroughly enjoying their experience last year while they demonstrated this fading art they will display the blacksmithing process while constructing a variety of projects before the very eyes of visitors.

New this year will be a taxidermy display provided by Eugene’s Wildlife Taxidermy. Eugene will be on hand to answer questions on the process.

Cheryl Scott will host a leatherworks display, demonstrating items both used

currently and historically.

Lil Fry from the Art Club has volunteered to do painting demonstrations and can be seen in gallery four, creating her works of art as visitors watch.

Try your hand at doing laundry in an old fashioned washtub, butter making or carding wool and maybe even spinning wool into thread as you tour the museum galleries.

There will also be a collection of old fashioned hats to try on and show your fashionable side. Be sure to bring your camera.

Former resident and Culinary Queen Jean Pare will share in the day, as she will be attending the ‘Come Experience Your Heritage’ event. She will have a table set up in gallery 3, where the cooking guru will be signing ‘Company’s Coming’ cookbooks. None will be available for sale, so be sure to bring yours along.

No need to go hungry as the Vermilion Museum event will also have a BBQ outside which will includes hot dogs, hamburgers and freezies for sale, with tea and desserts being sold inside.

This is the main fundraising event for the museum and the committee hopes are high for a strong attendance by the

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Vermilio n co mmunit y and maybe even visitors taking in the anniversary celebrations at Lakeland College.

New developments for the museum this year is the acquisition of additional parts for the 1885 water turbine. Situated outside the museum the turbine parts were supplied by Robert Hendrix. The museum board hopes to find volunteer’s interested and willing to volunteer for a committee that will see this historic piece of equipment put back together and maybe even operational for future generations to enjoy.

Hendix has done a lot of research on the turbine and has provided the board with not only the parts but the results of this research.

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questions or for tips for the upcoming achievement day and inter club s h ow. We d i s c u s s e d b a r n d i s p l ay ideas; we reviewed the Clipping Clinic that some members attended, M ay 6 , 2 013 th e Ve r m i l i o n 4 H our clipping and grooming clinic and B e e f C l u b m e t f o r t h e m o n t h l y our farm tour. meeting at 7p.m. at the Vermilion May 4th was our highway clean Ag Society board room. up. O ur club co mplete d ten miles Our roll call was able to ask any Submitted

of hi g hway cl e a n u p. M ay 8 th we completed our community volunteer project at the Vermilion Public and Catholic cemeteries.

Ve r m i l i o n 4 H B e ef C l u b wo u l d like to invite ever yone out to our Achievement Day, InterClub Show & Sale at the Vermilion Agriculture g ro u n d s. Ve r m ili o n 4 H B e ef Cl u b

Ac h i eve m e n t D ay i s S u n d ay M ay 26th; our club show starts at 9:00 a.m. Our inter club heifer show is the same day starting at 5 p.m.

The inter club steer show is Monday May 27th starting at 9:00 a.m. The steer sale starts at 2 p.m. with the awarding of the grand champion. we hope to see you there.

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New Recreation Trail Lined With Awe-Inspiring Vistas ACN Release

Families, bikers, hikers, and rollerbladers will have eight more kilometers to enjoy along the Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail between Canmore and Banff.

The extension of one of the most scenic routes in the world is the result of a $4.35 million investment by the Alberta government, the towns of Canmore and Banff, and the Municipal District of Bighorn.

Over the next year, the popular trail will wind its way from the Banff National Park East Gate to the Travel Alberta Visitor Information Centre in Canmore.

Additional work will begin in 2014 to extend the trail from the visitor centre, through the Town of Canmore and to Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park.

“There are more than 45,000 visits to the Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail each year and the new paved trails will provide an unforgettable experience for everyone to enjoy,” said Tourism, Parks and Recreation Minister Dr. Richard Starke. ”The partnership approach on this project was the key to it moving forward. We support collaborative efforts that expand the experiences we offer to Albertans while growing our tourism industry.”

“This new stretch of the scenic Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail will offer users safe, continuous access to cycle, hike or

blade along the majestic Rockies,” added Transportation Minister Ric McIver.

“Moving cyclists off Highway 1 improves the safety for everyone, including tourist and commercial vehicles. With our partner municipalities, we continue to build Alberta for our residents and visitors alike.”

The Government of Alberta is providing nearly $3.3 million of the total $4.35 million investment. This contribution will extend the trail 8.4 kilometers from the Banff National Park Gates to the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park, as well as create a world-class trailhead at the Travel Alberta Visitor Centre parking lot in Canmore.

The towns of Canmore and Banff, and the Municipal District of Bighorn are providi n g m o r e t h a n $1 million toward the trail extension.

“The Legacy Trail has proved to be a tremendous asset to the Bow Valley, and an economic and tourism benefit, as well as facilitating the use of alternative modes of transportation. A vital recreation connection between the east gate and the Town of Canmore has been

missing,” said Canmore Mayor John Borrowman, speaking on behalf of the Bow Corridor Regional Mobility Partnership. “I am thrilled by the announcement that this gap will be closed. The Legacy Trail will become a safe place for all users - pedestrians, cyclists and families.

Moving these users to the trail will also improve safety for drivers on the nearby TransCanada Highway.”

The new trail will connect to 26 kilometers of existing pathways in Banff National Park and offer three-season access to cyclists, hikers and other nonmotorized vehicles.

“It is my hope and expectation that one day soon, the completed Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail will be one of

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Ride A Horse Help A Cowboy Trudy McKenzie Reporter

For the 9th year in a row the Courage Canada Ride is set to hit the trails on May 25th.

Curtis Anderson started the Courage Canada Ride in 2004. This first ride was a planned four day trek that went from Birch Lake to Elk Island Park and saw 6 riders on its first day, then 12 the second with approximately 18 completing the ride by day 4, the ride was designed to bring attention and awareness to those who suffer with brain Injury, a cause near and dear to Anderson’s heart as he has worked tremendously hard to overcome the

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so m etim es debilitatin g ef fec t s of brain injury himself. Just two years prior to the first Courage Canada Ride Curtis Anderson was performing as a Professional Bull Rider at the Ponoka Rodeo when he lost his balance and came head to head with the bull he was riding... twice. The collision of man and beast had him rushed to hospital where he spent three weeks in a drug induced coma. He had to relearn to speak, it took him a year to regain the ability to walk and to this day Anderson is still recovering daily.

H o w e v e r, i n t r u e c o w b o y style Anderson has hitched up

his britches, set his goals and accomplished a great many things on his ‘ Ro a d to Re cove r y ’, h e h a s g o n e from learning to walk to regaining his drivers licence in 2010, from learn-

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Since those humble beginnings the Courage Canada Ride has reduced the length of the horse riding to a single day covering approximately 10 miles, but has expanded the cowboy aspec ts to the event to include cowboy poetry, live music, live and silent auctions a sit down supper and dance with cowboy church on Sunday (for those camping overnight).

For the second year Jim Myhovich with the support of his mentor Jim Storch has created a hand forged knife to be sold in the live auction.

This year’s offering is a Damascus steel blade containing 35 4 layers ending in a crown stag horn handle.

“He lost his balance and came head to head with the bull he was riding...twice.”

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T h e a d j u s tm e nt s to th e a n n u a l event has seen attendance numbers e v e r i n c r e a s i n g w i t h l a s t y e a r ’s attendance including 101 riders on horseback, 12 teams, 74 riders in the wagons and 250 arriving for supper. “ Eve r yo n e i s w e l co m e ” s h a re s A n d e r s o n , “ we j u s t a s k th a t yo u register as early as you can so we know how much to make for supper.”

The fundraising event costs $25, which includes the ride whether on your own horse or hopping onto one of the available wagons and your supper ticket. Riders are encouraged to bring a bag lunch for the trail ride as there will be a lunch rest on the trail. Tickets for supper alone can also be purchased for $25, 10 and under free.

Final trail ride registration will take place 9 a.m. on May 25th before the riders set out on the trail and the ride will start out on the Anderson land located; (1) mile North of Minburn, AB on Range Road 102 and one and a half (1 1/2) miles West on Township Road 504.

Supper is at 6:30 p.m. at the Innisfree Community Hall in Innisfree, AB and the doors will open at 5:00 p.m.

The funds from this event are split between; Focus in Vermilion, VALID in Vegreville, LABIS in Lloydminster, Halvar Jonson Centre for Brain Injury in Ponoka and the Pro Rodeo Sports Medicine Team.

To register you can contact Curtis Anderson at 780-581-4802 or Karen Anderson at 780-592-2268.

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BOOK SALE JUNE 4TH - 8TH ALL ITEMS 1$

Horoscope/Sudoku and Solutions Take responsibility for your actions and you will come out on top and prove to those doubting you that you are capable. A change with regard to your current status will lead to both mental and physical improvements.

Taurus

Enjoy friends, family and short trips that are informative, adventurous and lead to worthwhile encounters. Children or older relatives will play a role in the choices you make regarding your professional and personal future. Don't look back; move forward.

Gemini

Secrecy will be necessary if you want to avoid interference. An emotional matter concerning health, finances or someone in your life you care about will cause confusion.

Don't believe everything you hear. Ask questions and do your own research.

Cancer

Help someone in need.

Use your space to entertain or to begin a new project that will help you develop new skills, expertise or a plan that will help improve your lifestyle. Greater activity will lead to satisfaction and new friendships.

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Scorpio

Get your facts straight before engaging in an emotional dispute. You need a chance to rethink your position and why someone may not agree with you. Love may be in the stars, but making good choices will be crucial.

Don't fret about something you cannot change. Indulge in activities that challenge you in a positive and refreshing way. Get serious about your future direction and how you plan to move forward.

Innovation will bring you closer to your goal.

You'll charm everyone you meet. Get involved in events that will expose you to greater opportunities. Proposals will be made, but get whatever is being offered in writing. Your enthusiasm will get things started, but it won't ensure completion.

Make a list of what's important to you and you will feel excellent about your future prospects. Finalize something you've been working on a long time and make changes that will improve your personal life and home.

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Pisces

You'll have to fight to get your way, but so will your challenger. Expect to face emotional blackmail and prepare to use similar tactics to counter whatever demands are being made. Love is highlighted, but compromise will be required.

Don't meddle. Take care of your responsibilities.

Honesty will be key and can make the difference between getting what you want and being shut out of someone's plans. Don't let your emotions take precedence over your intellect.

Don't make an impulsive move to appease someone putting pressure on you.

Take charge and make your decisions based on your budget, knowledge and standard that you want to live by. Home improvements must be an asset, not a liability.

Nurture an important relationship. Emotional confusion based on trust issues can be resolved if you take the time to discuss your concerns.

Don't get angry when what's required is a plan that suits both you and whoever your plans will affect.

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Issue 461 May 20, 2013

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Career 4-H Clubs Are Alive And Well In The Vermilion Area Diane Mineault Reporter

May 26-27th brings 4-H members, parents, leaders, and buyers together for their Interclub 4-H Annual Steer and Heifer Show and Sale. At the Vermilion Fairgrounds 4-H’ers will be showing 37 steers and 20 heifers. This year members of the Vermilion Beef club and Clandonald Beef Club will be hosting the annual show and will have the Heifer show at 5:00 p.m. on May 26th and the Steer show at 9:30 a.m. on May 27th.

Craig’s will host the 46th Annual “Come and Go Luncheon” for the buyers leaders and parents of the 4-H members at the Vermilion Golf course starting noon May 27th. Everyone is invited to attend lunch before the afternoon Heifer and Steer sale which is Open to the public.

Cargill Ltd. will again be hosting a lunch for all of the 4-H members at the fair-

grounds prior to the sale. outdoor activities such as hiking, sailing, Kim Roberts, Secretary-Treasurer of rock climbing, and many other activities. the 4-H Beef Club, says, “A big thank- 4-H is one of Canada’s longest running you must be given to the whole business youth organizations for youth between community in the Vermilion area. Every 8 and 21. These programs are made year our business people purchase one possible by a group of dedicated volunor two steers from these young farmers. teer leaders. Leaders in Clandonald and This event keeps Vermilion a strong and Vermilion have certainly come together vibrant farming community. We are so to make this Heifer and Steer Show and proud and thankful of this support!”

Auction a success year after year!

Throughout the past years this 4-H In the Vermilion/Clandonald area Interclub has had participation from there are 4-H sheep, light horse and Vermilion, Clandonald, Mannville, Derwent outdoor clubs. If you or your child would and Preston. However, as young families likeDouble to learn Enterprises more about 4-H this area Double Ltd.ino/a Tim Hortons have moved off the farm some of the clubs please contact Carol Selte (780-8534306 52 st Vermilion, AB T9x 0A8 membership numbers are dwindling. 4-H 2484) and she will put you in touch with 2 012 G ra n d C h a m p i o n , B r e t t e Foodthe Service Supervisor clubs offer many advantages to children right person.

Poliakiwski. Photo by Trudy McKenzie. as they learn valuable skills by getting Full time/Shift Work involved in many farm related activities. $12.96/hr + benefits 4-H Canada is celebrating 100 years! For Elkow Enterprises Inc. apply in person 100 years, youths from all over Canada Busy Trucking Company requires have experienced many programs such fax: 780-854-9093 as caring for animals, learning how to email: take kwtimhortons@gmail.com great photographs, bake up a storm, learn

FULL TIME HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

WE’RE HIRING DEPENDABLE PEoPLE. The Rocky Mountain Equipment vERmILIoN CAsE IH/kuBotA store is looking for dependable people:

sERvICE tECHNICIAN Primary responsibilities include: • • •

Equipment diagnostics and repairs Regular and seasonal inspections Completing work orders, and providing quotes to customers

The ideal candidate will be customer oriented with the ability to develop client relationships, have experience working on heavy equipment, and have a standard class 5 driver’s license. Apprentice or journeyman certification would be an asset.

Looking for Heavy Duty fleet mechanic, must have experience performing; Maintenance on Tractors and Trailers, Tire changes, Engine and Transmission repairs, Oil changes and Trailer repairs.

NEEDS A VAILD LICENSE

Forward resumes with references.

Apply in person or fax information.

Attention Michelle or Dennis 6334 50 A Hwy 16A West Vegreville, AB Email: elkowent@telus.net Fax: 780-632-6524 or Phone 780-632-6509

Double Double Enterprises Ltd. o/a Tim Horton’s 4306 52 Street, Vermilion REQUIRES

Food Counter Attendant

Full Time/Part-Time Shiftwork $11/hour benefits after probation

Apply in Person kwtimHortons@gmail.com or Fax 780-854-9093

AG sALEs CoNsuLtANt Primary responsibilities include: • • •

Expanding and maintaining sales territory Providing customer service to new and existing customers Negotiating deals and providing knowledgeable information to customers

The ideal candidate must have strong negotiation and relationship building skills, and have a proven track record of performance and meeting targets. Experience in equipment sales in a regional capacity would be an asset.

APPLy oNLINE At WWW.RoCkymtN.Com/CAREERs RME offers competitive wages, an employee share option plan, a comprehensive benefits package, and a caring and team oriented work environment. In other words, we’re dependable.

Rocky Mountain Equipment DEPENDABLE Is WHAt WE Do.

PART TIME HELP WANTED

SUMMER HELP NEEDED. MAY LEAD TO YEAR ROUND! Please drop off your resume at the store or forward to papawith@telusplanet.net or fax at 780-853-2988

Vermilion A&W 5114-47 Avenue

780-853-2987

LAKELAND

COUNTRY SCHOOL OF DEWBERRY ALBERTA is accepting applications for a religious instructor for the 2013-2014 school term. The successful applicant MUST be a member in good standing of the Church of God in Christ (Mennonite).

Please fax application to 780-847-2223 or call 780-870-8196.

VERMILION

LIQUOR STORE SEEKING

PART-TIME EMPLOYEE FOR EVENING & WEEKEND SHIFTS 18-25 HOURS / WEEK

Duties include: selling product using P.O.S equipment, re-stocking shelves, cleaning of public area.

Proserve Certificate Required.

Resumes accepted Mon. - Fri. Between 10 am to 4 pm.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY BLAZER PIPELINE SERVICES INC. is accepting resumes from interested individuals for immediate employment.

Successful applicants will be physically fit, self-starters, able to work within a team.

Travel required. No experience necessary.

Full training provided.

Phone: 780-581-4235 email: leaks@telus.net Fax resumes to (780) 853-5426

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AWNA Blanket and Local Classifieds 61ST Annual International Oilmens Golf TournaANNOUNCEMENTS SOUTH EDMONTON CONDO for sale. Quiet building. ment, Edmonton, June 18 - 21, 2013, Highlands Close to transit and LRT. Main floor corner. 2 large Golf Club & Belvedere Golf & Country Club. Enter onbedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 parking stalls! $228, line at www.iogt.ca.

900. August possession. 780-718-8864.

AUCTIONS

MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, June 1, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns handguns, rifles, shotguns, miscellaneous. Call to consign 780-440-1860.

WELL ESTABLISHED campground & RV Park. High Level, Alberta, July 6, 2013. Offers 12 acres with 42 sites and additional room for approximately 30 more. Immediate revenue. Team Auctioneers on www.globalactionguide.com; 780-927-4060.

CENTRAL PLUMBING & Heating, Slave Lake, Alberta. Tuesday May 28, 10 a.m. Selling truck & forklift, compactor, river boat, snowmobile, seacan, sheet metal equipment, power threaders, shop & specialty tools, wood working & drywall equipment, plumbing & heating inventory. See www.montgomeryauctions. com or 1-800-371-6963.

75 QUARTERS LAND, Oyen, Alberta - Ritchie Bros Unreserved Auction. 1HQ, 30 Parcels Farmland, 6 Parcels Grazing Lease, $37,300 Surface Lease Revenue. Jerry Hodge 780-706-6652; rbauction. com/realestate.

AUTO PARTS

WRECKING TRUCKS all makes, all models. Dodge.

GMC. Ford. Imports. Lots of 4X4 stuff. Diesel. Gas. Trucks up to 3 tons. We ship anywhere. Call 306821-0260 Bill (Lloydminster) reply text. Email. call blackdog2010doc@hotmail.com. We ship same day bus. Dhl. transport.

CAREER TRAINING

MASSAGE CAREER. Train full-time or part-time at our highly regarded, progressive school. Small classes, individual attention, confident graduates!

1-877-646-1018; www.albertainstituteofmassage.com.

HOW DO YOU calculate the value of a house? Determine property taxes? Develop these skills and more with the Appraisal and Assessment major at Lakeland College in Lloydminster, Alberta. Career opportunities include property manager, assessor, realtor, appraiser, lender, or working for a development firm. Recent grads reported an average starting salary of $60,000 a year. Phone 1-800-6616490 ext. 5429 or visit: www.lakelandcollege.ca/ realestate.

OVER 90% EMPLOYMENT rate for CanScribe graduates! Medical Transcriptionists are in demand and CanSrcribe graduates get jobs. Payments under $100 per month, 1-800-466-1535; www.canscribe.com; admissions@canscribe.com.

HEALTH CARE AIDE Certification in 22 weeks. Visit www.healthcareaideacademy.com. Enroll early to reserve your seat 403-347-4233. Classes start Sept. 02, 2013 @ The Health Care Aide Academy downtown Red Deer.

COMING EVENTS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

$100 - $400 CASH DAILY for landscaping work!

Must be competitive & energetic. Honesty is a must!

Please visit us at: www.PropertyStarsJobs.com.

AN ALBERTA OILFIELD construction company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction 780-723-5051.

NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds.

Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $269. + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228.

PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation. com or fax 780-955-HIRE. CATTLE RECEIVING, Shipping and Processing. Immediate full-time positions available. Cattle experience an asset but willing to train the right person.

Positions offered are permanent, full-time opportunities. Wages are negotiable and will commensurate according to qualifications and experience. Lakeside offers an excellent benefit package. Fax resume to: Duke Joy - JBS Lakeside Feeders 403-362-8231.

No telephone inquiries.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS. Licensed, 4th year & 3rd year Technicians required. Signing/moving allowance, full company benefits, very aggressive bonus/pay plan. Ford experience preferred, but not required. Denham Ford, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Email resume: Attention: Dean Brackenbury; dbrackenbury@denhamford.com.

MILLWRIGHT AND ELECTRICIAN required at Edson Forest Products a division of West Fraser in Edson, Alberta. $37.67/hour with full benefits. Trade certification required. Fax 780-723-3783 or email: esuter@sundanceforestindustries.ca.

UNITED HOMES CANADA hiring Warranty Coordinator. Detail oriented, organized candidates need apply. Customer service experience required, warranty experience is an asset. ron@unitedhomescanada. com or fax 403-948-5240.

NOW LOCATED in Drayton Valley. BREKKAAS Vacuum & Tank Ltd. Wanted Class 1 & 3 Drivers, Super Heater Operators with all valid tickets. Top wages, excellent benefits. Please forward resume to: Email: dv@brekkaas.com. Phone 780-621-3953. Fax 780-621-3959.

HIRING HAIRSYLISTS two positions available in Whitecourt Alberta. Full time and part time. Top wages willing to train and share knowledge. To apply phone 780-778-4248.

LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN up to $40.00/ hr. Signing bonus or relocation assistance depending on experience. Send resume to; Fourlane Ford Innisfail 403-227-3311; sdavis@fourlaneford.com.

VAC & STEAM Truck Operator. Valid Class 1 or 3, Safety Tickets, Top Wage, Benefits, Camp Work, Experience an Asset. Email/Fax Resume: 780-4588701, bryksent@telus.net.

CENTRAL PEACE NATURAL Gas Co-op Ltd. requires full-time Gas Utility Operator. Experience, safety tickets an asset. Clean valid driver’s licence required.

Forward resume: cpngc@telusplanet.net. Fax 780864-2044. Mail: Box 119, Spirit River, T0H 3G0.

NEWCART CONTRACTING LTD. is hiring for the upcoming turnaround season. Journeyman/Apprentice; Pipefitters; Welders; Boilermakers; Riggers.

Also: Quality Control; Towers; Skilled Mechanical Labourer; Welder Helpers. Email: resumes@newcartcontracting.com. Fax 1-403-729-2396. Email all safety and trade tickets.

JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more.

Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free. Visit: www. awna.com/resumes_add.php.

Feed and Seed HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-2505252.

FOR SALE

SAWMILLS from only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD; www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT. 1-800-5666899 ext. 400OT. METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices! 36” Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft. 40 Year Warranty. ALTA-WIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-263-8254.

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% off!

20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate!

Calling features & unlimited long distance available.

Call Phone Factory today! 1-877-336-2274; www. phonefactory.ca MOBILITY SCOOTERS and Stair Lifts available from MEDIchair Edmonton at competitive prices. Phone; 780-437-3300 or 1-800-537-0579. See www. albertaability.com.

RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME & leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years; www.allcalm.com. Mon-Fri, 8-4 EST. 1-800-765-8660.

NEVER SHOCK CHLORINATE AGAIN! Newly Patented! “Kontinuous Shok” Chlorinator. Eliminates: Shock Chlorination; iron bacteria; smell; bacterial breeding in water wells. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. Visit our 29 inventions; www.1800bigiron.com.

COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE: $1.49/each for a box of 270 ($402.30). Also full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca.

GORGEOUS SPRUCE TREES. 4 - 6 ft., $45, machine planted, fertilized, mulched. Minimum order 20.

Delivery charge: $75 - $100. Quality guaranteed.

Crystal Springs 403-820-0961.

MANUFACTURED HOMES

$5,000 CASHBACK! Last 3 Brand New 2011 SRI 20’X76’. Nicely optioned. Free delivery, skirting package. New home warranty. From $118,900 (was $127,900). View at www.dynamicmodular.ca; 1-877-341-4422.

PERSONALS

TRUE PSYCHICS! For Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-342-3036; Mobile: # 4486; http:// www.truepsychics.ca.

DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984.

Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015.

Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

REAL ESTATE

SPECTACULAR HOME and farm operation - Three Hills area. Up to 750 acres, high end custom home, heated Quonset, grain handling system, much more.

Info; 403-990-6678.

SIDNEY, BC CONDO. 25 minutes north of Victoria. 1232 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, many upgrades. Kitchen, living, dining, sunroom, includes heat, hot water, parking. No pets. $227,000.; bgerry5@shaw.ca.

15 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOTS, Vulcan, Alberta.

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers. Selling by Unreserved Auction, July 18 from Lethbridge. 25 Bareland Condo Units as 8 lots + 7 single lots. Simon Wallan 780-831-8529; Greg Cripps - Re/Max 403-3912648; rbauction.com/realestate.

ELINOR LAKE RESORT. 2.5 hours NE Edmonton.

Spring Sale, fully serviced lake lots reduced by 15% May 17-31, 2013. Suitable for cabin/house, RV or investment. 1-877-623-3990; elinorlakeresort. com.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

2006 HOLIDAY RAMBLER - “Endeavor” 38 1/2 ‘.

Diesel Pusher 400 Cummins engine, 34,000 miles, 3 slides, Black tie Edition. $129,000 o.b.o. 403-5534313. Kijiji RV’s ad #470192385.

SERVICES

DO YOU NEED to borrow money - Now? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. (24 hour record check). Divorce?

Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300/1800-347-2540; www.accesslegalresearch.com.

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 50% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation; www.mydebtsolution.com or toll free 1-877-556-3500. BBB rated A+.

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-7761660.

BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca. 587437-8437, Belmor Mortgage.

Voice Classified and Careers BLACK ANGUS BULLS For sale Correct and growthy. Good selection of two year olds and yearlings. Waveny Angus Farm, Mike Chase Vermilion, Alberta 780-853-2275 or 780-853-3384.

CHAROLAIS BULLS RICHARD SMITH 780-846-2643 Kitscoty

Yearlings & 2 Year Olds, Reds & Whites, Poll and Horned, Semen Tested, Vaccinated for Foot Rot, Off Farm Sales only.

COMING EVENTS

RIVERTON COMMUNITY TRAIL RIDE Against Cancer.

Sunday May 26, 2013. Location: 10 miles North of Marwayne, Alberta at Lea Park. Registration: 11:00 till 1:00, Ride starts at 1:00. Fee: $25.00 per person. Fee Includes: Hot dog lunch on the trail, Supper and Prizes. Main Prize: 4 Event passes to The Dewberry Chuckwagon Races and 4 Event passes to The Lea Park Rodeo and 2 single day passes to the Lloydminster Chuckwagon finals in August. All Proceeds

donated to the Cross Cancer Institute. For more info water well available. No gravel roads & just seconds SERVICES call Allan or Chris @ 780-847-2670. to main Hwy 16 access; 1.5 hours to Edmonton or 3/4 hr to Lloydminster. Approx 1.29 acres zoned commercial available with package, also. Great EMPLOYMENT PENNY’S HOUSE CLEANING. If you are looking for a for a shop or business. Seller will take trades for responsible person to clean your home look no fur- down payment & seller-assisted financing available. ther. I do all house cleaning, as well as spring clean- Deadline: June 14, 2013. Contact: Northern Lights ing and light yard work. $25.00 per hour. you can Realty (2000) Ltd at 780-853-6763. call 780-677-2000 or email timeforchange.milYou will like our prices! Take the time to give us a call!

GARAGE SALE len@gmail.com. I am bondable.

Lloydminster 780-875-6636, Toll Free # 1-888th th ALBERTA’S OWN RESTAURANT and Motel located in Monday, May 27 & Tuesday May 28 3:00 pm – Mannville. We are seeking staff to fill the positions 7:00pm Lawn mowers, roto tillers, books, house- 858-1011. of; Chambermaid, cook and waitress. Call 780-763- hold, furniture, tools. Unique bottle collection & 3910 and ask for Amy or Fax your resume to 780- much, much more. Rain or shine.

763-2263.

MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 532451 Ave, Saturday June 1st. Lots of furniture, clothFOR SALE ing, lamps, pots, bedding, dishes, jackets, xmas FRANKLIN WOLTERS, BOOK in Paper back Now lights, kitchen stuff, great prices.

Out “Memories of life on Grizzly Bear Coulee.” Call GARAGE SALE MAY 25, Saturday 1-5 and May 26, Franklin for sale locations or book signing events Sunday 10-4. Antiques, odds and ends, art and 780-853-7520. paintings, flower arrangements, crocheting, etc.

OFFICE DIVIDERS FOR Sale Call 780-853-7720 for Coffee, iced tea and hot dogs available. Hwy 41 South of Vermilion, turn West on R.R. 490, 1 1 /4 more information. miles.

FOR SALE SEED Greendale Farms has Seed Oats 97% Germination 45+lbs. 55 lb bags for horses. Call GREEN HOUSE James McLaughlin at 780-763-2448.

CASTLE GARDEN GREENHOUSE & ANTIQUES Now Open!! Hanging Baskets, Vegetables, flowers and FOR SALE BY TENDER so much more! We will be at the Vermilion Farmer’s Approx. 6 Acres Total Within the Village of Minburn, Market starting May 14 th. We are located SOUTH vermilionvoice@gmail.com AB; there are 4.44 acres available in 2 lots, zoned of Kitscoty on Hwy 897 to TWP Rd 494. 1 Mile west residential and urban reserve option. The conve- & ½ mile South. Watch for Signs! Open Monday – nience of town services with the luxury of acreage Sunday 10 am to 8 pm. Phone: Vivan Cook at 780living. Power & sewer to property line, sand point 846-2694.

780-853-6305

INVITATION TO

TENDER

CROWN GRAZING LEASE RIGHTS FOR SALE Approximately 5.5 miles northeast of Clandonald

Land description. NE-29-53-5-W4 SE-32-53-5-W4 NE-32-53-5-W4

Lease land borders Raft Lake, Approximately 270.22 acres of grazing land.

Tender information packages can be picked up at: Duncan Crerar Law Office 4936-50th. Avenue Vermilion Alberta Tender closes May 31 2013 @ 2:00pm

Is Hiring Permanent Full Time

Journey & Experienced Technician City Center Auto Body Ltd. is located in Lloydminster, AB and are currently seeking bodymen personnel.

We are prepared to help relocate the selected individuals.

Contact in person at 5706 44th Street Lloydminster, AB T9V 0B6 or by e-mail Kenny@citycenterautobody.com

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Career

Ukrainian Village Season Kicks Off With Journey To Canada Exhibit And Dance Celebrations ACN Release

On Monday, May 20, the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village officially opens for the summer season with a new feature exhibit and a celebration of Ukrainian dance.

Journey to Canada: Ukrainian Immigration Experiences 1891-1900 casts a spotlight on the items Canada’s earliest Ukrainian pioneers brought with them in their immigration journey. The exhibit, presented in cooperation with the Peter and Doris Kule Centre

MACHINERY

for Ukrainian and Canadian Folklore, will be on display in the visitor reception centre from May 18 to September 2.

Also on May 20, a concert beginning at noon celebrates the colourful mosaic of Ukrainian dance and features dance groups from Calmar, Edmonton, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, St. Paul, Red Deer and Vegreville.

Costumed role players in the historical village will bring history to life with authentic springtime sights and celebrations. Familyfriendly activities include church services, free horse-drawn wagon rides, musical enter-

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FARM EQUIPMENT SALES POSITION Webb’s Machinery is looking for a full time farm machinery sales person for their Vermilion location.

The successful candidate will be a self starter and will have the ability to relate easily to people in a positive and enthusiastic manner.

Knowledge of farm equipment and/or prior sales experience an asset, but not required.

Training will be provided.

Excellent Benefit Package included.

Bring in resume to Webb’s Machinery, 4704 - 44 St. Vermilion, AB T9X 1Z6 Attention Kevin Martin or email at kevin.martin@webbs.ca

tainment and a hot air balloon and jumpy slide. Visitors can sample traditional, handmade Ukrainian food inspired by pioneer recipes and check out the newest additions to the museum store and village market.

Admission to the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is $9 for adults, $20 for a family (two adults and their children ages 7 to 17), $7 for seniors and $4 for youth (ages 7 to 17). Children six and under are admitted free.

Admission is also free for those with a current Experience Alberta’s History Pass or Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society membership

card. Visitors are encouraged to bring a lawn chair for seating.

Operated by Alberta Culture, the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is located 25 minutes east of Edmonton on Highway 16.

It is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from May 18 through to September 2. For more information visit www.ukrainianvillage.ca or call 780-662-3640 (dial 310-0000 for toll-free access in Alberta).

For information on all of Alberta’s historic sites and museums, visit www.culture.alberta. ca.

Western Canada Lloydminster

Are you looking for a rewarding career with a world leading and employee-focused company? Cummins is the global leader in the diesel engine industry and we are now hiring at our Lloydminster location. If you are motivated, committed to customer excellence and looking to work in a team-focused environment, then make Cummins Western Canada your next career move!

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY:

HEAVY DUTY ENGINE TECHNICIAN We offer a full benefits package including: Group RRSP's, matching retirement savings plan, incentive programs and extensive training on all product lines!

Please send your resume to crystal.drouillard@cummins.com Fax to 604-882-9439 apply online at www.westerncanada.cummins.com or drop your resume off at 3709 - 44 Street, Box 959, Lloydminster, SK S9V 0Y9

VERMILION JR. TIGERS

Are Currently Seeking Applications for:

HEAD COACH/CO-COACHES ASSISTANT COACHES TRAINER All Interest Applicants, please contact Keith Wilkinson 780-853-5907 Home 780-853-1154 Cell kwilkie@telus.net

Deadline By June 3, 2013

We’re Growing! the Voice is seeking Sales/Marketing & Reporting Staff

Excellent communication & organizational skills, computer knowledge, Sales experience would be an asset, self motivated, team player with people skills.

Flexible hours, Willing to train.

Apply in person at 5006-50 Ave. Vermilion, AB T9X 1A2

or by email at vermilionvoice@gmail.com

Walmart’s Success is based on our people. Excellent benefits and bonus sharing programs make us one of the world’s most admired and favorite companies to work for.

WE ARE NOW HiRiNG Fresh Food Associates

Cashiers

(Deli, Produce, Meats)

F/T Overnight Maintenance ($2 Premium)

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May 16th, Vermilion Lions Club member Cliff Rolheiser takes the fingerprint s of Vermilion Elementary School student Victoria Coates-Lingly during Crime Prevention Week.

RC M P, V I B E , t he Vermilion Lions Club joined RCMP officers to fill out ID kits for 120 students.

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Strikers Hosts 3 On 3 Tournament The Vermilion Strikers hosted their 3 on 3 Tournament on May 11th. Known as a skill building tournament it featured short games with limited players and no goalie. Most teams included a maximum of 3 or 4 players who faced off on a reduced field with small tents for goals. The primary focus was to achieve as many goals in the limited time and learning to control the ball.

The Tournament included 5 Vermilion teams in under 8 (U8), 7 Vermilion teams in under 10 (U10) Skill Building and6 Vermilion teams and 2 Sherwood Park teams in U12 Strikers Ree Team player, Jayce Sweeney under 12 (U12). vies for the ball against his U12 opponent from Sherwood Park.

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(Right) Jacob Kotowich from the Vermilion Strikers team Kotowich tries to gain control of the ball during the teams 4th challenge of the day.

First hole, first team, first tournament for 2013.

It’s time to play golf!! Let the tournament season begin. Golf Pro, Cam Colby, has great plans for numerous tournaments and special golf days. Feel free to check with the Golf Club often so that you do not miss out!

(Right) The first group to start the 2013 Spring Mixed Tournament are Brad Rogan, Lisa Morton, Lisa McCaffery, Heather Barr, Rick Nicoll, Bobbie Hamblin, John Brecknock, Kim Nicoll, and Nick Wolfe.

(Left) Rick Nicoll gets ready to kick off the Vermilion Golf and Country Club Tournament season.

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For farmers, it’s just another day of hard work. For those of us at UFA, it’s a time to appreciate and reflect on the contributions they make every day, all year long.

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ANNUAL Here we go again

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Craig’s Garden Centre IMPROVED SELECTION OF HERBS!

Featuring our usual outstanding selection of Bedding Plants, Potted Plants & Hanging Baskets. Also Fruit Trees, Hedging Vines, Perennials, Spruce Trees. Seed potatoes & all garden seeds.

4-H Come & Go Luncheon

Once again we invite all prospective Buyers, 4-H Leaders, Parents & Supporters to attend our 46th Annual “Come & Go” Luncheon.

Monday, May 27 from 12-2 pm at the Vermilion Golf Club

Vermilion

853-5895

Appreciating you Since 1905