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Participants in the June 20th, Fun Walk/Run in Memory of Susan Howard, were in for a soggy stroll as the week long rainy weather continued through the event. The cloud cover and moist conditions did not dampen spirits though, “They are tears from Susan” expressed Phil Howard to the room filled with family, friends and Crisis Line Supporters. Pictured above (L-R) Back; Amber Sanford, Lorraine Dibben, Phil Howard, Shauna Frankiw, Judy Walsch, Janice McLaughlin, Carla Anderson and Barb Dahoy. Front; young Edwin Sanford and Marcia Jacula. See More Page 2. Photo Trudy McKenzie.

In This Week’s Issue: 466 Crisis Walk Page 2

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Second Year For Memorial Walk Trudy McKenzie Reporter

Jada Sanford displays the Crisis Line tattoo available during the Fun Walk/ Run held June 20th in honour of her Grandmother, Susan Howard. Photo Trudy McKenzie.

In its second year the Susan Howard Memorial Fun Walk/Run was held once again at the Vermilion Provincial Park although a double booking saw the participants gathering at the group camp area across from the CN Station.

As with so many events this past week the wet weather played a factor in the event, reducing some attendance numbers and making for a soggy run. It did not however, dampen the spirits of those who arrived to honour the memory of Susan Howard and the cause that was near and dear to her heart, the Crisis Line and Kids Help Line.

There was the festive spirit of a family reunion as participants arrived prior to the run. Phil Howard, husband of the late Susan Howard, extended a welcome to

family, friends and run supporters before sharing a touching poem that has offered him comfort: “If I could bear the burden of your sorrow, I would. If I could but for a minute take away your pain and make it mine, I would. If I could tell you there’s a reason for this, I would. I’d do anything to take away your hurt. But sometimes the road of life

makes unexplainable twists, unfortunate turns and the whole world seems cold and heartless. I can not tell you how sorry I am that I cannot shelter you from this. But I can tell you this, I’m here. If you want to talk, I’m here. If you want to cry, I’m here.

If you need help, I’m here. You are my wife, I love you.

Following the welcome by Howard, Judy Misick had the gathered crowd hopping, stretching and moving during a fast paced warm up session that had all well prepared to walk the pink ribbon path.

Numbers for this year’s walk had over 35 walkers and runners in attendance raising $1800 in funds for the Crisis and Kids Help Line. Although the figures are down slightly from last year’s event, organisers were well pleased and appreciative of the support considering the weather conditions.

Grateful Detachment Says Farewell Sgt. McGinley Submitted After 7 years ser vice to the community, Vermilion Detachment is sayin g goo dbye to their Vic tim Services Coordinator Petra Pfeiffer.

As Coordinator for the Battle River V i c ti m A s si s t a n ce S o c i et y, P fe iffer has overseen the provision of support to victims of crime in Vermili o n, K it s cot y, P rovos t a n d Wa i nwright. Based in Wainwright, Pfeiffer was no stranger to Vermilion and the

other communities for which she was responsible, ensuring her team of 13 volunteer advocates were trained to a high standard and available to assist members of the community in need. Pfeiffer was also instrumental in establishing an Assistant Coordinator position in Vermilion which allowed the supervisory burden to be shared resulting in greater efficiency and effectiveness.

P feif fer leaves B at tle River fo r a new position as the Coordinator for Wetaskiwin and District Victim

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Ve r m i l i o n D et a c hment would like to say a hear tfelt thank you to Petra for her service to our community and S gt Mc Ginley pre sent s Petra P feif fer with a wish her well in her new Detachment Commander’s Certificate of Appreciation for her service to the community. Photo Submitted. endeavours.

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OPEN HOUSE - BLACKFOOT & DEVONIA FUNCTIONAL DRAINAGE PLAN

The County has retained the services of Sameng Inc. to examine current and future drainage patterns in the area south of Big Gully Creek and north of Devonia Lake in order to provide a comprehensive plan to improve drainage for both existing and future development. The County recognizes the importance of ensuring that future development does not add to existing drainage issues within this area. Having the Blackfoot & Devonia Functional Drainage Plan in place will ensure that the municipal, developer, public and environment concerns are looked at using a balanced approach.

Plan to attend the open house where both Sameng and County staff will be present to answer questions regarding this project.

TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Blackfoot Community Hall 5406 – 50 Avenue, Blackfoot, AB Additional information on this project can be viewed at vermilion-river.com

FARM PLASTICS RECYCLING PROGRAM

The County of Vermilion River, County of Minburn and County of Two Hills have partnered on an initiative to recycle farm plastics.

• Polytwine must be bagged in collection bags, available from our Ag Service Board Office, and are accepted at any of the Transfer Station sites in the County. Please note twine must be separate from net wrap.

• Used plastic grain bags must be rolled tightly and are accepted at only the Vermilion Transfer Station. A bag roller is available from the Ag Service Board to assist with this process.

You may direct questions regarding this initiative or book the grain bag roller by contacting: Owen Nelsen, Sustainable Agriculture Specialist – 780.632.8845 or Howie Bjorge, Agricultural Fieldman – 780.846.2244 or 780.853.5492

OIN US PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE VERMILION REGIONAL CENTRE JUNE 26, 2013 4:00 - 7:00 PM We would like to take the opportunity to share information and discuss the following issues:

Branding Initiatives Planning and Development Initiatives Family & Community Support Services / Senior Support Regional Water Parks & Recreation projects Recycling Municipal Enforcement Bylaws Financial Statements Customer Self Service Talk to the Property Assessor For more information contact the Town Hall at 780-853-5358

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The trials which are made up of three separate events; Dressage, which tests the horse and drivers ability to precision In a weekend filled with athletic events drive, Cones a speed and accuracy event Vermilion event planners simply took the and Marathon an obstacle 5 Km speed weather in stride and that includes the event had a soggy start and low specEast/West Chapter of Alberta Carriage tator numbers, however maintained a Driving Association Horse Driving Trials good showing when it came to competiheld June 15th and 16th at the Vermil- tors with 26 drivers arriving to compete.

Competitors ranged in ages from 9 ion Agricultural Society grounds. years old to drive r s i n t h e i r 70 ’s a n d a r rive d fro m Alberta, Saskatoon and BC. The judge for this year’s competition travelled from 100 Mile House in BC and the Technical Delegate responsible for ensuring the challenges are set up both properly and safely arrived from Kamloops, BC. Saturday’s results saw MadisSteve Ramus in his carriage pulled by his Morgan named son MacDonald from Kahlua did a fairly successful clip around the Cones event Vermilion taking 1st on Saturday June 15th. Ramus achieved a first place finish place in the PreJune 16th in the Preliminary division. training Division. In

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S u n d a y ’ s results had PreStaged with many volunteers, event training, 1st place awarded to Diane planners expressed “Without these Schmidt from Vermilion. Training 1st volunteers there would be no event at went to Leanne McLean from Corona- all.” tion, AB 2nd place to David Sim from Judge, Carolyn Dobbs noted at the Saskatoon, SK and Cynthia Crook took official closing, “This was an extremely 3rd place. For Preliminary 1st place pleasant group to be with. You had all finisher was Steve Remus from Red levels of competitors and the show ran Water, AB; 2nd place went to Cynthia without any accidents, run-aways or Crook. The Intermediate Division 1st incidences. For a show with that many place finish went to Judy Orr Bertelsen. competitors, that was amazing. Your For the weekend the overall winner volunteers were among the best that I was Cynthia Crook who held a 1st, two have worked with throughout B.C.” 2nds and a 3rd place finish by event’s end.

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The Wainwright Fire Rescue received a donation of $110 and $351 from the Fire ‘n’ Wheels committee from the rally and door prize ticket sales.

Here Don Pepper’s blue Harley with a 31” wheel caught the attention of passersby at the show and shine.

Bikes left the Wainwright Fire Hall at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 8th for their rally.

Simon Harrison here, from the local band, Tabasco Cat, performed at the Fire ‘n’ Wheels rally in Wainwright.

Photos Kelly Clemmer, Star News.

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Growing At The Voice Editor

T h is p a s t we e kend we held the shower announcing the impending arrival of my family’s latest additions.

Due in October my daughter and her husband are expecting twins!

It has been a long awaited announcement, the first children for them and grandbabies two and three for me.

The arrival of any child is not only a blessed event it is also the arrival of a great deal of work; times that by two and it can be an event quite overwhelming to the uninitiated. I am thankful that my daughter only lives across the street enabling me to offer much assistance as she takes these first steps into parenthood.

A fa r d if fe re nt ti m e tha n wh e n I delivered my last baby 23 years a g o, even b efo re deliver y I have been accompanying my daughter to

a myriad of tests and examinations; partly due to the expectation of twins and par tly due to the advances in medicine that allow for ever clearer ultrasounds and tests.

Knowing full well that I would be unable to fulfill both the very large challenge that is covering all of this town’s agenda of events as reporter and assist my daughter’s throughout her pregnancy, which will include a move to Edmonton for the last two months of her pregnancy; I have been wo rkin g with th e Vermilio n Voice ownership to come up with a workable solution.

A town this busy frankly needs the efforts of a focussed reporter capable of committing the effort necessary to get to your many events and stories.

With this in mind and several months ahead of us the paper began its search and last month we were thrilled to bring on-board Shannon O’Connor. A reporter with a good sense of humour both in her person

and in her writing style, a willingness to learn and an interest in discovering what makes this town and our community tick.

The past month has b e en quite an event of discovery as I have seen our towns and communities through her eyes. It is funny how we so often forget or take for granted the little details that surround us, having been exposed to them on a regular basis.

Yet when someone new arrives to point them out it is like discovering them again for the first time.

It is equally a self discovery when having to withdraw from something you have been totally immersed in for so long and then learn how to hand over the reigns, no one who knows me well has ever accused me of handling change well or letting go easily.

As I transition from full time reporting to part-time reporter/Editor and full-time grandmother I am not foolish enough to imagine there will be no hiccups along the way, I beg the patience of our readers and owner-

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Recently I’ve noticed a number of Letters to the Editor in local papers from Liberal Members of Parliament, on topics such as student summer jo bs. Th ese M P s sh o u l d have th e decency to inject at least some truth and reality into their propaganda.

For instance, in the case of student summer jobs, our government has a c tually in crease d fu n din g by 10 million dollars per year on an ongoing basis. This is the simple truth. Our Government is remaining focused on jobs, economic growth and long-term prosperity for Canadians.

O ne way we’re doin g so is by investing in the Canada Summer Jobs initiative. We’re proud to announce the creation of 36,000 jobs for Canadian youth through the program.

Creating these jobs for students

benefits not only youth and employers, b ut lo cal e co n o mies as well.

That’s why our Government permanently increased the funding for the Canada Summer Jobs initiative by $10 million.

Our Government ’s ac tion on youth unemployment stands in stark contrast to that of the Liberal party.

While they talk a lot about wanting to help spur job creation, they continue to p lay p o litic a l ga m es by votin g against job-creating legislation such as our Economic Action Plan.

So while Liberals are just talking about helping youth and misleading them, Canadians can rest assured that our Conservative Government is focused on helping connect them with available jobs.

Sincerely, Leon Benoit, MP Vegreville-Wainwright

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ship during the process.

I am however thrilled to see the paper gain a new creative voice and an improved abilit y to cover ever more local news with the additional support of a second reporter along with the abilit y to continue to b e involved in a paper I have taken great pride in participating with.

Keep your eyes on us Vermilion I think this new growth will only make us better!

Don’t forget to drop off your entry for the Tour Your Town Contest at the Vermilion Voice, June’s Fantastic prize package will be drawn by end of week.

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Around The Campfire Neil B. Stratton Columnist

Wow June is really flying by for some reason, the rain has been hampering activities a little but the liquid sunshine is needed, both for the crops and fire hazards. It even has my garden growing in great spurts already, radishes are almost ready and I can watch the potatoes grow, I’m eating onion greens already.

I love my onion greens and radishes, I enjoy a good salad, nothing like an onion green and radish s a l a d , a l l t h a t l e t t u ce a n d o t h e r vegetables are simply a filler in that salad.

I want to get out fishing and a shore lunch is calling me, but the rain has literally dampened things a little, best wishes going out to all the flood victims across Alberta.

Record water levels are being seen as snow melts high in the mountains are aided by the rain and causing

disasters all across Alberta. It looks like the last couple of years it’s either fire or water.

Unfortunately we humans depend on water sources and most communities were built around rivers, lakes and other water sources and unfortu nately th ose co m munities were built on flood plains. Many of those small communities are now big city’s with the city centers on those flood plains. Fortunately as the city’s grow and as flood plain land area is used u p, w e c a n t h e n b u i l d o n h i g h e r ground.

Strangely enough we humans tend to rebuild in the exact spots after floods, knowing full well that one day it will happen all over again, it would cost a lot less in the long run to tear these areas down and build beautiful camp grounds and parks there.

In this modern age we don’t have to walk down to the rivers or other water sources to fetch a pail of water, bathe or do laundry, so it’s time to rethink our logic. Build the city on h i g h e r g ro u n d a ro u n d th e s e n ow

beautiful parks and campgrounds in the heart of the city, and when floods happen, we will likely have enough warning to evacuate the park areas quickly. Damage and costs would be minimal compared to a city centre, as well as the danger of loss of life, one day we may learn, but in my heart I doubt it.

I live on high ground above the B at tl e Rive r ’s hu g e river vall eys, even if it ever crested them my home is still way above that. If I ever am in danger of flooding, I will most likely see this big boat float by with two of each animal aboard.

All the fish ponds have been stocked across Alberta, and all the lakes and p onds that were winter killed will be active again, the fish may be small this year, but will still make a fun day with the family.

I a m p re p a ri n g a s my d e e p s e a fishing trip approaches quickly, I am so very looking forward to that, the drive to the west coast alone will be an adventure for me. The mountain scener y and wildlife is breathtak-

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At the June 20th Vermilion Rotary Breakfast meeting the Viper Swim Club received $500 toward the purchase of new starting blocks which cost $1500 each. (Left) Pat Calyniuk was on hand to present to club members a bit of the Viper history and to accept on behalf of the Vipers the donation from Rotary President ,Jean Vidal. “It is wonderful to have such a supportive community organization,” expressed Calyniuk who also noted to Rotary members that Walter Scott started the Vipers 30 years ago (father of Beckie Scott) and that this year there are 32 swimmers enrolled. Photo Voice Staff.

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ing alone and will be an adventure in itself for me, I have travelled to the interior of BC before and it never fails to leave me awe struck, just that drive excites me greatly. I can’t even imagine how I will feel when I see the Pacific Ocean for the first time or as I walk barefoot and stand in the Ocean b eholding its over whelming size, sights smells and sounds.

I will finally be able to cross that off of the “Bucket list ”, as a huge milestone adventure in my lifetime.

I ima gin e I will b e s tan din g th ere taking it all in for some time.

Then there is the fishing adventu re, th e h i g h l i g h t, c atc h i n g a n d s e e i n g f i s h t h a t a re b i g g e r t h a n myself is going to be awe inspiring to say the least, I am told we will see Orca or killer whales as big as our boat.

I am also looking forward to the taste of fresh caught seafood, which I a m to l d t a s te s n o th i n g l i ke th e se afo o d we g et h e re in th e p rairies, to say I am excited would be an understatement.

One thing that does concern me is that I was told even on a calm day as the waves gently rock the boat, combined with no horizon I may feel “ ve r ti g o h a n d i c a p p e d ”…W h a t th e heck is that?

I understand its sea sickness, but with a twist, now being a prairie boy I have stood on southern Alberta prairie land where if I turned slowly in a circle there is nothing but horizon.

And of course that prairie wind sort of rocks me around a bit, so I should be somewhat prepared right?...why is it when I ask people that for assurance all they do is laugh or smile?

I will be sure to pack a bottle of seas sickness pills, nothing short of b ein g swallowed by a great white whale is going to hamper this trip for me.

Although bow hunting season is only 70 sleeps away, it’s hard to focus on anything else but this fishing adventure. Isn’t there an adventure you have to cross of that bucket list waiting for you this summer?

When the Smoke Clears Never throw that old bucket until you know the new one will hold water, besides that old one probably has a very important list in it!

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Canada’s Best Kept Secret Part 2 Franklin Wolters Columnist

Arriving in Halifax we passed the famous waterfront where ships have l o a d e d a n d u n l o a d e d fro m p o r t s worldwide, we saw container boxes piled high seemed like endlessly as the train slowly passed along. The scope of the place is really eye ¬¬¬opening. Soon the train came to the turnaround place, Halifax is as far as it goes. My cousin Lynn and her husband Leslie Milberry were waiting for us at the station and though I hadn’t seen Lynn since she was a little girl, I recognized her at once. She certainly is her Mother’s daughter. The bags were on the go around and we picked them up, grateful that they had arrived safely too!! What a thrill it was to travel through this wonderful really neat country, it certainly lived up to all my expectations for sure.

We made the 80 odd mile trip across Nova Scotia to the little town of Digby on the Bay of Fundy and we really liked the scenery all along the way. There is certainly a lot of charm in the neat and trim houses and yards and the rugged beauty of the landscape.

I guess the best part is the old time quality of the folks you would meet at every stop and the feeling you were among friends. It touched me immediately. It was so really wonderful to have folks that opened up their home and took the time to show us around the country. It’s amazing the things that you can learn from people who have lived or are born to and love their home country. They weren’t long in having me love it too. It’s charm is hard to resist. In the old classic ship building era of Digby and in the heyday of the fishing boom, there were many elegant homes and buildings built and today they still survive, all well kept and preserved. You can tell that good times had prevailed. Now with th e fishin g a n d tim b er so m ewhat

depleted, Digby is a tourist and senior Mecca and is like any Western town with the Walmarts, Tim Horton’s etc. to help you feel at home. You couldn’t help but notice that the prices are much toned down to suit the economy not enhanced like our oil industry.

I couldn’t help but realize the strong family ties to my Wilson heritage as many businesses still have the Wilson name so prominently displayed. It was really touching to see my name in books in museums that have records of families that originated in other countries and established homes in Nova Scotia. The Wilson family emigrated from Yorkshire England with other families and I got to see their graves and the resting places of family that started the Wilson clan in Annapolis Garden in Nova Scotia. Grandpa Wilson came west in the early 1900’s and left all his folks behind. You can see why I so wanted to visit that particular part of Canada.

Les and Lynn took us to visit every highlight of their home country and

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You simply have to see it to believe it. I never tired of driving through the area and seeing the little ports with the lobster boats and scallop draggers. We even visited a fish plant and watched about 20 people on either side of a stainless steel chute as fish slowly slid by. They opened the fish and removed the insides and heads.

Fascinating how fast they worked!!

Any chance I had, I ordered haddock fish. It was a treat like so many experiences that kept happening.

We travelled to a little town of Beau River and took in a “Hoedown”. I got my name on a list of performers and was treated to an audience that was so very enthusiastic, I hated to sit down.

I think every Canadian should take the opportunity to travel to Nova Scotia and see how really wonder ful our country is. I know I’ll always remember the scenery, the tides and beautiful lakes and streams, and above all the wonderful, generous and really fine folks that live there.

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What Now, Graduate?

Margaret Lonsdale Columnist

You are not a loser if you don’t know what you’re going to do after you graduate from high school. Knowing that you’re going to be asked over and over again: “well, what are you gonna do?” I recommend being prepared.

“I have some great plans, but they’re not finalized yet.” Or, “I’m considering a couple of options, but I need more information before I decide for sure.” Or even, “you know, I don’t want to rush into anything just yet; it’s a pretty big decision and I want to take my time thinking about it. But thanks for asking. I’m sure I’ll figure it out.”

As if there isn’t enough pressure on new graduates, just in getting through the angst of late teenagehood, the gritty intensity of young relationships, and what sometimes seems the blatant inapplicability of high school, kids at this time of year are constantly interrogated about their future plans by well-meaning adults.

“What are you gonna do?” If you knew the answer to that at age 17 or 18 years, you could record a video, upload it to youtube and become an instant savior/ celebrity for a universe of high school graduates. In the process, you could relieve a lot of tension.

Kids can’t wait to get out of high school. Freedom from the long halls of scratched up and dented lockers, the stench of tedium, the regulated realm of rules. They want to break out, to finally have some control of their own lives, to slip out from under the giant thumb of twelve or thirteen years of educational regimen. They want a taste of the elusive elixir of Adulthood.

Graduation Day hovers in the near distance. There’s so much going on in June. Projects to complete. Exams to crush or be slain by. Summer beckons.

Suddenly, it’s all before you. The shimmer of graduation finally arrives with all its juxtaposed formality and wild exultation. The long awaited ritual concludes and excitement temporarily subsides in the space between school and the anticipation of long summer days. The

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part-time job evolves into full-time pay cheque. Long weekend nights vibrate with new freedom found with familiar friends and the collective light-hearted exuberance of youth-on-the-cusp, the dizzy euphoric feeling that you’ve made it through. You’re young, you’re immortal, and the world is all yours.

And then, and then...September. Like a mysterious messenger who brings both calm and panic, depending upon whether or not you have a Plan. You realize with a tingle of fear that some important part of you has already slid into the past while you weren’t watching, and along with it some of the friends you previously could count on seeing each and every day. It’s a new world, this September, and you know somewhere deep inside that it’s going to be a good one, you just can’t tell yet in this unfamiliar landscape how things work or how you fit into the fabric.

These paths have been trodden by many before you. The fear, that tickle of insecurity you feel some mornings when you step outside on your way to work or to college...they’ve been felt before by hundreds, thousands like you. You’re on your own now. It feels like only yesterday when you were piling into a car with four of your friends to get some lunch and then cruise around awhile before afternoon classes commenced. It feels like only yesterday when you were blasting that old cd of your parents’ music and singing along wantonly off-key to Alice Cooper’s: “I’m 18...and I don’t know what I want!”

Time sure does move fast. Sometimes,

in the quiet, you find yourself longing for a return to high school days. Stuff back there looks so easy now that you can look back wistfully from your new lookout. You are not alone in those fleeting moments of nostalgia. It’s the familiarity, that’s all. It’s the comfort of the known that draws you to idealize the high school days that you despised at times when you were actually living them.

See those people up ahead of you, the ones a few years older than you are now? It’s likely that they felt the same at first, stepping into this new, wider world.

We all cling a little to the safety of the known, to the people to whom we feel connected, and to places where we have been before.

But then we emerge from that safety zone. We get to know ourselves on a new level, develop preferences and the confidence to seek them out. Our characters take shape, along with our individuality.

We form opinions, accept responsibility, take on new experiences, learn to defend what it is we believe is true and valuable.

We move forward, our steps becoming more and more certain on the runway.

In a few years, people don’t ask anymore what it is that we’re going to do.

We’re doing it, and no matter what it is, it is valid and we are worthy.

O n G ra d u a ti o n D ay, we l a u n c h ourselves into the unknown, slightly unsteady yet trusting that we’re going to be just fine. We’re going to find a way to traverse to the other side.

It’s all part of life’s long, incredible ride.

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The MDRT Experience Meagan S.Balaneski Columnist

I sp ent the las t week in Philadelphia with thousands of other financial professionals at the Million Dollar Round Table’s annual meeting and conference. What an incredible experience. MDRT is the largest conference of its kind hosted by the premiere association of financial professionals.

Being a renowned financial professional is a dream of mine. That dream is going to take courage, persistence, education, and dedication. Darcy and I have lots of other dreams as well.

The one uniting factor for all of our

goals is that they require income an income we haven`t earned yet.

For that reason, we maintain insurance policies well above the level required for our basic debts. It`s not that we`re trying to profit from tragedy, but because if something were to happen to either one of us, we would still want the other to experience all the things we`ve planned together. Even if we can`t be part of it.

At MDRT one of the main platform speakers spoke about the value of life insurance. Stretched across the six on-stage screens was a picture of the Capilano Bridge in Northern Vancouver. Investing and saving for the future is like crossing that bridge.

You can walk a little slower with surer

footing, but it just might take you longer to cross. Or you could adopt a more convicted and steady pace.

No matter the speed or gait, very few would consider crossing the bridge if it didn`t have guard rails. You may not hold on to the guard rails your entire journey, and that`s fine. But in the case of an unexpected breeze or loose plank, you`ll be happy for something to grab onto.

Insurance is a guardrail on your journey. With a guardrail of the right strength and the right height, crossing life`s bridges can be an enjoyable experience for everyone, even for the ones who stumble. Life insurance isn`t about death, it`s about life. It`s about being able to pursue your dreams and cross your bridge

Dawns Eats Dawn Hames Columnist

The United Nations has named 2013, th e ye a r of Q uino a. Q uino a is p ro nounce d (Keen-wah). Quinoa although similar to a grain is not a true cereal grain.

It is a member of the same family as spinach, beets and Swiss chard.

The quinoa seed has been farmed in South America for over five thousand years. It was a staple for the Inca civilization, who believed quinoa increased their stamina. Today the going wholesale rate for a ton of Quinoa is $3,50 0.0 0 in American dollars. Retail prices for quinoa have rose by 600 percent since 2000, and have tripled in the last 6 years. An Alberta Food and Rural Development document on growing quinoa states in the executive summary that “the production of quinoa is feasible under Alberta conditions if we use appropriate early maturing cultivars...”

Quinoa is currently grown in both northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Both the seeds and the leaves of the quinoa plant are edible, but it is the seeds that are dried, sold and in demand. The leaves of the quinoa pplant taste similar to spinach or beet leaves. Quinoa is a seed that has no gluten and is high in protein. The protein found in quinoa is a complete protein that contains all the essential amino acids. This is not true for other

grains. Quinoa is a high fiber food that has twice as much fiber as many other grains. The health benefits of high fib er include lowering bloo d pressure, lowering bad cholesterol and aiding in regulating blood sugar.

Quinoa contains iron, lysine, tryptophan, magnesium, folate, manganese, riboflavin and calcium. The antioxidant phytonutrients quercetin and kaempferol among many others are found in higher amounts in quinoa that in certain berries such as cranberries that are considered excellent sources. Many of the nutrients in quinoa have anti inflammator y properties. The quinoa seed contains heart healthy fats such as monosaturated fat in the form of oleic acid and omega 3 alpha linolenic acid. If also contains many forms of the vitamin E family to further protect our cells from oxidative damage.

Quinoa can be purchased in bulk at most health food stores and some grocery stores. The seeds are round and slightly gold colored. The seeds are covered with saponins, which contain phy to nutrients, however the saponins are bitter. To remove the bitter taste, place the quinoa in a mesh strainer and rub the seeds together under running water.To cook add 1 part quinoa to two parts water and cook for 15 minutes, or until the seed expands into a small but slightly spiral shape. Quinoa can be eaten as breakfast porridge or in place of rice. Cooked quinoa can be added

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at your own pace knowing that you have so m ethin g to rea ch o ut a n d grab a hold of should you lose your footing.

What an incredible experience.

If you have questions on building a guardrail for your bridge, or for more information on how to protect yourself from an unexpected stumble, speak with your Financial Advisor today.

Meagan S. Balaneski, Life Insurance Broker, Advantage Insurance & Investment Advisors PPI Solutions Inc. The opinions expressed are those of Meagan S. Balaneski and may not necessarily reflect the views of PPI Solutions.

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Local News

A Cowboy State of Mind Shannon O’Connor Reporter

I come from a mining town in Ontario, (Sudbury). We have a lot of miners in our community but not many cowboys. In the past, I have used the word cowboy as a means of describing people that have an edge to them such as “cowboy drivers.” (drivers exceeding the speed limit). But I never fully understood the real meaning of the word cowboy until I attended the FOCUS luncheon on June 13th at the Legion which honoured Curtis Anderson with a “Friends of FOCUS Award.”

FOCUS states this recognition is “Awarded to an individual or an agency that has provided exceptional help and support to FOCUS resulting in the on-going stability and success for our organization within the community.”

I confess, I had never heard of Curtis Anderson before the luncheon, so I did not know what to expect in terms of his story or his speech. When he got up to the podium and began to tell his story in “His Road to Recovery” speech, I was blown away.

The chronological timeline took me step by step on his journey. The juxtaposition of the simple act of losing your balance with the horrific implications of losing it while

riding a bull, heightened the horror of Curtis’s accident at the Ponoka Stampede on June 26, 2002. For most people, the journey might not have even started. Few people survive having their head smashed twice by a bull’s head.

But this is where Curtis Anderson’s “Road to Recovery” began and what a courageous journey it is. While listening to his speech I noticed he only spoke of the accomplishments he made from day to day, week to week, month to month and year to year; he never referred to the pain he surely must have endured. Accomplishments like learning to eat, speak, write and drive again became the hallmarks of his journey, not the pain. This focus put him in a position to be empowered by his situation not victimized by it.

This is a choice, but it is not an easy choice to make.

I was humbled by his speech and put my own small complaints, like waiting in line, into perspective. If someone like Curtis could relay his momentous journey with a smile on his face surely I could wait in a line-up with a small measure of grace and awareness that at least I am able to stand in a line-up.

After hearing Curtis’s speech, I realized my definition of a cowboy as a risktaker was incomplete. Yes a cowboy needs

to be fearless to get on a bull and ride it, but he also needs to be courageous enough to face being thrown off the bull, no matter what the consequences may be.

In his “Road to Recovery” speech Curtis quotes Kelly Armstrong who said, “I may not ride bulls forever, but I will be a cowboy forever.”

This is the cowboy state of mind that Curtis Anderson embodies; one that is not defined by what happens to you but rather how you deal with what happens to you.

And this is why he was one of the deserving recipients of the “Friends of FOCUS Award.” FOCUS facilitates “The empowerment of indi- Curtis Anderson smiles after receiving his “Friends viduals to meet their needs… of FOCUS Award” Photo Shannon O’Connor. with respect, honesty and FOCUS Award” was Craig Brown. integrity.” This includes: Individuals with Three outstanding staff members Developmental Disabilities, Acquired Brain were also presented with Staff Excellence Injuries, Families with Children with Devel- Awards: Jessica Meroniuk, J’Lyn Nilson opmental Disabilities and Families that are and Judy Teskey who were all recognized at Risk. Curtis has been an inspiration to for their dedication and commitment, both the staff at FOCUS and the individu- often giving their own time to individuals als they assist. in need.

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Treasure And Leather In The Park Shannon O’Connor Reporter

The Good Life Institute is hosting a geocache event on Friday, June 28th as part of the Canada Day Celebrations taking place at Vermilion Provincial Park throughout the day and evening. In conjunction with the geocache event and The Good Life Institute, a class on how to make your own geocoin (personalized geocache trinket) is being offered by Cheryl Scott of Cheryl’s Leatherworks.

Both the geocache event and the leatherwork class will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the CN Station in the park.

Brand Development Coordinator with The Good Life Institute, Geoffrey Person, said “Anyone can do it (geocaching) and it is easy and fun.”

Geocaching combines “the best of technology” with our desire to explore the unknown, added Person.

Almost everybody has access to the technology that is required for a geocache, which is a simple GPS system that can be easily downloaded on a smartphone. For those who do not have a smartphone or

who don’t want to download the app, hand held GPS systems will be made available for free on the day of the event courtesy of the Vermilion Wellness Coalition.

With GPS in hand the modern day treasure hunt can begin. Vermilion Provincial Park is just one example of the dozens of geocache sites that are established in the Vermilion area. “This is a user led hobby,” said Person.

The objects are hidden throughout the park. Once the GPS has led you to the general area it is up to you to find the object. A good place to look is behind trees, between shrubs and beneath rocks.

Depending on the type of container the object is in, some treasures are easier to find than others. Person has seen anything from military style foot lockers to clear Tupperware containers used for hidden cache treasure.

Once the object is found, a log book containing relevant details such as, the last date the object was discovered, if the object was taken, what object was it replaced with (geocache etiquette) and tips on terrain are recorded by the previous “cacher” and should be updated by

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This is where geocaching can become a global endeavour. The geocoin is something that can be tracked around the world by logging onto the geocaching.com website. Many people geocache while on vacation and bring and take geocoins with them to place in geocache sites around the world. A geocoin that started out in a leatherwork class in Vermilion Provincial Park could potentially be tracked to a Botanical Garden in Australia.

Geocaching is as serious as you want to make it; this is part of its appeal. You can do it during lunch, while vacationing, in a group or alone, said Person.

The geocache and the leatherwork class work well with the other events that are going on in the park for Canada Day. “After a leisurely hike dinner is already taken care of,” said Person referring to the BBQ that will also be taking place in the park. And don’t forget to stick around for a movie and fireworks, he added.

The cost of the leatherwork class is $25. Pre-registration for the class can be done online at thegoodlifeinstitute.ca website or by calling Geoffrey Person at 780 581-2410. The geocache event is free of charge and pre-registration is not required.

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“More consumers are looking to buy local food from Alberta producers which is wonderful news for farmers’ markets and the agriculture industry in the province,” says Eileen Kotowich, farmers’ market specialist for Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. “We’re seeing higher attendance at markets, new markets are being established each year and the value of farmers’ markets has increased substantially.”

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Results showed that the market value of farmers’ markets has tripled since 2004, reaching $724 million last year – a 90 per cent increase since 2008. Of that total, $598 million (83 per cent) of purchases were on food grown or made in Alberta.

On average, Alberta households spent $671 at farmers’ markets in 2012.

As summer approaches, farmers’ markets will be buzzing with consumers looking to purchase some of the tastiest food Alberta has to offer. Most markets have started their 2013-14 season, and it is anticipated that there will be high attendance numbers at markets throughout the province.

Farmers’ markets remain the primary alternative agriculture market for Albertans. Other markets examined in the study include farm retail, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)/Box Programs and restaurants chosen for using Albertagrown or made ingredients.

There are currently 130 approved farmers’ markets in the province. To see the full list and to locate a nearby market, view the interactive map on the Alberta Agriculture website.

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School News

Vermilion Elementary School Karen King Submitted The grade one students went to the Vermilion Provincial Park on June 10 for a day of fun, adventure and learning. Gary Walsh showed the students the beaver damn and lodge.

They learned many interesting facts about how beavers meet their needs.

The students also walked to the trout pond and bird blind to observe animals and learn more about how they live. We would like to extend a huge thank you to Mr. Walsh and all the parent volunteers who made this day possible.

On June 13, the grade two students visited the Paw Prints Pet Shop at the Vermilion Mall, where they learned about animals and how to care for various critters. The shop has a wonderful selection of pets such as guinea pigs, snakes, frogs, and hedgehogs. Ollie the parrot is always a hit with visitors as he calls out and dances.

The grade six students took their annual trip to Camp Encounter on June 13 and 14. 46 students, accompanied by 16 adult supervisors, experienced canoeing, rock wall climbing, archery, a team challenge course, and “ninja” training.

Throw in an information scavenger hunt, a massive game of capture-the-flag, a campfire complete with s’mores, and our traditional VES motorboat races, and you can easily understand why they keep going back. They hit a perfect weather window, which they all appreciated. That meant the water was perfect for “canoe wars.” It is so much easier to be one with

nature when it is dripping off your face like that. Thanks to the many parent supervisors – they may have broken the VES adult/student ratio record, which was probably a Camp Encounter record to begin with. Thanks also to our super bus driver, Phil. Congratulations to the grade sixes. VES has an excellent reputation at Camp Encounter, and this year’s group certainly maintained it.

On June 14, the grade 3 students traveled “back in time” on June 14, when they visited the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village. It is an open-air museum that depicts the history of the Ukrainian immigrants who settled in this region.

Students enjoyed visiting the one-room school house, grocery store, fully-functioning elevator, blacksmith house, and RCMP station along with many other businesses in the town site. Over thirty historic structures have been relocated to the museum, restored and furnished, then staffed by costumed role-players who re-enact the historic routines and activities associated with that household, institution or business.

The grade one classes had the opportunity to Climb Through Time at the museum in Paradise Valley on June 17. The weather was perfect for learning about how our communities have changed over time. After visiting the museum, students had the opportunity to try games and activities from the past. Our parent volunteers were much needed and appreciated. Thank you to all the parents that took time from their day to lead groups through the museum displays.

We had our last AR assembly for the year on June 19. Mrs. Webb made introductory remarks saying that it was a special a s s e m bly because students spent hours being “The Best That They Could Be” and we were here to recognize all those students. Mrs. Doher ty had 24 s t u d e n t s in drama club; The grade one students enjoying time at the Provincial Park, Mrs. Bauer had learning from Mr. Gary Walsh. Photo Submitted.

22 students in hand bell plus, there were hundreds of children choir; Mrs. Mahaffy recognized 28 who participated in the various intramustudents in triathlon; Ms. Birch had 18 ral events led by several staff members. in art club; Mrs. Haslehurst and Mr. Faull That’s phenomenal participation, VES. had 18 school patrollers; Mrs. Faull had Dates to Remember: June 24 – Track 43 running club/long distance runners; and Field Day; June 26 – AR Celebration Mr. Harvey and Mr. Beecroft had 30 in Day; June 27 – Grade 6 Celebration and the milk monitor club; Mr. Beecroft had last day of school for students; August 23 play basketball; Mrs. MacMillan had 29 – First day back at school; Sept. 2 – 43 library club members; Mrs. Tomkins Labor Day (no school); Sept. 12 – Open reco gnized 12 friends commit tee House and 10 years of Roots Babies members; there were 5 grade 6 advi- Celebration; Sept. 20 & 23 – P.D. Days sory members; 20 students came out for (no school). volleyball. This is a total of 286 students,

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J.R. Robson News Monica To Submitted

Can’t pick up your report card on June 27? Drop off a self-addressed stamped envelope at the office and the report card will be mailed to you.

On June 12, J.R. held a final pep rally which also served as a farewell to several staff who will be away starting September. Grade 11 students C o l by B ow m a n , Ty l e r M i l l a r, a n d Clayton Smith hyped up the crowd, flung prizes, and MC’ed the event.

Brock Howard (gr. 7 ) wished good luck to Miss Campbell in her future endeavors; Kale Wilhelm wished the best to Mrs. Innes expecting her first baby this summer, wonderful retirements to Mrs. McNeill by Tara Rozka (gr. 9) and Miss Christie by Shanna Gould (gr. 11), and Kali Brodbin (gr.

11) made me feel all warm and fuzzy when she wished me the best of luck in art school next year.

The junior high Family Social was organized by Mrs. McNeill and hosted at J.R. on June 13. The evening started with a potluck and ended with dancing. Over 75 were in attendance including parents and students. Mrs. McNeill witnessed many of the moves that she taught in junior high physical education class re-enacted on the dance floor that night, by students

and even their parents (some of who she also taught)!

O n th a t s a m e d ay, M r. M c N e i l l and his P.E. 10 crew paddled loaded canoes along the North Saskatchewan River for their overnight trip.

Students who ventured into the great outdoors included Ryan West, David McCrae, Jaren Marsh, Colton Katuski, Koti Hopaluk, Evan Howard, Alexis Neuman, Beaudon Rogers, Stehsha Zayac, Ward Hollen, Julia McCrae, Shjon Moneta, Madison Long, Shelby Myhre, Jordan Sikora, and Fraser Lumley. Sarah McCrae, a Marauder graduate, returned with canoeing certification and accompanied as a fun and knowledgeable chaperone.

The wet weather let up for those two days and let the group paddle in the sunshine and sleep in dry tents.

The annual junior high ball day, organized again by Mrs. McNeill, took place on the last Friday of classes.

T hat af te r n o o n, th e e nti re g ra d e 7, 8 and 9 group headed to the ball diamonds on the east end of Vermilion and spent the day batting, throwing, stealing, and running. After their final game, Marauders were treated to hotdogs and water before heading back to school.

The grade 10 and 11 students were envious of the junior high ball day, requested the same, and got what they wished for on the last day of classes! On June 19 they were at the

The Junior High gr. 7 to 9 group after their game on Friday, June 14th.

Photo Submitted.

ball diamonds and enjoying the social event before switching into study mode in time for exams.

Grade 12 students’ diploma exams began on June 12 and conclude this week. As for grade 7 to 11 exams, they began on June 20 and will also finish before students are let out officially for summer starting on June 27.

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Thanks to Remax and The Crisis Line for donating water for our examwriting students, and to Vermilion Co-op for donating gift certificates to purchase snacks for the writers of the provincial achievement tests!

D a te s to R e m e m b e r : J u n e 2 7: report card pick-up, June 29: Class of 2013 Graduation.

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Mannville School News Susan Obrigewitch Submitted

Once again we must share our appreciation for the community’s support towards the magazine fundraiser. Money raised from this fundraiser offsets the costs of yearbooks for our students and helps with transportation costs for elementary field trips.

The 2012-2013 yearbooks are almost ready to be sent for printing and should arrive back at our school in October. If you would like to purchase one, they are $25.00 each.

Our graduation section of the yearbook would be very plain if not for Kimberley Morritt from DragonHare Studios in Vermilion. Kim generously lets us use her pictures for our yearbook and just words cannot express the appreciation of her generosity.

Did you notice the new concrete bench and picnic table on the east side of the school? The new bench and picnic table were funded through the HSHF (Healthy Schools Healthy Futures) pilot program this year. One of the pillars of comprehensive school health is a healthy environment, along with nutrition and activity. We are hoping that having outdoor seating areas on the secondary side will help promote positive socializing of the secondary students at Mannville School, and an increase use of the basketball court and the new outdoor volleyball net. Basketballs, volleyballs, baseball equipment and footballs are available for the secondary students to use at noon hour. This area will also be of benefit to

our community as well, after school and throughout the summer.

Mannville School was chosen for a FunTeam Youth Leadership pilot project. Connor Roland and Keisha Sharp submitted a proposal to run an activity program for grades 3-7, focussing on badminton and volleyball skills. Their goal was to give our young students the skills and confidence to participate in school sports at the junior high level while having fun. It was a six week program.

FunTeam and RecTeam is an Alberta based organisation promoting skill based, family friendly, non-competitive activity programming for youth. Check out their website or contact Mrs. Tod about other opportunities that FunTeam can offer our community.

We are glad to announce that the HSHF program has been funded for one more year! Mrs. Tod has sent out a survey for families and students to provide feedback about this year’s initiatives, as well as give us direction for next year. Secondary students will be surveyed this week as well. The youngest family member in each elementary class was given the survey to take home. Any secondary families that did not receive a survey can locate it on the Mannville School Website, or may email tara.tod@ btps.ca if they have any feedback about this program.

The grade two class has been busy caring for some lovely little insects.

They arrived as caterpillars which quickly developed into chrysalises.

Mrs. Thompson and the students were thrilled to catch one butterfly emerg-

ing, a very rare opportunity! The students are studying many insects in their new science unit a n d a re enjoyin g th e outdoor excursions to catch glimpses of insects in their habitat.

Davin Charron, Joseph Mclaughlin, Karlee Melnyk, Keisha Sharp, and Reagan Hryhirchuk took part in a very odd yet courageous event last Saturday. The Underwear Affair, which took place in Edmonton, was a 10km run in support of all “below the belt” cancer research. Participants started from the Butter- Even though it was Formal Day at school, Ryan dome, crossed the Groat Symington continued to work on his CTS project in Road Bridge into the river his suit. Helping him is Connor Roland.

Photo Submitted. valley, ran back across the Low Level Bridge and Mannville students Quinn Peden (2011) returned to the Butterdome. Although and Meagan Derksen (2012) received participants were welcome to participate their diplomas on May 8th for the Health in their briefs, there were many interCare Aide Program. The Health Care esting, fun costumes worn. Edmonton Aide Program was a pilot project that raised more than $600 000 towards was partnered by Buffalo Trail Public the event, and more than 1,100 runners Schools, Norquest College and Alberta participated. Davin and Joseph are Health Services. already forming teams for next year. We The graduation program and luncheon look forward to seeing you guys particitook place in Wainwright. Our school pating again, and even topping your division had 24 graduates from this amounts raised this year! Thank you program. A glance ahead: Report Card everyone for supporting our Mannville Day – June 27th. If you are unable to youth in reaching their goals! pick up your report card (after 12 p.m.), May 8th, 2013 marked the graduayou will need to leave a self-addressed tion for our Health Care Aide students. envelope at the school.

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Does This Hat Make Me Look Grown Up?

From Left, Haya Salame, Avery Corbiere, Emma Coutts, Caybrie Dewing, DarianMaddex-Wells, Brett Reiniger, Rhyan Selte, Damian Shomachuk, Will Reiniger St. Jerome’s celebrated Kindergarten Graduation in a ceremony held on Thursday, June 12th. The children presented a poem, play and a song to a roomful of family and friends that were in attendance. Refreshments were served after the students donned their caps and received their certificates.

Photo Shannon O’Connor.

On Thursday, June 19th the Vermilion Elementary Kindergarten graduating class performed some ditties, told some jokes and played musical instruments for family and friends assembled in the gymnasium. After receiving their certificates the crowd made a bridge with their arms for the graduates to walk through.

Kindergarten B; Linden Adams, Mildred Causley, Matt Chmielewski-Tremblay, Atlas Clark, Connor Cusack, Jade Douglas, Chloe Fillion, Jill Harvey, Leif Messal, David Minchin, Emmaleee Moore, Pyrrha Ostropolski, Yejun Park, Landyn Poelstra, Avery Street, Jamie Talbot-Jones and Nick Woywitka.

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A good crowd showed up at this year’s Senior Tea and Bake Sale, with prizes totalling over $750. Photos Shannon O’Connor.

(L) Gert Isert (M) Jenny Borysiuk and (R) Doreen McIntrye helped out in the kitchen at the Senior Centre Tea and Bake Sale on June 18th at the Vermilion Senior Citizen’s Centre.

Fundraiser for the Senior Centre, Betty Deschambault, announced the raffle and door prize winners. Five hundred tickets were sold for $5 each. Funds raised from the raffle, door prizes and bake sale will be put back into the Senior Centre for upkeep, said Deschambault.

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VIBE, which is a Mental Health Capacity Building project (MHCB) was also able to announce this week that following the receipt of a letter from Health Minister Fred Horne, their program has received a positive evaluation. In fact since the initial five pilot projects in 38 schools the 2006 MHCP project has grown to include 119 schools in 47 communities throughout Alberta. Horne advised that the Vermilion

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Dewberry Chuckwagon Racing Trudy McKenzie Reporter

The Dewberry Chuckwagon races have wound up for another year and the CPCA drivers have headed to the next race on their pro circuit tour in Wainwright where drivers again faced challenges thanks to Mother Nature during the June 20th-23rd event in a season that has not held favourable weather conditions thus far.

The weather held for only two of the three days in Dewberry allowing for 36 runs on both Friday and Saturday, however Sunday was washed out when too much moisture caused the track to become unsafe, making for a disappointing early end to the June 14th-16th event.

The two days that were able to be completed saw Dallas Dyck finishing 1st and 2nd in his Site Boss Inc wagon and achieving the fastest run for the weekend with his 1:08.63 posted time which placed him 11th overall in the driver standings with 145 points.

Top ten finishes on day 1 Dewberry

were; 1 Dallas Dyck, Site Boss Inc 1:08.63 2 Jamie Laboucane, Holts Powder River Sales 1:09.03 3 Shane Nolin, Ranchwest Supply 1:09.25 4 Layne Bremner, Deneco 1:09.28 5 Shane Nolin, B&R Eckels 1:09.53 6 BJ Carey, Southern Spur 1:09.54 7 BJ Carey, Astec Safety 1:09.92 8 Brian Laboucane, Sidekicks / Davco 1:10.04 9 Ray Mitsuing, Dream Catcher Log Homes 1:10.11 10 Kris Molle, PWM Steel 1:10.13 Top ten finishes for day 2 Dewberry were; 1 Vern Nolin, Bob Jacks Sheet Metal 1:09.91 00 2 Shane Nolin, Ranchwest Supply 1:11.47 00 3 Chance Bensmiller, Xtreme Oilfield Services 1:11.50 00 4 Brian Laboucane, Sidekicks / Davco 1:11.56 00 5 Jamie Laboucane, Shadwin Trucking

Sharing top spot in the driver standings with Shane Nolan, BJ Carey pictured here in the Southern Spur/Astec Safety wagon, added to his points with a 6th and 7th finish on day 1 in Dewberry followed up by a 6th place finish on day 2. / Ken-X Energy Ltd 1:11.62 6 BJ Carey, Southern Spur 1:11.78 00 7 Dallas Dyck, Site Boss Inc 1:11.96 00 8 Devin Mitsuing, OL Energy 1:12.19 00 9 Ray Mitsuing, Dream Catcher Log Homes 1:12.40 00 10 Jim Knight, Border City Oilmens 1:12.91 Results for the two day Aggregate were; 1 Vern Nolin Bob Jacks Sheet Metal 2:20.49 2 Dallas Dyck Site Boss Inc 2:20.59 3 Shane Nolin Ranchwest Supply 2:20.72 4 BJ Carey Southern Spur 2:21.32 5 Brian Laboucane Sidekicks / Davco 2:21.60 6 Jamie Laboucane Holts Powder River Sales 2:22.00 7 Ray Mitsuing Dream Catcher Log Homes 2:22.51 8 Shane Nolin B&R Eckels 2:22.61 9 Chance Bensmiller Xtreme Oilfield

Services 2:22.76 10 Kris Molle PWM Steel 2:23.07 Following the Dewberry runs and heading into the Wainwright challenge the top ten driver standings will be: tied for first second BJ Carey and Shane Nolin with 213 3 Brian Laboucane 207, 4 Vern Nolin 203, 5 Ray Mitsuing 190, 6 Jamie Laboucane 186, 7 Devin Mitsuing 177, 8 Kelly Morin 162.5, 9 Layne Bremner 155 and 10 Todd Baptiste 151.

CPCA Racing continued in Wainwright June 20th - June 23rd followed by Onion Lake June 26th - June 30th, then off to the Calgary Stampede July 5th - July 14th before returning to our area during Lloydminster’s Colonial Days July 10th July 12th.

Race results and standings are courtesy of the CPCA website and more CPCA details can be accessed through this site at www.cpcaracing.com

Pulling ahead of local Chance Bensmiller, Vern Nolan took top spot on day 2 of the Dewberry Chucks in his Bob Jacks Sheet Metal wagon, while Bensmiller settled for a third place finish in his Xtreme Oilfield Services rig.

Photos Trudy McKenzie.

Community Closet Gives Back

NOW SERVING

From Left: Rose Hardy, Helen Buchanan, Miriam Moisan, Olga Myshak and Paulette Eaket.

On Friday, June 21 volunteers from the Community Closet in Vermilion presented a cheque for $2,500 to Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service Foundation (STAR) representative Miriam Moisan who was happy to arrive from Edmonton to accept the donation. We are very grateful for the support we receive each year from this organization said Moisan. Photo Shannon O’Connor.

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Boost for Clandonald Early Childhood Program

5102 47 Ave. Vermilion (780) 853-5334

Clandonald Early Childhood Kindergarten received funds raised from the June 5th and 6th hot dog sales held by the Western Financial Group. The hot dog sales raised $1311.20 and with a grant from the Western Communities Foundation of $500, a total of $1811.20 was presented to (back left) Kelsey Gadke, the Clandonald Kindergarten teacher by Eileen Cholowski of Western Financial Group. Also on hand to pick up the cheque were members of next year’s class, (L-R) Dailyn Oddan, Jack Lawrence, Erin McCormack and Jake Oddan.

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Area Farmers Hope Crops Avoid Hail Damage This Year AFSC Submitted

As Vermilion-area crops start to grow and another hail season begins, farmers across the province are hoping to be spared from the kind of record hail damage that battered crops in every part of Alberta last year.

“Last summer was the worst hail year we’ve ever seen. There were only 11 hailfree days all summer, from early June to mid-September,” says Brian Tainsh, Manager of On-Farm Inspections with Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), the Crown corporation that administers crop and hail insurance in Alberta on behalf of the provincial government.

Hail pounded crops in every region of the province last year, including the County of Vermilion River, triggering more than 11,000 claims and record payouts of almost $450 million through AFSC’s Straight Hail Insurance program, and the Hail Endorsement rider that many farmers add to their crop insurance each spring.

“There wasn’t one AFSC office across the province that didn’t have hail claims reported,” says Tainsh, noting the previous record hail year in Alberta was 2008 when hail claims totaled more than $265 million.

Moisture Increases Hail Risk What this year’s hail season will bring is still anybody’s guess, says Tainsh. He points out hailstorms in late May and early June have already triggered claims in the Vulcan and Lethbridge areas of southern Alberta – although crops at such early stages of growth have great potential to recover from hail damage.

Environment Canada Meteorologist, Dan Kulak, says it’s too early to tell what the summer holds. “Alberta is a hail capi-

tal, so we know we’ll get hail. The question is how much. A lot depends on what happens through the rest of June and how much moisture we have going into July.

The wetter it is, the greater likelihood of hail,” he says, noting high humidity last summer was a key factor that contributed to so many hailstorms.

Kulak points out there are three ingredients for hail – heat, surface moisture or humidity, and a trigger. “The sun is often the day-to-day trigger. It shines on the mountains, warming up the air, which then rises and often produces storms that move eastward from the foothills. If that warm air collides with cooler air moving in from the mountains, the storms can be intense.

Alberta is designed for hail production and the mountains play a key role,” he explains.

Hail is Inevitable Cory Hlus says hail seems to be inevitable every year on his farm west of Vermilion near Innisfree where he grows about 5,000 acres of canola, wheat, barley, and oats. “Every year we seem to get some sort of hail damage. Guaranteed.”

Last summer was the worst hail year Hlus has ever witnessed in 20 years of farming. He considers himself lucky that he sustained only 10 to 50 per cent damage on 3,600 acres after being hammered by two hailstorms. “Some guys around here had 100 per cent hail damage. There was nothing left.”

With input costs and commodity prices so high, Hlus says protecting himself against hail is a priority. He says that’s why he takes Straight Hail Insurance in addition to the Hail Endorsement rider on his crop insurance.

Early Hailstorm Protection An increasing number of farmers are choosing to ‘Auto Elect’ Straight Hail coverage at the same time they purchase

crop insurance in April, says Tainsh.

“It gives them a two per cent premium discount and protects their crops against hailstorms early in the season.”

That early protection is important, he says. “If farmers wait and their crops are struck by hail before they’re insured, fields with more than 25 per cent damage become ineligible for Straight Hail Insurance for the rest of the season.”

Straight Hail Insurance is available any time during the growing season at AFSC offices, and takes effect at noon the day after it’s purchased. “Farmers also have the option of purchasing it online – giving them 24-hour access and a two per cent discount,” says Tainsh. “But first they need to contact AFSC for an activation code to enter the online site.”

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For more information about hail insurance, farmers can contact their nearest AFSC office or the Call Centre at 1-877899-AFSC (2372).

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Horoscope/Sudoku and Solutions Take a break and distance yourself from your everyday dilemmas.

It's important to have fun and relax with friends in order to rejuvenate. A mini vacation or day trip will encourage you to live in the moment and enjoy life more.

Taurus

Share your thoughts and make plans to do something special with the person or people you find most entertaining and fun to be with. Taking care of your needs first will improve your attitude and your productivity.

Love is in the stars.

Gemini

Put some time and effort into your future. Consider what you have accomplished and what goals you have yet to achieve.

You'll find a way to turn something you've always enjoyed doing into a worthwhile endeavor.

Your actions can make a difference.

Cancer

Take on a challenge that will make your life more inviting. A couple of personal changes will boost your confidence.

Express your thoughts and feelings and you will resolve personal issues that have been bothering you. Love is on the rise.

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Don't fold under pressure.

Stick to what you can do without causing undue stress. Expand your personal interests and friendships and enjoy what life has to offer without feeling obligated to look out for everyone else. A change will do you good.

Your involvement in a volunteer group will lead to new friendships.

Dealing with a cause will give you a better sense of who you are and what you are capable of doing.

Participation will be the key to future opportunities.

Don't let life spin out of control. Listen to complaints being made and find solutions that will allow you to move on and enjoy the things that make you happy.

Embrace change and accept the inevitable.

Don't fold under pressure.

Getting together with friends will brighten your day. Rely on your memory and experience when a decision needs to be made.

Utilize an idea you have been considering and you can make a positive change to your professional or personal path.

Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius

Pisces

Fix up your place or consider making a move. Taking care of personal paperwork will encourage you to make changes that will bring you higher profits. A partnership will enable you to expand a project you want to pursue.

Socialize, participate and share your thoughts and ideas. Getting together with someone you find interesting will lead to an interesting opportunity that will allow you to use your skills, experience and knowledge to earn extra money. Love is on the rise.

Address personal issues.

Discuss your feelings and what your plans are for the future. Don't let a challenge lead to an impulsive move you may regret. Think clearly and act reasonable and you'll have overcome any obstacle you encounter.

Forget about your responsibilities and take a break. Feeling re-energized will help you attack any challenge with vigor and stamina.

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College News

Student Awards Program Surpasses $1 Million Mark Lakeland College Release

For the first time in Lakeland College’s 100 year history, more than $1 million in bursaries, awards and scholarships was presented to students during the academic year.

“In total we awarded $1,054,902 in awards to students who attended Lakeland College in the 2012-2013 academic year.

What a great achievement to celebrate in our centennial,” says Geretta Partington, financial aid and awards officer at Lake-

land College.

The almost $300,000 increase from last year’s total of $758,497 is attributed to many donors increasing the value of their awards plus 26 new award donors or programs, some with multiple awards. For example, the new Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship program resulted in $85,740 in awards being presented to 171 Lakeland students.

“Eclipsing the $1 million mark is a tribute to the many donors who have stepped up to help support students and families with the cost of post-secondary studies,”

says Phil Allen, vice president of student services and advancement at Lakeland College.

There were 1,091 awards, scholarships and bursaries presented to students during the year. Some students received one award; others received multiple awards. Recipients were selected for many reasons including academic excellence, campus leadership, community involvement, financial need and participation in Rustlers athletics.

“Lakeland College has made it a priority to increase the number of awards available

to our students so we can help them minimize their costs. In 2007, there were 446 awards totaling $470,000. We’re thrilled that both the number and value of awards have more than doubled in the past six years,” says Allen. “With our Centennial Campaign continuing, I’m optimistic we’ll have a large increase in awards once again next year.”

For information on the awards program at Lakeland College visit www.lakelandcollege.ca/financial-aid.

Vermilion and Area Home Businesses 2 Relax U Hot Tubs & Saunas A Division of Daroma Spa Boutique

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Services for Seniors

LAND Seed & Agro Services Ltd. Independent Sales Representative for Pioneer® brand products

Commercial • Residential • Farm Maintenance • Trenching

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Lisa Anderson (Andrashewski) Box 83 Minburn, AB T0B 3B0 (780) 632-5526 Cell (780) 593-3769 Fax lisa.andrashewski@plantpioneer.com

Paul E. Yaceyko (780) 853-2778 5928 - 52 Ave. Vermilion, AB T9X 1X3

Elaine Urwin, RMT Roxane Blanchet, RMT

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Vermilion River Limousine Call for Rates

Serving the Financing Available for Bred Cows, Lakeland Area to Edmonton for those Bred Cows with Calves at Side, and Bred Heifers Rick Rewuski sporting or special events!! #97 Centre Street, Dewberry, AB T0B 1G0 780-853-LIMO (5466) Ph: (780) 847-4166 Fax: (780) 847-4944

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Crossword Puzzles ACROSS 1 Doings 5 Indian wood 9 Author Poe 14 Ghost sounds 15 Song by the Village People 16 City 17 Go out with 18 Jetty 19 Hints 20 Southwestern Indian 21 Proper noun 23 Jump 24 Obscurities 26 Foreign Agricultural Service 28 Downwind 29 Chums 31 Abdominal muscles (abbr.)

34 Blowsy 37 Capital of Vietnam 39 Anon 40 Cooking vessel 41 Cologne (Gr.) 42 Go after

44 Extant 47 Japanese money 48 Quarry 50 To be 51 Expression of surprise 52 Cloud 56 Bowl 59 Emperor of Japan 63 Employ 64 Small island 66 Cubes 67 Small bird 68 Transparent 69 Vessel 70 Goofs 71 Stuffed toy 72 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (abbr.)

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9 And so forth 57 Island 10 Takes the edge 58 Sledge off 60 Notion 11 Elmer, 61 Chinese for example gooseberry 12 Afloat 62 Did well 13 File 65 Sample 21 Poem creator 67 Marry 22 Football assoc.

25 Mont __ 27 Fire remains 29 Fill-in 30 Negative (prefix) 31 Soon 32 Skein of cloth 33 Goof 34 Hurting 35 Lend 36 Fencing sword

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Area News College News Welcoming Hand From Classmate Helped Page On Path To Success Lakeland College Release

One of the reasons Margaret Page enrolled in business at Lakeland College was to inspire her children to pursue post-secondary studies.

“I couldn’t keep telling them that a college or university education was important when I didn’t have one myself,” says Page, the recipient of the 2013 Lakeland College

Receiving special honours were The Right Honourable Don Mazankowski and Alumnus Margaret Page. (L) Don Mazankowski is presented with his special honours from Lakeland College Chairman of the Board Milt Wakefield.

Distinguished Alumnus Award for the Lloydminster campus.

In her convocation address to the Class of 2013, Page spoke of her first day of studies at Lakeland. It was a January morning and she was one of the first people to arrive for class. As she waited to enter the classroom, she noticed that most of the other students were recent high school grads. She started to doubt her decision to enrol.

After pacing around the hallway and debating whether to head for home, she convinced herself to go back. A young student named Myrna stretched out her hand and said hello, and then started to introduce her to other students. “We walked into the classroom and my life was forever changed.

In my first 10 minutes I learned so much. I learned about the Lakeland way which is to extend your hand to someone who needs it,” says Page.

Page graduated with distinction from accounting in 1996 and then management in 1997. Now living in Vancouver, she is the founder and director of two businesses that serve ambitious professionals: Beyond the Page Coaching and Etiquette Page Enterprises.

“Grads, as you wake up each morning, I want you to ask yourself, ‘What can I do today to show the people I love that I really love them? What can I do today to really live?

What can I do today to really make a difference?’ If we do that… we need to live in our stretch zone and that’s where we can ever

Margaret Page, the recipient of the 2013 Lakeland College Distinguished Alumnus Award for the Lloydminster campus addressed the Lloydminster graduates during their convocation on June 7th. Photos submitted. excel,” says Page, referencing Lakeland College’s motto.

The Right Honourable Don Mazankowski received an Honorary Bachelor of Applied Business Degree during the ceremony. The former Member of Parliament for Vegreville represented the Alberta side of Lloydminster for 25 years. He played a central role in the establishment of the Husky Lloydminster Upgrader.

Receiving an honorary credential from an institution he’s been involved with for more

than 50 years was a gratifying moment for Mazankowski. “I’m very proud to be associated with Lakeland College. To me Lakeland is very unique. To me it’s a learning institute with a human touch. To me it has special character. Its rural roots are fundamental to its DNA,” he says.

To be recognized during the college’s centennial makes the honour even more special, says Mazankowski.

“What a remarkable success story,” he said. “Lakeland adapted to changing times and conditions and it provided for a sound leadership and lofty vision. In so doing, it has shaped the economic landscape of this region and it has laid the foundation for what is today one of the finest educational institutes of learning and research in our province,” says Mazankowski.

More than 240 graduates from degree, diploma, and certificate programs were recognized at the Lloydminster campus.

Joshua Firlotte of Lloydminster, a graduate of the Heavy Oil Operations Technician program, received the President’s Medal at the Lloydminster campus. The award is presented to a graduating student at each campus who has demonstrated excellence in academics and leadership in student activities.

2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the official opening of the college. The first class had 34 students – more than 600 Lakeland students were eligible for convocation this spring.

Vermilion and Area Businesses Behind Ferby’s and Integra Tire

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AWNA Blanket and Local Classifieds AUCTIONS

UNRESERVED FARM Estate Auction. Tractors, equipment, trucks, trailers, gasoline wagon, harness, Jeep, tools, antiques. 10 a.m., Saturday, July 6, Wainwright, Alberta. Scribner Auction 780-8425666. Details: www.scribnernet.com.

BY AUCTION: NE-4-53-11-W4, 105 acres +/- of hayland. July 16/13. Stewart Auctions, Vermilion, Alberta. For more info, call 1-800-269-8580; www.stewartauctions.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2013, 9:30 a.m. Antique tractor, and Collectible Auction for John Dutchak, St. Michael, Alberta. Approx. 100 km NE Edmonton. For complete listings and photos visit www.andruchawauctions.ca.

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THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS are available for suitable candidates at our Rocky Mountain House facility. PSV Shop Coordinator; Shipper-Receiver; API/ PSV Technicians; Field Operators/Helpers. Only those individuals with valve repair or related industry experience will be considered. Send resume in confidence to: Fax 403-845-3826. Email: rick. kerr@rockymtnvalve.com.

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AN ALBERTA OILFIELD construction company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call 780723-5051, Edson, Alberta.

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.

OPENINGS in Alberta areas for Highway Maintenance Class 1 or 3 Operators. Full-time and part-time positions available. Fax resume to Carillion Canada at 780-449-0574 or email: mcroft@carillionalberta. ca. Positions to start Oct. 15, 2013. Please state what position you are interested in.

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(L) Mannville Councillor, Al Good has some fun with golfing companions David Marynowich, from the County of Minburn and Mohammed Elenany, from Urban Systems at the Riverside Golf Course Invitational Golf event.

Over 30 registered for the 5th Annual Mannville Invitational and for the second

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J.R. Robson Students Going Places Shannon O’Connor Reporter

Two hard working students from J.R. Robson School are in for the experience of a lifetime this summer. Grade 12 student, Wilson Quon and Grade 11 student, Courtney Heck have both accepted offers to participate in paid travel and research opportunities through two different programs.

Quon has been accepted to attend Student Summer Camp in China (Beijing and Harbin) from July 16 to July 31.

This is a collaborative effort between the government of Alberta and the People’s Republic of China. Only 20 students in the

province between the ages of 14-18 have been selected to attend. Part of Quon’s air fare will be subsidized by Alberta Education and the domestic costs in China will be subsidized by Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters.

Heck will also be traveling, but closer to home. She will be conducting research for the Women In Scholarship, Engineering, Science And Technology (WISEST) Summer Research Program at the University Of Alberta in Edmonton. She may also have the chance to do field work placement in Medicine Hat and Calling Lake Alberta.

This program runs from July 3 to August 14. Courtney was selected as one of 40 participants from a pool of 130 applicants.

This is a paid Student Researcher position.

Although they will be in different parts of the world, both are looking forward to the unique educational opportunities that each program will afford them.

Quon is looking forward to “everything” the experience has to offer. He has been to Beijing once before to visit family but it was so long ago he hardly remembers the trip. “This time I actually get to learn,” said Quon.

Some of the things he will learn include: Chinese culture in Harbin such as kite making, calligraphy and Kung-fu. To further increase cultural awareness the 20 students will also visit a Chinese school, and participate in cultural excursions in Beijing.

Part of Heck’s learning experience will take place in a lab at the University of

Alberta where she will analyze footage of nesting Ferruginous Hawks to determine what influences their nesting behaviour.

She will also assist in converting these findings into data and permanent storage in a database.

Heck is really looking forward to working in the field. “I think it will be a lot of fun.” The field work, under the direction of a Supervisor, includes visiting the sites where the bird footage is recorded.

Both Quon and Heck recognize these opportunities as stepping stones to their ultimate career paths.

Quon is planning to study General Sciences at university with the possibility of transferring into Engineering after the first year. “This experience will help me broaden my perspective,” said Quon.

“It will help me in the future because no matter what business I go into, I won’t be onesided.”

Heck applied for the Student Researcher position because it is directly related to the veterinary career she wants to pursue.

“I want to be a vet because I love dogs,” said Heck. She has two Irish Wolfhounds, one Labrador retriever and four Shelties. She admits she will “miss her puppies,” but says this experience will help get her into the school of her choice when she (L) Wilson Quon and (R) Courtney Heck. graduates next year.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

REGIONAL WATER IS COMING TO VERMILION SOON Alberta Central East (A.C.E.) Regional Water System We are anticipating the ACE regional water to arrive this week. As we transition over to the new water system we will be flushing the new water through the lines starting with the southwest side of town.

During the flushing process you may notice an odor and a reddish color to the water.

This is a reaction between the new chloramines in the water and the built-up deposits in the copper lines of your home. The water is safe to drink during this time and the reaction should be minimal in areas with PVC or concrete water mains. If you notice a slight reddish colour or odour turn on your cold water taps for approximately 5-10 minutes and the water should run clear. It will take up to 8 weeks for the new water to completely run through Vermilions system.

It is important that you check your water prior to washing your clothes. If you notice a reddish color please refrain from washing your clothes and turn on your cold water taps for approximately 5-10 minutes and if the water remains reddish please call the Transportation and Utilities Department at 780-581-2415.

Extensive flushing throughout Town will occur during this 8 week period and your call will help the Town effectively monitor the flushing.Your patience is greatly appreciated during this time as our crews are working hard to clear the water in your neighbourhood.

For more information, please visit our website at vermilion.ca or call us at 780-581-2415

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News

Weight Restrictions Lifted On Gravel Roads In County Of Vermilion River CVR Release

Effective 9:00 am Monday, June 10, 2013 the 75% weight restriction was removed from the majority of gravel roads in the County of Vermilion River. The following gravel roads remain banned at 75%: • Range Road 20 from Township Road 512 to Township Road 510

• Range Road 24 from Township Road 494 to Township Road 485 • To w n s h i p R o a d 4 9 0 f r o m Highway 897 to Range Road 24 • To w n s h i p R o a d 51 2 f r o m Highway 897 to Range Road 20 Please note that Township Road 510 from Highway 897 to Range Road 35 will remain banned at 50% until further notice.

Weight restrictions have NOT been removed on oiled roa ds, with th e exception of Range Road 20 from Hwy 16 to Hwy 619. It is anticipated that these bans may be lifted in midJune, weather conditions permitting.

The weight restrictions were implemented on April 2, 2013 in an effor t to minimize damage to our road infrastructure during the spring

thaw. The County of Vermilion River extends our appreciation to industry stakeholders for their cooperation and compliance with reduced weight allowances while the road bans were in place.

Check www.vermilion-river.com for listing of weight restrictions remaining in effect and notification on future changes to weight restrictions.

New Immigration Option For Foreign Workers In Alberta ACN News Release

Temporary foreign workers can now nominate themselves for permanent residency under an expanded Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP).

Foreign workers in Alberta now have a new option to stay in Alberta permanently. The Alberta Work Experience Category of the Alberta Immigrant

Nominee Program lets eligible foreign workers apply to nominate themselves for permanent residency. They need to have worked in a key in-demand occupation for two or more years and meet other program and federal government requirements. More than 100 occupations are eligible. “ We have many skilled foreign workers already here working and contributing to our communities and

our province,” says Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk. “The Alberta Work Experience Category will have a positive effect on the lives of those foreign workers who will now be able to stay permanently.”

In Alberta, the unemployment rate has been consistently under five per cent for the last year and we have a projected labour gap of 114,000 workers by 2021. Through the Alberta Work Experience Category, the Alberta Government is assisting temporary foreign workers with the skills needed

in Alberta to stay permanently and keep our economy growing. The new category is taking applications until November 28, 2013.

“Every day, I see the skill and dedication each of these foreign workers bring to their job,” say Ben Sawatzky, CEO, Spruceland Millworks Inc. “As an immigrant myself, I’m glad to see the Alberta Government has created this opportunity. It gives hope to the dreams of my staff and their loved ones back home.”

Ruth Marie Oldenburg October 10, 1928 – April 15, 2013

Western Financial Group’s community barbecue in Wainwright gave the town a chance to meet the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) outriders. L to R: Dale Mitsuing, Aric Pare, Mick Nolin, Brett Nolin, Logan Pethick were on site signing autographs, handing out bandanas and taking pictures with community members. Western Financial Group is a major sponsor of the CPCA which competes across Alberta and Saskatchewan, including in Wainwright from June 20 to 23. Photo submitted.

Bob Drury: 1933-2012 Shane Drury: 1958-1977

In the quiet of the evenin’ on a far-off lonely knoll, A night bird cries out sad-like and it reaches in your soul.

And it sends your mind to places that stay hidden in the day, Places long forgotten where you used to draw your pay And you recall the gatherin’s and the brandin’s and the dirt, And one old ornery mama cow that tore your last good shirt.

A cold-back bronc one mornin’ that started off your week.

By droppin‘ you and your new chinks for a washin’ in the creek.

You can laugh at all the bad times now - your muscles ache no more So little money in the bank that most folks called you poor.

But you knew where your riches lie.

- your children and your wife So rest in peace and thank the Lord you lived a cowboy’s life.

Your Family

Ruth Marie Oldenburg passed away at the age of 84 with her family at her side after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma cancer.

Ruth leaves to mourn her beloved husband of 61 years, Roy, her son, Roger & Sonia of Vermilion and her daughter, Rena & Chris Allin of Jasper. Also mourning her loss and remembering her fondly are her six grandchildren; Karen (Durwin) Selte, Shannon (Colt) Arnold, Melanie (Kyle Alward), Cassi, Natalie & Sean and her great grandchildren, Rhyan, Ashton, Tenley & newest great granddaughter, Cole Ruth Arnold.

Ruth inspired her family and many people with her spunky strength of character, intelligence and strong work ethic. She was always on the go whether at her sewing machine, in her gardens, on the farm or running in any of the numerous races where she was a National & Provincial Senior Games champion.

Ruth had unbreakable spirit and always maintained hope in her race to beat cancer. Her wish was to remain at home for as long as she could and her family was grateful for the excellent care from Dr. Kenyan and staff for her 3 weeks in Lloydminster Hospital. Thanks also go to Dr. C Venner of the Cross Cancer Institute for his compassion and kindness.

A funeral to celebrate Ruth’s life was held at Vermilion United Church on April 20, 2013.

We wish to thank Rev. Charlie McNeil, the Pallbearers, Neil Purser for reading the eulogy, organist Dixie Farkash, Karen Selte for the picture presentation and Alva & Harry of Crossroads Funeral Chapel.

The family wishes to thank all of you for the flowers, cards, food, visits, calls, prayers and charitable donations. In lieu of thank you cards, a donation will be made to the Cross Cancer Institute.

Roy, Roger & Sonia, Rena & Chris and families

IN LOVING MEMORY I remember how you fill our home with the smell of fresh-baked cookies without knowing that you were really filling our hearts with the warmth of your love.

I remember how you could fix a wound on the outside without knowing that you were really healing a hurt on the inside.

I remember how you could look into my eyes and lend me an ear without knowing that you were really listening to me with your heart.

But most of all, I’ll always remember the special way it makes me feel to call you our Mother and count you my friend.

We all miss you.

Arlene, Darrell, Kody, Darlene, Edna Joyce Cook Ken, Dallas, Bob, Eva. Oct. 28 1931 - June 23, 2007

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Triathlon To Run Again In 2014 Shannon O’Connor & Trudy McKenzie

run portion along the paved and unpaved trails around the College.

Race day saw many local athletes but It began with the desire of a group of also included athletes from as far away Vermilion parents to have their young as Calgary, with athletes at all levels of athletes experience a Triathlon and to have a race closer to home, explained parent, and volunteer Rebecca McCullough.

Contacts were made with Geoffrey Person of the Good Life Institute, a staff member at Lakeland College who happened to be related to the owner of a Triathlon race company and by March parents and organizers had a race scheduled, a sponsor signed up and an early registration online and were being promoted.

The first Vermilion Triathlon, sponsored

by Rock Solid was centred around the Lakeland College Aquatics Centre, where athletes utilized the pool for the swim portion, raced their bicycles on a track set Take a Ride - Kids of Steel participant up between the College and the Lakeland Emma Cleland.

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the sport participating in adults (male and female), Kids of Steel for children from 6-15 years, juniors and even a Sprint course, a Tri-a tri for the uninitiated to the sport. Ninety-five participants arrived as early as 7 a.m. for the staggered start that had racers swimming then cycling and finally running to the finish line.

The first woman to cross the finish line at the Rock Solid Vermilion Triathlon on June 16th was Vermilion’s own Diane Urwin.

Urwin completed the Sprint race with a rock solid time of 1 hour 22 minutes and 55 seconds. The overall winner of the Sprint race was Matt Ward of Lloydminster with a time of 1 hour, 8 minutes and 40 seconds.

Rob Dibden, Race Director for Human Powered Racing, said the event was a “huge success.” Referring to the course itself Dibdden said, “The adult bike course featured long gradual climbs and fast descents rolling through farmland. The run

Take A Run – Sprint race participant, Diane Urwin is the first woman to cross the finish line.

Photos Shannon O’Connor.

course was fast and flat.”

A fast course is perfect for both beginners and athletes looking to improve personal bests.

“Everyone I spoke to said that they really enjoyed the course. We have already started planning the 2014 event,” said Dibden.

Take Us Out To The Ball Field

Grade 9 student, Jake Wynnychuk exhibited great baseball form with a big hit at the J.R. Robson school tournament on Friday, June 14 at the Pioneer Park Ball Diamnonds. The tournament is now in its third year and “It is a lot of fun for everyone,” said Phys.Ed Instructor, Leona McNeill.

VIBE provided hot dogs and water for the students and at the end of the day everyone who participated went home with a freezie, proving you’re never too old for baseball or treats.

In a 15 -3 finish t he Ve r m i l i o n Ro a r B a nt a m s doused the Cold L ake Heat and will be heading into the June 21st Lloydminster playoffs on a winning streak.

Photo Tr udy McKenzie.

Photo Shannon O’Connor.

The Lakeland Cup Geraldine Collins Submitted

The past two weekends have been busy for youth level soccer players in Vermilion. Each of our teams from U12 and up participated in the Camrose Night Classic, and we did not come home empty-handed! The U14 girls brought home silver medals after a nail-biter in the gold medal match against the hometown team, and one of our U12 boys teams won their playoff match to bring home bronze medals. Many other close, hard-fought battles were played by all of our teams, who represented our club very well.

The U14 and U18 Lakeland District playoff tournament, the Lakeland Cup, went ahead despite the rain on the weekend. Our U14 girls do not want to see a

Vermilion played defensively against Lac La Biche in this match-up.

shootout again, as they played in two and narrowly missed out on the bronze medal. Coach Rob Pulyk commended the girls for their hard work despite a depleted bench and injuries. Our U14 boys team saw a large improvement in overall standings this year over last, and dad Zenon Kotowich noted that the team gelled very well this year, and that coach Cathy is extremely proud of them.

Our U18 boys, though not winning any medals this year, were a “great bunch to coach” and “played their hearts out”, according to Coach Ted Wheat.

Next up is the Lakeland Cup in St. Paul for our three U12 teams and the U16 boys on the weekend of June 22nd, and our final season wrap-up, including the Derek Bucharski awards ceremony, next week.

Two Wainwright players were hot on the heels of this lone St. Paul player who was pressing forward in Wainwright’s end.

Photos Shannon O’Connor.

The Vermilion Voice June 24, 2013

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