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Town Of Vermilion Hosts Open House Trudy McKenzie Reporter Receiving a steady trickle of visitors during a recent open house Vermilion’s Town Councillors and staff welcomed the public and presented the various programs and initiatives currently on the go in Vermilion.

Throughout the afternoon and early evening the public had access to the Mayor and Council, as well as the heads of various Town of Vermilion departments all of whom were available to answer their questions; including concerns with the new Alberta Central East Regional Water System (ACE).

With Vermilion Regional water nearing completion Director of Transportation and Utilities, Dave Brozuk was available to inform on the processes yet to be completed, such as the pigging process, draining of the lines and the subsequent refilling and pressurizing of town water lines. He offered insights and recommendations for home owners as to what they might encounter following the water change over. This included the fact that home owners might encounter a reddish

colour initially in their water following the hook up. This would be caused by a reaction of the sanitizing Chloramine reacting to and cleaning away some line build up.

He recommended running the water for approximately 10 minutes and changing out any tap filters one may have assuring the water should run clear after that.

If it doesn’t home owners are encouraged to contact the Transportation and Utilities Department at 780-581-2415 and let them know of the difficulty.

Aquarium owners have also been alerted that as Chloramine will be used to sanitize the water they must take different steps when caring for their fish. Especially good at removing bacteria makes Chloramine toxic to fish and cannot be removed from the water by boiling or letting it stand. Therefore Aquarium owners are encouraged to acquire conditioners such as Amquel ® or ChlorOut ® from a local pet store to treat the water before adding it to their tanks.

Allan Wilson, Planner and Development Officer, detailed the numerous projects on the go and noted that the manufactured home lots, which are being sold by Jandel Homes, have only two vacancies remaining. It is anticipated that Jandel will be bringing in two speculation homes in for those lots and selling them as package deals.

Park Place has a remaining three lots available for sale at $77,000, larger lots these are 55’-60’ wide by 150’ deep.

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The East Point Industrial lots now have 8 lots for sale. The fully serviced lots have only been listed for one month but have seen some traffic from perspective buyers.

Commercial lots are being planned for the area south of Tim Horton’s and the larger industrial lots known as Yellowhead Business park and located south of the Veterinary Clinic are still under construction as the town completes the utilities installations before moving on to pavement.

Wilson expressed excitement over an upcoming development to be located at the West end of Vermilion, North of the South Brennan subdivision. This development would include mixed residential ranging from single family to row housing

and higher density apartment dwellings.

The land has an existing pond area on the 65 acre plot. “This is our first real chance to plan a project right from the beginning.

This is pretty exciting, we can from the start look at the green space, look at the storm water retention, have some water features. It is adjacent to the provincial park. We are just coming up with the plan, roadways, access points, walking paths and working with representatives from Provincial Parks Department to look at how we can encourage people to go there and how best to plan utilities.

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Wake up Falling Meagan S.Balaneski Columnist

It wasn’t until I met Darcy, that I began to learn about farming. To help, Darcy would often take me on a ride-alongs. During one of my first rides in a combine, I had nestled myself into the back window to begin my observation, but was soon asleep, enjoying the hum of the machinery and the sunlight on my face.

When I woke up I was falling.

Darcy caught me before I slid more than a couple inches, but my eyes were wide and my heart was racing. Sometimes the surprise itself is the worse part.

Since late May the markets have been on a downward trend. When someone wakes up falling, there are three steps their mind goes through. First, we determine our reference point. Consumer confidence recently reached its highest level in five years. Personal incomes, as well as personal consumption are moving up. In the States, the Fed has hinted at the possibility of finally being able to taper back from the Quantitative Easing programs. Point of reference: Optimism.

Second we understand why we’re falling. In this case, it’s an emotional manifestation of the Fed’s comment on QE programs. Consumers are concerned that the end of QE will mean an increase in interest rates, which could damage the still delicate recovery and corpo-

rate profits. Fear about corporate profits motivates investors to sell out of equities, and fear about interest rates motivates investors to sell out of fixedincome. Why markets are falling: fear.

And finally we determine if any counter-action is necessary. Lately the Canadian market hasn’t kept up with global growth, but it has seen its share of the downturn. For any investors who are still over-concentrated in Canada, take this downturn as a forewarning that Canadian markets may not offer the safe growth many have come to expect.

And for investors looking to solidify their portfolio, consider this decline an opportunity. The markets are pricing in an interest rate increase that likely won’t happen until 2015 (Maybe 2014 for

Canada). Counter-action: opportunity.

Even though I was startled, I recovered and enjoyed my combine ride. If you have questions on riding the markets through a fall or for more information on structuring your portfolio for the end of QE, speak with your financial advisor today.

Meagan S. Balaneski, Mutual Funds Advisor, Advantage Insurance & Investment Advisors, Manulife Securities Investment Services Inc. The opinions expressed are those of Meagan S. Balaneski and may not necessarily reflect the views of Manulife Securities Investment Services Inc. Meagan S. Balaneski can be reached at mbalaneski@advantageadvisors.ca

Summer Decorating Dawn Hames Columnist

Summer is a time f o r g e t- t o g e t h ers with family and friends. Weddings, bridal showers, school and family reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, pot luck suppers, bon fires and back yard barbeques are part of our summer celebrations. Food, beverages and decorating make these special events enjoyable and memorable.

I recently attended a school reunion with my husband. I admired the creative use of old school textbooks used as centerpieces for the table, along with simple flower arrangements that looked like you might have picked a small bouquet of local wild flowers on your way home from school. The decorators wrapped the pots of cedar trees in brown craft paper which was tied with large green raffia bows, while white mini lights in the cedars added sparkle to the room. These

decorations along with the fabulous meal and beverages added so much to the enjoyment of old friends and classmates reuniting.

To decorate is to celebrate, and you know that when you walk into a room or outdoor space and see the decorations, that someone has put a lot of thought, time and care into the event. There are lots of low cost ways and creative ways to decorate and add presence to a summer event. The use of mason jars is a fun way to make a party both trendy and cost effective. Quart size mason jars are used as vases and look lovely with garden flowers. The smaller jam type mason jars are great to hold votive candles or tea lights.

The jars can be tied around with burlap twine, lace or ribbon. In fact any type of jar can be wrapped with snare wire at the top and made to be able to hang in trees with tea lights. Battery operated candles are now available in both pillars and tea lights. There are floating candles, which can be floated in water with flowers or petals to have a stunning centerpiece.

Bunting is another decoration that is currently trending. Fortunately you can make your own. I have made bunting out of both fabric and paper. Bunting can be used both indoors and outside.

To make bunting I purchased several packages of bias tape at a sewing supply shop and cut pennant triangles out of fabric, felt or paper. The cut triangles are inserted inside the bias tape, with a 1” space between each one. Sew across the bias tape to secure the pennants inside the bias tape. If you use matching thread, no one will be able to judge how straight a sewer you are. I saw a photo of many strings of white bunting used in a wedding and it was gorgeous. For a local art show of world photography paper bunting was made out of the pages of an old world atlas. I have made several strings of bunting in seasonal colors, out of decorator fabrics to use on my shop window. You can get creative and up cycle what you have, old blue jeans, and flowered sheets etc. for bunting or purchase specific colored materials for your proj-

ect. Bunting is a big trend in England where it is often used for outdoor garden tea parties and other celebrations.

Last year I made the mistake of having an outdoor party in mid July without citronella candles or citronella tiki torches and lots of uninvited mosquitoes crashed the party for an hour at sundown. I did have lots of bug spray for my guests, but having no mosquitoes would have been so much better. There are now fire pots which burn a citronella gel alcohol to also help keep mosquitoes away and add cozy warmth. Strings of outdoor lights will create a romantic and festive atmosphere. Votive candles in jars can be placed in a row on the ground to light a walk way. Even the ice cubes can be decorated with edible flower petals, fruit such as raspberries, sliced strawberries or blueberries frozen right in, ready to add cool pizzazz to summer beverages. Summer parties are fabulous and the best part is taking time to enjoy yourself and have a fun time with family and friends.

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• Directional Signs throughout the town • Business Park Signs for Yellowhead and East Point Business Parks • New Highway 41 Entrance Signs • Town Office Digital Sign “These signage projec ts, which began in 2012, are a key piece to our Marketing Plan and it is very exciting to see them come to life.

Our marketing is designed to increase awareness of Ve r m i l i o n a s a v i b ra n t, g r o w i n g c o m m u n i t y, a community with ‘New Ideas for Living’- open for busiG n e s s a n d i n v e s t m e n t .”

Certi ift Avaificates said Community Economic l able Development Coordinator Mary Lee Prior.

At the end of April the MSG Free Food Available Town also progressed with a soft launch of their new we b si te w h i c h i n c l u d e d f a c e b o o k a n d t w i t t e r.

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Editorial

Small Town Appreciation Trudy McKenzie Editor

The last few months have required regular forays into the City of Edmonton and as my daughter’s pregnancy clips along, we are required to attend specialist visit after specialist visit with ever increasing frequency.

Initially the monthly visits were exciting as each trip meant access to a variety of shopping options we don’t have in our small town, new sights and sounds to change up one’s rut and new stories to tell from your visit to the ‘Big City’.

We have now moved to visiting every two weeks and the novelty has begun to wear on both the nerves of my daughter and myself as we face the prospect of going into the mayhem of humanity ever more frequently.

On a positive note, following each safari into the city I confess feeling an ever growing appreciation for our small town.

Not only the size of the community but the environment that exists within our chosen piece of the world.

Initially it was only the traffic in and out and the shopping in stores that dismayed us.

Each arrival saw us dealing with distracted and harried drivers as they rushed ‘willy nilly’ from one light to the next, popping in and out of lanes cutting off fellow drivers to get there first. I am

never sure where there is, as I have seen them cut vehicles off in the left lane only to get around a singular vehicle in the right and then cut it off to turn right seconds later. Can they all be lost tourists? Or are they simply so fixated at getting ahead they have forgotten where they are going?

Care and consideration amongst the faceless operators whizzing past seems to not exist and the “lead follow or I’ll mow you down rule” seems to be the order of the day, no matter the path one takes.

When you add to this whizzing, racing, mass of harried humans; the orange saw horses, random detours, obstacles and equipment of the summer road crews there appears to be a madness that consumes the good sense of your fellow road companion making the safe arrival at your intended destination more a matter of good luck than anything else.

Shopping trips took on a similar harried experience. We are accustomed to strolling through the isles, seeking new finds, chatting up staff and shoppers, debating our selections and greeting friends and neighbours before moseying to the checkout with our buys of the day.

In the city I frequently found myself playing defence as I attempted to ward off frantic shoppers intent on driving their carts right into my pregnant daughter.

They push the cart forward while staring off into space or thrust their carts in front of yours blocking access to the items on display. Ride your ankles as they attempt to force you into a faster pace, after all it would take far too much time to go around

you, better that you step it up and get out of their way. Our arrival home often found the pair of us ranting about the rude and inconsiderate encounters.

In our community inconvenient parking may mean having to walk a block from where we must park and strolling to your destination, an inconvenience which for the most part are few and far between.

Occasionally we are delayed from our purpose by a social neighbour stopping us in the street for a chat.

Thus far our arrival to nearly any city destination has required us to participate in the parking spot treasure hunt, an arduous chore to find available spacing which often requires searching multiple lots for the jewel that is a vacant space; a jewel that comes dear at $4 per half hour to a maximum of $12 a day.

Luckily you have an option, you can plug coins into the parking meter and receive your ticket or you can pay the aggressive indigent who accosts you with his ticket “good until tomorrow”, he will be one of many sweaty drunken panhandlers moving through the parking lot blocking the pregnant and vulnerable young ladies attempting to make their way to their appointments. It is obvious that they have found easy pickings here and the police car down the street does not dismay them in the least. You will encounter more inside the hospital as they work the gift shop blocking your exit with crutches or leaping in front of your vehicle when you exit the parking lot, hoping to retrieve your parking ticket for the next arrival.

Here we worry about long waits in the reception area of our local doctors office, as you can imagine in a city with 1000’s more occupants this issue can increase 1000 fold and specialists have taken to some pretty harsh methods of ensuring their time is not wasted by ‘no shows’.

At the hospital we must attend, Ultrasounds are group booked. This means that four appointment times are offered to patients, 7:45, 10:15, 1:00 and 2:45.

Upon arrival you are given a pager and you are seen on a first come first serve basis. This would seem all well and good, except that for the first timers and uninitiated the realization that you are but one of hundreds booked in at the same time does not set in until you have waited 2 hours past your appointment time; then is when it is explained that this is a group booking which means, that they must get you into the examining room before the deadline of the next group booking. Showing up on time for your appointment means you are likely the last to arrive and the last to be seen. For a pregnant gal who is told to arrive with a full bladder the 3 hour wait is nothing less than pure torture, the failure to explain the appointment system to her when booking it nothing less than simple cruelty.

As we face the prospect of weekly city visits and the eventual necessity of living in the city for a month there is a shudder of foreboding that goes through me. I am ever so grateful that I have the peace of here to return to and that the world of the ‘Big City’ is not my daily reality.

Letter to the Editor It Isn’t Over Yet I can’t imagine losing all of my possessions plus my home in a matter of minutes. But that is exactly what happened in southern Alberta almost

3 weeks ago. Hundreds of people have nothing left except the clothes on their back. Rebuilding will take a long long time. The disaster struck a chord deep in my heart and I want to help out. I

decided to collect donations for the Red size. I pledge that all the donations will go Cross. I will be in the Co-op from 10-4 to the Red Cross. If you have any queson Saturday, July 13 and at the Farmer’s tions please call me at 780-847-2668.

Market from 10-1 on Tuesday July 16.

Please drop by and make a donation of any Ruth Shaw.

In recent letters appearing in Vegreville-Wainwright papers, MP Valeriote has once again chosen to put politics ahead of the safety of Canadians and their food. While Mr. Valeriote spreads unionled rhetoric, let’s look at the facts. Our government has made unprecedented investments in our food safety system.

For example, Budget 2012 included $51 million over two years to enhance food safety, building upon the $100 million in budget 2011. Since 2006, the CFIA has received funding to hire over 750 net new inspection staff, including 170 meat inspectors. Mr. Valeriote voted against these investments for food safety.

Food safety risks cannot be eliminated completely, so all players must seek opportunities to learn and strengthen the system. That is why our govern-

ment launched an independent review into the XL Foods Inc. beef recall and why we accept and are acting on all of the panel’s recommendations.

For example, our government is investing $16 million to establish inspection verification teams (IVTs), which will oversee the performance of Canada’s food inspection system. The CFIA will add 30 new positions, which are over and above the number of inspectors currently in the field.

Our Government will continue to support the important work performed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and its inspectors. We will not make the same mistake as the previous Liberal government by balancing the budget by slashing provincial transfer payments and gutting core food-safety programs.

That’s why our Government is finding efficiencies, streamlining redundancies and focusing investments where they actually strengthen food safety. For example, as announced last year, three provinces are taking back the inspection of their own provincial facilities - just as other provinces already do. Food safety and inspection at these meat processors will not be impacted as all meat produced in Canada - either in federally or provincially inspected plants must meet the safety requirements of the federal Food and Drugs Act.

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New office location for Nurse Practitioner On July 15, 2013 Nurse Practitioner Kim Thompson will be moving to a new location at the Vermilion Health Centre.

Kim’s new office will be located inside the main entrance to Long-Term Care, near the physician clinic. Hours of operation will remain the same and signs will be posted at the facility to help redirect patients.

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Around The Campfire Neil B. Stratton Columnist

What a nice week this past…A little hot for my liking but I am not going to dare complain ha ha, the long weekend was perfect for all outdoor activities, even the “honey-do’s”. Which was mostly what I was doing including cutting the super grass, I swear it was growing faster than I could cut it, but is sure looks good when done; I had a lot to do before my trip to the coast.

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not really sure what to pack, as mentioned of the earth’s water…and I can’t drink it? I I have never been on an ocean, or seen have 12 different methods to make even one for that matter, I didn’t know that a any mud puddle in Alberta fit to drink, fish spear gun with explosive heads was so however on that big water other than with bulky. a complicated solar still, one cannot drink I am only kidding about spear gun, but a drop of the water. the shark factor crossed my mind, so I did a Sunscreen lotion was another item 3” wide version little research on sharks and killer whales, going in the pack, to be honest I have never I found good news and relief for this prai- used sun screen lotion, although I did have rie boy, in the fact that there has never a bout several years back with skin cancer Every water well on earth should have Big Iron’s patented been a fatal attack by a shark in Canadian from exposure to our sun, from enjoying waters.

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or hot, wet or dry, day or night…Ok …that narrowed it down, sounds like Alberta, I opted with half fleece and half hot weather clothing with rain gear.

With my raingear, I even found an old whalers type rain hat in case in rains good, and in BC odds are good, I can hear it now, that hat should spark all the “arrr matey”, “swab them decks” and “land Ho’s” one will care to hear, ha ha.

I already checked online for a Pacific ocean fishing licence, and was shocked to see that one can get an annual pacific ocean fishing licence, plus salmon stamp.

Cheaper as a non resident Canadian to BC, than as a resident in Alberta that wanted to fish here for a day down at the river or a stocked lake, the ocean fishing licence is classified as Canadian or non Canadian.

This will also be the longest drive or ride in any vehicle that I have done in my life, thank God for his handy work with the beautiful majestic mountains, wildlife and scenery all the way. That will help.

Next week I will be MIA with hopefully nice weather and big fish so I will apologize now for missing next week’s issue and column, however I’m sure I will have some tall stories about the ones that got away to make up for it.

When the Smoke Clears The dangers of an adventure, even if only a few short days…is worth all the endless days combined of this past long and brutal winter.

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Assessing the clients’ needs and abilities to make sure the inspection is tailored to those needs is a serious job. Many of my inspections have been for first time homeowners. Much of the time these people are brand new to living on their own as many are only in their early twenties. When doing an inspection for this type of client I try to take into account what type of client I am dealing with. Of course I have no idea if they are “home smart” or just mad at mom and dad and want to get their own place. During the inspection I try to ascertain some details about the clients’ needs and abilities so I can try at least to explain what they may face once they buy the home. I never advise the client on what decision to make but laying out the details about the home in a meaningful way is the job of the inspector in my opinion.

Without even asking I usually assume that they are going to pull out all the stops just to make the purchase. The banks and the realtor should be working on their behalf as well to help get them started out right. The last thing I want is for this young person to buy a home and find out it is a money pit. My mom had an expression when I was growing up, “when poverty comes in the window, love goes out the door”. This is often the reality for a lot of young unsuspecting couples that buy a “fixer upper” home.

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Franklin

Lookin’ Back Franklin Wolters Columnist

I guess we all wonder what’s next around the bend, but I seem to find myself looking back and marveling at all the wonders I have already witnessed in my lifetime. Now 76 years is not a long time in our history, but I think the last years since 1900 have seen such dramatic changes in lifestyle and agriculture, the whole system that changed a wilderness into a civilized well groomed country!! The binder and threshing machine had reached the pinnacle of their development and I witnessed the arrival of the self propelled combine harvester. The telephone was a miracle of communication, but needed a good network system of wire to carry the sound. Microwave towers weren’t in yet and certainly no satellite dishes. We thought we were so lucky to have access to a wireless-radio. Things we take for granted now, weren’t on the horizon even.

Can you even imagine a house now with no fridge, or a T.V.? Probably not even in the

most remote bush camp would you not find either nowadays!!

In the late forties Dad got an army surplus generator and wind charger on a 45 ft. high tower. It was such an improvement on the kerosene lanterns or lamps, Coleman lamps or Alladin mantel lamps that we thought we were in real luxury. I was going to school in Kitscoty before I really got to experience a flushing toilet, a sink with hot and cold water, and an honest to goodness shower bath. Hard to believe most of us take all those things now as basic. I mean who’d ever believe you could live a life without them! In my time as county councilor, I was witness to the formation of the natural gas program that provided that utility to all the houses in rural Alberta as well as the villages and towns. It’s hard to imagine the freedom that provided as the fire could go for days without any tending, a big difference from the coal and wood or even oil burners that needed such close care, remember? Think of the potatoes being at risk if the fire ran out of fuel before you returned home, it very well governed the time you could be away. In cold weather

a matter of hours.

I’m thinking also of how those old tractors were the norm when I was a young lad, and how clumsy and hard to handle they were. Those old monsters had to be hand cranked and even before that, they seemed to take forever to service before they could be put to work, no wonder horses still did so much work! Of course they had no hydraulics or live power take off to drive whatever machine. Most machines were simply horse drawn with some sort of bull wheel to run things, and that could lead to plugging and such fun as that.

If you’d have even suggested to my grandfather about the virtues of such fixings he’d have probably had you committed or the like. How crazy could you get? Now if you continued your story about air conditioned cabins with a stereo sound system, G.P.S. to steer it and the fact you could run all sorts of equipment like balers, combines and forage harvesters in the comfort of a padded seat, he’s like to have suggested you get your head read. When I think of all the drudge and work that the hydraulics spared us, my arm that tugged

those lift ropes and heaved on those hand levers, maybe my arm wouldn’t hurt quite so bad. You know that in early times, many more hard working people couldn’t cope with harvest with the stooking and bundle pitching that we have seen the last of now except at pioneer shows or the like-thank God for that.

I really give my head a shake when I compare the long hours of preparing the seed bed compared with that modern airseeders and high speed sprayers. It’s a marvel you couldn’t describe to our early pioneers how a chemical can clean the weeds from a crop more efficiently that a multitude of hand weeders. A modern sprayer can spray a forty or fifty foot boom at 15 or 20 mile an hour. Then you can also spray to burn down (volunteer) grain and seed and fertilize all in one pass with an air seeder, and hardly disturb the soil.

No moisture lost and no new weed seed exposed. I guess more new marvels are coming just over the horizon and I guess if we can figure out these computers, cell phones and all related things, we won’t be at all surprised at what ‘s next.

Humour Me Shannon O’Connor Columnist

As a reporter I try to keep my editorial comments away from what I present to the reader and stick to “Just the facts ma’am.”

It’s not always easy and I’m not always successful because I see subtext everywhere and I am often tempted to unleash my unsubstantiated meanderings on an unsuspecting public.

Luckily for me, (maybe not so much for you), the good people at the Vermilion Voice have given me a forum to do just that via a bi-weekly column called, you guessed it, “Humour Me.” This column will contain lighthearted subtext, sub-subtext (really deep lighthearted subtext), flights of fancy, rants, sidebars, musings and general food for thought.

I determined a good way to break everybody in would be a combo from the ‘rant’ and ‘flights of fancy categories’; bear in mind no actual points will be awarded in these categories.

I am an avid Academy Award night kind of gal and I have been working on my Oscar acceptance speech since I was 15, for an unbelievable project that will be written at an undetermined time to be released on an

unspecified date. The award is practically mine.

In the meantime I have been studying the blunders Oscar winners have made over the years, during their acceptance speeches because as I always say, “Learn from the worst.”

Winners have a mere 45 seconds to thank anyone and everyone who ever had anything to do with their winning the award and to convey just what winning the Oscar means to them. I think it’s safe to say 87% fail miserably in one respect or another which is why I have decided to award some of these “winners” my own little oscars.

The Academy Award for “Most Obnoxious Time Sucker” goes to Julia Roberts.

During her acceptance speech for Best Actress she referred to the orchestra conductor as “stick man,” when he had the unmitigated gall to do his job and start the music indicating her time was up. Who does Julia Roberts think she is, Erin Brockovich?

The Academy Award for” Most Pathetic Blubberer” goes to, no surprise here, Sally Field for the utterance she has never been able to live down, “You like me, you really like me,” which really meant “Actually I think some of my best work is on the cutting room floor of “The Flying Nun” set.

In a completely new category the Academy Award for “Saddest Sad Eyes” goes to Chad Lowe who looked like he was going to cry when then wife Hilary Swank remem-

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bered to thank everybody but him, including her chiropodist.

And lastly is the winner of the Academy Award for “If You’re Going to Make a Political Statement Make Sure You Have One,” category is Marlon Brando. He sent aspiring actress Maria Cruz (a.k.a Sacheen Littlefeather) on stage in full native costume to reject his Best Actor award to protest the depiction of American Indians in the film industry, thereby forever rele-

gating Maria to a bit part in the life story of Marlon Brando. She never worked in that town again.

And so….MUSIC BEGINS…it seems my word count has gone over…MUSIC SWELLS… until next…MUSIC DROWNS OUT WORDS. And the Academy Award for “Best Copout Ending For A Column” goes to ME! Told you I had it in the bag.

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Lonsdale

People For Good Margaret Lonsdale Columnist

In the midst of We dn esday night ’s Misery Report aka The News, there appeared onscreen a sixty second ad. There was no voice over, just music, visuals, and a few print messages. The visual featuring close-ups of seven babies’ faces shown consecutively would have been sufficient temporary relief from the relentless stream of bad news featured just previous to the ad, but there was more to the offering.

The ad features old timey music, an updated take on ‘Keep on the Sunnyside’ provided

by The Eggplant Collective. Originally written by Ada Blenkhorn in 1899, the song has been popularized by The Carter Family and countless others. It’s message is familiar and warm. With this inspirational tune as backdrop, close-ups of the infant faces are augmented with captions describing adult behaviours like “Bad-mouths co-workers”, “Never holds the elevator”, and “Gives other drivers the finger”.

The final frame focuses on a newborn wrapped tightly in a receiving blanket, covering his head one of the tiny toques that hospitals utilize during those first fragile hours. Two captions appear while this last image lingers onscreen, the first one remaining for a full eight seconds.

“No one is born bad”, it declares. True, you mumble to yourself, perhaps conjuring up

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If the makers of the ad were selling something, the golden moment of consumer decision-making arrives with that child’s smile.

We are defenseless within the bubble of that precious moment. Where’s the credit card?

Hand me that telephone.

Say what? There’s no tangible product? There’s no sudden switch to an overloud voiceover delivering in fast talk a 1-800 number to call to order one of those....what is it again? Surprise. There are no cheap tricks found within the construct of People for Good.

The people behind People for Good---and there are a growing number of them---have only one goal: to encourage people to do good. Weird, I know.

Developed jointly by Toronto ad agency President, Zak Mrouah of Zulu Alpha Kilo, and Montreal media buying firm Founder, Mark Sherman of Media Experts, the People for Good initiative urges people to be kind and considerate to each other through simple everyday acts. In 2011, Sherman invited Mrouah to join him in expanding on the idea, initially telling his friend only that “I want us to do good”. Mrouah must have found the invitation irresistible.

During one interview found online, Sherman says that, “Ultimately, we’re in the business of changing attitudes, and if we could somehow employ those skills to make Canada a better place, that would be interesting”.

Mrouah and Sherman have invited friends and associates working in television, radio, film, newspaper, digital media, and just about every other kind of communication medium to join them in the project. The response has been overwhelmingly positive; everyone wants to contribute to project “Goodness”.

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There’s even an App available so you can set up your own goodness challenge. If the kindness concept has become so foreign that you can’t think of any examples on your own, with the App all you have to do is touch the screen of your smartphone, iPad, or iPod and a random suggestion will appear. Goodness, if undertaken regularly, can become as habitual as checking your Twitter account.

Is all this talk urging you to “be more kind to each other” sounding a little too simplistic?

What about politics? Isn’t it more likely that you might effect real change by writing letters to the editor or joining a lobby group promoting your favourite cause? Why participate in a movement that’s as low key as People for Good?

Well, for one thing, it feels good to do good.

In addition, your small act of kindness might just make somebody else’s day, which is even better. Clint Eastwood’s famously menacing line in ‘Dirty Harry”, “Go ahead, make my day”, might have sounded macho cool in the context of a plot featuring a renegade tough cop threatening a low-life criminal at his mercy, but really, couldn’t the real world benefit from even the most minute change toward the positive? A smile instead of a sneer? A hand up instead of a shove aside? A welcoming wave instead of the repellant middle finger?

‘Join Us’ invites one of the tabs on the peopleforgood.ca website. You take a deep breath and click on it, warily expecting a plea for donations to keep the movement afloat in exchange for some widget for which you can discern no practical use. No pleas found anywhere, only an invitation—--a personal challenge---to do something good. And this message: “There’s no membership fee, no secret meetings to attend and only one rule to follow, the golden one”, the ethic of reciprocity.

Are you Good? Maybe you’ll want to get in on this thing. People for Good: restoring people’s faith in humanity, one kindness at a time. Lifetime memberships available today, tomorrow, and every day hereafter.

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Local News

Garden Party Trudy McKenzie Reporter

Formerly known as the Vermilion Horticultural Society, the Vermilion and Area Garden Club met at John and Irene Wasylik’s property on June 27th for their June potluck and garden party.

Club President Alice Stafinsky explained, “Initially the club began as a means to provide gardening information for local gardeners. At a time when not everyone had a computer and could google their questions the club hosted speakers who offered members advice and insight into their gardening questions.”

While filling the information gap does not seem as necessary as it once was, the ability for like minded individuals to share ideas, discoveries and triumphs from their individual gardens while enjoying one another’s company has kept the club alive and well with a current count of 24 members.

The club puts on a number of functions for members during the gardening season beginning with the hosting of a table at the Farmer’s Market in the spring. Club members sell gardening plants at the market to raise funds for future events, “It is not a huge fundraiser,” explains VicePresident Kim McMinis, “for the most part it is an opportunity to introduce ourselves

Good Hosts The Wasylik garden offered a variety of sights to enjoy prior to dinner including; water features, antique stoves and roses just beginning to bloom.

Photos Trudy McKenzie.

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Following the spring sale the club hosts potluck suppers in June, a Corn Roast in August and on September 27th they will host the President of the Alberta Horticultural Association.

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Vermilion Canada Day

The Vermilion Voice Photo Booth had a visit from this group of seven Canada Day Celebrants; Liese McIntyre, Jorja McIntyre, Kylie Hartwell, Rone Sualileng, Ashley Abrams, Tara Martin and Bryn Pollard all popped in to memorialize the day with a picture to take home. Photo Trudy McKenzie.

Sporting matching dinosaurs on their cheeks, sisters Bella (4yrs) and Havana (5yrs) take a moment to enjoy a sweet treat under the TD Canada Trust tent.

Photo Trudy McKenzie.

The beef starts here. There were plenty of volunteers ready to dish up ‘Toonie Beef on a Bun’ during Vermilion’s Canada Day celebrations. A line-up formed promptly at 11:00 a.m.

Photo Shannon O’Connor.

Photo Shannon O’Connor.

Photo Trudy McKenzie.

Photo Trudy McKenzie.

Janice Jones cooks up a mess of sausages at the Canada Day Celebration Breakfast. The June 28th breakfast was put on by Communities in Bloom and saw that everyone started the day with full bellies and big smiles.

Photo Trudy McKenzie.

Again the Vermilion Voice has hosted a photo booth on Canada Day and Anna McPhee has made a stop in with her two granddaughters a traditional part of their celebration, marking the passing years and the growth of her granddaughters with an annual photo. Photo Vermilion Staff.

Eight year old Ethan Crawford came all the way from Lloydmister f o r Ve r m i l i o n’s C a n a d a D ay celebrations. He gave the Vermilion Credit Union‘s mascot a big hug in the play area set up in the credit union parking lot.

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Shawn Bell, Director of Community Services for the Town of Vermilion, introduced 12 year old Cheradyn Bessette who sang ‘O Canada’ before the 14th Annual Bucket Brigade got underway.

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Mannville Canada Day

Mannville Celebrates Canada Day Trudy McKenzie Reporter

Mannville held their Canada Day Celebrations July 1st seeing strong attendance throughout the day of events planned.

There were 450 people who started the day with the pancake, sausage and egg breakfast cooked by Chamber of Commerce volunteers. At 10 a.m. Receiving shooting tips from Mr. Storch of Reavers Paintball, 11 year old David Wall from Mannville takes Mayor Dave Huppertz his turn on the target range. sliced up the Canada Day birthday cake decorated Morning events included face painting,

by Elna Strain and offered up dessert to mini golf, a bouncy castle and paint ball target shooting, set up by Reavers Paint- Cool treats were a necessity as the sun shone brightly Canada Day in ball.

As the temperature rose along with the Mannville. humidity celebrants were cooled off by the fire department, who following their meet

1 year old Farah Celebrates her first Canada Day in style as Dad Philip Cooper tops up their pancake feast with a piece of birthday cake.

Martha Wessels and Jill McLuckie sold 450 breakfasts Canada Day. the breakfasters.

Kelly Dalton from the Chamber of Commerce and Chief Organizer for the Canada Day Celebration expressed, “I J a y L i n S y m i n g t o n s p o r t s h e r am so excited to see so many people out Canadian Pride with a face painted braving the heat and having a fabulous Canadian Flag. time. Sponsors, volunteers and community members should be proud of their and greet event set up the spray on the contributions and our wonderful town! I tanker to offer anyone struggling with the am already excited for Canada Day 2014 heat a refreshing soak. in Mannville!”

Also enjoying a soak were volunteers who coaxed visitors out of their coins in support of Citizens on Patrol by taking their turn in the Dunk Tank.

First to take a seat was Mannville Fire Chief Dez Shubert.

The highlight of the afternoon was the Monster Truck Rides on the Orange Express and the performance of Canada’s only H2 H u m m e r M o n s te r Truck with the highlight of the evening culminating in a spectacular firework Travelling from the downtown events to the baseball display that followed diamonds Morgan and Jake arrived in style as mom Kim the free movie hosted

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Providing musical entertainment dur ing breakfa st at Mannville’s Canada Day Celebration was Franklin Wolters.

Mannville Fire Chief Dez Shubert was the first volunteer to take the seat of the dunk tank July 1st.

Photos Trudy McKenzie.

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Local Boys Compete In Strongman Competition At Elk Point Cindy Martin Submitted

Andy Martin performs in the final event at the Strongman Competition in Elk Point.

Twenty three year old Andy Martin and 22 year old Jason Bowtell both attended a “Strongman Competition” in Elk Point on Canada Day, July 1, 2013.

They competed in a series of events in which they earned points towards winning the overall competition.

The event starting the competition was the “Truck Pull”. Jason was up first, and no one realized that the emergency

brake on the old Elk Point Fire Truck was engaged as Jason struggled to get it started. After officials checked out the problem, Jason was given another chance and although he had spent precious energy in the first round, he truly showed the crowd what he could do.

Another event had the competitors holding a 35 pound weight in each hand straight out to their sides for as long as they could. Jason dominated this event holding for an incredible 53 seconds.

There were 3 more events in the competition which finished off with a triple medley, an event in which contestants had to pull backwards a dead sled weighted with 500 pounds from one line to the next, about 20 feet. Then, lift 2 “Logs” and carry them back to the first line, and then flip a large tractor tire back again to the other line, all as fast as they could. Only 3 competitors actually finished this final event.

Andy completed this last event in second place with a time of 1 minute, 52 seconds, less than 1 second behind the first place winner.

Andy and Jason tied overall with

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Good luck to you both!

Ja s on B owte ll hold s 3 5 p ou nd weights straight out during one of the challenges at the Elk Point Strongman Competiton.

17 points each, earning second place in the competition. They were asked if they would like a tiebreaker event, but both agreed to split the second place prize of $750.

Andy has attended this competition for the last 2 years and Jason for 4 years. This competition has no weight or age class so the boys were up against some very experienced and heavier athletes.

Both plan to attend a competition

Ja son Bowtell and Andy Martin tied for second place at the Elk Point Strongman Competition held Canada Day. The two split the winnings and will be heading to Cold Lake later this month to participate in another competition there.

Photos submitted.

Becoming A “Sinner” Isn’t Easy Shannon O’Connor Reporter

If all goes according to plan, 20 Ve r m i l i o n i te s o n t h r e e d i f fe r e n t mixed teams will return to town as newly anointed “Sinners” thanks to the Sinister 7 race they are competing in over a 27-hour period, beginning on Saturday, July 6 and ending on Sunday, July 7.

Competing individuals or teams who complete the 148 km race within th e 27-h o u r tim e limit, of ficially become known as “Sinners.”

This race is not for the feint of hear t. It takes place in the Canadian Rockies (Crowsnest Pass). Trails in this area are uneven and at times non-existent. Running through water or snow, depending on the elevation, is common. Bears and cougars are also present in this area and participants are encouraged to carry bear spray.

Geoffrey Person is running for the first time in the Sinister 7 with a group called ‘The 7 Signs of Aging,’ which is comprised of six other runners: Mark Butler, Brent Ree, Clint Mccullough, Todd Ree, Michelle Newell and Kim Marchand. All are new to the Sinister 7 race.

We are for tunate to have Elaine Urwin, who has run this race several times before, provide us with a lot of insight into how to run the course, said Person.

Elaine Urwin was the first woman to cross the finish line in this year’s Rock Solid Triathlon held in Vermilion. “She’s a great resource,” added Person.

Urwin is on team, ‘Trail Nuts,’ which includes her husband, Greg Urwin, Kyle Ritchie, Stephanie Crooks, Will Menjivar, Eric Austin and Shannon Katuski.

‘Brandy Bunch,’ the third Vermilion team in the race, includes Brandy Beveridge, Steve Avramovic, Nancy Wh e la n, M i ch e ll e We b b, J e n n ife r Farrell and Lyle Worobec.

Each team is in possession of a timing chip that is the “21st century equivalent to the relay baton,” said

Person. Once a runner is finished his or her leg of the course the timing chip passes to the next team member at a transition point. “If you miss a transition and go off course that time is added to the team’s overall time,” said Person.

Any time over 27 hours results in disqualification. Person added,” If someone can’t finish their leg then your team is done.”

It is imperative to train before the race so everyone on the team knows where he or she stands as far as an estimated time for finishing each leg of the race. Person has been training in Vermilion Provinial Park but is fully aware that “Running 25 kms in Vermilion Provincial Park is very different that running 25 kms uphill.”

Each leg of the Sinister 7 course has a different profile and each has a difficulty rating assigned to it. Person is running Leg 5 of the course known as “The Seven Sisters.” It has a difficulty rating of 6/7. It is wet and dirty and the trail climbs 22.7 kms across Seven Sisters Mountain and has an elevation gain of 1,022 meters and an elevation loss of 657 meters. Person’s goal is to have it finished in 4 hours, well within the 3-5 hour guideline.

He has also done some research on Sinister 7’s website that provides a tool for seeing the course before you run it. “That way I’ll know when I’m a third of the way done and I’ll know when I’m almost done.” It is a great tool from a safety and psychological perspective Person added.

Teammate Todd Rees is tackling the most difficult part of the race said Person. Leg 3 is Willoughby Ridge (also known as “Satan’s Sack”). It has a difficulty rating of 7/ 7, stretches for 35 km, and is exposed, dry, and hot with the highest elevation gain and loss of 1,327 meters.

The Sinister 7 has become one of the most popular races to compete in because of the level of determination involved in completing it, both physically and mentally. According to Person the spots for the race open in December and are gone within 8 minutes.

The Sinister 7 website offers the w o r d s o f e n d u r a n c e a t h l e te R a y Zahab to help runners get past the wall. “It’s 90% mental and the rest is in your head.”

Person’s goal is to finish his Leg

within the allotted time. This course has beaten even the most seasoned athletes. Surviving the course is the only way to become a “Sinner.”

Wh o ever s aid sin nin g was easy never ran the Sinister 7 race.

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What If They Had A Parade And Everyone Showed Up Shannon O’Connor Reporter

Chairman of the 107th Vermilion Agricultural Fair’s parade, Russ Cameron, is just as enthusiastic about chairing this parade as he was his first roughly 35 years ago. “We continue to do something we are proud of every year,” said Cameron. He chalks up the success of each year’s parade to tradition. As part of this tradition the parade is set to go on Thursday, July 25 at 11:00 a.m.

Even though having the parade on a Thursday may limit the organizers in terms of the availability of bands (they are down from three to one), Cameron believes the parade needs to be the big introduction because it is the “ice breaker” that gets everybody excited for the rest of the fair.

This doesn’t mean he is not constantly seeking new ways to improve the parade.

He will be discussing ideas with the parade committee next week on how to improve the flow of traffic to ensure maximum visibility for attendees.

“It’s a lot more difficult than some people might think,” said Cameron. The placement of just the horses alone needs to be carefully considered from all angles (literally). Cameron must ensure the horses are not around floats with noises that may startle them, nor can they be followed by a contingent of parade walkers, for obvious reasons.

Every scenario must be carefully

planned for the enjoyment and safety of everyone involved in the parade. “Sometimes you need to think of the worst thing that can happen to ensure the best result,” added Cameron.

This year’s parade will follow its traditional path starting at Lakeland Mall to Railway Avenue turning right at 49th St. left on 50th Ave. continuing to 51st St. where it will turn south returning to Railway Ave finally merging with 50th Ave and ending near the Vermilion Health Care Centre. The parade will last for about an hour.

Keeping with tradition, the theme of this year’s parade is ‘Celebrating 100 Years with Lakeland College.’ Bonus points will be awarded by judges to any float incorporating this theme in any of the ten parade categories: Commercial, Out-of-Town, Senior Organization, Junior Organization, Comic, Decorated Cars, Antique, Pioneer, Decorated Bikes and Decorated Ponies.

Floats should arrive at the assembly area at Lakeland Mall by 9:30 a.m. as judging will take place between 10:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m with the parade getting underway by 11:00 a.m. Cameron offered a few tips for floats. “Have fun, play music and be colourful.” He also advised not to have too much verbiage as people will only have 15-20 seconds to see your float.

“We have people show up from Vegreville, Dewberry, Mannville, Wainwright

Photo submitted.

Lloydmister and Marwayne.” It’s a great way for businesses to get exposure as roughly 25,000 people will show up over the course of the three day fair, said Cameron.

He also attributes the popularity of this parade to the fact that you do not have to pre-register for the event and there is no entry fee. It’s a very easy parade to access. This leaves the parade organizers wondering every year just how many floats will be in the parade which

prompted Cameron to joke, “Maybe one year no one will show up.”

Judging from the popularity of this parade and the long lasting traditions associated with it, the more likely scenario would be that one year they will have a parade and everyone will show up.

For more information on the parade or for further assistance please contact the Vermilion Agricultural Society at 780-853-4108 or Russ Cameron at 780-853-4424.

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More Beds For Stollery Continued Continued from page 12 children’s hospitals in North America and will deliver an even higher quality of family-centered care.”

The province is currently reviewing Request for Qualifications submitted by design professionals. Those qualified will be shortlisted to submit a Request for Proposal.

“A project of this size and complexity that incorporates the latest technology requires a great amount of detailed planning,” said Infrastruc-

ture Minister Wayne Drysdale. “We will work closely with health professionals, experts and family members to ensure this project meets the needs of Albertans while minimizing the impact on patients and hospital operations.”

Phase One will convert unused space at the Mazankowski into a 16-bed pediatric cardiovascular ICU, with the flexibility to add nine more beds to meet future growth. Phase Two will create the two 16-bed neonatal and pediatric ICUs in existing space at the Walter C. Mackenzie Health Sciences

Centre.

“The expansion at the Mazankowski and the redevelopment of the pediatric and neonatal space at the University of Alberta Hospital will advance health care delivered to the thousands of children and families who rely on the Stollery,” said Dr. Chris Eagle, President and CEO, Alberta Health Services.

“This project will enhance the Stoller y’s ability to provide state-ofthe-art management to patients who require lifesaving critical cardiac

care,” said Dr. Reeni Soni, pediatric cardiologist and steering committee chair with the Western Canadian Children’s Heart Network. “The Stollery is one of only two regional facilities providing surgical cardiac services for infants and children in western Canada.”

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Rotary Life And Times Of Art Boggs Colleen Myhre Submitted

This submitted column was written in honour of Art Boggs who retired from the Vermilion Rotary Club and became an Honorary member.

Art was born in Daysland Alberta. He was self employed in Daysland for 3 full years. He went to the University of Alberta for 4 years and graduated in 1963. When he started school he worked at the Olds College. In 1960 He transferred to Vermilion School of Agriculture. He worked in Vermilion as an Instructor of Carpentry and Drafting for 15yrs. He became the Dean of the Department in 1975. He saw many changes in the school while he was the Dean. He retired from Lakeland College in 1989. In these years he also met and married Margaret Gould from Roseland Alberta and they had 6 Children together.

Art joined the Vermilion Rotary Club in 1979. When I asked him what compelled him to join, he replied “Eugene Wasylik, he was desperate for new members and he twisted my arm!” It was at that meeting, he discovered what Rotary could mean for him and this community. He was the bulletin Editor for 3 or 4 yrs, before it was on the computer!! He would draw up and print off updated to keep each member informed at their weekly noon meetings. He led the sing song each week as well. They sang for the first 5 minutes of each meeting. He was President in 1982.

He also became involved with the Music festivals and encouraged the Rotary Club to adopt and recognize the local talent we have here. He became a Paul Harris Fellow in 1998 and then achieved it again

in 2009. Rotary thanks you EUGENE!!

After he retired from the College in 1989, he decided to submit his name and phone number to Rotary International, to see if there was any way he could be of service internationally. In Jan of 1990, only a few short months after “retirement” he was called to volunteer in Portugal. In May and June he packed up Marnie and himself and trekked off to rebuild a 500 year old house and make it into a community education centre. He became part of a group of Rotary Volunteers that had come form all over the world! 2 volunteers were a couple from Oregon who brought 6 looms to install in the centre. The thought was the women of the community could use the looms to make items to sell and they could become self sufficient. Unfortunately the project took longer than anticipated and they left without finishing.

Art and Marnie went back in May of 1992 to finish what they had started. Marnie who was a teacher by trade set up shop to teach the local children how to read and write.

They were invited to go back in the summer of 1993. This time to modify a 300 yr old house into a daycare and workshop. They completed the job again and changed many many lives in the process.

In 1996 Art and Marnie went to Sumatra to volunteer in a furniture factory. Art was there to upgrade the material handling system and to help create and implement job descriptions of the current employees.

In 1998, Marnie contracted cancer and they stopped travelling. Even though he couldn’t go any more Art encouraged Rotarians to continue with the service he started. He helped to volunteer and orga-

nize 2 members to go the Mexico to build a medical Centre. He was instrumental in raising 60 thousand dollars to get this project off the ground.

After Marnie passed away Art found love again with his long time friend Norma Donnelly. They married in 2011.

His favorite Rotary Activity was matching the Music festival to the Vermilion Club in 1980. He is proud that Rotary sponsors scholarships and awards for the young local musicians.

He has hosted 6 exchange students and tries to keep in touch with them. He even visited a few, one in Rio de Janerio and one in Oslo.

He has always had a passion for giving the youth a hand up! Whether its locally or internationally.

When asked about his fondest activity it was watching his wife wash blankets in a stream in the remote back country. He is

very proud to know that he made changes to peoples lives that were living like time forgot them.

His greatest accomplishment was bringing the Trades Program to the Vermilion College. This achievement increased the enrollment at the college by several hundred students each year. This helped to keep the school viable in troubled times.

I asked him for advice on being a new Rotarian. He told me 2 things 1) Be involved in something bigger that just your own club 2) In your private life, always strive to improve yourself in your job and always be positive. Never simply be compliant. This will spill over to everything you do!!

I was enthralled and excited to learn about all that Art has accomplished in his life. I am proud that I got to know Art and the man he is and inspires everyone around him to be!!

THANK YOU Thank you to all who celebrated MULTICULTURALISM and CANADA DAY with us on Friday, June 28th!

A very special thank you to all of the sponsors, volunteers, businesses and community members who support Vermilion and made the full day of activities a success. Without you, the event would not be possible.

Sponsors:

Agland Apple Drugs ATCO Electric Community Closet Society of Vermilion Deborah A Tovell Prof. Corp, CGA Dicke’s Wicker & Cottage Crafts Downtown Businesses Eastalta Co-op Ltd Enbridge Pipelines Heritage Canada Integra Tire Ireland Farm Equipment Ltd Jellybean’s Hair Studio Lakeland College Lakeland College, Emergency Training Centre Lakeland Mall Leading Manufacturing Group Inc Leckie & Associates Long’s Value Drug Mart McMinis & Company Mid-West Auto Supply Ltd Morton’s Water Well Drilling Pentacon Energy Services

Volunteers:

Richardson Denture Clinic Rona Rotary Club Royal Purple of Canada Vermilion UFA- Selte Fuels Inc. Stewart Realty & Auctions The Old Liquor Store Town of Vermilion Town of Vermilion Parks, Recreation & Culture Board Twin D Plumbing & Heating Vermilion Ag Society Vermilion & District Chamber of Commerce Vermilion Fire Dept.

Vermilion Credit Union Vermilion Insurance Services Vermilion Provincial Park and Park Operator Vermilion Wellness Coalition Voltec Controls Webb's Machinery Western Financial Group

Park View Alliance Church Parks, Recreation & Culture Board Canada Day Planning Committee And all of the other volunteers who assisted with the day and may go unrecognized.

If you are interested in assisting with the planning of our 2014 Multiculturalism and Canada Day Celebrations please contact Community Services at 780-581-2406.

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AWNA Blanket and Local Classifieds AUCTIONS

BUD HAYNES Premiere Gun Auction Sat. Aug. 17, 9 A.M. Red Deer. Ed Egyedy’s outstanding collection; Colts, Winchesters, 40 saddles, Civil War memorabilia catalogues ready mid July PH 403-347-5855; Even 403-343-2929; www.budhaynesauctions. com.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

ESTABLISHED IN 2000, Taxi and Courier Company for sale. 6 vehicles, established contracts. Call 780939-2729 between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. for info.

CAREER TRAINING

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

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

REFLEXOLOGY PROGRAM, fun and relaxed learning.

Register now limited space. Starting September 21 & 22, 2013. Certificate on completion. 403-3401330.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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.

NEW ZEALAND, Australia, Europe: Dairy, beef, sheep, hog & cropping opportunities for young adults (18-30). Apply now! AgriVenture arranges job & host, work permit, trainee wage, flights & insurance. Ph: 1-888-598-4415; www.agriventure. com.

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

FULL-TIME MEAT CUTTER required at Sobeys in Olds, Alberta. 40 hours per week. Competitive wage.

Benefits. Fax resume to 1-403-556-8652 or email: sbyc125olds@sobeys.com.

HIGH LEVEL SUPER A is currently recruiting for Full-time Meat Cutter. Applicants must possess the people skills and work ethic required to maintain positive relations with employees and customers.

Applicants must have a minimum of two years retail meat cutting experience. The successful candidate must have completed Grade 12 (or equivalency) and must be able to provide a clean security clearance. If you have the skills and abilities to meet our expectations, forward your resume in confidence to: High Level Super A, 10300 - 103 Ave., High Level, AB, T0H 1Z0. Fax 780-926-4620. Email: calvin.missal@tgp.ca.

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

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.

CASH DAILY for outdoor work! Guys ‘n Gals 16 years and up! No experience necessary; www.PropertyStarsJobs.com.

NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds.

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

MORGAN CONSTRUCTION & Environmental Ltd. - Looking for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators, Foreman and Project Managers for work in oilfield & heavy civil construction projects. Competitive wages, full benefits & opportunity for year round work. Please apply online at www.mcel.ca under the career section.

SEEKING A CAREER in the Community Newspaper business? Post your resume for FREE right where the publishers are looking. Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php.

FEED AND SEED INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT Operator School. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. WANTED: Large round or square hay bales. Will pay Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Sign competitive rates. 403-312-3577. up online! iheschool.com. 1-866-399-3853.

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Spring-

thrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-2505252.

PETS POMERANIAN WHITE/CREAM PUPPIES 2 Males only FOR RENT check website www.diamondicepoma.com. .

2 ACRE LOT on pavement in Whitecourt’s prime industrial subdivision. Blueprints for 16,000 sq. ft.

REAL ESTATE drive through shop (8 bays) and 3400 sq. ft. of of- ELINOR LAKE RESORT. 2.5 hours NE of Edmonfice space ready to go or will build to suit. Call Blake ton. All fully serviced lake lots reduced by 25% until 780-778-0451.

July 31, 2013. Suitable for RV/cabin/house or investment. Unserviced lots available for lease. Call FOR SALE 1-800-623-3990; www.elinorlakeresort.com.

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices! Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib/LOW-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft.

SERVICES Colours $.82 sq. ft. 40 Year Warranty. Available at DO YOU NEED to borrow money - Now? If you own Participating Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254. a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161.

20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457- travel waiver. (24 hour record check). Divorce?

2206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta STEEL BUILDING - DIY Summer Sale! Bonus days collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300/1extra 5% off. 20x20 $3,998. 25x24 $4,620. 30x34 800-347-2540; www.accesslegalresearch.com. $6,656. 32x42 $8,488. 40x54 $13,385. One end DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 50% & wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free www.pioneersteel.ca. consultation; www.mydebtsolution.com or toll free 1-877-556-3500. BBB rated A+.

MANUFACTURED HOMES FAST AND EASY loans! Bad credit accepted! Get up GRANDVIEW MODULAR Red Deer - Official Grand to $25,000 on your vehicle, mobile home, land or Opening! Over $300,000 in savings opportunities. equipment. 1st and 2nd mortgages; www.bhmcash.

Celebrate with us Saturday, July 6 at 7925B - 50 com. 1-877-787-1682.

Ave., Red Deer. 1-855-347-0417; www.grand- MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 loan and +. No credit viewmodular.com. refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776MID SUMMER Madness Sale! Cash back - furniture, 1660. deck, patio, camping packages. Spaberry promo- BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for tion! You name it - we have it! Lowest prices on SRI purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renoHomes guaranteed. 30 years experience. Limited vations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed time offer! Call now for details. 1-877-341-4422; ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca. 587www.dynamicmodular.ca.

437-8437, Belmor Mortgage.

PERSONALS

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

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

TRAVEL

GRIZZLY BEAR TOUR on Saturday July 27th fly and cruise to the Khutzemateen near Prince Rupert. Jet from Edmonton, cruise the west coast, and return home the same day. 1-866-460-1415; www.classiccanadiantours.com.

Voice Classified and Careers COMING EVENTS

Cribbage Doubles at Vermilion Seniors Center July 11th, registration at 9:30 a.m. play starts promptly at 10 a.m. $10.00 per person pay out 60%. Dinner $8.00. Please pre-register if possible at 780-8532518. .

FOR SALE

FRANKLIN WOLTERS, BOOK in Paper back Now Out “Memories of life on Grizzly Bear Coulee.” Call Franklin for sale locations or book signing events 780-853-7520.

FOR SALE 22 Caliber Winchester Rifle. Complete with TrigEMPLOYMENT ger Combolock and Bushnell Scope. Asking $40.00.

FARM OPERATOR REQUIRED For Grain operation. 780-853-2723.

Applicants should have previous farm experience and mechanical ability. Class 1 license would be preFREE ferred. Wages are negotiable depending on experi- TO GIVE AWAY ence. Permanent full time and/or seasonal. Fax re- 2 futon’s, 2 televisions, a blue rocker recliner and sume to 780-853-1932 or phone 780-853-7672. miscellaneous items. email seebard@hotmail.com or

call 780-581-0983 after 6 p.m. Must pick up, No delivery.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR FAYE CRITCHLEY (nee MCLENNAN) A memorial service for the late Faye Critchley (nee McLennan) will be held in the Islay Hall on Saturday, July 20 @1:00 PM. Faye died on December 10, You will like our prices! Take the time to give us a call!

2012 in Vancouver. Following the service and inurnment, lunch will be served. Her son and daughter, Lloydminster 780-875-6636, Toll Free # 1-888Ken and Carol Critchley, look forward to meeting and 858-1011. visiting with people from the communities in which Faye lived and worked.

FARM BUILDINGS

Expanding Lloydmisnter Construction Co.

is seeking for WATER / SEWER / CIVIL

WORKS MANAGER: DUTIES INCLUDE

TENDER COMPLETION / SUBMITTALS PROJECT MANAGMENT CREW COORDINATION

EMIAL IN CONFIDENCE TO: huntley212@yahoo.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Vermilion Ag. Society is looking for help in the following areas during the

2013 Fair July 25, 26 and 27

Beer Gardens

Volunteer Bartenders, day and evening shifts.

Call (780) 853-4108

Vermilion Agriculture Society EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Paid Day Time Supervisor and Night Time Supervisor for the Trade Fair Beer Gardens - Table Cleaners $14.00/hr, evening shifts

Phone the Vermilion Ag Office 780-853-4108

SERVICES

Vermilion Ag. Society is looking for help in the following areas during the

2013 Fair July 25, 26 & 27 Beer Gardens - Table Cleaners $14.00/hr, evening shifts.

Beer Gardens - Volunteer Bartenders, day and evening shifts.

Beer Gardens - Security Personnel Thursday, Friday & Saturday starting at 9pm.

Call 853-4108

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Volunteers are needed to help out at Old MacDonald’s petting barn at the Vermilion Fair. Encourage volunteerism within our youth!

Shifts available for adults as well as 10-17 year olds. 2 hours shifts from 1:00-8:00 each day.

Volunteering looks great on a resume. Work a minimum of 4 hours each day of the fair and be a conscientious worker and we will write a letter of recommendation for you. The petting barn is run entirely on volunteer help.

Please contact Sharleen Moses to volunteer or for more information.

780-853-1963 or e-mail tsmoses@telusplanet.net

CHALLENGER TRUCKING

We are looking for full-time experienced (at least 1 year) class 1 truck drivers.

You will be completing all tasks and duties associated with fluid hauling and all oilfield tickets are an asset (H2S, First Aid).

Resumes can be sent to Box 51 Dewberry AB T0B1G0, or send to challenger@mcsnet.ca.

Or fax to 780 847 3172

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Sales/Marketing Person

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

Flexible hours, Part-time and Full-time available

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

or email at vermilionvoice@gmail.com

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Is currently looking for an experienced plumber to join our growing team.

CASHIER & BAY WASHER

PART-TIME, EVENING, WEEKEND

PLEASE BRING YOUR RESUME TO VERMILION TRUCK WASH

AT 4707 44 ST.

The ideal candidate must have a good attitude, be self motivated, have good communication and organizational skills, be competent & reliable, have good analytical and decision making skills, be able to work independently or part of a team, and be in good physical condition.

We offer competitive wages, benefits, and bonuses.

Serving Wainwright and surrounding areas for over 30 years!

Please e-mail resume in confidence to warawahp@gmail.com or fax it to 780-845-9960.

www.eaglerigjobs.com COME WORK WITH THE BEST!

Now Hiring:

Part Time Clerks

Vermilion C-Store / Gas Bar – Eastalta Co-op Ltd. Now hiring PT clerks for various shifts – day-time, evenings, and weekends.

The successful candidate must be self motivated, mature and responsible. They must also be dedicated to providing excellent customer service and come to work with a friendly and positive attitude. Candidates must be able to function successfully in a fast paced work environment.

• We offer - a competitive starting salary with regular salary increases and an employee discount program – for all position levels within Eastalta Co-op.

• The opportunity for ongoing learning, development and advancement within Eastalta Co-op and/ or within the Co-op Retailing 3” wideto version System is also available all employees.

Eagle Well Servicing is one of the busiest service rig companies around!

That means we need good people to work our service rigs. We are currently crewing for new slant rigs that are about to hit the field. Check out a few of the reasons why you should consider a career with Eagle Well Servicing.

RIG MANAGERS DRILLERS

DERRICKHANDS FLOORHANDS

YEARLY RETENTION BONUS

SCHEDULED WORK - 2 WEEKS ON; 1 WEEK OFF

MATCHING RRSP

BE RECOGNIZED FOR YOUR WORK

Apply Today!

Email resumes to: Lloydrigjobs@iroccorp.com Call: 587-789-0633 or Fax: 306-825-5537

To inquire about this position to apply, please contact: NOW HIRINGorHEAVY HIGHWAY/ HEAVY CIVIL PROFESSIONALS

Susie Georget – C-Store Bar Manager To join Flatiron/atGas our Edmonton location.

• Excavator OperatorsLtd. Flatiron is one of North America’s fastest growing Eastalta Co-op - Vermilion C-Store / heavy Gas Bar • MSE Wall Foremen civil infrastructure contractors, with landmark projects 12345 Phone: 780-853-6797 across Canada. We Fax: have established ourselves as a • Loader 780-853-6808 Operators builder and employer of choice.

• Skidsteer Operators Email: s.georget@eastalta.com Offering competitive compensation.

• Dozer Operators

Flatiron has been named Heavy Civil Contractor of the

• Skilled Laborers Eastalta Co-op thanks for Year in Alberta all and hasapplicants been recognized as a 2012 Best their interest. Only www.flatironcorp.com in Canada those selected forWorkplace an interview will be contacted.

Please apply by sending your resume to Trevor Argue targue@flatironcorp.com or fax (1)780-454-8970. Please indicate in your email which field you are applying for.

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BE BRANDT NOW HIRING HEAVY HIGHWAY/ SO007027 HEAVY CIVIL PROFESSIONALS To join Flatiron at our Edmonton location.

• Excavator Operators • MSE Wall Foremen • Loader Operators • Skidsteer Operators • Dozer Operators • Skilled Laborers

Flatiron is one of North America’s fastest growing heavy civil www.brandtjobs.com infrastructure contractors, with landmark projects across Canada. We have established ourselves as a builder and 12345 employer of choice.

Offering competitive compensation.

Flatiron has been named Heavy Civil Contractor of the Year in Alberta and has been recognized as a 2012 Best Workplace in www.flatironcorp.com Canada Please apply by sending your resume to Trevor Argue targue@flatironcorp.com or fax (1)780-454-8970. Please indicate in your email which field you are applying for.

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

WE ARE NOW HiRiNG F/T Overnight Stockers

F/T F/T Overnight Day Store Maintenance Maintenance

Cashiers

Meats & Deli

Bakery Cake Decorator

Back 2 School Temporary Associates

We offer a merchandise discount on all your purchases including grocery, Flex Health and Dental Benefits, Stock Ownership Plan, Deferred Profit Sharing (100% funded by Walmart), Stakeholders Program and Career Advancement Opportunities.

BE BRANDT SO007027

www.brandtjobs.com

Apply in store or online at www.yourwalmartcareer.ca

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Local News

June Winner Trudy McKenzie Reporter The first winner in the Vermilion Voice and Dragon Hare “Tour Your Town, Summer Contest” was drawn July 1st.

Rita Barr was the happy recipient of the June prize package consisting of over 20 items.

The corporate and financial sponsors

for the contest included; Vermilion Voice, Dragon Hare Studios, MLA Dr. Richard Starke’s office, Town of Vermilion, Lakeland College, The Vermilion Library, Focus, Advantage Insurance and Investments, TD Canada Trust, Vermilion Credit Union, ATB, Craigs, Daroma, Tim Horton’s, Sammy’s, A&W and Harp’s Family Foods.

Barr’s prize package included summertime items like; T-Shirts, a BBQ apron,

disposable camera, relax kit, beach chair, gift certificates, pearl handled steak knives, a beach towel, book bag, sunglasses, a sunglass bag and even more.

Her winning entry will be displayed at the Vermilion Voice along with the prize package for July. Barr’s entry will then be returned to the entry box just before the last draw in August, when the Grand Prize winner will be selected for the 12 person

steak BBQ, cooked and hosted by Eastalta Co-op and the one week Free Hot Tub Rental provided by 2 Relax U (a division of Daroma).

Be sure to keep your entry each week as you never know when you will spot the ‘What am I’ pictured, during your tour of the town. When you have the answer fill it out and drop it off here at the Vermilion Voice for your chance to be the next big winner.

MACHINERY

GAS POWERED 41”

LAWNSWEEP

-5HP HONDA GC 160 MOTOR -21 CUBIC FEET CAPACITY -16X6.5X8 FLOTATION TIRES

$2,049.99 WHILE SUPPLY LAST

4704-44 Street, Vermilion Phone: 780-853-5196 Toll Free: 1888-853-5196 The

Tarp Maker 45 Years of Custom Made Craftmanship

The 2013 Graduation Class for E. H. Walters in Paradise Valley

(In alphabetical order); Bayley Moffat, Bayley Scott, Braydon Gilchrist, Braydon Gilchrist, Braydon Gilchrist, Klay Brown, Kole Brown, Kyle Bergquist, Robyn Davies, Samantha Brundage, Samantha Vevang and Sarah Peterson. Photo Submitted.

Coming Events

• Boat Covers • Truck Tarps • Roll ups • Hunter Tents • Banners • Repairs

• RV Awnings and Enclosures • Windshield Covers • Commercial Awnings • Insulated Wraps • Quality Material Only • Saddlery and Shoe Repair

Wessels in Mannville • 763-3789

BE SEEN IN OUR SPECIAL COMING EVENTS SECTION FOR ONLY $25 BIGGER THAN A CLASSIFIED AT AN ECONOMICAL PRICE!!

Call Vermilion Voice at 780-853-6305 OR EMAIL vermilionvoice@gmail.com

Log Splitter

For Sale and For Rent WX 540

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Many Cool Flavors!! and mmmm...

Chocolate treats...

Trailer Log Splitter

4814 - 49A St., Vermilion, AB 780-853-4013 www.irelandfarm.com

Located in the mall

780-853-8334

Your Community Newspaper Ph. 780-853-6305 Fax. 780-853-5426

vermilionvoice@gmail.com

Aries

Taurus

Gemini

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

Take care of your health and finances. A change of scenery will help you see the possibilities that exist. Love is in the stars, and getting together with someone who shares your interests will ensure that you have options. Invest in your future.

Don't give in to someone putting pressure on you.

Stand up for your rights and you will gain respect.

Anyone who doesn't measure up should be considered a liability.

Gravitate toward people who share your interests, concerns and moral ethics.

A short trip or involvement in something you find interesting or informative is a good way to spend your day. Avoid anyone trying to push you into something that doesn't appeal to you.

Love is highlighted and can lead to an interesting change of plans.

Do something that makes your living space more comfortable or conducive to a hobby or activity you enjoy. You don't have to change your lifestyle or your routine to please others.

Pursue friendships with people who share your interests.

Take a moment to re-evaluate your situation and your next move. Personal matters will spin out of control if you address them without thinking. A personal or physical change you make will lift your spirits and promote compliments.

Express your opinions and discuss possibilities. You will attract people with your vision, ideas and solutions. A trip will open your eyes to new ways to use your skills, knowledge and talents. A change of location will do you good.

An unusual suggestion or offering will result in an idea that can turn out to be quite profitable. Love and romance are on the rise, and a change in your status will present you with an interesting proposal and lifestyle change.

Cancer

Share your feelings. Take on responsibilities that give you greater control.

Explore your spirituality and embrace a philosophy that suits your lifestyle. A journey to a unique destination will answer questions that help you make a decision.

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Arguing will stand between you and your happiness. Find common ground and you will be able to enjoy the company of others as well as make some of the changes you've been contemplating. Love can conquer all. Make love, not war.

Spend time with friends and family. Sharing your thoughts and working toward personal goals with the people you care about most will bring you happiness and satisfaction. Your finances are taking a positive turn. Invest wisely.

Pay close attention to important partnerships. A change of heart may end up leaving you with too many responsibilities.

Communication will be a must if you want to keep your plans moving forward. Ignoring emotional outbursts will make matters worse.

Follow the path that beckons you. Show dedication and courage along the way, and you will be respected for your determination. A personal change may not appear to be favorable at first, but in the end you will be glad it happened.

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ON NOW AT YOUR ALBERTA BUICK GMC DEALERS. AlbertaGMC.com 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. ‡/††/*Offers apply to the purchase of a 2013 Sierra Kodiak Special Edition Crew Cab (R7B), 2013 Terrain FWD (R7A), 2013 Acadia FWD (R7A), equipped as described. Freight included ($1,600/$1,550). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in Alberta Buick GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. GMCL, RBC Royal Bank, TD Auto Financing Services or Scotiabank may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Buick GMC dealer for details. ++ Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ¥ For retail customers only. $10,000/$2,000 manufacturer-to-dealer credit available on cash purchases of 2013 Sierra Kodiak Special Edition Crew Cab/2013 Terrain FWD and 2013 Acadia FWD. Dealers may sell for less. Other cash credits available on most models. By selecting lease or financing offers, consumers are foregoing such discounts and incentives which will result in a higher effective interest rate. See participating dealer for details. Offers end July 31, 2013. ¥¥ Kodiak package includes PDT credit valued at $1,550. ‡‡ Offer only valid from July 3, 2013 to July 31, 2013 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a GM or competitor pickup truck to receive a $1,000 credit towards the purchase, finance or lease of an eligible new 2013 GMC Sierra Light Duty or GMC Sierra Heavy Duty. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes GST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. + The Best Buy seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. †* Comparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Middle/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available, and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ^* For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. ** U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are a part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). † Offers available to retail customers in Canada only between July 3, 2013 and July 31, 2013. Price includes freight and PDI but excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer fees, fees associated with filing at movable property registry/PPSA fees, duties, marketing fees and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See participating dealer for details.

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COMBINED CASH CREDITS¥ KODIAK PACKAGE CREDITS¥¥

+$

25 MPG

11.2L/100KM HWY 15.9L/100KM CITY++

46 MPG

6.1L/100KM HWY 9.2L/100KM CITY++

34 MPG

8.4L/100KM HWY 12.7L/100KM CITY++

1,550

HIGHWAY

SIERRA NEVADA SLT MODEL SHOWN

HIGHWAY

DENALI MODEL SHOWN

HIGHWAY

SLT-2 MODEL SHOWN

VEHICLE PRICING IS NOW EASIER TO UNDERSTAND BECAUSE ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE FREIGHT, PDI AND MANDATORY GOVERNMENT LEVIES.

+ $

LIKE SUMMER, THESE DEALS WILL NOT LAST.

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LOWEST PRICES OF THE SEASON †

UMMER

ELLDOWN 2013 SIERRA KODIAK EDITION CREW CAB 4X4

$

10,000

- 5.3 Litre V8 Engine and Heavy Duty Trailering Package - Kodiak Edition Chrome Package - Stabilitrak, Trailer Sway Control and Hill Hold Assist

1,000

TRUCK OWNER BONUS‡‡

13071MB0

2013 TERRAIN SLE-1

LOWEST CASH PRICE OF THE SEASON

$

27,995*

INCLUDES $2,000 IN CASH CREDITS¥

- Consumers Digest Best Buy For The Fourth Year In A Row+ - 2.4L I4 Engine or Newly Available 3.6L V6 Engine - Multi-Flex™ Sliding And Reclining Rear Seat, Offering Class-Leading Legroom†*

2013 ACADIA SLE-1

LOWEST CASH PRICE OF THE SEASON

$

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