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Children registered for the Summer Fun Program at the Vermilion Regional Centre wore pink on Friday, July 12 to support the Anti- Bullying movement “Pink Shirt Day.” The participants (in alphabetical order) are: Andrii Danyliuk, Brandel Donkin, Karsten Donkin, Meghan Fadden, Jayben Gamracy, Kailey Geall, Nathan James, Emily Janz, Kaitlyn Janz, Layne King, Cole Krys, Corbin Morton, Morgan Symes, Natalie Symes, Mackenzie Warman Program Coordinator, Nekayla Zayac and Program Helpers, Carley Fadden and Nicole Frankiw. Photo by Shannon O’Connor.

Taking A Stand Against Bullying Shannon O’Connor Reporter

Nekayla Zayac, Program Coordinator for the Summer Fun Program at the Vermilion Regional Centre, held an Anti-Bullying Awareness Day on Friday, July 12. “It is something p revio us Co o rdinato rs have d o n e and I think it is important to keep it

going,” said Zayac. In keeping with anti-bullying initiatives throughout Canada, the 17 children participating in the Anti-Bullying Day wore pink.

“Pink Shirt Day” is usually celeb ra te d o n th e l a s t We d n e s d ay i n February as a result of an incident that took place in 2007 when a grade nine Nova Scotia boy was bullied on the first day of school for wearing a pink shirt. Two grade 12 students heard

about it, went out, and purchased 50 pink shirts for all the boys to wear in school the next day to take a stand against bullying. Since then it has exploded into a national Anti-Bullying Day. Zayac emphasizes the importance of keeping these initiatives going throughout the year. “When the kids are out of school it is easy for them to forget about the rules.” In addition,

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other factors can contribute to bullying such as unfamiliarity. “A lot of the children are from different schools so they don’t know each other. That is why it is important to talk about it.”

Par t of th e discussio n involve d identifying what bullying is, how it affects other children and how everyContinued to page 3.

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Local News

A Fair To Remember Shannon O’Connor Reporter

A new Executive has ushered in a new way to get the word out about all of the old favourites for the 107th Vermilion Agricultural Fair (and hopefully some new favourites too).

Since January, interested attendees have been able to access updates for the fair through Facebook and Twitter. “We are getting calls from people as far away as Edmonton who are interested in our fair,” said Office Manager Nicole Templeton.

With the ever widening appeal of the fair a Facebook App has been launched that will allow out of town attendees to survey an interactive map of the fair grounds before they even get here.

There is also the option to enter scavenger hunts, find hot spots, and tag pictures during the fair through the App. A pre-fair contest also took place on Facebook that invited suggestions to name

the cow that appears on a limited edition poster designed by Templeton.

Melanie Carson from Hughended suggested the winning entry “Milli,” which is short for VerMILLIon. She won one of 50 limited edition posters that will be available for $5 through the Ag Office during the fair. “We hope to make this an annual event. The Calgary Stampede has had great success with their limited edition posters,” explained Templeton.

The entertainment line-up for the fair is also on Facebook complete with links to YouTube videos. “That way people can plan who they want to see way ahead of time.”

New in the entertainment line-up this year is Sweet Tequila, a band with a wide appeal, who will play all three nights in the Beer Garden starting at 9:00 p.m. Also new and playing the Grandstand Show every night at 8:30 p.m. are Carisa Hendrix (a Side-Show Entertainer) and Magician David Thiel. Rainbow the Clown will be back but this year he will bring sidekick Wally

Woo Hoo to help alleviate the line up of anxious children awaiting balloon animals.

“This year’s Trade Show was sold out month’s ago. We have 64 booths in the arena and four extra spots in the Heritage Pavilion area to accommodate some new and innovative equipment,” said Templeton.

This year campers/caravans will be required to set up at the Lakeland College campus to help reduce parking congestion. The camping area will be a designated quiet zone as the focus of the fair is “family,” added Templeton. She also noted the great support the fair receives from Lakeland College from year to year. “We have a great partnership.”

The Exhibit Hall will once again feature handicrafts and photography, but do not be surprised if you notice a little more polish on some of the children’s entries. The Ag Society in partnership with the Vermilion Public Library offered craft classes for fair entries from July 11 – 13th.

107 ANNUAL VERMILION Fair Events Schedule, 2013 Thursday, July 25

Friday, July 26

Saturday, July 27

Cowboy Mounted Shooters will be performing at Lakeland College all 3 days of the Fair or catch their final performance in front of the grandstand on Saturday

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Exhibit Hall Opens School Fair Exhibit Opens Trade Booths Open in Stadium

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12:00 Noon

Beer Gardens Open

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Beer Gardens Open

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1:00pm

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Heifer Classic and Steer Jackpot Junior Heifer Classic

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4:00pm

4:30pm 5:00pm

Senior/Open Equine Classes

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Heavy Horse Hitch Classes in front of the Grandstand Cowboy Mounted Shooters stunthorse.com clinic (infield ring)

3:30pm Reunion Hall Opens

4:00pm

4:30pm

4:30pm

Reunion Hall Opens

5:00pm

5:00pm

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8:00pm

Trade Booths Close Old MacDonald's Barn Closes

8:00pm

Trade Booths Close Old MacDonald's Barn Closes

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Exhibit Hall Closes Beer Garden Entertainment Begins featuring Sweet Tequila

9:00pm

Exhibit Hall Closes Beer Garden Entertainment Begins featuring Sweet Tequila

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Exhibit Hall Closes Beer Garden Entertainment Begins featuring Sweet Tequila

11:00pm

Fireworks-a Tribute to Lakeland College 100th Anniversary

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7:15pm

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“Milli” graces the limited edition poster of the 107th Vermilion Agricultural Fair Photo by Nicole Templeton.

Also new to the fair is Jackie Johnson, an accomplished stunt horse trainer whose Gypsy Cobb horses have appeared in the film The Chronicles of Narnia. She will be offering a two day Trick Demo’s and MiniClinic on July 26th and 27th.

In the heavy horse category, the Percherons will be making their first appearance at the fair in the Heavy Horse Show.

Modified Tractor Pulls (ATPA) is back but due to their expanded numbers, they will start at 1:30 p.m. instead of 2:30 p.m. this year.

For the first time the Canadian Rookie Championship for first year, rookie shooters will be held over the course of the three day fair. Also added are the shotgun and rifle classes as well as the regular pistol classes.

On Thursday, July 25 from 1 to 4 p.m., a birthday shoot in honour of Duncan MacMillan’s 65th birthday takes place with free coffee and cake to mark the occasion.

Duncan will be shooting the balloons off of his birthday cake. On Thursday and Friday the shooting events will be held at Lakeland College.

In addition to everything new are all the old favourites including: horse, sheep, cattle and chicken livestock shows; pony chariot races, gymkhana, heavy horse hitches, team roping, Old MacDonald’s Barn, antique tractor pull and parade, equine classes and open stage performances.

The Midway will also be on the fairgrounds and an all day bracelet is just $31.

“This is a very good price,” said Templeton.

“Other fairs charge $41 or more for the same Midway.”

Admission to the fair is just $5 and it is free for children under 6. Templeton has been posting “fun facts” on Facebook that recollect, among other things, past admission prices, which were 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children back in 1906.

Don’t forget the pancake breakfasts at the Legion on Thursday, July 25th at 7:30 am and on Friday, July 26th at Fountain Tire from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. (Proceeds from the Fountain Tire breakfast will be donated to the Walking Through Grief Society). The parade will kick-off the fair on July 25th. It promises to be a fair to remember.

For more information on the 107th Vermilion Agricultural Fair please contact the Ag Society office at 780-853-4108 or consult their website at vermilionag. ca/. For more information about past fairs and more fun facts, log onto the Vermilion Agricultural Facebook page.

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Taking A Stand Against Bullying Continued Continued from page 1. one needs to be involved to stop it.

It was brought to the children’s attention that, “ Bullying happens when someone hur ts or scares another person on purpose and the person being bullied has a hard time defending themselves.”

E xa m p l e s o f b u l l y i n g p rov i d e d were physical acts such as punching or shoving, verbal acts like namecalling and teasing, social bullying like excluding or mobbing, and cyber bullying which uses the internet as a means of spreading rumours and intimidation.

Some of the younger children may not know how to verbalize bullying but you can tell they “feel it” when it happens, said Zayac.

Feeling the effects of bullying may include a loss of confidence, a sense of isolation and insecurity and may result in actual physical symptoms such as exhaustion, panic attacks and headaches to name a few.

“They are good at recognizing it once they become aware of it. Sometimes you will hear someone say,

‘That’s not nice!’ and stand up for kids, and sometimes it’s the other someone else. Sometimes it ’s the way around.” older kids sticking up for the younger S o m e of th e ch il d re n k n ew th e history behind wearing the pink shirt and some knew it just stood for not bullying.

“Pink Shir t Day” is impor tant because we learn “how to recognize bullying,” said Kailey Geall. “ T h e n w e d o n ’ t d o i t ,” a d d e d Jayben Gamracy.

Most of the children present characterized bullying as hitting, punching, pushing and saying things behind people’s backs.”

According to a World Health Organization’s survey on Health Behaviour in School Children, Canada ranks as number 9 on the list of 35 countries surveyed for the highest rates of bullying, with numbers exceeding 40% (in 13 year old children).

The children who participated in the Anti-Bullying Day range in ages f ro m 6 to 11 ye a r s . G e t t i n g t h e message out early and keeping the message fresh through initiatives “Pink is for standing against bullies,” like the one held at the Summer Fun s aid Nat h a n Ja me s du r ing t he Program is one way of ensuring that Summer Fun Program’s Anti-Bullying these statistics decrease.

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Report From the Hill

A Productive Sitting Of Parliament For All Canadians Leon Benoit, MP public service compensation, and eliminating tax loopholes that benefit the few.

Submitted These measures are but a few compoA s s u m m e r nents of Budget 2013 that demonstrate approaches, Cana- our continued commitment to fairness for dians will be plan- hard-working families.

Despite the best efforts of the Opposining to take time Leon Benoit M .P. Vegreville - Wainwright Constituency tion to obstruct our low-tax agenda, we for what matters Report From the have doubled Parliament’s productivity most – time with Hill family and friends. and implemented key commitments we As the House of made to Canadians by passing bills that Commons rises for the summer, I too am will: • remove foreign criminals from Canada excited to leave Ottawa and spend more time with the great people of Vegreville- more quickly; • increase the surcharge paid by offendWainwright. ers to support victims of crime; This past week, I was pleased to join • enhance RCMP accountability; Minister Van Loan and Minister Paradis • introduce new measures to combat in highlighting our Conservative Governand prevent terrorism; ment’s accomplishments during what • improve to the Witness Protection has been a productive and hard-working spring sitting of the House of Commons. Program; • give equal rights to women and girls Our Government remains focused on the living on reserves; issues that matter to Canadians – creat• increase financial transparency for ing jobs, growth and long-term prosperity. Thanks to Canada’s Economic Action First Nations; • create a new framework to provide Plan, Canada has created over one million safe drinking water for First Nations net new jobs since the depths of the global recession – the best job creation record in reserves; and • provide Canada’s assent to changes the G-7. that will enshrine gender equality and We have been hard at work implefreedom to marry an individual of another menting measures of Canada’s Economic Action Plan 2013, through the passage of faith in the laws governing the Royal line of Canada’s Economic Action Plan Act No. succession.

All of these measures are in addition to 1. In Budget 2013, we remain focused on balancing the budget by 2015, and the progress we have made since forming are on track to do exactly that. We have government in 2006. Over the past seven announced more savings in government years, we have: • cut the lowest personal income tax spending – totaling $2 billion by 20152016 – through reducing wasteful depart- rate to 15%; • increased the amount Canadians can mental spending, reducing travel costs earn tax free; through the use of technology, controlling • reduced the GST from 7% to 5%,

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Editorial

A Cautionary Tale Trudy McKenzie Editor

In this technologically savvy age, communication is both expedient and

voluminous.

The modern man or woman is almost never out of reach when it comes to some form of communication and via the Twits, Tweets, Facebook and email now part and parcel with most cell phone services. They are ensured an unending bombardment of information, news, comedy, random thoughts and opinions from their hand held device which ensures they are never out of the loop.

However, regardless of the speed with which information can travel there is no assurance of currency or relevance as it is passed along from one source to another.

Case in point; this week I received a rather alarming call to action via an email. The sender, (a known source) drew my attention to a relatively alarm-

ing piece of legislation. It was a Bill that would see the wait times reduced for senior’s immigrating to Canada.

The wait time to apply for a Canadian Pension would be reduced from the current 10 year wait to a 3 year wait. Bill C428 according to the email, was going for second reading and the sender implored me as the recipient to contact my MP, speak to family and to resend the email to as many people as possible in an effort to see the bill quashed.

I was alarmed at such an ill conceived Bill. I found myself concerned about the public backlash against immigrants as lifelong tax payers perceived the government giving away their nest egg to those who had never contributed at all.

I fo u n d my s e l f s t u n n e d t h a t a government, who recently hiked up the age of eligibility from 65 to 67 in an effort to bring the pension plan in line and reduce ever growing program deficits, would now seek to add so many more potential claimants.

I confess, I was shocked, perhaps a little angry and definitely in the mood

to shed some light on this ill conceived bit of legislation.

After many years I have however learned to do my follow up before beginning any battle. Far too often one can find themselves looking exceedingly foolish fighting full boar for something, only to discover they have not gotten all the facts and they have unwisely been fighting for the wrong side, or worse yet found themselves the only combatant on the field.

As I researched Bill C428 I was most relieved to discover I was right to investigate. This private members Bill was introduced in 2009! Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla introduced the Bill which never went beyond first reading and in fact was never even voted on. The Bill died on the order paper following the 2011 election in which MP Dhalla failed to win her seat.

The Liberal Party in 2010 held public press conferences denouncing the Bill and assuring Canadians that they had no intention of re-introducing the Bill and in August of 2011 MP Joyce Murray, posted a detailed history of the failed Bill, assuring Canadians that

the Liberal Party was not interested in resurrecting Bill C428.

So there I was, dressed for battle with no foe to fight, except perhaps the battle of misinformation. The trouble with the twits, tweets, facebook and email is this; nothing ever goes away.

Once something is posted it is there for good. It swims around in cyberspace and one never knows when it will bubble to the surface and make the rounds once again. A caution to those who believe everything their device tells them; before jumping on the party line one certainly needs to investigate further, ensure what they are receiving is current and relevant. It also acts as a warning to those that have no qualms about posting every random thought or picture on the cyber highway. Will you feel the same in 2, 5, 10 years when the posts come back to haunt you? Will you be proud of what your children will be able to read or see of you in the future? Perhaps something to consider next time you forward along an email or send a racy picture?

Letter to the Editor T h e fl o o d s th at s we p t th ro u g h southern Alberta beginning on June 20th will forever change our province.

We have shown the world that Albertans have great spirit – especially when they are faced with adversity. We have a long road ahead –and Albertans are united in our resolve to meet this challenge. We will rebuild. Together.

I was honoured to be appointed to the Southern Alberta Recovery Ministerial Task Force by Premier Redford.

Our Premier has noted the dramatic impacts the flooding has had on the Alb er ta Pa rk s sys tem, as well as recognizing the critical importance of supporting our tourism industry in the aftermath of this disaster.

People often ask me, “What else can I do to help?” Volunteering to assist with clean up and making donations to flood -related charities are certainly two important ways, and there is a third: Travel in Alberta this summer.

Our tourism industr y is a criti-

cal economic driver for our province. Tourism is a $7.8 billion industry. Tourism sustains close to 19,000 businesses and nearly 139,000 Albertans earn their living through tourism.

These are the folks that clean our hotel rooms, serve us meals in restaurants, take us whitewater rafting and horseback riding, and drive cabs and tour buses. Travelling in our diverse and breathtaking province is an easy and immensely satisfying way to contribute to the recovery from this disaster. This is the time to explore our own backyard and remember our neighbours, the theme of a new Travel Alberta video. Watch it on travelalberta.com and share it with your friends around the world.

While Kananaskis Country has been seriously impacted by the flooding, the vast majority of our provincial parks are ready to welcome you. Visit AlbertaParks.ca to learn about programming, special events and recreation

In a recent letter to the editor, Leon Benoit, MP Vegreville-Wainwright, was disputing comments about the job situation. Mr. Benoit used the phrase “job creation” several times as in “We’re proud to announce the creation of 36,000 jobs for Canadian youth through the program”. I would like to invite Mr. Benoit to return to his Reform Party principles of small government. The truth and real-

ity regarding jobs and government is that governments destroy jobs. Any money that a government puts into jobs came from the private sector along with more money to run through a wasteful, inefficient bureaucracy. Taxation destroys more jobs than governments can try to replace.

Governments cannot compete with the private sector in job creation.

Robert McFadzean

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areas you can visit for a day or longer.

In the past two weeks we have seen a tremendous outpouring of support from across our province. Donations of goods, services, and funds, along with the efforts of thousands of volunteers have shown the world that we are a determined, resilient people. Flood waters may wash away homes and businesses, but the spirit of Albertans working together with common purpose is an even greater force. While much work remains to be done, a great deal has already been accomplished.

The City of Calgary is hosting Stampede 101, a short two weeks after the downtown and the entire Stampede grounds were flooded. That is a testament to the determination of Alber-

tans.

To all those who have contributed in ways large and small to the province’s recovery, I thank you. I am a fiercely proud Albertan, and never more so than in the past three weeks. As we move forward, I encourage all Albertans to remain strong, remember your neighbours, and explore Alberta this year.

For travel information, go to travelalberta.com, phone 1-800-ALBERTA, or visit a provincial or community visitor information centre.

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RCMP NEWS

RCMP Reports Vermilion RCMP I nve s t i g a t e Theft And Mischief At Lakeland College Vermilion RCMP are investigating a report of theft and mischief which occurred at Lakeland College on 3 July 2013 at approximately 6:30 PM. Two males attended the college Recreation Centre and attempted to go swimming but were

refused as they were intoxicated. The ment at 78 0 -853-5781 or Crime two males then proceeded to wander Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. about the campus and through buildings eventually stealing a fire extinguisher which they discharged indoors.

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Legal Description: Lots 1-4, Block 7, Plan 2574P Land Use: C2 – Regional Commercial District Proposal: Construction of two RV spaces and 3-metre high fence Date of Issue: July 8, 2013 Permit No. 2013-09 Additional Information: For additional information regarding this permit, please contact the Development Officer at (780)763.3500, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Appeal: The Land Use Bylaw provides that the person applying for the permit or affected by the order, or any other person affected by an order, decision or development permit of a Development Authority may appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board by serving a written Notice of Appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board within fourteen (14) days after the date of the decision.

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Appeal Fee: $100 (Non-refundable) Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act If you submit comments, either orally, or in writing, the information you provide may be recorded, or otherwise made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Vermilion RCMP Warn: Thieves On The Prowl Ve r m i l i o n R C M P w o u l d l i k e t o remind residents to take precautions to protect their property. Since the beginning of June, Vermilion Detachment has seen an increase in foot and bicycle traffic at night and with it an increase property crime in the community. Thefts from unlocked garages and vehicles have been most common, however, some homes have been broken into as well.

Suspects are believed to be using the Provincial Park and other green spaces such as along the railway line as a means of moving undetected.

Of interest to police are a number of persons living rough in these areas of bush despite some of them having family in the area or being directed to local social agencies.

Members of the public should ensure they secure their doors and windows when away from their property and remember to lock sheds and vehicles. It is also suggested residents speak to their neighbours if they are going away for any length of time. Remember “LOCK IT OR LOSE IT” If members of the community have information regarding these or any other crimes in the area, they are encouraged to call Vermilion Detachment at 78 0 -853-5781 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Lloydminster RCMP Seek Parolee The Lloydminster Municipal RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 36 year old, Lee Anthony HANNAM of Lloydminster, AB. HANNAM is wanted in connection to a breach of parole, possession of stolen property (stolen vehicle), and flight from police that occurred on July 8, 2013.

Anyone with information regarding any other crime, is asked to contact the Lloydminster RCMP at (306) 825-6350, your nearest police service or any local RCMP detachment. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), via your cell phone text messaging SaskTel Mobility at *8477, text TIP206 plus your message to CRIMES (274637) or you can submit a tip online at www.crimestoppers.ab.ca . If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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The Culture of Abundance Franklin Wolters Columnist

Many of our folk who ventured to our shores in the hopes of a new life in a new country, were faced with all manner of trials that we have no idea really, and of how even survival was a bit chancy at times.

There certainly was no safety net that I’m aware of now anyway. Many of those early pioneers were already gone by the time I’d arrived, but their stories were still very vivid and their handiwork was there to see.

Now we see even further improvements added to those of the earliest settlers, and we see on all sides the results of the foundations they put in place. I can remember when my folks worked patching road with horse drawn graders and fresno’s to move dirt. I can remember the dirt roads and mud holes all the way to town. Try to remember that a lot of the railroads that handle mile long trains now were fashioned with horse drawn equipment and I think some kind of special people.

All down the whole scheme of progress, the start was slow and hard and for a good part of history it seemed money was in short supply and we had wars to hinder progress as well as a depression and just plain hard years and hard times. But look around you now – it seems much of the struggle is lost on the younger generations, with the boom times in the oil patch here and the new modern methods of agriculture we see on every hand vehicle dealerships are loaded with all manner of shining new vehicles just chompin’ at the bit to find a new home. Almost every facet

of our lives is crowded with all manner of material things that beg someone to lay down at least a down payment. I can’t believe the prices of farm equipment, any one price would cost more than I spent altogether on all my equipment for my life of farming. Guess I’m old fashioned, but I wonder with one thing and another how it’s all coming together to make the ends meet.

I like to go south to watch the trains on the main line. You can see trains about two miles long really loaded with lumber from British Columbia, heading east to build homes. Knowing the cost of building you’d wonder how can there be that much money anywhere. Quite the country we have here right? In the midst of all the wealth of nice homes with no shortage of furnishings and appliances, we have most folks also owning a holiday trailer and of course a quad or snow machine, or perhaps a nice boat. That’s really a long, long way from where we started don’t you think?

What I’m concerned about, I guess is how we seem to be on an island of prosperity in a sea of poverty. You hear of all the places in the rest of the world with their people rioting in the streets, and people working cramped together in terrible conditions to be any kind of life at all.

Not our concern what can we do? We also have depleted food banks in our cities and it seems that even with all our good times there are still people considered homeless.

As a people we are so generous and giving, we can’t make everything equal for everyone. But I think we must make it a priority to try to make poverty a thing of the past.

The sad thing I think is that a whole

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The attached form serves to renew your calendar subscription for 2014...ensure Rotary is informed of any changes in your family listings. Never had a Rotary calendar? Simply complete the order form below, including the dates of your family birthdays and anniversaries, enclose payment, and mail to the Rotary Club of Vermilion’s address or drop off at the Rotary Booth at the upcoming Vermilion Fair.

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Trains of Change Margaret Lonsdale Columnist

As a child, one of my favourite summer pastimes was to crouch under cover of the tall grass and spy on passenger trains. Occasionally, when the train lurched forward and I could be certain no passenger on board could disembark to chase me (for reasons I don’t recall now), I would wave at the dazed strangers staring blankly out from the windows of the train.

Some of the most fascinating people I encountered as a twelve or thirteen year old were the strangers I met on the dayliner that used to run between Edmonton and Saskatoon. I still have a signed copy of a small book gifted to me by a kind elderly gentleman who, although a little preachy, told me many stories of good works people had managed to accomplish during their charitable lifetimes. He signed his name inside the front cover of the book, under a note that read, “To my little friend”. I suppose it’s partly that personalization that’s kept me from including the book in one of my regular purges; every time I come across it, I recall the conver-

sation, his engaging stories, and his kindly blue eyes.

He reminded me a little of my dad.

The train’s whistle, along with the rhythmic ra-tatta-tattat of the big iron wheels rumbling closer and closer from wherever it’s been travelling, has always been a welcome sound for me. I find the train comforting in a way I cannot explain.

It’s just always been present within the landscape that is my life.

I’ve taken several train trips, too, through the years. My first view of the Rocky Mountains was through the window of a passenger train, a memory that holds a curious blend of abject fear and awestruck wonder. There was a trestle along the way, one of those where you can’t see anything out of the window but the sky and the deep, deep canyon hundreds of meters below. In my young and limited experience, it seemed imperative that everyone stay extremely still while we traversed the length of the trestle, as any minute shift of weight could cause us to plummet into the depths of what lay below. Thrill and awe, and then the relief of having crossed over safely, served me better than any amusement park ride could ever have done.

The railroad has long transported more

than people from place to place. It’s been an efficient and, comparatively economical means of moving commercial goods over long distances. Even with passenger travel having diminished drastically over the past many years, the trains keep on moving. They carry thousands of pounds of materials produced in one area of North America to destinations where they are needed in another.

This week, while I watched the silly and entertaining, “The Lone Ranger”, at the movie theatre, some of the train scenes jarred me more than I can imagine the filmmakers might have intended. Sitting there in the darkness listening to other people crunching on popcorn in between bouts of light-hearted chuckling, I felt my own enjoyment subdued. It WAS an entertaining movie. If you’re a Johnny Depp fan of any depth or haven’t yet seen handsome Armie Hammer as the goofy masked man, and if you expect no more than straight, pretty stereotypical entertainment, see it.

It’s fun. And if you’re moved to stand up during the William Tell Overture, do it. Your neighbours will understand.

These last few days when I hear the train rumbling up the track, the sound evokes something far away from nostalgic

reverie and closer to ominous and sinister. Everything can change in a moment, no matter who we are or what plans we may have for the future. We know that this is true. We tell ourselves that we’re going to live our lives in the best way possible.

We care about our own safety, that of our loved ones, and hope that those we entrust with our collective public safety know what they’re doing.

Last week, in Lac Magantic, Quebec, something unthinkable happened. It happened in an ordinary town, to ordinary people. Like us. We don’t know yet what went wrong or if some individual is to blame. We don’t know how to measure the relevance that answers to so many questions might bear in these first moments of disbelief.

We don’t know how to ease the sorrow that overwhelms the survivors now. We don’t know what to do say or what to do.

We only know that many lives have been ended suddenly, in horror, and without warning. We know that those who must remain are changed forever. And thinking of them, as we imagine how they will ever find a way to step forward into the flow of their everyday lives, we know that somehow we are changed, too.

Dawns Eats Dawn Hames Columnist

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can double, triple or quadruple this recipe to suit your needs. Do not expect that this will taste like the processed kind, because it will not. It will have all the beneficial fiber so it will be thicker, refreshing and all the nutrients retained in their raw active state. There is a move towards consuming healthier foods. Today what we call health food our grandparents just called food.

most notable the carotenoid lycopene.

Lycopene is known to help with bone and heart health. Phytonutrients in tomatoes have been found to decrease LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol and triglycerides levels. Research studies have found that a substance in tomatoes called alphatomatine helps to prevent cancer of the prostate. Curent research has shown that alpha-tomatine causes apoptosis (cell Fresh Tomato Cocktail death) of prostate cancer cells and non1 ripe tomato small lung cancer cells. Further studies 1/8 teaspoon sea salt have shown that a diet rich in tomatoes 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce correlated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s 1/8 teaspoon horseradish and obesity. Tomatoes are an excellent 1 teaspoon chopped onion source of vitamin C, and Vitamin A. They 4 drops Tabasco sauce are also a good source of vitamin K, vitaCombine all the ingredients in a blender min E manganese and many other nutriand blend at high speed until smooth. ents. Tomatoes are from the nightshade Pour into glass and enjoy. family, so they may not be beneficial to everyone, as some people are sensitive or Tomatoes have many anti-oxidants, allergic to nightshade foods.

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Class Of 1973 Celebrating With 40 Year Reunion

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Susan Hodges Submitted

It has been 40 years since the J. R. Robson High School Class of 1973 celebrated its graduation and on July 27th members of the class are invited back to Vermilion.

“We are excited about our class reunion as we haven’t had one since our 10 year reunion,” said Jan Schock.

“We will be kicking off the night with a potluck appetizer at the Reunion Hall at 7 p.m. at the Vermilion Agricultural Fair.

When talking about this we also wanted to extend an invitation to the teachers and staff as well.”

There were 80 students in the class of 1973 and Schock says there are still quite a few of the class who live locally.

“There are still quite a few of us in the

local area. We would love it if people brought some of their pictures from high school and any other memorabilia they can think of. It would be really great to see some of those old photographs,” said Schock.

“It is also important, we think, to extend an invitation to people of other grades to come up to the Reunion Hall and visit. It is never just about your grade as we always did lots of activities and socializing with people from other grades. It would be great to see everyone.”

For more information about the Class of 1973 reunion contact Ray and Jan Schock at 780-853-6443; Ron Hiller at 780-853-8320; Pat Staden at 780-7632223 or Francey Repp at 780-853-2054.

The Class of 1973 roll call was as follows - see if you can match the names to the faces in the graduation photo pictured above.

Janice Arthur, Layne Arthur, Joe Asplund, Jaye Asplund, Bill Axley, David Baranyk, Judy Bardoel, Janice Bardoel, Darlene Bardoel, Monica Beck, Rodney Boyce, Cathleen Brodbin, Melvin Brown, Muriel Buchanan, Gordon Challman, Ton Chrisp, Daryl Clouston, Candace Coburn, Vaughn Cooper, Donna Crocker, Debbie Currie, Bernadette Cusack, Rosemarie Deschner, Barry Dmyterko, Charlene Donald, John Dorey, Jerry Dowdell, Jan Duncan, Pat Duncan, Bonnie Dutka, Sharon Engelking, Dave Ewanchuk, Debbie Eyben, Bev Feenstraw, Jayne Feenstraw, Cheryl Felt, Rocky Forsyth, Denise Friesen, Kathleen Garnett, Edith Good, Cathy Grant, Cathy Green, Lorne Green, David Haines, Ron Harasiuk, Susan Hart, Ron Heller, Sharon Hill, Lorna Isley, Brian Kochan, Angus Lawrence, Ann Lawrence, Pat Lawrence, Jim LeBrocq, Bernadette LeRos-

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Seniors At Play

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Ed Wald and Sherry Stalwick were the winners of the men’s and women’s Senior Golf Tournament held at the Vermilion Country Club on Monday, July 8 with scores of 75 and 92 respectively. Thirty people competed in the tournament.

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Carol Row competed in floor curling at the Senior Centre on Wednesday, July 3. “I like to come here Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays because it is so much fun,” said Row. Photos Shannon O’Connor.

Four year old, Laura James, revealed her finished product that displayed t he mu l t it u d e o f me d iu m s s he employed for her craft project.

Four year old Elliott Atkinson tried her hand at improving her craft entry for the 107th Vermilion Agricultural Fair at the Library on Thursday, July 11th. Vermilion Ag representative, Wendy Wilson instructed the children.

“The library generously donated the supplies and the room,” said Wilson.

Photos Shannon O’Connor.

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On Saturday, July 6th FOCUS held a garage sale to raise funds for equipment designated for a multi-sensory room known as a Snoezelen Room to be established at the Focus Centre.

The July 6th garage sale generated $526 for the cause.

Combined with the proceeds from their February garage sale they have now raised half of the funds required to purchase a specialized projector for the Snoezelen Room, “Thanks to the community who donated items for the sale,” said FOCUS Outreach Program Coordinator, Jessica Meroniuk. She is hoping the Snoezelen Room will become a means of branching out and

supporting the community S n o e ze l e n i s a co m b i n a ti o n o f two Dutch words; “snuffelen” which means to seek out and “doezelen” which means to relax. A Snoezelen Room provides non-direct therapy and sensory stimulation. The room incorporates sights, sounds, aromas, textures and motion.

“The room is designed to stimulate, relax, calm, or energize,” said Meroniuk. It can be adjusted for multisensory or single sensory stimulation depending on the needs of the individual, she added.

Presently the centre has a bubble tube that stimulates the visual system and a UV wand for lighting. Mats, cushions, and weighted blankets are also available for tac tile stimulation. In addition to stimulating these

From Left: FOCUS employees Brady Hennig, Jolene Penz, Jasmine Penz, Jessica Meroniuk, Lea-Anne Naphan and in front 5 year old Tanyrhys Meroniuk pitch in at the 2nd FOCUS garage sale. Photo Shannon O’Connor.

senses, the room also ser ves as a means of improving communication and trust between the caregiver and the participant. “ S o m e of o u r c l i e n t s a re n o nverbal and this therapy provides a way for them to communicate,” said Meroniuk.

The concept of non-direct multisensor y therapy star ted with two Dutch therapists who were working at the DeHartenberg Institute with people who had intellectual disabilities. Jan Hulsegge and Ad Verheul experimented with simple effects like pieces of paper being blown by a fan, water and ink mixtures projected onto a screen, music, objects and scents that all resulted in positive verbal and non-verbal feedback from the participants.

Documented cases include people who have smiled for the first time in years after being in a multi-sensory environment. People have also reported being at peace or experiencing increased happiness in their general well-being. “I’ve seen people go into the room that are having a terrible day and an hour later they come out happy,” added Meroniuk.

“A n y o n e c a n b e n e f i t f r o m t h e Snoezelen Room, not just our clients.”

For instance, people suffering from dementia, seasonal effective disorder (SAD), or chronic conditions can access the room by app ointment.

Kids in general or people who just need to relax will also be able to use the room. Even FOCUS staff members have used it from time to time, noted Meroniuk.

Monies raised from future fundra is e r s a l o n g wi th d o n ati o n s wi l l go toward purchasing more equipment for the room. Meroniuk hopes to raise $12,000; the price tag for an all-inclusive multi-sensory piece of equipment as well as a Vibracoustic Sensory Ballpool where the balls change colours providing visual i n te r e s t a n d t h e i r w e i g h t o f fe r s tactile stimulation. The Vibracoustic Sensory Ballpool also provides sound vibrations that soothe and relax for an overall multi-sensory experience.

Meroniuk first got the idea of creating a Snoezelen Room in Vermili o n w h e n s h e h e a rd s o m e of h e r clients were traveling to Bonnyville to receive this therapy. “I was worried about the distance they had to travel as well as the extra costs associated with that travel,” said Meroniuk.

Thus, th e p ro cess of buildin g a sensor y room to soothe and relax FOCUS clients and the community at large began.

Snoezelen Rooms were once the domain of larger cities but the su cce s s of th is th e ra py ha s s e e n smaller communities embracing them as well. “Snoezelen has grown into a worldwide movement in 30 countries with thousands of installations.”

FOCUS plans to hold future fundraisers in an effort to acquire more equipment with another one slated for August or September.

Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e Sno ezelen Room or on FOCUS, please contact Jessica Meroniuk at 780-853-4121 ext. 27.

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U12 Boys Win Provincials!

U16 Boys Take Fourth Place And Win Fair Play Award Geraldine Collins, Communications Director, VSA Submitted

Congratulations to Todd Ree’s U12 Boys team, who brought home gold medals from the Tier IV Provincial playdowns in Three Hills on July 7th! This team had a spectacular season, going undefeated in regular season play, the Lakeland Cup, and then the Provincial tournament. Head Coach Todd Ree had this to say of his team: “I am extremely proud of how well these boys conducted themselves both on and off the field. They played hard all year and the results speak to their character. We have an excellent group of athletes in this peer group and I think we can expect great things from Vermilion soccer in the future”.

Thanks are extended to David Sader for filling in as Head Coach on Saturday.

Congratulations are also in order for our U16 Boys, who narrowly missed out on the bronze medal in their Provincial Tournament in Stettler, losing 5-4 in 30 minutes of overtime. Their great attitude did not go unnoticed, however, as they brought home the Fair Play Award. Team Manager Patti Babij had nothing but praise for the team, noting that “they are an awesome ‘team’, excellent ambassadors for our town and our soccer association, and a really fun bunch of kids. They should be very proud of the way they played this weekend and throughout the entire season”.

What a great finish to our outdoor season! Thanks again to all involved.

Provincial Gold Medallists

Winning the gold medal at Provincials in Three Hills on the weekend of July 5th-7th were; Back Back Row: Monica Chahley- Assistant Coach, Todd Ree Head Coach, Dave Sader - Assistant Coach, Kim Eremko – Manager. Back Row: Azro Abuzukar, Jayden Young, Ty Stenhouse, Sam Ree, Brady Duczek. Middle Row: Jayce Sweeney, Paul Dahoy, Dawson Allen, Caleb Ree, Dylan Eremko, Evan Sader, Brandon Chahley. Front: Logan Garnier.

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

Our apologies to the E. H. Walters Graduates for the duplication and omission error in last week’s paper. Here is the corrected list of graduates for 2013 in alphabetical order; Kyle Berquist, Klay Brown, Kole Brown, Samantha Brundage, Robyn Davies, Braydon Gilchrist, Hannah Henry, Bayley Moffat, Sarah Peterson, Bayley Scott, Jamee Sunderland, Samantha Vevang. Photo Submitted.

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AWNA Blanket and Local Classifieds AUCTIONS

PUBLIC AUTO/TOOL Dispersal Auction Saturday July 20th @ 10 a.m. All types Trucks, Cars, RV’s and Rilan Repairs complete dispersal! Scribner Auction, Wainwright, Alberta. 780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com.

RTM WELDING & MACHINE 5307-50 Ave. Provost, Alberta. Wednesday, July 24@10 a.m. Machine shop equipment, welding machines, plasma cutter, steel inventory, steel racking, 4000lb forklift, 14, 000lb T/A equipment trailer. Internet bidding at 12 Noon; www.bidspotter.com. See www.montgomeryauctions.com. 1-800-371-6963.

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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.

IMMEDIATE OPENING for a Shop Forman to oversee daily maintenance shop (Heavy Equipment) operations in a new state-of-the-art facility in Edmonton. Apply with resume by fax; 780-434-5373, or email; employment@parkpaving.com.

WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch. To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the office. Phone 780-842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus.net. Mail: H&E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com.

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.

EXPERIENCED EQUIPMENT OPERATORS required for oilfield construction company. Knowledge of oilfield lease, road building. Competitive salary, benefits. Safety tickets, drivers abstract required. Fax resume 780-778-2444.

STENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION requires finishing heavy equipment operators. Oilfield related tickets required. Competitive wages. Contact Darrel at 780-837-0617 or Bryan at 780-837-0476.

EXPERIENCED FLOOR INSTALLER. Must have own transportation and tools. Installation of all types of flooring required. Fax resume 780-842-3930 or call 780-842-3939 Wainwright, Alberta.

CHEVALLIER GEO-CON LTD Rocky Mountain House, Alberta requires experienced Cat, Hoe, Mulcher Operators, servicing Western Canada. Safety tickets required. Fax resume to 403-844-2735.

SOLBERG LANDSCAPING Skid Steer Operator position available immediately. Willing to travel must have valid class 5 drivers license, competitive wages.

Email resume to solberglandscaping@gmail.com.

OIL BOSS RENTALS INC is currently seeking a professional salesperson for our Alberta-based oil and gas rental business. We currently have two offices, one in Rocky Mountain House and the other in Lac La Biche. This individual has to be ambitious, driven, able to work independently and as a team. This position will involve some time away from home, approximately 10 nights a month spent in different areas of the province. This individual should be mechanically inclined, personable and with some problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate would have pervious oilfield drilling or well servicing experience. This position will be a salary-based opportunity with a commission on top of the base of gross sales. We do offer benefits and company truck.

Please apply to Gerry@oilbossrentals.com or fax to 1-866-914-7507. Position available immediately to right individual. Please provide a cover letter with your experiences and what you bring to our dynamic fast-paced team atmosphere.

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.

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FEED AND SEED HOMES, COTTAGES & More. RTMI - Ready to Move WANTED: Large round or square hay bales. Will pay in. Call 1-888-733-1411; rtmihomes.com. Red competitive rates. 403-312-3577.

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Spring- Tag Sale on now! thrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas PERSONALS for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250- TRUE PSYCHICS! For Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-342-3036; Mobile: # 4486; http:// 5252. www.truepsychics.ca.

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STEEL BUILDING - DIY Summer Sale! Bonus days SERVICES extra 5% off. 20x20 $3,998. 25x24 $4,620. 30x34 $6,656. 32x42 $8,488. 40x54 $13,385. One end DO YOU NEED to borrow money - Now? If you own wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161. www.pioneersteel.ca.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 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.

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

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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, 2012 in Vancouver. Following the service and inurnment, lunch will be served. Her son and daughter, Ken and Carol Critchley, look forward to meeting and You will like our prices! Take the time to give us a call! visiting with people from the communities in which Faye lived and worked.

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The County of Vermilion River provides rural municipal services for 7,905 residents who live among rolling hills and prairie vistas that stretch north of the North Saskatchewan River, south to the Battle River and 42 miles west from the Alberta/Saskatchewan border. The local economy is as diverse as the landscape with strong agriculture and energy sectors, thriving supply services and an abundance of small business entrepreneurs. The many features, amenities and opportunities in our municipality make it “A sustainable, vibrant and diversified community with opportunities for all”. Our municipal operations are based out of Kitscoty, Alberta – near the geographic center of the County.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our safety-oriented team in the role of

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE ADMINISTRATOR This is a full-time permanent position with responsibilities that will include: • Scheduling of appointments and meetings, phone support, mail distribution, document management, meeting and agenda preparation, organizing and filing paperwork • Organizing travel arrangements and itineraries • Database management and research

Solid written, interpersonal and organizational skills in conjunction with a high proficiency in the use of technology and the ability to draft letters and minutes are essential to this position. This position requires self-motivation in a team environment along with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and strong customer service skills.

Applications, clearly marked “CONFIDENTIAL – Executive Assistant Position”, must be submitted by 4:30 pm, Friday, July 19, 2013 to: Attention: Rhonda King, CAO County of Vermilion River 4912 – 50 Avenue, Box 69, Kitscoty, Alberta, T0B 2P0 E-mail: rking@county24.com Fax: 780-846-2716 The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check and drivers abstract.

The County of Vermilion River appreciates the interest of all applicants, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All resumes and personal information provided will be handled in accordance with the Province of Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPP) legislation. The personal information provided to the County of Vermilion River is being collected solely for the purpose of applying for employment.

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The County of Vermilion River provides rural municipal services for 7,905 residents who live among rolling hills and prairie vistas that stretch north of the North Saskatchewan River, south to the Battle River and 42 miles west from the Alberta/Saskatchewan border. The local economy is as diverse as the landscape with strong agriculture and energy sectors, thriving supply services and an abundance of small business entrepreneurs. The many features, amenities and opportunities in our municipality make it “A sustainable, vibrant and diversified community with opportunities for all”. Our municipal operations are based out of Kitscoty, Alberta – near the geographic center of the County.

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Careers

Dancer From Vermilion “Best In The West” Kristin George Submitted

Classic Grand Championships in Kelowna, soloist but one of my hardest workers by high and was just so proud she was there B.C. earlier this month. The event, put far. The talent and natural musicality she representing MDA. The calibre of talent on by Showtime Promotions, is the larg- exhibits at six years old surpasses what I throughout the weekend was second to est competitions of its kind –featuring see from most adolescents in the studio. none but as always though, Dana blew me competitors from rural and urban studios She has a natural talent and a true gift, but away with her performance and received all across Western Canada. also has such a sincere passion for what so many great remarks from the adjudicaJoseph Gates, marketing director for she does,” said Dana’s Dance Instruc- tor. For her to go to a competition of this the Crystal Classic Grand Championships tor and Choreographer at the Marwayne level and magnitude at her age and walk said, “We start in March and hold compe- Dance Association. Kristin George. away with one of the top awards, well it’s titions across Western Canada. All the “Just to qualify for the Grand Champi- truly remarkable and such a huge accomdancers that are part of the regular season onships is such a huge accomplishment for plishment. I really couldn’t be more proud tour stop who score gold or a high gold little Dana. We went there with the mindset of her!”

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Local News Grammy Nominee To Perform Concert In Vermilion Provincial Park Shannon O’Connor Reporter

Grammy nominated singer/songwriter John Fullbright will perform on Monday, July 29 at the CN Station in Vermilion Provincial Park at 7:30 p.m. The Vermilion Folk Club is hosting the concert.

Fullbright’s style has been described as the “best fusion” of folk, rock, country, pop and Americana. It is difficult to categorize him stylistically but there is one thing almost everyone who hears his music can agree on, and that is his lyrics are becoming legendary.

Apart from the Grammy nod, Fullbright is also the 2012 recipient of the ASCAP Harold Adamson Lyric Award. Recipi-

ents must demonstrate “talent and an intelligent and sensitive use of language.”

The heirs of the late lyricist Harold Adamson (“Time on My Hands and “An Affair to Remember”) determine who receives the award.

He has also been compared to some of the greatest lyricists of our time. Referring to a tune called “Forgotten Flowers,” Thomas Conner of the Chicago Sun Times said it is “a thoughtful country lament that Tom Waits and Randy Newman could fight over.” Combining the revolutionary lyrics of Waits with the commercial success of Newman is a definite recipe for longevity in the music business, which is great because Fullbright is just 25 years old.

He has been playing the piano since he

was five and he was born in an area firmly rooted in musical history. He went to school in the town where Woody Guthrie was born (Okemah, Oklahoma).This is what makes his lyrics so astounding; they display a level of maturity that defies his age.

“From the Ground Up,” Fullbright’s debut studio release, and the album that garnered the Grammy nomination, is about the farmhouse where he grew up. On his website Fullbright said, “Every song on this record was written in that house, and I was kind of written in that house.”

It does not seem like the accolades and awards have fazed Fullbright who also said he was scrubbing the bathtub when he heard about the 2012 Best Americana Album Grammy nomination.

This is the kind of casual approach you can expect from Fullbright’s concert in the park. According to his Manager, Greg Johnson, Fullbright will be playing solo guitar and piano during his performance.

As with other concerts hosted by the Vermilion Folk Festival, an open potluck supper will precede the performance, where you can meet and eat with the Grammy nominated singer/songwriter. It begins at 6 p.m. Bring a dish to share, plates and cutlery.

For maximum enjoyment of the concert, attendees are also encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

Tickets are $20 and are available at the Vermilion Credit Union.

Disaster Help for Southern Alberta Victims Seeks Vermilion Assistance Bonnie Lynn Godwin Submitted

Disaster Help for Southern Alberta Victims was created and organized by Bonnie Lynn Godwin of RBG Health Choices and Robert Godwin of Twilight Entertainment of Alberta in Metiskow on July 21, 2013 Friday morning.

After talking to Family, Friends and old co-workers from High River it really hit Bonnie hard and she realized that they are in desperate need of help.

Immediately Bonnie Called the evacuation centers in Nanton and Blackie, and she was able to get a list of items that were required. Bonnie started her facebook page called Disaster Help for Southern Alberta Victims then took over the Alberta Get on your Feet/ Disaster Program (which was originally created by Melissa Ackerman - facebook page) it has soared from there.

We have joined forces with ‘NeighbourLink Calgary’ in providing items to their warehouses; these are being

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distributed to evacuation centres from Siska Nation, Nanton, Blackie, etc.

Their Response time is extremely quick due to their location.

Now that people are returning to their homes, damages are incredible, most streets are lined with nonsalvageable furniture, appliances, etc. Many people are in temporary residences in Lethbridge and other surrounding areas as their homes have been completely destroyed. Once demolition is done, new homes will be built, but the contents are still going to be an issue.

Currently on board to assist us are the communities of; Provost, Wainwright, Lloydminster, Camrose, Airdrie, Penhold, Irricana, Blackfalds, Red Deer and several more joining.

We collect items that we sort and ship to the ‘NeighbourLink’ warehouse in Calgary who then distribute the items when call outs are made.

‘Neighbourlink’ will continue to support all of those who are in need of items in all of the affected areas. This will be a slow and ongoing process to get people back on their feet.

We Need Vermilion’s Help We need a location eg. parking lot or a larger building that can be used to accept donations and for the sorting of items. We are also seeking a volunteer facilitator who can organize volunteers, sort and over see the collections of items and who will be in direct contact with Program Co-ordinator.

We are also asking for any volunteers

More Red Cross Relief

able to help load and sort, we will need approximately 10 volunteers (5 per shift) 2 shifts per day.

Disaster Help for Southern Alberta Victims is looking at doing a 2 day on site collection similar to the one done in Lloydminster. Our hope is to stream line the process and avoid 40 trucks showing up at the warehouses and overwhelming them. We recognize that everyone wants to help, and hope to avoid another Slave Lake incident.

‘NeighbourLink’ has been doing this work for 20 years and their warehouses have been emptied more than 4 times since the flooding began. We are filling the gap that Red Cross is unable to address. ‘NeibhbourLink’ guarantees that nothing will go to waste and to that end, they have a proven track record.

Donators please note we do not take clothing, large appliances or Money.

Money contributions should be made to ATB Red Cross Fund or Red Cross Directly.

Please visit our Facebook page called Disaster Help for Southern Alberta Victims, there you will find updated needed items, addresses of donation sites, etc.

Our goal is focusing on the people, the volunteers, donations, etc. not so much on the pictures of the devastation.

Our Motto is “You’re not just helping people, You are Giving People Hope Through The Act of Kindness”

From Left: Sandy Birch and Ruth Shaw Sandy Birch assisted Ruth Shaw who collected money for Red Cross Flood Relief on Saturday, July 13th at the Eastalta Co-op store in Vermilion from 1 – 4 p.m.

“People are donating more than I thought they would,” said Shaw. Shaw will also be collecting at the Farmer’s Market from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16th. Photo Shannon O’Connor.

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News

Stigma Barrier To Suicide Prevention Shirley L Scott, Walking Through Grief Society Submitted

This is the theme of the World Suicide Prevention Day and exerts from the International Association of Suicide Prevention News Letter will be used to explain the concerns and acknowledging and addressing these concerns in World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th ,2013.

Suicide is a major public problem in high income countries and is an emerging problem in low and middle income countries.

A large proportion of people who die by suicide suffer from mental illness. Recent estimates suggest that the disease burden caused by mental illnesses will account for 25% of the total disease burden in the world in the next two decades, making it

the most important category of ill health (more important than cancer or heart diseases) Yet a significant number of those with mental illnesses who die by suicide do not contact health or social services near the time of their death. In many instances there are insufficient services available to assist those in need at times of crisis.

(What about the effects of stigma).

This lack of access to appropriate care is one of the many factors that magnify the stigma associated with mental illness and with suicidal ideation and behavior.

This type of stigma, which is deeply rooted in mos.most societies, can arise for different reasons. a. Lack of knowledge - is one cause of stigma and can be directly addressed, as by age, educational level, religious affiliation, etc. b. Negative attitudes (prejudice) often

does not change with education about mental illness and suicidal ideation or impulsiveness, and is common in many countries. c. Stigma is also an underlying motive for discrimination- inappropriate or unlawful restrictions on the freedoms of individuals with mental illnesses or suicidal behavior.Such restrictions can occur at a personal, community or institutional level.

Discrimination can prevent or discourage people affected by mental illnesses and or suicidal ideation behavior from seeking professional help or from returning to their normal social roles after receiving treatment for an episode of illness or crisis.

In conjunction with the World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, there will be a “Walk of Remembrance” held at the Bud Miller Park, Lloydminster, starting at 3 p.m. on September 7th, 2013

The day is not designed to be a remembrance of the pain of the death of a loved one nor their dark days of mental health issues but rather a day intended for loved ones to remember the person they loved not with shame, guilt or regrets, though those feelings are very much a part of survivors feelings. The walk/journey is intended to honor who the loved one was, to network, meet and greet other survivors, to share refreshments and to hear speakers and listen to the music provided.

We welcome all survivors and those in community that care and support survivors.

Information on World Suicide Prevention Day can be looked up at WSPD2013http:// googl/rkr8G or www.iasp.info/wspd Contact Shirley 780-846-2576 or Lynda at 780-853-1818 for more information supported by FCSS.

Minburn Road Improvements Continued Continued to page 15. ture through this program, and passed legislation to make it a permanent transfer of $2 billion per year. In Alberta, the program currently provides over $199.5 million of predictable, long-term funding annually to help municipalities build and revitalize public infrastructure. As part of Economic Action Plan 2013, the Government committed to index the Gas Tax Fund transfer to provide additional funding for communities, starting in 2014.

Canada’s Economic Action Plan 2013 is delivering a New Building Canada Plan to build roads, bridges, subways, commuter rail, and other public infrastructure in cooperation with provinces, territories, and municipalities. Thanks to the Government of Canada’s leadership and our strong economic and financial fundamentals, the Canadian economy has recovered from the global recession better than most other industrialized countries. Canada has been a leader among G-7 countries throughout the recovery with more than 1 million net new jobs created since

July 2009. The New Building Canada Plan, combined with other federal infrastructure investments, supports Canada’s infrastructure advantage, a key enabler of economic growth and job creation.

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