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A Tale Of Two Fairs - Innisfree Shannon O’Connor Reporter

The Innisfree and District Agricultural Society could not have picked a better day to have their 33rd Annual Fair. On August 14, the sun shone brightly down on all of the outdoor activities that took place that day.

The Fair opened with an early pancake breakfast (7:00 a.m.) and the parade got underway at 10:00 a.m. Deputy Mayor Deb McMann (a.k.a Parade Mascot Penny Buzks) said. “We don’t pre-register; whoever shows up on the day is in the parade.” This approach is working, as there were about 45 entrants.

A good crowd gathered throughout the village to “parade watch” with the heaviest concentration of people gathered on 50th Street.

The RCMP led the way while floats from neighbouring villages and towns like Mannville, Ranfurly, Vegreville and

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Minburn made an appearance. MLA for Vermilion-Lloydminster, Minister of Tourism and Recreation Richard Starke and his wife Alison also participated and drove the route in a convertible. Several parade walkers that added a wonderful splash of colour to the parade donned traditional Ukranian costumes.

More family activities took place after the parade at Rec Park. In tandem with a Horse Show, a bounce house, zorb balls (hamster balls for humans), bounce slide, bungee run, dunk tank and face painting, (face-painting donations were collected for the Kids With Cancer Foundation).

President of the Ag Society Carmen Nott, said they were throwing a good old-fashioned country fair and that none of it would be possible without the help volunteers. Town councilors and Deputy Mayor Deb McMann volunteered to be dunked in the tank.

The Rec Centre opened at 1:0 0 p. m . a n d th e re was a good bench showing at this year’s fair with 39 classes in the amateur photogra p hy c ate g o r y alone. The usual favourites were all there, baking, canning, sewing, quilting and veget a b l e s to n a m e just a few. Children 1st Place from K to Grade Heavy Horse Show competitor Clarke Jackson and his Four 9 were eligible to Horse Hitch secured top prize in this category. enter the hand-

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A Fair favourite, the Soap Box Derby, got underway at 4 p.m. and had participants sailing down the hill just south of the fire department.

Cocktails and supper at the Rec Centre followed the derby and the night ended with Ben Crane and special guest Jessica Crane in concert whose show has been described as having a “distinct agricultural odour!” with its blend of western music and lighthearted entertainment.

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Ten year old Connor Twitchell with his horse Tweeder and two year old Paiten Axten with her horse Nemo, tied for first place in the Pee Wee category during the Fair’s Horse Show.

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Lock It Or Lose It Lloydminster RCMP are happy to report that in the month of July theft from motor vehicles and theft of motor vehicles were down to 44 from 51 in the month of June, and from 50 incidents in the month of May 2013. In the month of July, 15 of these 44 incidents were theft of vehicles while the remaining 29 were incidents involving theft from vehicles.

RCMP continue to remind people to take steps to reduce the risk of being a victim

of these preventable crimes of opportunity. To reduce the risk, public should lock their vehicles especially when left running during the mornings/nights, not leave valuables in clear view, park in areas with overnight parking and whenever possible use garage parking if available. As always we are encouraging the public to contact the Lloydminster RCMP when suspicious behavior is being observed particularly in relation to such offences in our neighborhoods throughout the night.

Lloydminster RCMP are seeking the identity of the suspect(s) responsible for these offenses and are asking that If you have information about this or any other crime, please contact 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 to Northern Alberta Crime Stoppers at TIP205 plus your Message CRIMES

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A Passion For Paper Shannon O’Connor Columnist

The recent a n n o u n ce m e n t by Sun Media that it is shifting its focus from print to digital to attract a younger audience has resulted in the loss of 360 jobs and the closure of 11 papers across Canada. These recent cuts are in addition to 500 job cuts last November. It is a lose, lose, lose, lose situation.

Obviously, the biggest loss is people’s livelihoods. Conversely, the people who remain will also lose, as they will need to pick up the extra work because shifting to digital does not magically mean there is less work to do. Director of the Communications Workers of America and Canada, Martin O’Hanlon said in an online interview with the Canadian Press, “The staffing levels are so low that people right now have a hard time going on holiday and coping with the work is almost impossible.”

The readers will lose because some

of the papers that will close down are in smaller communities and without a local paper; there will be no one to report the news that matters to them. In addition, the readers will also lose out due to digital news formatting because computer screens do not engage our senses the way paper does.

A newspaper is tactile. When you pick one up the sense of touch elicits an emotional attachment. Touch is associated with nurturing. Children and animals that are deprived of their mother’s touch will fall ill and possibly even die. This tactile stimulation is primal and something as seemingly mundane as picking up a warm newspaper can stimulate a sense of well being.

A newspaper also appeals to our sight and according to some research, glancing through the printed pages encourages creativity through free association.

This is less likely to happen on a computer screen since you are specifically searching out information in a linear fashion.

The sound of newspaper pages turning is also a great source of comfort to

people. It is so comforting you can find videos on YouTube where you can watch and hear people just turning newspaper pages.

Perhaps the most important sense that newspapers appeal to is our sense of smell. This is the sense that is most closely related to memory and the smell of newspaper pages may subconsciously or consciously rekindle the past.

Some people are so passionate about the smell of paper they purchase it in fragrance form. Designer Karl Lagerfeld, a self- confessed paper nut, named the fragrance “Paper Passion.”

On a more personal level, I think I can safely say without offending my sister that she too is a paper nut. Her weekend newspaper ritual includes a Saturday walk to the corner store to purchase The Saturday Star (that she will not read until Sunday).

Everyone in the house knows not to touch said paper and on Sunday, she methodically begins removing the sections of the paper in the order she will read them. To the side she places

the sections she will not read, (Wheels and Sports). She thumbs through all the sections of the paper backwards and forwards and when she has had her fill of news, she begins the crossword puzzle.

It is a ritual that is annoying as heck to watch, but is a real labour of love that allows her to spend leisure time with words on the printed page.

Sun media is not the first chain of newspapers to shift their focus from print to digital and they will not be the last but it makes me wonder about the audience this shift is targeted toward.

What will happen to these youths who may never know the power of communicating through the senses? Will they be less creative? Will they be out of touch (literally and figuratively)? Will they be hurried and impatient?

The great guru of communication Marshall McLuhan famously stated, “The medium is the message.” Based on his theory I am afraid the message does not bode well for these youths as it is devoid of passion.

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Around The Campfire Neil B. Stratton Columnist

Strange weather we had for the end of July, as chilly as I can ever remember it - must just be an equalizer spurt for all the nice weather we are going to have in September and October, which I am really looking forward to. With my big deep sea fishing adventure over, but still fresh in my mind, it will be an adventure that will live with me for a lifetime.

However, I have to get out of the fishing mode for a bit and start preparing for my fall bow hunting adventures, which are less than 25 sleeps away already.

The 2012 hunting draw results came out in late July, but my lucky charms were not effective as I was not successful on all the draws. Although, I am hoping the exception will be the yet to

be released August 12th draw results. It is the antelope; the speed demons of the prairies. This is another huge adventure in itself as the draw for antelope now takes 7 or 8 years or more in areas to be successful. So, I am not going to hold my breath on that even though I have 6 years priority for that draw. The local elk, mule, deer and whitetail adventures will keep me very happy. I already have the first couple of weeks in September booked off so that should be stock full of memorable adventures and I’m looking forward to it.

The one thing I am not looking forward to is the rush of all the last minute shooters piling up at our archery shop in the short time before then. I appreciate the business…but all at once?... ha ha. Also with three weeks left I had better get into a little better shape for when we have to take the elk for those long walks. I have been trying to get on my mountain bike daily, but that seems to be hit and miss. If I don’t, I know it will be that first 10 minutes Tree & Stump removal.

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and mile opening morning when my legs will tell me I should have spent more time getting in shape. When the say “feel the burn,” believe me there is a burn. We, in the wee hours, [pun intended] and in pitch black darkness will start our four mile walk just to get to where we start before sun up. So that first day will be a hard judge on the shape you’re in.

I hope you all had a great August long weekend and with the awesome weather, got outdoors as much as you could. I did. Even if it was more yard work than I cared for, but summer is going fast and things have to get done.

August seems to slip away from me in a flash oddly enough as days are long due to all the extra work in the shop, but that makes September all that more special.

This weekend we are heading to the hunting cabin to get her all tip top and ready. There is a lot of chest high grass that needs to be cut, the water system needs to be flushed and we need to make darn sure the power is on. The evening before our big deep sea adventure we ran out to the cabin to get some bait fish we had stashed in the extra deep freeze. As soon as we walked in the door it was like being Starting in Sept. smacked in the face; Mannville & Vermilion smacked in the face For more info contact Edith with a hockey sock full of week old road at 780-763-2315 squished gophers.

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with one of its lightning storms was going to ruin our evening. A well placed lightning bolt courtesy of “Mother” nature fried our big main transformer on the power pole feeding power to the cabin and unfortunately we hadn’t been there for several weeks.

Here we were in a huge hurry and were now facing this crisis…by the amount my eyes were watering I would guess-ti-mate the power was off for close to two weeks. I opened the big two door refrigerator first, one half being a deep freeze. That sent Blaine outside onto the patio bent over a rail. I braved on and opened the big main deepfreeze. After that we were both bent over the rail with green faces. I took a tube of flavoured toothpaste, put two big squirts on tufts of bathroom tissue and plugged my nostrils with them. It took a while to empty both deep freezes of literally a couple of thousand dollars worth of fine meals. All went over the patio rail; the coyotes were going to eat good tonight.

The worst part was what remained on the bottoms of both deep freezes. Hours later we had them both as clean as we possibly could without water due to lack of power. That took well into the darkness that night. After our fishing trip we returned to the cabin for a super clean.

Did you know when stripping down a refrigerator you end up with near 50 different pieces? Now armed with hot water and soap, baking soda and bleach, we cleaned every single square inch of both deepfreezes. When we left both were shining and we left huge boxes of baking soda in both. There was still a slight odour in the refrigerator deep freeze, but we are hoping the couple weeks of fresh air and baking soda will diminish that. If not that means a new one.

That was one adventure I hope to never have to repeat. We are looking into a lightning rod on the pole, or some type of battery powered warning system to prevent that from happening again. We most likely will spend the weekend at the cabin. Even though it’s work it’s like a camping trip. Get out there folks and enjoy the summer.

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A True Touch Of Country Music Franklin Wolters Columnist

Come with me if you will to a small town in central Saskatchewan, where the ideals of the truest form of country music are alive and well. Travel with me north from Paradise Hill and you’ll come through some pretty country along a splendid big coulee heading the same way we’re travelling. About 10 miles north you turn west and cross the coulee and head up the other side and come to a pine tree covered yard with some neat buildings nestled there. There is a good sized yard there and you’d wonder what would bring anyone to this place seemingly in the middle of nowhere.

The first Sunday of the month about one in the afternoon the yard will suddenly start filling up with vehicles.

I thought where in all this big seemingly empty countr y can there be enough people to fill the 2 car garage all set up with chairs for seating a nice audience, and microphone and sound systems in place for musicians to hold forth and make music. As if by magic the places around the sides and end of the garage are filled with musicians playing all manner of instruments, ten or so usually, and can include everything from violins, mandolins, several styles of guitar, accordions, keyboards, banjos and when I’m there a harmonica player.

You’d wonder how these people, many who don’t know each other, could make such a really wonderful sound. These people aren’t dressed too

fancy maybe, and they are hardworking people with work scarred hands, but their instruments are well used and kept and in those hands that work for a living, they pour forth the music from their very hearts. If you love country like I do it really touches your heart. I feel the thrills up my spine at some of the guitar picking and fiddle playing that my voice catches when I’m singing. It’s hard to explain unless you’ve been there. All this in a place far from any centre or towns, the only attraction is the music played there. Folks sit there thoroughly enjoying the whole deal.

I’m amazed when I hear people tell me country music is dull and boring. I just shake my head. It moves me so I wonder what I see that the others don’t. I’m amazed that I’m so well received in the ranks of the real musicians I guess I don’t care about what people who don’t see country as special think. Well, anyway my contention is the music reflects the whole spectrum of life from the happiest to the saddest and is put to music that if played with passion and feeling, and sung in such a way that the feeling the writer of the piece was feeling and wanted to convey in the song, then that music makes sense. When you hear music played and sang with that passion then you can really know the feeling that had to be present to bring that story in song to be made real.

As you look around the circle of players, you don’t see one sheet of music or any one following someone else’s arrangement, most of us just play the tune as we feel it. It’s funny how it all comes out in such a completely

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connected way. Seems like when you play music with someone you get to know that person in a real way. Back when I first started to learn to play my harmonica my family felt compelled to shut me up in my room so they could stand the hours of practice I guess I subjected them to, so now I’m really glad I stuck with it so that I can get something like acceptance. Now I certainly had no idea though, at the time, I would ever,

ever play or sing in front of an audience of any kind, and wonder of wonders even have them enjoy the process. It’s a wonderful outlet for anyone, let alone an old cowboy that’s not really much use for anything else anymore. I can honestly say it’s so much fun and so rewarding I wish I had started to do it earlier and maybe I could have travelled the country and entertained from coast to coast. What a dream.

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An alternative high school educational program that provides students an opportunity to complete their high school diploma outside of a traditional school setting. Besides core subjects we offer career counseling, strong art program, and options to engage our students. Our students are also involved in personal and community programs to build skills and confidence.

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Foul-mouthery, we know, is not a 21st Century invention. Despite the preponderance of vulgar or “blue” language found in our movies, within hip-hop and rap music lyrics, in the privacy of executive boardrooms or our mechanic’s auto shop, and almost anywhere where people gather for socializing or work, we probably couldn’t hold a candle to some of our lewd, expletive-savvy ancestors.

Mohr, when asked why she thinks we use foul language so readily, says that it’s because whether we’re expressing anger, joy, or pain, it’s in foul language that we find the most powerful and satisfying medium of describing how we feel. Swearing has even been shown to assist us in increasing our threshold of pain. Remember that next time you undertake a miserable task. Perhaps the employment of a blue language mantra will help you to endure the pain of it with slightly less discomfort.

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Swearing at or Insulting Your Fellow Man, a work certain to have already been written by someone somewhere.

Culturally, those words and phrases categorized as foul or blue language reveal plenty about what types of subjects were considered most taboo and therefore also foremost on people’s minds in the past. If we examine the current roster of popular curse words, we can see that such a pattern continues.

Those subjects about which a culture feels most conflicted and obsessed are often the same as those which it denigrates in its language.

What do you suppose can be gleaned from the knowledge that the blue language used in ancient Roman culture reveals a definite preoccupation with sexual innuendo, body parts, and acts of indecency?

In the Middle Ages, according to Ms. Mohr, the trend shifted toward references associated with religious themes and taboos, while the rise of blue language most immersed in sexual connotation and scatological references has been strongly associated with the Victorian Age. Today, possibly the most venomous type of language involves racial slurs.

Raising issues of origin, heritage, and race in derogatory terms are the most hurtful and deeply insulting to those on the receiving end of such language.

Indeed, these kinds of exchanges enter into a realm far more complicated than mere foul language. They reflect our changing cultural landscape and, perhaps both our unease and adjustment to it.

It would be incorrect to suggest that only the uneducated or uncultured among us use foul language, although we might agree that the excessive use of blue language in certain cases has diminished the impact of words previously thought to be profoundly shocking. [Pass me the f’in butter, you f’in hoarder, can’t you see how f’in hungry I am?]. Such commonplace use of foul language becomes not only tedious but eventually serves to render a previously impactful word quite lame and ineffective. It may even be thought of as simply the language of the unimaginative.

It is Ms Mohr’s opinion that blue language has existed throughout history and will forever remain with us. While the terms will shift to better reflect the current taboos and obsessions of our culture, we can be sure that the Bank of Blue Language, with its bounty of resources on deposit, will always be open for business.

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Can Your Heirs Handle Your Estate?

Meagan S.Balaneski include with your Will. Even if heirs don’t agree with your decisions, at Columnist l e a s t th ey ’ll u n d e r s ta n d why yo u Inheritances can made them.

Professional advisory team come with compliBring your heirs to a meeting with cated emotions.

If you plan on leaving an estate to your team of professional advisors your heirs, take some time to prepare and give them the opportunity to sit in on financial discussions. Introducthem for it. ing them to the team you trust will show them who they can turn to if Talk to them. they need help managing the funds The first thing to do, and the hard- they receive. est thing to do, is to talk to your heirs.

Business/Farm Let them know how much they may be expecting, and what you’d like to see If you own a business or a farm, them do with it. Offering guidance can help to avoid a lot of conflict, bad don’t assume your heirs will want to take on the business. Ask them feelings, and legal hassles. directly. Establish a clear plan for the transfer of ownership, and make sure Write it down everyone affected is involved.

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Testamentary Trusts Sometimes delaying an inheritance is the best way to prepare heirs and establishing a formal legal trust can be the best solution. A testamentary trust is established through your Will, and sets apart the beneficiary, who is entitled to the proceeds, from the trustee, who in control of the proceeds.

to them than any amount of money.

If you have questions on how to manage inherited assets while honoring the bequestor, or for more information on how to make sure your heirs are prepared for your estate, speak with your financial advisor today.

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Dawns Eats Dawn Hames Columnist

I used a combination of ground pork and ground moose, although beef is more traditionally used in hash. I also have made it with all ground moose and it is very good. The onion, molasses, mustard and Worcestershire sauce combination gives it that amazing home cooked flavor. This is th e s a m e i n g re d i e nt co m b i nation often used to give baked beans their characteristic flavor. Historically molasses was the most popular sweetener used, brought by ship from the Caribbean Islands. Molasses is derived from the sugar cane and is a very good source of many minerals such as manganese, copper, iron, p o t a s si u m , m a g n e si u m , c a l c i u m , B6 and selenium. Many people are s e n si ti ve to su l p h i te s , s o a l way s try to purchase unsulfured molasses. Interestingly, hash has made a comeback. Upscale restaurants are adding hashes to their menu made of salmon, trout, chicken chipotle and artichoke. A recent cookbook called Hashcapades by Clark Haass explores over 30 different hashes. As always, what’s old becomes new again.

Hash is a one pot dish, no pun intended. This western hash is based on a recipe from a vintage Toronto Star Weekly cook book edited by Marjorie Elwood.

This Toronto food editor referred to it as western hash, but here in the west, it is just called hash. This a cowb oy dish that historically was m a d e a h e a d a n d re h e ate d at th e camp site after a long day of moving cattle. Versions of it are also found in another vintage cook book from the Women of Unifarm, published in Edmonton, Alberta. It was a popular rural dish, enjoyed across the prairies in a time when women were at home and had a little more time to cook. It has all the flavor that one would expect from a home cooked meal. This is a good dish for weekend cooking, because it has an extended cooking time with the rice, therefore it is not a quick make after work meal.

Hash can also be made like the chuck wagon master, ahead of time, refrigHash erated and reheated when you get 1 - 2 tablespoons oil such as home from work. Hash can be frozen safflower or canola as well, for use later in the week. It 1 1 / 2 - 2 pounds ground meat can be made with ground beef, pork, 1 onion chopped moose, turkey or a combination of 1 large can of tomatoes, 796 ml ground meats. The last one I made 1 / 4 cup mustard

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Deck safety is something an inspector needs to pay close attention to. It is important to remember that a home inspection is not a code inspection. That means the inspector is not trying to go through the home and point out every code infraction. The deck is one area where the line between the home and code inspection may intersect. As a home inspector I try to look at the deck in terms of safety for those using it. I don’t know if there will be seniors or infants on the deck so I personally point out issues that may lead to a fall or trip on the deck.

When looking at the deck I pay close attention to the deck surface for rot or other openings that could trip someone. I also look at the railing to see if there are any openings larger than 4”. I chose 4” because that is what is the current standard or code as the maximum opening between spindles. If I notice that there are openings of five or six inches I simply state that the deck could be made safer if it was up to the current standard of 4”. Most of the time the clients are not at all concerned but I feel it is my duty to forewarn them just in case they may feel it is important enough to make the changes.

There are other common issues with decks that I look for. The biggest safety issue in my mind is the use of bench seating on the deck. These benches usually have ample room for children to crawl under and over the edge of the deck. Worse yet the top of the bench back is often very high off the ground. A small child of four or five can lean over or climb over the back and fall several feet to the ground. The rule for bench seats is that if the deck surface is under six feet off the ground the back of the bench seat must extend 36” above the seat itself in a manner that would not allow a child to climb over it. If the deck is over six feet the back of the bench must be 42” over the seat.

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After more than 30 years working at Lakeland College including the past seven years as president and chief executive officer, Glenn Charlesworth has announced that he will retire on Jan. 3, 2014.

Charlesworth started his career at Lakeland College in 1982 as a business instructor. He was in the business department for 21 years before accepting the position of vice president of finance and operations in 2003. He became the president and chief executive officer on July 1, 2006.

Milt Wakefield, chairman of the Lakeland College Board of Governors, says Charlesworth has done a terrific job leading the college.

“Glenn is an outstanding leader who always puts the best interests of the college first. There’s no question that during his years as president, Lakeland College has thrived,” says Wakefield.

Highlights of Charlesworth’s tenure as president include: • Strong fiscal management that enabled the college to focus funds in high priority areas.

• Completion of many capital projects.

At the Vermilion campus projects include extensive residence renovations, modernization of the Applied Engineering building, construction of a Student Centre, and retrofitting of the Trades Centre mezzanine. Construction of the Bill Kondro Wing, development of an on-campus spa for the esthetician program and most recently the start of construction of a Petroleum Centre are among the highlights at the Lloydminster campus.

• Purchase of 580 hectares of agricultural land and a yard with three houses that borders the west side of the Vermilion campus. One house was renovated to include multiple renewable energy systems and is now the college’s Renewable Energy Learning Centre.

• Growth of applied research particularly in the areas of renewable energy,

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A Tale of Two Fairs – Mannville Shannon O’Connor Reporter The Mannville Fair got off to a great start on Saturday, August 17 with fair weather and 262 people served at the pancake breakfast held at the Main Street gazebo by the Mannville Historical Society. President Lillian Konieczny said it was a good turnout for the breakfast and goes a long way to getting new items into the museum like the recent acquisition of a 1924 quilt that has the names of the

In this race between dog and insect Agility dog Sky comes out ahead.

This Royal Purple driver made a hard right turn to deliver candies to the sidelines. people who made it embroidered on the quilt’s squares.

The parade got underway at 10:30 a.m. with many outlying villages and towns like Irma, Wainwright and Vermilion joining in on the fun while parade walkers and drivers tossed candy to the eagerly awaiting children and adults that lined the Main and side streets.

A plethora of activities followed in the Recreation Centre Hall and Arena throughout the day. The Mannville 4-H Club added to the line-up of events with

This clown had a candy crisis and had to turn to her fellow clown to replenish her depleted supply.

Friends Sara Tod and Jane Rutt proved great minds think alike. name a few.

A lunch concession put on by the United Church Women included homemade pies, sandwiches and hotdogs. Cake and cupcakes were also available during the cake and cupcake walks that took place in the Recreation Centre Hall. Many enthusiastic children and adults vied for these delectable prizes. More cake was available after supper with a 4-H Anniversary cake for dessert.

Junior Tractor Pull in the arena Live entertainment was provided by displays honouring their 70-year local the Agility Dogs performance in the parkanniversary while members hosted a vari- ing lot and in the Recreation Centre Hall, ety of children’s games and activities in the up and coming singer/songwriter/musiarena.

Other children’s favourites were also on hand such as face painting, a balloon lady (sponsored by F.C.S.S.), all day bouncy castles, a children’s pet show, a petting zoo and a junior tractor pull.

The bench show opened at 11 a.m. with an impressive display of local talent in numerous categories including quilting, painted rocks, vegetables, flowers, photography and original art work to

cian Hannah Dupuis displayed her musical talent to an appreciative audience.

The Mannville Agricultural Fair was awash in a sea of cute from beginning to end, including the animals in both the children’s pet show and the petting zoo where pygmy goats, mini pigs, guinea pigs, kittens, bunnies, puppies, a donkey and a miniature horse all got along well together.

A thunderstorm held off until 4 p.m. when all of the outdoor activities had already wrapped up. In this Tale of Two Fairs, the Mannville Agricultural Fair was also “The Best of Times.”

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A Tale of Two Fairs – Mannville Continued

Six month old Arriane Ballek waited in the gazebo before she watched her first parade.

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Singer/songwriter Hannah Dupuis poignantly performed her own song about the disillusionment of growing up in “Princesses and Monsters,” at the Mannville Agricultural Fair.

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Second Year Success For Gazebo BBQ Fundraiser Shannon O’Connor Reporter The Vermilion Health Centre (VHC) and the Vermilion Continuing Care Centre (VCC) are close to reaching their $37,000 target to build a gazebo in the VHC/VCC courtyard, said Event Organizer, Darlene Dary during the second BBQ fundraiser in as many years, held on August 13.

Tickets to the fundraiser were $10 each and 135 sold. A garage sale, raffle tickets and individual donations helped boost the total amount raised to $6,500.

In addition, funds donated by the Vermilion Rotary Club, CNRL, the Friends of the VHC and various individuals have put the gazebo project in a green light position to begin building by next summer.

“We are at the stage where we can submit a proposal bid to tender to Alberta Health Services.”

Dary said none of this would have been possible without the support of countless volunteers. This year the Booth-

man family volunteered their musical talents and performed many traditional tunes such as “Farewell to Nova Scotia” for residents, attendees, staff and volunteers. Cathy Arychuk also volunteered her time and entertained with her Dog Agility show. Volunteers Paul Mistal, Ray Wynnyk and Trevor Clarke tended to the BBQ and cooked up a great chicken feast for the event.

Everything from set up to clean up by students from the Fire Training School, to donated garage sale items and our cashiers, Susan Clark, Laura Teasdale and Diane Sanson were volunteer efforts, stated Dary.

The gazebo project is really about having our residents get out and enjoy the outdoors in the summer months. “A lot of our residents have compromised immune systems and without shade it would just be too hot to sit outside. We like to bring musical entertainment like the Boothman Brothers here for the residents to enjoy the outdoors and the acoustics are very

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The Boothman Brothers played traditional tunes in the courtyard on August 13 in the Vermilion Health Centre/Vermilion Continuing Care Centre courtyard.

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At this point, there are no plans to hold The fundraising efforts for this project a third BBQ fundraiser next year. “We’re have gone so well Dary said they might getting pretty good at this though, so even consider putting shade on the patios maybe the year after,” said Dary. depending on the final construction costs of the gazebo.

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63 On Display Trudy McKenzie Reporter

Over the August 9-11 weekend the 5th Annual Experience the Bounty in the County was held.

The program, promoted by Beaver County, encourages Ag-tourism by securing local support and promoting a variety of rural and agricultural activities. Part of the weekend’s events was the Tractor show held at the farm of Norman and Judy Erickson.

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E r i c k s o n b e g a n co l l e c ti n g a n d restoring these farming workhorses in 1995, after overhauling a 1952 AR John Deere chore tractor. He has since taken on between three and six restoration projects each winter.

While the collection contains trac- This 1927 Farmall Regular is an tors made by; John Deere, McCor- example of steel wheel power pushing mack, Case, McCormack-Deering, 12 hp the 1927 was a hand crank start that ran on gasoline.

Cockshutt, Oliver, Massey Ferguson and more; Erickson had a special drive first Farmall restoration was a Farmall to not only restore but collect the full C. line of Farmall tractors units having His completed 1924 – 1952 Farmall farmed with them for many years. His collection contains a Farmall F-30 wh i ch h e ha d to

purchase for $8,000 restored in order to complete the collection as there were only 22,000 built, making it quite a rare unit to acquire.

Erickson’s collection obtained TV fame last year when the collection caught the attention of “The Prairie Farm Report”, who following his 2012 tractor show set about taping Erickson’s collection for their program “Machinery of the Past”, which ran twice in 2012.

The trac tor show also featured a display by Judy Erickson as she promoted her “Booties for Belize,” a fundraiser she pursues throughout the year to raise funds for a needy family in Belize. Judy crochets specialized sneaker booties, baby blankets and caps then sells them to raise funds.

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One of the smallest tractors in his collection is the 1946 Oliver Cletrac HG although capable of pulling 14 hp, this track driven unit was created as an economical option for small size farms unable to justify the expense of a larger tractor unit during the wartime era.

Norman Erickson sits atop his Massy Ferguson unit, which he located in the Minburn area and has since restored to add to his collection. Photos Trudy McKenzie.

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Rage Vs. Roar Vs. Cancer Shannon O’Connor Reporter The only loser in a charity lacrosse game that will pit junior against senior, Rage against Roar and player against scissors, will be cancer. All the proceeds from this “Rage Against Cancer” event will go toward the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) to help fight cancer, said Event Organizer Logan James Scheerschmidt.

Musician and singer/songwriter Scheerschmidt is a former Vermilionite who now resides in Lloydminster. He has already waged his own fight against cancer by donating the proceeds of his song “100 Years Young” to the CCS. Written in honour of his grandfather’s 100th birthday he is donating the proceeds of purchased songs to the CCS in memory of his grandmother who passed away from cancer before he was born. “This event is snowballing from the song,” said Scheerschmidt.

Scheerschmidt and Vermilion Rage Captain Greg Betz used to play junior

lacrosse together. Initially Scheerschmidt wanted to come out and play a game with his former teammates as a way to promote the fight against cancer. “Greg suggested a big charity game against the Junior Roars.” The Roars are fresh from their fourth consecutive Provincial title win.

After that, the event came together quickly though a big challenge was the scheduling said Scheerschmidt. There were play-offs, Provincials and summer holidays to contend with. “I think we picked a good date to get people to come out and we are receiving a lot of promotion and support from media and sponsors.”

“We have enough items donated from sponsors to have a silent auction.” Packages and prizes from sponsors such as Eastalta Co-op, Intrigue Aesthetics, the Vermilion Liquor Store and Bern’s Pizza will be available to bid on. “And more people are chipping in every day,” said Scheerschmidt.

Perhaps the biggest bidding war will take place during second intermission when one of the lacrosse players will get his head shaved. “Whoever wins the bid

gets to choose which player loses his hair.”

Twenty six year old Captain Betz said there would be six volunteers for this part of the event. “We’re all young so we don’t have to worry about losing our hair,” he joked. It’s a great sport (lacrosse) supporting a great cause, added Betz.

During the first intermission of the exhibition game, Scheerschmidt will play“100 Years Young” and three or four other songs.

Although Scheerschmidt has planned music shows, this is his first charity event and he is impressed with the level of support from sponsors in Lloydminster and Vermilion. “I am thankful that both communities have stepped up in such a big way.”

“Rage Against Cancer” will take place at the Vermilion Stadium on Saturday, August 24 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more information, you can contact Scheerschmidt at www.facebook. com/100yearsljs. Scheerschmidt’s single “100 Years Young” is also available for purchase through the same site or directly from the Canadian Cancer Society website.

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How Is Your Garden Growing Kim Mcminis Submitted This year unfortunately Communities in Bloom will not be holding its Annual Garden Tour. We sincerely hope to have a tour next year. If you or your neighbor

Ron and Gail. would like to be on the tour please contact a member of Communities in Bloom or a member of the Vermilion and Area Garden Club.

We would also like to let the community know of a competition hosted by Communities in Bloom for individual gardens. There are 3 categories: best residential flower garden, best residential edible garden, (* in the first two categories submissions accepted for in ground, or containers or both) and best youth-run edible garden.

To enter you need 3 pictures and a brief description of the garden. The winners of the contest will receive a Miracle-Gro Gardening Gift Basket (value of $100.00).

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(look under Programs and click on the Miracle Gro Contest) for more details and to enter the contest or if you need assistance please contact a member of your local Communities in Bloom committee.

For this year we would like to showcase the hard work and dedication of our local gardeners. The first in our series are local gardeners Gail and Ron Walker.

I first met Gail the summer after I was married, I lived just two houses down and she came over with a handful of iris’s that she was dividing, thus starting my introduction to gardening (at that time we had a lawn and a evergreen tree). Little did I know that after twenty-seven years I would still find myself digging up sod, planting perennials, joining a gardening club and finding it very hard to drive past a greenhouse without stopping. I am sure I am not the only lucky recipient of Gail and Ron’s willingness to share their knowledge and garden many people have been able to stop and enjoy the Walker’s hospitality.

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Vermilion and Area Businesses Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Behind Ferby’s and Integra Tire

Bert Duncan Trailer Sales (2007) Inc.

780-853-3002 CVIP’s Truck and Trailer Parts

4517 - 46 Avenue Vermilion

Heavy Duty Truck and Trailer Repair

Oil Changes Automotive Repair

Box 3813 Hwy #16 and RR 83 Vermilion, AB T9X 2B8

We handle the full line of DSP Hitches

BLIND Clearance Center Cheap!

Cheap!

Horse, Stock, Cargo, Flat Deck Sales, Parts, and Service

We make over 100 kinds of blinds!

Phone: 780-763-2424 Fax: 780-763-3723 E-mail: sales@bdtrailer.ca

Check out our New Website!!

www.bdtrailer.ca

Excellent Quality Huge Selection Fast Service Lowest Prices Free Estimates

216 Main Rd., Derwent, AB 780-741-2376

18,000 plus potential customers will see your ad HERE!!

Call 780-853-6305 vermilionvoice@gmail.com

Supports the Town of Vermilions “Style Your Business” Program.

Cell (780) 853-0363

#5 4010-50th Avenue Lloydminster, Alberta T9V 1B2 www.lloydcfdc.ca 1-888-875-5458 CF email info@lloydcfdc.ca

J.S.K.

Sales & Service Ltd

One Color Version

Farm supplies 780-853-1725 CUstom bale Hauling 780-787-4991

Roofing/Siding/Eavestroughing

4819-47 ave. Vermilion

Two Color Version

Embroidery 5643

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HERE IS WHERE YOU LET THEM KNOW WHO YOU ARE AND WHERE TO FIND YOU. RESERVE THIS SPACE SEE THE RETURN $$$ Call 780-853-6305

No substitutes for embroidery threads will be accepted.

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On the two color version the green can be substitued with the Red Pantone 180 or the Yellow Pantone 124

McMinis & Company

Photocopy services

CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

Alan McMinis, C.G.A. Patricia Hanson, C.G.A. Robert B Ernst, C.A. 5135 50th Avenue VERMILION, AB T9X 1A8 Phone: (780) 853-2922 FaxL (780) 853-2707 Email: emailus@mcminis.ca

available at: Competitive prices.

Located on south side of Vermilion campus next to the Service Centre.

For more information call 780 853 8410 or email printing@lakelandcollege.ca

Department: Print/MailServices Paper: Vermilion Voice Size: 2.5” x 1.5” Business Directory Black & white Cost: $900.00/year Code: 13_7035_PrintServicesAd 2 Relax U Hot Tubs & Saunas A Division of Daroma Spa Boutique Cost code: 01 3311 INS

Vermilion and Area Home Businesses Rental, Sales & Supplies CORY SIPPOLA

Box 313 Myrnam AB. T0B 3K0

780-853-3905 Cell: 780-603-7026 Res: 780-366-2566

2relaxuhottubs@gmail.com www.daromascentre.ca

5806-52 Ave, Vermilion, AB

B & J RENOVATIONS

GLEN

Interior & Exterior Painting, Siding, Metal & Shingle Roofs, Laminate Flooring, Barn Painting Deck Building, Fences & Sheds

TOTAL RENOVATIONS SPRING SPECIAL

10% OFF LABOUR

Call for a free estimate! (780) 593-3911

LTD.

Rawlin James Box 164, Dewberry, AB. TOB 1G0

Tel : 780 847 4936 Fax : 780 847 4949 Cell : 780 205 1324

EXCAVATOR SKID STEER

gcwim@telus.net 780-581-5550 or 780-763-2370

FORKLIFT BACKHOE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Gordon Roofing

Ron and Sheri Heller

Most of Your Asphalt Needs and Metal Roofing!

HELPING HANDS

Cell : 780-581-4068

780-853-8320 H 780-581-5423 C Email: r.heller@telus.net

Services for Seniors

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

Commercial • Residential • Farm Maintenance • Trenching

780-853-0650

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

Vermilion Breeders Co-op

Elaine Urwin, RMT Roxane Blanchet, RMT

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

Registered Massage Therapist

New to area Tom’s Interior/ Exterior a Handi Man Installation of Siding, Window Capping, Soffit, Fascia, Eavestroughing FOR A FREE ESTIMATE CALL TOM AT 780-853-4035 NO JOB TOO SMALL

Financing Available for Bred Cows, Bred Cows with Calves at Side, and Bred Heifers Rick Rewuski #97 Centre Street, Dewberry, AB T0B 1G0 Ph: (780) 847-4166 Fax: (780) 847-4944

Vermilion River Limousine Call for Rates

Serving the Lakeland Area to Edmonton for those sporting or special events!!

780-853-LIMO (5466)

Vermilion Septic Services Trent Westman owner/operator A Flush is Better than a Full House

For Promt Officient Service

Call 780-853-6314 Cell 780-853-7801

Les Bauer

Round Bale Hauling

17 Bales at a time, self load & unload

(780) 853-2198 Cell (780) 853-0968

If no answer, leave message

(780) 853-7714 Derek Selte Vermilion,AB

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Issue 474

AWNA Blanket and Local Classifieds AUCTIONS

MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, August 31, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns Handguns, rifles, shotguns, wildlife mounts, hunting and fishing equipment. To consign 780-440-1860.

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.

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 6TH Annual Red Deer Fall Finale. September 20 - 21, Westerner Park.

Last year sold 77%. Only 100 spaces available. Consign today. 403-396-0304. Toll free 1-888-2960528 ext. 102; www.egauctions.com.

2-DAY ANTIQUE AUCTION. August 24 & 25, 11 a.m.

Over 3000 items, furniture, tools, and collectibles.

Meier Auctions at 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. To consign 780-440-1860.

AUCTION SALE. Dispersal for PTI Premium Camp Services, Spruce Grove, Alberta. Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 10 a.m. Check website for listings: www. rainbowauctions.ca. Sale conducted by: Rainbow Liquidators and Auctions, Stony Plain, Alberta, 780-968-1000.

AUTO PARTS

WRECKING AUTO-TRUCKS. Parts to fit over 500 trucks. Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports. We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff. (Lloydminster). Reply 780-875-0270. North-East Recyclers truck up to 3 tons.

CAREER TRAINING

GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA Health Care Aide Certification. Classes start September 3, 2013 - January 22, 2014. Visit www.healthcareaideacademy or 403-347-4233. Start your career at The Health Care Aide Academy downtown Red Deer.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

TJ LOGGING of Whitecourt, Alberta is now taking resumes for 2013 - 2014 logging season. Experienced buncher/skidder/limber/process operators required. Please fax resume to 780-778-2428.

OUTSIDE SALES PERSON for NAPA Store in Three Hills, Alberta. Automotive parts/service knowledge required and sales experience is valuable. Resume to: dfox@napacanada.com.

AN ALBERTA OILFIELD company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided.

Drug testing required. Call 780-723-5051, Edson, Alberta.

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC, Flagstaff County, Sedgewick, Alberta. Please contact Kevin Kinzer at 780384-4106 or kkinzer@flagstaff.ab.ca. Competitive salary, benefits & pension plan.

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., Wain-

wright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com.

BLAIRMORE SOBEYS full-time Baker, full-time Grocery Manager. Wages negotiable. Benefits available. Fax resume to Ken 403-562-8985.

ENVIROEX OILFIELD Rentals & Sales Ltd. is looking for a Class 1 Driver to join our team. Oilfield experience is required as well as valid safety tickets.

We offer a great benefit package as well as a small company atmosphere. Please fax your resume and a current driver’s abstract 403-501-0387.

FREIGHTLAND CARRIERS, a tri-axle air ride flatdeck carrier is looking for Owner/Operators to run Alberta only or 4 Western Provinces. Average gross $18 - 20,000/month. 1-800-917-9021.

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT Operator School. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Sign up online! iheschool.com. 1-866-399-3853.

DISPATCHER POSITION. Calnash Trucking Ltd. has an immediate opening for a Dispatcher in the Ponoka Branch. Responsibilities include coordinating equipment and personnel for rig moves and service work. Computer skills and knowledge of the trucking industry, drilling rigs and oilfield equipment, transportation rules and regulations would be an asset. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Submit resume to: Calnash Trucking Ltd., 6526 - 44 Ave., Ponoka, AB, T4J 1J8. Fax 403-783-3011. Email: hr@calnashtrucking.com. Attention: Dispatch Position.

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

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

MOTEL MANAGEMENT required for Ponoka, Alberta.

We are seeking a positive, capable, entrepreneurial person or couple with previous resort or motel experience. Email resume: Pamela@inntimateinns. com.

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.

thrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas www.truepsychics.ca. for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250PETS 5252.

DOGO ARGENTINO PUPPY. 17 week old female. FCA registered (Argentina). From De La Cocha Kennels.

FOR SALE Ears cropped, first shots. $2500. Carly, 780-887METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Very competitive prices! 6935.

Largest colour selection in Western Canada. Available at over 25 Alberta Distribution Locations. 40 REAL ESTATE Year Warranty. Call 1-888-263-8254.

ELINOR LAKE RESORT. 2.5 hours NE of Edmonton.

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! Fully serviced lake lots for sale. Suitable for cabin/ 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, house, RV, or investment. Unserviced lots available 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457- for lease. 1-877-623-3990; www.elinorlakeresort.

2206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. com.

DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home HOMES & FARMLAND, Fawcett, Alberta. Ritchie Phone Service. Free activation! Low monthly rate! Bros Unreserved Auction. 1 HQ, 1 country residenCalling features and unlimited long distance avail- tial acreage, 4 parcels farmland. Jerry Hodge 780able. Call Phone Factory today! 1-877-336-2274; 706-6652; Greg Cripps - Remax 403-391-2648; www.phonefactory.ca. rbauction.com/realestate.

LOOKING FOR a shop? Post Frame Buildings. AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and SERVICES great construction practices. For a free quote, con- DO YOU NEED to borrow money - Now? If you own tact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan. a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you afab@gmail.com. money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161.

EVERY WATER WELL on earth should have the pat- CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. ented “Kontinuous Shok” Chlorinator from Big Iron travel waiver. (24 hour record check). Divorce?

Drilling! Why? Save thousands of lives every year. Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta www.1-800bigiron.com. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300/1800-347-2540; www.accesslegalresearch.com.

MANUFACTURED HOMES FAST AND EASY loans! Bad credit accepted! Get up 70 HOMES BUILT and ready for delivery. 20 differ- to $25,000 on your vehicle, mobile home, land or ent 1520 square foot models, packed with options. equipment. 1st and 2nd mortgages; www.bhmcash.

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463-0084; www.jandelhomes.com.

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 loan and +. No credit THE ROSE PEAK. 2223 sq. ft. Four bedroom with refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776family room and living room. Large country kitchen 1660. with island. Starting at $199,900. Delivered.; www. BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for sshomes.ca. 1-877-887-2254. purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renoDARE TO COMPARE! Dynamic Homes absolutely vations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed guarantees the lowest price/best service on SRI ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca. 587Homes in 3 provinces. 30 years experience. Why pay 437-8437, Belmor Mortgage. more? Call now - 2013 models going fast! 1-877341-4422. Visit us: www.dynamicmodular.ca.

TRAVEL GRANDVIEW MODULAR HOMES now open in Red SNOWBIRDS! Parksville/Qualicum, Vancouver IsDeer & Airdrie! Showcasing high-end homes from land, 600 sq. ft., 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom fully furGrandeur Housing and Palm Harbor Homes. Inquire nished new cottage in forest setting. $975/month, about opening specials; www.grandviewmodular. utilities included. Available October 1/13 - Spring com; 1-855-347-0417; 7925B - 50 Ave., Red 2014. 250-248-9899 or mawilsonis@shaw.ca.

Deer.

HOMES, COTTAGES & More. RTMI - Ready to Move in. Call 1-888-733-1411; rtmihomes.com. Red Tag Sale on now!

FEED AND SEED

GRAIN BAG Zipper System. New solution for sealing your grain bags. 100% watertight. One person, one pass. Re-useable for years. All weather, all terrain available at: Flaman 1-888-435-2626. Gem Silage 1-888-552-5505. Amity Ag 1-800-270-4344; www.grainbagzipper.com.

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Spring-

PERSONALS

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

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

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

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

Voice Classified and Careers FARM BUILDINGS

UNRESERVED PUBLIC AUCTION

Vermilion Public Library

One Color Version

We have the following personnel opening: LIBRARY PAGE (Part Time) $9.95/hr for 9 hours QUALIFICATIONS: Candidate will be a confident and creative youth with strong organization skills. Will be outgoing and self-directed.

Gr. 9 or higher preferred.

HOURS OF WORK: Thurs. 4-7 p.m. & Sat. 11-5 p.m.

Position involves filing library resources, processing patron’s fees/ fines, and circulating material.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Aug. 28th Direct a resume & cover letter by email or in person to Stuart S. Pauls, Librarian@vplibrary.ca

Selling: John Deere 430 Tractor w/FEL, Metal Lathe & Many other Shop Tools; Tandem Axle Trailer, Party Tents, Jewellery, Ride On Lawn Mower, New Vinyl Windows, Furniture, Sports Collectibles & Much More! No Buyers Fee! $100 Draw! Sat. Aug. 24th @ 10am Scribner Auction 1235-1 Ave, Wainwright, AB. 780-842-5666 Pics & Details www.scribnernet.com Stretch your Advertising Dollars

Two Color Version

One Color Version

CMYK

Pantone

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K: 11

60 percent black

C: 0 M: 0 Y: 0 K: 60

R: 128 G: 130 B: 132

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No substitutes for embroidery threads will be accepted.

K: 56

M: 28 Y K: 6

Two Color VersionHOME FOR Rent. 3 bedrooms, close to MOBILE town. Phone 780-853-4650.

Fully furnished rooms for rent, everything included. Contact Rick at 780-853-4622 or 780-8534621. $600.00 per month.

For Sale By Tender

On the two color version the green can be substitued with the Red Pantone 180 or the Yellow Pantone 124

Lakeland College, Vermilion is seeking tenders for the following:

• 1992 Case 1845C skid steer with bucket Advertise at the Vermilion Voice!

780-853-6305

FOR SALE

No substitutes for embroidery threads will be accepted.

RGB

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

5643 On the two color version the green can be substitued with the Red Pantone 180 or the Yellow Pantone 124

GARAGE SALE

Walk 0702Thru Moving Sale at 5319-50 Ave. Suite #1 on Friday August 23rd from 4 to 8 pm & Saturday August 24th from 10:00 am to 4 pm. Furniture, dishes and1335 much more!

R: 128 G: 130 B: 132

RENTAL WANTED

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Quiet, clean, responsible 22 y/o female student looking for dog friendly place to rent Sept. 1st . References available. Please call Hannah at 306-3201110.

SERVICES

Bales & Barley Tender Lakeland College, Vermilion is seeking tenders for the following: • 2,000 mixed grass round hay bales • 1,000 straw bales • 5,000 bushels of 48lb.+ barley Please submit tenders by August 23, 2013 to:

You will like our prices! Take the time to give us a call!

Lloydminster 780-875-6636, Toll Free # 1-888858-1011.

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

Embroidery 5643

Embroidery Threads Ackermann Isacord

CHALLENGER TRUCKING

Lakeland College Farm Office 5707 College Drive Vermilion, AB T9X 1K5 Phone: 780 853 8595 Fax: 780 853 8715 If you have any questions please call Peter Wilkinson at 780 853 0425.

4450 hours, new motor approximately 2006

• Westfield Auger 6”x36’ with 12 hp Kohler motor • HighLine 6800 Bale Pro bale shredder • 20 welding/cutting tables • 1974 John Deere 4230 tractor

Syncho Range 8 speed transmission, 3 hydraulics converted to power ends, no a/c, showing 3760 hours

• 1976 Hesston 5200 3-bale round bale mover/picker • Approximately 20 used power poles • Morand heavy duty chute plus palpation cage • Cattle handling system alleyway and pen • 3 – 25’ light poles with 120V light - 2 with lights, 1 without • 3 – 25’ light poles with 347V lights • 3 – 30’ light poles with 347V lights (broken lenses) • 2 – 30’ light poles • 19 – 30’ light poles with 347V lights (to be sold in groups of 5 and one group of 4)

Please submit tenders by Sept. 6, 2013 to: Lakeland College Farm Office 5707 College Drive Vermilion, AB T9X 1K5 Fax: 780 853 8715 If you have any questions please call Peter Wilkinson at 780 853 0425.

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Careers

Thank you From Vermilion River Archers Shannon O’Connor

Ken Schwartz for all their hard work d u rin g this ye a r ’s Alb e r ta Tra d itional Bowhunters 10th Anniversary T h e V e r m i l i o n R i v e r A r c h e r s Jamboree. would like to thank Tim Pardelly and

Reporter

BE a PaRt OF

find your career with us:

www.cargill.ca

Cargill is a respected leader in world agriculture with a network of 74 farm service centers across Canada. Cargill has openings for Full-time Plant Operators at our Farm Service Center in Vermilion, Alberta.

FULL-TIME PLANT OPERATORS

sOmEtHING BIG

NOW HIRING ElEctRIcal INstRumENtatION & cONtROls tEcHNIcIaN REFERENcE cODE PRt50698877 FacIlItIEs tEcHNIcIaNs – REFERENcE cODE PRt50698841 & PRt50698773 mEcHaNIcal tEcHNIcIaNs – REFERENcE cODE PRt50698869 & PRt50698853 FIND THE MOST SIGNIFICANT WORK OF YOUR CAREER AT TRANSCANADA. At TransCanada we dream big, think big and do big things. For more than 60 years, we’ve been supplying reliable and efficient energy to millions of North Americans with our pipelines, gas storage and power generation facilities.

Our operation in Hardisty, AB is growing, and because of this growth we are hiring for the following positions: Facilities Technicians; Mechanical Technicians; and Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Technician.

If you are looking to grow and expand your career in a reputable and established company, this is your opportunity!

TransCanada is an equal opportunity employer. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit our website at transcanadacareers.ca.

Everything you do at transcanada contributes to everything we do across North america. make more of your career. Help us build long-lasting energy solutions that matter.

Duties include:

• Operating Grain Cleaners • Loading Rail Cars and Trucks • Grading Grain • Unloading Trucks • Cleaning the Elevator • Shipping and Receiving Fertilizer, Seed, and Chemical • Operating Forklift and Bobcat • Maintaining the Yard Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to work variable shifts.

Strong customer service and teamwork skills are required. Successful candidates must be able to handle the physical labour requirements of the job and be able to work extended hours including evenings and weekends if required.

Cargill emphasizes integrity, safety, and customer service in a team-based environment.

Please drop off your application at the facility: 1 mile east of Vermilion Attention: Marvin Wagner – Plant Manager 780-853-6200 marvin_wagner@cargill.com We thank all those who apply but will only contact those selected for interviews.

Cargill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about Cargill please visit www.cargill.ca and to view other job opportunities visit www.cargill.jobs

be BOLD get Noticed

Stay recognized

Let us help you make a move in the right direction.

(780) 853-6305

Horoscope/Sudoku and Solutions Emotions will be hard to control. Make a point to consider all angles of a situation before you jump to conclusions.

Anger will only lead to negativity. Don't ruin your day. Enjoy friends and family. Be lighthearted, not critical.

Taurus

Enjoy the moment.

Embrace new people, places and situations.

Make the alterations necessary to improve the way you live. Serious thought will bring answers, but following through will be what counts in the end. Talk less and do more.

Gemini

Time spent at home should be put to good use. Find out what will please the people you enjoy spending time with most and make a point to indulge in playtime that will enhance relationships. Love is on the rise.

Cancer

Engage in activities or events that will motivate you to expand your knowledge, awareness or a creative ability you possess. Refuse to let an emotional matter escalate into something that ruins your plans.

Don't live in the past; embrace the future.

http://www.dail Daily Sudoku: Sat 17-Aug-2013

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Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

Don't let restrictions slow you down. Take care of your responsibilities and keep moving in a direction that is sure to bring you pleasure and adventure, with the potential to change your lifestyle in a positive and fruitful manner.

You'll have all the right moves. You will be respected for the contributions you make, but don't be impulsive when it comes to money matters. Offer time, skills and service, but not cash.

Downtime at home will lead good ideas.

Listen carefully, and say no if anyone tries to back you into a corner. Expect people to overreact or be indulgent, and avoid any form of excess that has the potential to lead to trouble. Offer suggestions, nothing more.

Look at your past performance, and you will find a way to incorporate what you know or have already done into something you want to pursue. Let your creative imagination lead the way and you will make a positive change.

Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius

Pisces

Money matters are improving. Look at an investment or set budget that will help you reach your financial goal. A partnership can help you achieve what you want faster if you are willing to share. A lifestyle change is apparent.

There is no time to rest.

Check out your options and put your plans in motion. Expand your ideas and connect with people you feel may have an interest or something to offer.

Contracts, investments and expansion look positive.

Don't venture too far from home. Keep an eye on your possessions and your loved ones. Working from home or setting up a quiet place you can use to develop a plan for future success will pay off.

Don't dwell on the past.

Embrace the future, and everything will fall into place. It's accepting the inevitable that allows you the freedom to recognize what is available to you.

Give and take will lead to greater opportunities.

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The Vermilion Voice August 19, 2013

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Issue 474

Altus Geomatics is a successful Survey Company that provides Field Surveys, Mapping, Remote Sensing (LiDAR/3D Laser Scanning), and GIS (Data Solutions and Systems) services to the oil and gas industry in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Survey Assistants are primarily responsible for assisting the Party Chief in completing tasks related to all field surveys, such as:

Assisting with measuring angles, distances and elevations;

• Analyzing maps, survey data, photographs, computer records and other information; • Clearing vegetation and debris so measurements can be taken; • Collecting and documenting findings as directed; • Marking boundaries of well sites, right-of-ways, and road ways; • Staking boundaries and underground facilities; and • Processing related data and information using computers.

Interested candidates are asked to e-mail their resume to

geomaticsemployment@altusgroup.com www.altusgeomatics.com

Sales/Marketing Person

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

Part-time or Full–time position.

Now Hiring:

Produce Clerk

Vermilion Food Store – Eastalta Co-op Ltd. Produce Clerk - Part Time This position will be required to work a variety of evening and weekend shifts. This position requires that candidates have the physical stamina to move product of up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis. Duties include: unloading freight, filling stock, fresh cuts, helping with floral, etc.

Come and join our service-oriented team at Eastalta Co-op where we strive to help make our customers feel at home! We are looking for employees who will offer prompt, friendly, knowledgeable service. We will provide new employees with on-going, on-the-job training to support continuous improvement.

We welcome applications for employment from all candidates.

Those retired from other careers or students might be interested in this PT position. If you have an interest in learning more about this opportunity, please submit your application to: Justin Carriere - Produce Manager or Lindsay Rempel - Human Resources Advisor Vermilion Food Store – Eastalta Co-op Ltd. Email: hr@eastalta.com Phone: 780-853-5335 Fax: 780-853-6563

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

or email at vermilionvoice@gmail.com

REQUIRES A

CERTIFIED BOOM TRUCK A OPERATOR - Must be able to drive standard Class 1 - Safety Tickets an Asset - Cell Phone Compensation - Benefit Pkg after 3 months Apply with resume and drivers abstract to mstuder@mcsnet.ca No phone calls Thank you to all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual to fill the position of

PARTS TECHNICIAN at our New Holland dealership in Vermilion. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, has to work well with a team, and has experience in the agriculture industry or experience in the parts trade. Certified parts technician would be preferred but willing to train.

Contact Lyndon Spicer via email: lyndon.spicer@webbs.ca or Phone the Office

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.

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PRODUCE MANAGER 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.

MACHINERY 4704-44 Street, Vermilion T9X 1Z6

Phone: 780-853-5196 Fax: 780-853-4744

Apply in store or online at www.yourwalmartcareer.ca

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Careers We ‘re Hiring Wireline Operators Our Company

Kevin and Marina Burchill of Lac La Biche, helped their daughter, Stephanie with this new home from Homes To Go (Lloydminster). It will be placed on a lot in Vermilion for their daughter to live in while she attends Lakeland College this fall. Photo Voice staff.

www.eaglerigjobs.com COME WORK WITH THE BEST! 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.

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Welltec® is a global provider of well technology and solutions for the oil and gas industry. We invented the Well Tractor®, revolutionized tractor-based conveyance and continue to challenge existing recovery practices. Thanks to our constant innovation, we are continuously growing worldwide.

Wireline Operators

Welltec® is currently hiring Wireline Operators for our Vermilion and Bonnyville locations. Qualified candidates must have a Class 5 driver’s licence (Class 1 or Class 3Q is preferred). Preference will be given to those who have driving experience in the Oil and Gas industry. · Career growth · Competitive rates

· Employer paid benefits · An Employee Referral Program

Join our team today!

Apply today by submitting your resume to hrcanada@welltec.com Visit our website for more information about employment opportunities and services that we offer WWW.WELLTEC.COM

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Are you looking for an opportunity to get into a trades program or currently enrolled in the trades program.

If either of these interest you than you may be who we are looking for!

We are currently seeking a mature, independent individual to join our company.

We require a PERMANENT FULL-TIME APPRENTICE GASFITTER. Position to commence immediately, working a minimum of 40 hours per week.

We are looking for an individual who is interested in enrolling or already enrolled into the gasfitter trade.

The ability to follow direction and work alone is a definite asset.

Kenilworth offers competitive wages, medical, dental, alternative health coverage, and RRSP plan for our employee.

Kenilworth is located 7 km East of Vermilion, AB and 50km west of Lloydminster, AB.

We look forward to the opportunity to discuss your future with our company.

Please submit resume by fax to 780-853-5320 or email to accounts@kenilworth.ca NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

CONTRACT FOR

JANITORIAL SERVICES

The School of Hope is currently accepting applications for the Janitorial Contract for the upcoming 2013-14 school year. Our 11355 sq ft facility houses our front reception area, office space, administrative offices, library, shipping and receiving area and our meeting room.

For further information or to submit your proposal, with references, please contact Cardell Musyj, Principal.

780-853-2188 or e-mail, cardell.musyj@ecacs16.ab.ca Closing date August 28th, 2013.

COUNTY OF TWO HILLS NO. 21

ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL FIELDMAN Full-Time Maternity Leave Term Position October7, 2013 to October10, 2014

The County of Two Hills, No.21 is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Agricultural Fieldman.

The Assistant Agricultural Fieldman will have the following responsibilities: • Assist the Agricultural Fieldman in the administration of Agriculture Service Board Programs.

• Carry out duties as an inspector under various Provincial Acts and Regulations. e.g. Weed Control Act, Agricultural Pests Act, Soil Conservation Act, etc.

• Supervisory duties for the municipal spraying program and perform duties in the municipal spraying program as required.

• Perform duties in weed identification, crop insects and diseases as well as performing Agricultural Pest Monitoring.

• Perform duties related to Beaver Dam removal and Dynamite Blasting.

• Assist in developing Agriculture related Environmental programs and awareness information for ratepayers.

• Execute other related duties as required.

The successful applicant should have the following: • Agricultural and Industrial Alberta Pesticide Applicators License (or the ability to obtain these licenses) • A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License • Certificate, Diploma or Degree in an Agriculture related field an asset.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel.

• Good communication, interpersonal and leadership skills in a team environment.

• Ability to work in a multi task environment • A practical agricultural background would be an asset • A Blasting Permit (or ability to obtain) or knowledge in trapping would also be an asset.

Resumes outlining experience, qualifications and references will be received in confidence until September 20, 2013 or until a suitable candidate is found.

Please state expected Salary.

Only candidates who have been chosen for an interview will be notified.

Submit your resume to:

Al Ropchan, Agricultural Fieldman County of Two Hills, No.21 Box 490, Two Hills, AB T0B 4K0 Phone: 780-657-3358, Fax: 780-657-3504 Email: aropchan@thcounty.ab.ca

ON NOW AT YOUR ALBERTA CHEVROLET DEALE RS . AlbertaChevrolet.com 1-800-GM-DRI VE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. **/‡/*Offers apply to the purchase of select new or demonstrator 2013 Chevrolet cars, crossovers, pickups, and SUVs, equipped as described. Freight included ($1,550/$1,600). 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 Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. Limited quantities of 2013 models available. GMCL, RBC Royal Bank, TD AutoFinancing 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 Chevrolet dealer for details. ‡Offers valid for delivery dates on or before September 3, 2013; participating lenders are subject to change. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 60/72/84 months on select new or demonstrator 2013 Chevrolet Spark, Trax/Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado HD/Sonic, Cruze, Malibu, Equinox, Traverse 1LT, 2LT, LTZ. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $208/$166/$139/$119 for 48/60/72/84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers only. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. **1,000/$2,500/$2,750/$3,000/$3,500/$4,000/$6,500 manufacturer to dealer credit available on cash purchases of 2013 Chevrolet Trax/Avalanche, Silverado 1500/Sonic LS/Cruze (LS,LT,LTZ,Eco) and Malibu/Equinox LS/Traverse 1LT, 2LT, LTZ/Silverado HD. By selecting lease or financing offers, consumers are foregoing such discounts and incentives which will result in a higher effective interest rate. $7,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche and Silverado 1500 (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. Offer ends September 3, 2013. † The Chevrolet Impala, Camaro, Tahoe, Silverado HD, and Avalanche; received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among Large Car, Midsize Sporty Car (tie), Large CUV, Large Heavy Duty Pickup, Large Light Duty Pickup (tie) in the proprietary J.D. Power 2013 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 83,442 new-vehicle owners, measuring 230 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February to May 2013. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com

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Issue 474

Local News Vermilion Minor Baseball Receives Donation From Lakeland Rustlers

Ten year old Bryn Pollard, a “Squirt” with the Vermilion Shadows and 8 year old Zi Qi Shang, a “Rookie” with the Vermilion Reds, accepted a $1,000 cheque on behalf of Vermilion Minor Baseball from Lakeland College’s Cross Country Running Coach Lyle Worobec on Friday, August 16 at Lakeland College. The cheque is a result of the Lakeland Runaway event that was held on May, 11 that was organized by the Lakeland Rustlers. The proceeds from the event go toward scholarships and local youth sports groups. This year Vermilion Minor Baseball was selected to share the proceeds. “The Rustlers are extremely happy to give back to the community,” stated Coordinator of Recreation and Athletics, Alan Rogan. Photo Shannon O’Connor.

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More 2013 J.D. Power Initial Quality Awards than any other automotive brand.†

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Area News

“Magic Of Mistahiya” Shannon O’Connor Reporter

The hills came alive with the sound of music for the third year running as the “Come By The Hills” music festival opened at Mistahiya on Friday, August 16.

Cliff Brown, co-owner of the former ski resort where the festival takes place and co-organizer of the event, heralded the official opening of the festival by making his way to the stage in traditional highland attire while playing his bagpipes.

The opening act for the festival, traditional Celtic Edmonton based band Celtara, accompanied Brown when he reached the stage while M.C. Ken Eshpeter welcomed everyone to “magical Mistahiya.”

There is a confluence of factors contributing to this magic that includes the venue, the talent the organizers, volunteers and devoted attendees resulting in a definite “feel” about the event.

The hills provide the perfect backdrop for the musicians acoustically and aesthetically. The overhead rope tows of the former ski hill are no longer in use but provide a visual reminder of something that once was; a thematic inspiration for many great songwriters and musicians.

After Celtara opened the festival, Jim Byrnes and Kim Churchill followed. Byrnes is legendary in the blues world and is the recipient of three Junos and two Juno nominations. On stage with him was Lindsay Mitchell, guitarist and former member

of the band Prism.

Fo lk /Co u ntr y/ B lu es a r tis t Kim Churchill, an award winning artist in his native country of Australia, closed the evening.

One of the volunteer organizers Todd Aughey said he originally started volunteering when he lived in Wainwright three years ago. He has since relocated to Medicine Hat but comes back to help “because it is such a great event.” Other die-hard volunteers included Vermilion residents Bonnie and Peter Walsh, whose iconic blue VW camper stood out in the volunteer campground. “We decided to get serious about volunteering this year so we brought the camper,” said Walsh.

Devoted attendees also camped out for the weekend and brought lawn chairs and blankets to lounge on while enjoying the music. Trying to pinpoint the typical attendee would be impossible as they ranged from children to senior citizens.

Styles were as varied as the musical lineup and it all added to the magic that is Mistahiya.

The “Come By The Hills” festival wrapped up on Saturday, August 17 with a stellar line-up throughout the day and evening, including more award winning artists such as Tenille 2012 and 2013’s ACMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Daniel Gervais Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Champion and Oscar Lopez a two time Juno winner and 7 time Juno nominee.

Celtara Harpist and vocalist Bonnie Gregory

“Come By the Hills” and relax.

Three time Juno winner Jim Byrnes (R) and former Prism guitarist Lindsay Mitchell combined their considerable talent at the third Annual “Come By the Hills” festival at Mistahiya. Photos Shannon O’Connor.

VERMILION JR. B TIGER

Edmonton based Celtic band Celtara accompanied bagpiper Cliff Brown as he piped in the official opening of the third “Come By The Hills” music festival on Friday, August 16.

ALUMNI GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Vermilion Tiger Executive welcomes all former players, coaches, managers, executives and support staff to take part in the first annual Alumni Golf Tournament.

• Date - September 21, 2013 • Shot Gun Start - 1:00 p.m.

• Steak Supper – 5:00 p.m.

• Cost - $70 includes 9 holes golf and supper (carts extra and availability is limited) • Extra Guest Supper - $25

Vipers Make Waves At Regional Championship

Members of the Vermilion Vipers Swim Club competed in the Region C Championship August 9 & 10 at Sherwood Park where they competed against other clubs from Lloydminster, Wainwright, Provost, Camrose, Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Edmonton and Wetaskiwin. The Vipers successfully qualified for the Alberta Summer Swim Association’s provincial championship Aug 18 & 19 in Edmonton in individual and relay events. They are pictured here and include Sierra Haslehurst, Tara Rozka, Desiree King, Raelene Lupul, Sierra King, Shaunda Rozka (coach), Layne King, Chevan MacKenzie, Shauna Wasylik, Megan Wolters, Adrienne MacKenzie, Brenden Lupul, Kenzie Hickman, Mason Hickman and Lara Millan (missing from photo).

Photo submitted.

We will be accepting the first 72 paid entries mailed to: Vermilion Tigers P.O. Box 3641 Vermilion, AB T9X 2B6 Please include name and phone number as well as payment for any guests joining us for supper.

We are looking for Auction Items to raise funds for the continued success of the hockey club, items can be dropped off with Denis at RONA in Vermilion.

Any questions or to arrange pick up of Auction Items please contact Keith Wilkinson at 780-8531154, or Greg Johnston at 780-871-8485.

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