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New Mayor Elected Nick O’Dea

Town of Vermilion will see some old faces returning to council along with a few new ones, including a new Mayor.

Certified Financial Planner Bruce T h e To w n o f Ve r m i l i o n h a s concluded its municipal election. The MacDuff, who originally was running Reporter

fo r co u n cil b ut cha n g e d his min d whelming. after being encouraged to become a “I got a call from Dion (The Town mayoral candidate, has been voted in Manager) around 11:30 that night as the Town of Vermilion’s new Mayor.

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The Jr. B Tigers rallied hard in the first period to secure a 3-2 lead against the Wainwright Bisons but the tide turned quickly in the second period. A game filled with a total of 17 penalties, it was a whistle blowing affair that would last over 2 hours. Mainly minor penalties throughout the game until the third period in which a fight broke out garnering both teams’ players a game misconduct.

The Tigers went on to lose the game 7-4. Tigers assistant captain Taylor Heck scored a hat trick. Photo Nick O’Dea.

The Tier 3 Pee Wee Tigers played the Lloydminster Kinsmen on Saturday, October 26. While the game was competitive for the first two periods, the Tigers quickly regained the lead to go on and beat the Kinsmen. (Pictured above) Lyndon Fadden faked out Kinsmen player Ethan Herle to score his second goal of the night. Fadden went on to garner a hat trick helping his team to a decisive lead. A relatively clean game with only one minor penalty the Tigers kept control of the puck for most of the third period. Photo Nick O’Dea.

From Pig-Skin To Sand-Bags Nick O’Dea Reporter The Vermilion Lions Club organized an annual event where the Marauders, Vermilion’s local high school football team, will use their rough and tough skills on the field for a different cause.

The team gathered at Vermilion Ready Mix to bag sand that will be sold at the local Co-op service station, Shell Convenience and the Vermilion Truck Wash.

Lions Club former president George Matechuk said they enjoy donating to the team because they work hard and

deserve to see the results of that work.

“They wanted a sponsor so we said we would if they came down and helped us,” he said. “This is the most we’ve had here at once.”

Matechuk said this arrangement has been held for the last four years and looks more promising each season.

Lions member Ben Bykowski, owner of Vermilion Ready Mix, said he enjoys donating the sand as it will certainly be for a good cause.

“It helps the team with uniforms and other things they need,” he said. “They appreciate having someone help out and

we appreciate having them down here helping.”

Fo r m e r P r e s i d e n t Matechuk said that the purchase of each bag of sand will help support the local football team.

Marauder team member Avery Bielech said it’s a little bit of hard work for a big reward.

“I don’t mind because it really helps us out.”

Avery Bielech, pictured here on the right, accepts a donation from former Lions Club president George Matechuk. They believe that the exchange is beneficial for both parties and will continue the tradition for as long as they can. Photo Nick O’Dea.

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Newcomers Welcome Nick O’Dea Reporter The Town of Vermilion hosted a Building Welcoming and Inclusive Communities (WIC) seminar on Oct. 23 at the Vermilion Provincial Building conference room.

The WIC is a partnership between the Alberta Human Rights Commission and the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association. They hope to create communities with positive reputations of diversity, social and economic vibrancy as well as increase the overall quality of life that is enjoyed by each individual citizen.

The Newcomer Advisory Committee formed in 2010 in Vermilion as a result of the desire to welcome and connect newcomers to others within Vermilion.

According to the WIC, the increasing demand for workers would suggest that there will be a growing diversity trend in Vermilion’s residents.

The Committee contacted 17 Vermilion based businesses and found that there were 130 newcomers to Canada within the last five years.

These newcomers are from countries such as: Philippines, East India, Korea, Africa, Ukraine, Mexico, Hungar y, Kazakhstan, and Sri Lanka. The majority of these newcomers are temporary foreign workers to the community.

This means they are permitted to stay temporarily under a contract with the employer, and then they must leave for a period of time before returning.

Business and Industry Liaison Jean Vidal said having an inclusive community is one of the best and exciting ways to keep growing.

“We have a lot of newcomers and it’s important to be proactive about their needs in the community which is sometimes hard to do without being able to know what difficulties they are having,” she said. “We hope that we can come up with an action plan that will allow us to integrate them much easier without them feeling left out or excluded.”

Vidal said the Newcomer Advisory Committee has been in service since 2010 and has completed several projects that focus on newcomers.

“Our first step was to create the

Vermilion welcome bag which includes information about Vermilion, and a map; items they could use to locate and use facilities and businesses. The last three years we did some training events that included cultural sensitivity in the workplace that will help people.”

Vidal said one of the main components to the group is to create multicultural events that can be fun for people of

all ethnicities.

Program Manager Tymmarah Zehr told the group that municipal government is the most practical avenue to use because they are most involved in the lives of the residents. She said they are an ideal group to place and develop policies and strategies that take meaningful action against racism and discrimination.

Program Manager Tymmarah Zehr and Program Co-ordinator Ivana Radojevic spoke to a diverse group including a representative from the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce, about how to help newcomers adjust and create a new home in the area. Photo Nick O’Dea.

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RCMP Reports in Vermilion. If anyone has information regarding this crime or any other crime, please call the Vermilion RCMP at (780)853-4441 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477).

Theft of Power Tools The Lloydminster Municipal R.C.M.P. are requesting the public’s assistance in locating the person responsible for a theft of Power Tools from Home HardResidence Broken ware. On July 19, 2013, a male entered the store’s tool department, taking Over the night of Wednesday, October two hard cases with Hitachi drills from 23rd, 2013, a residence was broken into the shelf. The value of the two items on the 4300 block of Airport Crescent is over $800.00. Attached is a photo

acquired from the store’s video surveillance system. Anyone with information regarding this or 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.

88th Annual Oldtimers Roundup A Success Karen Nedzielski Reporter

The Mannville O l d t i m ers Roundup p rove d to b e a

great time. The group met before continuing with the Oldtimers. the supper and dance and volunThis year the group honoured teer Norma Ross, said there was two historical school districts which a n ove r w h e l m i n g co n s e n s u s o f were the Creighton and Clovelly, with students and residents from those areas all helping to put together a book of memories and pictures.

The Roundup this year featured an auction of two rare copies of the

Trails to Mannville History Book which Ross said brought a significant dollar figure.

Next year will feature the eightyninth year of the organization and is set to take place on the third weekend in October, honouring the Saltaux and Birch Creek school districts.

Field Marshal Alexander Branch No. 11 of the Royal Canadian Legion will be kicking off their annual Poppy Campaign.

Door-to-door campaigning will be carried out at local businesses in conjuction with some over-thephone canvassing. Poppy trays will be placed at many generous venues and we ask your full support again this year.

Remember, donations made to the Poppy Campaign must go back into the community to help Veterans and their families in need of assistance.

We look forward to your support again when a canvasser calls. If you can help with this year’s campaign call 780-853-5867.

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle...Or Replace Karen Nedzielski Editor

Do we really live in a world of recycling?

Or, are we in a world of disposal? It seems that we have been told for many years now that we should be recycling as many items as possible in order to preserve the environment.

In today’s world we can recycle nearly everything from plastic bottles, tires, used motor oil and even light bulbs. But how much are we throwing away, that could be reused or recycled in some way?

Years ago an emptied plastic bottle would be rinsed and reused in lunch

boxes for school and work and I can remember my parents reminding me to bring home the paper bag from my lunch to use the next day.

With nearly every community providing recycling centres, the trend is becoming more common with consumers and the volume of garbage entering the landfills is reduced drastically, thus lessening the environmental impact humans have on Mother Nature.

There are a number of items that are not feasible to recycle for the consumer.

Computers and electronics are accepted at many recycle facilities but it seems many of them deemed for recycle are still very useable.

Many consumers opt to buy a new

printer as opp osed to buying the replacement ink cartridges. The cost of cartridges is some times more expensive than purchasing a new printer which comes with the new cartridges included.

The cost to repair electronics can also be more than purchasing new. The average life span of a computer can be as little as a few years, and when the time comes to either repair or replace, many choose the latter.

Years ago, farmers would fix broken swather or binder parts with pieces from another machine. Now it seems those parts are not economical to repair. It is easier and more timely to replace them with new parts. Or with a totally new machine.

The local shoe maker and seamstress have all but nearly vanished with the big box stores offering inexpensive items.

It doesn’t make sense to fix that shoe that needs some repair to the loose sole.

Instead we’ll just go buy another pair. The blouse with the seam that let go, simply gets tossed into the trash instead of pulling out the sewing machine and running a stitch around it. It is just cheaper to buy a new blouse or pair of shoes.

With more people recycling our everyday objects, there are still many who have yet to get on-board the recycling band wagon. Most everyone agrees that it is a necessary part of preserving our environment, but the economic benefits are still being debated.

Letter To The Editor I a m a l i t tl e b i t d i s g u s te d wi th the system for voting in this year’s Municipal election for the Town of Vermilion. In particular, an incident that happened at the voting poll at about 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 21, at the

Elk’s Hall.

A resident of Vermilion for approximately 40 years was denied voting right s b ecause they were b orn in another country but hold the status of a Canadian residency.

I think that it is rather unfair as I believe there are more people in this town that are ratepayers who are denied the right to vote. Do you think that is fair?

We don’t live in a communist coun-

try, we live in a free country. We are good enough to pay taxes but have no right to vote.

Conservatives remain focused on 2006 to provide tax relief to students by education and skills training way of the textbook and GST/HST tax credits; allowing students to access tax Dear Editor, relief for moving expenses, public transit Skills and labour shortages are some and interest on student loans; modernizof the largest obstacles to economic ing and streamlining the Canada Student growth in a constituency like Vegreville- Loans Program with an investment of Wainwright and across the country. Our $123 million; doubling the in-study Conservative Government understands income exemption; allowing part-time this threat and has taken concrete action students to have higher family incomes to address the needs of students, work- without putting loans in jeopardy; and ers, and employers since 2006. To reducing costs for families of all needs suggest anything different is to ignore and incomes through the Canada Student some key facts.

Grants – money that never needs to be Let’s talk about education. In my paid back. These are just some of the recent Report from the Hill I marked highlights of our Conservative Governthe new school year with a reminder to ment’s record on education and we are students about the many options avail- proud to stand behind them. able to them to make education more However, the challenge does not end affordable. We have taken action since in the classroom. Matching Canadians

with skilled trades upon graduation is another pillar of our plan for economic growth. Through the Youth Employment Strategy (YES) we are investing nearly $300 million annually into programs that have helped 555,000 young people get the hands-on training they need to start their careers in high-demand fields such as skilled trades, tourism, and health sciences. Contained within YES is: · the Skills Link, which connects youth facing barriers to employment with high-demand jobs. More than 179,000 youth have benefitted from Skills Link since 2006; · Career Focus provides funding to employers to hire young post-secondary graduates. More than 26,000 graduates have received valuable real-world experience;

· Contained within Budget 2013, a $70 million investment that will create 5,000 paid internships for recent postsecondary graduates; and · Canada Summer Jobs, which provides funding to not-for-profit organizations, public sector employers and small businesses to employ full-time students.

Once again, I would encourage all residents of Vegreville-Wainwright to spread the word to their families and neighbours about the tax relief and financial assistance available to Canadians. There has never been a better time to claim a quality education and high-demand, highpaying Canadian jobs.

Irene Harvey, Town of Vermilion Ratepayer

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Around The Campfire Neil B. Stratton Columnist

October, one of my favourite months, is quickly slipping away from me.

This October has been a lot more cooperative than last year; without that white stuff and, thus far, relatively mild weather.

I hope it continues since I still have a lot of things to do. As much as we hate it, we have to get everything winterized now - not when winter is actually here.

Maybe, just maybe, I will accomplish that this year.

Well I finally got my wife to acquire the top winter survival tool…her own cell phone. She had a “pay as you go” phone for a while a few years ago, but she lost interest in it. I was always concerned about her driving without one.

She finally saw the light and broke down and found the one she wanted without long term contracts. I think she just realized in today’s society one simply can’t be without one.

And I believe once she learns how to re-use the newer cell phone with all the advantages and applications to make life simpler, she will find she can’t live without one like the rest of us.

I believe that they are not only the number one winter survival tool, but still the number one survival tool period. In this day and age, it’s simply silly not to have one.

Now of course it doesn’t replace all the winterizing of vehicles and winter

emergency kits, which still should be in every vehicle, as even with a cell phone, winter emergency kits may still need to be utilized in life threatening situations.

A cell phone won’t give one the needed warmth of winter clothing in a vehicle that’s stranded with no heat. However, the cell phone will or should lessen the use of emergency gear, as well as the length of time they are needed.

There was a recent story about a 72 year old Californian who was hunting with a friend and who got separated and was injured during a fall. He was in a sense lost and reported as missing.

Bad weather dampened rescue operations and the elder had to survive 19 days on frogs, snakes and squirrels; something that many would not have survived. He also did not have a cell phone.

A group of hikers who had a cell phone found him and called 911. Rescuers then knew his exact location via GPS [Global Positioning Satellites] which is employed by the 911 operators.

With a cell phone his scary adventure would have been a lot shorter. However, with outdoor skills he is lucky to be alive, not just because of his age, but because this situation would have been life threatening at any age.

I am simply relieved now that all my family members have instant access to emergency and 911 services, something that we all should have if travelling highways and rural roads in winter.

A couple of frosty mornings and days of high winds has really taken the colour out of our autumn; I now have to change

up to my fall camo pattern for bow hunting.

With just over a week of bow hunting season left for 2013, the leaves dropping makes seeing in the bush and willows a lot easier. Hopefully, it will help this last weekend with the mule deer I have been watching.

Rifle season 2013 starts November 1, which is next Friday. It is a day many have been patiently waiting for, and dreaming of all year, anxious to start their own outdoor adventures.

I will most likely keep bow hunting for a while until it gets too crowded or too cold, as I already achieved my goal for this year with my elk - anything else will be a welcome bonus.

I am in the process of processing my elk as I write this. I am looking so forward to the first big tender roast with garden carrots and potatoes - a lot of work but well worth it.

My wife Roxanne is on a course this week in Edmonton, and I went to stay

with her in a hotel for a couple of days, to provide her support and company.

Nothing against city people but I am sure happy I am a small town rural guy.

Trying to drive there is nothing less than stressful and almost makes me dizzy with the continuous traffic 24 hrs a day. I couldn’t wait to get back and walk a wilderness trail to unwind. I wonder if they know what they are missing.

For most reading this I imagine you know somewhat of what I am speaking of, so get out there and enjoy what we have and sometimes take for granted…

When the Smoke Clears Speaking of taking things for granted… there are times in our lives when we have trouble recognizing perfect moments until we realize they have already passed us by and become memories.

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Hunting The Big Horn Franklin Wolters Columnist

Ever wonder what it would be like to scramble up a mountain side and try bagging a Big Horn Sheep? Well, being an avid reader of the “Outdoor Life” for years, I’d read many stories of the adventures of people who had done just exactly that, and the perils and hardships involved. You can imagine all you like, but to really experience it and live to tell about it is easier said than done, I cer tainly can tell you that. The whole story became possible when my daughter April became acquainted with a certain young man whose family had been hiking in the m o untains in th e qu es t fo r th ose beautiful wild sheep. They truly are a magnificent animal by any means you could judge any animal. They inhabit some of the truly wildest, most beautiful country on earth and some of the most difficult to travel in.

In getting to know the Kent family better and their love for hunting, I was asked if I’d like to enter a draw for Non Trophy Big Horn sheep. Well in those days I was still young enough to at least think I could venture into those purple hills and come out alive.

Sure enough in due time we were l u c k y e n o u g h to o b t a i n t a g s a n d licenses and a trip was planned. Look on the “Alberta” road map and follow the read west from Rocky Mountain H o use to N o rd e g g, th en n o r th to the “Blackstone River”. Once there you are required to go on foot as no motor traffic is allowed, just horses if you’re so inclined. There seemed to be no end to the preparation that was required, but the Kents had been

through all that before, and soon we were in two vehicles heading for the hills and primed for a stay in the mountains. After we pitch the tent and had a nights rest, I’ll never forget the comment next morning at breakfast, “We sure won’t have to worry about the Grizzly Bears, Franklins snoring will spook every bear for miles around”. I still chuckle about that yet. Anyway we paired up and went searching the hills for these extraordinary creatures that did inhabit them. A good pair of binoculars was the most important tool at that time and everything depended on scanning the terrain for any sign of the game. It was such a stroll along the river that just seemed to be one large fishable pool after another. We’d have explored that further in the days to come. But for the immediate time, sheep came first.

Up here in the mountains heav y killing frost had occurred and even the ptarmigan were already turning white. Just afternoon, we spotted a small herd way up in the dizzying heights in a small patch of grass, it looked like about a half mile straight up, more or less. It looked like quite a haul to get up there.

We all met up at camp and started up. It wasn’t too bad until we’d climbed above the tree line and encountered real mountains to climb. Somehow I got separated from the rest of the group and found myself climbing up one side of a ravine while the rest were on the other, where it seemed

the sheep were. I was motioned to come over, but I thought I’d get to th e to p a n d n ot have to g o d own and then climb up again. Suddenly it seemed I could go no further. On looking back down, realized I’d be in danger to go back too. I just froze.

I think my finger prints will still be pressed into those stones up there.

Anyway Peter hollered “You’d better get going or we’ll have to shoot you down”. Well I thought it’s a good day as any to die so down those icy slippery rocks I came, and as luck would have it, I did survive. A few moments

later I was back with the gang and shortly the sheep appeared and after the smoke cleared two non-trophy sheep lay. Peter handed me his rifle and skipped across a narrow shale ridge to retrieve a sheep who had run up there and expired. Picture it a half mile down on one side. There was a narrow steep slide down to the river way below and Peter star ted the sheep down that and scrambled after them. When we got down he had them dressed and cooled and rinsed of in the river. A precious memory of a successful hunt.

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Old Black Shoes Margaret Lonsdale Columnist

My conscience hopes that this week I will write something about the drama unfol din g at th e centre of C a nadian politics. That’s the stuff keeping Canadians riveted to our televisions and news programs, I know.

At th e co re of all that C ana dians believe about ourselves resides our pride in a democratic system declaring that, no matter what, each one of us is presumed innocent until proven beyond a reasonable doubt that we are otherwise. Our past politicians enshrined for our collective benefit a whole bunch of privileges that define what it means to be Canadian, first in the Bill of Rights and later in the more expansive Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

We have a lot of confidence and plenty to bolster our pride. We Canadians are strong, free... ...but I’m choosing to leave that for another day. Maybe I’m not yet ready to comment. There’s much to

consider, after all. And many facets to the truly complicated tale---or tales, as the case may be---emerging in real time out of Ottawa.

Sometimes, to avoid addressing where we stand on deeply important issues, it’s helpful to focus instead on the very mundane, on the ordinary things we can control. And so it goes that instead of railing on about p olitic s an d the ma d state of our current government, I choose for now to concentrate on something closer to the ground in order to maintain my equilibrium: my favourite pair of shoes.

I’ve had my old black shoes for so long that I can recall neither when nor where I purchased them. They are, like most of my shoes, the kind that you simply slip your feet into, u n co m p l i c a te d , s a n s ti e s , b u c kles, or zippers. Or backs. They are, above all, comfortable. Wearing my old black shoes (clogs, if you must), I have strolled upon long stretches of smooth asphalt and navigated uneven wilderness trails. I have climbed over rocks and slid across bodies of ice, and although not the wisest endeav-

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Once or twice I’ve come close to inclu din g my worn out sho es in a purge. They’ve been placed in a box destined for charity (probably not very charitable of me) and deposited at least twice into a big, black garbage bag. Each time I’ve retrieved and returned the shoes to the rack at the back door. They’re still useful and remain my most comfortable footwear.

It’s easier sometimes to just buy something new and ditch old stuff: the jacket with the broken zipper; the pants with a ripped pocket; or the shoes whose stitching has been eaten away by time. No longer shining new, their imperfections, we might imagine, communicate disparaging information about us to the outside world.

Image speaks with a booming voice, at least to those who have nothing else by which to conjure up some kind of impression of us.

Oh well. I’m going for a long walk with the Yellow Dog this sunny autumn afternoon. My hiking boots crowd the big toe on my right foot. My running shoes bite at the heel of my left and seem perpetually untied. So I guess I’ll wear my old blacks again. Because I know from experience that in them, every step is like walking on air.

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our, tromped through a few snowbanks, too. One day, maybe, I will invest in some boots.

Over these uncountable years, I have worn my old black shoes with jeans and skirts, for casual events and the not so casual. For the latter, I admit that I usually buff up the toes a little with the intention of having the old blacks appear slightly less…well, old.

My o l d b la ck sh o es a re n ot th e only footwear I own, of course. Just my most reliable. I only wish that I’d been smarter whenever it was that I purchased them. If that had been the case, I would now have some backup in at least two more identical pairs.

Hindsight is always 20x20. It’s my loss that the manufacturer discontinued the style some unknown number of years ago.

A few months ago, I came across a photograph of me standing in a group at a social event. My old black shoes are there, too, looking pretty rough.

That was BEFORE I performed a much needed repair to the stitching on the left one. It’s fortunate, I think, that shoes are considerably less visible than, oh I don’t know--- hair? I did my best, but I am no shoe repairer. For the record, I’m not so good at trimming my own hair either, but these things cannot be known for certain

Canadian troops overseas may be brought a little Christmas spirit from the citizens and students in the Vermilion area.

Library Coordinator Michele Scott came up with an idea a few years ago for spreading some of the holiday spirit to those who lay their life on the line to protect this nation.

“We started doing cards for troops a few years back and it was quite successful,” Scott said. “Anything we can do for our soldiers is worth doing.”

Last year Cards for Troops sent 197 version cards all across the world.

Scott credits the partnership with St.

Jerome School as a big reason why it has achieved success.

Legion Cadet Liaison Don Henry said the importance of showing troops appreciation goes beyond keeping up their morale.

“When you’re on Base and you get to go home to your family at night, you get a card from a ten-year-old it makes you feel good,” he said. “But when you’re in a godforsaken place in the middle of nowhere, every once and a while you might think to yourself: ‘What am I doing here?’ You pick up this card and read about how much they appreciate what you’re doing and it makes a world of difference. It gives you that extra push to go on.”

Henry believes that the power of appreciation and showing that you value their hardship and sacrifices is a great Christmas gift.

Scott urges the citiTree & Stump zens to come down to removal. the Vermilion Public Pruning Library and take part in the event that will 60’ Reach undoubtedly bring a smile to a soldier’s face.

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Dawns Eats Dawn Hames Columnist

As you probably suspect spinach, is

very healthy.

One cup of cooked spinach provides you with over 1,000 percent of your daily vitamin K needs, over 300 percent of your daily vitamin A. It is also is an excellent source of manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B2, calcium and much more.

The list of nutrients in spinach reads like the back of a multi-vitamin bottle.

Spinach also contains important flavonoids that have shown promise in studies concerning the prevention of prostate and breast cancer. Spinach has antioxidants that help prevent cellular inflammation in our body and macular degeneration in our eyes.

When you eat spinach you probably will not be able to quickly pop a bicep muscle like Popeye, but you will however be contributing to your health.

Hot spinach dip is always a party favorite, and a yummy way to enjoy spinach.

What I like about this recipe is that it is all natural ingredients. It is much healthier than using a spinach dip package from the grocery store that is full of additives and preservatives. This dip can be served in a hollowed out rounded loaf of bread or in the casserole dish.

Serve it with bits of broken bread, fresh cut raw veggies or chips.

If you want to reduce the fat you can reduce the cream cheese to 4 ounces, which is half of a 250 gram package.

I have made it that way and it is still very rich and creamy. This recipe uses Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, which reduces the fat content and increases the protein content.

You can also use regular natural yogurt, but the dip will not be quite as thick.

Swiss cheese adds a nice flavor to the dip, and you can experiment with different cheeses.

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It is great for quickly chopping up a whole onion very finely, saving time and tears.

It is perfect for other party appetizers such as guacamole and fresh salsa.

It will also chop up carrots, onions or celery up very finely to add into a meatloaf for added flavor and veggie

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If you clipped the recipe for pumpkin cake a few weeks ago, the can size is the large 796 ml size and the baking pan size is 9 x 13.

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School News

Mannville School News Susan Obrigewitch Submitted

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The BTPS Junior High Girls Volleyball Highway 16 North Playoffs are being held in Mannville on Oct. 30. The schools that will be joining us are Marwayne, Kitscoty, Paradise Valley, J.R. Robson, and St. Jerome’s. Our girls team will consist of Amanda Baker, Dana Melnyk, Breanne Hryhirchuk, Kenzie Smith, Kastyn Konieczny, Marty Jackson, Makenna Konieczny, Caitlyn Hanch, and Kenzy Thibault.

The girls start off with a double header at 10:00 against J.R. Robson, and 11:00 against E.H Walter. Depending on how they do in the round robin, will decide future games. Sending a big thanks to all the parents, staff and students for volunteering, without them the tournament would not be possible. Make sure to come on out to cheer on our home team!

The senior girls’ volleyball team headed to Wainwright on Oct. 18 for their first two day tournament. The girls placed last in their pool by the end of the night on Friday but on Saturday morning, they managed to work their way up the ladder and played for Championship Bronze late Saturday evening. Unfortunately, the girls lost this game but placing forth in the tournament and taking the long way to the Championship pool was a great success.

Karlee and Stephen both represented Mannville School at the Cross Country Provincials on Saturday, Oct. 19 in Drayton Valley. Although neither made it into the top 10 at Provincials their coach Ms. Kondrat, was beyond impressed with both the effort put forth at the competition (as both Karlee and Stephen improved their personal time from Zones) and the display of sportsmanship she witnessed as they stood near the finish line with their coach

cheering on people they had never even met and encouraging them to also do their own best.

Ms. Miller and Mrs. Eschak were off with some of our junior high students who were chosen because of their Leadership potential to attend the WE Day in Calgary. From the Grade 7 class there was Max Amero, Fionn and Tadgh Dalton, Zach Polishuk, Kenzy Thibault, Andreya Zapisocky, Quinn Harder and Elizabeth Trynchuk. From Grade 8 there was Diego Tinoco, Sam Rutt, Glenn Storch and Jaiden Eschak and from Grade 9 there was Marty Jackson, Kerstyn Kaziechko, Kastyn Konieczny, Kaitlyn Gausvik, Payton Bell and Cassandra Morton. We Day is an annual “youth empowerment” event organized by the Free the Children charity. We Day’s hope is that it motivates youth to take action on local and global issues.

Mannville School would like to thank Mr. Don Charron and Staples for the generous $300 Staples gift card donation.

This donation is part of Staples Canada, “Staples For Students” program. The $300 gift card will allow us to purchase various school supplies to keep on hand for students that may not have supplies. This type of support is what creates a caring community and makes us proud of this community. Thank you to Mr. Charron and Staples.

Mannville School was also the recipient of a Nutritional Betterment Donation from EastAlta Co-op. $500.00 dollars in Co-op gift cards was received by Tara Tod, the school Healthy School, Healthy Futures facilitator. She will be using the donation towards healthy food taste tests to increase student awareness and exposure to healthy food alternatives. The students will look forward to monthly tastes of various coloured smoothies, fruits, vegetables or multigrain samples.

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New to Canada are Ibrahim Uddin and his sister Nisa. The two VES students attended the J.R. Robson Fowl Supper on Oct. 24 along with their father, Habil.

The Uddin family, who moved to Canada over a year ago from South Korea, were among the more than 700 people who enjoyed the delicious turkey supper offered by the J.R. Robson students and staff. Photo Karen Nedzielski.

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J.R. Robson News Shawna Craig Submitted

On Monday, Oct. 21 our gymnasium was filled with students and staff from neighbouring schools St. Jeromes, Clandonald and Vermilion Outreach as we listened attentively to the powerful messages of Dr. Eva Olsson. She shared her life experiences mainly from the Holocaust, discussed the power of hate and how important it is to stand up against injustices such as bullying even within our own schools and communities. Ms. Olsson visited for most of the afternoon and we are very thankful she was able to visit. Everyone in atten-

dance felt the impact of her presentation.

The Marauders football teams’ first playoff game ended in a win for Westlock, 42-14. The team played as hard as anyone could have asked of them.

Many of the players did not leave the field for much of the game as we have been low on the number of players this year. Coaches and parents are extremely proud of how they played all season, and they should hold their heads up high. They enjoyed a good, but short, season. The team wrapped up the season by returning equipment.

The Football Awards banquet will be on Nov. 28.

Jr. High Pirate Crew Leaders Braden Chilibeck, Braden Baldwin, Brooklyn Nelson and Jarret Eyben went to the Horizon Leadership Conference in Wainwright on Oct. 22. They learned valuable tips on being strong school leaders and how to get students pumped about school events.

The timeframe for distribution of liquor bags designed by the Grade 7’s has changed. Please keep an eye out for them at local liquor stores in midNovember.

The Scholastic Book Fair will run Nov. 13-18 during school hours at JR Robson. It will also be open on the evening of Nov. 12 during Parent/

Teacher Interviews. This will be a great opportunity for students and parents to shop for Christmas gifts and support our school library.

Just a reminder school invoices were sent home Sept. 25. Fees should be paid as soon as possible. Please contact the office if you have not received your child’s invoice. Also Parent-Teacher interviews are on Oct. 29. Letters were sent out Friday or you may call the school to set up an interview. Take Your Kids to Work for the day will be on Nov. 6.

Reminders: Dress Up Day on Thur.

Oct. 31 and No school Friday Nov.1”

Vermilion Elementary School Karen King Submitted Our Hot Lunch Program has been running now for about a month. Staff, students, and parents alike have very much enjoyed not having to provide a lunch on three out of every five days. We would like to extend a huge thanks to Karen Bowman and Pam Young who are doing the cooking on these days, to Leanne Lupul for helping these ladies make the smooth transition into a new school year, to the many volunteers who are helping serve and clean up, and to the Grade 6 hot lunch helpers who are overseeing the clean-up in the hallways and are talking to students about making healthy food choices.

Once again the Scholastic Book Fair was an amazing fund raiser. The book fair profits are also due to the great support of volunteers: our PAC president Kaylan Zorn, parents - Shannon Leonard, Sara Lynn Kennedy, Suzanne Weisgerber, Deanna Zubiak, Lynnal Millar, Amy Everest, Sheri Tovell, Linda

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Hemauer, Debra DeRoo, Judy Smith, Kathy Nelson, Terry Davidson, Cathy Crowe, elders from The Church of Jesus Christ, staff of VES and the student library club. Our family event door prize winner was Jordanna Reeve, who got $25 worth of product for herself, and $25 for her 4C classroom’s library.

We all look forward to our spring book fair which will run April 8-15.

The AGM was held for the Parent Ad vis o r y Co u n cil o n O c t. 21. We greatly thank the following for filling these positions: Chair – Kaylan Zorn, Vice-Chair – Kathy Crowe, Treasurer – Darlene Gourley, Secretary – Amy McPhee, Library Coordinator – Judy Smith, AR Coordinator – Darlene Gour-

ley, Fundraising Coordinator – Tracy Allen, Track and Field Coordinator – Dawn Newberry, Drama Silent Auction Coordinator – Kaylan Zorn. There will be a new electronic phone out system to remind parents of the PAC meetings as well as things like buses not running during adverse weather and reminders of meetings and field trips.

O n O c t. 18, VE S hosted author Lorna Schultz Nicholson. Then Eva Olsson blessed us with her presence on Oct. 21, speaking to our Grade 4-6 students and staff. We are grateful to both ladies for taking the time to speak with us.

Grade 1 is exploring their learning through pumpkins throughout the

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YOU BUS DRIVERS! The Board, staff and students of Buffalo Trail Public Schools would like to thank all of our School Bus Contractors and Drivers for their dedication to school bus safety. It takes more than a few feet of snow and bumpy roads to keep our drivers from safely transporting students to and from school every day. To put it in perspective, 103 school buses travel over 14,000 km a day or 2.5 million km a year which equals more than 64 trips around the earth.

Please do your part to help bus drivers keep our students safe, DO NOT PASS a school bus from either direction when the RED FLASHING LIGHTS are flashing. Amber lights are a warning to motorists following or approaching a bus that they are slowing down to make a passenger stop. Passing a school bus puts children at risk. Together we can continue to make the school bus the safest means of student transportation. If you see someone pass a school bus with its red lights flashing, please call your local RCMP and report them, it is a $402 fine and 6 demerits. Some of our contracted school buses have video cameras on the outside of their buses to catch violators.

month of October. They have used over 40 pumpkins to learn about patterns, sorting, the season of Fall, and observational writing. They even cooked with them. Throughout the next two weeks, Grade one students will learn how to roast pumpkin seeds and make pumpkin tarts. We will also use the pumpkins to make predictions about how many seeds are inside and then counting the seeds by putting them in groups of five.

Dates to Rememb er: O c t. 31 – Halloween parade at 1:00, Nov. 1 – PD – No School, Nov. 4 - 15 – Pizza Sales, Nov. 6 – Early Dismissal at 2:00, Nov. 8 – Remembrance Day Ceremony at 10:50, Nov. 11&12 – No School.

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Power From Within Nick O’Dea Reporter Eva Olsson has dealt with the worst humanity had to offer. From 1944 to 1945 she waged a daily war for survival, not just for her but for her younger sister, the only family Olsson has left.

In 1939 when the war started Olsson believed it would soon end. She never imagined that not only would it last six years, but it would spill right through her front door.

“It seemed like it was happening so far away. I was living in Hungary and thought I’d never see a German soldier.”

March 19, 1944, the Nazi regime began to occupy Hungary. In an instant the war had closed the distance and Olsson’s father came home with a warning for his wife.

“He came through the door and said that he saw soldiers in uniforms that he had never seen before.”

On May 15 they came to Olsson’s door and told them that they had two hours to pack-up their valuables before they would take them to a brick making factory in Germany.”

Olsson believed them. Unbeknownst to her, a very sick man had other plans for the population of her town and the rest of Europe.

Olsson’s family were marched seven kms before being told to get inside the cramped boxcar of a departing train.

Her mother, father, sisters, in-laws, and nieces crowded together not out of fear, but because roughly 110 other people were forced into the crammed area.

“There were two buckets inside the boxcar. One was filled with water for the people to drink and the other was to be used as a toilet.”

They sealed the boxcar tightly and soon people were barely able to breathe.

Some of the people began dying from lack of oxygen.

Olsson stood with her mother in a small corner. Her mother held her grand-nieces tightly to her body and wept.

“I asked her why she was crying and she said I’m not crying for me, but for the children.”

The boxcar continued to move and would not stop for four days.

May 19, Olsson and the fellow prisoners were taken from the boxcar and marched into the “brick making factory” that was in fact the Concentration camp known as Auschwitz. They separated her father from the rest of his family and took him to a slave labour camp in Romania.

Olsson had never heard of Auschwitz before, but it did not take her long to find out what horrors were taking place around her.

“Black smoke billowed from high chimneys and it smelled like nothing I had ever smelled. They were burning the bodies of the dead.”

An estimated 2.1 million people were killed at Auschwitz, the majority of which were Jewish. For Olsson, this place would be a defining moment in her life. It would be the last place she ever saw her family alive.

The soldiers forced the prisoners into a single file line where they would be judged by the Angel of Death, Dr. Josef Mengele.

“He would not say a word, he would just

point. If he pointed one way you would become a slave and used for labour, if he pointed the other way they would kill you.”

Olsson still remembers him. His low set hat that held tightly half-way down his forehead, his dark glasses that showed flickers of soulless eyes, and most of all, his face.

“Emotionless and stern. There was nothing. No happiness, no pain. Lifeless.”

Olsson and her younger sister were directed to the labour camp and the rest of her family were sentenced to die. In a split second Olsson had lost everything she had ever known, almost all the people she had loved and it filled her with regret.

“Before the war I would disobey my mother and go to bed crying because she would not let me do what I wanted.

How much I wished at that moment in Auschwitz, I could have turned to her and told her how much I loved her and how sorry I was.”

The only family Olsson had left was her younger sister, and she vowed to protect her.

She and her sister were taken to a room where they were stripped of their valuables and had their heads shaved. They brought them into a field where they were told to strip off their clothing. If a prisoner had an unhealthy body or deformity they were sent to the gas chambers.

“They would use to hair the manufacture felt and socks for soldiers.”

Almost on a daily basis Olsson would watch the soldiers march prisoners into the gas chambers where they would be killed.

“It took 20 minutes for those people to die. You could hear them scream and after 20 minutes it would be silent. After they killed the people they would take

Eva Olsson struggles to hold back tears speaking to the class at J R Robson in Vermilion. She speaks with them about the struggles she endured throughout the holocaust, as well as the family she had lost. One of Olsson’s biggest regrets was not getting a chance to tell her mother that she loved her one last time.

Photo Nick O’Dea.

from them all of their possessions. If a ring would not come off a finger, they would take the finger as well. ” Olsson said the smell of burning flesh constantly lingered in the air and made her sick to her stomach. From Auschwitz they brought Olsson and her sister, along with other prisoners, to a slave labour camp in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Her daily rations consisted of bread predominantly made from sawdust and a soup made from the unclean skins of potatoes. They endured daily roll calls where they were forced to stand for over two hours without a complaint or whimper.

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Kidi Pashulka has only been bowling for nine years but she has kept active all her life. At 94 years of age she said she still works out with two pound weights each chance she gets. She credits staying active is why she has more energy than many seniors in their 60’s. She celebrated her 94th birthday at Striker Lanes in Vermilion where she played some just-forfun games with her friends.

She said that bowling is a great way for her to get out and socialize with others, while keeping her active lifestyle going.

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Students Grade 4 to 12 had the opportunity to be part of a historical moment this past week. Auschwitz-Birkenau survivor, Eva Olsson, talked to the students about intolerance and bullying using her experiences in the concentration camps. Eva challenged the students to not use the word “Hate” in any context, because it was hate that killed her entire immediate family except for her and her sister. She also challenges the students to not be bystanders, and to never keep people out of their lives because of differences and intolerance. Those students and staff who had the opportunity to spend time with Eva this past week will be forever changed.

On Oct. 18 author, Lorna Schultz Nicholson, from Calgary shared her joy for writing with our elementary students. She shared some of her books with the students and talked about how she developed her “Puckster” Series of books written for Hockey Canada. She also talked about the writing and publishing process with the students. She

encouraged them to edit their work when the teacher asks them to and never give up on a dream or goal they set for themselves. Lorna donated the “Puckster” Book Series to our school library and the library purchased her other sports novels. The students are eager to begin to read her books.

The St. Jerome’s High School student council is hosting a food bank drive called “We Scare Hunger” to celebrate the Halloween season. They are asking all students or anyone else who would like to donate, to bring non-perishable food items to the school from Oct. 25 – Oct. 31. For each donation students will receive an entry draw to win a Halloween themed gift basket. There are two baskets available to students – one for Grades K - 6 and one for Grades 7 – 12.

Hopefully we will be able to make a large donation to the food bank to help those who need.

On Oct. 22 the St. Jerome’s Jr. High Boys and Girls Volleyball teams headed to Castor to participate in the ECACS Championships.

Both of the teams had a very successful day of volleyball. Congratulations to our Grade 9 Girls who won Silver at the tournament. Our

Jr. Boys won Gold bringing home the first annual MacKenzie Cup in honour of our past superintendent. Congratulations to our boys team.

Congratulations to the Sr. Girls who won silver in Forestburg. Congratulations to the JV Girls who won Bronze on the Consolation side in Wainwright. Congratulations to the Grade 9 Girls who won Silver on the “A” side and to the Grade 8 Girls who won Gold on the “B” side at the Kitscoty tournament.

A big thank you to everyone who supported our Book Fair this year! With your support we were able to raise $1442.68 that goes directly back into resources for our library. Congratulations to all our draw winners. Thank you to our lunch time volunteers and Ms. Noel for helping with the set up and take down, and all of the volunteers who helped.

On Oct. 24 we attended our monthly school mass. Father Roger encouraged us to let the fire of Christ consume us and to spread through us as we encounter others

throughout our day. He will be visiting different classroom each Friday morning to become more familiar with the students, staff and school community.

Grade 11 and 12 students attended the Career and College Day hosted at the Lloydminster Composite High School on Oct. 22.

They also attended the Lakeland College Open House on Oct. 25. The students found both of these days very informative and helpful as they make plans for the future. The Grade 10 students also attended the Lakeland College Open House in Vermilion on Oct. 25 to show them some of the programs and opportunities they have close to home.

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Second Western Canadian Gold For Novice Women’s Crew Peter Walsh, Lakeland College Rustler Coach Submitted A photo finish meant a few tense moments for both racers and spectators, but the nail biting was rewarded with a second consecutive novice women’s 8 gold medal at the Western Canadian University rowing championships (WCURC).

“The finish was so close that no one except the officials were really certain who had won the race and there were some agonizing moments before the official announcement was made,” says head coach Peter Walsh.

“With a whole new crew of novices fresh from winning Lakeland’s fourth provincial university title in Calgary October 5, our hopes were high,” he

adds.

Members of the novice crew are Rachelle Simard, Kimi Balsillie, Amanda Farnsworth, Jennifer Richards, April Benson, Chole Hoiland, Rachel DesC tes, Heather Stanko and coxie Siria Vansevenandt.

Starting in lane three, the crew had good view of the entire field of crews with UVic and UBC right beside them.

“The start was clean and very quickly these three boats surged out ahead of the other three boats in this six boat final,” says Walsh.

By mid-race, UBC had a slight lead over Lakeland and UVic was slightly back of both of them and these positions changed very little as they came into the last 150 metres. In what was easily the most exciting race of the day and certainly the closest finish Lakeland College edged out UBC right at the line beating them by 0.3 seconds with UVic

finishing third just two seconds behind UBC. Lakeland’s gold medal was the one of four that didn’t go to UBC, and the only one that didn’t stay in British Columbia.

UVic had the other three golds.

This race was the final one of four featuring the Rustler Crew of 12 women.

“Under almost perfect rowing conditions Lakeland was entered into four events and each of the crews showed that a small school rowing program can be competitive at all levels,” says Walsh.

The first crew to race was the women’s pair and the Birchfield sisters, Emily and Sarah, rowed a very good race to finish third in their heat behind UVic and UBC. The next event for Lakeland College was the varsity women’s four which featured some very experienced crews from the bigger schools. Lakeland’s crew of Benson, Stanko, Birchfield and Birch-

field finished tied for fourth in this six boat race but they were dropped to fifth after review of the photo finish.

This same crew was up next in the junior varsity women’s four where they expected to be significantly more competitive. This in fact proved to be the case as they finished a very strong third behind UVic and UBC in the five boat final. “Three of these girls were in last year’s gold medal novice crew and they showed what this school is capable of with some experience in the boat,” says Walsh. “And they rowed a very strong, clean race chasing down eight of the strongest female university rowers in western Canada.”

Peter Walsh Coach Lakeland College Rustler Crew

Open To All Nick O’Dea Reporter

Lakeland College opened their doors to everyone and curious parents this past weekend. The open house that took place on Friday and Saturday featured information booths, trade demos, and interactive tours.

Participants were guided through every aspect of the College. From the medical facilities to the Equine Center, from the small animal clinic to the recreation center, a variety of topics were open for all.

Enrollment Specialist SarahJayne Stoop said that the benefit of an open house goes beyond just enrolling potential students.

“It gives them an opportunity to dig deeper into the actual course. Instead of coming here, paying tuition and then realizing this is not what they truly want to do,” she said. “It lets them learn more about the course from a person who actually teaches it and not a book. They get a firsthand account about what the

program entails.”

Stoop said that last year they had over 350 students sign in at the open house.

“We have a great campus here and we really love to show it off. We have great recreational activities and extracurricular activities that they can find out about at the open house,” she said. “Some people don’t even realize we offer that certain course they were looking for until they get here.”

Levi Hurlburt said that before he began attending Lakeland College he attended one of the open houses and found it very helpful.

“It really cemented in the idea of what I wanted to do with my career,” he said. “I had an idea but it wasn’t a definite goal until I went to the open house.”

He credits the event as a tremendous help and encourages students to attend next year’s open house as well.

Students from Grade 10-12 were offered a chance to win a $1,000 tuition credit by entering a draw. They also had a chance to win 1 of 3 hand-held

THANK YOU

Thank you very much to the residents of Division 2 in the County of Vermilion River for all of your support and encouragement over the past 6 years.

I look forward to serving you as councilor for the next 4 years.

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Lakeland College student volunteer Dawn King tried out the welding simulator at this year’s Lakeland College open house. Welder Haydyn Runzer spoke to tour groups about the opportunities the welding field has as well as the diverse jobs that require welding. tablets.

Lakeland College will be celebrating their 100th Centennial on November 15 and will host a number of events during that weekend.

Thank You

I would sincerely like to thank the Vermilion Voice for my recent interview to commemorate National Seniors Day. I appreciate the opportunity to express myself on behalf of Seniors for the Town of Vermilion and surrounding area.

I wish to welcome our new Mayor, Bruce MacDuff.

He is a longstanding resident of Vermilion and an avid Vermilion Ag. Society and Lakeland College supporter.

Good luck to you and the new Town Council.

Sincerely, Margaret Gibson

Ron Hoffman spoke to a tour group about the proper way to board a horse onto a trailer. Hoffman chose one of the more difficult horses in the stable to explain how it’s not about pulling the horse in because the animal will resist. The trust factor needs to be built up by a series of steps that involve rewarding the horse each time it gets closer to the trailer. After a short time Hoffman gained the trust of the horse which easily made its way into the trailer. Photos Nick O’Dea.

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Power From Within Continued Continued from page 12 kill you. If you collapsed while working they would kill you. If you said anything they would put a bullet in your back.”

Olsson had no idea that this was the twisted design of Adolf Hitler and his search for the Übermensch, a superior race he dubbed the Aryans.

The second slave labour camp Olsson was sent to was in Essen, Germany.

While people around Olsson were dying from sickness, hunger and abuse, she tried her hardest to remain strong.

“I needed to protect my sister. She was the only family I had left and I would not leave her behind.”

She tried her best to continue to protect her sister, one of the biggest reasons she had left to live.

When the allies began closing in on Essen, they moved the prisoners to the concentration camp in Bergen-Belson.

“They knew the allies were getting close so they cut most of our rations. We had little or nothing to eat each day. They wanted us to die before anyone could come and save us.”

Six days before the allies reached the camp the Nazis cut off rations completely.

Olsson had been face-to-face with

death for close to a year before she herself began succumbing to sickness.

“I was burning up. I had a fever that lasted for days and I kept telling myself: You cannot die. Your sister needs you.

You cannot die.”

To relieve her high fever, Olsson began urinating on rags to sooth her head.

“The worst part wasn’t the urine. The worst part was when the urine ran out.

Your body cannot give something that it does not receive.”

With no food or water, Olsson’s body began to shut down.

April 15, 1945, Olsson walked along the fencing wire. In the distance she saw a large tank heading in her direction. The allied soldiers had finally made it. They were liberated.

“A soldier walked over to me and placed a red cross on my forehead. I didn’t know what it meant at the time.”

T h e re d c ro s s wa s a s i g n a l to the medical troops that these were the prisoners closest to death.

“Many people died after we were liberated, but they died free. They did not die as slaves.”

After the war, Olsson was given the choice to return to her home country of Hungary, or stay in Germany in one of the

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In Sweden she met a young handsome man named Rude, who unlike his name, treated Olsson like a queen.

“He did not care about my religion or my lack of education. He took time to get to know me: the real me and gave me a gift that I thought I had lost.” He gave her unconditional love. For her strictly religious sister, marrying a man of another religion was not something she wished for her sister, so she disowned Olsson.

The pair have barely spoken to one another in over 50 years.

The Olsson’s immigrated to Canada in 1951. In 1954 she was blessed with yet another gift, the birth of her only son Jan. Olsson was happy but the thoughts of her experience in the slave camps would not dissipate. She had nightmares almost every night. They would continue until Olsson began speaking publicly over 50 years later about the abuses she had witnessed.

In 1962 she suffered yet another tragedy. While driving in his car Rude was struck by a drunk driver. It took him two

and a half years to die from his injuries.

Eva had lost the love of her life.

She struggled to regain herself after the accident but still has tears in her eyes each time she speaks about him.

“He gave me the greatest gift I could ever receive; my son. I still had a part of my husband with me in Jan.” Nowadays Eva travels North America speaking about the strength of character needed in people to prevent something like the holocaust from ever happening again.

“We cannot be bystanders because they are just as guilty as the perpetrators.”

Olsson says for all that was done to her, to this day she still does not hate the Nazis.

“Hate is a word that should never be used. I was not rescued by hate and I will not fill my life with it. Hate is a sickness that consumes you.”

No longer a victim of the nightmares that haunted her for decades, Olsson said that true strength comes from facing one’s fears and being there to help others face theirs’.

CWAC Celebration Cathy Wolters Submitted

As part of its centennial celebrations Lakeland College is saluting the Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWACs) and the women who received basic training here during World War Two. The event runs Wednesday, Oct. 30, starting at 2 p.m. in Alumni Hall Theatre.

“It’s a free event, and we’d love to see the

community attend,” said Cathy Wolters, warrant office who served in Afghanico-chair of the centennial’s historical stan, there will also be displays including acknowledgement committee. “We’ve also invited area high school students, Legion members and representatives of the Canadian military.”

Special guest at the event will be Alberta’s Lt. Governor. Besides the program, which features a National Film Board (NFB) document about the CWACs and a presentation from active duty

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Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Kids Connection, Vermilion Public Library,10:30am Quilter’s Guild School of Hope, 3-10pm, contact Cindi 780-853-6531

Downtown Farmer’s Market , Elks Hall, 10am – 1pm. Contact Evelyn 780-853-4669 Kiddie Oasis, Indoor Playground, Regional Centre, 10am-12pm, Tina 780-853-4895 Senior’s & Casual Curling, 1-3pm, Wayne, 780-853-6717 Senior Choir, 2pm, Seniors’ Centre Junior Curling After-School League, 3:45-5:30, Curling Rink, contact Joanne 780-853-2233 Town Council Meeting, 7pm, Town Hall

Downtown Farmer’s Market , Elks Hall, 10am – 1pm. Contact Evelyn 780-853-4669 Kiddie Oasis, Indoor Playground, Regional Centre, 10am-12pm, Tina 780-853-4895 Senior’s & Casual Curling, 1-3pm, Wayne, 780-853-6717 Senior Choir, 2pm, Seniors’ Centre Junior Curling After-School League, 3:45-5:30, Curling Rink, contact Joanne 780-853-2233

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Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Kids Connection, Vermilion Public Library,10:30am Computers for Novices I: Nov.6 - Dec.4, pre-register at Vermilion Public Library, 780-8534288 Travelling Art Display: Reflections on Landscape, Vermilion Public Library, Nov.6-27 Jr. B Hockey Game, 8pm

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Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Multicultural Mom’s Group, 10:30am12pm, Public Library Basement, CLASS PeeWee 1 & 3 Tournament, Nov.1-3 Jr. B Hockey Game, 8pm

Rhyme Time, Vermilion Public Library, 10:15am Cribbage Doubles, Seniors’ Centre, 10am Walking Through Grief Meeting, Parkview Alliance Church, 10am & Sammy’s Restaurant, 7pm Senior’s & Casual Curling, 1-3pm, Wayne Seward, 780-853-6717 Lakeland Country Florist Class: Everyday Permanent Centre Piece, 6-9pm, at Lakeland Mall, register early at

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Rhyme Time, Vermilion Public Library, 10:15am Senior’s & Casual Curling, 1-3pm, Wayne Seward, 780-853-6717 Book Signing: Eileen Schuh, Vermilion Public Library, 5:30-6:30pm Lakeland Country Florist Class: Christmas Wall/Door Decor, 6-9pm, at Lakeland Mall, register early at 780-853-4330 Cribbage, Seniors’ Centre, 7pm Walking Through Grief Meeting, Parkview Alliance Church, 7pm

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Kids Connection, Vermilion Public Library, 10:30am Vermilion Continuing Care Poinsettia Fundraiser, order deadline

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Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Kids Connection, Vermilion Public Library, 10:30am Vermilion Continuing Care Poinsettia Fundraiser, order pickup, 9:30am-7pm, VCCC Main Entrance.

Quilter’s Guild School of Hope, 3-10pm, contact Cindi 780-853-6531

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Fall Classic Rodeo, Lakeland College Riding Arena, slack at 9am, performance at noon Rotary Harvest Gala, 5:30pm, Regional Centre, tickets available at Re/Max Prairie Realty or any Rotarian.

Suzie Vinnick & Rick Fines, presented by Vermilion Allied Arts, Alumni Theater, Lakeland College Band in the Sand Concert, Lakeland College Riding Arena, 8pm Jr. B Hockey Game, 8pm

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Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Multicultural Mom’s Group, 10:30am-12pm, Public Library Basement, CLASS Public Skating, Stadium, 4pm-5:45pm Bantam 1 Tournament, Nov.8-10 Jr. B Hockey Game, 8pm

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Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Multicultural Mom’s Group, 10:30am-12pm, Public Library Basement, CLASS Public Skating, Stadium, 4:30-6:15pm Midget 3 Tournament, Nov. 15-17

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Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Multicultural Mom’s Group, 10:30am-12pm, Public Library Basement, CLASS Hallway of Handicrafts, Lakeland Mall, 3-9pm Jr. B Hockey Game, 8pm

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Walking Through Grief Meeting held at Parkview Alliance Church, 10am Rhyme Time, Vermilion Public Library, 10:15am Senior’s & Casual Curling, 1-3pm, Wayne Seward, 780-853-6717 Vermilion Theatre Productions, Registration deadline, Cloud No. 9, 780-853-0905 Lakeland Country Florist Class: Christmas Outdoor Planter Class, 6-9pm, at Lakeland Mall, register early at 780-853-4330

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Song Writing with Sarah Vann, 9:30am-3:30pm.

First United Church, The Good Life Institute Lakeland College: The Next 100 Years Centennial Celebration, 5pm, Regional Centre, for tickets call Khursten, 780-8715401

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Hallway of Handicrafts, Lakeland Mall, 10am-5pm Open Stage, Vermilion Folk Club, Legion, Potluck 6:30pm, performances, 7:30pm

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Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Multicultural Mom’s Group, 10:30am-12pm, Public Library Basement, CLASS

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Inspirational Quotes on Canvas, 1-5pm, Pentecostal Church, CLASS

Crossword Puzzles ACROSS

43 Flying animals 44 Inscribed stone 1 What a clock tells 45 Gaudy 5 Important person 46 Archangel’s name 10 Strike sharply 49 Momma 13 Swelling 15 Tight at the top, 50 Type of alcohol 51 Electric light flaring at the bottom (2 wds.) 52 Future Farmers of America (abr.)

16 Wing 55 Thai 17 Nimbus 56 Tiny amounts 18 City 59 Toothbrush 19 X brand 20 Chop 61 Building addition 21 Hera 62 Upset 23 German 63 Ocular psychologist 64 Change color 25 Insect in a 65 __ gritty cocoon 26 Province in 66 Baseball team Western Canada 28 Provides food 31 American indian 32 Speak up 33 Desert condition 34 Cask 37 Potter’s oven 38 Tie down 40 Comedian Jay 41 Ingest 42 Flatten

DOWN 1 Technical 2 Bored 3 Cat’s cry 4 Flightless bird 5 __ Carta 6 Margarine 7 __ Rummy (card game) 8 Card game 9 Node (2 wds.)

10 Ranker 11 Aleutian 12 Black and white animal 14 Entreat 22 Delivery service 24 Tyrannosaurus 25 Pennsylvania (abbr.)

26 Ventilates 27 Superman’s Ms. Lane 28 Pepsi rival 29 Capital of Western Samoa 30 Sway 31 Steam bath 34 Lotion brand 35 Tails

36 Oh my __! (slang) 38 Alder 39 Turn over 40 Italian money 42 Roberto Benini’s nationality 43 Tropical wood 44 Unassertive 45 Miss 46 Doled 47 Rome’s country 48 South American nation 49 Spongy 51 Plant fiber used in ropes 52 Karma 53 Dart 54 What children learn 57 Kimono sash 58 Make lace 60 Revolutions per minute

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Culture Of Hate: Cyber-Bullying And Sexting Part 2 Nick O’Dea Reporter According to Sergeant McGinley he said he deals with more cases of cyber bullying with adults.

“We see criminal harassment and threats from adults more often than we d o yo u th,” h e s a i d . “ B u t is i t because there is more, or because kids don’t want to speak up? We don’t know.”

Sergeant McGinley said that when someone comes forward with a cyber bullying situation, there are good laws that can help the victim.

Principal Chase said that he would li ke to s e e to u g h e r l e g islati o n i n regards to online-harassment.

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“ I thin k as p a re nt s, a n d as th e father of a teenage daughter we have to do a better job of monitoring what our kids are doing with their technology. It needs to start at a parental level as well as the school level,” said Principal Chase.

Sergeant McGinley said that many times a youth will complain about a breach of privacy when their parents check their mobile devices.

“They look at it like it’s an invasion into their personal life, but really it’s about protecting them from the world,” he said. “There’s also the threat of online predators.”

Sexting is quickly becoming a d i s t u r b i n g tre n d , a cco rd i n g to Sergeant McGinley.

For those who are unaware of what sexting is, it’s when a person takes a nude photo and sends it to another.

“Young people these days are much more comfortable with their sexuality and I think that’s why we are seeing th is ha p p e n,” S e rg e a nt M c G i n l ey said. “Sometimes the recipient of the photo will circulate it around and before the person knows it, the photo is everywhere.”

He said that even though it may s e e m l i ke j u s t a p h o to to s o m e,

in terms of the law it can be child pornography.

Last year Amanda Todd, a British Columbia teen, posted a YouTube vi d e o ch ro niclin g h e r b at tl e with bullying as well as depression.

Amanda, like many young girls, was coerced into showing revealing photos of herself to someone she thought she could trust.

“They see a short-term gain in the relationship, but don’t realize that when these photo’s hit the internet, they stay on the internet,” Sergeant McGinley said, adding there are task forces designed to get these images off the web, but many online predators will save the photo into their collection for future distribution.

This was the unfortunate case for Amanda, who had changed schools after the photos began circulating throughout the student population.

After months of anguish, the young girl took her own life.

Her suicide sparked a nation-wide campaign to put an end to online harassment.

Principal Chase said that schools are much more vigilant towards cyber bullying then they ever were.

“We take it very seriously. It’s not

just harmless messages and we need to get youth to understand that.”

Sergeant McGinley said that many schools nationwide and in the Vermilion area have what is called a Liaison Officer.

Th e Liaiso n O f ficer is an RCM P member who visits the school to talk with administrators and students.

“They try and create relationships and connect with the kids on their level so that the youth will always have someone they can trust and talk to if they feel they don’t want to speak with a nyo n e else,” s aid Serg ea nt McGinley.

Principal Chase said that the administrator’s door is always open to youth dealing with bullying.

“It’s hard sometimes to get kids to open up and talk. Some feel too th re ate n e d a n d s o m e oth e r s ju s t don’t want to admit it.”

Principal Chase and Sergeant McGinley urge any youth dealing with any type of bullying to come forward and tell someone they trust.

“A lot of bullying victims feel like they are alone,” Principal Chase said.

“I don’t want any kid to ever feel like that. You are not alone.”

CHRISTMAS

Kitscoty Community Church

Coming Events ROAST BEEF SUPPER Bowtell Community Hall Sunday Nov. 3, 2013 5:00 - 7:00 pm Adults: $10.00 Children 6 -12 years: $5.00 Preschoolers: free Everyone welcome!

VERMILION GUN CLUB’S 2013 BIG BUCK CONSTEST

DECEMBER 8, 2013 AT ELK’S HALL STARTING AT 12:00

Entry Fee $30.00 by October 31, 2013 Whitetails Only Entry forms are available at the Co-op Gas Bar in Vermilion Rules to follow: Deer must be shot in the following zones: 236, 238, 254, 256 All antlers must be removed from the cape.

Full antlered heads will not be measured!

CRAFT & TRADE SHOW Sunday, November 3, 2013 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Lunch: Beef on a Bun Mannville Elks Hall

Come see your favorite vendors and find some new ones!

VERMILION CHRISTMAS FARMERS MARKET at Elks Hall Tue. Nov. 26th: 10am - 4pm Dec. 3, 10 & 17: 10am - 3pm

For more info 780-853-4669

Annual Fall Supper November 3rd 4:30-7:00 p.m.

At Kitscoty Hall $14.00 6-12 years $6.00

VERMILION NORDIC SKI CLUB

Season opener Potluck and registration, Sunday Nov. 3, 2013 at the CN Station, Vermilion Provincial Park.

Potluck Lunch at 1:00 pm.

Registration and ski rentals at 2:30 pm.

Everyone Welcome!

Horoscope/Sudoku and Solutions Do whatever it takes to make your wishes come true. Get involved with someone you feel can balance you out or help you get ahead. Make what you need to feel happy a priority. Make a commitment.

Taurus

Keep your emotions in check. Problems will surface if you are demanding or stubborn.

Getting out with friends or doing something that will help you meet new people is encouraged.

Take time to think before you make a personal decision.

Gemini

Set your sights on fixing whatever isn't working -mentally, physically or financially. Going over how you've done things in the past will help you make better choices now.

Expand your plans to fit your needs.

Cancer

Getting out and taking part in whatever entices you will lead to all sorts of perks and benefits.

The people you meet along the way or the people you share unusual experiences with will turn out to be lifelong friends.

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Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

Keep a lid on your emotions. You will take whatever is said the wrong way or say something you don't mean. Retreat from a personal dilemma and get physically active.

Reach out to someone offering comfort and worthwhile suggestions.

Take time to nurture your needs and strengthen your relationship with a friend or lover. Explore what's going on in your community and you will find an outlet that eases your mind and makes you feel good.

Focus on what's important to you. Put your best foot forward and offer what you can and you will gain respect and satisfaction for your contribution. Generosity must come from your heart, not from your wallet. Love is in the stars.

Don't overreact to an emotional situation because someone is goading you. Nothing is as bad as it seems. With a little control, and making sure you remain calm, you will encourage positive action and progress that will help you get ahead.

Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius

Pisces

Charm and flirtatious banter will attract someone offering interesting ideas who can help you lower your overhead, giving you more cash flow to work with. Love can help alleviate your stress and encourage some positive change. Express your thoughts and feelings.

Put greater emphasis on investments and money matters. Taking something you enjoy doing one step further can bring in some extra cash. Expand your interests and your friendship with someone who complements your abilities, assets and goals.

A partnership is likely to cost you financially or emotionally. Back away from anyone who demands too much or creates an uncomfortable situation. Don't feel obligated to make a choice or guilty for not making a snap decision. Choose your associates wisely.

Keep your distance from anyone who shows possessive tendencies.

Learn from the experience in order to avoid coming up against similar situations in the future. Offering assistance to a worthy cause will bring you in contact with people who have similar lifestyles.

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Local News

Vermilion 4-H

Light Horse Club would like to

New Mayor Elected Continued Continued from page 1 congratulating me,” he said. “My wife was very excited and it was certainly great news.”

M a cD uf f s a i d m o d e s tly th at h e wasn’t surprised because he worked hard to let the people of Vermilion know he has their best interest in mind.

“I was out knocking on doors letting people know who I was and my position. I’d like to thank all of the people who came out to vote and congratulate the councillors which I look

forward to working with.”

MacDuff said he will be meeting with each councillor individually in order to assess what positions they would like to have.

Former Mayor Bruce Marriott said he would like to extend congratulations to the new mayor and his council.

“It’s the democratic process and I respect the institution,” Marriott said. “I hope that they continue on the path of growth and development that we have laid out for them.”

M ayo r B ru ce Ma cD uf f garn ere d

New County Councillor Gets Set For The Challenge Ahead Karen Nedzielski Reporter

Councillor Stacey Hryciuk said her campaign consisting of many long days, was very exciting. She enjoyed meeting some great people and visiting with those she was already familiar with.

“Although some ratepayers are not always happy with different County issues, for the most par t they are understanding. Many had positive things to say about the services the county delivers. We definitely need to fo cu s o n im p rove m e nt s to o u r roadways.”

Th e re cently ele c te d Co u nt y of Ve r m i l i o n Rive r C o u n ci ll o r s we pt Division 3 with the most votes.

Councillor Hryciuk said she enjoys working in an interesting and challenging position.

One particular area of interest for Councillor Hryciuk is the Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) project.

The ALUS project is a community led - farmer delivered initiative that recognizes the value of conservation and rewards farmers for the important role they play in environmental stewardship.

Stacey Hr yciuk says she will b e doing a lot of reading to help learn the ins-and-outs of serving as Councillor, but said she is looking forward to her time as representative for Division 3.

“I look forward to doing my best work with the County tea m, in any way possible.”

Village Of Dewberry And County Of Minburn Election Results Nick O’Dea Reporter

In the Village of Dewberry municipal elections Ken Haney has been elec ted Mayor. D eput y Mayor has been chosen to be Cameron Stevenson and Gabriel Surina is the only

Councillor.

In the County of Minburn, incumb ent s Richa rd Wa gn er, a n d David Melenka, Eric Anderson and Roger Konieczny were all acclaimed. Incumbent David Rattray and Carl Ogrodnick were declared elected along with newcomer Tara Kuzio.

THANK YOU

The family of the late Bob Ross would like to express their appreciation and thank you to those that supported and assisted all of us and our Dad before and subsequent to his recent passing. Special thank you to the ambulance attendants; the nurses, staff and Dr. Oyebode at the Elk Point hospital. Dad's stay there was short; just as he would have wanted; but the care was excellent.

To Carolyn and staff at Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel (and for John Yewchin assisting) we thank you for looking after us and Dad at the hardest of times, and doing so with care, guidance and professionalism.

To Pastor Kelly Sibley for meeting with us, listening, and conducting a meaningful service for the family; the United Church Choir for their music; the catering service for the great meal and the members of the Royal Canadian Legion for their attendance and last post; we thank you.

To everyone who attended the service, the luncheon, sent flowers, made donations or just took a moment to reflect....we thank you. It was all very appreciated.

In lieu of individual thank you notes, a family donation has been made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation.

The Bob Ross Family

Thank

608 votes, with Marriott receiving 410.

Returning to the Council are Robert P u ly k, Cli nt M c Cu ll o u g h, Ri cha rd Yaceyko and Caroline McAuley. New councillors will be Gregory Barr and Harp Khela.

The County of Vermillion River also concluded elections for Division 3, 4, and 7. Stacey Hryciuk was voted in for Division 3. Incumbent David Gamracy was voted back in for Division 4. Noel McCormack was voted in for Division 7, defeating Brent Romanchuk who was the former Reeve for the County.

Coutts family Good Anchor Charolais Can West Propane Vermilion Packers Vermilion Ag Society Vermilion Voice UFA Vermilion Standard Lakeland College Lakeland Florist Baddock Powers Products For your support of Rusty Bit Horse Show

Thank You

TO ALL THAT SUPPORTED ME IN MY SUCCESSFUL BID AS TOWN COUNCILLOR. I WILL ENDEAVOR TO DO MY UTMOST TO CONTINUE MOVING THIS COMMUNITY FORWARD.

GREG BARR TOWN OF VERMILION, COUNCILLOR

THANK YOU Bruce MacDuff CFP

I would like to thank “everyone” who voted.

Special thanks to all those who campaigned and supported my campaign fund.

Thank You

to everyone who supported, voted & believe in me!

I appreciate the time you gave me to meet and discuss your concerns.

The calls, messages & kind words gave me energy to get out there every day and every km was worth it for the chance to talk with so many of you.

Although, there will be some serious challenges, I will work hard for you to try and resolve those issues and enhance the services in the county.

It is a privilege and pleasure to serve on council to represent your interests.

I will do my best to uphold the trust you have given me and will continue to make your priorities my priorities. I look forward to working with all of you!

Sincerely,

Stacey Hryciuk County of Vermilion River, Councillor Div 3 780-853-4746 shryciuk.cvrdiv3@live.ca

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AWNA Blanket and Local Classifieds AUCTIONS

ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE Fall Auction Sale. Saturday, November 9, 10 a.m. Viewing 8 a.m. Sand Hills Community Hall, 52032 Range Rd 270, Spruce Grove, Alberta. For complete listing: www.spectrumauctioneering.com. Nick or Gerri 780-903-9393; 780-960-3370.

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.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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.

PERMANENT POSITIONS available in our Smoky Lake Feedlot. Pen checkers/Lead Herd Health Manager paying $20 - 30/hour depending on experience/qualifications. Yard labourers and Feed Truck drivers paying $20 - 30/hour depending on experience qualifications. Housing available. Call William 780-656-0052 or fax resume to 780-656-3962.

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

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

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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.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN REQUIRED. Prefer certified or minimum 3rd year. Track record of quality workmanship & job efficiency. Excellent compensation & benefits. Email: info@southridgechrysler. com. Fax 403-938-7199. Southridge Chrysler, Okotoks, Alberta. Moving bonus will be considered.

HORIZON TELECOM INC. requires Journeyman Fiber Optic Splicers. Full-time positions available for various locations throughout BC. Competitive salary based on experience. Send resume to: hti.careers@ telus.net.

HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE Class 1 or 3 Operators.

Full-time and part-time positions available. Openings in several Alberta areas. Fax resume to Carillion Canada 780-449-0574 or email: mcroft@ carillionalberta.ca. Positions to start Oct. 15, 2103.

Please state what position and location you are interested in.

Tired of Semi Truck Driving? Haul RVs from USA to Western Canada! 1 ton trucks required. 1-800867-6233; www.roadexservices.com.

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@ telusplanet.net.

FEED AND SEED

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.

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

FOR SALE

Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call Phone Factory today! 1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% off!

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

EVERY WATER WELL on earth should have the patented “Kontinuous Shok” Chlorinator from Big Iron Drilling! Why? Save thousands of lives every year. www.1-800bigiron.com. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. EXCELLENT VALUE! Horse for sale: Energetic 9 year old registered Welsh Cob gelding for sale. 14.2hh.

Excellent for Pony Club, Western, English. No vices. $3900.; www.equinenow.com/horse-ad-766581.

780-718-8864; e-lynx@shaw.ca.

MANUFACTURED HOMES

CROSS COUNTRY HOMES. Show homes ready for fall possession, including a 1508 sq. ft. double wide.

Custom build in only 8 weeks! Visit us in Acheson.

780-470-8000; www.crosscountryhomes.com.

NO GST SALE. Show Home Blow Out! All current 2013 stock must go! Best prices in town - Free delivery and skirting package. Homes won’t last don’t delay, call Dynamic Modular Homes 1-877-3414422; www.dynamicmodular.ca.

SHOWHOME SPECTACULAR! We want you to own a wonderful former showhome at a fantastic price.

1672 sq. ft., too many features to list! $169,000.

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Voice Classified and Careers COMING EVENT

FOR RENT

FARM BUILDINGS

TRAVEL

OSOYOOS, BC. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom furnished apartment available November 20 - April 30. $850/month includes utilities and basic cable. Underground parking and elevator, in-suite washer/ dryer. Kathy 604-302-0444 or kfphillips2011@ gmail.com.

THE PALMS RV Resort; www.yumapalmsrvresort. com. Rated top 2% in America. 6-5-4-3 monthly specials. Starting at $637.50 month (plus tax/elecPERSONALS tric). Toll free 1-855-PALMS RV (1-855-725DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relation- 6778). ships. 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:// www.truepsychics.ca.

P-49 FASTEST ice/snow melting compound. Sidewalks, driveways, etc. Melts ice 36 times faster than salt! 16 times faster than flake calcium chloride! Twice as fast as competitive chemical de-icers!

Works for 36 hours. Garth 403-888-5593; economicalproducts@telus.net.

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Very competitive prices!

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

DO YOU NEED to borrow money - Now? If you own DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate!

Fundraiser Supper at Pathfinder Hall for Amanda (granddaughter of Steve and Adeline Ewanec) who (Available Nov 1) Looking for a responsible is receiving Cancer Treatments. Saturday Novemgroup of 5 tenants to rent this large home in a ber 16, 2013 from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. $10/plate for quiet neighborhood in the west end of Vermilmore info call 780-614-8238 or 780-366-3334. ion. 1380 sq. ft. bi-level home, 5 bedrooms/ 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, 2 1/2 bath, Large yard (front and rear), PriFamily, friends & neighbors, you are invited to the vate rooms with keyed locks, Shared common 50th Wedding Anniversary of Colin & Pauline Macspaces (kitchen, 2 living rooms, dining room and Gillivray on November 9, 2013 at Clandonald Hall.

2 bathrooms.), Partially furnished, Close to HosHappy hour 7 pm, dance to follow. No gifts please. pital, Provincial Park, and Lakeland College gym Islay Health Care Auxiliary Craft Fair and Trade Show and pool facilities. $700 per room + utilities + & Sale: Nov. 2 10am – 4pm at Islay Community Hall. damage deposit. Please contact Kevin at: (780) Tables to rent for $10.00. Lunch available. For info 581-4768 call Janet McLennan @ 780-744-2149.

SINGING WAITRESS CAFÉ next Jamboree November Fully furnished rooms for rent, everything included.

2, lunch at noon, jamboree to follow at 1:00 PM. All Contact Rick at 780-853-4622 or 780-853-4621. entertainers welcome. Now booking Christmas’ par- $600.00 per month. ties. Can accommodate up to 60 persons. Phone 306-825-5505. Visit us at 4910 – 49 Street, LloyFOR SALE dminster.

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Guiding On The Right Path Nick O’Dea Reporter

The Lakeland College held its 10th annual Career Fair during the Lakeland College Open House. Although the events coincided and were beneficial for one another, they were separately coordinated events. The Lakeland College Open House was centered towards garnering new students while the career fair, according to Student Employment Advisor Leanne Griffiths, was predominantly for the current students of Lakeland College.

“We are very proud to be hosting the 10th annual career fair and we have 55 employers in attendance which has pretty much doubled since our first year.” she said. “We try to invite employers that relate to the programs we offer. We’re trying to get students into their chosen careers.”

Griffiths said that it’s a great opportunity for a student to network with potential employers and create a face to face relationship that will hopefully turn into a rewarding career prospect.

“Normally we have around 700 visitors that come from various schools but also from the general public,” she said. “While we do it primarily for the students, we encourage the public to come out as it is a free event for all to attend.”

Assistant VP of human resources for Richardson International LTD Winnipeg office Natalie Chan, said they make it a point to come to career fairs because it is a great way to hire students who are looking to get on the right path career wise.

“We are always in the market to hire bright and enthusiastic students. We’ve hired about 100 students total from career fairs for a number of positions.” she said.

Students and the general public were introduced to career options and paths they could possibly take at the 10 annual Lakeland College Career Fair. The event has industries that focused mainly on the school’s curriculum and offered an inside glimpse into the trades in which many of the Lakeland College Students will work in. Businesses from all over vied to pick out the most enthusiastic and bright workers to add to their roster of employees. Photo Nick O’Dea. “Some of them we hire into an agriculture try and our business.” development program for graduates, as The career fair took place on Friday, well as a number of summer students that October 25 at the Lakeland College we try to give some exposure to the indus- Recreation Center.

CWAC Celebration Continued Continued from page 15 a complete CWAC uniform and art work by war artist Molly Lamb Bobak who did her basic training in Vermilion.

“Molly captured her life as a guppie, through a diary of words and sketches.

She describes going to the Boston Café, which many Vermilionites will remember, and going into town for Christmas Mass as well as arriving on the train in the dead of winter,” says Wolters.

The CWACs have already been named

to Lakeland’s Centennial Century Club.

Vermilion was one of two basic training centres in Canada, the other was in Kitchner, Ont. Vermilion School of Agriculture was closed at the end of the 1940-41 academic year to consolidate all the agricultural education in Olds. The Vermilion Board of Trade approached the federal defense department to see if it could use the vacant college. By the summer of 1942, the CWAC Western Training Centre was taking in recruits.

Between 400 and 500 women trained

every month. Their drill hall became the mechanics building and was replaced in the mid 1980s with today’s Trades Centre. Quartermaster buildings from that time then served as staff housing, small animal clinic, library, and finally, The Shack, a student pub.

One building remains from the WW2 basic training days at Lakeland College, a small building where the recruits learned about using gas masks.

“We did manage to track down some of the women, now in their 90s, who

trained here including Molly Bobak.

We’re hoping to incorporate them into the event in some way,” says Wolters.

Over 21,000 CWACs trained in noncombat roles to free men for the front lines. These women trained in over 55 military trades from traditional female roles of cook and clerk, to drivers, mechanics, signalers and messengers.

They served at home and abroad, from the halls of Washington, DC to the European theatre of war.

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Now Hiring: Vermilion Food Store – Eastalta Co-op Ltd. Produce Department – Full Time Clerk We are now taking applications for a Full Time Produce Clerk for the Vermilion Food Store. This position will be required to work daytime, evening and weekend shifts. Duties include: assisting customers, receiving products, stocking shelves, etc. This position is physical in nature and requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.

Produce Department – Part Time Clerk The produce department also has an opening for a Part Time Produce Clerk.

This position will be required to work shifts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for approximately 24 hours/week. Duties of this position include: cleaning and cutting fresh products, arranging fruit and vegetable trays, assisting in creating gift baskets, 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 these positions. If you have an interest in learning more about these opportunities, please submit your application to: Justin Carriere – Produce Manager or Lindsay Rempel – Human Resources Advisor Vermilion Food Store –Eastalta Co-op Ltd. 5013 51st Ave, Vermilion, AB, T9X 1B2 Phone: 780-853-5335 Fax: 780-853-6563 Eastalta Co-op thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Now Hiring: Vermilion Food Store – Eastalta Co-op Ltd. Grocery Department – Head Cashier We are now taking applications for a Full Time Head Cashier within the Vermilion Food Store. Expectations of this position include: training new cashiers, scheduling, front-end procedures, etc. Experience as a Cashier is required for this position. This candidate should have the ability to demonstrate co-operative interpersonal skills and time management skills. Experience or training in supervising staff would be an asset to this position.

Deli Department – Deli Clerk We are also seeking a Part Time Deli Clerk to work days, evenings and weekends.

We are willing to train the right person in all aspects of a deli career, including sandwich-making; production; cooking; customer-service; etc.

Bakery Department – Bakery Clerk Our Bakery Department is looking to hire a Part Time Bakery Clerk for approximately 24 -32 hours/week. Applicants are required to work day, evening and weekend shifts. Duties of this position include: assisting customers, front-end procedures, bagging products, 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. If you have an interest in learning more about these opportunities, please submit your application to: Lindsay Rempel – Human Resources Advisor or Mike Gaudet – Food Store Manager Vermilion Food Store –Eastalta Co-op Ltd. 5013 51st Ave, Vermilion, AB, T9X 1B2 Phone: 780-853-5335 Fax: 780-853-6563 Eastalta Co-op thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kenilworth is currently seeking the right individual to join our company as a

PERMANENT FULL-TIME

FIELD SERVICE MANAGER Working a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Perform inspections • Permitting • Installations • Commissioning • Service work • Trouble shooting Main responsibilities include; • Participate in daily site meetings with company leads and staff.

• Work with service technicians on a daily basis to troubleshoot issues and to provide assistance on site locations.

• Coordinate Field units

Qualifications: • Valid driver’s license • A Class Gas Fitter Ticket • Safety tickets (WHIMIS, H2S, First Aid) • Have a good understanding of the gas code • Computer skills in work and excel Candidate Profile: • Punctuality • Ability to work with others at different skill levels to successfully complete work on a daily basis.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision • Willingness to learn

Kenilworth is located East of Vermilion and west of Lloydminster.

Kenilworth offers: • A friendly, family orientated atmosphere • Competitive wages starting at $40-$50/hour depending on experience • Benefit Packages • RRSP • Bonuses • Flexible work schedule • Maximum of 1 on call weekend per month • Overtime available We look forward to the opportunity to discuss your future with our company.

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

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Lakeland College Rustlers Volleyball Results Karen Nedzielski Reporter

The Lakeland College Rustlers hosted the NAIT Men’s and Women’s volleyball teams on Friday, Oct. 18. Although there were some close sets, the Lakeland Rustler’s Men’s team could not claim a win in the three sets played against the Nait Ooks team.

Lakeland’s Men’s Savana Walkingbear, had a total of eight kill shots in the loss to NAIT and Derek Jansen had three blocks. Justin Knight had a total of six kill shots and was named player of the game for the Rustlers team.

For the Women’s team it was a bit different story. In the first set the ladies won with a score of 25 to 16, in the second it was 25 to 19 and in the final the score was 25 to 18, making it a clean sweep for the three sets.

Rustlers’ Ashley Lange had 11 kill shots, 7 digs and 3 blocks while Laura Popplestone ha d 12 digs. Sop hie Desranleau had 10 digs and was named player of the game for the Rustlers.

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• Overseeing the required after delivery home service.

• Maintain the house files to comply with CSA’s requirements • Complete all accounts payable and receivables • Prepare month end journal entries and accruals as required • Complete and monitor Salespeople’s commissions • Maintain the division database.

• Must take ownership of core responsibilities as assigned at Nelson Lumber and communicate effectively with all operations • Other duties as required.

Possession of the following skills and qualifications would be a definite asset: • A self motivated work ethic that displays to ability to organize and monitor a multiple of tasks • A working knowledge of the AIMS computer systems particularly the Job Cost module • A general understanding of project and operational budgets, income statement, and balance sheet Compensation will be reflective of the successful applicant’s skills and abilities and will be negotiated once the individual is selected.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume by Friday November 1, 2013 to (only successful applicants will be contacted):

Tim Rau General Manager Nelson Lumber Company Ltd. PO Box 620, Lloydminster, AB T9V 0Y8 Fax: (780) 871 – 6399 Email: trau@nlc.ca (Only successful applicants will be contacted.)

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