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A symbol of Canadian culture, the coveted National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup made its way to Vermilion on its journey to the nationally broadcasted “Hockey Day In Canada” held this past weekend in Lloydminster. Scotiabank sponsored the event which saw a number of events take place over the weekend throughout the Border City. The employees of the Vermilion Scotiabank took their turn posing with the cup at the Vermilion branch, along with hundreds of hockey enthusiasts, during its visit to town. See more on page 20.

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Musica Intima’s Performs At Alumni Theatre Karen Nedzielski Reporter The harmonizing voices of musica intima took to the stage at the Lakeland College’s Alumni Theatre on Jan. 16.

The performance is one of a fiveconcert series production presented by the Vermilion Allied Art Council this season.

The eight-person group performed in an “a cappella” style. The singing group was founded in 1992 and has performed at festivals all across the country.

Their all-Canadian album “into the light” won the group a Western Canadian Music Award for Classical Album of the Year in 2010, and also earned them two Juno nominations. To celebrate their twentieth anniversary, their album “20”, acts as a compilation of musica intima’s

greatest hits.

The group has also won the Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver Award from 2009 to 2012, inclusive.

With only a brief intermission, the group returned to the stage to perform a number of songs including those belonging to John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Lane Price as well as numerous other traditional classical numbers.

The next in the performance series is scheduled for Feb. 8 which will see country music star Duane Steele take to the spotlight at center stage of the Alumni Theatre.

Lakeland Rowers Receive Boat House Funding

The Lakeland Rowing Club recently received grant money to help with the construction of a boat house to store the club’s shells (row boats) at the facility located at the Vermilion reservoir. An application from the club was initiated on Dec. 10, 2013, to the Community Facility Enhancement Program, and following a review process, was granted the matching funds to the tune of $19,956. MLA for Vermilion-Lloydminster, Dr. Richard Starke made the presentation at his Vermilion office on Jan. 16 to Lakeland Rowing Club President, Peter Walsh. The rowing club has been fund raising money for more than a year by volunteering their services at various events in exchange for a donation to the club. Peter Walsh, president for the Lakeland Rowing Club, said the money will go a long way to helping realize the boat house’s construction. Walsh said the building will be essential for protecting the shells and equipment and adds there was a significant loss in the 2010 hail storm that moved through the Vermilion area causing damage to homes, vehicles and the boats belonging to the club. The Lakeland Rowing Club has 53 members and every three years, hosts the Vermilion Regatta at the reservoir.

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Annual Farm Curl Brings Great Competition And Fun Karen Nedzielski Reporter The 49th Annual Farm Curl got underway on Thursday, Jan. 16 at the Vermilion Curling Arena. With 20 teams slated to play in the bonspiel, it is fewer teams signed up than previous years.

The official opening ceremonies took place just after 5:30 p.m. on Thursday and players in the first draw were marched onto the ice surface by the Lakeland Pipes and Drums in traditional curling style.

The event is hosted by the Vermilion & District Chamber of Commerce and the first rocks to be thrown were by Chamber President, Scott Kovatsh, Town of Vermilion Councillor Greg Barr, and VermilionLloydminster MLA, Richard Starke.

Friday Night was the exciting draw to the button where players could compete to win a prize for the person who throws a rock landing closest to the button. Out First Rock For Farm Curl of the ten curlers competing it was Shaun Vermilion & District Chamber of Commerce President, Scott Kovatsh was the first to throw the opening ceremony rocks at Niedzielski who would claim the win with the 49th Annual Farm Curl. Also participating in the opening ceremony were Town of Vermilion Councillor, Greg Barr and his rock sitting a mere nine inches from Vermilion-Lloydminster MLA, Dr. Richard Starke. the buttom. already preparing to make it a memorable A banquet supper and evening awards were announced. This year’s winner points in total.

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RCMP Reports p a l R .C . M . P. a r e r e q u e s t i n g t h e public’s assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for the theft of a trailer with two snowmobiles.

The theft occurred in the 4800 block of 45th Street, between the hours of 10:00 pm on January 2nd 2014 and 8:30 am on January 3rd 2014.

The trailer is described as a 2000 Tr a i l te c h tr a i l e r a n d b o th s n owmobiles were Ar tic C at. O ne was black and the other orange. Anyone Theft Of Trailer And Snowmobile with information regarding this or

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2014, a Red 2001 Polaris RMK 800 s n ow m o b i l e wa s s to l e n f ro m t h e area of Brennan Acres. If anyone suspicious was seen in the area during that time, please contact the Vermilion RCMP. If anyone has any i nfo r m ati o n re g a rd i n g th i s c r i m e or any other crime, please call the Ve r m i l i o n R C M P a t ( 7 8 0 ) - 8 5 3 4441 or Crimestoppers at 1-800222-8477 Stolen Snow Machine-Vermilion Sometime during the months o f N o v e m b e r 2 01 3 a n d J a n u a r y

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Dewberry School News Susanna Pankiw Submitted

“What is spirit?” is another way of asking “Who am I?” Your true Self is pure, infinite spirit. Spirit isn’t something outside you, but is intertwined in everything you feel, think and do. – Deepak Chopra Spirit is definitely alive and well in Dewberry School! It is the essence of our environment. It can be seen by the smiles on the faces of the children as they bundle up and run outside at recess. It is reflected in the eyes of the Kindergarten – Grade 3 students

during Buddy Reading time with the upper elementary students. Spirit even hangs from the roof and walls with the carefully crafted projects the students created!

House League teams, all fittingly named Panthers, help the staff and students build a special kinship while they share a friendly rivalry with other Panthers in the school. Although we have separate names (green, orange, purple, white, blue and yellow) we s till a re all Pa nth ers. So m etim es our uniqueness is what will bring us together as a unified group. Next

Thursday we will come together and embrace what makes us the Dewberry Panthers, we will be sporting our pink Panther pride.

With spirit comes talent, and for the first time in several years Dewberry is preparing a group of excited junior high boys for basketball season. Coach Darci McMillan brings her expertise, as a former basketball player, to the court. The players can be seen dribbling down the court, scoring baskets, completing drills and practicing many skills each Monday and Wednesday.

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in co-ordination with the Marwayne group this year. Another eager group is our badminton club. These athletes have polished off their rackets, set up the nets and are serving up large doses of potential. Still early in the season, their coaches, Dan Blatchford, Curt Orbeck and Darci McMillan are grooming them in their backhands, forehands and tweaking player competencies. We can’t wait to see what our singles and doubles will accomplish this season!

Heart and determination has been ignited in the elementary end as these little shooters discover a passion for archery. With lots of concentration, they carefully hold the bow and aim the arrow, hoping for a bulls-eye. There is potential for master marksmen in this club.

Strength of character, courage, determination and zest for the love of an activity is what spirit is all about.

An aura of soul is manifested through our many sports, creative endeavors, enlightening student and staff educational interactions and house league activities in Dewberry School.

If anyone asks, “Who are we?” We are motivated, compassionate, competitive, novices, striving for excellence.

We are the Dewberry Panthers (green, orange, purple, white, blue and yellow)!

Go, Panthers! Go!

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Lost Without Technology Karen Nedzielski Editor

In today’s world, technology is all around us. No matter what direction you turn, you can see evidence of it. The street lights, the vehicles, bank machines, health centres, offices and even in the pockets of most people walking down the street.

It seems there is no escaping it. But what did we do before cell phones, bank machines and computers?

In today’s world, I have to wonder what it would be like without these i te m s of co nve n i e n ce. St ay i n g i n contact with certain people at key times to the day would be more than a challenge, at least for me.

Last week during a morning rush to get to work, I forgot my cell phone at home. I realized it after I was settled into my chair at the office and, at that very moment it was like a limb was ripped from my body. I could not see

how I was going to function throughout the day without my phone.

It made me start to think about how dependant we really are on the technology around us.

A lot of what I do at work revolves around that silly phone. It has my calendar, my contacts, a reminder of to-do’s and even my grocery list; it’s all stored on that little device.

I spent the day constantly reaching for my phone and by about halfway through the day, I really didn’t like the way it felt to be so dependant on it.

We spend very little effort on training ourselves to remember things instead of enlisting the help of technology. Are our lives so much busier than years ago that we have to resort to the use of electronic calendars to keep us organized?

Log in, passwords and pin numbers; Each bank account or credit card re q u i re s o n e. I t sh o u l d n’ t b e th e same as another card but how can we possibly remember all of them? Or do we have too many?

Years ago most people had one

bank account and there was no such thing as a pin number or passwords required. You simply walked up to the teller and told them what business you required that day.

Now, pretty much all of your banking can be done with the use of a bank machine. No personal contact at all. Insert your card, enter your pin number and do your business. Or, if that is inconvenient, log onto the internet and enter your username and password.

I remember when my mother-inlaw worked at the bank. Customers would wait until she was free because of the service she provided. Was it th e quick chat ab out th eir family members, the smile or just simply knowing the person behind the counter? Was it the personal contact you can only get from dealing with a real bank teller instead of a machine?

Yea rs a g o fa r m e rs th o u g ht th e invention of the combine was high tech and cutting edge. If only the oldtimers could see how far things have come since its birth.

But what would we do without them?

How would the massive crop land get harvested? It would be nearly impossible with the binders and threshers of the old days.

Althou gh technolo gy can never replace humans completely, it can make the world we live in easier and faster to thrash out. If that is what you want.

I understand that relying on technology is somewhat necessary in life today, however, it is not a good feeling…at least not to me.

Folk Club’s Open Stage Packs The Legion Karen Nedzielski Reporter

on Saturday night as local and notso-local musicians performed a few so n gs ea ch at th e Ve r milio n Fo lk T h e Ve r m ili o n Roya l C a na d ia n Club’s Open Stage event.

With just over ten performers, the Legion was alive with local music audience was treated to songs from a number of different music genres including a “music mash-up” from a regular to the Folk Club’s stage, Hannah Dupuis of Myrnam, Alberta.

She performed Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Have You Ever Seen The Rain” and Bob Dylan’s song “Blowin’ In The Wind”.

Some performers come from as far away as Olds, Alberta as Aldin Moore p e r f o r m e d a n u m b e r o f a c o u stic numbers, earning him an encore number at the request of the audience.

Moore is formerly of Vermilion and made the trip back to town for the open stage performances.

The Vermilion Folk Club has one more Open Stage evening planned in

Oops The photos of the Vermilion Minor Hockey clubs which were published in last week’s Vermilion Voice were credited to Dragon Hare Studios when in fact they were courtesy of Jim Zadorozny. We apologize to Dragon Hare Studios and Mr. Zadorozny for the error.

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Around The Campfire Neil B. Stratton Columnist

It is mid January already, and I was all prepared for the minus 40 Celsius temperature. Living in a rural community you will find that if anything can go wrong with rural home systems, vehicles or mechanical equipment, it will in minus 40 degree weather.

Yesterday being Jan. 15 was literally mid January and I held my breath, as even in the first week of January as it got frosty, the alternator in my truck gave out.

Without an alternator, your vehicle will not run and the battery will not keep a charge, resulting in breakdowns in very inconvenient places; mine decided to die at a busy gas station pump.

Thank s to a generous passerby who gave my truck a battery boost so I could at least make it home. It cost several hundred dollars for my new alternator. Hopefully that is one less worry for a while.

However, I was not prepared for yesterday, as the temperature rose into the pluses at my home, which was really a bonus and not an issue.

However, that killer wind was something else.

I am thankful it was not minus 30 and snowing like the storm we had last year that left eight foot snow drifts in its wake. It left us stranded at our rural home for three days.

But this wind was brutal, so strong it would actually move me several feet as I walked from the house to the shop. I had to sigh as I watched dozens of shingles fly off the shop.

Our home sits higher than most of the surrounding land and the wind always seems to build up speed as it blows across the bare fields and reaches our home.

O th er tha n a ya rd lit tere d with shingles and a few broken branches, the wind storm really didn’t result in any immediate issues until spring.

Even with the strong wind the snow melted and evaporated quickly. There were fair sized puddles in the driveway which will be like a skating rink when the deep freeze does hit. Although the large mounds of snow accumulated from ploughing snow in my yard with recent snow falls shrunk substantially, the melting snow will raise issues.

Not so much for my rural home but more so for wildlife as once it gets cold again the snow will have a hard crust, which will make feed a chore to find for the large animals like deer.

The hard crust will also allow predators like coyotes to run on top of the hard crust like dry ground, threatening the young and weaker animals.

Hopefully we will not get much more snow to make the hardship worse for the wildlife. It will make firewood adventures somewhat of a hardship but that could prevent a rural breakdown of a sort at my home.

The lack of firewood might make my wife ration the firewood a little more without blazing fires in the fireplace,

OBITUARY

Catherine Oxner, age 79 and Oceanside resident since 1969, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, January 4, 2014. She was born to the late Clarence and Helen Barr on December 29, 1934.

Growing up on a farm in Vermilion, Alberta, Canada, Catherine developed a love for horses and interest in farming which carried on throughout her life. Catherine attended and graduated from Vermilion High School in 1953.

She entered the School of Nursing at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, where she proudly earned her R.N. degree in 1956. In Catherine Oxner 1961 she moved to California 1934 - 2014 where she pursued her nursing career at the then new Laguna Beach South Coast Community Hospital with her dear friends Jean (Jim) Hinkson and the late Lois Murphy.

Catherine married the love of her life and is survived by Robert Oxner of Waco, Texas. She married Robert in Vermilion in 1962, became a Naturalized American Citizen in 1964 and received the Certificate of Appreciation from the United States Navy in 1980.

Catherine is also survived by her brother, Stewart Barr of Vermilion Canada; two sons, Scott (Tracy) Oxner of Valley Center, and Robert (Julie) Oxner of Orinda; two grandchildren, Jackson and Allison. She also leaves behind numerous loving relatives and friends both in the US and Canada.

During her Oceanside residency of 44 years she was an active member of the Cub Scouts, Little League, and El Camino High School Boosters’ Club. Catherine was a long time member of the North Coast United Methodist Church choir and enjoyed regular luncheons with her church friends.

A small service was held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego at 11:30 AM on Monday, January 20, 2014. The family wishes to thank all of those who visited, sent cards, and checked in with phone calls. Robert Oxner would like to express gratitude to Jim and Jean Hinkson of Laguna Niguel for their love and support during Catherine’s illness. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the church or charity of your choice.

its not really a firewood usage issue, but more a “result of” that can cause the issues.

For example, it was shortly after we moved into that rural home and that particular winter was brutally cold, and my darling wife and her “hearth kitties” like to cuddle and purr around the blazing fireplace.

Which is ok but somehow the door in the “cold room” got closed shut.

The cold room is in the basement and is not heated as it’s meant to be colder than normal room temperature.

Well it just so happens that the main drain pipe for all the household water flows through the cold room on route to the buried rural septic or water waste tanks.

Now with the wife and kitties purring around the blazing fireplace the thermostat for the furnace, located upstairs on the main floor was also toasty warm and would not kick the furnace on.

This resulted in the waste water main line to freeze up, on the coldest week of the winter, which is buried way below the frozen ground, get this…from inside the house freezing the complete line outside.

As a result, yours truly had to build a big fire outside to thaw out the ground and tried to warm up Alberta.

It involved a lot of shovelling time, garden hose with hot water from the hot water tank and a lot of grumbling on my part. After three very long days, water was running again. Improvements were put in place to hopefully prevent it from ever happening again.

The very next year as my darling wife and her hearth kitties cuddled and purred by the fireplace, they did it again.

It wasn’t the water drain system, this time they sabotaged the other end. They froze the water well lines i n to th e h o u s e a s th e wa te r we l l system is also in a separate room off the basement.

I caught this one in time before a water line exploded and it was an easy fix compared to the drain adventure.

Again, safety and regulated improvement were put in place to prevent that from happening again.

I thought of putting the main thermostat downstairs in the basement, and leaving the old one upstairs as a dummy decoy, but eventually ended up just regulating the hearth, wife and kitties.

Thinking of the “what will go wrong” is starting to make me shiver, so I will think of enjoying some real outdoor adventures. The ice fishing is good to excellent, more to follow on that.

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Loneliness Defined Franklin Wolters Columnist

When this country was first being settled, it seems it was for certain a man’s world. In later years when it got to be a better place for gals, there still were a lonely lot of men who just couldn’t find a companion. There just weren’t a lot of opportunities for single gals to come out here. As a result many of the men grew old and set in their ways and stayed bachelors.

My Uncle Herman was a confirmed bachelor and I remember travelling with him and my brother making rounds and seeing how those old guys coped with living alone.

I remember one old neighbour who had a special old cat that he’d trained to be a companion. He also learned to play cribbage with a dummy hand I was the dummy when I came over to visit. Grandpa Wolters lived alone and looked after himself after Grandma passed away, and he was always SO glad to see us when we’d head across over the way to visit him. He had to cope with a cold house and all the discomforts so prevalent then. I remember Herman

Kruger who lived alone after a cyclone had killed his wife and had to get relatives to raise his family.

Loneliness was really hard as the roads were terrible come winter or rainy times.

You were lucky to have access to a telephone or have a working radio. There certainly weren’t any T.V’s or any of the computer gadgets that occupy so many now. I remember so many times as a youngster seeing the special men coming to our home to taste Mom’s cooking and having the chance for some good old fashioned tongue wagging. Imagine being alone day after day with no one to talk to or hear the latest gossip or news. Try to think of the isolation and privation. I know these are people who had jobs to babysit remote places and needed to cope with those conditions, but some got the condition called “Cabin fever”, and would go entirely berserk after a couple months of the loneliness. As a kid, I remember being cooped up at home and never got anywhere except the local store and school. Not much help there as far as I was concerned. Can you imagine not being able to get away for more than a couple of hours, because your

place would freeze up and your spuds and such would be wasted and gone. You had to feed your stock daily and there was no way around that. Now we have heat sources that can go for days unattended and our roads and communications are so reliable you maybe have forgotten what it could be like to be isolated.

We think loneliness is a product of isolation and distance, but I think loneliness can come in the centre of a big city with so many doing their own thing they never notice the folks in the malls and stores that no one talks to or helps them find companionship. Or perhaps or as I’ve seen on visits to extended hospitals and lodges that have folks with no family or friends visit them as I’ve witnessed even on Christmas Day!!! I heard the remark “Golden Years”, should be more aptly called the “Lonely Years”. As a youngster, even as we were isolated out so far from town, I knew come supper especially, Mom would have a wonderful meal for us, and also if I needed a hug or assurance I was needed, I was always made to feel part of a special group of people, my family. So now we come to the place where people

we grew up with are being laid to rest and their spouses having to learn to cope with loneliness after being with someone for a few decades. It must be a tough row to hoe. Maybe even more challenging are the couples who have different levels of capabilities that are made to live in different places and have a problem getting to be together, seems a shame.

The older we get, it seems to me that our family and friends we have are so very much more important than ever as they hold back that tide of loneliness that can take over if we’re not careful to keep the fires of friendship and love of family burning ever brighter. I’m really so thankful for the family and friends that have afforded me the vehicle to pass over the loneliness that surrounds us. In this last season I’ve attended it seems a lot of memorials and it must be a lonely thing to be the ones left behind. I guess I’d like to say we should perhaps take stock of the folks around us and do our part to make the lives of others around us have more meaning and purpose so that when we come to the last curve in the road will feel we’ve tried and done our very best.

Dawns Eats Dawn Hames Columnist

Eating dark chocolate has many health benefits, so go ahead and enjoy some every day. Studies have shown dark chocolate to be heart healthy by reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Chocolate consumption helps to raise good cholesterol and reduce bad cholesterol. A compound in chocolate called anandamide delivers feel good bliss, reducing depression, while also stimulating areas of the brain responsible for memory, a positive mood and higher thought processes. Scientists at Harvard Medical School recommend drinking two cups of cocoa a day to help preserve memory and keep the brain healthy.

Flavonoid compounds in the chocolate aid in the delivery of more cerebral blood to the grey matter in the brain. The caffeine in chocolate provides a boost of energy, but don’t eat too much at night or you may not be able to fall asleep. People who are sensitive to caffeine, may not be able to tolerate dark chocolate. Norman Hollenburg, a professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and researcher, has discovered that the Kuna people of Panama, who drink 35 - 40 cups of cocoa a week, (yes that is a lot of cocoa) have less

that 10 percent incidence of stroke, heart disease, diabetes and cancer. He believes this is because of the epicatechin, which is the bitter component that naturally occurs in the cocoa. Epicatechin also helps prevent clotting and inflammation in our bodies. Unfortunately many food manufacturers use cocoa that has much of the epicatechin removed, so they can manufacture a less bitter product. Unlike Canadians, the Kuna drink their cocoa bitter, without sugar or milk. Cocoa also contains resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant. This is a delicious creamy pudding recipe that is sure to give you lots of beneficial cocoa and make you feel better during the winter. It is one of my favorite winter comfort foods.

You can also make this recipe with almond

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Chocolate Pudding 2 3/4 cups 2% milk 3 Tablespoons cornstarch 4 tablespoons cocoa powder 4 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon butter Combine all the ingredients in a heavy bottomed saucepan. Whisk all the ingredients together until blended, over medium low heat. I use the number 4 setting on an electric stove. You should

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Once the mixture begins to bubble, stir constantly to prevent the pudding from scorching or burning. If the pudding is to thin it has not been cooked enough. If it is too thick, it has been overcooked. Stir in the butter at the end. Pour into four or five dessert bowls. It is great served warm with ice cream, or cold with a dollop of whipped cream. What can go wrong with this recipe includes insufficient stirring, which allows the cornstarch to separate and fall to the bottom of the pot, which will cook into a lumpy mess. Also too light weight of a pot makes it difficult to cook any milk and starch dish without burning or scorching.

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Garbage Art Margaret Lonsdale Columnist

If I remember, I take a trash bag along with me whenever I venture out for a walk in my neighbourhood. For reasons I haven’t bothered to question too deeply, I feel impelled to pick up other peoples’ trash.

I think of it as my minimal contribution. A way of taking some responsibility for part of the public landscape that I share with all the other inhabitants.

In 2014 you might expect that my part-time endeavour as roaming garbage woman wouldn’t yield too much of a haul but I can report that the weird act of tossing junk out onto the landscape is alive and well among our fellow citizens. On Monday I even found the contents of somebody’s dirty old ashtray dumped on the side of the road. I had naively assumed that wanton

act went out with the 70s.

For three days in a row this week I had other things on my mind and forgot to slip a bag into my pocket. What a mistake.

Junk shows up great against the backdrop of white snow. And this week has been one for heavy deposits to the Bank of Trash.

On each of the three bagless days I could easily have filled it to the top. Except of course, there was no bag and I’m not such a dedicated garbage picker than I’m tucking that sticky debris into my coat.

Over just three days, I found seven packs of cigarettes, three beer bottles, eight beer cans, one water bottle, five pop bottles, six Tim Hortons, MacDonald’s, and Dairy Queen drink containers, two Big Gulp (one only half finished) containers, one spent firecracker cylinder, an antifreeze jug, four straws, two brown socks, a lawn chair, an air gauge, and what looked to be a homemade plastic bong. Once amassed, the inventory appeared, in an unclean kind

Hey Clandonald Sam Rothwell Reporter

If you were lucky enough to attend ‘Hey Clandonald’ on Jan. 17, you were in for a treat. The night started off with a beef dinner at 5:30 p.m. with 400 attendees devouring the delicious meal.

Youth, seniors, and every age in between attended the evening. As if dinner wasn’t enough, we were also treated to a very detailed information session on cattle insurance.

At around 7:30 p.m., the evening transitioned to the entertainment portion of the festivities. Door prizes and a 50/50 draw were handed out to the lucky winners.

For those seeking faster paced entertainment, the live auction followed next.

There was no room for dillydallying, as auctioneer Edward McCormack amazed the bidders with his skill and humor.

Some of the auctioned items included cattle feed, a socket set, and the main event; a bull graciously donated by the Goad family.

Working with Edward during the night’s events was Ron Harasiuk (a.k.a. Mr. Moustache), who kept the nonstop action rolling.

Once 9 p.m. rolled around, the audience was ready for the night’s main event; comedian and ventriloquist, Doug Arden.

The audience was first treated to slight of hand and other magic. Doug’s humor was able to tickle the funny bones of the

youth as well as the adults in the audience. Mr. Arden seamlessly transitioned to his ventriloquist portion of the show. The audience was treated to a hilarious skit between Doug and his ‘dummy’ Grandfather about travelling, relationships, and other hilarious problems. Woven between the different sections of the hour and a half show were wonderful jokes, and great audience participation.

To end his stellar performance, Doug pulled an unsuspecting audience member to the stage for a gut splitting bit on lost luggage, and how to cope with misplaced ventriloquist equipment.

One of the main topics discussed during the evening was that of the Clandonald elementary school. With three quarters of last year’s graduating class attaining honor roll status this year, the community is rallying together to fundraise for this tremendously important school. It not only provides top-notch education for its students, but it’s a key part of the community as a whole. Clandonaldians are very motivated to help the school during this transition period so it can continue to develop and prosper into the future.

As many families know, it’s difficult to find fun activities that Grandma, Mom, and little Jimmy can all enjoy together, but the events of ‘Hey Clandonald’ really delivered this past Friday night. For $10 a head, you’d be hard pressed to find such wonderful entertainment the entire family can relish.

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of way, rather impressive.

I did pick up as much junk as I could on the first day, but as it was impractical and unsavoury to carry it with me, I found a pristine snow bank nearby and plunked the junk in a pile with the intention of picking it up the next day. It felt disappointing to look at it en masse like that, especially since I’d gathered a substantial collection after having walked only two blocks.

Before I walked away and without thinking too much about it, I rearranged the junk so that it almost looked, you know, appealing. Maybe I imagined that some of the people who’d tossed it out might drive by the scene again and notice how ominous the stuff looked en masse.

Maybe they’d recognize something, then pause for a second and think, “hey, that’s MY garbage. Maybe I shouldn’t do that anymore.” A person can dream.

For the two additional days that I neglected to bring the bag, I just added to

the expanding snow bank arrangement.

Last night, I took an inventory. That’s how I can relay, with precision, what comprises that temporary sculpture in the snow.

It’s also how I know today exactly what’s missing: all the returnable bottles and cans. Glad to be of service, unidentified person(s) who retrieved them. I guess the cigarette cartons and half-drunk Big Gulp didn’t appeal to you. Oh well.

I required a bigger than usual bag to transport the contents of my dismantled found-things winter sculpture. It was only a little sad to wipe it off the landscape.

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Local News Farm Credit Canada Leads Efforts To Create Student Club Room Lakeland College

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“We’re excited about agriculture and the people at Lakeland share T h a n k s to th e su p p o r t of Fa r m that enthusiasm. We’ve worked on a Credit Canada, members of the 18 number of initiatives with Lakeland student clubs at Lakeland College’s College and will continue to do so in Vermilion campus now have a space the future,” he says, also noting that of their own where they can meet and FCC employs many Lakeland College grads including six alumni who work plan activities.

The agricultural lender contributed in the Camrose district.

Dr. Tracy Edwards, president of furniture and paintings to transform a former office area on the second floor Lakeland College, thanked FCC for its of Alumni Hall into a space for student ongoing support of Lakeland College.

“It’s wonderful when community lea ders to plan club ac tivities. In partners step up to help our students appreciation of FCC’s $25,000 giftin-kind, Lakeland College renamed and that’s exactly what Farm Credit room AH256 the FCC Student Lead- Canada has done. They’ve not only ership Lounge. A ribbon cutting cere- p rovided this b eautiful space but mony was held Tuesday to officially they’ve also provided awards, hired our grads and done many other things open the leadership lounge.

Adam French, FCC senior district over the years to support our faculty direc tor for the Camrose distric t, and our students,” she says.

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Mustangs’ On A Roll Blair Macnab Submitted I apologize for the lateness of my article but just like supper- better late than never. Seems like the festive season got in my way of my chores.

But just like the neighbour’s kid that everyone hates...I’m back!

The Mustangs ran the tables on three straight games leading to the “Saint Nick” break.

Starting at home by defeating the Neilburg Monarchs by a score of 8-1.

Six different goal scorers chipped in with singles and Devin Moneta lit the lamp twice. Justin Bowtell turned aside 20 of 21 shots he faced to pick up the win for the “Stangs.”

N ex t was a visit fro m a fo rm er Mustang, John Ross and his Edgerton Comets. The Stangs handed the Comets an 8-2 loss.

Once again Dewberry had six different marksmen with Chev y Botting pouring in a pair for the win. Ryan Bardoel snagged 20 of the 22 shots fired at him to notch the win for the Stangs.

The final stocking stuffer before the Christmas break was a short road trip to the Rival Marwayne Comets. There was lots of hype leading up to this match as Marwayne had aquired the services of Jon “Nasty” Mirasty. A known battler from a few different leagues.

The hype turned out to be just that, hype. Marwayne jumped out to a 2-0 Mustangs Ground Flyers In Home Hanger lead and took it to the locker room after The first game back after the new year had the Lashburn boys flying into town the first period. But by the time the only to discover that the airport and ice surfaces were both covered with wild clock ticked away another 20 minutes horses. The Stangs took control early and maintained it throughout 60 minutes with the result being a 10-0 win for the Stangs. Five Stangs kicked in one marker the Stangs had knocked the gate open each while newcomer Ty Macnab shovelled in a hat trick and Captain Kurt and ran off five markers to Marwayne’s Bensmiller rolled up a pair. Ryan Bardoel was a perfect 20 for 20 in the cage one. Making it a 5-3 Stang lead after for the shut out win. Come out and support the Stangs as they paw their way two periods. Marwayne came out in the around the League. Photo submitted. third to add two more but the Stangs wouldn’t be denied as they added three more of their own to make it an 8-3 victory. This time Dewberry had four guys with singles as Ty Macnab and Mirch Walker each tallied twice. Ryan Bardoel was strong as he turned aside 30 of 35 shots to lockdown the win for the Stangs.

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Sports Tigers Win Against Chiefs But Fall To The Warriors Karen Nedzielski Reporter The Vermilion Junior B Tigers squared off against the Onion Lake Border Chiefs on Wednesday, Jan. 15 in a game that saw the Tigers outscore the Chiefs by five goals ending in a 7 - 2 win for the Tigers.

The following game on Friday night was a different story though. As the Tigers hosted the Saddle Lake Warriors the game was very evenly matched after the first period with no goals scored and the shots on goal totalling 6 - for Saddle Lake.

During the first intermission hockey fans were treated to a scrimmage game by the Vermilion Tigers Fly-Weight (Initiation) team. The little skaters delighted the fans in attendance and soon after the Tigers

and Warriors were back on the ice.

It was the game that wasn’t to be for the Tigers as the Warriors scored four goals to the Tigers’ one in what was described as a good game for the team that just didn’t see the puck pass the Warriors’ crease.

The next home game for the Tigers will be on Jan. 24 where they will take on the Lloydminster Bandits with game time at 8 p.m.

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The Chris Cusack Memorial Hockey Game raised $7,635 which was donated to STARS Air Ambulance. The funds were raised with the support of the community who participated in the silent auction and 50/50 draw during the game which was held on Jan. 11. Pictured here are the members of the Vermilion Junior B Tigers, the Cusack Selects and the Cusack family, Les, Lois and Nicole Cusack.

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School News

J.R. Robson News Shawna Craig Submitted

J.R. Robson Students Win VIBE Logo And Legion Contests What a busy week we`ve had! There have been contests, more sports tournaments, diploma exams and pirate crew preparations to name a few things going on.

The Senior Girls Varsity Basketball team is on a roll. The girls won the B Side in their tournament in Camrose, beating New Norway and Lacombe. They also beat Marwayne in an exhibition on Jan. 14. Come cheer the girls on at Holy

J.R. Robson Girls Basketball

Rosary on Jan 31!

The Senior Boys Basketball team played a friendly exhibition match against St. Jerome’s on Jan. 14. It was a close game but St. Jeromes took the lead 80-69.

The Junior Girls Basketball team has been doing really well for their experience and level of play. The girls played hard right up to the last minute in their tournament in St. Paul. Awards were given to Brynn Bast for MVP, Jordan Jones for Most Improved and Kayla Farkash took home the Heart Award.

Congrats girls.

J.R. Robson would like to congratulate

the following students who were winners at the Local Branch Level of the Legion Contest. In the poem category: Crimson Hazlehurst, Amanda Shaw, Rachel Weimann and Emma Cleland. In the poster category: Brittini Tessier, Tristen Gilbertson, Shane Newberry and Ariel Bodurka.

VIBE is hosting the fourth annual VIBE Day on Thursday, Jan. 23 at J.R. Robson. Junior High students from St. Jeromes’, Clandonald, and Mannville will be coming to J.R. Robson to partake in the many different activities and sessions that focus on good mental health and lowering anxiety. Lunch is also provided

J.R. Robson’s Mr. Woodward Gives A Pep Talk

The J.R. Robson Senior girls team taking control of the ball in the tournament held last weekend in St. Paul.

The J.R. Robson Senior boys team deep in concentration as Mr. Woodward went over the game plan in last week’s tournament. Photos submitted.

for the participants.

Congratulations to Anastasia McCullough who won the VIBE ‘Pink t-shirt logo’ contest. She won $100 for her logo which will now be on our 2014 Pink Shirts. Order forms are now available for the popular pink shirts and hoodies.

Students have begun writing their diplomas and once again VIBE is providing students with a snack before their exams. We would like to thank Remax for once again supplying all of the water for the Diploma breakfasts. The students sure do appreciate it.

Captain Kidd is excited to say that they are “Bringing the 80’s back to J.R. Robson School”. For one day only the 80s are making a comeback. Yes that means the music, fashion and fun.

Captain Kidd has organised a full day of events where you can sport your favorite 80’s fashion craze. In the morning J.R students will be greeted with melodies from the 80s and at lunch will be rewarded with BYOB. Yes that’s right, just what you were thinking- Bring Your Own Banana! To make a delicious banana split treat...yum! How do you get one you ask? Simple- J.R. students simply bring in your own banana and we will supply the rest.

Dates to Remember: Jan. 23 - Vibe Day for Jr. High, Jan. 27 - PAC Meeting 7 p.m., Jan. 30 & 31 No School, Feb. 3 Report Cards, Feb. 5 Early Dismissal.

Vermilion Elementary School Karen King Submitted VES Students “Get Ready To Read” Mrs. Moses, with the assistance of Sandra Kathnelson and Todd Ree, kicked off our 60 Minute Kids Club Challenge on Jan. 13. We watched a short video and heard all about the challenge. Then, we each registered online and started the challenge on

works for you. Also, if you know anyone else interested in helping out (retired neighbors, grandparents, etc.) please have them let us know. Your efforts really do make a difference in the lives of our students.

The Grade 1 classes will be starting an eight week literacy program, “Get Ready to Read”, through Alberta Health Services with speech therapist, Kirsten Burns. This is an exciting program that focuses on different reading elements such as rhyming, blending, segment-

ronment. DreamBox Learning Math automatically adapts to each student, to optimize his or her learning experience. The content for this resource is geared specifically to kindergarten to Grade 5 curriculum. Grade 6 students will use this tool to review content, reinforce previous learning and practice basic facts. Dreambox is an internet based program, so students may access this program both at school and at home. Access to this program is on the VES homepage (http://ves.btps.

ca/ ) or you may go to https://play. dreambox.com/login/qw2v/vermiliones.

Dates to Remember: Jan. 20 – PAC Meeting at 7 p.m., Jan 21 – Superintendent’s Visit, Jan. 22 – AR Assembly, Jan. 27 – Alberta Opera’s Aladdin at 1:30 p.m., Jan. 30 &31 – No School, Feb. 5 – Early Dismissal at 2 p.m., Feb. 5 – Winter Walk Day, Feb. 7 – Science Fair, Feb. 17 & 18 – No School, Feb. 19 – AR Assembly.

In science, Grade 1B were trying out sweet, sour, salty, and bitter tastes. Here they are trying lemons, as you can see by the sour looks on the faces. Photos submitted.

Jan. 15. This activity, based on living a healthy lifestyle, will continue for sixty days.

Reading is a vital skill required by all of us. Just like anything, certain skills come more easily and quickly to some than others. Please know that our school staff is always open and appreciative to have volunteers to assist students with building up their reading skills. Whatever time you may be able to give, is extremely appreciated. If this is a possibility for you, please speak to a staff member to arrange a time that

in g, co nso na nt-vowel-co nso na nt words and more. This is an excellent opportunity for parents to volunteer.

The sessions will take place on Thursdays, and parents are needed to help run the sessions. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the school.

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St. Jerome School News Margaret McCormack Submitted

Local musician, Amber Bauer, paid a visit to St. Jerome’s on Monday, January 13. Amber shared her journey of becoming a recording artist through her stories and songs. She encouraged the students to reach for their dreams and to never give up. Dream big and don’t let small things hold you back was her message as she reminded all the students that her dreams started her in Vermilion as a young girl taking music lessons from her mom and singing around her house. Amber also emphasized that talent is only a small piece of the puzzle but hard work and treating those you meet along the journey with respect and kindness make the biggest difference. The students were inspired by her talk and her music and appreciated the time she took from her busy schedule to spend time with them.

Way back in November grade 5 – 8 students spent time creating posters, and writing essays and poems as part of the Remembrance Day unit in their classrooms. Congratulations to all the students who submitted their work to the Canadian

Legion Contest. This week we found out who were the winners at the local level.

Grade 5 winners: Black/White Poster – 1st – Dawson Bessette, 2nd – Jayce Sweeney, Coloured Poster – 1st – Sophie Whelan, 2nd – Hannah Black, Poem – 1st – Dixie Allen, 2nd – Delayna Krips. Grade 6 winners: Essay – 1st – Amanda Collins, 2nd – Megan Krys, Grade 7 & 8 winners: Essay – 1st – Sadie Granigan, 2nd – Jennifer Peterson, Poster – 1st – Amber Myshak, 2nd – Stephanie Brokop.

The Sr. High Boys and Girls traveled to Cold Lake on Friday, January 10/11 to participate in a tournament. Both teams had a successful weekend bringing home bronze for each team. The Sr. teams will be taking the next two weekends off as final exams and diplomas are scheduled.

They both resume play the last weekend of January.

The Jr. Girls and Boys have been playing a variety of weekday games and the Jr. “A” Girls team hosted their home tournament this past weekend. On Friday, January 24th, the Jr. Boys and Girls teams will be hosting Ponoka for exhibition games during the day at St. Jerome’s. Good luck to all the teams during their season.

Photo submitted.

High School students have already begun writing diploma and final exams.

An exam schedule is available on the St. Jerome Website – stjschool.org and in the weekly St. Jerome’s Newsletter. The last day of class for the grade twelve students is Monday, January 20 and the last day for grade eleven and ten students is Thursday, January 23. There is No School for all students on Thursday, January 30 and Friday, January 31. The second semester

begins on Monday, February 3.

Please continue to send in Boston Pizza Receipts. We have until January 31 to collect the receipts to receive 5% back for our school.

School Reminders: Grade 5 & 6 Ski Trip – Wednesday, January 22, Grade 6-12 Report Cards – Tuesday, February 4, Early Dismissal – Wednesday, February 5, Annual School Carnival – Thursday, February 27.

Mannville School News Susan Obrigewitch Submitted

“Commits to Be Fit” Staff and students alike totally enjoyed the audience reaction to our Christmas concert “The Wizard of Oz”. Congratulations to all of the actors, stage hands, singers, musicians, tech crew and directors on a job well done! A special thank you for our silver collection at the door. It was very exciting to hear the kids talk about the concert well into the month of January!

That shows how much of an impact this type of excitement has on our students.

Speaking of excitement....the elementary fun swim is coming up at the end of the month, Jan. 29 in the afternoon.

More excitement this month was had by the students as we gathered for our January Accelerated Reading assembly last week. Many students earned their «AR Rubber Ducky» and the big bookbag prize was handed out to winners of the Rub A Dub Dub bubbles. Keep reading because our goal is to try to do 1000 quizzes.

Mrs. Thompson is very proud of all the books the Grade 2s have been reading at home as well as the AR (accelerated reading) quizzes they have completed. Congratulations to Elise Demas, Ania Jackson, and Brooke Perron in Grade 2 for winning an AR rubber duck. This was for earning many AR reading bubbles to put in our elementary AR bathtub. Keep up the great work Grade 2s.

The Grade 4 class has been working

with Mrs. Whelan from the Health Unit on the Superflex Program. This is a program that helps students to be able to interact more positively with each other. It provides students with strategies to build positive social skills. Thank you to Mrs. Whelan for coming and spending the eight weeks with us.

Kindergarten are starting the “Fun Friends» program that helps young children develop skills such as empathy, positive thinking, trying new things, being a friend and understanding social cues. This program has proven very successful in developing resiliency skills in children.

The Leadership 7 class has been busy making water bottle labels for the diploma exam students. They have created labels with motivational sayings and encourag-

ing messages for our Grade 12 students.

Good luck on the diplomas!

Commit to Be Fit 2014 – Mannville School is starting a health challenge to make 2014 a year of active living and healthy choices. Stay tuned for fun challenges and healthy tips and information.

Curling playoffs will be in February.

Representing our senior high are Andrea Bury, Karlee Melnyk, Davin Charron, and Brandan Lyster. In junior high we have a boys team: Kayle Tod, Zachary Polishuk, Max Amero, and Justin Kane plus a mixed team: Carter Babij, Nelson Shubert, Breanne Hryhirchuk, and Marty Jackson.

A Glance Ahead: Jan. 23 - Junior high field trip to VIBE Day, Jan. 29 - K to 6 Swimming in Vegreville, Jan. 30 and 31 No School.

Horoscope/Sudoku and Solutions Taurus

Get together with someone you know and trust and discuss your plans for the future.

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Do something nice for someone. Your gesture may not be repaid right away, but it will make a difference when you need a favor. Problems at home or with relatives must not be allowed to escalate.

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Get out and meet new people or try an activity or hobby that will challenge you. Use your energy wisely. Be cautious while traveling and avoid arguments. Keep your life simple and your interactions with others peaceful.

Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Make alterations to your life based on your emotions and your findings. Research will lead you in a direction that encourages you to explore something you enjoyed doing in the past. An innovative approach will lead to your success.

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Issue 496 January 20, 2014

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AWNA Blanket and Local Classifieds AUCTIONS

8TH ANNUAL Red Deer Collector Car Auction & Speed Show, March 14 - 16/14, Red Deer Westerner Park. Exhibitor space available. Consign your car. 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com.

MID-WINTER CONSIGNMENT SALE. January 25, 10 a.m., Sandhills Community Hall, Spruce Grove. Coin, antiques & collectibles, leather furniture, framed art, more. Details at: www.spectrumauctioneering.com.

Spectrum Auctioneering 780-903-9393.

BUD HAYNES & WARD’S Gun Auction. Sat., Feb. 8, 10 a.m. New location! 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Win commemoratives, modern rifles, handguns, volcanic, cased muff pistols. F & W pocket rifle, Flintlocks. Consign 403-597-1095. Phone 403347-5855 or 780-451-4549; www.budhaynesauctions.com; www.WardsAuctions.com.

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. Trucks up to 3 tons. North-East Recyclers 780-875-0270 (Lloydminster).

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

SPECIALTY COFFEE BAR, new photo lab, new & used, antiques, used books. 4600 sq. ft. store front.

Main Street Barrhead. 780-674-2810.

GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000. + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629.

Website: www.tcvend.com.

CAREER TRAINING

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

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

LEARN FROM HOME. Earn from home. Huge is a demand for Medical Transcriptionists. Start your online learning today with CanScribe Career College; www. canscribe.com. 1-800-466-1535; info@canscribe. com.

COMING EVENTS

QUALITY ASSURANCE COURSE for Health Canada’s Commercial Marijuana Program. February 22 & 23, Best Western Hotel, Kelowna, BC. Tickets: www. greenlineacademy.com or 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

PARK PAVING LTD. in Edmonton has immediate openings for a Project Superintendent, Concrete Superintendent, Shop Foreman, and Heavy Duty Mechanics. Send your resume via email to: employment@parkpaving.com or via fax to 780-4345373.

HD LICENSED MECHANIC for the stony Plain/Westlock/Barrhead area. Must be willing to obtain CVIP licence. Please email or fax applications to: Carillion Canada Inc.; dlefsrud@carillionalberta.ca. Fax 780336-2461.

RDAII required in Three Hills, Alberta. Full-time, Monday - Thursday. One year maternity leave.

Email resume: drjckerr@hotmail.com or fax 403443-5850. Questions? Phone 403-443-5820.

HELP WANTED: AG Mechanic/Service Manager required on farm/feedlot operation in south central Alberta. Mechanic licence an asset but not required.

Competitive wages and benefits. Housing available.

Please fax resume to 403-546-2445. Email: careers@klassenagriventures.ca.

EAGLESHAM GOLF COURSE is seeking the services of a Club House Manager. For a full description of this job please email: dbsquires@wispernet.ca.

TJ LOGGING of Whitecourt, Alberta is accepting resumes for experienced heavy duty operators, dozer/buncher/hoe/skidder/processor/delimber for immediate employment. Fax resume 780-7782428.

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.

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.

THERE IS A CRITICAL need for Medical Transcriptionists across Canada. Work from home. CanScribe graduates welcome and encouraged to apply. Apply through MTR at www.hds-mt.com/jobs.

WESTERN CHEVROLET DRUMHELLER seeking motivated sales person. Full benefits, modern facility.

Experience an asset, above average income. Email resume and references: brad.ledrew@westerngmdrumheller.com.

WANTED: Farm Worker starting May 1 for 6 months.

Must be familiar with livestock and machinery. Du-

ties include breaking horses, painting, all aspects of haying, general maintenance and repairs. Applicants must have valid drivers licence. Housing provided.

Wage rate $12/hour. Email: palmerl@telus.net.

ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 1 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division to haul throughout North America. Paid by direct deposit, benefits and company fuel cards. Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record. 1-800867-6233; www.roadexservices.com.

FULL-TIME HEAVY Equipment/Transportation Sales Representative required. Applicants must be highly motivated. Industrial experience and knowledge necessary. Qualified persons to send resume and salary expectations to: 9320 - 52 St., SE, Calgary, AB, T2C 2R5. Fax 403-266-6754.

FEED AND SEED

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.

WANTED. Hannas Seeds seeking distributors for forage, turf, native and reclamation seed. Good commissions. Contact Dave at 1-800-661-1529 or dave@hannasseeds.com.

FOR SALE

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Very competitive prices!

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

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.

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% off!

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

DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate!

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

MANUFACTURED HOMES

SINGLE BEST SALE ever on select SRI Homes! Kick start 2014 with this unbeatable factory promotion! $7000 in free options! Lowest prices & best service guaranteed! Dynamic Homes 1-877-341-4422; www.dynamicmodular.ca.

UNITED HOMES CANADA invites you to view our Heated display homes. Purchase today at 2012 pricing. Inventory clearance starting at $92,500.; www.unitedhomescanada.com. 148 Eastlake Blvd., Airdrie. 1-800-461-7632.

HOMES, COTTAGES & More. RTMI - Ready to Move in. Call 1-888-733-1411; rtmihomes.com. Red Tag Sale on now - ask about our $100,000 giveaway.

PERSONALS

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

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

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

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

Services ATTENTION HOME BUILDERS! No Warranty = No Building Permit. Contact Blanket Home Warranty for details. 1-888-925-2653; www.blanketltd.ca.

DO YOU NEED to borrow money - Now? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. (24 hour record check). Divorce?

Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300/1800-347-2540; www.accesslegalresearch.com.

GET BACK on track! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need money? We lend! If you own your own home you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com.

BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca. 587437-8437, Belmor Mortgage.

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation; www.mydebtsolution.com or toll free 1-877-556-3500. BBB rated A+.

Voice Classified and Careers shop and out buildings. For details, email clayton@ EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Farm Labourer required to work on cattle/grain e5showcase.com or phone 780-808-4064. farm. Part time or full time work available. No exSERVICES perience needed just willing to work. Farm located in Innisfree Area. Phone Randy @ 780 208-5000.

FARM BUILDINGS

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

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

Vermilion Voice

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PART TIME REPORTER Willing to Train Excellent opportunity for Students Earn extra $$$ FOR SALE

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

REAL ESTATE

Farm For Sale Northwest of Dewberry. 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bath home on 161 acres with second house, barn,

Drop resume in person at 5006-50 Ave. Vermilion or email vermilionvoice@gmail.com fax to: 780-853-5426 Call Sue at 780-853-6305 Myrnam Municipal Seed Cleaning Association Ltd Is hiring a

Seed Plant Manager

The Mrynam Seed Cleaning Plant has served the community and area farmers for 57 years. Governed by a Board of Directors the plant is a member of the Association of Seed Cleaning Plants of Alberta, and is a farmer-owned co-operative.

Regular plant operational hours are 8am-4pm Monday-Friday with exceptions during busy seasons. Currently the plant employs one full time Manager/Operator and has a part time Secretary/ Treasurer, and hires seasonal help as required.

We are currently seeking a self-motivated, confident individual to fill the position of Seed Plant Manager.

The successful applicant will have the following attributes: Farm oriented Mechanically inclined Able to interact well with the farming community Knowledge of different crops, grains, and seeds Compensation: Competitive Salaries, bonuses and management/employee incentives will be able to be discussed at the job interview.

For Job details, questions or concerns, please contact Richard Lorenson at: Lorenson.farms@gmail.com Cell # (780)853-7774.

Focused on Western Canada, LML Industrial Contractors Ltd., is a full-service provider of contract maintenance and operations, turnarounds and sustaining capital projects for companies in the energy industry (heavy oil upgraders, coal fired power plants, oil refineries, gas processing plants), as well as non-energy sectors (petrochemical, mining, fertilizer/potash, and pulp and paper) LML Industrial Contractors Ltd. is actively accepting resumes for the position of Operating Engineer, 60 ton crane operator and Coke Sulphur Supervisor located in Lloydminster.

Operating Engineer Qualifications • Journeyperson Crane and Hoist Operator Saskatchewan ticket (Interprovincial Journeyperson preferred) • Boom Truck “A” Operator – Journeyperson (preferred) • Previous experience operating a 60 ton crane • Upstream oil and gas / petrochemical facility experience (preferred) • Valid driver’s license • Valid H2S Alive • Valid CSTS • Wheeled loader training ticket, powered mobile lifting equipment ticket (forklift, zoom boom preferred) • Overhead crane ticket (preferred) • Clearance of a pre-screen D & A test

Coke Sulphur Supervisor Qualifications • Minimum 3 years previous Supervisor experience • Experienced in a Railcar environment is a must • Certified Journeyman (would be an asset) • Valid H2S Alive • Valid CSTS • Valid Driver’s Licence • Previous experience in heavy oil and/or gas industry • Clearance of a pre-access D&A test • Computer skills – knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel Qualified candidates are encouraged to fax or email an up-to-date resume with references to 780-401-3526 or careers@tartan.ca. Applicants are thanked in advance for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Email: woodlands@spraylakesawmills.com

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Contact Rob 403-851-3388 Email: woodlands@spraylakesawmills.com

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Careers

BOOKKEEPER / RECEPTIONIST Double Double Enterprises Ltd. o/a Tim Horton’s

4306 52 Street, Vermilion REQUIRES

Food Counter Attendant $9.95-$11.00/hour

& Supervisors

We are a progressive Farm Equipment Retailer With an opening for a full-time position of Receptionist/ office assistant.

Accounting experience an asset.

Competitive wages.

Complete Benefit package and RRSP plan available.

Resumes may be sent to Donna Taylor email: donna_taylor@dennill.com fax: 780-847-3062 mail: Box 59, Dewberry, AB T0B 1G0

$9.95-$13.50/hour 1 to 2 years experience Full Time/Part-Time Shiftwork benefits after probation

Consumer Account Officer THE POSITION

• The Lender will join a team who are responsible for the continued maintenance and development of the consumer loan and residential mortgage portfolio.

• Lenders will be required to market and promote a wide variety of credit union products and services to existing and prospective members.

• Assist with loan delinquency controls • The successful candidate will report to the Manager, Lending Services

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous consumer lending experience required • Strong business and communication skills • Time management and organizational skills are essential • Sound working knowledge of Window based computer systems • Strong analytical and analysis skills • Post secondary education in a related field an asset

COMPENSATION

Apply in Person kwtimHortons@gmail.com or Fax 780-854-9093

• Salary commensurate with experience and education • Comprehensive benefit package • Opportunity for educational and personal development within the organization

THE CREDIT UNION

A multi branch organization with combined assets of $155M, loans of $119M, deposits of $142M. Staff of 27. Consistent, clear quarterly and government audits.

WE’RE HIRING DEPENDABLE PEoPLE. Our vERmILIoN cAsE IH / kuBotA store is looking for dependable people: • AGRIcuLtuRAL EquIPmENt tEcHNIcIAN

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THE VERMILION VOICE

Ph: 780-853-6305 vermilionvoice@gmail.com

RME offers competitive wages, an employee share option plan, a comprehensive benefits package, and a caring and team oriented work environment. In other words, we’re dependable.

APPLy oNLINE At WWW.RockymtN.com/cAREERs Rocky Mountain Equipment DEPENDABLE Is WHAt WE Do.

EMPLOYMENT CLASS 1 DRIVER REQUIRED for grain hauling ELD TRUCKING Paradise Valley Call Russell 780-205-6363

THE COMMUNITY

Vermilion is a vibrant rural community with a strong business base serving both the agricultural and oil/gas industries. Vermilion is located 200 km east of Edmonton on highway 16 and has a population of approx.. 4500.

The community offers K-12 schooling, a community college, regional hospital, Provincial Park, and full recreation facilities including a 9 hole golf course.

Closing Date:

Jan 31, 2014 Submit Resume to: Brian Hodgson, Manager, Lending Services Vermilion Credit Union Ltd 5019-50 Ave Vermilion, AB T9X 1A7 Fax: (780) 853-4361 Email:bhodgson@alberta-cu.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

BAY STAFF IMMEDIATELY AND CASHIERS

PART-TIME, EVENING, WEEKEND

RELIABLE & RESPONSIBLE APPLICANTS ONLY PLEASE BRING YOUR RESUME TO VERMILION TRUCK WASH

AT 4707 44 ST.

WE ARE HIRING INSTRUMENTATION APPRENTICE 2ND & 3RD YEAR ELECTRICIANS OF ALL LEVELS

Come Join our Team.

Crop Production Services Canada is a division of Agrium (www.Agrium.com), and one of the largest farm market retailers in North America. Our mission is to be the trusted and recognized leader in the agricultural industry, the first choice for every customer and producer. A growth company where employees can achieve success and develop to their maximum potential. Make the move to join our more than 8000 employees across Canada and the US and begin growing your career now.

Our Vermilion location is currently recruiting for a Sales Representative to join our team. To learn more about dynamic employment opportunities log on to www.cpsagu.com/Careers. Start making a difference today, and become part of our team!

FOR LLOYDMINSTER AND BONNYVILLE OPERATIONS DROP RESUME AT 6320 63rd Ave. Lloydminster, AB

OR EMAIL:

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Issue 496 Karen Nedzielski Reporter

Vermilion's Scotiabank Hosts Stanley Cup

The dreams of many young, and not so young, were realized on Jan. 15 as the covenant National Hockey League's Stanley Cup came to The Town of Vermilion.

It was part of the Scotiabank's continued sponsorship of the 2014 Hockey Day In Canada which was held this past weekend in Lloydminster.

Being the headline sponsor for the event, bank branches throughout the area played host to the cup and those wanting to catch a glimpse and even get a photo with it.

The theme for this year's event was Community as a number of events took place around the Border City. CBC provided live coverage of the events on Jan. 18 with appearances by Hockey Night In Canada host Ron McLean and hockey commentator, Don Cherry to name a few.

Big supporters of the hockey community, the Scotiabank Community Hockey Sponsorship program has been the financial institution's way of showing its commitment to kids’ hockey, a sport which the banks says unifies our nation, community by community. Each of the more than 1,000 branches financially supports a local hockey team, league or association in their community. Last week's The Voice newspaper pictured Vermilion Branch Manager Mabel Smart, presenting a donation of $1,000 to the Vermilion Minor Hockey Atom teams as the branch's participation in the program.

The Jan. 15 Vermilion branch was flooded with Stanley Cup visitors who also had a chance to meet NHL Alumni Marty McSorley, who was in attendance to welcome hockey fans and sign autographs.