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Robbie Burns Night Celebrated In Mannville

The famous Scottish poet, Robbie Burns’ birthday was celebrated in Mannville as the Mannville-Vermilion Highland Dancers held its annual Robbie Burns Night. The evening consisted of a meal, performance by the Lakeland Pipes and Drums band, performances by the club’s dancers and a musical presentation by the Laurence Brothers. A presentation of a lifetime membership to the club was awarded to Dr. Stewart Hunter for his contribution to the club’s event by giving the traditional “Blessing of the Haggis” for many years. Pictured here is Dr. Hunter with the members of the six groups of Mannville Vermilion Highland Dancers. See more on page 2.

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Robbie Burns Night Celebrated In Mannville Karen Nedzielski Reporter The Mannville Rec Centre was filled with the sights and sounds of the Scottish Highlands and in celebration of the notable Scottish poet Robbie Burns’ birthday on Jan. 25.

The sold out event was hosted by the Mannville Vermilion Highland Dancers of which the members of the six dance groups performed 19 traditional dances to entertain the crowd in attendance.

The evenin g star ted out with a meal which included Haggis, a traditional Scottish dish which is made from oatmeal, onions and sheep offal,

resembling a turkey dressing.

At about half way through the dance performances the crowd was treated to a number of songs performed by the Lakeland Pipes and Drums band who marched in unison, in and out of the hall and as they exited the room, were thanked with a thunderous round of applause.

As the dances wrapped up Dr. Stewart Hunter was asked to come forward.

Dr. Hunter has performed the Blessing of the Haggis for many years and for his contribution to the club’s event, they awarded him with a lifetime membership to the club as well as two tickets to each year’s Robbie Burns celebrations for as long as he would like to attend.

The evening ended with socializing as well as a musical performance by the Laurence Brothers, Luke, Liam and Joe Laurence who are from the Vermilion area.

The dance club will hold its annual year end “Spring Fling” in April which will be held at the Vermilion Elks Hall.

Cartier’s Tunes Of Glory

Shelby Cartier, of the Mannville Vermilion Highland Dancer, was the only dancers to perform a solo at the Robbie Burns Night celebrations at the Mannville Rec Centre. Cartier, the organization’s lone group four performer, danced to “Tunes of Glory” for the full house in attendance for the evening.

Youngest Curlers Claim Runner-Up At 2014 Farm Curl 2014 Farm Curl Winners

Winners of Farm Curl 2014 was the Glen Smith rink with a total of 50 points. From left, presenting on behalf of Webbs’ of Vermilion - Mike Webb to Skip Glen Smith, Third - Brody Smith, Second - Cowan Smith and Lead Janelle Smith. The Smith team won the bonspiel with a total of 50 points.

Second place in this year’s Farm Curl with 49 points went to the David McCrae team who also had the youngest team (67 years combined).

From left, presenting on behalf of Vermilion Chrysler is Lynn Filgate, Skip - David McCrae, Third - Julia McCrae, Second - Chad Andreychuk and missing from the photo was Lead - Megan Lefebvre.

2014 Farm Curl’s Oldest Team

The oldest team in the Farm Curl this year, with a combined age of 286 years, went to Howard Row’s team. From left is Row, Dean McMullen, Eugene Wasylik and Bill Sweeny. Photos submitted.

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chocolate dipped marshmallow pops to attend. for the children.

T h e p ro g r a m r u n s f ro m fa l l to P r o g r a m C o o r d i n a t o r, J u d i t h the end of May with celebrations at Valleau, said the group is open to all Christmas and the year end picnic in The Moms of Preschool children moms with children from newborns the park. This year’s program saw 41 (MOPS) enjoyed a morning of socialto k i n d e rg a r te n . Eve n ex p e c t a n t moms registered with the group. izing and networking on Jan. 23 at moms are encouraged and welcome the Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church.

The Parkview Alliance and Glad Tidin gs Pentecostal churches are working together to make the program possible for the young moms to access the support group and also of fere d info rmatio n o n p a rentin g techniques, health and wellness and cooking tips.

The children of the group enjoyed a m o rnin g of p layin g a n d watching movies in an adjoining room with caregivers, while the moms enjoyed the morning together.

The Jan. 23 meeting saw Sharon M a cD o n a l d of Ve r m i l i o n g i ve th e group some tips on chocolate making.

MacDonald demonstrated how quick and easy it can be to make a plate full of tasty treats in a jiffy for entertaining spur of the moment guests.

T h e m o m s i n a t te n d a n c e w e re MOPS Children able to sample the chocolate dipped Children enjoyed the activity room while their moms were visiting and cheezies, pretzels, strawberries and exchanging parenting experiences at the MOPS meeting on Jan. 23. cherries and there were also some

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Robbery The Lloydminster Municipal R.C.M.P. are requesting the public’s assistance in locating the person responsible for the robbery of a taxi driver. The robbery occurred in the 4500 block of 49 Street, between the hours of 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. on January 18, 2014. The suspect is described as a white male, between the age of 30 and 35 years old, 6 feet tall, 130 pounds, oblong face, sunken eyes, skinny, speaking English.

He was wearing a grey hoodie and similar coloured pajamas pants. 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.

facing to the rear. Attached to the truck was a gooseneck Roughneck 30 foot flat bed trailer. Secured to the trailer, and also stolen, was a 2014 Bob Cat S-770 Skid Steer, with a snow bucket attachment. Other items located on the truck were an Auger attachment for a skid steer, Honda Generator M/N EM5000, 2 Rigid Power threaders, 2 Dewalt cordless impact drills, 2 Makita Grinder’s, a pallet of screw anchors and numerous miscellaneous hand tools.

Combined total of all stolen property is in excess of $150,000.00 If anyone has information about Truck, trailer and Skid Steer stolen this theft please contact Cst. Dave from Vegreville Business Hopkins with the Vegreville RCMP at (780)

632-2223, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800B e t w e e n J a n . 17, 2 014 , a t 7 222-8477, or online at www.tipssubmit. p.m. and Jan. 18, 2014, at 6:45 a.m., a com white Ford F-550, with a flat deck, fuel tank and picker attachment was stolen from Drug And Weapon Seizure the Bernie’s Hotshot Gasfield Services Ltd yard on Bruce Road, in Vegreville, On January 24, 2014, Morinville RCMP AB. A company sign was attached to the in partnership with CFB Edmonton Milirear of the fuel tank below the spare tire tary Police stopped a suspicious vehicle

on Highway 28 in the Sturgeon County. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a sawed off shotgun, approximately $3,600 in cash, 98 tablets believed to be ecstasy, 86 grams of crack cocaine, 46 grams of soft cocaine, 59 grams believed to be crystal meth and drugs paraphernalia. Street value of approximately $20,000 As a result two individual have been charged with several drugs and weapons offences.

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Raising Self-Esteem Gwen Randall-Young

S e l f- e s t e e m i s a m e a s u r e o f how much we value and appreciate ourselves. Undoubtedly our childhood experiences have a major impact on “You yourself, as much as anybody this attribute. We may have received in the entire Universe, deserve your negative messages, or given ourselves love and affection.” ~ Buddha negative messages as a result of our Submitted

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experience or how we were treated.

So, we can arrive at adulthood not feeling very good about ourselves.

This can block us from achieving the success we desire, or alternatively, can prevent us from acknowledging the success we have created.

Once we become adults, our selfesteem is our responsibility. We can no longer blame others for how we feel about ourselves. We must decide to “esteem” ourselves: to hold ourselves in high esteem in our own minds.

In order to do this, we must become aware of the criticisms and judgments we make of ourselves. Then, we must commit to stop abusing ourselves in this manner. Sadly, often our own inner critic takes over the role from

those who criticized us in the past.

This process may even be subconscious.

Next, we must decide to unconditionally love ourselves right now; not when we have lost the weight, gained the promotion, or found the right person. We need to eliminate all conditions we have placed on our worthiness.

Finally, we must be independent of the good opinion of others. We can decide to value ourselves regardless of what others may say or feel about us.

When these things have been accomplished, we can begin to like ourselves m o re. We c a n eve n s t a r t to l ove ourselves. With this, self-esteem takes a big leap forward.

Pink Shirt Day 2014 Pat Calyniuk, VIBE Coordinator Submitted

On the first day of school at a rural Nova Scotia high school, a Grade 9 student made the decision to wear a pink shirt to school. When he showed up wearing the pink shirt, some of his classmates harassed and bullied him, calling him a homosexual, for wearing a pink shirt. It was an unfortunate start to a new year in a new school. Luckily for this student, there were some witnesses that day who chose to be more than bystanders. Two Grade 12 students, who witnessed this act of bullying, decided that they would take a stand to show the bullies that bullying is unacceptable. That night, the boys bought 50 pink shirts from a local discount store, and went online to encourage all their friends to wear a pink shirt to school the next day to make what they called a “Sea of Pink”.

When the bullied student arrived the next day and saw the “Sea of Pink”, witnesses said it was like a weight lifted off his shoulders. The students said that the bullies were never heard from again.

Out of this courageous act of support was born “Pink Shirt Day”. This year, “Pink Shirt Day” is on February 26. The idea of “Pink Shirt Day” is for everyone to wear a

pink shirt on that day to show that they are going to stand up against bullying.

In the past few years, many schools across Canada have recognized “Pink Shirt Day” by encouraging their staff and students to wear a pink shirt that day.

The schools and community in Vermilion, Mannville and Clandonald will be encouraged to wear pink once again to stand up against bullying. It is great to see our proud town become one giant “Sea of Pink”, and for us to say “Vermilion stands up against bullying!” So please wear pink on February 26 and say no to bullying. Spread the word to your friends and neighbours, and let’s see how big we can make the “Sea”.

Bullying is still an issue that affects a lot of people. Let’s make a statement that we aren’t going to stand by and let it happen.

V.I.B.E. (Vermilion is Being Empowered) is one of the 37 Mental Health Capacity Building Projects involved in an initiative led by Alberta Health Services, Addictions and Mental Health, in partnership with Alberta Education and funded by Alberta Health and Wellness. For more information on “Pink Shirt Day”, go to www.pinkshirtday.ca. If you have questions about, or wish to support, “Pink Shirt Day”, you can contact the VIBE coordinator, Pat Calyniuk at pat.calyniuk@btps.ca or 780-8533718.

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A Gentle Drive Down South Karen Nedzielski Editor

It feels like spring, at least for a day or two.

But we know full well the weather will eventually turn on us and we will once again face bitter cold temperatures and snow and windy conditions.

Winter can be long for many people and a time of our own form of hibernation, like the many other mammals in our area.

However, there are some people that prefer the lifestyle of the migrating birds that pass through our region going to and from their winter and summer homes.

It seems more and more people are choosing to escape the harsh winter conditions that Old Man Winter has to dish out.

Whether it is a short fly-in winter vacation to somewhere tropical and warm or a longer term migration for the entire season, for many it is a much needed trip.

As people age they can sometimes tend to feel the cold more, like those who suffer from arthritis and other conditions affected by the winter weather. The warm

dry conditions of the southern United States can sometimes offer a reprieve from Alberta’s frigid lockdown.

I know a number of “younger” snowbirds who drive down to sunny destinations along the U.S. - Mexico border, with trailers in tow.

My husband and I have made the trip a few times and we did have a great vacation, once we were there.

Before taking any long distance driving vacation, you had better be sure you have a solid relationship with your travel partners. Giving and taking directions can be difficult, as we found out driving through Butte, Montana.

My husband was the driver and I was the all-important “Keeper of the Map”.

The sign said turn to stay on the route so I instructed him to turn. He argued slightly, but I insisted as it was essential for staying on the route. He listened to the instructions he was given and made the turn.

This turned out to be the downtown business loop, so there we were, dragging our holiday trailer through the narrow streets of Butte’s business district.

How was I suppose to know? It was dark, we were tired and in a strange city. The

sign said Interstate 15, turn right.

After a few more turns we were back on track and out of the sloped streets of that mountainous city.

As many snowbirds know, the highways through Idaho and Utah can be tricky. A snow storm can roll through and before long, the roads become a continuous sheet of ice. But that’s no problem as you are pulling your house-on-wheels right behind you. Simply just pull over somewhere and wait out the storm.

We have driven through those states during some pretty rough weather. A Semi truck hauling antique cars came to rest on its side along the road with its cargo scattered in the ditch. But did we pull over for the night? No. We persevered through Idaho at a snail’s pace and at the expense of my nervous system.

This can sometimes test the strength of a relationship to a near breaking point. But just when you think you have had enough, you experience a vehicle breakdown in the middle of nowhere, on New Year’s Eve. You limp your vehicle to a strange mechanic who sees the out-of-country licence plate and at that point, you basically open up your wallet and say “help yourself.”

After all is said and done you finally make it to your warm destination and peel off the winter layers that have kept you from experiencing hypothermia. For a short time you will bask in the sun and enjoy summer activities in January before making the dreaded trek back northward.

At the end of a cold January day in Alberta you somehow manage to forget how bad those roads were or how much it cost to repair the vehicle, and threaten to pack up the trailer and head back south.

The trip wasn’t that bad, was it?

Battle River Victim Assistance Society presents 2014 Community Father-Daughter Dinner: “Building Healthy Relationships” Battle River Victim Services in partnership with the RCMP is hosting the first Community Father-Daughter Dinner to promote the unique bond between fathers and daughters.

The Father Daughter Dinner will be on March 18, 2014 at the Regional Centre in Vermilion. This event is open to all fathers and daughters (between the ages of 10-1 years) within the Town of Vermilion, County of Vermilion River and Mannville and Innisfree areas.

Cost $10/person. Tickets available at any school office in the County of Vermilion River or the Vermilion RCMP Detachment.

Letter to the Editor In response to Joe Hueglin’s Letters to the Editor – “Is this how we treat our veterans?” and “Actions Fall Short of words”

Dear Editor, I would like to respond to Mr. Hueglin’s Letter to the Editor in regards to the Conservative Government’s treatments of veterans. The document referenced by Mr. Hueglin is not at all geared toward silencing veterans in the rare case of inadequacies in their treatment. Rather, this document vaguely described by Mr. Hueglin is a social media policy; it is not a non-disclosure consent form.

Many government agencies and workplaces have social media policies in place – this is not uncommon. Inappropriate use of social media can have serious ramifications for the CAF. Therefore, this document simply reiterates the CAF policies and regulations for proper use of social media.

Let me be clear: I do not take the service and sacrifice of our military personnel lightly. We all recognize the exceptional challenges faced by seriously injured and ill Canadian Forces personnel and their families as a result of sacrifices made in service to this country. They deserve our utmost respect and that is why we are constantly re-evaluating to always try to do better. We will continue to ensure that our members get the support that they need and deserve. In the case of inadequate treatment, I urge veterans to

contact Veterans Affairs and the Depart- false statements. ment of National Defense in order to bring

these cases to light and have them dealt Sincerely, with properly.

Leon Benoit, MP I will also take this opportunity to encourage Mr. Hueglin in the future to further substantiate his (false) claims, and reference specific regulations or policies before criticizing them. This way, those reading them may grasp what exactly he is referring to. I take no issue with criticism; however, I do take issue with unfounded,

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Around The Campfire Neil B. Stratton Columnist

An old friend has stopped by to visit again this year, my favourite snowy owl is back. Her big golden yellow eyes watch my every move from her favourite and familiar perch, three telephone poles from my rural home.

Ever y winter for years now she visits anywhere from November to December. She was late this year but a welcome sight and I was looking for her as some years she brings her mate or a young-un.

Her mate, who is much bigger and pure white, I know isn’t too far away, he is just not as sociable as she is and probably hides in his own little territory watching the world go by.

She had the heavy black “bars” or spots that camouflage the females in a unique “snow camo” when nesting with young. However now that she is older the spots are disappearing and she appears almost all white.

I cer tainly enjoy seeing her and

have had some good conversations with her and she is a great listener.

W i th th e we a th e r i n th e p l u s e s I thought we would see another one of our local friends, the big fat, fluffy black and white striped cat.

Well she thinks she is a cat anyway, we call her Flower, the skunk. However I think she lives under the patio of the little play house we call the “guest house” and not thinking all the heavy snow fall this winter is packed high around it.

So even if it was nice out she would have to dig through three feet of snow to see daylight, so she probably went back and curled up for a longer slumber.

My good luck charm and hunting companions the chickadees are very active and they sure can pack away the food. We have a big pine tree near our kitchen window and hang suet and bird seed bells off the branches so we can watch them all day.

The bells are high energy treats packed with nutritional seeds, vitamins, and 100 per cent beef tallow which attracts a great variety of birds that really need the supplements for

winter survival.

Do me and you a favour and next time you are a big box store, pick up one of the suet bells. They are very inexpensive and provide you and your family with a lot of entertainment as the chickadees perform acrobatics as they nibble it up.

They amaze me and I can watch them all day. In hunting camps or while camping, I have actually fed them right out of my hand. They will sit right in your hand and appreciate the handouts while being very sociable.

I love their little “chick a dee dee” call, and when it’s really cold out they fluff out and look like little round balls with a beak and tiny feet sticking out.

They look like you stuck them in the clothes dryer on fluff. They fluff their feathers for great insulation and with the suet and seeds for heat energy, they are toasty warm. It is amazing how something so tiny can provide enough heat to fend off the 40 below cold spells.

I n a wi l d e r n e s s su r v iva l situ ation, although easy to catch the little chickadee is all feathers and wouldn’t

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weigh as much as a mouse, so the friendly and social company would warm the soul and do more good than trying to invite one for dinner.

Many years ago I learned that while walking through the wilderness the chickadee will follow you. Now it is not that the little guy is being over sociable, there is a logical reason.

As you walk through the bushes and willows, one will stir up flying insects that the chickadee favours for lunch, so you are essentially like the lunch wagon on a construction site.

I mentioned that they have been my good luck charm while bow hunting and that also has meaning, other than I enjoy their company because the chickadees have been near while being successful while hunting.

I b elieve that wh en a b ig ga m e animal walks through the same bush and willows, it will also stir up those same flying insects attracting the chickadee. So when I see a chickadee in the wilderness I always stop, watch them and be more aware of what may be near.

When I am successful while bow hunting and field dress an animal, I always leave a couple of offerings of thanks. I will take an internal offering such as the liver and hang it in a tree nearby. A symbolic offering of thanks to the hunting spirits and it also keeps the feeding birds like magpie, crows and ravens away from my prize while I am not there during the retrieving process.

The second offering I make is there are big pieces of body fat internally in a large animal, so I take a big piece of that fat or essentially suet and also hang that in a nearby tree. That is my thanks to the chickadee for his part and being my good luck charm.

It doesn’t take long for them to find the offering as it is a much needed nutritional part of their preparation for winter.

I will definitely be on an outdoor a d ve ntu re th is we e ke n d wi th th e temperatures predicted to be in the pluses. Get out there folks as it is a sure cure for cabin fever.

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Getting A Haircut Franklin Wolters Columnist

When I was a kid, getting a haircut wasn’t just a trip to the local barbershop. It usually precluded a scrubbing

by Mom who made sure there wasn’t a spot for sure missed by a vigorous going over. Of course you got the haircut first so any stray cut hair would be rinsed off. If you’ve never had a haircut using the old hand clipper you’d be in for a rude shock. They were a bit slow and hard to work by squeezing the handles together. Mom would flick her wrist at the end of the cut to toss off the hair, and any hair that wasn’t quite cut, would give a hair pulling demonstration that would elicit a yelp and a jump. I still hear Mom giving me heck and telling me to “sit still.” The haircut wasn’t in any way made to conform to any set style or fashion, it was just to make it short enough so any freeloaders on your head could more easily be observed as I remember. All these hygienic methods meant the fire first had to

be stoked up to heat the water and make the room warm enough to get naked to start with. Our bathroom was usually the living room, right up next to the heater and the first candidates were the sisters as they got first dibs on the clean water and then a dipper or two of rinse water, then dried off and bundled off to bed.

I don’t remember much about their haircuts to tell the truth. Anyway the bath water just didn’t come out of a tap all nice and hot and it wasn’t just tossed out casually after one use.

No! It was used over and over in a pecking order the youngest girl first then the oldest boy next, I think I resigned myself to getting the last go around that was a bit well used, but we got rinsed off with a nice dipper or two to complete the job. Bring back any memories? How soon we forget the way it was before, hot and cold running water.

Mom continued being our barber until the power came in 1954, she then sent and got an elec tric hair clipper from Eatons and informed us that she couldn’t see why we couldn’t then cut each other’s hair. My Good-

ness!! I don’t remember who was the first victim, but whoever it was got to cut the others hair to get even. I don’t think either one of us took our caps off for about a month after that.

I don’t think there was much danger of those clippers ever being worn out from too much use!! About that time perhaps as we got older and had ideas about being more attractive to the gals we started to look for someone else than Mom to trim the head dress. It was a big step I guess even at the price back then. Tod Kuehn cut my hair from then on for all those years until he retired. Never forget the pains he took when I told him that I was getting married the next day. He was a tradition here in Vermilion.

I n e a rly ti m es a n d th ro u g h th e depression there certainly weren’t too many getting haircuts from a barber.

Folks got their hair cut by a neighbour or his wife cut the husbands hair and the wives got together and had a hen party and did the grooming as an extra. My Mom thought bro and I had expensive tastes by going and having a store bought job. Things have undergone some startling changes in my

time. Now it seems some of the young men wear their hair longer style then the ladies. You have to check sometimes to see which restroom they use to identify which is which, just joking.

In the early days some men cut hair and they made friends for sure as people came from afar to get that haircut. Gals had all sorts of curlers and such and would take time doing each other’s hair to get ready for a special occasion. I don’t remember what a permanent would have cost, but whatever, it didn’t happen too often as I remember. I have a cousin who worked up at Faro Yukon way in a mine. He claimed his hair cutting was a tax free wage and he had people lined up evenings and weekends for the favour. He actually had gone to barber school and really did know how. Most of those old time jobs were simply just a get by situation at best.

I don’t think my Dad ever had a store bought job, Mom did the honours for most of our home and was a trifle u p s et with h e r p e r sni cket y s o n s.

After all the only difference between a good haircut and a bad one is about two weeks.

St. Jerome School News Margaret McCormack Submitted

St. Jerome Students Hit The Slopes Filled with excitement and anticipation the Grade 5 and 6 students boarded the school bus early in the morning on Jan. 22 to head to the Ski Hill at Kinosoo Ridge, Cold Lake.

Even though the weather was on the cool side the students were eager to hit the slopes. After getting their equipment, students headed out for lessons and a day of swooshing down the hill. By the end of the afternoon rosy cheeks and huge smiles were on ever yone’s faces as many new skiers and snowboarders got back on the bus to head home. Thanks to Mr. Wasylik and Mr. Chase for driving the buses. The Grade 7-12 ski trip is scheduled for March 27.

Mark your calendars for the Annual St. Jerome’s C arnival and Silent Auction which will be held on Feb. 27 from 6 - 9 p.m. in the gym and gathering area. There will b e activities and entertainment for all ages to enjoy. The Grade 10 Leadership class will be organizing this event and are looking for donations of non-perishable food items, toys, games stuffed animals, candy for th e H o o p l a g a m e s a n d F i s h p o n d .

T h e y a r e a l s o l o o k i n g fo r S i l e n t Auction Donations. Please drop off any donations at the school office or contact Mr. MacMillan at the school.

VIBE Day was Jan. 23. Our Grades 7 - 9 students attended this oneday conference hosted by VIBE at J.R. Robson. They attended session ranging in topics from yoga, selfes te em, sp o r t s psych o lo gy, tea m b u i l d i n g w i th th e R C M P, c u l tu r a l games, cupcake decorating and many others.

Our Breakfast for Learning received an additional contribution in the form of a President’s Choice

C h i l d re n’s C h a r i t y S u p p l e m e n t a l past weekend.

31. Early Dismissal – Feb. 5. Grade G ra nt th is m o nth. T h e a d d iti o na l School Reminders: No School – 6-12 Report Cards – February 4. $3,400 will help to buy new equip- Thursday and Friday, January 30 ment, purchase fruits, veggies and dairy products for our program. We run our free breakfast program at St. Jerome’s on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

J r. H ig h B asketb a ll tea ms have 721 - 10 Street been very busy over the past week.

Wainwright, AB Congratulations to the Jr. “A” Girls T9W 1P3 Spartans as they won gold at their home tournament on Jan. 18. O n Phone: (780) 842-6733 Fr i d a y t h e S p a r t a n s p l a y e d t w o Toll Free: 1-866-942-6733 games. The first game they played Fax: (780) 842-6735 Paradise Valley and beat the Trojans 5 1- 9. I n t h e s e c o n d g a m e t h e girls played Myrnam defeating the Crusaders 82-12. O n Saturday in the Championship game the SparMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY tans went against Bishop Lloyd. In an exciting game the Spartans were victorious over the Lancers 36-19.

STANDARD EMERGENCY FALL Th e J r. “A” Girls hos te d Para dise H2S WHMIS/TDG FIRST AID PROTECTION FIRST AID Valley again on Wednesday winning (DAY 2) (DAY 1) that game 54-15. The Grade 6 and 7 Girls basketball traveled to Paradise Valley on Monday playing a very exciting game against the Trojans, STANDARD STANDARD EMERGENCY FIRE winning 25-19.

H2S FIRST AID FIRST AID FIRST AID EXTINGUISHER C o n g r a t u l a ti o n s to t h e J r. “A” (DAY 2) RECERT (DAY 1) Boys team for finishing second in the Marwayne Tournament on Jan. 18.

The Grade 6 and 7 Boys team travFLAG FLAG eled to Paradise Valley on Monday.

FAMILY WHMIS/TDG WHMIS/TDG PERSON PERSON The boys played with great determiDAY TRAINING TRAINING nation and spirit but were unable to come up with the victory losing the game by one point. On Thursday the grudge match occurred back in our SKID STEER CONFINED STANDARD EMERGENCY gym and after another very exciting OPERATORS SPACE LEVEL H2S FIRST AID FIRST AID game the boy’s team was victorious COURSE I & II (DAY 2) (DAY 1) defeating Paradise Valley, 28-21.

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Asking the Questions Margaret Lonsdale Columnist

When I first heard a b o u t N e i l Yo u n g making what sounded like derogatory remarks about Alberta, I felt a definite rise of conflict. It felt a bit personal.

As a resident of Alberta, I am grateful for the economic prosperity that we’ve been graced with over many years. While residents of other regions struggle to eke out a reasonable living, it seems that we Albertans enjoy a cornucopia of frenzied employment bounty in all sectors. Many of us have met people from every other part of Canada and heard their stories. Each one of them has ventured to Alberta to find reliable employment and a better standard of living. Alberta is economic Mecca.

Big money resides here, it’s no secret. And in Fort McMurray? Well, if we haven’t been there ourselves, we know someone who’s made the trip up Highway 63 to seek and

find their share of the available wealth that awaits them in Landscape Oilsands.

But Neil Young holds an important position in my musical life and has done since I was a pensive pre-teen murmuring barely audible harmonies to his songs. His voice is almost as familiar as a family member’s to me. And when a familiar voice speaks, I tend to listen to what it has to say.

Oil is good. We require it. Others need it.

There’s great demand. An immense profit awaits. The stuff lurks in great quantities just beneath our feet. We have a right, no, an obligation, to extract it. And keep extracting until...well, that remains to be determined.

When it comes to the process of extracting, processing, and transporting oil products, I am without much credible knowledge. I know some aspects involve long hours and hard-slogging physical work while others require specialized precision technical skills that demand a high standard of safety and adherence to industry appropriate regulations. I know a lot of

people earn a lot of money at every level.

When it comes to human nature, I know that a lot of us get greedy. It can be difficult to determine boundaries, to recognize when enough is enough.

I know, too, that all life depends upon the continued availability of potable water, an adequate supply of oxygen provided to us by our forests, and the maintenance of a finely balanced ecological system wherein each and every participant performs its integral function without obstacle. I know that we are co-dependent with Nature and that the protection of the natural environment is critical to the continuation of life as we know it.

Economic prosperity remains important to everyone, but it must be pursued in consultation with those in possession of the expertise to monitor the long term effects of development on the natural elements that sustain all life. These experts must be able to conduct their work and deliver their findings independent of any government or corporate influence, for

obvious reasons. Big oil companies are not the enemy. But neither are scientists and environmentalists. Instead of behaving as adversaries, maybe they can find a way to work together for the best outcome.

Whether Neil Young’s angry words contain a message that aligns with your own or one that you vehemently oppose is not really the issue. The important thing is this: he started a conversation. Well, actually, the conversation has been ongoing for some time, it just happens that Mr. Young has a bigger voice than some others who have expressed concern about our resource development strategies. And now that discourse must continue in a mutually respectful and responsible manner so that all of the players with a stake in the game can claim, with honesty, that we’ve truly done the best we can without compromise. Our diligence today can ensure, for the generations to follow, a sustainable, breathable future.

Mannville School News Susan Obrigewitch Submitted

Mannville Students Attend District Curling Playoffs The winners from the Pink Shirt logo contest have been announced and Tadgh Dalton was the winner from Mannville and his logo made it to the final choices for the Pink Shirt Logo! As a result he won $50.

The logo winner was from another school.

Order forms for the pink shirts and hoodies were sent home with students …orders are due this week.

Curling is in full force. Mrs. Tod and Mrs. Polishuk have been leading an enthusiastic group of curlers from Grades 4-12 in weekly practices and league curling. Our senior team will be travelling to Lloydminster for district playoffs on Feb. 13. If successful, they will then travel to Zones

in St. Paul on Feb. 21-22. Representing our senior high are Andrea Bury, Karlee Melnyk, Davin Charron, and Brandan Lyster.

This year we have two junior high curling teams. Our Grade 7 team consists of Kayle Tod, Zach Polishuk, Max Amero and Justin Kane. The Grade 9 team consists of Carter Babij, Nelson Shubert, Breanne Hryhirchuk, and Marty Jackson. They will be travelling to the BTPS North Playoffs on Feb. 6. Successful teams will then play off against the south winners for the BTPS finals in Irma on Feb. 13.

The Grade 1 class have wrapped up their colour unit by being colour investigators and are now moving on to discovering the five senses. The Grade 2 class have begun a new unit in science where they get to experiment with and learn all about magnets.

The Grade 5 class has been in the

clouds this week. They have been learning about the different types of clouds and the weather associated with each type. Science in the Grade 6 room has brought out the detectives in them. They are working on their Evidence and Investigation unit and the students are very keen observers! What will the next mystery be?

Miss Almberg has been keeping her students busy before midterm exams in science class. The Grade 7 class is currently wrapping up their Heat and Temperature Unit. After the midterm exam, students will be brainstorming inventions to insulate snow for one hour. The project will take some time in the new semester using the objectives students covered throughout the unit.

In Grade 8 students are wrapping up their Cells and Systems Unit this month.

Miss Almberg has been showing demonstrations of osmosis and diffusion. The

students will see the effects saline solution has on the mass of an egg after it has sat in vinegar for two days – the results are interesting.

The Science 10 class finished their Physics unit with catapult projects. The students had to build a catapult or trebuchet that could launch a tennis ball. This project is based on a distance to mass comparison. The projects were well done and the enemy was defeated with our 40 minute siege.

The Biology 20 class also finished their semester by their culminating dissection of a fetal pig. The students were able to look for all of the different body parts and systems related to the topics they had covered in class.

A glance ahead shows no school for Jan. 20 and 31 and semester two starts on Feb. 3. Feb. 3 is also report card day for students in Grades seven to twelve.

Vermilion Senior Centre News Sylvia Preteau Submitted

The new executive held their second meeting on Jan. 14 at the Seniors Centre.

Discussion took place whether a new cooler and computer were necessary at this time. Judy Woyewitka gave a report on the status of the entrance project. This initiated further discussion on some additional items that need to be relocated or donated to clean up the small conference/ coffee room. The financial report was read and analyzed. It’s important that all those participating in the various activities keep their membership paid up. It is also a prerequisite to vote at our Annual Meeting to be held on March 20th. It was noted that there is a need to up-date our website for those that are more computer literate.

Some new initiatives are now in the planning stages. On Feb. 15, a tea will be held highlighting our local senior artists’ accomplishments. There is also a plan to hold a military whist tournament on Feb. 7, similar to the cribbage doubles which attract individuals from our neighboring communities. Cribbage games will also take place in the afternoons, date not yet confirmed.

A committee has been set up to research the pros and cons of purchasing a 26-passenger van for the purpose of transporting seniors to and from various activities. Presently many seniors are unable to attend activities as they are unable to drive for one reason or another.

Some are capable but would like to relax and enjoy the scenery and camaraderie that takes place on these trips. Some examples of use would be day trips to attend some of the dinner theatres, hockey games, museums, garden shows/ greenhouses and shopping. A lot of activities take place in our neighboring communities such as the Pumpkin Fair in Smoky Lake, chuckwagon races in Dewberry, etc.

Those that belong to Alberta 55+ would be able to get to their activities as a group eliminating a lot of vehicles on the road when conditions are unfavorable. This will be discussed at our Annual Meeting.

Floor curling continues to be a popular sport. An anticipated16 teams will be attending a tournament including players from Wainwright, Kitscoty, Viking, Mannville and Kinsella in Vermilion on Feb. 19. Gert Isert is the lady to call at 780 853-8309 for any additional information.

The monthly potluck took place on

Jan. 15. Around 30 seniors brought their favorite dishes to be shared with their friends. The variety and quality was very enjoyable. After supper we were enter-

tained by Dixie Farkash, Evelyn Clark and Joyce Mytz. The old time instrumentals and songs brought back good memories and evoked some dancing in the kitchen.

Seniors Enjoy Great Food And Music

Dixie Farkash, Evelyn Clark and Joyce Mytz entertained the seniors at their monthly potluck supper on Jan. 15. Photo submitted.

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Dawns Eats Dawn Hames Columnist

Good gluten free re c i p e s a re h a rd to find. If you have ever tried gluten free baking, you know what a challenge it can be. One of my friends has a son that has to eat gluten free. She discovered this recipe on the internet and has made it many times. She told me that she absolutely loves how it turns out, and wants to share it with anyone who needs to eat gluten free.

The recipe developer, Andrew Mollmann, says he developed it from a combination of two or three recipes.

The best part is that everyone who tries it has rave reviews.

sugar, butter, oil and vanilla to the yeast mixture and stir. Thoroughly combine the egg in. Sif t together the salt, potato starch, cornstarch, m i l l et fl o u r, b a k i n g s o d a , b a k i n g powder and xantham gum. Slowly add the flour mixture to the yeast mixture. Stir until well combined. If the dough is too sticky, then add a little more flour. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Roll the dough to 1/4“ thickness between two pieces of well fl o u re d p a rch m e nt p a p e r.

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LAND FOR LEASE SE-6-50-1-W4M (97.92 ACRES) The Council of the County of Vermilion River invites operations to indicate their interest in the lease of the above property for a three-year term.

Lease subject to the following conditions: - Lessee must be primary user – no sub-leasing allowed - Land is approximately 46 acres of pasture land - Lessee accepts the condition that no improvement to access will be provided by the County of Vermilion River - Lessee accepts that the purchaser shall be responsible for any legal and transfer costs associated with the offer/purchase of the subject property - Successful tender fee is due within 30 days of tender opening Tender Information to Include: - Annual offer price - Full name and address of bidder - Telephone number of the purchaser/contact - Verification that they accept the conditions as advertised - Other lands owned/rented in the County of Vermilion River - Intended use of the property Other Information: - Highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

- A 10% deposit must accompany tender offer with the balance due and payable by certified cheque within 30 calendar days following Council’s acceptance of tendered amount. Such funds to be held “in trust” by the County of Vermilion River if any outstanding issues need to be resolved.

- GST is payable on the property, however, if the purchaser provides their GST number the payment is not necessary. The reporting of the GST on the transaction is the responsibility of the purchaser - The 10% deposit is non-refundable if conditions are not met.

- Mark tender envelope with “Lease Tender – SE-6-50-1-W4M”.

- The postmark shall not determine date of receipt.

Deadline: - Tenders must be received by 12:00 p.m. February 10th, 2014 at the County of Vermilion River Office, 4912-50 Ave., Box 69, Kitscoty, AB, T0B 2P0.

- Tenders will be opened February 11th, 2014 during the Public Council meeting.

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LAND FOR LEASE SE-28-50-4-W4M (24.06 ACRES)

The Council of the County of Vermilion River invites operations to indicate their interest in the lease of the above property for a three-year term.

The Council of the County of Vermilion River invites operations to indicate their interest in the lease of the above property for a three-year term.

Lease subject to the following conditions: - Lessee must be primary user – no sub-leasing allowed - Land is classified as pasture land - Lessee accepts the condition that no improvement to access will be provided by the County of Vermilion River - Lessee accepts that the purchaser shall be responsible for any legal and transfer costs associated with the offer/purchase of the subject property - Successful tender fee is due within 30 days of tender opening

Lease subject to the following conditions: - Lessee must be primary user – no sub-leasing allowed - Land is classified as pasture land - Lessee accepts the condition that no improvement to access will be provided by the County of Vermilion River - Lessee accepts that the purchaser shall be responsible for any legal and transfer costs associated with the offer/purchase of the subject property - Successful tender fee is due within 30 days of tender opening

Tender Information to Include: - Annual offer price - Full name and address of bidder - Telephone number of the purchaser/contact - Verification that they accept the conditions as advertised - Other lands owned/rented in the County of Vermilion River - Intended use of the property

Tender Information to Include: - Annual offer price - Full name and address of bidder - Telephone number of the purchaser/contact - Verification that they accept the conditions as advertised - Other lands owned/rented in the County of Vermilion River - Intended use of the property

Other Information: - Highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

- A 10% deposit must accompany tender offer with the balance due and payable by certified cheque within 30 calendar days following Council’s acceptance of tendered amount. Such funds to be held “in trust” by the County of Vermilion River if any outstanding issues need to be resolved.

- GST is payable on the property, however, if the purchaser provides their GST number the payment is not necessary. The reporting of the GST on the transaction is the responsibility of the purchaser - The 10% deposit is non-refundable if conditions are not met.

- Mark tender envelope with “Lease Tender – NE-21-50-4-W4M”.

- The postmark shall not determine date of receipt.

Other Information: - Highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

- A 10% deposit must accompany tender offer with the balance due and payable by certified cheque within 30 calendar days following Council’s acceptance of tendered amount. Such funds to be held “in trust” by the County of Vermilion River if any outstanding issues need to be resolved.

- GST is payable on the property, however, if the purchaser provides their GST number the payment is not necessary. The reporting of the GST on the transaction is the responsibility of the purchaser - The 10% deposit is non-refundable if conditions are not met.

- Mark tender envelope with “Lease Tender – SE-28-50-4-W4M”.

- The postmark shall not determine date of receipt.

Deadline: - Tenders must be received by 12:00 p.m. February 10th, 2014 at the County of Vermilion River Office, 4912-50 Ave., Box 69, Kitscoty, AB, T0B 2P0.

- Tenders will be opened February 11th, 2014 during the Public Council meeting.

Deadline: - Tenders must be received by 12:00 p.m. February 10th, 2014 at the County of Vermilion River Office, 4912-50 Ave., Box 69, Kitscoty, AB, T0B 2P0.

- Tenders will be opened February 11th, 2014 during the Public Council meeting.

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Vermilion Elementary School Karen King Submitted VES Gears Up For Science Fair From Jan. 20-23, our lunch hour recesses were filled with air band performances. We were even entertained by the teachers’ air band on Wednesday. A thank you goes out to all students and staff who spent time practicing and then participating in this fun-filled event.

Our AR Assembly was held on Jan. 22. Local Legion poster winners were announced. They are Charity Grinder, Sarah Chapman, Kera DeRoo, Indira Speck, Ali L’Heureux, and Sydney Joa. Both Grade

5 classes did an awesome job of performing some choral speaking from the poet Shel Silverstein.

Through seven distinct “Safety Smart” presentations, rural children from K-6 are taught to recognize and react safely to a wide variety of potential farm hazards. On Jan. 23 and 24, age appropriate, handson, interactive farm safety messages were taught to individual classes with each grade’s presentation having a unique focus.

We would like to thank Christa Winsnes for educating our students on the topic of farm safety.

Jan. 31 is a day that teachers are involved in their TES Teams, so there is no school for students that day. However, there are activities with which your chil-

dren may want to be involved. There will be cross country skiing at the CN Station at the Provincial Park from 12:00-2:00 and swimming at Lakeland College from 2:304:30. These activities are free, with healthy snacks and warm beverages provided with the skiing activity.

On Feb. 7, VES will proudly host our fifteenth annual science fair. The fair is open to entries from interested VES students in Grades one through six. Members of the public are welcome to attend from 12 - 2 p.m. Last year we had over thirty entries, most of which were deemed excellent by our judges. Our judges have always been interested members of the community, who have enjoyed the keen scientific minds of the students involved. Hope to see you

out.

We are once again having our spring pizza fundraiser. Sales will begin on Feb. 13 and end on Mar. 4. Delivery will be on Mar. 18.

Money raised will go toward field trips and other educational projects. If you would like to order pizza, please check in with a VES family you know, or call the school directly and speak with Mrs. McCullough.

Dates to Remember are Jan. 27 – Alberta Opera’s Aladdin at 1:30, Jan. 30 &31 – Staff Days - 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, Feb. 28 – Report Cards go home.

VES Air Band Fun

VES Students enjoyed performing in air bands during the noon hour recesses during the week of Jan. 20 - 23. Photos submitted.

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Hockey Fever One cannot describe a Canadian without the use of the word “hockey”. It has touched every family in one way or another. It is so much a part of our culture we have even included a hockey scene on the pond on the back of our five dollar bill. Who can forget the “lucky loonie” that was secretly hidden beneath the ice at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics? This same loonie is now housed in the Hockey Hall of Fame!

The culture of Dewberry School is also infused with hockey! If you aren’t a player or a coach, you are a parent or simply a spectator cheering on your favorite team. The players were recognized for their endless time and love of the game at a recent pep rally. Although the players are on different teams, they will each compete in the first round of provincial playoffs. The students involved with these games are Devon Garnier, Lucas Dennill, Kody Pashulka, and Ryan Parr playing for the Kitscoty Midget Pitbulls. Kyle Kjenner is playing for the Lakeland AA Bantam Panthers out of Cold Lake. Jenna Bowman playing for the Vermilion Pee Wee Tiger Girls Team. Brenton Romanchuk, Wyatt Dyck, Cruise Bensmiller, Paynton Bensmiller, Coleson Soloy, Ethan Warawa and Clay Radesh playing for the Dewberry Atom Colts. We all wish these

athletes the best of luck in round one!

Lloydminster recently hosted Hockey Day in Canada, a most prestigious event for the fans in the world of hockey. The ripples from the ocean of activity that surrounded this city were felt in Dewberry. Our own Curt Orbeck was front and center where he volunteered at the Hockey Day in Canada Hockey Hall of Fame Display and interactive games, which included the hardest shot, stick handling, accuracy, mini sticks, table hockey, box hockey and “gockey” stations.

He, along with his sons, had the opportunity to practice with Cassie Campbell, Wendel Clarke, Craig Simpson, Marty McSorley, Lanny MacDonald, Darcy Tucker and Marc Napier. He also attended a banquet at the end of that week where there were numerous other hockey players, including local NHL players like Wade Redden and Cory Cross and other dignitaries like Don Cherry and Ron McLean.

In the words of Roy MacGregor, a respected hockey writer and author of several sports books, hockey “is something Canadians have seized upon that we like to think is the image the world has of us, as some industrious team...cooperative, strong, resilient, victorious, magnificent and most of all humble victors in hockey.” The image the staff and students at Dewberry School portray also encompasses these same attributes. You don’t have to be a hockey player to be on their team to be humble victors in their hall of fame.

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J.R. Robson News Shawna Craig Submitted

J.R. Robson Host 2014 VIBE Day JR Robson now has ebooks! The library also has a Kobo Touch available to students to sign out and a Kobo Arc tablet for use in the library. Student accounts are now integrated with the program so they can use the login and password that they use to access computers at school. If accessing it on a computer, the URL for the FollettShelf site is: https://wbb43742.follettshelf.com. You will only be asked to login if you want to sign out or read a book.

You can also download the Follett Enlight Reader app through iTunes or Google Play to read from your personal device Once logged in to Enlight, double-tap on the three books on the top left corner.

This will take you to the FollettShelf website. There you will be able to see all the books available. The books with the green ∞ (infinity) symbol means there is no limit to the number of checkouts. A red OUT means all the copies of that book are checked out. A gray IN USE means someone is reading the book online but it is not checked out.

Once you have selected the book you want to read, tap the Green checkout/ hold icon and it will be signed out to your account.

Return to the Enlight app, tap Menu then Synchronize. The book you just signed out should show up.

Select Download Read and enjoy After three weeks, the book will disappear from your shelf or if you are done before that time, select the Return Early button so that it is available for the next person.

The Jr. Girls basketball team played in St. Paul over the weekend of Jan 17 and 18. The girls improved their skills and played well as a team. Martina LaBine was second place in the shooting competition and Jordan Jones was second place in the free throw competition. Game Awards went to Pam Brodbin – MVP, Emily ElderMost Improved, Jordan Jones- High Scorer and Katrina Pries- Most Improved.

Congrats Girls! The tournament was an AllNighter with the team playing at 5:15pm and 9:00pm on Friday night followed by a 2:45am game and 6:30am game Saturday morning.

VIBE DAY was a huge success. On Thursday, Jan. 23 at J.R. Robson, Junior High students from St. Jeromes’, Clandonald and Mannville joined us in many different activities and sessions that focused on good mental health and lowering anxiety.

Some students made teddy bears in the woodwork session, scrumptious cupcakes in the foods lab, others took part in a healthy relationship session by the Lloydminster Interval Home and team building presented by local law enforcement officers. The students had a great time learning about other subjects and mingling with students from other schools.

We rocked out to the 80s at lunch during the Pirate Crews BYOB (Bring your own Banana) event. The students listened to some of the classics while enjoying delicious banana splits. A few Grade 7’s asked “what is this stuff?” or “I’ve never heard of this song.” But they enjoyed the music anyway. Leg warmers, big teased hair and bright head bands were very popular amongst students and staff.

Invoices for outstanding school fees will be sent home with report cards on Monday, Feb. 3. It is very important these fees are paid as soon as possible.

Dates to Remember: Jan. 30 - 31 No School, Feb. 3 Report Cards, Feb. 5 Early Dismissal.

From left, Alyssa Chahley, Brittni Tessier and Taya Henderson enjoyed the cake docorating class which was part of VIBE day held at J.R. Robson school on Jan. 23. All three girls are members of the Grade 7A class at J.R. Robson School. Photo Karen Nedzielski.

J.R. Robson Junior Girls Shoot Hoops All Night

The J.R. Robson Junior Girls Basketball team recently participated in an all-nighter tournament held in St. Paul on Jan. 17 and 18. Photo submitted.

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4H News

Mannville 4H Multi Club Has A Busy Christmas Season Payton Konieczny, Mannville 4H Multi Club Reporter Submitted

The Multi Club had a meeting on Thursday, Jan. 9. Many things happened in December and January is busy too.

Multi Club members decorated the Rec Center on Dec. 5 and on Dec. 22 we gathered to spread some Christmas cheer by singing carols around town. Mrs. Bader drove us around on a trailer with hay bales.

Afterwards we had a pot luck supper and hot chocolate at the Health Center before singing to the residents there too. It was a lot of fun.

Many of the members ordered jackets

this year and we are looking forward to them arriving soon.

Our Christmas-tobogganing party that was planned for Jan. 5 had to be cancelled because of the cold weather.

The Woodworking Project has been busy working on their tool boxes and finished them before Christmas.

The Sheep Project has not done any activities yet but had a meeting Jan. 9 after our Multi meeting.

The Horse project had a riding clinic on Dec. 29 in Vermilion and a meeting on Jan. 9 before the multi meeting. They also were very busy in December making crafts and animal treats to sell at the Mannville Extravaganza on the seventh. We had a lady make soap especially for us to sell that we named

Mannville 4H Club Spreads Holiday Cheer

Over the Christmas holiday, members of the Mannville 4H Multi Club rode around the village on a hayride as they sang Christmas carols. Photo submitted.

“Pampered Pony.” There was also handmade bags and coffee cozies. It was a great day working at the Extravaganza.

We just had a clinic at the College in Vermilion on Sunday, Jan. 19. Thanks to Rania Pitre for coming to help us out.

At the end of our Jan. 9 meeting we practiced Public Speaking Impromptu’s. We had to reach in a mystery bag and grab an item. It was a good way to practice and the

new members could see what to do from the older members.

Some things that we are looking forward to are: Jan. 25 - dishwashing for Robbie Burns, Feb. 8 - You be the Judge/Adventure Day in Vermilion, Feb. 9 - Public speaking/potluck lunch, Feb. 13 - Multi Club meeting, Feb. 22 - District Public speaking, March 9 - laser tag in Edmonton.

Kitscoty 4-H Beef Club News Cheyenne Porter, Kitscoty 4H Beef Club Reporterr Submitted

Kitscoty 4H Sings Anthem At Oil Kings Game

Members of the Kitscoty 4H Beef club had the opportunity to sing the national anthem at an Edmonton Oil Kings hockey game on Jan. 4. Photo submitted.

The last two months for the Kitscoty 4-H Club has been action packed, with activities such as the North East District 4H volleyball, December meeting, Christmas party, winter activity, district curling, and January meeting.

On Dec. 8 members from the club attended the North East District 4H Volleyball at J.R. Robinson School in Vermilion.

The Members had a blast!

On Dec. 12 we had our monthly meeting and Christmas party. The Christmas party

consisted of a pizza supper, a gift exchange and a game of volleyball or hockey.

On Jan. 4 the club had its Winter Activity Day which was watching the Edmonton Oil Kings play the Seattle Thunderbirds. This was probably the most exciting activity we have done this year as the 4H members got to sing “O Canada” on the ice.

On Jan. 11, members of the Kitscoty 4H Beef club went to the District Curling in Vermilion at the Curling Arena. Then on Jan. 16 the club held its January Meeting at the Kitscoty Jr/Sr High School where we decided on our club speeches which will be held on Feb. 9. We also had an Impromptu Speech Practice.

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Mannville Musician Nominated For Three ACMAs Karen Nedzielski Reporter

Krysta Scoggins said she has been riding high with the three awards she was nominated for with the Association of Country Music in Alberta (ACMA).

Scoggins, originally from Mannville, Alberta, was nominated for the association’s Female Artist of the Year as well as Album of the Year for her album “Shine” and for Song of the Year for her single “I’ll Carry You” which can be hear on radio stations everywhere.

The ACMA held the awards presentations on Jan. 25 in Red Deer which saw ten awards up for grabs that night.

She was born in Vermilion and at the age of one, she and her family moved to Fort Saskatchewan. Then at the age of five, Scoggins and her family moved back to Mannville which i s w h e re s h e g ra d u ate d a n d a l s o where she said she met and married her high school sweetheart.

Scoggins has been performing in front of crowds since she was very young and has now incorporated her family into her music career. Daughter Shelby and son Cash, both made a p p ea ra n ces in Sco g gins’ n ewes t video “I Miss You” which after two we e k s of re l e a si n g i t, we n t v i ra l thanks to a little help from social

media as the U.S. Airforce tweeted “great video,” after its release.

The video, filmed in Las Vegas, is a song about a woman left widowed by war, who draws strength from within to carry on with her life and raise her family alone.

Scoggins said a huge honour for her was having CMT feature her song

Contrast Of Old And New At Ridge Riders Expo

Fifty six vintage sleds were on display this past weekend at the second annual Ridge Riders Snowmobile Expo held at the Heritage Pavilion in Vermilion. The Expo also played host to the four major snowmobile manufacturers, Polaris, Skidoo, Arctic Cat and Yamaha. It was a contrast of old and new machines and there was definitely something for everyone. A 1963 Polaris Auto Boggan k-95D was one of the vintage attractions at the show. Collections of food and money were taken at the door which the club will be donating to the Vermilion Food Bank. The Ridge Riders are a non-profit club with approximately 40 members, and each year tries to hold an annual toy drive in early December, weather permitting, and donates the toys to charity. The group is currently working on establishing a snowmobile trail to Mannville.

on its television show on Remembrance Day. Scoggins said she tries to include her family in her music career as much as possible but outside of her career, she is just another hockey and soccer mom.

During the recent interview with The Voice, the modest and humble Scoggins was concerned with what she would wear for the awards presentation instead of whether she would win or not. Scoggins credits much of her success to the support she has received over the years from her family, friends and fans.

Out of the hat trick of awards nominations for Scoggins at the ACMAs, she was unable to take the stage to claim any of them but as she prepares for a North American tour, you can bet her name will be nominated for many more awards in the future.

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Tigers Claw Back The Bandits Karen Nedzielski Reporter

The Lloydminster Bandits rolled into town on Friday to try to steal a win from the Tigers in a game that was riddled with penalties and hard hitting action from start to finish.

From the start of the game, there was some great checking and hard skating, end-to-end action. Although both teams played hard, the first period remained scoreless even through a two-man advantage for the Bandits.

Coming back after the first intermission both teams seemed to crank it up a notch

and nearly half way through the second period it was Lloydminster’s Jarrett Weighill, putting one past the Tigers’ goalie.

Late in the second, Bandit Sherman Lovett would fall to the ice with blood coming from his mouth, removing him from the remainder of the second period.

The retaliation came just seconds later in play as a brawl between the two teams broke out at the far end of the ice. After the game officials sorted out the details and a number of players were issued 10 minute game misconduct penalties and hit the dressing rooms early for intermission.

The Tigers roared right back, scoring two goals by Tigers’ Captain Brandon Bardoel and Craig Wilkinson, within 20 seconds of each other and making it 2-1 for the Tigers at the end of the second period.

Both teams tightened up their belts and battled hard and in the last minute and a half of the game, Lloydminster pulled their goalie, giving them an extra attacker in hopes of tying the game. Tigers’ goalie Dakota Kenyon blocked shot after shot as the Bandits fired pucks at him from every direction, but in the last 41 seconds the Tigers scored one more for good measure

and claimed the win 3-1.

The Friday night win was the first for the Tigers against the Bandits this season, as the two teams have squared-off four times with Lloydminster outscoring Vermilion in each of the games.

The Tigers will have a few days off until they travel to Onion Lake, taking on the Chiefs on Jan. 29 and then will be back in Vermilion to host the St. Paul Canadiens on Jan. 31.

The Tigers are currently sitting in sixth spot in the NEAJBHH standing for the year.

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Mustangs’ Hockey Action Blair Macnab Submitted

Howdy Sports Fans. After getting the email crisis fixed I am now scrambling to get you up to date in the Mustang world.

Sorry for the delay but better late than never.

On Jan. 10 the Mustangs stampeded to Vermilion to tangle with the Rock.

The Rock caught the Stangs having a nap and the 6:45 mark of the opening frame; they were enjoying a 3-0 lead over the Stangs.

At the 12:29 mark a couple of my own “saplings”, Ty and Brad, along with line mate, Chevy (don’t be confused. The whole family drives Fords) got the Stangs back in the game. Then at 16:45 the always tenacious Bryce Goldsmith from Lee Popescul and Chance Bensmiller made it 3-2.

At 10:56 of the second stanza, Brad Macnab from Devon Moneta knotted it at 3 each.

At 8:04 of the final frame Chevy Botting from Brad Macnab gave the Stangs their first taste of the lead. But just over six minutes later the Rock’s Eric Fadden from Stephen Simmons and Morgan MacKay tied it up at 4 each.

At 16:30 while on a power play Chance Bensmiller managed to sneak one past the extremely and always sharp net minder for the Rock, Kurt McLean to take the lead for good. Final tally: Stangs 5 - Rock 4.

Ice chips- Justin Bowtell rerouted 14 of 18 shots for the win in the cage for the Stangs.

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On Saturday, Jan. 11, the evening It was a much closer game than the contest against the rival Comets from from Neilburg rolled into town and were score indicated but thanks to a big effort greeted with 4 quick goals against them Marwayne was an entertaining scrum from by the 12:58 mark of the opening frame. from Ryan Bardoel the Vermilion shootstart to finish.

Neilburg got 1 back at 16:26 only to give ers were kept at bay most of the night as up 2 more before the first 20 ticked away. Bardoel smothered 29 of the 31 darts The second was a seesaw battle and thrown his way.

Goal scored for the Stangs were Lee offered no lighting of either lamps.

The third saw the Stangs come out Popescul with a single, Shayne Cusack and fire 2 more markers past Neilburg’s with a single, and Devin Moneta and Brad net minder to run the final score to 8-1 in Macnab with a pair each.

Feel free to send your comments on favour of the Stangs.

Chance Bensmiller and Brad Macnab these write ups, as long as you like em’! were the only single goal scorers while Ford Botting (oops...I mean Chevy Botting), Buffalo Coulee Community Club Josh Hrynyk and Mitch Walker all chipped in a pair each!

Justin Bowtell turned away 20 of the 21 shots he faced to gather in the win for the Feb 1, 2014 Stangs.

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Before the first 20 was over the Stangs 3-1 contest.

Third period goals; 2 by the Stangs and kicked in two more for a 3-1 lead after the 1 more by the Comets which made the first.

The Stangs had the only goal of the final 5-2 for the Mustangs. second thanks to some brilliant net mindRyan Bardoel was strong as he turned ing by Dewberry’s Ryan Bardoel. aside 29 of 31 attempts to give the Stangs The third period saw the Horseman add the win. three and the Rock one, to make is a 7-2 On Wednesday, Jan. 15, the Monarchs final.

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The Vermilion Stadium and Arena ice keepers were kept busy this weekend as Vermilion hosted their Girls’ Atom and PeeWee tournaments. PeeWee Girls hosted Lloydminster, Whitecourt, Onoway, Wainwright and Bonnyville while the Atom’s hosted Lloydminster, Swift Current, Stettler, Bonnyville and Airdrie. After a huge comeback in the last few minutes of the game on Friday, the Vermilion PeeWee girls scored twice to make the game a tie and then beat out Whitecourt on Saturday. The Atom girls fought hard but could not eke out a win on Friday or Saturday. In the photo are the Swift Current and Lloydminster Atom Girls teams.

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Kiddie Oasis, Indoor Playground, Regional Centre, 9:30-11:30am Senior’s & Casual Curling,13pm Senior Choir, 2pm, Seniors’ Centre Junior Curling After-School League, 3:45-5:30, Vermilion Curling Rink Internet Applications Course, 5:30-7pm, pre-register at Public Library

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Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Family Day “Try”Athlon, Vermilion Wellness Coalition, Prov. Park, 1-3pm Vermilion River Archers, Youth 6:30-7:30pm, Adults 7:30-8:30pm Euchre, Seniors’ Centre, 7pm

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Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Computing Fundamentals –Webinar, CLASS, Feb. 24, Mar. 3, & 10, 6:30-8:30pm, Lakeland College Vermilion River Archers, Youth 6:30-7:30pm, Adults 7:30-8:30pm Whist, Seniors’ Centre, 7pm

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Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Kids Connection, Vermilion Public Library,10:30am Retirement Where Do You Start?, 1:30pm, Guest Speaker: Pam Greenwood Vermilion Regional Ctr. Quilter’s Guild School of Hope, 4-10pm, contact Cindi 780-8536531 Driver’s Education, Feb. 12,19,26, CLASS, 3:30-8:30pm, Public Library

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Kiddie Oasis, Indoor Playground, Regional Centre, 9:30-11:30am Senior’s & Casual Curling,1-3pm Junior Curling AfterSchool League, 3:45-5:30, Vermilion Curling Rink Town Council Mtg., 7pm, Council Chambers Town Hall

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Kiddie Oasis, Indoor Playground, Regional Centre, 9:30-11:30am Senior’s & Casual Curling, 1-3pm Junior Curling After-School League, 3:45-5:30, Vermilion Curling Rink Senior Choir, 2pm, Seniors’ Centre

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M.O.P.S (Mothers of Preshoolers), Glad Tidings Church, 9:30am Rhyme Time, Vermilion Public Library, 10:15am Senior’s & Casual Curling, 1-3pm Walking Through Grief Meeting, Parkview Alliance Church, 7pm Cribbage, Seniors’ Centre, 7pm

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Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Kids Connection, Vermilion Public Library,10:30am Quilter’s Guild School of Hope, 4-10pm

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Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Novice Hockey Tournament, Feb. 7-9 Jim Smith Memorial Jr. Bonspiel, Feb. 7-8, contact Joanne 780-853-2233 Jr. B Hockey Game, 8pm

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Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Combined Ladies & Men’s Bonspiel, Feb. 14-16, Contact Tim 780-205-8917 or Joanne 780-853-2233 Valentine’s Day Tea, Senior’s Centre

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Senior’s & Casual Curling,13pm Rhyme Time, Vermilion Public Library, 10:15am Walking Through Grief Meeting, Parkview Alliance Church, 10am

8 Duane Steele Trio, presented by Allied Arts, 8pm, Alumni Theater

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Corin Raymond Concert, Vermilion Folk Club, Legion, 8pm

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Emergency First Aid, CLASS, Lakeland College, 9:30am4:30pm Standard First Aid, Feb. 22 & 23, CLASS, Lakeland College, 9:30-4:30pm

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Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre

Crossword Puzzles ACROSS 1 Analyze quality 6 Drains energy 10 End 14 Raccoon-like animal 15 Confident 16 Veer 17 Ala __ 18 Freudian selves 19 Fades 20 Legal proceedings 22 Russia 24 Baseball equipment 25 Lazy person 27 Opp. of doric 29 Advice 32 Kimono sash 33 Talk incessantly 34 Chief ancient Philistine god 37 Zero 41 Buy 43 Trinitrotoluene 44 Winged 45 Canned meat 46 Deepness

48 Brew 49 __ Lanka 51 Europe and Asia 54 Cow 56 Circle, as in planets 57 Rend 58 Beef 60 Ball 64 Doorway sign 66 Yield 68 George, plaster cast artist 69 Big sand pile 70 Beech 71 Dimensions 72 Gaping 73 Ballad 74 Out of fashion

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38 Alack’s partner 2 Zoom 39 Painter of melting 3 Asian dress clocks 4 Reach 40 Location 5 Relents 42 El __ (Texas city) 6 Compass point 46 Guides 7 Foretell 47 Centers 8 Experts 50 Pastor (abbr.)

9 Legislative busi52 Shreds (2 wds.) ness 53 Athens’ goddess meeting 54 Confuse 10 Hallucinogen 55 State as an opin11 Excuse ion 12 Berried shrub 56 __ days (long 13 Exam ago) 21 Sledge 57 Remake 23 Knock off 59 Air (prefix) 26 Excite 61 Aegis 28 One of Colum62 Rodents bus’ ships 29 Saclike structures 63 Otherwise 65 X filled 67 Electroencephawith fluid or dislograph eased (abbr.) matter 30 Next to Kauai 31 On top 35 Gross national product

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Vermilion and Area Businesses Behind Ferby’s and Integra Tire

Bert Duncan Trailer Sales (2007) Inc.

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

4517 - 46 Avenue Vermilion

Heavy Duty Truck and Trailer Repair

Oil Changes Automotive Repair

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

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

We handle the full line of DSP Hitches

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

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

J.S.K.

Sales & Service Ltd

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

Photocopy services

McMinis & Company

Two Color Version

4819-47 ave. Vermilion

CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

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

available at: Competitive prices.

Embroidery

No substitutes for embroidery threads will be accepted.

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

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

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

Lori-Ann Cohoe Professional Corporation Barrister - Solicitor - Mediator Box 187, 4925 - 50 Street Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R2 phone: 780-632-6901 fax: 780-632-6902 lcohoe@cohoelaw.com

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

Vermilion and Area Home Businesses B & J RENOVATIONS

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

TOTAL RENOVATIONS INTERIOR WORK % OFF Call for a free estimate! (780) 593-3911

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Ron and Sheri Heller

A Division of Daroma Spa Boutique

HELPING HANDS

5806-52 Ave, Vermilion, AB

& $ Hot Tub Sa l a t le 500 /D Ren ales iscou nt!!

S 780-853-3905

Services for Seniors

780-853-8320 H 780-581-5423 C Email: r.heller@telus.net LAND Seed & Agro Services Ltd. Independent Sales Representative for Pioneer® brand products

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

ABBEY ROAD RESOURCES NO JOB TOO SMALL

Properly Development and Maintenance

Elaine Urwin, RMT Roxane Blanchet, RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

New to area Tom’s Interior/ Exterior a Handi Man Installation of Siding, Window Capping, Soffit, Fascia, Eavestroughing FOR A FREE ESTIMATE CALL TOM AT 780-581-6167 NO JOB TOO SMALL

Commercial • Residential • Farm Maintenance • Trenching

780-853-0650

Vermilion Septic Services

- Backhoe Service - Tree Service - Landscaping - Snow Removal and more...

Dallas Foster

Minburn, AB Contact #: 780-613-2104 / 587-785-0720 Email: abbey.road2011@yahoo.ca

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

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

For Promt Officient Service

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

(780) 853-7714 Derek Selte Vermilion,AB

Advertise Here Call 853-6305 for details

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News

From The Heart Walking Through Grief Society Submitted

Today you may have awoken with your life full and content. When you are loved, respected and love and respect in return, when all we value is in place. The heart is full.

Today for some the world assumption, of a life of joy and all in place, has been shattered and you have come to learn that “Great love and investment also causes great pain.” Some have heard the

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diagnosis of a terminal illness, a violent death has cut short the life of a loved one, an infant or child dies and in our world they were to be here to watch us get old. Some find that their dreams are dying and the “forever family” they were to be is shattered. For others their parent dies and it is far too soon, even if they were elderly, there were so many more things to say and memories to make. As you read this list you may find you are in one of these losses and “great love is causing great pain”. The heart is broken.

How do we mend a broken heart?

Trust in the world and all in it is diminished, faith is challenged, and self confidence is minimal for making decisions and integrating back into the “normal

world”.

If you find you are one with a broken heart, take courage that you will survive.

Though your heart is shattered, there is hope. You are on a journey called grief and you will need some things along the way; you will need to recognize the loss you have endured, you will need to face the pain and travel through your grief, like travelling through a dark valley. You will need to find someone you trust who understands your feelings, or at least seeks to understand them. To journey with you, and support you. You may find the need of a supportive group to join that allows you to know you’re not alone.

Take care of yourself, grieving takes a lot of physical energy. If you’re tired, rest, if

you need to be alone or with company, request that. Be comforted by a warm bath, music, walks, etc. Minimize and control the drugs or other aids to numb or deaden the pain. You are only delaying the journey that you must take. Remember to listen to your heart, some will give advice, listen but then glean out what is right for you. You are unique and your loss and your journey is unique to you. In time you will reconcile to your changed life and the “new normal” you have to live. Death and loss may come but LOVE never goes away. How you live out your life is how you will best honor your loved one’s memory.

Thank You

80th Birthday Celebration

for Elna Eidsvik

Feb. 8, 2014 at Faith Lutheran Church Join Elna’s Family and help us celebrate her 80th Birthday from 2 to 4 pm No Gifts please. Group card.

We, on behalf of our rural community, would like to thank everyone who signed our petition and those who supported us at the Altex Energy Open House, the County of Vermilion River Public Hearing and at the recent county council meeting at Kitscoty.

Your attendance and support was greatly appreciated. We are blessed to live in this community where neighbours care about neighbours.

We would also like to thank the County of Vermilion River office staff who helped us so much recently, and a big thank you to our County Councillors who have put people and safety first.

Larry and Diane Schmidt

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Horoscope/Sudoku and Solutions Taurus

You will make new friends and be given opportunities if you offer your assistance to an organization in need.

Keep an open mind when dealing with matters pertaining to home, family and your reputation. Not everyone will agree with you.

Get away from any foreseeable problems. You need a break, and spending time with the people who bring you joy will help ease your stress.

Avoid taking physical risks or getting into an argument. Stay mellow and be objective.

May 21-Jun. 20 You'll have some interesting ideas, but before you jump in and put them into motion, make sure you are being realistic. Get the information you need to ensure that you aren't heading down a path that will lead to loss.

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

Demands may be put on you at home, but that doesn't mean you should change your plans. Clear up pressing matters and head out on an adventure that will challenge you intellectually. Short trips will motivate you to follow a dream.

Join in the fun. Get involved in community events or take time out to do something special with someone you love.

Meeting someone unusual will spark your interest.

Find out all you can and make arrangements to pursue a joint venture.

Your past endeavors will make a difference to the way your day unfolds. Rely on the experience you have had to deal with unpredictable situations and people. Your quick wit and keen perception will guide you in the right direction.

You'll have plenty of opportunities, but making the right choice will not be so easy. Interference from someone unexpected will make it hard for you to see clearly. Take a moment to reconsider your choices and act on your gut feeling.

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Gemini

Sept. 23-Oct. 22

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Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Not everyone you deal with will be open and honest. Reserve judgment when dealing with authority figures. You may get more than you bargained for if you don't mention a small but important detail.

Stick close to home.

Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Think before you act. An impulsive move will be your downfall. Time is on your side. The most important factor will be gathering the facts so that you can make an educated assessment and decision.

Protect your personal relationships.

Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Listen but don't feel obliged to be a follower.

You have to do what's best for you, so think matters through and make your decisions based on facts and past experience.

Altering the way you earn your living will boost your confidence.

Cancer

Jun. 21-Jul. 22 Once in a while, it's good to discover something that you can bring home and share with the ones you love. Don't let the changes going on around you cause anxiety.

Embrace the inevitable and keep moving.

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Feb. 19-Mar. 20 Lending a helping hand will lead to new opportunities. Look over contracts and settlements or discuss matters that need to be cleared up in order for you to move forward and progress will be made. Romance will improve your love life.

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WARD’S AUCTIONS - Antiques/Estate Auction.

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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).

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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.

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: resources@tgp.ca. We thank all applicants for their H&E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wain- interest, but only those candidates considered for an wright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment infor- interview will be contacted. mation see our webpage: www.heoil.com.

NOW HIRING Class 1 Drivers to transport dangerous SEEKING A CAREER in the Community Newspaper goods for oilfield service company in northern Albusiness? Post your resume for FREE right where berta. Competitive wages, benefits and lodging. Exthe publishers are looking. Visit: www.awna.com/ perience hauling fluids preferred. Email: dispatch@ resumes_add.php. brekkaas.com.

THERE IS A CRITICAL need for Medical Transcrip- GPRC, Fairview Campus, Alberta needs Power Entionists across Canada. Work from home. CanScribe gineering Instructors. No teaching experience, no graduates welcome and encouraged to apply. Apply problem. Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-835through MTR at www.hds-mt.com/jobs.

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WANTED: Experienced Oilfield & Gas Operators. For FULL-TIME MEAT CUTTER - High Level Super A. camp & non camp operations. Please send resume High Level Super A is recruiting for a Meat Cutto: pocketacesproduction@yahoo.ca. ter. The successful candidate must have thorough INNISFAIL LIONS CLUB is looking to hire caretak- knowledge of all aspects of meat cutting, and have ers for Anthony Henday Campground for upcoming the ability to work quickly and effectively. Previous season starting May 1. Interested party’s please call retail meat cutting experience is an asset. The successful candidate must be able to provide a clean 403-358-8135 or 403-357-9654.

TJ LOGGING of Whitecourt, Alberta is accepting security clearance. High Level Super A offers comresumes for experienced heavy duty operators, petitive compensation and health benefits package dozer/buncher/hoe/skidder/processor/delimber to all eligible employees, as well as the opportunity for immediate employment. Fax resume 780-778- for personal and professional development. If you believe that you are prepared for this challenging 2428. position and have an interest in working within a FULL-TIME MEAT CUTTER - High Prairie Super A. dynamic organization, please submit your resume, High Prairie Super A is recruiting for a Meat Cut- in confidence to: High Level Super A, 10300 - 103 ter. The successful candidate must have thorough Ave., High Level, AB, T0H 1Z0. Fax 780-926knowledge of all aspects of meat cutting, and have 4620. Email: calvin.missal@tgp.ca. the ability to work quickly and effectively. Previous retail meat cutting experience is an asset. The VAC & STEAM Truck Operator. Valid Class 1 or 3, successful candidate must be able to provide a clean Safety Tickets, Top Wage, Benefits, Camp Work, security clearance. High Prairie Super A offers com- Experience an Asset. Email/Fax Resume: 780-458petitive compensation and health benefits package 8701, bryksent@telus.net. to all eligible employees, as well as the opportunity JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. for personal and professional development. If you Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people believe that you are prepared for this challenging like you. Post your resume online. Free. Visit: www. position and have an interest in working within a dy- awna.com/resumes_add.php. namic organization, please submit your resume, in FEED AND SEED confidence to: High Prairie Super A, 4920 - 53 Ave., High Prairie, AB, T0G 1E0. Fax 780-523-5390. WANTED. Hannas Seeds seeking distributors for forEmail: sean.lee@tgp.ca. age, turf, native and reclamation seed. Good comTRANSFER OILFIELD SERVICES requires a Class 1 missions. Contact Dave at 1-800-661-1529 or Fluid Hauling Driver and a Class 3 Driver. Please call dave@hannasseeds.com.

780-268-4444 or email: t.o.s@hotmail.ca HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or SpringHIGH LEVEL SUPER A in Alberta is currently recruit- thrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas ing for: Produce Manager. Reporting directly to the for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Store Manager, the Produce Manager is responsible Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250for all aspects of operating a successful produce de- 5252. partment including, supervision, scheduling, ordering, receiving, and merchandising. You must have FOR SALE a minimum of 3 years retail produce experience, NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds. including management experience with a work- Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $269. + ing knowledge of gross margins, sales ratios and GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this newspaper expense controls. Excellent customer service and NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228. interpersonal skills are essential.

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Town Intersection Will Be Assessed Karen Nedzielski Reporter

As the progress continues towards the development of the Junction Sixteen 41 subdivision, a requirement of Alberta Transportation is that an Intersection Traffic Analysis be performed to determine the intersection’s long and short term requirements for the intersection leading to the planned subdivision.

David Brozuk, Town of Vermilion

Director of Transportation and Utilities, gave a report on the traffic analysis required to move the project forward.

The results of the analysis will be used to prepare the concept plan for that area.

In the Town Administration’s proposal it stated that the company Bunt & Associates, is a recommended firm composed of transportation planners and engineers that specifically deal with this type of work.

Brodzuk told members of council that if a Traffic Impact Assessment was

required to complete the Traffic Analysis the total fee for the Bunt & Associates’ analysis would cost $48,000 to complete.

However, Council was also informed that Bunt & Associates could perform a much cheaper but still sufficient, Modified Traffic Impact Assessment and would bring that total down to $28,000, $18,0 0 0 for the M o dified Impac t Assessment and an additional $10,000 for the required Long Term Traffic Analysis Report.

After some discussion and clarification on the Alberta Transportation requirements, Council voted to have the Modified Traffic Impact Assessment performed to complete the Intersection Traffic Analysis and further the progression of the new subdivision plans.

The Junction Sixteen 41 subdivision will see the Town’s expansion further to the south which has already been zoned for commercial properties.

Town Residents Question Proposed New Subdivision Karen Nedzielski

held that same day.

In the proposal to council it stated that some minor revisions were made A public hearing was held on Jan. from the original plans based on some 21 at the Town of Vermilion’s Coun- of the community feedback given at cil Chambers to allow ratepayers to the information session.

The revisions included an aesthetiaddress any concerns regarding the cally pleasing congruent fence along proposed bylaw 13-2013 regarding the Brennan North Area Structure the north and west boundary of the Vermilion Provincial Park and around plan.

The proposed structure plan is to be th e tro ut p o n d a n d a lso p os sib ly located directly north of the current extending walking paths into the park Brennan subdivision and will border the to join with existing walkways in the Vermilion Provincial Park to the west. park.

Town of Vermilion resident Eric Barr The 65 acre parcel of land is intended expressed his concern about the locato provide for a successful development concept for a mixed residential tion of the proposed structure plan neighbourhood which also includes a stating that by placing the multi-family small area for a neighbourhood conve- housing units on the outskirts of town it was “the wrong thing demographinience commercial development.

Double Double Enterprises Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons cally.” Barr’s concern was that these The first reading of the proposed 4306 52 st Vermilion, AB T9x 0A8 bylaw was held back on Dec. 3, 2013 families would be placed so far from the Foodafter Service Supervisor a public information session was core of town which would make it diffi-

EMPLOYMENT

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

cult for children to get to schools and also for those working in the Vermilion business core area.

Council brought up the fact that the Town of Vermilion is growing and it is expected to continue to do so, with only a few lots available for purchase council felt there was a need to expand to make way for family dwellings.

“There are some developers buying older houses and building duplex style housing, but it is just not enough,” said Mayor Bruce MacDuff.

A l e t te r wa s s e n t to M r. Te r r y Krause, East Central Regional Planner for Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation in response to his concerns with the development proposal in his letter dated November 29, 2013. Pending Mr. Krause’s response, the third and final reading of the bylaw was postponed until such time.

Full time/Shift Work $12.96/hr + benefits apply in person fax: 780-854-9093 email: kwtimhortons@gmail.com

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.

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Careers Lloydminster Interval Home Society Fundraising And Awareness Event “Ghosts Of Violence” Lloydminster Interval Home Submitted

Lloydminster, AB, January 15th, 2014 – Throughout the year the Lloydminster Interval Home Society promotes the importance of bringing awareness and education to our community and surrounding area about family violence the overall effect it has on women and children fleeing domestic violence, and our community as a whole.

On February 5th the Lloydminster Interval Home is proud to present the Atlantic Ballet of Canada, with their performance of “Ghosts of Violence” at the Vic Juba Community Theatre, Ulmer Chev Stage.

This performance ‘is a ground breaking multi-media initiative which brings the issue of domestic violence against women into the spotlight. It is an innovative and inspiration call for awareness, understanding and action’. We are excited to bring this high calibre arts event to Lloydminster and combine it with awareness about family violence against women.

As our major fundraiser event for this year, all proceeds received will support our second stage facility: Dol Mar Manor.

In 2001 Dol Mar Manor, a 5 unit complex, opened its doors offering a safe and secure environment to women and children for up to a year. Each family lives inde-

pendently in a modestly furnished unit.

While residing at Dol Mar, women receive various supports including 1:1 support, programming to enhance personal growth and life skills, opportunities to gain confidence and self-esteem, and provide the women with information to learn how to live a life without violence. Referrals are also provided to women to other agencies/organizations in the community to help meet their needs.

We are very fortunate and wish to extend a Thank-you to all our sponsors. It is with their support that has allowed us to bring “Ghosts of Violence” to our community. We are also excited to share this experience with those who have purchased tickets or plan to attend our wine and cheese reception starting at 6pm with the performance to follow at 7:30pm.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

RECREATION MANAGER

www.mannville.ca The Village of Mannville is seeking an enthusiastic individual to assume the responsibilities of Recreation Manager. This is a permanent, full-time position.

Reporting to the Mannville Recreation Committee, the Recreation Manager will be responsible for providing leadership and management of the Mannville Riverview Golf Course & RV Park during the summer months and to provide operational support of the Mannville Gadsden Recreation Centre during the winter months.

The Recreation Manager will play a key role in the strategic development and promotion of recreational programming and facility needs within the Village.

The successful candidate will maintain and develope positive and productive relationships within the community. They will have active involvement and participation in Council presentations, meetings, committees and community groups.

The successful candidate should have a post-secondary degree or diploma in one of the following: Recreation, Marketing & Tourism, Business Administration or equivalent education/experience.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following skills and aptitudes: • Strategic planning skills • Marketing, Economic Development, Event planning & Fundraising skills • Financial Management, Budgeting & Inventory Control Skills • Team & Management skills • Staff Management & Supervisory skills • Contract management skills • Effective verbal & listening skills • Time management skills • Effective public relations & public speaking skills Compensation for this position will be based on level of education and experience; salary range is $60K - $80K; health benefits are available.

Start time frame is March 2014.

Please send resumes via email to: cao@mannville.ca. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

THE BRICK VERMILION is expanding our team.

HIRING 2 PART-TIME WAREHOUSE WORKERS. Need to be a physically fit motivated team player.

Training provided For interview

CALL 780-806-8387 ATTENTION MIKE

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.

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

• 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.

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

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P i n s F ly At St r i ke r Lane s’ Tournament

The fourth annual Greenspiel took place on Jan. 24 - 25. Lakeland College students and alumni enjoyed a fun weekend of curling and socializing. With numerous teams entered in the draw, the two-day tou r n ame nt e nded with a d ance on Saturday night upstairs at the Vermilion curling rink. Pictured here from the left, are members of the Dragons curling team Amber Kobelski and Jen Liebel as they carefully watch the movement of teammate Tanis Ponath’s rock, and prepared to sweep it into position. The team was lead by the Dragons’ Skip - Deanna Jackson, who was also one of the sponsors for the bonspiel and a Lakeland College Alumni member.

T hir ty t w o b owling te a m s f r om Vermilion, Vegreville, Edmonton and Sherwood Park travelled to Vermilion this past weekend to participate in a bowling tournament hosted by Striker Lanes all competing for the $1,800 in total prize money up for grabs. Kim Abrams of Striker Lanes said the two-day tournament is one of three left to be hosted at the bowling alley with the other two taking place in April and June. Pictured here is Vegreville bowler Lisa Mitschke, as she sets up for a strike. Mitschke said she has been bowling at the Vegreville bowling alley for approximately two years.

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Careers Dennill’s Agricenter Dewberry has an immediate full time position for

Heavy Duty Mechanic or Apprentice. Agricultural and Wielding experience is an asset. Salary is market competitive based on experience. Comprehensive benefit package, and production bonus. Apply in person with Resume, Telephone 780-847-3974, mail to box 59 Dewberry T0B 1G0, email dave_axley@dennill.com or fax 780 847-3062.

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Dennill’s Agricenter Dewberry "Customer Driven Since 1928" IMMEDIATE FULL-TIME POSITION FOR

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Amaryllis In Full Bloom At the Voice

The Vermilion Voice purchased an Amaryllis from Lil Wilson a few months ago in support of Huntington’s Disease research. It is now in full bloom and brightens up the office.

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