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This year’s Vermilion Dancers performing Podillan Polka at the Ukrainian Dance Festival in Lakeland College. From the left are, Chase Monasterski, Bre Waltz, Emily Venance, Donovan Yaceyko, Quinn Hlus, Kirsten Evans and Brayden Drury. See more on page 3. Photo Marie Conboy.

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adjudicators picked up on the details and provided feedback; these details engage the children and build structures in their brains. The festival does not aim to make children professional, if that is what they want then wonderful, it is just good for children individually.”

The adjudicators this year were Larry Schrum for the Strings, Elaine Dunbar for Speech Arts and Vocal and Diana Wiens on the Piano.

Young vocal per former Charlot te Wa sy l i k h a s b e e n i nvo l ve d i n t h e Vermilion Music Festival for the past twelve years. Wasylik said, “I started music lessons at Lakeland College a few years ago. Music has always been in my life. The music festival can give children a great confidence in getting up and speaking or singing in front of people.” Each adjudicator is different and each year they give great feedback that improves singing ability and stays with performers throughout their lives.

Stay tuned next week for the results from the final concer t held Sunday, March 29.

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The Vermilion and District Music Festival hummed with musical talent this past week, March 23 to 27. The festival, which has been in existence for the last 35 years, provides the opportunity for young people with a passion and talent in music to participate in an adjudicated festival. It engages the community and places value on the arts. This year’s performers spent months rehearsing in the lead up to the festival.

Per formers came from the areas of Vermilion, Mannville, Clandonald, Marwayne, Minburn, Myrnam, Kitscoty, Wainwright, Hardisty, Irma, Innisfree, Czar, and Lloydminster. Most under the age of 18, participated in the categories of speech arts, musical theater, choirs, vocal, piano and strings. This year’s performances took place at the First United Church and the Parkview Alliance Church.

This year’s Awards Director Bernie Huedepohl believes that the discipline of music af fects the way people think, “This festival is really all about encouraging children to play music better and improving their ability to perform, it doesn’t matter if it’s pop or Italian art songs or folk songs. We just want children out performing. Music does incredible things to people’s brains, the Ancient Greeks knew that but we have forgotten it.”

The festival gets children ready for performance level.

Standing in front of the adjudicators focuses the young performers to practice and wanting to perform better.

Huedepohl believes, “The studying of music is good for us as a society to have that artistic expression. The String Solo Sessions at the First United Church.

Jennifer Peterson performing ‘Shy’ an Up Tempo Musical Theatre Solo.

Sierra Haslehurst performing ‘Ooh! My Feet.’

Piano Sessions at The Parkview Alliance Church. Photos Marie Conboy.

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The Spirit Of Ukrainian Dance Alive And Kicking In Vermilion Marice Conboy Reporter

On March 27 and 28 the brilliant colours of the Ukraine flooded the Alumni Theatre at Vermilion’s Lakeland College.

21 clubs and 500 dancers attended the Ukrainian Dance festival to showcase all their hard work over the past year. The weekend was filled with smiling faces as they performed in front of a packed audi-

torium. The dancers brought the enthusiasm and verve that is the spirit of the Ukrainian culture.

Vermilion dance instructor and artistic director Brent Kostyniuk, who has been a dancer himself for 18 years and studied the dance in the Ukraine, said “Ukrainian dance is very high paced energy, it brings a smile to the audience. Studying the dance in the Ukraine has really opened my eyes to see the many different styles.

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In Canada we have a more modern style, its more performance arts here. In the homeland the dance is very authentic, they don’t compete, they do it because they love it.”

A lot of talented dance groups from different regions in Alberta competed, each with their own unique style.

This year’s adjudicator was Alla Hutsol.

Hutsol is originally from the Ukraine and emigrated to Canada in 2008. Since 2010

Vermilion Dancer Bre Waltz.

participated in dance competitions and performances since the age four; later in 1994 she enrolled in the Choreography Department at the Tulchin College of Culture and Art where she was invited to train in Dramatic Art which opened the door to a career in acting and directing. Hutsol was successful in 1998 with a Specialization in Choreography and Artistic Directing.

Hutsol said on Saturday, “I would like to thank all the instructors for their hard work and also the dancers and parents Ukrainian Dancers on stage awaiting feedback from adjudicator Alla Hutsol. for their love of Ukrainian dance. We need to continue the Ukrainian dance culture Hutsol has been the Artistic Director of and tradition. The friendly atmosphere Regina’s “Kolos” dance ensemble. She here reminds me of the Ukraine.” has danced since the age of three, and

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Vermilion Dance instructor and Artistic Director Brent Kostyniuk with Dancer Bre Waltz.

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Happy Easter Lorna Hamilton Editor

This week is Easter we ek an d the children will be star ting their Easter break right away on April 3.

As we are not accustom to having to watch for our children out playing during the day, as they have been spending all their time in school learning and playing in school yards, it is imperative that us as drivers remember to keep a very careful eye out for children riding bikes and playing close to the street.

I remember as a child, Easter was always the very first sign that spring had arrived and it was time to get outside and play in the nice sunny days during spring break.

Easter was always a big deal in

my parent’s house when I was growing up. Easter Sunday would begin when you heard the Salvation Army completing their walk through town playing music and singing, when you heard the drums beating it was like an alarm clock ringing in your mind and you would spring out of bed to watch it. For us it was a highlight of Easter.

Easter Sunday always meant getting dressed up in your Sunday best and for us girls it was pretty spring dresses with ankle socks and white shoes.

The Easter bunny would of course have made his appearance while we slept and the Easter egg hunt was definitely competitive bet ween my three siblings and me. The run for the hidden Easter eggs was probably one of the funniest times of the whole day. We would gather them up in our baskets and then count to see who had the most.

My Mom was very much into doing anything possible to keep our belief in the Easter bunny. We had thick cream colour shag carpet and when we got up to do our hunt she would point out to us the big imprints in the carpet which she told us was made by the Easter Bunny.

Mom’s traditions have carried over in my life with my children, as special occasions are always celebrated to the fullest. My children were spoiled rotten just as I was, and I have always done my best to make their day as special for them as mine was for me.

Every Easter and even now that they are grown up, I still place Easter eggs all around the house.

Easter along with ever y spe c ial holiday should carry traditions from generation to generation; it gives your children and their children a way to make their holiday a special family

Letter To The Editor Dear Editor, Rural Health services Review report Just like every Albertan, rural Albertans expect and deserve high quality patientcentered health care. Over the past seven months I have been privileged to chair the Rural Health Services review and over that time I have listened to the concerns and solutions presented by rural Albertans regarding their health care.

The review was split into three different groups of communities: those with populations less than 1,250, those with populations of 1,250 to 2,500 and the last group with populations of 2,500 to 10,000. The first Phase commenced shortly after the review was announced on September 23, 2014.The Phase one report was submitted to Minister Mandel on December 19. The last two population groups were combined into the second phase which began on January 21, 2015.

Along with meeting with 104 communities the review committee also met with 26 province-wide groups and association with a variety of involvement in healthcare in Alberta. These groups included professional associations, colleges and universities involved in medical education, municipal leaders and health care advocates.

So what is in the report?

Patient centered care means sick patients don’t always travel to healthy doctors. Sometimes it’s better for healthy doctors to travel to sick patients. As rural Albertans reminded us, the road goes both ways.

The report talks about the need for a team of health care professionals, not just doctors, but nurses, physician’s assistants, nurse practitioners, midwives, pharmacists and EMS. While we continue to rely on foreign trained health care workers we need to do more to grown our own.

It is important that ambulances will be used for emergencies and not as taxis.

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will discharge their patient quickly and head back home. Straight home.

We can make better use of underutilized rural health infrastructure. Just ask the people on the ground, they told us how we can breathe life back into rooms that have stood empty and dark for too long. It is important we work with local community leaders and health care providers to develop answers at the community and district levels. Done well, it won’t cost more money. Done well, it will save money.

I personally appreciated all of those who made presentations and those who came with solutions to the concerns they brought forward. The innovation and solutions we heard about and saw taking place in rural areas across the province illustrated the creativity and resourcefulness of rural Albertans. I would invite you to read the complete report at www. health.alber ta.ca /documents/RuralHealth-Services-Review-2015.pdf.

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Ok, what one of the snow worship pers put the sun a w a y… I w a r n e d you, I think we all knew it was going to do that again, now it is back to snow banks before the welcoming thaw.

On the bright side it’s supposed to get nice and warm again so the new stuff won’t last long and it will add a lot of much-needed moisture to make things very green.

I wanted to get out this weekend to hike the trails looking for antler sheds, as it looked like the snow was down to a reasonable depth in the deep wo o d s…n ow i t ’s eve n wor s e t h a n before it started melting.

It is officially spring now, however it ’s not even April yet, we just got spoiled there and it was nice, the first green will be spotted before too long, my Crocus has already been spotted further south in Alberta.

The Crocus, the first blooming flower or plant for that matter, has to be my most favorite plant. It can be seen blooming in the middle of a snow bank, a testament to its hardiness.

I know I talk about it every year but to me it is so special, like that one Christmas gift as a child waits forever to see it but so worth it, and I know spring is here when I am lucky enough to see the Crocus.

I of ten have threatened to dig a couple up and replant them on the property, but when I find one it fascinates and amazes me and I don’t have the heart to move it.

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Around The Campfire reason to get out there looking for one and that would be a shame in itself. I bet there are a lot of you that haven’t seen one to appreciate it.

Maybe this is the year to get outdoors and go on an adventure, make it a mission, I promise you will not regret it and it’s a perfect excuse to enjoy a beautiful spring day in the outdoors.

Oh and if you find any antler sheds I can find a good home for them, haha, they make great chew toys for dogs, flower garden ornaments and there is a reward for special ones. Look at that…another incentive.

Speaking of doors, out-doors… ok that’s just a weird way my mind works, also I know it’s weird I talk so much about the adventures and antics of Miss Pickles, I promise not to talk so much about her…someday!!

I must have a smidge of that “proud papa” syndrome, anyway Miss Pickles and doors, ha ha…I would get to the shop and see Miss Pickles sitting or sleeping in my easy-chair.

As it is not that unusual if I had let her in, I would scratch my head and swear she was outside when I just went to the house for a minute, then there were other times when the door would be wide open.

Again she would be sleeping or sitting in my easy chair with a whistling innocent look about her, just when I should go have my head checked, this last warm spell gave me some clues.

I could see mud on the door handle, it’s a brass latch type door knob, and yup she knows how to open the door and just walk in at will. I watched her, she walks up to the door swats the

handle once and the door pops open.

She doesn’t even break a stride as she does this and would do it as if it was as common as you and I do, and then there’s that look on her face if the television is not on.

I have the satellite Canadian “Wild TV” running non-stop when I am in the shop, and even left the TV on overnight to keep her company when she was only weeks old.

I swear she looks at you, then at the TV, then back at you as if to say, “what’s this…a show taking at night?”

At first it was kind of cute but now I hide the TV remote control and am presently shopping for a standard doorknob.

Thinking about that Crocus flower challenge I will even go a step further and provide a prize for the best Crocus picture this year, one that you actually took yourself. You can e-mail it to me at neil.lostarrow@gmail.com I will post the winner and award a prize worthy of your time, on and above all the fresh air, exercise and the outdoor adventure.

When the smoke clears See every opportunity spent outdoors as golden, and keep your eyes on the prize…perhaps just yours, not anybody else’s.

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Now Let’s See Franklin Wolters Columnist

As far back as histor y lets’ us see the way that the soil was worked, seeded, and harvested was more or less about the same for centuries until about the middle 1800’s. Yes, there didn’t seem to be much improvement from the drudgery that was involved in growing crop.

Grain was precious and hard to come by.

It took a while you understand to get away from the hunter, gatherer system that our natives still practiced as the county was, “Discovered,” not all that long ago- right? Make you wonder how come all of a sudden we evolved into a walking plow pulled with some kind of an animal, maybe even a slave or three.

The soils of the great plains here and in the United States were heavy clay and the old plows didn’t clean or scour, as

the term was, until a man named “John Deere” made a mulboard plow that was made from polished steel that made a wonderful job and soon his neighbours wanted one just like it. The rest is history!!

A big break through c ame about the same time when a man named McCormick, another handy blacksmith, invented the cutter bar and made a reaper , the forerunner of the binder that tied the crop into bundles. Guess that spelled the end of the sythe or sickle!!

Next came the threshing machine that eventually made the flail obsolete. The threshing machine had to have power to run the cylinder that did the threshing and that was another milestone to employ steam to turn an engine. Of course all this happened to grow and harvest, but for the longest time seed was broadcast by hand by a man walking with a bag of seed carried over his shoulder, think of all the walking on a ten acre field. A lot of the seed fell on places it didn’t really like, and all the birds of

the field would take their fair share, until you got the seed worked in.

The men that invented the seed drill in different stages metered the seed precisely and then put it at a uniform depth were a wonder in their age. Some even had press wheels to firm the soil so the little plants could get a better start. What would they think of next!!

Well even with electric drill fills a drill of any width took a time to fill and get back sowing, not good for big acres.

I remember the first clumsy air seeders attached to field cultivators weren’t really the answer, but the seed of change had been planted, and now even the best hoe press drills are decorating fence corners. They are simply obsolete!! So now cultivation is even being fazed out and minimum or zero till is being practised, and you see more and more of the high-wheeled spray coupes. Then to put the icing on the cake they have added GPS systems to tractors, sprayers, swathers etc. and you hardly need to have someone steer the thing. Like

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I say “What next.” Any of us who can remember back in the horse days yet and the effort it took to put in a 100 acre field. Then came the slow, hard to start tractors that while maybe then better then horses, were tiring to drive and put up with the noise and heat, you could put in more hours on the field. Maybe a touch better. Then came more modern tractors, combines, swathers that had hydraulics and easy starting, and even cabs with air conditioning and radios.

You even had lights to keep you in the fields even longer. Guess you needed all that so you could farm enough to try to pay for all that extra equipment.

Makes you wonder where all that leads to, as farms are larger and larger and the costs the same. I still have this idea that its funny so much has changed in so short a time, when for ages, and ages things stayed the same. Why now?

I don’t think we will like it if the land will be farmed by the big corps!!

Auburndale United Church Seeking Help Lorna Hamilton Reporter

Au b ur n d a l e U n i te d C h ur c h i s a small church located between Vermilion and Wainwright on Highway 41.

The Auburndale area, which was originally known as the Cummings District, was overseen by ministers in Vermili o n. T he area was fir st ser ve d by circuit riders, Presbyterian and Methodist student ministers who rode the area on horseback and held services in one-room school houses.

In 1923 a student minister by the name of Bruce Gray encouraged the communit y to canvass the area in search of the needed funds to build a church. The community gathered

together and began work in 1924 under the direction of Aubrey Tory who also did much of the labour. The land was donated by the Heatherington family and volunteers hauled the lumber by horse and wagon from Wainwright which was 17 miles away. The Ladies Aid raised most of the money required for the pews and the minister’s salary by selling ba zaar items and hold ing suppers charging mainly nickels, dimes and quarters.

Although the church building was finished in the spring of 1925, the community decided not to dedicate the church until the United Church of Canada was formed on June 10, 1925.

Since the Auburndale Church was to serve the entire community, regardless of denomination, it was felt that

Interior damage of the ceiling at Auburndale United Church. Photos Lorna Hamilton

the United Church, being a union of three denominations, was the most inclusive choice. The Sunday following union, June 14, 1925, Auburndale United Church was dedicated making it one of the first newly-constructed United Churches in Canada.

With the union of the Presby te rian, Methodist, and Congregationalist churches, the Methodist Church in Vermilion no longer required their organ and donated it to the Auburndale Church. Before the Methodist Church, the organ was used to provide music for silent pictures.

In 1955, Sunday school rooms were built onto the back of the church and electricity was installed in 1958. The t wo st ain e d g l a s s w in d ows w h i c h grace the building were added more recently, one on the south side of the building in memory of Alex and Rae Ar thur and the other on the nor th side in memory of Mary Arthur. The windows were crafted by Germaine Hill from Mannville.

While the church is not used on a regular basis it is used for special occasions such as baptisms, weddings and often has spring and Christmas services. Although the church serves the Auburndale communit y, former members of the community still like to return to the church for special services.

Due to missing shingles, the church has recently suf fered severe water damage to the interior, par ticularly the lath and plaster ceiling. The prop-

er t y is insured; however the insurance provides only enough funding to replace the shingles but not enough to r e p a ir t h e i nte r i o r. T h e c h ur c h cannot be used as it is and may have to be demolished if sufficient funds ($35,000) cannot be raised.

T h e Au b u r n d a l e U n i te d C h u r c h is asking for the public’s assistance through donations to help repair and modernize the proper ty. Donations can be made to the Auburndale United Church and charitable donation tax receipts will be issued.

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Friends of Auburndale United Church Unfortunately Auburndale has suffered severe water damage and the lath and plaster ceiling is falling.

We appeal to anyone who has a connection to or a love of Auburndale Church to contribute to repairs and modernization.

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Donations would be much appreciated and can be sent to: Auburndale United Church c/o Norman Warrington, Treasurer P.O. Box 3193 Wainwright, AB T9W 1T2 Charitable donation tax receipts will be issued.

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Margaret Lonsdale Columnist

Travel draws attent i o n t o o u r d i f fe rences. If you’ve visited cultures vastly different from your own, you know the feeling of being a minority. It can feel insecure.

Lonely. It can feel bewildering, frustrating. In some circumstances, frightening. Travelling relies plenty on awakening the adventurer within. Repeat your mantra: Humility with Confidence. Then walk into the fascinating as yet unknown.

People respond to attitude. You may well be an alien when you enter unfamiliar territory, but there’s no call to behave like one.

Attitude transcends language and cultural variances. Ambience of place combined with encounters among people of foreign cultures combine to make a trip memorable. We can learn much about ourselves and others through travelling, and the most significant moments often occur not in a

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The Comfort of Orange well-installed foreign museum, but in ordinary places in the company of ordinary people.

We were first attracted to the small cafe by the inclusion of the word ‘tapas’ in its signage. Small dishes that invite a sampling of a variety of delicious foods is a popular thing in Spain.

We’re welcomed inside by two friendly servers. Neither of them speaks much English (the menu offers Spanish or Deutsch) so we enjoy a conversation combining Spanglish, charades, and lots of laughter while we order. In small European villages, proprietor-operated businesses prevail. That in itself is a comfort. Who has a more vested interest in ensuring customer satisfaction than those whose livelihood depends upon it?

I count twelve tables in the small cafe, dark wooden squares accented with orange canvas director’s chairs. A padded bench stretches the length of one wall. Lighting is subdued. The walls are flat orange with a few pale vanilla accents drawing your

eye upward into the darkness of the openbeamed ceiling. Colourful artwork adorns three walls. Painting, beadwork. Constructions that could be artifacts or modern art.

The effect of the variety of obstacles is texture without chaos. There’s an inviting feature space at room centre with two wellused brown leather armchairs, each with a cushion propped against its back, arranged at forty-five degree angles on an area rug.

Between the chairs, a small table with a colourful vase of bright wildflowers. Behind them, an arched wall with reader friendly lighting and a built-in bookshelf where volumes in four languages co-mingle. A few lie in stacks on the lowest shelf, reachable from either chair.

A docile golden lab lolls on the rug near the chair closest to our table. His friend, a frizzy-faced terrier-cross, approaches tentatively from somewhere in the back. He rests his head against my knee for an ear rub, then hops up onto a nearby bench, settling in for a nap. One of the proprietors starts to apologize, but we assure her it’s alright.

We enjoy our tapas. At a volume just audible enough to be heard and to obscure conversation from other patrons, we listen to a medley of Canadiana: first Leonard, then Neil, Joni, then Leonard once more before the soundtrack launches into some acoustic Bruce Springsteen and early James Taylor. Feels like home to me.

We linger. I try out the leather chairs and look through the books, checking out authors’ names to see if there’s anyone familiar: Emili Rosales; Eric Zemmour; Dorothy L. Sayers; Stephen King. All but one of the tables are occupied.

We listen to the din of conversation. The group at the large table sounds British.

The couple nearest the window French, I think. Next to us, three Germans dressed in cyclist gear. I hear Spanish---or maybe it’s Catalan. My skills are less than elementary at both. The sound of our voices together is intimate, a tranquil contrast to an angry wind roaring outside. We’re at ease here, in this orange moment. In the comfortable company of our diversity.

Transparent - Like a Brick Dave Bruha Consort Enterprises Submitted

Albertans had high hopes that things would operate differently under savior Prentice who campaigned for the job of Tory leader with promises of “transparency” and “accountability”. Now, only six months into his reign, the facade is crumbling and these apparently empty promises are being exposed.

In just the first few days of the new premier’s first session in the Alberta Legislature, the Tory team, including Municipal Affairs Minister Diana McQueen, has proudly tabled the first round of amendments to the Municipal Government Act (MGA). This includes lessening the burden of accountability and also removes the requirement for municipal councils to be effectively transparent in their business. In fact, what is being proposed all but eliminates oversight of municipal governments by the provincial body, and to a large extent by the public.

Presented by PC MLA Greg Weadick, Bill 20 seems like a huge step backwards for a government trying to promote a new era of openness and accountability. The sketchy legislation, which was quickly given First and Second reading last week, will essentially allow local municipal governments to hide public business from residents.

Currently, the MGA requires that residents be notified of certain municipal matters, and specifies that the information is transmitted to the public via direct mailing, or through newspaper advertising. The responsibility is put on municipal governments to transmit pertinent information they have out to residents before a decision is made.

Several sweeping changes are proposed, including giving much authority to municipalities to determine what information they share and the methods they will use to notify the public, which could be a poster hung up in the washroom of the local gas station, or a notice obscurely hidden away on a page of the municipality’s website... or some other option that negates the responsibility of a local government to push information out to the residents - acting transparent and accountable.

The biggest drawback to the growing trend of relying on websites to transmit important information is that people don’t know it is there... so how are they going to find something they aren’t looking for???

Are Albertans supposed to check their local municipal website every day and randomly seek out information that may or not be there, pertaining to a subject they have no knowledge of? It’s stupid!

And just as ridiculous is the explanation given by Municipal Affairs Minister Diana McQueen to rationalize this idiotic legislation: “Albertans have observed that traditional notification methods may no longer be effective in communicating with the public due to increasing costs and limited accessibility in smaller communities...”

Both of the reasons she offers are false.

Every community in Alberta that is large enough to have a municipal government, has a post office. And the cost of mailing, compared to the rate of inflation for other services, has not dramatically increased.

There is also the option of directly emailing information to residents, which isn’t even considered in the legislation. The cost of newspaper advertising - a medium that reaches over 80 per cent of adults in rural Alberta (where most municipalities

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are) - has also not substantially increased in many years. By «may no longer be effective», she must mean, «not free», because both traditional methods are highly effective in reaching people.

What the PCs are really saying through Bill 20 is that they don’t care if the public is informed of initiatives that they have a right to know about; saving money is what matters. The punchline is that it isn›t their money, or the municipality›s money, it is the resident›s money and it is there to be used for the good of the public. Like for informing them of important changes that may impact their lives or business.

Allowing local governments to not only decide what business the public has a

right to know about, but also choosing the method of transmitting that information, is a huge blow to democracy and to the principles of transparency and accountability that Prentice says are important. Apparently not as important as saving a few bucks... which is the entire premise of Bill 20 - saving some money, not informing the public.

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The following property is offered for sale by tender: PARCEL 1 THE NORTH WEST QUARTER OF SECTION THIRTY FOUR (34) TOWNSHIP FIFTY FOUR (54) RANGE ELEVEN (11) WEST OF THE FOURTH MERIDIAN CONTAINING 60.3 HECTARES (149 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: 0.312 HECTARES (0.77 ACRES) MORE OR LESS AS SHOWN ON ROAD PLAN 592ET EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS PARCEL 2 MERIDAN 4 RANGE 11 TOWNSHIP 54 SECTION 34 QUARTER SOUTH WEST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AREA: 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Tender shall include Parcel 1 and Parcel 2. No Tender will be accepted on only one Parcel.

The land was cultivated at one time, however, it has been seeded back to grass.

The land has surface lease revenue of approximately $2,000.00 per year which has already been paid to the owner for the 2014-2015 calendar year. There will be no adjustment for the surface lease revenue for the 2014-2015, The land is crossed fenced.

There are two dug outs, one dug out is spring fed.

There is a corral for loading and unloading.

CONDITIONS OF SALE Tenders are to be by way of sealed envelope including a letter indicating the following: i) G.S.T. number of the Purchaser. If the Purchaser is registered with G.S.T. then the dollar amount of the G.S.T. does not have to be included in the Tender, however, if the Tenderer is not a G.S.T. registrant then the successful Tenderer must pay the dollar amount of G.S.T. on the purchase price. ii) A certified cheque, money order or bank draft for 10% of the total tender, as a deposit including G.S.T. if not registered. Cheques, money orders or bank drafts are to be made out to Herman, Kloot & Company and dated no later than April 24, 2015. iii) Only the successful Tenderer’s cheque, money order or bank draft will be negotiated.

All other Tenderers’ cheques, money orders or bank drafts will be returned. iv) The letter must be an original and contain the signature of the Purchaser.

If a corporation is the Tenderer, the legal authority must sign and seal the letter.

Sealed tenders are to be received by no later than 12:00 o’clock noon on April 24, 2015 at the following address: HERMAN, KLOOT & COMPANY Barristers and Solicitors 98 – 3rd Avenue West PO Box 970 Drumheller, Alberta T0J 0Y0 And marked: HOFF TENDER Any tender submitted is to be made unconditionally by Tenderer.

Should the successful Tenderer not be able to close the purchase on the possession date, then the 10% deposit is non-refundable and the proceeds will be forfeited to the Owner.

The successful Tenderer is to pay the balance of the funds to the Owner’s lawyer’s office by close of business on April 30, 2015.

Possession date is May 8, 2015.

The 2014 property taxes will be paid by the Owner. The Purchaser shall be responsible for all property taxes commencing January 1, 2015.

Title will be free and clear of all encumbrances except the following: a) Those implied by law; b) Utility rights of way; and c) Caveat re: Surface Lease Each party is responsible for their own legal fees.

The highest or any Tender may not necessarily be accepted. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Tenders or to accept any Tender considered by the Owner to be in the Owner’s best interest.

For additional information, please contact: William A. Herman at (403) 823-4000 or email: bill.herman@drumhellerlaw.com

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Dawn Hames Columnist

Easter weekend is often a time to get together with family and friends to share familiar traditions and create new ones.

There are always lots of new ideas for Easter decorating and entertaining. If you have children, decorating hard boiled eggs for Easter is a popular and fun activity. For eggs that can be displayed longer, you can blow out the egg before it is colored with dye.

To blow out a raw egg, first gently wash the egg with soap, use a pin and carefully make a hole at one end of the egg.

At the other end, also using a pin, make a slightly larger hole. Blow from the small hole until the contents of the egg come out into your bowl. To make blowing the egg easier, poke the yolk, inside the egg, with

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a skewer. You can then dye your eggs, for a long lasting display.

Another interesting Easter idea is to break the shells of hard boiled eggs slightly and then dye the eggs. The egg whites become dyed in beautiful coloured patterns where the shell is cracked and the hard boiled eggs can be peeled and turned into interesting and colorful deviled eggs.

Easter eggs can be dyed using egg colouring for bright colours, food colouring for pastel colours or natural dyes for soft and gentle tones.

To dye eggs with food colouring, add the food colouring to a mixture of boiling water and vinegar. To use natural dyes, select red cabbage leaves, vinegar and boiling water for a robin’s egg blue, use beets, vinegar and boiling water for pale pink, turmeric, or yellow onion skins with boiling water and vinegar will give you a lovely yellow.

You can also use Kool-Aid to dye hard

boiled eggs. To each package of Kool-Aid add 2/3 of a cup of water to create your dye bath. To add additional design to your eggs you can use rubber bands around the eggs before they are dyed or wax crayons. A white wax crayon can be used to draw a design in the egg when it is still warm or cooled. The wax forms a resist in which the dye will not go.

Coloured eggs can be displayed with pretty shredded paper on footed plates, with Spanish moss nests inside large clear glass vases, or on a simple white paper napkin in a basket. A collection of blue eggs would look lovely placed in a basket with yellow straw.

If you are setting the table with napkins then you may want to consider folding them into cute bunnies with floppy ears.

Napkins can also take on a simpler fold and be tied with a pretty pastel ribbon and a sprig of pussy willows. Other Easter table decor includes a vase of daffodils or beau-

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tifully draped tulips. A large vase of pussy willows is sure to impress and what’s not to love about the scent of white Easter lilies and hot cross buns baking.

The Easter scavenger hunt is one of the weekend highlights. It can take the form of notes in which the first note gives you the clue to find the second note and on and on, until the rich treasure of chocolate bunnies and eggs is finally discovered.

I recently saw a photo of a cake that I thought might become my Easter dessert cake. It looked like an angel food or chiffon cake that was beautifully coloured with a lime green base, a pretty yellow middle and topped off in a delicate pink. I believe that the cake batter was divided into three parts and then coloured with food colouring, before pouring the coloured batter into the angel food baking pan. The resulting cake looked perfect for celebrating the joy of Easter and for welcoming the beauty of spring.

Doctor’s Meeting Calls For Reform Marie Conboy Reporter

A pu b li c m e et ing re g ar d ing t he on-going doctor situation in Vermilion was held Tuesday, March 24, at the Vermilion Seniors Centre. There was a large crowd of concerned parties in attendance, including the Town Council, Health Care Professionals and patients of Dr. Maulud.

Former Mayor Bruce Marriot was the moderator for the evening. The meeting was opened with a presentation given by Medical Affairs Director Marlene Young; it discussed the current rural challenges with the Alberta Health Care Services and the reliance on attracting International Medical Graduates.

The meeting looked in detail at how the process of recruiting new doctors works, how they are hunted for and the factors that influence a doctor’s choice when they move to a new area. The procedures to bring a new doctor from a foreign country involves the immigration process and the tests each doctor must, go through after they land in Canada.

Town manager Dion Pollard said, “The meeting was positive. It was time for communication.”

Pollard also said that the Town will be contacting Dr.Maulud to set up a meeting.

Vermilion Mayor Bruce MacDuf f believes that, “Health care is a very emotional issue for people and this was clear from the meeting.” He also said that, “The bidding for doctors has to stop. We need to equalize the contracts. Currently shorter contracts are more appealing to

doctors. Towns in central Alberta offer on average an allowance of $10,000 to help a doctor to get situated with a three year contract, other towns in the north division are offering more money with the same three year contract. If a doctor breaks a contract, there are very few consequences in place.” Mayor MacDuff added.

MLA for Vermilion-Lloydminster Dr. Richard Starke said, “It is not a healthy situation, it’s a concern that has been expressed all over the province, where

communities with limited resources are using municipal tax dollars to compete with each other in an attempt to attract physicians. In the health services review we have called for a much more coordinated approach to physician recruitment and aim to reduce some of the wasted resources used in competition between communities and instead work more on a collaborative model that brings the necessary health care professionals into our community.”

Health care professionals at the meet-

ing voiced their concerns, one nurse said, “I do not make nearly as much as doctors, I have received reasonable raises over the years, I do my job because I love what I do.”

There seemed to be mixed feelings on whether Dr. Maulud’s requests should be met by the Town Council or not. A show of hands revealed that the majority of people want Dr. Maulud to stay in Vermilion and another revealed the majority to believe that her demands are too high.

A large crowd in attendance at the meeting on Tuesday night. Photos Marie Conboy.

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Three Cities 4H Multi Club News

Jenna Teasdale, Club Reporter Submitted

The Three Cities 4H Multi Club has come into the year with almost double the members it had last year. There are five projects: Light Horse, Canine, Outdoor, Lego and a new project added this year, Beef.

February was a very busy month for

the 4H members. On February 10, the Three Cities 4H Multi Club had their communications night at the Church of God in Paradise Valley. It was a very successful night and we listened to topics all the way from siblings to the Aztecs. Great job to the following winners! Juniors: First - Brant Laycock, Second - Holly Wright, Honourable Mention - Kylie Davidson. Intermediate: First - Jenna Teasdale, Second Dori Sunderland. Senior: First - Paige

Laycock, Second - Autumn Anderson.

Junior Presentation: First - Toren Stockman, Second - Colby Svean. Intermediate Presentation: First - Brie Leer, Second - Gerrid Bodnar. Congratulations to Toren Stockman, who placed first in districts in Vermilion and moved on to regional’s in Ryley, Alberta! This year was a very successful year for our 4H speakers and thanks to all those people who came out and supported the members.

On February 16, the Outdoor project hosted the Family Fishing day for 4H.The outdoor worked hard to set up the fishing holes and although the weather wasn’t the best, there was a great turnout! Unfortunately there were no fish caught, but the members had a lot of fun! They finished off the day with a supper cooked over the fire! Yum! As the weather gets warmer, the projects will get busier, preparing for achievement day and 4H expo.

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Protein and Spirits Jim Storch Submitted

What could be better than two of our favourite things at one place at one time.

The Vermilion Legion has in the past held a beer tasting evening but after conversations with the patrons a new idea emerged.

Along with Highland Dancing and Bagpipes the Legion is hosting a Scotch tasting and steak fry.

Did you know that all Scotch whisky must be aged in oak barrels for at least three years, then depending on how the distillery wants to finish the Scotch will determine which barrel it will go into next for example an oak barrel that may have contained port or sherry. Single malt Scotch whisky is produced from only water and malted barley at a single distillery batch distillation in pot stills. Even the area that the water comes

from will determine the finished product.

A good Scottish Whisky can set a person back over one hundred dollars some bottles well into the thousands. So simple mathematics concludes if you can get 6 different Scotches, steak fry, entertainment, and fundraise for local community groups for less than a hundred dollars all is good. Jim Storch a member of the Legion “encourages everyone to join in, you do not even have to be a member of the legion to participate. For that matter you do not even have to have any military affiliation to become a member of the Legion.” The Scotch tasting and steak fry starts at 6:00pm Saturday April 11 at the Vermilion Legion. With tickets available at Fantasy Flowers, Legion, and Elevations guess what limited tickets available so grab them before someone else does.

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Vermilion Legion welcomes everyone to Scotch Tasting and Steak Fry night

Vermilion Legion Saturday April 11 Scotch tasting @6:00pm with steak fry and activities to follow (limited number of tickets) ...When a bottle of Scotch could cost $100 or more, why not try before you buy! (proceeds to support local community groups) Sponsored by Mannville & Area Liquor Store

ADVANCED TICKETS ONLY (can be purchased at) Vermilion Legion Fantasy Flowers Elevations (east of CIBC) $85 or call Jim 780 581 0952

COOLIDGE HEARING CARE FOR ALL YOUR HEARING HEALTH CARE NEEDS HOURS IN LLOYDMINSTER

MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9 AM - 5 PM

VERMILION UPCOMING CLINIC DATES (THURSDAY, 9 AM - 4 PM)

APRIL 9

APRIL 23

HELD AT THE SENIOR CENTER (5324 50 AVE, VERMILION, AB T9X 1V2)

CALL 780-875-4884 TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT. The Vermilion Elementary Play Development Group held a garage sale Saturday March 28 at the Vermilion Elementary school. Parents and families donated a large number of items for the sale. There was a good turnout of buyers on Saturday to support them.

Photo Marie Conboy.

Spring is underway If you are not calving, foaling or lambing -you are probably wanting to go for a horseback ride or get a new spring outfit.

Maybe stock up for next fall (or spring snowstorms!) with winter wear that is on sale!

GREAT SELECTION OF TACK, FEED & SUPPLEMENTS, HEALTH PRODUCTS FOR HORSES. FULL LINE OF CATTLE FEED, SUPPLEMENTS AND HEALTH SUPPLIES.

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COMMUNITY ART CLUB

SPRING ART SHOW & SALE April 17 & 18, 2015 REGIONAL CENTER OVER 30 ARTISTS’ WORK WILL BE FOR SALE AND ON DISPLAY

FRIDAY, APRIL 17 - WINE & CHEESE FROM 6:30 P.M. TO 9:30 PM. SATURDAY, APRIL 18 FROM 10 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. LIVE MUSIC AT 6:30 P.M. www. vermilionartclub.com

Featured Artist Joan Blamire

Open to the public, no charge Major sponsor: Vermilion Standard

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Vermilion Farmer’s Market The second Farmers Market of the season was held on Tuesday, March 24 at the Vermilion Elks Hall. Many local businesses and crafts people turned out to offer a variety of high-quality, locally produced items. The market offers consumers the unique opportunity to directly meet the producers and get information on how products are grown, baked or made. The market also gives individuals from Vermilion and surrounding areas the opportunity to socialize, experience farm fresh local products and get a healthy head-start into the summer. To the left are Vera Haverslew and Independent Distributor Pam Carpenter with her product Young Living Essential Oils.

Photos Marie Conboy.

Linda Emmott pictured above at the Farmer’s Market last Tuesday with Vermilion Buttery Bites Caramels.

Diane Baldwin and Lauren Wilcox with their Natural Homemade Stellaville Soap products.

KITSCOTY COMMUNITY DINNER THEATRE APRIL 10, 11, 17 & 18, 2015

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2015 SPECIAL SALES EVERBLACK ANGUS BULL SALE

Monday, March 30 @ 2 p.m.

70 two year olds, 20 yearlings 10 purebred replacement heifers Steak Fry to follow Ernie Gibson 780-853-2422 Open Commercial Heifers to follow

VERMILION CHAROLAIS GROUP BULL SALE Saturday, April 4 @ 1 p.m.

80 two year olds 10 yearlings FREE bull to be drawn Lunch to follow Brian Chrisp 780-853-3315

Proceeds support Kitscoty Community Hall operations and reduced rental rates for local non-profits kitscotycommunityhall@hotmail.com

Unreserved Public Retirement Auction

Shamrock Ranching – Paul & Phil Kelly Lloydminster, AB | April 14, 2015 · 11 am

PRESORT SALE FEATURING:

Wednesday, April 15th 500 Black and Red Angus X Open Replacement Heifers From Dusty Rose Ranch of Vermilion, AB for more information phone Rick @ 780-853-7713

2— 2013 New Holland CX8080

2012 New Holland T9.505 & Unverferth 8250

1 of 2— 2013 Massey Ferguson WR9740 30 Ft

Apache AS1210 100 Ft

2010 New Holland P2060 60 Ft

2010 New Holland SC430

VEETEE ANGUS BULL SALE

Friday, April 24 @ 1 p.m.

40 two year Black Angus Bulls Don Davies 780-808-5607 Ritchie Davies 780-871-1779

FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.NBINC.COM OR PHONE 780-853-5372

AUCTION LOCATION: From LLOYDMINSTER, AB, go 4.8 km (3 miles) West on Hwy 16 to Rge Rd 15, then go 10.4 km (6.5 miles) North. Yard on West Side. GPS: 53.375216, -110.132609 A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 2012 New Holland T9.505 4WD Tractor · 1986 Steiger Panther 1000 4WD Tractor · Massey Ferguson 1155 2WD Tractor · New Holland TZ25DA Utility Tractor · 2013 New Holland CX8080 Combine · 2013 New Holland CX8080 Combine · 2013 Massey Ferguson WR9740 30 Ft Swather · 2013 Massey Ferguson WR9740 30 Ft

Swather · 1990 Western Star Sleeper T/A Truck Tractor · 1981 GMC 6500 Topkick T/A Grain Truck · 1979 International F1924 T/A Grain Truck · 1996 Cancade 40 Ft T/A Grain Trailer · 2010 New Holland P2060 60 Ft Narrow Fold Air Drill · Flexi- Coil 800 46 Ft Cultivator · Apache AS1210 100 Ft High Clearance Sprayer · Unverferth 8250 Grain Cart ...AND MUCH MORE!

For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com Paul Kelly: 780.808.5660 Phil Kelly: 780.871.2782 Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Cody Rude: 780.722.9777 800.491.4494

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Monica To, J.R. Robson School Submitted

Caylen Tiffinger and Jane Rutt (both in Grade 7) on the Outdoor Education ice fishing field trip, waiting for a bite. Photos submitted.

Grade 7 and 8 students roasting their hotdogs over the firepit, right on Stoney Lake!

Effective Spraying Workshop THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015 FLAT LAKE HALL

(5 miles east from HWY 881 on TWP 594/Pederson Road on the corner of RR 484 and TWP 594)

3:30 PM – 6:30 PM DINNER INCLUDED!

Topics will include: Weed and herbicide characteristics, Integrated Pest Management, Application Equipment and Sprayer Calibration.

Call 780-826-7260 or e-mail livestock.lara@mcsnet.ca for more information and to register.

Pesticide Applicator Credits Available!

Crimson Haslehurst and several other Art 20 and 30 students (mostly Grade 10 and 11) using charcoal to sketch from a still life arrangement.

Memory Lane...

The 40s, 50s & 60s

8-piece band

Paying tribute to Frank Sinatra Roy Orbison Dean Martin Hank Williams

Doris Day Del Shannon Bing Crosby The Platters

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PRIMARY CARE NETWORK PRESENTS WEIGHT WISE AND

Supervised Exercise Program Weight Wise is 5 weekly group education workshops designed to teach adults weight management strategies.

The workshops cover many areas such as eating habits, nutrition, stress, goal setting and physical activity.

Workshops are 2 ½ hours in length and are free of charge.

The Supervised Exercise Program is an opportunity to participate in 8 weeks of supervised exercise.

We are offering classes starting on April 2.

TO REGISTER FOR ONE OR MORE MODULES

CALL 780-853-6966

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Karen King, Vermilion Elementary School Submitted

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Running, Throwing, and Jumping Dismissal at 2 p.m.; April 3-12 – Easter Break; April 14 to 20 – Scholastic Book Fair; April 21 – AR Assembly at 10:45; April 21 (Tuesday) – PAC Meeting at 7 p.m.

Photos submitted.

The monthly Parent Advisory Meeting was held on March 16. At this meeting, Trustee Huedepohl shared information from the BTPS school board, including the April 23 Get MAD event showcasing the fine arts and the Superintendent’s Public Speaking contest that will be held on April 30. Administration shared information about the upcoming Education Act and the identified responsibilities of all stakeholders. If you would like to look at the new Education Act, you can access it from the Alberta Education website. Parents also discussed fundraising and the challenges in picking up the Coco Brooks items from Edmonton. Please join us at the next PAC meeting to be held on TUESDAY, April 21.

We were privileged to witness the adult dinner theater production on March 20 and 21. The cast put on an Eddie M cPher son play entitled Cricket County Academy. Under the direction of Sheila Doherty, the cast of Kyla Christensen, Jessica CoatesLingley, Jeanet te Cout ts, Shawna Craig, MyVahna Ishaq, Crystal Jackson, Helen King, Kailey Leggette, Jean Murie, Raymond Smith, Sheri Smith, Gary Walsh, and Judy Walsh did an incredible job of providing us with entertainment and humor. As well, we enjoyed a delicious meal catered by Colleen Hozack.

1A, 1B and 5A have been swimming in the last couple of weeks or are in the process of taking their swimming les sons through the sc hool. Eac h of these classes goes to the pool for ten one-hour sessions. 5B and 5C completed their swimming lessons in January, and 1C, 2A and 2B will go in May. The VES kindergarten registration was held on March 24. We were thrilled with the turnout of parents and children, and look forward to seeing you in September for the 2015-16 school year.

Reese Buchanan, Mackenzie Warman, and Alex McCullough sold the most items in our Coco Brooks fundraiser, so Reese got some movie passes and Mackenzie and Alex each received a couple extra pizzas for their efforts. Congratulations to the three of you.

The Klondike Relay is a competition for running, throwing, and jumping. This year it takes place during our Easter Break on April 7. Mr. Harvey and Mr. Faull have put together a team and they will all take a bus to Edmonton’s Butterdome to represent VES. Go Jaguars.

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The Vermilion Hosted Midget B Female Provincials Hockey Results Marie Conboy Reporter

The Vermilion Arena buzzed with excitement and action packed hockey March 19 to 22 as Vermilion hosted the Midget B Female Provincial Championship. The St. Albert Rush won the Provincial Championship by defeating Stettler in the final with a score of 3 to 1.

While, the Vermilion Midget B Female Tigers were unsuccessful in their first two games against Edmonton and Stettler, they came back strong in their last game with a victory Saturday evening against Lethbridge.

Vermilion Host Committee Chairman D’Arcy White said, “It was a bitter sweet win for Vermilion in their last game on Saturday evening because three players, Maddy Long from Vermilion, Mikala Gunderson from Kitscoty and Shandra Strong from Hughenden, all played their

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last game.

“The success of the tournament was due to the group of volunteers, made up of team parents and others involved in local hockey that pulled the event together. The volunteers organised the event and got the arena ready, they manned the time boxes and managed concessions.”

White also said that of the ten teams that came to the tournament, only two teams were able to get accommodations in town due to the current lack of hotel space, “Hopefully this will be remedied next fall when our hockey season starts again.”

Coach Danny Lyster extended his Vermilion Host Committee Chairman D’Arcy thanks to all the volunteers and players, White. Photo submitted.

“On behalf of all the coaches, it was their hard work that made it possible to host the provincials in Vermilion this year. I and for giving it their best effort despite also want to thank the Vermilion Midget the tough competition; they worked very B Female Tigers for their determination hard throughout the provincials.”

Thursday, Mar 19, 2015 1 St. Albert Rush 4 - Stettler OK Tire Storm 5 2 Lacoka 2 - Beaverlodge Blades 2 3 Vermilion Agland Tigers 0 - Edmonton Heat 2 4 Calgary Spartans 1 - Lakeland Jaguars 6 Friday, Mar 20, 2015 5 Lethbridge Hurricane 1 - St. Albert Rush 6 6 Olds Grizzlys 2 - Lacoka 1 7 Vermilion Agland Tigers 2 - Stettler OK Tire Storm 9 8 Beaverlodge Blades 2 - Calgary Spartans 2 9 Edmonton Heat 3 - Lethbridge Hurricane 1 10 Lakeland Jaguars 3 - Olds Grizzlys 4 11 St. Albert Rush 7 - Vermilion Agland Tigers 1 12 Lacoka 9 - Calgary Spartans 3 Saturday, Mar 21, 2015 13 Stettler OK Tire Storm 8 - Lethbridge Hurricane 2 14 Olds Grizzlys 4 - Beaverlodge Blades 2 15 Edmonton Heat 1 - St. Albert Rush 3 16 Lakeland Jaguars 4 - Lacoka 2 17 Lethbridge Hurricane 1 - Vermilion Agland Tigers 3 18 Calgary Spartans 3 - Olds Grizzlys 5 19 Stettler OK Tire Storm 3 - Edmonton Heat 1 20 Beaverlodge Blades 2 - Lakeland Jaguars 1 Sunday, Mar 22, 2015 21 Stettler OK Tire Storm 3 - Lakeland Jaguars 1 22 Olds Grizzlys 1 - St. Albert Rush 3 23 St. Albert Rush 3 - Stettler OK Tire Storm 1

Vermilion Midget B Female team Top row, from left, Brooke Eyben Asst. coach, Jason Gunderson Asst. Coach, Danny Lyster Coach, Jason Long Asst. Coach. Middle row Ashley Lyster, Mikala Gunderson, Alyssia Stenhouse, Crystal Roach, Shandra Strang, Shaelyn Rehmann, Taylor Heinrich. Front row Allison Schmahl, Morgan Regier, Harleigh Watkins, Madison Long, Dana Melnyk, Shannon Rawluk, Chelsea Katuski, Riley White, Alyssa Irvine, Kassidy Rochford. Photo Marie Conboy.

MANNVILLE RIVERVIEW GOLF MEMBERSHIPS AT 2014 RATES UNTIL APRIL 18, 2015 Marwayne Arena

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The East Central Floor Curling League tournament was held Wednesday, March 25 at the Vermilion Seniors Centre. There were 16 teams curling in all; four from Wainwright, two from Mannville, one from Myrnam, one from Kinsella, two from Kitscoty and six teams from Vermilion. Everyone played Round Robin with each team playing four games. Curling was followed by a dinner and presentation of prizes. The Vermilion Senior Centre was newly renovated in the week previous, walls were freshly painted, chairs and blocks were redone and floors were refinished. Floor curling organizer Gert Isert said, “It was a great fun day out for everyone.� Photos Marie Conboy.

Did you know? You are part of Kalyna Country Primary Care Network (KCPCN) if you see any of these doctors/physicians: - Dr. Andrew Louw - Dr. Gordon McLean - Dr. G. Stewart-Hunter - Dr. Lara Canu Your family doctor works with a team of health care professionals as part of the Kalyna Country PCN, to best serve your health care needs.

As well, if you attend one of our Kalyna Country PCN clinics, you are one of our patients.

Need a Doctor? Find a list of family doctors accepting new patients on our website.

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Egg-citing Margaret McCormack, St. Jerome School Submitted

Pysanky egg decorating is a tradition Mr s. Lillian d e Jong has been br ing ing to St. Jerome’s for many years. This year the Grade 8 students and the high school French class were able to put creative designs to the eggs. Along with the traditional painting procedure, Mrs. deJong has taught

our buns to school.” The coaches at the school received a pack of “Starbursts.” They also organized a “Guess the Baby” picture contest in the High School. A poster champaign showing the impor tance of keeping the school clean was also a project. On St. Patrick’s Day a group of leadership students held a treasure hunt to find the “Lucky Coin” for the primary students. Awesome job, leadership students! Your enthusiasm makes our school the best place to be.

Grade 7 to 12 students joined up

with J. R. Robson students to dance the night away at the Muc h Music Dance held Thursday evening. Over two hundred students enjoyed dancing, winning prizes and socializing for the evening. The Student Councils of St. Jerome’s and J. R. Robson sponsored the dance. Thanks to all the chaperones for their help.

Gymnastics’ Day is just two days away. The students have been working har d an d mak ing last minutes

adjustments to make this year another spectacular event. The main event will begin at 1 p.m. in the gym starting with the Swedish Drills, and Pyramids from each house. These will be followed with individual/dual stunts representing each house.

School reminders: Kindergar ten Registration forms are available at the office, Early Dismissal – Wednesday, April 1 at 2 p.m., Easter Holidays – Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 12.

April 30 Doors 7PM Show 8PM

Photo submitted.

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us some new techniques. One involves u s i n g b r ow n e g g s w h e r e t h e wa x design protects the original color. The egg is then washed back with a strong cleaner to lighten the brown coloring, leaving the cleaned egg with an etc hed look. Another tec hnique is similar to tie-dying a white egg. The wax design is applied to protect the colors. The egg is then dyed in black.

When the wax is cleaned off the result is a stunning mix of colors. Thank you, Mrs. deJong for your exper tise and patience.

“Hey, is your outfit ever ugly!” was a compliment and what you wanted to h e ar o n Tu e s d ay, M ar c h 24 a s students and staff dressed in their ugliest outfits for St. Jerome’s latest Spirit Day. It was surprising the number of ugly outfits that appeared throughout the school.

Grade 10 Leadership students have started on their small group projects.

Each student received a lollipop with a positive message attached for the project “I’m a Sucker for Self Esteem” and positive messages have appeared throughout the school. Another group showed appreciation to our wonderful bus drivers with a cinnamon bun and the message, “Thanks for hauling

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Survival of the Fittest

Susanna Pankiw, Dewberry School Submitted

Dewberry School has taken a new twist on survival of the fittest! The students have made many adaptations to the environment of the current week. What was on the menu? Why, fitness, finesse and survival techniques, of course, and natural selection was the main course of each day.

Serving up the first success of the week, at the top of the food chain, was Jelena Parr’s triumphant return from Manitoba.

Here she speed skated her little heart out to the tune of an overall six place finish in her age class as well as fourth in her 200 meter, missing medals by less than a half a second. What an amazing feat as she was competing against teams from Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Colum-

bia, Manitoba and NWT! We couldn’t be more proud of your representation! Way to skate, girl!!

The next order of the day, or should I say weekend, was the montage of achievements during the badminton tournaments and basketball provincials! At the junior high badminton tournament in Kitscoty the following students brought home medals: Singles: bronze for both Kenedi Wood and Kyle Kjenner and in mixed doubles: Hailey Fanjoy and Tyler Manchen silver. Duncan Brown returned from basketball provincials with his Marwayne Wildcats team.

They won one out of their three games but gained valuable experience playing against top teams from around the province. Fantastic representation of our zone!

From birdies to black and white keys, Clay and Nyla Radesh headed off to piano competitions in Vermilion. With the

Jelena Parr with Team Alberta in Manitoba. Photos submitted.

demonstrated numerous survival techniques, from using a plastic water jug to melt frozen water to lighting a fire and displaying winter cooking techniques over an open flame. Now doesn’t that make you feel safe and want to take them with you for your next outdoor excursion?

With the melting of snow and the return of more daylight hours running season is getting underway again. As this article goes to print several members of the Dewberry School will contend for prizes and personal bests in the annual DOAC Spring Fling in Wainwright. Bryan Pankiw

is attempting the 2k run while Susanna Pankiw will take on the 10k challenge. We wish our runners the best of luck!

As author Carrie Ryan once said, “Survivors aren’t always the strongest; sometimes they’re the smartest, but more often simply the luckiest.” This past week, Dewberry School has shown that strength and intelligence go hand in hand but that a little sprinkling of luck goes a long way.

We take all three and roll them into one and give all who know us a new insight on validating our ability to adapt and display our successful survival techniques.

Vermilion Legion welcomes everyone to Scotch Tasting and Steak Fry night

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Tyler & Hailey - silver.

tinkling of the old ivories on a baby grand piano, they flawlessly played their musical pieces. Nyla played to the tune of a first place finish in her group and won $25!

Keep working on showcasing such incredible skills and beautiful music!

Would you know what to do to survive in the wilderness? The junior high Outdoor Ed class sure does. This past week they

Scotch tasting @6:00pm with steak fry and activities to follow (limited number of tickets) ...When a bottle of Scotch could cost $100 or more, why not try before you buy! (proceeds to support local community groups) Sponsored by Mannville & Area Liquor Store

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR APRIL 2015

APRIL 1 Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Kid’s Connection, Vermilion Public Library, 10:30am-12:00pm

APRIL 9 Cribbage Doubles, Seniors’ Centre, 10am Makey Makey Workshop, Vermilion Public Library, 2-4pm Walking Through Grief Meeting, Parkview Alliance Church, 10am, Sammy’s Restaurant, 7pm

APRIL 2 Rhymes That Bind, Vermilion Public Library, 10:15-11:30am Walking Through Grief Meeting, Parkview Alliance Church, 7pm

APRIL 10 Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre STEPS Dance Festival, Apr.10-12, Alumni Hall Theater FREE Family Swim, Lakeland College, 1-3pm, Vermilion Wellness Coalition

APRIL 3 Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Good Friday Cross Walk, 9:30am, Begins at First United Church

APRIL 11 Get Outdoors Weekend, April 11-12, Vermilion Wellness Coalition, www.getoutdoorsalberta.ca H2S Alive, Jaws, Safety Services, 8am-5pm, 780-842-6733 Scotch Tasting & Steak Fry, Legion, 6-9pm

APRIL 5 Easter Sunday APRIL 6 Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Birthday Club, 10:30am, Seniors’ Centre Contract Bridge, 1pm, Seniors’ Centre Vermilion River Archers, Youth - 6 & 7pm, Adults - 8pm, Contact Ken 780-853-7002 or Ron 780-853-5046 APRIL 7 Kiddie Oasis, Indoor Playground, Regional Centre, 10am-12pm Vermilion Downtown Farmer’s Market , Elks Hall, 10am – 1pm, contact Evelyn 780-853-4669 Senior Choir, 2pm, Seniors’ Centre

APRIL 13 Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Contract Bridge, 1pm, Seniors’ Centre Vermilion River Archers, Youth - 6 & 7pm, Adults - 8pm APRIL 14 Kiddie Oasis, Indoor Playground, Regional Centre, 10am-12pm Vermilion Downtown Farmer’s Market, Elks Hall, 10am– 1pm Senior Choir, 2pm, Seniors’ Centre Town Council Meeting, 7pm, Council Chambers, Town Office

APRIL 8 Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Quilter’s Guild, School of Hope, 4-10pm, contact Cindi 780-853-6531 Vermilion Vipers Swim Club AGM & Registration, 6pm, Lakeland Aquatic Centre, contact Jason 780-853-6015 or Heather 780-581-8392

APRIL 15 Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Kid’s Connection, Vermilion Public Library, 10:30am12:00pm

APRIL 16 Rhymes That Bind, Vermilion Public Library, 10:15-11:30am, Senior’s & Casual Curling, 1-3pm Rotary Garage Sale, Heritage Pavilion, Fairgrounds, 5-8pm Vermilion Dance Festival, April 16-19, Morning Session 9am, Afternoon Session 1pm, Evening Session 6pm, Alumni Hall Theater Walking Through Grief Meeting, Parkview Alliance Church, 7pm APRIL 17 Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Rotary Garage Sale, Heritage Pavilion, Fairgrounds, 5-8pm 5th Annual Art Show & Sale, Regional Centre, Wine & Cheese 6:30-9:30pm

APRIL 19 Mannville/Vermilion Highland Dance Spring Fling, 2pm, Vermilion Elks Hall

APRIL 24 Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre

APRIL 20 Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Contract Bridge, 1pm, Seniors’ Centre Vermilion River Archers, Youth - 6 & 7pm, Adults - 8pm

APRIL 21 Kiddie Oasis, Indoor Playground, Regional Centre, 10am-12pm Vermilion Downtown Farmer’s Market , Elks Hall, 10am– 1pm Senior Choir, 2pm, Seniors’ Centre

APRIL 26 Vermilion Dance Association Year End Recital, 1pm, Alumni Hall Theatre APRIL 27 Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Contract Bridge, 1pm, Seniors’ Centre Vermilion River Archers, Youth - 6 & 7pm, Adults - 8pm APRIL 28 Kiddie Oasis, Indoor Playground, Regional Centre, 10am-12pm Senior Choir, 2pm, Seniors’ Centre Vermilion Downtown Farmer’s Market, Elks Hall, 10am – 1pm

APRIL 22 APRIL 18 Floor Curling 9:30am, Rotary Garage Sale, Heritage Seniors’ Centre Pavilion, Fairgrounds, 9am-3pm Kid’s Connection, Vermilion 5th Annual Art Show & Sale, Public Library, 10:30amRegional Centre, 12:00pm Quilter’s Guild APRIL 29 10:00am-4:30pm School of Hope, 4-10pm, Floor Curling 8th Annual Spring Is In contact Cindi 780-853-6531 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre The Air Trade Show & Kid’s Connection, Garage Sale, Derwent Vermilion Public Library, Rec Centre, 10am-2pm, to 10:30am-12:00pm APRIL 23 book tables call Debbie Rhymes That Bind, Vermilion 780-741- 2134 Public Library, First Aid - Emergency, APRIL 30 10:15-11:30am 8am-5pm, Jaws Safety Services, Rhymes That Bind, Walking Through Grief 780-842-6733 Vermilion Public Library, Meeting, Parkview Alliance First Aid - Standard, April 10:15-11:30am Church, 10am 18 & 19, 8am-5pm, Jaws Safety Library Press Display Services, 780-842-6733 Workshop, Public Library, Jim Byrnes & Steve 6:45-7:45pm Dawson, presented by Vermilion Folk Club, Legion, 8pm Brought to you by: Vermilion Home Expo, Apr. 18-19, 10am-5pm, Stadium, Chamber of Commerce

For more information or to add your events to the next Vermilion Community Calendar Call Bonnie Walsh at the TOWN OF VERMILION 853-5358 or email: bwalsh@vermilion.ca

Make your next event special. Announce it in The Voice.

Call 853-6305

COMING EVENTS Marwayne Historic Hotel Steak Night April 3 and 17 5 - 8:30 pm

Don’t forget to come out for Karaoke!

ph: 780-847-4029

ROTARY GARAGE SALE

APRIL 16, 17 & 18 Vermilion Fairgrounds Accepting your generous donations at the Butler Building, Fairgrounds:

SAT, APRIL 11 FROM 10AM - 3PM MON, TUES & WED, APR 13, 14 & 15 FROM 5 - 7PM

BE SEEN IN OUR SPECIAL COMING EVENTS SECTION FOR ONLY $26 BIGGER THAN A CLASSIFIED AT AN ECONOMICAL PRICE!!

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Lay your plans out, offering perks to anyone who will be affected by your decisions. An emotional plea will help you gain interest and support.

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Being one step ahead of others will ensure success.

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Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Take a secretive approach to whatever you are working toward and you will avoid unwanted interference. Making changes to your home that are geared toward a more efficient space will pay off.

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The Vermilion Voice | March 30, 2015

Joint Government Funding Will Bring New Affordable Seniors Housing To Vermilion

Leon Benoit MP Submitted

Leon Benoit, Member of Parliament for Vegreville-Wainwright, on behalf of the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State (Social Develop ment), along with Ri c hard St ar ke, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Vermilion-Lloydminster, made the funding announcement today.

New affordable housing options will soon be available for seniors in Vermilion, thanks to a $9.8 million investment by the Governments of Canada and Alberta. This joint funding will support the construction of 50 new units at the Vermilion Valley Lodge.

Quick facts: T h e Ve r m i l i o n Va l l e y L o d g e i s located at 4610 – 53rd Avenue, in Vermilion, Alberta.

The Governments of Canada and Alberta are jointly contributing $9.8 million under the Investment in Affordable Housing Agreement 2014-2019.

T h i s ag r e e m e n t r e p r e s e n t s s o m e

$202 million over five years to help more individuals and families in housing need.

The funding will support the construction of 50 new units to replace aging units in the 124-unit facility.

Ve r m i l i o n a n d D i s t r i c t H o u s i n g Foundation will provide ad ditional funding to this project.

The facilit y will continue to of fer 24-hour help with everyday living and health care needs for seniors.

Quotes: “Access to affordable, quality housing for seniors in small towns is important, not only here in Alberta but across Canada. Our government is proud to invest in housing developments that provi d e senior s with a st able and affordable place to live. This is great news for Vermilion.” - Leon Benoit, Member of Parliament for VegrevilleWainwright “Our seniors deserve ready access to safe and affordable housing. Our commitment is to build quality accommodation options that meet a variety of

needs. This investment helps ensure seniors can stay in the communities they helped build, close to family, friend s and neighbour s.”- Ric hard Starke, MLA for Vermilion-Lloydminster “ This funding announcement will allow our Foundation to offer a much higher quality of accommodation to our community for many years to come.

We will create rooms that will include greater privacy and comfor t and be more in tune with today’s expectations. Thank you to both the Federal and Provincial governments for recognizing our need and having the confidence in our community to proceed with this project.” – Daryl Watt, Chair of the Vermilion and District Housing Foundation Background A n n u a l l y, t h e G o v e r n m e n t o f Canada, through Canada Mor tgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), invests approximately $2 billion in housing. These investments improve the quality of life for low-income Cana-

dians and households living in existing social housing, including individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, seniors, persons with disabilities, recent immigrants and Aboriginal people. Economic Action Plan 2013 continued this commitment with a federal investment of more than $1.25 billion over five years to renew the Investment in Affordable Housing to 2019. The Government of Canada will ensure that fund s provid ed to provinces and territories support the use of apprentices, which will support training of skilled labour.

In the last four years, the Alberta government has dedicated more than $220 million towards seniors’ housing across the province. This includes $14 4 . 5 m i l l i o n i n f e d e r a l - p r o v i n c ial fun d ing to renew an d ex pan d 14 lodges. Renovation projects and replacement units funded by the IAH in 2012-13 include government-owned lodges in Boyle, Camrose, Canmore, Drayton Valley, Forestburg and Milk River.

Alberta Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award Nomination Period Opens Submitted

Direct Energy and the Alber ta We e k l y N e w s p a p e r s A s s o c i a t i o n (AWNA) invite Albertans to help recognize and reward the province’s tremendous volunteer spirit with the eleventh annual Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award. The nomination period is now open and nominations will be accepted until Friday, April 17, 2015.

The Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award program seeks to acknowledge dedicated individuals whose contributions make their communities a better place to live. First introduced to Alber ta in 20 05, the program is part of Direct Energy’s North American community involvement initiative.

In 2010, the program expanded to the U.S. and now has programs in 11 U.S. cities.

“Direct Energy is thrilled to once again partner with the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association and highlight the work of outstanding volunteers across communities in Alberta,” said Tanis Kozak, vice president and general manager, Direct Energy. “Each year there are hundreds of nominations for this award because Alberta is home to a vibrant sense of volunteer spirit which is worthy of spotlighting and rewarding.”

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The award consists of: $5,000 cash grant to the winner ’s organization/ cause of choice in their community; Recognition of the winner’s achievement through a commemorative award, article, and photo to be published in AWNA newspapers across Alber ta; Recognition of the four semi-finalists through a commemorative award, and an article and photo to be published in their respective AWNA community papers. “ We’r e l o o k i n g fo r war d to o n c e again recognizing individuals who wo r k h ar d to m a ke o ur c o m m u n i ties great places to live,” said AWNA president Fred Gorman. “The selfless actions of past winners like Peter and Virginia Budinski of Mundare, Alberta, often go unrewarded. This program is designed to showcase appreciation for their efforts. I invite AWNA member newspaper publishers, editors, and community leaders to nominate their outstanding volunteers for the Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award.”

The Volunteer Citizen of the Year Awar d i s o p e n to a l l r e s i d e n t s o f communities in the Alber ta Weekly Newspapers Association area. Individuals can either nominate themselves or be nominated by another individual or group.

Nominations should not exceed 750 words and must detail the specific

Vermilion Skating Club invites you to their:

Annual General Meeting April 14 at 7 p.m.

4814 - 49A St., Vermilion, AB 780-853-4013 www.irelandfarm.com

located upstairs in the Vermilion Stadium

contributions the individual or group per offices, or visit www.directenergy. has made to improve the community com/vcoy. through volunteer service. The nomination must also profile the designated organization and how it woul d use the You want the best for your kids. $5,000 donaYou know how you want them to turn out. tion from Direct You can do it! And we support you.

E n e r g y. N o m i nat i o n s mu st b e submit ted to the AW N A by A p r i l 17, 2015. A selection commit tee, formed of two representatives f r o m t h e AW N A and two appointed

by Direct Energy, will review award applications, select the finalWe Offer: You Can Avoid: ists and award the Flexible Hours Bullying winning individual Curriculum Choice Long Bus Rides or group.

One on One Learning Overcrowded Classrooms For VolunReligion Freedom Homework Issues teer Citizen of Teacher of Parent Directed t h e Ye a r A w a r d Grades 1-12 rules and details, v i s it w w w.aw na .

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First United Church invites you to join them for their

50th YEAR

CHAROLAIS BE-RICH FARM LTD

Spring supper & Silent Auction April 12, 2015 Elk’s Hall, Vermilion, AB 5018 - 49th avenue at 5:30pm

Tickets are available at Craig’s, Fantasy Flowers and the church office for $15.00 Preschool children free Children (6-10) $7.00

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY *Yearling & 2 year old bulls *Whites, Tans, Horned & Polled *Performance Data Available *Semen tested *Also Yearling Heifer Calves

Richard G. Smith R.R.#2 Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0 780-846-2643

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Mental Health and It’s Impact on the Workplace Jodi Simmonds, VIBE Coach Submitted

You may have heard a colleague or a friend comment that they are “taking a mental health day” and are missing work. More often than not, a comment like that is met with a laugh or a “good for you” and sometimes it’s meant as a joke but have you ever thought to yourself that maybe it’s not. What do you really know about mental health and the workplace? Let’s start with what mental health really is. It is defined as “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively , and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” We all have mental health, it ’s just that it can fluctuate as we are faced with challenges and events in our life. When someone is experiencing poor mental health, they may choose to keep it to themselves out of fear of being shamed, judged or discriminated against, especially in the workplace. In fact, only 23 per cent of employees would talk about their mental illness with their employer even though 44 percent of employees report that they have, or have had mental health issues. Negative stigma surrounding mental illness continues to keep many people from reaching out for help and talking about what they are experiencing.

So besides the fact that we need to be talking about mental health and

mental illness because it’s the right thing to do to support each other as co-workers and as empathic individuals, why else should employers be concerned with the mental health of their employees? Let’s examine the statistics. Today and every day 500 thousand Canadians missed work due to mental health issues. The annual economic cost of mental illness in Canada is 51 billion dollars. Three out of four short-term disability claims in Canada are related to mental health issues. These are staggering statistics highlighting the enormous impact on our economy but even more importantly are the painful stories of millions of Canadians behind these statistics and yet mental health continues to be heavily stigmatized in the workplace. In fact, mental illness has been described as the “last, great social taboo.”

W h a t c a n w e d o? W e n e e d t o provide information to employers and employees and begin the conversation about mental health. If we can create informed, safe, comfortable workplace atmospheres, employees will feel safer raising issues, supporting each other, developing solutions and asking for the help they need. I would encourage you to check out ww w.notmyselftoday.ca , the website for a national campaign aiming to inform employers and employees about mental health and mental illness. You will find great information about how to suppor t a colleague, signs of mental illness that may be apparent at work, how to take

care of your own mental health, how to reduce stigma and many more mental health related topics. Mental health truly is everyone’s business and the Not Myself Today Campaign hopes that you will make it yours.

The Mental Health Capacity Building in Schools Initiative (MHCB) is an integrated, multidisciplinary team approach providing promotion, prevention and early intervention addiction, health and mental health ser vices to children, families and communities. The VIBE Program is one of the 37 projects involved in this initiative led by Alberta Health Services Addiction and Mental Health in partnership with Alberta Education and funded by Alberta Health and Wellness.

For more information on mental health in the work place and other health & wellness related topics please contact your VIBE Coach, or the Program Coordinator Pat Calyniuk at 78 0 - 853 - 3718 or pat.calyniuk@ btps.ca

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 7:00 P.M.

LAND AUCTION

Sale Location: Innisfree Senior’s Hall, 5211 – 50 Avenue, Innisfree, AB SW 25-49-11-W4 & SE 25-49-11-W4, SW 36-52-11-W4 & SW 26-52-11-W4, NE 20-50-8-W4, Pt of SE & SW 29-50-8W4, Pt of SE 15-51-11-W4 Acreage All above land is in the County of Minburn.

Friday, April 10, 2015 at 10:00 A.M.

St. Jerome’s 2015 Leadership Class Thanks YOU!

What a

uper night!

There would simply be far too many individuals and businesses to acknowledge in creating a complete list of those who supported the St. Jerome’s Leadership Family Carnival on February 26th. Without a doubt, someone would be omitted. Therefore, let us send a thank you to all of our local businesses, parents, alumni, staff and students who contributed in some way to make the carnival such a tremendous success. Whether it was a donation of used toys to be used as prizes, a silent auction item, volunteering to work a shift or simply by coming and playing, the evening was such a great example of who we are as community.

God bless each of you for your generosity.

This space graciously provided by the Vermilion Voice.

  Blinds and Drapery Bedding, Sheets, Top Covers Cushions, Art and More

Quality, great pricing, and 26 years experience.

Dawn Interiors 4906 - 50 Ave Downtown Lloydminster, AB

780•808•2909

LITTLE RANCHING LTD.

Sale Location: From Vermilion, North On Hwy #41 To Twp Rd 510A, ½ Mile East To RR 64A, ¼ Mile North, West Side.

PARTIAL: Case 2590 With Loader* Case 2470 With Dozer Blade* Case 1175* JD 4430* Prairie Star 4900 Swather With 25’ MacDon 960 Header* MF 8855 Swather* Rock Picker* Rock Digger* Hay Rake* Case Baler RB564* NH 277 Square Baler* Assorted Augers* Featherlite 8127 Horse Trailer* Bale Rack* Flat Bed* Steel Bins* NH Manure Spreader* Haybuster 2640 Processor* NH Mixer Mill* Assorted Livestock Equip, Tack & Shelters* Saddles* Shop & Misc* CONSIGNMENT: 5542 White Combine* NH Sickle Mower* NH Bar Hay Rake* Midwest 252 Grain Vac* Westfield Auger With Motor (7”x41’)* UFA Calf Self Feeder * Panels. For more information, call Stewart Auctions at 780-853-4725.

Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11:00 A.M.

DOUG ELLIOTT

(Muthill Grain Inc.) Sale Location: From Mannville, 1 Mile East on Hwy 16 to Rge Road 85, 1½ Miles South, South East. Watch for signs. ***AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: ALL EQUIPMENT IS IN IMMACULATE CONDITION*** TRACTORS(SHEDDED): 1996 Case IH Steiger 9380 (12 Speed Standard., 4968 Hours, Approx. 500 Hours On Complete Engine Rebuild At Cummins Lloydminster, 24.5.32 Duals)* 1981 Case 2090 (8 Speed Standard, 3655 Hours, 23.1.34 Tires, 3 Hydraulic Outlets)* 1970 International 444 (3 PH & Loader) HARVEST EQUIPMENT (SHEDDED): 2006 NH CR960 Combine (1439 Engine Hours, 948 Threshing Hours)* 2007 Honey Bee SP30 Header (Pick Up Reel & Pea Auger, Flex Finger Lifters)* 1998 4920 Prairie Star SP Swather (25’, Double Swath, 1728 Hours)* 2009 Dew-Fab Swather Mover TRUCKS (SHEDDED) & TRAILERS: 1987 Kenworth W900B Tandem Tractor (444 HP., Cummins, 13 Speed, RTO 14613, 40000 Rears 4.11 Ratio, Approx. 900000 Kms., Approx. 4800 Hours On Inframe, Done At Cummins, Recent Exhaust & Brake Replacement)* 2007 Wilson Pacesetter Aluminum Tandem Trailer (38’, A-Ride, Power Tarp)* 1980 GMC 7000 (366 Engine, 5+2, VMM Box & Hoist, Like New Rubber, 74000 Kms.)* 1964 Ford 500 (292 V8, 4 Speed, Box & Hoist, 49000

Clandonald ECS will be holding their

Kindergarten Registration On Monday April 13th at 7:00 pm in the Clandonald School Library For all children 5 yrs of age by February 28, 2016 Please bring your child’s birth certificate and Alberta Health Care card A representative from Alberta Health Services will be in attendance to answer SLP and OT questions or concerns

For further information please contact Suzette de Jong-Harrower at 780-853-4595

Miles)* 1995 Ford F150 4x4 (V8, Auto) GRAIN HANDLING: Brandt Grain Vac 5000* Westfield MK130-61 Plus Auger (13”, 540 PTO, Hydaulic Swing)* Westfield W70-31 Auger (7”, 14 HP, Kohler Electric Start) SEEDING, TILLAGE & FIELD EQUIP: 2002 Morris Maxim II Air Drill (40’, 10” Spacing, Paired Row, Double Shoot) With A 2003 Morris 8336 Air Cart* Set Of 2 Bar Harrows To Fit 40’ Maxim II Drill* Degelman Strawmaster 7000 Heavy Harrows (50’)* Degelman Ground Drive Rock Picker (3 Paddle)* Degelman Rock Digger (Fits on Degelman Dozer Frame)* Flexicoil System 55 Sprayer (70’, 500 Gallon, PTO)* 1250 Gallon Water Tank (Float Valve, Filler Hose, On Wood Base)* 1000 Gallon Versa Fiberglass Flat Oval Water Tank* Monarch Water Pump (2”, Briggs & Stratton)* Ezee-On Disc (10’, HD)* CCIL 204 HD Cultivator (31’ With Mounted Harrows)* NH 268 Square Baler* FUEL TANKS & PUMPS: 135 Gallon Tidy Tank* 100 Gallon Tidy Tank* 65 Gallon Tidy Tank* 500 Gallon Fuel Tank* 300 Gallon Fuel Tank* 300 Gallon Fuel Tank* 250 Gallon Oval Fuel Tank* GPI 12 Volt Transmission Pump* Gas Boy Fuel Pump* Rotary Hand Pump MISC: 3 HP Keho Aeration Fan* (3) Sets Of Keho Bin Screens For 19’ Drag* 50’ Power Cord For Aeration Fan* (3) Westeel Bin Doors (Complete)* Variety Of Westeel Bin Panels* Bin Probe & Bin Temperature Probe* Suzuki D100 Dirt Bike (Fresh Tune-Up)* Jari Sickle Mower* Hahn Roto-Tiller* Quantity Of Bourgeault & Morris Air Hose* Plastic Auger Mounted Seed Treatment Applicator* Wick Applicator (Hand)* Crop Lifters (Shumacher, MacKay, Catermann)* Morris Maxim Parts (Tips, Deflector Plates, Shank)* Flexicoil Carbide Tips* Yacht Club Utility Trailer (8’)* (2) Michels Hopper Augers* (3) Goodyear Implement Tires (11L-15 Fl., 1 On Rim)* 1100-20 Truck Tire (Dayton Rim)* Set Of 2 Tire Chains (1100-20)* Concaves For 1680 IH Combine* Long Sieve For 1680 Combine* MM Hydraulic Ram* Pump Jack* 3/4 HP Electric Motor* Char-Lynn Hydraulic Pump* Bike Movers* 25 LB. Propane Tank* 100 LB. Propane Bottle* Diesel Furnace LAWN & YARD: Plastic Canoe* Picnic Table* Wishing Well* Chairs & Benches* Planters. For more information, please call Doug at 780-853-7922.

Sat April 25 Sat May 16 Sat June 6 Sat June 13 Sat June 20

Ward & Morris Nicholson Innisfree Spring Beach RVs Muriel Lake UFA Summer Clearance Vermilion John Zaboschuk Bonnyville Estate of Nick Dutchak Vermilion

List is subject to additions and deletions.

This listing is only a guide and in no way a guarantee of size, description or year.

STEWART REALTY & AUCTIONS VERMILION

Ph: 780-853-4725 or 1-800-269-8580 www.stewartauctions.com

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AWNA BLANKET AND LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS AUCTIONS COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 5th Annual Edmonton Motor Show Collector Car Auction. April 10 - 12. Edmonton Expo Centre. Over 80,000 spectators. Over 80% sold last year. Consign today. 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com.

MEIER SPRING Classic Car & Truck Auction. Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3, 11 a.m. 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Consign today, call 780-440-1860.

UNRESERVED AUCTION. Terarosa Antiques, furniture, oil & gas, slot machine, chuckwagon, advertising, collectibles and more. 10 a.m., Saturday, April 4; www.scribnernet.com or 780-842-5666. Location: Marsden, Saskatchewan.

WHEATLAND AUCTIONS Spring Consignment Auction. April 18, 10 a.m. in Cheadle, Alberta. Farm equipment, vehicles, heavy equipment, RVs, etc.

Consign now! Call 403-669-1109; www.wheatlandauctions.com.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Problems with mobility? The Disability Tax Credit. $2,000 yearly tax credit. $20,000 lump sum refund. For assistance call 1-844453-5372.

HIGH CASH PRODUCING vending machines. $1.00 vend = .70 profit. All on location in your area. Selling due to illness. Call 1-866-668-6629 for details.

CAREER TRAINING MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now! Hospitals & doctor’s offices need certified medical office & administrative staff! No experience needed! We can get you trained! Local placement assistance available when training is completed. Call for program details! 1-888627-0297.

COMING EVENTS RARE & EXOTIC Spring Sale. April 11, 2015, Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds. Sale starts 10 a.m. Contact us for more info: 306-825-5571 or sam@lloydexh. com; www.lloydexh.com.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

PEMBINA RIVER Natural Gas Co-op Ltd. Employment Opportunity - Natural Gas Utility Operator. We are seeking the right individual to join our team as a full-time employee. Experience in the operation of a Natural Gas Distribution System is preferred. Computer skills, strong public relations and a willingness to learn are also important for this position. For those without experience we are willing to train the right individual. We offer a competitive salary, benefit package and pension plan. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please send resumes to Pembina River Natural Gas Co-op. Attention: General Manager. P.O. Box 122, Jarvie, AB, T0G 1H0 or email: pemgas@mcsnet.ca. Fax 780-954-3844.

Deadline for resumes is April 6, 2015.

INTERESTED IN the Community Newspaper business? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: awna.com/for-job-seekers.

AUDI EDMONTON North Opening this June. We are looking for Licensed Technicians interested in relocating to join a winning group. Please submit resume to: shebdon@jpautogroup.com.

PROGRESSIVE EMS SERVICE in Southwest Alberta require a full-time EMT Paramedic (Advanced Care Paramedic) currently registered with Alberta College of Paramedics with no restrictions. The opening is located in a rural setting, and based in a vibrant, thriving town with full service and amenities. Requirements: Current non restricted ACP registration, Valid Class 4 licence, Drivers abstract, ACLS, PALS, ITLS certifications, Criminal Record check with vulnerable sector check, Completion of Alberta Health Services Emergency Medical Services Medical Control Protocols is an asset. This is an excellent opportunity for an EMT Paramedic who values work and life balance and who wishes to be a leader within a terrific team of dedicated professionals. Please contact Margaret Cox, Pincher Creek Emergency Services at 403-6275333 or by fax at 403-627-3502. Email: marg.pcambulance@gmail.com.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or

VOICE CLASSIFIED AND CAREERS BULL SALE JUSTAMERE 20TH ANNUAL BULL SALE, Monday April 13th 1PM at the farm in Lloydminster. On Offer 50 Top Quality Angus Bulls. All Bulls will be semen tested and Ready to go. For more info call Jon at 306825-9702 or 780-808-6860.

Spacious 1100 sq. ft. clean 2 or 3 bedroom condos. Rent 865-985 so same as rent. Comes with fridge, stove, washer and dryer hookups, utilities extra. Close to mall and schools, nice neighborhood. To view, call Wanda 780-853-4550.

Canterbury Inc.

FARM BUILDING

FOR SALE FOUR GRAINERIES, 2500 bushels/ea. $750/ea. Call 780-763-2230 or cell: 780-853-0929.

FRANKLIN WOLTERS, BOOK in Paper back Now Out “Memories of life on Grizzly Bear Coulee.” Call Franklin for sale locations or book signing events 780853-7520.

GARAGE/SHOP SALE Saturday Only, April 4th, 7am-8pm. Just a few minutes north of Vermilion, East of Hwy 41 on TWP 511 to Rd 64, then first yard on your left. Goose decoys, blinds, quad tracks, squeeze chute, hardwood floor nailer, cement bull float, electric lawn mower, and deep freeze…much, much more. No children stuff.

Rain or shine. Ph: 780-853-7845.

SERVICES VENTURA MOTEL offering weekly rates. Starting at $350. Contact 780-853-5375.

1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home on all of our 2014 homes left on our lot. We have two career today!

20 wide homes and one 16’ wide left. For information call Marg at Craigs Home Sales in Lethbridge. 1-855EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 380-2266. We deliver up to 300 km free.

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COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27 2015 Summer Student Employment May 1, 2015 to August 28, 2015

The County of Minburn No. 27 is currently accepting applications/resumes for summer student employment for the positions noted below. Please state on your application/resume the position(s) you are applying for.

Fax, mail, email or hand deliver your application/resume by 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2015 to: County of Minburn No. 27 P.O. Box 550, 4909-50 Street Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R6 Telephone: 780-632-2082; Fax: 780-632-6296 Email: info@minburncounty.ab.ca We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Effective April 1, 2015, the law firm known as Reynolds & Flemke will be changing its name to Vermilion River Law. This name change will not affect our existing clients and our contact information will remain the same. We look forward to continuing to provide legal services to our community.

John H. Reynolds, Walter O. Flemke and Rebekah Hiebert Partners – Vermilion River Law #11 Vermilion Professional Building 5125 – 50 Avenue Vermilion, Alberta T9X 1A8 Phone: 780-853-5339 Fax: 780-853-4200 Email: info@vermilionriverlaw.com

PEST MONITORING COORDINATOR Assist the Supervisor of Agriculture Services with conducting field surveys for the following crop pests: Blackleg of Canola, Bertha Armyworm, Fusarium Graminearum, Grasshoppers, Wheat Midge, Clubroot of Canola.

- Responsible for maintaining records of all field surveys.

- Other Agricultural Service Board related duties.

- Valid Alberta Operator’s License mandatory.

- Post-secondary education preferred in the agriculture field of study.

- Agricultural background would be an asset.

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- Responsible for obtaining easements from landowners.

- Responsible for performing herbicide applications.

- Other Agricultural Service Board related duties.

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- Valid Alberta Operator’s License mandatory.

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- Pickup/delivery of parts and repairs.

- Cleanup and maintenance of public works shops and yards.

- Detailing vehicle and equipment interiors/exteriors.

- Operate small equipment.

- Assist in road work including patching, flagging, surveying.

- Other duties as assigned.

- Valid Alberta Operator’s License mandatory.

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Who Haz What?

Susan Obrigewitch, Mannville School Submitted

We have been a little remiss in letting our community know of some new staff to our school. First we welcome Mrs. Krystal Pulyk to our school office as our new part time Administrative Assistant. In our Grade 2 classroom we have Brady Hennig joining Mrs. Miller for her practicum from March 16 to April 24. Misty Kisinger, Educational Assistant Practicum student will be joining Mrs Murray (Snyder) in the secondary classrooms from March 30 to May 1.

Staff and students were lucky to have the Telus World of Science visit our school.

Our Grade 1 students had a chance to build houses using sand, magnetic tiles, and bricks during their presentation.

The Grade 2 class got to help the pirate named Clancy Bouy Ancy solve some problems involving things that float and sink and boats. First they had to see how much treasure they could stack onto a boat without it sinking and then they had to design their own boat that would float and carry treasure. What a great way to get the students engaged while practicing their science skills!

The Grade 4 class reviewed the six simple machines (screw, lever, wheel, axle, inclined plane and wedge). They then built a simple machine with a partner using the dacta building sets.

The Grade 5 class were part of an activity called Who Haz What? which was a great introduction to their next unit ‘Classroom Chemistry’. They had an unknown substance that came out of a truck, and investigated, based on descriptions and tests, which substance it was. The students looked at, described, did a pH test, and a chemical reaction test on vari-

ous white substances. In the end all the groups concluded it was corrosive which was correct and they found out what all of the substances were. The students’ favorite part of the activity was doing the pH test and chemical reaction test. They got to experience what a real scientist would do, and even had to wear goggles because they didn’t know what they were dealing with!

The Grades 6 to 8 students received a presentation on Physics and the laws of motion. Using a variety of demonstrations including a mini slide, a large sling shot, and some liquid nitrogen, the presenter showed students how forces of motion act and react. Alexis Wowk and Jesse Morton took a ride on a mini-hovercraft. As a big finale, to demonstrate potential energy and velocity golf balls were shot across the gym from a large pneumatic tube. The students were very excited to see the many demonstrations of force.

Thanks to everyone’s support, our Spring Scholastic Book Fair was a success. The winner of the draw for $25 worth of books was Ava Zahara, therefore her teacher, Mrs. Karina Miller, also got to choose $25

worth of books for her Grade 2 classroom.

Upcoming Dates: Early Dismissal – April 1; S e c o n d a r y Repor t Cards – A pril 13; JH Badminton Northerns – April 14; Secondar y Parent Teacher Interviews/Grade 10 Orientation Night – April 16; Graduation – May 8; Next PAC Meeting -– May 11.

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Opportunity to participate in pleasant, secure working environment.

Career Opportunities www.lakelandcollege.ca Competition No:

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

is looking for 1 Food Service Manager Location: 4306 52nd St. Vermilion Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-time, Part-time, Shift, Weekend, Day, Night & Evening Salary: 24.25/hr+ Benefits Start Date: ASAP Education: Complete of high School Experience: 3 - 5 years Contact for job description Apply with resume in person Fax: 780.854.9093 or Email: gregtims3294@gmail.com

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To work as a returning officer, you must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and live in the federal riding where you’re applying to work.

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Applications must be received by midnight on April 6, 2015.

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Lakeland Residents Land On Hunting Reality TV Show

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When Bonnyville residents Leo and Susan Paquin first moved to the Lakeland region in 2011, never in their wildest dreams did they think three and half years later their chance of landing on a hunting reality TV show would have ever been a possibility. The two aren’t alone in this venture. Good friends Martin Tailleur and Mitch Visser comprise the remaining portion of the hunting foursome.

It all started three years ago as a way for Leo to share his friends and family’s outdoor hunting and fishing adventures with his extended family and friends. At that time, they informally referred to themselves as “Coyote Country”.

Fast forward to last April when Leo had just finished watching a reality hunting show on Wild TV. The show was called The Search. The premise of The Search was to allow regular folks from across North America, that have captured their hunting or fishing expeditions on video, an opportunity to submit their footage for a chance to be selected to compete as a contestant on a hunting reality TV show. Leo just happened to have a DVD on hand so he decided to submit their footage. Then in July, Leo & his wife Susan, received the news that Coyote Country was selected as one of the eight teams from across North America to compete in The Search 2015!!

Team “Coyote Country” then started to find sponsors, construct a website and set up a Facebook page in order to promote themselves. In conjunction with the promotion of the team, from the end of August to the end of December, the team collected as much hunting footage as

possible for entry into The Search 2015.

With half the team located in Bonnyville, one team member located near Vermilion and the other team member in Edmonton, scheduling trips and outings was no simple task. At the end of the December 31 submission deadline, Coyote Country was able to capture and edit seven hunts in total. The species included bear, deer, bighorn sheep and of course…coyotes!

So what’s on the line for the winner?

The winner will get their own hunting show for one season that will be aired on Wild TV. What is Wild TV you ask? For those that aren’t into the hunting & fishing world, it’s a Canadian hunting & fishing network, that airs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for 365 days a year. Wild TV is available by most cable and satellite providers and features hunting, fishing, shooting, ATV and snowmobiling programming from both Canada and the USA. Coyote Country would like to take this opportunity to thank all their sponsors for their support and generosity. They would also like to send out a huge thanks to all the land owners that have granted Coyote Country permission throughout the year.

If you’re interested in learning more about the team, please check out Coyote Country at www.coyotecountry.ca or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/coyotecountryalberta.

If you’d like to vote for any of the teams participating in the 2015 The Search please click on the following link: http:// www.votethesearch.com.

The show will be airing on Wild TV starting the first week of April on Mon. and Wed. at 2 p.m., Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Thursdays at 3:30 a.m. Check your local listings for possible changes to the TV schedule.

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CENSUS ENUMERATORS The County of Vermilion River will be conducting a municipal census April to June 2015.

We are looking to hire contract Census Enumerators to complete the Census.

Key components of the position include: - Data Collection: ability to properly complete and record census questions and answers accurately and efficiently - Communication Skills: must have excellent verbal communication skills and comfort with speaking to a wide range of residents with an ability to manage questions - Physical Abilities: must have the stamina and ability to go door-to-door and travel throughout the region, both in a rural and hamlet setting - Regional Knowledge: must be familiar with the geography of the County, and have the ability to read and follow a land location map The position has flexible part time hours, with after-hours required. The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check and drivers abstract. Enumerators will need to provide own vehicle/mileage and phone however, a tablet will be provided. Compensation will have a base fee plus fee per collected census. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applications clearly marked: “CONFIDENTIAL – Census Enumerator” can be submitted by APRIL 6, 2015 to: Attention: Louis Genest, Director of Corporate Services County of Vermilion River 4912 – 50 Avenue, Box 69 Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0 Email: lgenest@county24.com Fax: 780.846.2716 REMINDER to check our website for new events, announcements, employment opportunities and more! For current news and updates:

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We are Hiring an Operations Administrator This position is located in Mannville, Alberta YOU HAVE: • Proficient computer literacy skills and have the ability to use Outlook, Axon, GPS etc. as well as learn new software.

• Fast and accurate data entry skills.

• Excellent communication skills and can professionally liaise with a variety of internal and external resources.

• Exceptional customer service skills, whether via phone, text, email, or face to face.

• A proven ability to respond quickly and effectively in pressure filled situations, while maintaining a calm demeanor.

• An ability and willingness to work as a flexible member of a Photo submitted.

growing team.

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WE OFFER: • A family oriented environment, we have a great team!

• Competitive salary within the oilfield service sector, based on qualifications and experience.

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Sheep enjoying the spring sunshine. Photo Marie Conboy.

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Lawrence, Maranda Westergaard, Megan May 18 at the Sheep barn at the Ag Society Krys and Tara Martin. Senior members Grounds.

Sheep Shearing June 14 at the Ag Socihelping with the weekend were Michaela Submitted Westergaard, Kaylie Krys (as councillors) ety Grounds.

Sheep Achievement Day is July 21. and Devon Lawrence (workshop).

Members discussed participating in raisThe Vermilion 4H Sheep club held its monthly meeting on Friday, March 20. In conjunction with our meeting, Blair Dow Maranda Westergaard trying her hand at gave a lamb workshop. Younger members the 4H district curling. were invited to bottle feed baby lambs and older members were shown how to weigh, give vitamin injections and ear tag lambs.

Since our last write up, a lot has happened in the club for our members. Mia Westergaard placed first in the junior division at the Vermilion River 4H District Speak Offs, sending her to the Regional level. She attended the North East Regional Speak Offs in Riley Alberta on March 7 where she represented our club amazingly and enjoyed the experience.

The next weekend, March 13, sheep club members Travis Dow, Megan Krys Megan Krys getting ready to throw the rock and Kaylie Krys attended the Western 4H sheep club members from Vermilion attending the 4H district curling bonspiel. at the 4H district curling.

Canadian Judging Competition at Lakeland College, Vermilion, where as a 4H team they placed third overall. In the 4H division our team also placed first for Oral Reasons, second for Beef judging, third for Dairy Judging, fourth for Goat Judging, fifth for horse judging, eighth for Swine judging.

Special Thank you goes to Avary Hickman (Vermilion Beef) who participated on our team as we were short one person.

Congratulations to Travis, who was awarded first place overall 4H Individual judge. Travis and Kaylie have now qualified for Provincial Judging in August.

Senior member Kaylie Krys attended the Oklahoma Youth Expo, March 16 to 20. It was an amazing experience to see such a big 4H show of Beef, Sheep, Goats and Swine. Kaylie and two other Alberta 4H members (Cassidy Mathews of Olds, Jade Marshal of Innisfail) also toured the Okla- 4H Sheep Club members have the opportunity to bottle feed baby Miranda Lawrence tries weighing a baby lamb with the help of Heine homa State University, and the old Okla- lamb. From the left are: Carleane Ferguson, Jack Lawrence, Riley Westergaard. homa Stock Yards which had an amazing Krys and Madison Ferguson. Photos submitted. history. Kaylie won this all expense paid trip through the Summer Synergy – Setting ing Pheasants over the summer months, Sails Program hosted by Olds Regional which is a “Raise and Release Pheasant Exhibition which was hosted in Conjunction program”, offered by Alberta Conservawith 4H Provincial Sheep, Dairy and Beef tion Association and 4H under the Habitat Legacy Partnership Program.

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Dates to remember: Recycling day for On March 21 Three Cities Multi Club Walmart’s Success is based on our people. Excellent benefits and hosted the Vermilion River District Curling tires, electronics and TV’s is April 18, 2015. bonus sharing programs make us one of the world’s most admired bonspiel in Vermilion. Members from our For more information on drop off times and club that attended included David McCrae, location please call Deanna at 780-787and favorite companies to work for.

Julia McCrae, Michaela Westergaard, 0537 Next monthly meeting is April 24 at the Kaleam Westergaard, Maranda Westergaard, Mia Westergaard, Travis Dow, Ag Society Boardroom.

Canine Project Meeting was held March Kaylie Krys, Megan Krys, Hunter Krips, 22 at the Sheep barn at the Ag Society Riley Krips, and Tara Martin. Julia McCrae successfully won first place with her team Grounds. Jessica Hryciuk taught members mates Kalem Westergaard (Vermilion 4H how to train their dogs to perform some fun Sheep), Clay Corbiere (Vermilion 4H Beef) tricks such as shake a paw, roll over, play and Anna Allan (Three Cities 4H Multi Club). dead in addition to some very important Members enjoyed a pizza and desert lunch obedience commands. The members also made some plans for the canine achieveand all members went home with a prize.

Spring Fling is going to be held in Clan- ment day which will be held on April 26.

Photography Project meeting March 24. donald on March 27 to 78. Intermediate Mock achievement day and weigh-in members attending included: Myranda Tara Martin, Club Reporter

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Open stage night, organized by the Folk Club, was held Saturday evening March 28 at the Legion Hall in Vermilion. There were fifteen performers in total, performing as group and solo acts. The hall was packed with a large crowd that came to hear a wide variety of great musical styles and talents. Picured on the right, is Alvin Moore playing at open stage night in the Legion Saturday evening. Photos Marie Conboy.

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Ireland Midget Team Supports Good Cause Lorna Hamilton Reporter

The Midget Ireland Farm Equipment boys attended a Kids For Cancer Tournament this past weekend in Mundare, where they presented a total donation of $1305.80 for Kids For Cancer. During the Midget

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Female Provincials held the weekend of March 20, the boys from Midget Ireland Farm Equipment helped with setup and cleanup during the tournament, and in exchange for their help the Provincial Committee gave the boys

The Midget Ireland Farm Equipment boys presenting the Vermilion and community donation at the Kid for Cancer Tournament. Photos submitted.

team a $250 donation.

The Vermilion Minor H o c k e y Association matched the donation for a total of $500. In the weeks prior and during

Mannville & District Ag. Society Celebrating Its 40th Anniversary

the midget females provincials tournament a collection box was placed at the concession stand for tips and donations. At the end of the Female Provincial Tournament the concession stand staff graciously donated their tips and the collections for a total of $250.80 the remaining $555 came from our community members through pledge sheets. All proceeds from the Kids For Cancer Tournament fees will also be donated for the cause.

During the Kids For Cancer Tournament

Devon, the 15 year old boy who plays for the Vegreville team graced the tournament on Saturday briefly to drop the puck for the Vegreville/Glendon game. Devon was in attendance for the presentation and was presented a couple of jerseys. He then had to return back to the hospital in Edmonton.

Manager of the Midget Ireland Farm Equipment Boys team, Darlene Gourley said, “She would like to thank all those involved in helping make this Kids For Cancer fundraiser such a success.”

April 6th - 10th 2015

Lynne Roland, Mannville Ag Society Submitted

CRC Brakleen Mannville Ag Society’s 40th anniversary project included new bleachers, players boxes, plexiglass, heaters and time clock for the Mannville Hockey Arena. This project was only possible with grants from Agricultural Initiatives Program, and Farm Credit along with many generous donations from Mannville Minor Hockey, Mannville Skating Club, Vermilion - Mannville Credit Union, Webb’s of Vermilion, etc. as well as the hundreds of volunteer hours and equipment donations from minor hockey and community volunteers who dismantled the old wooden bleachers and assembled new aluminum bleachers.

With this project and the previous renovation of the arena lobby, and new lighting in the arena Mannville has access to a fully modernized ice arena for its minor and rec hockey, and skating programs.

T h e w e e k o f A p r i l 12 t o 18 i s national volunteer week and in our rural communities volunteers are the only reason we are able to continue with our recreational programs and upgrade our facilities – volunteers rock!!!

So on Saturday, April 18 Mannville Ag Society will be celebrating its 40th anniversary and honoring local volunteers with a steak supper, auction items and DJ Bret t Maron at the Mannville Recreation Centre. All past board members, lifetime members and members of the public are invited to attend – tickets are $25 and available at Mannville UFA, Mannville & Area Liquor Store and all Ag Society Members. Come and help us celebrate!!

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