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Vermilion, Alberta - On May 12th, 2015, at approximately 9:06 pm, Vermilion RCMP responded to a complaint of a hit and run which occurred at a car dealership located in the 4500 block of Railway Avenue in

Vermilion, Alberta. Upon police arrival, it was determined that the suspect vehicle had struck 12 parked vehicles which were parked on the lot for sale. It appears that the suspect vehicle had been travelling westbound on Railway Avenue prior to the collision. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a pick up truck with aggressive tires and should have extensive damage to the passenger’s side and front. An estimate of damages is not known at this time.

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Lorna Hamilton Editor

This past weekend was the famous Victoria Day weekend, also known as May long weekend or May 24 weekend. We look at it as the unofficial start of summer and the camping season.

It’s the time to break out the travel trailers and tents, stuff our vehicles with barbequing items, sleeping bags, fishing poles and of course the yummy barbeque goodies that go so well with the many varieties of beverages of the weekend.

Back home, in Newfoundland, May long weekend is almost as sacred as Christmas or any other famous holiday.

It meant spending time in open gravel pits, bikes in tow and enough food to feed an army. Charcoal barbeques were an absolute must, countless bags of potatoe

Shannon O’Connor

The Curse Of May Long Weekend

chips, and for many a lobster boil up was the highlight of the weekend.

Fishing was a definite and nine chances out of ten you spent a couple of weeks before hand out hunting for night worms in the dark with flashlights as they were the biggest, juiciest worms that no trout could resist.

May 24 long weekend most importantly was the first official spring outing with friends and family. Newfie music would be blasting through your battery operated boom box or car speakers and you could be guaranteed a few Newfie jigs among friends were going to happen.

The other thing you could bet your bottom dollar on was crappy weather.

For as far back as I can remember, there hasn’t been one May long weekend where at least one day of it wasn’t pouring down rain, snowing or cold enough to skin you.

The weather could be beautiful for days and days and look great coming up to the

weekend, but you always knew to pack winter coats and heavy blankets.

Is May long weekend cursed? I have always thought so when it came to the weather.

Each year, you can see and hear the excitement in people as they plan out all their activities for the weekend. I personally don’t even make camping plans anymore and maybe I can be called a humbug but the same words echo from my lips year after year, yep everyone is gun hoe for the weekend but you can be sure the weather is going to suck. It always happens.

I had originally hoped that moving away from Newfoundland, my luck would have been better. Alberta was going to bring me nice May weather and I could finally enjoy a nice warm May long weekend. Well that didn’t happen. Eight years later and I still can’t say it has.

Last year I made a Facebook status about the weather along with a photo.

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My status went along these lines, yip its May long and how do I know? Surprise surprise, it’s raining!!

This year with the beautiful weather we have been having lately I really thought the curse could be broken. Upon waking Saturday morning to a chilly room, As a car drove down the street I could tell it rained because I could hear the sound of tires hitting wet pavement. I jumped out of bed and quickly went to the window to look out and make sure I wasn’t imagining it; Lo and behold it was raining! I muttered to myself, yep it’s May long weekend cause it’s raining!

Thankfully as the day went on the rain stopped and the sun came out, but we couldn’t get a perfect sunny warm day.

The wind was high and it was still cold. So much for that curse being broken. I guess we can always hope for next year.

I hope, even with our not so great weather, everyone had a safe and fun filled weekend with lots of memories made.

Vermilion And Area Garden Club In Season

tips and ideas. Van Lent has a long history In conjunction with Communities In Bloom, Reporter in the Vermilion area and a lot of experience the colours this year will be pink and yellow.

Weather permitting, the Club will also be Long-standing member, Kim McMinis, in the agricultural industry. cleaning up the Tourist Information Booth was elected as the new President of the garden and grounds on June 3, from 10 Vermilion and Area Garden Club at the last a.m. to noon.

General Meeting. McMinis said she hopes Planting the garden beds at the Tourist to see interest and membership in the Club Centre will take place on June 10, from 10 grow this year. a.m. to noon, also weather permitting.

On May 28 the Club will be presentOther events and speakers are scheding Lakeland College’s Dean of Agricululed, with some dates that are yet to be ture Sciences, Joise Van Lent who will announced.

Tannis Henderson, from Elevabe speaking at the College at 7 p.m. and tion Studios in Vermilion, will provide landeveryone is invited to come and listen, said The Club kicked off their season by scape tips on creating a peaceful space in McMinis. attending an orchid show in April, and has your garden and provide information on the “She is a very dynamic person and already had two of their perennial plant sales at the Farmer’s Market. speaker…the meeting will be very “low-key.”

There will be a talk and a Q & A session.

“Proceeds from the perennial sale go People are encouraged to bring soil, plant toward buying the annuals for planting.”

The Tourist Information Booth is one of and weed samples and fertilizer will also be the areas where the club will plant flowers. discussed, as well as Pinterest gardening

benefits of yoga.

The final speaker for the season will be Master Gardener, Barb Teeter in October.

“Barb is well known for her beautiful garden” said McMinis.

A corn roast/potluck is slated for August 8. The season will wrap up with the November Annual Meeting and potluck.

“The club is open to everyone.” McMinis added that you don’t have to be an expert to be a member.

“I’ve had a lot of disasters in the garden,” she said referring to her many unsuccessful attempts to plant rosebushes in her yard.

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Pushing mid-May already, wow I must have blinked in that first half of the month.

I hope the entire summer doesn’t go that fast…although summer isn’t officially here for another whole month.

The first day of summer or Summer Solstice is June 21, 2015. We still have an entire month of spring yet, and a nice one at that. I am somewhat shocked as I look at the long range forecast for this May long weekend.

There is no snow forecasted. It will be sunny and reasonably warm, a good weekend for camping. When I was younger and we had our children at home camping was a must on May long weekends.

Although it wasn’t always the best weather-wise it was always the “winter shake out,” the start of our summer.

However, having said that, we have woken up in the camping trailer/tent with a foot of snow on the ground.

Many very fond memories with the family are from those camp-outs. Regardless of weather, the entire family enjoyed fishing, so a stream or lake had to be very near; mostly small mountain streams or brooks as they were loaded with hungry brook trout.

Fish done to perfection on the campfire was definitely on the menu and enjoyed

Phyllis M. Elmer Submitted

If you’re a music fan and planning your summer, you need to add the 5th Annual Come By the Hills Music Festival August 14 and 15 to your calendar.

“It’s a perfect summer weekend, especially if you like music, “says Phyllis Elmer, president of the Battle River Music Society. “It is truly a music Festival, and not limited to just folk or country. The music cuts across a number of genres and our line-up ranges from young, local talent to well-established musicians. Many of our artists don’t fit into one genre so you’ll hear and see a real variety, “she says.

The hills, or more correctly, the Battle River Valley between Wainwright and Vermilion, Alberta is a perfect setting for the music festival. The Mistahiya Retreat Centre with its out-of-the-way setting and limited cell service are part of the overall experience.

Festival organizers have decided to limit ticket sales to maintain the intimacy

Around The Campfire

by all. The campfire was the center of any camping experience, and also the hub of all the great memories.

Living in rural Alberta is much like a lifelong camp-out, but it isn’t the same. It is certainly peaceful for the most part; we even have a perfect brick fire pit nestled under a huge picturesque elm tree.

But it just isn’t the same, sure I enjoy sitting around that campfire, but since you’re right at home it seems there is something that just has to be done, and now with an “empty nest” it seems that May long weekend is slotted for the garden to be planted.

Speaking of peaceful, just last night the wind finally died down and it was dead calm for an hour. I stood by my fire pit with a rake in my hands yearning for that campfire, my ears almost hurt it was so quiet and peaceful.

Also so quiet and peaceful the reason my ears actually hurt is because I am blessed with “Tinnitus”, which many call ringing in their ears. Tinnitus can be the result of many causes and also has many symptoms.

For me, it was our generation not using proper hearing protection around loud noises, and it is a form of hearing loss. I don’t have a ringing in my ears per say as people describe.

For myself it is like the wind blowing or air escaping from a tire, so I don’t notice it at all when it is windy, but when it is dead calm I instantly realize just how bad it really is, and how much it can affect my hearing.

It’s something for the younger gener-

ations to heed and practise safe ear protection around loud noises to prevent hearing loss. I now use hearing protection even when riding the lawn mower or using the garden tillers.

Speaking of the wind, folklore has it that if it is windy on Good Friday, it will be windy and that wind will blow mostly in that same direction for 40 days. It blew good on Good Friday and from the east.

Well I’m here to say that the wind hasn’t stopped blowing since Good Friday, however today is the 40th day exactly, so there are calmer days ahead, as it seems to have started last evening.

I should have had the garden in already, a week or more ahead of time, but I am waiting for parts for my garden tiller, so it appears like the May long weekend ritual of planting the garden will ironically happen then.

Speaking of rural peace and quiet even that can be shattered without a moment’s notice it seems. A couple of evenings ago I was taking a break from yard work to see when one of my favourite shows was airing that night. Miss Pickles, my pup, came to the living room screen door and asked if I could come out to play, I said “in a minute”… and in that minute I heard my worst fear; Miss Pickles was screaming in agony.

I ran outside to the main road, which is way too close to our home, and I could see a vehicle stopped. I knew Miss Pickles got run over…she stopped crying when I ran up to her, but she was alive!!!

Come By The Hills

of the festival.

The music starts with Friday and Saturday’s opening acts, respectively Samuel Lundell of lslay and Joe and Katelyn Laurence of Vermilion.

“If you’re in any way connected to music in the area, you›ve probably seen them perform. Joe is one of the Laurence Boys, and Katelyn is his daughter. Sam has been featured at the adjudicated music festival final concerts for the past few years.

Friday’s line-up also features award winning singer songwriter Lynn Miles who will be appearing with Keith Glass, a founding member of Prairie Oyster. Friday will conclude with Alberta’s country roads troubadour, Jake Ian and his band.

The music starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday and will wind up about 12 hours later with a return of the high—energy Boom Chucka Boys who rocked the hill to close the 2014 Festival.

Since that appearance the group has won the ACMA Group of the Year award

were nominated for that same award by the Canadian Country Music Association. Included in Saturday’s line-up are The June Bugs out of Calgary with fiddler Scott Duncan. Besides traditional folk, the group also does gospel, bluegrass, blues, swing and country.

Intervening acts include the guitar pickin‘ Steve Palmer from Moose Jaw, a rock blast from the past with Barry Allen 84 the New Rebels, storytelling songs from former solider TimIsberg. Balladeer Eileen Laverty, gypsy jazz from Billie Zizi and blues Juno winner lack Semple.

Tickets go on sale on May 15th and can be picked up at the Vermilion Credit Union, Dynasoft Communications in Lloydminster, or at Globe Footwear in Wainwright.

Tickets can also be purchased now on line through the festival website mmcomebythehillsca.

There’s an early bird rate of just $50 for the weekend pass. “That works out to less than $5 an hour which is an enter-

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After checking her out, I was so thankful she got lucky; she was missing a lot of fur on one leg with a big gash on her lower leg but no bones broken or signs of internal damage.

It scared the crap out of all three of us.

The driver was a neighbour who knew I got Miss Pickles as a pup and so drove extremely slowly near the house. But Miss Pickles, cooling off in a puddle, came out of the ditch too quickly for the neighbour to swerve.

She is still sore with a limp, but in good spirits and still mischievous as ever, and still able to herd all the farm kitties. She now hasn’t gone near the road and is very cautious around any vehicle.

With my wife exempt, Miss Pickles is my closest friend for sure. She is one of the smartest pups I have ever had, so I hope this bad experience will prevent a worse one from occurring.

Play safe and enjoy this May long weekend - get outdoors as much as possible and let the adventures begin!

When the Smoke Clears With best friends- loyalty and respect works both ways…as one should look, when crossing any road to prevent the pain and hurt that could end your walking side by side down that road!

tainment bargain if you compare that to what you pay for a single concert,” says Elmer.

The weekend pass is also the best deal as Friday night tickets go for $25 and all-day Saturday for $40. Rates go up on August 1 to $70 for the weekend pass, $35 for Friday night and $50 for Saturday.

“This festival is a family event so if you’re under 16, you don’t pay admission.

We also have a supervised children’s area with crafts and activities. Unserviced camping is available at Mistahiya and there is more camping available at the Riverdale campground a short drive away,” she says.

A concession, a beer tent, and a crafts market are also onsite during the festival.

Come By the Hills is held at Mistahiya, 11 km east of Riverdale Mini Parkand approximately 16 km north of Wainwright (45 km south of Vermilion)on Highway 41.

For more information, check out the festival websitehttp://www.comebythehills.ca

Another Sweet Donation For Livestock Research Centre

Lakeland College Submitted

Judy Sweet has made another donation to Lakeland College to help with the cost of the modernization and expansion of the Livestock Research Centre.

Her recent contribution of $150,000 was made one year after she and her family donated $100,000 toward the project from their company Sportaken Holdings. An additional $100,000 was also donated in May 2014 from The Garth Sweet Simmental Foundation, a foundation established in memory of Judy’s husband Garth.

Sweet continues to support the project because she likes the livestock research that is being done at Lakeland College

and she is impressed with the college’s Student Managed Farm – Powered by New Holland, a concept that sees crop technology and animal science technology students actively involved in operating and managing an agriculture business.

“I also appreciate the attitude of the instructors at Lakeland. To them, it’s all about the students.

They’re really student-focused which is great to see,” says Sweet, noting that it’s great that students have the opportunity to be involved in applied research projects and learn from the results.

The conversion of the former bull test station at the Vermilion campus into a Livestock Research

C e n t r e b e g a n i n 2 012 w i t h t h e i n s t a l l at i o n of G r ow S afe te c h n o l ogy for monitoring the individual feed intake of animals. The second phase, completed in 2013, was the addition of new c at t le an d shee p hand ling systems plus a scale system.

The third phase of the modernization project will begin this month. Expansion is taking place on the east side of the building so a demonstration space can be created. The 1,000 sq. ft. area will also include washrooms and a small lab space.

While sheep and cattle feed trials have been conducted in the Livestock Research Centre since 2012, there was no place for Lakeland staff and

students to meet with research partners and members of the public to discuss applied research projects or share results of livestock feed trials, says Alice Wainwright-Stewart, president of Lakeland College.

“An important part of applied research is showcasing the technology and sharing the results. Thanks to Judy’s generous donation, we will be able to create a space where we can do that,” says Wainwright-Stewart.

The expansion of the Livesto c k Research Centre is expected to be finished by September. “I’m looking forward to coming back to the college to see the expansion completed,” says Sweet.

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Franklin Wolters Columnist

I guess the old timers still living could tell you how the air would be full of dust on windy days like we’ve just experienced. I can still remember in the threshing days and plow days when first the straw was all blown into straw piles and the remaining stubble was plowed under and double disced until there was nothing to stop the wind from drifting the soil.

In these times summerfallow was worked about four times and there wasn’t a piece of anything to hold the wind. Most folks used a tandem double disc or a rig called a spring tooth harrow in spring a better pulverizer of soil didn’t ever exist.

Come a dry, windy spring and the wind could cut the young seedling off. We worked all the stubble first thing in the spring too, and got the volunteer grain, weeds and wild oats started so we could work them down with the one way when we made the seed bed, after we seeded the crop the whole thing was harrowed and the soil pulverized some more. All the fiber that had come from the original

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prairie sod was depleted and production was sorely affected. We needed the straw pile to feed our herd of cattle and later we baled all available feed we could grow.

Nobody thought it was possible even to seed through much cover. The equipment available then just couldn’t handle the task!

The early one way tillers were not easy to seed with as they tended to seed too deeply, so until the discers came out with smaller blades and seeding stubble with a double disc drill just made a mess. Can you remember the folks who had a habit of burning all the stubble so they could work and seed it. I can remember the county had to finally outlaw it; doesn’t seem that long ago. Of course straw problems were made worse with the coming of the combine and straw that wasn’t baled was simply just spread and had to be worked through. That was a game changer for

farmers who had no stock!! Anyone who ever travelled the south country of Alberta or Saskatchewan would remember the strip farming idea that saved that big open land from wind

erosion. The lessons learned down there slowly came north and appeared sometime in the 70’s and though we hadn’t the problem they had, we learned the idea of

trash cover.

Remember the Nobel blade cultivator that left all the trash on top and equipment had to be developed to seed through it.

We got a hoe drill that could go through a lot of straw and left a wonderful job, all those wonderful seed drills are ornaments n fence corners now, imagine!! The air was clearer for sure as more and more farmers got the message that less tillage saved moisture and the price of fuel made it essential to limit land tillage to the point we came to the minimum till or zero till era. Nowadays a field of summerfallow is about as common as a dodo bird.

I can’t remember when anyone plowed a field anywhere near here lately even deep cultivators aren’t used to any extent.

A trip past an equipment dealership now would see displayed a wonderful sprayer with high wheels and a folding boom that has taken over the weed killing chore and also has taken a great deal of work from swathers. So therefore the crops are more and more being straight combined and that usually leaves a lot taller stubble that isn’t put through the combine. A whole new set of problems but the new air seeders can sow the crop and hardly even leave a sign. The wind simply can’t get at the soil to dry it out and the narrow

seeder shanks hardly disturb any soil and no moisture or very little is lost. So now we have the benefit of nice well managed fields of heavy crop that seem to be seeded, sprayed and harvested with so little fuss and bother anymore. Any of us who can remember that small equipment and all the dust flying as the machines worked and over worked the land.

There were acres of black summerfallow that blew and washed and had such problems of weeds at harvest as there was no spray to clean the crop. I guess we should be thankful for all the new methods of tillage, seeding and harvest that have made such a big difference in the look of the land and the clearing of the air. I’m still wondering if the whole system can sustain itself, and that our clean air hasn’t come at a cost we can’t afford.

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Vermilion Players Represent At The FIFA Women’s World Cup Marie Conboy

Four Vermilion girls have been selected to join the 18 other U10 girls from the LakeEdmonton will be one of the official host land District to participate in the opening cities to ‘FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada’ day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in taking place this summer, June 6 - July 5, Edmonton. The girls will escort the players 2015. and attend the opening draws as flag bearReporter

WEDNESDAY MAY 27 Show starting at 2 pm Sale at 6 pm

Celebrating 50 Years!

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ers at the opening day matches on June 6.

The four Vermilion U10 soccer players from left, Alexis Garnier, Roisin Dalto n, H an nah M c Cag h er t y, an d Breanne Gourley.

EVERYONE WELCOME! For more info please call

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SCHOOL BUS SERVICE REGISTRATIONS 2015 - 2016 School Year IN-TOWN BUSSING FEES – REGISTRATION DUE DATE JUNE 15, 2015 In Vermilion, in-town bussing is provided for the following schools: Vermilion Elementary School • J. R. Robson School • St. Jeromes School • Vermilion Outreach School ALL students riding on a Vermilion In-town Bus (VR-VT24, VR-VT25, VR-VT26, VR-VT27 and/or VR-VT28) are required to register annually.

INELIGIBLE BUSSING FEES/TRANSPORTATION TO CAREGIVER Ineligible passengers are those students residing less than 2.4 km by roadway or public rite of way from their designated school pursuant to Section 51 of the School Act. All ineligible passengers are required to pay a fee.

Transportation to Caregiver is subject to availability. Privileges may be revoked if space becomes an issue. The caregiver’s residence must be in the student’s designated transportation (attendance) area.

Fees will not be pro-rated for am or pm only for Transportation to Caregiver as we are reserving a seat for your child on the bus. Students who ride two different buses will be required to pay an additional fee.

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FEES: 1 child (ECS to grade 12) 2+ children - family rate

ANNUAL $260.00 /year $520.00 /year

Payment Plans are available

For further information on eligibility, to register for in-town bussing, or to discuss payment plans, please contact the Transportation Office. Registrations are due June 15, 2015 and payment is due by September 30, 2015. In-town bussing will be provided on a first come first serve basis.

ATCO Gas The Town of Vermilion would like Vermilion Girl Guides to acknowledge the following Vermilion Garden Club groups for their part in ATB Financial the 2nd Annual The Baking Robots Town Clean Vermilion Army Cadets Up Vermilion Folk Club Rotary Club of Vermilion Alberta Lakeland College Vermilion Nordic Ski Club Vermilion Communities in Bloom The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Town of Vermilion Environment Committee All other individuals who participated in the Town Clean Up

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BUS ROUTES WILL BE PLANNED BY AUGUST 14, 2015.

If you have not registered your child by this date it may impact bus stop locations and your child may be delayed from obtaining bus service until after the new school year has began and bus routes can be rearranged. Thank you for your cooperation.

RURAL BUSSING All new rural students and ECS students must register for bussing.

YARD SERVICE Yard service (door service) is available for a fee if the bus route does not start before 7:30 a.m.

Application forms can be found on the website and service must be applied for annually.

CONTACT INFORMATION To register for any of the above transportation services please contact the Transportation Office at transportation@btps.ca or by calling (780) 806-2054 or (780) 806-2052 to register. Registration forms can be found on our website at http://www.btps.ca/departments/transportation/ The Transportation Office will be closed from July 20 to August 4, 2015.

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Margaret Lonsdale Columnist

Non, je ne regrette rien, sang Edith Piaf in her 1960 torch song of the same name. I regret nothing.

Thousands of young people are on the cusp of graduating at this time of year. It may be high school. It may be college or university. It may be a training program qualifying them to enter into a new realm of experience and career opportunities.

Soon, to use a tired cliche, they will stand on the threshold to what will become the first day of the rest of their lives. Ominous.

What shall I do with the rest of my life?

There’s a question for the person in your life who can see into the future and will not hesitate to tell you precisely what to do, how to do it, and what to expect.

What a relief! The decision’s made for

If I Were A Graduate

you; all you have to is follow the instructions. There they are on the box of How to Live Your Life According to X. The only problem with following someone else’s design for a good life is...it’s not necessarily your design. Like the piece of clothing you bought that time after the sales clerk convinced you of how perfect you looked in it even though what you saw in the mirror had resembled an unwashed potato costume, structuring your future around someone else’s idea of what’s good for you is missing a key element: your input.

We live in an impatient world. True, it’s often the case that any decision trumps indecision, but maybe the best thing a new graduate about to launch into his or her future can do is take a breath and consider the possibilities.

If I were a graduate, I’d like someone to assure me that it’s alright if I don’t have a clear picture of my immediate future. I’d

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like to feel confident that I’m not a loser if, when someone asks me, ‘What are you going to BE?’ I answer with my meek ‘I’m not sure yet.’

If I were a graduate, I’d like someone to confirm to me that no matter how unsure I feel right now, there is a place for me.

I’d like someone to tell me that there are many viable paths to creating a good life, and I will undoubtedly find mine.

If I were a graduate, I’d like someone to encourage me to explore those interests that stir my soul. I’d like someone to confirm that it’s alright to follow my dreams, even if it seems impractical, stupid, or impossible for me to achieve them. I’d like to know that it’s okay if I want to try.

I’d like someone to tell me that no matter what I choose to do, if I love it and if I work hard at it, then I can become proficient at it and make it good. If I want to become the best gardener or physicist,

the best metal sculptor or somethingnobody’s-ever-heard-of, I’d like someone to say, ‘Do it’.

I’d like someone to remind me that it ’s not only what I chose to do for work that defines who I am, but how I conduct myself in life, and how I define what it is that really matters to me. I’d like to know that who and what kind of a person I am counts, not just who or what the outside world perceives I am or ought to be.

If I were a graduate, I’d like someone I respect and look up to tell me that no matter what I choose to do, they are proud of me and support me. I’d like someone to tell me that I will always have someone to count on, even if I stumble, make a few mistakes, change my mind, or all of these, as I make my way.

If I were a graduate, I’d like that person to tell me to go set the world on fire, but in a good way. With no regrets.

New First United Church Reverend Marie Conboy Reporter

“Christianity is not dying it’s in transition,” said new First United Reverend Andrew Kinoti Lairenge.

Reverend Kinoti from Kenya began his appointment as Minster on May 1 at the first United Church in Vermilion and McQueen United in Mannville.

He is originally from the county of Meru in East Central Kenya.

Reverend Kinoti grew up as a Methodist in Kenya after which he graduated from St. Paul’s University Theological College in 2003. He was ordained in September 2005 as a Methodist Minis-

ter and left the country to gain different types of training.

“The United States was a country that really stood out for me growing up in Kenya.”

In 2005 Reverend Kinoti left Africa to travel to New Jersey in the United States to study a Masters of Theological Studies at Drew University.

“I had a desire to continue my education and I wanted a broader view of the world and to understand diversity and other cultures.”

After graduating in 2008, Reverend Kinoti returned to his homeland Kenya again. He went back to work as a Minis-

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ter at the MCK Nkubu Methodist Church in the town of Meru.

“I found life to be slow in Kenya on my return after living in Madison, New Jersey. There I would preach to 400 people twice a day. I also coordinated the Junior Sunday School. It is normal for Africans to spend two and a half hours per day at church because they are not in a hurry.”

In December 2010 Reverend Kinoti m ove d t o M o n t r é a l i n C a n a d a t o complete his PHD in Biblical Studies at McGill University.

Reverend Kinoti decided to go back into ministry work while finishing his PHD studies.

He is now on his first appointment as a Minister in the United Church of Canada in Vermilion.

“It may appear that Canadian Chris-

tianity is dying in many of the churches in Canada but I say that it is transition.” “ It can be ver y discouraging for people when the church looks like it is dying. But for me it is fascinating to see the faith that people have despite of this. In Vermilion there are on average between 40 and 60 people at a Sunday service.”

His wife Sarah Kauri is in Kenya now but she will soon be joining him.

Reverend Kinoti said he is looking forward to working in Vermilion and that the church has a lot to offer here.

“If you are not interested in the spiritual aspects, there are great social aspects to the church. There are also counseling ser vices, pastoral care for the sick in hospital and AA meetings available at the Untied Church in Vermilion.”

TAXPAYERS

PREPARATION OF COMBINED ASSESSMENT/TAX NOTICES Notice is hereby given that the 2015 combined Assessment/Tax Notices have been prepared and mailed May 15, 2015 to all taxpayers. Section 311 Municipal Government Act (MGA).

The Assessment Roll is available for review at the County of Minburn No. 27 office during business hours.

Any person wishing to make a complaint about the assessment must do so in accordance with Section 460 MGA within sixty (60) days from the date on the combined Assessment/Tax Notice (Section 309(1)(c) MGA). A complaint must be in the form prescribed in Section 460(2) MGA and must be accompanied with the fees detailed on the back of the tax notice. This form is available at the County of Minburn No. 27 Administration Office.

All assessed persons are deemed to have received their combined Assessment/Tax Notice as a result of this publication.

Myrna Swihun Taxation Supervisor

Reverend Andrew Kinoti Lairenge The New First United Reverend Andrew Kinoti Lairenge. Photos Marie Conboy

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Dawn Hames Submitted

When we think of spring cleaning, we often think of our homes or garages, but there is another type of spring cleaning, and that is for our bodies.

Science has proved that there are many foods that can help detoxify our bodies. Unfortunately, we have probably all eaten many foods that are less than stellar.

There is a reason junk food is called junk food. If you have every eaten foods such as French fries, processed meat, factory prepared foods, store bought cookies and baking then you have eaten trans fats, food additives, bleaching agents, carcinogens, nitrates and a whole host of chemical colors, flavours

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and preservatives.

Many of the ingredients in this salad are specifically designed to help cleanse our liver and body from these toxins. First of all, leafy greens such as spinach, arugula and dandelion aid in the production of bile, which in turn, aids in the removal of waste.

Grapefruit contains both antioxidants and vitamin C, and it is useful in the creation of needed liver detoxification enzymes.

Walnuts contain arginine, glutathione and omega 3, all of which assist the liver in detox.

The salad dressing also contains a healthy assortment of nutrients to further increase health and detoxification, such as olive oil, garlic, ginger, turmeric and curry powder.

The whole salad is a wonderful mix to help promote health. You will notice

there are not food additives in this salad.

Other salads that are great for detoxification are coleslaw with carrots, and the broccoli, walnut, grape salad. Guacamole, green tea, carrots, beets and apples are also great foods to aid in detoxification.

Happy spring.

Spinach Salad with Zingy Dressing (serves four) For the salad 8 cups spinach 12 chopped dried figs 1 grapefruit 4 tablespoons chopped walnuts 4 teaspoons slivered almonds Thinly sliced onions On four separate salad plates, place first the spinach, the dried figs, one eight of a grapefruit chopped, one tablespoon of walnuts, a teaspoon of slivered almonds. Top with thinly sliced yellow or

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red onion. Serve with zingy dressing.

Zingy Dressing 2 Tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves of garlic, minced 4 tablespoons grapefruit juice 2 teaspoons finely sliced and minced ginger 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt Using a reamer juice half of a grapefruit. The other half is used for the salad.

Sauté the garlic and ginger in one tablespoon of olive oil. Add the turmeric, curry powder, salt and pepper. In a separate small bowl combine the remaining olive oil, grapefruit juice, honey and mayonnaise. Stir in the sautéed garlic, ginger and olive oil into the grapefruit mixture.

VIBE Coach Volunteers Teaching In Micronesia

Reporter

St. Jerome’s VIBE Coach Crystal Jackson is packed and ready to embark on her volunteer teaching adventure working in Pohnpei, Micronesia with World Teach for 11 months.

Micronesia is a subregion of Oceania, comprising thousands of small islands in the western Pacific Ocean.

“I’ve always had a passion for working with youth and I love travelling,” said Jackson who is leaving at the end of June.

“It’s something I’ve always wanted to do. I looked into volunteering with World Teach when I was 19. The requirements are that a volunteer must be over 25 years old and that you must have a degree. My boss Pat Calyniuk has been very supportive and gave me the year’s leave. I know when I come back, I’ll be renewed and refreshed and I know I’m going to miss the kids that much that I’m going to want to come back.”

Jackson will be teaching subjects including English, History, Geography

and Health. “It will give me the chance to see if teaching is the right career move for me in the future,” Jackson said.

Jackson is 29 years old and has worked at St. Jerome’s school as a VIBE Coach for the past four years. She is an involved member of the Vermilion community and a member of many community groups including the Rotary Club, Early Childhood Coalition and the Allied Arts.

Jackson however said she will not miss the winter.

“I am so looking forward to missing the winter!” Jackson said, she nearly packed her winter boots, “but then I threw them out and said see you guys in 2016!”

Some of Cr ystal’s students at St Jerome’s School stopped by her office during the interview and commented, “She is always in a good mood and we will miss her a lot.”

Jackson says she will definitely be back, “I love Vermilion and I know I will be back, I will really miss my students a lot. I think there is so much potential for youth in this town.”

Crystal Jackson

VIBE Coach Crystal Jackson is soon to embark on an adventure working as a volunteer teacher in Pohnpei, Micronesia. Photo Submitted

Thinking Of Starting A Business?

Kathryn Hotte, Small Business Advisor Rural Alberta Business Centre Submitted

Do you have what it takes?

So you want to be your own boss?

Running the show, so to speak, is what drives many of us to take the road of business ownership. Other reasons could be that you have taken an early retire-

ment, you were laid off from your job or you have always had the entrepreneurial blood in your genes. Whatever the reason, the investment of time, energy and financial resources are just the start on the road to success and like any role you take on there are bonuses and challenges. The bonuses of self-employment might be having that feeling of control,

LADIES GOLF OPENER AT THE VERMILION GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB TUESDAY, MAY 26th, 2015 5:30 P.M. (Shot-gun start) $25 (members) $35 (non-members) (gives you a meal, golf, & prizes) To register call the golf course at (780) 853-4444 All ladies welcome (you do not need a team to register)

The event will be held rain or shine, in case of rain, please show up for the meal and ladies club meeting!

flexible work hours, more tax deductions or simply the opportunity to follow your heart’s desire and these are all exciting reasons to jump in with. Sometimes what happens is quite the opposite. The challenges can be that you work longer hours; you receive no benefits, have an unpredictable income and find yourself isolated with no help.

Before you even consider the challenges and bonuses, do you have what it takes to be self-employed? Anyone can start a business, growing and succeeding in the business is the tough part.

Successful business owners all have basic success factors in common, especially in their character traits. Do you possess the characteristics of a successful business owner?

Are you passionate?

Do you take action?

Do you have a strong work ethic?

Are you a strategic thinker?

Are you flexible and self-aware?

Are you able to ask for advice?

Are you resourceful?

Are you a leader?

Are you creative?

Are you innovative?

Are you self-disciplined?

Are you a good communicator?

A lot to think about, so before going

down the path of business ownership decide if you can handle the challenges, possess the characteristics and finally what ask yourself motivates you? Where do you see yourself 10 years from now with regards to work family, relationships, leisure, financial stability and your home?

Does running your own business fit in with these life goals?

Remember the very reason that you started your own business, like flexible hours for example, are the very reason why you may end regretting the fact that you are working 24/7 !

Business ownership can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life, just be prepared and get some help.

That’s where we come in.

About the Rural Alberta Business Centre (RABC) The Rural Alberta Business Centre (RABC) serves the North East Alberta region and is a partnership between the Alberta Government and the Northeast Alberta Information HUB (Alberta HUB).

Source: Government of Alberta: SelfEmployment: Is it for me?

The RABC main office is located in Cold Lake, Kathryn can be reached at 780-594-1090 or email advisor@northeastrabc.ca www.northeastrabc.com or www.rabc.ca

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The Un-Friendliest Cut Of All

Shannon O’Connor

party by booking one too many flights on Columnist the public’s dime and the sky is apparently falling on the oil industry. Heck, even the People are still reel- cows are still mad at the PC’s. ing over the NDP’s But, in my opinion, everybody has recent ousting of the missed the obvious! This is fall-out from a PC party after a record PC decision that was made by Mulroney 44 years in power. and his gang waaaaay back, in 1984. That All kinds of reasons are being thrown was when they wielded the power of the into the analytical arena: it was time for a pen and with one stroke cut the CBC’s change, Redford irreparably damaged the budget so deeply they slew a giant in the field of c hildren’s programming – they killed The Friendly Giant.

Curtis Anderson and Friends!

So, this has been To Support Brain Injury Awareness stewing in the back Saturday, May 30, 2015 of Albertans minds 9:00 am Registration / 10:00 am Start for the past 30 years, $25 for the day/kids under 10 free until it finally reached Tickets available at UFA and Craig’s its boiling point and then it was “ Hello 1 mile North of Minburn on RR 102 then 1.5 miles West NDP!” on TownShip 504 It hasn’t been Bring a bag lunch and water MC- AJ Keller (790 CFCW)

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sitting well with me either, after all, Canadians of a certain age can relate to the fact that The Friendly Giant became part of our cultural identity. Beginning with the iconic panning from the model village to the Giant’s foot, followed by Friendly’s soothing voice inviting us to “Look up, waaaaay up, to the haunting strains of Early One Morning to the invitation to the castle and then, my favourite part, the rearranging of the tiny furniture in front of the fireplace. It sure looked cozy.

Then, of course, there were the Giant’s two lighthearted best friends, Jerome the giraffe and Rusty the rooster, who lived in a book bag (by choice). The three engaged in some delightful banter and often spontaneously broke out into song and harp and flute playing.

Why oh why did it have to end?!

They weren’t hurting anybody. Not even the budget. That whole set probably cost $15 tops when the show started in Canada back in 1958. No music royalties had to

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Donations will support the following organizations: Halvar Jonson Centre for Brain Injury Lloydminster and Area Brain Injury Society FOCUS Vermillion VALID Association Vegreville Canadian Pro Rodeo Sports Medicine

be paid since Early One Morning was first penned in the late 1700’s and, therefore, was in the public domain. The show itself was only 15 minutes long and for the most part it was unscripted.

What was Mulroney’s problem?

Three possibilities come to mind and all three can be traced to E-G-O. He wanted to brag about killing a giant (the fact that he was a friendly giant made no difference).

The Friendly Giant was close to collecting his full pension from the CBC. Little Ben Mulroney preferred Fred Penner. (Poor Fred Penner has been tainted by the whole scandal and has also been referred to as the giant killer; all because of a child’s whim.

Of course, this is all speculation on my part; all or none of these scenarios could be true.

But in true Canadian fashion, there was a flurry of letter writing to protest the show’s cancellation when the final episodes aired in 1985, but to no avail. That is until now.

Let this be a lesson to PC’s everywhere who choose to cut too deeply into the very fabric of Canadian culture! Never underestimate the power of Canadian sentiment. Sure it might be on a slow thirty year simmer, but eventually that melting pot is going to boil over.

Long live The Friendly Giant!

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Have you been treated unfairly by a provincial government service?

Alberta Ombudsman investigators will visit Lloydminster on May 28 and Vermilion on May 29.

You can book an appointment to discuss your concerns on:

Thursday, May 28

The Legacy Centre 5101 46 Street, Lloydminster 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Friday, May 29

Provincial Building, Main floor conference room 4701 52 Street, Vermilion 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

A public presentation will also be held at Lloydminster’s Legacy Centre on May 28 from 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m., hosted by Saskatchewan’s Deputy Ombudsman and an Alberta Ombudsman senior investigator. Bring your questions and concerns about provincial government programs and services.

To book an appointment with an Alberta Ombudsman investigator, call 1-888-455-2756 For more information about our office, visit www.ombudsman.ab.ca

Appointments are encouraged but not required. Note that preference will be given to those with an appointment.

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“spring Fun Day” Vermilion Girl Guides canoe in Vermilion Provincial Park. Other activities included in the Guide’s Spring Fun Day were crafts and outdoor cooking. Area students had a day off school on Friday, May 15 as it was a professional development day for the teachers. Photo Shannon O’Connor

Joey Eddleston

Kitscoty 4-H Beef Club Report

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A pr il was a bu sy m o nt h for t he members of the Kitscoty 4-H Beef Club.

On April 11th we held our club tour. This is where we go from farm to farm checking out each other’s projects. Mr. Raymond Beek drives us around in his school bus and we end the tour in Lloydminster to have lunch at Boston Pizza. It is a fun day.

That same weekend we completed our community service by washing dishes for the Kitscoty Dinner Theatre. We were

split into two groups and half washed on the Friday night and half on the Saturday night.

Then on April 18th and 19th, the entire club attended the Grooming and Judging Clinics at the Lloydminster Exhibition grounds. On the Saturday we all take in at least one of our animal projects and we learn how to wash, clip and fit them properly. This is very helpful for us getting our calves ready for achievement day.

Then Sunday is all about learning how to judge a wide variety of animals and

other things like photography. We are taught what to look for and how to judge each category and then we fill out judging cards. Kitscoty’s club, including many Cleaver kids, placed very well at judging.

The senior member category was swept by the club with Cheyenne Porter finishing 1st, Justine Eddleston 2nd, and Jessica Gauthier 3rd.

Throughout May the members will

be busy finishing their animals at home in preparation for Achievement Day on June 6th. Our show will start at 12:00 p.m. at the Kitscoty arena, with supper to follow at 5:00 p.m. with award presentations after that. The steer auction will start at 7:00 p.m. followed by the slave auction.

We wish to welcome everyone to come on out and check out our show and sale!

The Lakeland Rowing Club Submitted

It was a cool 1C on April 17 but it did not stop a crew from the Lakeland Rowing Club from getting on the water.

Three members stroked two boats in the Vermilion Provincial Park at 6 a.m. and gave out a few shouts of excitement.

A thin strip of ice lay at the far east side of the reservoir. This last reminder of winter would be gone by the next day.

The club is always excited to hit the water and this year it is about a month earlier than in the past. This is all thanks to a new boathouse that was constructed llast summer.

The boathouse was funded through the Alberta Community Facility Enhancement Program with donations from Vermilion Rotary Club and the Alberta Rowing Association.

In the past the club along with the Rustler Rowng Crew, had to wait to haul boats down from Lakeland College. Now that the boats are stored near the water, the club is excited to have them protected from the weather and ready to go. Prepping them for races and maintenance is no longer dependent on the weather.

Lakeland Rowing has also been able to begin its Learn to Row program earlier this year. The club is seeing increased

interest in people wanting to learn the sport.

A second Learn to Row session will be held later in the year to allow more people to join. Rowing is an excellent activity for people looking for a cardio and strength exercise.

The club usually meets weekday mornings. A new executive, with some coaching experience and training, makes it possible for crews to get out on some evenings and weekends. Some members enjoy the recreational aspect of the club.

Other members are also planning to compete in regattas.

The club is looking forward to several events this summer. Vermilion is helping Cold Lake start a rowing club. At the end of June are the Prairie regionals in Leduc. In July is the Western Masters in Burnaby B.C. At the beginning of September Vermilion hosts a weekend rowing camp where crews from Calgary, Central Alberta and Edmonton come to learn from various coaches.

To learn more about the Lakeland Rowing Club you can check out the FaceBook page. The club is hosting another Learn To Row on May 19-22. You can also contact Peter Walsh at pfwalsh@ Younger members filling out their judging cards. Photo Submitted shaw.ca if you are interested in joining.

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The Vermilion 4-H Beef Club participated in the annual Alberta Highway Clean-up and cleaned 10 miles of highway starting at the junction of Highway 41 and 619, on May 2. Photo submitted

4-H Beef Clubs Get Ready For Annual Show and Sale

Shannon O’Connor Reporter

Two of the area’s 4-H Beef Clubs are preparing for their Annual Show and Sale; the Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef Club and the Vermilion 4-H Interclub.

This year marks the 50th anniversary (1965-2015) for the Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef Club.

Assistant Leader, Lyndon Mansell said a plaque commemorating the 50th Anniversary will be permanently displayed at the Minburn Ag. Society and buyers will also receive commemorative plaques as gifts this year.

Twenty-three members will be participating in the show and 22 steers will be up for sale. There will also be three cow calf pairs to show as well as three heifers. The show takes place at the Minburn Agricultural Grounds on Wednesday, May 27 at 2 p.m. The sale begins at 6 p.m. For more information please call 780-592-2081.

This year’s Vermilion 4-H Interclub (with Clandonald) Annual Show and Sale will be a two-day event with the Heifer Show taking place on Sunday, May 24 at 5 p.m. and the Steer Show on Monday, May 25 at 9:30 a.m. with the sale to follow.

Both the show and sale will be held at the

2014’s Vermilion/Clandonald Interclub’s Grand Champion 4-H Steer Justin Chase and his Grand Champion Steer.

VERMILION 4-H INTERCLUB

Would like to invite you to attend their Annual Show & Sale

@Vermilion Fair Grounds

HEIFER SHOW TO TAKE PLACE

MAY 24th AT 5:00 PM

STEER SHOW TO TAKE PLACE

May 25th AT 9:30 AM with sale to follow

Vermilion Fair Grounds.

There will be 21 members showing in the Vermilion club and 20 steers that will be up for sale. Five cleavers will also show their young calves that are between four and five months old.

“It’s a lot of work for these kids,” said General Leader Derek Jones. “Animals have a mind of their own. They need to halter break and feed them twice a day all winter.”

Jones added that 4-H provides an all round great experience for youth. “I am a big advocate for 4-H.” Another great supporter of 4-H is John

Stewart, said Jones.

This year will also mark the 48th year for the Annual 4-H Come and Go luncheon that is hosted by the Stewart family, owners of Craig’s Department store in Vermilion.

The luncheon is in support of the 4-H program and welcomes, parents, buyers, relatives and kids.

This year’s luncheon will be held at the Vermilion Golf and Country Club on Monday, May 25 at noon. The Grand Champion Class will take place after lunch, at 2 p.m. and the sale will start at 2:30 p.m.

2014’s Innisfree Minburn 4-H Championship Steer Olivia Anderson and her Black Angus cross calf and buyer Jim Pulyk. Photos Karen Nedzielski

Bantam Roar Take Gold And The Banner Bantam Roar took Gold at Cold Lakes 2nd Annual OSUM Ice Melter Tournament this past weekend. Roar was undefeated with 4 wins and 0 loses all weekend. They defeated the Edmonton Warriors for Gold with a score of 9-4.

Pictured in the Front row from left, Chase Bowman, Austin Horpestad, Austin Starko, Marc Langawin, Sarah Martin and Jared Fischer.

Back row from left, Coach Ivan Bowman, Morgan Watling, Josh Smith, Ismael Uddin, Devon Nazarchuk, and Assist. Coach Aaron Starko. Laying in front was the team’s Waterboy Riley Starko. Missing from photo was Levi Young and Casey Zayac. Roar’s two Novice teams and the PeeWee team attended the tournament. Photo Submitted

May 18, 2015 | The Vermilion Voice

Vermilion 4-H Beef Club Report Paul Dahoy, Club Reporter Submitted

Happy spring everyone and what a busy time it’s been! The Vermilion 4-H Beef Club would first like to thank the staff of Vermilion Packers for providing our club with a great tour of their facility and teaching us various things about butchering and grading a beef carcass, and all about cutting and wrapping meat. Our club would also like to thank Mr. Robert Dixon (club advisor), Candace Reinbold,

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Chase Miller, Brandon Hertz, Shayla Chappell, and Hannah Wootten all from the Lakeland College Stockman’s club, for putting on a great demonstration on clipping, grooming, and showmanship for our beef animals. Your tips will sure come in handy as we prepare our animals for our upcoming Achievement Day! On April 19th, our club held its farm tour. We saw the member’s 4-H projects and gave each other bits of advice on how we could each improve and prepare our animals for Achievement Day. We

concluded the farm tour by having lunch at the Cleland farm. Our club also participated in the annual Alberta Highway Clean-up on May 2. We met at the junction of highway 41 and 619. We split into groups and picked a total of 10 miles of highway as part of our annual fundraising activities.

On May 6, our club’s members cleaned the Vermilion Public and Catholic cemeteries and cleaned up around the graves.

This is one of the ways our club gives back to the community every year. We

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would also like to remind everyone that our club Achievement Day is on Sunday May 24, 2015 at the Vermilion Fairgrounds starting at 9:00 am. The Interclub Female Show will take place that evening starting at 5:00 pm.

The Interclub Steer Show and Sale will be on Monday, May 25, 2015 also at the Vermilion Fairgrounds starting at 9:00 am.

The grand champion and reserve champion steers will be chosen at 2:00pm with the sale to follow at 2:30pm. Hope to see you all there!

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Home and Garden 2015

Tips From The Pros On Growing The Greenest Lawn Submitted (NC)Whether you’re the defending champion of the greenest lawn or looking to step up your game this season, making your neighbours green with envy couldn’t be easier.

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Easy Ways To Colour Your Home From Front To Back Submitted Summer is the ideal time to refresh your home’s exterior to last all year long.

“You don’t necessarily have to paint the body of the home. Painting your

porch or doors can highlight architectural details and are simple ways to make a big

impact,” says Sharon Grech, Benjamin Moore Colour & Design Expert. Here are a few more of her recommendations: C olour the neig h b our s will rave about: The front of your home shows off your design savvy, so consider your streetscape and other exterior elements when selecting color. Painting the front door, porch or shutters can completely refresh the look of your exterior. Create a lasting impression by using an orange or berry tone like Buttered Yam (AF-230) or Pomegranate (AF-295) to bring an updated twist on the classic red front door.

Create backyard bliss: The backyard is a place to unwind and entertain, so ensure this space is serene and well main tained. Decks, pergolas and outdoor furniture can all benefit from a pop of colour or a smooth, fresh premium stain to enhance the beaut y of natural wood. To create a multifunctional space, organize your deck into separate areas using colour

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Submitted (NC) It is true that a front garden, or an array of planters on a porch or balcony, will add to the appeal of your home among potential buyers.

There are ways to make short work of garden chores.” Here’s how to create a low-maintenance garden to carry you through the selling season: • Easy container gardens. Use a variety of shapes and sizes of planted containers for a charming look around entrance ways or on a balcony. Plant urns with a variety of tall, medium and trailing plants.

• Drought-tolerant plants. Choose annuals that require less watering such as zinnias and marigolds. Perennials offer the hardiest choices. Check websites for suggestions and ask at your local garden centre for recommenda-

tions on drought-tolerant plants for your area.

• Condition your soil. To promote lavish grow th, add an organic substance to your soil, such as manure or compost. Testing your soil will help identify excessive sand, clay or elements that contribute to or take away from soil acidity.

• Incorporate perennials for easy care. Choose perennials as the backbone of your garden then add colour as needed with a selection of drought-resistant annuals.

• Don’t forget to fertilize. Periodically, you’ll need to “feed” your plants. Fertilizing will keep them healthy, robust and promote consistent flowering.

An easy-care garden will create the curb appeal needed to impress potential buyers of your home.

to create visual divides. If you have a pergola, consider a deep navy or bluegreen such as Mysterious (AF-565) or Blue Echo (AF-505) to complement nature’s backdrop.

Get the right product for the job: Selecting quality paint or stain that can withstand harsh weather is crucial for your exterior projects. Choose a product with easy application and one that resists ultraviolet radiation and mildew. For optimal results, Grech recommends Arborcoat Premium Ex terior Stain. It has unsurpassed

durability, enriches the grain of wood and is available in any colour.

Grech also emphasizes the importance of looking at paint chips outdoors when selecting a colour: “A hue that seems dull might come to life in natural light so take the time to revisit your paint chips under the sun at various times of day. If you’re painting your entire home, _wwbring home small pint samples.”

You can see more exterior projects online at www.BenjaminMoore.ca or visit your local retailer for more guidance.

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Margaret McCormack Submitted

We were privileged to host the very talented Catholic Youth Leadership Program from Holy Rosary this past week. This group of talented young people put on four performances during the school day, an evening performance for the community and then a workshop on Tuesday morning for the Grade 5 class. Through song, dance, and acting the message of carrying the Cross of Christ was conveyed. The Cross symbolizes forgiveness, grace and love. The students really enjoyed the black light/white glove/shadow performances. During the workshop the Grade 5 students did a variety of activities with their eyes closed. They also learned new songs, dances and games. Thank you to Angele Champigny and her team of spectacular youth for bring their talents to St. Jerome’s and sharing their faith with us.

St. Jerome’s Elementary students joined voices with students from Vermilion Elementary to celebrate music for Music Monday. Music Monday is celebrated all

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across Canada on the first Monday of May. This year’s song was “We Are One”.

After singing the song the students had time to play and interact with each other on the playgrounds.

Early Monday morning, May 3, 33 Grade 11 students, Mr. MacMillan, Mr. Collins and Mrs. McCormack, with a pile of luggage piled onto the school bus to travel three hours to Camp Encounter for their annual retreat. The afternoon was beautiful as the students rock climbed, tried their hand at archery and completed team challenges. After being blindfolded the students followed a complex trail of twine through the bushes, up hills, over woodpiles ending at the feet of Jesus in the church’s cemetery. Mr. MacMillan then had the students reflect on their life journey what decisions they need to make to now to get to where they want to go and what legacy they want to leave.

Many games of football, extreme Frisbee, Capture the Flag, Stones and Prey vs. Predator was played over the course of the two days. Students were grateful for the time they could spend as a class away from school enjoying each other’s company. Thank you to Mr. MacMillan for organizing this memorable experience and driving the bus and to Mrs. McCor-

mack and Mr. Collins for chaperoning.

Grade 9 students participated in Try-ATrade on Wednesday, May 5 in Lloydminster. The students had an opportunity to try a variety of skills associated with the trades. They were able to ask questions and obtain information about the trades they were interested in.

A variety of strange clothing was seen in the hallways of St. Jerome’s on Thursday as the High School students participated in “ABC” Spirit Day. The “ABC” stands for Anything But Clothes. Sheets, towels, toilet paper, garbage bags and curtains were the clothing of choice for the day.

Modernization is quickly approaching.

Staff and students are packing and starting to move everything out of the high school end into other parts of the school on a temporary basis. Phase 1 is sched-

uled to begin on May 14 and start on the south end of the school right up to Mrs. Fraser’s room. This means this part of the school will be shut off completely to students and staff. We are moving into the library, spare classrooms and shuffling room schedules in order to make this happen. This is a very exciting time but it will come with a very unique set of challenges and I thank the students, staff and school community for their patience during the modernization.

St. Jerome’s Hot Lunch Program would like to thank the “Posse” hockey team fro their generous donation of the proceeds from their annual hockey tournament held in March. Thanks guys!

The 2014-2015 Yearbook can be ordered for $40. Forms need to be in by May 25. The Yearbook arrives in early September.

Grade 11 students at retreat. Photos Submitted

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The Vermilion Voice | May 18, 2015

St. Jerome’s Students Show and Shine BBQ Fundraiser For Nepal

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Two St. Jerome’s Grade 10 leadership students, Dallas Maughan and Kyle Bardoel, with the help of their teacher Allan MacMillan have organized a fundraiser to support relief efforts in Nepal after the recent devastating earthquakes.

The two young men have a big interest in vehicles and they decided the ‘Show and Shine’ would be a great way to fundraise.

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Nepal on May 12, less than three weeks

after a devastating temblor there killed more than 8,000 people.

Vehicles will be on display at the Town of Vermilion office along with hamburgers and hot dogs on BBQ with some assistance from Lakeland College’s Emergency Training Center.

“If we get our donation in before the weekend the federal government will match, dollar-for-dollar, all contributions to the Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund between April 25 and May 25. Please help these young men do something great!” said St

Jerome’s School teacher Allan MacMillan.

The event is scheduled for May 21 in the Town Hall parking lot from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The students are hoping the car show will draw people to come, have lunch and make a donation to the fundraiser.

“We have had a brilliant response as far.

We put the event out on Facebook it has attracted a lot of support. The Lloydminster Motor Club will be handing out LMC member cards by donation, which will give special pricing discounts at 15 local businesses throughout Lloydmin-

ster, Provost, and Wainwright. We will have cars on show from local dealerships and The Lloydminster Motor Club,” addressed MacMillan.

All the money raised from these card sales on this day, will be donated to the fundraiser.

If anyone is able or willing, to assist by bringing a vehicle on May 21 in the Town Hall parking lot from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m, please contact St Jerome’s School teacher Allan MacMillan.

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Karen King students the best of luck with all of their Vermilion exams. We also thank Shawna Craig and Elementary School Laryssa Speck for their dedication and Submitted time in working with Grade 6 students during study halls.

VES held its annual breakfast on May On May 13, Grade 6 wrote the first of 14 from 7:30-9:30. With the help of the hot five PAT exams. This was a language arts lunch ladies (Karen Bowman and Pam test involving writing a story and a news Young) and parent and Rotary volunarticle. The other four tests will be June teers, the staff served up lunch for about 17, 18, 18, and 22. We wish the Grade 6 368 people. Thank you to Jean Murie for

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 10:00 A.M.

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GMACK Oilfield Surplus Sale Sale Location: From Lloydminster, 8¼ Miles North on Hwy 17, (¼ Mile Past Twp Road 512), East into Driveway.

TRUCKS & TRAILERS: 2014 Chev Silverado LTZ (3500 HD, Dual Wheels, Leather Bucket Seats, Built-in Tool Box & Fuel Tank)* 2013 Ford F150 (FX4 Off Road, Bucket Seats, 40,000 Km)* 2007 3500 Dodge (5th Wheel Ball Hitch in Box)* 12’ Enclosed Trailer (Bumper Hitch, Single Axle)* 30’ H&H Triple Axle Flatdeck Trailer (7,000 Lb. Axles)* Diamond C Flatdeck Trailer (40’, 5th Wheel, Tandem Wheels, Tandem Axle)* Trailtec Flatdeck Trailer (30’, 5th Wheel)* LoadMax Flatdeck Trailer (30’, Pinto Hitch, Dually Tandem Axle, Loading Ramps)* LoadMax Flatdeck Trailer (24’, Pinto Hitch, Tandem Axle)* Skidoo Trailer (20’x8’x2’ Sides, Tandem Axle)* Single Axle Utility Trailer* Jayco Jay Flight 5th Wheel Holiday Trailer (28’, 1 Slideout, 4 Bunks)* 2006 Okanogan Eclipse Holiday Trailer (30’, Bumper Hitch, 2 Slideouts, Sleeps 8) BUILDINGS: Portable Kitchen (12’x16’, Insulated & Wired, Fridge & Stove-Never Used, Sofa, TV)* (5) Portable Exercise Buildings (10’x16’x9’Insulated,1 With Bowflex Exercise Equipment & TV, 1 With Large Bowflex Home Gym Weight System) MISC: Ultimate 2 Bowflex Home Gym* (2) Treadmills* Leg Press* Metal Storage Containers (On Skids)* (3) HD Metal Racks* (36) Terex Light Towers (6 & 8 KW)* (3) 1000 Gal. Fuel Tanks (Double Walled, on Skids, Electric Pumps)* Meridian Fuel Tank (1000 Gal., 2 Component)* (15) Assorted Fuel Tanks (Slip Tanks, 45 & 75 Gal. Tanks)* 6” Diesel Fired Magnum Water Pump (Only 800 Hrs.)* Large Assortment of Discharge Hose (4’ & 6”, 50’ to 100’ Lengths)* Amerex Fire Extinquisher* (2) Flat Profile Plastic Water or Sewer Tanks* 1200 Gal. Round Water Tank* 1.4 Yard Loader Bucket (New)* Grill Guard* (24) Plastic Waterproof Containers* (14) Bundles of 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles* Tube Radiant Heater (Garage Size)* Gas Furnace* Light Tower Trailer (Empty)* Assorted Tires (14”, 16”, 17”)* Several Lifts of Strapping Lumber (1”x4”x12”)* 60 Gal. Air Compressor Tank (No Motor)* Barbeque* Washer* Freezers.

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Sale Location: Heritage Building, Vermilion Fair Grounds.

Livestock Handling Equipment* Panels* Gates* Windows* Shingles* Assorted Cull Lumber* Clearance Hardware* Plus Much More. For more information, please call Jack at 780-853-5323. CONSIGNMENT for Glen & Charlene Wimmer 2007 Merlo Zoom Boom* Enclosed Trailer* 2002 JD 710D Extendahoe (New Rear End)* Gooseneck Trailer (24’, 2/10,000 Lb. Torsion Axles, Aluminum Loading Ramps)* Iseka Garden Tiller (17HP Diesel)* 500 Polaris Sportman Quad* Electric Golf Cart* Quad Mount Weed Sprayer* NH Zero Turn Gas Mower* Hydraulic Blade (Unused)* Silent Diesel Generator Set (Unused)* 3006 Rifle (Semi Automatic)* 12 Gage Browning Shot Gun* 320 Cat Excavator (Hyd. Coupler)* Bundle of Form Lumber* Hotsy Washer (Unused)* Genlite Tower (Unused)* Gas Arc Welder* Slip Tank (12V Electric)* 16” Metal Cut Off (50 Amp, Single Phase Table With Rollers)* Gas Emglo Air Compressor* Assorted Metal* Power Hand Held Hacksaw* Gas Chain Saw* Bolts & Bin* Tools & Toolbin* Bin of Spring Pins, Etc* Pipe Fittings* Sand Blaster. For more information, please call Glen at 780-763-2370 or Charlene at CONSIGNMENT for 780-581-5550.

Danny Farkash: Free Standing Panels (24’). For more information, please call Danny at 780-853-7637. CONSIGNMENT: AllPro Model 5400 Paint Sprayer by Graco (Like New. Sprayed less than 50 gallons of paint.) CONSIGNMENT FOR FRED FRY: 6’X14’ Utility Trailer (2 Axles, Dual Brakes, New Tires, Removable Sides)* 13’ Arrow Liner Aluminum Boat & Trailer (9.5 HP Evenrude)* 6’X10’ Utility Tilt Trailer (15” Wheels). For more information, please call Fred at 780-853-7052.

Fri June 12 Sat June 13 Sat June 20 Sat June 27

keeping us organized and to all of you for coming out to support us.

What has VIBE been up to? The Grade 2s are learning about Superflex (our social skills hero) and the team of Unthinkables (social skills villains). The Grade 3s have created their own Shoulder Buddy that promotes positive self-talk and helps improve self-esteem. Grade 6 Study Hall will continue this month from 3:30 p.m.

– 4:30 p.m. on May 20, where students practiced PAT questions together. The VIBE Youth Advisory will take on another leadership role in our school with Positive Playgrounds. At recess, they will organize fun games to encourage cooperation, gain fitness skills, teach others how to deal with problems and pass on great games to younger grades.

The School Website (ves.btps.ca) has changed and is under construction.

There are some new sections that have been added like ‘Parents’ and ‘Students’.

There is also a quick link to see if buses are running (a school bus in the top right corner). Please have a look around and see what’s changed. The site is being constantly added to and improved upon.

If you want to contact the school via email, all you need to do is click on the Contact School button which is located in the bottom right corner on the main page. Next year, each teacher will have their own area on the site, which is very exciting.

Grade 1A was busy making Vermilion landmark buildings. Photo Submitted

VES is now accepting registrations for all students who will be 5-years old by February of 2016. Please drop by VES or call 780-853-5444 to start the registration process. We look forward to meeting with you.

Dates to Remember: May 18 – No School; May 19 – AR Assembly at 10:45; May 19 – Spring Photos (KB and KC only); May 19 – PAC Meeting at 7:00; May 20 – Spring Photos (everyone else); May 27 – Grade 4 Field Trip; May 27 – Visit From Superintendent Bob Allen; June 1 – Grade 1 Field Trip; June 3 – Early Dismissal at 2:00; June 8 – Grade 5 Field Trip; June 9 and 10 – Grade 6 Camp

Walterhouse Ranching Tulliby Lake John Zaboschuk Bonnyville Estate of Nick Dutchak Vermilion Gisele Burns Clandonald

List is subject to additions and deletions.

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

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The annual ‘It Can’t Happen To Me’ Risk Awareness Evaluation brought the schools of Innisfree, Mannville and J.R. Robson together this year to participate in the ‘Social Responsibility and Impact of Actions’ Day on Wednesday, April 29 at the Mannville High School and on Thursday, May 7 J.R. Robson students at the Vermilion Fire Training Centre.

The history of this project dates back to 1997 when it was created by a team of MannvilleMinburn-Innisfree Family and Community Support Services (M-M-I F.C.S.S.) staff and community members and partners. Each year at the end of April and beginning of May this project is presented to Grade 9 Students. Photo Marie Conboy.

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PEN CHECKERS. Immediate permanent, full-time positions available. Wages are negotiable and will commensurate according to qualifications and experience. Lakeside offers an excellent benefits package. Fax resume to: Neil Thauberger - JBS Lakeside Feeders 403-362-8231 or email: neil.thauberger@ jbssa.com INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT Operator School.

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MANUFACTURED HOMES ONLY TWO HOMES left for our Spring Blowout.

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CUSTOM CUTTING CHAROLAIS virgin 2 year old and yearling bulls, CUSTOM CUTTING AND BALEING OF HAY. Share polled horned and semen tested, reds and white.

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Polled Yearling Charolais bulls for sale. Semen TestEMPLOYMENT Wanted, a cleaning person ½ day per week. Call 780- ed, Ready To Work. Call Don Good 780-853-2220 Lakeland College Vermilion has 4 used Esquif Pros581-4235 pecteur canoes for sale. Canoes are labeled 1-4, FARM BUILDING each sold separately. Submit offers via email to Marilyn.sommer@lakelandcollege.ca no later than Friday May 22 by 4PM. Canoes can be viewed on campus South East of the Trades Centre or a picture on our Facebook page. Sold as is for highest offer.

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Bookkeeper - Fulltime We require a team orientated individual who is committed to providing our clients with accurate bookkeeping in a timely manner.

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Susan Obrigewitch Mannville School News

Thank - You

Submitted

Western Financial Hot Dog Fundraiser staff volunteers on Thursday, May 14.

The 14th Annual Western Financial Hot Dog Sale took place on Thursday afternoon, May 14.

A large crowd gathered and enjoyed hot dogs in the sun on the main street in Vermilion.

The proceeds will go to the Western Communities Foundation.

This allows the foundation to put money back into the community through ‘Exceptional Achievement Citation and Bursary Awards’ for local high school students. The ‘Building our Community by Infrastructure Grants,’ funding projects include: Vermilion Museum roof replacement, Habitat for Humanity, FOCUS renovations for affordable housing, Vermilion Stadium automated access doors and a Vermilion Stadium defibrillator. “We would like to thank the community for their generous support this year and we look forward to serving your insurance needs in 2015,” said volunteer and event organizer Judy Guton. Photo Marie Conboy

The Vermilion and District Housing Foundation is currently looking for a self-motivated, reliable, organized and energetic individual to fill the position of Activities Coordinator in our Seniors’ Lodge.

This is a permanent full-time position – Monday to Friday.

Must be available for occasional weekend work as well.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working with seniors and must possess a pleasant, caring and positive attitude.

This position is responsible for assisting in the administration of a Recreation Therapy Program which creates an environment that meets the social, recreational and spiritual needs of our Lodge and Assisted Living residents.

Previous experience in Recreational Therapy would be an asset, but we will consider training the appropriate candidate.

We offer competitive wages, shift differential and benefits.

Please send resume to Marina.Rosta@telus.net or drop off at Vermilion Valley Lodge.

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

Accounting Technician We require full time accounting technicians in our public practice office.

Applicants should be enrolled in the C.P.A. or like course of instruction and/or have experience in public accounting practice, including tax preparation.

Applicants should have computer skills and be familiar with CaseWare, Microsoft Office, Quick Books, and Simply Accounting.

Income Tax knowledge is recommended.

Your strong written and oral skills in English are an asset.

Applicant should be a team player, personable and reliable.

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You know that we need to send out a big thank-you for all the people who helped to make Grad 2015 a huge success. Kim at Dragon Hare, you did an amazing job bringing out the uniqueness of each of our graduates; Nadia & Josie, yet again another fantastic meal, thanks for being so easy going and feeding all our graduates; Rita from Lakeland Flowers, everything was beautiful; Bulldog Energy Services thanks for helping the graduates out by sending out “Dust Control” before pictures, we had some beautifully polished trucks for pictures; Kyle and Rhona Kaziechko thanks again for the use of your home and allowing all the graduates to start their day off there for pictures; and last but not least a huge shout out to Mr. Maron, Mr. Stockal, Shayne Heward, Shawn Heward, and Curtis Ludwig for all their hard work getting lighting ready for Grad and doing lights on Grad (and Diego who helped to make sure lights ran smoothly on Friday). And let’s not forget Mrs. Wagner and Miss Miller who were the Grad Advisors.

Kindergarten is on the go until June 12!

They started their swimming lessons and community field trips. This month they are visiting the Elevation Yoga Studio, the RCMP station, the Vermilion Vet clinic, KFC, and Ready Mix Concrete. Their walking trips in Mannville will include the Mannville Credit Union, the Co-Op, Post Office and the Mannville Fire Station. We are so lucky to live in such a welcoming community where 5 year-olds are able to learn firsthand about the services in their community.

Mrs. DeFord’s Grade 1’s are starting their last unit in science, The Needs of Plants and Animals. Students will be learning about what living things need to survive, and adapt in our environment.

They have also finished their unit on 2D shapes and 3D objects.

The Grade 2 class has been learning about different cultures in several communities in Canada. They learned about the Inuit art of printmaking.

Grades 4’s in science are finishing up their unit on Simple Machines and Building Devices that move. They will be working on a final project next week where the students will have to build an invention that will improve our daily life/work using simple machines.

In math, Miss Cusack’s Grade 5’s wrapped up the patterns unit and are now working on fractions. Soon, they will be exploring the relationship between decimals and fractions.

Grade 6 students are deep into mysteries as they learn about unsolved mysteries, and elements of mystery stories.

They are working toward being ready to write their own stories. The Loch Ness Monster, Stonehenge, King Tut, Big Foot and many other mysterious events have kept them curious and excited to learn more. A book report puzzle was a creative way of sharing their Woodlander mystery novels with each other. It is really interesting to see the creativity and perseverance that these Grade 6 students have shown with the many projects that they have completed. Soon the task of study skills will need to be introduced as they head to their final two months of elementary and prove to themselves that they are and will continue to be successful.

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

Experienced Bookkeeper

Full-Time Deborah A. Tovell, Certified General Accountant, is seeking a professional bookkeeper to fill a permanent full time position in Vermilion.

Computer skills and client service experience will be considered. Income Tax knowledge would be an asset.

Your strong written and oral skills in English are an asset.

Our firm offers excellent working conditions along with a complete employee benefit package.

Salaries are reviewed regularly.

Applicant must be personable and willing to learn.

Please forward resumes to: Deborah A. Tovell Professional Corporation Suite 14, 5125 50 Avenue, Vermilion AB T9X 1L9 Or fax to: (780) 853-1728 or by email to: dtovell.pc@telus.net

Please forward resumes to: Deborah A. Tovell Professional Corporation Suite 14, 5125 50 Avenue, Vermilion AB T9X 1L9 Or fax to: (780) 853-1728 or by email to: dtovell.pc@telus.net

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BI-SYSTEMS ELECTRIC & CONTROLS LTD. REQUIRES

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS OR DUAL TICKET ELECTRICIAN AND INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIANS COMPETITIVE WAGES, GROUP BENEFITS AND A COMPANY FUNDED RSP PROGRAM Please email resume to: admin@bisystems.ab.ca or drop off at 6015 - 53 Ave., Lloydminster

VERMILION JR.B TIGERS

Are Currently Seeking Applications for:

HEAD COACH

Antique Farming From left, Museum volunteer Audrey Chesterman shows Ian and Amy McCabe from Wainwright, some antique farming equipment at the opening of the Vermilion Heritage Museum on Saturday, May 16. The Museum will be open daily through Labour Day from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is by donation. Photos Shannon O’Connor

BEEF AND BOUQUET Beef to all of the people that litter in town and on the highways.

All Interest Applicants, please contact

RAY BOURNER Cell: 780-581-5192

raymond.bourner@gmail.com

Deadline By June, 2015

Bouquet to the 4-H clubs that pick up the garbage on the roads and highways, and to all of the people (including the Folk Club) that volunteer their time to pick up garbage in towns. Let’s all work to keep our town and roads litter-free.

5019-50 AVE, VERMILION 780-853-2822

Now Hiring Restaurant Manager!

FULL-TIME MEMBER

SERVICE OFFICER POSITION We are looking to add a highly motivated individual who can work well within a fast-paced team environment and is looking for a career with future growth opportunities. Our successful candidates will provide routine cash-related services with accuracy and courtesy for our membership.

Qualifications:

- Positive and friendly demeanor - Strong communication skills - Above average computer skills - Aptitude for problem solving and decision making

Compensation:

- In addition, we offer an impressive and comprehensive benefits package and incentive bonus program.

- This is your opportunity to help grow a dynamic credit union even further with a great team!

Closing date: May 22, 2015 Submit Resume to:

Christa Grocock, Member Service Supervisor Vermilion Credit Union, Ltd. 5019 50 Ave Vermilion, AB T9X 1A7 Fax: (780) 853-4361 E-mail: CGrocock@alberta-cu.com

A&W is a Canadian success story with over 800 franchised restaurants across Canada. Canalta is a franchisee owning and operating 37 A&W’s across Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Our location in Vermilion, Alberta is now hiring for a store manager position. We are looking for a person who has great people skills and is willing to learn and challenge themselves.

As a store manager you will be responsible for food inventories and cost, labor management, and managing repairs and maintenance.

Most importantly, you will be responsible for the overall operations of the restaurant regarding speed, service, and quality.

AS AN A&W MANAGER YOU RECEIVE • An annual Salary of $43,000 (with an opportunity to increase every year) • A quarterly bonus program with the chance of receiving up to 30% of your annual salary over the year • Food discounts • Health and dental benefits • Award winning training for new employees • A great working Climate Apply now at aw.ca. (Store #1344) or contact Bernardo Castillo at: 403 820 0216 or send your resume to: bernardo.castillo@canalta.com.

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Team at A&W VERMILION A&W, 5114-47 AVENUE

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Mannville Breast Cancer Fundraiser BBQ

Marie Conboy Reporter

The Vermilion Voice | May 18, 2015

Thomson said, “I think it’s very impor- Service is scheduled to visit Vermilion 0604. tant for women to be ver y aware of in October 2015. You can call six weeks For more information visit the websites their own breasts and to note any prior to book a screening at 1-800-667- www.cbcf.org or www.screenforlife.ca changes. Breast health is an important par t of our overall health and w e l l - b e i n g . B e i n g b r e a s t h e a l t hy means being breast aware and knowing about breast cancer risk factors.

Under standing your own per sonal risk of breast cancer is important to reduce your breast cancer risk and being informed about screening for the earlier detection of breast cancer.”

In Canada, 1 in 9 women is expected to develop breast cancer during her lifetime.

Knowing the risk factors can help you to put your own risk into perspective, encourage you to learn more and motivate you to take action to reduce your risk. A large crowd of supporters enjoy the sunshine at the Mannville Care Centre.

The Mobile Screening Mammogram Photos Marie Conboy

The 4th annual Mannville Care Centre Breast Cancer fundraiser BBQ was organized by the Care Centre staff volunteers, who cooked lunch for a large crowd of supporters in the sunshine on May 12.

Mannville Care manager Valerie Sebree said, “Today is very special to us because we feel it is important for us to support CURE as we’ve had members of staff here who suffered from the disease in the past.”

The staff of the Mannville Care Centre volunteered their time, cooking, setting up and cleaning-up. BBQ organizers and volunteers were Helen Bader, Shannon Stoyko, Suzanne Pierson and George Steiner.

Shannon Stoyko, who has worked as a PCA at the Mannville Care Centre for the past 28 years, said “I am a breast cancer survivor. It is a very treatable and curable disease. It’s all about remembering to get your regular checks. Having your routine mammogram is the best way to find breast cancer early, before symptoms develop and when treatment may work better.”

The BBQ raised just over $800 and all proceeds were donated to the CURE Foundation for Breast Cancer Research.

Care Manager Valerie Sebree said “With the dedication of our local supporters today and the great minds behind breast cancer research, we can change how breast cancer is understood. It’s great that breast cancer has been talked about openly in the media a lot recently by celebrity Angelina Jolie and it’s better not to have any stigma attached to the disease.”

Volunteers and supporters at the Mannville Breast Cancer fundraiser BBQ. Vermilion Nurse Practitioner Kim

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Give Me Shelter

Shannon O’Connor Reporter

Approximately 30 young girls from, Sparks, Brownies, Girl Guides, Path Finders and Rangers, assembled at the offleash dog park in Vermilion to plant trees, on Wednesday, May 13 as part of their Community Planting Service Project.

Leader Priscilla Fluney said, “They’re thrilled to do something for animals.”

The group received a $500 grant from the Toronto Dominion bank in conjunction with a project called T.D. Tree Days to purchase the trees, and the Town of Vermilion contributed supplies such as, mulch, fencing and rebar for the fencing.

Director of Community Services for the Town of Vermilion, Shawn Bell, was on site to thank the girls for contributing to the beautification of the town.

“I’m really excited that you guys are interested in planting trees.”

Bell added, “Anytime the community wants to volunteer to add to the beauty and function of the town, the town is more than willing to have that happen.”

Fluney said the project came about as a tie-in to their previous work with the pet adoption agency known as Furbabies Furever that operates in Lloydminster. The Girl Guides donated food and supplies to the organization.

Guide member, Emmalee Moore said she was excited to get digging so the dogs could have some shade.

A total of ten trees were planted around the perimeter of the dog park – five Manitoba Maple trees and five Swedish Aspen trees.

“The ground is still a bit hard,” said Fluney, who pre-dug some of the holes herself.

tree Planters Girl Guide leaders and members gather at the Vermilion off-leash dog park with Town of Vermilion’s Director of Community Services, Shawn Bell, to plant ten trees in the park. Photos Shannon O’ Connor

The girls received instructions before Fluney guesstimated it would take ground. they got started from District Commis- about an hour to get all ten trees in the “Now all we have to do is dig and plant.” sioner Wendy Wilson, also known as Brown Owl to the group, on how to plant a tree and why the trees were being planted.

“Shelter and air; we need trees to take in bad stuff (carbon dioxide) and give us good I would like to thank everyone at Stewart Realty and stuff (oxygen).”

Auctions for the lovely retirement celebration they hosted Bell said the off-leash dog park is one for me on April 30. The lunch was delicious and the come of the most popular projects the Town has and go tea was overwhelming. Thank you to the many been involved in and added there is talk friends and relatives who called or stopped by with good of a second off-leash dog park that would be situated in the other end of town, most wishes, flowers and gifts. After 18 18½ years with the likely Vermilion Provincial Park. company I will truly miss being in the work force but I Another T.D. Tree Day is also planned am looking forward to happy times ahead. for the fall.

With Deep Appreciation Linda Nelson

Get Out Get Active GOGA

Kalyna Country Primary Care Network Submitted

There’s a fun new challenge this spring called Get Out Get Active! For the first time, the Kalyna Country Primary Care network (KCPCN) is in the challenge that includes nine other Primary Care Newtorks (PCNs) in the Edmonton area.

And we are showing that what we lack in sheer numbers, we make up for in heart!

The ongoing challenge started on April 27. Each PCN competes against the others to see who has the highest average number of steps. Would you believe that we have been #1 numero u s t i m e s? T h e n u m b e r s c h a n g e daily as people log their steps, and I haven’t seen us lower than fourth place.

We also have a good number of participants! Our PCN team makes up about 5% of the total number of participants in the challenge. That’s already great, as

we are by far the smallest Primary Care Network in terms of the overall population numbers. And we are showing that we truly are an active bunch!

If you would like to join us for the rest of the challenge that ends on June 7, please do! It’s a great way to kick start your spring. Go to http://GetOutGetActivePCN. com to register.

As a GOGA participant, you get to go on a virtual trek across Africa! You are encouraged to do 10,000 steps a day, or the equivalent through other activities such as swimming, biking or even gardening. The online system will convert your activity into the equivalent steps. You can monitor your progress online to see how far you have gone on your personal African Trek.

Who knows, if we all Get Out and Get Active, maybe we’ll show those big city PCNs a thing or two and win the challenge for Kalyna Country PCN?!

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CO-ORDINATES

15% OFF

SPECIAL SALE SELECTION

SHORTS & SWIMWEAR

Kids Shoppe

BOYS & GIRLS, INFANT - 16

GROUP 1 25% OFF GROUP 2 50% OFF

WESTERN SHIRTS

50% OFF - FRENCH DRESSING JEANS & TOPS 60% OFF - CAPRIS, DRESSES & TOPS (PETITE, REGULAR & PLUS SIZES)

ENTIRE STOCK

SPECIAL SALE SELECTION

SIZE S - 5XL

CLEARANCE RACKS!

BY KRICKETS, BLÜ & NANÖ

GROUP 1 $9.99 - $19.99 GROUP 2 25% OFF

SUMMER JACKETS

BY ELENA WANG, SOFTWORKS, PAPILLON, FRANK LYMAN & PRETTY WOMAN

ENTIRE STOCK

SPECIAL SALE SELECTION

- JEANS, SLACKS, CASUAL & DRESS

(REG. TO 59.50)

Boy’s Store JEANS

50% OFF

GREAT NEW SELECTION

SILVER - POINT ZERO & WRANGLER SPECIAL CLEARANCE GROUP REGULAR SLIM + HUSKY FITS

JACKETS & HOODIES ENTIRE STOCK OF SUMMER JACKETS HOODIES, SELECT GROUP AT:

25% - 50% OFF 25% - 50% OFF

SWIMWEAR & SHORTS BEST SELECTION AT CRAIGS EVER!!

POINT ZERO - NOIZE - BURNSIDE

ENTIRE STOCK OF SHORTS ONLY

25% OFF

Shoe Store

Entire Stock of Sandals

LADIES, MENS, CHILDRENS 20% OFF

LADIES BARGAIN BUYS UP TO 60% OFF PURSES & WALLETS 20% OFF SELECT PURSES 50% OFF

4-H COME & GO LUNCHEON

Once Again we invite all potential Buyers, 4H Leaders, Parents & Support to attend our 48th Annual Come & Go Luncheon Monday, May 25th from 12-2 pm at the Vermilion Golf Club

Vermilion

853-5895

Appreciating you Since 1905