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Dewberry’s Kurt Bensmiller Set To Defend The Title

Marie Conboy Reporter

Anyone who follows chuckwagon racing knows the sport runs deep in the Bensmiller blood.

Kurt Bensmiller attended his first Calgary Stampede in 1983 the year he was born, and he has been attending every year since.

In 2014 he was named the Calgary Stampede GMC Rangeland Derby Champion following in the footsteps of his father Buddy Bensmiller and both grandfather’s Allen Smith and Alan Bensmiller, who were all multi–time finalists.

Bensmiller ’s brother s Dave and Chance are also well known names on the chuckwagon racing circuit.

“I know I have pretty big shoes to follow in. It would mean everything to me to win again. It’s like our Stanley Cup finals; it’s the biggest thing that I can win as a chuckwagon racer, so for me to bring it back to Dewberry once again would mean the world to me,” said the 32 year old Bensmiller last week.

This year to date he has been in the top three at every show in the world standings and the lowest he has placed was seventh.

“It’s an amazing experience to race in Calgary. It’s really the best feeling in the world,” said Bensmiller.

Improved Chuckwagon Outfit Award in 2001, to winning the Calgary Stampede’s Orville Strandquist Award for Top Rookie Driver in 2002.

Bensmiller’s sponsor Tsuu T’ina Nation paid the highest bid of $170,000 for him earlier this year at the Calgary Stampede’s

annual chuckwagon canvas auction.

He is a man with many talents. He played hockey for the Bentley Generals team that won the Allan Cup in 2009.

Kurt Bensmiller and his wife Ashly live in Dewberry with their three daughters Harlee, Hayze and Vahn.

Kurt Bensmiller could not be caught last year in the Rangeland Derby at Stampede Park in Calgary. Photo The Calgary Herald. Reprinted with permission of The Calgary Herald

In Need Of Repairs

Shannon O’Connor Reporter

He believes that the key to success is a combination of things.

“Just because your dad was the best doesn’t mean you’re going to be. If you’re just going to Calgary Stampede to be a wagon driver you won’t accomplish a lot.

You have to come here to win. You can’t just do it to do it, you have to want it, you need some luck and things will turn your way the harder you try!

“We get up every day and work with the horses. If it’s something you love then it’s a great business to be in.”

Bensmiller said he feels he is in good shape this year.

“You’re basically on a controlled run away. No matter how broke the horses they can still knock you down or throw you around, but they’re still a great animal to be around.”

He made history appearing in the Rangeland Derby final in 2011 as it was the first time that three generations of the same family qualified for the GMC Rangeland Derby’s winner take all final.

He placed in the top ten 22 times on the WPCA Pro Tour and his horse “ACE” was named the Champion Left Leader of the WPCA Equine Outfit of Excellence.

He was the 2012 Strathmore Heritage Days Champion. He moved up the ladder steadily over the last ten years from when he was the recipient of the WPCA’s Most

When you’ve been rolling in the fast lane, 20 years can really take its toll, as is the case with the World’s Largest Chuckwagon that is located in Dewberry.

“It’s just been repainted,” said Holly Holmen, secretary/treasurer with the Dewberry Ag Society. “We also put a new tarp on it, but it still needs work,” she added.

The Village of Dewberry has allotted $1,000 in this year’s budget for repairs, but due to the condition of the big chuck, it won’t be enough to cover all the repairs said Holmen.

“It will cost approximately $3,000.”

The Dewberry Community Pride group fronted the money from their budget to paint the Chuckwagon and fix the tarp that was covered in mold and mildew and ripped and faded, so it would be presentable for the parade in June.

“The Dewberry Community Pride group fosters pride and makes improvements in the Village,” said Holmen.

“They had some money set aside, but we would like to pay them back so they can use it to continue to beautify the Village.”

The wheels are also in need of repairs.

“We will call Morris (Irvine) to look at the wheels,” added Holmen.

Morris Irvine of Moe’s Wheel Wright and Carriage Shop (Lindberg) is the original designer of the 1.5 times life-size Chuck-

wagon that was built in 1995 and unveiled at the 1995 Dewberry Chuckwagon Races.

The donor plaque that bears the name of the people who originally contributed to the project, is also in need of refurbishing, said Holmen.

“The Chuckwagon represents how important the chucks are to this area.”

The decal on the side of the new tarp was changed to reflect this and it now reads Chuckwagon Driver Capital of Alberta.

“We have the largest number of Chuckwagon drivers per capita,” said Holmen.

“It’s a tradition in this area. It has even become a family tradition; like with the Bensmillers... starting with Al then Buddy, David, Chance and Kurt. Kurt won the Calgary Stampede last year.”

The World’s Largest Chuckwagon was built to symbolize and promote the Village of Dewberry. Dewberry is just one of the many communities across Alberta that has large “Roadside Attractions” for tourists.

There is the Grizzly Bear in Bonnyville, the Penguin in Innisfree, the Mallard Duck in Andrew and a second large monument in Dewberry, the Tire Person.

The World’s Largest Chuckwagon is unique among these, however, because it is fully functional and has been paraded around the tracks at the Ponoka and Calgary Stampedes.

“Participation in these events is by invitation only,” said Holmen.

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2015 Webb’s Ride’n’Drive Rodeo

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It was a very hot day like every day lately, but we had 80+ people show up for our first rodeo / ride and drive. We had salesmen from eac h location helping out with questions and answers as well as New Holland Field Specialists. We had different ones try their skills at the Skidsteer completion with one winner coming on out on top taking home the trophy. We had our lovely ladies doing our lunch and our service managers cooking our burgers.

All in all a very successful day and event.

We b b’s M ac hiner y would like to thank eve r yo n e w h o c a m e out to our first annual Webb’s Rodeo Ride’n’Drive event in Vegreville on June 24. The event was hosted by staff from all three Webb’s locations in Vermilion, Vegreville and Lamont along with corporate management from New Holland. The event was hosted at the Vegreville Fair Grounds under beautiful

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conditions. On display were a complete line-up of New Holland tractors, combines, self-propelled windrowers, sprayers, air seeding equipment and haytools. Attendees of the ride’n’drive were invited to experience the machinery by driving the equipment on the

race track and open fields, lifting round bales, baling hay and take in a GPS course with a tractor fitted with an RTK system.

Webb’s Machinery also had a skidsteer and mini-excavator competition where participants were invited to complete a

timed course that put their equipment operating skills to the test. The winner with the quickest time won a trophy, a Webb’s jacket and bragging rights!

We really appreciate everyone who came out to make this event a great success!

J.R. Robson School News

and report cards have gone by, classrooms have been ripped apart and put back together, the school will undergo maintenance and cleaning, timetables and schedules of staff and students will be assembled—all in time for the 2015-2016 school year.

We bid farewell to students sailing away from the Marauder ship, wishing them well in their futures and many visits back. Also we wish the best to Mr. Darren Grosk y leaving for Irma School, Mr. Curtis Zorniak to the new

school in Vegreville, and Mrs. Innis to nurture her newest addition to the family.

T h er e ar e s o m a ny p e o p l e t h at must work hard together to make a successful and enjoyable school year.

From special events to school clubs and sports, this year’s team of parent volunteers, coaches, suppor t staff, teachers, maintenance crew, technological crew, and students kept a tightcruising Marauder ship yet again. A million thanks go out to all the indi-

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To another year of Marauder Graduates, on behalf of all the staff at J. R. Robson School, we wish you the best in your futures! And to everyone else, have a safe and enjoyable summer!

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High School Graduation - A Turning Point

Lorna Hamilton Editor

Every year a new group of teenagers graduate from high school and begin a new chapter in their lives.

For some the moment they start junior high they are just waiting for the day they graduate senior high and branch off into the big bad world. They crave the independence of becoming an adult, making their own life choices whether they are for better or worse.

For others the thought of becoming an adult is scary and they are just not ready to become the independent adults we wish them to be. Is this because of their

home environment? In a way I think it is.

When I grew up I had no choice but to grow up fast and mature, but nowadays we often keep our children close due to fears we have for them and not let them develop as quickly as we did.

So many graduates believe they have matured to the point of being able to handle all that life will throw at them regardless of the magnitude of the issues and then quickly discover they have not.

This is not a bad thing it is just another step in their adventure in life.

Graduating high school is a turning point in every teenager’s life; it is just the beginning and it is a time full of excitement and some sadness.

Excitement for the actual day, dressing up in beautiful gowns for the young ladies

and suits for the young men. They are bursting at the seams with the anticipation of the beginning of their new chapter.

Sadness because people who they have become friends with and saw everyday will now be moving on in the directions of their hopes and dreams.

This is your time and your turning point in life. It is easy nowadays to stay in touch with lifelong friends.

A few things I have learned since my graduation from high school 26 years ago that may be helpful throughout your journey is to, firstly, never say “I can’t.” Can’t is a word that needs to be removed from your language; anyone can succeed if they put their mind to it.

Secondly, life is a never ending learning experience; never stop learning!!

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Thirdly, be smart about your finances; live within your means and try to save for your future and the rainy days because they will happen.

Fourthly, keep pursing your hopes and dreams; it’s never too late to become what you want to be! And finally never be afraid to ask for help if needed; it’s nothing to be ashamed of, it is what keeps you moving forward. Life is full of ups and downs, it never runs smoothly.

Explore all your possibilities you may be surprised! I never thought I would end up in the world of journalism, but here I am and I love it. You’re never too old to change your direction in life!

We wish all the graduates from this year the best in all your future endeavours in life.

Window And Balcony Safety - Protecting Your Children

Alberta Health Services Submitted

As summer temperatures rise o u t s i d e, m a ny p are nt s o p e n t h e ir windows or balcony doors to let in fresh air. Unfor tunately, along with the fresh air comes a significant risk to children.

For a curious child, an open window or balcony door can pose the risk of a serious fall.

Every year, Alberta Health Services (AHS) EMS responds to multiple calls related to children injured after falling

out of windows or off of balconies. In 2014, 20 Albertan children were seen in our Emergency Departments, due to these kinds of falls, and of those 20, 17 were less than seven years of age.

Always take these steps to prevent falls, and keep your children safe this summer season, and year round: Move furniture such as cribs, beds, stools, and change tables away from windows to prevent access to them.

Install window guards on all w i n d ows o n t h e s e c o n d fl o or a n d

above. These act like gates in front of windows.

Consider installing safety devices which limit the distance in which a window can open. to 10cm (4 inch).

Remember: screens are designed to keep bugs out, NOT to keep children in.

Ensure that your balcony railings are not more than 10 cm (4 inch) apart.

This will eliminate the possibility that your child will be able to fit between the vertical bars of a balcony or deck.

Furniture and other items stored on

balconies and decks can be used to climb, resulting in a fall over the railing Kee p draper y c or d s out of c hil d r e n ’s r e a c h . Wr a p e x c e s s c o r d around cleats, or tie-downs to avoid a choking hazard.

Direct super vision of children is a l way s t h e m o s t e f fe c t i ve way t o prevent falls.

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It’s Summer – What Does Vermilion Offer for Summer Camps and Programming?

Jodi Simmonds, Submitted

During summer months, children and yo u t h m ay b e i nterested in pursuing their interests and attending a camp. Wonderful summer camps are held across Alberta. If you are interested in sending your child to camp, there are a couple of things you can do. Provincially, there is a website, www.mysummercamps.com/camps/alberta-summercamps.html that you can look at. There are also great opportunities being offered right here in town, some with no cost at all.

Brighter Beginnings Summer Program (ages 3-5): Runs June 29 – August 21.

Half and full days are available. Fun program with field trips, crafts, and play.

Call 780 853 6633 or email brighter@ silvercrest.ca to register.

Pl ay s c h o o l (a g e s 3 - 5) s u m m e r programs run June – August (7:30 am – 6:00 pm). Full days and drop-ins are available. Children must be potty trained. Call 780 581 0108 for information or to register.

The Ark (College Day Care) (age 19 months – 6 years) Children may not have

been previously enrolled in Grade 1. Available 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (drop-ins or full days). Call Kyla at 780 853 8531 for more information or to register.

Summer Fun Program (ages 5-8 and ages 9-12): program runs July 2- August 15. Program will be held in the Parkview Alliance Church basement. Call 780 581 2416 and talk to Nicole or email sstudent@vermilion.ca for information or registration.

Summer Reading Program at the Vermilion Public Library (ages 5-12).

Program runs July 2- August 29. Drop in for more information or to register.

The theme this year is PLAY. In addition there is a puppet show open to the public scheduled for July 22.

Parkview Summer Vacation Bible (ages 4-11): program runs August 24-28.

For information or to register call 780 853 4229 or email sheri@parkviewalliance. com or register online at www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/parkview Dance Impressions Summer Dance Camp (ages 3- adult): program runs Aug 17 – 21. For information email danceimpressions@telus.net, phone 780-8536390 or check out their Facebook page Dance Impressions by Ryan.

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Franklin Wolters Columnist

I g u e s s i f yo u r homestead was situated in open country that was subjected to strong winds yo u ’d t h i n k t h at planting some kind of windbreak would be a no-brainer, wouldn’t you?

A little homestead shack looked so forlorn standing in the open, like a stark pimple on the end of your nose, and being at the mercy of all kinds of weather, not a cheery sight to call home, you think!!

A whole lot of people who came here to Canada for a new life, had a background that didn’t teach anything about growing anything –at all!!

Early times had prairie fires that burnt most of the trees and bush, and the homesteads were often, as a result, on a quarter section of bald prairie!! Even in the driest, most rugged parts of this country that hardy old stand by Caragana could be coaxed into life, you can see evidence of them still in so many abandoned old farmsteads. It seemed those who were determined to stick

Marie Conboy Reporter

On Getting Planted

and stay, planted taller trees like Maple or Northwest or Black Poplar trees. We had golden Willow trees that grew fast and caught the snow to water the other trees that were slower growing. Both my Grandparent families had wonderful wind breaks that included evergreen Spruce, Pine, and even some crab apples to feed the birds.

Grandpa Wolters in his old age, thought that he’d burn the grass from under his Spruce trees lining his driveway and as a consequence all but about three or so perished in the fire. Now the Caragana have taken over the whole yard!! No one has lived there since 1948!!

When I was really young, I remember our windbreak was really just so young and we grew up together. Dad had a little double disc about seven feet wide, and it could go between the rows of trees, there were four of them!! Then in between the trees, where the disc couldn’t reach, we boys were required to hoe that space to kill the weeds. The job was slow and tedious and a turtle would have been like a jet plane compared to us.

Mom had to use all her skills to teach

us work ethics and the importance of our doing a GOOD job, and that it WAS worthwhile. Now those trees are over 40 feet high and have sheltered that yard since. The most important function was the teaching of doing a good job.

Since then I planted trees around my yard after I bought my Uncle Fred’s yard and I had the job of keeping the rabbits from eating off the young trees, something always happens to teach us that anything of value must be worked at to be achieved!!

My uncle never planted a windbreak because he felt he needed to see if anyone was going by. When I moved there I couldn’t get used to the force of the wind on the top of those coulee hills and I made a plowed strip around the yard and got the county involved with their tree planter machine. The county also supplied all the trees we needed, all that was needed was the worked place kept black for two years. Of course it had to pass inspection, but it did and the rest was soon history.

What a difference it made on our home, but we had to keep the weeds down and the rabbits seemed to love our

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little trees, and I spent many nights with my spotlight, shooting the unwanted visitors to save our trees!!

Yes, as I travel the country and see the wonderful examples of windbreaks, I also know the work and dedication it takes to grow those trees from little seedlings!! I remember the dry spells when I had to haul water to keep the seedlings alive, you had to do what was needed as needed to succeed!! Sometimes a windbreak can be too close to the buildings and in snow times the snow will stop in too close to buildings and make snow removal a real chore.

It’s really a great satisfaction to see the windbreak that you have with so much determination caused to grow, shelter you from a winter storm and keep your house warmer and your buildings from the fury of its power. Yes, I think a windbreak is the mark of determination that signaled to all, I’m there to stay, and these trees are proof.

Even in this area, where there is natural bush this applies, but not so far south of here where the country is totally bald, a windbreak of any kind is a real testament of the true grit of our early pioneers.

Mannville Canada Day Thrills With Fighter Jets And Monster Trucks

Despite the rain, Mannville’s Gazebo on Main Street was alive as young and old members of the community gathered to celebrate Canada’s 148th birthday on Wednesday.

The day started with a Chamber of Commerce pancake breakfast followed by opening ceremonies, the national anthem and cake.

Everyone flocked to the Ball Diamonds Park afterwards and waited anxiously with eyes to the skies for the fighter jets to fly over.

Just five minutes behind time, two CF-18 Hornet Fighter Jets from Cold Lake swooped down and roared across the sky over the Ball Diamonds Park at racing high speed, and in the blink of an eye they were

gone.

There was entertainment for everyone from paint ball shooting to bouncy castles and Monster Truck rides.

Mannville Canada Day Co-ordinators Kelly and Diarmuid Dalton both have been hands on organizing the day’s events for the past four years.

“It’s an awesome free family fun day out,” said Kelly Dalton. “We thought it would be exciting and something different to get the fighter jets the last two years.

It was awesome to see people enjoying the monster trucks, Barry knows what he’s doing and he puts on a great show.”

Barry Parkin, from Vermilion, entertained driving the Western Renegade Monster Truck leaping off banks and bouncing through the dirt and wet grass manoeuvring

the 10,000 pound truck.

Families watched on and lined up to get a ride on the Orange Express.

Mannville preschool was on-site with a hot dog fundraiser lunch. Other activities included ‘Amazing Race’ games, Meet and Greet with the Prairie EMS and the Mannville Fire Department. The Rural Crime Watch BBQ in the evening was followed by a free

family movie in the Recreation Centre.

The 2015 Mannville Canada Day celebrations ended in a vibrant display of fireworks funded by the Heritage Fund.

“Crowds were down a little due to the weather this year but it was still a good time,” said Co-ordinator Diarmuid Dalton, “There was between 150/200 fireworks, it was brilliant to watch.”

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Dawn Hames

Rhubarb Cake With Butter Cream Icing

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Rhubarb is one of the first fruits available on the Canadian prairies and prairie cooks have come up with lots of ways to use it: there are rhubarb pies, rhubarb crisps, rhubarb jam, cobblers and cakes. While we think of rhubarb as a fruit it is actually classed as a vegetable.

Several years ago we lost our very old homesteaded patch of rhubarb to an army of ants that moved in, so now we have a new variety of rhubarb on the farm that seems to be less tart than the previous one. Today’s column is influenced by my cousin, a former Edmonton based, CBC correspondent who recently shared with me stories of traveling abroad with Cana-

Margaret Lonsdale Columnist

Well, brothers and sisters of Canada, inhale deeply and get ready. The long days leading up to our fall Election Day are going to be...long.

In times like these, I feel fortunate to live without television. Uninformed and missing out? Maybe. It’s not that I think television is evil. It is what it is and I’ve certainly watched my share. But television, for me, has always been the thing belonging in the basement.

It’s proven useful for late night movies or accompaniment during rare times when I’ve fallen ill with fever or some temporary debilitating bodily weakness. It’s entertainment and information and all kinds of things to many people. It can also be a source of sensory overload. I respectfully decline the packaged offerings advanced by the cable and satellite companies. I can’t see the value in their appeal. For all the goodstuff that’s on, there seems thousands of hours more of mediocrity. I hear Springsteen’s ‘57 Channels’ (and there’s nothing on), and

Nancy Mereska Columnist

Premier Peter Lougheed was on the right track when he created the Alberta Heritage Trust Fund i n 1976 . R oya l ties from different oil and gas resources poured into the fund making it the envy of every other Province. At about the same time as the Lougheed era, Norway started developing its own oil and gas resources following our example. Today every man, woman and child in Norway is worth approximately one-million dollars: every man, woman and child in Alberta has an economic output debt of $1,900.

What happened?

Firstly, Alberta stopped paying into it s own fun d af ter a d e c ad e of it s inception. The Alberta Heritage Trust Fund was not taken seriously. Alberta spent like drunken sailors. Eric Reguly, a noted economics reporter for Corporate Knights, compares the spending to a drunken party verses a string of candle-lit dinners down the road. (Huffington Post, Januar y 11, 2014) Then there was the aura of entitlement that exuded itself from the ruling Tories. It really did not start with Premier Alison Redford. She simply became the glaring example. Lougheed’s government gave out grants with no strings attached to municipalities and built hospitals where statistics showed dwin-

dian Prime Minister, Trudeau, our grandparents’ farm in Saskatchewan, the dance hall our late Uncles owned in Melfort and his all time favourite cake that my aunt used to make for him, which was rhubarb cake.

“Really?” I said, “Your favourite cake is rhubarb?” Clearly I did not understand that rhubarb has its own fan club, with many loyal members.

I acquired a vintage Saskatchewan community cookbook and as I studied the recipes I came across the one for rhubarb cake. Still intrigued by my cousin’s vivid memory of this cake, I decided to bake the rhubarb cake, for my husband who loves anything with rhubarb. It was a hit and I am sharing my final recipe with you to perhaps create some great summer memories for the rhubarb fan club members in your life.

Even if you do not grow rhubarb, you can usually pick some up at the farmers

market, as it is in season right now. Always remember that the leaves of the rhubarb plant are poisonous. Rhubarb is mildly laxative. Research show that it may be beneficial for diabetes as it mimics the action of insulin, allowing the sugar to enter the cell, where it may be burned instead of circulating in the blood. Rhubarb is not a good food choice for those people that are prone to form oxalate kidney stones. Rhubarb can be easily frozen for later use by cutting it up into 1 inch pieces, blanching it for 1 minute and then rinsing it in cool water, patting dry and packaging it in plastic freezer bags.

Rhubarb is also a good source of fiber, vitamin K, and vitamin C. Rhubarb Cake with Butter Cream Icing 1/2 cup butter 1 cup of sugar (divided) 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla

When Anything Goes

those lyrics speak to me.

Even in the absence of TV though, a political ad running on social media managed to creep into my sight lines.

So, how far is going too far for the tastes and sensibilities of the Canadian public?

We shall see, I suppose. I’ve been around for awhile, but I can’t recall the standard crawling quite so near to licking at the bog of bad taste. Maybe this is what we’ve devolved to: anything goes. Maybe Canadians are okay with gutter politics. Or maybe I’m overly sensitive. Well, let me say here and now that I’d rather maintain some level of sensitivity than become robotically devoid of consideration for human life and unable to recoil from content I recognize as utterly repugnant.

We know from watching news reports that evil exists in the world. There exist people willing to rob others’ lives in unspeakably cruel ways for reasons we do not now understand and perhaps never will. News media regularly reports to us of atrocities. The perpetrators themselves, being more than adept at making use of live streaming methods and social media

exposure, post evidence of their grisly acts online for all to view, should we choose to witness horror in real time. I, for one, do not. Once viewed, I know these images can never be expunged from my memory.

It’s more than enough to have awareness that such acts have taken place. My vivid imagination does enough damage without having to satisfy some perverted curiosity by clicking on snuff videos posted by soulless killers. I conscientiously choose not to support their daily view count.

When I viewed a link to the Conservative Party of Canada’s recent pre-election ad posted to Facebook and YouTube featuring theme music from mass murderers Islamic State and saw footage apparently originally released by the killers, my first reaction was a combination of fear and numbing. This, I thought, is a mistake.

It must be the result of sinister hackers hoping to discredit our sitting government by making it seem that their communications department would seek to discredit an opponent by partnering with the most sinister killers the 21st Century has known.

Global Television’s June 26th inter-

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1 cup milk 1 tablespoon vinegar (apple cider or white) 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups flour 2 1/2 cups rhubarb (finely sliced) Finely chop the rhubarb and stir in 1/2 cup sugar. In a separate bowl cream the butter and 1/2 cup sugar together with an electric beater, beat in the egg, and vanilla. Measure the tablespoon of vinegar into a 1 cup measure and then fill with milk, stirring half way. Buttermilk can be substituted for the vinegar and milk. Beat the milk into the butter mixture, and then beat in the baking soda and flour. Stir in the sugar coated rhubarb, pour into a buttered 9 x 9” or 8 x 8” pan and bake for 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees.

When cool, frost with a butter cream icing.

Note that the original recipe used margarine instead of butter and 1 and half cups sugar and only two cups of rhubarb.

view with Kory Teneycke, a Conservative Party campaign spokesperson, proved otherwise. It’s authentic. He defended it.

When Global’s Tom Clarke questioned Mr. Teneycke about the difference between the media reporting on such crimes and the Conservatives plucking out the filthy footage for their own use in an official party ad, and on the further possibility that the ad might contravene provisions of the government’s own recently passed Bill C-51, Mr. Teneycke seemed to blow it off, stating that the CPC is better than the media because it ‘tells the truth’.

I didn’t get to the end of the ad. Snuff content violates my personal boundary.

I think about the people being murdered in those sick videos. I think about their fear, their final thoughts. I think about their families. I think about what kind of twisted logic it must take to perceive that re-posting anything so utterly disrespectful for the sake of a few political points would be alright with the Canadian people, for our children---yours and mine----to watch with bewilderment, horror, and abject sadness for how low the bar has fallen.

Alberta Economics Versus Norway’s dling populations. Getty tried to reign in “privilege” spending by closing down small local boards that spent money on personal golf trips to the States, but his attempt at fiscal recovery was drowned out by Klein’s irresponsible oil and gas development policies and egregious dip in royalty taxes on those developers.

Stelmach carried on Klein’s policies and that melted into Redford’s miserable sense of entitlement.

M e a n w h i l e N o r w ay k e p t u p i t s expectation of oil and gas develop-

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Today, Norway is running a surplus of over one-trillion dollars, aka known as one-thousand billion. All education is free in Norway. The sense of entitlement belongs to each and every citizen, not an elected few.

Alberta is in debt by approximate $16.7 billion—the same amount that is now in its Heritage Trust Fund. But, there is hope of recovery. If Premier Notley continues to consult with exemplary

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Margaret McCormack

The Vermilion Voice | July 6, 2015

St. Jerome’s School News

The kindergar tens had their final celebrations June 17 and 18.

They performed a play based on the story “The Cows that Type”. Along with some songs and dancing. The morning culminated

mott’s class reciting a poem about the last day of school, and then Mrs. Moore’s students ended the performance with an energetic song and dance. Congratulations to all the June Happigram winners.

Middle level students and their parents gathered on Wednesday at noon for the Middle Level Awards. Students received certificates for Honors, Most Improved,

with the children serving their guests a drink and dessert.

On Friday, June 19 the kindergarten kids went on their last field trip. They enjoyed the day in Lloydminster where they had an amazing trip to the Border Petting Zoo. They saw a variety of mammals including lions, monkeys, wolves, camels, rabbits, and goats as well as a variety of birds and exotic reptiles such as alligators and snakes. The children enjoyed their play time and picnic at the playground. It was a beautiful day! The children were full of smiles.

Bright new faces entered St. Jerome’s on Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23 as next year’s kindergarten students had Kindergarten Orientation. The children got a taste of what kindergarten will be like next year and were all excited at the end of the day. There was also Grade One Orientation on Monday. The students were able to meet their next year’s teacher and become familiar with the classroom they will be in next year.

The elementary students gathered once more to celebrate June Happigrams.

The grade 5 class played four songs on the recorders followed by Ms. McDer-

Highest Marks, Physical Education, Christian Ethics, and Spirit of St. Jerome.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners for their hard work and dedication to their academics and congratulations to Carson Rogers for receiving Spirit of St. Jerome award this year The Grade 5 students thoroughly enjoyed their end of year Water gun fight down at the Vermilion Provincial Park on Wednesday, June 24. After playing a game of Capture the Flag and replenishing their energy with lunch before the fight began, everyone got soaking wet, even Mrs. McCormack, as the battle waged on for over an hour. It was a beautiful day with the sun brightly shining so the cold wet water felt fabulous.

Middle Level students headed into Lloydminster on Thursday, June 25 to watch the movie “Jurassic World”. Everyone enjoyed the movie and lunch out and agreed it was a great way to end the school year. The elementary students dove and dipped into the pool at the college on Thursday as a yearend treat from the High School Student Council.

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As the school year has come to an end we sadly have to say goodbye to five fabulous staff members that have contributed so much to St. Jerome’s over the last several years. We wish “Happy Retirement” to Kevin Sommer, Maxine Gnyra, Annette Austin and Carol Laboucane and bon voyage for a year to our VIBE coach, Crystal Jackson. We can’t begin to thank you all for everything you have done to make St. Jerome’s the amazing place it is. May God bless each of you as you continue your life’s journey and the people that you connect with along the way! The staff of St. Jerome’s wishes everyone a wonderful relaxing summer and we will see you on Tuesday, September 1st.

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The concert has a special paid ticket format and there will also be beer sales in the Grandstand for one night only.

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Shawn Desman headlines the Grandstand on Wednesday, July 8 bringing a combination of pop, r and b and dance.

Canadian Desman was the recent opening act for the Selena Gomez tour and fans will know him from his many videos on MuchMusic. ”This show is sure to be a super high energy dance show,” says Hanley.

Women in Country night is on Thursday with the super popular Jess Moskaluke and Lindsay Ell. Moskaluke is a Saskatchewan girl from Langenburg and has won numerous awards in the last few years including 2014 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) award for Female Artist of the Year. Her song “Cheap Wine and Cigarettes” was a chart topper and she is opening for Chad Brownlee during the 2015 When the Lights Go Down Canadian tour.

Lindsay Ell, also a prairie girl, hails from Calgary and recently toured with The Band Perry on a 50-date tour throughout Europe and North America. The guitarist is relatively new to country music but has been part of the music scene for years and has written songs with Randy Bachman.

Moist comes to the stage on Friday night. “A lot of people are talking about the ‘90s Alternate Rock Band coming to Lloydminster,” says Hanley. The band has a number of hits on MuchMusic as does lead singer David Usher as a solo artist.

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The finale of entertainment is country legend John Michael Montgomery on Saturday, July 11. Montgomery has a number of hits from the ‘90s. The list of hits for Montgomery began with the “Life’s A Dance.” The Kentucky born artist has a large fan following and will undoubtedly put on a great show.

It all winds up on Saturday night with

the Holiday Inn and Smitty’s Fireworks Finale.

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1st Annual Obstacle Race For The Bellevue’s Blast

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“This will be the first year Northern Alberta has ever seen anything like this,” said Sheryl Jamison, coordinator and fundraising chair for the Friends of Lac Bellevue Enhancement Society.

The Friends of Lac Bellevue Enhance-

ment Society will host the first annual Bellevue Blast obstacle race on July 18, 2015.

The race will stretch over a course of approximately 6 km, in addition there will be a shorter course of 2.5 km also available.

“There will be between 15 and 20

different obstacles in the race,” said Jamison.

“Some obstacles will include cargo nets to go over and tires to run through, balance beams and walls. Individuals can run or walk the race, it’s all about having fun.”

The Vegreville and Vermilion Royal Canadian Legions developed the camp ground at Lac Bellevue Alberta in the late 1970’s.

As a part of the land lease agreement, the members of the new Lake Front Association constructed a building that was to be accessed by multiple service groups from around Alberta including the Girl Guides and Air Cadets.

T h e b u i l d i n g i s n ow i n n e e d o f replacement as a result of wear and tear over time.

“It’s going to be a great fun day out for families as well as an opportunity to support several service groups and your local Legions,” said Jamison.

“The obstacles are being set up in such a way that you can choose not to do them; the race is not timed, it’s about fun and for the challenge of completing an obstacle race. We are praying for rain, it’s more fun in the mud,” added Jamison.

The proceeds of the event will be going towards a new building (dorm

style) to house various service groups in and around the area, as per the mandate of the Legion Lake Front Association and to comply with the 1976 lease agreement that is still in place.

“This event and resulting facility is important not only to the various service groups using the facility, but also to the Legions as there will be a recognition area to recognize and honour those who are or have served in the military.”

The race will end on Legion Lake Front grounds where there will be a live band and with DJ entertainment with lunch items on sale.

The entry fee will be $50 per adult and $40 for children under 14 years. This will include a free t-shirt and a beverage ticket at the end of the race.

This race is only open to 100 people ages 9 to 13, and 500 people 14 and over.

The race will be starting at 10 a.m.

Registration is online at www.events. runningroom.com and search: Bellevue Blast. The extended registration will be July 15.

If you have any questions about the race or to give a donation, please feel free to contact Sher yl Jamison at 780-603-8564 or through email at jamison@telusplanet.net

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If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

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County of Minburn No. 27 located at 4909 – 50 Street, Vegreville, AB AND in the Council Chambers of the Village of Mannville located at 5127 – 50th Street, Mannville, AB on Tuesday, July 21, at 6:00 p.m.

The proposed IDP Bylaws will establish a formal working relationship between the Village and County and set policies to guide decision making on matters of mutual interest. The purpose of the hearings is to allow persons to make known their views with respect to proposed IDP Bylaw No. 1240-15 (County), proposed IDP Bylaw No. 2015-809 (Village) and proposed Municipal Development Plan (MDP) Amendment Bylaw No. 2015-810. (Proposed MDP Amendment Bylaw No. 2015-810 is a bylaw to amend the Village’s existing MDP Bylaw No. 2006-733 to make it consistent with proposed IDP Bylaw No. 2015-809).

Written comments regarding the proposed bylaws may be dropped off or mailed to: The County of Minburn No. 27 at Box 550, Vegreville, AB, T9C 1R6 OR the Village of Mannville at Box 180, Mannville, AB, T0B 2W0 by 4:30 p.m. the weekday prior to the public hearing.

Should you wish to make a verbal presentation to one of the Councils at a public hearing, you must contact the Municipality by 9:00 a.m. the day of the scheduled hearing at 780-632-2082 (County) OR at 780-763-3500 (Village) to register to speak. All submissions, oral and written, will become part of the public record.

Should you have any questions or require further information, please contact Vicki Dodge, Planning Consultant, at 1-877-411-0203 or vicki@rwplanning.ca.

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

We handle the full line of DSP Hitches

Phone: 780-853-7393 Cell: 780-632-8709

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

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VERMILION AND AREA HOME BUSINESSES BRADY BACKHOE SERVICE Home: 780-853-2651 Cell: 780-581-1166 Cell: 780-853-7816

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Licensed Septic System & Waterline Installers

Call for estimates

Scott & Brian Brady

780-853-3905 CORY SIPPOLA

Box 313 Myrnam AB. T0B 3K0

Phone: 780 214 9824 C4bookkeepingservices@gmail.com

Cell: 780-603-7026 Res: 780-366-2566

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

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Teaching you how to train your dog.

Puppy kindergarten to advanced training Private or group lessons.

35 Years of Experience

780-592-2360

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Elaine Urwin, RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

H: 780-763-3853

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

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Most of Your Asphalt Needs and Metal Roofing!

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C4 Bookkeeping Services Ltd. Carlotta and Joan

Gordon’s Roofing

DLM Welding

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Bathroom remodeling Plumbing Painting Kitchen remodeling Flooring Finish carpentry Electrical Drywall Tiles & stone

Rawling James TEL: 780 847 4936 Box 164 Dewberry, AB FAX: 780 847 4949 T0B 1G0 CELL: 780 205 1324

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Cell: 780-581-5721

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COMING EVENTS COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Fri. July 10 6-9 PM Sat. July 11 10 - 4 PM North of Vermilion to TWP 524 West to RR80

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THE POLAR KINGS ATHLETIC CLUB NEEDS COACHES AND TRAINERS FOR THE 2015- 16 SEASON

NOW HIRING

AA PEEWEE • AA BANTAM • AA MIDGET

Full-time & Part-time Positions available in all departments Must be available for all shifts – apply in person by completing an application at our new food store and ask to speak to a manager – or apply online to: hr@eastalta.com If you take pride in providing outstanding guest service as part of a team and are available for all shifts, we’d love to have you join us! Training will be provided.

(Benefits available on positions of 24 hrs / week or more) You can also check out our specific postings on: www.eastalta.com

All those interested are invited to submit resumes by email to Wayde.Fletcher @CHAMP-TECH.com

DEADLINE - JULY 15, 2015 For further information contact Wayde Fletcher @ 780-806-0372 or Wayde.Fletcher @CHAMP-TECH.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NILSSON BROS. LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE-VERMILION Is looking for a FULL TIME/PART TIME OFFICE CLERK. This position is responsible for: - General office duties - Compiling producer settlements - Preparing invoices - Computer skills a requirement.

The successful candidates must have good organizational and communication skills and be able to perform a wide range of office duties with minimal supervision. Some knowledge of cattle will be considered an asset.

Also looking for YARD HELPERS. Experience with cattle is necessary. The position will entail working with the cattle on a daily basis from unloading,processing, sorting, and loading, working the majority of your shift outside.

Please forward your resume to: Nilsson Brothers Livestock Exchange Box 3300 • Vermilion, AB T9X 2B2 • Fax: 780-853-2521 Email: vermilion@nbinc.com • Contact: Market @ 780-853-5372 Open until suitable candidates found.

Box 3300, Vermilion, AB (780) 853-5372

HOROSCOPE/SUDOKU AND SOLUTIONS Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

Power struggles with a parent or a family member might take place today.

Actually, because of increased activity or chaos at home, possibly due to renovations, relocations or just more people at home than usual, you have had a short fuse lately. Be aware of losing it.

Power struggles with others, especially siblings and relatives, might erupt today.

You might also suffer delays because of equipment breakdowns or something falling apart, which affects your day. Meanwhile, you want to get to the bottom of something to have it exposed.

Conflict about money, possessions, and salaries might erupt today. This could be a grievance that you have felt for a long time, which is now finally being aired. Fortunately, you can make your words sweet, so that others will be forced to agree.

Ego battles with partners and close friends might take place today. It ain't a pretty picture. People are relentless about digging up dirt about each other.

This might even signal the breakdown of a friendship or relationship. It's as if everything has just now come to a head. Yikes!

Leo

Virgo

Libra

Scorpio

Avoid places with high crime rates, which may be dangerous. An element of violence is in the air today for some people - not all.

Therefore, keep your wits about you and be alert. (The world needs more lerts.)

Something nasty or hidden might be revealed today.

You might find it difficult dealing with friends or members of groups today because power struggles arise. Or tempers might fray because of machinery and equipment breaking down.

So frustrating! Possibly, others will help you make important changes that you want to introduce.

This is a poor day for important discussions with authority figures (parents, bosses and the police) because power struggles will so easily arise. Naturally, this gets in the way of achieving something or getting cooperation from others.

Don't be too pushy because someone will push back!

Avoid controversial subjects today because arguments will arise all too easily. Some people have an axe to grind. They are resentful about something. Therefore, they will use today's energy to get things out into the open so that they can complain. This is not fun.

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Disputes about inheritances, shared property and insurance matters could get nasty today. In fact, they will. Relationships might break up over these issues.

Perhaps someone is surprised you are so ready to defend your own best interests. Ha! No more Mr. Nice Guy.

This is not an easy day to deal with partners and close friends. In fact, your dealings with others might become so obstreperous, you have a serious falling out with someone. From your point of view, this has been coming on for a long time.

Oh yeah.

Things might be frustrating at work today because of equipment breakdowns and quarrels with coworkers. It's easy for people to be at odds with each other today because of power struggles and manipulative behaviour. Oh yes, we're getting down and dirty.

Be patient with your kids today because power struggles are erupting everywhere with everyone.

Don't let anger and volatile emotions cause problems with the people you love.

Keep this in mind. Also remember - never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth.

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AWNA BLANKET AND LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS Business Opportunities HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Arthritic conditions?

Restrictions in walking/dressing? Disability Tax Credit. $2,000 tax credit. $20,000 refund. For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

GREAT CANADIAN Dollar Store franchise opportunities are available in your area. Explore your future with a dollar store leader. Call today 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229; www.dollarstores.com.

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

1-888-627-0297.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand! Train with Canada’s top medical transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-466-1535; www.canscribe.com. info@ canscribe.com.

Employment Opportunities SEEKING A CAREER in the Community Newspaper business? Post your resume for FREE right where the publishers are looking. Visit: awna.com/for-jobseekers.

LPH Plumbing & Heating, Leduc requires Experienced Service Plumber as well as Sheet Metal Technician. Knowledgeable in residential. Competitive wages, benefits, local work. Fax: 780-986-4983.

Email: ds_lph@telus.net. Phone 780-986-3388.

GPRC, Fairview Campus requires a Heavy Equip-

ment Technician Instructor to commence August 15, 2015. Caterpillar experience will be an asset. Visit our website at: https://www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

Employers have work-at-home positions available.

Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT Operator School.

In-the-seat training. No simulators. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Funding options. Weekly job board! Sign up online! iheschool.com. 1-866-3993853.

Equipment For Sale A-CHEAP, lowest prices, steel shipping containers.

Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans insulated & 40’ freezers, DMG $2450. Wanted: Professional wood carver needed. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.

Feed and Seed HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain.

“On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877250-5252.

For Sale METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 30+ colours available at over 40 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254.

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Our Big 35th Anniversary Sale!” 20x20 $4500. 25x24 $5198. 30x30 $7449.

32x36 $8427. 40x46 $12,140. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.

Health CANADA BENEFIT GROUP. Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000. from the Canadian Government. Toll free 1-888-5112250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment.

Manufactured Homes KITCHEN SPECIAL HOMES starting at $138,500.

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver. Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000.

Calgary 403-228-1300/1-800-347-2540.

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Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca. 587-4378437, Belmor Mortgage.

Double Double Enterprises Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 4306 52 st Vermilion, AB T9x 0A8 Food Service Supervisor Full time/Shift Work Advertising in the Vermilion Voice Classified Section $12.96/hr + benefits works. Call 780-853-6305 to place your ad. apply in person Services Advertising in the Vermilion Voice Classified Section fax: 780-854-9093 works. Call 780-853-6305 or email vermilionvoice@ gmail.com to place your ad. email: kwtimhortons@gmail.com

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

1991 27 ST Triple E Motor home, new tires, battery, 460 motor loaded $10,000. 15’ Bayliner boat + trailer, tarp, 100hp Evinrude, includes water sport tube $4,200. 15’ Peterborough boat 55hp Evinrude, new tires, new starter & bearings on trailer $1,800. 780744-2366 Islay.

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3-DAY GATE PASS PRE-SALES PURCHASE YOURS AT THE AG SOCIETY OFFICE UNTIL

JULY 18

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$15 FOR ALL 3 DAYS *EXCLUDES WCA RIDE TICKETS*

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

REQUIRES

Food Counter Attendant

Local and area applicants preferred Full time/ Part time /shiftwork benefits after probation

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

VERMILION AG SOCIETY Beer Gardens Table Cleaners $15/hr, evening shifts Phone

780-581-4621 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

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Lloydminster 780-875-6636, Toll Free # 1-888-8581011.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY VERMILION AG SOCIETY is looking for help in the following areas during the

Vermilion Ag. Society

Volunteers are needed to help out at Old MacDonald’s petting barn at the Vermilion Fair. Encourage volunteerism within our youth!

Shifts available for adults as well as 10-17 year olds. 2 hour shifts from 1:00-8:00 each day.

2015 FAIR JULY 23, 24 AND 25

Also looking for kittens & puppies for adoption.

BEER GARDENS

Please contact : Jay: 780-853-0144 Stephanie: 780-853-0342

Volunteer Bartenders, day and evening shifts.

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J.R. Robson 2015 Graduating Class. Photo submitted

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St. Jerome’s 2015 Graduates

Fourteen students comprised this year’s St. Jerome’s graduating class of 2015. The group gathered in front of the Vermilion Heritage Museum, on Saturday, June 6 to have their picture taken.

Front Row: R. J. Schroeder - 2nd Row: Rory Wheat, Sydney Poliakiwski, Morgan Wilson, Kathleen Dieken - 3rd Row: Tyler Gerski, Kalista McIntyre, Emily MacMillan, Brayden Wilson 4th Row: Keelan Bardoel, Julien Quickstad, Kayla Bodurka, Billy Nichols, Matthew Pulyk.

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Ed Matters passed away on Wednesday July 1, 2015 in Vegreville at the age of 54 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Debbie Matters; children John (Tamika) Matters, Sharon (Donald) Coombs, and Dustin (Lauren) Detta; grandchildren Dannae & Felix Matters and Ryker & Ethan Detta; siblings Sandy Matters, Chuck Matters, and Jay (Alta) Matters; sisters in law Karen (Gerald) Teeuwsen, Donna (Dale) Tangjerd, and Laurie (Chad) Bryanton; mother in law Joyce Emerson as well as many other relatives and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents John and Elsie Matters; and father in law Myron Emerson.

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A Celebration of Life will be held at the Innisfree Hall on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 2:30 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to Stollery Children’s Hospital, STARS, or the charity of the donor’s choice. The Matters family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the local communities, the cattle community, neighbours, friends, family, and the excellent nursing staff at the Vegreville St. Joseph's Health Centre, Cross Cancer Institute, and the Misericordia Health Centre in Edmonton. We sincerely thank each and everyone of you for the caring support Ed and our family have received.

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Myrnam 2015 Graduating Class From left, Wyatt Telford, Nicole Driedger, Shai Kiziak, Ryley Gallant, Jade Yackimec, Carlie Hodgins, Daniel Klassen.Group Photo Credit: Jennifer Jacula Photography

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