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titions to treat each performance as a learning experience.

“We have a large variety of dancers participating in these competitions (ages 6 - 18 years) including a “boyz” hip hop group. We have just under 20 solos and duets competing.”

Wald added that despite the fact the studio has only been open for five months; the groups

have all bonded well with the senior dancers helping out the younger dancers.

The SHAPE dancers will he attending a second festival at the end of April and their first recital is on June 5th.

“I’m very proud of our accomplishments thus far and can’t wait to see how the journey unfolds for us.”

The dancers from SHAPE Art and Wellness Studio had a dress rehearsal at Lakeland College’s Alumni Theatre on March 20 in preparation for their first competition in Camrose April 7 to 10.

Main choreographer and co-owner of SHAPE, Leigha Wald said it is an exciting time for all of the dancers who will be heading to the competition.

“Everyone has a great attitude and the SHAPE dancers are excited to give each performance their best effort while supporting each other through it,” she added.

“The majority of the choreography is by me, with guest choreographers taking on some of the solos and group pieces,” said Wald.

One of the numbers the dancers rehearsed was called Where the Light Gets In which was a deeply personal number that Wald choreographed.

Wald said she purposely did not tell the dancers what the number meant to her as she wanted them to make their own connections and interpretations.

The vivid red flowing dresses worn for this number were visually arresting and make their own statement on stage swaying and flowing Senior Floor Curling Tournament with each dancer’s moves.

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8th Annual Women’s Conference

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The Vermilion and District Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Lakeland College, the Town of Vermilion, and Community Futures (Lloydminster and Region) is set to host their 8 th Annual Women’s Conference and Trade Show on May 5.

“I’m really looking forward to it,” said Michelle Feist, office manager with the Vermilion Chamber. This year’s conference will feature speakers, Barb Stegemann and Debra deWaal.

“Barb Stegemann is well-known, so it’s really cool that we were able to get her here.”

Stegemann appeared on Dragon’s Den and was the first woman from Atlantic Canada to secure a venture capital deal with the Dragons.

“She has also emceed for Donald Trump and she has been a keynote speaker for Erin Brokovich,” said Feist.

Fesit added one of the committee members saw her at a women’s conference in Camrose, and was able to book her for this year’s conference.

“She’ll be talking to us about her stor y growing up. She came from a welfare background, and was raised by a single mother. She put herself through school. She has two degrees; she’s going to go through how she came up with her venture, and how she

went through with it as well as the hardships she had to overcome in her life.”

Stegemann is an author and CEO of her ow n c o m pany. H er venture involves purchasing orange blossoms from growers in Afghanistan for her perfume, The 7 Virtues.

“She says, ‘if you grow this flower, I will buy it off of you over market price.’

This is to try and get them out of growing opium and all those illegal crops that are worth their time and money to grow, but is highly illegal. So, she is giving them the opportunity to grow a crop and make money; she’s giving them a way to build up their standard of living.”

Although the second speaker, Debra deWaal may not be as well-known as Stegemann, Feist said she is an amazing speaker as well.

“She’s out of Calgary and is a former police officer who will speak to us about what crimes are happening in society, and how to prevent and manage those situations,” said Feist. “She was at the College two years ago, and one of the ladies on our board saw her and said she was amazing. She captivated the audience, she was humorous, and she kept them going. I’m interested to see where she takes that topic. “ Feist said for the tradeshow portion of the conference, they are looking for up to 25 vendors to participate.

“A lot of these home-based businesses really cater towards women, so if they can get a conference where it is only women attending, they seem to jump at that opportunity.”

Feist added that it is a great networking opportunity for the vendors, with the built-in benefit of the lunch by Crave Catering, and the speakers.

Each vendor from the trade show also donates a $25 door prize where 50/50 tickets for those door prizes will be sold and the money raised goes to the charity of choice, which is the Vermilion Food Bank this year.

“We try to make the charity different every year. We saw that there was a need for the food bank this year, so we decided to go with them.”

The cost to register is $75 and the deadline is April 29. Early bird tickets (purc hase d upto A pr il 2 2) are $60. All tickets must be purchased in advance. Corporate tables with five or more people will receive a 10 per cent discount. For more info and/or to register, contact the Chamber Office at 780-853-6593 or at or www.vermilionchamber.ca or vermilionchamber@ gmail.com.

The 8th Annual Women’s Conference will take place on May 5 at the Vermilion Regional Centre from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (registration is from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.).

Feist said this is one of the few conferences around that caters to rural women.

“It is one of my favourite events that we put on. There’s a lot of enthusiasm around it.”

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The Royal Canadian Legion was filled to near capacity for the Harry Manx performance hosted by the Vermilion Folk Club on March 22.

Manx opened with one of his early numbers, Bring That Thing, immediately connecting with the energy of the audience and rolling with it.

He said he was playing a lot more bluegrass and country numbers during his Vermilion performance and chalked it up to being inspired by the Alberta landscape.

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With each instrument Manx played, he transported the audience to a different part of the world, including Mexico, India, and the southern United States.

At one point he had everyone picturing themselves in India with him and Jimmy Hendrix jamming with some locals on the banjo.

“I’m a huge fan of Hendrix, and as you know, he loved the banjo,” said Manx cracking up the audience.

He is almost as funny as he is musically talented and introduced each song with some wry humour. Before singing Let it Go he said, “This is a song about hard-

ship and trouble; it’s a love song.”

Manx has a ver y comfor table on stage persona and his easy style reels you in slowly. And when he strums his 20-stringed guitar, the mohan veena, the hypnotic sounds of India melding with the blues begin to rise in the air and that is when Manx puts you completely under his spell.

Technically, there is a lot going on in his performance, most of which can only be understood by a musician of comparable skill, however, like electricity, thankfully you don’t need to understand it to feel its

effects. This has been dubbed the “Harry Zone.”

This is the second last show of the Vermilion Folk Club’s 20 th Anniversary season that was topped off neatly with a one-night-only brew made by Ribstone Creek Brewery’s head brewer, Aaron Hogarts. The lager was cask-conditioned and soaked with oak spirals and blended with a 12-year-old-scotch that lived up to Hogarts’ description of it as a palatable brew with warmth, depth, and soul.

It paired perfectly with Harry Manx’s performance.

The 5th Annual Marwayne Professional Bull Riding

Marie Conboy Reporter

Thi s year will be the 5 t h annual Mar wayne Professional Bull Riding (PBR) and will take place Saturday, April 9th at the Marwayne Arena.

Thirty riders are signed up for this

year’s PBR, drawn from all over the wo r l d , A l b e r t a , B r i t i s h C o l u m b i a , Saskatchewan, Australia, Mexico, the United States, Brazil and as far away as Europe, by passion for an extreme, fierce and gruelling sport.

“All of the top Canadian riders along

with all of the top bucking bulls will be there,” said event organizer and promoter Justin Volz.

“There are around 30 riders signed up this year. Riders earn points at the end of each event and at the end of the year, winners with the highest points go through to the Canadian Finals. We are very thankful to our sponsors who still continue to back us. We’ve been affected for sure, (the economy) but we’ve had really good community support. The whole arena board contributes their volunteer work.”

The current economic downturn is reflected in this year’s PBR with sponsorship down 50 per cent from what it was two years ago.

“This year’s prize money will be half of what it was last year at $5,000,” said

Volz.

The arena ice is cleared out from the hockey season to host the annual event.

In a town with a population of just over 600 people, the economy is greatly stimulated by the footfall from the PBR. “We generally have an excellent turn out every year and it’s a busy day in town.,said Volz The event aims to be a family night of PBR action with Wild Pony Races kicking off the night at 6:30 p.m and the PBR starting at 7:00 p.m.

Doors open at 5:00 p.m.

The platinum sponsor this year is Garnier Custom Silage. The live entertainment will be The Prairie Dogs. All proceeds will go back to the Marwayne Arena. Ticket price is $20, 12 and under are free.

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Folk Club members Ann Lockwood (treasurer), Jim Zadorozny (technical director) and Vee Gotceitas (the muscle) enjoy the one-of-a-kind cask conditioned lager made by Ribstone Creek Brewery for the Vermilion Folk Club’s 20th Anniversary during Harry Manx’s performance at the Legion on March 22.

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Harry Manx plays the banjo which he said is a cross between a guitar and poverty during his performance at the Royal Canadian Legion on March 22, hosted by the Vermilion Folk Club. Photos Shannon O’Connor

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March 22 marked World Water Day, highlighting concerns about the world’s water resources and creating more water awareness.

Many of us take it for granted that, when we turn on our taps, safe water will always be there. But have you ever really considered where your water comes from?

Ten per cent of the world population does not have access to clean water; that is one in every 10 people according to this year’s United Nations statistics.

Vermilion’s water is supplied by EPCOR and is pumped from the Saskatchewan River out of Edmonton.

In the 1980s a water line was put in from Edmonton to Vegreville, then later another from Vegreville to Vermilion.

The water flows out of the Rocky Mountains to Edmonton. Tap water is municipal water that has been treated, processed and disinfected. It is purified with chlorine and generally has added fluoride.

According to The Canadian Cancer Society, when chlorine interacts with organic matter (such as dead leaves

and soil) in untreated water, it forms new chemicals that remain in the water. These are called chlorination by-products. It is chlorination by-products that can increase cancer risk.

Town of Vermilion Transpor tation and Utilities Director, Derek Young says Vermilion has high quality water.

“Chlorine levels are monitored in Vegreville, because it loses its quality of chlorine as it goes down the line from Edmonton. Our chlorine levels are a lot lower now than they were before and the quality is a lot better than the regional water we had from the wells before the switch over in 2013. The chlorine level is now around the one per cent,” said Young.

Water levels are higher at this time of year and the quality of the water they are taking from the river changes sufficiently.

Each year, snow melt in Alberta flows in many creeks, streams and rivers, bringing with it large amounts of sediment, decomposing vegetation and other organic materials washed off the land. This is an annual but temporary condition called “spring runoff”.

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“Vermilion’s water is considered hard water,” said Young. “The two reservoirs in Vermilion store water by the fire school and by the airport. We will be working on water restriction policy in the coming months. We will always be promoting water conservation. We have to make sure on a large scale that the water from EPCOR prepares for spring runoff by adjusting the treatment process to neutralize odours, this may still cause changes in the smell or taste of the drinking water,” added Young.

Chemicals used to treat Vermilion’s water supply include; powdered activated carbon, alum (aluminum sulphate), polymer, fluoride, chlorine and ammonia and caustic soda.

EPCOR monitors water quality before, during and after treatment to ensure that, even during spring runoff, the water flowing to your tap is safe to drink.

Water samples are collected five times per month. The sample is delivered to the Vermilion Public Health Office who in

turn, forwards it to the Provincial Laboratory in Edmonton for testing.

“The sample is taken from various locations in the Vermilion distribution system every month and received by the Provincial Laboratory to monitor chlorine levels and records are audited by Alberta Environment,” said Young.

Research and studies suggest that the best water to drink is naturally clean, pure and full of naturally occurring minerals.

Ryan Sweet of Claysmore Spring water said, “Our spring water comes from a natural groundwater spring. The final product contains all natural minerals. The spring water does not have added chemicals and is very close to its natural state after sanitization.”

This past weeke n d w a s E a s t e r, and I hope ever yone had an enjoyable long weekend.

The children started their Easter break on Friday. We are not accustomed to having to watch for our children outside playing during the day and it is imperative that drivers remember to keep a very careful eye out for children riding bikes (if the snow goes away, LOL) and playing close to the street.

I remember as a child; Easter was always the very first sign that spring had

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fullest. My children were spoiled rotten just as I was and I have always done my best to make their day as special.

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

Easter, along with every special holiday, should carry traditions from generation to generation; it gives your children and their children a way to make their holiday a special family time. Enjoy your Easter break everyone and remember to keep your eyes open for the children of our community who will be out in full force playing in this nice spring - like weather, even though it can’t seem to make up its mind whether to be spring or not.

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made his appearance while we slept and the Easter egg hunt was competitive between me and my three siblings.

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

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arrived, and it was time to get outside and play in the nice sunny days during spring break.

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

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Folklore states if March comes in like a lion it will go out like a lam b. M arc h has been a lamb all things considered, and it’s already nearly over, the month has flown by for me.

The good news is “happy spring”, spring is officially here as of Sunday, March 20th, it even felt like spring; a treat more than the norm for us here in the mid-west.

For me, March flew by quickly, as it was mild, and I got to enjoy the outdoors a lot more. The little snow we got a couple of weeks back wasn’t all that bad, and it’s almost all gone again, and I think we are going to need the moisture this year.

Not that it takes great weather to get me outside, but it just makes it that much more enjoyable, that little snow couple weeks back most likely will delay me seeing my first Crocus flower this spring. Seeing that first crocus always excites me as I bask in its beauty, I have sat there staring at this first spring flowers colour for an hour in wonderment, its mysteries, even peeking thru remnants of snow drifts. Now that little snow beside the needed moisture may have saved us from an early invasion of mosquitoes, something I think we may also see record early this year.

Our duck pond, quite low from recent years of drought like conditions did get

Dawn Hames Columnist

The fact that salmon is a very healthy food is no secret. The problem often is that we don’t eat it, or any type of fish enough. Coming from the land locked prairies, where fish is not a staple food, we are often unsure of how to cook it. I have a few recipes to share with you. The importance of enjoying salmon right now is that we have all come through the winter, in which the sunlight is not strong enough to produce Vitamin D for us Fortunately salmon is a food source of vitamin D. Scientists have discovered that Vitamin D plays an important role in disease prevention

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Around The Campfire

some much-needed runoff and is a couple of feet deep, all the main ice has melted, and soon I will hear something I am looking forward to. One evening of earlier and silent spring my frogs will awaken and will be heard in a song of pure spring, of course, I am still anxiously awaiting my Robins and their spring morning serenades.

Now, I think the only one that loves the outdoors more than I do is my little buddy Miss Oohohh, she loves our nature walks. I hope she never figures out these are training exercises, and she is on the job.

On Saturday morning as soon as I grabbed our packs she knew what that meant and was very excited and raring to go. I also thought I would treat her to a rabbit supper if we successful in getting one, I had a bush in mind where I had seen good rabbit signs last fall, all the rest of the bush we have walked this spring rabbit populations was non existing.

Miss Oohohh is very familiar with our bow and arrows as she is around them all the time, but she has never experienced firearms; living in rural Alberta that is something a pup will have to get used too. I brought along my little .17 Cal rifle, lightweight and not all that noisy, but a perfect rodent rifle.

Our bush rabbit, more accurately snowshoe hares, run in cycles of highs and lows; the population builds up to an extremely high level, then disease, predators and poor reproduction brings populations down to a very low level. This

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low may continue for two or three years before a slow increase begins to bring numbers back to another high; peak populations usually occur at intervals of about ten years. Within this ten year cycle, there may be local areas having highs while others experience the lows, it seems regardless of how one tries to manage them, they will go through this cycle. Thinning them out a little in an area may, however, extend that cycle a little longer, although we hadn’t seen a fresh rabbit track in the entire bush we have walked this winter.

Although, we were also antler shed hunting, a rabbit for supper would be perfect. Upon arrival at our area, Miss Oohohh was off like a trained bird dog; I was a little disheartened not to see any rabbit signs in the fresh snow in the first kilometer or so. Finally, about an hour into our walk, we cut rabbit sign, tracks and trails, not fresh a couple of days old, but there was a rabbit here, and we were going to find him. Two hours into the search, the tracks and signs got fresher, the tracks showed it was a big male, perfect meal size for Miss Oohohh and I. I scanned the thick brush and finally saw what I was looking for.

Miss Oohohh walked right by the rabbit; doing what they do best, staying still and with their totally white fur camouflage in winter she didn’t see him, from many years of experience I saw only one big black eye against all the snow.

I loaded my little rifle and settled the crosshairs on him…I paused and couldn’t

cancers, while protecting our cardiovascular system. Canned salmon is great for sandwiches or casseroles, and it has many of the same benefits as fresh or frozen salmon. It is always best to select wild salmon rather than farmed fish. All of these recipes are for one fillet of salmon, and if you are cooking two then just double the recipe.

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help think that he may be the last rabbit in this particular bush, I lowered the rifle and joined Miss Oohohh waiting for me further up the trail.

That bunny had no idea how close he was to be invited home for supper; it was a fun adventure just trying to find that wascally wabbit so I was happy, Miss Oohohh was happy, and she didn’t even know the difference.

We turned our attention to antler sheds again and went down overlooking to the Buffalo Coulee, at our vantage point we could see for KM’s, and we saw both whitetail and mule deer.

I was watching a whitetail across the valley with the antlers we were looking for…proudly displayed where they grew, as I watched him Miss Oohohh “woofed” with her cautious unsure woof! There was 15 deer in a mule herd, with four or five bucks, but small and big and they were still packing…so we just sat there side by side staring off into the valleys below as the sun set behind us on this peaceful evening, we had a good day!.

When The Smoke Clears The tragedy of life is not that the adventure ends so soon, it’s that some end without having lived.

thin slices or to squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish. Close up the foil and bake on a cookie at 350 degrees until done.

Teriyaki Salmon Place the salmon fillet in a piece of foil, large enough to wrap it in. Mix together 1 tablespoon of soya sauce, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoon of sarachia sauce or sweet chili sauce. Pour this mixture over the fillet and close up the foil and bake on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees until done.

Salmon cooked in Lemon Garlic Butter Place the salmon fillet in a piece of foil, large enough to wrap it in. In a small pot combine the juice of one lemon, (about 2 Tablespoons), 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped and 2 tablespoons butter.

Cook this mixture until the lemon juice is reduced by half. Pour the mixture over the filet, sprinkle with salt and pepper and 2 tablespoon of chopped parsley. Close up the foil and bake on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees until done,

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Just a mile South of secondary Hi-way 619 o n t h e w ay t o cross the Grizzly Bear Coulee and the Battle River, you’ll pass the old “Ganton School”. Now, what used to be “Triangle School” sits in the corner of the old school yard and is used as a community center.

The old “Ganton” School is now a church all fixed up and cared for.

The barns and out houses have been removed and trees have been planted as there never were any before. There is a back stop for a ball diamond that we never had when I was at school.

Before I came, the ball diamond had the base paths worn down as there had been so many players over the years.

Oh, and you’ll see windows where they weren’t before and on the south there are beautiful coloured windows to mark memories of folks in the community.

To walk in the old school now brings b a c k m e m o r i e s o f a l l t h e ye a r s I attended classes there and all the trials and tribulation of trying to learn my A.B.C’s, through the week and summer times going to church and Sunday school.

Yes, all the memories of sitting in detention for being rebellions and diverse other infractions. Funny how the times rolled back just to see the building and remember how it used to be, with the big old black jacket on the heater, with the stove pipe running all along the ceiling to the chimney at the far end of the room, and the paint blistered from the heat all along.

By the time I star ted tending the fire and sweeping the floor they had installed a new heater that was easier to tend, and I remembered the smell of the “Dust Bane” stuff I’d scatter on the floor to keep the dust down and it made the floor look nice. Yes, and I remember hauling water from Chris Thompson’s well and how if he was short, bringing it from home on horseback. Try that sometime!!

Not too hard to think back at the times of the Christmas concerts and the learning of recitations and plays, and singing the Christmas Carols on the makeshift stage that had curtains and all!! All the memories of those times are in that old building along with the days

The Old Ganton School

of trial when exams were being written and we worried over the results. Yes, all those years I spent there while I did learn the fundamental reading, writing and arithmetic, but how to sit still for hours at a time, was the hardest.

I can still as I stand inside the door remem ber c oming in af ter wading through the snow on a cold snow y morning and having to sit cold because the school wasn’t warm yet. Do any of you older folks remember the trip down to the little house by the barn and feeling the cold seat on your backside?

Wow!! Took a while to concentrate on studies after that.

Yes, the memories of just being in there when a gopher we’d snared, got running around the room and gave the girls a thrill. Almost anything you can imagine happened right here in this room.

Remember the dance?! With the “Coleman Lamp” and the home grown music that so many of us tried to learn to dance to!! Yes, and can you remember the picnic dances where we built bush fence around the platform out on the south side and opened the windows so the folks could dance in the cool outside and enjoy the wonders of the evening?

So many, many memories of the school days of Valentine parties and H a l l owe e n p ar t i e s w i t h t h e a p p l e bobbing and pinning the tail on the donkey. How about the church services with the mice running around making the girls nervous? And my mom tuning my brother and I up for going after the little gamsters during church service. A definite NO, NO!!

Well, here we are ready to sit in a church service that is still held in this same old building, but with nice pews the school desks are gone, and all the map cases and such have been replaced with real church furniture and hymn books have replaced the regular school books. But every time I come back here to this place, the years all fall away and I can remember as a boy, then a teenager and then as a grown man, all the different stages of life I saw from the inside of this wonderful historic old structure.

This place has such history, as it saw the very beginning of this community

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When, as a curious tourist, I strolled through the home of British Poet, Robert Graves, I lingered at length in the white room upstairs. Displayed in meticulous order----a condition that never fails to as much fascinate as elude me----were handwritten letters, awards of note, first editions of published works, photographs, first drafts of his poems. I watched the strange video of Graves reciting his poem, The Face in the Mirror, believed by many to be his version of a self-portrait. It begins: “Grey, haunted eyes absent-mindedly glaring...”. It’s a voyeur’s dream, that small, temperature controlled space. You might imagine yourself stealing a glimpse inside a brilliant creative mind. You might imagine if you linger long enough and if the light is just right, your breath evenly rhythmic, and your heartrate holding steady in near-perfect pentameter, some of this extraordinary quality may pass into you. You exit with

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it secreted deep in your pocket and carry it with you to wherever you may ramble, confident that yours is certain to be a more poetic future.

When I came to the case of peculiar small objects, I leaned in close. It seemed important to examine each one. There was, I think, a hair’s breadth of recognition, though the clarity of it didn’t arrive until several days after my visit. For those few brief moments, I felt I understood some small aspect of this famous man. Graves, too, had a penchant for gathering around him significant objects. They inspired him somehow, perhaps turning one between his fingers or feeling its shape in his palm focused his thoughts, aided in drawing forth that critical ingredient required to prod an inquisitive mind from slumber to reach beyond the boundaries of its current knowledge or ability, to draw from the invisible well of-----what? Creativity. Depth of Understanding. Consciousness.

British Poet, A.E. Housman, once requested by American scholars to define Poetry, is said to have replied that “I could

no more define poetry than a terrier can define a rat, but...we both recognize the object by the symptoms which it provokes in us.” My interpretation of Housman’s words is that we recognize and remember poetry by the effect it leaves upon us. Masters of Literature may educate us in identifying criteria by which to judge whether a poem is ‘good’ or ‘bad’. The ordinary reader of poetry though, reserves judgment. No but ourselves defines what form, what arrangement of words and images may affect us.

Poetry speaks in languages beyond analysis and technicalities. We recognize intuitively when we feel connection to the sentiment expressed in a poem. We know when we have encountered something of meaning, when we have been stirred to respond.

Sometimes, it’s alright to simply allow yourself to feel what you feel. Surrender to it.

You own that moment completely without explanation or justification. You may dismiss conjured analysis and abstain from offering excuses for a natural response to a poem.

Poetry may be the closest we can get to experiencing freedom from the inside. Our

responses belong to us, each one of them as valid and unique as are each one of us and our cumulative respective experience.

In 1998, the American League of Poets (poets.org) designated April as National Poetry Month in the United States. The Canadian League of Poets (poets.ca) joined the movement to celebrate and promote poetry in 1999. Since then each April, schools, libraries, and writing organizations across both nations have worked to encourage exploration and to acknowledge the importance of poetry in our culture.

I hope you explore some over the coming weeks. Tell everyone or tell no one. Poetry is public, but it’s also intimately personal.

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We may think we know our community’s social needs but what is fact or just town chatter and what is really happening for families in our community? “Periodically service providers need to check-in with the public”, said Terry Welker, Chairman for Town of Vermilion Family & Community Support Ser vices (FCSS) Advisor y Committee. “We certainly were pleased to be part of the latest research for Vermilion”, said Welker. RC Strategies was hired by FCSS to undertake a Communit y Needs Assessment in Decem-

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ion website www.vermilion.ca. Inside you will find the services our community provides and the identified social needs. The top five identified issues fr o m t h e sur veys were su b s t a n c e abuse, mental health issues/depression, homelessness, affordable housing, and seniors in-home suppor ts.

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The impacts of job loss are far more than just a matter of lost income. For many people job loss generates anxiety and uncertainty that can impact their mental health.

Feeling frustration, worry, anxiety, anger, and grief when a layoff occurs is normal. Make an effort to stay in touch with others who are facing the new reality of looking for work and coping with massive change. Allow yourself time to work through your emotions. It takes time to heal, and everyone responds differently.

The good news is that we can take steps to help maintain balance and move forward. Keep in mind that job loss during an economic downturn is part of the changing employment landscape, not a reflection of your work or worth.

Taking positive action early can reduce anxiety and create hope. Here are some things you will need to do soon: Sign up for employment insurance (EI) as soon as you have a record of employment (ROE). You need an ROE to apply for EI. You can file an EI claim online at Service Canada or in person at your nearest Service Canada office.

See this as your first step of selfcare.Review your finances and your budget. It is tempting to set this important work aside. However, for your own peace of mind, help yourself by looking realistically at your budget and

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Contact an organization like Money Mentors. Money Mentors is an Albertabased, not-for-profit financial counselling ser vice. If you don’t have a severance package, aren’t eligible for EI and have no other resources, you can apply for income support through Alberta Works.

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2. Get moving and take action. While you are unemployed take time to go outside, exercise and enjoy physical activity. It is good for your body and your brain to get moving and connect with your community. Connect with helpful people, access government programs and network with others in your profession. Using online job listings and social media resources such as LinkedIn can augment your reach in the job market.

3. Take care of yourself. Let yourself feel sadness, anger, or whatever you need to feel. Besides exercise try to think of a variety of ways you can be good to yourself. Take time each day to reflect on the good things in your life and focus your energy toward

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4. Beware of negative self-talk. It will be tempting to fall into a pattern of blame and shame. Remember you did not have control over someone else’s decision to lay you off. You do have control over your approach to your future. Try and maintain a hopeful outlook and if despair comes front-ofmind talk with someone about it.

5. Reach out for help. Feeling tense and sad and not being able to sleep well are normal after a layoff. If they are persistent consider speaking to your doctor or a mental health professional to get their opinion. Many communities offer walk-in counselling at low or no cost. Contact your local branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association if you need help. www.mymentalhealth.ca offers resource listings to help you maintain your mental health.

Here are some tips for supporting a loved one experiencing a job loss: 1. Ask your loved one what they need, and regularly remind them that you’re there for support.

2. Talk about the layoff. It’s common to want to avoid the topic, but it is healthy to discuss it, however don’t make it all consuming. Remember to set aside regular time with your loved one that doesn’t involve discussions about their layoff.

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P l e a s e f o r w a r d yo u r q u e s t i o n s or comments regarding the Social Needs Assessment to Carol Coleman, FC S S C o o r d i n ato r at c c o l e m a n@ vermilion.ca or call her direct line at 780.581.2413.

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Seniors’ Floor Curling Tournament Competitive spirit was alive and well on March 23, as a total of 67 floor curlers from Mannville, Myrnam, Kitscoty, Kinsella, Viking and Wainwright came together at the Vermilion Senior’s Center to compete in a floor curling tournament. “We are all seniors. It’s a good way to get together and have other seniors come to the community and socialize,” said tournament organizer, Gert Isert. “Afterwards, we will enjoy a wonderful dinner and Rice Krispies squares!” All the players were enjoying the event, and excitement flared as Mary Klementovich tossed her rock towards the “house”, knocking out her opponent’s stone. “Just like Kevin Martin does,” Klementovich said.

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The Vermilion Region Partnership Breakfast at the Vermilion Regional Centre on March 22 featured Dr. Karyn Gordon as the guest speaker whose to pi c was at trac ting and retaining Generation Y employees.

Dr. Gordon explained how she came to be a go to expert on the subject as she learned early in her career there is an art and a science to getting this generation to open up.

“I think they are the most amazing incredible age group,” she said.

But not everyone shares this view and she has heard many complaints from company representatives about some of the challenges they face when hiring this age group: “They show up late; they quit unexpectedly and they have these strange expectations.”

Gordon said the key to understanding this unique generation is changing our mindsets by putting things into cultural context.

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She gave an over view of cultural shapers that act as influencers inside and outside the workplace for people growing up in any given generation, whether they are Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X’s, Gen Y’s or the up and coming Gen Z’s.

These labels are helpful for understanding certain generational tendencies; however, Dr. Gordon added they should not be seen as boxes and other factors, such as having parents that raise children counter-culturally, will mitigate these influences.

She said the two generations that clash the most are Gen X and Gen Y. While Gen Xer’s are fiercely independent as a high percentage have grown up as a “latchkey” kids, fending for themselves from an early age, Gen Y’s have typically been raised by Baby Boomer parents who have micromanaged and overindulged their children through guilt, fear, and exhaustion. “ They (Gen Y’s) have never had consequences for showing up late,” said Gordon. “You need to spell it out in terms of what yo u n e e d t h e m t o d o,” s h e added.

This orientation/training method is just one of the strategies Dr. Gordon suggested that would be helpful for retainin g G e n Y ’s a s e m p l oye e s.

Others include mentoring, since this generation is sensitive to the mood and attitude of management and cites this as the number one reason they will quit a job, and creating a sense of family culture in the workplace is also important to Gen Y’s.

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Gen Y’s include: using social media and online applications; having senior management go directly to a campus to talk about brand and values; and word of mouth through friends and customers.

“They are an incredible generation.

They are also known as the Hear t generation because they are the most so c ially c o n s c i ou s,” s ai d G or d o n.

“Each generation can learn from the other.”

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Dr. Karyn Gordon speaks about how employers can attract and retain Gen Y employees at the Vermilion Regional Centre on March 22. Photo Shannon O’Connor

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Jordan Latimer, a longtime resident of Lloydminster, said he is fed up with alleged predators creeping online sites attempting to lure in and have sexual relations with young adolescents.

Latimer started the Lloydminster division of Creep Catchers after he came across and watched Chase Karnes (president of Creep Catcher’s Saskatoon) and Dawson Raymond’s (president of Creep Catcher’s Calgary) videos of their sting operations against alleged predators and said he realized that this kind of behaviour is going on everywhere.

It is a lengthy process to become a Creep Catcher member. Latimer said there were hours of conversing back and forth with Chase and Dawson.

The group’s intentions are to confront the alleged predator that set up meetings with what is believed to be underage girls.

“I have been doing this for just nine days now, and I have already met up with and confronted four men who have set up meetings with whom they believe are underage girls,” said Latimer.

The Creep Catcher movement isn’t meant to belittle the investigations of the local RCMP detachments, added Latimer.

“We are doing this to bring about awareness that these things happen and how easily a perspective predator can reach our children on social media chat and dating sites. We have a tendency to live in our own bubbles and think that because we are living in smaller towns and cities, that our children are safe.”

Latimer believes being proactive is better than being reactive. His goal is to make sure alleged sexual predators are outed to the public so the public is made aware of their would - be action if they did

meet an underage girl or boy. Latimer also went on to say that they are aware men are not the only gender who attempt to lure in children and are considering bringing on a female member to their team to confront alleged female predators, as a man cannot confront a woman because of the possible legalities of the situation.

When asked if he worries about his personal safety during the sting Latimer said, “I have someone who comes with me; I would rather take the chance of something happening to me than to a 12, 13 or 14-year-old, who could end up being raped, abducted or even murdered.”

Latimer said he is aware the movement is controversial and welcomes any comments the public may have.

“The guy in our #4 video on our Facebook page claims he was aware it was me and came to confront me; I beg to differ that argument as if he had something to say he could have just messaged me instead of going through the channels he did. It’s an open public forum and if he had something to say he could have posted a comment like everyone else did. Why, set yourself up to look guilty, if you are not?”

Latimer also went on to say that he does not feel like what they do is a form of entrapment. He said he never makes the first communication and always informs the alleged predator that she (Latimer) is underage more than once and that he waits to see where they want to go with it.

“They are free to pull out of the meet at any time.” said Latimer.

The Creep Catcher Lloydminster President also went on to say that he feels for the families of the outed individuals and that it is not his intention to bring down the whole family with him, but at the end of the day, it was the guy’s decision to come to the meet.

“We want to bring awareness, which

is one of the main reasons we are doing this. We are hoping to educate our younger generation and the parents to be pro-active because there are people out there who are seeking our children, the world is not as nice of a place as we all seem to think; it’s not all rainbows and sunshine out there. We need to stop living in our bubble.

“I know there is a criticism of what we do, and that’s ok, but that is not going to stop me from doing what I do. The fact of the matter is for something like this to be brought to light something has to happen, and it has to get drawn through the courts, there could be a two

to three year waiting period before the accused gets punished. The child’s life who was involved is forever changed.” said Latimer.

Latimer would also like to tell the people of the community not to take matters into their hands once a person is outed. “ Violence against the individual doesn’t solve anything, and we wouldn’t want to see anyone get charged with assault or worse if something unintended was to happen. We don’t do this to start a mob show; we do this mainly for awareness and to try and protect the children of our communities,” added Latimer.

President of Creep Catcher’s, Jordan Latimer of Lloydminster, says he isn’t going anywhere, he will keep on gettin er done. Photo submitted

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J.R. Robson students in grades 5-8 in the Vermilion Wellness Cooking Club wrapped up their cooking year with a chili cook off contest on March 23 at the J.R. Robson Training Centre.

Students cooked a total of seven different Chili dishes competing against each other for the best chef, and five judges, brought in from outside the school, judged each individual chili.

One of the judges, Shawn Bell from the Town, said he voted for the hottest chili with the best texture. Editor of The Vermilion Standard Chris Roberts said that all the dishes were good and that he would be glad to have chili like that cooked for him any day.

Parents also attended the judging competition and afterwards everyone enjoyed a three course meal of Caesar salad, Chili and pasta followed by oatmeal cranberry cookies, all prepared and cooked by the students.

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A variety of chili with an exciting range of spices, ingredients and heat were sampled by parents, teachers and judges after school on March 23. VIBE Coach and cooking instructor Pat Calyniuk said she was proud of her students who had worked hard and improved their cooking skills over the last semester. Photos Marie Conboy

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“Out of the 10 Black Angus bulls in the catalogue, seven made the sale. This is the third year we’ve had the bull sale so we’re new to the industry and we are really trying to promote, market, and put our name out there for the College,” said Bloder.

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SENTINEL SELF-STORAGE is looking for a Site Manager Couple to live in & operate our storage facility at 2135 Pegasus Road NE, Calgary OR 9944 - 33 Ave., Edmonton. Expectations include: Current computer skills and office experience; sales; excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; maintain the physical facility; janitorial - keep the facility clean; oversee contractors; balancing daily with a cash out; managing, training & scheduling assistants; valid Class 5 driver’s licence; candidate will be asked to agree to a Credit & Criminal Record Check.

Base and commissions - 80K-85K per year, 2 bedroom residence - gas and electricity is included, benefits, free storage, contests and prizes. Training to start mid April. Email BOTH Calgary resumes to Lisa - Lmcnamara@sentinel.ca. Email BOTH Edmonton resumes to Savanna - sregnier@sentinel.ca.

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!

Equipment For Sale A-STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS. 20’, 40’ & 53’.

40’ insulated reefers/freezers. Modifications possible windows, doors, walls, as office, living work-shop, etc., 40’ flatrack/bridge. 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.

ROUND HAY BALES, self unloading, bulk oats. New truck tires. Cheap - starting at $285. Cheap undercarriage new & used. No Sunday calls. Phone 403704-3509 or 403-704-4333.

For Sale VISIT NEWMOM.CA to get money saving coupons

Rawlin’s Custom Tubgrinding

Financing Available for Bred Cows, Bred Cows with Calves at Side, and Bred Heifers

Rawlin James Box 164 Dewberry, AB T0B 1G0

Rick Rewuski Box 1265, Dewberry, AB T0B 1G0 Ph: (780) 847-4166 Fax: (780) 847-4944

CELL: 780 205 1324

House for sale, to be moved by April 1, 2016.

1344 Sq. Ft. - Great Condition 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Family room, kitchen, dining room, living room 4 miles from Vermilion Call (780) 853-7067 for more details or to see it by appointment only.

gENERAL CONTRACTING WOOD BASEMENT REPAIR using engineer approved methods. ICF basements, concrete window enlargement, egress. Call 780-861-0213 WINDOWS AND DOORS sales, installations and repair. Call 780-861-0213 SEPTIC TANK new installations, backups and repairs.

Call 780-603-7542 GIVE AWAY Do you have give aways? Until further notice The Vermilion Voice will run your ad for FREE. Call 780-8536305 or email vermilionvoice@gmail.com Livestock JUSTAMERE 21ST ANNUAL BULL SALE-Monday April 11th 1PM at the farm in Lloydminster. On Offer 55 Top Quality Angus Bulls. All Bulls will be semen tested and Ready to go. For more info call Jon at 306825-9702 or 780-808-6860.

Services

FOR RENT Specializing in Livestock Hauling

Ernie Lessner

• Brushing • Landscaping • Roads • Yard Sites • Building Pads • Slough Draining • Fence Lines

Tin Roofing, Shingling, Siding, Soffet, Fascia Eavestroughing and Pole Buildings

Tel: 780-847-2405 / Cell: 780-205-1571

Registered Massage Therapist

E L E C T R I C Murray Brown • R E SID E N T I A L • C O M M E R CI A L •SERVICE

(780) 581-0852 ampedelectric14@gmail.com

Brandon Tupper

5002-65th St Vermilion, AB T9X 1X6 c : 780.581.8775 t : 1.888.545.7707 Brandon@KnightsSpraying.ca f : 1.780.628.0777 www.KnightsSpraying.ca

Box 252 Myrnam, AB T0B 3K0

Cell: 780-210-2545 Res: 780-366-2545

Excellent Rates!

NOW OFFERING CUSTOM DOZER WORK!

10+ Years Experience!

For more info please call: (780) 549-9747

Includes: Fridge, stove, washer/dryer POU except water, available immediately Phone: (780) 581-5369 or (780) 853-6157

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

For Promt Officient Service

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

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

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.

Livestock for Sale FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh bulls, yearlings and 1-2 year old polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled.

780-913-7963; www.simmeronranch.ca.

Manufactured Homes 2015 SRI MODULAR Showhome Clearance. Great savings on new orders until May 1, 2016. Call us for pricing at 1-855-348-0808 or visit: www.westerncanadianmodular.com.

Real Estate 2237 +/- ACRES GRAZING LEASE near MacKay, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 27 in Edmonton. 375 AUMs, natural water throughout. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

5 PARCELS OF FARMLAND near Altario, Alberta.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 12 in Provost, Alberta. Fenced land, natural spring water. Contact Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.

104 PLACER GOLD CLAIMS - South of Dawson

City, Yukon. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 27 in Edmonton. Claims on 60 Mile River & 13 Mile Creek. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652.

Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

PASTURE & GRAZING LEASE near High Prairie, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 27 in Edmonton. 80 Acres Pasture & 2 Parcels Grazing Lease. Jerry Hodge: 780-7066652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/ realestate.

SHOP & OFFICE COMPLEX - Millet, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 27 in Edmonton. 27,730+/- sq. ft. industrial shop & office complex - 40 +/- title acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-7066652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/ realestate.

INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY & SHOP - Strathmore, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 15 in Edmonton. 2+/- title acres industrial property & 8000 sq. ft. shop. Jerry Hodge: 780-7066652. Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/ realestate.

PASTURE & HAY LAND. 400 - 8000 acres year round water. Management available. Central Sask.

Natural springs excellent water. Grazing available.

Other small & large grain & pasture quarters. $150k $2.6m. Doug Rue 306-716-2671; saskfarms@shaw. ca.

AFFORDABLE ACREAGE 20 minutes SE of Manning. 3 bedroom 1 bath house on 15 acre site. Several outbuildings. Asking $130,000. Info/pictures: stone4realty.com. 780-836-5016.

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

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

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.

EASY ALBERTA DIVORCE. Free Consultation 1-800-320-2477; www.canadianlegal.org.

CCA Award #1 Paralegal. A+ BBB Reputation. 26 Years Experience. Open Mon. - Sat. Travel SAVE 30% on our Heart of the Arctic Adventure.

Visit Inuit Communities in Greenland and Nunavut aboard the comfortable 198-passenger Ocean Endeavour. Call for details! 1-800-363-7566 or visit www.adventurecanada.com. (TICO#04001400).

GRIZZLY BEAR TOUR. Experience a one day fly and cruise westcoast adventure to Khutzeymateen, BC this spring. Calgary and Edmonton departures.

1-866-460-1415; www.classiccanadiantours.com.

(780) 853-7714 Derek Selte Vermilion, AB • SNOW REMOVAL

Gordon’s Roofing Most of Your Asphalt Needs and Metal Roofing!

H: 780-763-3853

A company you can trust. “We Care.”

WE HAVE MOVED 4401 52 Street, Lloydminster, SK Next to the Kubota dealer (306) 821-4579

vcgcabinetslloydminster.com

Lasting Impressions Catering Charlene Young PH: 780.853.3856

EM: mcy1@telus.net Web: www.lastingimpressionscatering.com 4614 - 48A Ave, Vermilion, AB

“Our reputation is on the table”

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

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

FOR RENT Three Bedroom House Available Immediately Hardwood Floors Fridge, Stove, Washer & Dryer Partially Furnished Call 780-581-4235

NOW HIRING STORE MANAGER Canalta Food Services Ltd. is the proud owner and operator of over 40 A&W locations across Alberta and Saskatchewan. At Canalta, we strive to operate at the highest level in each of our restaurants while maintaining a fun work atmosphere. We invite you to join our team and are excited for your future with us.

Our location in Vermilion, Alberta is now hiring for a Store Manager.

The position consists of full time employment and requires open availability.

Spacious, Clean 3 Bedroom Home.

Vermilion Septic Services Elaine Urwin, RMT

that help you save on your favourite brands. 25+ new online and store coupons every month. Check in regularly to see how much you can save! Join newmom.ca today and start saving! Register code LEARN. SAWMILLS from only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & dvd: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT. 1-800-5666899 ext. 400OT. METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 32+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254.

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403-998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com.

STEEL BUILDING SALE. “Clear out pricing in effect now!” 20X20 $5,444. 25X26 $6, 275. 30X30 $8,489. 32X34 $10,328. 42X50 $15,866. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www. pioneersteel.ca.

REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca.

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780-853-0650

C4 Bookkeeping Services Ltd.

Auctions COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 6th Annual Edmonton Motor Show Collector Car Auction. April 8 - 10.

Edmonton Expo Centre. Over 80,000 spectators.

Over 85% sold last year. Consign today. 1-888-2960528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com.

REACH OVER 1 Million Readers Weekly. Advertise Province Wide Classifieds. Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call now for details 1-800-2826903 ext. 228; www.awna.com.

UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION. Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m. Tractors, skid steer, mini excavator, trucks, trailers, horses. Edgerton, Alberta. Scribner Auction 780-842-5666. Pictures & listing: www.scribnernet. com.

UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION. Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m. Tractors, trucks, equipment, trailers, shelters, granaries! North of Wainwright, Alberta. Scribner Auction 780-842-5666. Pictures & listing: www. scribnernet.com.

ANTIQUE AUCTION for Shirley & Don Dubie - April 9 at Busby Community Hall. Wonderful variety of antique pieces. View details at www.spectrumauctioneering.com. 780-967-3375 / 780-903-9393.

Business Opportunities HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Restrictions in walking/dressing? $2,500 yearly tax credit. $20,000 lump sum cheque. Disability Tax Credit. Expert Help: 1-844-453-5372.

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GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year - all cash. Protected territories - locations provided. Full details. Call now 1-866-668-6629 or visit our website WWW.TCVEND.COM.

CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

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AWNA BLANKET AND LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS Announcements HAPPY 70th SIS (baby Mason), April 1, 1946? You were adopted in 1946 to: Father 50, farmer/plasterer. Mother 39, teacher/clerk. Siblings - 2 brothers, 17/15; 1 sister 14. Contact cjanewilkinson@shaw. ca. 1-250-860-6474.

Bert Duncan Trailer Sales (2007) Inc.

CLASSIFIEDS and careers

March 28, 2016 | The Vermilion Voice

The

Tarp Maker 43 Years of Custom Made Craftmanship

• Boat Covers • Truck Tarps • Roll ups • Hunter Tents • Banners • Repairs

• RV Awnings and Enclosures • Windshield Covers • Commercial Awnings • Insulated Wraps • Quality Material Only • Saddlery and Shoe Repair

Wessels in Mannville • 763-3789

As an A&W employee you receive: • A competitive wage, starting at $43,000 (DOE) • Health and dental benefits • Food discounts • Great training and growth opportunities • Long-term friendships and working relationships • Experience in the service industry • Opportunity to increase wage annually • Management Bonus opportunity - 30% of quarterly salary Email your resume and cover letter to Britney.Brodt@canalta.com with subject header: Vermilion A&W Manager. We look forward to hearing from you!

The A&W Team in Vermilion, Alberta.

VERMILION A&W, 5114-47 AVENUE

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March 28, 2016 | The Vermilion Voice

COMMUNITY CALENDAR MARCH 2016 Margaret McCormack

1 16 FLOOR CURLING 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre ANNUAL ROTARY GARAGE SALE, 9am-3pm, Butler Building, Vermilion Fair Grounds 3 SPRING ART SHOW & SALE, 10am-4:30pm Regional Centre KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 9am-1pm, Elks Hall HOME EXPO, 10am-5pm, Stadium, Vermilion & District Chamber of Commerce 4 17 FLOOR CURLING 9:30am, BIRTHDAY CLUB, 10:30am, BRIDGE, 1pm Seniors‘ Centre HOME EXPO, 10am-5pm, Stadium, Vermilion & District Chamber of Commerce VERMILION ARCHERS, Youth - 6 & 7pm, Adults - 8pm, Contact Ken 780-853-7002 or Ron 780-853-5046 18 VERMILION ROAR LACROSSE OPEN HOUSE April 4 - 5, Anita.Horpestad@mcsnet.ca FLOOR CURLING 9:30am, BRIDGE, 1pm, Seniors’ Centre 5 COMPASSION FATIGUE WORKSHOP, 9am-3:30pm, Regional Centre Kalyna Country KIDDIE OASIS, Indoor Playground, 9:30 - 11:30am, Regional Centre VERMILION RIVER ARCHERS, Youth - 6 & 7pm, Adults 8pm HEART WISE, Alberta Health Services, 9:30am Vermilion Health Centre 19 VERMILION DOWNTOAN FARMERS MARKET, Elks Hall, 10am - 1pm, Contact Evelyn 780-853-4669 KIDDIE OASIS, Indoor Playground, 9:30-11:30am, Regional Centre HAPPY HARMONIZERS, 2pm Seniors’ Centre VERMILION DOWNTOWN FARMER‘S MARKET, Elks Hall, 10am-1pm TOWN COUNCIL MEETING, 7pm, Council Chambers, Town Office HAPPY HARMONIZERS, 2pm, Seniors’ Centre 6 TOWN COUNCIL MEETING, 7pm Council Chambers, Town Office FLOOR CURLING 9:30am, Seniors‘ Centre 20 KIDS CONNECTION, 10:30am, Public Library FLOOR CURLING, 9:30am, Seniors‘ Centre DEALING WITH DISOBEDIENCE, Triple P Discussion Group/Midwest Family Connections, 6-8pm, St. Jerome’s School KIDS CONNECTION, 10:30am, Public Library 7 21 TIME TO RHYME, 10:15am, Public Library TIME TO RHYME, 10:15am, Public Library WALKING THROUGH GREIF MEETING, 7pm, Parkview Alliance Church WALKING THROUGH GREIF MEETING, 7pm, Parkview Alliance church 8 22 FLOOR CURLING 9:30am, Seniors‘ Centre FLOOR CURLING 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre GET OUTDOORS WEEKEND, April 8-10, Photo Contest, Vermilion Wellness Coalition FREE FAMILY SWIM, 1-3pm, Vermilion Wellness Coalition, Aquatic Centre VIPERS SWIM CLUB REGISTRATION & AGM, 6pm, Aquatic Centre, Lakeland College VERMILION DANCE ASSOCIATION DANCE FESTIVAL, April 22-24, Alumni Theatre STEPS DANCE FESTIVAL, April 8-10, Alumni Theatre 23 9 “SPRING IS IN THE AIR” TRADE SHOW 10am-2pm, Derwent Rec Centre VERMILION HERITAGE MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE 1-4pm IRON CHEF COMPETITION, 2-4pm, Vermilion Wellness Coalition, J.R. Robson School UNITED CHURCH SPRING SUPPER & SILENT/LIVE AUCTION 6pm Elks Hall CRAIG MOREAU FEATURING SCOTT DUNCAN AND LUCETTE CONCERT, Vermilion Folk Club, 8pm, Legion 10 24 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK, April 10-16 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 9am-1pm, Ellks Hall 11 25 FLOOR CURLING, 9:30am, BRIDGE, 1pm, Seniors’ Centre FLOOR CURLING 9:30am, BRIDGE, 1pm, Seniors’ Centre VERMILION RIVER ARCHERS, Youth - 6 & 7pm, Adults - 8pm VERMILION RIVER ARCHERS, Youth - 6 & 7pm, Adults - 8pm 12 26 KIDDIE OASIS, Indoor Playground, 9:30-11:30am, Regional Centre KIDDIE OASIS, Indoor Playground, 9:30-11:30am, Regional Centre CRAVING CHANGE, Alberta Health Services, 9:30am, Prairie Place 2nd Floor VERMILION DOWNTOWN FARMER’S MARKET , Elks Hall, 10am – 1pm VERMILION DOWNTOWN FARMER‘S MARKET, Elks Hall, 10am - 1pm HAPPY HARMONIZERS, 2pm, Seniors’ Centre HAPPY HARMONIZERS, 2pm, Seniors’ Centre 27 13 FLOOR CURLING 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre FLOOR CURLING 9:30am, POTLUCK, 5:30pm, Seniors‘ Centre KIDS CONNECTION, 10:30am, Public Library KIDS CONNECTION, 10:30am, Public Library QUILTERS GUILD, 4-10pm School of Hope QUILTER’s GUILD, 4-10pm, School of Hope 28 14 TIME TO RHYME, 10:15am, Public Library TIME TO RHYME, 10:15am, Public Library WALKING THROUGH GREIF MEETING, 10am, Parkview Alliance Church WALKING THROUGH GREIF MEETING, 10am Parkview Alliance Church, 7pm, Sammy’s Restaurant 29 ANNUAL ROTARY GARAGE SALE, 5-8pm, Butler Building, Vermilion Fair Grounds FLOOR CURLING, 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre CRIBBAGE DOUBLES, 9:30am Seniors’ Centre 30 15 VERMILION QUILTERS GUILD SHOW, Regional Centre FLOOR CURLING, 9:30am, Seniors‘ Centre VERMILION SAMOTSVIT DANCERS YEAR END RECITAL, 1pm, Alumni Theatre UKRAINIAN DANCE FESTIVAL, April 15-17, Alumni Theatre VERMILION DANCE ASSOCIATION YEAR END RECITAL, 6pm, Alumni Theatre HOME EXPO, Stadium, Vermilion & District Chamber of Commerce BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ANNUAL ROTARY GARAGE SALE, 5-8pm, Butler Building, Vermilion Fair Grounds GUEST QUILTER ELINOR BURWASH, Vermilion Quilt Guild, April 15-17, School of Hope FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ADD YOUR EVENTS TO THE NEXT SPRING ART SHOW & SALE, Meet the Artist, Wine & Cheese, 6:30-9:30pm, Regional Centre

VERMILION COMMUNITY CALENDAR CALL BONNIE WALSH AT THE TOWN OF VERMILION: 853-5358 OR EMAIL: BWALSH@VERMILION.CA

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The Annual St. Jerome’s Gymnastics’ Day was held during the afternoon of Thursday, March 24. The grade 4 to 12 students have been planning and practicing for this event over the past six weeks during noon hours. Each house presented their Swedish Drill first. This year’s themes were, Cartier – The Underdogs, Fraser – The Cold War, and Mackenzie – The Avengers. The next event was The Pyramids, which again were extraordinary. Individual events and dual events followed. While the judges were deliberating the different Houses took on each other in Tug-of-War competitions.

Congratulations to all of the grade12 leaders for coming up with the wonder-

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The Coulee Sabres had one of their better years this last winter, which finalized by playing in the Mannville year end tourney on March18, 19 and 20.

The Coulee plays out of The Mannville Rink which is run by Mannville Minor Hockey.

This year the Coulee played 53 games with 40 wins 12 losses and one tie.

They play teams from Wainwright, Edgerton, Vermilion, Clandonald Dewberry, Marwayne, Myrnam, Two Hills, Viking, Innisfree, Irma, Lloydminster, Holden, Paradise Valley, Kitscoty and of course fo u r o t h e r te a m s fr o m M a n nv i l l e.

This year the team picked up a few new players to replace the old wore out ones who are still playing what are they thinking. This year they got lucky and drafted a young goalie, Pete Luymes from the

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ful ideas, working with their team and making this day, full of tradition, continue to be a high quality event. It is also so wonderful to see all the parents and alumni that come out every year to cheer their houses on. The 2016 Gymnastics’ Day winners were First place - Fraser, Second place – Mackenzie and Third place– Cartier.

The elementary students were busy creating beautiful Easter crafts last week.

Cross pictures, Holy Week wreaths, string art crosses, and Station of the Cross-posters were seen throughout the classrooms and the hallways. The Elementary students enjoyed egg decorating, making Easter buns, Easter egg hunts and a variety of activities during the week before Easter.

Middle Level students have been working hard choosing, learning and

memorizing their poems for Declamation, which took place last week. The class finalists preformed for judges and parents on Monday, March 21. The twenty-three grade six to eight students all gave excellent performances. The grade 6 winners - Alexis Rehmann and Clay Corbiere, Grade seven – Austin Lawrence, grade 8 – Evan Sader. The Overall Winner was grade six student, Oscar Lawrence. Congratulations to all our participants and winners. Thank you to our judges Ms. Isherwood, Mrs. Moir and Mr. Lewin.

The elementary students and staff gathered on Friday, March 18 in the Gathering Area to celebrate March Happigrams. The kindergarten students entertained us with the song, “He’s Got the Whole World In His Hands”, a rhythmic stick song and the play “Three Billy

Wow What A Year!

College and even made contact with a backup, Levi Myshak from north of town.

As one can see from the picture we have players from teenagers to seniors and just have a lot of good times and success throughout the winter.

The Coulee team (as near as we can figure) has been going for over 45 years with present superstar Hugh (Slapshot ) Cleland now playing for at least 38 years.

We have players from 18 years old to 69 years young. In Mannville we have an outstanding young referee Max Amero who is reliable as anyone which makes the running of the team easier for the CEO. The present players are mostly local pros as follows; Hugh Cleland, Shelly Woywitka, Doug Hartwell, Trevor Farkash, Blair MacNab, Troy Cameron, Brandon Flemke, Derrick Cusack, Jeff Betz, Mark McDonald, Dustin Farkash. Eddie Griffiths,

Dylan Laurenceson, Car ter Myhovich and Pete Luymes. Some part - time players are Jason Ferby, Mike Griffiths, Ryan Symington, Barry Symington, Cody Hinton, Levi Myshak, Kyle Elgie, Brad MacNab, Jeff Woywitka and Steve Tovell.

Goats Gruff”. They had wonderful stage presence and clear, loud voices. Congratulations to all of the March Happigram winners for all their hard work, participating in class activities, and loving actions.

Middle Level students celebrated their March Recognition Awards last week.

Congratulations to all their winners.

Fifty-two students, parents, and staff left early Friday morning on March 25 to catch a plane from Edmonton, which eventually got them to Berlin. These travelers will be spending ten days touring Germany in depth visiting Berlin, Munich, Nuremberg, Heidelberg, Koblenz, and Cologne.

School Reminders: Monday, April 4 – back to school, Friday, April 8 – No School, Friday, April 15 – Jump Rope for Heart – Grade 1 – 5. Have a wonderful Easter Holiday!

There are others who have played over the years that we may have forgotten.

The Coulee guys would like to thank the folks from Mannville Minor Hockey, all the rink guys, our fans, all the teams who let us win and even those who didn’t.

Make your next event special.

Announce it in The Voice.

Call 853-6305

COMING EVENTS BORDER CITY OPTIMIST CLUB ANTIQUE & VINTAGE SHOW & SALE APRIL 9TH AND 10TH, 2016 *A PPR A I S E R ON LOCATION* Satur day, April 9 th • 10am to 6pm Sunday, A pril 10 th • 10am to 4pm

PATHFINDER HALL

PATHFINDER HALL SILENT AND LIVE AUCTION PEROGY SUPPER

Saturday April 2, 2016

Admission: $5.00/person Wild Rose Pavilion 5521 - 49 Avenue, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan

TO PRE-BOOK APPRAISAL APPOINTMENT & FOR INFO PLEASE CONTACT MERLE (780) 875-2976

Supper 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Silent Auction 5:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Live Auction: 8:00 p.m HALL LOCATION: CORNER OF TWP RD. 532 & RGE RD. 82 For more info call: 780-366-2356 or 780-763-2179

Wainwright & District Chamber of Commerce

VERMILION FIRST UNITED CHURCH

A two day event showcasing what our community has to offer with tasty treats, shopping, networking and affordable family entertainment.

Saturday, April 9, 2016.

6 p.m. at Vermilion Elk’s Hall

Saturday, April 9 • 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sunday, April 10 • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Adult - $15, Youth 10 and Under - $6 Preschoolers - Free

For more information or to register visit www.wdchamber.com or call 780-842-4910

Available at: Craig’s Department Store, Fantasy Flowers, United Church Office

EXPO 2016

Spring Supper & Auction

HOROSCOPE/SUDOKU AND SOLUTIONS Tread carefully to avoid arguments today because Mercury, the planet of communications, is in your sign energized by your ruler Mars. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the Moon is jumpy! Nasty power struggles could break out.

Best to zip thy lip.

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Be careful because this is an accident-prone day for your sign; and a lot of unexpected vibes are swirling around you! The result could be arguments with lovers, kids and changes in social plans.

Avoid power struggles at work. Pay attention to everything you say and do.

Keep an eye on your money and cash today because unexpected events will impact your assets. You might find money; you might lose money. Be careful about making financial decisions - check the Moon Alert. You might get financial support for home project - or not.

The Moon is still in your sign today, however, it is at odds with both Pluto and Uranus.

"Holy Asteroids, Batman!"

Maintain your Libran diplomacy.

Do not take the bait. Be ready for surprises and power struggles from others; so that you have time to respond or react. Be smart. (You don't have to jump to someone else's tune.)

Something beneath the surface of things is stirring up some problems for you today. Ironically, by the time these stirrings surface, they could impact your earnings, cash flow or assets. Keep your eyes open! Keep your head down and your powder dry.

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You are high energy today, which could lead to some difficulties dealing with friends or groups. Parents, be vigilant with your kids because this is an accident-prone day for your kids. Romantic relationships might also blow up in a power struggle. Easy does it.

Relations with authority figures are delicate today.

Tread carefully. Something unexpected will occur and it could lead to power struggles with others. Don't jump the gun and don't quit your day job. Wait to see what happens.

Travel plans might change or be cancelled today. When talking to others, avoid controversial subjects like religion, politics and racial issues because this is an explosive day for many people.

Expect the unexpected. This is also an accident-prone day for your sign so think before you speak or do anything.

Be careful with financial decisions and handling money today. You might face a power struggle about finances or something you own. Or you might lose something or break something. Don't be rushed and don't make hasty decisions. Check the Moon Alert so you know when to avoid shopping for anything other than gas or food.

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Good Friday Cross Walk

A multi-denominational prayer walk following the Cross through the streets of Vermilion took place on Good Friday, March 25. Participants sang hymns, read Scripture, and prayed along the route, before ending up where the walk began at the First United Church. The Reverend Harvey Hussey carries the Cross and leads the way as participants sing Amazing Grace.

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Dewberry School News Susanna Pankiw

The true measure of the value of any business leader and manager i s p e r f o r m a n c e . - B r i a n Tr a c y Life can be considered a business and each person is the manager of their own performance. Spectacular performances occurred throughout the school environment over the few weeks before Easter break.

Leprechauns didn’t have a chance in our school on the 17, or so the Kindergarten and grade 1/2 classes thought!

They worked furiously for several days constructing their leprechaun traps; and some mighty fine traps they were!

Upon entering the school that morning, it appeared that the comical little green creature had a bit of fun the previous night. With excitement, each student checked their traps but much to their d i s m ay, t h e r a s c a l l y i m p avo i d e d entrapment! He didn’t leave the school without tempting and teasing them to come find him, though! With a final taunt, he disappeared and departed with a, “better luck next year” goad!

Althoug h the Le pre c haun d i d n’t have a hand in the restructuring of our library, a shake-up definitely occurred.

The library is not gone, just improved and now carries a more prestigious name, Learning Commons. This area has been reorganized to create an

Susan Obrigewitch Submitted

We are excited to be sending a team to this event this year! Lots of practice has been going on over the noon hour during the last week of school before the Easter break for the grade 4 – 6 students who are attending the Klondike Relay track and field event this year. We are sending over 20 elementary students to the Butterdome on the U of A campus in Edmonton on Wednesday April 6.

Report cards for grade 7 – 12 come out right after the Easter break and secondary parent teacher Interviews are on Thursday, April 7 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please phone if you wish to have an interview with one of your teachers.

Each year at this time we pre-register the grade nine classes for their subjects in grade 10. It is important that staff have the opportunity to explain the high school program, requirements for graduation and how important grade 9 marks are in determining the success in high school. Grade 10 orientation for our grade 9 students will be on April 7 at 7 p.m. in the Video Conferencing Room.

Jump Rope for Heart forms were sent home and are for those students who

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environment more conducive to learning. According to the Alberta School Librar y Council, “ The Learning Commons becomes the hub and the heart of the school; a place for teachers and teacher-librarians to collaborate to build inquiry learning and critical thinking skills in students; a place for technology integration and experimentation; a place that is ‘owned’ by students and staff alike.” While the reformation is still in progress, the new changes are already looking and feeling great!

From restructuring to construction, the high school boys have been working on a model cottage. William Toews , Riley Matechuk , Kaiden Brett, Remington Oneschuk and Tyler Manchen are constructing a model Lakeland Cottage to obtain CTS construction credits. So far, they have been working up a storm and the building is beginning to take shape. We can’t wait to see the finished product, boys!

What do Shrek and Dewberry School have in common? Why, Ashleigh WyardScott, of course!!! Ashleigh practiced with the Lakeland College Performing Arts group over several months and performed in their version of Shrek, the Musical, Jr.. She played stellar performances of four parts: Papa Ogre, Papa Bear, Bishop and a Duloc Performer.

Way to go, Ashleigh, you are an inspiration to our acting community!

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The grade 5/6 students blasted their way into Easter break. Mixing chemicals as well as different liquids, they set off explosions, and made things fizz, demonstrating their knowledge of their Chemistry unit! What fun and exhilarating experiments, guys. Do we see a few scientists in the future?

Managing performances have been front and center during this month. We have seen that these brilliant students demonstrate many qualities of a leader and that they can execute a variety of accomplishments. Through their leadership they continued to learn, revealing valuable qualities beneath. As John F. Kennedy once said, “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. “Our students have exhibited this indispensableness!”

Ashleigh Wyard-Scott - Papa Ogre.

Lakeland Cottage construction, William Toew. Photos submitted

wish to participate in this fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Our Jump event will be held on April 18.

Please have all money and envelopes returned to the school prior to April 15.

Just a reminder that the WE Club is collecting your pocket change for the Free the Children campaign until April 14. “Your Change Can Make A Difference”.

Af ter first term it was requested that all of junior high be offered study skills. Mrs. Lorenson, our VIBE Coach, picked up the challenge and went into the classrooms. The students began by determining what learning st yle best described them, explored how to use their learning style to study and prepare for exams, and then moved on to the impor tance of organization. The students were given simple organization techniques like making a study schedule, using a planner, and other methods to try and enhance their productivity and benefit them educationally. Several students commented that they are going to try and start to use a planner as they realized how nice it was to visually see their week ahead written down.

A Glance Ahead: grade 10 First Aid Bradley McLaughlin joined in with other students at noon to decorate eggs for Easter.

Course – April 15 and 16.

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There is a walking club at VES that walks every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at noon recess. Their goal is to walk the equivalent distance of Vermilion to Disneyland, which is 2775 km. To date, they have walked 1801.4 km. That is outstanding.They are over halfway there.

This month in grade 2 Roots of Empathy, the topic was sleep. Mr. Haslehurst read the book Hush A Thai Lullaby. Students learned about the sleep cycle and how important sleep is for proper learning and rest. Baby Miller stood with Mom’s help and was very wide awake. Baby Daphne was very active, turning over, crawling, and enjoying Mr. Haslehurst’s squeaky toy. Baby Allison had just awakened from a nap. She enjoyed 2B’s singing, can sit up with Mom’s help and doesn’t like tummy time. Sleep is important for proper emotional development. Having consistent bedtime routines will help facilitate your child falling asleep.

The VES Adult Theatre was held on

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March 18 and 19. Under the direction of Ms. Ishaq, the group performed a comedy by D. M. Larson called Somebody Famous.

There were five actor/actresses on stage – Judy Walsh, Gary Walsh, Alana Pinkoski, Marie Kluthe, and MyVahna Ishaq – as well as backstage voices from Sheila Doherty.

Thanks for the laughs.

The Centennial Collegiate Choir from Saskatoon, under the direction of Miss Thompson, stopped by VES on March 21 and put on a joint concert with our very own VES Grade 4-6 choir, under the direction of Miss Leggette. The VES choir started and sang “I Love the Mountains” and “Hard Times Come Again No More”.

Then Centennial Collegiate sang “The Roll of the Sea” and an African praise song entitled “Gabi Gabi”. To end the concert, the two choirs joined forces and performed “Doughnut” together. What a great way to spend 30 minutes; super job, choir girls.

On March 21, at the PAC meeting, Madam Ishaq shared with parents some aspects of the French program in grades 4 - 6 and the benefits of learning a second language. She shared the follow-

ing video clip from the Alberta’s Teachers Association https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=NZ_EUbrfAHA. Trustee King informed parents that there was a great response from stakeholders regarding both the school calendar and the policy revisions which have been taken into account. There was also discussion around school clothing as well as kindergarten registration. The

enrolling in the fast-paced Art 31. As if that weren’t intense enough, this semesTw o M a r a u d e r ter they’ve taken on Special Projects 30 students just can’t so they could conclude their last high get enough of ar t school semester with art every morning. In class! Marcail Adrian Special Projects, Marcail and Karley have and Karley Dares, each decided to take on mural projects in grade 12, were throughout the school, adding vibrance constantly pushing and thought-provoking imagery to walls in each other (artisti- the school. Nearing completion of their first cally) and outdoing themselves as they project, they’re each going to be starting a upped their skill development and creativ- new mural venture upon their return from ity in the regular Art 10, 20, and 30 thread, spring break. Their final mural project will and then further enhanced their skills by be collaborative, and little do they know (until they read this) that it’ll be over 40 feet long!

In recognition of many helping hands that voluntarily help with countless events and activities in our school, J. R. Robson wishes to recognize the volunteers who offer their time, skill, patience, and help throughout the school year. To the coaches, tournament helpers, event supervisors and coordinators, staff who work after they’re done work— thank you! (It really does take a whole commu nit y to r ai se a c hil d.) fifteen students, 5 chaperones, and 3 adults will be in Boston, Massachusetts by Carter White (grade 10) finishing up his wooden monster the time you read this! The truck in CTS Industrial Arts class, taught by Mr. Harnaha. 7-day trip to Boston and New York City was planned Photo submitted Submitted​​

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next PAC meeting is scheduled for April 18.

Please feel free to join us.

Dates to Remember: March 25-April 3 – Easter Break; April 4 – Back to School; April 6 – AR Assembly; April 7 – Jump Rope Day; April 8 – PL Day – No School; April 12-18 – Book Fair; April 13-14 – Science in Motion; April 22 – TES Team – No School; April 29 – VES Annual Breakfast.

The VES Choir performed on March 21 and then was joined by the Centennial Collegiate Choir from Saskatoon. Photo submitted

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as of one year ago, and the custom itinerary will have us--senior high students and adults-- touring historical, cultural, and pop-culture scenes of both cities. Aside from seeing the major attractions while on tour with students, another of my favorite parts is seeing many young, new travelers have their first-time experiences such as at the airport, and watch them awe at different walks of life and gawk at non-prairie landscapes.

On the last day of class prior to the oneweek break, we held a school-wide pep rally to celebrate the achievements of the recent season’s basketball teams, curling

teams, and J. R. students advancing in Taekwondo belts and competing provincially in hockey. The pep rally concluded with a game of live Hungry Hungry Hippos/ Humans!

Happy Easter and Merry Spring Break to all! Classes will resume on Monday, April 4.

Dates to remember: Apr. 4: Report Card 3, Apr. 6: parent-teacher interviews Pt. 2, Apr. 8: PD Day (no school for students), Apr. 15: first day of Multimedia (Grade 10), Apr. 20: senior high Art trip to Edmonton, Apr. 21: MAD Student Fine Art Show (Provost).

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PUBLIC WORKS NEWS:

ROAD BANS are NOW IN EFFECT until further notice. All County GRAVEL roads banned at 75% (unless otherwise posted); All OILED roads banned at 50%; PAVED road TWP 505/510 from RR 63-R55 will be banned at 75%.

FIRE AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES NEWS:

If you have a current Fire Permit, please complete your burning as soon as you can. We are expecting to put Fire Bans on earlier than normal this year and they are likely to stay on for an extended length of time. Please ensure any fires from winter have been fully extinguished.

ADMINISTRATION NEWS:

The Division 4 Municipal By-Election took place on February 29, 2016 and we are pleased to welcome Lonnie Wolgien as our new Councillor for Division 4.

County Connects, our yearly annual meetings with ratepayers, will be taking place over the next month: MARCH 30 @ 7:00pm PV Hall

Division 1 & 2; McLaughlin & Rivercourse Hamlet meetings

APRIL 6 @ 6:30pm Tulliby Lake Hall

Division 6 and Tulliby Lake Hamlet meeting

APRIL 13 @ 7:00pm Blackfoot Hall

Blackfoot Hamlet meeting

APRIL 14 @ 7:00pm Blackfoot Hall

Division 5 meeting

AGRICULTURE NEWS:

STRYCHNINE DISTRIBUTION CHANGES. Please note that effective March 1, we changed how we distribute Strychnine. Purchases will only be available on TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS ($10/bottle).

Customers will complete application form and pay for the product at the main Office in Kitscoty.

Once paid for, you will need to go out to the AG Shop north of Kitscoty to pick up the product.

There will be no product stored at the Main Office. Remember to have the following information to complete the form: Contact Info; Home Quarter location; Size of Farm; All infestation locations being treated and if they are crop, pasture or forage. Thank you for your cooperation as we ensure safe and efficient storage, handling and distribution.

REMINDER to check our website www.vermilion-river.com for new events, announcements, employment opportunities and more! For current news and updates:

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