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Toy Story At The Night Light Parade Back row: Mackenzie Warman as an Alien, Taylor Maxwell as Woody, and Chloe Maxwell as Buzz Lightyear. Front row: (Vermilion Army Cadets dressed as toy soldiers): Rhys Racine, Caitlyn Nichols, Regann Munro, Julia Yaceyko, Brandon Giese, Drayton Morton. Photo Angela Mouly

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Wide-eyed and eager for Christmas, hundreds of people gathered in Vermilion on November 24, to take in the Christmas festivities. Spectators lined up along 50th Avenue to watch the twinkling Christmas lights in the annual Night Light Parade; a tradition in Vermilion for approximately 20 years. Christmas and cartoon characters highlighted the tops of this year’s floats, and Santa greeted families at the finale. “The Night Light Parade kicks off the Candy Cane Countdown to encourage shopping in Vermilion. I felt the parade was a huge success. Even though we had fewer floats this year, there was lots of excitement and a great turnout of spectators,” said Chamber Member, Marlene

Beattie. The Jr. B. Tigers once again hosted a hot dog fundraiser at the Atco building during the parade. Each year, the Jr. B. Hockey Team volunteers their time cooking and interacting with the public. “We would like to thank Leckie & Associates for the donation of hot dogs and hot chocolate, the parent volunteers that helped organize the event and ATCO for letting us use their building. We would like to send out a huge thank-you to the community for coming out to enjoy the parade & refreshments,” said Jr. B. Tigers’ Director of Advertising, Brenda Farkash. The Jr. B. Tigers sold approximately 300 hot dogs; with the proceeds going to support meals during their out of town games. “Children are always thrilled to have the

opportunity to talk with the Jr. B. Tigers and interact off the ice, as many of them look up to the team as role models,” said organizer Neil Zack. Upon completion of the parade route, families congregated to visit and shop at the Lakeland Mall. The Rotary Club offered hot chocolate and homemade cookies for donations to the Haying In The Thirties Cancer Support Group from November 24 - 26. Between the refreshments and their entry in the Festival of Trees, the Rotary Club had raised $10,000 over the last four years for the organization. Dragon Hare Studios offered photos with Santa at the Lakeland Mall from November 24 – 26. “We like seeing the children’s reaction to Santa,” said Brian Morritt who has been

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providing this service for several years. Also at the Lakeland Mall were Lakeland College Animal Health Technology students, who hosted a hot dog sale with proceeds going toward the Lloydminster SPCA. The Chamber of Commerce hosted the Festival of Trees at the Lakeland Mall from November 24 - 26, with a silver donation going towards Santa’s Anonymous. Spectators had the opportunity to view the 15 trees entered by businesses and non-profit organizations as well as vote for their favorite, or bid to purchase the trees. “It’s nice to see so many people coming to the mall by combining the two events. I’d like to thank the community for their support,” said Chamber Office Manager, Paige Jaremco. See more on page 10.

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Shimmering Grand Opening For Vermilion Jewellers

Marie Conboy Reporter

The grand opening of Vermilion’s new lavish jewellery store ‘Vermilion Jewellers’ was a shimmering af fair at the Lakeland Mall in Vermilion on November 24. Well-wishers who attended enjoyed t r e at s of c i d er a n d c o o k i e s w h i l e shopping and checking out the new merchandise. Owner Rita Elliot, who has lived in the community for the last 36 years and has owned Lakeland Florists for the last 24 years, said she was happy with how the renovations and designs came together in time for the Grand Opening. “You have a vision of how you want it to look, and now it’s great to see how

everything has come together. Everyone says it looks open and inviting and that we have a lot of unique products.” said Elliot. Derek Alexander leather purse and handbag line, designed in Calgary, are on sale along with younger trending style brand Co-Lab handbags. The new store houses a lot of new products including everyday jewellery for any occasion and a large selection of gold, silver, diamonds, and earrings. “I used to own the jewellery store at the Lakeland Mall from the 2000 – 2005 before I sold it. I have the flower shop, but I missed the jewellery business. We have a lot of great of fers for this holiday season; lifetime batteries

New Business Plaque Presentation Vermilion Jewellers was presented a plaque from the Town of Vermilion at the Lakeland Mall on November 25. (From left) Manager Donna Kiziak, Vermilion Jewellers Owner Rita Elliot, Vermilion Mayor Bruce MacDuff and Town of Vermilion Economic Development Coordinator Mary Lee Prior.

on purchased watches are free along with 15 - 50 percent off discounts, door prizes to be given away, free gifts and weekly specials,” explained Elliot. Elliot gave patrons a chance to win a Canadian diamond pendant valued at over $1,700, and the winner was Audrey Barlow. Vermilion Jewellers deals with two c o m panies for eng ag ement r ing s; people can order their own custom made engagement ring, choosing their own diamonds and gold, which will be available for pick-up within 7-14 days of ordering. “ O ur N oam Car ver en g ag e m e nt diamond rings are guaranteed for life against chipping, cracking or if you lose your diamond from your ring.

An online ordering program will be available for people who may have family members in other parts of the world so they can select the proper stones when designing their family rings and order them all at once. One of the companies Elliot is working with will allow customers to design their own wedding sets. We have some great watch lines including Citizen, Eco-Drive, Bulova, and Caravelle New York,” said Elliot. Elliot also carries Canadian designers including Myka and Karly Smith, who provide Canadian made jewellery including a great selection of Canadian diamonds, dancing diamonds, and sterling silver sets with Swarovski crystals.

Vermilion Jewellers Ribbon Cutting (From left) Town of Vermilion Economic Development Coordinator Mary Lee Prior, Vermilion Jewellers Owner Rita Elliot, Vermilion Jewellers Manager Donna Kiziak, Vermilion Jewellers Employees Dianne Carlson and Samantha Nutbrown, and Mayor Bruce MacDuff. Photos Marie Conboy

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The public cruised over to Vermilion Chrysler in Vermilion on November 25, to support their Movember Chili Fundraiser for men’s health. Several staff had grown their facial

hair throughout the month of November in an effort to raise funds for the Movember Foundation of Canada. Their Chili Fundraiser was an extra way to encourage support and raise a few more funds. “We try to be a part of the community by fundraising anyway we can. We

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homemad e c hili and wearing pink mustaches for the special occasion. By growing their best mustaches, sales and service staff set out to change the face of men’s health. Some stepped up even though they hadn’t sported a mustache in 30 years.

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Puppies And Pets Should Not Be Cash Cows

Lorna Hamilton Editor

The Christmas season is rolling in fast and parents will be listening attentively to every word their child is saying trying to figure out what their child wants most for Christmas (probably from Santa). What you may hear from your child is “All I want for Christmas is a puppy;” especially after watching a Christmas movie where a child comes downstairs on Christmas morning to see a beautiful puppy with a bright red bow around its neck. But buying a puppy (or any other kind of pet) for Christmas is the worst idea a parent can have. Why you might ask? Well, the answer is pretty simple, puppies are not meant to be cash cows! And chances are if you visit a shelter in January or February you’ll have your pick of pets (especially puppies) who have already worn out their welcome as a Christmas gift. Puppies are a lot of hard work and require a lot of dedication from the new pet owner. Christmas is a very hectic time for most families and adding a

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Well, November has been good to us thus far, reasonable as we have had much worst Novembers with a big amount of the white stuff already, we will

take this for sure. I have been getting out there enjoying the outdoors. It is rifle hunting season right now until the end of November, and I have been out more just to enjoy the adventure and outdoors than power hunting. When I was younger I would hunt during rifle season with my bow, but it seems now as I got wiser [meaning older] I have to dress so warm to sit outdoors I can hardly move let alone shoot a bow when cold. Since the wife and I having been successful with harvesting a couple of outstanding critters, the deep freeze is topped up, and the pressure is off even though we still have several unfilled tags. The deer now in the peak of their breeding season can have entertaining antics such as total non-acknowledgment of your presence; it’s like you don’t exist. As the wife Roxanne and I moved from one bush to the other end we had to drive along a windrow of trees on a well-used rural road; we ran into 14-15 mule deer, a large group with four smaller bucks. There was also one larger decent buck; the deer didn’t pay any attention to us what so ever as they were hanging out in a small house size treed pothole in the middle of a wide open field. Since we had permission to be on this property, I thought if we moved towards them in the vehicle they might move towards the big bush, by they totally ignored us. The Doe’s were being “dogged” by the smaller bucks who were being chased by the big buck, so all were engrossed with the game. Deer were running alongside us, in

new puppy to the mix is a recipe for disaster in most cases. There is, of course, an exception to every rule and some people are ready to take on the extra cost and time a new puppy requires. I know we like to surprise our loved ones with something we view as a wonderful gift idea, but you have to remember a puppy is a 15 - 20-year commitment, and you have to be 200 percent sure your loved one is ready for that responsibility. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, certain disreputable businesses and breeders take advantage of our human emotions and are bursting at the seams with every type of the most sought after puppy models. I have always been an animal activist, and I often check the sites where you can purchase puppies, and what I find breaks my heart on a regular day let alone during the holidays. A month back the number of puppies available were on the lower side in comparison to when I have checked before. Last night I decided to pop on there again, and found the number of puppies available had increased drastically along with the cost to purchase the so called breeds. The prices were ridiculous! Just in Alberta alone

on one site, there were 1465 dogs/puppies to be rehomed as they call it. Now granted shelters listed some and some were CKC registered pups but the majority a person could purchase was the backyard cross breeds. I could have purchased anything my heart desired: a German Sheppard mix puppy for $500, a Pom Chau/Yorkie (which is a puppy from a father who’s supposedly full Yorkie and a mother that is half Yorkie and half Pomeranian) for $850, all the way to something called an Havayork (which is a Havanese crossed with a Yorkie) for the great price of $1400. I hope you noticed my sarcastic tone in the last one, and believe me, the list of puppies available can go on and on. One ad on there even said, “Purebred Puppies, The best Christmas Present Ever” for $3000. Now I have no idea what Purebred it was supposed to be because it didn’t state it in the ad. I think If I were a reputable breeder, I would have proudly said the breed and who it was registered through instead of saying for more information call....... The point is puppies from a reputable breeder can cost a nice chunk of change and rightfully so; they spend enormous

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front, behind and all around us. Even as we drove around the pothole the deer in plain sight wouldn’t leave, most close enough to hit if you threw a rock out, so we simply parked and watched them for an hour, and it was a sight to watch. It wasn’t until one of the mature doe’s couldn’t take the hounding by the small bucks anymore and decided to head for a more peaceful area that they left, even the big buck went to lay down, exhausted. Later that morning we also watched a big whitetail buck chase a smaller buck away from a single Doe, which the small buck had no intention of leaving, resulting in a lot of chasing and running. It’s at this time when deer can be the worst hazard on the highways and roads, Bucks and Doe’s will run across wide open field’s midday, crossing roads like the roads don’t exist. Tracks in the fresh snow showed the deer were playing this game most likely all night also; I like the light snow, maybe now because of too much rain, but also its great for tracking and a nice bit of color. Although there isn’t enough snow to get Miss Oohohh out on the dogsled, she is enjoying the skiff of snow. For an Alaskan Malamute, snow is what they live for and if they had their way it would be snow all year. For them, snow is a drink on the go anywhere anytime, bath time, and to them warm insulation, speaking of baths I was taking Miss Oohohh for a walk the other night, so I let her out for a minute while I put my boots on. When I came outside, I witnessed the weirdest thing Miss Oohohh was torpedoing on her face in the snow, I mean her face was in the snow dragging her front legs and pushing herself all over in the snow. I was a little concerned and went over to see what the heck she was doing, after a couple of steps it was nose burning stink obvious, miss Oohohh finally got to meet one of the wife’s “phee phee la nephews.” The skunk nailed her right between the

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eyes with pee-yew perfume, and she was trying to bath it off in the snow, it sure was funny watching her and amazed me at how well it worked removing most of the smell… most! I’m probably lucky she doesn’t have her thick winter coat grown in yet, believe it or not, she is still shedding, and I’m sure that was an entirely new dog she shed, but she is even still shedding somewhat. Alaskan Malamutes have a unique two-coat fur system, a soft under wool like under layer with an outer layer like other dogs; it’s that double layer that keeps them warm in snow and minus 50 C. But it is also twice the shedding, it keeps the birds happy in spring as it is a soft, warm bedding for the nests,

amounts of money producing the healthiest puppies available and most reputable breeders will not sell puppies as Christmas gifts. Shelters will often suspend adoptions during this time of year as they also know obtaining a pet for a Christmas gift is not the best time to add a new furry friend to your family. Unfortunately, it is opening the door for these unscrupulous businesses and breeders to feed and profit off our impulse buys. Resist the urge to buy from these irresponsible backyard breeders and puppy mill operators; it’s the incentive they need to stay up and running. You may think you have given a puppy a home but remember the mom stays back and will remain having litter after litter until she is too sick and old to produce them their income - at which point she will be destroyed. Please don’t support these businesses and breeders. Christmas is just one week of the year; you still have 51 weeks throughout the year when you can make an educated, smart decision and purchase from a reputable breeder and have the time it takes to raise a puppy right. DON’T LET PUPPIES AND OTHER PETS BECOME SOMEONES CASH COW!

I’m sure every nest for many miles has a little miss Oohohh in it. She will just about double in size when she grows in her thick winter coat, which comes in very fast, I guess it’s just not that cold out for her right now, besides looking good, she will stop that shedding…for a bit. When The Smoke Clears It gets so bad I may have to put a sign on our door…”If you don’t like dog hair or fur on your clothingstay off the furniture…that’s why it’s called “fur”niture!

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Franklin Wolters Missing You! Forever Franklin If you have a story or adventure you would like to share with our readers, about or with Franklin, please feel free to submit.

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Being around long enough to see history repeat itself is thought-provoking. I don’t mean in a listening to 80’s tunes on the radio way… but where due to progress something was abandoned yet with strange circumstance returns to wide use. Look at an aerial picture of Vermilion from 40 years ago…it sure didn’t look the same. What was a common detail on nearly every house…something related to families being gathered nights inside? A tall pole with a metal Yagi antenna off the roof, on the end of the wire going in maybe an old tube TV…even black and white in the 70’s with two channels on a dial of 13, no remote. That is my first memory of TV… coming home from Woodvale after school

to watch ‘The Forest Rangers’ in grayscale. Don’t touch that dial actually meant something then. These days try explaining VHF or UHF to a Millennial kid working in an electronics shop …might as well be speaking Greek. Back then knowing was required…didn’t want to miss the weekly episode of ‘Dallas’ or ‘The Muppet Show’..seriously. Sure you might still find ‘rabbit ears’ in a store now like back then but you better be looking for someone 40 plus that still understands what ‘putting on the tinfoil’ means to use it. Any of us remember Halloween night of 1979?…when pranksters chain sawed the guy-wires off the TV transmitting tower near Lloydminster…plunging our two channel peasant-vision to static for two weeks. Tech in the family blood…Grandpa Otto had been versed in radio and electronics…so something was getting done about this quick. Dad hooked up an antenna rotor…and it was kid heaven. New shows and Saturday cartoons from Edmonton or Red Deer! Even Gretzky and the Oilers on when the Ionosphere cooperated. Lonosphere…??? It was the difference some evenings between white noise or ‘Oilers on ITV’, a face to the screen trying to make out moving shapes and Bruce Buchanan. So how is this new? Well, Over-The-Air

Old Is New

is back…sort of. We inherited a HAM radio mast at our acreage with a lonely little VHF antenna way up top, left by the former owner, wires disconnected and dangling. Like most obsolete things neglected, never took notice for the longest time. This spring decided…I wonder if it still works? One thing lead to another as a dusty UHF antenna was scavenged out of an Uncle”s garage and old knowledge was rebooted. What happened when ‘old tech’met the new HDTV? It worked, and I kicked myself for not hooking it up before. OTA TV has changed a bit…in the right location a few more channels, in crystal clear high-def uncompressed see-the-pores-on-theirface goodness. Content maybe hasn’t has improved any but free playoff hockey in HD this spring beat paying.Why would anyone even care now…don’t we have Cable and Satellite of 1000+ channels? Well, free does grab attention but many of us get our fix now from internet streamed Youtube or Netflix …on PC’s, tablets, laptops, and phones: we don’t watch screens the same. We begrudge a bill for a viewing multiverse that we still only watch basically two channels like 40 years ago. Yet we still like to catch up on local news or vegetate watching sports. Not sure that has changed in…

forever. Hmmm. Those invisible terrestrial waves still pass through us every day, just like they used to. Need those ears out again in the right place to see them, maybe a PVR to pause for a sandwich break while I get used to CKSA now being the old ‘ITV’.

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FRANKLIN CURTIS HENRY WOLTERS January 18, 1937 - October 30, 2016

Franklin Wolters of Vermilion, Alberta passed away suddenly in Elk Point on October 30, 2016. Franklin leaves to mourn in passing his children Donna (Aart) Okkema, Bonita (Craig) Brown, James (Pamela) Wolters and Gordon Wolters as well as 12 grandchildren; Ryan, Moniek, Lauren, Emily, Amber, Chelsea, Leia, Viliam, Alexandria, Elizabeth, Harrison and Friedrich. Franklin was predeceased by his daughter April Wolters, parents Otto and Gladys Wolters, brother Elmer Wolters, brothers-in-law Rolf Marthinsen and John Wasylik. He is survived by his sisters Susan (Trevor) Clark, Irene Wasylik and Charlotte Wolters and sister-in-law Margaret Wolters. He will be greatly missed by all his family, his wide circle of friends, his "music" family, and those who followed his weekly column in the Voice. Franklin Curtis Henry Wolters was born January 18, 1937 to Gladys (nee Wilson) and Otto Wolters. He was their second son, following older brother, Elmer, and was followed by sisters Susan, Irene and Charlotte. They all grew up on the family farm in the Tolland District southeast of Vermilion. Family was an important part of his early life and he grew up among a

large extended family. Early school years were at Ganton, which was the school during the week and the Church on Sunday. He completed his formal education in Kitscoty where he boarded at the dormitory there. He then returned to the farm and together with his brother, Elmer, began taking over the farm as his father became progressively ill and eventually passed away from ALS at the young age of 58 in 1959. He purchased his Uncle Fred Kottmeier's farm in 1961 and on July 4, 1961 he married Bonnie Lovell. Daughter Donna was born in 1962 followed by twin daughters April and Bonita a year later in 1963. Son James born in 1968, and Gordon in 1970 completed the family. In 1981 he divorced and left the farm and went to work for the town of Wetaskiwin. After two years there he moved to Elk Point and resumed farming. On May 1, 1983 he suffered a devastating loss when daughter April was killed in a vehicle crash while on route to her sister Donna's wedding gift opening at Preston Hall. In 1994 he moved to Two Hills where he resided for 11 years, moving back to Vermilion in 2005 and into Parkway Manor where he resided till his sudden passing from a heart attack in Elk Point while doing what he loved most; preparing to play music. Dad was a man who had many loves. His children and grandchildren, the Grizzly Bear Coulee, baseball, farming, hunting, fishing, flying his Taylorcraft, gardening, flowers, singing, playing harmonica, and telling and eventually writing his stories of his early life in his book and weekly columns in the Voice. He was extremely proud of his published book "Memories of Life on the Grizzly Bear Coulee", and the several CD's of his singing and harmonica playing that he had recorded; his legacy. In his book he stated "To say I have to sing and play would be like saying a jet plane goes kind of fast.” Dad felt a calling to entertain in his later years and did so at the many community Christmas parties, lodges, nursing homes, senior centers, jamborees, funerals, fairs or wherever he was asked to perform. He felt it was very important to brighten the lives of the elderly and lonely especially. He had a God given gift and knew it was meant to be shared with everyone and he needed the appreciation and adoration of his audiences like the rest of us need air to breath. He often commented how the past few years were some of his happiest as he played music with his friends and had a place for his stories to be told in the newspaper. He loved that people read his book and he simply loved to entertain. He would say "I could never have imagined that people would want to read my stories and hear me play,” but he loved it when they did! A Celebration of Life was held in the Vermilion Regional Centre Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. and he was laid to rest at the Vermilion Public Cemetery. Special Thanks to the following: Candice and her staff at Lakeland Funeral Home, Bryon Wolters for delivering the Eulogy and life stories, Trevor Clark for his prayer reading, Glen Teasdale for his beautiful Musical Medley Tribute, Cathy Wolters for the awesome slideshow, Bill McGrath for saying Grace as well as all those who sent flowers, food, made donations in Dad's memory, visited or called to offer condolences, and of course all those who attended his Celebration of Life. In lieu of thank you cards, the family has made a donation to the Friends of Vermilion Hospital Society.

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November 28, 2016 | The Vermilion Voice

It’s A Big Deal To Shop Small

Dawn Hames Columnist

Shopping local is a grass roots movement that is increasingly gathering traction. We just celebrated national Shop Small Biz Day on November 26. I hope you participated, as it is a day in which Canadians boost the Canadian economy 90 million dollars in a single day, simply by shopping small biz. Some people may wonder, “What’s the big deal about shopping in small locally owned small business, when I can just go to box store or chain”. In Canada small business makes up a whopping 98.2 percent of all business. Small business is the backbone of our country. According to Statistics Canada small business are responsible for 41 percent of Canada’s gross domestic product. Canadian small business employs 48% of the private sector workforce. Most of the box store and chains are foreign owned,

meaning that the profits leave Canada, and local money is sucked out of the local community. A study from Yale University and the University of Bristol, has shown that small businesses make their local communities more resilient during times of recession. During high unemployment times it has been found that small business retain more of their employees and hire more that large businesses. In Canada small business has accounted for half of the job gains. The largest job creators are small business start ups. Much like small business the backbone to Canada, locally owned businesses are the backbone to our communities. When you choose to eat in a locally owned restaurant for example, 80% of the money remains in your local community verses 20 percent with a chain. Every dollar you spend locally can have three times the economic impact for your community when you spend it at locally owned businesses. When you spend at a big box retailer, even if it is

locally situated, 86 percent of the money you spent leaves your community. When people choose to shop locally owned, they are choosing in effect to support and prosper their own community. When you give your hard earned dollars to a locally owned business it starts a series of chain reactions, such as jobs for their staff, donations to community and charity events and support to sports teams, hospitals and other local businesses. It is a never ending circle of community supporting community. Local small business tend to hire local accountants, lawyers, graphic designers, newspapers, suppliers, etc. while the big box stores use people from their corporate head office in large metropolitan cities. It is the local businesses and citizens of the past that have built our communities, and it continues to be the local businesses that support and build their communities in the present.

Shopping locally owned is an opportunity to be part of a grass roots movement that gives you the power to inject your local community with increased vitality and strength. It is a chance to say thank-you to the business that have donated money for sports teams, arenas, churches, hospitals and a host of community events. They have supplied endless door prizes, silent auction items, sponsorships and cash donations. Shopping locally owned create awareness about the importance of neighborhood communities that need to be supported to continue on with their very important role. So as you head out to do your holiday shopping, know that your local small businesses need to be supported so that they will be there for you and future generations, creating jobs, giving back to their communities and supporting the Canadian economy. It really is a big deal to shop small.

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The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) advises you that it intends to file a Needs Identification Document (NID) for the approval of transmission system reinforcement in central eastern Alberta. The proposed reinforcement is comprised of a 240 kV transmission line, energized at 138 kV, from the existing Hansman Lake 650S substation to the existing Edgerton 899S substation and a new 240 kV transmission line, energized at 144 kV, from the existing Nilrem 574S substation to a new substation in the Vermilion area, to be named Drury 2007S substation.

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The NID will be filed with the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) on or after December 16, 2016. In the same application, the AESO will also ask that the AUC approve cancellation of certain Central East Transmission Developments (CETD). The proposed transmission reinforcement is required to maintain the reliability of electricity supply to homes, businesses and industry in central eastern Alberta, and will provide expanded options to connect generation in the area, should it develop. Between October and November, 2016, the AESO notified stakeholders, including residents, occupants and landowners, regarding the need for the proposed transmission system reinforcement, cancellation of the CETD components, and its intention to apply to the AUC for approval of the NID. Once filed, the NID will be posted on the AESO website at https://www.aeso.ca/grid/projects/penv

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The Vermilion Voice | November 28, 2016

Enchanted Exhibition By Photographer Greg Haslehurst

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this specialized photography to my clients. Your child experiences a fun imaginative photo shoot, and the result is beautiful art to display in your home,” said Haslehurst. “I started photography as a young boy when I would go for walks with my dad taking pictures. Being surrounded by nature allows us to appreciate the world’s diversity and complexity. As a photographer, I learned to see the fine details and patterns that would be found in a scene. I enjoy photography because I am in control of choosing when to click the camera and capture that precise moment. Nature photography is challenging because you need planning and patience to find the opportunities to photograph animals or bring out the interesting features of a scene. Event and sports photography are rewarding when capturing the peak of the action or emotion of an event. Family portraits can range from formal

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An exhibition showcasing the work of Photographer Greg Haslehurst is currently running at the Vermilion Public Library. People are invited to view the exhibition which started November 1 and runs until Friday, December 2. Haslehurst is a well-known teacher at the Vermilion Elementary School, where he teaches Grade 4 students, as well as instructing the Raptor Taekwondo. He has taught photography workshops for CLASS, various community groups and private photography lessons. The exhibition showcases his different styles of photography ranging from ‘Galapagos Marine Iguanas’ wildlife to ‘Ghost Town’ artistic recreation using Photoshop, as well as some recent work from the ‘Enchantment Series.’ “’The Enchantment Series’ is some of my favourite work. I am excited to offer

sessions to photographing your activities on locations. The experiences and memorable moments created during the family portrait session makes for an enjoyable time photographing the special people in your life,” explained Haslehurst. He says the best advice he can offer someone who wishes to take up photography is to “take your camera everywhere or even if it’s just using your camera phone.” He says that although his photography business is not his main source of income, it’s a passion that he loves and that he would love to grow his business. People can call Greg to take photographs of sports teams, or for a high school grad or family portraiture. If you wish to avail of Greg’s services you can find contact info and work examples online at www.greghaslehurstphotography.com or by calling 780 853 1998.

Greg Haslehurst holds one of his black and white expression pieces at his photography exhibition running at the Vermilion Public Library until December 2. Photos Marie Conboy

Myrnam Craft Show And Sale

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November 28, 2016 | The Vermilion Voice

1961 Skidoo Featured At The 5Th Annual Snowmobile Expo

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Forty-five years ago a Roman Catholic mission in Fort Smith, NWT spent $550 on a snowmobile for the parish priest. On Dec 3, that 1961 Skidoo K61 will be one of the featured classic snowmobiles at the 5th annual Snowmobile Expo at the Vermilion Regional Centre. Chris Swan, who organizes the classic and collectible part of the show for the Vermilion Ridge Riders’ annual event, says there aren’t many older productionline snowmobiles. He is the fifth owner of the solid body machine. He even has a copy of the original shipping ledger. “It’s interesting that the Hudson Bay in Fort Smith had to pay $700 for the same model.”

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Swan purchased the vintage machine in 1999. He says no idea how many miles are on the machine, and is glad his model has brakes. The 1960 model didn’t. He has had his K61 out in the snow, including at a Myrnam event a couple of years ago when he earned an iron man title for the combined oldest age person and machine. But history isn’t the only element of the annual expo. “We have both the history and the future on display with both collectibles and the newest models of snowmobiles,” he says. Among the exhibitors are local snowmobile dealers Baddock Power Products (Polaris), Rec-Tech Power Products (Skidoo), OJ’s Leisure & Marine

( Ya h a m a), a n d T&T Power Spor ts (Arctic C at). C l o t h i n g a n d accessories are also part of the show as are NAPA Auto Parts (FXR), Midwest Auto Supply (5 0 9) a n d D e c a l s & Sign Obsessions. The expo runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Vermilion Regional Centre. Admission is $5 and a donation to the food bank. For more information, contact Jim at 780 853 0642 or Warren at 780 581 0716.

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‘Savor’ Event Draws Large Crowd In Vermilion

Good Life Institute Coordinator and ‘Savor’ event organizer Candice Anderson said that it is her goal and vision to make events like ‘Savor’ key annual events that draw people into Vermilion. Approximately 350 guests mingled cheerfully as they sampled a wide variety of quality Scotch, beer and wines paired with exquisite appetizers during the ‘Savor’ event at the Vermilion Regional Centre on November 25. ‘Savor’s’ alcohol exhibitors included: Prairie Place Liquor, Lucky Bastard Distillers, Ribstone Creek Brewery, Wainwright Eastalta Co - op Liquor and Molson Coors. The events food caterers included: Red Feather Ridge, Eastalta Co-op, Mrs. J’s Catering, Crave Catering and Lasting Impressions. Wine connoisseurs, culinary enthusiasts and newcomers visited to try a world of fine beverages and experience one of the most

sophisticated events of the year. “It is a spectacular awesome night! This year we went with the maximum for the liquor license. ‘Savor’ has something to offer everyone as a multi-sensory event and guests can savor our finest local produce,” said Anderson. Succulent culinary creations were devoured while many learned the techniques of enjoying and selecting exquisite tastes; there was a variety of cheeses for those with more savory tastes while chocolate strawberries catered to those with a sweeter tooth. “It’s great to see people look engaged, relaxed and enjoying a special evening. I am very overwhelmed by Vermilion - they have really come out in full power tonight. People are having fun. I wanted people to get a feel for a more high class event that Vermilion has to offer and have an opportunity to mingle with each other,” added Anderson.

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Keith Atkinson, the Scotch tasting expert for the night, dished whiskies tasting notes of cinnamon, grapefruit, tangerine, and honeyed lemon while others paired with more traditional peaty flavours like peat smoked barley, sea salt and light iodine. A new feature this year was blind wine

tasting; hosting a variety of reds and whites for people as they explored different pallets of rich, sweet and intensely-flavoured wine. Karen King was the winner of the grand ‘Limo Escort Ride’ prize to and from the event and a bottle of champagne to go along with it.

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The Vermilion Voice | November 28, 2016

The Holidays

The Holidays Night Light Parade And Festival Of Trees

The Town of Vermilionâ€™s float in the Night Light Parade on November 24.

The Lakeland College Tree shimmered during the Festival of Trees on November 24. Photos Angela Mouly

The Vermilion Rotary Club Tree.

The Credit Union float at the Night Light Parade. Photos Angela Mouly

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November 28, 2016 | The Vermilion Voice

The Holidays

St. Saviour’s Anglican Christmas Tea And Bake Sale

Angela Mouly Reporter

Over 50 people attended the St. Saviour ’s Anglican Church Annual Christmas Tea and Bake Sale on November 25. The Anglican Christian Women’s Group has been hosting the event for the past 60 – 70 years and the proceeds go to support church functions throughout the year.

Everyone from children to seniors enjoyed their refreshments, as a brief interlude of piano music filled the air. Decadent desserts lined the tables for purchase and patrons had the opportunity to purchase baked goods and collectibles. “We are very thankful for the baking volunteers, the community support, and we would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas,” said Secretary, Judy Sivam.

A display of decadent desserts at the St. Saviour’s Anglican Church Annual Christmas Tea and Bake Sale on November 25. Photos Angela Mouly Dawson Riley enjoys a cup of tea at the St. Saviour’s Anglican Church.

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The Vermilion Voice | November 28, 2016

The Holidays Hallway Of HandiCrafts

The Lakeland Mall was full and bustling with Christmas shoppers at this yearâ€™s Hallway of Handy crafts fair. The members of the Vermilion Pottery Guild show their wares at the annual Hallway of Handy crafts in the Lakeland Mall on November 25. (From left) Mary Hubman, Debbie Hinton, Selena Earle, Betty Wilson, Liz Purcell, Dorothy Mc Mann.

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The Holidays Hot Chocolate With Santa At The Bargain Shop

Christmas Is A Time For Giving

The Vermilion Bargain Shop launched their Toy Drive for Santa’s Anonymous with hot chocolate and Santa on November 26. “It is our goal to raise $6,500 in toys for our community this year, and we only have $2,000 left to raise,” said Bargain Shop Manager Lonita Lavergne. “The community has been very good at supporting Santa’s Anonymous and we are very grateful for their continued support. The Toy Drive will run until December 12 and we will be having Chili on a bun on December 10.” (From left) Cindy Hutchinson, David Rein (Santa) and Lontia Lavergne.

People donated to the Santa Anonymous Mitten Tree at the Vermilion Public Library, which started on November 22, to help those in need. Hand-made and store-bought hats mittens and scarves were among some of the items donated. “It’s something we have been doing for years now and it is a great worthy cause. We are still gratefully accepting donations,” said Library Clerk Geraldine Collins.

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Mayor and Council for The Town of Vermilion, the Vermilion Junior B Tigers, and Crossroads Funeral Chapel invite you to join them for an afternoon of festivities

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The Vermilion Voice | November 28, 2016

The Holidays

Upcoming Blue Christmas

Angela Mouly Reporter

The 4th Annual Blue Christmas in Vermilion will be held at the Parkview Alliance Church on December 7, at 7 p.m. Traditionally hosted on the longest night of the year, Vermilion has opted to host it earlier to avoid the Christmas rush. Representatives from local funeral homes will usher guests and as sist to lig ht c andles dur ing the church ser vice. The Christmas Communit y Choir will be a par t of the service, and a lunch with time for fellowship will follow the service.

“ We would like to invite anyone who has had loved ones pass away to participate in this service. The evening is an opportunity to remind them that their community hasn’t forgotten about their loved ones, no matter how long they’ve been gone,” said organizer, Lynda Moses. Seven of the community churches will be sponsoring the event, and for more information, you can contact the Ganton Presbyterian, St. Olga’s Ukrainian Catholic, Mannville Community C h u r c h, U n i te d C h u r c h, A n g l i c a n Church, Pentecostal Church, or Alliance Church at 780-853-4229.

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3799 EACH

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The Vermilion Voice will have a hat, mitten, scarf tree from Dec 1 - Dec 10 to collect these items to be donated to the schools in our area

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The Holidays What Do Food Banks Really Need?

Would you like to give something back this holiday season? Donating money or items to a food bank (or other similar organization) is an excellent way to raise spirits and help those in need. So what should you give? Here are a few nutritious non-perishable grocery store items to consider. Note that breakable containers, such as glass bottles and jars, should be avoided. -Canned beans -Canned fish and seafood -Breakfast cereals (varieties with whole grains and low sugar content are best) - Pasta (ideally whole wheat) - Pasta sauce - Peanut butter - Canned soup -Crackers ( choose these carefully,

because some crackers are devoid of any nutritional value) - Boxed milk and enriched soy milk - Canned fruity and sauces ( with no added sugar) People also need staples like oil, spices, broth and flour, Moreover, though healthy foods are important, there’s noth-

ing wrong with including a sweet treat or two with your donation. Items that families in need can’t usually afford, such as almond butter or mixed nuts, are much appreciated during the holiday season. Think of what you would like to receive! Other thank food, you can also donate personal hygiene products (soap, tooth-

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December Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

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Friday 1

Saturday 2

Multi-Business Holiday Party Roman Danylo SOLD OUT Event Centre

Pint & Ribs Combo

3 Any Spin Can Win on Smoke Signals

European Beach Vacation - Win 1 of 6 vacation getaways! 12 Days of Christmas - $18,000 in prizes to be won!

Christmas Gift Wrapping Contest 12 Days of Christmas Draw 10PM

Players Club Birthday Party

12 Days of Christmas Draw 10PM

Reward Yourself, 7 Join our Players Club for Free

Pint & Ribs Combo

12 Days of Christmas Draw 10PM

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European Beach Vacation - Win 1 of 6 vacation getaways! 12 Days of Christmas - $18,000 in prizes to be won!

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Did you know Players Club Members receive 10% off at our Play & Stay Hotels?

They Score, You Score

European Beach Vacation Draw 8PM

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Christmas Gift Wrapping Contest 12 Days of Christmas Draw 10PM

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12 Days of Christmas Draw 10PM

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12 Days of Christmas Draw 10PM

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Gift Certificates Available at the Cashier Every Day

12 Days of Christmas - $18,000 in prizes to be won!

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Santa’s Nice List Kihiw Christmas Buffet

28 Did you know Players Club Members receive 10% off at our Play & Stay Hotels?

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Mount Joy Soon Open

degrees Celsius or lower than the snow will be made and skiers and snowboards will be Mount Joy reservoir is fenced and welcome. completed and the new pumping system is Mount Joy is in great need of volunteers in place and currently filling. for all areas to keep the facility and hills open. When the temperature is minus 10 Please contact them at info@mountjoy.ca Reporter

CARD OF THANKS The Dewberry Hall Society would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every person who helped, in any way, with the community Fall Fest. The ladies, in our community, made all the delicious pies for dessert and many community ladies helped with the preparation and the presentation of the meal. Also, a big thank you to the set up and cleanup crew.

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NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSE

COUNTY OF TWO HILLS NO. 21

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN HOUSE WILL BE HELD ON

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2016 FROM THE HOURS

1:00 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M. In the Two Hills County Office for discussion of County Operations.

Our financial support came from the businesses, in our community. Servus Credit Union, John Anderson Agencies, Dew Fab Welding, ATB Financial Agency, Dennills Agricenter, B&L Vet Services LTD. and Isert Petroleum. Our silent auction Items, came from businesses, friends of the hall and from our community. We had a 50/50 draw and Lionel and Wendy Romanchuk were kind enough to handle that portion of our program. It was won by Buddy Bensmiller and Buddy donated the funds back to hall. Thanks Buddy. The supper was fantastic (the corn on the cob was a big hit). Thanks to Gordon and Rick for cooking the corn and Ryley and Keagan for helping us with the heavy carrying. Our net income for the evening was $8000.00. A special thanks to all who came out to support us. It is heart-warming to see how our community and surrounding communities have backed us with our new hall. Without all of this support we could not manage to do what needs to be done. Watch for many new changes when we hold our next function. Thanks again.

TWO HILLS COUNTY COUNCIL

THE DEWBERRY HALL SOCIETY

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VERMILION AND AREA BUSINESSES

Bert Duncan Trailer Sales (2007) Inc.

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

Fire Wind Extraction Flood

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Windshields Rear Sliders Side Windows Rock Chip Repairs Tractor Trailers Campers and RVs Custom Safety Glass Cuts Heavy and Farm Equipment

LAKELAND GLASS 4520 RAILWAY AVE, VERMILION AB T9X 1E9

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Charlene Young

Professional Corporation

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PH: 780.853.3856

Deborah A. Tovell, CPA, CGA dtovell.pc@telus.net Bus: (780) 853-2801 Fax: (780) 853-1728

Suite 14 5125 - 50th Avenue Vermilion, Alberta T9X 1L9

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available at: Competitive prices.

Embroidery

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

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

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

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

General Contractors Project Management

Residential / Commercial / Agriculture 780.581.3364 www.classicbuilders.ca

VERMILION AND AREA HOME BUSINESSES doTERRA Canada Health & Wellness

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780-581-6116 sejshadow@mail.com

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With Children

We can help with a gift of food, personal products, basic household, baby formula & diapers.

IF WE CAN HELP YOUR FAMILY OR IF YOU KNOW OF A FAMILY PLEASE CALL:

(780) 581-0521

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Financing Available for Bred Cows, Bred Cows with Calves at Side, and Bred Heifers Rick Rewuski Box 1265, Dewberry, AB T0B 1G0 Ph: (780) 847-4166 Fax: (780) 847-4944

Rawlin’s Custom Tubgrinding Rawlin James Box 164 Dewberry, AB T0B 1G0

CELL: 780 205 1324

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ELECTRIC

NEW BUILDINGS & OLD BARNS TIN ROOFING, 5” EAVESTROUGHING SIDING, SOFFIT & FASCIA

KEN HARTWELL pH: 780-853-3318

Commercial . Industrial . Residential Maintenance . Farm

CALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE

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

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Registered Massage Therapist

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CLASSIFIEDS and careers

November 28, 2016 | The Vermilion Voice

AWNA BLANKET AND LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS Auctions 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. LARGE UNRESERVED Restaurant Equipment Auction. As instructed by the owners of the property to sell by public auction. Sunday, December 4, 2016, 11 a.m. at the closed Tilted Kilt, W.E. Mall location, 17118 - 90 Ave., Edmonton. For list of equipment phone or email: Howard’s Auctions. Phone 780-4328181 or 780-718-2274. Email: howardsauctions@ shaw.ca. UNRESERVED CLOSEOUT AUCTION Lougheed Gift & Garden. 10 a.m., Saturday, December 3. New stock, Country Clipper, Jonesred, giftware, truck etc! Hwy 13, Lougheed, Alberta. 780-842-5666; www. scribnernet.com. Business Opportunities BREAST CANCER VENDING machines business opportunity. Brand new launching across Canada. Exceptionally high cash income. Locations, training,

and financing provided. Full details. Call now 1-866668-6629. Website www.vendingforhope.com.

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Employment Opportunities INTERESTED IN the Community Newspaper business? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: awna.com/for-job-seekers. INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. HandsOn Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Available! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certification proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com. 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!

For Sale STEEL BUILDING SALE. “Really Big Sale Is Back - Extra Winter Discount On Now!” 20X19 $5,145. 25X27 $5,997. 28X27 $6,773. 30X31 $8,110. 35X33 $11,376. 40X43 $13,978. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036; www.pioneersteel.ca. 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. HARDY TREE, SHRUB, and berry seedlings delivered. Order online at www.treetime.ca or call 1-866873-3846. New growth guaranteed. METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 37+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254.

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

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New and Recond Service and Supplies Also Bags to fit other Major brands

for rent FOR RENT Large 1 bedroom basement suite for rent in Mannville $650/month plus damage deposit includes utilities. Please contact 780-581-0659 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

LOOKING FOR CROP LAND TO RENT IN THE VERMILION, CLANDONALD, DEWBERRY AREAS. WILL BREAK UP GRASSLAND IF NEEDED. CALL TYREL AT

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coming EVENTS HAM AND TURKEY Bingo. Friday, December 9, 2016 at St. Olga’s Church, (6052-52 Ave) Doors Open at You will like our prices! Take the time to give us a call! 6:30 p.m. Games start at 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Vermilion Lion’s Club. Everyone Welcome! All pro- Lloydminster 780-875-6636, Toll Free # 1-888-858ceeds to communities projects 1011.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR DECEMBER 2016 1 Bingo 1-4pm, Seniors Centre Walking Through Grief Meeting Parkview Alliance Church, 7pm

2 Floor Curling 9:30am, Coffee Pot 10:30am, Seniors’ Centre Public Skating 6-7pm, Stadium

3 Babysitting & Personal Safety Course, CLASS Ridge Riders – Snowmobile Expo

10am-4pm, Lakeland College

11am-5pm, Regional Centre

4 Santa Skate 1:30-3pm, Stadium Public Skating 3:15pm-5pm, Arena

5 Floor Curling 9:30am Coffee Pot & Birthday Club 10:30am Bridge 1pm Seniors’ Centre Senior’s & Casual Curling 1-3 pm Curling Rink, Wayne Seward, 780-853-6717 Vermilion River Archers, 6pm, Armouries, Contact Ken 780-853-7002 or Tim 780-581-3888

6 Vermilion Downtown Farmer’s Market Elks Hall, 10am – 2pm, contact Evelyn 780-853-4669 Heart Wise: Managing Blood Pressure & Cholesterol 9:30am-12:30pm, Telehealth Room Vermilion Health Centre

Let’s Play! 9:30-11:30am, Kiddie Oasis, Regional Center Happy Harmonizers, A Touch of Brass, & Quartet Christmas Concert 7pm, Seniors’ Centre

Town Council Meeting 7pm, Council Chambers, Town Office

7 Floor Curling 9:30am Coffee Pot 10:30am, Seniors’ Centre Kid’s Connections 10:30am-12pm, Public Library Senior’s & Casual Curling 1-3pm, Curling Rink, Wayne Seward, 780-853-6717 Blue Christmas Service 7pm, Parkview Alliance Church 8 Cribbage Doubles 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Walking Through Grief Meeting 10am Parkview Alliance Church, 7pm, Sammy’s Restaurant 9 Floor Curling 9:30 am, Coffee Pot 10:30 am, Seniors’ Centre 11 Public Skating, 3:15-5pm, Arena 12 Floor Curling 9:30am, Coffee Pot 10:30am, Bridge 1pm, Seniors’ Centre Senior’s & Casual Curling, 1-3pm, Curling Rink, Wayne Seward, 780-853-6717 Vermilion River Archers 6pm, Armouries 13 Vermilion Downtown Farmer’s Market, Elks Hall, 10am – 2pm Let’s Play! 9:30-11:30am, Kiddie Oasis, Regional Center Diabetes the Basics, Alberta Health Services 9:30am-3:30pm, Prairie Place Boardroom pre-

Quilter’s Guild 4-10pm, School of Hope Potluck Supper 5:30pm, Seniors’ Centre 15 Bingo 1:00-4pm, Seniors Centre Walking Through Grief Meeting 7pm, Parkview Alliance Church 16 Floor Curling 9:30am, Coffee Pot 10:30am, Seniors’ Centre Public Skating 6-7pm, Stadium 18 Public Skating 3:15pm-5pm, Arena Christmas Pageant 10:30am, St. Saviour’s Anglican Church 19 Floor Curling 9:30am, Coffee Pot 10:30am, Bridge 1pm, Seniors’ Centre Senior’s & Casual Curling 1-3pm, Curling Rink, Wayne Seward, 780-853-6717 Vermilion River Archers 6pm, Armouries 20 Vermilion Downtown Farmer’s Market Elks Hall, 10am – 2pm Let’s Play! 9:30-11:30am, Kiddie Oasis, Regional Center Happy Harmonizers 2pm, Seniors’ Centre Town Council Meeting 7pm, Council Chambers, Town Office 21 Floor Curling 9:30am, Coffee Pot 10:30am, Seniors’ Centre Kid’s Connections 10:30am-12pm, Public Library Senior’s & Casual Curling 1-3pm, Curling Rink, Wayne Seward, 780-853-6717 23 Floor Curling 9:30am, Coffee Pot 10:30am, Seniors’ Centre 24 Christmas Eve Holy Communion 9:00pm, St. Saviour’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service 5:00pm, First United Church 25 Ron Moses Community Christmas Dinner, Noon-Entertainment, 1pm, Dinner, Seniors’ Centre Holy Communion 10:30am, St. Saviour’s Anglican Church 26 Floor Curling 9:30am, Coffee Pot 10:30am, Bridge 1pm, Seniors’ Centre Senior’s & Casual Curling 1-3pm, Curling Rink, Wayne Seward, 780-853-6717 Vermilion River Archers 6pm, Armouries 27 Happy Harmonizers 2pm, Seniors’ Centre 28 Floor Curling 9:30am, Coffee Pot 10:30am, Seniors’ Centre Senior’s & Casual Curling 1-3pm, Curling Rink, Wayne Seward, 780-853-6717 Quilter’s Guild 4-10pm, School of Hope 30 Floor Curling 9:30am, Coffee Pot 10:30am, Seniors’ Centre BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

Happy Harmonizers 2pm, Seniors’ Centre 14 Floor Curling 9:30am, Coffee Pot 10:30am, Seniors’ Centre Kid’s Connections, 10:30am-12pm, Public Library Senior’s & Casual Curling 1-3pm, Curling Rink, Wayne Seward, 780-853-6717

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ADD YOUR EVENTS TO THE NEXT VERMILION COMMUNITY CALENDAR CALL BONNIE WALSH AT THE TOWN OF VERMILION: 853-5358 OR EMAIL: BWALSH@VERMILION.CA

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Indomitable Spirit Book Launch

Jan Scott

He documented those times in vibrant, insightful, sometimes dark, and humorous prose. Scott returned to high school in Jasper, starting in grade 9 at the age of 22, worked for the National Parks Service in the summers, and trained to become a highly qualified lifeguard and swim instructor. In 1964, Scott became the first Red Cross water safety instructor in the NWT. In addition to the swim lessons on the beach at Frame Lake, the Red Cross team built pools on barges and floated the barges up the Mackenzie River to reach young swim students, many Dene and Inuit. Scott’s enthusiasm and his commitment to the young students in his swim training and water safety classes were great, and, for some, lifechanging. Scott and his wife, Jan, settled in Vermilion, where he helped to break cross-country ski trails in the provincial park, and founded a Jackrabbit ski club for youngsters. Beckie Scott, went on to become a World Cup and Olympic cross-country ski champion for Canada. S c o t t ’s b o o k c h r o n i c l e s m a n y other adventures and achievements,

including earning a Master’s Degree in Community Development and a dedicated career with the Alberta Department of Agriculture’s Green Certificate Program. Jan Scott has contributed an Epilogue to the book, a loving tribute to her husband and poignant reflection on their life together and now, caring for Walter who has Parkin-

Vermilion Farmer’s Market

LAKELAND FEEDERS CO-OP

Tuesday November 29th 10 am - 3 pm Tuesday December 6th 10 am - 2 pm Tuesday December 13th 10 am - 2 pm Tuesday December 20th 10 am - 2 pm

Tuesday, December 13, 2016 At the Vermilion Provincial Building 6:00 P.M. Supper Meeting to follow All members welcome

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Indomitable Spirit: Stories of My Life is a beautiful and dramatic memoir by longtime Vermilion resident, Walter Scott. Scott left Germany in January 1956 to start a new life in Canada. He was just 20 years old. From the time of his arrival, Scott wrote his stories down in careful handwritten notes, scrawled jottings and in letters: memories of his childhood in Germany during World War II and in the years following the war when he was orphaned as a boy, of his escape from East Germany to West Germany, and stories of his journey by ship to Halifax and his first days in Canada. The arc of Scott’s life in Canada is astonishing. To read this compilation of his stories is to open a window on the immigrant experience from the viewpoint of a young man with no safety net, struggling to find his feet. After an arduous journey - “no money, no job, no English” - he made his way by train to Alberta, spending time in the bush camps around Edson and Hinton, and then to Jasper. There he found the opportunities he was seeking: work, education, and friendship.

son’s disease. Scott forged a life full of stories. Storytelling became his survival, became his education, and became his life. The honour in reading Scott’s stories is in coming to understand the strength, the courage, and the hope that sustained him. You may purchase a copy at Fantasy Flowers.

Author Walter Scott pictured at his book launch at the nursing home in Vermilion on November 26. Photo Marie Conboy

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SCHOOL NEWS

Mannville School News

Susan Obrigewitch ‘Survival Reward Challenge.’ They had to Submitted separate a mixture containing five different On Stack-Up Day, materials and work individually to evaluMannville School ate a plan and recommend improvements. committed stack- The reward challenge activity was to sepaers to be counted as rate a mixture of paper clips, salt, split peas part of a Guinness World Record. Students and wood chips. If they can successfully stacked cups for at least 30 minutes on separate the mixture, they can keep the Guinness World Records Day on Novem- salt and split peas to create a pot of soup, ber 17. the wood chips for kindling and the paper On Friday, November 18, the Grade 6 clips to use as fishing hooks. The students class hosted their first elementary team were all successful!! assembly. The Grade 6’s used a demoOur CTF Community Care Services cratic approach and voted on the team class is looking for volunteer opportunithemes, emojis won with the majority of ties around the community of Mannville. the votes. In the assembly the Grade six Please contact Miss Almberg (kalee. Student Council planned four stations almberg@btps.ca) at the school for including a maze, obstacle course where more information and/or if you are lookteam work was used, parachute fun, and a ing for some volunteers. handprint activity that is going to be turned This Movember, grow your Mo and into a moral to have on display in our use it to raise funds for men’s health. elementary halls. The Elementary Student Mr. Maron’s Movember page is up and Council is busy working on more fun activi- running. Please visit http://mobro.co/ ties for the students to enjoy in December! darrylmaron if you would like to make The Grade 5 class worked in groups in a a donation.

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The curling rink and skating rink has been booked for our secondary students for the month of December. We are lucky to have these facilities so close and available for our students. Christmas is just around the corner, which means we will be practicing and preparing for our concer t. Our concert theme is “Christmas Around the World” and it will be held on Tuesday, December 20 at 7p.m. The 6’s will be leading the concert as tradition continues. And on that note, the Grad Christmas Banquet tickets are out and available from any graduate, the school office or the local stores. Glance Ahead: Elementary Report Cards – December 8; Youth Night – December 2.

O n T h u r s d a y, November 24, students were invited to portray their favourite car toon, movie, book, or TV characters. Several entities were personified and attended classes that day! J. R. Robson’s Learning Commons last week hosted a video conference with the Bullock Texas State History

Museum. Our Grade 7 students learned about La Salle, a 17th-century French explorer, and his exploration mission and about the recovery and excavation of one of his ships, La Belle. Both the boys’ and girls’ senior teams concluded their volleyball season as they competed at Zones on the weekend of November 18. As volleyball wraps up, basketball is kicking into gear at the same time. The junior girls’ teams are already in full swing; the

junior boys were in the midst of tryouts last week, and the senior boys have long started conditioning and practice. J. R. Robson School doesn’t close d ur i n g a “ s n ow d ay ” ! D e s p i te t h e upcoming “winterier” weather inevitably around the corner with heavy snowfall or extremely cold temperatures, and bus routes occasionally canceled due to driving conditions, the school will keep its doors open and classes in session. Students are encouraged

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Vi d eo c onferen c e with the Bullock Texas State History Museum in the Learning Commons. Our Grade 7 students learned about La Salle, a 17th century Fren c h ex plorer and his exploration mission and about t h e r e c ove r y a n d excavation of one of his ships, La Belle. Photo submitted

Long days and nights you bore the pain And hoped for cure, but all in vain God took you home and gave you rest. A year has passed since that sad day But those we love don’t go away. Though absent, you are ever near Still missed, still loved, and ever dear. Sadly missed by family and friends

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SCHOOL NEWS Susanna Pankiw

Memorable Moments

the annual awards night ceremonies. This proud of the girls! As our school mantra certain that this will be an outstanding

D e w b e r r y S c h o o l time, students were being recognized for states, “Working together for success”.... memory to fill a page in the storybook of News their many achievements, from athletics to the girls did just that! their lives.

“Life is not made up of minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, or years, but of moments. You must experience each one before you can appreciate it.” Sarah Ban Breathnach Our lives are made of a multitude of moments, but it’s what one does with them that renders them special. Over the past few weeks, our students and staff were able to capitalize on countless instances, both at the school level and in personal endeavors. On October 28, the school was honored to hear the stories and advice of Eva Olson, a Holocaust survivor. She used her story of survival to encourage acceptance and love. The underlying message was to become a good leader and embolden everyone to get rid of bullying by helping each other and not being a bystander. A good leader develops that way by the choices that they make. We all can become good leaders. She inspired us never to give up, that miracles come out of the ashes. It’s all about human behavior and that we are all part of a Human family. Later on, the evening continued with

Margaret McCormack Submitted

Congratulations to our Spartan Sr. Volleyball teams who both won Bronze at Zones. The Girls placed 2nd in their pool. They defeated J.R. Robson to advance to the semi-finals then lost to Plamondon putting them in the Bronze medal game where they won over Bonnyville. The Boys also placed 2nd in their pool. They defeated Notre Dame from Bonnyville to place them in the semi-finals were they too lost to Plamondon. They defeated F.G. Miller from Elk Point in two matches to bring home Bronze. We are so proud of all the players who have represented St. Jerome’s throughout the season as you have traveled all over Alberta. Thank you to the coaches, Mr. Wasylik and Mr. Rogan, assistant Mr. Sader and all parents who have helped out throughout the year. The Sr. High Student Council hosted a “Brain Freeze Challenge” during noon hour on Tuesday, November 22. Approximately 60 high school students lined up on either side of the tables and drank their Slurpie as fast as they could. Drayson Morton was the winner of the event receiving a Tim Horton’s gift card for his tremendous talent!! St. Jerome’s will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair in December 7 to 12. This will be a great time to do some Christmas shopping and get some nice gifts for under the tree. The Book Fair will be open to student at lunchtime (12:05 - 12:32) on December

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Students in Mr. Haslehurst’s class were experimenting to find out the rates that fruits and vegetables decompose. Students used their science skills to measure, weigh, and record their observations with photos and written descriptions. 2B and 5B took time to get together on Friday for Buddy Reading. They read in the 2B classroom and the Makerspace room. The students enjoyed their buddy time. They try to meet once a week for some fun and learning. On November 21, parents and staff gath-

academics. Very special recognition was extended to the staff members for long term service awards: 20 years – Rhonda Ward & Curt Orbeck, 25 years – Susanna Pankiw, 35 years – Brent Pitts, Retirement Recognition – Dan Blatchford. Congratulations to all the students and staff!! November rang in the monthly citizenship award assembly. This assembly was a bit extra special as Hedley Dennill, a staunch supporter of Dewberry School, came bearing gifts of new jerseys for the senior high girls’ volleyball team. He believes that “if you look good, you play good”! Thank you Hedley, your support and donations to our school are greatly appreciated. Looking good certainly assisted the senior girls and their efforts to play hard. They bumped and spiked their way into zones in Anzac! The girls showed their Panther Pride as they worked very hard against some very stiff competition and made school memories to last a lifetime. The last match was the best of the weekend, and they went out with a bang! So

On the 23rd of the month, a political realization came to fruition for the Grade 5, 6 and 9 students. They enjoyed the opportunity to visit and sit in on a session at the Alberta Legislature. Such a fascinating day would not have been complete without a visit and a photo session from the Honorable Richard Starke. We are

As Amit Kalantri said, “Few moments are so special that they should be recognized by special expressions.” Without a doubt, the events over the last 30 days have been incredible and will make the hours, minutes and seconds worth every ounce of effort expended and the expressions treasured.

Senior Girls Volleyball team: Curt Orbeck (coach), Leah Sherwood, Tia Dyck, Nicole Dennill, Kyra Weidmark, Jenna Bowman, Jace Weidmark, Bridget Surina, Kenedi Wood. Photos submitted

St. Jerome’s School News

7, 8, 9 and 12 in the library. Family Night will run Thursday, December 8 from 3:30 7 p.m. also in the library. Parents/Students can enter to win $25 to buy books for themselves, and $25 for their teacher. There will be a raffle to win the posters on display. We will have hot chocolate and Christmas cookies to enjoy while you shop, and candy canes for the kids. Thank you to all the parents who were able to attend Parent-Teacher Interviews last week. There was a great turnout and it is important to stay in contact with your child’s teachers, as we all want the very best for each and every student. If you were unable to attend interviews and have questions or concerns please call or email the school to get in touch with your child’s teachers. On Tuesday, November 29, the elementary students gathered to celebrate November Happigrams. The Grade 3 students did a wonderful job as they shared three traditions of Advent; the Advent Wreath, the Jesse Tree, and the Advent Calendar. They also sang, “Children of the Light”. They also delivered a homemade Advent Calendar, which they created, to each classroom from kindergarten to Grade 8. Congratulations to all of the November Happigram winners for their hard work, excellent skills and generous, compassionate spirits. School reminders: Wednesday, November 30 – Dress-Up in Unusual Clothing in your closet or parent’s closet, Thursday, December 15 – Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. at the Alumni House Lakeland College.

Sr Boys Volleyball team Back Row: Craig Campbell, David Sader, Quentin Rehmann, Jesse Rogan, Malcolm Sader, Mark Livingstone, Kale McIntyre, Ethan Campbell, Allan Rogan. Middle Row: Sam Rutt, Carson Rogers, Ty Stenhouse, Lawson, Clyke. Front Row: Kent Jackson, Gabriel Quickstad, Kael Lawrence. Photos submitted

Sr Girls (Grade 12) Volleyball team Back Row: Mr. Brent Wasylik, Tenille Chase, Karley Dieken, Erica Snelgrove. Front Row: Courtney Corbiere, Shaelyn Rehmann, Brianne Wheat, Caylyn Cooper, Katherine Pulyk.

Vermilion Elementary School News

ered for the School Council meeting. The Kindergarten and Grade 1 teachers shared about the Early Childhood Education Conference that they attended this month. They shared how the research supports the variety of activities and goals that VES takes part in, such as our connectedness project, teaching about growth mindsets, inquiry projects and our programs connected to VIBE. School administration shared the VES Annual School Report and the Three Year Education Plan. If you were unable to attend you can find this report on the VES website. Friends of Vermilion are still looking for volunteers to work the casino on January 23 and 24. If you would like to help out, please contact the school

for more information. The School Council is in the process of creating a Purpose statement and will do more work in this area at their next meeting on January 16. For one month, VES is fortunate to have three students from Lakeland College who are taking the two-year instructional assistant course. Amina Elkadry is working with Mrs. Tomkins and Hr. Haslehurst; Ravneet Kaur is with Mrs. Bast and Mrs. Wakefield; and Renney Muldoon is in 1B with Mrs. Zaharko. We welcome the three of them to our school and wish them the best with all of their courses. Dates to Remember: Nov. 29 – Superintendent Visit; Nov. 30 – Grade 6 Caroling; Dec. 7 – Assembly at 10:45; Dec. 9 – Report

Cards go Home; Dec. 15 – Kindergarten Christmas Concert at 7:00 at VES; Dec. 21 – K-3 Christmas Concert; Dec. 22 – Grade 4-5 Christmas Concert; Jan 9 – First Day Back in the New Year.

Gary, the guinea pig, is a great addition to the 3B classroom. Photo submitted

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Sports News

Marauders Cap Season With Annual Awards Banquet

Cathy Woters Submitted

Four years ago Brayden Chilibeck and Scott Zielinski were at their first Marauder football awards night. Then, Zielinski captured both offensive and defensive lineman awards and Chilibeck was runner up as rookie of the year. At their last awards night Zielinski repeated as defensive lineman of the year for the fourth consecutive year, while Chilibeck was offensive player of the year and the Marauders’ most valuable player. One of this year’s Grade 9’s, Jacob Kotowich, was also in the spotlight as the team handed out their hardware. Kotowich, who was the team’s unflappable although inexperienced quarterback, was named rookie of year, offensive back of the year and runner up as offensive player of the year. Hayden Usenik , in his second year on the team, was a double award winner as defensive player of the year after also taking the title of linebacker of the year. His twin brother Carter was named defensive back of the year. Kyle Theiss played on both the offensive and defensive lines and was recognized for those roles as runner up on defense and winner on offense. He was runner up as most dedicated player to Trevor Thor, who was runner up as offensive lineman of the year. For the second consecutive year

David Wilson, the team’s place kicker, was winner of the special teams player of the year. Most improved player went to defensive back Sundin Klassen. The Phil McKerihan Spirit of the Marauders award went to videographer Lleyton Bates. Rookie Ossman Abazukar, who hadn’t watched or played football before the season, was surprised when he was the first on stage to receive runner up honours as defense back of the year. Abazukar, who was the team’s kick returner, was also runner up as most valuable player. Marauder Football Awards 2016 Defensive Back of the Year: Runnerup – Ossman Abuzukar, Winner: Carter Usenik. Linebacker of the Year: Runner-up Scott Zielinski, Winner: Hayden Usenik. Defensive lineman of the Year: Runner-up Kyle Theiss, Winner: Scott Zielinski. D e f e n s ive p l aye r o f t h e ye a r: Runner-up Ismael (Gord) Uddin, Winner: Hayden Usenik. Offensive back of the year: Runnerup Pierce Joa, Winner: Jacob Kotowich. Of fensive lineman of the year: Runner-up Trevor Thor, Winner: Kyle Theiss. O f f e n s i ve p l aye r o f t h e ye a r: Runner-up Jacob Kotowich, Winner: Brayden Chilibeck. Special teams player of the year:

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DEC 2, 2016 @ 8 P.M. JR. B VERMILION TIGERS VS FROG LAKE

Runner up Tanner Throndson, Winner David Wilson Rookie of the year: Runner-up Wyatt Payne, Winner Jacob Kotowish. Most Improved Player: Runner up Skyler Budden, Winner Sundin Klassen. Most dedicated player: Runner up

Kyle Theiss, Winner Trevor Thor. Most Valuable Player: Runner-up Ossman Abuzukar, Winner Brayden Chilibeck. Phil McKerihan Spirit of the Marauders: Runner up Joe Myshak, president of the Booster Club, Winner Lleyton Bates.

Goodbye to the Grade 12’s: Two of them played all four years of their eligibility and three were rookies, all will be missed from the Marauders roster as they graduate. Bottom row (left to right) Pierce Joa, Brayden Chilibeck, Tanner Throndson, Ossman Abazukar and Carter Usenik. Back row (l –r): Jesse Snow, Sundin Klassen, Scott Zielinski, Hayden Usenik and Jarret Eyben. Chilibeck and Zielinski started in grade nine. For their first and last year were Abuzukar, Joa and Snow. Photo Cathy Wolters

Border City Stingrays Host Successful Figure Meet

Marie Conboy Reporter

The Border City Stingrays hosted t he M ar ni e Ei stet ter Fi g ure M e et , welcoming nearly 200 synchronized swimmers, at the BioClean Aquatic Centre in Lloydminster on Saturday, November 19. The Synchro Sask annual awards banquet and the Whole Athlete Development Championship hosted 192 athletes, along with specialty coaches instructing. Lloydminster swimmers Haley Wickham-Cross (14-years-old) placed 3rd in the 16-18-year-old figure category, Kallie Lumbard (13-years-old) placed 2nd in 13 – 15-year-old figure category and Kaibrie Lumbard (12-years-old) placed 3rd in 11-12-year-old category. A crowd of approximately 300 people

was in attendance at the annual awards banquet. The event was good for Lloydminster’s economy as all the people who visited the border city booked a hotel and dined out. Jayla Wandler received a special invite to the specialty camps ran by Synchro Sask, for achieving a high score in 2015-2016 seasons for her individual figures. Techniques were named under the classes of Manta Ray, Barracuda and Heron, consisting of ballet leg moves under the water that result in splits and spins, as well as movement upside down. “The swimmers do different moves in the water to show they can do ballet leg and the splits upside down in the water and push themselves up out of the water. They also do a long term

athlete development, which is a testing program for the girls and was brought out for all sports in Canada. The marks achieved go towards the provincial marks in April and the marks show them what they have to work on and which parts. The weekend also included a Whole Athlete Development Camp on November 20, which involved on land and in the water training with Vaneesa Keenan, a coach for the junior national team. Dry land training includes yoga and strength training, which is just as important as the in-water work, as swimmers need the power and strength to lift themselves in the water, making synchronized swimming a well-rounded spor t for Photo submitted athletes.

Vermilion Wellness Coalition Curling for Kids

Children from VES attended a curling day out on their day off from school at the Vermilion Stadium on November 25. “It’s a free and fun day out for the children organized by the Vermilion Wellness Coalition. It gives some children that never get the opportunity to curl a chance,” said Vermilion Wellness Coalition Volunteer Russ Cameron. Photos Marie Conboy

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