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Clandonald 4-H Achievement Day

(Pictured) Champion Overall Female and Grand Champion Cow/Calf winner Logan Garner leads his cow Margo with his little brother Rylan Garnier leading calf Maroon. (Right) Judge Gabrielle Cheremshynski makes the cup presentation. Photos Marie Conboy

Marie Conboy Reporter

4-H members turned out and showed off their animals in the warm sunshine at the 2017 Clandonald 4-H Multi Club Achievement Day Show at the Clandonal Ag Grounds on May 27.

T h i s y e a r ’s C h a m p i o n O v e r a l l Female and Grand Champion Cow/ Calf was awarded to Logan Garnier from Clandonald 4-H club, who won Grand Champion Heifer and Reserve with the same heifer last year. Garnier also won Reserve Champion Steer.

The winner of this year ’s Grand Champion Steer went to Trey Nowasad, who also took home the best Home Grown Steer, and Reser ve Overall Female was won by Wyatt Jacula.

Garnier said he was very confident from early on with how his cow and calf were progressing over the last year.

Garnier knew he had a good one and with the animals, to public speaking, the leadership training that they get he was back turning her out again as a presenting in front of an audience and from the camps during the summer.” cow, and winning first place! “ It ’s a great ac hievement,” s ai d Garnier, delighted with the win.

It is Garnier’s fifth year of 4-H and this was his first cow and calf. The calf was an Angus sire from one of his own bulls and he hopes the cow will have a calf every year for the next 11 years.

“There is a lot of work that goes into raising a champion. We lead the pair in the lead up to the show. I didn’t feed them anything special, just barley and hay,” said Garnier.

Fern A xely, the Clandonald 4 - H Leader said “the show went amazing, the judges were great, our 11 members and 5 cleavers did a wonderful job.

The benefits of being in 4-H sets kids up who want to go into farming and gives them skills for life, from working (From left) Wyatt Jacula and Noah Jacula show their animals in Clandonald on May 27.

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Children were wide-eyed as entomologists, Christina Elliot and Jeffrey Newton represented the Alberta Science Network (ASN) giving presentations to local Grade 2 students at the Vermilion Public Library on May 25.

Entomology is the study of insects, and experts were happy to share information and hands-on experience with the students.

They noted that this was the programs fourth year in Vermilion originating after the request of a previous librarian.

“The program offering free science outreach to schools is always well received here and well organized. It’s always a lot of fun!

Many of our volunteers come from other organizations that support our cause. These experts can go beyond the curriculum and add a bit extra on topics from their field work and career experience. We are grateful to their companies for giving them the flex time to create their presentations,” said ASN Programs Director, Jeffrey Newton.

Newton gave students a Magnetism presentation where students reviewed what kinds of materials are magnetic (iron, nickel, and cobalt), different kinds of magnets, as well as safety and uses for magnets.

“Every speaker requires a magnet to make it work,” said Newton who pointed out all of the magnets in the room that would normally go unnoticed.

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Students went on to mention common things that different species of insects have including a head, thorax, and abdomen, as well as six legs, and some with wings.

“I enjoy presenting to this age group because the questions that younger children ask are all over the map which is great. In University, we can get really focused on curriculum but children’s interests lie elsewhere, so discussions can include a variety of things which is really great,” said Elliott.

Scientist, Dr. Newton focuses his work on mites (which are actually arachnids), ants, mealy bugs, and aphids.

“I think it’s fascinating! They are very small and very articulated. They have Christina Elliott, MacEwan University Lab features just like us if you look at them Instructor holds a cockroach at the Vermilion Public Library on May 25. Photo Angela Mouly through a microscope,” said Newton.

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Appropriate Or Inappropriate?

Lorna Hamilton Editor

The Vermilion Voice | May 29, 2017

Last week I was browsing through Netflix trying to find something to watch, and I stumbled onto a TV series called ‘Killer Kids.’ The title caught my attention so I decided to watch the first episode.

In the first episode it concentrated on the murder of Johnathon Thimpsen, 7 committed by Sandy Charles, 14 and his seven-year-old accomplice on July 8, 1995, in La Ronge, Saskatchewan, as well as, the murder of Elyse Pahler, 15 whose murder was committed by three young teenagers Royce Casey, 16, Jacob Delashmutt, 15, and Joseph Fiorella, 14 on July 22, 1995 in Arroyo Grande, California.

Throughout the episode, the investigators involved in the two cases made references to the occult and satanic worship as the murderers appeared to revolve their crimes around it and in each case they referred to their victims as sacrifices.

In the murder of Johnathon Thimpsen, according to the investigators, Sandy Charles claimed he believed in magic and the supernatural and that every 1000

years Satan would be released upon the earth. They went on to say that Charles desired to be a disciple of Satan and that Charles believed if he killed an unbaptised child it would place him in the good books of Satan and allow him entry into the world of Satan. Apparently, Charles had watched the movie ‘Warlock’ up to 10 times before murdering Thimpsen and the injuries to the young boy mirrored incidents depicted in the movie.

In the murder of Elyse Pahler, the three teenage boys were avid listeners of thrash metal music, especially that of the band ‘Slayer.’

According to the interviewee Lawyer, Allen Hutkin in the episode, Jacob Delashmutt’s upbringing and home appeared to be of a normal nature, but his room was dark and influenced by the satanic. They said that “Royce Casey was just a wandering soul and that Joseph Fiorella used a lot of drugs and alcohol for someone his age and loved metal music especially the band ‘Slayer.’ The teens apparently had their own heavy metal band called ‘Hatred’ and their songs praised devil worship and sacrificing young virgins.

Pahlers death was brutal and included necrophilia. According to Hutkin the motive of the killing was well established

when they discovered a journal written by Royce Casey. Apparently, Casey describes that if they commit the perfect sacrifice to the devil their band called ‘Hatred’ which was fashioned after the band ‘Slayer’ would make them a gold record and great musicians.

Elyse Pahler parents tried to implicate the lyrics of ‘Slayer’s’ music as the cause of their daughters murder. They filed a lawsuit against the band stating that if you can’t market obscene things to children such as Playboy magazines, tobacco, and alcohol why should you be able to market X-rated music singing about the joys of raping and torturing women to children. The lawsuit wasn’t to stop the band from making their music but to stop them from marketing such material to children; ultimately the law suit was not successful.

The questions I have about these two murders are, did the music and movie really cause the children to commit the murder? Did it influence the way they committed the murders or were these children already severely mentally ill?

Would they have eventually killed someone regardless of whether they were around the music and movies or not?

For me, I am conflicted on my thoughts surrounding these kind of cases. In a way,

I do believe that music, movies and video games can influence a young child if they grow up continuously being subjected to the violent nature of them. Sort of in the same way that some professionals believe that, ‘children who live in abuse often become abusers themselves,’ but can that be applied in cases such as these? I don’t know because not all children who are abused become abusers.

I think people who abuse or kill already have a mental illness that causes them to do so. Maybe what they hear and see can influence their behaviour to some degree, but on the other hand not everyone who listens or watches violent music, movies or video games become killers even if they have a mental illness.

I don’t think it is appropriate to surround our children with violence. Their listening and watching habits should be monitored when they are young, but we all know when they hit the pre-teen and teenage years it becomes pretty much impossible to monitor what our children does or doesn’t listen to and watch, if they want it they will always find a way.

What do you think? Do you think violent music, movies and video games can make our children murderers? vote online at www.vermilionvoice.com/poll

Vital Grief Support Comes To Vegreville

Alberta Hospice Palliative Care Association these complex situations at an upcoming Submitted palliative care workshop on Wednesday Losing a loved one is very tough – no June 7, run by Alberta Hospice Palliative matter what the circumstances. But it Care Association (AHPCA). Caregivers, can be made all the more challenging to family members, community volunteers, process if you have lost someone through and health professionals are all welcome suicide, a tragic accident or medical assis- to attend the workshop, called “This Thing tance in dying.

Called Grief: It’s Complicated”.

Residents of Vegreville and the The workshop will be hosted by St. surrounding areas will have the chance Joseph’s General Hospital and is facilito learn strategies to help themselves and tated by Bert Enns, one of Alberta’s leadothers cope with grief and bereavement in ing healthcare educators. During the full-

Please join the Alberta Hospice Palliative Care Association in a full day workshop, This Thing Called Grief: It’s Complicated, that will help you cope with grief and bereavement in complex situations, such as medical aid in dying, suicide, sudden death, and the loss of a teen or young adult.

This Workshop is open to anyone who wants to learn more about complicated grief.

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Vegreville at Sunshine Club, 4630 49 St. Wednesday June 7th 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

day hands-on workshop, participants will learn: - About the unique dimensions of grief that arise from a sudden loss, suicide, the death of a young person, or losing someone through medical assistance in dying - Ways to use our own experiences of loss effectively to support others who are grieving - How to listen to someone’s story of grief in a way that helps them heal “We all encounter times in life when we

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need a supportive hand. Losing a loved one in a complicated circumstance is definitely one of them”, says Enns. “We know how to show up with the casserole in hand but we wonder what else we can do.”

“Through our day together we will explore ways to reach out and support those who have experienced a difficult loss. I feel privileged to share this day with people in the Vegreville area who provide support in either paid or volunteer roles as well as those have experienced a loss.”

Jennifer Elliott, Executive Director AHPCA, says, “All Albertans have the right to quality end-of-life care, and education about palliative care is fundamental to making this happen. Now in our 8th year, our roadshows continue to provide much needed education and support throughout the province to people from all walks of life.”

“We’re thrilled to be working with St. Joseph’s General Hospital to bring this workshop to the people of the Vegreville area and we’re particularly thankful for their support and that of the Order of St Lazarus Calgary Commandery for making these vital educational opportunities possible.”

AHPCA is a province-wide charity that raises awareness of good quality palliative care, provides education, and advocates at the provincial level to improve end-of-life experiences for all Albertans.

The AHPCA Roadshow will be touring the rest of Alberta in the coming months, stopping at Olds, and High Prairie.

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James Wolters Columnist

With a week of vacation have been spending some time down the Vermilion way at the farm. One thing I notice down home is how subtly different the wildlife is just a couple hours away, especially the birds. I wouldn’t call myself a birder yet, but an affinity for birds certainly runs in the family. Where we live on our acreage, the original owner raised Canada Geese, ducks, pheasants…even peacocks, and left some legacy structure which would support an avian interest (poultry residing at present). My Dad even grew up on ‘Bird Haven Farm’…so you sort of get the picture.

When I was younger, we always had birds around that were (obviously) native to the prairie grassland portion of Alberta. Birds familiar around the yard like an annual pair

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Last week I wrote about the Blue Zones of the world, where people typically live l o n g e r, e s p e c i a l l y living to a healthy 100 years old and beyond, relatively free of disease. This week I am writing about the Blue Zone of Costa Rica. Like the Blue Zones of Sardinia Italy and Okinawa, Japan, there is a strong focus on family and friends. Even into their 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond the seniors of Costa Rica feel a strong sense of purpose that usually is centered on family, working, gardening, housework and tending animals. Like almost all NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of GEORGE ALBERT MARQUARDT, who died on March 27, 2017.

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Birds, Bees, And Ticked Off

of bluebirds nesting in a bird house on the side of the pump house, meadowlarks along the fence on the edge of the field, Red-Tailed Hawks down in the coulee, and some of the introduced birds like Pheasants and Hungarian (Gray) Partridges which would hide around the bale stacks. Early in the morning before heading to town, I had gone for a walk/bike ride down the road with the girls and the dogs. We had seen a pair of nesting ‘Huns” that burst from the ditch that our new (110lb pup) Chesapeake ‘Navy’ chased nearly out of sight not having any experience with them. There is nothing quite like a pair of Huns holding cover in the tall grass until the very last moment to rattle the wits. It was a nice surprise later on seeing a beautiful male Pheasant pose for a good long look on the road on driving in. I had not seen one since I had worked in the ‘90’s down south around Brooks. We also had one around in our yard at that time that settled in to the point

he got nicknamed ‘Squocky’, calling daily from the windbreak until someone would come outside to keep him company. I found out later that quite a few pairs had been released last year nearby, so it was nice to see one again finally (and them making it through the winter!). A stop at my sister’s on the way lead to a discovery of honeycombs built right onto the side of one of their wood granaries. Last fall I had discovered a swarm of honeybees in a tree right beside the path out to their shop…so the combs on the granary must have been where that swarm ended up. There was even a little bit of honey still left in the combs. I had to tease my sister a little bit that they had not noticed the swarm then or the combs…such is the busy bee life on their farm.

And to top off that singular day of birding along ditches, walks down gravel roads, and hikes in the coulee…trapesing through shrubs, brush, and grass…guess what?

When I got back, I had a shower and after

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centenarians, they belong to a strong faith based community. In Costa Rica the water they drink is hard, containing the minerals calcium and magnesium.

Obtaining adequate sunshine and at least eight hours of sleep are also part of their daily life.

Common foods in their diet include squash, such as butternut or spaghetti squash. They also favor papaya, yams, black beans and bananas. When my son came back from an extended visit at Costa Rica I was very interested to hear about the food. He said “they eat a lot of beans there Mom, beans for every meal and I mean every meal”. At the time I thought that it seemed like an odd diet, yet as I research the blue zones, what I have found is the one

thing that they all have in common is a regular consumption of beans and legumes. Black beans are a protein/ fiber combo that helps stabilize blood sugar lowers blood cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of both hear t d i s e a s e a n d c o l o n c a n c e r. B l a c k beans are a good source of molybdenum, folate, fiber, manganese, tryptophan and anti-oxidants. Here is one of my favorite bean salad recipes. This bean salad is quick and easy to make and it keeps well in the refrigerator for several days, and it is handy to pull out to accompany meals.

Bean Salad and Celery 1 can of black beans drained and rinsed 1 can of mixed beans drained and

sitting down felt something on the back of my arm. I couldn’t see it, but with my fingers, I managed to lift then pull it off and discovered a tick had been on me. Yikes…

I’ve heard of ticks for sure but don’t remember ever running in to one of those before around home anywhere. By the time I had a look at it on the table, one glance away from it to look for others it had managed to escape and be right back on my forearm.

Needless to say, he didn’t get any farther and a thorough bodily check led to finding another was on my new change of clothes.

Unfortunately, my childhood hatred of arachnids responded…I did them both in harsh and abruptly. I see the right thing since was to have bagged the little suckers in case they need to be tested. Now that I’ve had them, I’m going to take my outdoor excursions with a different and more vigilant approach that is for sure. My suggestion would be to keep a lookout for them and do the same.

rinsed 1 can of chick peas drained and rinsed 3 – 4 stalks of celery chopped 1/3 cup chopped onion 2 cloves of garlic, very finely chopped Dressing 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon thyme In a large bowl combine the beans, onion, celery and garlic. In a small bowl combine all the dressing ingredients and stir until blended. Pour the dressing on the beans and stir to coat.

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The Vermilion Quilters Guild would like to thank all those who made our 20th Anniversary Quilt Show such a success.

Thank you to all family and friends who helped with setting up and taking down the quilts racks & hanging quilts; to Lloyd and Beryl Tovell for quilt rack storage; to the Vermilion Voice, the Vermilion Standard and Highway 16 News for such excellent coverage of our event; to the incredible musicians, youth and adult, who filled our venue with such high quality music; to Carol Wasylik, feature quilter for your wonderful display; to our Viewers Choice sponsors: Extraordinary Extras - Vermilion, Mannville Village Treasures, MRS Longarm Quilting - Elk Point & Wishes & Dreams - Vermilion; to all Guild members, thank you for all the spectacular quilts, the homemade soup, sandwiches, cookies plus the many volunteer hours needed to create a quality Quilt Show, finally to the Community thank you for attending our show & celebrating our 20th Anniversary with us.

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Luckily I received no cracked or broken bones and was just badly bruised.

TO RATEPAYERS OF THE COUNTY OF TWO HILLS, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the County of Two Hills No. 21, in the Province of Alberta, has given first reading to By-Law No. 4-2017 which will, upon final passage and approval, authorize the lending of money by the County of Two Hills No. 21 to lend by the issuance of reserve funds from the County of Two Hills No. 21 for financing the Village of Myrnam’s Construction Trades Education Centre (CTEC).

The total cost of the aforesaid project amounts to $700,000. The Village of Myrnam shall repay the indebtedness over a period of one (1) year, with an interest rate of zero (0) percent. The Village of Myrnam will have a Borrowing By-Law in place with Alberta Capital Finance Authority, to cover any indebtedness outstanding.

NOW THEREFORE NOTICE is hereby given by the Council of the County of Two Hills that, unless a petition of the ratepayers for a vote on By-Law No. 4-2017 is demanded, as provided for by the terms of Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act, the said Council may pass the said lending by-law.

All persons interested are hereby notified and they are required to govern themselves accordingly.

DATED at Two Hills, in the Province of Alberta, this 15th day of May 2017.

County of Two Hills PER: Sally Dary Chief Administrative Officer

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Around The Campfire

Neil B. Stratton Columnist

Wow, folks, I have to tell you that was one of very few May long weekends that was beautiful, I sincerely hope that everyone had a safe and enjoyable long weekend.

Take it from me that in my lifetime I have seen some nasty May long weekends, I spent most of life outdoors, May long weekend is technically the first long weekend of summertime, and we always had camping or fishing trips planned. However, we saw more snow and/or rain on May long than I’m sure all the other long weekends combined, in fact, we always planned for the worst, looking at the long term forecast the next two days are supposed to bring an incredible amount of rain. It looks like mother nature’s timing was off just a few days and mistakenly gave us an outstanding long weekend.

Now, although I spent most of it outdoors and I would like to tell camping stories and fishing adventures, that wasn’t the case; I stayed at home all weekend, and got a ton of stuff done. The county delivered my truckload of gravel allowed as a rural resident, which took me most of Sunday to level

and get perfect and the driveway should not hold all the upcoming water. I got some out buildings cleaned out, 8 hours of cutting grass with my new riding lawnmower … funny the cutting deck is much larger but takes me the same amount of time. I got all the yard work mostly done and even got the outdoor archery range in tip top shape and fully operational, combined with all that I even got my large garden fully tilled and ready for planting.

With that forecast of a two-day monsoon hopefully I can get at least half the garden done before the rain, my potatoes are most important to me, and I will plant near 70 super hills.

The super hills are like five separate hills in one; I do like my meat N taters, so I have to have a big supply, on a good year I will have lots to fill my cold room storage for the winter.

I will also have plenty of great seed potatoes for the next year plus still give some to my children and maybe even a few friends, and supply hunting partners at hunt camp, where we go through a huge amount. On those good years there may even be a few hills left over for wildlife and great fertilizer for the garden, everyone wants them but when I tell them I have a bad back and they have to dig them up…

On a bad year of floods or drought I still end up with enough for my year’s supply plus seed, so that’s why I plant so many, lots of work but so worth it to me, I spent many hours tilling and grooming my garden. Only to have a herd swamp-soaked fur things do laps in the freshly tilled dirt, quite literally doing laps in the garden, all four of them not sure who was chasing who but running full out. Well by the time I noticed the carnage and then got their attention the garden looked like a horse race track in a rain storm, keeping them out of that nice soft stuff that feels so good on the feet will be hard.

That little herd of fur babies was most likely the main reason I didn’t get too far from home, but I have to tell you I thoroughly enjoyed their company, never a dull moment even when I was trying to get things done. I got to bond with them all, we did go for a lot of walks but mostly just hung out like a family, we got to hang out around the campfire in my yard, even had a wiener roast, I think I got the short end of that stick.

I have a nice campfire pit next to the “cement pond,” a big concrete buried pond that I used to keep fish in, and a giant old beautiful elm tree that provides all the shade one would ever need.

Camping is a little different these days,

finding a spot off the beaten trail is almost impossible to find, and most go camping in public campgrounds throughout Alberta. Now don’t get me wrong there is nothing wrong with that, and many enjoy it. However, my logic is why spend days packing and loading up camping gear, drive many miles with the cost of gas. And most likely pay for a campsite only to be parked closer to neighbours in most towns, many don’t even have campfires or face fire bans in heavy wilderness areas.

Not to mention the people noise, at home, I can walk out the door sit by my campfire with some good fur friends, where the only noise is momma Robin and the frogs serenading a beautiful evening. I even got to see my first garter snake on the weekend winding thru the grass of our outdoor archery range, undetected by the pups and not in a hurry; it was good to see.

When The Smoke Clears All in all, I had a great weekend, enjoyed the weather enjoyed my company and actually got a lot done, had roasted wieners instead of fresh fish, but being optimistic…I didn’t have to clean the wieners!!

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Kitscoty 4-H Beef Club Report

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Spring is in the air, and the Kitscoty 4-H Beef Club has been busy with various activities since March. On March 31 and April 1, we volunteered at the Kitscoty Dinner Theater by washing dishes. Then our club tour scheduled for April 14th where we would usually all pile on a school bus and travel to each farm and check out all the 4-H cattle projects. But the weather didn’t co-operate, and we had a terrible snow storm, so we had to cancel the tour.

On April 21 and 22, we attended the Lloydminster Grooming Clinic and the Nelson Lumber Judging Competition. At the grooming clinic we wash, blow dry and clip our steers and there is an instructor going around to give us advice and help where needed. This is a great clinic for both members and their animals. It was good to see the rest of the member’s

projects seeing as we haven’t seen them since weigh day in November. Then the next day was the judging clinic and competition at the same time. We are given instruction as to how to judge a variety of animals, then evaluate the group, place the animals and give reasons for our placings. Our club did very well at the judging competition, and we all learned a lot.

At our last meeting of the year we took the opportunity to put out a bale tarp that we purchased to help celebrate 100 years of 4-H in Alberta. The tarp is wrapped around a round bale that was placed in a field along the south side of Highway 16, at the Kitscoty corner so that travelers can see that we are proud to be part of the 4-H program and are ready to celebrate.

The Kitscoty 4-H Beef Club is getting very busy preparing for our achievement day on June 3rd. We would like to invite

everyone to come out and check out our the cleaver kids are getting very excited show and sale at the Kitscoty Arena start- to show and sell our projects and have all ing at 12 p.m. All the members, as well as our hard work pay off.

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Get Out And Get Active This Summer

Marie Conboy Reporter

Be Fit for Life boot camp classes are currently available at the Recreation Center in Vermilion on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. The boot camp classes will end for the summer on June 22.

Tami Klatt, Lakeland College fitness programmer, says that it takes time to see results and that it is different for each person.

“We currently have 12 people taking part in our classes. We take the summer off because we find people go away on vacation or that people would rather be outside on the long summer evenings,” said Klatt.

The Be Fit for Life boot camp classes will start back up again on September 11.

Boot camps provide social support for

those taking part. They provide a different environment for those who get bored in a gym and find it hard to develop a habit of exercise and participants can make friends and socialize as they exercise.

“Our Be Fit for Life boot camp is different every class, and the program is designed to build strength and fitness through a variety of intense group intervals over a 1-hour period. We recently purchased new equipment and got a TRX system installed. It delivers a movement-based training curriculum, and we will be incorporating that into our boot camps in September.

I would say to everyone get out there and enjoy exercising in the outdoors this summer; either by taking walks or running, it doesn’t always have to be super intense.

Even gardening is a good exercise,” advised Klatt.

Lakeland College Fitness Programmer Tami Klatt. Photo submitted

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Dutchak’s Greenhouses – A Family Affair

Marie Conboy Reporter

The aroma of summer flowers in bloom filled the air at the Dutchak Greenhouse like a cloud of perfume last week, while happy customers and garden gurus wandered freely shopping with a cup of house coffee in hand.

Gardening runs deep in the Dutchak family roots. The greenhouse and flower business, located 3.5 kilometers north of Vermilion on Highway 41, has been in existence now for 40 years.

Owner Jill Dutchak said that gardening began at the Dutchak’s family farm with her husband Kevin’s mother.

“My husband’s mother died young when he was a teenager, and it was Nadine who started the flower business. She used to grow her own flowers outside of the old farm house and

built her first greenhouse in 1978.

Everything was always designed in a pattern outside; she had a true passion for flowers. Sadly, I never got to meet her. My husband’s father kept the place going until myself and Kevin took over 12 years ago and here we are today.

It’s definitely a job you need to have a passion for; it’s relaxing work, and it’s a happy feeling to see all the work you have done coming into bloom at this time of year. For me, it’s all about seeing people enjoying it. The community has been so supportive, even on opening day when there was rain, snow, and sleet, we still had a huge crowd.

I couldn’t do this without my husband, and he couldn’t run the farm without me, we are a team,” said Dutchak.

The Dutchak’s Greenhouse is open

for business with more colours and more varieties after expanding the size of their greenhouse this year.

Not only is colorful foliage available, but the texture these plants provide can add drama and depth to your plantings. Easy gardening starts with a vast array of annuals including great foliage plants.

“Some people just come out here to pet the cats or feed the chickens, and it gives me pleasure to see the smiles on their faces. We tr y to grow as much as we can from seed, and then we order in the new plants in the form of plugs or slips, and we start them like that. One of our favorite part is teaching people how to plant their pots and gardens,” said Owner Jill Dutchak keeps her greenhouse blooming all summer.

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Teddy For A Toonie Pancake Breakfast

ATB Financial held a pancake breakfast on Thursday May 25 to support the Stollery Children’s Hospital. From left, ATB Relationship Manager Brett Flanders and ATB Branch Manager Sean Tennant with Teddy for A Toonie at the ATB in Vermilion.

Vermilion Ball Back In Full Swing

It’s baseball time of year again, and the warmer weather and long sunny evenings has been drawing out crowds of spectator supporters to watch the action as the league starts up again. A VES student swings hard and hits at the VES Ball Diamonds on May 17.

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Bently and Hailey Warren said the pancakes were delicious at the Teddy For A Toonie Pancake Breakfast.

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Hit The Trails For Mistahiya FUN Run And Walk!

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For those of you who are looking for a fun-filled challenge in the outdoors this summer, check out the ‘FUN’ trail run and walk along the Battle River in the beautiful Mistahiya Valley on June 10.

Alain Goguen, Denwood Outdoors Athletics Club (DOAC) running director and treasurer said the DOAC running group organized a Mistahiya Fun Run this year because the club wanted to

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“We wanted to organize a fun event because we didn’t have the Spring Fling this year and we thought it would be a great idea to get out in the beautiful Mistahiya Valley; it’s a hidden gem of a region and we just wanted to bring people out there to see it.

Mistahiya owners Cliff and Cathy Brown were really helpful and accommodating letting us use their facilities for the day,” said Goguen.

The course will be running or walking the 7.5 kilometer XC ski trail along the river.

“For those who will want an extra challenge, we are working to give them an option to go the top of the old Mistahiya Ski Hill after the regular loop. Everybody is welcome. This is a ‘FUN’ run/walk, not an official timed race, although we will have a time clock running. People will gather poker cards along the way, and at the end, the best hand will win our main prize which will be an awesome pair of Under Armour running shoes from Armstrong’s in Wainwright. There will

be a prize for the winner of the poker Riverdale/ Mistahiya Exit). game and prizes for the male and The rac e will c ost $ 5 for DOAC female winners of the race.” m e m b e r s a n d $10 fo r N o n - D OAC If people want to, they can walk members. (It will be cash only). the course. People are welcome to bring their own food or water, but there will also be water provided. After the race there will be snacks and music at the Mistahiya Lodge,” said Goguen.

Forms will be available that morning if people want to join the Denwood Outdoors Athletics Club.

The club is open to both military and civilian members of all ages.

The friendly race will start at 10 a.m. and registration will open on site at 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Parking will be located at the end of the road at the old ski hill at Mistahiya (10 kilometers east Members of the DOAC Running club. o f f H i g h way 41 at t h e Photo Marie Conboy

U8 Mini Tournament

Lorna Hamilton Reporter

Parents, relatives, and children travelled from Bonnyville, Vegreville, Wainwright and Two Hills on May 27 to participate in the Vermilion U8 Mini Soccer Tournament at the Provincial Park soccer fields.

Under sunny skies and blazing temperatures, spectators yelled enthusiastically at the players of their favourite team encouraging them to do their best and sometimes reminding the young players to stay focused throughout the game.

Parents of the children playing could be heard shouting tips to their child, “Come

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“Goalie, cover the ball!”

Though the mid-afternoon temperatures reached more than 25 Celsius the children participating gave it their all and ran for a drink each time they were off the field.

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SCHOOL NEWS St. Jerome’s School News

Margaret McCormack Submitted

Congratulations to the St. Jerome’s Graduating Class of 2017. The celebratory events began on Thursday, May 25. The Grade 12 class was treated to a barbeque lunch hosted by Grade 10 Leadership students, Sarah Martin, Rainey Watkins, Cheradyn Bessette and Taya Henderson. After lunch cap and gown photos were taken of the graduating class and administration in the newly renovated front entry. The school community gathered together in the gymnasium to honour the 2017 Graduating Class. Each graduate was introduced, Erica Snelgrove and Gabriel Quickstad shared “Remember When’s” of each student and the grad video, created by Courtney Corbiere, was shared. The students ended the in-school ceremony tossing their hats as the student body cheered. Thursday evening and Friday were filled with hall decorating and rehearsals.

Saturday, May 27 was a beautiful day for a graduation. Graduates and their family and friends, as well as staff and community members gathered at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church to celebrate Mass at 1 p.m. Father Roger’s message of faith, the readings, prayers and candle ceremony was a perfect start for Graduation Day. After the group photo, families entered the beautifully decorated Regional Center to enjoy a delicious meal. The 2017 Graduation Ceremony began with each graduate being introduced as they proceeded to the stage. Congratulatory messages from the administration, dignitaries, staff and parents were given as well as presentations from the CWL. Guest speaker, Crystal Jackson advised the graduates that as they begin

the next stage in their life journey to “Always choose adventure, you will never regret it.”

Mr. Chase presented graduates their diplomas and then the “Class of 2017” was officially presented. The evening ended with the Grand March and a parent/graduate dance. The Graduating Class would like to say an extra special thank you to Mrs. Clarke and Mrs. Forsyth (grad coordinators) for all the work, time, support, and advice they have given to the class throughout the year.

High School Student Council elections were held on Wednesday, May 24. Thank you to all of the students who let their names stand for the different positions and campaigning during the elections.

The Student Council for the 2017-2018 school year is: President: Ashley Corbiere, Vice-President – Breanna Maughan, Secretary – Taya Henderson, Sports Reps. – Cameron Bartley and Amanda Collins, Social Conveners – Anastasia McCullough and Sean Ulrich, and Parent Council Rep. – Shae Collins. We are very excited to have these young people lead our school next year.

Kindergarten students were very excited to get their “Graduation” pictures taken on Thursday, May 25.

Grade 3 students were excited to have the caterpillars arrive last week as they are studying “Life Cycles” in science. Each student has a caterpillar in a container on their desk that they will observe until the caterpillar is in its pupa stage. When the butterflies emerge the students will release them.

The St. Jerome’s Grand Opening will be held on Thursday, June 8, beginning at 10 a.m. We would like to invite all community members to join us for this exciting day.

Vermilion Elementary School News

Karen King Submitted

Grade 1 students had a great time exploring their community. They toured their local Farmer’s Market, had a picnic lunch at the Cenotaph by the Town Office, and then went to the public library to participate in the “Making Science Fun” program where students learned about wetlands biology and animal adaptations.

Grade 3 students and staff would like to thank Express Pizza for donating the pizza boxes for their math program. Students had fun making pizza fractions.

The Grade 2 students were swimming for the past couple of weeks and now it is turn for the Grade 1 students to go swimming for their 10 days. The kindergarten students are also getting the opportunity to go swimming on Fridays.

The VES staff would like to extend our congratulations to Miss Alana Pinkoski.

She got married on May 20, and will now be Mrs. Pinkoski-Benoit.

The Kindergarten students have had an exciting time watching their chicks hatch and grow. They have learned a lot about the needs of animals and how to care for them. To extend their learning about animals, the Kindergarten students recently went to the Vermilion Veterinary Clinic to find out more about how animals that are hurt, lost, or sick can be looked after until they are well enough to go home. They are so grateful to the staff at the Vet Clinic who kindly welcomed them, gave them an informative tour, and answered all of their questions.

This month marked the last School

Council Meeting of the year. Nancy Whelan, from Alberta Health Services, presented information about the services that they can provide to children and gave a preview of summer programs that parents can access. The Grade 5 teachers presented to parents about 2D inquiry projects and how students explored and learned about graphic designs. Trustee Huedepohl announced that after many years of working with BTPS, he will be stepping down as our trustee next year.

School Board elections will be held October 16, if you are interested in running, please contact the BTPS office for more information.

The Board of Buffalo Trail Public Schools is seeking stakeholder input for the new administrative procedure in regards to a school bus entering private property to pick up or drop off a student. If you have an email address and your children are on a school bus you should have received the survey. If not, you can go to this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ ZQJ28LY to take the survey.

Dates to Remember: May 29 – Hot Dog Sale; June 1 – Grade 5 Field Trip; June 6 – Assembly at 10:45; June 7 – Grade 4 Field Trip; June 8-9 – Grade 6 Field Trip; June 13 – Superintendent Visit; June 15 – Grade 1 Field Trip; June 16 – Grade 2 Field Trip; June 19 – ELA PAT Part 2; June 20 – Math PAT; June 21 – Aboriginal Day; June 22 – Science PAT; June 23 – Social PAT; June 23 – Grade 3 Field Trip; June 26 – Track and Field Day; June 28 – AR Celebration Day; June 29 – Grade 6 Farewell and the last day of school for students.

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UPCOMING AUCTIONS Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 9:30 A.M.

HENRY & ANNA WALL

Sale Location: : From Mannville, 17 Miles North on Sec Hwy 881 to Twp Road 532. Land, Cow/Calf

Pairs, Farm, Construction & Yard Equipment.

Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 1:00 P.M.

JIM & DONNA BURKE

Sale Location: From Marwayne, 5 Miles North on Sec Hwy 897 to Twp Road 534, 2 Miles West to

Rge Road 33, 2.5 Miles North, East Side.

PARTIAL: JD 5020* JD 3020* Cockshutt 70* MF 81* JD 400 Lawn Tractor* JD 525 Lawn Mower* Trucks & Cars* JD 95 Combine* Seeding & Field Equipment* Bins* Cattle & Yard Equipment* Honda Quad* Scamper Holiday Trailer* 65HP Mercury Outboard Motor* Shop Tools* Household & Misc. For

More Information, Please Call Jim at 780-872-6819.

Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 10:30 A.M.

PAUL & ROSE YARMUCH

Sale Location: From Vermilion, 8 Miles North on Hwy 41 to Twp Road 522, 6 1/2 Miles West or Hwy

16 & Rge Road 80, 10 Miles North to Twp Road 522, 1/4 Mile West.

PARTIAL: KL351 Kioti Tractor* 775 MF 15' Hydrostatic Swather* MF 5' FC23 Diesel Lawn Mower* 6' Cultivator* 6' Harrow* 7' Snow Blade* Plastic Water Tanks* Karcher 2600 PSI 2.3 HP Pressure Washer* 3000 Champion Power Plant (New)* Shop Tools* Yard Equip* Cattle Panels* Assorted Steel & Lumber* Assorted Household* Antiques & Misc. For More Information, Please Call Paul at

780-853-2377.

CONSIGNMENT: 1969 GMC 960 3T. Truck* Farm King 50' Diamond Harrow Draw Bar* 22' IHC Vibra Chisel 5000* Cultivator. For More Information, Please Call Alex Wynnychuk at 780-853-2013. Universal DTC445 Tractor (FWA, 45 HP, 760 Hrs., 2 Hyd. Outlets, 540 PTO, 3PH) For More Information, Please Call Allan Warawa at 780-741-2216.

Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 10:00 A.M.

KEN & MICHELLE HILLABY

Sale Location: From Marwayne, 10 Miles East on Hwy 45 to Range Road 13, 7 1/4 Miles North, East Side.

TRACTORS: 4490 Case (1985, 4377 Hrs.,4WD, 1000 PTO, 4 Remote Hyd., New Engine-Done Under

Warranty at 1100 Hrs., SIN#8863923)* 4320 JD (1972, 148 FEL, Grapple Fork, 8 Sp. Trans., Triple Hyd., Approx. 12000 Hrs.)* 4320 JD (3PH, 7093 Hrs., 20.8.34 Tires)* MF Super 90 (8' Blade, Multipowerline PTO)* MF Super 90 (New Paint & Tires, 2 Hyd., Excellent Condition)* 540 PTO Belt Pulley (for 90 Massey)* D7 17A Cat (Hyd. Dozer, 24V Start, Blade Cutting Edge Was Rebuilt)* Pup Motor (For D7-17A Series)* D7 3T Cat (Cable Control Dozer, Pup Motor Start) TRUCKS & TRAILERS: Ford F350 (2003, 4X4 Ford Lariat, Ext. Cab, Duals, Falcon Ind. Flat Deck, Sunken 5th Wheel, Power Stroke 6L. Diesel, Std. Shift, New Tires, Overloads Have Airbags)* Ford F250 (1997, 4X4, Supercab, 5.8 Litre Gas Motor)* Ford F150 (1990, Motor Runs But Trans. Has Only Reverse)* Fleetwood Holiday Trailer (2004, Prowler Model 25-RL, 5th Wheel, 2 Slides)* Vanguard 15' Truck Camper (Fridge, Stove, Toilet & Stands)* Wylie Stock Trailer (Older) EQUIP: NH Baler (2001, Model 688, Auto Tie, Twine Only, 1000 PTO)* 486 New Idea Baler (Soft Core, 1000 PTO)* Hesston Haybine (1998, 12' Cut, Model 1150, Pivot Tongue, Exc. Cond., SIN#115021465)* IHC Haybine (12' Cut, Tongue Pull, 540 PTO)* Sitrex OR10 Hyd. 10 Wheel Hay V-Rake* Hay Moisture Tester* JD Tandem Disc (16', HD)* 525 Morris HD Cultivator (30' With Extension, Inland Mounted Harrows)* Inland Tine Harrow Bar (50')* Cockshutt HD Cultivator (6', Mounted Harrows)* Massey HD Cultivator (10', Mounted Harrows)* (2) CCIL Press Drills (10')* 751 Massey PT Combine* NH 1090 SP Swather (Motor Not Running)* Allied Auger (36', 10 HP Kohler Motor)* Drill Fill (16')* Galvanized Stock Waterer* Plastic Water Tank (1250 Gal.) LAWNMOWERS: Kubota T1570 Riding Mower (Hydrostatic, 15 HP, RCK40 LTB Deck)* Duetz-Allis Riding Mower (Front Mount, Rear Dump Box, Hydrostatic Drive, 40" Deck)* 210 Case Riding Mower (Not Running)* Murray Push Mower (Rear Bagger) SHOP EQUIP. & TOOLS: EU Honda 2000 Generator* MIller Bobcat Welder/Generator (225G Plus, CC, CV, AC/DC, 8000 Watt, Onan Motor, 1201 Hrs.)* Lincoln Electric Welder (225 AC)* Lincoln Easy Mig180 Electric Welder* Motor Lift* Magnum 12 Electric Fencer (30 Mile Range, Low Impedance)* Metal Welding Table* Welding Rods* Liquid Air Cutting Torch (Gauges, 30' Hose, Cart w/Wheels)* Portable Air Tank* Powerfist Handheld Shear* 14" Dewalt Chop Saw (D28710)* Sand Blast Cabinet* Sand Blast Portable Pressure Pot* Hand Held Air Sander* Silica Sand Blast Sand* Sand Blast Hood* King Canada Drill Press (SIN#033)* 20T. Shop Press (30"x5' Working Area)* Makita GA4534 Side Arm Grinder* Powerfist Bench Grinder* Husqvarna 35 Chain Large Assortment of Shop Tools* Powerfist 1.5T Ratchet Hoist Come-a-long* Mechanics Creeper Dolly* Stihl Weed Whacker (Gas)* Honda WB20X Water Pump* Red Iron 1/3 HP Submersible Water Pump* Powerfist Pressure Washer (Honda Motor, 3000 PSI)* Century Battery Charger (6-12V)* Wheel Truck* Genie Garage Door Opener* ANTIQUES & MISC: Eamore 25 Stock Saddle* Calf Puller* Cattle Oiler* (2) Tire Feed Troughs* Fence Posts* Orbit Motor* Mobile Home Axles* Home Made Bale Trailer* Bench Vice* Beam Scale* Leg Vice* Small Anvil on Stand* Lantern* 3 Man Eskimo Pop-Up Ice Fishing Tent (New)* Ice Augers* Hand Post Hole Digger & Drill Bit* (2) 12V. Small Stoves* Solid Oak Dining Room Table & 6 Chairs. For More Information, Please

Call Ken at 780-205-1127.

CONSIGNMENT: Noralta Farms Ltd.: Heavy Duty Free Standing Panels. Call Danny at 780-853-7637. Five L Farms Ltd.: 2003 Ford F150 Club Cab (4X4, Black, 220000 Km)* Farmhand

PT Manure Spreader (Model F45-A, 540 PTO, Tandem Axles, Always Shedded, SIN#4438)* Drill Fill Auger (5"x16', Hyd., Hoses & Fittings)* 1250 Gal Plastic Water Tank (w/Valve)* Mirafont Brand Frost Free Cattle Waterer (No Power Required)* Assorted Used Ritchie Cattle Waterers & Some Parts* Large Rubber Tire Cattle Water Trough* Large Quantity of New Vinyl Siding* Metal Window Awnings* Assorted Pedal Bikes* Counter Top* Metal Fuel Tank Stand (9'). Call Glen at 780-214-3887 or 780-875-8229. Lorne Larson: JD 530 Round Baler* Older New Idea Haybine* Cattle Liner (1974 Freuhauf Body, 2012 Intrax Triaxle Chassis, Check Website for Complete Details). Call Lorne at 780-872-9242. Dwayne Franklin: Case IH Air Drill (45', Rubber Covered Packers)* Case IH 8500 Tank (Extended Hopper, No Loading Auger)* IH PT Swather (25', Rebuilt Gear Box). Call Dwayne at 780-847-2577. Byron Franklin: IH 4000 Swather (19.5' Table)* Challenger 75 Tractor (On Tracks, 1992, 7000 Hrs., 325 HP, 6-Way Blade, 2 New Tires, New Bushings on Rollers)* Massey 860 Combine (Rake Up Pick Up)* Massey 760 Combine (Grey Cab)* Case IH 7200 Hoe Press Drill (14', Anhydrous Attachment, Carbide Tips)* Case 800 Tractor (New Bearings, Sleeves & Pistons)* Versatile 400 SP Swather. Call Byron at 780-808-4382.

Carol Makaro: Large Assortment of Carpentry & Shop Tools and Some Household Furniture.

Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 9:30 A.M.

GRIZZLY BEAR FARMS

(Edward, Robert & Estate of Johnny Sweeney) Sale Location: From Vermilion Overpass, 3 Miles East on Hwy 16 to Range Road 62, 8 1/2 Miles South To Twp Road 492, East Side.

Sat. June 24 Tues. June 27 Thurs. June 29 Sat. Aug 26

UFA Annual Clearance Harvest to Home Doug Elliott (Bin Auction) Lakeland College Surplus

Vermilion Lloydminster Mannville Vermilion

List is subject to additions and deletions.This listing is only a guide and in no way a guarantee of size, description or year.

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Susan Obrigewitch raising caterpillars in their classes.

Submitted The painted lady caterpillars will be J u n i o r H i g h ready to form their chrysalis in about students attended a week and then they will emerge as the production of beautiful butterflies 7-10 days later. ‘ N e w B l o o d ’ a t T h e s t u d e n t s c a n’ t wa i t t o wat c h Lakeland College on May 29. ‘New them grow and then release them into Blood’ blends Black foot music and nature so that they can continue their contemporary music by Peter Gabriel life journey! to create a piece of theatre celebrating Grade 3s are reading the novel ‘The Blackfoot history and traditions.

Prince of the Pond’ which ties in with All students in grades 1- 6 will be their Animal Life Cycle Unit in science. attending the Children’s Festival in St. Students will learn about the characAlbert on June 2. Each grade will go teristics and life cycle of a frog in this into various sessions that are related entertaining novel. Most of their readto their grade curriculum outcomes. ing selections will focus on animals The Grade 1 class have started their and life cycles in upcoming weeks. unit called ‘The Needs of Plants and The Grade 5s have been learning Animals’. Throughout the unit students a lot about electricity and switches. are learning about the basic needs all Today they finished making a flashlight living things need to survive. that had to turn off and on by the use of The Grade 1, 2 and 3 classes are a proper functioning switch. Their next

COMING EVENTS Bridal Shower for Kristi Borysiuk At Buffalo Coulee Hall on June 4 at 2 PM Ladies please bring lunch. Everyone Welcome. Contact Amanda at 780-853-7066 for more info!

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FREE Concerts Friday 7pm & Saturday & Sunday Heated Tabernacle manitoulakegospeljamboree.com

COLD LAKE FARMERS’ MARKET Every Thursday from June 1 to September 28 from 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM at the Exhibition Park.

Stop by for everything from honey, baked goods, jams, pickles, ethnic foods, plants, eggs, crafts and much more.

NO ENTRY CHARGE

CALL 780-826-2192 OR 780-594-0667 Sponsored by Cold Lake Ag Society

ELK POINT SHOW & SHINE JUNE 3, ON MAIN STREET, ELK POINT All New or Old Vehicles Welcome

For More Information Contact 780-547-4111 780-724-2430

project is to create a lunch box alarm!

The Grade 6 class wrapped up their unit on Iroquois Confederacy. The students enjoyed learning about the five different nations and clans they had within their society. They had the opportunity to connect with VES, PV and Myrnam Grade 6 classes to hold

clan meetings and a grand council.

The students really enjoyed this.

We should acknowledge our Grade 2 class for planning the dress-up ‘Twin Day’ for everyone at the school last week.

A glance into June: Bottle Drive – June 5.

ART CONSULTANT

VERMILION OUTREACH SCHOOL Vermilion Outreach School is seeking a qualified individual to assist teachers in the the capacity of an Art Consultant for the 2017-2018 school year. Commencing September 6th, 2017, the successful applicant will support the school’s teachers in providing for Art instruction for approximately 30 high school students at the Vermilion Outreach School, located on main street, Vermilion, AB. This fee for service contract position will be based on one day per week (6 hours per day) for the duration of the 2017-2018 school year. Actual schedule of art program can be adapted to match the successful applicant. There is strong potential for the position to continue into subsequent school years.

In addition to strong communication skills and a desire to work closely with high school students, the successful candidate will:

• Possess strong knowledge, skill and interest in the area of visual expression, including but not limited to drawing, painting, etc.

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knowledge as it relates to Art.

• Ability to adapt program and project to match student needs and interest.

• While not required, a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate would be considered a definite asset.

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• Possess a willingness to work with students of varying levels of skills and

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their application to: Derek Collins Principal, Vermilion Outreach School email: derek.collins@btps.ca Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found, however those applications received by June 9th, 2017 will receive strong consideration.

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VERMILION AND AREA BUSINESSES Bert Duncan Trailer Sales (2007) Inc. Box 3813 Hwy #16 and RR 83 Vermilion, AB T9X 2B8

We handle the full line of Hijacker Hitches

The Insurance Restoration Specialists

Fire Wind Extraction Flood

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

First General Services Ltd.

Phone: 780-763-2424 Fax: 780-763-3723 E-mail: sales@bdtrailer.ca

Restoration B&E Clean up & Construction

24 Hour Emergency Service

Check out our Website!!

6619 63 St Close Lloydminster, AB Ph: (780) 875-9701 Toll Free: 1-866-875-FIRE

www.bdtrailer.ca

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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

Roofing/Siding/Eavestroughing

780-853-4122 lakelandglass@outlook.com

LAKELAND GLASS 4520 RAILWAY AVE, VERMILION AB T9X 1E9

DIGITAL PRINT SERVICES

Professional Corporation

Chartered Professional Accountant

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

(780) 853-7714 Derek Selte Vermilion, AB

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

McMinis & Company CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS

Available at Lakeland College

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

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

For more information call 780.853.8410 or email printing@lakelandcollege.ca

ZINIEWICZ ENTERPRISES INC.

FOR ALL YOUR LAND IMPROVEMENT NEEDS

5001 50 St, Myrnam, AB

DUGOUTS

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780-645-8322

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General Contractors Project Management

Residential / Commercial / Agriculture 780.581.3364

Quality and Service at Affordable Prices Manufacturing CSA approved tanks for over 40 years.

ELLIOT ZINIEWICZ

780-646-1220

• Concrete tanks for Private Sewage • Fresh Water Cisterns • Accessories

Website: www.robgroup.ca robgroup@telus.net

www.classicbuilders.ca

VERMILION AND AREA HOME BUSINESSES Pruning and Removal Specializing in

Farm yards and Acreages Call: (780) 632-5536 FREE Consultation

Vermilion, AB

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

JBN CONSTRUCTION, LTD

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

KEN HARTWELL pH: 780-853-3318

Cell: 780-871-9283 Ph: 780-809-2256 PO Box 12699 Lloydminster, AB T9V 0Y4 info@waterbygeorge.ca www.waterbygeorge.ca

TREE CARE

Vermilion Breeders Co-op

CALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE

(780)581-1063

G&G

CORRAL CLEANING

35 Years In The Business Cleaning & spreading manure Reasonable rates.

For more Info: Office: 780-842-2909 Cell: 780-842-7812

TODD MADDEX

[780] 581-4251

Vermilion Septic Services Elaine Urwin, RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

(780) 853-3605 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

Trent Westman owner/operator

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

A Flush is Better than a Full House

Andrea LaPietra Mortgage Associate andrea4broker@gmail.com

For Promt Officient Service

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

3 years in Town!

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

ROBERT KOHN CIRCLE K FARMS

UPHOLSTERY 4818 - 49 Ave. Vermilion, Alberta T9X 1T5

Physiotherapist

BOOK ONLINE!

780-853-0650

Outdoor Vinyl Fabric / Foam

780-853-9791

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Janine Lange

Commercial • Residential • Farm Maintenance • Trenching

tel:403.681.0354 fax:1.888.689.1614 www.andrealapietra.ca

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Box 313 Myrnam AB. T0B 3K0 Prairie Place #202, 5208 - 46 Avenue Vermilion, AB T9X 1X8 Toll Free #: 1-888-664-0085

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

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Proudly serving Vermilion and area since 2004.

Dan Dow (Owner/operator)

Canadian Distributor for Weedtechnics

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AWNA BLANKET AND LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS Auctions UNRESERVED ONLINE AUCTION - Bob’s Backhoe Services Retirement Dispersal, Conquest, Sask. Bids close June 22. Impressive selection industrial equipment processors, screeners, trucks, semi tractors, trailers. Equipment, more! www.mcdougallauction.com. Terry or Riley 1-800-263-4193 PL9133.

UNRESERVED AUCTION Complete Dispersal of Village Mercantile Antiques. JD tractors, furniture, tools, advertising, tins, showcases, toys, collectibles.

10 a.m., Saturday, June 3, Wainwright, Alberta. 780842-5666; www.scribnernet.com.

MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, June 3, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting and sporting equipment. To consign 780-440-1860.

Business Opportunities IMMACULATE RETIREMENT HOME in quiet community. Liberty Village, Camrose, Alberta, 3930 56A St. Close. Priced to sell. Call for more info or to view. 780-672-8460; 780-983-2298.

Employment Opportunities BLANKET THE PROVINCE with a classified ad.

Only $269 (based on 25 words or less). Reach over 110 weekly newspapers. Call NOW for details 1-800282-6903 ext 228; www.awna.com.

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

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 in offices, windows, doors, walls, as office, living workshop, etc., 40’ flatrack/bridge. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.

Feed and Seed EARLY VARIETIES. AC Juniper Oats. Busby & Sundre Barley. AAC Peace River Field Peas (earliest yellow pea). Early One Polish Canola (one month earlier); mastinseeds.com. 403-556-2609.

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

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

For Sale METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 37+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254.

BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES 4-6 feet, $35 each.

Machine planting: $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delivery fee $75$125/ order. Quality guaranteed. 403-820-0961.

STEEL BUILDING SALE. “Mega Madness Sale!”

20x23 $5780. 25x25 $6312. 30x31 $8175. 33x35 $9407. One end wall included. Check out www.pioneersteel.ca for more prices. Pioneer Steel 1-855212-7036.

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. Health CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Attention Alberta residents: Do you suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/freeassessment.

Real Estate 2 PARCELS OF FARMLAND - Fawcett, Alberta.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 14, Edmonton. 302.8 +/- title acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Brokerage: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

1 GRAZING LEASE - Boyle, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 14, Edmonton. 428.01 +/- acres. $3000 surface lease revenue.

Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Brokerage: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

5,600 +/- SQ FT SHOP & Office Building - Whitecourt, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 14 in Edmonton. Roszko Construction Limited. 1.38 +/- Title Acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-7066652; Brokerage: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction. com/realestate.

LAKE FRONT FARMLAND - Breton, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 14 in Edmonton. West Air Estates. 162.74+/- Title Acres. $6294 +/- Surface lease revenue. Jerry Hodge: 780706-6652; Brokerage: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

UNDEVELOPED RESIDENTIAL LOT - Westlock, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 14 in Edmonton. West Air Estates. 1.93+/Title Acres. Taxiway access from the lot to the runway. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Brokerage: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

1280 +/- SQ FT MANUFACTURED HOME - Leduc, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 14 in Edmonton. 1991 Triple E Homes Ltd., 16 X 80 ft., 2 bedrooms. Jerry Hodge: 780-7066652; rbauctions.com/realestate.

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You are focused on money; and perhaps in conversation with a female relative about financial matters or purchases. There has likely been a struggle or dispute about finances, possessions and shared property. Thankfully, things will improve!

GEMINI

Today the Sun is in your sign dancing with the Moon.

Nevertheless, recent disputes with partners and close friends have been a challenge. Patience is your best recourse. These challenges will lessen or diminish from here on. (A silver lining!)

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This week is off to a good start because recent difficulties at work or with your health can now be surmounted. In fact, today, something going on behind the scenes might boost your income or give you a better financial position. Good!

LEO

This is a strong day because the Moon is in your sign.

This happens for two days every month, and although it makes you more emotional than usual, it also brings you extra good luck. Now is the time to ask the universe for a favour.

VIRGO

You are high viz. in a pleasant way because people admire you and think highly of you. Today you might set something in motion from the sidelines or behind the scenes that will ultimately improve things for you.

Difficulties with a family member will subside. (Whew!)

LIBRA

Travel plans appeal today. You can now explore opportunities in higher education, medicine, the law or something to do with publishing and the media.

Political and legal difficulties will subside, which is always a welcome thing.

SCORPIO

Personal details about your private life might be public today. The good news is that disputes about shared property, taxes, debt, or insurance issues will diminish. Nevertheless, you feel quite passionate at this time - passionate about everything.

SAGITTARIUS

Relations with partners and close friends will improve now -- and you will notice this. Nevertheless, you still have to be patient with others because this pressure will exist until after the first week of June.

Then you will be in the clear for the next two years!

CAPRICORN

Because you begin this week in a productive frame of mind, you're ready to roll up your sleeves and get busy. Recent difficulties with an authority figure will now subside. Likely, a health issue will also round the corner and improve. Good.

AQUARIUS

This is a lovely, playful day, which is a wonderful way to begin your week. Admittedly, tension with romantic partnershas been a challenge but this tension is now lessening and will continue to fade.

Things are looking good. Enjoy your week ahead!

PISCES

Your focus on home and family continues to be a strong issue for you. This week you begin with high hopes of getting better organized, especially at home.

Challenges that have held you back are now beginning to diminish, which is good for you.

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ARIES

This is a favourable start to your week. Admittedly, relations with authority figures have been dicey. You might have run afoul of laws, rituals or customs related to politics, religion or racial issues. Or perhaps something in the media is a problem? Easy does it.

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Camp Out And Tee Off

Angela Mouly Reporter

The Mannville Riverview Golf and RV Park is excited to show off their newly renovated clubhouse as they host you while you camp out or tee off.

Clubhouse Manager, Kent Staden, was pleased to report that 60 out of 6 3 c am psites were o c c u pie d over the May long weekend. Ac c ording to Staden, the weather cooperated allowing visitors to enjoy golfing and camping throughout the weekend and added they received many comments from visitors that they would be back.

Staden was eager to remove the myth that you have to be a golfer to visit the golf course. He went on to explain that you can enjoy the scenery of the river valley from the deck of the clubhouse as well as enjoy beverages and food items to enhance your time

there.

Staden says that the course came through the winter well and is past any flooding from the river, making the course open on all nine holes. Some changes at the golf course include a special $1 Per Hole Day available every Monday, and Men’s Night being switched to Thursday evening. The Men’s Night will offer a progressive birdie pot starting at $500.

“The new renovations have enhanced the look of our clubhouse. Mannville Riverview Golf and RV Park. Photo submitted Thank you to those who came out to enjoy the golf course this past weekend, and welcome to those who haven’t been out yet,” said Staden.

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Vermilion Vipers Swim Meet

Angela Mouly Reporter

A total of 252 swimmers from 10 clubs attended with 19 swimmers being from Vermilion during the Viper’s Annual Swim Meet on May 27.

Opening their season, the Vermilion Vipers hosted 889 events featuring different distances and strokes. Eighty-eight relays were also raced with swim teams working together to beat the clock.

“The Vipers were very excited as for almost half of the swimmers this was their first year and very first swim meet ever. We are very excited for our new head coach Jennifer Misurelli who is originally from the Calgary area. She has a lot of experience

Vermilion Vipers get ready to race at the Vermilion Vipers Swim Meet on May 26.

Photo Angela Mouly

Correction The May 22 issue’s ‘Breaking Ground For New Lodge’ photo caption should have read Resident Helen Golinowski.

in the swimming world and has brought a lot of new ideas to the pool,” said Rebecca Zajic.

According to mother of three Vermilion competitors, Kimberly Tiffinger, her children love swim club.

“It’s a time of year when they have a lot of excess energy. It’s not about the competition but about beating their own time, so they always have something to strive for. If they could, my children would swim every day,” said Tiffinger.

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Junior Northern Zone Track Meet

Angela Mouly Reporter

The sun arched high in the sky and the weather turned out perfectly for the ‘2017 Junior Northern Zone Track Meet,’ held at J.R. Robson School on May 26.

T h e r e we r e e i g h t s c h o o l s f r o m B uf fal o Trail s Pu b li c S c ho o l D ivi sion that participated including E.H. Walter, Innisfree, J.R. Robson, Kitscoty, Dewberry, Mannville, Marwayne, and St. Jerome’s. “Congratulations to Marwayne who won the Team Championship Banner accumulating 231 points. They were followed by St. Jerome’s with 212 and Kitscoty and J.R. Robson who tied for 3rd at 156.

Congratulations to our individual aggregate awards winners; U13 Girls Alexis Rehmann from St. Jerome’s, U14 Girls Gracie Anderson from E.H. Walter, 14+ Girls Elyssa Selte from E.H. Walter, U13 Boys Nicholas Severin from Kitscoty, U14 Boys was a tie between James Greig from Marwayne and Clay Bryden from J.R. Robson, and 14+ Boys Sam Ree from J.R. Robson,” said Lee Woodward.

S p e c t ato r s a l s o e n j oye d b a ke d goods, popcorn, and snow comes made by the J.R. Robson junior high option classes, who will use the proceeds to support the Ronald McDonald House and Kidsport.

Bryn Pollard competed in the Northern Zones 14+ Girls High Jump event on May 26.

Photo Angela Mouly

Help Build Pioneer House Brick By Brick

Marie Conboy Reporter

The Lloydminster Region Health Foundation is aiming to raise the final $90,000 of a $2 million goal to fund the Pioneer House extended care home for seniors.

“We have been fundraising since the fall of 2015. It’s close to completion which is

why we are on this final push to complete the fundraising campaign,” said Wendy Plandowski, CEO of the Foundation.

According to the Health Foundation Lloydminster website, the Pioneer Lodge in Lloydminster is expanding! Over the last five years, wait times for local extended care facilities has increased, with the number of

beds for seniors requiring extra care has diminished and the available accommodations affordable to seniors has diminished.

Construction of the new wing, Pioneer House, began in the fall of 2015 and will help meet the needs of our seniors and community members needing extended care.

“The Health Foundation has been in the

TIME IS RUNNING OUT Please help us complete the Pioneer House Expansion

BRICK by BRICK Deadline: June 30th for community members to purchase their commemorative brick.

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community since the 1980s. We received a few grant donations from individuals who want to give back on behalf of their family. We have a group of people who are passionate about improving health care.

We had a shortage for this level of elderly health care in our community, and unfortunately, people had to leave our community for care, and so the government agreed that it wasn’t appropriate and so that is why they got behind this project,” said Plandowski.

Pioneer Lodge is an affordable living facility that currently provides ‘level 2’ care and housing to 139 seniors in the Lloydminster Region with a 61 person waiting list.

It was originally built in 1960 and is home to residents from all over the area, including rural Alberta and Saskatchewan. The Pioneer House will not only create 44 additional beds; it will also include an increased level of care for the residents, as health care aides will now be on site during all hours.

“This new stand-alone facility will also feature lounges, dining halls, bathing spas, and staff work rooms to ensure all senior residents receive first class continuing care.

The expansion is being led by the Alberta government through three grants totaling approximately $14 Million dollars. These dollars were made available to our community in order to answer a call for increased space and level of care available in our region. We have 500 bricks left to sell,” explained Plandowski. $250 Plus – You will receive your name or someone’s that you honour on a leaf within the donor wall. $500 Plus – You will receive your name or someone’s that you honour on a half brick within the donor wall, along with a half brick commemorative block keepsake. $1000 Plus – You will receive your name or someone’s that you honour on a full brick within the donor wall, along with a brick commemorative block keepsake.

Larger naming options are still available too!

DONATE TODAY

306.820.6161 LRHF.ca/donate

4910 50 Street, Suite 116 Lloydminster, SK S9V 0Y5

One Of The Sponsors Of The Pioneer Lodge In Lloydminster Tim Hines, Lloydminster Region Health Foundation board member with his brick that he and his wife Wendy purchased. Tim is a pharmacist from the Marwayne area.

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