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Town Shop Grand Opening

From left, Councillor Greg Barr, Councillor Rob Pulyk, Town of Vermilion CAO George Rogers, Mayor Caroline McAuley, MLA Dr. Richard Starke, Councillor Justin Thompson, and Director of Transportation & Utilities Derek Young at the Grand Opening of the Town Shop in Vermilion on November 17. Photos Angela Mouly

Angela Mouly Reporter

Dignitaries gathered at the new 10,000 square foot Town Shop located at 3904 – 52 Avenue to celebrate their Grand Opening on November 17. Derek Young, Director of Transportation & Utilities, welcomed everyone and led a tour of the building. According to Young, the project was on budget at $1.2 million. “The plan was to create a building to fit the towns need for the next 40+ years. I think we have accomplished that with a lot of space in the shop and office areas with room to add on in the future if necessary,” said Young. Toland Cochrane, DunDonald Homes Ltd. Contractor, was amazed at how much work it provided for local tradespeople and according to Cochrane, the build had over 100 different people working on it. “With local tradespeople, the quality and service is exceptional, but often the crews are small. This build was able to utilize 90 percent local contractors, and with the economic climate it was huge,” said Cochrane.

“I’m ecstatic having a new place for the staff to work, and that we were able to use so many local contractors. I hope we will be able to continue to do so in the future. The efficiency and cost effectiveness of the building are impressive,” said Mayor, Caroline McAuley. MLA Dr. Richard Starke was in attendance and noted that the Municipal Sustainable Initiative (MSI) Grant was intended for critical municipal infrastructure. “You can rely on municipalities to be very good stewards of the funds they receive,” said Starke. According to Young, the build was required because problems with the existing building would have gone forward even if a renovation had been done. “We are thankful for the support from Town Council and the Province towards making a positive impact on the community,” said Young. According to Councillor, Rob Pulyk, along with funds saved from the Town over the past few years in reserves, the MSI fund-

ing covered 100 percent of the cost so the impact on the tax payer was zero. “The building was well designed and is a very smart piece of work. The card access entry data will serve as technology and information allowing us to keep track of who’s coming and going for safety reasons. The facility will serve as a back-up emergency location for the town office. It is very well insulated and there is better air exchange which will be healthier for the staff,” said George

Rogers, Town of Vermilion CAO. According to McAuley, the town staff are looking forward to hosting their Christmas Potluck at the new Town Shop, bringing the office staff and shop staff together in a more inclusive relationship. She also noted that the new facility will not only provide more functional room for equipment storage, but be equip to serve as a space for hosting meetings and training sessions. Continued on page 2.

The new Town Shop located at 3904 – 52 Avenue in Vermilion. More photos on page 2

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Santa Anonymous 2017 – In Progress

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D o n at i o n b oxe s we r e d e l i ve r e d to 40 locations throughout Vermilion, Mannville, Clandonald, Minburn, and Islay to mark the beginning of the Vermilion Lions Club’s Santa Anonymous program on November 16. Registration forms complete with a reference must be mailed to ‘Santa Anonymous, 4929 – 50 Ave, Vermilion AB. T9X 1A6 to reach the Lions Club no later than December 1. The final pick-up for donation boxes will be on December 13, and all packages will be delivered from 8:30 am - 12 p.m. on December 16. In 2016, Santa Anonymous delivered nearly 90 packages of food and gift items to area families. “In ongoing economic trying times, the demand is estimated to be high once again,” said Lions member, Cliff Rolheiser.

Unwrapped new items are accepted, and cash donations can be made at ‘Loonie Ducks,’ Scotiabank, or by mail to ‘The Vermilion Lions Club, 4929 – 50 Ave, Vermilion AB. T9X 1A6. To volunteer, you can speak with Delores Coates-Lingley at the Atco building from December 11 – 16. According to Rolheiser, your time is appreciated whether you are available to help for a day or just a few hours. Rolheiser also noted that local car dealerships have donated the use of vans for making deliveries and that the Vermilion Fire Department has also volunteered with making deliveries. “The charity doesn’t come from us, but from the community, the contributions help the less fortunate. We would like to thank everyone for their continued support and willingness to volunteer,” said Rolheiser. For more information, you can contact From left, Vermilion Lions Club members Steve Gnida, Cliff Rolheiser, and Hayward Vaters Cliff Rolheiser at 780-853-4240. delivered donation boxes for Santa Anonymous on November 16. Photo Angela Mouly

From left, Mayor Caroline McAuley, MLA Dr. Richard Starke, and Town of Vermilion CAO George Rogers in the wash bay of the new Town Shop on November 17.

According to Director of Transportation & Utilities, Derek Young, the new shop is equipped with enough space and doors to house equipment properly. Photos Angela Mouly

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shared that she feels Alber ta is a beautiful province with the Rockies, badlands, skies that change, and the best sunrises and sunsets in Canada. “I have the best job in the world,” said Hanson as she led into playing her last song, “Gotta Have Rain,” unplugged. For one of the two encore songs played, she admitted that like many

other artists, her most recent song, “Don’t Look Down,” is her favourite. “Sometimes life is scar y, but it ’s n eve r a s b a d a s yo u t h i n k ,” s a i d Hanson about the song. Audience member, Doug Lindquist said, “ I really enjoyed the show. I liked some of the darker lyrics, and am interested in her album with Lynn Miles because I’m already a fan.”

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The Vermilion Voice | November 20, 2017

Vermilion Ridge Riders Awarded Club Of The Year

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“We were quite surprised when they told us to be there,” said Young. The Alberta Snowmobile AssociaYoung had a full day in Edmonton tion presented the Vermilion Ridge as he attended the Snowmobile show Riders the Club of the Year award before attending the banquet in the for the Central Zone On October 21. evening. An Alberta Snowmobile Association “The banquet was good because representative nominated the Vermil- clubs from all over Alberta were there. ion Ridge Riders for the award and I sat with the Edson Sno-Seekers club requested that a member of the club and exchanged ideas all night,” added a t t e n d t h e b a n q u e t . Pr e s i d e n t o f Young. the Vermilion Ridge Riders, Warren The Vermilion Ridge Riders host Young accepted the award during the the Snowmobile Expo in Vermilion 3” wide version banquet in Edmonton. every year and believe that the show is the reason the club the award. The show POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS won is successful ever y year mostly due to all the help the club receives from Work alongside the editors, reporters and photographers of the community dedicated volunteers. newspapers in Alberta or NWT “We would like to thank A ten-week internship through the all of our vo lunteer s for C.A. Maclean Foundation is an t h e ir h e l p w i t h b ot h t h e invaluable opportunity to learn firstshow and at the cabin, hand the importance of community because of their help journalism. we were able to win this Warren Young shows off the Club of the Year award presented to the Vermilion Ridge Learn by Doing Summer 2018 - Deadline for application: Dec 1, 2017 award.” expressed Young. Reporter

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March 20, 1939 - November 12, 2017 Gary Howard Green passed away peacefully on November 12, 2017 at the age of 78 years. Gary was born in Vermilion on March 20, 1939 to Gordon and Beryl Green. Dad was the oldest of four boys. He went to school in the Willowly District, Buffalo Coulee and Vermilion Agriculture College, graduating in 1959. Dad married Mom in 1963 and had three daughters, Carolyn, Cheryl and Corinne. Dad lived his life on his farm. He enjoyed horses, dancing, farming, his friends and his family. We will miss him. He is lovingly remembered by his daughters Carolyn Green (Allan Davidson), Cheryl (Scott) Manners, and Corinne (Steve) Theiss; grandchildren Shawn (Courtney) Olson, Kelsey Olson (Shawn McNutt), Jensen Manners, Sheldon Manners, Matthew Theiss, and Kyle Theiss; and great grandchild Damon Olson. Predeceased by his parents Gordon and Beryl. At the family’s request, a private family celebration has taken place. Memorial Donations may be made to the Mount Auburndale Cemetery or charity of one’s choice.

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November 20, 2017 | The Vermilion Voice

Lorna Hamilton Editor

Friday, I read an ar ticle on CBC.ca stating that students and parents are upset due to the installation of a new gender-neutral bathroom at Sturgeon Composite High School in Namao and while I know this can be a touchy subject for many I think it is important to discuss it. In the article it clearly states that the school still has gender specific washrooms, but the issue concerning the student speaking in the article is that the school now has more stalls in the gender-neutral washroom then in the

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In my neck of the woods this week is usually the November break when my kids are off school and rather than spending it vacationing and enjoying decidedly less inclement weather (like some seem to be able to do and send the emails with the pics to prove it just to rub it in), the last few years we are usually beginning our first throes of scrabbling around to tournament games at indoor soccer fields somewhere around the Capital region). Not that I don’t mind those weekends of back and forth between places so fast you feel proverbial whiplash (hockey parents nodding right along here too), but it does have you thinking about if you had the funds or opportunity just to drop everything and be somewhere else for a week for the heck

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gender specific washrooms. In the article the principal of the school states that the two gender specific washrooms have three stalls each and the gender-neutral washroom has 10; in my count that is four extra stalls. Really not a big issue in my opinion. Also, in the article the student speaking is upset with the fact that the school didn’t discuss the new addition of the bathroom with the parents and students of the school, in my opinion why should they? They didn’t remove the gender specific bathrooms and replace them with all gender-neutral bathrooms. Students still have a choice on which washroom they prefer to use. I think the real problem here isn’t so much about the stall count, but more about the fact that the times are chang-

ing and there is a gender-neutral bathroom in the school. If I was asked last year about having gender-neutral washrooms in a school or any public place I probably would have went on a rant and said absolutely not, but now I think that it is completely acceptable if the option of gender specific washrooms is available as well. My reasoning behind the change of thinking comes from a couple of different things. One being ‘Family washrooms’, how are they any different then a gender-neutral bathroom? The can have multiple stalls and a man, or a woman can enter the bathroom with their children. Members of the opposite sex are still utilizing the facility. Secondly, if there are options between using a genderneutral washroom and a gender specific

washroom then what is the big deal. I am a woman and I will choose the women’s washroom, no one is forcing me to use the gender-neutral washroom. I know some will say it’s a matter of safety and privacy, as gender- neutral bathroom provides a greater risk of sexual assault as both sexes can use the same area and that stalls should have dividers from floor to ceiling to prevent peeking over or under. What makes a gender-neutral bathroom any less safe than a gender specific washroom? Haven’t there been many cases where sexual predators have been charged with assault in gender specific washrooms? I think if an option is given people should be able to make the choice on which washroom they utilize.

Where Is That?...And Marston Mats

of it, where you would actually go. I suppose the catalyst for prodding this line of thinking, strangely enough, is a recent trip to the Aviation museum along Kingsway and something that I have been noticing every day going and coming to work. A construction site along the LRT tracks downtown that was basically an abandoned lot overgrown with thorny weeds, scrub brush, and some rubble from an abandoned building also produced a rather interesting pile of rusty and crumpled old scrap metal dug up from under the ground if one knew what it actually was. Now back to the thinking of being somewhere else. I have this thing about visiting far off places that would be hard and/or prohibitively expensive/difficult to go to and having something to do with either ancient history or, as it happens, islands that became a part of the Pacific theatre of operations during the Second World War. Places like Leptis Magna

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in Libya or the Greek island of Delos in the Aegean Sea, or Pacific islands like Midway, French Frigate Shoals, Johnston Island, Iwo Jima, Kwajelein and Tarawa Atolls, and even Attu in the Aleutian Islands. Now you could readily see why some of those places are warmer or tropical and might be worth visiting in November if you could actually get to them (some you simply cannot visit without jumping through significant hoops), but why in Hades anyone would go to Attu where it rains about 250 days of the year and is in almost perpetual fog would be beyond the normal line of reason for most people. Now at the end of the story here to connect all the dots between the Aviation museum, the far off Pacific Islands, and an abandoned lot being dug up in downtown Edmonton is something called Marston mat. Marston mat is a perforated steel planking invented just prior to WW2 that was used for the

rapid construction of runways and landing strips for aircraft. Most of these islands mentioned, Attu being one of them, had airfields constructed on them during the war that the entire surface of the airfield was covered in these perforated interlocking steel pieces of Marston matting. Now for reasons I can’t explain other than just it being off the beaten trail and ‘cool’ to do it, I wouldn’t mind visiting that far off abandoned airfield at Attu just to walk around on it and check it out. So ever y day I go by it until they finally haul it away to the scrap yard, it has provided a convenient commuting distraction to imagine these far off places I’ve yet to visit and all sorts of reasoning for how some of that Marston mat ended up under the ground in that particular spot of downtown Edmonton. Perhaps it was ‘borrowed’ from Blatchford airfield at one point? Someone might know the answer.

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There is no canned soup that tastes this amazing! I think this soup one of my new favourites. It came about by wondering what I could make with the ingredients I had in the house. I had some frozen chicken broth that I had previously made and some veggies in the fridge, carrots, and onions to use up from the garden. I made this soup without the parmesan cheese, and it was fine, but a bit bland. The little bit of parmesan cheese really kicks the flavour up nicely. Garnishing the bowl with a couple of tablespoons per bowl of cheddar cheese adds a

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Entertain With Cornerstone Co-op

Lorna Hamilton Reporter

Cornerstone Co-op held its Entertain with Co-op event on Nov 17. The event showcased samples of the many new products available at Co-op for the upcoming holiday season. Food store manager Mike Gaudet greeted patrons as they arrived and handed out information introducing the Co-op app and explained some of the many benefits the app provides to shoppers.

Patro n s re c eive d enter t ainm ent p a s s p o r t s w h i c h t h ey c o u l d h ave initialed at each sampling table to drop at customer ser vice for the chance to win a $100 Co-op gift card. At the greeting table, Gaudet also provided s h o p p er s t h e o p p or tunit y to tr y a refreshing, festive carbonated beverage sporting a mango flavour. “The samples here today are new products showcased in our Festive Solutions flyer,” said Gaudet. The event provided five other tables

from each department. Justin Carriere, produce manager of fered Fuji apples with or without c ar am e l s au c e an d a u ni q u e fr ui t called Persimmon which according to the literature at the station carries a wide array of health benefits. Patrons could then move on to the grocer y department where grocery manager Shana Donnely was offering samples of apricot curry meatballs. The meat manager, Daryl Crooks had samples of veggie and cheese hors-d’oeuvres, an

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Indian appetizer trio, and a puff pastry. Deli manager Morgan Freeman along with deli team member Meagan Derksen enticed patrons to try an Antipasti theme which is of a course of appetizers consisting of an assortment of foods such as olives, sliced meat, peppers, and artichoke hearts. Lastly, visitors could sample coconut cream cake with raspberry filling and a salted caramel cake while bakery manager Donna Reeds explained the new photo cake program offered.

Cornerstone Co-op food store manager Mike Gaudet ready to greet visitors to the Entertain with Co-op event. Cornerstone Co-op deli manager Morgan Freeman and deli employee Meagan Derksen showcase the Antipasti themed goodies. Photos Lorna Hamilton

Cornerstone Co-op produce manager Justin Carriere ready to greet visitors to the Entertain with Co-op event with his display of Fuji apples and Persimmon.

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The Vermilion Voice | November 20, 2017

Christmas Craft Fair At Lloydminster Exhibition

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The Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association kicked off the holiday season with The Christmas Craft Fair and Chamber E xpo this past weekend. T h e eve n t h a d a l a r g e t u r n o u t with over 350 booths selling a variety of items such as clothing, jewelry, crafts, antiques, and baking. There were a multitude of people browsing the wares that vendors had to sell. “ Ll oyd minster has always b een suppor tive of local and handmade i te m s . D ay o n e h a s b e e n g r e at ,” commented Renee Fundytus of Little

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Birdy Pottery. “It’s been a good day, not complaining at all. We have had great repeat customers visit us,” said Crafty Business owner Donalda Senger. There were also many other exhibitors selling a variety of services or promoting a cause. “ It ’s great for us to get out and engage with the community to get the word out about upcoming events and to promote animal awareness,” said Jon Punshon from the Lloyd SPCA. After speaking to several vendors a n d a t t e n d e e s , eve r yo n e w a s i n agreement that it was a great show Garry Lalond of Get Sauced at the Lloydminster Christmas Craft Fair and Chamber Expo. and very successful. Photo Shawna Chernichen

Christmas Storytime At Vermilion Lodge

The Vermilion Library hosted a Christmas storytime event at the Vermilion Valley Lodge on November 17. Both seniors and children attended the event, and everyone had a great time. Vermilion Public Library Program Coordinator: Sheila Heit read the

picture books ‘The Bear’ and ‘Stanger in the Woods.’ The Night Before Christmas was read while Heit’s daughter, Zoe Reindl-Heit, placed pictures to go with the story on the backboard. In between stories, Heit lead everyone in several Christmas songs to the accompaniment of Christmas bells. Part of the Library’s mandate is to encour-

age early literacy and provide a welcoming environment. This is the first time Heit has created a library event as an outreach program. “We wanted to celebrate the Christmas season by taking a library event out to community members who may not be able to come to the library,” said Heit.

Front row: Jean Barnett and Joan Hall. Back Row: Marguerite Webb, Christel Tischler and Marilyn Evans at Christmas Storytime at Vermilion Valley Lodge.

Joy Freeman enjoying Christmas Storytime at Vermilion Valley Lodge. Photos Shawna Chernichen

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Webb’s Donates $100,000 Webb’s Of Vermilion presented a $100,000 cheque to the Vermilion & District Housing Foundation’s Capital Campaign on December 14. “What a generous community we live in. Companies like Webb’s are really standing out as our heroes, and we would like to thank them for their support of the lodge’s modernization project,” said Sherri Heller, Vermilion & District Housing Foundation CAO. From left, Webb’s Ford Dealer General Manager Mike Webb, Vermilion & District Housing Foundation Capital Campaign Volunteer Chairman Brenda Lee, and Webb’s Machinery Owner and Manager Scott Webb. Photo submitted

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Tips For A Snag-free Gift Exchange

Are you in charge of organizing the annual gift exchange this year? Here are a few tips to ensure everything goes smoothly! Ideally, you’ll want to start planning the gift exchange at least one month in advance to give everybody enough time to shop. You’ll also want to determine a price range (between $15 and $20, for example) to avoid any awkward situations the day of. Once done, decide on a format. Consider how you want to

exchange gifts. Will you pick names or distribute the goodies at random? Are kids and adults included in the same exchange? Additionally, decide whether you want the gifts to relate to a specific theme (like something red or unusual, for example). Come up with a few ideas and discuss them with everyone involved. If picking names Determine whether or not each par ticipant should make a few suggestions. You can ask everyone

to make a list of five gift ideas or outline things they like (sports, books, movies, etc.). Suggestions can be useful when people don’t know each other well; however, they do take away from the element of surprise. Next, jot down everybody’s name on a piece of paper, and pick away! If you can’t find a convenient time for everybody to meet, there are websites that allow you to pick names virtually. If exchanging freely To avoid conflicts, make sure to

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Five Creative Ways To Celebrate Christmas

Is your family filled with children or elderly relatives, making late-night celebrations an impractical choice? Are you spending the holidays alone this year? Do you want to celebrate with your significant other, friends, family and in-laws, but are tired of running around from one party to the next? Perhaps you’re just bored of the traditional family celebrations? Here are five creative ways to celebrate Christmas a little differently this year: 1. Go for brunch. A Christmas brunch is a great way to celebrate with your family and friends without wearing out the grandparents and little tykes. What’s more, you won’t have to hop from one party to the next! 2. Organize an afternoon outdoors. Ice skating, snowshoeing, fort building — take advantage of the winter season to spend some quality time with those you hold dear. 3. Volunteer as a family. Trade in the traditional Christmas dinner for a day of volunteering with the family, and bring a smile to the faces of those who need it most. There are plenty of local charities that would gladly accept the help! 4. Take some personal time. If you’re alone for the holidays, or simply need some well-deserved downtime, treat yourself to a special day tailored to your preferences. Go for a massage, enjoy a gourmet dinner or lie down with a good book — the choice is yours! 5. Escape. Take off to a sunny destination with your friends or rent a cottage with your family to unwind in the company of those you cherish most.

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TESTICULAR CANCER: A Disease That Attacks Young Men According to the Canadian Cancer Society, an estimated 1,000 Canadians will be diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2015. Even though this illness is less prevalent in Canadians than prostate cancer, testicular cancer is the most common kind found in young men. Who is at risk? The following factors have been demonstrated as risk factors in developing this disease: • Being between 15 and 35 years old • Being of Caucasian descent • Being born with an undescended testicle • Having a brother or father who had testicular cancer • Having a personal history of testicular cancer (the recurrence rate is about 25 per cent) • Having Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) Symptoms Some men with testicular cancer experience very few symptoms. However,

many report the following signs of the illness: • A swelling or a painless lump in one of the testicles • An unusual sensation in the scrotum (heaviness, generalized discomfort) • Sensitivity in the groin or in the lower abdomen • A feeling of swelling in the chest Treatment and self-examination The treatment of testicular cancer usually involves removal of the affected testicle combined with radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy. The good news is that when it’s treated in time, the cure rate for this type of cancer is over 95 per cent. It’s a good idea for men of all ages to carry out a self-examination of their testicles and have regular medical checkups in order to detect any kind of anomaly. More information can be found on the websites www.testicularcancercanada. ca and ca.movember.com.

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Second Western Canadian Cow-Calf Survey

Agri-News Do you wonder how your cow-calf operation compares with others in your region, province or herd size range on matters like conception rate and weaning weight? A joint effort representing the c ow- c alf indus try from BC to Manitoba is helping Western Canadian cattle producers do just that. By par t i c i pat ing in the se c o n d Western Canadian Cow-Calf Survey, producers can choose to receive a complementar y repor t that allows them to compare their own operation with benchmarks (average numbers from a region). The sur vey t akes ab out 4 5 - 6 0 minutes to complete and asks questions related to the 2016 breeding season all the way through to weaning of 2017 calf crop, as well as typical management practices. Many of the questions are the quick checkbox style. Any question a producer is unable to answer can be left blank. As a thank you for the time taken to complete the survey, participants will receive up to $50 in gift cards, in addition to the complementary report. The complementar y repor t will help producers see the aspects of their operation that they’re doing exceptionally well in, and the areas t h at h ave t h e g r e at e s t r o o m fo r i m p r o ve m e n t . F o r ex a m p l e, t h e

report will show a producer whether the conception rates of his cows in 2016 was higher or lower than nearby herds and herds of a similar size. That way, he or she will know whether to work with their veterinarian, nutritionist and/or regional extension specialist to have fewer of their cows come home from pasture open, or if other production goals are a higher priority for them to focus on to improve their productivity and profitability.

“This survey is being conducted to generate up-to - date production benchmarks for producers, get a better understanding of what producers were doing on their operations and determine ways to improve the productive ef ficiency of the industry,” says Barry Yaremcio, beef/forage specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestr y. “Ontario and Atlantic Canada producers are completing a similar survey this fall and it’ll be interesting to see if there

are management differences among the three regions.” Ever y cow- calf producer in BC, AB, SK and MB is encouraged to complete the survey. All of the information collected will remain confidential. Information cannot be linked to individual operations as data will be aggregated into averages and benchmarks. For more information, or to complete the sur vey online, go to http://wbdc.sk.ca/wcccs.htm.

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N o v e m b e r 13 -17 was Anti-bullying week. During the week HighSchool students took time to visit the elementary classrooms sharing books about antibullying and talking to the students about what they should do if they are being bullied or see others being bullied. It was a wonderful opportunity for our younger students to see what positive and effective role models our High School students are. Over $2500 was raised in a 59-minute Phone Fundraiser at St. Jerome’s. High School Student Council members were given 1 hour to call as many of their phone contacts and sell bags of popcorn. As this was the first time Student Council has

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St. Jerome’s School News

tried this method of fundraising they were very excited about the results. Thank you to everyone who supported St. Jerome’s Student Council. Kindergarten students have been learning all about different types of vehicles for land and water. They raced different vehicles down a ramp and made origami boats. They even got to “fly to Hawaii” for a field trip earlier this week. Mrs. Martin’s grade three students created “Crystals” as a cumulative activity for their Rocks and Minerals science unit. The crystals, which were made from a borax, hot water solution, attached to pipe cleaners that were placed in the containers. RCMP Constable Mike Standcumb visited St. Jerome’s on Tuesday, November 14 to talk to our Jr. High students about social media. He addressed appropriate

and negative use of social media. He also talked to students about Cyberbullying, and what do to if you are a victim of bullying. He educated students on the legal consequences of inappropriate social media use. The students found the presentation very informative and educational. Thank you, Constable Standcumb for taking the time to come and talk to our kids about this very relevant and important topic. Elementary students have already started practicing for this year’s Christmas Concert. Grade five students are the actors and are working very hard preparing for their parts. Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 14 for the Christmas Concert. The concert will be held at the Alumni Theatre at Lakeland College starting at 7:00 pm. Report Cards went out last week to all students at St. Jerome’s. Parent-Teacher

Interviews were held this Monday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21. Thank you to all the parents who were able to attend interviews. The connection between home and school is very important to establish and strength and interviews help to do this. If you were unable to attend interviews and want to connect with your child’s teacher please contact the school office. The staff and students of St. Jerome’s would like to welcome back Mr. Kevin Sommer. Mr. Sommer will be taking Mrs. Clarke’s position, until Christmas, while she is on maternity leave. Upcoming Dates: Wednesday, November 22 – Pep Rally for all Fall Activities, Friday, November 24 – Professional Development Day in Wainwright – no school for students, Monday, November 27 and Tuesday, November 28 – Graduation Pictures.

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3), Hunter Boe (Gr 4). Third place winners: Ally Pocock (Gr 1), Brody Gronning (Gr 2), Bailey Pitre (Gr 3), Tristan Gryschuk (Gr 4). Two posters will be moving on to the Provincial level: Charlie Broadhead and Hailey Zahara. School Council is working on its first fundraiser of the school year with Knitwits hats and mittens! They have asked all students (in the information letter) to have the order forms and money handed in to their teachers no later than November 29.They are trying to ensure all the orders

are in before Knitwits’ Christmas deadline, and because of this they cannot accept late forms and payments from students. Grade10 students were lucky enough to have Ivan from Cornerstone Co-op in Mannville join them for a morning. Ivan began the morning by explaining the different sections of the cow and how they are divided and then showed students the behind the scenes of taking a hip carcass and cutting it into roasts, stew meat, steaks, and stir fry cuts. Students eagerly watched to see the different cuts and then

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Property investments, insurance, taxes, or inheritance should bring you financial gains. Your partner may make you feel jealous and unloved. Do not be surprised if your partner doesn't understand your needs.

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November 20, 2017 | The Vermilion Voice

SCHOOL NEWS

Vermilion Elementary School News

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Reg ar d les s of the temperature, s tu d e nt s s h o u l d always wear or c ar r y w i t h t h e m appropriate winter attire when riding the school bus. When the weather is cold, it is very important that you let your bus driver know that you will, or will not, be on the bus. This allows them to adjust their stop times so students are not waiting longer than necessary at their bus stop. If the bus is not running due to inclement weather, your bus driver will call you. If you have already left for work before your children get on the bus, you can check the BTPS website. They try to update the website as soon as they are notified by the bus driver. Buses will not run when the temperature is -45 degrees Celsius with, or without, the wind-chill. If the bus does

not run in the morning, they will not run in the afternoon; therefore, if you transport your child(ren) yourself to school, you will be responsible to bring them home as well. It was baby day in Grade 2 last week. The students learned about how much responsibility, caring and planning it takes to go on an outing with a baby. Both moms brought a bag of everything that they need to go out with baby, and the students learned that it is very important to keep baby comfortable and cared for even when not at home especially if their temperament makes them want to keep the same routine as at home. 2A was surprised and excited when they got to see baby Hendrix roll over for the first time. They also got to see her grab and hold onto a toy. Two important milestones. They were very lucky to witness this. 2B noted that baby Blakely was also able to grab and hang onto toys, but her

temperament distracted her from playing and hanging onto them for too long. The experiential learning that is taking place in the Roots of Empathy classrooms is developing the student’s emotional literacy, fostering the development of empathy, promoting the children’s pro-social behaviors, and preparing students for responsible citizenship. We thank County of Vermilion River and Town of Vermilion River FCSS for their continued support of this program. On November 9, teachers took part in an ATA Professional Learning Day at Blessed Sacrament School in Wainwright. They got to go to sessions that were pertinent to their grade or subject area. Teachers choose up to four sessions, ranging from yoga in your classroom (with our own Mrs. Joa leading the session) to Google Drive to First Nations sessions to curriculum related topics. The School Council meeting was held

November 13 at which time Trustee Marriott was welcomed. He informed parents of his desire to support the education system in Vermilion. Mr. Marriott gave highlights of the BTPS three year plan and encouraged parents to visit the BTPS website and read the weekly Superintendent’s Memos. Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Doherty shared the VES Annual School Report and Three Year Plan, highlighting how well our students have been achieving and the positive parent and student surveys. School Council is in the process of reviewing their by-laws and handed out copies of their constitution. The next meeting will be held on January 15, where there will be a presentation dealing with Digital Citizenship. Dates to Remember: Nov 24 – No School; Dec. 4 – Grade 6 Carolling; Dec. 8 – Report Cards Go Home; Dec. 20 – K-2 Christmas Concert at 7:00; Dec. 21 – Grade 3-5 Christmas Concert at 7:00

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Zones Volley Ball Tournament St. Jerome’s School hosted the North East Zone 1A Senior Volleyball Tournament on November 17 and 18. Ten Schools from the North East zone attended to compete in a round robin to determine who will be heading to provincials. There are seven zones competing across the province this weekend striving to be able to compete at provincials. Both St. Jeromes’ girls and boys teams won bronze. The girls team will be attending the provincials next weekend. Photos submitted

What To Read Over The Holidays

(N C) T h e h o l i d ay s e a s o n o f te n brings with it a strange mix of more leisure time and busier schedules. Take some time to unwind with these book suggestions. 1. Biographies. So many interesting biographies have been writ ten over the past decades. Grab a good bio, sit in your most comfortable pajamas and learn more about your favourite historical leader, actor or singer while sipping on a cup of tea. 2. Offer reading. Millions of children around the world don’t have access to books or basic school essentials and supplies. Consider donating a Unicef Sur vival Gift and offer some kids a better future for themselves. 3 . H i s t o r i c a l n o v e l s . D o y o u remember being a teenager and not

listening in class while the teacher would g o on and on talk ing about the French revolution, Julius Cesar, the Mongolian empire or the fall of Constantinople? Now is your chance to catch up on the parts you missed in history. Go to your local library and wander down the aisles until you find the perfect book on your favorite time period. 4 . Po e m s . W h et h er yo u g r a b a book filled with your favourite poet’s masterpieces or a collection of poetry, it’s a great way to get inspired by news words and rhymes. 5. Local author. Run down to your neighbourhood book store and encourage a local writer. There’s always a big section of local bestsellers up for grabs.

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We’ve got ice, ice baby...the brand new Dewberry Arena is not only up and running, but we also have an exciting event coming soon! Friday, November 24, the Dewberry Agricultural Societ y is thrilled to host our of ficial grand opening for our new Dewberry Arena and EVERYONE is welcome to come join in on the fun! The Grand Opening Celebration begins at 3 p.m., with a free Kids Hockey Skills Camp, put on by the Dewberry Senior Men’s Hockey Team, the Mustangs! The camp is open to all kids, male and female, interested in learning or sharpening up some hockey skills. The camp is free; the only requirement is that the kids have full hockey gear on. No registration required for the camp; you just need to show up and be dressed for your session. The Camp Schedule runs as follows: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Initiation to Novice

(ages 3-8 years old) 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Atom to Peewee (ages 9-12 years old) 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Bantam to Midget (ages 13 - 18 years old) For more infor mation ab out the Mustang (Kids) Skills Camp, please contact Carrie Goldsmith at 780-2056034. After the Mustangs Skills Camp is over, DJ Robin Garnier hosts the free skating from 6 - 8 p.m., and ever yone is invited to come and listen to DJ Robin crank out some great tunes while enjoying free, family skating time! During the evening, we will have an official ribbon cutting ceremony, as well as cheque presentations and recognition of donors. The Ag Society is also hosting a live and silent auction, and a live band will play throughout the evening. The concession and the new arena bar will be open for people to enjoy food and beverages. Another exciting part of the evening

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TIGER’S HOME GAMES NOV 24, 2017 @ 8 P.M. VERMILION JR. B TIGERS VS SADDLE LAKE

NOV 25, 2017 @ 8 P.M.

VERMILION JR. B TIGERS VS ONION LAKE is our awesome “Balloon Pop,” which sold out very quickly during the Last Skate Party! For the balloon pop, you buy a ticket and later in the evening you trade it in for a balloon, and we do a massive balloon pop. Inside each balloon will be a number; you trade your number in for the prize that goes with it! Before the Arena Grand Opening on November 24, there will be tickets on sale at local Dewberr y businesses or from Dewberry Ag Society members for a chance to win a $1000 “FLY ME AWAY” travel voucher, which will be drawn that night. If there are

any tickets left, they will also be sold that evening. If you are interested in purchasing tickets for the “FLY ME AWAY” travel voucher ($10/ticket) or would like to donate a silent or live auction item, or would like to donate money to the arena project, please contact Laurie Bowman at 780-8084366. It is going to be an incredibly fun evening, and we hope that you all will join us to celebrate, and in our former Mayor of Dewberry’s Headley Dennill’s words,“come see our new Cadillac of an arena, it is top of the line!

‘Old Fashioned Christmas Crafts’ At The Library

Angela Mouly Reporter

Dozens of children gathered at the Vermilion Public Library on November 18, to make a selection of ‘Old Fashioned Christmas Crafts.’ Snowflakes, lanterns, bells, woven paper and yarn decorations were just a few of the decorations that children enjoyed making. Carols played in the background and guests were able to enjoy apple cider and hot chocolate as

they worked. According to program coordinator, Sheila Heit, this was the first event of its kind, and supplies were a combination of existing and purchased items from the programming budget. “The really incredible thing is that we had 10 volunteers step up right away to help each station run smoother. We were amazed by the suppor t of the community and thankful that families wanted to participate,” sait Heit.

Mobile Mammography Service To Visit Vermilion This Month AHS Submitted

VERMILION— Women ages 50 to 74 — the group most at risk of developing breast cancer — will have local access to mammography ser vices n ex t m o n t h w h e n A l b e r t a H e a l t h Services’ Screen Test program visits Vermilion. A mobile mammography trailer will be stationed at the Vermilion Senior’s Centre (5324 50 Avenue) November

27-30 and December 1, 2 & 4. Residents can book an appointment or learn more about the program by calling toll-free 1-800-667-0604. A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast and has proven to be the most effective way to detect breast cancer. Early detection allows for a greater number of options for treatment and a better chance of survival. Visit www.screeningforlife.ca/screentest for a complete listing of Screen Test mobile sites.

From left, Mary, Paulina, and Sarah Loewen enjoyed making Christmas crafts at the Library on November 18. Photo Angela Mouly

PRE-SORT INTERNET CALF AND YEARLING SALES EVERY WEDNESDAY THROUGHOUT THE FALL STARTING AT 9:30 AM. PRE-SORT CATTLE NEED TO BE IN BY 4:30PM THE DAY BEFORE REGULAR SALES EVERY WEDNESDAY BUTCHER COWS AND BULLS FOLLOW THE PRE-SORT

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Craig’s Would Like To Express Our Appreciation To All Of Our Customers And Staff Over The Last 112 Years

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A tumultuous Marauders football season ended on a snowy Clarke Stadium field last Wednesday. The Marauders were on the wrong side of a 52-16 playoff score versus the Hinton Wolfpack. In spite of the score, it was a triumph for the Marauders who played a full season of football in 2017. When not enough players showed up to play in the 12-man Wheatland League it looked as though the team would have to fold. However an opening in the Alberta 6-man league gave the team new life. “It was an interesting season,” says head coach Lorne Maier of the rollercoaster ride of preparing for a 12-man game, almost folding, joining the 6-man league, learning how to play the 6-man game and then going through the season. “It was a learning experience for me and the players at the same time,” he adds. Maier also learned that a 6-man team still needs bodies. “I’ve learned that having 12 players for a 6-man team is not enough, as our injuries made it difficult to finish the season.” That was evident in the final game with 3 players on the sidelines at game time: Braden Tyner, Jonathan Pries and Seth

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Mansfield. When Steven Bodurka couldn’t play in the second half, Tyner donned his uniform to finish the game. Tyner is one of four graduating Marauder players. That warrior spirit of perseverance was evident throughout the season as the group learned a new system, played against more experienced teams with larger rosters, battled through fatigue when they lacked bodies, and kept having fun. Maier also credits new coach Nick Freddy for his contribution. “He was very committed to the success of the team and I have to credit him with sticking with us during the season when he could have easily just walked away.” One of the season’s bright spots came after a long ride across the province to Jasper when the Marauders defeated the Glaciers. For the players the opportunity to take larger roles in both offense and defense was fun with lineman in the 12-man game becoming receivers and ball carriers. This included Trevor Thor who did a bulk of the running duties in his final game of high school football. Vincent Brosseau, another grade 12, scored both touchdowns in final game. The first took a lot of extra attempts. The

Marauders found themselves first and goal from the one after a unnecessary roughness penalty at the beginning of the second quarter. Their first push into the end zone was deemed illegal procedure, so they were first and goal from the 6. A roughing the passer call on that play put them back at the one, and then another procedure call put them on the 6. Brosseau’s second carry was into the end zone putting the Marauders on the board. David Wilson, another grade 12, chipped in the twopoint kicked convert to give Vermilion 8 points. It was closest they’d be all game trailing Hinton by 5 points, 13-8. Brosseau’s second touchdown came with only 1:02 left in the third quarter. Wilson added his second convert making the score 40-16. The Marauders had attempted two field goals earlier in the second half. The first was from the 7-yard line. Holder Wyatt Payne put his knee down bringing a whistle instead of a touchdown on the fake. The second attempt was also a fake, but a great defensive knock down prevented Payne from connecting with Brosseau downfield. Marauders points after: With less than 3 minutes left in the game, fans and play-

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ers were distracted when a rabbit hopped on the field and took a running back’s meander downfield through the end zone and out of the stadium…Wilson provided a noteworthy leap after scoring a touchdown. The celebration was put on hold when the play drew a flag for illegal procedure.

Jahmarii Lindsay (12) pushed through would-be tacklers for one of the Marauders’ big gains early in the first half of their playoff game versus Hinton at Edmonton’s Clarke Stadium. Photo submitted

Suicide Awareness Walk Of Remembrance For 2017

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September was the month for recognition of World Suicide Prevention. The Suicide Awareness Walk of Remembrance was held in conjunction with the World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 9th with a regional walk held at Bud Miller All Seasons Park in Lloy-

dminster. The walk remembers those loved and departed and also promotes Mental Health awareness. A warm calm day for some 70 walkers to walk around the lake and meet other families on similar grief journey’s while sharing some common feelings and trying to find hope for the future. MacKenzie Murphy was our guest speaker and spoke about her

journey of bullying,depression, attempts and finding new hope on her healing journey. This journey has seen MacKenzie in a teen pageant, where she was crowned Miss Teen Airdrie 2015. She has traveled to the USA to represent Canada and to Toronto to compete at the Miss Teen Canada. Tara Murphy, MacKenzie’s mother, also spoke at the

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open mic to share the emotions of a Mother’s journey ,supporting her daughter through the darkness to a place of more light. The day finished with music by “Sister Grace” from St. Walburg and refreshments were available. As the day ended the plan began for next year’s Suicide Walk of Remembrance scheduled for September 8th 2018.