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Crackmasters Vermilion – Now Open

Back row from left, Rob Horton, Rocky Allen, Tracy Allen, and Mayor Caroline McAuley. Front row from left, Sydney, Miles, and Taylor Allen. Photo Angela Mouly

Angela Mouly Reporter

Crackmasters Windshield Repair & Replacement Specialists opened in Vermilion at 4501 - 46 Avenue on April 2.

Mayor Caroline McAuley presented a certificate in recognition of their opening day.

“Congratulations, this is fabulous. We need to have these services in town, and the location is excellent and a great

addition to the community,” said McAuley.

The owner, Rocky Allen, looks forward to a new line of work and to serving the community that he grew up in. Allen owned an oilfield business for the past 12 years and worked in the oilfield for 21 years. He feels this will provide a nice change of pace, not being on call and allowing him weekends.

“This is an absolutely new venture. I look forward to reacquainting with and

meeting many new people. I would like to thank Certified Technician, Rob Horton, for the help getting organized and set up over the past month; and my wife, Tracy Allen, who will be the Receptionist,” said Allen.

Crackmasters in Vermilion will offer c hi p an d c r ac k re pair, win d s hi el d replacement, as well as a full line of truck accessories; ever y thing from wipers to wheels, interior and exterior.

“It’s a good idea to have chips and

crac ks fixe d before more d amag e occurs,” added Allen.

With approximately 60 locations across Canada, the Northern Alberta division has won the Consumer Choice Award for the 15th consecutive year.

Crackmasters Vermilion will continue to offer different promotions throughout the year.

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“How The Other Half Dies”

Angela Mouly

Approximately 200 people attended the The audience enjoyed a lavish meal murder mystery parody set during an and periodic interactions with the cast, Flamboyant costumes filled the Kits- 80’s dinner party put on in hopes for one before finding out that nearly everyone in coty Hall stage for the debut performance of the cast to gain membership in the the play was a suspect. of “How The Other half Dies” on April 6. Hoity Toity Lady’s Club.

“I love being a part of the play because Reporter

I love having the opportunity to see people that I wouldn’t normally if we didn’t do dinner theatre together,” said actress Erin O’Neill.

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Performers in the 2018 Kitscoty Dinner Theatre search for answers during their murder mystery play on April 6. Photo Angela Mouly

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April 9, 2018 | The Vermilion Voice Continued from page 2 Veteran actress, Betty Evans, said “Acting is very therapeutic and that it helped to bring her out of her shell.”

Producers Brian and Jeane Hunter said, “Thanks to the community and surrounding area for your continued support over the last 15 years.”

Proceeds from the event will be going to support the Kitscoty Hall, and president of the Hall board, Rick Evans said, “Kitscoty is becoming an active theatre community between this event and the elementary and high school groups. We would like to thank the many volunteers needed to make this work, and the community and

area for their support. I like being a part of a small community because with all kinds of community events, when you see people step up and support, it becomes really noticeable.”

Several raffle prizes were also up for grabs with some being chosen each

night, and some drawn after the final performance.

Overall, the crowd enjoyed the many 80’s flashbacks and radical show. The nostalgic play also had a performance on April 7, and will continue on April 13 – 14.

From left, Velma Johnson and Rebecca King. Photos Angela Mouly

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Deepest Condolences

Lorna Hamilton Editor

The news of the tragic accident between a semi a n d a b u s c ar r y ing the Humboldt Broncos Junior A team on Friday has not only shaken the hockey community and the province of Saskatchewan but a coun-

try as a whole and even beyond our borders.

T h e m e d i a c ove r a g e h a s b e e n ex te n s i ve a n d c o n d o l e n c e s h ave b e e n ex pr e s s e d by US Pr e s i d e nt D o n a l d Tr u m p, El l e n D e g e n e r e s , multiple sports clubs, musicians and more. I think a Facebook post from the Canadian band Nickleback said it elegantly “The Humboldt Broncos Jr ‘A’ Hockey Club tragedy extends

beyond a small town, beyond hockey & h a s to u c h e d u s a l l. A g r o u p of fathers, uncles, sons & brothers taken from us on their way to do what they loved. This loss is shouldered by the entire Country. #Humboldt you are all in our thoughts.”

As a mother I c an only imagine the heartache and devastation each family is experiencing. In times such as these we need to offer our deepest

condolences, thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by this terrible tragedy.

A gofundme account has been set up to assist the families of the players and for those affected. Any money raised will go directly to the families to help with any expenses incurred.

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In the month of Fe br u ar y 2018, Ve r m i l i o n R C M P r e s p o n d e d t o 211 calls for ser vice.

Of those, 73 are traffic related, 50 are property crimes, 21 are persons crimes, 19 are false alarms, nine are domestic related, three are related to mental

health concerns, one is an animal complaint, and 35 are other calls for service.

During this time, 25 criminal code and 8 provincial (tickets) charges were laid.

Files of note: Vermilion RCMP stopped a vehicle with a stolen licence plate attached.

The vehicle occupant was arrested and a search revealed a small quantity of Methamphetamine. As a result

of the investigation, 27 year old Crystal Townsend- Cook of Wainwright, Alberta was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of stolen property under $5000. This matter remains before the courts.

Vermilion RCMP responded to a complaint of a male driving a suspected stolen vehicle. Members were able to locate the vehicle along with the suspect at another house where it is

alleged he attempted to break in and steal additional items. The suspect was located and taken into custody. As a result of the investigation, 32 year old Andrew Prill was charged with seven criminal code offences including break and enter, possession of stolen property (x2), failing to comply with a probation order, mischief, assault and uttering threats. This matter remains before the courts.

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“Our #FarmBabies18 contest is a fun way to welcome spring on the farm and celebrate the countless hours of work that farmers and farm families spend caring for their new arrivals,” says Luree Williamson, CEO Ag for

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April 9, 2018 | The Vermilion Voice

Dawn Hames Columnist

Flapper pie is a vintage prairie classic that is a uniquely Alberta Saskatchewan desert. It is made with simple ingredients that are usually found at home. It is an elegant custard in a graham wafer crust topped with a delicate meringue. This recipe began in the early 1900’s and continued as a favourite until the 1970’s. It dropped off in the 1970’s when Jello pudding and pie filling packages became the modern convince food for busy women who were then entering the workforce and raising families. With the renewed interest in cooking from scratch, flapper pie has been making a comeback. I remember

James Wolters Columnist

Not sure if any of you out there think about anonymity but the recent Facebook admission of having had their company’s user data harvested in a nefarious fashion to the toll of 87 million accounts has me wondering if anyone values their own anonymity any more.

So why would a guy that grew up in a rural town writing for the town paper value anonymity?

Surely I would be accomplishing the exact opposite here, advocating it while putting my name to it.

Ideas go far beyond the individual though and anonymity, much like air, has an invisible but intrinsic value.

We don’t notice it a lot day to day but when it is gone you can’t deny it being a drawback.

Well, for one thing anonymity was something you didn’t have a whole lot of in a small town. Your parents knew pretty much everyone for a 60km radius and through them everyone knew you. In my case it seemed like the whole county was covered. “Which <parent surname> do you belong to?” was a commonly heard

Flappers

my mom making this pie, and if she didn’t have graham wafers, she made a basic pastry pie crust for it. You can also use brown sugar in the graham wafer crust, and it tastes especially good.

This recipe is a true flapper pie, but it is made in a rectangular cake pan. It is one of the desserts I made for a recent family gathering. We all love flapper pie, and I knew that one pie wasn’t going to be quite enough, so I wondered if I could make it into squares by increasing the recipe. A bit of math calculating with pi R squared, (no pun intended) allowed me to adjust my pie recipe, to take up the right amount of square inches in a rectangular pan. It worked out really well.

I made it with whole milk, and the extra creaminess made it taste extra good, but you can use 2 percent milk as well.

Fair warning: once you try this recipe, you may be making this prairie treasure again and again.

Flapper Squares Crust 1 1/2 cups graham wafer crumbs 1/3 cup melted butter 1 tablespoon sugar (white or brown) Melt the butter and then stir in the remaining ingredients. Reserve 2 tablespoons of this mixture. Press into a 9x 13-inch rectangular baking pan.

Filling 3 1/4 cups milk 4 tablespoons cornstarch 5 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 tablespoon butter (optional) Combine all the ingredients except the

butter in a heavy-bottomed pot. Cook on medium-low heat, stirring with a whisk until thickened. Stir in the butter and then pour into the prepared pie crust.

Meringue 5 egg whites 2 tablespoons sugar plus 1 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (optional) Combine the ingredients and beat with an electric beater until the eggs form soft peaks. For successful meringue be sure that there is absolutely no egg yolk in the egg white mixture. It is also useful to know that the egg white will whip up better at room temperature. Top the filling with the meringue. Sprinkle on the reserved graham crumb mixture and bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes until lightly browned. Allow the dessert to fully cool before slicing.

What Value Is Anonymity?

question upon any crowd gathering. But as soon as you left the confines of the “shire”, you noticed it immediately. In the place where no one knew you, you perhaps did not have that built in safety net of knowing humanity around you, but you also didn’t have their strands of expectation holding you back from doing something new and different that may allow you some individual growth. Who hasn’t wanted to escape their shell by moving to a new place for awhile where every little aspect or mistake of your past isn’t known?

Don’t put your arms up all at once.

Perhaps it is a couple generations of youth, immersed in ever increasing advancement/encroachment of technology, that has gotten us to a situation where there isn’t enough life wisdom in the 20 year old coders in the room to ask the question: is the impact of what we are designing here actually a good thing?

What could be the drawbacks? Maybe they haven’t had the experience with situations of having to reinvent themselves.

Recording everything you do each day for posterity may seem great until you need your anonymity back because of youthful mistakes...and you can’t get it. And in the case of Facebook...the posterity of all your choices and proclivities being harvested to be summarily used against you.

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I’m quite sure in 2004, the 20 year old self-styled hacker Mark Zuckerberg did not envision he was going to be both a future multi billionaire and be a weak link jeopardising democracy all at the same time. I don’t imagine he thought much beyond the code itself to the negative impact his application would attract once you have a user base of billions. Being a coder myself since my 20’s, I sure don’t remember those kinds of questions crossing through my mind or anyone else around me in the room. There was usually a lot of functional discussion, not much philosophising. Once you start involving billions of people in your contraptions though some wisdom really needs to be entering the room to say, “Whoa…hold on here. Did you think about this?”

When it comes right down to it, a functioning democracy is built on the foundation of the secret ballot. The ability of an individual to go into a voting booth and

make a choice without being unduly influenced, without suffering any retaliation or repercussion, is fundamental to the health of our own freedoms and liberty.

Not being an advocate for all rules and regulations here, but if business and corporations can’t get the boundaries with personal data figured out, I think we need to figure out how enforce the boundaries for them.

I know it’s an analogy, but at one time hucksters and snake oil salesmen were able to sell alleged cure-alls with no repercussions to the actual safety of their products. Finally they had to be reined in by regulations on food and drugs for our own safety. Maybe the time has finally come for the industry involving data to be similarly reined in. It just can’t be the Wild West with personal data out there anymore.

And my Facebook account has been rather quiet, lately.

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The Vermilion Voice | April 9, 2018

Around The Campfire

Neil B. Stratton Columnist

Here is hoping that everyone had a safe and enjoyable Easter, o n e of t h e c o l d e s t s i n c e t h e 19 4 0 ’ s , somehow have to let old man winter know that spring has officially arrived, so much for March and “in like a lion out like a lamb” scenario. I’m ready for the big thaw, the bitter cold for this time of year is taking its toll on my winter aches and pains, as well it’s not doing much for my “giddy up and go” factor, if it wasn’t for my new full-time job, it would drive me up a wall. That fulltime job, of course, is my pup herd, who are quite enjoying the mild weather to them, for the dogs, it’s just right for all their energy they have to play every day, which seems endless, I swear they all have a smile on their face.

Normally this time of year I have put on many hours of walking the trails looking for antler sheds, one of my favorite pastimes and adventures, exploring the outdoors and with several pups by my side it usually is an exciting time for me. Not that the antlers is the real prize for me, I realized many years ago, like fishing it’s not the fish I am after, it’s the adventure. However this year it’s not the cold that’s bothering me, it’s the two feet of snow the cold is letting linger. It’s a hardship for sure, too deep for walking on foot and a lot of hardship on snowshoes, as most of the snow is in drifts and in thick woods, where open areas are somewhat clear, and antlers are still frozen under snow and ice. As well my number one antler shed retriever, Miss Oohohh is quite busy these days with the new litter of fur babies, so when the time comes, I will have to take out the new trainee’s, most likely Sir Mukluk and

Miss Teek.

Miss Teek, my Christmas present is now five months old, and huge, with Miss Oohohh spending all her time with the new pup’s, Miss Teek is by my side from sunrise to way past sunset every day, even while indoors until bedtime. In our daily schedule we do a couple of hours of training on remaining trails I have plowed out with the quad, mostly sled commands and pulling, she is going to make a great sled dog once she gets out of this teenage stage.

Oh well, the cold weather does give me lots of time for new puppy cuddles, who are now with fully open eyes, exploring their new world, they are even walking around quite well now, making time with them very enjoyable.

They seem to grow every day, as well as change in looks and personalities.

However it’s all for the better, a few one can already see which ones are going to be the most adventurous as well as the very easy going ones.

It’s going to be very hard to let several go to great homes, interest has been overwhelming, but we have been very selective on their new forever homes, we get a lot of interest from people that live in the big cities, but these dogs need lots of room to run. We haven’t shown the pups just yet, although many want to pick one right now, there are three; two males and one female that there is no question I am keeping, that would be “Thunder” and “Lightning” two males full of adventure. They are both the standard black and white coloring, the other a red female “Miss Pututy “ will be part of the team, which leaves only one Back and white male left, ‘Knight” who if I had my way would also be all mine. That leaves three Reds one pure red female “Lil Luvlump,” and two males “Sir Snownose and Mr. Mally,” which we will keep one of

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those two males, I am leaving that decision up to my wife, Roxanne. Who can’t make up her mind as she loves both, and they change every day, she wanted a big woolly male, which Mr. Mally is the biggest of them all and also has a coat that grows every day. Sir Snownose a darker red, but with a true snow nose, which means their nose is not full black, it has a red or pink strip on the full nose, he also has the red heart on the white chest, an irresistible and handsome pup.

It is going to be a hard choice for her, but she will have to make up her mind soon before I get too attached to both, which means at this time we are keeping at very least the four pups for sure, which

will be a handful in every way.

That means new kennels, more food, time and costs; I will be busy working overtime this coming year so that I won’t be getting bored soon, and also makes me wonder if I will ever get to retire from my retirement.

When The Smoke Clears The old folklore saying “April showers-May flowers” may turn out to be “April flood-May mud” this year.

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April 9, 2018 | The Vermilion Voice

Angela Mouly

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Commemorating The Battle Of Vimy Ridge

Reporter

The 2645 Vermilion Army Cadet Corps held a 101 year commemoration of the Battle of Vimy Ridge at the Vermilion Cenotaph on April 8.

The gathering was held to honour the sacrifice of the Canadian fallen, and the achievements of the Canadian Armed Forces. Members representing the corps included Captain Peter Albert, Sergeant At Arms Jim Bristowe, Master Warrant Officer Brandon Geese, Sergeant Blake Dutchak, Cadet Eric Zajic, and Sergeant Rhys Racine.

“The Battle of Vimy Ridge was the first time in WWI that the entire Canadian Corps fought together in battle. During 1915 – 1916, both the French and the British had tried to take Vimy with heavy

Sergeant at Arms Jim Bristowe stands at attention during Vimy Ridge Day in Vermilion.

losses and little success. From November 1916 – April 1917, the Canadians reinvented warfare as it was known at that time; including use of the creeping barrage. On April 9, 1917 the battle began at 5:30 a.m. and the Canadians had captured it by noon, with Hill 145 being taken on the morning of April 10. It was the battle that built a nation, making Canada a force to be recognized,” said Captain Peter Albert.

According to Albert the battle saw 100,000 Canadian soldiers, suffered 10,0 0 0 casualties; 3,6 0 0 of which were fatal. Albert also noted that WWI saw 650,000 Canadian soldiers from a nation of eight million people at the time, and saw 66,000 fatalities and 170,000 wounded. He noted that 11,000 of the Sergeant Rhys Racine carried the 151st Battalion Flag at the Vermilion Cenotaph on April 8.

66,000 are still recognized as missing.

Captain Peter Albert spoke commemorating the Battle of Vimy Ridge in Vermilion on April 8.

From left, Sergeant Blake Dutchak, and Cadet Eric Zajic represented the 2645 Vermilion Army Cadet Corps. Photos Angela Mouly

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We look forward to seeing everyone for another curling season starting up the first week in November.

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Town Council

Angela Mouly Reporter

The Town of Vermilion received a clean audit report as well as a few other updates during their council meeting on April 3. Details of the audit were kept in camera.

A motion was tabled to allow ATCO to answer questions at the next meeting, regarding a proposal to change streetlights to LED technology.

A motion was carried to accept the proposal from Chamco Industries Ltd. for the supply of two 9.1L natural gas engines for a total of $188,360 plus GST and a 10 per cent contingency. The pumping engines will replace the aging east and west water reservoir backup pumps.

“They’re 1960’s vintage with no parts available,” said Department Head Derek

Young.

“These pumps are probably way past their prime, and wouldn’t be running if it wasn’t for the maintenance crew. We’ve been dealing with replacing them since 2015, and originally thought there could be a cheaper alternative. We received three quotes, and they are still expensive, but we need to deal with it because we wouldn’t want to be without a power backup in that area,” said Councillor Richard Yaceyko.

This tender was not the cheapest, but the committee noted that the selected company was the only one to pick up on a right angle gear component and feels they may be able to foresee pitfalls during the transfer to the new pumps.

The Airport Advisory committee noted that Geoff Hancock, a Vermilion resident

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originally from Marwayne, will be entering into a purchase agreement for both the building and land of the Vermilion Airport.

“This will be a critical success indicator for the revitalization of the Vermilion Airport,” said Mayor Caroline McAuley.

The Good Life Institute Coordinator, Candice Anderson, delivered an update on their 2017 events and 2018 projections and said, “All of our events have grown exponentially. We’ve set a goal of 50 teams for the Race Of Vermilion for 2019, but will need more volunteers to make that possible.”

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee put a motion forward to accept the tender for purchasing a lawn mower from Agland for $25,513.01 plus GST. Council carried the motion satisfied that the purchase was made within Vermil-

ion and that even though it was over the $20,000 budget, that it will be a valuable piece of equipment with their additional work at the Provincial Park this year.

Councillor Justin Thompson announced that the Vermilion Public Library had Kill-A-Watt units available for patrons to check out in order to monitor their electricity usage, thanks to a donation made by Lyle Lawrence.

During round table discussions, Councillor Tannis Henderson noted that Communities In Bloom is looking for new members to aid in providing a good service to the community. Councillor Richard Yaceyko noted the upcoming Let’s Talk Alberta Cannabis session on April 24.

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Kicking up dust at the Marwayne Arena, nearly 30 leading professional bull riders participated in the 2018 Marwayne PBR event presented by Garnier Custom Silage from April 6 – 7.

Over 600 people attended to witness the thrilling matchups between bull and rider. On April 6, an ABBI Futurity was held along with a Junior Steer Riding and Bull Riding. April 7 began with Wild Pony Races, and a Battle of the Breeders Bull Sale was held during intermission.

Organized by the Marwayne Arena Board, proceeds including a 50/50 and several raffle items were donated to the Humboldt Broncos Go Fund Me page. With heavy hearts, competitors and audience members shared in a moment of silence for the 15 fallen members of the Humboldt Hockey Club. Announcer, Brett Gardener said, “Just like bull riders, hockey players are elite athletes attempting to live out their dreams.”

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Notable riders included 2017 Champion Jordan Hansen, two time PBR Champion Zane Lambert, and the only three time PBR National Champion Aaron Roy. Roy said that he continues to love his sport after recovering from both a broken back and broken femur because, “It’s eight seconds; it’s a rush every time you get on!”

Bull fighters included Monty Phillips, Josh Haeberle, and Levi Hale. Hale is a third generation bull fighter, who has been in the industry for the past seven years.

Regarding the best part of his career he said, “It’s a really good feeling when you can save your friends.”

With a multitude of mighty bucks, at the end of a long and short round, the Championship buckle was presented to Wyatt Gleeson. The Bull of the Night was awarded to Milky Chance from Flying Four Bucking Bulls.

Overall, the crowd was enamoured with all of the excitement, and went on to enjoy Chase Theilen during the Marwayne PBR on April 7. an evening dance with live music by The Prairie Dogs.

Three time PBR National Champion, Aaron Roy. Jake Gardner had an 87.5 ride during the Championship short round in Marwayne.

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From left, bullfighters Monty Phillips, Josh Haeberle, and Levi Hale. Photos Angela Mouly

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Susan Richardson (www. susanrichardsonartist.com) is a local award winning artist who works in pastels and oils. Pastels have become her medium of choice but finds some pieces are meant to be painted in oils.

She invites you to step into her paintings to escape for a few moments. Susan’s inspiration comes from nature and moments in time that capture her attention.

Each of her paintings come from places she has been or image she has seen. She believes that if she has created something that allows you to escape then she has created something of value Susan grew up in Dewberry and currently resides in Lloydminster with her husband. She has lived in Alaska and North Dakota and it was when they were living in Alaska she had the opportunity to study fine art. She continues to study with both national and international teachers as she feels that you can never stop learning whether it is in art or life.

Her work has been shown in Canada and the United States both in juried and non-juried shows. In 2017 she took first place in floral and second place in landscapes at the Lloydminster Arts without Borders show. She has created new pieces just for the Vermilion Art Show and she will be demonstrating a pastel painting on Saturday at the show.

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100TH ANNIVERSARY Of the Vermilion Royal Canadian Legion Field Marshall Alexander Branch 11 on Saturday May 12th 2018 There will be a military display hosted by the Canadian Armed Forces 3rd Division Recruiting Centre at the Legion branch from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., as well as branch members to socialize with. There will be hamburgers and pop for $5 with all proceeds going to the restoration of the soldiers plot at the Vermilion Public Cemetery.

• A formal celebration at the Vermilion Regional Centre will start with comradeship at 1700hrs • Formal banquet catered by Colleen Hozak at 1915hrs • Dance to follow • Tickets for the formal celebration are $35 (includes the Vermilion Legion History Book).

Tickets will be available at the Legion branch, Town Office, Northern Lights Realty & Fantasy Flowers.

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4 Reasons To Have Your Tax Return Filed By A Professional

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3 Ways To Refresh Your Home For Spring (NC) Looking to update your home for the season but don’t have time or budget for a major renovation? Do it right with these three easy DIY paint projects that can each be done in just a day.

“The seasonal transition from winter to spring is the perfect time to freshen up,” says Sharon Grech, colour and design expert for Benjamin Moore. “If you’re like me, you don’t have unlimited time to devote to working on your home, which is why small weekend projects are perfect because they’re quick, easy and affordable.”

Hit refresh with paint. Nothing says refresh quite like bringing new life to a tired piece of furniture. A fresh coat of paint is the perfect solution to make old, dated furniture seem trendy and new. Look for pieces that have solid construction and interesting shapes. Grech says headboards, wardrobes, chairs and side tables are all great

pieces to transform. If you are unsure of the colour seasonally.” Benjamin Moore’s Aura 42 curated colours. condition of the furniture or how to paint it, Grand Entrance collection, inspired by Find more information at www.benjaminvisit a local paint retailer to ensure you get European enamel finishes has more than moore.ca. the product that is right for your project.

Amaze with an accent wall. Feature walls are a great way to make an impactful change to a space. “Many people think accent walls need to be very bold and vibrant hues, when they can be neutral to create a more cohesive and harmonious feel,” says Grech. Explore painting the fifth wall, otherwise known as the ceiling, for a unique and modern look that can add dimension to a space.

Front door décor. The front door has the ability to instantly create an inviting impression before guests enter your home.

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Great Tips For Hiring A Renovation Contractor (NC) If your home needs a refresh, consider opting for the services of a licensed and qualified contractor for projects that are beyond your DIY skills. Use these tips to select the right one: Find a contractor you can trust and are comfortable with. Check out the renovator thoroughly. Ask lots of questions when you meet, talk with previous customers, and visit past or current projects. Don’t underestimate the importance of a comfortable personal fit so that you feel they are easy to talk with and are responsive.

Find out what services the contractor offers. Many professional renovation contractors also provide design and plan-

ning services that add value to the process.

A true pro will point out opportunities for improving your design and any alternative that can save you money or improve the overall quality of your project.

Make sure you have a detailed written contract. A professional contractor will always provide a complete written contract that spells out everything, including their warranty. Never settle for anything less than this. Working with a contractor who does business the right way means not having to lie awake at night worrying what the final costs will be, or if the job will even get finished. A cash deal with no contract is no deal at all.

Know what to expect. Ask a lot of questions before any work begins. Who will be at your home for each portion of the work? How will your day-to-day living be impacted? Should you consider moving out during any portion of the construction process? What if want to make changes?

The more you know upfront about the whole process, the less anxious you’ll feel.

Take an active role throughout the project. The best renovation results come from good communication between you and your renovation contractor. Ask for regular updates and know how to get hold of the contractor if you have questions

or concerns. Be prepared to spend time going over drawings, monitoring the project’s progress and fully discussing decisions.

Don’t expect a problem-free renovation. The bigger the project, the more likely you’ll run into the unexpected, such as existing deficiencies hidden in the walls, delays in special orders or bad weather. Be flexible and understand that some things are beyond the contractor’s control.

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Remembering The Battle Of Vimy Ridge

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“The show still ends the same, but within the past year the French Government Issue has been resolved, and Norm Christie’s group is still attempting to get the Canadian Government involved,” said Ro ber t Snelgrove whose family is featured in the show; and whose great uncle, Thomas Alban Snelgrove, is one of the fallen soldiers who Norm Christie is hoping to have recovered and given a proper commemoration. “ For t y-four m em b er s of t he 16th Canadian Infantr y Bat talion, the Canadian Scottish, who died playing a heroic part in the April 1917 Battle of Vimy Ridge may still be buried in a temporary grave in mine crater CA40.

These heroes deserve a proper Robert Snelgrove holding the 151st Batallion Flag which he received from the St. Savior’s Anglican burial,” said Norm Christie on the Church in November of 2016. Photo Angela Mouly extended video’s website.

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Vermilion Charolais Group - Bull Sale

Angela Mouly Reporter

The 32nd Annual Vermilion Charolais Group Bull Sale was held at North Central Livestock in Vermilion on April 7. Brian Chrisp and Connie Smith and

family, along with Don Good and Marion Smyth and family gathered in the ring for a presentation prior to the sale. Don Good and Marion Smyth presented Myron and Dale Sunderland with appreciation jackets for purchasing 100 bulls

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from Good-Anchor Charolais within the last 20 years.

“That’s quite a feat to buy 100 bulls from one organization. We would like to thank everyone for coming to support the Vermilion Charolais Group,” said

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As the sale began, 74 head of prime charolais bulls entered the ring from Good-Anchor Charolais, Misty Hills Charolais, XXX Farms, and Lakeview Charolais.

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Cowboys And Cow Horses Competition

Angela Mouly Reporter

The Canadian Ranch Roping association hosted a Cowboys and Cow Horses Competition at Lakeland College in Vermilion on April 6 – 7.

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2017/2018 Load King Super-B aluminum dry bulk trailers, hauling grain, fertilizer and frac sand Alberta wide, year round work, competitive rates, great work environment, 30-day pay cycle.

calmly and efficiently as possible like they would out in the pasture.

“It provided a good opportunity for our students to interact with these high level horse trainers and cowboys,” said Instructor Ron Hoffman.

The competition saw 11 entries in the novice and 16 in the open. Lakeland College has been hosting similar events for the past 16 years, and brought back this event as per student request.

FARM HELP WANTED Mid-sized mixed farm looking for an individual or a young family to work near Athabasca, Alberta.

100 head cow calf, 500 acres hay/silage and 1,500 acres of cereal and oilseed crops. Room and board can be provided or full housing for a family.

• Salary negotiable with experience and accommodation • Experience preferred and training provided

Contact David dsale@mcsnet.ca 780-213-4541 (Cell) 780-675-3541 (Home)

Please forward all inquiries to: E: Office@Rusylvia.com F: 866-473-8759 P: 780-581-8828

Vermilion Visitor Information Centre (2 Summer Positions) Application deadline: 4:30 pm, Friday, March 30, 2018 We are looking for two applicants to start April 30, 2018 – September 3, 2018.These are Full-time positions as we get ready for the Summer Tourism Season!

Qualifications: Visitor Information Centre staff must be proactive and able to recall/search Alberta information quickly and be comfortable dealing with people. Having well-honed listening and questioning skills are essential, in order to establish credibility in your interactions with travelers. All candidates must have a high school education.

Job Type: Full-time Required education: • High school or equivalent

From left, Phil Martindale, Instructor Matt Rustemeier, and Adam Thiessen at the Cowboys and Cow Horses Competition in Vermilion on April 7. Photo Angela Mouly

Salary: $14.00/hour

• Applicants must be returning to school studies in the fall

Please send a resume, cover letter & references to: Town of Vermilion Attention: Mary Lee Prior, Economic Development 5021 – 49 Ave Vermilion, AB T9X 1X1 Email: economic@vermilion.ca Phone: 780-853-7747 | Fax: 780-853-4910 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

PART-TIME POSITION We are looking for a

SALES / REPORTER Temporary position with the possibility of being permanent Wage based on experience Apply in person with a resume to:

The Vermilion Voice

5006 - 50 Avenue, Vermilion, AB

780-853-6305

NOW HIRING FULL-TIME LICENSED JOURNEYMEN TECHNICIAN

Come work as a Journeymen Technician at a fast-paced dealership that offers a positive work environment, and an outstanding team of co-workers.

Must Have: • Experience - Chrysler experience an asset • Own tools • References required Interested?

Submit your resume to: Peter Rowe at Vermilion Chrysler, 4524 Railway Avenue, Vermilion AB in person, email: vcserv@telus.net or fax to (780) 853-4753 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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AWNA BLANKET AND LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS AUCTIONS 2 PARCELS OF REAL ESTATE - Thorhild, AB. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 25 in Edmonton. 12+/- title acres country acreage w/1648+/- sq ft home, 226.5+/- title acres farmland.

Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Brokerage: Ritchie Bros.

Real Estate Services Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

BUD HAYNES & WARD’S FIREARMS AUCTION. Saturday, April 28 at 10 AM. 11802-145 Street, Edmonton, Alberta. Milarm Co of Edmonton Firearms Dispersal Instructed by Receivers Grant Thornton LLP, Plus Estates. Over 800 lots - On-line bidding.

To consign call Linda Baggaley 403-597-1095, Brad 780-940-8378. www.budhaynesauctions.com; www. wardsauctions.com.

UNRESERVED ANDRISHAK ESTATE ANTIQUE Collector Auction! Starts 10am Saturday, April 14th.

Hwy 14 Wainwright, Alberta. Scribner Auction. 780842-5666; www.scribnernet.com. Friday Night Coin Auction & Preview!

FARMLAND W/GRAVEL RESERVES - Sundre, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 25 in Edmonton. 156.7+/- title acres. $6,500 SLR, 2.2 million m3 proven gravel reserves. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Brokerage: Ritchie Bros. Real Estate Services Ltd; rbauction.com/realestate.

FIREARMS AUCTION APRIL 21st - Three sessions live and online. Bidding opens April 6th. www.switzersauction.com. Toll-Free 1-800-694-2609; email: paul@switzersauction.com. Estates and collections wanted. Switzer’s - Canada’s #1 Firearms Auction.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Other medical conditions that led to restrictions in walking/dressing? $2,500 yearly tax credit. $40,000 refund cheque/ rebates. Disability Tax Credit. Expert Help. Lowest service fee nationwide. 1-844-453-5372.

COMING EVENTS FIREARMS WANTED for April 21st, 2018 live and online auction. Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Militaria, Auction or Purchase. Collections, Estates, individual items. Contact Paul, Switzer’s Auction. Toll-free 1-800-694-2609, info@switzersauction.com or www. switzersauction.com.

ANTIQUE SHOW - Edmonton - Western Canada’s longest running collectors show - antiques, collectibles and pop culture. 43rd Annual Wild Rose Antique Collectors Show & Sale. Sellers from across Canada.

Special collectors displays. Antique evaluations by Canadian Antiques Roadshow appraiser Gale Pirie $15 per item. Saturday, April 21, 9AM-5PM. Sunday, April 22, 10AM-4PM. Edmonton Expo Centre. 780437-9722. www.wildroseantiquecollectors.ca.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY long established in Edmonton requires Salesman, Foreman & Workers for work in the city. Must have extensive experience with all aspects of paving & equipment operation.

780-466-7763.

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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!

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

Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-2505252.

FOR SALE BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES. 4-6 feet; $35 each.

Machine planting: $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delivery fee $100$140/order. Quality guaranteed. 403-820-0961.

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.

SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $4,397. Make Money and Save Money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock, ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT; 1-800-5670404 Ext: 400OT. BULK SALE. 1,500 Metric/SAE 11 piece wrench sets plus 12,000 single size wrenches. Sale $12,000.00.

Forward interest by email to: tkachukr@shaw.ca.

STEEL BUILDING SALE...”Big Blow Out Sale - All buildings priced to clear!” 20X21 $5,560. 23X23 $5,523. 25X25 $6,896. 32X33 $9,629. 33X33 $9,332. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-855212-7036.

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Pasture for 50 Cow / Calf pairs Contact Shirley

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Food Counter Attendant and Baker Service Team

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There are two (2) full time positions commencing May 7, 2018 and ending on August 24, 2018. Salary is $13.60/hour for 7 hours per day.

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East Central Alberta Catholic School Division #16, invites applications for the position of Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP) at School of Hope in Vermilion , Alberta

WANTED BUYING SHED ANTLER. Paying competitive pricing. Proper grading. All species, all conditions. Extra for trophy. Contact Herb, 780-385-0076. Alberta Antler.

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FOR RENT CLEAN AND UPDATED RESIDENTIAL RENTALS 1,2 & 3 Bedroom suites. Includes Fridge, Stove, You will like our prices! Take the time to give us a call!

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Conveniently located close to schools, mall as well as downtown. Rent from $695 to $995/month. Call or text Wanda at 780-581-5648 GIVE AWAY Do you have give aways? Until further notice The Vermilion Voice will run your ad for FREE. Call 780-8536305 or email vermilionvoice@gmail.com

REAL ESTATE 320 ACRES of good Saskatchewan land in east central Saskatchewan. 10 year lease in place paying $19,800 or 4.6%. $428,000. Contact Doug @ 306716-2671 or saskfarms@shaw.ca.

MANUFACTURED HOMES BLANKET THE PROVINCE with a classified ad.

Only $269 (based on 25 words or less). Reach over

VOICE CLASSIFIEDS AND CAREERS BULL SALE CHAROLAIS Be-Rich Farms Ltd. virgin 2 year old and yearling bulls, polled horned and semen tested white tan. Performance data available. Phone Richard Smith at 780-846-2643.

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WE ARE “Your Total Rural Housing Solution” - It’s time to let go & clear out our Inventory. Save on your Modular/Manufactured Home. Visit: www.Grandviewmodular.com or www.Unitedhomescanada.com.

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ROTARY GARAGE SALE

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE At Buffalo Coulee Hall TWP Rd 482 Range Rd 73

APRIL 14, 2018

10 AM - 2 PM

Tables $10

To Book Phone 780-581-6712 or 780-787-0763 Burgers & Pop Available

APRIL 19, 20 & 21 VERMILION FAIRGROUNDS TOTAL PRICE

Accepting your generous donations at the west door, Vermilion Curling Rink (please no clothing or Tvs)

SAT, APRIL 14 • from 10 am - 3 pm MON & TUES APR 16 & 17 • from 5 - 7 pm Inquiries - Brenda Lee 780.853.7861

Please visit the link below for the criteria to be an eligible STEP student: www.albertacanada.com/opportunity/employers/stepeligibility.aspx

We currently have opportunities at our Vermilion Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre located in Vermilion, Alberta.

Individuals with the following skills, characteristics and interests are encouraged to apply: • Ability to use a variety of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office • Focus on accuracy and data entry and management • Ability to work collaboratively with other office personnel in a busy office • Ability to work independently at times with minimal supervision

Seasonal Truck Drivers are responsible for deliveries of fertilizer, chemical and seed to local customers. Responsibilities include, truck inspection and maintenance, unloading and loading of crop input products and yard maintenance.

Interested applicants can send their application, including a cover letter and your resume with three references (please include email addresses) including the name of your last Deputy Superintendent supervisor to: East Central Alberta Catholic Schools 1018 - 1st Avenue Wainwright, AB T9W 1G9 Fax: (780) 842-5322 Email: reception@ecacs16.ab.ca The closing date for this position is April 27, 2018. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

SEASONAL TRUCK DRIVERS

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of a valid class 1 or class 3 driver’s license, strong organization and interpersonal skills and be able to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends. Previous related experience is preferred.

CASUAL LABOURER Responsibilities include delivering chemical and seed to local customers, loading and unloading fertilizer and crop protection products; performing other plant operation duties as assigned. You will also be required to operate facility equipment and controls such as blenders and to perform general maintenance and housekeeping responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will possess previous general labourer experience, proven communication and interpersonal skills and attention to detail, an agriculture background is an asset, a valid Class 5 license is required Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary and training and career development opportunities.

Interested candidates visit www.richardson.ca/work to upload their cover letter and resume by April 23, 2018 or you can drop your resume off at: Richardson Pioneer Vermilion, AB

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April 9, 2018 | The Vermilion Voice

The Rare & Exotic Spring Sale Is Coming Up Fast

Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds Submitted

On Saturday April 14 the Rare & Exotic Spring Auction Sale is at the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds. This auction sale attracts people from all over Alberta and Saskatchewan who are looking for unique breeding animals.

The Rare & Exotic Sale annually attracts unique livestock for sale, such as: Miniature Donkeys, Miniature Horses, Nubian Goats, Potbelly Pigs, Peacocks

– Indian Blues, Chickens – Cochin Bantams; Red Sussex; Rosecomb Bantams; Dutch B ant am s; Ar u c anas; B ar re d Ro c k B a n t a m H e n s; C o c h i n s , D u c k s – Muscovy; Rouens, Geese – Roman Tufted and Crested, Rabbits – Flemish Giant; French Lops; Lionhead; Mini Rex. Exhibitors in the sale are breeders and/or hobbyists who enjoy raising these feathery and furry animals. This hobby typically becomes a family affair; teaching young people the responsibility of

caring and nurturing for animals.

The Rare and Exotic Sale provides a great opportunity to learn more about various animals and different types of birds. The auction sale begins 10 a.m.

Saturday morning, selling the smaller animals, and at 2 p.m. the larger animals sell. There is no door admission. The public is welcome to come and view the animals, and all animals are actually for sale, so you never know what you might go home with! For those interested in selling their animals, all entries must be

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registered by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.

The Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association is a community based organization serving Lloydminster and area since 1904. The Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association exists to enhance both the agricultural and urban communities, by providing facilities and resources for the development and conducting of business, education, social and recreation activities throughout the year.

Buffalo Trail Public Schools Announces Irma School Tender Approved!

Jody Pollard Submitted

Buffalo Trail Public Schools is pleased to announce that the Irma School Tender was approved at this morning’s Board of Trustees meeting.

When the tenders were submitted, all were over budget. With a lot of hard work from our Senior Administration Team, ONPA Architects and Chandos Construction, the scope of the project was reviewed and the team was able to reduce the scope without impacting the integrity of the project. With the scope reduction and assistance from Alberta Education/Infrastructure, we were able to get the project on budget, thus allowing the Board to pass a motion to enter into a contract with Chandos Construction to build the Irma Replacement School. “We are excited to be working with the community of Irma in this joint venture. It’s rewarding to see this legacy project come together as an excellent example of school boards and community working together,” said Trustee Archibald.

The changes that were made to reach our budget did not compromise any of the components of the new school. “The Board is committed to ensuring that our facilities are meeting the learning needs of students. Irma School is another example of providing our students with the most up to date learning environment,” stated Board Chair Darcy Eddleston.

The new school design is impressive! Collaborative learning spaces have been incorporated into the structure that provides flexibility in program offering.

Superintendent Bob Allen shared, “We are excited to be able to offer the students a state of the art facility that will serve their needs and the needs of future generations in the community.”

We will see work begin on site in the next few weeks with a target opening date of September 2019!

For more information, please contact: Bob Allen, Superintendent, Buffalo Trail Public Schools (780) 842-6144 or superintendent@ btps.ca.

Career Opportunity J. R. Robson School (Vermilion) Administrative Assistant POSITION DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS: J. R. Robson School requires a full-time Administrative Assistant.

Applicants must have a minimum of a Certificate or Diploma in Office Administration from an accredited college.

For more information, please check out full listing at www.btps.ca under the career tab.

CLOSING DATE: Until a suitable candidate is selected.

Buffalo Trail Public Schools is pleased to accept all qualified applications, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The successful applicant will be required to submit a current Criminal Record Check.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PT Administrative Support Preferences will be given to applicants who possess: • Minimum qualification is completion of Grade 12 with at least 2 years’ experience in an office setting combined with office procedures and related administrative experience.

• Strong knowledge of computer applications within a Windows environment with an emphasis on Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Municipal experience would be an asset.

• Ability to work with the general public in a professional and friendly manner.

• Must possess strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication.

Closing Date: April 13, 2018, or until a suitable candidate is selected.

ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED

Please forward Sealed Applications to: Village of Mannville 5127 50th Street Box 180 Mannville, Alberta T0B 2W0 ATTN: Jody Quickstad, CAO info@mannville.com

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Scaler/Checker Overview: We're active members of the communities we serve. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

Our Transportation Group provides comprehensive planning, design, and engineering services for all phases of road, bridge, rail, active transportation, airport and transit projects. This is where great people and great ideas truly make a difference. Our team members are dedicated and motivated to deliver excellence while applying sound engineering principals to deliver lifecycle solutions for both public and private sector clients. With a unique multidisciplinary team approach, we are equipped with the most recent survey tools, simulation models, specialized design software, and computer-aided design and drafting facilities. The ongoing success of our team allows you to set the pace of your career.

We are currently seeking Eight (8) motivated individuals for Scaler/Checker positions in the areas of Grande Prairie, Wainwright, Drayton Valley, Vermillion, Lac La Biche, Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Kitscoty, Irma, Breton, Leduc, Alder Flats, La Corey and Lloydminster, AB. These are projects based temporary position that will begin in May 2018 and run for the duration of the construction project requirements.

Responsibilities: In this position, you will be responsible for functions that include but are not limited to the following: • Working independently at times for shifts of 10-12 hours.

• Scale duties involve weighting in of trucks and recording weights on haul sheets.

• Checker duties are documenting the placement of asphalt on the Highway site.

Qualifications: • Experience as a Scale/Checker Person is an asset.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Must own a reliable vehicle and possess a valid driver's license.

• Self-reliant and ability to work on your own.

• Required to supply your own safety foot wear; however, safety vests and head protection will be supplied.

Qualified candidates who are highly motivated and eager to commit to Stantec’s strategic initiative as a Top 10 global design firm should submit their resume and cover letter, online by April 13, 2018.

Committed to the principles of Employment Equity, we thank all candidates; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

How to apply: Please submit your resume https://stantec.jobs/red-deer-ab/scalerchecker/0A605455A36C431AA4644EFB8B89 DB14/job/

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Vermilion Quilt Show 2018

Alice Swan Submitted

The Vermilion Quilters Guild would like to invite you to their 21 Annual Quilt Show May 5 and 6. The quilts you will see are not your great grandmother’s quilts made out of necessity from recycled clothing or scrap fabric pieces. Traditional quilt designs are very much in evidence as are quilts representing the modern quilt movem e n t w h i c h a r e o f te n a b s t r a c t o r graphic geometric designs art quilts are those quilts that depict realistic images of people or landscapes.

A quilt must consist of three layers, the top, the interior batting and the backing. The quilts in the show will be of all sizes and shapes from king size bed quilts to 6” x 4” postcards [that can actually be mailed], and all sizes in between: lap quilts, crib quilts, wall quilts, quilted pillows, quilted bags, table runners and placemats. If you can conceive it a Vermilion quilter can

create it.

The quilt top and often the quilt back are pieced and then the three pieces are layered.

Quilting is actually the process of joining the layers together. In the past, this process was done by hand with the fabric layers held together on a quilting frame or in a quilting hoop. Now quilting is often done by machine, on a domestic home sewing machine or on a long arm machine, a large machine capable of quilting king size quilts that can be hand guided or computer guided. All these quilting methods require skill and expertise developed over time with much practice.

Quilters at the Vermilion Quilt Show create high-quality works of art. Stepping into the Regional Centre one is immediately surrounded by beautiful, eye - catching colours and designs.

Over 200 quilts are shown annually.

Guild members also create quilts to donate. Local organizations, the Stol-

l e r y C h i l d r e n ’s H o s p i t a l , a n d Women’s Shelters have all been recipients. This year donation quilts will go to the Cross Cancer Hospital, Quilts of Valor, an organization donating quilts to injured veterans, and a few will be kept on hand for people experiencing emergencies in our community.

Look for these quilts in the foyer of the Vermilion Regional Centre May 5 and 6.

If you have attended a previous show come and view the new quilts and meet some of the quilters. If this is your first quilt show come and experience a new adventure. Plan to stay and enjoy soup and sandwiches for $2.50 each and/or coffee and cookies for a silver donation. Music will be playing in the background to enhance your viewing pleasure.

Vermilion Quilters look forward to Photo submitted hosting you.

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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

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THE BEST WARRANTY IN THE INDUSTRY! 4501 - 46 Ave., Vermilion 780-581-0111 www.crackmasterscanada.com

VERMILION AND AREA HOME BUSINESSES Vermilion Breeders Co-op Financing Available for Bred Cows, Bred Cows with Calves at Side, and Bred Heifers

Wendy Gill

Vacation Designer

P: 780-853-7671 e: wgill@thetravelagentnextdoor.com w: www.wendygill.thetravelagentnextdoor.com

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

• SKID STEER, EXCAVATOR & TRACTOR ATTACHMENTS

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• Sales & Rentals • BRUSH CUTTING & MULCHING SERVICES 780-853-3699 780-674-1568

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Mannville School News

Susan Obrigewitch Barber.

Submitted There will be a Parent Information & O n A p r i l 11 , Open House on Wednesday, April 18 for students who have 2018-19 Kindergarten Registrations. signed up for the Are you interested in working at the Klondike Relays will school as a Substitute Education Assisbe travelling to Edmonton to the Univer- tant? Please call the school if you are intersity of Alberta Butterdome to participate ested. in the Klondike Relays. This is an excitIn Social, the Grade 1’s are learning event for the students as they get to ing about different types of communities; compete against many other schools and urban and rural. They are also going to be begin to prepare for junior high track and looking at different landmarks and special field. Approximately 30 students between places within our community and why they grades 4 - 6 have signed up and are work- make our community a great place to live. ing very hard at training at noon Tuesday’s Grade 2’s are just beginning their unit and Thursday’s with Mrs. Hinton and Mrs. on adding and subtracting numbers to 100.

Some of the strategies that they have been working on are: counting up on a 100 chart, using tens, sticks and ones cubes to add or subtract using regrouping; using a number line and using the traditional method of adding and subtracting using carrying and borrowing. Mrs. Miller will be encouraging the students to find one strategy that they can use efficiently and accurately and then use that one to solve their math problems.

The Grade 4 class enjoyed their frobscottle and snozzcumbers while watching the BFG movie to celebrate reading the novel The BFG. In math the Grade 5’s have been doing Division, Data, and Probability. In Division

they have been dividing 3 digit by 1 digit.

They learned about firsthand data and second-hand data.

Our Grade 6 class are looking at their next two units in science: Air and Aerodynamics and Flight. In Air and Aerodynamics they will be exploring the characteristics of air and the interaction between moving air and solids. They will also be experimenting with the idea that moving air can support solid materials in sustained flight.

This idea will lead them to their next unit on Flight. In this unit, students will build and test a variety of flying devices with the background knowledge they have acquired from Air and Aerodynamics.

St. Jerome’s School Pyramid

Pyramids performed during St Jerome's Gymnastics Day. Photos credit: Shelly Corbiere

Progressive Fitness Machine For Sale

MANNVILLE SCHOOL

BOOKS FOR BELIZE

IS NOW ACCEPTING

Due To Overwhelming Success, We Are Starting A Third Sea-can!

Accepting generous donations of: Children & Youth Books, School Supplies, Teacher Resources, Looseleaf Paper, Printer Paper are priority.

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The Vermilion Voice | April 9, 2018

Jr. B Tigers Windup

Margaret McCormack Submitted

The Vermilion Jr. B Tigers concluded the year with their annual Wind-Up and Awards Evening on Friday, March 23.

Players, coaching staff, donors and families gathered at the Vermilion Royal Legion for an evening of honouring this group of young men for their accomplishments throughout the season. After a delicious meal, MC, Carla Protsch began the Awards portion of the evening. The entire team was congratulated for making playoffs for the second season in a row and for battling until the very last game. Congratulations to all the award winners: Rookie of the Year (Nick Woywitka Memorial) - Derek Nicholls, Most Improved Player (Integra Tire) - Austin Trach, Most Gentlemanly Player

(Vermilion Credit Union) - Josh Eyben, Most Popular Player (Craig’s) - Brayden Wilson, Most Dedicated Player (Ina Webb Memorial) - Austin Trach, Unsung Hero (Vermilion Insurance) - Foster Steinhubel, Best Defenseman (Dennill’s Agricenter) Jake McCormack, Top Scorer of the Year (Jr. B Executive) - Lucas Dennill, Most Valuable Player (Fountain Tire) - Evan Bardoel, Most Valuable Player in Playoffs (Joe Farkash Memorial) - Dakota Kenyon. Congratulations to Jesse Reeds for receiving the Vermilion Jr. B Tigers Award in memory of Dick Hollen from Lakeland College for displaying academic achievement, as well as demonstrating good hockey skills. The Chris Cusack Spirit Award was won by Jarret Eyben, for going above and beyond expectations in

Back row: Jarrett Eyben, Derek Nicholls, Jake McCormack, Evan Bardoel, Austin Trach, Dakota Kenyon, Front Row: Brayden Wilson, Lucas Dennill.

helping with non hockey events, community involvement, and who represents the “Spirit” of the Tigers. The final presentation of the evening was Coach Ryan Earl presenting our fourth year players, Lucas Dennill, Evan Bardoel, and Layne Zach, (missing Ryan Van Genderen) with their jerseys. These four young men have been great leaders this year for the Tigers. We would like to thank all of the donors who made this evening possible. Thank you to the presenters who were able to attend the Award Night to present their trophy.

The executive would also like to thank the coaching staff, Ryan Earl, Rylan Mauws, Dean Golinowski, Mark Protsch and Tim Harvey for the excellent work they did with this team throughout the season. The executive would like to thank everyone who made this year the success it was to our jersey and program sponsors, executive members, parents, fans and community members. We would like to invite anyone who is interested in attending our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, May 2, 7 p.m. at the Vermilion Elks Hall.

Lucas Dennill, Layne Zack, Ryan Earl, Evan Bardoel. Photos submitted

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Vermilion Irish Dancers Vermilion Irish Dancers Hop to the Vermilion Seniors Centre & Vermilion Lodge to perform for the seniors!

Miss Sidney and her Irish dancers, Erin, Angelina & Desmond would like to thank both places for letting them come and do a few little dances, we greatly appreciate your hospitality!

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HOROSCOPE/SUDOKU AND SOLUTIONS Daily Sudoku: Sun 8-Apr-2018

TAURUS

It will be all around you. Your dramatic nature may be too much to handle. You can make a difference if you're willing to stand up and be counted.

GEMINI

Your pilgrimage may end up being fruitless. You must not let fellow workers take advantage of your fine talents. Listen to the problems of others and offer suggestions where possible.

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Red tape could be impossible to clear up today.

Listen and formulate your course of action. You will be indecisive. Avoid friends or acquaintances who drink too much.

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LIBRA

Get busy trying to make more money. Your mind may not be on the job. You may want to pull out some of those unfinished project you've got tucked away.

SCORPIO

Disputes may start because of a lack of honesty. Do not push your opinions or try to reform your emotional partner today. Sit back.

SAGITTARIUS

Call someone you haven't seen in a long time.

Sudden trips may take you by surprise; try to include your mate, mixing business with pleasure. Your best efforts will come through investments concerning your home.

CAPRICORN

You may not be able to help, but your support will be favorable. Don't forget to read the fine print. You are best to listen for the time being.

You will not impress others by being foolishly generous. You can spend a passionate evening with someone you cherish if you make your plans early. Your lover may be annoyed if you have been flirtatious or not attentive to their needs.

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You must follow your desires and dreams.

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You can make some money if you get involved in a conservative financial prospect that is presented to you. Take your time; do not make any decisions in haste. It is time to clear your decks.

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Bull Market Agri News Submitted

Considerations For Your Cropping Plan

An Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) specialist says there are a few points producers should consider before committing acreage to some of the less common cropping alternatives such as flax, camelina, pulses, and hemp.

“Every year we have the challenge of finding profitable crops to grow. The first step in crop planning is determining the various costs of production,” says Harry Brook, crop specialist, with the Alberta Ag-Info Centre. “By knowing your total production costs, you can find out where the combination of crop yield and price becomes profitable.”

Brook says it’s extremely important to select crops that are profitable and acceptable to both the producer and their banker. “Why grow something that guarantees a loss? Anyone can make money at $14 per bushel canola, but what about at $10 with a less than average yield? You can’t grow canola all the time. Once the production costs are all known, you can then use them as a tool to find cost savings without foregoing too much yield.”

With any new crop you try, start small.

“Use the first year as a chance to learn the agronomics and particulars of the new crop. When growing a new crop, it is imperative to get a contract first before you grow it. You need to know there is a home for it,” explains Brook. “When

there was significant acreage of borage in 2005, contracts only accounted for a small part of the crop. It took a long time to find a home for the majority of it. With hemp, Health Canada requires paperwork before you can grow it. There is also a requirement for inspection of the crop, and all harvest seed must be sold to the company you bought your seed from. If production contracts are not available, take that as a sign it may be hard to sell and not be readily marketable. You also need to consider storing that crop.”

Pulse crops are valuable to grow for their reduced fertilizer requirements and the additional benefits for following crops as they extract nutrients from the crop residue. Says Brook, “Peas, lentils, and faba beans all provide a nitrogen benefit and have established markets. However, recent trade issues with India have dropped the price of peas and lentils, making those less profitable. Peas grow throughout the province, but there are issues related to standability. Lentils grow best in the brown and dark brown soil zones. Faba beans will grow well in the black and grey wooded soil zones but they take a long time to mature and should be seeded early.”

Brook notes that there are two distinct and separate markets for faba beans.

“The low tannin faba beans are almost totally marketed to the hog industry as a soybean replacement. There is also a human consumption market for the high

tannin varieties of faba beans. Insect pests can be a problem with quality, as sucking insects mark the seed. Markets are up and down and you need to assure yourself there is profit from growing them.”

Above all, Brook advises caution.

“Become informed on issues related to any new crop, both for growing and marketing it. Talk to people who already

produce it. Crunch the numbers on anticipated costs and returns to make sure the experiment doesn’t end up costing too much. Learn from other’s mistakes, don’t make your own.”

“By taking care of the details when planning cropping changes, you can do everything you can to make ensure a profitable outcome, and not just a bill for the education.”

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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

2018 SPECIAL SALES CALENDAR North Central Livestock Sale and Appreciation Day has been rescheded to Saturday April 14th at 11 AM. For more information please call the market at 780-853-5372.

Thank you for your understanding.

Sat April 14

Open Replacement Heifer Sale - Customer Appreciation Day

1:00 PM

Burgers will be served at 11AM, sale at 1PM, door prizes throughout the day.

On offer: 700 - 800 Open Replacement heifers - Black and Red Simmental, Bred Cows and 6 bulls from Tellier Bar LD Ranch

Sat April 21

Annual Vee Tee Black Angus Bulls & Mitchell Farms Production Sale (beef on a bun served at noon)

10:00 AM

Feeders will sell at 10 AM Approx. 500 feeder steers & heifers, Vee Tee Angus Bull sell at 1PM with approx. 1000 open replacement heifers to follow – For bull information call Don Davies 780-808-5607, Ted Davies 780-808-9627 For feeder cattle and replacement heifers call Les Mitchell 780-871-1054 or Jim Pulyk 780-853-0626

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April 9, 2018 | The Vermilion Voice

Vermilion Dance Association Dance Festival Submitted The Vermilion Dance Association will be hosting the 28th annual Vermilion Dance Festival on April 13 & 14 at Lakeland College’s Alumni Hall Theatre.

“It’s a great opportunity for a club our size to host such a great group of dancers from the area at our festival,” said the festival coordinator Janelle Mailhot.

Local dance schools are expected to be participating, and over 200 entrants range from solo and duet to small and large groups. The categories of dance performed will include tap, jazz, classical ballet, character ballet, demi-character ballet, song and dance, lyrical, modern, Irish, Highland, production, hip-hop and variety by all ages.

“Our area sponsors really stepped up this year, and we are so excited to offer over $2,400 in scholarships and awards to top performers,” said Mailhot. “A new feature is the Saturday night ‘Showcase’ featuring the top scoring groups and solos from the festival. It is a nice way to close out our festival. Everyone

should come out for that.”

Each day of the festival will include three sessions. Friday’s session will begin at 9 a.m., 1:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturday’s sessions begin at 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and the Showcase start at 7 p.m. “ O ve r t h e ye a r s , V DA h a s h a d tremendous support from the community. It is great for our local dancers to look out while they are performing and to see friendly faces cheering them on.

We hope to see you then,” said Mailhot.

Vermilion Dance Association has been providing dance instruction to area students for over 25 years. Our non-profit group has taken pride in being able to provide every student the opportunity to dance at a reasonable rate, affordable to all. Please check out our Facebook page for more information.

VDA’s year-end recital will be Saturday, April 28 at 10 a.m. at Lakeland College’s Alumni Hall Theatre. Everyone is welcome.

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