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From left, Tyann Trach and Clandonald Fire Department Captain Brent Farrell during a demonstration at the Clandonald Fair. Photos Angela Mouly
Angela Mouly Reporter
Hundreds of people attended the Clandonald Fair on August 11, with the parade theme being: Saluting Clandonald’s Fire Fighters and First Responders. MLA Dr. Richard Starke took part in the parade along with many area businesses, youth groups, and families. The day was full of activities beginning with a pancake breakfast, musical entertainment by The Prairie Dogs and facepainting. Throughout the afternoon, people continued to enjoy performances by the Lakeland Pipes and Drums Band, and Greg T - Magician, Mentalist, Impersonator; as well as laser tag and a bouncy house. Many enjoyed the exhibit hall, bingo and watermelon eating contest once again, tractor pedal pushers, mutton busting, and a pig contest. “I’m thankful for my volunteers. I work with an awesome Agricultural Society with members and executives who look after
everyone and without volunteers this just wouldn’t be possible. I would also like to thank the participants and the people that take the time to come and support our events; it is greatly appreciated,” said Ron Harasiuk, Clandonald Agricultural Society President. The Clandonald Fire Department gave demonstrations and hosted a dunk tank with County of Vermilion River Division 7 Councillor Leslie Cusack being the first to get dunked! “In times of emergency these individuals step up to the plate. I would like to thank the volunteer firefighters who serve our community so well, as well as for their fundraising efforts and the community for their continued donations to the department,” said Orest Popil, County of Vermilion River Fire Chief. Popil went on to advise safety pre-planning and thanked area farmers for their cooperation during calls for fire, medical
first response, missing people searches, due to a lot of fundraising is happy to have etc. The Clandonald Fire Department has acquired some new equipment over the approximately 20 volunteer members and past five years.
From left, Kaiden Mathison and Rylee Richards enjoyed having their faces painted and were excited for the parade in Clandonald. See more photos on page 2 & 24.
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The Clandonald Fire Fighters and First Responders float. Photos Angela Mouly
Leslie Cusack, County of Vermilion River Division 7 Councillor atop the dunk tank in Clandonald.
Many floats did their best to salute the Clandonald Fire Fighters and First Responders.
Sixteen children had the opportunity to participate in a watermelon eating contest at the Clandonald Fair.
RCMP led the Clandonald Fair parade on August 11.
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August 14, 2018 | The Vermilion Voice
MACK Clothing – Now Open
Angela Mouly Reporter
M AC K ( M o d e r n A g e d C l o t h i n g for Kids) opened for business in the Craig’s Cornerstone building at 500350th Avenue in Vermilion on August 7. The steady stream of customers throughout the day were eager to check out the new option for children’s clothing and accessories. The store offers a large selection of clothing brands as well as seasonal, swimwear, pajamas, footwear and accessories targeted for ages 0 - 16. O w n e r, Pa i g e J a r e m c o s a i d , “ I went to college to work with children and have always loved it. It is so fun to dress children! For instance, with some of the brands I’m bringing in, there will be opportunities for adults to match their children, with other businesses in town carrying the adult sizes. My dad worked at Craig’s for 56 years, so it is sentimental to be here.” Paige said that her hope is that along with the other Craig’s Cornerstone businesses that if everyone can
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get ever ything they need here, that there will be no need to go outside Ver mili o n an d t he c o m munit y c an continue to progress with keeping it local. Pa i g e c o m m i t te d to t h e i d e a of owning a children’s clothing store in January and began buying product in March. She noted that MACK name originated from the initials of her four children; Mya, Autumn, Car ter, and Kira. “I’ve lived in Vermilion all of my life, and I’m excited to serve the community. I’m thankful for the support so far, and look forward to seeing everyone,” said Paige. MACK Clothing is in a temporar y location as renovations for the east portion of the building (the old menswear side of the original Craig’s building) are expected to be complete in January or February. Overall customers enjoyed browsing what the store had to offer and visited Back row from left, Aarron, Paige, and Kira Jaremco. over coffee provided by the Red Brick Front row from left, Autumn, Carter, and Mya Jaremco during the first day of business for and celebrating with cupcakes. MACK Clothing in Vermilion. Photo Angela Mouly
Upcoming Mannville Fair
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The Village of Mannville will be a bustle of activity as the Mannville Agriculture Society hosts their annual fair on August 18. “ T h e M a n nv i l l e Fa i r i s a g r e at small town event that ever yone in the community looks for ward to. It is a time for communit y members of all ages to get together for the parade, showcase their work in the bench show and enjoy some entertainment. For a small town, we
have many talented people, and we enjoy coming together and sharing one another’s successes,” said Erin Hinton. Throughout the day the events will include family favourites such as the parade, petting zoo, pedal tractor races and antique tractor show, the 4-H Carnival games and the live entertainment by Off Ramp Boys (a band from Vegreville) during supper. New this year will be a greased pig contest and a local favourite, the Icycle Bicycle.
The Mannville Royal Purple and Elks will be reaching out to support a local family with all proceeds from their roast beef supper going to Kaiel Morritt and his family, a local boy with severe medical conditions. “It is a low cost, fun way for the w h o l e f a m i l y to e n j oy a d ay. M y favourite part of the fair is watching our small community come together, young and old for a day of fun! The theme this year is ‘Good Ole Country Fair,’ and it will be nothing short of that!” said Hinton.
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Four-year-old Lily Yungblut from Vermilion enjoyed getting her face painted at the 2017 Mannville Fair. Photo Angela Mouly
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Upcoming Burgers To Beat MS Event
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A & W in Vermilion will be joining locations across the country on August 16, to fundraise through the Burgers To Beat MS campaign. Lots of excitement will be created as local people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), dignitaries, staff, and community members rally together in support. At 5 p.m., MLA Dr. Richard Starke and Mayor Caroline McAuley are scheduled to appear serving burgers and root beer
to customers throughout the supper hour. A selection of classic cars will be there in the evening, and many are getting excited as this is the 10th Annual Burgers To Beat MS. On August 16, $2 from every teen burger sold will go to MS research and support programs. According to http://web.aw.ca, Burgers To Beat MS has raised over $11 million in the past nine years, with Canada having one of the highest MS rates in the world. They state that one in 385 Canadians
live with MS, and women are three times more likely than men. Once again Christine Sinclair, two-time Olympic bronze medalist, and Canadian women’s national soccer team captain, will be joining the fundraising effort in Vancouver to support her mother and other Canadians living with MS. Ac c ording to the MS So c iet y of Canada, MS is a complex and unpredictable disease that affects the central
nervous system and affects each person differently. Common symptoms include fatigue, dizziness, muscle weakness, impaired sensation, vision loss, mood changes and cognitive impairment. They state that on average, 11 Canadians are diagnosed with MS every day. For more information on MS, you can visit mssociety.ca; or for more information on the support group in Lloydminster, you can call 780-871-0513.
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A line-up of classic cars attending the “Cruisin The Dub’ and “Burgers To Beat MS’ event in Vermilion in 2017. Photos Angela Mouly
JACOBSON, Kelly Michelle January 19, 1982 - August 16, 1992 Grief, I’ve learned, is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give, but cannot. All that unspent love gathers up in corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in that hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go.
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Each year Northern Lights Library system supports a library summer entertainer and this year’s entertainer was Reptile Parties out of Calgary. The show was held at the Elk’s Hall in Vermilion on August 10th. Over 80 children, plus grownups were in awe of the presentation held by Reptile Parties owner Jason Clevett who started the show off easy with a Leopard Gecko named Lemon. “Geckos live in areas where food is not always accessible; you will notice that the tail on the gecko is fat, that is because they store fat in their tail and can live off it for over a month. The gecko can also detach their tail if a predator comes after them, it is a defence mechanism so they can hopefully get away from the predator,” said Clevett. Clevett then brought out a Tiger Salamander and went on to explain that when he was a child growing up in Calgary there weren’t all the outlying towns there are now
and that as a young boy he would catch and release frogs and tiger salamanders from the marsh. “How many of you have ever seen or caught frogs and salamanders, etc.? If I were to ask that question in Calgary, I wouldn’t get very many hands coming up because their natural habitats are destroyed, and it’s really sad. You are lucky here because in rural areas you can still find them,” added Clevett. Small reptiles, amphibians, and lizards like the gecko, salamander, and Bluetongued Skink were not the only animals at the show to amaze the crowd. Clevett also brought along a Tarantula, Eastern Box Turtle, Mexican Black King Snake, a Ball Python and an Albino Boa Constrictor named Malcolm which certainly did its job and impressed the crowd. “Snakes are important because they eat rodents and other animals that can destroy crops. Sometimes it’s hard at shows because people say ‘Ooooh that’s gross! How can you touch that?’ and I find it hurtful and rude, all these animals are impor-
Reptile Parties owner Jason Clevett showing a Ball Python to an amazed group of people at the Wild Reptile Encounter show hosted by the Vermilion Public Library on August 10. Photos Vermilion Public Library
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tant,” said Clevett. According to their website, www.edmontonreptileparties.com Reptile Parties are structured to appeal to different age groups and size. Kids meet up close cold-blooded animals such as friendly bearded dragons, amazing frilled dragons, colorful geckos, incredible snakes of all sizes, and even tarantulas and scorpions! Clevett launched Reptile Parties in Calgary in 2008 and had since opened additional branches Edmonton Reptile Parties and Canadian Reptile Encounters. He has volunteered as an assistant gorilla keeper at the Calgary Zoo and traveled to different zoos, nature centers, and aquariums to learn more from others in the field. He has toured Western Canada and appeared at multiple events as well as TV and Radio. He was a board member and executive member of The Alberta Reptile & Amphibian Society from 2007 - 2013 including President in 2010. Reptile Parties was voted as the top for “Best Entertainment For A Children’s Party” in 2011, with “Honorable Mention” in the 2010 and 2012
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EDITORIAL
The Vermilion Voice | August 14, 2018
With Fall On The Way, So Is Harvest
Lorna Hamilton Editor
Now that August is halfway through and September is approaching the cooler air of this week reminds me that Fall is on the way and so is Harvest time. This week the Voice and businesses of the area are taking the time to salute our agricultural community. I am not a farm girl, but I still hold the
families who work on farms in high respect as it takes a lot of perseverance and the patience of Job to be a farmer of any kind. Each year I keep hearing the same thing ‘This year isn’t going to be a good one again,” and I think to myself why in the name of heavens do they stay at it? It always seems like there is either too much rain or not enough, the hail has come and ruined the crop, or the prices are down, etc. I can honestly say I would have thrown in the towel the first time it went to pot!
Besides Mother Nature always giving them the rotten end of the stick farming is ranked as the third most hazardous industry in Canada! The stories we hear of ranchers and helpers getting ran over or kicked by members of the herd or how they have lost body parts due to accidents and even death on the farm, it wouldn’t be a lifestyle I would choose, but for them, it is a lifestyle and one they are proud of. The grains and meat we serve our families all come from the farmers and ranchers of our communities, and I think
we should take the time to recognize all the long hours and hard work it takes to provide these products for us. The Voice staff would like to take this time to thank all the farmers and ranchers for the hard work they do and recognize the dangers in which they face every day. Take the time to say thank you; it’s a small couple of words that carries much respect. If it weren’t for the people, who have these ranches and farms a lot of us wouldn’t have the food we have on our table every day. Thank you!
Prickly Pears, Hawthorns, And The Palliser Triangle
James Wolters Columnist
If there is anything about August I probably associate most together is heat and fencing, probably the latter if I was made to choose between them. The amount of sweltering days we have had so far this summer has made me think back a lot about those childhood summer ‘vacations’…they were vacations from school perhaps but not vacations from what Dad used to call those ‘Jobs of Character’. Growing up on a ranch and fencing sort of naturally go together if you want to keep your cows grazing at home and on the range. And since much of it had still to be defined with any wire or seemed badly in need of repair at that point…there was just no escaping it. You would think
too that in describing memories of those days they were spent in something akin to a desert …the reality during that time it would probably convince you it was. The south and east corner of Alberta acquired the moniker from John Palliser’s expedition in 1857 ‘The Palliser Triangle’ because of its propensity for drought conditions and more or less arid nature, such that a good portion of southern Alberta and Saskatchewan he described as being unsuitable to settle. Well all I can say about that sentiment was it sure felt a lot more like the middle of the triangle than just the edge of it. The south facing side of the coulee had all those aspects of desert character you might associate to, and every day my brother and I had to pack fence posts by hand up or down a coulee hill, because you just weren’t getting them there sometimes with machine nor beast, you remember all those little things because you made a lot
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of trips in the process. Everything seemed to have some sort of needle or spine or barb, and you would stumble in to them when you least wanted…from the patches of prickly pear cacti that would stick to every side of your shoes (and ankles) if you ever forgot to look down, to the hawthorn bushes whose thorns would impale you everywhere invariably if you made the rookie mistake of trying to cut through some brush in a draw and weren’t paying close enough attention. When you finally did take a break to quench your thirst, the shrill and continuous sound of grasshoppers and the shimmering heat ripples above the prairie wool would mask that first brotherly stealth bombardment of spear grass right in the back. Horseplay would actually trump fatigue, at times…and even more if you made the mistake of standing on a pile of red ants on your break. I laugh about my brother doing that to this day but
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I imagine it wasn’t that funny at the time, literally with “ants in your pants” and dancing in abject agony. But the next thing you knew that would end abruptly with some comment thrown out by Dad about “being traded for fence posts at Heinsburg” if we didn’t “shake a leg”. We travelled there a lot for them when Dad wasn’t cutting and treating his own poplar posts, so it didn’t seem an idle threat if we were in an empty truck and ever turning up the Kitscoty Road. Next for packing up the hill would be the crowbar, the post mall, and the brown Tupperware pitcher of water…as no post pounder not on two legs would ever get to those spots…it was done all by hand. When you saw that post mall go up, and the post down several inches after every strike, you got the impression that Dad was the strongest guy in the world. Sort of funny what you think back on fondly…you wouldn’t expect it fencing in August.
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G3 - Public Hearing For Proposed Elevator Near Vermilion
Angela Mouly Reporter
G3 Canada Limited hosted a public hearing for their proposed state of the art elevator near Vermilion at the Legion on August 8. Project Engineering Director, Murray Vanderpont, and Country Operations Director, Bob Beaudry, described the proposed elevator’s facility features, benefits, and listened to concerns from area residents. “Grain elevators have evolved; they’re getting bigger, better, and faster,” said Vanderpont. The c om pany has invested in a Vancouver terminal where they are halfway through construction expecting completion in the fall of 2019, and to be fully operational in the second quarter of 2020. G3 would like to have an elevator near Vermilion to help feed and dovetail the Vancouver terminal, and their invest-
ment in the elevator could run anywhere up to $45 million. The proposed facility in Vermilion would house 34,000 tonnes of storage, a concrete work house, two steel bins with cleaners and aeration, and a 134-car loop train track. They would like to move 400,000 tonnes per year. “G3 operates on high efficiency; these elevators can get a Super B in and out in five minutes or less. The site of the proposed elevator would be east of Vermilion, west of the weigh station, adjacent to Range Road 61. The reason for choosing that location was that the parcel has to be along a railway, near a major highway, relatively flat with little water, and approximately 200 acres to house the train loop. Approximately 30 acres would be used for the facility with the remainder likely leased to the original owner. “There are two older facilities in the
G3 - Project Engineering Director, Murray Vanderpont, at a public hearing for the proposed elevator in Vermilion on August 8. Photo Angela Mouly
area, but yields are increasing, and we see a potential for someone new to come in,” said Vanderpont. The modern facility would employ 12 - 14 full-time permanent staff with the possibility for part-time/seasonal as well as offering additional employment during the 16-month construction period. For reference, the Maidstone facility was expected to generate approximately 175,000 man hours during construction. Area concerns included maintaining airspace for the Vermilion Airport, accessibility with Range Road 61 being too narrow, but the largest concern was safety and hoping to avoid the traffic coming down the hill from the weight scales. One area resident stated, “With more traffic, noise, and dust our rural lifestyle will not be what it was.” Vanderpont assured residents he was willing to contact the Alberta Ministry of
Transportation in an attempt to address their accessibility concerns. Town of Vermilion and County of Vermilion River representatives also discussed their views along with residents and company representatives, and Town of Vermilion CAO, George Rogers said, “I’m hopeful that you will build this facility very close to us. We are a farming community who wants to get our product to world markets. As long as it is environmentally sound and addresses local safety concerns, it will be a benefit to many in this room.” G3 has submitted their development permit application to the County of Vermilion River, but it has not yet had any readings, and the county expects to have a public meeting prior to accepting. “The County is always available to hear your concerns,” concluded Deputy Reeve, Stacey Hryciuk.
A sample similar to what the proposed elevator may look like. Photo supplied
RAILWAY DAY Alberta Central Railway Museum August 19th, 2018
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Deer Me This deer appears to love the various flowers to snack on. Photo Sue Chikie
In Loving Memory of
Kelly Jacobson
A Tribute of Love and Remembrance to Kelly Who was taken from us On August 16, 1992
We hold you close Within our hearts And there you will remain; To walk with us Throughout our lives Until we meet again. Remembering you is easy, We do it everyday; But missing you Is a heartache, That will never fade away. So sadly missed and forever luved Alysha and Anne
Thank You The family of Howard Farrell wishes to express their sincere thanks to all family and friends for their condolences, calls, flowers, food and donations. There are no words to express our heartfelt thanks for the support our family received during this time of loss. Special thanks to the Vermilion Health Centre staff, Reverend Ann McGrath, Crossroads Funeral Chapel, Sharon Jaremco, Clandonald Fire Department, Glen Teasdale and all those who helped on the farm.
Margaret, Audra & Brent, Howie & Kim, Barb & Mike, Brent & Jen and their families
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Vermilion RCMP June And July Report
June In the month of June 2018, Vermilion RCMP responded to 233 calls for service. Of those, 56 are property crimes, 52 are traffic related, 17 are false alarms, 16 are persons crimes, 9 are related to mental health concerns, 6 are domestic related, 6 are animal complaints, and 71 are other calls for service. During this time, 65 criminal code and 9 provincial (tickets) charges were laid. Files of note: Vermilion RCMP received a report of suspicious vehicle with two individuals near it. The vehicle in question was determined to be stolen from Edmonton, Alberta. Members attended and located the individuals and started an investigation into possession of stolen property. As a result of the investigation, 31 year old Leanne Awasis of Edmonton, Alberta and 25 year old Lakeisha Stick of Lloydminster, Alberta were charged with possession of
property obtained by crime over $5000. Both Awasis and Stick were released from custody on their own Recognizance to appear in Vermilion Provincial Court. This matter remains before the courts. Vermilion RCMP received a report of a suspicious male trying to pay for fuel in Mannville, Alberta. The male reportedly became agitated with the attendant and uttered threats to harm him. Members attended and entered into an investigation once the vehicle was determined to be stolen out of Lloydminster. As a result of the investigation, 24 year old Dilan Robertson of Humboldt, Saskatchewan was charged with a variety of offences including possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, failure to comply with conditions and three additional charges. Robertson was held in custody. July In the month of July 2018, Vermilion RCMP responded to 281 calls for service. Of those, 95 are traffic related, 71 are property crimes, 19 are persons crimes, 14 are false alarms, 12 are domestic
related, 7 are related to mental health concerns, 6 are animal complaints, and 57 are other calls for service. During this time, 37 criminal code and 15 provincial (tickets) charges were laid. Files of note: Vermilion RCMP received a report of two suspicious people attempting to purchase a new tire for their vehicle. Members attended and determined the vehicle they were travelling was stolen. Members entered into a possession of stolen property investigation. Arrest of the two individuals revealed a cache of drugs, stolen property and cash. As a result of the invest i g a t i o n , 2 6 ye a r old Dean Deschover of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan and 23 year old Jessica Greg o ire of Lloyd minster, Alber t a Mighty Power Singers were charged with
a variety of offences including possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 x 15, possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and two additional weapons offences. Both Gregoire and Deschover were held for bail hearings and ultimately released on their own Recognizance to attend court in Vermilion Provincial Court. These matters remain before the courts.
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Fountain Tire Donation The Vermilion Valley Lodge and local community seniors continue to be the benefactors of the generosity of Vermilion’s business community. Fountain Tire, having dedicated the proceeds of their annual Fair Pancake Breakfast presents a cheque for $2114.15 to Sheri Heller, CAO of Vermilion & District Health Foundation to support the Living Well Capital Campaign to modernize the local Lodge. Darrin Zubiak, Fountain Tire Owner expressed genuine appreciation to their customers and the community for attending and supporting this great cause, resulting in one of their largest community donations raised through this breakfast. Over 10 years, Fountain Tire has facilitated more than $15,000 to worthy ventures and organizations in the Vermilion community by way of their Fair Breakfast. Photo submitted
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Pelicans In Flight This flock of Pelicans were spotted above Vermilion. Photo Sue Chikie
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Alberta Donkey And Mule Days
Sue Chikie Reporter
The Alberta Donkey and Mule Association held their 2018 Long Ears gathering, west of Bowden, from July 10 to 12. On July 10 a specialized clinic for mules and donkeys with trainer Karen Lovell was held and although it was about 40 degrees Celsius, the riders still participated. Dr. Amy McLean, PHD in Equine
Science and a specialist in Donkeys and Mules held a very informative session and answered many questions. McLean stated there has not been much research done on donkeys and mules. She shared her vast knowledge on the differences between horses, donkeys and mules. Mclean shared that worldwide there are 55 million horses and 54.5 million donkeys and mules. In North America donkeys and mules are underutilized
Russ Shandro brought his blue pachyderm friend for a ride. Photos Sue Chikie
while in the rest of the world, donkeys and mules are preferred for riding, driving and beasts of burden. Another fact people may not know is that there are about 200 breeds of donkeys, of which 178 are endangered. The reason mules and donkeys are preferred is they eat less, require less care and can live in arid terrain, where horses need almost ideal conditions to survive.
The event was full of fun for all, with children crafts, games and activities. Various competitions were held in driving, riding and fun classes for all ages. Everyone is welcome to come and watch the long ears compete in their next Alberta Long Ears Days or if you would like to become a member you can contact Russ Shandro at 780-632-7510 or go to their website http://www.albertadonkeyandmule.com
One of the many driving competitions. See more photos on page 28
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Plugging into People Power The alarm goes off, your feet hit the floor, and you flip the bathroom switch. You walk through the hallway into the kitchen, and turn on the lights. After filling the coffee pot or kettle, you plug it in, push start, and a few minutes later you have your morning brew. You grab the remote and turn on the morning news, while you unplug your phone charger. How many times a day do you use electricity? In the first few minutes of your day you flip on, plug in, turn on, and unplug from electricity without giving it a second thought. Apart from the click of a switch, the voice of an announcer on TV, or the noise of the appliances– electricity just quietly does its job. These days electricity travels quietly from pole to pole through lines strung across rural Alberta. Thirty-two Rural Electrification Associations (REA) distribute electricity across hundreds of kilometres of line to over 41,000 members. Those REAs are part of a larger cooperative movement in Canada dating back to the 1840s that now includes over 9,000 co-ops in nearly every business sector imaginable. When a co-op of any kind forms, it is exciting and people are involved. But, over time, it all becomes routine, similar to flipping on the light switch. There are the annual meetings with dry financials and bylaws to vote on. Years pass, the excitement wanes, and people go back to their busy lives. Alberta REAs have gone through the same ups and downs, but the REA distribution system has quietly hummed along providing reliable and cost effective power to rural residents. Amidst that quiet reliability we noticed a worrisome trend. Some REA members don’t know they are members. Others may be aware they are members, but they have no idea what the value is apart from being able to turn on lights and appliances at will. We want to reverse that trend and you can help. Check your power bill and see if your power is distributed by an REA. If it is, call your REA to validate your member information. Add the next Annual General Meeting to your calendar and plan to attend. Contact the director who is elected to represent your area. Get involved with keeping a locally owned business viable in your community. Active members are the people power who keep an REA going strong. REA co-ops are owned by their members and governed by a Board of Directors elected from the membership. They rely heavily on member involvement. So we are taking to the newspaper, the radio, and social media to help spread the word. REAs are powerful co-ops with a history of energizing their members. Your REA wants you to get plugged in to the power of your REA co-op.
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AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY Meet Your Rural Neighbours At Open Farm Days
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Farms, ag-tourism operators and culinary events across the province are opening their gates to visitors on Aug. 18 and 19. Now in its sixth year, Alberta Open Farm Days returns as an important ag-tourism event that helps visitors experience and understand where their food comes from. More than 110 host sites and culinary events across Alberta are ready to showcase the province’s fast-growing rural tourism sector and everything farm life has to offer.
“Open Farm Days is back for another incredible weekend of delicious food, family friendly entertainment and rural hospitality. The event helps people learn more about where their food comes from and supports rural tourism operators across the province. I encourage everyone to chart a course for rural Alberta and take advantage of this great staycation opportunity.” said Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism. “Alberta has some of the best farmers and food producers in the world. Open Farm Days is a great opportunity for Albertans to support this indus-
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try and meet the people who put food on their tables. A strong local food industry creates jobs and connects communities.” said Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry. Participating host farms will offer educational tours, opportunities to buy locally grown and homemade products, and activities like corn mazes, hayrides and petting zoos. Admission to farms is free, but there may be costs for some activities. Culinary events will feature top Alberta chefs preparing dishes made from locally grown products. There is a range of costs
to participate in these events and space is limited. Be sure to buy tickets ahead of time. Open Farm Days’ new website makes it even easier for people to book tours and culinary events, and plan their trips across the province. Visit albertafarmdays.ca for more information. Alberta Open Farms Days, which began in 2012, is a collaborative project presented by the Government of Alberta, the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies, the Alberta Culinary Tourism Alliance, Travel Alberta and participating farms and ranches.
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AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY Fusarium Head Blight Concerns at Harvest
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Although producers may have applied important agronomic measures prior to and throughout the growing season to prevent Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) damage to cereal crops, these measures only provide disease suppression. Neil Whatley, crop specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre, explains why it is necessary to integrate additional measures at the time of harvest into your disease prevention program. It is important at harvest to prevent fusarium damaged kernels (FDK) from going into storage. Har vest management of FHB to increase grade includes combine adjustments. Explains Whatley, “Many FDKs especially in wheat - are smaller, lighter in weight, and more shrunken than normal, healthy kernels. Combine fan speed can be increased to blow out those infected kernels.” Whatley adds that this may not be an option for FHB infected barley and oats where there is less kernel shrivelling. “Slower combine travel speed, especially in lodged wheat, also aids in separating good kernels from FDKs by avoiding occasional combine overloads. That ensures an increase in air blast time to reduce FDK level in the grain sample.” Using a gravity table after harvest can further help with separating light-weight FDK. “However, producers in areas where FHB caused by Fusarium graminearum (Fg) is just starting to appear and become established, may want to be cautious about using combine settings to blow out infected wheat kernels,” says Whatley. “The shriveled kernels tend to be the part of the wheat
plant that is one of the most prolific producers of the wind-borne spore stage. It would then represent a higher risk to subsequent crops. Producers in areas with a lower risk of FHB may want to look at post-harvest cleaning of grain if they are concerned about removing FDKs to improve grade and reduce the mycotoxin deoxynivalenol (DON).” Whatley says that additionally, combines should be properly set to thoroughly chop and uniformly spread cereal straw and chaff to encourage better residue decomposition and reduce pathogen survival in a field. “Remove loose crop residue from harvest equipment before leaving an infested field to prevent spreading the disease to noninfected fields.” Symptoms of FHB can be observed in the harvested grain, especially in wheat. Typically, infected wheat kernels will be shriveled and have a chalky white appearance with some evidence of fungal growth. In contrast, infected barley kernels do not typically exhibit a lot of shriveling. Instead of having a chalky white appearance, they will exhibit a brownish discolouration and may show evidence of fungal growth. The brownish discolouration can be easily confused with infections due to the spot blotch fungus - kernel smudge - while hail damage can also produce similar discolouration in barley. While infection occurring at early flowering can lead to complete abortion of kernels, fusarium damaged kernels generally result from infection that occurs from the early to mid-flowering stages. Later infections that occur well after flowering and up to the soft dough stage of kernel development may not
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AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY Annual Crop Insurance Pricing At AFSC
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Annual Crop Insurance products at AFSC rely on commodity prices for coverage in the spring and settlements in the fall. Prices come from a wide range of sources depending on the insurance purpose, crop type, size and market for a given crop. Jesse Cole from AFSC’s pricing unit says “The number one question we get from clients is where prices come from and how they are determined”. The answer depends fairly heavily on the purpose or use in the insurance programs
and what the program is trying to cover. Insurance coverage or “spring prices” are determined early in the year in February and are meant to provide an estimate of what the prices will be like in the fall. The dollar coverages for crop insurance including Hail and Spring Price Endorsement (SPE) are set using these prices which come from a few sources depending on the crop. Prices for crops eligible for the Spring Price Endorsement and Variable Price Benefit (VPB) come from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and use market information like futures contracts, global supply and demand,
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carryover, planting intentions and other sources to determine, as closely as possible, what the market situation will be like when insurance claims happen in the fall. Prices for crops not eligible for the SPE and VPB are determined by AFSC through surveys or working with industry representation for specific commodities. “Spring prices are usually fairly close but market forces upset the balance quite often. Bad weather, trade barriers, and other forces can change the course of a market significantly,” said Cole. “The uncertainty in the outcome of commodity markets between spring and fall is the reason why price protection products are offered.” Fall prices for Annual Crop Insurance are typically determined by AFSC and follow defined methodologies outlined in the Annual Crop Insurance booklet available at www.afsc.ca. Where Spring Prices are forward looking, the Fall Prices look at spot or cash sales prices with the goal of
determining what the average prices are for cash sales in October. “Pricing commodities at a provincial level for insurance products in the fall comes with some significant challenges,” Cole added. “Finding a relevant price for over 12,000 clients across numerous crops isn’t easy because every transaction has a unique price covering a broad range. “The goal is to remove as many variables as possible and represent the commodity accurately so payments and premiums are as close as they can be to what clients are experiencing.” In 2017, just over $4.2B worth of crops in AB were covered with premium costs shared between producers, federal and provincial governments. “At the end of the day, pricing accuracy is in everyone’s best interest to maintain program relevance and to respond to the business risk management needs of AFSC clients,” concluded Cole.
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AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY What Producers Need To Know To Put Their Crop To Alternate Uses
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Areas across the province have experienced hot temperatures and limited amounts of precipitation during the current growing season. These conditions are prompting some producers to put their crops to alternate uses rather than waiting for it to mature and mechanically harvesting it. AFSC clients with production insurance
can choose to use their insured crop for alternate use. Examples of an alternate use include: pasturing, ploughing down, spraying out, silaging or harvesting the crop into an immeasurable state. At least five days in advance of putting an insured crop to an alternate use, clients need to contact AFSC and arrange for a yield appraisal and the release of the insured acres. Putting an insured crop to an alternate use before the acres are released
by AFSC may impact the adjusted production in determining a potential claims and future coverage. When contacting AFSC, clients will need to provide the number of acres intended to be put to an alternate use and an estimate of the yield. Depending on the estimate of yield, an inspector may complete a field inspection to determine the potential yield appraisal before acres are released. Clients wanting to put an insured crop
to an alternate use before the acres are released can leave standing inspection strips or exclosures with prior approval by AFSC. Annual crops may be left in the swath as well to allow AFSC to conduct a yield appraisal. Clients should review AFSC’s Inspection Strip and Exclosure policies to ensure they understand and fulfil their obligations in determining potential claims and future coverage under production insurance.
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AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY Learn About Blind Spots With This Interactive Display Agri-News Submitted
According to Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting (CAIR), machinery run overs account for the majority of agricultural related deaths among children and youth. To help educate about the dangers around agricultural machinery, the Alberta Farm Safety Program now offers an interactive blind spot display. “Unless a child or youth has sat in the driver’s seat, they may not fully understand blind spots,” explains Janice Donkers, farm safety youth coordinator with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “An observant opera-
tor knows there are still many areas around farm machinery that they cannot easily see even with adjusted mirrors.” “This display was developed to illuminate these blind spot areas to help those on the ground understand the best places to stand and be seen,” says Donkers. The display includes three educational activities, including a scenario-based blind spot demonstration, a peripheral vision activity, and a discussion on safety precautions and potential hazards. Safety Strategies “Whether you are working around a small lawn tractor or a something larger
like a combine, safety around agricultural machinery must remain a top priority,” adds Donkers. “Consider implementing the following safety strategies on your farming operation to keep your kids safe this summer.” - Always walk around your machinery or vehicle before starting the equipment. Children may be hiding in your blind spots. - Never allow kids to climb and play on or near farm equipment even if it is not in use. - Always lock vehicles and machinery when finished using them. Remove the keys and keep them out of reach of children. - Equipment that may fall, such as buckets, should always be left in the down position. - Do not carry more passengers on machines or vehicles than recommended. - Use machinery and vehicles for their intended purpose only. - Designate a “safe play area” with protected boundaries, like a fence, that is
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far away from where machinery is operated or stored. - Apply “No Play Area” decals to all farm equipment as a visual reminder. These decals are available free of charge through the Alberta Farm Safety Program by calling the Alberta Ag-Info line at 310-FARM (3276). “As kids are on the farm for summer holidays, it is important to make safety a priority on your farming operation,” says Donkers. “Educate them about potential dangers, be diligent about your own safe farming practices, and lead by example. Not only will you benefit from these safe choices, but so will your family.” The Blind Spot Display is one of many educational resources, displays, and publications available free of charge from the Alberta Farm Safety Program. Email farm. safety@gov.ab.ca for more information, or visit the Alberta Farm Safety Program webpage.
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AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY Farm Safety Information
Dear Editor, RE: Farm Safety Information Summer is here and before you know it, harvest time will be upon us. Now is a great time to plan ahead. Whether you’re heading out to a new field, taking a new piece of equipment home, or if you just want to double-check the height of power lines in your area, ATCO Electric can help. On request, ATCO Electric will: • Measure the power lines in a farmer’s yard or field • Help plan the safest route around power lines • Lift power lines, if needed By working together, ATCO Elec-
tric and farm customers can reduce the risk of power line contact. Call our High Load Move Coordinator at 1-855-277-1670 or learn more by visiting ATCOElectric.com. In case of a power outage or electrical emergency call ATCO Electric at 1-800-668-5506. We want to remind everyone that contact with a power line is 100% preventable and we’re here to help. Call ATCO Electric before moving large farm equipment near power lines. Sincerely, David Evans District Manager, Operations ATCO Electric
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Submitted Haying in the 30’s celebrated its 20th Anniversary over the August long weekend. Founded by the late Edgar Corbiere, who had a vision to bring some relief to those family and friends who were dealing with cancer. Creating a step into the past, Haying in the 30’s has met every August long weekend to do just that. Life of the 30’s had a different feel than that of today. Everything was done by hand: making butter, ice cream, knives, shingles to use for building, seeding, and harvesting of the crops, growing of the food we eat today, and the weekend duplicates all of this and more. There is something for everyone young and old. Kids could be found playing on a stack of hay for hours, or in the petting zoo, while other guests visit the buildings all set up to replicate life in the 30’s. The general store, trappers shack, barns, saloon (for a cup of ice tea), church and so much more, were open to view. There are 100’s of volunteer hours that
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go into making it a success and some visitors come every year from near and far, while many were first time guests. Nobody leaves disappointed, and the rain only dampened the morning, not the smiles and excitement that filled the rest of the weekend. It didn’t cost anything to walk through the metal gate at the top of the hill and each and every visitor got to experience firsthand what life was like. Knives were made over fire, the barber was offering haircuts, fresh coffee and corn bread, popcorn, ice cream, butter on crackers and bannock was served. Some enjoyed a horse and wagon ride, and listening to the live music throughout the grounds. After a large meal was served, there was more live entertainment in the evening. Guests were encouraged to stop by the donation booth to make as small or large of a donation as they were comfortable with doing. Tax receipts were available, and every dollar will be given back to cancer patients under-
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going treatment and care. It has been mentioned that $210,000 was collected by the end of the weekend. It goes to show how a small dream 20 years ago, keeps growing to make a bigger differ-
ence today. You are welcome to make donations throughout the year. If you are looking for more information you can visit http://www.hayinginthe30s.com/ for more details.
Visitors enjoyed viewing the General Store along with a trappers shack, barns, saloon, and a church in Mallaig. Photos submitted
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On August 11, volunteers set up for Wild Pink Yonder’s last fundraiser for breast cancer. They were appreciative of the $501 generously donated by selling burgers, drinks, popcorn, and pink ribbon tattoos. “We are sincerely thankful to our community for their support and for making fundraisers such as this possible,” said Mainstreet Hardware organizers. Photo submitted
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Grain Farmers Need To Be Prepared For Wheat Reclassification
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The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat), the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) and the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association (MWBGA) are asking Prairie grain farmers to be prepared for the upcoming reclassification of 29 wheat varieties. On August 1, 2018, 25 varieties of wheat currently classified as Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) and four varieties currently classified as Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) was reclassified into the Canada Northern Hard Red (CNHR) class. “We want farmers to have a plan to market any remaining wheat that is transitioning to a new class on August 1,”
2017 Grain Varieties by Acreage Insured Report, 491,108 acres of wheat varieties which are designated for the CNHR class on August 1, including Harvest, Lillian and Unity, were still grown in Western Canada in 2017. “The CGC is not allowing any grace period for producers after the July 31st deadline,” said Kevin Bender, AWC Chair. “We therefore think it’s important that farmers negotiate the best possible terms for the varieties being reclassified and be aware that grain companies will have until December 31, 2018 to ship any remaining stocks from the system as CWRS and CPSR.” Producers who have a contracted delivery date after August 1 for a transitioning variety should contact their elevator or grain buyer as soon as possible to ensure
their grain will be accepted as CWRS or CPSR. Wheat varieties classified as CNHR are expected to sell at a discount to the CWRS and CPSR classes. “The MWBGA is happy to partner with our fellow wheat organizations in communicating to Western Canadian producers the importance of making a transition plan,” says Fred Greig, MWBGA Chair. “Maintaining the quality of the CWRS class is important to Canada’s reputation and will benefit farmers. While the reclassified varieties are still registered and can be grown, we strongly recommend that farmers arrange their marketing options for these varieties prior to future plantings.” For more information on the reclassification, please go to the CGC website at grainscanada.gc.ca.
Work Week Activities To Improve Fitness
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Finding time to exercise during the work week can be challenging. For many of us, most of the daylight hours are consumed preparing for work, commuting to and from work and…working. Experts recommend a minimum of 2 ½ hours of moderate activity a week. To qualify as “moderate”, an activity should increase your breathing rate and speed up your heart rate. Examples of moderate activit y
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says Sask Wheat Chair Laura Reiter. “It is important farmers know what they have in their bins and that they communicate with their local elevator or buyers soon to make sure they are able to maximize the return on these varieties.” In February 2015, the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) announced the Canadian wheat class modernization process. The process was undertaken to maintain the quality, enhance the consistency and support the marketability of Canadian wheat. In December 2015, the CGC announced the creation of the CNHR and Canada Western Special Purpose wheat classes. Many producers have been preparing over the last two years by transitioning to varieties not designated for reclassification. However, according to the CGC’s
include brisk walking, slow jogging or climbing stairs. The good news is that achieving the recommended activity time doesn’t have to happen all at once, or even in big chunks. Health Canada recommends activity in periods of at least 10 minutes at a time, so you can add a few minutes here and there throughout your work day and they all add up to a healthier you. A few ways you can increase activity throughout the work day include:
• Parking a few blocks further away from work or getting off the bus a few stops early and walking a bit further at the start and/or end of the day • Using the stairs instead of the elevator for trips up and down floors in office buildings • Take a quick walk to the nearest coffee shop rather than making coffee in the lunch room • Use the washroom two floors up or down
• U s e h a l f yo u r l u n c h h o u r f o r some kind of activity - organize a walk club or challenge and invite colleagues to add some activity to their days as well • Take advantage of fitness classes offered at many gyms immediately before or after work Over time, adding in a bit of extra activity throughout the work week will give you energy and focus – helping you make the most of your time off and weekends!
Upcoming ‘Empty Our Shelters’ Adoption Event
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The Lloydminster & District SPCA will be hosting their 3rd Annual ‘Empty Our Shelters’ Adoption Event from August 17 – 19, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Federation of Humane Societies. O ver the past few year s it has become their most successful adoption event, and this year they are offering adult cats (over six months) with no fee. Their kittens aged two months - six months will be only $50 which is a considerable savings usually costing up to $200. “This is a great way to add a feline companion to your home. We have a lot of kittens in care at this time of year and seldom get to offer that reduced fee,” said Jon Punshon, Executive Director of the Lloydminster & District SPCA. They will also be reducing their adult dog (over six months) adoption fees to
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$125 which is approximately $100 off. All of their adoption pets are spayed and neutered before they are adopted out, are micro-chipped, and have their first set of vaccinations which means a lot of added features for little or no fee at all. During this event last year, they set a new record by adopting out 37 cats and kittens on the first day and 55 in total. According to Punshon, they hope to do even better this year. “This event gives these felines a chance to find forever homes. We provide great care, but the reality is that a shelter is not a home. The less time these animals spend in a shelter, the happier and healthier they are,” concluded Punshon. For more information you can call 780 -875-2809, and to view animals Lucille, an adult female cat, awaiting available for adoption you can visit lloy- adoption at The Lloydminster & District SPCA. Photo submitted dminsterspca.com.
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Biz Kids Wrap-Up
Angela Mouly Reporter
Community Future Lloydminster and Region will be hosting a Biz Kids WrapUp event at the Vermilion Credit Union parking lot on August 22 from 10:30
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a.m. - 3:30 p.m. A barbeque will take place from 12 2 p.m. and booths will be set up with a selection of local youth entrepreneurs showcasing their businesses. “We’re super excited! Some of these children went all out, and it’s absolutely amazing what they’ve done,” said Candace Lumb, Community Futures Executive Assistant. She went on to describe that people can expect some very unique booths and different businesses. Each will showcase the children’s work throughout the summer including everything from babysitting and lawn mowing to Rylan Dennett from Lloydminster showcased actual goods and services, featuring his Biz Kids wood working business in quite the variety. Vermilion in 2017. Photos Angela Mouly
Colt Jackson promoted Colt’s Kickin’ Coop in Vermilion at the 2017 Biz Kids Wrap-Up.
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RMT
24 Hour Emergency Service
6619 63 St Close Lloydminster, AB Ph: (780) 875-9701 Toll Free: 1-866-875-FIRE
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Professional Corporation
Chartered Professional Accountant
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Phone: 780-853-7393 Cell: 780-632-8709
DIGITAL PRINT SERVICES
Suite 14 5125 - 50th Avenue Vermilion, Alberta T9X 1L9
(780) 853-7714 Derek Selte Vermilion, AB
McMinis & Company CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS
Available at Lakeland College
Alan McMinis, CPA, CGA Patricia Hanson, CPA, CGA Robert B Ernst, CPA, CA 5135 50th Avenue VERMILION, AB T9X 1A8 Phone: (780) 853-2922 Fax: (780) 853-2707 Email: emailus@mcminis.ca
Located on the south side of Vermilion campus next to the Service Centre. For more information call 780.853.8410 or email printing@lakelandcollege.ca
• Long Crack Repair • Windshield Replacement • Full line of Truck Accessories • Stone Chip Repair
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 Rick Rewuski Box 1265, Dewberry, AB T0B 1G0 Ph: (780) 847-4166 Fax: (780) 847-4944
Tom’s Interior/ Exterior Handi Man
JOANNE JOHNSTON’S CLEANING Helping with your cleaning needs
Residential Weekly Bi-Weekly Available
Joanne Johnston
(780) 581-8717
KEN HARTWELL pH: 780-853-3318
TODD MADDEX
Installation of Siding, Window Capping, Soffit, Fascia, Eavestroughing FOR A FREE ESTIMATE CALL TOM AT 780-581-6167 NO JOB TOO SMALL
[780] 581-4251
Lasting Impressions Catering
Vermilion Septic Services Elaine Urwin, RMT
Registered Massage Therapist
(780) 853-3605
Brandon Tupper
5002-65th St Vermilion, AB T9X 1X6 c : 780.581.8775 t : 1.888.545.7707 Brandon@KnightsSpraying.ca f : 1.780.628.0777 www.KnightsSpraying.ca
Trent Westman owner/operator A Flush is Better than a Full House
For Promt Officient Service
Call 780-853-6314 Cell 780-853-7801
E L E C T R I C Murray Brown • R E SID E N T I A L • C O M M E R CI A L •SERVICE
(780) 581-0852 ampedelectric14@gmail.com
TREE CARE Pruning and Removal Specializing in
Farm yards and Acreages Call: (780) 632-5536 FREE Consultation
Vermilion, AB
Charlene Young PH: 780.853.3856
Janine Lange
Physiotherapist
BOOK ONLINE!
Prairie Place #202, 5208 - 46 Avenue Vermilion, AB T9X 1X8 Toll Free #: 1-888-664-0085
masterpiecetherapies.ca
EM: mcy1@telus.net Web: www.lastingimpressionscatering.com 4614 - 48A Ave, Vermilion, AB
“Our reputation is on the table”
Specializing in Livestock Hauling
Commercial • Residential • Farm Maintenance • Trenching
780-853-0650
Ernie Lessner Cell: 780-205-1571 Tel: 780-847-2405
Promote Your Corporate Card Here
Prices as low as $18.27 a week for a 1 Year Contract or call us for 6 or 3 month Pricing vermilionvoice@gmail.com
780-853-6305
CLASSIFIEDS / CAREERS
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AWNA BLANKET AND LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS AUCTIONS BLANKET THE PROVINCE with a classified ad. Only $269 (based on 25 words or less). Reach over 110 weekly newspapers. Call NOW for details 1-800-2826903 ext 228; www.awna.com. JUMP 360 TRAMPOLINE PARK AUCTION, 6833 - 66 St. Red Deer, AB Tuesday, August 21 @ 4pm. Trampoline Jumping Mats & Pads, Jumping Bags, Foam Cube Pit, Foam Interlocking Floor Tiles, Play Centre, TV’s & Computer Equip, Kitchen & Confectionary, Lockers, Office, etc. www.montgomeryauctions.com 1-800-371-6963.
Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today! SEEKING A CAREER in the Community Newspaper business? Post your resume for FREE right where the publishers are looking. Visit: awna.com/for-jobseekers.
Save Money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock, ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT; 1-800-567-0404 Ext: 400OT. LOOKING FOR a shop? Post Frame Buildings. AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices. For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail. com. STEEL BUILDING CLEARANCE ... “Summer Overstock Sale - Blazing Hot Deals!” 20X21 $5,845. 25X27 $6,588. 30X31 $9,564. 33X35 $9,833. 35X35 $11,955. End Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-2127036. METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 37+ colours available Prepared by the REP. at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour ExHR ADWORKS press Service available at select supporting DistribuDESIGNER Service Team tors. Call 1-888-263-8254.
FEED AND SEED PINTAIL WINTER WHEAT. Very high yielding. Excellent dual purpose: Forage or Grain. Reduced awn, ideal for greenfeed or swath grazing. Low inputs - High Profits. Extremely Hardy - Ideal for first time growers; BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES mastinseeds.com. 403-994-2609 (cell). TROUBLE WALKING? Hip or knee replacement, HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springor conditions causing restrictions in daily activities? thrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas $2,500 tax credit. $40,000 refund cheque/rebates. for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Disability Tax Credit. 1-844-453-5372. Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252. PROOFED MANUFACTURED HOMES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SALE ESTIMATED MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $4,397. Make Money and WE ARE “Your Total Rural Housing Solution” - It’s
COUNTRYMedia GARAGE SALE
1808-018A Vermilion Voice August 18 from 10-4, August 19 from 12-4. A little bit of everything, house misc and shop items. Directions - 18 miles south of Vermilion and 4 miles west. RR74 and Township road 480.
GARAGE SALE
All prices exclude taxes Prices do not include 5% GST
HELP WANTED
Section Insertion Date HOUSE FOR SALE IN MANNVILLE Ad Size Careers
Aug 13/18
Completely Renovated, Corner Lot, Close to Schools. $60,000.00 For more information call:
Email: pward@mts.net
Friday, August 17th 9 AM - 7 PM Saturday, August 18th 9 AM - 4 PM Household Items, Collectibles, Antiques, Furniture and Records
RENTALS 1 studio apartment, 2 - 2 bedroom apartment available. Call 780-853-1898 for more information. 4 - PLEX VERMILION 3 blocks to College. 2 bedrooms $800.00 & D. Dep. Plus Utilities. 780-581-8394. FOR RENT - TWO MOBILE HOMES Located on a 5-acre parcel 5 km north of Vermilion, just east of Highway 41. Each mobile home has the following amenities: 1,000 sq. ft. of living space per mobile home, Two or three bedrooms, Double garage, Extra large lots – pet friendly country living, Fridge, stove, washer & dryer, $900 per trailer + utilities (electricity and natural gas), CALL 403.714.8600 FOR DETAILS & VIEWING SERVICES
Will trade Water & Sewer work - Trackhoe work for Green feed / Straw bales.
CONTACT DOUG 780-787-7500
K&L
BARN HAND/ FARM HAND
• Colt Training / Bison Feed Lot / Horse Show Barn • Living Accommodations Available
780-808-1592
780-808-5903
Located near Kitscoty Alberta SE of Vermilion
If you share our passion for success and high performance, then Viterra is the place for you.
Prime Retail or Office Location 1200 sq. ft. 5006-50 Ave. Vermilion Call 780-581-4235 for more information
Facility Assistant I (R-4832) Vermilion, Alberta
We are looking for a self-starter to join our team. As the Facility Assistant, you will be responsible for tasks associated with receiving, processing and shipping of grain and/or special crops, as well as general labour in and around the facility. Ideal candidates have a Grade 12 education or equivalent and a valid Class 5 driver’s licence. Tracking number: R-4832
Student leadership is at the heart of what we do at Lakeland College. Join a team that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. Help our students take the lead not only into the future, but today. Competition No:
Viterra offers a competitive salary and benefits plan. For more information and to apply, please visit Viterra.com
WILL TRADE
For Rent or Lease
TOTAL PRICE
Close date: August 22, 2018
You will like our prices! Take the time to give us a call! Lloydminster 780-875-6636, Toll Free # 1-888-8581011.
SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Why suffer employment/licensing loss? Travel/business opportunities? Be embarrassed? Think: Criminal Pardon. US entry waiver. Record purge. File destruction. Free consultation 1-800-347-2540; www.accesslegalmjf.com. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com.
QUARTER HORSES
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 LOT FOR SALE 50’x120’ AT 4610-49 Ave. Vermilion. Close to schools. No GST $72,500 Call, message or text. 780-853-0440.
Price
1 col x 5.6203”
204-548-2990 204-572-4573 204-648-4372
5111 - 51 Street, Mannville
REAL ESTATE 3000 acres of complete high end cattle & grain operation for sale in Saskatchewan. Manages 2k to 3k cow/ calf operation with complete solid infrastructure. 200k acres cultivated. Contact Doug @ 306-716-2671 or saskfarms@shaw.ca.
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time to let go & clear out our Inventory. Save on your Modular/Manufactured Home. Visit: www.Grandviewmodular.com or www.Unitedhomescanada.com.
Viterra is Canada’s grain industry leader, supported by the expertise of its people, a superior network of assets, and unrivalled connections to world markets. Headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, our commitment to agriculture goes back over 100 years, partnering with farmers to market and move their crops to areas of need around the world. Guided by our values of integrity, trust and respect, our goal is to achieve a workforce as diverse as the people we serve. We encourage all members of the designated groups; aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, women, visible minorities and others to join our team. Viterra strives to provide a safe and respectful work environment free of discrimination and harassment and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.
Visit Viterra.com
Coordinator, Business Industry Development Research Technician, Crops
19-2422-001 19-2538-001
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found other individuals will be considered. Those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please quote the competition number and send current resume and names of three references to: Lakeland College Human Resources Email: hr@lakelandcollege.ca (MS Word format or.pdf) FOR DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THESE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES VISIT LAKELANDCOLLEGE.CA
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HOROSCOPE/SUDOKU AND SOLUTIONS Daily Sudoku: Mon 13-Aug-2018
TAURUS
Try to convince a good friend to take a holiday with you. Include the whole family or those you love. Sports, physical fitness programs, exercise in general will make you feel better and show some pretty quick results.
GEMINI
Travel will be on your mind; however, be careful and proceed with caution as minor accidents will cause delays. Try to curb overindulgence today.
CANCER
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Better still, take your mate and let them foot the bill. Travel will be fun, but expect it to cost you. Travel will be fun and entertaining.
LEO
Your involvement in interest groups may bring you popularity. Put your energy into home renovations. Your creative talent will prove to be lucrative if put to proper use.
VIRGO
Don't deny yourself today. Be careful not to exaggerate when interacting with your lover. Don't be too confident that coworkers are on your side.
LIBRA
Opportunities for financial gains through investments and games of chance are likely. Your philanthropic contributions will bring you praise. False information from someone trying to start problems is likely.
SCORPIO
You may be tom between two possibilities. This has left you in a confused and uncertain state. Keep an eye on your weight. Do your chores and get on with the things you enjoy doing.
SAGITTARIUS
Travel for business or pleasure. Try to have patience and refrain from being judgmental. You can dazzle members of the opposite sex with your quick wit and aggressive charm.
CAPRICORN
Cultural activities open your eyes to new ways of doing things. You may find yourself in the midst of a pretty good deal. Take care of any pressing medical problems that you or one of your parents may be suffering from.
AQUARIUS
Changes in your domestic situation will prove to be favorable in the long run. You will be ready to jump on anyone who gets in the way of your progress today. Your best efforts will come through investments concerning your home.
PISCES
Risks will not be profitable. You can make financial gains if you are prepared to take a risk. You will be able to catch up on overdue paper work.
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ARIES
Involvement in fitness clubs will be conducive to engaging romantic connections. Your personal life will be disrupted if you have been too busy with business. The answers can only come from within.
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Clandonald Fair
From left, Sheila and Tim Gibbs, members of The Prairie Dogs performed during the Clandonald Fair on August 11.
The Lloydminster Al Shamal Shriners in Clandonald.
A Classic car in the Clandonald parade.
NORTH CENTRAL L IVESTOCK
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Now accepting applications for qualified and experienced:
North Central in Vermilion is currently hiring for the following position:
PART - TIME AND FULL-TIME YARD WORKERS
Duties include but not limited to:
FINISH GRADER OPERATOR - seasonal position for the remainder of the road construction season
C.
www.nclverm.com PO Box 3300, Vermilion, Alberta T9X 2B2 Phone (780) 853-5372 Fax (780) 853-2521
EXCHANGE INC
CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN - permanent, full time position
B.
Members of the Lakeland Pipes and Drums Band, performing at the Clandonald Fair.
Children having a blast playing laser tag. Photos Angela Mouly
Box 69, 4912 50 Avenue Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0 PH: (780) 846-2244 PH: (780) 853-5492 FX: (780) 846-2716
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FINISH DOZER OPERATOR - seasonal position for the remainder of the road construction season
● Unloading / Loading Trailers ● Penning / Sorting / Moving Cattle ● Branding & Processing ● Feeding ● General Yard Maintence Duties
The successful candidate should have prior experience and knowledge of cattle, able to work long hours outside, and take direction well.
Submit your resume to Human Resources Manager: hr@county24.com Fax: 780-846-2716
www.vermilion-river.com
Competitive wages offered dependent upon experience.
@vermilionriver
Please foward resumes to vermilion@nclverm.com or FAX: 780-853-2521. Any question please call the market at 780-853-5372
~ PHARMACY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ~
AUTOMATED TANK
MANUFACTURING INC. Cornerstone Co-op is recruiting for a Pharmacy Manager and Home Health Consultant at the Vermilion Pharmacy and Home Health Centre which is scheduled to open in Fall 2018.
Pharmacy Manager
Home Health Consultant
- Qualifications & Responsibilities:
- Qualifications & Responsibilities:
● Must be licensed and able to practice pharmacy in Alberta
● Experience working in the Home Health field
● Lead in the development of our pharmacy
● Knowledge of home health care products such
● Perform medication reviews and develop care plans
as mobility aids, compression wraps & braces
● Administer injections and give guidance to patients
● Provide a high standard of professional care
● Build and maintain relationships with patients,
● Develop business relationships with local
team members, and local health care providers
health care providers
Cornerstone Co-op offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits plan that includes extended health care, dental coverage, life insurance, a company matched pension, an employee & family assistance program, and an employee rebate program. If you are interested in this career opportunity, please submit a detailed resume along with a cover letter in confidence to:
Human Resources – Cornerstone Co-op 5008 51 Avenue; Vermilion, AB; T9X 1B3 Fax: 780-853-6563 Email: careers@cornerstone.crs Website: www.cornerstonecoop.ca Cornerstone Co-op thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Is Looking For An Experienced
SPRAY FOAM INSULATOR / PAINTER & 3RD YEAR APPRENTICES & JOURNEYPERSON WELDERS We Offer Competitive Wages And A Benefit Package
Please send resume to generalinquiries@autotanks.ca
OR FAX TO 780-846-2241
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AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY Growing The Future Of Alberta Agriculture
Agriculture for Life (Ag for Life), is seeking Alberta youth aged 16 - 21 to join its Agriculture Youth Council. The council will pilot Ag for Life programs and resources, provide valuable insight and ideas on types of programs and ag-related topics for youth, and attend Ag for Life events. “There are countless opportunities for youth in agriculture and it’s important they have a plat form for their voices to be heard,” said Luree Williamson, CEO, Ag for Life. “This council will
help youth in Alberta grow their experience and help Ag for Life gain insight into how best to engage youth in agriculture education and rural and farm safety programs.” The council will be comprised of eight to 12 members and is open to both urban and rural youth. No agriculture experience is required. Members will have the opportunity to learn more about agriculture, develop leadership skills, network with industry professionals, build their resumes and meet new people. Youth will serve on the council for
one year and the commitment will involve two committee meetings per year, at tendance at a ma ximum of three events per year and the sharing of ideas relevant to agriculture education and farm safety. A p p l i c a t i o n s a r e d u e M o n d a y, September 17. Youth can visit agricultureforlife.ca/agyouthcouncil for more information and to apply. About Ag for Life Ag for Life (Agriculture for Life) has a mandate to deliver educational programming designed to improve rural and farm safety while building public
understanding around the agricultural industry. The organization brings together various sectors including agriservices, energy, financial and not-forprofit organizations, along with farmers, ranchers, and community leaders. Ag for Life is made possible through the funding and commitment of companies that employ almost 20,000 people in more than 350 Alberta communities. Founding Members include AdFarm, ATCO Group, Glac ier FarmM edia, Nutrien Ltd., Rocky Mountain Equipment, TransCanada Corporation, and UFA Co-operative Limited.
We appreciate all of the Farming Community!
Exhaust
Masters Lloydminster
exhaustmasters.ca
Call for you exhaust needs
minlloyd@telusplanet.net
Phone : 780-875-8851 Pantone 187 (red) Pantone 281 (blue)
5905-44 Street, Lloydminster
Photo supplied
SALUTING OUR
AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY
780-853-6305
vermilionvoice@gmail.com www.vermilionvoice.com 4701-41 St., Vermilion Fax: (780) 853-6463 Ph: (780) 853-6470
We appreciate our Agriculture Community for all their HARD work!
Supporting All Farmers & Ranchers.
CMYK breakdown red - C:0, M:91, Y:72, K:23 blue - C:100, M:72, Y:0, K:38
We know agriculture is your life. We have got you covered. Vermilion Insurance
Mannville Ag Society THE FAMILY FARM IS MORE THAN A BUSINESS THE FAMILY FARM IS A LIFESTYLE IT IS AN IDEAL WORTH PRESERVING
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Feast On The Farm Nearing Sellout
Lakeland College Submitted
( Ve r m i l i o n , A l t a .) – L a k e l a n d College’s major agricultural celebration is more than 90 per cent sold. “ We’re t hank ful for t h e c o m mu nity’s continued support of Feast on the Farm. The third annual event will continue to grow student-leadership oppor tunities so Lakeland students can lead and innovate both on and off
WE WILL BUY GOLD & DIAMONDS FOR CASH At Gold Star Jewellers you can trade your gold & diamonds FOR INSTANT CASH!! Come see us at Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre Edmonton! We Pay Top Prices On The Spot
(780) 760-2274(CASH)
campus,” says Dr. Alice WainwrightE s t a b l i s h e d i n 1913 , L a k e l a n d Alta., and Lloydminster, Alta./Sask. Stewart, president and CEO of Lake- College is a place of possibility that Lakeland strives to inspire students land College. serves more than 7,000 students every to be innovators, trailblazers, problem The event will include a delicious, year at its campuses in Vermilion, solvers and leaders. family- inspired dining experience, c ash bar, live au c tion, tour of the Student-Managed Farm – Powered by New Holland, and a musical performance by The Laurence Boys. I t ’s a l s o a c e l e b r at i o n of L a ke land’s communit y par tnerships, its roots as one of Alber ta’s first agricultural colleges, student and alumni successes, and its dynamic future. Feast on the Farm is on Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Research Centre on the Vermilion campus. Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased by contacting Lakeland’s event services team at 780.871.5458. For more event details, visit lakelandcollege.ca/events.
Lloydminster
Livestock Sales
HORSE SALE
FRIDAY AUGUST 24/18 5:00 PM Tack will be sold at 5:00 pm, with horses to follow. All horses and tack can be delivered to the yards between 8 am-5 pm
Sheep & Goat Sale Sept. 8 9:00 AM For more information please contact the office at
306-825-8831
306-825-8831
LIVE AUCTIONS AT WWW.DLMS.CA
Division of Northern Livestock Sales Lloydminster, Meadow Lake & Prince Albert
VIKING
AUCTION MARKET LTD. CORNER OF HWY 26 & 36 780-336-2209
REGULAR CATTLE SALES
EVERY TUESDAY @ 9 AM Family Owned& Operated By Cliff & Sharon Grinde SALESMAN CONTACT INFORMATION
Darcy Sheets 780-336-6485 Cliff Grinde 780-336-6333 Robert Kunnick 780-336-6301 Ed McCormack 780-787-0083 Mel Pydde 780-933-0048
www.vikingauctionmarket.ca
2017 Feast on the Farm. Photo Angela Mouly
VERMILION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMING SOON - BACK TO SCHOOL
New to Vermilion? Registering for School? Please download the Registration form and email it to ves@btps.ca or drop it off at Vermilion Elementary School office after August 27, 2018 when you can tour the school. **NEW for 2018-2019 – At its June meeting The Board of Trustees of Buffalo Trail Public Schools, passed a motion to change the ineligible ECS/kindergarten busing fee to $142.50 which is half of the previous fee. Ineligible kindergarten students are those that live less than 2.4 km from their designated school and pay for the service to catch an in-town bus to school. We are excited to announce that in addition to this reduction BTPS will refund the $142.50 fee in June 2019 for all those kindergarten students who finish the year at Vermilion Elementary School. Our programs are child centered and developmentally appropriate in spacious and bright classrooms. There is a music program, early literacy, breakfast program, hot lunch program, milk program, and field trips! Check out the Before & After School Care and Playschool too!
BEING THE BEST WE CAN BE!
August 14, 2018 | The Vermilion Voice
AREA NEWS
Auburndale United Church
Norman Warrington Submitted
Auburndale United Church is getting a facelift! For those of you who drive Highway 41 between Wainwright and Vermilion you may have noticed something going on at the little church. It is the final stage of Auburndale’s repair. The church was opened in 1925 to serve the pioneer community. Since then the congregation has shrunk so that only a couple of services are held per year and obtaining funds for maintenance is difficult. The generous donations given in 2015 when the church’s roof leaked and the interior lathe and plaster fell made it obvious that the church is still a much loved centre of the rural commu-
nity. The damage appeared to be too costly to repair but a canvass of those whose lives had been touched by the church resulted in sufficient donations to allow the roof to be repaired and the interior to be restored. At the same time other improvements to the interior were able to be made but unfortunately there were insufficient funds to repaint the church and do minor repairs to the exterior. The Board is delighted to report that private donations and a matching grant from the Alberta Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) have made it possible to complete the project and add a wheel chair ramp. The work has star ted and will progress throughout the summer.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A SOLUTION FOR ALL YOUR PRINTING NEEDS
Imprinted Pens, Keychains, Advertising Licence Plates, Mugs, Golf Balls, Golf Accessories, Watches, Stamps, Binders, Signs/Decals/Banners/Retracta Banners, Flashlights, Knives, USB Storage Devices, Balloons, and much more.
Auburndale United Church in the midst of getting a fresh coat of paint. Photo submitted
PRESORT INTERNET CALF & YEARLING SALES
(Black and White to Full Colour) Business Cards, Letterhead, Envelopes, Invoices, Receipts, Raffle Tickets, Posters, Scratch Pads, Order Sheets, Brochures, Sales Sheets, Presentation Folders, Oilfield Forms, Window Hangers, Door Knob Hangers, Product Catalogues, Annual Reports, Calendars, Postcards, Cheques (Manual and Laser), Register Forms, Flyers, TriFold Brochures and much more.
Hats, Jackets, Bags, Toques, Shirts, Towels, Bandanas, Blankets and Much more.
EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 9:30 AM STARTING WITH FEEDERS, REGULAR BUTCHER COWS AND BULLS TO FOLLOW WITH ANY PAIRS TO BE SOLD AT NOON.
(Up to 50 inch wide depending on material) Blueprints, Point of Purchase Signs, Large Posters, Maps, Decals, Stickers and much more.
PLEASE CALL AND PRE-BOOK YOUR CATTLE WITH ONE OF OUR SALES REPRESENTATIVES &/OR FIELDMEN:
WWW.NCLVERM.COM
Agents for Direct Livestock Marketing Systems
Phone: 780-853-6305 Fax: (780) 853-5426 Email: vermilionvoice@gmail.com
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Russ Shandro awarding a 2nd place ribbon in the halter showmanship class to a young participant. Photos Sue Chikie
Another young competitor at Alberta Donkey And Mule Days.
Les and his mule in the obstacle course competition.
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• OFF-ROAD SUSPENSION PACKAGE • AUTOMATIC LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL • APPLE CARPLAY™ AND ANDROID AUTO™ COMPATIBILITY1
GMC PRO GRADE PROTECTION:
0% FINANCING FOR 84 MONTHS
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+ $650 TOTAL CREDITS
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• SEATS UP TO 7 PASSENGERS • TRI-ZONE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL • 7" DIAGONAL COLOUR TOUCH-SCREEN WITH APPLE CARPLAY™ AND ANDROID AUTO™ COMPATIBILITY 1
COMPLIMENTARY 2-YEAR/ 48,000 KM LUBE-OIL-FILTER MAINTENANCE 2
5-YEAR/160,000 KM POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANT Y 3
2018 TERRAIN SLE FWD
0% FINANCING FOR 72 MONTHS
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+ $1,450 TOTAL CREDITS
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• KEYLESS OPEN/PUSH BUTTON START & REMOTE VEHICLE STARTER SYSTEM • FOLD-FLAT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT • APPLE CARPLAY™ AND ANDROID AUTO™ COMPATIBILITY 1
AVAILABLE BUILT-IN 4G LTE WI-FI ® HOTSPOT (DATA PLAN REQUIRED) 4
GMCOFFERS.CA
ON NOW AT YOUR ALBERTA GMC DEALERS. GMCOffers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase of a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab SLT All-Terrain, Acadia SLE-1 AWD and Terrain SLE FWD equipped as described. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Alberta GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only on select vehicles delivered from August 1 to August 31, 2018. ◊ Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada on select vehicles delivered to an authorized GM dealer in Canada from August 1 to August 31, 2018. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on GMC Acadia SLE-1 AWD, Sierra 1500 Double Cab SLT All Terrain; or 0% purchase financing for 72 GMC: Terrain SLE FWD. Other trims may have effective rates higher than 0%. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $30,000 financed at 0% nominal rate (0% APR) equals $357.14 monthly for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, for a total obligation of $30,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and A/C charge ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company (GM Canada) may modify, extend or terminate offers for any reason, in whole or in part, at any time, without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. TD Auto Finance is a registered trademark of The Toronto-Dominion Bank. As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada to verify eligibility. These offers may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Conditions and limitations apply. Void where prohibited. See Dealer for full program details. * Total Credits: $8,800/$650/$1,450 is a combined total credit consisting of $6,050/$650/$450 Delivery Allowance Credit (tax exclusive), $2,000/$0/$1,000 Total Finance Credit (tax exclusive) and $750/$0/$0 Option Package Discount for Sierra 1500 Double Cab SLT All-Terrain/Acadia SLE-1 AWD/Terrain SLE FWD, which is available for finance purchase only. 1 Vehicle user interfaces are products of Apple® and Google™ and their terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible smartphone and data plan rates apply. 2 Whichever comes first. Limit of four complimentary Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Conditions and limitations apply. See your dealer for details. 3 Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply, see your dealer for details. 4 Visit onstar.ca for vehicle availability, coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity vary by model and conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. 4G LTE service available in select markets. Requires active connected vehicle services and a data plan to access the vehicle’s built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. Accessory Power must be active to use the Wi-Fi hotspot. Data plans provided by AT&T or its local service provider. Credit card is required for purchase.