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From left, J.R. Robson students Ava Hager, Sumiah Prill, Alexis Hager, and Savannah Smart.

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Show creators, Lori and Gil Risling, have been touring this suc cessful production, now in its 9th year, across we s te r n C a n a d a t o r ave r ev i ew s .

S h ows h ave b e e n s e lli n g o u t an d people are attending over and over again! Says Gil Risling, “The music in this show will bring back memo ries from a bygone era. This is music the audience remembers, either first hand, or in many cases, it’s music they remember their parents or grandparents playing. Music that’s no longer easily accessible.”

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will be fascinating bits of trivia about the artists the group portrays. That, Lori says, “ has long been an audience favourite. They love hearing the history. A lot of it is quite surprising to them!“ The cast of multi-talented musicians includes Gil Risling on electric and acoustic guitar, and amazing vocals when in character as Roy Orbison.

Andrea Anderson is second to none in her portrayal of Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle. Her newest character, Shania Twain will abso lutely delight you! William Brookfield is amazing on double keyboard, guitar and vocals. You’ll be amazed with his stellar recreation of songs by Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Tennessee Ernie Ford. Derek Pulliam adds standup bass, guitar and authentic vocals when he treats the audience to songs

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The cast and crew of the Louisiana Hayride is dedicated to bringing authentic music to you. The songs you hear will be true to the originals.

You will be transported back to a time when music was meaningful, words were understood and the sound was pleasant.

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Submitted Do you remember Elvis? Roy Orbison? Patsy Cline? Did you ever see them in concert? Well, you can now! A unique show, known as the Louisiana Hayride, based on the historical radio show where these artists (and many more) performed, is coming to the Vic Juba Theatre Wed Nov 14th at 7:30 pm.

You will have the oppor tunit y to attend a magical evening of entertainment where you’ll believe you really are at a concert featuring these superstars, enjoying their wonderful music from years gone by. The talented singers and musicians of the Louisiana Hayride Show recreate these iconic artists and you’ll see and hear Elvis sing That’s Alright Mama, the song he sang the first time he was on the Louisiana Hayride when he was 19 years old!

And Elvis doesn’t stop there. He’ll be sure to sing a few other huge hits! Roy Orbison will show up with Crying and Pretty Woman and always a favorite, Patsy Cline will be there as well singing her hits. Another audience favorite is Loretta Lynn singing her signature song Coalminer’s Daughter and her little sister, Crystal Gayle will also be there singing a couple of her chart toppers! Classic country doesn’t get any more pure than Lefty Frizzell and you’ll be treated to his music as well!

In addition to these incredible tributes, you’ll hear songs by Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Roger Miller, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Buck Owens and more!

Many of these iconic artists have had a great influence on current singers and to add even more variety to the show you will be entertained by Shania Twain as she makes the connection between ‘old’ and ‘new’ country music!

You’ll enjoy an evening of stellar musicianship and extraordinary vocals presented in a completely unique and

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Angela Mouly

The Vermilion Voice | November 6, 2018

I know some of the staf f so I have always provide an excellent meal, and enjoyed coming back for the past 3 – 5 it is nice to have a good social outing.

J. R . R o b s o n S c h o o l h e l d t h e ir years. It is well organized and nice to Not having to cook or do dishes is also annual Fall Supper on November 1, see the young people pitching in. They a treat,” said Hugh Allan. with approximately 600 people attending.

Hosted for nearly 40 years, the meal was a fundraiser for the volleyball teams; and many students, parents, and staff helped prepare, serve, and clean up. When asked why she loves o r g a n izi n g t h i s e a c h ye a r, Fo o d s Teacher, Monique Hart said, “Because it’s my way to give back to the children.”

Hart was very thankful to the parent and student volunteers, as well as those who donated food items. Many in the c o mmunit y enjoye d the full A seasonal arrangement at the J.R. Robson course roast beef dinner with several Fall Supper on November 1. sides and dessert.

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EDITORIAL

Lorna Hamilton Editor

I c an’ t imag ine how the families of our Armed Forces must feel when they are informed of the loss of a loved one, or they are injured. The heartache and worry they must feel when their family member has to leave to serve their country is incomprehensible to me, so I am appreciative of the men and women who serve to protect us, and I do not take for granted the sacrifices they make, so I can

Dear Editor, As Remembrance Day approaches, I would like to pay tribute to the amputee veterans who founded The War Amps, which marks its 100th anniversary this year.

On returning from the First World War, they came together to help each other adapt to their new reality. They then

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Remembrance Day

sit here and write this without being in fear.

Every day you hear and read in the news about the conflicts and crisis’s in other countries, and here at home. Where would we be without our Armed Forces, they don’t just fight for our freedoms but also serve their country in times of crisis such as natural disasters.

We also must think about the effects of war on the men and women who serve, the everlasting memories and trauma they see on a regular basis during the conflict and still after they have left the war. I sit here and wonder what it would be like to walk a mile in their shoes, to see what

they see, to feel what they feel, the knowledge that at any moment they may have to take another person’s life even though it is necessary to keep themselves alive. The mental and physical torture each member of our military has to endure just so I can sit here and speak my mind, walk peacefully down the street and not have to be worried each day about our security and freedoms.

I know some people will say it was their choice, they chose the military life, they gave the worry to their families, and they are responsible for the mental and physical scars they hold, but it is the most

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welcomed the next generation of amputee veterans following the Second World War, creating the Key Tag Service to provide them with meaningful work and a service to Canadians that continues today.

Recently I joined a young child amputee named Tiffany in laying a rose at the grave of Curley Christian, the only quadruple amputee to survive the First World War.

Tiffany benefits from the Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, just as I did as a teenager following a train accident. We paid tribute to Curley both for his sacrifices at Vimy Ridge and for helping to start a program that has assisted us and amputees across the country.

Though they considered themselves to be “ordinary guys,” these war amputees

selfless act a person can give. They did choose this life, and they chose it to help protect every one of us.

They deserve our respect and remembrance on November 11. Remembrance Day is just that, a day to take the time to remember and say thank you. A day to stand tall shoulder to shoulder and show our Veterans that we are so very thankful for their service for our country and lets’ remember the men and women who have lost their lives protecting us. Never take our freedom for granted as it was born on the backs of the men and women who serve.

served their country in wartime and continued to serve when they came home. I can say with pride that their legacy and sacrifices will be remembered through generations of amputees, like Tiffany and me, long into the future.

Rob Larman Director, PLAYSAFE/DRIVESAFE Program, The War Amps

Build Strength And Balance To Prevent Falls

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Older adults with muscle weakness are 4-5 times more likely to fall, so aim for 30 minutes or more of physical activity at least 5 days each week. Walking, dancing, swimming and gardening are great ways to be active. Work on your balance by controlling your movements. Try reaching while

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Remember, it’s never too late to start being active!

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November 6, 2018 | The Vermilion Voice

Dawn Hames Columnist

Thankfully the crops are off, but unfortunately many farmers had to take the grain off tough. So there are lots of hours of grain drying, aeration, running fans and generally babysitting the grain ahead. It was an unusual summer this year with all the smoke preventing the sun from shining through, and then the excess rain and early snows combined with colder than average temperatures meant farmers

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Snicker Doodle Cookies

couldn’t catch a break for optimal matur- I finally came up with this one. I guess the ing and harvest conditions. It was a trying guys will have lots and lots of cookies to year for sure. eat, some better than others.

Now it’s hunting season, and with my Snicker Doodle Cookies grown sons coming home to go hunting 1 cup room temperature butter with friends and family, I thought it would 1 1/3 cup sugar be nice to have some homemade cook2 eggs room temperature ies on hand for them. I had never made 2 1/3 cups flour Snicker Doodle cookies before, so I 2 teaspoon cream of tartar decided to try a recipe off the internet, and 4 teaspoons cinnamon unfortunately, even though each of the 1/4 teaspoon ginger recipes I tried had five stars, they did not 1/4 teaspoon cloves work for our altitude. After many batches 1 teaspoon baking soda of cookies and adjusting the ratios or To roll the cookies in flour, sugar, butter and oven temperature 1/4 cup white sugar

1 tablespoon cinnamon Pre heat the oven to 325 degrees.

Put a sheet of parchment paper on your cookie sheet. Cream together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until creamy, add in the eggs and beat until creamy.

Add kin the flour, cream of tartar, spices and baking soda and mix until the flour is almost blended, then mix the remainder by hand. Form into walnut sized ball and roll in the sugar cinnamon mixture. Place on the parchment lined baking sheet and press down slightly with a fork. Bake for 10 – 12 minutes.

8th Annual Suicide Walk of Remembrance

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On Sept 15, 2018, the regional Suicide Walk of Remembrance was held at the Lloydminster Bud Miller, All Season’s Park. Some 50 people came to share in a remembrance walk around the lake, with the rain stopping just as the walk began.

The Walk started with the opening prayer by Maxine Desjarlais and welcomes came from MLA Colleen Young, Dr. Richard Starke, and Lloydminster Mayor Aalbers. This walk is held in conjunction with the World Suicide Prevention Day recognized all over the world, on September 10th. Guest speaker Jerrold Lemko spoke on mental illness and the stigma

around it. Jerrold shared his story as a fire- in our area.

Planning is underway for the 2019 walk fighter, having PTSD and how he began A memory board was set up for people already. It is important that we continue the to isolate. Then friends saw the need and to put their loved one’s name on. walk and the talk. came alongside to companion and support In Memory of him, and Jerrold got the help needed. He Vivian Baldwin was encouraged to reach out for help, to Nick Klementovick Mom speak out about his illness and to support others. He also shared some of the skills November 6, 2008 he had learned, to be able to live a healthy A Mother is that special blend life now.

Of softness and hardened steel.

After the walk, people came together to Who can sit back and watch you fall visit and support each other and meet new or hold your hands upon the wheel. friends. Refreshments were served while You’ve done these things Skara Scovill entertained in song. Malcolm And taught me all through-out the years.

Radke CEO of the Lloydminster Health Foundation spoke about what is being To laugh and cry and hug and hold done to increase Mental Health support To all I feel is dear.

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Remember, Always (The Great War)

James Wolters Columnist

The Vermilion Voice | November 6, 2018

The 100th Anniversary of the end of the First World War is coming up rapidly.

Poppies, which have become through John McCrae’s poem the primary symbol of remembrance of that colossally tragic period of world history, are going to be offered and worn to represent our continued attempts at remembrance of sacrifice.

Over the last year or so there has been a continued marking of the major events from WW1 in media, even in this column previously remarking on General Arthur Currie’s words on Vimy and the great flu epidemic that coincided with the end of the war, so wearing a poppy this year seems to have some added meaning.

In July I had to opportunity for the first time to visit the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa in its new location on LeBreton Flats and the National War Memorial and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. During that visit I was able to see something with my own eyes that I had known about from the time I was 8 and will touch on later.

I suppose my remembrance of WW1, like many young lads, began very early with the romanticism of the great air aces.

They became some of the greatest media celebrities the world has ever known, with status and effect on morale in their nations out of all proportion to perhaps their individual impact on the brutal conditions in the trenches below on the Western front. Few even now have not heard of the ‘Red Baron’, certainly not if you have ever once read or watched the “Peanuts” comics and Snoopy.

Might be an Irish Rovers tune about those

I hummed a few times too. To pick one same, his struggles we understand better thread that has strung into my eventual now as the terrible effect of war on veterans, greater understanding of that war, I would and his wounds may have led to the evenhave to go back to Oct 27, 1918, a date that tual crash that killed him. National pride, witnessed an epic air combat of that war, romance of war, ‘sucking it up’ or ‘stiff upper certainly from a Canadian perspective. I lip’? Those values can pale in comparison wrote about the event for a Social Studies to an industrial scale war that ground thouclass in Grade 12 was astonished that my sands of men up into the mud of Flanders, classmates, and even teacher, had never never to be seen again. heard of it or the man either. How could this What I saw was the fuselage of the be? He had become a hero to many but aircraft of his last combat of Oct 27, 1918, a finding he had been forgotten, I began to Sopwith Snipe and its twin Vickers machine wonder how it happened. He was born on guns, 100 years later with the presence of the prairies, growing up on a farm on the death still lingering heavily on them. Those frontier where his skill in the saddle and with gun learned early. Perhaps that rural upbringing was what attracted me to him? It was certainly identifiable. With those horse and gun skills joining the 1st Cdn Mounted Rifles, as a gunner he parlayed his skills from ground into the air as an observer in the Royal Flying Corps. It was as pilot though he made his mark in history…one event even later fictionalized by Earnest Hemingway. His final combat I’ll leave for you to discover yourself, but it left him severely wounded and close to death in a French hospital for months. So how did this man become forgotten, who was the most decorated serviceman of Canada and the British Empire by war’s end? Well…I think we as Canadians are ill at ease with celebrating great warriors. We value peace, and we don’t lionize our warriors the way other countries do. He suffered greatly after the war with those significant wounds and what we know now as post-traumatic stress, which caused him to fall into alcoholism.

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The Vermilion Happy Harmonizers (pictured above) hosted the Lloydminster Minstrels on October 30, at the Vermilion Senior’s Centre. Both choir and audience members enjoyed the afternoon of singing and visiting over refreshments. Photos Angela Mouly

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Teaching kids about Remembrance Day

with the history we commemorate on this day. You can also involve them in the other traditions of the holiday like wearing poppies and having two minutes of silence.

Angela Mouly Reporter

The first Mayor of Vermilion, Matt Brimabcome, served in WWI. Enlisting at 49 years old, Brimacombe departed from Sarcee Camp in Calgary. Spending much time in England, he was eager to go to France, and even took a drop in rank and pay in order to go.

Working his way through Belgium and France, Brimacombe was placed in charge of Farm #2, sending train car loads of vegetables to supply the men at the front lines, and moving camp often as they advanced.

In a letter dated December 3 1916, Brimacombe wrote, “We were to start across the Channel but had to turn tail and run again because there was a raid on and some German submarines in the Channel. The nex t night we started earlier than usual and made a run for it and got through okay; and got our troops out to camp in good shape.

Nearly all our boys are right up in the front lines on theis Somme front now, so Wearing a poppy a good way to not only we will have to watch the papers pretty pay tribute to Canada’s veterans but also to close now.” give sold every B rback i m a ctoothem. m b e The a l spoppies o note d V imy year in the weeks leading up to RememRidge, and Ypres; and several times brance Day areon provided by the Royal Canacommented the ‘Vermilion Boys’. dian Legion, who use the money collected In letters to his niece regarding the to provide order assistance to veterans.

Here are cabbage he was to fill at a new location “My some of theBrimacombe excellent uses said, to which thisfirst or-

War. It was called the Great War, or the War to end all wars, but we know that it was neither great nor did it end all wars.

READalso TO THEM We know that more than 66,000 There are a gave number of books that over teach Canadians their lives and childrenwere what wounded.

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would soon return, and many children and live with the scars, both visible and wondered what it would be like to meet hidden, sustained while fighting for their their father for the first time. country. They have indeed made a very The need to remember remains as large sacrifice which we as Canadians important to us today as it did then. can never repay.

We come together to assure our veterAs we reflect today on our past and ans November that we will forget sacrifices express ourwomen gratitude to those who 11 not is when we the pause to reflect on the men and who served and who made them orserving their fallen brothers let the bells ring out and arebycurrently our country.

Onand this serve, date, Canadians are called upon to let payus tri-be sisters. come together to thankwho, our throughout ever appreciative for the sacrifices made bute We to the 2.3 million compatriots our nation’s history, risked their brave men and women in uniform who to keep our land glorious and free. lives defending our country, and the 118,000 who lost their lives. serve us at home and abroad. Many Lest We Forget. have witnessed first-hand the horrors of Dr. Richard Starke MLA of wearing poppies — or replicas of poppies — on Remembrance Day war, The the tradition human cost to family and friends Vermilion-Lloydminster

The poppy: an enduring symbol of remembrance

has its roots in the poem “In Flanders Fields,” written during the First World War by Canadian Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae. The poem, which became widely known across the Commonwealth of Nations and A Poppy Is to Remember in the United States, speaks of the popby Heather Patterson and Ron Lightburn pies that thrived fields in Belgium In Flanders Fields order is five today, on it is clear, and the and (for grades onemillion and up)plants. In spite of excitement Northern France where some of the in war’s the weather, the troops must be fed. aeroplanes are busy, guns going In Flanders fields the poppies blow bloodiest battles were We supplied 26,000 lbs during the past all directions.

They arefought. very daring; Between the crosses, row on row, Charlie Wilcox six days and as I only have 11 men, it they squared over our camp this That mark our place; and in the sky by Sharon E. McKay After the publication McCrae’s verses, keeps us very busy. I am cutting more morning and not veryof high either, The larks, still bravely singing, fly (for grades to six) of cabbage each youpoppies than threefour tonnes couldtook seeonthe cross meaning, on the resymbolic Scarce heard amid the guns below. week and three tonnes of potatoes a bottom of theatplane. presenting once remembrance, rebirth, WRITE AND DRAW We are the Dead. Short days ago week.

The hopewhole and theearth bloodshook spilt in for war.about Encourage yourI children to to draw We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Tomorrow have got cuta picture seven twelve hours. I am unable to give Loved and were loved, and now we lie tonnes cabbage, upessay to the present morethe definite information but or write of a poem, story or on the topic anyToday, poppies we wear on November In Flanders fields.

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They could of alsocabbage partici- the 11 help us to be mindful of the sacrifice and tonnes carrots, and you can short walk out over what was once pate 41 in the Royal of Canadian Legion’s Annual of the brave Canadian soldiers of this Take up our quarrel with the foe: hardly I have cut any cabbage man’s land this morning and it Literarysee andthat Poster Contest, which is open no war and interesting.” every other armed conflict in our To you from failing hands we throw yet.” was quite to all Canadian school children from grades The torch; be yours to hold it high. nation’s history.

The Royal Canadian LeThroughout his letters at different Brimacombe noted that moving one to 12. Consult the Royal Canadian Legion If ye break faith with us who die gion, who through the sale of these poptimes, Brimacombe was in charge of c a m p w a s d i f f i c u l t w o r k , b u t website (legion.ca) for more details.

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow pies provides support for veterans, sugser ving thousands of people break- showed that the troops were gainIn Flanders fields. that the flower be worn on the left fast, overseeing dozens of men, and ing gests ground. the grow th and har vesting of a few “The countr y here close outside lapel of our garments, to ourthe hearts. (for preschoolers)

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animals and other vegetables includ- trenches and shell holes is under ing brussel sprouts, cauliflower, celery, cultivation. It is wonderful to see parsnips, radish, lettuce, onion,Th and the men and women out cultivating e edthe itoria l coand ntenshells t leeks. land, screaming over on th es pages but I have seen times In a letter dated April 1917, he wrote, theireheads; is onwhen “ We had hardly been in camp three have ly avaiwe labl e to run for shelter,” hours before old Fritz got our range on May 4, 1917. in Canasaid dianBrimacombe them with helpful tools and reEnglish.1918 with high explosive shells, and we Novem ber, let ter s read, sources as well as a welcoming sure had a lively time nearly all the “Word has just reached camp that community. first night and part of the second. Rain all fighting has ceased. I can hardly nearly ever y day - mud, mud, mud; believe it but I hope it’s true.in Canada served in the First and Second World Wars. Of 7,000 Indigenous Peoples FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND HOUSING FOR VETERANS Over this is some country.

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Teaching kids about Remembrance Day Dexter Smedley WWI - John John B. Smedley with his son on a railroad and dike Wondering how to share the importance of working READ TO THEM Submitted Chefoo, The Remembrance Day with your kids? Here are engineering There are a project numberatof books China. that teach Lieutenant John your Dexter Smedley family lived and worked througha few ways to teach children aboutCivil the Smedley children what Remembrance Day means for Engineer, July 1917 Commanding Offi- out the Orient, andbooks in Canada, as wellfor as wars that shaped our history and the reasons Canadians.

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Smedley was useful to the pies and two minutes of silence. byJ.D. Heather Patterson andmost Ron Lightburn His presence in Europe includes refer- war a and commanding officer in the (for effort gradesas one up) ences to years 1917, through March 1919. First Chinese Labour Corps because of his He was known to be in Belgium and France upbringing in the Orient and his occupaCharlie Wilcox as well as spending time in England per his tion as a Civil Engineer. He was fluent in

by Sharon E. McKay letters and post cards to family and friends. three dialects of Chinese and also spoke (for grades four to six) John Dexter Smedley (J.D. Smedley) Japanese having spent the earlier part was born September 19, 1879 in Yoko- of his life living and working in China and WRITE AND DRAW first in France, his notes hama, Japan, one of seven children of Japan.

When Encourage to draw a picture Australian parents. He came to Canada mention thatyour his children French was coming back February 1900, and died in Williams to possible or him, write so a poem, storyhe or also essayknew on thesome topic Lake, British Columbia, in June, 1954. He French language as well. of remembrance.

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struction of infrastructure destroyed in the 1917: 21 miles north of Portsmouth, U.K; war, such as railroads, bridges, and buildRomescamps, France, June 1, 1918: ings. He had extensive experience with 66 miles north of Paris and 30 miles railroads having worked on some of the from the English Channel; November 11 is in when pauseand to reflect men andFrance, womenDecember who served21, and1918: who earliest train lines the we Orient wouldon the Amiens, are currently serving our country.

On this date, Canadians are called upon to pay possibly have concentrated his work on 70 miles north of Paris and 42 trimiles bute to the 2.3 million compatriots who, throughout our nation’s history, risked their the building and repairing of railroads, from the English Channel; lives defending lives. airports, and roads.our country, and the 118,000 who Notelost ontheir back of postcard: “cold and His other war attributes included prior miserable-very badly damaged” military serviceofaswearing a young man— in or the After the War, returned to his The tradition poppies replicas of poppies —John on Remembrance Daywife summer 1900, of the Foreign andwritten children in North Vancouver, has itsofroots in inthedefense poem “In Flanders Fields,” during the First World WarBritish by Legations, the Boxer Rebellion in Columbia.

Canadianduring Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae.

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Northern France where some of the war’s Known locations of J.D. Smedley in In Flanders fields the poppies blow bloodiest battles wereinfought.

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We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Postcard notes; ‘ very heavy fighting on Loved and were loved, and now we lie the Today, front’, `terrific bombardment’, and ‘the the poppies we wear on November In Flanders fields. place has been knocked about a bit.’

11 help us to be mindful of the sacrifice Market Dryton, England, November 26, of the brave Canadian soldiers of this Take up our quarrel with the foe: 1917: Between London and Liverpool- 41 warsouth and every other armed conflict in our To you from failing hands we throw miles of Liverpool; Thesubmitted torch; be yours to hold it high. nation’s history.

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John’s daughter, Gladys C. Smedley, served as an active member of the Canadian Women’s Army Corps from 1943 - 1946. During WWI, she was a lieutenant with the Canadian Army working for the Department The editorial content of National Defence.

Wearing a poppy is a good way to not only pay tribute to Canada’s veterans but also to give back to them. The poppies sold every year in the weeks leading up to Remembrance Day are provided by the Royal Canadian Legion, who use the money collected to provide assistance to veterans. Here are some of the excellent uses to which this organization puts donations collected for Remembrance Day. VETERAN TRANSITION PROGRAMS For many veterans, returning to civilian life proves to be a challenge. They confront estranged connections with friends and family, feelings of isolation, difficulties adapting to new workplaces and mental illnesses like depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND HOUSING FOR VETERANS Some veterans have an especially difficult time adjusting to civilian life and end up homeless or at risk of homelessness. In addition to providing financial support to such individuals, the Legion supports numerous outreach programs, food banks, drop-in centres and meals-on-wheels programs.

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1. TOMMY PRINCE Earning 11 medals in World War II and the Korean War, Tommy Prince of the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation is the most decorated Indigenous Canadian war veteran. He’s renowned for his marksmanship and covert abilities, skills he learned on the reserve from his father who was a hunter and a trapper. Among Prince’s numerous celebrated exploits was locating an enemy camp during a 72-hour trek without food or water, an action that led to the capture of more than 1,000 German soldiers.

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Gladys’s daughter, Vermilion’s Gweneth G. Kibblewhite, nee Smedley grew upofin Wondering how to share the importance British Columbia and in 1958 enlisted in are the Remembrance Day with your kids?

Here women’s division of the Canadian Air a few ways to teach yourRoyal children about the Force in Calgary. wars that shaped our history and the reasons training St. weShe pay underwent tribute to the basic men and womenatwho

took part in them.

PARTICIPATE IN REMEMBRANCE DAY ACTIVITIES Attend a Remembrance Day ceremony with your children so they can emotionally connect with the history we commemorate on this day. You can also involve them in the other traditions of the holiday like wearing poppies and having two minutes of silence.

John’s Quebec, and was posted in Clinton, Ontario.

There she was to train as a Group READ TO THEM #1 Fighter Operator.

Afterthat her teach gradThere are Control a number of books uation, she was stationed in Senneterre, children what Remembrance Day means for Quebec.

After threebooks yearsare of available service, she Canadians.

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younger children whereas chapter books can be enjoyed by those who are older. Here are a few suggestions: What Is Peace?

by Wallace Edwards (for preschoolers) A Poppy Is to Remember

by Heather Patterson and Ron Lightburn (for grades one and up) Charlie Wilcox

by Sharon E. McKay (for grades four to six)

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WRITE AND DRAW Encourage your children to draw a picture or write a poem, story or essay on the topic of remembrance. They could also participate in the Royal Canadian Legion’s Annual Literary and Poster Contest, which is open to all Canadian school children from grades one to 12. Consult the Royal Canadian Legion website (legion.ca) for more details.

Cpl. Donald John McIntyre G w e n ’s s o n , C p l . D o n a l d J o h n Forces, and the Blue Beret before McIntyre, joined the Canadian Armed retiring in 2013.

Forces in 1989 as a Mobile Equipment Operator. He spent six months in Syria during the Tour of Golan Heights in 1995; six months in 1997 on the Tour of Bosnia; and another six months in November 11 is when we pause reflect on the men and women who served and who 2000 on the Tour of Bosnia.

Hetoserved are currently serving our country.

On this date, Canadians are called upon to pay triwith United Nations Forces, NATO

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bute to the 2.3 million compatriots who, throughout our nation’s history, risked their lives defending our country, and the 118,000 who lost their lives.

The tradition of wearing poppies — or replicas of poppies — on Remembrance Day has its roots in the poem “In Flanders Fields,” written during the First World War by Canadian Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae. The poem, which became widely known across the Commonwealth of Nations and in the United States, speaks of the poppies that thrived on fields in Belgium and In Flanders Fields Northern France where some of the war’s In Flanders fields the poppies blow bloodiest battles were fought.

Between the crosses, row on row, After the publication of McCrae’s verses, poppies took on symbolic meaning, representing at once remembrance, rebirth, hope and the blood spilt in war.

That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.

Today, the poppies we wear on November 11 help us to be mindful of the sacrifice of the brave Canadian soldiers of this Take up our quarrel with the foe: war and every other armed conflict in our To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. nation’s history. The Royal Canadian LeIf ye break faith with us who die gion, who through the sale of these popWe shall not sleep, though poppies grow submitted pies provides support for veterans, sug- Photos In Flanders fields. gests that the flower be worn on the left lapel of our garments, close to our hearts.

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Alberta; then on to Macleod, Alberta of en 1944, e editoInriaJuly l cont t George was trans- dear to him. George has many neighflying twin engine Avro Ansons. ferred to Rivers, Manitoba and then to bours and friends in Marwayne, who on th ese pa ges P.E.I until his discharge are always there for him if needed.

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Airlines operating out of Edmonton at with Charlie Chamberlain would come Some veterans have an especially difficult that time.

He was under contract with out to the base and entertain with their time adjusting to civilian life and end up the Canadian government to train air music. homeless or at risk of homelessness. In ad- 1. TOMMY PRINCE force personnel.

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Earning medalsalso in World II andOne the Korean War, Tommy Prince of the Brokenhead dition to providing financial support to such stormy night, 18 of most Georges buddies Ojibway Nation is the decorated Indigenous Canadian war veteran. He’s renowned for individuals, the Legion supports numerous we nt d ow n i n t h e water a n d were his marksmanship and covert abilities, skills he learned on the reserve from his father who outreach programs, food banks, drop-in cen- never seen again. Another sad inciwas a hunter and a trapper.

Among Prince’s numerous celebrated exploits was locating an tres and meals-on-wheels programs. dent involved an Anson crash killing On The 11th Hour enemy camp during a 72-hour trek without food or water, an action that led to the capture five other friends. of more than 1,000 German soldiers. of The 11th Day George lived in Edmonton until 1949 MEDICAL SUPPORT of The 11th provides Month funds for medical before moving back to Marwayne and The Legion 2. CHARLESaTOMPKINS highway construction busiWe Will Remember equipment, medical You training and medical starting Tompkins was one oftomany ness. he continued fly for a treatment focused on caring for injured and CharlesHere Indigenous “code talkers” working total of 32 years. infirm veterans. It also helps pay for aclives by himself his own thestill Allies in World War II. Ain Métis cessibility modifications that assist vete- forHe home.

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Teaching kids about Remembrance Day

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George McKean was the born in England, Wondering how to share importance of and came to Edmonton livingkids? in Alberta for Remembrance Day with your Here are quite longtotime. enlisted in WWI a fewaways teachHe your children about and the was a military medal hisreasons efforts warsawarded that shaped our history andforthe at Grenay, his weBully pay tribute to the the Victoria men and Cross womenforwho efforts at Arras, and a military cross for his took part in them.

READ TO THEM There are a number of books that teach children what Remembrance Day means for Canadians. Picture books are available for younger children whereas chapter books can be enjoyed by those who are older. Here are efforts at Cagnicourt, France.

His brother flew to England to attend the a few suggestions: PARTICIPATE IN REMEMBRANCE ACTIVITIES 100th Anniversary VictoriaDAY Cross celebraAttend a Remembrance Day ceremony tions. Though McKean lived throughwith the What Is Peace? your children so they can emotionally connect war, his great niece, Lillian Fry, from Vermil- by Wallace Edwards withexplained the history ona this ion thatwe he commemorate had later died in saw (for preschoolers) mill day.accident.

You can also involve them in the other According to Fry, McKean had knocked traditions of the holiday like wearing pop- A Poppy Is to Remember out trench positions and with by Heather Patterson and Ron Lightburn piestwo andGerman having two minutes of silence. most of his troop killed or wounded, he (for grades one and up) Charlie Wilcox

by Sharon E. McKay (for grades four to six)

November 11 is when we pause to reflect on the men and women who served and who are currently serving our country. On this date, Canadians are called upon to pay tribute to the 2.3 million compatriots who, throughout our nation’s history, risked their lives defending our country, and the 118,000 who lost their lives.

The tradition of wearing poppies — or replicas of poppies — on Remembrance Day has its roots in the poem “In Flanders Fields,” written during the First World War by Canadian Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae. The poem, which became widely known across the Commonwealth of Nations and in the United States, speaks of the poppies that thrived on fields in Belgium and In Flanders Fields Northern France where some of the war’s In Flanders fields the poppies blow bloodiest battles were fought.

Between the crosses, row on row, After the publication of McCrae’s verses, poppies took on symbolic meaning, representing at once remembrance, rebirth, hope and the blood spilt in war.

WRITE AND DRAW Encourage your children to draw a picture Photos submitted or write a poem, story or essay on the topic Today, the poppies we wear on November of remembrance. They could also partici11 help us to be mindful of the sacrifice pate in the Royal Canadian Legion’s Annual of the brave Canadian soldiers of this Literary and Poster Contest, which is open war and every other armed conflict in our to all Canadian school children from grades nation’s history. The Royal Canadian LeUnited States Army Air Forces member, Clara Hauser, was stationed at C.F.B. one to 12. Consult the Royal Canadian Legion gion, who through the sale of these popWainwright during WWII. Photo submitted website (legion.ca) for more details. pies provides support for veterans, suggests that the flower be worn on the left Angela Mouly lapel of our garments, close to our hearts.

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VETERAN TRANSITION PROGRAMS For many veterans, returning to civilian life proves to be a challenge. They confront estranged connections with friends and family, feelings of isolation, difficulties adapting to new workplaces and mental illnesses like depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Royal Canadian Legion helps fund the Veterans Transition Network, a program that assists veterans through the tumultuous period after leaving active duty, providing

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

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individuals, the Legion supports numerous outreach programs, food banks, drop-in centres and meals-on-wheels programs.

his marksmanship and covert abilities, skills he learned on the reserve from his father who was a hunter and a trapper. Among Prince’s numerous celebrated exploits was locating an enemy camp during a 72-hour trek without food or water, an action that led to the capture of more than 1,000 German soldiers.

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MEDICAL SUPPORT The Legion provides funds for medical equipment, medical training and medical 2. CHARLES TOMPKINS treatment focused on caring for injured and Charles Tompkins was one of many “code talkers” working infirm veterans. It also helps pay for ac- Indigenous Ted Kibblewhite joined the Royal Air was sent to England. Major Kibblewhite for the Allies World War II. A Métis cessibility modifications that assist vete- Force, and ininMay of 1918 left for training served as a psychologist in the Canadian who spoke fluent Cree, was and Army, stationed in England until 1945. in Toronto. He enlistedTompkins again in 1942 rans with disabilities. in charge of transmitting vital messages using a Cree code he helped deEDUCATIONAL BURSARIES The Legion grants bursaries to children, velop. The practice involved one code grandchildren and great- talker translating a message into Cree grandchildren of vete- and transmitting it by radio to a serans who require finan­ cond code talker who would then cial assistance to be translate the message back into Enable to pursue a post- glish. This allowed the allies to share integral information with each other secondary education. without exposing it to potential radio eavesdroppers.

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We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.

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Wearing a poppy is a good way to not only pay tribute to Canada’s veterans but also to give back to them. The poppies sold every year in the weeks leading up to Remembrance Day are provided by the Royal Canadian Legion, who use the money collected to provide assistance to veterans. Here are some of the excellent uses to which this organization puts donations collected for Remembrance Day.

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3. EDITH ANDERSON MONTURE A Mohawk from the Six Nations Grand River Reserve, Edith Anderson Monture was one of 14 Canadian nurses who served as part of the United States Army Nurse Corps in World War I. She worked at a hospital in France, treating soldiers injured in trench warfare and gas attacks. After the war, she became the first Indigenous woman to become a registered nurse in Canada.

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continued to convince the enemy that there were many allies following him, so they fled.

She went on to say that the town of Cagnicourt erected a monument in honour of his efforts to liberate their town on September 2, 1918. She also noted that there is a mountain named after him near Jasper.

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Archibald Armstrong McRobert - Canadian Teaching kids about Remembrance Day Military History The poppy:

Wondering how to share the importance of READ TO THEM Remembrance Day with your kids? Here are There are a number of books that teach Born: Janabout 9, 1890 Dumfriesshire a few ways to teach your children the Eskdalemuir children what RemembranceScotland Day means for wars that shaped our history and the reasons Canadians. Picture books are available for Emigrated to Canada: 1912 we pay tribute to the men and women who younger children whereas chapter books can Died: Mar 24, 1948 Hazeldine, Alberta (58 years) took part in them. be enjoyed by those who are older. Here are Interred: Dewberry Cemetery AB a few suggestions: PARTICIPATE IN REMEMBRANCE DAYYpres ACTIVITIES 1915, Battle of Somme 1916, Vimy Ridge 1917, Battles: Attend a Remembrance Day ceremony with What Is Peace?

Passchendaele 1918. your children so they can emotionally connect by Wallace Edwards Medals: 1914-1915 British War Medal, Victory Medal with the history we commemorate on thisStar, (for preschoolers) day.

You can also involve them in the other Submitted broke camp and fled in search of a few traditions the holiday like wearing popA Poppy Is toand Remember Archie of began his military service as days of fun dry comfort. On January pies and having two minutes of silence. by Heather Patterson Ron(absent Lightburn a trooper in the 19th Alberta Dragoons 10, 1915, Archie wasand AWL without (for grades one and up) Cavalry Unit in August 1914. When England leave) for 29 hours and was docked two declared war on Germany August 4, 1914, Canada was then also at war. The Minister of Militia called for volunteers for mobilization to Valcartier, PQ on August 6, 1914.

One hundred troop trains began transportation of the men from across Canada arriving in Valcartier, PQ on August 15, 1914. Thirtyone troop ships were loaded with men, horses, equipment, and food and left Gaspe Bay on October 3 and 4, 1914 destined for Portsmouth, England. They were escorted by seven warships, making this the largest convoy up to this point in history. Archie was on board the S/S Montreal. When they were 570 miles from England, the S/S Montreal and the S/S Aluania had to steam ahead of the convoy to unload gear ahead of the arrival of the convoy. Due to two German submarines reported at Portsmouth they had to divert to Plymouth. The two ships arrived at Plymouth on Oct. 14, 1914, with the remaining ships arriving on October 15, 1914. From Plymouth, the troops were moved by rail to Salisbury Plain training WearingThe a poppy is a good to not Plain only facility. conditions at way Salisbury pay tribute Canada’s also to turned wet to and dismal,veterans and a but lot of men

Where do your poppy dollars go?

give back to them. The poppies sold every year in the weeks leading up to Remembrance Day are provided by the Royal Canadian Legion, who use the money collected to provide assistance to veterans. Here are Angela Mouly some of the excellent uses to which this orReporter ganization puts donations collected for ReOn September 25, 2018 Vermilion’s membrance Day. Robert Snelgrove received his great

an enduring symbol of remembrance

ran telephone cables. He also did Military and was in the hospital for 122 days, during police duties, message dispatching. Archie which time he refused all pain medication wasNovember a member the Canadian would 11 isofwhen we pause to Corps reflect onfor thefear menthat andthey women whoknock servedhim andout whoand Cavalry Regiment (CCCR).

They fought in date, amputate his leg. wasupon left with shrapnel are currently serving our country.

On this Canadians areHe called to pay triThebute Battle of 2.3 Somme from mid Septemin his leg. our On nation’s November 11, 1918, Armito the million compatriots who, throughout history, riskedthetheir ber 1916 to the middle of November 1916. stice was signed. On February 13, 1919, lives defending our country, and the 118,000 who lost their lives.

On September 24, 1916, Archie suffered a Archie was moved to Epsom Military Convagunshot wound to his right arm at Becourt lescent Hospital, Woodcote Park, Surrey The at tradition of wearing poppies — orHe replicas of poppies — onand Remembrance Day on Wood, Becordel-Becourt, France.

England for 24 days was discharged has its roots in the poem “In Flanders Fields,” written during the First World War by was admitted to General Hospital Harde- March 10, 1919, and transferred to Kinmel Canadian Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae.

The poem, which became widely known lot, France on Sept 27, 1916, transferred to Park Camp 13 Wing, Wales. He was the Commonwealth of Nations and granted 12 days furlough and went home No. across 7 Stationary Hospital Boulogne, France in the States, speaks of the popon Oct 17, United 1916. From there he was sent to to visit his parents at Cowburn Lockerbie, No. pies 3 Large Camp in Boulogne on Oct (Dumfriesshire).

March 22, 1919, that Rest thrived on fields in Belgium and Scotland In Flanders Fields 20, Northern 1916. Archie was promoted CorpoFrance where some oftothe war’s he returned to Kinmel Park Camp 13 to wait Flanders the poppies blow to be transdays pay. Some of the troops stayed away ral on October 26, were 1916,fought. and returned to withIn the other fields Canadian soldiers bloodiest battles Between row On on row, until it was time to leave for France and then duty on November 19, 1916. March 9, 1917, ferred backthe to crosses, Canada.

May 2, 1919, he Charlie Wilcox That mark place; and the sky came back, accepted their punishment Archie toour Canada oninthe S/S Cassanby Sharon E. McKay Afterwas the promoted publicationtoofLance/Sergeant McCrae’s verses, embarked The larks, still bravely singing, fly quietly, as the they were willing to pay with the Canadian Light Horse. He fought dra. He was Honourably Discharged May (for grades fourprice to six) poppies took on symbolic meaning, reScarce in heard amid the guns for respite from mud and misery. On Febru- in The Battle of Vimy Ridge April 9 to 12, 18, 1919, Edmonton, AB.below. presenting at once remembrance, ary 8, 1915, the Canadian troops were trans- 1917.

Archie was teaching at the rebirth, CanaWRITE AND DRAW We are the Dead. Short days ago hope and the blood spilt in war. he was ported across the channel to St. Nazaire, dian Military School (France) when Encourage your children to draw a picture We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, France and from there by train to the Front. promoted to Sergeant on September 2, Loved and were loved, and now we lie or write a poem, story or essay on the topic Today, the poppies we wear on November On February 15, 1915, Archie arrived in 1917.

On October 10, 1918, during the Battle In Flanders fields. of remembrance.

They could also partici11 help us to be mindful of theCanadian sacrifice Hazebrouck, France and trench warfare for Cambrai-Iwuy road (The Last pate in the Royal Canadian Legion’s Annual training with the British troops began. In Cavalry suffered a wound of theAction), brave Archie Canadian soldiers of this Take up our quarrel with the foe: Literary andthePoster which isit must open to his assessing workContest, of the cavalry atarmed the same time warleft andthigh everyand other conflict in his our To you from failing hands we throw to recognized all Canadianthat school grades horse, be the children greatest from contribution Ranger, wasThe alsoRoyal gravely wounded.

The torch; be yours to hold it high. nation’s history.

Canadian Leone to 12.made Consultbythe Royalsquadrons Canadian Legion was that those which He gion, had towho putthrough his horse If ye break faith with us who die the down sale ofwhich these was popserved in the trenches. for him as Ranger came from websitedismounted (legion.ca) for more details.Archie’s heartbreaking We shall not sleep, though poppies grow pies provides support for veterans, sugsquadron was one of these. He was at The a ranch near Calgary and he and Archie In Flanders fields. gests that the flower be worn on the left Battle of Ypres (March 3 to March 27) which were partners for the entire war. He often ourthe garments, hearts. was the first mass use of poison gas by the saidlapel that of was hardest close thing to heour ever had German army. This was the first victory of to do in his life. Ranger had been wounded a former colonial nation (Canada) over a several times during the war and Archie The edhad European power (Germany) on European always itoria l contbeen ent able to doctor him back soil. On April 7, 1915, the unit marched on to th to health. was admitted to hospital in ese paArchie ges on Cassel area west of Ypres. Archie engaged Etaples, France October 13, 1918, then is only availabltoeMiddlesex in training in machine guns, grenades, transferred War Hospital at in CanaNapsbury, dian EnglSt.ishAlbans, them with Cavalry helpful tools signalling, drills,and andre-other Military Britain on October . sources as a welcoming training.

Hewell dugastrenches, built rail tracks, 15, 1918. He was listed as “dangerously ill” Photo submitted

Three Indigenous war heroes to salute on Remembrance Day

community.

Thomas Alban Snelgrove – School Book

REMEMBRANCE ACTIVITIES With the help of our donations, the Legion finances activities that shine a light on our past and commemorate our veterans.

Include ad spaces to generate revenue from the content on these pages.

Over 7,000 Indigenous Peoples in Canada served in the First and Second World Wars. Of the many who distinguished themselves during their service, here are three that stand out.

1. TOMMY PRINCE Earning 11 medals in World War II and the Korean War, Tommy Prince of the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation is the most decorated Indigenous Canadian war veteran. He’s renowned for his marksmanship and covert abilities, skills he learned on the reserve from his father who was a hunter and a trapper. Among Prince’s numerous celebrated exploits was locating an enemy camp during a 72-hour trek without food or water, an action that led to the capture of more than 1,000 German soldiers.

2. CHARLES TOMPKINS Charles Tompkins was one of many Indigenous “code talkers” working for the Allies in World War II. A Métis who spoke fluent Cree, Tompkins was in charge of transmitting vital messages using a Cree code he helped develop. The practice involved one code talker translating a message into Cree and transmitting it by radio to a second code talker who would then translate the message back into English. This allowed the allies to share integral information with each other without exposing it to potential radio eavesdroppers.

3. EDITH ANDERSON MONTURE A Mohawk from the Six Nations Grand River Reserve, Edith Anderson Monture was one of 14 Canadian nurses who served as part of the United States Army Nurse Corps in World War I. She worked at a hospital in France, treating soldiers injured in trench warfare and gas attacks. After the war, she became the first Indigenous woman to become a registered nurse in Canada.

Edith Anderson Monture

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND HOUSING FOR VETERANS Some veterans have an especially difficult time adjusting to civilian life and end up there weren’t a lot of people in Alberta homeless or at risk of homelessness. In adwho knew anything about electricity. The ditionthat to providing financial support to such ones left England to come to Canada individuals, the Legion supports numerous were obviously the ambitious kind, smart, outreach programs, foodabanks, drop-in uncle Thomas Alban Snelgrove’s school and wanting to make new life in a cennew VETERAN TRANSITION PROGRAMS tres and meals-on-wheels programs. book from a cousin. country.”

ForThe many veterans, returning to civilian book had been stored for overlife 50 He also pointed out that with the detail years, 109 yearsThey old. confront It is a hand the drawings, proves and to beisa challenge. es- inMEDICAL SUPPORT that it is no wonder that written diagrams Alban went onfunds to create a carvtranged notebook connectionswith withdetailed friends and family, Thomas The Legion provides for medical from Swindon, England dated Septemin the Bantata in France.

After feelings of isolation, difficulties adapting to ing equipment, medicalCave training and medical ber – June 1909.

The familylike feels in Canada, Alban new1908 workplaces and mental illnesses de-it homesteading treatment focused on caring Thomas for injured and was Thomas Alban’s grade nine science enlisted on January 14, helps 1916 in pression and post-traumatic stress disorder. infirm veterans.

It also paythefor151st acbook, that was likely the last education he Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary cessibility modifications that assist vetereceived as he came to Canada in 1910. Force, and passed away during the Battle The Legion helpswrote fund and the of rans with disabilities.

“I Royal know Canadian how neatly my dad Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917.

Veterans Transition Network, a program was not surprised by the writing but the The book has become both valuable that assists veterans through the tumultuous EDUCATIONAL BURSARIES script is superb and the detail is surpris- and interesting to the Snelgrove family. period after leaving active duty, providing The Legion bursaries oftoone children, ing. When I tried learning to write with “This bookgrants is an example of the grandchildren and greatink, I had splotches and ink on my hands. 3,598 Canadians who died at Vimy Rimy grandchildren of veteWriting like that is virtually a lost art,” said Ridge, and the 60,000 Canadians who Robert. died during World War All ofrequire them had ransI. who finan­a Robert felt that his great uncle may story. It is an example the knowledge, cialofassistance to be have known more about electricity then, skill, and potential that havea been able could to pursue postthan he knows now and said, “In 1910 carried on,” said Robert. secondary education.

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Second World War Veteran Reflects on War Amps 100 Years of “Amputees Helping Amputees”

Submitted On November 11, Second World War veteran Charlie Jefferson will not only be thinking of all those who have served and continue to serve on behalf of Canada, he will also be reflecting on the 100th anniversary of The War Amps, an organization which has supported him and generations of amputees.

In March 1945, Jefferson was serving as a Lieutenant with the Queen’s Own Rifles Regiment in the Rhine Valley, Germany. He was injured by an antipersonnel mine explosion, resulting in the loss of his left leg below the knee. When he returned to Canada, he was greeted by a war amputee veteran who reassured him that living with an amputation would not be a barrier to a successful life and that The War Amps would be there to support him.

The War Amps was started in 1918 by amputee veterans returning from the First World War to help each other in adapting to their new reality as amputees. They then welcomed amputee veterans following the Second World War, like Jefferson, sharing all that they had learned, as well as starting the Key Tag Service to allow these new members to gain meaningful

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Jefferson says that he gained practical advice from fellow amputee veterans, like how to protect the skin on his stump from blisters. He adds that the moral support he received was just as important because it made him feel like he was not alone. “It became easier to accept your amputation and helped make the most of what you’ve got left,” says Jefferson.

Over the years, he “paid it forward” by visiting new amputees in hospitals and at their homes to provide the same guidance that he had been given. “I would tell them what success I had and what was working for me, so there was a comradery and information transfer,” he says.

This peer support was then passed on to a new generation. In 1975, war amputee veterans recognized that their knowledge and experience could help others so they started The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, which provides financial assistance for the cost of artificial limbs and regional seminars to young amputees.

Rob Larman, Director of The War Amps PLAYSAFE/DRIVESAFE Program, lost his right leg in a train accident at the

age of 14 and grew up with the CHAMP Key Tag Service, The War Amps vital Program. “On Remembrance Day, I think programs for amputees across Canada of the incredible legacy these First and will carry on long into its second century.

Second World War ‘amps’, like Mr. Jefferson, have created for all amputees in this country,” says Larman. “I’m proud to, in turn, help the younger amputees who have come after me.”

When war amputee veterans started The War Amps, they could not have predicted that their founding principle of “amputees helping amputees” would still be going strong 100 years later. Thanks to the public’s continuing support of the

Charlie Jefferson, a Second World War amputee veteran.

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Charlie Jefferson passes down the advice he learned from fellow amputee veterans to members of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. Photos submitted

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Upcoming Remembrance Day Ceremony

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On November 11, Vermilion’s Royal Canadian Legion, Field Marshal Alexander Branch No. 11 will be hosting a Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Vermilion Cenotaph at 10:45 a.m.

This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the end of WWI. “It is imperative for us to remember those who have gone before us and those who continue to serve,” said Legion President, Garry Zayac.

He noted that the Legion has received grants for the restoration of the Soldier’s Plot at the Vermilion Public Cemetery, and they are hoping to make progress in the spring as weather permits.

The ceremony will be followed by refreshments at the Legion.

The 2017 Remembrance Day Ceremony in Vermilion. Photo Angela Mouly

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Lakeland Wins Cor Van Raay Agribusiness Case Competition

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Lakeland College agribusiness students earned first place at the fourth annual Cor Van Raay Agribusiness Case Competition in Lethbridge on Saturday, Oct. 27.

Lakeland’s team of Hannah Olson, Abby Black, Bethan Lewis and Bailey Hofstra was one of 11 teams from five post-secondary institutions from Alberta and Saskatchewan that competed.

Darla Stepanick and Cole Ambrock, agribusiness instructors and the team’s co-coaches, are thrilled about the outcome.

“The moment they came out of the presentation room, I knew they nailed it. They had to complete a strategic business plan for an American dairy company which aligned well with the students’ strengths,” says

Stepanick, noting that Lakeland’s solution was a strategy on wholesome products.

Teams had four hours to analyze a case, develop a solution and prepare a 15-minute presentation to three judges – a University of Lethbridge professor, a Lethbridge College professor and a local lawyer.

In addition to a first place trophy and a $500 cash prize, the students returned to Lakeland with heightened skills in teamwork, problem-solving and networking.

It was their exemplary teamwork and passion for agriculture that got them to the top spot, says Stepanick. “The judges approached me afterward and said our students had blown their minds saying, ‘They had an intimacy with agriculture,’ as in they showed a passion for agricul-

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SCHOOL NEWS J.R. Robson School News

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Halloween had us seeing Harry Potter, squirrels, a pharaoh, dinosaurs, devils, ghosts, jellyfish plus many more characters wandering down the school halls. We had an impromptu fire drill because of too many fog machines running at the same time and accidently setting off the alarms in the gym. The day ended with activities that included pumpkin carving, coloring, doughnut on a string and a movie in the Learning Commons.

VIBE will be hosting Test Taking/ Diploma Prep courses this month for students in grade 11 or 12 who want test taking tips. Courses will run on November 6 and 14 from 3:45 - 6:00 for students who are interested. Snacks or supper are provided. Students who have taken these courses find them very worthwhile. Please email Mrs. Hart if you are interested in

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Superheroes, ghosts, princesses, witches, flowers, kitty cats, and many other characters roamed the hallways of St. Jeromes on Halloween Day. Elementary students gathered in a dark gymnasium to celebrate the “18th Annual Halloween October Happigram”. Mrs. Roth and the grade 4 students performed the Monster Mash, the poem “It’s Halloween” and the Christian song “Every Move I Make”. It was an outstanding performance and it put everyone in the Halloween Spirit. Congratulations to all the Happigram winners for being engaged students, effective learners, and compassionate and caring classmates.

Elementary students participated in classroom parties and activities for the remainder of the day. The Middle Level Student Council hosted an afternoon of Halloween activities and a costume competition.

Congratulations to Kamdyn Maron - Elf on the Shelf, Taylor Holowaychuk and Emma Watkins - Waitresses, and Kasen Swanson - Old Granny. The Sr. High Student Council set up an awesome Haunted House in the Father Cordeau Centre for students to go through. The Haunted House was spooktacular and was just the right amount of scary. Well done!

The Jr. High Spartans Volleyball teams were on FIRE on Tuesday, October 30 as

attending.

Jr. Girls Volleyball hosted the annual Spooktacular tournament on the weekend of October 26. B team did well, A team won silver. At the Highway 16 Finals hosted by St. Jerome’s, the girls won silver.

They were amazing. It went all the way to the third game losing a heartbreaker in the third set 13-15 to St. Jerome’s. It was an amazing year. The girls played hard throughout the whole year and won the St. Jerome’s tournament and silver on the championship side of Spook tournament. The Jr. Boys also played very well and won silver, losing to the host school, St. Jerome’s.

Social Studies 10 class held a global potluck to celebrate the end of their first unit of study in Social 10. The students were asked to bring a dish that originates in another country than Canada, so they could celebrate globalization! Dishes

included lasagna and pizza from Italy, kimbob from Korea, perogies and perishke from Ukraine, noodles from China and dessert treats from Denmark.

Parents are welcome to attend our annual Remembrance Day Ceremonies held at November 8 at 1:00 in our gymnasium.

At noon on November 27, Augustana will be sending their recruiter, Lukas, to meet with students who are planning on attending Augustana next year. He will then make a presentation to the CALM 20 class during period 6. All interested high school students are welcome to join CALM 20 for this presentation.

Important Dates: Nov. 7: Take Your Kids to Work (Grade 9), Nov. 8: Report Cards, Nov. 8: Remembrance Day Ceremony at 1 p.m., Nov. 9: No School, Nov. 12: No School, Nov. 15: Parent-Teacher Interviews, Nov. 19: Grad Photos.

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St. Jerome’s School News

they participated in the Highway 16 Championship. The girls tournament was held at J.R. Robson and St. Jerome’s hosted the boys tournament. It was an intense day as many games were played back to back and both teams had to demonstrate terrific skill, as well as endurance to prevail throughout the day. Both the Jr. Girls and Boys teams faced J.R.Robson in their Championship games. Congratulations to the Spartan Jr. Volleyball teams for battling hard to bring the “Highway 16 Banners” to St. Jerome’s.

Thank you to Mrs. Reiniger for her positive and skilled coaching of our dedicated Jr. Boys team. Thank you to Mr. Martin and Ms. Lewin for sharing their time and talent to shape and encourage the hard-working Jr. Girls team. These two teams have their final tournament, the ECACS Championship, this week before their season is over.

Congratulations to our Sr. Boys as they brought home the Gold from the Marwayne tournament at the end of October. The boys held their home tournament this past weekend, and will host districts on Thursday, November 8 in hopes of qualifying for a place at zones. The JV Girls also participated in the Marwayne tournament. Their final game went to a third set against the home team, but the girls prevailed bringing home Bronze! Congrats ladies!

Middle Level celebrated their September and October Recognition Awards on Thursday, November 1. The Grade 7 class hosted the All Saints Day themed celebra-

tion. Congratulations to all the winners for their hard work, positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning.

We will be holding our Annual Remembrance Day Service on Thursday, November 8 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Students and staff are encouraged to wear RED to honour our military. We invite you to join us for a very memorable and important service.

November is Report Card month. Sr. High and Middle level report cards will be sent out on Thursday, November 8.

Elementary report cards will be given out on Friday, November 16. Parent-Teacher Interviews for all grades will take place on Tuesday, November 20 and Wednesday,

November 21.

St. Jerome’s 2019 Graduating Class invite you to their “Paint Night” on Wednesday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m. The painting is a Snowman. The cost is $45 and is for ages 16+. Please register online at paintnight.com/events and search for “Vermilion”.

School Reminders for November: Friday, November 9 - ATA PD Day, No School for students, Monday, November 12 - Day-InLieu of Remembrance Day, No School, Tuesday, November 20 - Grad Pictures, Thursday, November 22 - Retake and Class Picture Day, Friday, November 23 - PD Day, No School for students.

Jr Volleyball Teams winning the Highway 16 Banner. Photo submitted

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SEMI-RETIRED COUPLE? We are hiring for contract remote work-site locations in NW Alberta. More info: COMING EVENTS www.ServiceMastersSecurity.com/careers; email reK & K AUCTIONS PRESENTS an Antique, Collect- sumes & contact info to: careers@servicemastersseible and Toy auction Sat. Nov.17, 9:30 a.m. @ Calmar curity.com.

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE EISSES. SUPER B GRAIN Trailer Rentals. Lacombe, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Alberta. “We provide quality certified grain trailers”. For BLANKET THE PROVINCE with a classified ad. Only rates/booking call Steve @ 403-782-3333 Monday$269 (based on 25 words or less). Reach over 105 Saturday. weekly newspapers. Call NOW for details 1-800-2826903 ext 228; www.awna.com.

FEED AND SEED SEASONAL FUEL TRUCK DRIVER to deliver fuel DEALERS WANTED. Hannas Seeds, A long time in central/northern Alberta for winter drilling program. leader in Forage, Pasture, Native & Reclamation Call Roger 780-805-5215. grasses is seeking knowledgeable candidates to beBUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES TROUBLE WALKING? Hip or knee replacement, or conditions causing restrictions in daily activities? $2,500 tax credit. $40,000 refund cheque/rebates.

Disability Tax Credit. 1-844-453-5372.

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come Alberta Seed Dealers. Contact Lance Walker 1-800-661-1529. Email: lance.walker@hannasseeds. com.

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, 1-877-250-5252.

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

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; 1-800-567-0404 Ext: 400OT.

Dressing...and hundreds more. All ages and medical conditions qualify. Call The Benefits Program 1-800211-3550.

MANUFACTURED HOMES 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.

REAL ESTATE PRAIRIESKY ROYALTY LTD. is a publicly-traded company in Calgary that is looking to acquire oil and gas fee title and royalty interests at fair market value.

To receive a cash offer, call 587-293-4008 or visit: www.prairiesky.com/Selling-Your-Royalties.

SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Why suffer employment/licensing loss? Travel/business opportunities? Be emHEALTH GET UP TO $50,000 from the Government of Cana- barrassed? Think: Criminal Pardon. US entry waiver. da. Do you or someone you know have any of these Record purge. File destruction. Free consultation conditions? ADHD, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Can- 1-800-347-2540; www.accesslegalmjf.com. cer, COPD, Depression, Diabetes, Difficulty walking, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowels, Overweight, Trouble

VOICE CLASSIFIEDS AND CAREERS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR RENT 1 STUDIO APARTMENT, 2 - 2 bedroom apartment available. Call 780-853-1898 for more information.

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 MACHINERY FOR SALE MC Grain Dryer #375 For Sale. Call Dale 780-8532223 SERVICES

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PART-TIME

HUBKINS IS HIRING ALL POSITIONS:

EMPLOYMENT

Available working with 2 pleasant young adults in the community & at home promoting good values,

In Lloydminster Restaurant Supervisor & Assistant Supervisor Full Time, Part Time Waiters, Waitresses, Part Time Meat - Cutter, Sausage maker, Cook & Prep Staff

healthy & active lifestyle.

15-20 HRS A WEEK. Mostly daytime hours. Occasional overnight stays. Must have car with winter tires & be a good driver.

Police check required.

PAY IS $20-21.96 PER HR. Please text/call

email: hubkins.info@gmail.com

780-581-3435 or

email resume to lois35@icloud.com

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: CPA

The Vermilion & District Housing Foundation Is seeking a self-motivated, reliable and responsible person to join our team. Some weekends are required.

We are currently taking applications for:

COOKS We offer competitive wages, shift differential and benefits Please apply in person or send resume to: vdhf@telusplanet.net

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY HAIRDRESSER - VDHF, Vermilion We are seeking a friendly and professional hair stylist to operate the hair salon located in the Vermilion Valley Lodge. With modem facilities and an easygoing, relaxed atmosphere, the Lodge is a great place to establish a business.

We are looking for: • a fully qualified and experienced hairdresser/stylist with a desire to work with seniors • a reliable and friendly team player • a professional who takes pride in producing quality finishes • a good communicator with excellent customer service skills

The hair salon is set up to include all aspects of hairdressing, including styling, colouring, cutting and washing.

If you have the essential requirements and would like to seize this great opportunity, please send your cover letter and resume to Stacey Ireland at vdhf@telusplanet.net.

We are seeking a CPA (or someone obtaining their CPA designation) with preferably 2 - 5 years of experience in public practice who has a willingness to take on a Team Lead role.

Summary of responsibilities • Completion and review of working paper files for compilation engagements, corporate tax returns and all regular filings such as T4/T5/T5018 slips and GST returns • Provide support to clients on general questions regarding year-end and bookkeeping issues • Preparation and review of personal tax returns • Effective communication with our clients, with government agencies, and with our partners and staff

Qualifications and experience • A post-secondary education in accounting or equivalent • Experience in a public accounting firm is preferred but is not a requirement • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel and Word) • Proficiency in accounting related software (Sage and/or QuickBooks) will be considered an asset and is preferred but is not a requirement • Previous experience in Caseware, Jazz-it and Profile computer programs will be considered an asset • Ability to prioritize workload and the flexibility to manage multiple tasks

Please forward your resume to Jessica Harquail at jharquail@givens.ca.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

The Vermilion & District Housing Foundation provides safe, affordable, quality accommodations for seniors. We offer competitive salaries and excellent working conditions for our team of employees.

The successful candidate will be responsible for general office duties.

Strong English communication skills are required, both written and verbal. Previous experience in a computerized office setting along with strong organizational, customer service skills, accounting and computer skills are required. Experience working with seniors is an asset.

Please email your resume to: vdhf@telusplanet.net

by November 12, 2018 The successful applicant will be required to submit a Criminal Record Check.

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Encounters With Canada - Alone In Ottawa

Payton Konieczny Submitted

When you think about it, a trip alone in Ottawa sounds very exhilarating!

No parents, pretty landscape and a great learning experience. That’s how I felt until the moment I sat down at gate 53 at the Edmonton International Airport, looking at my boarding pass and frankly just missing my mother. I felt that way my whole two flights (Edmonton to Winnipeg and Winnipeg to Ottawa) and my whole first day at Encounters with Canada. I suppose lots of kids felt the same way and why wouldn’t they? It is a scary thing travelling alone. A few deep breaths later and a much needed nerve calming sleep the second day came.

A few friendly faces helped me and the tour of Ottawa was just a few hours away, I immediately started to feel better.

Day 1: Parliament Hill.

Seeing our Prime Minister’s workplace in person is ten times better than googling any picture. It was rainy day but I think it made the buildings look even better, the inside was even more beautiful than the exterior.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Vermilion Family Day Home Program is now looking for program providers

If you’re great with kids, and are looking for a rewarding career that allows you to work from the comfort of your home, become a provider for the Vermilion Family Day Home Program.

You’ll meet new people in your community, enjoy free educational workshops and earn monthly bonuses, all while providing quality childcare for the children and families of Vermilion and area.

Whether you want to work full time, part time, or on a casual basis, the Vermilion Family Day Home Program is ready to work with you.

COMING EVENTS PATHFINDER HALL PEROGY SUPPER & DANCE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2018 SUPPER: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM DANCE: 9:00 PM MUSIC BY : COUNTY EXPRESS

There is so much history in that building, I could not keep up with our tour guide when I was taking notes! Our tour first started by sitting in for a hearing in the House of Commons, seeing every member of parliament was very strange, I sat beside most of the fellow Albertans and smiled every time a Conservative party member spoke against a Liberal. It was like our big brother was standing up for us. They discussed ISIS, the Trans Mountain Pipeline, and if the USCMA was dealt with in the right hands.

After our thirty minutes was up we went through most of the iconic rooms in parliament like the Senate Chamber and the royal family painting hall. After that we had to get back on our bus and prepare for the next day.

Day 2: Tour of Ottawa.

Our tour started with a simple fact, a law that only occurs in Ottawa. The law states that no skyscraper can be taller than the Canada flag on top of the peace tower.

Our first stop was the Governor General’s Residence in Rideau Hall. The residence has over 100 rooms and was completely surrounded by maple trees. After the long and beautiful walk out of Rideau Hall we took our bus to the Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, originally made by the French and Irish immigrants. The church was made for the worship of Saint Patrick, and Je Baptiste. The outside of the church was made of stone and completely wooden on the inside. It is a very popular wedding sight, you must book three years in advance to wed there. After taking in the beautiful sights of the church we hopped back on the bus to Confederation Square to see the respected war monument built by KIng George VI the National War Memorial in was originally built to commemorate Canada’s sacrifice in the First World War but as Canada participated in more and more wars, the years of each war was added to every side of the monument. In front of the monument there lies the tomb of the unknown soldier. Seeing it all made me appreciate what our army does for us. Once we were done there we stopped at the Canadian War Museum to see the headpiece of the unknown soldier, unfortunately that was all we could see due to the lack of time. So then we went to

the Canadian Museum of History to see a whole room to see a whole room shaped like a canoe. After that was all done we drove back to the Terry Fox Youth Center.

Day 3: CNN Montreal.

Montreal was by far my favorite day because we went to the CNN news station, unfortunately it was the French only CNN but I was excited all the same. News is my life, I watch it as much as I can and being an anchor is what I want to be when I grow up. We went through television sets and did a news project which I enjoyed very much, I was sure that this is what I wanted to do.

The city had a historical feel to it, so many stone buildings that looked handmade and old mixed with the modern skyscrapers made me fall in love. It was a shame that everything was in French so I could not understand a thing.

Day 4: Free day in Ottawa.

The air was cold, you could tell it was fall but that did not stop me and my friends from exploring the Byward Market, cafes, and shopping at the CF Rideau Centre. I always was a shopper so it was fun to shop with my girlfriends. After a few dollars spent and a quick lunch we hopped back onto our busses to go home.

Final day: Cemetery visit and Encounters Dance.

We all knew this day was coming, time to leave our new friends and go home to our families. Before I hopped on my bus to the Ottawa airport we visited the Canada Science and Technology Museum were I saw the very first IPod on display, I guess it is old enough to be in one now huh? After that we rode to the Beechwood Cemetery to see the graves of countless soldiers that passed on, it warmed my heart to hear some of the history behind some of the deceased.

Once dinner was eaten it was time for the talent show. I loved every performance, my

favorite was when a kid from Quebec did stand up comedy. I swear I never laughed that hard. After that it was time to dance!

I danced so hard I could not feel my feet but I knew I had to get some sleep for my four hour flight to Calgary so I went up to my dorm. I woke up and four in the morning to gather my things. I was greeted at the door by the friends of mine that did not leave yet, I still miss them a lot.

Going to a new place can be scary and that is completely normal. You must be mature enough to handle a crowd of strangers, friendly enough to make your friends, and brave enough to have fun. I am so thankful that I went on this trip. I have met so many wonderful people that are now my friends, I learned so much more about my country, and I understand more of my future career options. So in conclusion, if you ever want to do something on your own, explore a whole new city, and make some new friends you should definitely look into Encounters with Canada! You really do get your money’s worth and you really grow as a person.

CHRISTMAS MARKET

Vermilion Farmer’s Market

Elks Hall - located at 5108- 49th Ave. Tuesday November 27th 10 am - 3 pm Tuesday December 4th 10 am - 2 pm Tuesday December 11th 10 am - 2 pm Tuesday December 18th 10 am - 2 pm

For more information call

HALL LOCATION: CORNER OF TWP RD 532 & RGE RD 82

780-853-4669

FOR INFO: 780-366-2356 OR 780-763-2179

Photos submitted

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HOROSCOPE/SUDOKU AND SOLUTIONS Daily Sudoku: Mon 5-Nov-2018

TAURUS

You are best not to nag or criticize. A female colleague may cause problems for you. Problems with female members of your family may play on your emotions.

GEMINI

LIBRA

Things may not be as they sound. Broaden your horizons and look into programs that will teach you awareness and relaxation.

Empty promises will cause confusion.

SAGITTARIUS

Don't let your health suffer because of abuse. If you try to manipulate emotional situations you will find yourself alienated.

Dig deep, ferret out any hidden concerns before you sign your life away.

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Get into fitness programs to keep in shape.

Your ambitious mood may not go over well with loved ones. New relationships will surface through work related events.

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Avoid any petty ego confrontations; they could lead to estrangement if you aren't careful. Don't put all your cash in one place.

You will have some wonderful ideas that should bring you extra money.

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You can make a difference if you're willing to stand up and be counted. Talking to those you trust and respect will help you sort out any problems. Relationships will be erratic today.

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You will meet a person who may turn out to be more than just a friend. Overstatement will be your downfall.

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Chronic health problems are likely to surface if you are keeping your problems locked up inside. You can enhance your cash flow if you pick up additional skills.

You may find acquaintances being deceptive. Look out for yourself today.

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ARIES

If they want help that's great, but if they try to take credit for your work, you will have to set them straight. Your irritability will lead to family squabbles. Your desire for excitement and adventure may be expensive.

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National Senior Safety Week - Common Scams & Critical Thinking

Canadian Safety Council

phone numbers, personal email addresses and birth dates. They may also try to gain Technology offers many benefits and unauthorized access to online accounts. advantages, but sadly some users have In addition to using strong passwords (or nefarious objectives and use technology to even better, passphrases) the best way to prey on vulnerable members of our commu- avoid becoming a victim is to be very selecnity, including seniors. tive about the information you share. Before In the context of 2018’s National Senior providing any information online or even Safety Week, held November 6 – 12, the over the phone, consider the rationale for Canada Safety Council and TELUS want the request and check the organization’s you to be vigilant and on the lookout for privacy policy for insight into why they need these five most common types of scams your data, what they plan to do with it and that can impact seniors. who will have access to it. Keep in mind 1. Identity theft that the same information can be used for The ultimate objective of identity theft different purposes by different organizais financial gain. Scammers will search tions. For instance, Facebook may ask for online and/or try to obtain private informa- your birth date to let your friends know it’s tion including but not limited to addresses, your birthday, however your bank might use this same information to verify that you are the owner of your account.

Wainwright Dance Academy presents: 2. Online dating Seniors who e n g ag e i n o n l i n e dating need to be wary of catfishing, a process by which scammers pretend to be someone they’re not in order to gain a n o t h e r p e r s o n’s Saturday December 8, 2018 trust.

3pm & 7pm If you want to try online dating, do your Great Artists From Shape Studio research and sign up for a reputable dating Lakeland College Alumni Theatre website. Protect your p r i va c y b y u s i n g 5707 College Drive an email address Vermilion, AB reserved exclusively for your online dating Tickets $15 available at: profile and remember not to include private Daines and Daubney information in your or at the door profile.

Further, be mindMake this holiday spectacular a ful that anyone can part of your family’s traditions! create a dating profile and that photos and even webcam footage Submitted

can be falsified. Exercise the appropriate amount of skepticism and judgment when talking with someone online and be wary of those who work to gain your trust quickly, only to ask for financial help. Do not transfer money to individuals you meet online regardless of what situation they claim to be in – once you’ve sent it, it is almost impossible to get it back.

If you connect well with someone, consider meeting in person (in a public place) to confirm they are who they say they are, before the relationship progresses further. Be wary of chatting with individuals who claim to be from another country as it’s much harder to confirm their identity. If they avoid meetings or come up with excuses, it could be a red flag.

3. Phishing Phishing is the fraudulent practice of sending illegitimate emails that appear to be from reputable organizations, when in fact they are not. The intent is to trick recipients into providing private information.

Telltale signs of emails of this nature include t ypos, grammatical errors, threats and ultimatums. Be suspicious of messages claiming to be urgent in nature with deadlines for action. Some messages demand an immediate response, relying on the would-be victim to call first and ask questions later. Always take the time to do your research and remember, banks, phone companies and government agencies will not ask you to share private information over email, text or via an unsolicited phone call.

Always double-check the sender’s email address, even if the name is recognizable.

Often, phishing-related email addresses contain a long string of letters or digits, or contain names that are slightly misspelled or otherwise altered. If there are any links within the message, do not click on them until you’re certain the email is legitimate – and even then, confirm that the link is legitimate by hovering your mouse over it to see the destination.

4. Tech support pop-ups This type of scam occurs via a pop-up window claiming you have a virus on your

device. These windows offer a phone number to call for technical support, but the “solution” often involves payment for a fix or allowing the scammers remote access to your device.

Avoid this problem by ensuring you have anti-virus software installed on your device, and only browsing and downloading from trusted websites. If you see such a notice and can’t close it down, don’t call the number displayed; instead, bring your computer to a trusted technician who can help remove any malware or viruses.

5. Lottery winnings and sweepstakes If you receive a message (or phone call) about winning the lottery or a sweepstakes prize, it’s likely a scam - especially when you haven’t entered any contests. Delete messages like this right away and do not click on any links.

If you did enter a lottery or sweepstakes, pay careful attention to the source of the message and consider the following questions to confirm validity: • Did the message come from the same organization that offered the contest?

• Is there mention of the specific contest you entered?

• Does the message address you by name?

If your answer to these questions is ‘no,’ it’s likely a scam and it may be wise to delete the message.

Although National Senior Safety Week ends November 12, the pursuit of online safety is a year-round job. Staying informed and knowledgeable about possible threats can help you use the Internet and all it affords us with greater confidence. Visit the Canada Safety Council’s website for more safety information and a showcase of safety through the century as the organization celebrates 100 years in safety.

You can also take advantage of TELUS Wise, a free digital safety education program, offering Canadians of all ages interactive and informative workshops and resources. Topics include protecting your online security, privacy and reputation, rising above cyberbullying, and using technology responsibly.

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The Vermilion And Area Handi-van Currently Unavailable

FCSS

Submitted

If you are willing to serve the Vermilion and Area Handi-van Society as either a member, a booking coordinator, or a volunteer driver then you would brighten the day for many seniors!

The goal of the Vermilion and Area Handi-van Society is to provide an affordable, responsible and safe service. In order to continue providing the level of service described above, time is required to renew insurance coverage, vehicle inspection, policy and procedures required to operate safely for all concerned.

The Society has served our community for 16 years by total volunteer support. The Town of Vermilion had graciously offered an office phone number for people to call to book the van as a supportive partnership. A volunteer would return the phone calls as promptly as possible and also on weekends to arrange drivers and trips.

Volunteer drivers are often not available on short notice (less than 2 days). The Society has strived to collectively provide service for family events such as Christmas Day, Easter Sunday and weekends for the clientele that need this specialized transportation service. Due to the changes to liabil-

ity insurance and safety operations for this type of service and the volunteer drivers since the unfortunate Humboldt bus crash, new challenges have arisen for this society to keep the handi-van in operation.

The non-profit society members who are involved with this service have a responsibility to the people in our community to make absolutely sure that the insurance coverage is comprehensive, the annual Alberta Government Commercial Vehicle Inspection is completed, and the volunteer drivers have their current driver abstracts submitted. Some agencies no longer permit their employees to drive the van and

so with that new rule more volunteer drivers will be needed.

Without our volunteers who step up to fill non-profit positions, services like this would not exist. We hope that as safety rules and government transportation legislation changes, services like this one can still be managed and supported by nonprofit societies for the betterment of our community.

Thanks for your patience, your consideration to fill a volunteer position, and your support for this society. If you would like to become involved with this service, please call 780.581.2414.

J.R. Robson Awards Night

Angela Mouly Reporter

J.R. Robson School hosted their annual Awards Night on November 2, honouring students with 79 individual awards and over 100 participation and honors awards.

Vice Principal Kelly Scully emceed the event, and thanked all of the spon-

sors saying, “We couldn’t recognize these students and their achievements without your support.”

She also thanked the parents, teachers, and students for their devotion to their academics.

Citizenship Awards were awarded to Allecia McDonald, Deyton Selte, Alyx

Ward, and Lleyton Bates. students celebrated for their hard work and The Spirit of J.R. Robson Award was achievement in everything ranging from art presented to Loretta Quickstad for her to athletics to academics and school spirit. involvement over the years.

The Governor General’s Award was presented to Tanner Shaw for having the highest academic average in Grade 12.

Overall, people enjoyed seeing the

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Spray Foam Insulator / Painter & Labourers We Offer Competitive Wages And A Benefit Package

Please send resume to generalinquiries@autotanks.ca From left, Tanner Shaw was presented the Governor General’s Medal by Principal Bates on November 2. Photos submitted

From left, Monique Hart presenting Loretta Quickstad with the Spirit of J.R. Robson Award on November 2.

OR FAX TO 780-846-2241

FULL-TIME DRIVERS Local Or Western Canada - Applicants must have 3 or less demerits.

-Training program offered - Benefits and good wages Call Dale: 780-853-0800

Sat. Nov. 10th Angus Influence Presort Internet Sale

10:00 A.M.

With Steak Fry to follow sponsored by local Angus Producers.

Sat. Nov. 24th Bred Cow & Heifer sale (Open Consignment)

Noon

Fri. Nov. 30th Carder Investments and Justamere Farms

1:00 P.M.

(Bred Heifer Sale)

Fri. Dec. 7th

Hatchard Ranching Dispersal

1:00 P.M.

(Complete Herd Dispersal, Closed Consignment)

NORTH CENTRAL L IVESTOCK EXCHANGE INC

www.nclverm.com PO Box 3300, Vermilion, Alberta T9X 2B2 Phone (780) 853-5372 Fax (780) 853-2521

North Central in Vermilion is currently hiring for the following position:

YARD WORKERS

FULL-TIME, PART- TIME & SHIFT WORK

Duties include but not limited to:

Fri. Dec. 14th Bred Cow & Heifer sale (Open Consignment)

Noon

Wed. Dec 19th Last Presort Internet Calf Sale of 2018

9:30 A.M.

With slaughter cattle to follow

Fri. Dec. 21st Bred Cow & Heifer Sale – Last Sale of 2018 Noon (Open Consignment)

PLEASE CALL AND PRE-BOOK YOUR CATTLE WITH ONE OF OUR SALES REPRESENTATIVES &/OR FIELDMEN:

● 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.

Competitive wages offered dependent upon experience.

Please foward resumes to vermilion@nclverm.com or FAX: 780-853-2521. Any question please call the market at 780-853-5372

WWW.NCLVERM.COM Agents for Direct Livestock Marketing Systems

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Kindness Blooms Kicks Off For A 2nd Year

Jodi Simmonds Submitted

more involved and connected around the community and it can be a bit of a pick-me-up to see the good going on in the community.” “Cornerstone Co-op takes extreme pride in partnering with engaged youth in our communities and specifically, Kindness Blooms. We owe our success to our owners and custom-

ers and, therefore, it’s very important for us to contribute to the betterment of the communities we live, work, and play in.” ad ds Heather Mac Millan, Community Engagement Coordinator at Cornerstone Co-op. Please join the students in spreading kindness this November and throughout the year.

From left, Victoria Bench, Kadin Morritt, Heather MacMillan (Cornerstone Co-op), Sean Holway, Alyssa Upton, and Myles Arneson. Photo submitted

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Kindness Blooms, a student driven initiative at the Vermilion Outreach School, is entering its second year. The campaign runs all year and involves students connecting with each other and with the community to promote kindness. VOS has par tnered with Ver milion Cor ner stone Co - o p and Decals and Sign Obsessions to kick off this year’s campaign November 12 – November 25. During this period look for the big Kindness Blooms sign near the checkouts in the Vermilion Co-op grocery store. Community members are being asked to share simple, kind things that someone has done for them recently or that they have done for someone else on Post-It notes and display them on the board. The idea is to share ideas and also to promote all the wonderful things that people are doing for each other in our region. This activity launches a full school year of student volunteering with seniors, children, community organizations, and our school neighbours on Main Street.

Derek Collins, VOS Principal, reports

all kinds of benefits for students, the school, and the community as a result of the program. “VOS is very fortunate to be able to work with members of our community like Cornerstone Co-op on Kindness Blooms. We have come to believe that building relationships is an important step to building strong and resilient youth. Opportunities like this provide students with learning that is beyond books and papers. Students have found that they have skills and abilities that are valuable and its lead to scholarships and employment and its given them insight for college or university. It’s also great for community members to get to know the amazing youth here in Vermilion.” Senior students returning to the program for a second year report lots of great reasons for getting involved and encourage our community to participate in the launch campaign. Myles Arneson says,”I enjoy being a part of the campaign because it gives me a chance to be more involved in spreading love and kindness in our community,” and Sean Holway couldn’t agree more. “I enjoy being a part of the project because it helps get us

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20th Annual Pahl Livestock Production Sale

DID YOU

Pahl Livestock Ranch, 18 miles west of Medicine Hat, AB

KNOW?

Over 100 of the top coming 2 year old Black Angus and Horned Hereford bulls you will find this year!

ADVERTISING

Also a fantastic group of commercial and purebred Hereford bred heifers!

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Friday November 16, 2018, 1:00pm

BLACK ANGUS BULLS ON OFFER

PAHL WEISER 120E +4.6 +52 +104 +20 +46 TREMENDOUS PERFORMANCE FROM A HEIFERS FIRST CALF

PAHL WARLOCK 127E +2.7 +63 +124 +29 +61 TREMENDOUS THICKNESS, DEPTH AND STRUCTURE

PAHL DRACO 150E +2.3 +74 +134 +30 +67 HERD BULL IN THE MAKING. PEDIGREE AND PERFORMANCE TO MATCH

PAHL DILLINGER 187E +2.4 +65 +116 +27 +59 SUPER DEPTH AND STRUCTURE FROM AN AWESOME DONOR COW

HEREFORD BULLS ON OFFER

AND IT IS

100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE!

PAHL 404B EMPIRE 1E BW 90LBS WW 665LBS YW 1200LBS RANKED #5 IN BOTH WEANING AND YEARLING WEIGHT.

PAHL 63B ELDORADO 3E BW 90LBS WW 675LBS YW 1120LBS THICK, DEEP AND FULL OF MEAT!

PAHL 63B EXCALIBUR 8E BW 98LBS WW 690LBS YW 1215LBS A REAL TANK! #3 AT BOTH WEANING AND YEARLING TIME.

PAHL 40C EATON 19E BW 94LBS WW 595LBS YW 1090LBS ONE OF THE BEST OUT OF A FIRST CALVER.

CALL US TODAY

• No Bulls sold before the Sale. • All Angus Bulls will be Genomic Tested.

• Bulls are semen tested and guaranteed. • Bulls can be viewed online closer to Sale Day. Dan Pahl

LeRay Pahl

Scott Pahl

c: 403-548-1614 h: 403-548-8112 dan@pahl-livestock.com

C: 403-580-9906 H: 403-548-6626 Box 245, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 7E9

C; 403-580-9908 H: 403-548-2356 pahl.livestock@xplornet.com

To receive a catalogue go to the link on: www.pahl-livestock.com or email Dan Pahl at: dan@pahl-livestock.com

780-853-6305

vermilionvoice@gmail.com www.vermilionvoice.com

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November 6, 2018 | The Vermilion Voice Mark Your Calendar

Next Home Games

TIGER’S HOME GAME

VS St. Walburg Eagles Friday, November 9 @ 8:00 PM

NOV 10, 2018 @ 8:00 P.M. VERMILION JR. B TIGERS VS FROG LAKE T-BIRDS

VS Neilburg Monarchs Friday, November 23 @ 8:00 PM

NOV 16, 2018 @ 8:00 P.M.

VERMILION JR. B TIGERS VS LLOYDMINSTER BANDITS

See You At The Rink

KAIROS Blanket Exercise

Submitted Kevin John and Debbie Semeniuk led a KAIROS Blanket Exercise in Vermilion on November 2.

The KAIROS Blanket Exercise is an important tool for building bridges of understanding between Indigenous nations and European Canadians. It’s is a 90-minute interactive history lesson that covers about 400 years of Indigenous Relations in the land we now know as Canada, and also reveals the depth and richness of Indigenous culture and governance.

Learning this history helps participants identify any assumptions or presumptions

they have about Indigenous people based on learned attitudes and behaviours that come from generations of lack of knowledge of this history.

It prompts an in depth look into ourselves and reveals how we can carry views based on what I call the five social pathogens being, assumption, presumption, profiling, stereotyping and bias.

Emotionally, it can lead participants from a state of unawareness to Sympathy to Empathy, which I believe is “sympathy in action”.

I recycle this wise quote that says “Don’t judge someone for the choices they’ve made, you don’t know the options they’ve

had to choose from...”. This is important because Indigenous People have lived under scrutiny for hundreds of years for the condition of their lives, communities, and nations.

This exercise teaches the history of that scrutiny, and systemic oppression, and the effects they’ve had on First Nations people.

This is the first step to building bridges of understanding, and fosters opportunities to grow in the knowledge of one another as Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians. In order to move forward in understanding we must know the past and how it has shaped us to present, so we can make Kevin John. educated decisions for the future.

Debbie Semeniuk. Photos submitted

COMPASSION FATIGUE TICKETS

Being a caregiver can lead to emotional and physical exhaustion, we understand that. In compassion fatigue we see unwanted changes in personal and professional lives. With the help from guest speaker Bill Harder, we want to help you overcome this tiredness by regaining the understanding of empathy, hope and compassion for others and yourself.

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Vermilion Rock

The Vermilion Rock hockey team hosted the Dewberry Mustangs on November 2. Coach, Darcy Fadden, felt it was still a good game with the team working hard, even though they lost 7 - 5. Scoring for the Rock were Logan Sherwood, Trent Dutchak, Cory Clatworthy, and two for Eric Fadden. Pictured is Trent Dutchak (right) taking a shot during the game. Photo Angela Mouly

The Vermilion Voice | November 6, 2018

St. Jerome’s Volleyball

The St. Jerome’s Sr. Boys hosted a Volleyball Tournament on November 2 - 3. Two teams from St. Jerome’s hosted teams from Vermilion, Island Lake, Lloydminster, Pierceland, Edgerton, Marwayne, Sedgewick, Bawlf, Medstead, and Consort. Photos Angela Mouly

REMEMBRANCE DAY. We Remember Free banderra bread to all veterans on this day

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Halloween Skating Members of the Vermilion Skating Club had the opportunity to wear Halloween costumes on the ice on October 30. A lot of fun and smiles were shared between volunteers and children during their festive CanSkate practice. Photo Angela Mouly