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Top Left: The CFCW Critter shows off some fancy stick work during the Critters game against the Buffalo Coulee Sabres in Vermilion on January 10. Top Middle: People watch on as the Sabres and the Critters battle for the puck. Top Right: The CFCW Critter in Vermilion on January 10. Bottom Left: The Critters even performed a Flying V during their game on January 10. Bottom Right: The Buffalo Coulee Sabres had a difficult time scoring even with the goalie away from his net. Photos Angela Mouly
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Over 400 people attended the CFCW Critters vs. Buffalo Coulee Sabres hockey game in Vermilion on January 10, raising $9,100. Chair of the Recreation Board in Vermilion, Kevin Martin said, “It was a surprise to have a team step up and support the Town and thanks to Russ Cameron for taking the initiative to organize the event.” “This was an exciting way to kick off the fundraising campaign for the ice plant - facility enhancement project. A big thanks to the amazing volunteers, and to the community for supporting it,” said Mayor, Caroline McAuley. Cassie Cameron sang O’ Canada, and Mayor Caroline McAuley participated in the official puck drop. From there, several guest players helped out the Buffalo Coulee Sabres in their battle against the Critters. The Critter himself was
joined by fellow CFCW staff and friends as well as guest, Vermilion’s own Brenynn McDonald. An entertaining game ensued with antics of all kinds; including Carter Myhovich receiving a pie in the face after scoring the first goal of the game. The audience was fixed on the ice trying to keep up with all of the tricks, and Critters interacted, even making their way through the stands. After the first period, a game of Find The Critter was played; and after the second period a Cornerstone Co-op Turkey Toss was held as well as an audience shootout. Demonstrations were also given by two of the Vermilion Skating Club’s synchro teams. There was a 50/50 draw and several silent auction items. Overall, everyone was thrilled with the opportunity to see the Critters play, and help raise funds for the community. “All the money we raise stays right here in town. Thanks for coming out to support
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Canada Games Torch Relay
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The first ever MNP Canada Games torch Relay travelled through Lloydminster on December 9, followed by a celebration at the Cervus Sports Centre. To r c h b e a r e r s i n L l o y d m i n s t e r included Tyson Armstrong, Haley Blain, Michael Diachuk, Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Rosemarie Falk, Cosette Marriott, Glenn Stang, and VermilionLloydminster MLA Dr. Richard Starke. The Canada Winter Games are the largest multi-sport and cultural event for youth in Canada, and the largest event to be hosted in Red Deer’s history. From February 15 - March 3, the eyes of the nation will be on Red Deer, as they host the 2019 Canada Winter Games. The games will feature over 150 events in 19 spor ts and a major arts and cultural festival; the city
will host up to 3,600 athletes, managers and coaches as well as more than 100,000 spectators. Keeping with tradition, on October 4, 2018, the Roly McLenahan Torch was lit from the Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill with guest of honour, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport. From Ottawa, the torch has journeyed across Canada for the first time in the 51 year history of the Canada Games. MLA Dr. Richard Starke said that he was thrilled to have been part of the torch relay; because in September of 2014 when he was the Minister of Alber ta Tourism, Recreation an d Culture, he was t he o ne w h o announced that Red Deer would be the host city. “ The Canada Winter Games are a really important goal for our young
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The Vermilion Ukrainian Cultural Association held their 19th Annual Malanka celebration at the Vermilion Regional Centre on January 12. T h e c o m m u n i t y e nj oye d p er formances by Samotsvit dancers of all ages, as well as a Ukrainian meal, and dance to follow. Malanka is a Ukrainian word (the name of M other Ear th’s daughter) meaning ‘cute’. It is celebrated each year in combination with Ukrainian New Year’s to represent people looking forward to spring. “We would like to thank everyone for coming out; the support in the community has been amazing! The children and adults are always excited to dance at Malanka,” said committee member, Rhonda Zuk Headon. The evening included a balloon pop for prizes, a 50/50 draw, and a balloon drop at midnight. There was also a skit, and a Kolomanka (a Ukrainian traditional folk dance done in a circle). “ The children had lots of smiles; they love being up on the stage. As an adult dancer, it’s always nice to see the smiling faces in the crowd. With the costumes, the music, and the colours it is a wonderful experience to be a part of! We would also like to thank
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Unredeemed – Meet The Author
Angela Mouly Reporter
The Vermilion Public Library hosted local author, Dawn Flaata (writing as J M Dolan) during a book reading event on December 10. “It’s lovely to see people supporting a local author, and lovely to have D aw n h e r e t o d ay. H e r n ew b o o k , ‘Unredeemed’ is a really good read,” said Programs Coordinator, Sheila Heit. The book is an intriguing fiction that delves into human trafficking. Readers are able to connect with familiar places noted in Alberta. Flaata was thrilled to have everyone attend and thanked the communit y for having
been so supportive of her, as well as area libraries for providing resources. “My dad was a story teller. Sometimes as a child growing up in that atmosphere, it’s painful,” joked Flaata. “Every time we went around a curve in the road, there was a new story to tell, and we weren’t allowed to interrupt. However, it was an ability, and it was captivating.” Flaat a noted that she had been challenged to write in high school, and always had it in the back of her mind. Having spent most of her life in Vermilion, she took over the family business and raised three children. “We all lose track of things we want to do. I thought, ‘It’s a big project, and
I’m not trained to do this,’” said Flaata. She didn’t know where to start, and said that she began in the middle by writing only one page and working outwards from there. “Everybody has a different way of writing,” added Flaata. She went on to note her challenges, and thank family and friends for their assistance as well as her editor. Her daughter took the photograph used on the cover of the book. “ Nancy helped me out a lot. She made me fight for my story. Local author, Dawn Flaata, during a book reading It was a great learning experience,” event at the Vermilion Public Library on January 10. Photo Angela Mouly said Flaata.
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Submitted Zero to 100 miles an hour in only 500 feet. That is what you can expect to see when the Vermilion Ridge Riders Snowmobile club in conjunction with the Straightline Snowmobile Racing Associate brings Snowmobile Drag Racing to Vermilion. The race takes place January 27, at the Vermilion Airport on a groomed
four lane track next to the runway. Registration is from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and racing is scheduled to start at 11. The SSRA sanctions 10 events a year throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan with racers competing for event prize money and points towards season totals and bigger prizes. Classes range from the 120 mini sleds right up to Outlaw where
anything goes. We are hoping for 50 racers many of whom will bring more than one machine. But it’s not just for the pros. Want to see how fast your sled is? There is an amateur class where all you need is a tether cord and a DOT approved helmet. There is a fee to enter. The Ridge Riders would like to thank
the Town of Vermilion and Vermilion Flying Club for allowing this to happen at the airport and Vermilion Provincial Park for the use of a groomer. Anyone interested in helping with this event or for more information contact Warren at 780 581 0761. Admission is $10 per person or $25 for a family.
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Alberta Non-recourse Mortgage Story
Submitted How a former Alberta couple walked away from three Edmonton mortgages without paying the bank anything? Alberta is one of only two provinces in Canada where residential mortgage holders can potentially walk away from mortgage debt with few, if any, financial repercussions. In 2018, one BC couple, formerly residents of Alberta, reluctantly decided to do just that. This story is being written to show others who find themselves owing a similar debt how this system works and indeed, preparing them to know what to do when the market fails them. The Bank of Nova Scotia appeared to think that using scare tactics was a better strategy rather than talking the whole scenario through and producing a win-win for both sides. The couple had not missed a payment nor were they just walking away. They offered a managed sale exit strategy rather than just giving the keys back to the bank. TD Bank had agreed to such an arrangement, recognizing that if the keys were just given back, the bank was going to have to go through the whole foreclosure process with increasing legal fees and serious costs to all. Start at the beginning… Paul Poulsen and Valerie Labrecque were both born and raised in Alberta but moved to Gibsons, BC in 2014. Between 2006 and 2007 and while still living in
Edmonton, the pair bought a number of residential rental properties as long-term investments. For many residents of Alberta the current economic road has been hard and scary. Homes have lost their value and jobs have disappeared. To understand what this BC couple did, you must first know that mortgages are typically recourse loans ever ywhere in Canada other than Alberta and Saskatchewan. In these two provinces, non-recourse loans are available. A nonrecourse mortgage requires at least a 20 per cent down payment and, as a result, is not insured through mortgage insurers like Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). In Alberta, these conventional mortgages are governed by the Law of Property Act where Section 40 explains that if the property owner falls into arrears, the lender can only come after the property as the security on the debt. The lender cannot come after the homeowners’ personal assets for any deficiency. So walking away from a recourse mortgage (AKA high-ratio mortgage) is probably not a good idea. But with a non-recourse mortgage, the bank has no remedy beyond repossessing the property and damaging the borrower’s credit. The Alberta advantage For most Canadians, when the price of their home drops, they are still liable for
the full amount owing even if the amount is more than the current market value. However, in Alberta and Saskatchewan and depending on the specific type of mortgage on a property, some owners may be able to default with liability limited to the home and a possible hit to their credit score. Poulsen said that while some years were better than others, like most people in Alberta, they weren’t prepared for how bad things would get in 2017. “We started to notice a big difference about a year-and-a-half ago,” he said. “There were more vacancies, rents started to drop, and mortgage rates started to climb. Within a few months, we were burning through thousands of dollars each month to subsidize our properties.” Making matters worse, the value of their properties had collapsed and most were worth much less than what was owed on them. “We weren’t short a few thousand dollars; we’re talking tens of thousands per property,” said Poulsen. “In 2007, we paid $200,000 for a condo in Edmonton’s north end and it still had a mortgage of $127,000. Last year it appraised in at $65,000.” Jingle mail After reading a story about some Albertans mailing their keys to the bank and walking away from the mortgage
(AKA – jingle mail), the couple sent their mortgage documents to their lawyer and discovered that some of their mortgages were considered non-recourse. What Poulsen and Labrecque realized was if they stopped making mortgage payments, the lenders could foreclose on the properties and damage their credit but that was it. The pair wouldn’t be liable for any monetary shortfall between the amount still owing on the mortgage and what that property was actually worth. This is no secret to big banks. When these lenders realize what’s about to happen on a specific property with a specific borrower, some banks suddenly become very motivated to negotiate a positive outcome for both parties. Negotiating with TD Canada Trust Armed with this information, in the spring of 2018, they contacted TD Canada Trust which held three of their mortgages. “Contacting the right person at the bank wasn’t easy and was very frustrating but after numerous phone calls, we found the right person and laid it all out for them,” said Labrecque. “The branch level won’t help you and they’ll tell you negotiating a short sale won’t work but you just need to press on and get to the right department. With TD, it was the Recovery Department in Ontario. We dealt with a specific person in that department via phone and email.” Continued on page 17
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January 15, 2019 | The Vermilion Voice
Charlie Jacobson Ignites Folk Club
Angela Mouly Reporter
The audience was riveted during Charlie Jacobson’s performance for the Vermilion Folk Club at the Legion on December 8. Jacobson’s catchy tunes included new tracks from his upcoming album ‘Draw’, past albums (Alberta Flood, Travelin’, and Muddy Water Blues); as well as covers of Bobby Blue Bland, John Lee Hooker, and B.B. King. His sideburns, and silk embroidered shirt helped display a classic style far beyond his age. His upbeat collection and gleaming smile kept the audience entertained throughout the evening. “I’m having a great time here in Vermilion! I’d like to thank Andy Hamilton for playing bass, and Denis Frigon for playing drums,” said Jacobson who has been playing professionally for the past eight years. Jacobson said that he has been playing blues/roots/R&B music all his life, but
began making a living at it at 18 years old by backing up old blues singers. He is thankful for their influence on him, but loves having the opportunity to run his own show. “It’s a great experience to express our new songs and share the love of music and dancing!” said Jacobson. Solid guitar licks doesn’t really begin to cover it as he may have played a few chords with his teeth, as well as over his head. His dancing and grooving kept everyone’s attention, while his soulful voice and mad guitar skills satisfied their ears. Vermilion Folk Club vice president, Merle Thomson said, “I was looking forward to seeing him again, as I had heard him before at Come By The Hills. It was Excellent!” For more information or to purchase music, you can visit charliejacobson.com and click on the links, or visit Spotify or Charlie Jacobson charming the Vermilion Folk Club with soulful music on December 8. Photo Angela Mouly Itunes.
Upcoming “Hay” Clandonald
Submitted Hay Clandonald will be held at the Clandonald Community Hall on January 18, with supper from 5:30 - 7 p.m. and a program at 7 p.m. Mixed agriculture is our primar y industry within the area. As you are aware, 2002 saw a drought in our area not seen since the 1930’s and 2003 had the BSE crisis. To help “boost ” the spirits of our local and surrounding farming community, the Clandonald Agricultural Society hosted the first “Hay” Clandonald in January 2003 as an evening of entertainment, information, and fellowship - an opportunity to “give back” to our agriculture industry. For $15, come enjoy a delicious
beef supper, presentation and tips on preventing rural crime, auction/ door prize opportunities, live auction items and the hilarious antics of Don’t Mind Us Comedy. The comedy duo provides entertainment for the entire family. Advance tickets are available at t h e C l a n d o n a l d C o u n t r y S t o r e (780.853.8339) or in Vermilion at Rural Roots Florists/Barnyard Creations (780.853.4330). Thank you to all of our sponsors and prize donators for their continued support of this annual event - without their support, this event would not be possible. We look forward to seeing you on the 18th! Last year’s Hay Clandonald entertainment. Photo submitted
Senior AquaFit Donation
A few of the ladies, on behalf of the Sr. Aquafit group, recently presented a donation from their excess Christmas party monies, to the Vermilion Sr. Center, Community Oven. Pictured: Diane Dunn (accepting on behalf of Sr. Center, Community Oven), Sharon Stredwick, Ruth Shaw, Dot Hartwell, Marj deVlaming, Dorothy Poon. Photo submitted
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Front: Ella Whelan, Kamryn Holowaychuk, Jalynn Westman, Kalli Usenik, Laura James, Marina Howorko, Brittin Willis Middle: Paetyn Herzog, Alivia Garnier, Cassie Cameron, Halle Lehmann, Kate Farrell, Ava Cadrain, Halle Cadman Back: Sheila Cadman (Coach), Troy Cameron (Asst. Coach), Lindsay Willis (Mgr), Kris Lehmann (Asst. Coach), Shaun Cadrain (Asst. Coach)
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Front: Zachary Gorkoff, Ryan Farrell Middle: Shawn Bell (Coach), Brandin Wilson, Karsyn Jarvis, Jay Barrett, Ryker DeFord, Luke Guenthner, Justin Guenthner (Asst. Coach) Back: Matt Spicer (Mgr), Sean Levesque, Alex Spicer, Jaxon Shimko, Brody Hinton, Alex McCulley, Brandon Barton, Rob McCulley (Asst. Coach) Missing: Carter Jaremco, Ryker Bangun
Front: Landyn Herzog, Brenynn McDonald, Jace Benkendorf, Rhys Amero, Colt Jackson Middle: Landon Geall, Kasen Swanson, Skylar Dary, Garrett Richardson, Deyton Selte, Glynn McDonald (Coach) Back: Kyle Herzog (Asst. Coach), Jason Gamracy (Asst. Coach), Jayben Gamracy, Riley Starko, Brodie Johnson, Mel Dary (Mgr), Darren Zubiak (Trainer)
Front: Breanne Gourley, Sydnee Crawford, Raegan Selte, Kaitlyn Baldwin, Kenna Dewing Middle: Lisa Symington (Mgr), Alexis Garnier, Jaylin Symington, Morgan Symes, Joclyn Brady, Derek Selte (Coach) Back: Juna Smith, Kayla Hill, Madison Shimko, Jennalee McDonald, Jaden Gunderson, Cadence Carlson, Hannah Kisinger Missing: Scott Brady (Asst. Coach) Colleen Symes (Asst. Coach)
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VERMILION NOVICE SELTE ENTERPRISE LTD. TIGERS
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Front: Sean Tovell, Korbin Betz, Tenley Selte, Easton Betz Middle: Douglas Romeo, Kinley Woywitka, Nate Woywitka, Kalen Garnett, Emma Howe Back: Greg Betz (Asst. Coach), Tim Tovell (Asst. Coach), Sheldon Woywitka (Coach), Roger Garnett (Mgr), Rhyan Selte (Asst. Coach) Missing: Lane Pulak
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MINOR HOCKEY
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Front: #20 Cash Bowman, #17 Megan Gunderson, # 5 Presley Parr, #1 Stran Edge, #8 Presly Bensmiller, #9 Sienna Bensmiller, # 2 Anton Neufeld Back: #15 Dustin Brind, #7 Gage McKnight, #3 Wyatt Sayers, #4 Emma Sayers, #19 Suttyn Volz, #11 Jaxon Tetz, #12 Cade Sayer Missing: #16 Harlee Bensmiller, Coach: Kurt Bensmiller, Manager: Melodie Pawliuk Assist. Coaches: Bob Brind, Denton Edge
Front: #17 Brayden Sinclair, #8 Rhett Hopaluk, #15 Parklyn Sayers, #2 Kammy Becker, #7 Jackson Franklin, # 16 Vahn Bensmiller, #10 Kane McKnight Back: #12 Hudson Wood, #19 Hayden Rainey, #18 Lydi Hopaluk, #14 Ethan Lorenson #11 Erik Applegate, #9 Kohlsyn Centazzo Manager: Jill Applegate, Assist. Coach: Krystal Becker, Dru Franklin, Coach: Drake Centazzo
MARWAYNE MIDGET SLED DOGS Front: #20 Justin Ketchum, #18 Beau Franklin, #30 Clay Radesh, #16 Deven Culford, #11 Connor Roscoe #1 Phil Nilsson, # 6 Kirby Tenney, # 12 Colton Saunders Back: #8 Brody Beauchesne, #15 Maxim Quist, #7 Noah Saskiw, #14 Caleb Kreisz, #5 Luke Franklin #19 Austin Hines, #10 Keenan Stafford, #9 Cruise Bensmiller, #2 Evan Cooke, Manager: Teena Hines, Assist. Coach: Cory Hines, Coaches: Phil Bexson, Murray Hozack, Missing: #4 Liam Froehlich
DEWBERRY/MARWAYNE NOVICE Front: #12 Reid Sayers, #4 Cruze Edge, #14 Owen Henderson, #6 Sierra Smith, #7 Reo Noble Middle: #16 Hayze Bensmiller, #5 Cade Elliott, #9 Kamleigh Wyard-Scott, #17 Mckenna Weidmark, #2 Bauer Becker, Back: #20 Charlie Lewis, #11 Oliver Wood, #3 Blaze Bensmiller, #18 Carson Bowman, #10 Nash French, #19 Carter Rainey Coach: Jason Elliott, Assist. Coach: Darian Elliott Missing: #8 Cash Rainaldi, Assist. Coach: Dallas Becker, Managers: Karly Kohut, Krista Bensmiller
DEWBERRY/MARWAYNE PEEWEE SLED DOGS Front: #3 Bobbie Smith, #19 Cooper Saville, #7 Resch Noble, #1 Ty Craig-Fithen, #35 Cole Boutillier, #13 Adam Applegate, #8 Kaine Stafford, #9 Rowan Faltermeier Back: #2 Matthew Pavka, #11 Ryken Holmen, #16 Hayden Irwin, #12 Maverick Holmen, #15 Colton Brind #4 J.D. Earl, #14 Brett Saville, #17 Rhett Romanchuk, #6 Aiden Saunders Coach: Nathan Saunders, Assist. Coach: Garrett Faltermeier, Brad Romanchuk, Manager: Christine Saunders
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Back: Dave Beal (Coach), Lane Larson #12, Rikki Moon #18, Davin Higgins #11, Jayson Labiuk #21, Ty Leighton #23, Austin McLean #6, Chris McLean (Assistant Coach) Middle: Cassius Crawford #26, Grayden Pratt #25, Hudson King #16, Reid Beal #14, Lukas Shostak #27 Front:Garrett Mardian #1, Alex Patterson #20
Back: manager Valerie Sjodin, Coach Chris Kuntz, Brayden Schiller 8, Joshua Sjodin 5, Grady Faltermeier 40, Coach Eric Sjodin, Coach Tyler Liebrecht, Front: Nash Faltermeier 39, Tegan Willes 37, Brooklyn Labiuk 45, Blake Kuntz 20, Jayden Bexson 32, Ben Sherwick 19 Goalie: Carmine Littlespruce Missing: Nicholas Miller 23
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Back: Dusty Bexson (coach), Brooklyn McLean (20), Torren Mohrbutter (23), Derek Holst (14), Dane Bexson (17), Donovan Braithwaite (21), Wade Holst (coach) Front: Tamryn Bexson (18), Ellie McKee (22), Adelle Holst (24), Westin Bexson (19), Jace Moir (25)
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Back: Jeremy Kievits (Asst Coach), Adria Lyonnais (41), Ryan Lessner (10), Alexa McLean(15), Brodie Brechin (26), Connor Kievits (38), Doug Mclean (Coach) Front: Melissa Lavigne (Manager), Jesse McKee (22), Nexxan Dutchak (47), Kodin Gauthier (50), Blake Lessner (5), Keaton Lavigne (23), Nicki Lessner (Asst.Coach)
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Back: Tony Graham (assistant coach), Kevin Beek (manager), #40 Anna Miller, #27 Taylor Miciak, #29 Abby Bergquist, #35 Cassidy Phillips, #34 Haylee Saam, #36 Kenzie Pearson, Trevor Leighton (assistant coach), Nancy Miciak (head coach) Middle: #26 Kara Delisle, #28 Brooke Graham, #25 Aubree Sunderland, #33 Reese McColm, #39 Sarah Leighton Front: #38 Kaidyn Beek Missing: Sam Smith (assistant coach)
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NOVICE A STEELERS Back: Coach Frank Tremmel, Dylan Paul #5, Hunter Wierenga #32, Ben Tremmel #2, Jake Tremmel # 17, Karter Beek # 9, Coach Chris Kuntz Front: Allison Labiuk #15, Bronson Wurtz #4, Nolan Kuntz #11, Ethan Graham # 34, Casey Brow # 14
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Myrnam 4-H Beef/Multi-Club December Report
RaeBecca Pashulka Submitted
The Myrnam 4-H Club had a very busy December. The multi-club project members started some of their projects and attended some events. The scrapbooking club made Christmas cards for the holiday season. They were all handmade and unique. The snowmobile club attended the annual Vermilion snowmobile show. They saw a variety of snowmobiles from new and old. The snowmobile project kids really enjoyed themselves. Our club put a team in the annual Northeast Region Volleyball Tournament in Vermilion and we played against nine other teams from the region. Myrnam made it to the semi-finals, but lost out to Irma. It was really great to see and meet our fellow 4-H members and visit with friends we made at summer camp and Fall Fling. On December 23 the club had their 4-H Christmas party. We started off the evening by carolling and handing out the
scrapbooking project’s Christmas cards to the seniors at the Myrnam Lodge. The seniors were so gracious to host us and we were happy to visit. We sure enjoyed going to see them and the club hopes to make it an annual event. We finished off our party at the Myrnam curling rink. We played games, curled, had snacks and treats and the best part was our Secret Santa gift exchange. Even our parents participated with a gift exchange and visiting. Thank you to the Myrnam Curling Club for letting us use their awesome facility. December was a great month for our club, packed full with activities and fun! Some upcoming events for our club are our Club Communications Competition at the Myrnam Senior’s Centre on March 3 and the Two Hills 4-H District Communications Competition at the Derwent Community Hall on March 10. Please “Like” our Facebook page, Myrnam 4-H Beef/Multi-Club, to keep up with all of our The Myrnam 4-H Beef/Multi-club carolled at the Myrnam Eagleview Lodge on December 23. Photo submitted events and activities!
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Congratulations to the A Final winners! Noah Jacula, Nathan Trachuk, Blayne Trachuk & Wyatt Jacula. Runners up were Irene Jacula, Dylan Kwasnycia, Violet Yackimec & Randy Kwasnycia. Vice President; Randy Pottle. Photos submitted
Congratulations to the B Final winners! Dave Yackimec, Jade Yackimec, Jeannie Kwasnycia, Rick Kwasnycia & Randy Pottle. Runners up were Ken Mihalcheon, Travis Saskiw, Pat Corkish & Doug Orlecki. President Randy Kwasnycia.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY Cornerstone Co-op welcomes applications for a Full Time sales specialist with a drive for results and demonstrated initiative, located in Vermilion.
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Congratulations to the C Final winners! Amanda Baker, Carter Babij,( Kastyn Konieczny missing) Allan Nott & Connor Yackimec. Runners up were Troy Kucher, Bob Myroniuk, Brian Yarmuch & Marshall Semeniuk. President Randy Kwasnycia.
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HOROSCOPE/SUDOKU AND SOLUTIONS Daily Sudoku: Mon 14-Jan-2019
TAURUS
Do not ruffle feathers if possible. Your partner may push buttons that infuriate you. You may need a good friend to lean on.
GEMINI
Minor health problems will cause setbacks if you haven't taken proper care of yourself. Avoid any over indulgences. Your outgoing nature will win hearts.
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Don't push your luck with authority figures. Your emotions are fluctuating, so be careful not to say things you'll regret. Don't point your finger unjustly at others.
LEO
Real estate investments could be prosperous. Clear up domestic chores that have remained undone for some time. Limitations with females could lead to unfortunate circumstances.
VIRGO
Limitations at work might set you back. Short trips to visit others will do the whole family a world of good. Look into alternate means of supporting your financial burdens.
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Your high energy should be spent pleasing your mate. Try a barbecue or a day at the beach. Stick to your work and avoid emotional confrontations. Social events should be the highlight of your day.
SCORPIO
You may find that your documents are not in order. If you have treated them equitably, you might be able to count on their loyalty. Focus your efforts on details, and keep to yourself in order to finish your work.
SAGITTARIUS
A second chance will result in good work. This is a great day to start that new health regimen you've been talking about. Go after your goals.
CAPRICORN
If you keep busy you won't feel the personal pressures you are going through. Be cautious of making any residential changes today. Focus your efforts on your work.
AQUARIUS
Don't hesitate to voice your opinions at a group meeting; however, keep your thoughts to yourself at home. Such over indulgence due to emotional upset will be your downfall. Don't let your emotions get out of hand.
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You will need to finalize important deals today. Don't let the cat out of the bag. You haven't been totally honest with yourself and it's time to review your motives.
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ARIES
Ask a close friend for advice. Join groups of a humanitarian nature. Go with the flow and don't be concerned about your own job.
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SCHOOL NEWS Raynette Schroeder Submitted
We l c o m e b a c k from Christmas Break! Our new VIBE coach star ted last week. Here is a brief introduction: Hi, my name is Loranne Ganton and I am thrilled to be starting my position as the VIBE Coach in JR Robson School. I will be in the building Monday-Thursday and will be offering a variety of mental health prevention programs to students. I would like to thank VIBE staff and JR Robson School for being so patient and “filling in the gaps” while I was finishing up my maternity leave, I truly appreciate it! I look forward to connecting with staff and students, if you have any questions about VIBE please do not hesitate to call me at the school.
Margaret McCormack Submitted
With the guidance of Father Roger, the grade 7 students researched a S a i nt , c re ate d a n oral presentation, and crafted a corresponding wooden spoon representation of their Saint. The students were very proud of their work and had fun marching their “Spoon Saints” through the elementary classrooms. They also had the opportunity to share their finished products with Father Roger. The last week of school before Christmas was a very busy week at St. Jerome’s ending with a wonderful afternoon of all students and staff participating in the “2018 Spartan Olympics”. Kindergarten to
J.R. Robson School News
We also welcome teacher Brianne last day of Sem. I classes for Gr. 10 and no classes Boxell. She will be filling in for the 11, Jan. 31 – Feb. 1: Semester Break Feb. 4: Semester II begins. remainder of the school year for Mrs. MacKinnon who is away on maternity leave. A notice to the students who regularly sign out Chromebooks through the Learning Commons: due to exams happening in the next couple of weeks, Chromebooks will be needed for the students who write those exams and will not be available for general use in the mornings. Please plan a workaround accordingly. The Grade 7s continue their fundraisers, holding a popcorn and cotton candy sale last Wednesday. A bake sale will be will also be held. Important Dates: Jan. 21: the last day of Sem. I classes for Gr. 12, Jan. 22: the Ski Trip Dec 20, 2018. Photo submitted
St. Jerome’s School News
grade twelve students were divided into teams, then each team was presented with a variety of challenges, some physical, some mental but all infused with ST. J spirit! Alumni returned to operate the many stations. Christmas carols and cheers were sung loudly and proudly, Staff turned a blind eye as students raced down the hallways, and a tremendous amount of fun was held by all. The team to obtain all their puzzle pieces the quickest and complete their puzzle were crowned Champions. Congratulations to Mrs. Roth’s winning team! Thank you to Mr. MacMillan for organizing this fantastic afternoon! Also to our alumni for making a difference in each student’s life. Brain Freeze Challenge 2018 was a huge success! There was a large partici-
pation of students who were hoping they would be able to drink their slurpee the quickest. Congratulations to the “Fastest Straw” at St. Jerome’s, Landon Reiniger! On Wednesday, December 19 the grade 3/4 and 4 class had an amazing day celebrating Riz-Dvo (Christmas) at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village. It was a perfect December day and the students experienced many traditions throughout the day. Baking kolach and sweet perogies, making beeswax crosses, taking a sleigh ride around the village and learning many traditions of the Ukrainian Catholic Church. Thank you to Mr. Gamarcy, for driving the bus, as well as Mrs. Despins,
Mrs. McCormack, Ms. Frankiw, Mrs. Orton and Mrs. Gamarcy for experiencing the Ukrainian Village with the students. High School students are completing first semester courses, reviewing and preparing for final exams and diplomas for the grade twelve. The Exam schedule can be found on the St. Jerome’s website at stj. ecacs16.ab.ca. Congratulations to Mr. Lewin and his wife on the safe arrival of their daughter, Kacie, who was born on December 15th. School Reminders: Thursday, January 31 and Friday, February 1 - No School, Monday, February 4 - Second Semester begins.
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Karen King Submitted
Vermilion Elementary School News
our January virtue, which is fairness – when each person receives exactly what they need to be successful. Korbin Betz was December’s virtue winner for practicing compassion. Mrs. Tomkins informed us that VES students read a total of 1446 points in December. December Readers of the Month were Dexter Budden and Arenas Abuzukar, and 3A and 5A were the Reading Classes for December. Students who were part of the Creative Kids Club in December were recognized. Mrs. Joa and Mrs. Myshaniuk took the Spirit Club - Jada,
Callie, Addison, Millie, Chloe, Ava, Mya, Kairi, Madisyn, Pyrrha – to Edmonton and the girls gave a presentation on what they learned as well as future plans they have for VES. We ended our assembly with The Big Crunch, where all the students and staff received an apple, and all bit into it at exactly the same time. Please join us for the next school council meeting on January 21 at 7:00 pm in the VES Learning Commons. This month’s agenda will include Lego We Do as well as Heather Rentz, our Innovative Coach,
speaking about Digital Citizenship. All parents are encouraged to attend. Please feel free to bring your children for Lego We Do. Child care is provided in the gym. Dates to Remember: Jan 17 – February Hot Lunch Order Deadline; Jan. 21 – School Council Meeting at 7:00; Jan 23-24 – Science in Motion; Jan 24 – Grade 6 VIBE Day; Jan 25 – Grade 2 Culture Fair; Jan 31 – No School; Feb 1 – No School; Feb 6 – Assembly at 10:45; Feb 6 – Dress up City or Country; Feb 7 – Science Fair; Feb 8 – No School.
Happy New Year from our VES family to yours. We hope your holiday season included time with loved ones and time for self-care. We would like to extend a special thank you to Jim Willis from Rona Vermilion. Rona donated 10 adult tickets and 20 student tickets to the AJHL game between the Sherwood Park Crusaders and the Bonnyville Pontiacs on December 15 in Vermilion. Congratulations to all the students who won tickets. Before the holiday break, the Grade 6 VIBE Advisory students received a small gift of a VIBE T-shirt. This was a thank you for their commitment for organizing mental wellness activities for the school. These students meet every month to plan activities for the coming months. We had our first 2019 assembly and first dress up day (past or future) on January 8. BTPS’s superintendent Bob Allen was in attendance, as well as BTPS’s Director of Transportation, Chrysti Mannix. Mrs. Mannix presented bus safety poster winners Aidan Ouellette and Char Howe with a gift and a certificate. Mrs. Moses discussed The Big Crunch - VES students and staff taking bites out of apples at the same time to promote healthy eating. Photo submitted
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January 15, 2019 | The Vermilion Voice Continued From page 6 “ We w e r e s t i l l m a k i n g a l l o u r payments but we wouldn’t be able to keep up much longer. We offered to give them our properties if they’d agree to not damage our credit.” TD’s solution That initial offer wasn’t accepted but TD did counter with a solution of its own. “In the end, we agreed to hire a realtor to sell all three proper ties. When we received an offer, we would forward it to TD for them to accept or decline,” explained Labrecque. All three properties sold over the summer at less than the mortgages owing. “My understanding is that it was to TD’s advantage to let us sell the properties on our own,” said Labrecque. “ T h e p r o p e r t i e s n eve r w e n t i n t o TD’s possession and could be sold at a higher value, with more potential buyers, than being sold with the stigma of being a foreclosed property. Also, the foreclosure process can be a drawn-out process that costs the lender additional legal fees.” “ TD wanted three things: the c ontrac t with the realtor showing minimal fees; comparables from the realtor to justify the listing price; and finally the purchase contract from a buyer,” says Labrecque. “They also wanted me to order an appraisal. I said an appraisal was fine but that TD would have to set it up and cover the cost itself.” Included a seller’s condition “We also added a seller’s condition to the purchase contract that said, ‘Subject to TD to agree to discharge the mor tgage.’ We told TD that we needed this confirmation within 10 bu sines s d ays of t he bank b eing presente d with the of fer,” shares Labrecque. Once the purchase contracts were sent to TD to review, the bank then ordered an appraisal for each property (at its cost). Two of the properties’ values came in within 10 per cent of the purchase price but one was off by more. “TD didn’t like that and wanted to refuse that offer but we pressured them by saying all three properties came as a package deal and if they declined one, there’d be no deal on any of the properties. For us, it had to be all or nothing. We also argued the valuation in the appraisal by using comparables provided by our realtor,” says Labrecque. The couple operated with the belief that the lender does not want to end up with proper ties in their possession. Foreclosure properties turn into non-performing assets and can hurt a lender’s books (more on this later). The lender also must justify its actions to shareholders and regulators. In the end TD, agreed to discharge the mortgages at a shortfall. All three proper ties were sold to third-par ty buyers. Keeping an eye on credit reports In the meantime, the couple had never missed a payment (mortgage, property tax, condo fees) and so their credit was not negatively affected. “ We checked our credit repor ts after the sales had gone through and noticed that TD had misreported foreclosure on the three mortgages/trade lines,” Labrecque said. “I contacted the TD lawyer and said these were not foreclosures, and that the whole point of us dealing with TD was to arrive at a settlement through short-
sale. We never missed a payment. TD’s law yer agreed that the mor tgages had been misreported to Equifax and had the tradelines changed to ‘Account settled.’” To date, Poulsen and Labrecque’s credit scores haven’t been impacted and the pair don’t anticipate the TD m o r tg ag e s b e i n g a n i s s u e g o i n g forward. Time and money lost “It was tough to find the right person at TD, but in the end, the bank followed the rules of non-recourse mortgages. It ’s a rot ten situation all the way around but TD did see the benefit of avoiding foreclosure for both parties,” said Poulsen. “The bank was going to incur a loss either way but this was the best outcome for everyone.” L a b r e c q u e a d d s , “ We l o s t o u r initial down payment and 12 years of time, effort, and additional money through landlording and maintaining properties. In the end, everything we invested into these properties was for nothing. These were lost investments for us as well as the bank.” The cost of foreclosure in Alberta In Canada, when property owners default on their mortgage, the lender can foreclose on the property. While this is bad for the mortgagor, it’s arguably worse for the mortgagee. According to a blog post on Edmonton lawyer Barry McGuire’s website, a lender’s legal bill for a basic, straightforward foreclosure could be $2,500 to $5,0 0 0. In Alber ta, this money couldn’t be recovered from the mortgagor and would be an additional cost incurred by the bank. While one may assume that a bank would seize the opportunity to avoid that additional cost, McGuire’s blog post cautions that, “lenders often seem incapable of seeing what might be in their best interest.” And as explained in an article on huffingtongpost.ca, mortgages that are 90 days in arrears are categorized as “non-per forming assets” (NPA) which can affect a bank’s credit rating. By negotiating a successful outcome with Poulsen and Labrecque, TD was able to avoid these additional repercussions. Scotiabank’s actions “defy logic” Subsequent negotiations with other lenders haven’t been as fruitful. Emboldened by their settlement with TD Canada Trust, Poulsen and Labrecque contacted Bank of Nova Scotia to propose a similar settlement. They say that Bank of Nova Scotia has been more confrontational than TD. “Scotiabank has been a nightmare,” said Poulsen. “ O ur mor tg ag es at Scotiabank had a line-of-credit (LOC) component. While we believed the mortgage portion of the debts to be non-recourse, we assumed that we’d need to repay the LOC portion. We contacted our local branch and asked if Scotiabank would agree to short sales on the properties and give us a loan to pay back the lines-of-credit. We explained that we were already overextended and thought that Scotiabank would need to make an exception for us. Scotiabank suggested that we instead borrow money from our families to pay back the bank.” The Bank of Nova Scotia’s response motivated the couple to re-examine their options. During the course of their research, they discovered that their lines-of-credit were, in fact, part and parcel of the original mortgages
an d as su c h, no n - re c our se r ules applied to this debt as well. Returning to Bank of Nova Scotia Armed with this new information, they again contacted their local branch to negotiate short sales for their two properties. The branch said this was outside of its scope and told them to contact Bank of Nova Scotia via its 800-number. “ We called the number and got bounced around from person to person before being referred back to the branch,” explains Labrecque. “But then the branch again told us to call the 800 -number. The 800 -number insisted that we talk to the branch and again the branch instructed us to talk to the 800 -number. It went around and around.” Roadblocks L abre c que s ays that when s he expressed frustration about the inefficiency of the process and the lack of direction being provided, she was told by a Bank of Nova Scotia representative that he wasn’t there to help; he was there to act as a roadblock. Poulsen says that roadblocks are all the pair has experienced with Bank of Nova Scotia. “When you get a mortgage, the bank tells you that if you get into a tight spot, you should let it know so you can work something out and that’s what we did. Instead, we feel like Scotiabank did everything it could to avoid helping us, or itself, for that matter.” Finally on the same page? Following weeks of phone calls and emails, Labrecque finally spoke with the exceptions manager at Collect i o n s C a n a d a , t h e B a n k o f N ova Scotia depar tment that deals with foreclosures. After a series of phone calls, the manager confirmed with Poulsen and Labrecque that the mortgages as well as their line-of-credit components were non-recourse and said that should the proper ties go into foreclosure, there’d be no judgment against the couple. “At this point, we feel like we’re finally on the same page as Scotiabank,” said Labrecque. “ We said, ‘OK, great. We all understand that we won’t have to pay this debt in foreclosure so let’s figure out something less detrimental to both parties.’ To my surprise, Scotiabank insisted that any negotiation would require ‘proof of hardship’ on our part.” Po u l s e n w a s e q u a l l y s h o c k e d by the manager’s response. “It just shows you how tone-deaf Scotiabank is and how lit tle thought the bank gives Alberta. Proof of hardship isn’t required but even if it was, Scotiabank should turn on a TV. It’ll see that all of Alberta is experiencing hardship. A thousand truckers don’t show up for a protest unless the entire province is neck-deep in hardship,” he said, referencing a number of recent rallies held throughout Alberta. He said that after having lots of discussions that went nowhere, he and Labrecque decided that if Scotiabank wouldn’t provide them with a clear process to follow, they’d use the same system TD had given them. “We hired a realtor and listed the properties just as we had with TD. After a few weeks, we had an unconditional offer on one of the two Scotiabank properties and sent it to the Collections Canada exceptions manager for her approval,” he said. More surprises If they were surprised by Bank of
Nova Scotia original request for proof of hardship, the pair says they were astounded by Bank of Nova Scotia’s reply to the offer they presented. “ It wa s tur n e d d ow n f l at ,” s a i d Labrecque. “The exceptions manager at Canada Collections didn’t even order an appraisal to see if the offer we presented was fair. She said that because we wouldn’t provide proof of hardship, there would be no negotiation on any sale.” Poulsen says Scotiabank’s actions defy logic. “Scotiabank says we won’t have to pay these debts if the proper ties go to foreclosure but when we present a real, viable alternative that’s less detrimental to all parties, we get shut down.” Bank of Nova Scotia says “No” “At this point, I feel like Scotiabank was dealing in bad faith the entire time and has been trying to exhaust us into making the decision to go into foreclosure,” continued Poulsen. “We asked for an exception that would allow us to pay back the lines- ofcredit but were instead instructed to borrow from our families. When we came back more well informed, we said we’d work with Scotiabank to sell the proper ties to a third-par ty but they said no. And even when we presented an unconditional offer on one of the two proper ties, Scotiabank said no. What am I supposed to believe other than Scotiabank has wanted to foreclose on these properties all along?” With Bank of Nova Scotia seemingly unwilling to negotiate a short sale, the pair feel they’ve been forced to choose foreclosure. “ We’ve s p oken to S c otiabank ’s Edmonton lawyer, but we don’t really know what’ll happen next. We likely won’t know until later this month,” said Poulsen. “It’ll probably screw up our credit as well as Scotiabank’s credit but we feel like Scotiabank painted us into a corner to get what it wanted.” Advice for those in a similar situation When asked if they had advice for other Albertan property owners experiencing a similar rough patch, Poulsen and Labrecque suggested first talking to a lawyer about your specific situation and to keep making payments as long as you can. “With TD, we feel like keeping the mortgages in good standing gave us more leverage for negotiations,” said Labrecque. Beyond that, they say to be patient and persistent. “The squeaky wheel gets the grease,” said Labrecque. “Call the bank of ten an d ask lots of ques tions. You need to be your own advocate and make your case again and again to different people in different departments until you get to the right person. It’s a huge time investment. Keep track of all your dealings; write notes, keep emails, and record phone conversations. Keep acting reasonably. If you end up in court, being the reasonable party only helps you.” “Confide in your friends and family,” suggests Poulsen. “I think there are way more people in a similar situation than you can even begin to know. It ’s isolating to feel like you’re the only one with this weight on you. It’s pretty clear there’s no help coming from the federal government or most of the banks so Albertans will have to do what Albertans have always done: pull together, rely on each other, and find our own solutions.”
Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef Club January Report
Camille Kassian
at Border Escape in Lloydminster, everyone had lots of fun. We would like to thank The Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef Club Quinn Hlus for coming out to do a public held our January meeting on January 9 speaking workshop. We learned how to in Minburn. We had our Christmas party prepare and deliver a speech, it was very Submitted
informative. Our public speaking competition will be on February 8, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in Minburn. Our leader’s tour will be on February 18. This gives the leaders a chance to come out to our farms and
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check on how our 4-H calves are doing. On February 9, there will be a district 4-H dance held at the Innisfree school gym. Our next meeting will be on February 6 at 7 p.m. in Innisfree.
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Angela Mouly Reporter
On January 7, the Westman family donated $10,3 0 0 to the Friends of Vermilion Health Centre Society for Palliative Care. In honour of the late Murray Westman, the funds had been raised on December 3, during the 19th Annual Westman Farms Bred Heifer Sale (the first ever held at the farm). The donation heifer was purchased by Lewis Farms, Mark Land & Cattle Corp., NLS (Northern Livestock Services), Anchor Lazy U Cattle Co. Ltd., and Kotowich Evergreen Farms for $6,30 0. They donated it back, and it was then bid up an additional $4,000 going home to Jesse and Jill Guy (Murray’s daughter). “This donation was made in recog-
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nition of our father, Murray Westman; he loved the people here. It is on behalf of Westman Farms: Derek and Chelsey Westman and family, and Leslie Westman,” said Derek Westman. “ Eve r y b o d y wa s s o g o o d ,” added Leslie Westman in regards to the staff at the Vermilion Health Centre. “This is huge; it ’s incredible! We really ap pre c iate t his; it is very generous of the Westman’s to donate this. Our Palliative Care has been supported by our community, and this just shows how our community looks af ter us,” said Barb Snelgrove, Vermilion Health Centre’s Acute Care Manager, and Friends of Vermilion Health Centre From left, Derek Westman, Barb Snelgrove, and Leslie Westman. Photo Angela Mouly Society committee member.
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Permit No.: 329329-18-D0086 Location: NW-36-49-7W4M; L:10 B:1 P:8120970; 33 Grandview Crescent; Grandview Estates Use Approved: Construction of a 150 ft. Communication Tower for Public Utility Use Date of Notice: January 4, 2019 Permit Valid on: January 25, 2019 A Development Permit for a discretionary use does not take effect until twenty-one (21) days after the date of this notice provided that no appeals have been registered with this office.
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Any person affected by a development permit for a discretionary use may appeal the decision in writing stating reasons for the appeal along with a four hundred ($400.00) dollar appeal fee. The appeal must be submitted within twenty-one (21) days of notice to the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board of the County of Vermilion River.
Any person affected by a development permit for a discretionary use may appeal the decision in writing stating reasons for the appeal along with a four hundred ($400.00) dollar appeal fee. The appeal must be submitted within twenty-one (21) days of notice to the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board of the County of Vermilion River.
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Lacrosse Donation
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The Vermilion Jr. B. Tigers hosted Cold Lake on January 11, losing 7 – 4. Scoring for Vermilion were Austin Oakes, Landon Broadhead, and two for Carter Myhovich. On January 13, the Tigers hosted Killam, and lost 7 – 0. Pictured is Carter Myhovich during a previous game. Photo submitted The Vermilion Group of Businesses donated $196.87 to the Vermilion Roar Lacrosse Association on December 10. Lori Harder, owner of Branded, said that they were very thankful for the community support in order to make it feasible for them to continue contributing to local youth groups. President of the Vermilion Roar Lacrosse Association was very thankful for the donation and said, “It’s a wonderful opportunity for us as well to showcase local businesses, and for everyone to shop locally. Thank you to each one of you; it will help to keep our fees down this year.” From left, Vermilion Roar president Ryan Adams, and members of the vermilion Group of Businesses Kirby Whitlock, Paige Jaremco, Iain Menzies, Lori Harder, and Rita Elliott. Photo Angela Mouly
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