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The Race Of Vermilion
From left Mazing Moms Christine Popowich, Crissy Gee, Tenille Woods, and Amie Burrell from Lloydminster raced for their third time on March 16. Photos Angela Mouly
Angela Mouly Reporter
Hundreds of participants and volunteers took part in the Race of Vermilion hosted by The Good Life Institute on March 16. Teams of four tried their best to complete 20 challenges and 10 detours e a c h a l o n g t w o d i f fe r e n t c i r c u i t s throughout the day. Items included scaling walls, wiring electrical, song and dance, yoga, archery, mini golf, tax preparation, and more. Participants were able to utilize their talents and encourage one another. “ We were super excited and had been preparing for a while,” said the Yahooligans. “The Race of Vermilion is super fun.
It gives you different unique challenges to try and be creative and pulls on each of your strengths. It also gives you a chance to see what’s out there; we all come shopping here now,” said the Mazing Moms. With teams travelling from all over, Mayor Caroline McAuley welcomed everyone and encouraged them to bring back many memories from Vermilion. At the end of the day, competitors and volunteers met at the Vermilion Regional centre for a roast beef meal, and awards. Winners of the 2019 Race of Vermilion were the Knights Spraying team. After a dance off the best dressed team were the Mazing Moms, and after a hungry-hungry hippo game From left, 2019 Race of Vermilion Winners: Knights Spraying team members Bryce Eben, the spirit award went to the Bad Moms. Nancy Eben, Raelene Tupper, and Brandon Tupper.
The Rock Solid PeeWee Female Hockey Team Who advanced to Provincials March 22-24 in Lethbridge, Alberta
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2019 Bantam B Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships
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ag a i n s t t h e S o u t hwe s t O i l K i n g s , winning 7 – 2. They won their second game against the Provost Blades 4 – 3, and their third game against the St. Albert Jets 9 – 5. They won their four th game against the Pincher Creek Huskies 3 – 2. In their semifinal game, they lost to Drumheller 5 – 4; Drumheller went on to win the Bantam B Provincial Championship. Vermilion’s Brennyn McDonald had 16 points during provincials. Overall, players and guests could be seen s m i l i n g a s t h e c r ow d r o a r e d w i t h enthusiasm during the 2019 Bantam B Hockey Alberta Provincial ChampionThe Lakeland College Bantam Tigers hosted the Bantam B Hockey Alberta Provincials. ships.
The Lakeland College Bantam Tig er s hosted the 2019 Bant am B Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships in Vermilion from March 14 – 17. Ten teams lined the ice, as dignitaries entered the Opening Ceremonies on March 15. Fans from all over the province attended and cheered as their teams played against the best Bantam players. Presented by ATB Financial, the Championships created a lot of excitement around Vermilion. Representatives from the Edmonton Oilers, ATB Financial, Hockey Alberta, the Town of Vermilion, and Vermilion Minor Hockey shared encouraging words throughout the weekend. “ This is such an achievement; be proud of yourselves. Take a look around, you will cherish these memories for years to come,” said emcee Karen Selte, Vermilion Minor Hockey vice president. H o c key A l b e r t a’s D a l e S c o t t thanked the committee volunteers for making the provincial championships a memorable experience for the participants, family members for supporting the athletes, and the players for working so hard. Mayor Caroline McAuley welcomed and thanked everyone for coming to Vermilion and noted that children who play team sports become amazing citizens. The Grandfather of Humboldt Broncos accident survivor Layne Matechuk and retired RCMP of ficer, George M ate c huk; along with pillar of the community and past senior hockey player, John Stewart, participated in The official puck drop at the 2019 Bantam B Provincial Championships in Vermilion; third from left George Matechuk, and fourth from left the official puck drop. Vermilion played their first game John Stewart. Photos Angela Mouly
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WIN 2 FREE TICKETS TO DAVID JAMES & BIG RIVER
The Legendary Tribute to Johnny Cash with special guest “Ramblin Man” tribute to Waylon Jennings
ONE NIGHT ONLY!! MARCH 28TH AT THE VERMILION REGIONAL CENTRE Tickets available at the Vermilion Seniors Centre 9 am - 12 pm Only $35.00 Cash only or Online @ eventbrite.ca To enter drop off this entry with your Name__________________________________ Phone #________________________ to the Vermilion Voice office 5006-50 Ave. Vermilion. Draw to be made March 25th at 4 p.m.
Angela Mouly Reporter
Upcoming Johnny Cash Tribute In Vermilion 11 years and it’s the best job in the world! When you are on the stage, you have everyone’s attention and are portraying people that meant a lot to them. Originally from Tofield, Alberta, he and the band now hail from Nanaimo, B r i t i s h C o l u m b i a . J a m e s i s l o o king forward to being back in Alberta, and noted that the night will be full of
charisma, jokes, stories, and hit songs. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by ‘cash only’ at the Vermilion Seniors Centre or online at eventbrite.ca.
In Loving Memory Of
David James & Big River will be performing Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings tributes at the Vermilion Regional Centre at 7:30 p.m. on March 28. The show will include a story telling journey featuring a multitude of Johnny Cash hits. Performer, David James, has studied and read his history, and even speaks like him. He participated in a documentary on Johnny Cash, ‘My Father and The Man In Black.’ He is a skilled harmonica player and will take the audience on a walk through time. “Many people can remember where they were when those songs came on the radio,” said David James. He will also be performing a Waylon Jennings tribute, with additional classic songs. With the same band, he will play both characters. “The neat thing about Johnny and Waylon is that they were good friends; they were even roommates at one point,” said James. The evening will see Phil Hagen as drummer as well as lead and backup vocals, Allen Metcalf on lead electric guitar, and our #1 road manager Todd Sacerty on backup vocals. “I’ve been performing for the past David James, Johnny Cash tribute artist. Photo submitted
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Alvin Hall Arthur “Bill” Passed Away Sunday, March 10, 2019 Vermilion Continuing Care At the age of 95 years
Bill is forever loved and remembered by his Children Bonnie Arthur of Mill Bay, B.C. Wendy Thompson of Vermilion Layne (Leslie) Arthur of Sylvan Lake Lee (Kerri) Arthur of Auburndale Grandchildren Jordan and Kelli Thompson Jim (Adrienne) and Brigit Arthur Sister Joan (Gordon) Ireland As well as numerous nieces and nephews
He was predeceased by his Wife Mary Arthur Granddaughter Keltie Arthur; one brother and four sisters “He had a nature you couldn’t help loving. And a heart that was purer than gold. And those who really knew him loved him. His memory will never grow cold.” In keeping with Bill’s wishes, no funeral will be held. A family graveside service will take place at Auburndale Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Bill may be made to the Auburndale Cemetery Fund. Bill served on the Auburndale Cemetery Board for over 40 years.
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Your child is eligible to attend if he/she is 5 years of age prior to March 1, 2020.
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Upcoming Dewberry Dinner Theatre
Angela Mouly Reporter
The Dewberry Dinner Theatre Group will be hosting three performances of ‘The Masked Musketeer’ at the Dewberry Hall on March 29, 30, and 31. Local cast members are eager to share the comedy/adventure play with the community. Set in a small 1800’s village in Spain, the play will incorporate romance and sword fighting. We love getting into costume and making people laugh, all the while supporting the wonderful community of Dewberry,” said Orlean Woywitka.
Over the years, the event has raised over $35,000 that has been contributed to several community events and activities. On March 29 and 30, doors will open at 6 p.m. with supper at 7 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. (tickets are $40). On March 31, a matinee performance will take place with doors opening at 1 p.m. and show at 2 p.m. (which will include a light fare and dessert for $30). Tickets are available at the Dewberry Post Office, or by e-transfer. For tickets or more information you can call Cindy at 780-872-2625 or email dewberrydinnertheatre@gmail.com. The 2018 Dewberry Community Dinner Theatre production. Photo Angela Mouly
Upcoming Rotary Garage Sale
Angela Mouly Reporter
Community members are anxiously anticipating the 12th Annual Rotary Sale, to be held at the Vermilion Curling Rink from April 11 – 13. Rotarian organizers indicate they
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are already receiving calls of inquiry with the Garage Sale right around the corner. The sale provides an opportunity for community members to participate by donating their useable items to the sale. With the commitment of the Rotary Club that all proceeds from the sale will be invested in the community, they feel this project is a win-win for Vermilion and area. “Your generous donations, whether moving, downsizing, or just spring cleaning, will be turned into funding to support local initiatives and enhance what our community has to offer,” said Brenda Lee, project chair. She went on to say that in the 11 years the club has hosted the sale, over $154,000 has been raised for local projects resulting in support for youth leadership programs, spor ting events, school programs, support and care for local seniors, health care equipment at the Vermilion Health Care Centre, community infrastructure projects and youth organizations. Each year the club selects a show-
case project to receive the first $5,000 raised at the sale. This year funds will suppor t the St. Jerome’s Inclusive Playground Project. Sale items are not individually priced, but go with the expectation that Rotarians have committed to be good stewards of the generous donations they’ve received and will entertain acceptable offers. According to Lee, this is a worthy fundraiser for a club who puts so much back into the community. She went on to recognize partners that contribute to the sale’s functionality. The Town of Vermilion, Vermilion Agricultural So c iet y, L akeland Mall, and the Vermilion Curling Club all contribute tables to ensure Rotarians have what is needed to receive and display the merchandise donated. Rotarians, their spouses and family members, local youth partners, and Friends of Rotary put in many hours to organize the donations to be ready for shoppers when the doors open. EST students from Lakeland Emergency Training Centre volunteer to assist with the clean-up. Rotar y establishes par tnerships
for any leftovers following the sale to ensure useable items remain out of the landfill. Sharing the unsold items offers the potential to other wor thy organizations to raise funds for their projects and good works. Lef tover partners include Community Closet, Friends of Islay Care Centre, for the Interval Store, SPCA, Olive Tree, and Canadian Diabetes. “Rotar y is thrilled the community has embraced this project and participated in its success. The Garage Sale has become a real community event, and we, Rotarians, are just fortunate enough to host it!” said Lee. Donation receiving will commence on Saturday, April 6 as well as the following Monday and Tuesday, April 8 and 9. Rotary members do offer a pickup ser vice for items people are unable to drop off, but they must call. You can continue to watch the newspaper for additional information and times to be advertised or call Brenda Lee at (780) 853-7861 or contact any Rotarian. You can also follow ‘Rotary Club of Vermilion Alberta’ on Facebook for the latest news about the sale.
Marlene Dorothy Lawrence April 23, 1949 – January 30, 2019
We would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt thanks for the love and support that we received during Marlene's cancer journey and her passing. Thank you to everyone who visited Marlene while she was in Edmonton, cared for our house and the yard in our absence. We were overwhelmed with the phone calls, Facebook messages, cards, flowers and food that we received while there. Marlene truly appreciated the support which meant a great deal to her and our family. It brought a lot of joy on the more difficult days of her treatments. To Dr. Kruger, Dr. Liebenberg, the nurses and the entire staff at the Vermilion Health Care Centre – we will never be able to express our gratitude for everything that you did for Marlene and our family while she was in hospital. The care, concern and attention we received in the Palliative Care suite was second to none. To have received that level of care, 24 hours a day, was exceptional. To our family at Lakeland Funeral Home, you brought us and Marlene the peace she desired. You were with us on the most difficult days, guiding us to honour Marlene and the life she lived. How we were cared for was not only the call of the profession, but a testament to the extraordinary people you are. To Father Roger for your spiritual guidance during this difficult time and the visits with Marlene when she was unable to attend church. It meant so much to her. Her funeral service was a true reflection of the person we all loved so much. To the Ladies Lunch Group, the Clandonald Hall Committee, Pat Bardoel, the volunteers of the St. Columbia Catholic Cemetery, Geralyn McCormack, Lorna Garnier, Paulette Moir, Gloria de Jong, Carolyn DeFord, Lillian Griebel, the Gift Bearers, the Pallbearers, the Vermilion Fire Department members, the staff at St. Jerome's School and the Vermilion Quilter's Guild – thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything you did to honour our wife, mother and grandmother on the day of her funeral service.
Volunteers at the 2018 Rotary Garage Sale in Vermilion. Photo Angela Mouly
Family Farm looking for crop and pasture land to rent
To every single person that braved the extreme cold to be with us on the day of her funeral, we are forever grateful. To those that were unable to attend in person, we know that you were with us in thought and prayer. To the Vermilion Quilter's Guild, Carol Wayslik and the staff of Extraordinary Extra's for your friendship, visits, and quilting expertise. You all were a very important part of Marlene's life and it means a lot to us that the quilt donation cause will continue on. To our extended Lawrence family, Griebel family as well as everyone in the Clandonald and Vermilion communities who have helped us in countless ways. We are eternally grateful and humbled by the support that we have been given. You have shown us that on the darkest of days, kindness and love can still shine through. Please know that every single kind deed and gesture did not go unnoticed. John, Jennifer & Damian, Stephen & Rachelle, Cameron & Joanna, Janine & Dustin and families
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Town of Vermilion Submitted
The upcoming organics program in Vermilion was discussed during the Town Council meeting on March 5. The Organics Management Program request for proposal closed on January 25, 2019. One submission was received from ProHortiCo Green Solutions Inc. which is a local landscape company operated by Jared Fehr. There are a number of steps that need to be completed prior to opening the compost site. The first step is to get approval from Alberta Environment and develop an operations manual; this is expected to take roughly 2-3 months and can be completed at a cost of $15,000. The next step will be the construc-
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tion of the site as per the conditions and regulations from Alberta Environment, and could possibly be completed with the assistance from Town staff. The costs for the second steps are not know at this time as it will be contingent on the conditions and requirements set out by Alberta Environment but some estimates have been outlined in the request for proposal. The last step will be a longer term agreement that would only address the operation of the facility and potentially a lease agreement. Council approved ProHor tiCo Green Solutions Inc. to obtain approval from Alber ta Environment and develop the operations manual and site requirements for a Photo submitted compost pad.
National President Visits
LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER
The SE 19-52-3-4 is offered for sale by tender, subject to the restrictions in the existing certificate of title. This property is situated four miles west and one mile south of Marwayne. There are 155 cultivated acres of land on the fully fenced quarter. Further information can be provided by contacting Todd Barnett at 780-871-1259. Tenders must be made in writing accompanied by certified cheque for 10% of the amount of the tender price, as a deposit, payable to WHEAT KENYON LLP, IN TRUST and identified TENDER FILE No. 14000. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. In the event of acceptance, the successful tenderer will be notified on or before April 15, 2019, and the unsuccessful tender deposits will be returned.
The March meeting of the Vermilion Royal Purple Lodge welcomed the National President, Kelly Christman, from Bassano, Alberta. Visitors from Lloydminster, Mannville, and Myrnam also attended. The National President travels to visit lodges in five provinces in Canada, speaking about the charitable activities of the Royal Purple, “Your Cause is our Cause”. The Vermilion and Mannville lodges are anxious about hosting the Alberta Royal Purple Lodges Association Society conference in June welcoming all lodges from Alberta. Photo submitted
The Supreme Speckle Park Bull & Female Sale Saturday, April 6th, 2:00 pm @ Notta Ranch, Neilburg, SK. Selling Speckle Park yearling & 2 year old bulls, with a select group of females. These genetics are being offered by Notta Ranch, Spots ‘N Sprouts, Ravenworth Cattle. For more information or a catalogue contact T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006 View the catalogue online at www.BuyAgro.com
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Tenders must be unconditional and the balance payable no later than thirty days after acceptance by the owners. If the successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after the acceptance of his tender, the deposit shall be forfeited. Tenders will be received until 12 o’clock noon on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at: Wheat Kenyon LLP 5042 - 49th Avenue Vermilion, Alberta T9X 1B7 UNRESERVED
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WED., APR 17TH - ESTATE OF WARREN SELESKY - THORHILD, AB - PH: 780-398-2127 (Wes) TRACTORS CASE IH STX 375; 2874 hrs; P.SHIFT; 20.8 X 42 Duals; Star Fire 3000 GPS ● JD 3020 GAS ● JD 2010 c/w Loader AIR DRILL & TILLAGE Case IH 2300 - 2 Comp Air Tank; c/w 36’ Cult; 12” Spacing ● 32’ EZZE-ON 3800 DISC ● JD 610 - 32’ Plow HARVEST EQUIP & SPRAYER NH TX68 COMBINE; 2160 Threshing Hrs ● 25’ NH Straight CUT HEADER
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APR 23RD - HERB & FRANCES PROTSCH (780-853-2611) & ERWIN PROTSCH (853-1045) CLANDONALD, AB TRACTORS & SPRAYER 2012 VERSATILE 400; 1251 Hrs; 12 Spd; 4 Hyds; Plumbed for Air Drill; 710/70R38 Duals ● 1992 FORD 7710 II MFWD Tractor; CAHR; 2394 HRS; 3 pt; 4 Hyds; One Owner ● 2004 JD 7520 MFWD; 3400 Hrs; Pwr Quad; 741 Loader & Grapple; 3 Hyds; 520/85R38s; One Owner ● 2007 SPRAYE COUPE 4655 SPRAYER; 80’; 400 Gal US Poly Tank; 815 Hrs TILLAGE 2012 FLEXICOIL 5000 - 51’ Dbl Shoot AIR DRILL; 10” Spacing FLEXICOIL 4350 - 3 COMP TANK ● Flexicoil 340 - 39’ DEEP TILLAGE ● Kellobilt 275 - 17’ OFFSET BREAKING DISC ● Degelman STRAWMASTER 7000 50’ Hvy HARROWS ● Flexicoil 95 - 50’ PACKERS ● DEGELMAN SUPER 6800 ROCK PICKER HARVEST 2013 JD 670 COMBINE; 702 hrs ● 2009 NH H8040 WINDROWER; Air Ride; 1414 Hrs; CHOICE OF HEADERS: 16’ HAYBINE TRUCKS & TRAILERS 2007 STERLING; 96514 kms; 330 hp; AUTO; 20’ x 54” SWS Box; ● 1999 STERLING; Showing 175,527 kms; Cat 275 hp; AUTO; AC; Cancade 20’ Box & Roll Tarp ● 2012 FORD F250 CREW CAB; 4X4; 67,000 kms ● 1995 FORD F350XL; 4X4; 1 Ton Dually; c/w Hydradeck ● 2006 NORBERT 20’ G/N STOCK TRAILER GRAIN HANDLING VECTEC VT 5500 - 5 TEIR PTO DRYER HAYING EQUIP NH 664 BALER ● KUHN GA 3200 GT HAY TETHERER ● MORRIS 881 - 8 BALE HAY HIKER CATTLE EQUIP HAYBUSTER 2620 ● Hi Hog S Alley c/w Squeeze PLUS LARGE AMT OF CATTLE EQUIP & MUCH MORE - VERY CLEAN SALE
WED., APR 24TH - DOUG FREY - JOSEPHBERG, AB - PH: 780-998-2749 TRACTORS, WHEEL LOADER & SKID STEER 1990 FORD VERS 846 DESIGNATION 6 ● 1986 CASE 2096 2WD Tractor ● EZEE-ON 2100 FEL ● CASE 2090 - 2WD ● MF 283 ● DRESSER 510C Whl Loader ● 2005 JD 317 Skid Steer; 1472 Hrs TRUCKS 1990 IHC 9300 T/A GRAIN TRUCK ● 1978 CHEV C65 S/A GRAIN TRUCK TILLAGE & SEEDING CONCORD 28’ DBL SHOOT AIR DRILL; 12” c/w Flexi Coil 2320 AIR TANK ● Ezee On 2600 - 27’ Sngl Wing DISC ● Case IH 4700 - 36’ VIBRA TILLER HARVEST, HAYING & FEED EQUIP JD 9610 MAXIMIZER COMBINE; 2502 Hrs ● JD 925F Flex Header ● JD 2360 - 21’ SWATHER ● VERTEC VT3630 - 6 Tier PROPANE GRAIN DRYER ● NH 1495SP - 12’ HAYBINE ● NH 499 - 12‘ HYDRO SWING HAYBINE ● JD 566 RND BALER ● JD 336 Sq Baler & MUCH MORE
MON., APR 29TH - TED BOYKIW - WASKATENAU, AB - PH: 780-383-2204 JD 9300; 360 hp; SN #S040795; 2521 Hrs; 12 Spd; 4 Hyds; STARFIRE 3000 GPS ● VERSATILE 835 ● CASE 2290; CAHR; 7049 Hrs ● MORRIS 34’ DBL SHOOT AIR DRILL c/w 7180 VRT 3 COMP TANK; 10” Spacing ● EZEE-ON 4490 27’ DISC ● BOURGAULT 9200 - 30’ D.Tillage ● ROCKOMATIC 546 PTO R.Picker ● 2009 NH CR 9070 COMBINE; 1069 THRESHING Hrs ● NH HW325 - 25 SWATHER; 691 Hrs ● 1975 FORD 750 TAG Axle; Newer 18’ x 58” ● BRANDT 5200EX 1000 PTO GRAIN VAC ● Hi Hog Maternity Pen PLUS GRAIN BINS, AUGERS, TRUCKS, ETC. MAY 4TH - CONSIGNMENT SALE - REDWATER RARE TRACTOR AUCTION
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1918 ALL WORK ELECTRIC Wheel Co; SN #1081 ● 1918 CASE 20-40; SN #14490 ● 1920 IHC TITAN 10 - 20 hp ● 1924 Happy Farmer ● 1925 Gray Drum Drive Cdn Spec ● 1925 NICHOLS & SHEPERD Mdl S9; 16 - 32 hp; SN #3543 ● 1926 Caterpillar 2 Ton ● 1926 AC E ● 1928 Adv RUMELY X ● GIBSON I 40 hp ● 1942 JS D ● MM G 706 FWA Tractor; 1876 hrs ● MF 97 FWA Tractor ● SNOW PLANE; 145 hp ● 1926 Ford MODEL T ● Versatile G125 Open Station ● 1939 IH 1 Ton Truck ● CASE EAGLE ● Signs ● Antiques ● CONSIGNMENTS BEING ACCEPTED - PH: 780-222-9394 BRIEF LISTINGS
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Spinach Salad
Dawn Hames Columnist
A s yo u p r o b a b l y suspect spinach, is v e r y h e a l t h y. Tw o cups of raw spinach provides you with over 360 percent of your daily vitamin K needs and over 100 percent of your daily vitamin A and over 25 percent of your daily Vitamin C and folate needs. That’s impressive. It is also is an excellent source of manganese, magnesium, iron, vitamin B2, calcium and much more. The list of nutrients in spinach reads like the back of a multi vitamin bottle. Spinach also contains important flavonoids that have shown prom-
ise in studies concerning the prevention of prostate and breast cancer. Spinach has antioxidants that help prevent cellular inflammation in our body and macular degeneration in our eyes. Nutrients in spinach may also help prevent cataracts. When you eat spinach you probably will not be able to quickly pop a bicep muscle like Popeye, but you will however be contributing to your overall health. Olive oil is a healthy mono-saturated fat, that helps your body absorb more of the nutrients from the vegetables, so don’t skimp on the oil thinking your salad will be healthier, because science says it won’t be. To date, it has been discovered that cranberries have at least 25 beneficial phytonutrients, and they add an inter-
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esting flavor layer to the salad. A whole book can be written on the health benefits of apple cider vinegar, so be sure to select a naturally fermented one. This is a yummy salad that is easy to make, and full of lots of health benefits. If you are gluten free, you can skip the mustard in the recipe, with good results. It is a great salad to make the night before and take to work, just keep the dressing and salad separate until just before you eat. Bon appétit. Spinach Salad (single serving) 2-3 cups spinach leaves 1 tablespoon dried cranberries 5 cherry tomatoes, halved or sliced apple 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
2 slices of bacon chopped 1/2 cup mushrooms fried in butter, with salt & pepper 1 - 2 tablespoons nuts, such as sliced almonds or walnuts. Dressing (single serving) 1 tablespoon Olive oil or avocado oil 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoon honey 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons water A shake of pepper 1/8 teaspoon each of basil, oregano & onion powder 1 clove of garlic pressed (you can use 1/2 of a clove as well) 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional) Combine and shake all ingredients
The Ides Of March And Mr. Mungall’s Mythology Class
James Wolters Columnist
Now you probably couldn’t say that this description of the middle of March means more to many in these parts than looking forward to perhaps the first day of spring coinciding with the first arrival of a spell of decent warm spring weather. There has some relief seeing it in this household certainly after enduring the coldest February in 40 years. Unfortunately the outdoor rink rapidly met its demise right along with it. Sigh. Now in my youth whenever someone happened to mention the ‘Ides’ it was less historical Roman dictators beware of conspirators with knives and more beware of hysterical laughter at the classic comedy series SCTV, particularly the episode of Julius Caesar/CCCP1. Not
sure I’ve encountered anything funnier in my 50 years but sometimes the things you find amusing all come down to the timing, coincidence, and having the right frame of reference. Now the ‘funny’ thing about that was, not that it was Eugene Levy playing the character Bobby Bittman as Julius Caesar getting stabbed to death by conspirators Joe Flaherty and John Candy, but shortly before that show aired I had taken Mr. Mungall’s Grade 7 Mythology Class at J.R. Robson High. Mythology, seriously. To this day I’ve haven’t run across anyone that wasn’t actually in that class that took anything quite like it in their high school years. But then again Mr. Mungall was not like any other teachers I had before or since, so perhaps it was less organized curriculum and more his unique offering. Uniquely about him too was that you could get
Kindergarten registration child’s Please bring ate! birth certific Come and check out the Kindergarten room, meet our kindergarten teacher, Ms. Lewin, our principal Mr. Chase and the team from Alberta Health Services.
him off topic for an entire week on Edgar Cayce or Nostradamus or reincarnation alone, but he would work you three times as hard the following week to make up for it. So you picked getting into your sidetracks with him rather wisely. At any rate, an introduction to Greek, Norse, Celtic, and Roman myths and deities arrived with that class (and Roman things in general) including the god Mars being the namesake for the month Martius aka March. It’s funny that a date in mid March can connect you to thinking of which subjects learned in school have benefitted you the most …reading, writing, and arithmetic obviously…but that Mythology class is right up there. I feel rather fortunate I was there at the right time to take that class because it related to so many cultural things appreciated since that I may not have learned about otherwise.
Marvel Cinematic Universe with Asgard, Odin, Thor and the hammer Mjolnir?… from Yggdrasil to Ragnarok, all covered. Brad Pitt as Achilles in the movie Troy? Listened to Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey being read aloud in class. Even named my Black Labrador ‘Ody’, short for Odysseus. A downtown Irish Pub named Fionn MacCool? Yes…the ‘Fianna’ and those Irish heroes covered by Mr. Mungall too. I suppose appreciating a teacher that stirred an interest in all those things then isn’t so bad…when you are looking at kids taken to another two Marvel movies shortly straight in the eye. They are the current myths about heroes after all. Add in Mr. Mungall’s Grade 7 Language Arts and Creative Writing classes along with the Mythology, it’s likely lead to most of the words printed in this column.
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Craig Baird Columnist
It was in the spring of 1901 when two friends, Hugh Evans and Lance Playne, made their way to Canada. Arriving in Calgary, they travelled up to Edmonton and then took a raft down the Saskatchewan River and filed a claim near Two Hills, followed by claims for homesteads near what would one day be Vermilion. Due to the remote nature of the area from Edmonton at the time, the two men often had to make long journeys to the city to get supplies. This often meant dealing with lots of mud, especially in the spring, causing trips to take a week or more to make. In 1906, Lillian Evans arrived in Canada and began tending house for the two men. Two years later, she would marry Lance. The couple were the first to be married at the newly constructed Pleasant Valley Church. In 1909, the couple had triplets, sadly one died only ten days later.
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Hugh Evans And Lance Playne
In 1916, Lance became very ill with typhoid fever and Lillian helped him through the worst of the condition. Once he had recovered, they travelled to England to visit his parents. Lance would travel back on his own since his wife and children could not join him due to the First World War and the danger of submarines sinking ships. They would arrive back in Canada in 1918. In 1919, another son was born. In 1919, a severe winter arrived and killed dozens of cattle owned by the families. Food was scarce and it was a hard winter to get through for everyone. Thankfully, everyone survived and upon the arrival of spring, food was planted and became abundant for the families again. In 1949, Lance and his wife retired, leaving their son Frank to farm the land until 1974. That would be the same year that Lance Payne would pass away. Hugh for his part would marry and have two daughters. His wife was so afraid of their daughter becoming sick, they would keep her in a grape basket on the oven door and keep everyone away for fear
that germs would make her sick. The children of each family would grow up together, having a good childhood on their homesteads through beautiful summers and frigid winters. Suggestions for columns or questions? E-mail Craig at crwbaird@gmail.com.
Listen to his podcast by searching for “Canadian History Ehx” on your podcast platform. Find his show on YouTube by searching for “Canadian History Ehx”. Information for this column comes from Bowtell Tales.
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Thorpe Recovery Centre and Art Soul Life Creative Studio are excited to be partnering together to create “Cups For Courage” to support people in recovery on March 23. It is a great chance for a date night, girl’s night, etc. While the children are painting a project, here is your chance to create and give back to the community. We all love to get creative, but we don’t always need more “stuff” at home. This is a great opportunity to get out of the house and make a difference in someone’s life.
We will be onsite from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and welcome anyone to stop by! You can paint a Cups For Courage mug anytime in the studio or organize your own event to support the Thorpe Recovery Centre. The mug and $5 from each mug sale will be donated to the Thorpe Recovery Centre! Each week Thorpe Recovery Centre awards one client the “Client of the Week ” for their displays of leadership, compassion and positive attitude. Students from the area will be volunteering to fill the cups with a few goodies and we will present each client with Photo supplied a “Cup for Courage.”
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Upcoming ‘Building Stronger Connections’ Seminar
Angela Mouly Reporter
The Vermilion and Area Crisis Line will be hosting a ‘Building Stronger Connections’ seminar at J.R. Robson School from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on March 30. Geared towards families with children over age 6, the background for t h e we l l n e s s d ay c o m e s fr o m t h e thought that stronger families equal a
stronger community. Speakers will discuss resiliency and presence, and activities will fill the day helping to allow families to connect with each other. Many are looking forward to keynote speaker and registered psychologist, Michelle Hamilton. “We wanted to have the price as low as possible so as many families could attend as possible. We have teamed u p w i t h VI B E a n d A l b e r t a H e a l t h
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Parcel #1 & #2 are in the process of being subdivided. Subdivision has been approved by the county. New titles will be issued after the subdivision is completed. Prefer to sell as a unit but will consider separate tenders on individual parcels. All tenders must specify price per parcel and whether or not they would purchase additional parcels. Road access to all parcels. Taxes paid to December 31, 2018. Taxes to be adjusted to closing date. No existing tenants. For further information contact: Darren Bowman at (780) 808-3873 The purchase price submitted shall be subject to GST, if applicable, and the balance of the purchase price is to be paid within 30 days after acceptance of the tender, or, if the subdivision has not yet been completed, within 30 days of the subdivision being completed and new title issued. If the successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after the acceptance of his/her tender, the deposit will be forfeited. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Deposits of unsuccessful tenderers will be refunded to them. Tenders are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and are to be marked "TENDERS File 33868 RHW", and be accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft payable to "Vermilion River Law in Trust" for 5% of the total amount of the tender price. Tenders will close at 12:00 o'clock noon on April 8, 2019 and will be received by: Vermilion River Law, Barristers & Solicitors, 11, 5125-50 Avenue, Vermilion, AB T9X 1A8 Phone: 780-853-5339
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March 19, 2019 | The Vermilion Voice
Upcoming Marwayne PBR
Reporter Angela Mouly
Hundreds of people will gather on April 5 - 6, for the 8th Annual Marwayne PBR presented by Garnier Custom Silaging and GMack Oilfield Services. On April 5, Family Fun Night will include an ABBI bucking bull competition at 4 p.m., followed at 7 p.m. by LRA junior bull riding, LRA steer riding, and wild pony races. On April 6, doors open at 5 p.m. and professional bull riders will be the highlight of the night at 7 p.m. The audience can also enjoy wild pony races (at 6:30 p.m.), a battle of the Breeders Bull Sale, and a dance. The dance will feature entertain-
ment by The Prairie Dogs. Tickets for seconds; it’s a rush every time you get children 12 and under are free. Tick- on!” ets are $20, or $10 In 2018 third for the dance only, g e n e r at i o n b u l l and proceeds will fighter Levi Hale be going to support the Marwayne Arena. Last year threetime PBR National Champion, Aaron Roy, said that he continues to love his sport after recovering from both a broken back and broken femur Three time PBR National Champion, Aaron because, “It’s eight Roy at the 2018 Marwayne PBR.
said, “It’s a really good feeling when you can save your friends.” Each year, the crowd is enamoured with all of the excitement, and this year is expected to thrill once again.
From left, bullfighters Monty Phillips, Josh Haeberle, and Levi Hale at the 2018 Marwayne PBR. Photos Angela Mouly
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BENEFITS OF HOMEMADE BABY FOOD Once your baby is ready to graduate from the bottle to solid foods, your first instinct might be to purchase readymade baby food from the supermarket. This is perhaps the most convenient option, but is it really what’s best for your child? Making your own baby food comes with its share of benefits for little tummies. Plus, the money you’ll save by switching from store-bought
to homemade is well worth the extra effort. Tasty and frugal There’s no denying that homemade baby food has a higher nutritional value than its store-bought counterpart, which often contains ingredients that are non-essential to your child’s development. Without additives like dyes and starches to get in the way, your jars of pureed meats, fruits and veggies are perfect to introduce your baby to the flavours and consistencies
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of solid food. What’s more, because baby food keeps well, you can save time, money and hassle by whipping up large batches at a time. Unlimited options Grocery stores carry a limited selection of baby foods, and the flavours that are available aren’t always the most appetizing. Why limit yourself when you can prepare an endless array of different purees in the comfort of your own kitchen? Plus, you’ll know that every bite your baby gobbles up will
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be made from fresh, nutrient-packed ingredients — and a healthy helping of love. Foolproof Method Boil food. Add water. You’re done! That’s really all there is to it. Feel free to experiment, but make sure you taste test your creations — if you don’t like it, chances are your little one won’t either.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHILD’S MOTOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT Developing motor skills is a critical stage in your baby’s life. When it comes to fostering your growing child’s social and physical abilities, nothing beats hands-on parenting. The beginning Your child wasn’t entirely helpless at birth, having acquired certain reflexes
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while still in the womb. Baby’s fragile, delicate appearance can be attributed to his under-developed muscles, which are constantly evolving to adapt to his new environment. After a few months, he’s able to hold his head up for a few seconds and bend his limbs on his own. Around seven months, your child will try to sit down on his own. You can lend a hand by showing him how it’s done. A bit later, you’ll notice him lying on his stomach and moving his limbs: that’s an early (and somewhat unsuc-
cessful) attempt at moving around on all fours! Spend lots of time showing him the way forward, and he’ll get the hang of crawling in no time. Finally, around eleven months, your child will start trying to stand up — an unmistakable sign that baby’s first steps are just around the corner. Baby steps Your child should be able to stand up on his own and start attempting to take a few steps between 12 and 18 months. Always encourage him to
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learn at his own pace, and don’t worry if you don’t see much progress — he’s probably focusing his efforts on something else, like language or cleanliness. Your pediatrician will identify any true delays in the development of your child’s motor skills and suggest the best course of action. Your unrelenting encouragement is vital to help your child’s motor skills progress.
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PLAGIOCEPHALY: FLAT HEAD SYNDROME The skull of a newborn is highly malleable (namely to facilitate delivery) and remains so for around 18 months until its bones have fused together into their permanent position. As this process unfolds, some infants — usually around four to six months — develop an oddly shaped head; this condition is known as flat head syndrome, or plagiocephaly.
To avoid permanent malformations, parents should intervene at the first sign of flat head syndrome and inform their child’s pediatrician, who can step in if necessary. Prevention To minimize the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), today’s pediatricians recommend putting babies to sleep on their back. This measure, while ver y effective in preventing SIDS, is largely responsible for the increased prevalence of flat head syndrome. When infants sleep on their
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back, their head — the heaviest part of their body, by far — is under continuous pressure, and staying in that position for extended periods can cause the skull to become misshapen. That’s why you should avoid letting your baby’s head stay in the same position for too long. A good way to do this for babies who are able to move their own head is to direct their attention to different places (by repositioning the mobile above the crib, for example). Treatment If you suspect that your child is
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Renovating Your Home? Ask Yourself These 8 Questions First (NC) You might be surprised to learn there are many health hazards around the home, particularly when taking on any kind of renovation project— even for something as easy as painting a room. But by educating yourself and taking the right precautions, you’ll help keep you and your family safe. Here are eight important safety questions that Health Canada encourages you to ask yourself before starting your project: Could the products I am using be harmful? Be sure to follow all use and safety instructions on the label, including how to store and dispose of any leftover products. Remember to look for hazard symbols. Should I be worried about lead-based
paint? Your home probably contains lead-based paint if it was built before 1960. If the paint is in good condition and is not on a surface that a child might chew or that is subject to wear and tear, it’s best to leave it alone or cover it with paint or wallpaper. But if the paint is cracking, chipping, flaking or peeling, or is on a surface that a child might chew or that is subject to wear and tear, you’ll need to remove it carefully to avoid kicking up lead dust. Could my house contain asbes t o s? B e f o r e 19 9 0 , a s b e s t o s w a s commonly used for fireproofing and insulating against cold weather and noise. You can reduce your risk of exposure by hiring a professional to test for asbestos before doing any renovations or remod-
elling. Avoid disturbing asbestos materials yourself. Are low-emission products available? Paints and renovation products, like flooring and particleboard, often have a noticeable smell. This odour can indicate that the product contains volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Some chemical products are labelled as “low emission,” which means they give off fewer VOCs and are safer for your health. Should I ventilate while I renovate? Yes – ventilation can help improve indoor air quality by removing pollutants from the home and by bringing in fresh air from outside. This is especially important when renovating or when using chemical products in the home. How should I dress? Labels on prod-
ucts used for renovations will include information about what to wear and precautions to take. This could include using gloves, safety goggles or masks and keeping the products away from other hazardous materials. Can my family take part? It’s best to keep children and pets safely away from the renovation area. Pregnant women should also avoid taking part in renovation projects. How do I dispose of leftover materials safely? As your project wraps up, continue to keep safety in mind. Read the label or contact your municipality for advice on how to dispose of any leftover chemical products. Find more tips at canada.ca/healthyhome.
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Approximately 50 cross country skiers competed in the Beckie Scott Loppett at the Vermilion Provincial Park on March 16. Hosted by the Vermilion Nordic Ski Club, this was the first one held in over 3 years due to snow and weather conditions. Participants ranged from approximately age 6 – 60, and distances from 2 – 30 kilometers could be chosen. “Some of the racers were looking for their best time, and some were just out to challenge themselves. The club is 45 years old; it was started in 1974 by Jan and the late Walter Scott. Competitors attended from all over; Elk Point, Wainwright, Cut Knife, and Edmonton,” said volunteer Vaughn Cooper. Volunteer Todd Ree said, “We love the culture within the sport. I’ve never met a group of people so committed to the activity. I just came back from teaching children
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to ski in a northern Alberta community. After mild hesitation at the beginning, by the end of the class, you couldn’t get them to take their skis off. Cross country skiing is hard work, and thus it is a shared experience. People understand what you are suffering through or enjoying.” They went on to say that people really enjoy skiing the trails in Vermilion. With classic technique if people can make it up the big hills, they feel like they have accomplished something. Race conditions were good with lots of snow and warmer weather. They went on to thank Charles Lychak and Darryl Lysens from Alberta Parks for setting the tracks, as well as the club volunteers. “Beckie Scott is such an incredible role model. We are so proud to be part of the Beckie Scott Nordic ski area and host a loppett in her name. She was an amazing athlete, and is an even better person,” said From left, volunteer Jan Scott, and competitor Vaughn McGrath who travelled from Fort Ree. Saskatchewan. Photo Angela Mouly
Vermilion 4H Sheep Club
and good job Clay and Megan! The Regional Communications is to take place In the month of December the sheep on Saturday, March 16th in Vegreville. club has their Christmas party during a Thanks to Dr. Kent Weir who taught meeting, they decided to watch the movie a workshop for the club on February 8, ‘Elf’ and had a blast! 2019. The amazing veterinarian taught The Vermilion 4H Sheep Club had their annual public speaking event in the month of February, this event took place on February 10, 2019 (picture to the right). Thanks to all the judges, mc’s, committee members, and guests that made this day possible.. congratulations to our winners … Megan Krys, Ashley Corbiere, Clay Corbiere, Avery Corbiere, and Makenzie Flanders! They continued onto the district public speaking that took place on February 23/2019 at Clandonald School. Everyone did amazing, congratulations to Ashley Corbiere who placed first place, Avery Corbiere who placed second place, Photo submitted Submitted
everyone about the VPCR (Valid Patient Client Relationships) and vaccines. The club will be holding a ‘Little Caesars Pizza Fundraiser’ again this year, if you are interested in buying an easy, tasty meal, talk to a member to find out how to order,
if you don’t know anyone you can contact me, (madison.ferguson@ecacs16.ab.ca)! Members, please remember to keep up with your record books! There are pages you can fill out before you get your lambs!
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Lakeland College Hairstyling And Esthetician Lakeland College hairstyling and esthetician students and their models walked the first Look Good, Feel Good Hairstyling and Esthetician Transformation Showcase runway on March 11. The event was an opportunity for students to draw on the lessons they’ve learned throughout the year and share their expertise, creativity and talent in front of industry representatives, and their Lakeland instructors and peers. Photo submitted
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Twelve teams spent March 14 - 16 at E.H. Walter School in Paradise Valley competing for the 1A Girls Provincial Basketball Championship. Congratulations to the E.H. Walter Trojans and the community on a great provincials. The team finished with two wins and a loss. Pictured is Paradise Valley’s Brie Leer blocking a shot attempt from Sloane Cannan of the St. Mary’s Saints of Vegreville. Photo submitted
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THE BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN RURAL ALBERTA Keynote speaker Patricia Bourne, CEO of EQUS, will share information on how Canada’s largest member-owned utility embraced change and began adopting renewable energy. Guest speakers: Rob Baron - Lakeland’s Renewable Energy & Conservation program, Rongrong Xiang - On-Farm Energy and Solar Funding Programs Renewable Energy Panel Discussion: Patricia Bourne, Rob Baron, Jason Atkinson, ENMAX Corporation, and Ernie Semeniuk, president of Borradaile REA
Wednesday, March 20 7 - 8:15 p.m. Alumni Hall Theatre Lakeland College, Vermilion campus Presented by Lakeland College School of Environmental Sciences, Big Green Ideas is a free speaker series developed to share today’s innovative ideas. Funding courtesy Lakeland College Innovation Fund.
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SCHOOL NEWS Raynette Schroeder Submitted
Senior Boys Basketball won Zones in Fort McMurray for the second year running and headed to Provincials in High Level last weekend. At the end of the day Monday before leaving for Provincials (a 9 hour trip), students and staff gathered in the gym to cheer them on and watch a short skills competition between the team members. The Senior Girls Curlers attended Provincials in St Paul March 7-9. They played 4 games but faced tough competition and only won one of them. However, they had the chance to meet Randy Ferbey (he won the Briar from ‘01 to ‘03) and Rachel Homan (also a professional curler, won the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in ‘13, ‘14,’17, and ‘19). With curling and basketball winding down, the badminton season has just started.
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V e r m i l i o n E l e m e n t a r y School is pleased to offer an after school art club to our Grades 4-6 students. The club would meet Monday after school from 3:305:00 in the reading intervention classroom. We are looking to run sessions for 5 weeks starting on March 18 and run until April 15. The art activity that the students will be involved in is to paint a ceiling tile to be used in the hallway. Please make sure you stop by the school and take a look once we have them installed. We will showcase the students with their art in a picture in the front display case, and students will get a copy of this picture to take home. The VES Hot Lunch executive and kitchen staff have been having such a wonderful year so far. As you may have noticed, there was a note sent home asking parents if there was any interest in becoming a Hot Lunch team member. The Hot Lunch program is a smooth running operation that has
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Mrs. Schroeder and Mrs. Smith have been busy using the 3D printers for the Grade 7 Bridges and Grade 8 Gears projects. The students plan and design according to the specifications they are given and once complete, visit the Learning Commons to download the file. Once printed, they have a physical representation of their design. If there are any issues with their original design, they need to go back and change the design to correct any mistakes. Parent-teacher interviews will be held on March 28 and on April 17 between 5-8 p.m. If you would like to book an interview, you can do it online by going to our website http://jrrobson.btps.ca and clicking the ‘Parent Teacher Interviews’ link on the bottom right side of our home page. You will need to register for an account if you haven’t already. During the March 28 parent-teacher interviews, AHS will be doing a special vaping presentation in the Learning
Commons at 7 p.m. Come learn the facts and dangers of vaping. Our next Parent Advisory Council meeting will be on Monday, March 25 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. It will be the second to last meeting for this school year. Report Cards will be coming out on April 8. Important Dates: Mar. 22: Profes-
sional Learning Day – no school, Mar. 25: Parent Advisory Council Meeting at 7 p.m., Mar. 28: Parent/Teacher Interviews 5-8 p.m., Mar. 28: Vaping Presentation by AHS at 7 p.m. @ JRR, Apr. 8: Report Cards. Apr. 17: Parent/Teacher Interviews, Apr. 19: Good Friday – no school, Apr. 22-26: Easter Break – no school.
Senior Girls Curling team with professional curlers Randy Ferbey and Rachel Homan at Provincials. Photo submitted
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been serving the students and staff of Vermilion Elementar y School for decades. As with all good things, a few positions will become open as a few volunteers have come to the end of their term. We will be looking for a new President, Treasurer, Meal Tabulating Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator, Online Coordinator and a Fundraising Committee. If any of these positions are of interest to you, please feel free to join in at our next meeting on March 20 in the VES Learning Commons at 7 p.m. We hope to see you there. We will be having a draw for a one year family membership to the Lakeland College Recreation Centre for our VES families that are interested. Thank you to Lakeland College for donating this membership to promote h ealt hy, ac t i ve li v in g for fam ili e s. Please keep in mind this is only for the “dry side” of the recreation centre and does not include the swimming pool. If your family would like to be entered for the draw, please stop by the office or email us at ves@btps.ca before March 21.
We are very excited to be hosting a Hip Hop dance residency from March 25-29. SoundKreations is an in-school program provider that will be visiting our school with highly trained and experienced dance specialists for the week. They will provide hip hop dance instruction each day to ever y class culminating in a day time performance that the entire school will get to view as well as participate in. This will be an opportunity for students to develop their physical literacy, mindfulness, a n d a p p r e c i at i o n fo r t h e c r e at i ve process through the exploration of dance and poetr y. SoundKreations will make our gymnasium a safe place for students to take risks and succeed. To learn more about SoundKreations
you can visit their website at soundkreations.com The Spring Concert will be held on April 12 from 12-1 pm in the school g ym. The c o n c er t will g o in or d er from youngest to oldest students, so Kindergarten will start and Grade 6 will be last. Please come out and enjoy the music of our children. Dates to Remember: Mar 1-31 – Spring Fundraiser; Mar 21 – Report Cards Go Home; Mar 22 – No School; Mar 26 – Kindergarten Open House at 7:00; April 1-30 – Yearbook Sales; April 2-9 – Scholastic Book Fair; April 3 – Wear Crazy Bling Day; April 3 – Assembly at 10:45; April 4 – Parent Teacher Interviews; April 12 – Spring Concert at 12:00.
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SCHOOL NEWS Margaret McCormack Submitted
O u r S p a r t a n S r. Boys Basketball finished off their season representi n g S t . J e r o m e’s at the Zones Tournament in Vegreville on March 8/9. In their final game the boys defeated Marwayne 92-39 earning the Bronze medal. What a terrific way to end the season! A special note of thanks to coach, Mr. Sader for sharing his time and talent with this group of dedicated young men and for believing in the boys throughout the season! St. Jerome’s was blessed to have a PlayBRAVE team from AMPED2play, help us to connect with others, become open to other ideas and innovations, realize the gifts/talents of others, as well as include others despite their differences, through play. Thanks so much to ECACS#16 for sponsoring this important lesson for our kindergarten to grade twelve students. Our Physical Education 20/3 0 students have been trying their hands at archery. Many thanks to Mr. Pardely, Mr. Schwartz and Mr. Ollenberger for helping us to be straight shooters and hit the bullseye! Aliens have landed! Aliens have landed! The grade 6 students have cleared their aliens for arrival onto planet Ear th. Their passpor ts have
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been checked and stamped. The grade Centre in St. Jerome’s School from 9 6 students completed a planet research a.m. until 1 p.m. This is a great fundproject, recorded the required informa- raiser for our grad class. Come out tion in a passport, and created an alien for a great breakfast and support the out of recyclable materials that would grads! live on their planet. The Elementary staff would like to Some of our amazing St. Jerome thank all the parents who were able to Spartans represented our school at attend Parent/Teacher Interviews on the “YoungLeaders.World Intensive Summit”, on March 11, at the Edmonton Expo. YoungLeaders. World colloaborates with youth from around the world to help them discover life leadership the connection between personal growth and collective good. Kindergarten Open House and Registration is just around the corner! St. Jerome’s will be hosting Kindergarten Open House on Wednesday, March 27 at 7 p.m. This will be a great evening to come and check out the kindergarten room, meet our kindergarten teacher, Ms. Lewin, principal, Mr. Chase and the team from Alber ta Health Ser vices. Children are welcome to attend as they will be supervised in the kindergarten room. St. Jerome’s Graduating Class of 2019 will be helping out at the next Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, March 31. The breakfast takes plac e at the Father Cord eau Photo submitted
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Thursday, March 14. If you were unable to attend last Thursday and would like to touch base with your child’s teacher, please feel free to contact the school office to make arrangements. Sc hool Remind er s: Wednesd ay, March 20 - Grade 5-8 Ski Trip, Friday, March 22 - No School.
The Innisfree & District ECS is currently accepting applications for a probationary PART-TIME (0.5 FTE)
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KINDERGARTEN/PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER • We are a small private parent run organization, although connections with Innisfree Delnorte School are encouraged • The successful applicant will have, or be in the process of obtaining, an Alberta Teaching Certificate
Skills that are an asset include: • Knowledge of early literacy & numeracy • Strong classroom management • Organized The successful applicant will be asked to provide a criminal record and vulnerable sector check when hired. This competition will run until a qualified applicant is found. Please send resume, cover letter, and any other documents to support your application to innisfreeecs@gmail.com For more information please contact Bobbi Bouchier – 780-870-5726
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COMING EVENTS Vermilion Senior Citizen Centre
Annual Meeting Wednesday, March 27th 1:00 p.m. All Members Welcome!!
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Although upsetting, changes in your domestic situation will be favorable. Discuss your objectives with partners or peers. Don't let children hold you back from doing things you enjoy.
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Try to take care of the needs of those you love. Relatives may be less than easy to deal with. Minor health problems may flare up if you haven't been taking care of yourself or have been burning the candle at both ends.
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You must be careful not to reveal secrets or get involved in gossip. Get involved in sports events that will benefit your physical appearance. Deception in your home is evident. Don't beat around the bush.
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You can't help everyone. Your partner may be erratic today if you haven't paid enough attention to him or her. Overindulgent people will cause disruptions in your life.
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You may want to take a look at the personal papers of elders in your family. Secret affairs may be tempting. Romance and social activity will be a promising combination.
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You can evade the issue as usual by being affectionate, fun loving, and far too active for your lover to catch on. You will be able to make financial gains. You need to get out if you want to meet potential partners.
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Use your genuine warmth and compassion to win hearts. Good day for romance. You must avoid gossip and focus on what you have to do.
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You can help other people with their financial problems by setting up a budget for them. Be sure to double-check the house on your way out. Your emotions may get the better of you.
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LOCAL NEWS
Submitted The Vermilion Jr. B Tigers concluded the year with their annual Wind-Up and Awards Evening on Saturday, March 9. Players, coaching staff, donors and families gathered at the Vermilion Royal Legion for an evening of honouring this group of young men for their accomplishments throughout the season. After a delicious meal, the Awards portion of the evening began. The entire team was congratulated for making playoffs for the third season in a row and for battling until the very last minute of the last game. Congratulations to all the Award Winners of 2018/2019: Rookie of the Year (Nick Woywitka Memorial) - Ty Martin, Most Improved Player (Integra Tire) - Denver Budzilka, Most Gentlemanly Player (Vermilion Credit Union) - Jesse Reeds, Most Popular Player (Craig’s) - Dalyn McCubbing, Most
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Dedicated Player (Ina Webb Memorial) - Austin Trach, Unsung Hero (Vermilion Insurance) - Caius Quist, Best Defenseman (Dennill’s Family) - Ashton Oakes, Top Scorer of the Year (Jr. B Executive) - Jayden Nachtengaele, Most Valuable Player (Fountain Tire) - Ashton Oakes and Jayden Nachtengaele, Most Valuable Player in Playoffs (Joe Farkash M e m o r i a l ) - D a ko t a Ke nyo n . T h e Chris Cusack Spirit Award was won by Ashton Oakes, for going above and beyond expectations in helping with non hockey events, community involvement, and who represents the “Spirit” of the Tigers. Captain, Jesse Reeds and other team members thanked Coach Ryan Earl, his team and others for their dedication and support of the team this year. The final presentation of the evening was Coach Ryan Earl presenting our fourth year graduating players,
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Jesse Reeds, Dakota Kenyon, Carter Myhovich, and Brayden Wilson, with their jerseys. These four young men have been great leaders this year for the Tigers. We would like to thank all of the donors who made this evening possible. Thank you to the presenters who were able to attend the Award Night to present their trophy. The executive would also like to thank the coaching staff, Ryan Earl, Rylan Mauws, Mark Protsch and Tim Harvey for the excellent work they did with this team throughout the season. The executive would like to thank everyone who made this year the success it was to our jersey and program sponsors, executive members, parents, fans and community members. Our season has wrapped up for another year, but we invite you to support us at the Vermilion Best Defenceman: Headley Dennills and Ashton Oakes. Photos submitted Fair at the Jr. B. Tiger’s Bingo.
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Vermilion Art Show & Sale Featured Artist About Monica To (杜)
MONICA TO (杜)
Born and raised in the Edmonton area, TO came to Vermilion in 2004 to teach art to teens and has resided there since. She arrived armed with a love for art, working with children, her Art Minor and a Bachelor of Education degree. Her formal art training comes from the University of Alberta and Red Deer College, and is deeply influenced by two mentors and fellow Alberta artists—Sandra Miller and the late Lawrence Kenakin. TO’s artistic endeavors are drawn out in the classroom, workshops, in commission work, and art shows and exhibitions. Her body of art is a variety of charcoal, pencil, paint, and printmaking, revealing her Jack-of-All-Paints experimental spirit. TO’s collection of work also captures subjects and styles of all sort—nature, nudes, people, pets, cartoons, abstract, photorealism; her refusal to commit to one topic or style makes it entertaining to try and pinpoint amongst others which pieces are hers. Aside from art, TO adds color to her life with her husband and son by searching for the balance between mindful and fast-paced living, dining at mom-and-pop restaurants, fishing, seeing and smelling the Rocky Mountains, woodworking, living out of a suitcase, snowboarding, kittens, trying to convince people that she’s a grownup, fantasizing about racecar driving, laughing once a day until she cries, and being around her favorite people.
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Bull Selection: Using Economically Relevant Traits
Beef Cattle Research Council Submitted
Sire selection often encompass a variety of factors such as how well a bull fits into the breeding objectives of your operation, breed, conformation, pedigree, birthweight, and price. Recent surveys from western Canada in 2014 and 2017, Ontario in 2015/16, northern Ontario and Quebec in 2015/16, and Atlantic Canada in 2016/17 production years asked respondents to rank their top bull selection criteria. There
wasn’t a lot of variation between regions with breed, conformation, pedigree, birth weight, individual performance, expected progeny differences (EPDs), and temperament all being highly ranked by survey participants. Some of the criteria, like breed, may influence sire selection due to the desire to capture heterosis or breed complementarity effects. Conformation is important for longevity and ensuring the bull gets the job done during the breeding season. Having
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a bull with a desirable temperament makes everyone’s lives easier, especially if there are children or older individuals involved in the operation. Individual performance and birth weight may give some indication of how the bull’s progeny may perform, but a better indicator in this area is actually the bull’s EPDs. Response to selection using EPDs is 7-9 times more effective than selecting based on individual animal performance7. The question is, how well do these various selection criteria translate into profit? Answering this question means taking a look at your operation. • What are your breeding/marketing goals? • Which traits affect the profitability of your operation? • What constraints does your operation have (forage resources, labour, etc.)? • Do you raise your own replacements or purchase them4? Once those questions are answered, there are likely a number of traits you have identified as important to your operation. While a number of data sources exist to help you evaluate the contribution of a potential herd sire to improving the traits of interest, it is important to recognize whether the traits you have identified are indicator or economically relevant traits. Good record keeping is crucial to determine whether or not progress is being made in the traits you have identified as important to your operation’s productivity and profit-
ability. Economically relevant traits (ERTs) or Indicators? Economically relevant traits (ERTs) are those that are directly associated with a source of revenue, or a cost. Not all EPDs represent ERTs – instead they use a related (or indicator) trait to estimate the ERT. One of the best examples is birth weight. Decreasing a bull’s birth weight by 5 lbs does not have any associated income or costs, but is often used as a bull buying criteria in an effort to reduce calving problems. The actual ERT in this case is calving ease, as an increase in calving problems will reduce calf survival (less calves to sell), incurs higher labour costs (pulling calves, or more time spent monitoring), and delays cow rebreeding (younger and lighter calves to sell next year). Similarly, ultrasound for carcass traits is another suite of common indicator traits, while the ERTs are the actual carcass measurements (weight, yield, and marbling). We all recognize fertility (in both sires and dams) as a trait that has the biggest impacts on profitability. But fertility has relatively low heritability, meaning that cumulative environmental influences (e.g. nutrition, weather, etc.) generally have a larger impact than genetics. In Canada, some genetic evaluations do not report any EPDs at all for ERTs related to female fertility. While most evaluations include scrotal circumference (indicator), it actually has a near zero relationship with heifer pregnancy rate (ERT) Continued on page 23
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Continued from page 22 In the Canadian context, a stayablity or length of productive life type of EPD (probability of an animal remaining in the herd for X period of time or awarding more credit to cows remaining longer in the herd), while an ERT itself, is also the best proxy for fertility given the lack of EPDs in this area, as the most common reason for a cow to be culled is because she’s open. When EPDs for both indicator and ERTs for the same trait are included in genetic evaluations (e.g. calving ease and birth weight), make sure you focus on the EPD for the ERT and not the indicator trait. The indicator trait cannot add more information to the selection process, as it is already used in the calculation of the EPD for the ERT in the first place. When an EPD for an indicator trait is available, but no EPD exists for the ERT (e.g. scrotal circumference and heifer pregnancy rate), it can result in an over or under-estimation of the ability of the indicator trait to predict the ERT3. What to Focus on
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Given the plethora of EPDs available, that may or may not have a published EPD are an indicator or ERT. trying to sort through ten or fifteen or twenty in your breed of choice and whether they Continued on page 24 individual EPDs that may not have relevance to your particular operation can easily lead to information overload. By focusing on the ERTs, you can eliminate those bits of information that will not directly impact your operation’s profitability. For example, if you’re using a terminal system (not keeping replacements) and selling at weaning, the weaning weight EPD is going to be one of your most important ERTs. If you tend to retain ownership through to slaughter, the more relevant ERTs are carcass weight, quality, and yield grades. In some cases, whether a published EPD is an indicator or ERT will depend on how that EPD is reported. For example, carcass trait EPDs calculated using combination of ultrasound and actual carcass data would be ERTs (e.g. marbling score), but those reported on an ultrasound data basis (e.g. percent intramuscular fat) would be indicators. Table 1 contains some common traits Photo submitted
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Continued from page 23 Genetic Evaluations and Selections Indices Many genetic evaluations of fer selection indices in addition to individual EPDs. These are calculated
by placing an economic weighting on individual EPDs to create a multi-trait selection model for different types of broad production systems (generally maternal or terminal). These provide a way to objectively categorize a set
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of animals using the same criteria throughout. Examples include the Canadian Simmental Association’s All Purpose Index (API) and Terminal Index (TI), AgSight’s BIO$ Economic Ind ex, or the Canad ian Herefor d Association’s Maternal Productivity Index (MPI) and Feedlot Merit Index (FPI). The indices offered by most breed associations are fairly robust across pro duc tion environments, keeping in mind their overall objective – don’t expect high ranking terminal index bulls to give you stellar replacement heifers. Ideally, selection indices would be tailored to each individual operation’s identified ERTs, with dif ferent economic weightings depending on the production system, but the creation of customized selection indices with real-world economic weightings requires detailed cost and return
information and a complete understanding of the complex genetic relationships between traits. This type of model may also present some difficulty for seedstock producers, as marketing based on a fluid index (where a bull could be in the top 1% for X trait in one type of production system, but only in the top 50% for the same trait in another production system) would be challenging.4 Regardless, the amount of detailed information required to populate these types of models may not be readily available for the average producer. Conclusion B y i d e n t i f y i n g E R Ts , y o u c a n narrow your selection focus to the EPD s t h a t m a t t e r m o s t f o r y o u r breeding goals, increasing the likelihood that the decisions you make will actually have an impact on your bottom line.
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