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Kindergarten students sang a selection of reindeer songs on December 18.

Angela Mouly Reporter

The Vermilion Elementary School hosted their Grade K - 2 Christmas Concert on December 18, and their Grade 3 - 5 Concert at the Lakeland College Alumni Theatre on December 19.

Children told jokes and song history

between each song.

“Well if you weren’t in the Christmas spirit before, I’m sure you are now! What a wonderful job students, and a special thank you to Mrs. King for putting everything together. On behalf of the staff and students we would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas,” said principal, Grade 5 students playing a Christmas carol on recorders on December 19. Photos Angela Mouly Calvin Anhorn.

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Santa Anonymous

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The Vermilion Lions Club hosted their annual Santa Anonymous, delivering food and toy parcels to approximately 74 families on December 21.

The program has been running for a p pr ox i m ate l y 4 0 ye ar s, a n d n ow services Vermilion, Minburn, Mannville, Clandonald, and Islay. Head elf, Dolores Coates-Lingley, has been volunteering for the past 25 years, and Vermilion Outreach School staff and students volunteered on December 19. The program relies on donations of toys, and monetary funds to help with the food hampers, and according to Coates-Lingley, fills a need in the community.

“My parents support it every year so I knew what it was, but hadn’t been

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involved before. It is fun finding things for other people and making them happy! I’m definitely coming back to do this next year,” said Melayna Kennedy.

“Along with many other Santa Anonymous programs in the area we are having a challenge meeting our financial responsibilities. Minor Hockey adopted a few families this year, and Purses for Moms was a new asset this year. I really appreciate my volunteers; there is no way I could have done this without them, the Lions members, and the support of the communities,” said, Dolores Coates-Lingley.

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Crime Reduction Underway

Angela Mouly Reporter

RCMP Cpl. Ronald Bumbray visited the Vermilion Detachment on December 18, to speak about local crime reduction initiatives that are underway.

Media relations officer for the Eastern Alberta District, Cpl. Bumbry, is from St. Paul and works with a Strategic Communications Unit in Edmonton. He said, “Stay tuned; we want to share what we are doing here. We want the public engaged specifically in terms of rural crime. There are a lot of analytics involved and targeted enforcement, so tips from the community can help to pool information from a larger area.”

According to www.rcmp.gc.ca, Project Lock Up was announced in February 2019. The project is led by intelligence and supported by a strong partner network, who together aim to reduce property crime and build trust between citizens and law enforcement. Project Lock Up creates a framework that enables the RCMP as well as its

enforcement and citizen-led stakeholders to place a spotlight on repeat victims of property crime. District Crime Reduction Units target repeat offenders and address repeat crime trends to reduce the impact of crime in communities across Alberta.

They state that the Alberta RCMP’s Crime Reduction Strategy measures five key property crime indicators which count the number of reported incidents of Break and Enters, Theft of Motor Vehicles, Theft over and under $5,000, and Possession of Stolen Property in Alberta RCMP jurisdictions. They recognise that although these crime indicators do not represent every type of property crime (fraud, arson and mischief), that they represent the overall state and trend of property crime in Alberta.

The Alberta RCMP continues to work with community partners such as Rural Crime Watch (RCW) and Citizens on Patrol (COP) to promote crime prevention awareness in communities throughout Alberta.

Members of the RCMP are thankful to the

RCW and COP volunteers who support the extra set of “eyes and ears” in their commuCrime Reduction Strategy by acting as an nities.

From left, Cpl. Ronald Bumbry and Sgt. Jane Boehr at the Vermilion RCMP detachment on December 18. Photo Angela Mouly

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Town Council

Angela Mouly Reporter

Bylaw 14-2019 was brought back to Town Council in Vermilion on December 17, to consider further readings, regarding an amendment to Bylaw 11-2013 potentially allowing micro-cannabis production in the C4 Shopping Centre District.

“I believe the business has done its due diligence but I still have a lot of reservations even though some of my concerns have been addressed,” said Councillor Richard Yaceyko.

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identified concerns including ground level ozone. I think the industry is in its infancy and I think there is an opportunity to find some improvements,” said Councillor Robert Pulyk.

“It’s such a new enterprise; I don’t think that the public thinks micro-cannabis production is not something of value in our community – just not there,” said Councillor Greg Barr.

“When I talk to other people, they don’t seem to care where it goes. Medical marijuana has been legal for 18 years. The 25 - 50 jobs are desperately needed in this community.” said Coun-

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cillor McCullough.

With two in favour and five opposed, the motion was defeated, and will not be brought back for another year.

In other news, a delegation was given

by Sgt. Jane Boehr regarding statistics from the Vermilion RCMP. “ From June 1 – December 1, we received 661 calls for service. Of those, 104 files had charges recommended, including 33 for failure to appear in court. Break and enters increased but prevention and assistance from the K Division Crime Reduction Unit will help us get these numbers down,” said Sgt.

Boehr.

The 2020 Operating Capital Budget was released, and Director of Finance and Administration, Jason Warawa said, “There is a reduced property assessment as well as other challenges. As administration, we tried to find cost savings and efficiencies where we could and that will continue into 2020.”

Residents will see a 1.9 per cent property tax increase and a 3 per cent utility increase. The recommendation was made for council to approve the 2020 Preliminary Operating Budget of $14,217,341 and the motion was carried.

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mately 300 residents and family members attended and enjoyed a festive meal The Vermilion Valley Lodge hosted together. their 2nd Annual Family Resident Christ“The mayor came to see us and the mas Supper on December 19. Approxi- banquet was very nice with fancy dishes,” Reporter

From left Recreation Director Brittany Lysons, Chef Richard Eastcott, and CAO Paul Kim.

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Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year

Lorna Hamilton Editor

So there you have it ever yone, Christmas Eve is tomorrow and I can only imagine the excitement that is building in everyone’s home as they wait for good ole Santa Clause to come but remember the reason for the season, the birth of Jesus Christ.

A reminder to never let the words p o lit i c ally c orre c t d i s c our ag e you from celebrating the true meaning of

With that said, I have to say, that this year as my husband and I drove around town to look at the Christmas lights I was a little disappointed. Maybe, it is just my perception but it seemed like there were a lot fewer houses decorated this year than last year. The lights are one of my most favourite parts of the holidays as it brightens up the town. I have lived here for 14 years but I still remember how back home in Newfoundland it was always so greatly decorated, almost ever y house had lights and displays in our hometown.

With the beginning of a new year

A Christmas Gift

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Christmas. I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of all this bull about this and that being offensive when it has been around for decades and in some cases centuries. Day after day it is preached to us to accept and love the diversity we have in this country, but when I have to start changing my beliefs and how I celebrate them to appease someone else I get a little frustrated. With my rant now over, I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and I wish you all the joy of making new memories and lasting traditions that can be passed from generation to generation.

We celebrate Christmas all because a very special little baby who was born in a manger to bring peace and reconciliation to the world. This baby came out of love to deliver the most precious gift of forgiveness. For some people it is a gift that is easy to give, and receive and for others it is a rare and difficult gift to give or an impossible one to receive. There are no easy instructions for getting past hurts, betrayals, rejections and disappointments from others, yet that is what forgiveness is, and it is so important that our Christmas baby Jesus gave his life for it thirtythree years later. Forgiveness is one of the greatest resulting gifts of the Christmas story.

When someone has wronged us, and even if that person does not ever apologize, or is unaware of the hurt they caused we can still forgive and heal and prosper.

Forgiving is not saying that what they did was ok, because it still is not, and it may

never be, but rather forgiving is allowing room in our hearts and minds to acknowledge the imperfect in ourselves and others. We know that many people are not able to apologize or take responsibility for their own short comings or bad behaviour.

Some people are too prideful and arrogant to ever admit they are wrong, even to themselves. Certain people are clicky, immature and lack care, kindness and concern for others and are self absorbed.

There are also people that are just plain mean, thoughtless, jealous, rude, and vengeful or want their own way. Not everyone can act with the same integrity that we would hope for, and waiting for such people to offer an apology, or to correct their wrong doing is a waste of our time.

It is good and kind people that can offer genuine restoration in relationships, but not everyone is good and kind, and not everyone wants restoration. If the people that offend you do not have positive character attributes, then don’t expect them to act like you think they should. It is better to accept where they are at, and not waste too much time being angry, sad or sulking about their disagreeable attitude. They

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have clearly displayed who they. If we wrong people, we need to take responsibility, quickly apologize and if someone is offering to repair the breach, we need to be open to extend grace. When forgiveness is a decision you make, you are often able to feel better towards the person that has wronged you.

Does forgiving mean that you have to give them a big smile and befriend them the next time you see them? That is up to you and the situation. On a continuum there are people that are mature enough to be able to work out their differences and respect each other. Other people find even the slightest differences unacceptable; they are not capable of working anything out and will forever continue on in a rude, grudgeful and snubbing fashion. But thirdly, it is impossible to work anything out with an arrogant person that does not care about anyone and believes that they are seldom wrong. Recognize what you are dealing with, forgive and move on and find better people. My dad advised me in such situations, to”let it be like water off a ducks back”. It is to our benefit to not allow ourselves to be

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approaching it is my hope for better times, this year has been one of great sadness with the loss of my sister and a very worrisome year as our economy was and still is in the toilet and apparently going to continue to be, but with that said we can only hope that 2020 brings all of us times of hope, happiness and love.

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offended, especially by people that don’t know any better, or that do, but instead choose to act like they don’t. We can’t fix stupid, but we can choose not to be drawn into it. As long as we stay unforgiving, we are emotionally tied to that person, unable to heal and personally I don’t even like being around those types of people, so I sure don’t want to be tied to them.

Forgiveness of self and others makes us truly free, and even our health, heart and our sprit benefit. It is self care. In giving the gift of forgiveness we get one of the best Christmas gifts ever for ourselves, and it is such a great way to start the New Year. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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Thank You A big heartfelt thank you to the many outstanding businesses, schools, churches, volunteers, and other organizations who helped Santa Anonymous come to 73 families in 2019. The list would be too long to show every donor of their time, gifts and money. And a great many people wish to remain anonymous.

Special mention goes out to the following for their support: Webb’s, College Park and Vermilion Chrysler for the use of their vans. Tim Hortons for snacks for the volunteers, ATCO Electric for the use of the building, Town of Vermilion & Ag Society for the use of their tables, Vermilion Standard & The Voice for the Ads & news coverage.

Special mention to all the volunteers: Delores Coates-Lingley, the Head Elf, and Ron & Susan Thompson who spent many hours getting things organized. The Vermilion Fire Department, Vermilion Outreach School and to all the other volunteers, too numerous to mention, who gave of their time so generously during the week and on delivery day.

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The Sherwoods Of Bowtell

Craig Baird Columnist

For several years, William and Alice Sherwood operated a small shop in a small town south of London, England.

They had three daughters there and one son but eventually the call of Canada became too much and they decided to make the trip out, arriving in 1904.

Travelling by train to Edmonton, and then by team and wagon to the Vermilion area, the trip to their new home would take three weeks in total. Upon arrival, a daughter Lilly would be born, becoming

the second baby born in the area to Europeans. She would be born not in a house, but a tent on the homestead.

Alice was terrified of grass fires destroying their future home, so they chose a location where there was no bush, and built their log homes.

Times were not easy for the family.

William would often have to go to Edmonton for supplies, a trip that took three weeks. One time, he left and Alice did not have anything to feed her family.

Resourceful, she took a wire out of her hat and snared a rabbit with it and made an excellent stew for the family to enjoy.

When Christmas came, the family did not have much money, so after the kids

went to sleep, Alice began to make cookie men and put them in the stockings of the children.

William would work for George Oliver when the family first arrived and he would walk seven miles each way, fence for 50 cents a day, for 12 hours a day. When the railway arrived a year later, William supplied the team of horses he had, and his labour, at a cost of three dollars a day.

Eventually, he was a foreman of several work teams who were making the roads in the area.

A lover of books, William would read every chance he could by the light of an open fire. He would eventually pass away on April 24, 1963.

Their son, Tom, would stay in the area and begin to farm next to his father. He would marry Isabell Fowler on December 1, 1930, just as The Great Depression was beginning, but the couple made it work and they worked hard on their land.

The couple would have four children over the next 20 years together, and the family grew and prospered.

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A Bachelor’s Christmas

James Wolters Columnist

If there is one thread that has wound throughout the fabric of my sweater of Christmas experience, it would have to be the presence of a bachelor at Christmas. I suppose this could be a comment on anyone being single and their experience during the holidays but I wouldn’t want speak for any gender but my male one. Now carrying the bachelor handle around doesn’t always get the greatest of reception socially at times, especially if you tend to be of the ‘confirmed’ variety. A quick look at the Wikipedia definition would have me glad I didn’t live in Ancient Sparta. Having carried that moniker into my early thirties, I happened to be one of those dragged out of their pad somewhat and made to endure the gauntlet of typical “Ten things single people don’t want to hear” questions during December holidays. But this story isn’t even about that…it’s about a cast of characters that happened to be bachelor’s that made up an interesting Christmas day. Now I had gotten used to the idea of bachelors at Christmas

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with my Dad sharing stories about his parents inviting their bachelor farming neighbors over for the Christmas meal so they could share in some togetherness and not be left sitting at home alone on Christmas Day. Isolation was a very real thing to suffer through back then and Dad mentioned it often in his stories.

I suppose these days being “left alone” would be perhaps a more accepted thing to desire, achieve, and accomplish socially, but back then getting together on the holidays was something those spending most of their time in solitude would override willingly if not going to tremendous lengths to prevent. Not unimportant either…difficulty in any communication or travel in those days meant an invitation was well worth the effort to keep in touch and rarely treated lightly.

Now I suppose I could mention a bunch of bachelor characters but the first of these would simply have to be my Uncle Herman. Uncle was a confirmed bachelor if there ever was one until his dying day, and seemed to travel about through like a tumbleweed of the tumbling variety. During my childhood Uncle spent several extended periods of time living in the basement at our house on the farm, and was a staple at Christmas and family

holiday gatherings. Other than the fact he usually brought the primary elements of non-conformism, cigarillo smoke, and cantankerous old goat to the occasion, there was actually something about that you missed when he wasn’t around. I suppose it would begin with that timely lack of drama caused by his muttering of Trivial Pursuit answers under his breath…especially when he was never playing. When my Dad went through his first divorce and moved from Vermilion north to his farm at Elk Point, that was I suppose the first Christmas I remember sort of identifying myself as a bachelor … with my brother Gordon, Dad, and I spending a “Bachelor’s Christmas” up the road across from the King George Hall with Mr. Zarowny. Now the reason I remember that early 1980’s Christmas perhaps more than others was the fact that my family unit was no longer the same and money to make ends meet for presents was especially tight. So that Christmas day Mr. Zarowny, who in those days would be called a ‘tinker’ and these days maybe a ‘maker’, got out a couple of empty “Captain’s Table” liquor bottles, glass tools, electric cord, and light bulb fixtures. Over a few short hours that Christmas Day we four bachelors visited

together, he made my brother and I each an electric table lamp. Who does that?

It was like being brought inside Santa’s workshop. There was no a big holiday meal and it was a rather sparse bachelor cabin setting…but it was a very special memory and as far as sentimental goes that day and that little lamp remain a cherished one. So invitations to bachelors for Christmas Day meals seemed to be a family ‘thing’ to do, and while Dad remained at Elk Point his next door neighbor farmer Dmytro Hnybida, a quiet sweet and gentle old guy, was always there on Christmas Day with stories of early pioneer days and about his home country. I suppose that would constitute the thread I mentioned earlier, about being happy to bring those supposed ‘outsiders’ into the family fold to share in that togetherness of the day and make it more interesting. They don’t have to be relatives…they can be a good neighbor or friend. Invite them and allow them to be themselves, as interesting as that may end up being, and don’t give them the 10 question gears. Perhaps they will even be the life of the party…if not perhaps in Trivial Pursuit.

Have a great Christmas holiday everyone.

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The Vermilion Valley Lodge hosted a Christmas party for their residents on December 20.

Past summer student, Megan Rudolf, and Karen Nedzielski played and sang Christmas Carols, and Santa made a special appearance. Photo Angela Mouly

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Santa Letters - Clandonald School Dear Santa, How are you? I have to write you this letter because Mrs. Jackson made me write you another letter! The speech to text is the best way for me to write this letter to you Santa.

Briggs and I were brainstorming some ideas what we should do to you. How’re the reindeer?

Is Rudolph’s nose really red? Do you have a reindeer named Rudolph? I really wish I could have 9 reindeer and a sleigh like you, Santa, then I can go to Hawaii! How is Mrs. Claus? Is she keeping you big? Does she feed the reindeer or do you feed the reindeer?

Hopefully you write back. See you later Santa, for now...

Sincerely, Gavyn PS. Can I have a black drone please?

PSS. Add $2 000 000 000 000 to my allowance.

PSSS. And Lego Technic and remote control speed boat.

Dear Santa, Hello Santa. How are you doing? Do you have all your presents ready yet? How many elves are working for you? Do you have to pay them? How is Mrs. Claus? Does she make the best cookies? Speaking of cookies, what’s your favorite kind of cookie? How are the reindeer too?Can I please have a model cab over semi and that’s it. I already asked my Mom and Dad for something.

From, Jake

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer, Mrs. Claus and the elves in the North Pole? I have some questions for you and Mrs. Claus! Is Mrs. Claus busy making cookies for you the elves and reindeer?

How many cookies do you eat on Christmas night? How much food do the reindeer eat?

Is your beard really white? Do you and Mrs. Claus like eggnog and Coke? Does your outfit still fit? Do you put up a Christmas tree and Christmas decorations? How many letters do you receive in the world from children? How many elves do you have working for you? How long does it take to to deliver presents all over the world? For Christmas, I would like... a popsocket, socks, Easy-Bake cake and cookie mix, makeup, acrylic nails, fancy dress shoes, chocolate Hershey’s Kisses, baby kittens, a Geronimo Stilton Christmas book, capris pants, T-shirt, jeans, sweater, water bottle, earphones, squishies, slime, kid’s sewing machine, craft supplies, baking supplies, lip balm, earrings, bracelet, necklace, ring, hair clips, nail polish, mini backpack, a fake mouse to scar Miss McCormack and a purse!

Thank you, Santa. Merry Christmas and God bless you!

Your pal, Harper

Dear Santa, Hi. My name is Ashton. As a customer of your company, I would like to sell you a bunch of ponies to give to all the 8/9 year old girls.

Why do you let all the mall Santas be mall Santas? Some are pretty gross. Do you look like the billboards? Also, how old are you and Mrs. Claus? Also, am I on the nice list? TELLLL ME please and thank you!!!! Thanks for being there to make me happy every year plus thanks for the inflatable raft that you made me.

Sincerely, Ashton P.S. Is it true that if you throw boiling water it freezes instantaneously?

Dear Santa, Hi Santa. It’s nice to be writing to you again. I hope you’ve been fine for the last year and that you got some work done up at the North Pole. How are the reindeer? Also, who’s your favorite reindeer? I hope, even though you deliver toys to lots of kids, you still make time for Mrs.Claus. This year, I will be sure to leave a piece of paper for you to write on and some oats for the reindeer. I will also leave some cookies and milk for you. If you write back, be sure to tell me your favorite type of cookies. This year for christmas, I would like makeup, Lego for my sister and me to share , clothes, Vans and Converse (you don’t have to get both though), candies, mints (and lots of them), a phone please, a bedspread for when I get my new room, some jewellery, slime, slippers, a mechanical toothbrush, socks, a hockey stick, a onesie, more acrylic nails, a hoodie, high rise leggings, hair things, and a huge amount of scrunchies.

Thanks so much for the gifts you’ve gotten me in the past years! Hopefully I write for many more years to come and I hope that you come and visit and feel free to eat as many cookies as you like. If there isn’t enough oats just go to the chop house and get more. See you soon...hopefully!

Love, Erin

Dear Santa, My name is Alivia. I was wondering how are the reindeer? Are they listening? I hope so.

How about you? Are you still getting ready for Christmas? I hope so. Are the Elves making presents? They’re probably busy making presents. Have you got lots of letters for Christmas? How is Mrs. Claus? Hopefully she’s keeping you busy.

Can you please bring me a mini backpack.

Thank you.

Love, Alivia

Dear Santa, This year, I would like Bath & Body Works, Lego, plus slime.

Here are a few questions for you. The first one is, how are the reindeer? Is Rudolph still there?

Do you go all out for Christmas decorations?

Do you actually live in the North Pole? Are you lactose intolerant? I got my appendix removed so maybe we can meet up in the South Pole. Do you have children? How old were you when you became Santa? What are your favourite types of cookies? Sorry Santa, I have to leave.

Your pal, Lauren

Dear Santa, Hi Santa. My name is Finnley. How’s the workshop going? Got some pretty hard working elves there?

Still paying them good? Roughly how many toys do you make a year and how many do give away? I need to know the facts. Have you done any renovations lately on the old girl? We just finished our renovations. How many months of the year do you work in the workshop?

How’s the weather in the North Pole? Down here it’s snow, then no snow, snow, then no snow. I think you get the idea. How is the weather at the North Pole: snowy, cloudy, or snow and clouds? (depressing).

But you can always hope that it will be sunny someday. I can’t wait until spring so I can try my RC boat.

This year for Christmas, something I would like is The Harry Potter movie franchise, a toboggan, Lego and a new desk . A taxidermy fell on my old one. It happened when my brother slammed the door in my room and then it fell.

Sincerely, Finnley P.S It did not fall on him.

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Mount Joy Snow Resort

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always use certified instructors, liftees, us out that would be greatly appreciated. help in the chalet, maintenance, there Thank you in advance!” said president Mount Joy Snow Resort is excited to is always something for someone to do. Ray Tatro. be opening on January 4.

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Located 20 minutes southwest of Lloydminster, their hill has a T-bar, tow rope and chalet concession. They have been making snow throughout December and are very thankful to the volunteers for their preparations and continued effort throughout the season.

“Getting close to our season starting, we are in need of volunteers. We are looking for people to help in the rental building, at the cash, helping with the boots or if anyone has experience fitting the skis and snowboards. We could Reporter

Sunday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. from January – March pending weather conditions. For more information, you can call 780-745-2547.

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Ridge Riders Donation

Angela Mouly Reporter

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The Vermilion Ridge Riders donated $330 and a pick-up truck box full of food items to the Vermilion Food bank on December 20. The donations came from their recent Snowmobile Expo.

“Thank you and Merry Christmas Mr. Young. It’s wonderful, and very generous when other organizations step in and see the need,” said Suzette de JongHarrower.

“We had about 350 people come to the Snowmobile Expo, and we would like to thank everybody for their donations,” said Greg Young.

From left, Suzette de Jong-Harrower, Greg Young, and Mary Arnold. Photo Angela Mouly

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SCHOOL NEWS Vermilion Elementary School News

Karen King Submitted

T h e V ES s t a f f and students would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday break with all of your favourite things.

VES started their last week of school on Monday with a school wide game of bingo. This activity was put on by the Spirit Club. Each student had one card that they played a variety of games with until finally they had the blackout game.

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Congratulations to Emer y Stalker, who won the blackout. After bingo, the students played a couple games of elf/ reindeer before heading back to class.

On December 17, we held our second annual school wide Rock, Paper, Scissors competition. Congratulations to Douglas Romeo, who shot his way to the top and received the coveted trophy. On December 19, Canley Cup took place at noon, as well as our annual teddy bear toss. We thank all those who donated the many stuffies, as those go to children in our community.

The Grade 2 classes have been studying Christmas around the World. They have visited many countr i e s t hrou g h stor i e s, v i d e o c li p s, sampling cultural Christmas foods and participating in fun crafts along the way. Opening Christmas Crackers and decorating gingerbread cookies were highlights.

O n D e c e m b e r 2 0, a l l s t a f f a n d students got to go to the gym and enjoy a catered Christmas meal of turkey, stuffing, and the works. Thanks to Mrs. J’s catering for doing this for our school

and to Mrs. Moses for organizing this event. It was a terrific opportunity to share time together as a whole school.

Please join us for the next school council meeting on Januar y 21, at 7p.m. in the VES Learning Commons.

All parents are encouraged to attend.

Child care will be provided in the gym.

Dates to Remember: Dec. 21-Jan 5 – Christmas Holidays; Jan. 6 – School Resumes; Jan. 7 – Assembly at 10:45; Jan. 7 – Dress up Backwards or Inside Out; Jan. 20 - School Council Meeting at 7 p.m.

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A major investment in the agricultural industry in the County of Vermilion River will begin in 2020 with the construction of a high-efficiency grain elevator project from G3.

Since 2017, G3 has been working closely with the County to bring this project to fruition. With much of the regulatory requirements already in place or in progress, it is anticipated that construction is to be completed in 2021.

“This investment in our agriculture industry will generate construction jobs, long-term operational employment and support our farmers by saving them time and money.” said Reeve Dale Swyripa. “We are excited to welcome G3 to our community and appreciate the opportunity to collaborate on this innovative project.”

G3 is well-known for their commitment to building a smarter path from farmers’ fields to global markets. This innovative vision is what will ensure success for our local economy and agricultural producers.

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The Vermilion Voice | December 24, 2019

Kitscoty RCMP Investigate Hit And Run At RCMP Detachment

Submitted Kitscoty, Alta. - On Dec. 17 at approximately 11:30 p.m., a vehicle collided with the Kitscoty RCMP Detachment sign and one of the parked police vehicles, causing extensive damage. The suspect

then drove off without reporting the collision. The RCMP is seeking public assistance in identifying the person responsible.

The suspect vehicle is believed to be a mid to late 2000’s Dodge pickup truck that is white or silver and will have damage

to the passenger side headlight area. A surveillance still of the suspect vehicle as well as photograph of the resulting damage to RCMP property are attached.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kitscoty RCMP at 780-846-

2870. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips. com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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Buffalo Trail Public Schools - Superintendent Retirement

Submitted On Wednesday, December 18th, 2 019 , S u p e r i n t e n d e n t B o b A l l e n announced his intent to retire from Buffalo Trail Public Schools effective August 31, 2020.

The Board recognizes Mr. Allen’s 36 years of dedication and service to the students, staff, and families of BTPS. Mr. Allen has demonstrated his commitment to Buffalo Trail Public Schools throughout his entire career beginning as a teacher, then as a principal and in 2005 he joined Central Office in a senior administrative role and has spent the past 11 years as Superintendent of Schools for BTPS. “Mr. Bob Allen has been an extraor-

dinary leader for Buffalo Trail Public Schools. Bob is very well respected within the division and throughout the province. He is known for being innovative and intuitive and for driving our division for ward with many positive initiatives. His dedication to our division has been an inspiration. On behalf of the Board, we have always appreciated our incredible working relationship with Bob. We will miss his sense of humour, his thoughtfulness, his candor and his commitment to do his absolute best for BTPS,” said Board Chair Lanie Parr.

“I want to express my sincere gratitude to the Board of Trustees and to this entire BTPS team for the confidence they have shown me in my time as

superintendent. I feel privileged to have dent search in the very near future. spent my entire career with an organization that puts students first in every decision. I look forward to the continued success of this team and the many benefits that will come to students of BTPS as a result,” said Superintendent Bob Allen.

Throughout his career, Mr. Allen has developed excellent working relationships with staff in the division, provincial colleagues and within government through his advocacy of Buffalo Trail Public Schools. Mr. Allen is well respected in each of our communities.

Mr. Allen’s familiar face will be missed in the hallways of all of our schools.

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