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Angela Mouly Reporter
Approximately 60 people attended an Information Rally held by the local 55 United Nurses of Alberta in front of the Vermilion Health Centre and Midtown Medical Clinic on February 13. Members of unions present included the United Nurses of Alberta (UNA), the Alberta Provincial Union of Employees (AUPE), Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA), Alberta Teacher’s Association (ATA), EMS attendants, fire department members, and community members. According to Megan Steiner, the rally was held to raise concerns about the Alberta Government’s decision to lay off hundreds of nurses across Alberta and the impact that it would have on safe patient care. She feels that eliminating nursing jobs contradicts all evidence of the best way to run a safe and effective health care system. Megan Steiner, Vermilion/Mannville area president of the 55 United Nurses of Alberta said, “We support public health care, public education, and all of the public services we currently benefit from. Privatization has been shown to result in sub-par patient care due to the profit-
driven motives of upper management. • Alberta public servants are not overplace. Privatization will not decrease wait times paid. • UCP took the cap off some Auto Insurbut only leech workers from the public • Public sector wages are not higher ances. system and create a two-tier system. than private sector wages. • UCP took the Cap off Dental costs. Our concerns lie within the patient outcomes • UCP says the deficit was caused by • UCP cut budgets to Municipalities of the Vermilion Hospital. If our ER departoverspending however it was caused downloading services. ment became an ‘urgent care’ center that by a structural over reliance on natural • UCP froze AISH funding. was no longer open 24 hours a day, how resource revenue. • UCP eliminated classroom grants and would this affect our community? A five• Alberta is currently the lowest tax provfroze the Education budget. year-old child with an acute asthma attack ince in Canada. • UCP laid off highly trained Forest Fire may not have as positive an outcome with Please look up these facts and wake up fighters. an extra 45 minutes tacked onto their travel to what really is going on. The UCP has • UCP removed the regulated rate option time. If patient-staff ratios were to change currently made the following changes: price cap for gas and electricity. or the complement of staffing changes, • The UCP changed the management of • The UCP is bringing in performance this has been shown to increase patient LAPP to AIMCo. UCP mandated that based funding (this type of funding fails mortality and increase the length of hospiAlberta Pensions Services Corporato take in many socioeconomic factors). tal stays, both which increase healthcare tion cannot replace AIMCo. if circum• UCP fired the Elections Commissioner spending, not decrease.” stances warrant it. (to save money) but is now raising the Healthcare workers weren’t the only ones • With budget cuts to higher education I salary of the elections CEO. raising concerns. Community member Jan question why four out of the five ChrisNow UCP are aiming for Health Care Scott said, “I want Albertans to wake up and tian universities were not cut but 26 cuts. As Albertans enough is enough; understand what is really happening in our universities budgets were slashed. we must stand together and not allow province: • The UCP sac ked public board this unreasonable austerity program to • The Alberta public sector is the lowest members before their terms were continue.” in the country as a proportion of our finished and replaced them mostly with Overall, rally participants were happy economy. Oil and Gas executives. Before board to inform passersby of their concerns and • Alberta has the lowest levels of debt in members’ positions were replaced increase awareness about what they feel the country even with the collapse in when their term was finished an active will be detrimental changes to the health the oil prices. recruitment process should have taken care system.
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‘National Storytelling With Walter Bonaise’
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Lakeland College hosted National Stor y telling with Walter Bonaise in Vermilion on February 5, and Lloydminster on February 6. Cree author and el d er, B onaise described how with a Grade 7 education, he used his indigenous education to educate himself and get where he is today. Bonaise spent 10 years teaching an aboriginal awareness course at NAIT, and in 1980 led a workshop for 15 - 20 years through Indian Northern Affairs. In Ontario, he worked with five resource people to bring in all government bodies, RCMP, etc. so they could better understand where aboriginal awareness fit into their work. “It was very hard, but it was much easier when I talked. In native studies, they always miss looking at elders; you
have to walk with them and talk with them. When I was young, I was able to understand what they said in multiple Indigenous languages. I walked all over in Manitoba, and taught how to be a powwow dancer and powwow singer,” said Bonaise. He went on to say that a lot of his students came from places that were ver y iso late d, an d t hey wante d to learn. During the national centennial, he performed at Thompson, Norway House, and the Pas. He also taught aboriginal music at the University of Manitoba for six years, and one of the students came from Denmark to take the course. Through his teachings, he connected others to elders so they could gain knowledge. “I walked with the young people and talked with them because they had questions and wanted to know
who they were and what they should do to learn the powwow dancing and singing; as well as what the traditional way of life was and how they could fit in as a contemporary person. Contemporary music is totally different from the traditional, and sweat lodges are done differently than they were in the past. In 1946 - 1947 I used to help my grandmother. We used to go into the hills and dig wild turnip, wild onions, and wild carrots and brought them home and cleaned them. We would go get rocks and willows; it took about 3 4 days to gather the necessary things. My dad used to go get an elder and put him into a sweat, and when he finished we would eat with him. It was beautiful. You don’t see that anymore. I really enjoyed teaching. That was my future and way of life; the whole
p h i l o s o p hy of u n d e r s t a n d i n g w h o I was. At three years of age, ever y Sunday afternoon, I spent sitting in a circle with over 200 elders telling stories to me. I was very lucky,” said Bonaise. Having passed on what he learned, his book, “Listening to Elders Telling Stories Sitting In A Circle,” has spread as far as Germany. You can purchase a copy at Audreys Books in Edmonton, or you can order online.
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Provincial Contributions To Addiction & Recovery
Angela Mouly Reporter
The Alberta Government contributed approximately $13 million to Addiction & Recovery Centres across the province including Thorpe Recovery Centre in Blackfoot on February 1. Thorpe Recover y Centre’s CEO, Teressa Krueckl, attended the presentation in Calgary and was extremely grateful for the $2.21 million per year they will receive to fund 574 more treatment spaces. “I hope people grasp what it means for our community and our province. It’s huge that having a bed isn’t the barrier anymore for detox. Operating during a down turn in the economy and an opioid crisis, we had been operated at about 30 per cent capacity. An inadequate funding model on the province made it impossible to operate. We were basically only able to admit one out of every five calls we were getting. Our waitlist was over 6 months. We had either
lost them to their addiction, they were still actively using and uninterested in coming in, or had gone elsewhere. There was a sense of frustration with not having enough beds,” said Krueckl. Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright MLA, Garth Rowswell said, “I am delighted that the Thorpe Recovery Centre is to receive additional funding. Addiction is a large and growing public health and safety problem across Canada, but we know that treatment works and recovery is possible. The previous government shifted resources away from proven intervention, treatment and recovery programs, so we are bringing a more balanced approach to ensure that Albertans have better access to the care they need to recover. Our government has committed $140 million over four years to create a recovery-oriented comprehensive continuum of care for addiction services. We are fortunate to have this excellent facility here in
our riding.” Following the announcement on February 1, Krueckl continued, “This huge insertion of beds is so significant for us, and funding has allowed us to provide treatment to our community and all across Alberta. We now have 8 out of 12 medically supported beds for detox funded by Alberta Health Services. We have also gone from 8 to 38 beds out of 60 in our residential treatment. Previously people would have to wait a certain amount of time after detox until a bed was ready in the residential program. Now if patients are treatment ready, they don’t have to leave the facility. The recent donation has given us immediate sustainability. Now we can look at further development instead of just how we can keep the doors open.”
Staff at Thorpe are currently focused on ensuring that they are delivering a high quality of care, and are looking at what they can do to utilize additional beds in the future. With there being a great need, their area stretches beyond Kitscoty, Vermilion, Wainwright, Bonnyville, and they continue to service all Albertans. For more info you can visit https://thorperecoverycentre.org/ or call 1-877-8758890.
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Indoor Rowing Day
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The Lakeland Rowing Club and Badd Cycle in Vermilion will be participating in the first ever Indoor Rowing Day held across Canada on February 22. One of the national coordinators, Peter Walsh, said that their targets include seeing 2,020 people rowing ac ros s the c ountr y; an d that they have a goal of matching the 9,306 km distance across the country in kilometres rowed. The event will be progressing by time zone from East to West with each time zone rowing from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Members of Lakeland Rowing Club will be stationed at Lakeland College
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(10 a.m. – 12 p.m.) and Badd Cycle (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) participating in the challenge as well as assisting newcomers in an opportunity for them to come and try rowing. “Ever yone is welcome; there will be new individuals as well as hockey teams and spinners participating, etc. The idea is par ticipation, as clubs across the country will be rowing for bragging rights and a provincial title,” said Peter Walsh. Kilometers will be tallied per capita an d w ill b e su b m i t te d to c reate a national tally, live on social media. If you are interested in participating, stop by one of the locations and hop on a rowing machine.
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Elks Hall – Renovations Complete
Angela Mouly Reporter
The Vermilion Elks are thrilled to a n n o u n c e t h e c o m p l et i o n of t h e ir renovation projects, and encourage people to check out the newly finished space. H av i n g c o m p l e t e d a n u m b e r o f renovations over the past two years, the changes tie the space together while keeping a relaxed atmosphere. Recent changes include a brick panelling feature wall on the stage backdrop in December, and a fresh coat of paint for the walls and doors in Januar y. Since 2014, the Elks Hall has received
a new roof and completed some foundation work. In December 2017, level flooring was put in, and from 2016 2018 they purchased all new round and rectangle tables, chairs, and a sound system. “It’s a much more modern looking building. The Elks are transitioning and always looking for new members. It’s a great club that I’ve always enjoyed, and it’s a great way to put back into your community,” said Allan Chase. For meetings or community event bookings, you can call Allan Chase at 780 - 581- 0734 or Greg Young at 780-853-0147.
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Angela Mouly Reporter
The Vermilion Folk Club is looking forward to hosting Celeigh Cardinal at the Vermilion Legion on February 29, at 7 p.m., before she heads to Germany in March. Originally from the Peace Country, the Metis singer/songwriter lives in Edmonton and is known for her low, contralto voice and the emotion she emits in her performances. She has just been nominated for the Indigenous Artist/Group category at the upcoming Juno Awards. “Celeigh Cardinal is totally friggin’ metal. Her songwriting is both honest and sublime; it hits me in the head and the heart. And just wait till she starts to sing; you’ll wake up in the middle of the night with a cold sweat,
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jonesing to hear that voice just one more time. Oh yeah, and she’s kind and hilarious to boot,” said David Landreth from The Bros. Landreth. “Celeigh is quickly becoming one of the great Canadian voices that make up the fabric of the Canadian roots music scene,” said Doug Cox from the Vancouver Island Music Festival. For her album, ‘Everything and Nothing at All,’ she has received an Indigenous Artist of the Year award at the Western Canadian Music Awards; and won the Female Artist of the Year and Indigenous Recording of the Year awards at the Edmonton Music Awards. In addition, she received a REVEAL Indigenous Arts Award from the Celeigh Cardinal. Photo submitted Hnatyshyn Foundation in Winnipeg.
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ation events and outings throughout visiting with residents and the opporthe year on February 14. tunity to enter approximately 70 door The Vermilion Valley Lodge hosted It was a huge success with nearly prizes. a Valentine’s Day Tea to support recre- 300 people attending. Guests enjoyed “I want to thank everyone for coming Reporter
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February 18, 2020 | The Vermilion Voice
Craig Baird Columnist
When the settlers began to arrive in the area in 1906, the nearest school was located in Vermilion. This was quite the distance for some residents and by 1909, residents of the area began to demand that they needed to have a school. Frank Watson wrote to the Department of Education asking for a school and in the summer, a meeting was held discussing starting a school in the Watson home. Naturally, when it came down to the name for the district, the one that everyone agreed on was Watson. John Fortune would be the first secretary of the district and the district would borrow $1,200 in the fall of 1909 to build a new school. Mr. Cameron out of Vermilion was hired to build the school. The school officially opened in May of 1910 with 13 students attending. Mary
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Sidney would be the first teacher at the school. She had come to the area from Oklahoma to visit family and ended up taking the job. She would live with the Fortune family, who had two children at the school. At first, since it was a rural area, the school was only open in the summer months. In 1912, Emily Hay was teaching at the school. Irene Myers would relate her memories of the school. “Watson School was a popular spot for young and old to congregate for pie and box socials, concerts, dances, ball games and picnics. In those days, babysitters were unheard of, so younger children came with their parents to the dances and as the evening went on, they would give in one by one until the pupils desks lining the walls would be filled with sleeping children.” In 1913, church services began to be held in the school with an Anglican minister coming one Sunday, followed by a
Presbyterian minister the week after. In 1930, more settlers began to come to the area and the number of students increased. On May 12, 1937, a special day was held in honour of the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. A sports programme and picnic was held, complete with fireworks, a bonfire and more. The school would continue to operate for many years until 1953 when falling attendance resulted in the school closing for good. At this point, students were
transported to Woodvale School. One interesting aspect of that last year is that the great-grandchild of Frank Watson, named Dennis Turner, began attending school at the school house his ancestor had helped set up all those years ago. The last teacher was Norma Prowse, who served from 1952 to 1953. E-mail me at crwbaird@gmail.com Listen to my podcast Canadian History Ehx on all podcast platforms. Information for this article comes from Earnest-Minded Men
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Vermilion, Alta. – On Feb. 12, 2020, at a p proxim ately 6:30 a.m., Vermilion RCMP responded to a report of a stolen truck in Mannville, Alta. A traffic stop was attempted on Highway 16 westbound but the vehicle did not stop. RCMP did not continue to follow the vehicle due to safety concerns. As a result of the coordinated efforts of RCMP Air Services and a number of nearby RCMP units, a tire deflation device was deployed with success. The vehicle
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• Break and enter to a business (x2) • Break and enter to a dwelling • Flight from police • Possession of break-in instruments Binkowski was also charged with fail to comply with conditions of release. Brown was also charged with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine). Parker was also charged with fail to comply with conditions of release (x2). Desroches was also charged with wearing a disguise while committing an offence. Hurley was also charged with fail to comply with conditions of release and wearing a disguise while committing an
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offence. Following judicial hearings, Binkowski was remanded in custody pending payment of cash bail and is scheduled to appear in Vermilion Provincial Court on Mar. 2, 2020; Brown was released to appear in Vermilion Provincial Court on Mar. 2, 2020; Parker was remanded in custody pending payment of cash bail and is scheduled to appear in Vermilion Provincial Court on Mar. 2, 2020; Desroches was remanded into custody to appear in Vermilion Provincial Court on Mar. 2, 2020; and Hurley was remanded into custody to appear in Lloydminster Provincial Court on Feb. 18, 2020.
COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27
2020 to 2022 PARKS AND RECREATION MOWING CONTRACT REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS The County of Minburn No. 27 is accepting quotations from qualified contractors to conduct our 2020 to 2022 Parks and Recreation Mowing Contract. • Terms of the contract include provision of finish mowing services at Wapasu Park, the hamlets of Minburn, Lavoy, Ranfurly, water truck fill stations at Ranfurly and Minburn and the County signs on Highway 16. • Comprehensive General Liability Insurance in the minimum amount of $2,000,000.00 with the County of Minburn No. 27 added as an additional named insured. • A mowing schedule will be included in the Request for Quotations package. A quotation package including contract specifications, quotation evaluation criteria and mowing schedule may be obtained by contacting the Agricultural Service Board Office at 780-632-4033. Quotations will be evaluated on several criteria, including equipment, manpower, price and will be awarded based on the highest total points accumulated from the request for quotations evaluation criteria and as such the lowest price may not necessarily be accepted. Quotations must be received at the Agricultural Service Board Office by 4:30pm on February 28, 2020. 2020 Parks and Rec Mowing County of Minburn No. 27 P.O Box 550 4105 – 51 Avenue Vegreville, AB T9C 1R6 Questions may be directed to: Darwin Ullery, Director of Agriculture and Utility Services Office: 780-632-4033 Cell: 780-632-9253 E-mail: dullery@minburncounty.ab.ca Austin Borysiuk, Assistant Agricultural Fieldman Office: 780-632-4033 office Cell: 780-581-5984 E-mail: aborysiuk@minburncounty.ab.ca
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The Vermilion Voice | February 18, 2020
2020 Jim Smith Memorial Junior Bonspiel Winners
Second place in Senior High Division Team Rudolf from Innisfree; presenter Val Smith, skip Tyson Rudolf, third Dylan Cannan, second Brett Lindballe, lead Tristan Neil.
First in Senior High Division and overall high points Team Gau from Wainwright: skip Colten Gau, third Jordan Gibb, second Draidyn Gibb, and lead Cameron Aalbers.
Second in the Junior High Division Team Mark from Lloydminster with presenter Val Smith.
First in the Junior High Division Team DeRoo from Vermilion with presenter Val Smith.
Second in the grades 4-6 Division Team Elk Point (3 players are missing) with presenter Val Smith.
First in the Grades 4-6 Division Team Chapman from Vermilion with presenter Val Smith. Photos submitted
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The Vermilion Voice | February 18, 2020
BULL BREEDERS
Thousands Raise A Fork On Canada’s Agriculture Day
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Regina, Saskatchewan, February 11, 2020 – Online and in person, thousands of Canadians raised a fork to Canadian agriculture during the fourth annual national celebration of one of country’s most dynamic and vital industries. “ From N ew found land to Br itish Columbia and all across this great nation, Canadians are celebrating the women and men who work so hard to put high-quality food on our tables each and ever y day,” said Marie- Claude Bibeau, minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, speaking at a gathering of producers, grocery retail and agriculture industry leaders to mark Canada’s Agriculture Day in Ottawa on Feb. 11. “All across the country, Canada’s Agriculture Day is a tremendous celebration of our industry.” The 2020 edition of Canada’s Agri-
culture Day focused on strengthening the relationship between consumers and producers who share a common love and appreciation for home-grown food. It was among the top trend ing topics in Canada on Twitter with #CdnAgDay, with many participants posting photos of themselves raising a fork to their all-Canadian meals. “The ‘Forks Up for Canadian Agriculture’ message resonated well and the campaign was a tremendous success,” said Debbie Bailey, spokesperson for Agriculture More Than Ever, one of the driving forces behind Canada’s Agriculture Day. “From our farms to our grocery stores, food is a great connector for all of us. Canadians are proud of the people who grow and process their food, and they are confident we have the safest, most affordable and delicious food in the world.” This year ’s c ele bratio n s aw the
participation of many agriculture and food groups across the country including industry associations, community groups, individuals and media. Some events – such as Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Young Farmer’s Summit at Olds College in Alberta and Ag in the Classroom’s engAGe event in Vancouver – were meant to inspire young people who are either already involved in the industry or are considering careers in agriculture. To engage urban consumers, FCC released a video featuring food grown and processed in Canada. FCC was also invited to ring the opening bell at the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) in recognition of Canada’s Agriculture Day and FCC’s long-standing commitment to Canada’s agriculture industry. Bailey said it’s important to talk about farming and food production throughout the year, but she sees tremen-
dous value in having a day dedicated to showcasing Canadian agriculture. She said planning has already begun for 2021, as there seems to be a growing interest among Canadians to learn more about food and food production in Canada. “The appetite for this kind of celebration grows every year. It’s heart-warming to see the level of engagement and celebration from Canadians across the country,” she said. About Agriculture More Than Ever A g r i c u l t u r e M o r e T h a n Ev e r i s an online platform with the goal of improving perceptions of agriculture in Canada. Agriculture More Than Ever par tners with industr y groups and agvocates to enhance public trust in Canada’s food system. Visit AgricultureMoreThanEver.ca or follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @AgMoreThanEver.
Wheat Farmers Can Claim 31 Per Cent SR&ED Credit On Their 2019 Taxes
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(Cal g ar y, A l b er t a) Fe br u ar y 10, 2020 - Wheat farmers who pay the Alber ta Wheat Commission (AWC) c heck- of f are eligible for a 31 per cent tax credit through the Scientific Research & Experimental Development Fund (SR&ED) program for their investment in wheat researc h and
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development projects. For example, farmers who paid $100 in check-off to AWC in 2019 would earn $31 in tax credit. The federal SR&ED program encourages R&D investment through tax-based incentives, giving claimants tax credits for their expenditures on eligible R&D work. The tax credit percentage is based on the amount
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invested in R&D that meets the criteProducers who have requested a ria laid out by the Canada Revenue refund of their check-off are not eligiAgency (CRA). ble for the tax credit. Farm individuals should use For more information about claiming form T2038 (IND) to claim this credit the SR&ED credit, please contact: when filing t heir t a xes while far m Syeda Khurram, CFO corporations must use form T2SCH31. Alberta Wheat and Barley Commis For more information, contact the sions Canada Revenue Agency dire c tly, skhurram@albertawheatbarley.com or visit the CRA website. 587-700-5038
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Barley Comes Up The Backstretch
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Like cattle performance, crop yields reflect the interplay between genetics, management practices and environmental conditions. Statistics Canada reports show that barley yields weren’t keeping up with other feed crops for decades. Barley yields increased 0.39 bushels/ acre/year between 1980 and 2009, slower than either wheat (0.44) or corn (1.66). But since 2010, Canada’s barley yields have improved faster (1.32) than both wheat (0.84) and corn (0.66). This apparent tripling of barley yield gains is remarkable, especially considering that canola, corn and wheat development receive tremendous research investment, and their expanding acreages have squeezed barley’s shrinking acres onto less productive farmland. Canada’s beef industry can share some credit for barley’s improved performance. Alberta Beef Producers, Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association and the Beef Cattle Research Council have supported Alberta Agriculture’s Field Crop Development Center, where Dr. Flavio Capettini leads Canada’s only dedicated feed and forage barley breeding program. This team’s work under the 2013-18 Beef Science Cluster illustrates how much effort it takes to breed a new, improved feed grain variety. What They Did: First, the team crossed barley genetics from Canada, France, US, Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Syria and other countries to introduce new, favorable genes. A ‘fast breeding’ technique using field plots in summer
and growth rooms, chambers and sites in California in the fall and winter allowed them to grow multiple generations per year. After eight generations, the best new lines were grown in test plots across Canada. These tests emphasized yield, lodging and disease resistance, but also measured grain, feed, malt and forage quality. Some lines were also grown in international “hot spots” for diseases like Fusarium Head Blight. The most promising lines then underwent two years of Prairie Grain Development Committee Co-op trials, which determine which varieties are recommended for registration. What They Learned: Compared to conventional approaches, the ‘fast breeding’ approach shortened the breeding cycle from six years to 3.5 years and shaved at least three years off the time needed to produce a new variety. A companion project used genomic marker panels to evaluate disease resistance and fiber digestibility. With further development and validation, genomic markers will allow even more rapid and accurate identification of promising barley lines. Plant breeding is not for the faint of heart. For example, the 900 original crosses produced 95,000 separate lines that were evaluated in the initial ‘fast breeding’ steps. Of these, 4,258 selected lines entered the yield tests, 77 survived to enter the Co-op trials, 13 were recommended for registration, and 6 new varieties were commercialized. What it Means: Beef producers and government funders don’t always understand why they need to support barley breeding, especially when private compa-
nies breed corn and canola. But these are fundamentally different crops. Corn and canola are open-pollinated crops, meaning that one plant is naturally pollinated by a second plant. It’s relatively straightforward to take two high-yielding lines of corn and cross them to produce an even higher-yielding and very uniform hybrid “F1” crop. But if the seed from the F1 crop is saved and re-planted, the next “F2” crop will be a horrible hodgepodge of large cobs and small cobs and everything in between. This means corn growers need to go back to the companies for new seed each year. The guaranteed market for new seed gives corn and canola breeding companies the confidence and incentive to develop new and better varieties. It is much harder to make hybrid varieties using self-pollinated crops like barley, and even harder to get a hybrid barley that outperforms both parental strains. This means new barley varieties don’t get the regular yield boost that is common with new corn or canola hybrids. Farmers can also re-plant saved seed to grow the next barley crop without a significant loss in yield or uniformity. Barley is critical where the growing season is too short, cool or dry for corn. That’s a relatively small-acreage in Western Canada, northern Ontario and the northern US. Most livestock producers elsewhere feed corn. If you were a genetics company choosing between breeding seed for a large, high-value crop with virtually guaranteed repeat customers, or a small-acreage, low-value crop that your customer can save and re-sow… which would you choose? We can’t simply leave barley develop-
ment to the malt barley breeders, either. A lot of malt barley does end up as feed. But malt barley needs to balance many more traits (not just yield and lodging and disease resistance, but also malt quality traits like fine extract, diastatic power, alpha amylase, malt β-glucan, malt protein, soluble malt protein, free amino nitrogen, homogeneity, turbidity, Kolbach index, friability, and skinning potential) in their breeding program. Selecting for more traits makes the breeding process more complex and slows genetic progress. On top of that, a great malt barley may not always make a great feed barley, especially in terms of protein content. Barley breeding is another example of why governments and industry groups need to invest in research and development – to support innovations that are too risky or not profitable enough to attract private investment, but that are critical to our industry’s international competitiveness. The Beef Research Cluster is funded by the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada with additional contributions from provincial beef industry groups and governments to advance research and technology transfer supporting the Canadian beef industry’s vision to be recognized as a preferred supplier of healthy, high quality beef, cattle and genetics. “This article was written by Dr. Reynold Bergen, Science Director at the Beef Cattle Research Council. It originally appeared in the February 2020 issue of Canadian Cattlemen magazine and is reprinted with permission.”
Farkash Farms Has Prime Bison Meat For Sale At The Vermilion Packers MONDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2020 @ 1:00 PM
• Leewood Ranch & Kuzio Farms • • 4th Annual Bull & Female Sale • • On the Farm - Mannville, AB •
Give them a call or come and see and support Your local community. Call 780-853-4622
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Plus 100 Open Red and Black Replacement Heifers. Will be palpated for breeding soundness.
Contact: Colt Arnold @ 780-581-8328 Or Dale Kuzio @ 587-280-2976
Thursday, February 20 @ 9:00 am All Breeds Presort Internet Calf Sale
For more info or bookings call: Wayne Woodman 306-821-6310
Regular Sales on Thursdays at 1:00 pm
70 Simmental Bulls - Reds, Blacks and Fullbloods.
Monday, February 24 @ 9:00 am Westwood Farms Bred Cow & Heifer Sale Closed Consignment
Jim Pulyk 780-787-0646 Brent Brooks 306-240-5340 Brian Romanowicz 780-207-0290 (Bonnyville Area)
Bob Foxwell 780-842-0410 (Wainwright) Ryan Noble 306-839-7949
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The Vermilion Voice | February 18, 2020
BULL BREEDERS
Will Canada’s Farmers Still Be The Producers Of Tomorrow? (NC) Food production will undergo massive change over the next decade. The industry is seeing unprecedented opportunities from new technologies and more efficient processes. At the same time, this new generation of farming will require a different set of skills to address the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. “Canada needs to pursue an ambitious skills agenda in order to become a m ore ef fi c i e nt , s u s t a i n a b l e a n d competitive global leader in agriculture,� says Ryan Riese, national director, agriculture at RBC. “That’s why
education and training need to adapt to meet the needs of this industr y transformation.� The new RBC Farmer 4.0 Repor t identifies five types of talent and new skills that will be needed in order to achieve that goal. The decider. These entrepreneurs operate all sizes of business and are the backbone of the agriculture sector. As o p er at i o n s b e c o m e lar g er an d more complex, they will need a combination of leadership and digital expertise to succeed in the transition. The enabler. These are the skilled
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technicians who supply, service and program the machiner y and equip ment that enable farms to function. The growing shif t to automation is generating a demand for enablers with a combination of skills in software, critical thinking and people management. The specialist. Specialists range from plant scientists and livestock managers to regulator y exper ts. Technical know-how will be critical in keeping pace with change and a global demand for clean, sustainably produced food – from data analytics and precision agriculture, to blockchain and artificial intelligence. The doer. Many of the farm labour-
ers who can do the “heavy lifting� are projected to be replaced by automation over the longer time. However, there will continue to be a demand for jobs that require judgment, fine dexterity and digital skills, which will create opportunities for retraining. The advisor. As markets expand and operations become more complex, agronomists and financial advisors with deep data-driven expertise will be needed more than ever. They will play a key role in helping farmers make critical decisions on everything from capital allocation to business expansion and export strategies. Find more information at rbc.com/ agriculture.
"Cash Rent" Crop & Cattle Share Considered Please Contact Scott at 780-853-7895 or Krista at 780-853-1025
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PRO-CHAR CHAROLAIS 9TH ANNUAL BULL SALE
SUNDAY, FEB 23, 2020 1:30 P.M. AT THE FARM, GLENEVIS, AB
Offering: 55 Charolais Yearlings 5 Charolais Twos
NGDB 21G
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BULL BREEDERS FCC Submitted
Helping The Next Generation Afford The Farm
When farmland prices rise significantly over time, the thought of buying out the parents’ farm at full market value can seem quite daunting for the next generation. Especially when, in some areas, increases have been more than 400 per cent in just 10 years. Some clever planning can make transition not only possible, but also probable. Terry Betker with Backswath Management in Winnipeg, Man., says “I don’t know if there are any farms out there that can generate the profits needed. So some portion of the succession plan is going to have to deal with this.” In the vast majority of transfer plans, the younger generation will have to take on some debt to take over the farm.
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The question is, how much? Parents need to decide what to sell to their children and what to gift or transfer as part of the estate, Betker says. Before embarking on any transition plan that means the operation has to service some debt, it’s important to look at the farm’s profitability over the past five years and determine if the farm will remain viable with that amount of debt. There are no cookie-cutter solutions when it comes to succession and estate planning, says Lance Stockbrugger, a chartered accountant and farmer from Englefeld, Sask. Important considerations for one family hardly matter at all to another. Individual solutions must be found, so families are wise to start discussing expectations as early as possible.
When he’s consulting on a farm transition, Stockbrugger often suggests the older generation maintain ownership of the land. This is because owning the land provides security for them as they age, as well as protection in case of a child’s divorce. It also lets them be fair to nonfarming children in the estate. “I’m a big proponent of having children set up their own operations when they come back to farm with their parents – not joining Mom and Dad’s corporation right away,” Stockbrugger says. “Instead, they should start by renting or buying their own land and the odd piece of equipment and
learning how to make their own management decisions. This way, they can buy Mom and Dad out a little bit at a time so it’s not such a big pill to swallow.” “This spreads out the cost of all those expensive assets,” he adds, “so it’s a big help to the next generation.” This article is reprinted by permission of the author and Farm Credit Canada. It was originally published in the January 2020 issue of FCC’s magazine, AgriSuccess. For subscription information about AgriSuccess, see https://www.fcc-fac.ca/ en/ag-knowledge/publications/agrisuccess.html
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BULL BREEDERS
Planning For Risk In The Family Farm
(N C) R i s k s a r e a g i ve n fo r a ny far ming o peratio n, many of whi c h are beyond a farmer’s control. These include weather conditions, political changes and market pricing. But that doesn’t mean operations should be left to the mercy of the elements when it comes to risk management. In a capital-intensive industry like farming, losses in a given year are not only a blow to the immediate bottom line, they can also hamper a producer’s ability to invest in the new technologies or skills that will be needed for their future security. That’s why it’s important to prepare for them. “While it’s impossible to completely eliminate the risks, farmers can mitigate the negative effects with proactive r isk planning,” ex plains Ryan Riese, national director, agriculture at RBC. “This begins with a hard look at the worst-case scenarios that could impact your business and reflecting on potential effects from a financial, operational and reputational perspective.” He shares the following insights on what producers can do to manage risks and minimize the negative impact: 1. M a k e r i s k - p l a n n i n g p a r t of your b u sin e s s s t r a te g y. Proactively doing this as part of your regular business planning rather than waiting until you need it will ensure that you’re better prepared to quickly act and weather a crisis. The more you understand the types of risk you are exposed to, the more likely your deci -
sions will be based on facts and increasingly complex, as operaanalysis rather than emotion tions get larger and technology or instinct. Follow systemadvances. Risk assessments atic assessment and analysis need to factor in a broad range processes in order to arrive at a of considerations, from potenproper risk-management strattial investment oppor tunities egy. Consider risk factors such to strategic capital allocation a s an e c o n o m i c d ow ntur n, a to scenario planning. The right change in trade relationships, adverse climate changes, labour shor t ag es or diseased cro ps and/or livestock. 2. Know your baseline for risk and be comfor table with it . Ask yourself, how much could you afford to lose in your very wo r s t ye a r ? Fo r ex a m p l e, i f weather takes out 20 per cent of your production, how does that translate into dollars and cents? When you know your bot tom line, you’ll be more comfortable taking measures to adjust your financial and business priorities and compensate where you can. 3. Balanc e busin e s s risk and fin a nci al risk . A key to any risk-management plan is having a balance bet ween business risks (weather, labour capacity, yield) and financial risks (interest rates, lending relationships, market variability). An agriculture advisor at your local bank has their ear to the ground on these issues. Seek their advice to find out how the landscape is evolving. 4. Work with a trusted advisor. Risk-management planning is Photo submitted
advisor can be an invaluable resource in helping guide farmers through the risk assessment process and provide the right business and financial solutions to su p p or t your c o nt ing en cy plan so that you’re prepared to weather a crisis.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 TH, 2020 AT 12:00 PM (NOON) Open Consignment Bred Cows & Heifers Sale
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Cattle Imports And Exports
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Jason Wood, provincial livestock market analyst with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, updates the numbers as of January 30,2020. “Live cattle imports from the U.S. to Canada are up from a year ago, the fourth year-over-year increase,” he says. Data for the January to November 2019 period shows that just under 243,000 nonpurebred head came into Canada during
this time, an increase of 40% compared to the same period in 2018. “Alberta non-purebred cattle imports were more than 145,000 head for the January to November 2019 period,” he explains. “This is an increase of 57% from the same period in 2018, when over 92,000 head were imported.” He adds that in 2019, 60% of the cattle imported to Canada came to Alberta. “Over the last 5 years, Alberta’s share of cattle imports have averaged 43% of
the Canadian total.” Meantime, Canadian exports of live cattle to the U.S. were more than 722,000 head in 2019. “That number is a 14.6% increase from 2018 but is 11% below the 5-year average.” By category, Wood says that 2019 Canadian cattle exports increased from 2018 by 26% for slaughter cattle, including steers, heifers and cows. “However, that number decreased
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CowBytes, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s ration balancing program, c o nt i n u e s to b e a p o p u l ar c h o i c e for cattle producers in Alber ta and beyond its borders. This easy-to-use cattle ration balancing program can help reduce winter feeding costs and improve nutrition. “ Overall forage qualit y this year is much lower than the 5 year average,” says Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre. CowBytes was developed for producers to design cattle feeding programs, and he adds that the program helps producers make optimum use of their home-grown feeds and to determine what needs to be purchased. “ W i t h m a ny fo r ag e s h av i n g l ow protein and energy, it is necessary to
consider different options to supplement rations. Taking advantage of lower cost alternative feeds or byproducts can reduce winter feeding costs and improve nutrition.” He says that forage prices have m o d er ate d c o m p ar e d to a c o u p l e years ago. “However, the need to supply extra protein with a commercial supplement, byproducts such as canola meal or distillers grains, or home grown peas, lentils or fababeans will of fset the reduced forage costs.” “When feed costs make up approximately 70% of the variable cost of keeping a cow over winter, anything that can be done to reduce feed costs improves net profit. For every dollar winter feed cost is reduced, net return or benefit to the operation is $4.28.” Providing a cost-efficient balanced ration also affects cow productivity.
“Pregnant and lactating cows that have an adequate ration that meets nutritional requirements increases m i l k p r o d u c t i o n a n d r e p r o d u c t i ve per for man c e in the nex t bree d ing season compared to a cow that is not in adequate condition at calving.
1.6% from the 5-year average. Feeder cattle exports in 2019 were down 4.6% year-over-year and 24% lower than the 5-year average.” Wood says that current projections for 2020 indicate an increase in fed cattle exports to the U.S., supported by higher cattle on feed numbers. “Cattle imports from the U.S. are expected to remain supported by cattle exports and a smaller calf crop as beef cow numbers have not expanded.”
Having more cows conceive earlier in the bree d ing seaso n in c reases the number of calves – and possibly larger calves – available to sell which increases total income.” Learn more about CowBytes, try the demo and purchase it on CD or USB.
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At Balog Auction
Lethbridge, AB
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 Approx 50 bulls on offer plus bred heifers 19Y - dam of 20F
AGA 13A BRITISHER FUSION 20F
EPDs &
SIMMENTAL BULL SALE - CHAPTER 2
TUESDAY FEB. 25, 2020
performance data
AT THE RANCH - VERMILION, AB
(including 40T - dam of 8F
ultrasound)
- 30 two year olds & 10 yearlings AGA 48Y SUPER FROSTY ET 8F
available on website &/or sale day
316A - dam of 101F
Other sires:
AGA 13A BRITISHER FIRM 101F
• STANMORE 43K • AGA 18Y ZOOM STANDARD 18Z • WINDIMUIR 42X EXACT 160A • • AGA 127Y YES SIR BLASTOFF 407B • AGA 60W BANNER SPORT ZOOM 20Z (light birthweight) • • AGA 137A MO LE BRIT CHUCK 110C (light birthweight) • • AGA 87W HAMMER DRAFTSMAN 16D (light birthweight) • among others
HANS ULRICH www.ulrichherefords.com
ULRICH HEREFORD RANCH INC
PETER ULRICH (403) 625-1036 peter@ulrichherefords.com
Box 843, CLARESHOLM, ALBERTA T0L 0T0 FROM CLARESHOLM: 8 mi (12.8 km)E on Hwy 520, 4m (6.4 km) N on RR 255 & 1/4 mile E on TWP 132
2019 High Seller Sold to Ruzicka Farms
2019 High Seller Sold to Westman Farms & JK Bar
W2 LAND & CATTLE
2019 High Seller Sold to R Plus Simmentals
Kelly, Jenna, Marley, Cash, Jaycee & Merit Waltz Kelly’s cell 780-853-3834 Jenna’s cell 780-853-3873 Box 3739, Vermilion, AB T9X 2B7 kellywaltz@hotmail.com
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Mens And Ladies Curling
SALESPERSON OPPORTUNITY! Are you looking for a new career with an unlimited opportunity for advancement?
Vermilion Chrysler is looking for an energetic person to join our growing sales team. You will get to work in a clean & fun environment with Family Benefits included. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, Excellent communicational skills, ability to work independently and in a team environment. If this sounds like you drop your resume off in person or email to: Adam McIntyre vcadam@telus.net 4524 RAILWAY AVENUE
780-853-4701
www.vermilionchrysler.ca
The Men’s & Ladies Bonspiel in Vermilion on February 6 - 9. Photos Angela Mouly
Employment Opportunity VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE ADVISORS
Election for
In-branch voting runs from February 5th to February 26th
(2 Summer Positions)
We are looking for two enthusiastic student applicants with knowledge of the local area to become the Town’s Visitor Information Centre Advisors. The positions will start May 1, 2020 as we gear up for the summer tourism season and will conclude after the September long weekend on September 7, 2020. These are full-time positions with the requirement to work weekends and statutory holidays. Responsibilities include providing customized trip planning and customer service to visitors travelling in Alberta, and promoting attractions, events, experiences and destinations across the province, including assisting travelers with booking accommodations and activities. Successful applicants will also be required to complete administrative tasks such as preparing reports, and collecting and entering visitor statistics and other duties as assigned by the Economic Development Officer. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must be returning to school studies in the fall 2020. Compensation for this position is $15.00/hour but is dependent on experience. Related training will be provided in Edmonton in May 2020 and is considered a condition of employment. Possessing a valid first aid certificate is considered an asset. We reserve the right to ask for a criminal record check. Additional details of this position can be found on our website at vermilion.ca/local-government/employment/ Please send your cover letter and resume by February 28, 2020 to: hr@vermilion.ca Any questions about the position can be directed to: Mary Lee Prior, Economic Development Officer via email: economic@vermilion.ca or phone: 780-581-2419 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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COLE GOAD
ARCH PARTINGTON
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Annual Men’s And Ladies Combined Bonspiel Banquet
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On Feb 7-9 the Vermilion Curling Club held its annual Men’s and Ladies combined bonspiel. There were 20 teams in total (8 on the ladies side and 12 on the men’s) that attended the bonspiel. There was a banquet followed by trivia on Saturday night, and cash prizes for winners. 1st Place on the Mens side: Team Babij left to right: Carter Babij, Scott Manners, David Moerike, Jared Mason. Honorable Mentions go to 3rd/4th place on the Mens side, Team DeRoo and Team A. McCrae 3rd/4th place on the Ladies side Team Warrilow and Team Lewin. Photos submitted
2nd Place on the Mens side: Team McCrae Left to right: Dustin Babij, Alex Wasylik, Nick Wasylik, David McCrae.
1st on the Ladies side: Team Cutler, Left to right: Kathy Simmons, Cynthia Stringer, Treena Williams, Shaunna Cutler.
2nd on the Ladies side: Team Eyben, Left to right: Shauna Frankiw, Michelle Webb, Kayla Kern, Kathy Eyben.
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SEASONAL OPERATIONS STAFF WANTED
SPRING HIRE TRUCK DRIVERS:
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• Embroidered / Silkscreened / Direct To Garment Printed Wearables • Large Format Printing
We are looking for temporary Seasonal Drivers to join our team in Vermilion, AB. Main responsibility will be delivery of fertilizer and seed. The ideal candidate should have minimum a valid Class 1 or Class 3 with Air, clean driver abstract and familiar with NSC. Training will be provided to the successful candidate.
OPERATIONS WORKERS:
We are looking for temporary Seasonal Operations Workers for our facility. Main responsibility will include warehousing and shipping of farm supplies along with administrative and general yard work. Regular and ongoing direct contact with customers in the delivery of high quality service is vital to this role. Training will be provided to the successful candidate. Candidates must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license. Agricultural experience (farm supplies) and a Class 3 or Class 1 driver’s license would be considered assets.
Submit your application early for first consideration to 4409 – 47 Ave., Vermilion, AB T9X 1L5. Fax: 780 853-5521 e-mail: Philip.Tovell@nutrien.com
Phone: 780-853-6305 Fax: (780) 853-5426
For more information, contact: 780-853-3283 Visit www.Nutrien.com
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The County of Minburn #27 would like to invite applications for two Agricultural Service Board Summer Students. This is a seasonal position beginning approximately May 1, 2020 and ending approximately August 31, 2020. Job duties will include coordination of weed control activities on public and private land, obtaining easements from landowners, performing herbicide applications, conducting field surveys for crop disease and insects, and other related duties. Applicants should have excellent personal skills and keen interest in agricultural practices. A general knowledge of equipment repair and maintenance would also be an asset. Preference will be given but not limited to a post secondary student currently enrolled in an Agriculture related program. Interested candidates may submit a resume and references to the undersigned by February 28, 2020. Austin Borysiuk, Assistant Agricultural Fieldman Agricultural Service Board Office, County of Minburn #27 Box 550, Vegreville, Alberta, T9C – 1R6 aborysiuk@minburncounty.ab.ca Office 780-632-4033 Cell 780-581-5984
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HERBICIDE APPLICATOR The County of Minburn #27 would like to invite applications for the position of Herbicide Applicator. This is a seasonal position beginning approximately May 1, 2020 and ending approximately September 30, 2020. Job duties include herbicide application of road allowance and spot treatment of noxious weeds. Applicants will be required to attend training to obtain a valid Alberta Pesticide Applicators license. A general knowledge of equipment repair and maintenance would also be an asset. Interested candidates may submit a resume and references to the undersigned by February 28, 2020. Austin Borysiuk, Assistant Agricultural Fieldman Agricultural Service Board Office, County of Minburn #27 Box 550, Vegreville, Alberta, T9C – 1R6 aborysiuk@minburncounty.ab.ca Office 780-632-4033 Cell 780-581-5984
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Reaching out to families & individuals
CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS
Alan McMinis, CPA, CGA Patricia Hanson, CPA, CGA
We will provide a gift of Food, Personal Items, Cleaning Products, Baby Formula and Diapers.
(People & Animals) LORRAINE KOCHAN
RMT
5135 50th Avenue VERMILION, AB T9X 1A8 Phone: (780) 853-2922 Fax: (780) 853-2707 Email: emailus@mcminis.ca
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You will be able to enlist the help of colleagues who believe in your ideas. Delve a little deeper if you really want to know the score. Business or pleasure trips will be knowledgeable as well as highly successful.
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Don't make any drastic changes or begin new projects today. Short trips will be educational. Pleasure trips will bring you into contact with new and interesting people.
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Your intellectual charm will entice mates who have common interests. Don't get involved in idle chatter that will hurt your position. Real estate and joint financial ventures will be profitable.
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Take the whole family and make it an enjoyable outing. Children may be difficult to deal with. Don't get involved in uncertain financial ventures. Don't avoid situations that may deteriorate; try to mend them.
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It is time to clear your decks. Your outgoing charm and obvious talent will be admired. Children may be less than honest with you.
VIRGO
Deception will play an important factor in relationships. You may find that your emotional partner will not be too eager to accommodate you. You may find that your anger stems from lending or borrowing money.
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Your creative imagination will help you in coming up with unique ideas. Go out with friends. Good friends will give you honest answers.
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You will be able to find the perfect outfit, and the greatest new accessory for your house. You should regain some of your self esteem if you get involved in organizational functions.
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Partnerships with creative people could lead to financial gains. Your ability to charm others will put you in the limelight at social functions. Don't let your partner get away with spending too much of your money.
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Try to deal with it quickly; don't dwell on past regrets. You are best to deal with those outside your family. Your energy will be high.
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SCHOOL NEWS Raynette Schroeder
J.R. Robson School News
Submitted
Thank you to Cornerstone Co-op’s Bags for Breakfast Program for the donation of $1339.72. The money will go towards continuing our breakfast program and for our new school initiative of a snack cart. Pink Shirt Day will be next Wednesday, February 26. Pink Shirt Day started in 2007 in Nova Scotia and has now spread and become a national day of anti-bullying across Canada and other countries around the world.
Anna Svenungard Submitted
It is hard to believe that the year is already half over! Second semester is in full swing for our junior and senior high students, and the elementary students had a wonderful time celebrating the 100th day of school on Wednesday! Grade one Spartans worked hard on their collections of 100 things and many cool projects were presented. Aiden Lysons created a castle with a flag built from 100 Q-tips, Emry Cadman created a felt cat with 100 colourful whiskers, while Kingston Brodbin created an underground scene showcasing 100 sour gummy worms. The creativity was terrific and the students pride shone through as they presented to their classmates about the counting strategies that they used, their favourite part of the building process, and any challenges or bumps in the road that they faced. Grade 5 students in Miss Frankiw’s class blew up 100 balloons for Miss. McDermott’s class as a surprise. Ms. Svenungard brought in 400 red solo cups and students worked in teams to build a 100 cup structure, it was a loud and very exciting venture! Mrs. Lysons used an aging app to capture what her students would look like at 100 years old, they then had to write about what their life might be like at 100. Mrs. McCormack’s Grade Threes wrote a bucket list of things they’d like to have done, and people they would like to have met before they turn one hundred. To add to all the excitement Wednesday, classes also celebrated Valentine’s Day. High school students had the option to
Karen King Submitted
The February 7 Science Fair was once again filled with many interesting projects including “Making Butter”, “Is Mold On Our Hands?“ and “Elephant Toothpaste”. We’d like to thank our judges: Gary Walsh, Brandon Tupper, Ann Lockwood, Geoff Faull and Adelee Penner (our Assistant Superintendent). Twenty projects were showcased and 13 of those received Merit awards. There were 41 students who participated. Projects were viewed by the general public and students and staff in VES from 12:00-2:00. We appreciate all the parent support in visiting on that day. This past week at VES, was certainly fun-filled with talent shows and a hallway of crafts. Many students grouped with friends to put their special talents on display during two noon hours of talent shows. Just outside the gym, there was an area that housed several handmade items, made by both students and staff. February 13 and 14 was our Endless
Staff and students are busy preparing for 2A Boys Basketball Provincials, which will happening a month from now. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the school. Important dates: Feb. 26: Pink Shirt Day Feb. 28: Skills @ LLC Mar. 12: Purple Pinkie Day Mar. 18-20: Basketball Provincials Apr. 2: Parent Teacher Interviews Apr. 8: Parent Teacher Interviews Bags for Breakfast Donation with Mr. Bates and Co-op Representative Heather MacMillan. Apr. 10-17: Easter Break. Photo submitted
St. Jerome’s School News
participate in “A Crush for a Crush” where they could send a Crush Soda to someone they admire. Students of all ages were invited to participate in “Formal Day” and there were many beautiful dresses and handsome suits in the building, us Spartans sure clean up nice! In the elementary end, students handed out Valentine’s to their classmates and celebrated the occasion in the afternoon with Valentine’s themed games and snacks. Mrs. Despins did a play on an old fashioned “Box-Social” where some students were assigned to bring drinks and others a boxed snack and partners were paired together to share the picnic treat! Her class also spent the afternoon playing Valentine’s minute to win it themed games. St. Jerome’s was blessed to host a “Pure Witness Ministries” School Retreat on February 11 and 12 for students of all ages. Michael and Matthew brought their energy and passionate Faith as they helped us discover “What a friend we have in Jesus!”. Spartans had fun and dove in as this dynamic pair used storytelling, videography, live music, games, and prayer to share their joy in the Lord. Everyone left the retreat at the end of the day with a card reminding us of five little things we can do help us know God, and love Him, just a little bit more each day. Allan Chase closed the retreat by affirming that we as Spartans “are inspired to be the best Christians we can be.” We would like to thank Nilesh Patel and his team from the Vermilion Subway for the amazing job they did for our Subway Fundraiser in January. They had everything well organized and ready to pick up on time. All the students enjoyed their sub, juice box
and cookie. Thanks again Subway team for providing us with a great lunch. The proceeds from this fundraiser went towards bringing this Pure Witness Religious Retreat to our school. The Grade 6/7 Boys Basketball team wrapped up their season this past week with a win over JR Robson. Coach Whelan spoke of how hard the team worked and how proud he was of all of their improvement this season. Our Senior Girls basketball team won the consolation final at the JR Tournament February 8 & 9th. Way to go Spartans! Our Grade 6 class headed to the Legislative Building in Edmonton on February 6th to enhance their learning in social studies about responsible participation in a democratic society. Mrs. Molsberry said
“We had an amazing time! Very informative and memorable.” Up and Coming Events: St. Jerome’s Operation Smile Bake Sale will be held on February 20 to fund cleft palate surgeries for children in third world countries. The Knights of Columbus is hosting the Kindergarten pancake breakfast on February 23, in the Father Cordeau Centre, from 9-1pm. As we prepare for Lent, there will be a pancake breakfast on Shrove Tuesday, February 25, please send $2 per student. Ash Wednesday Mass will be on February 26th at 10:30am, families and community members are welcome to attend. St. Jerome’s is accepting donations of gently used toys for the upcoming Winter Carnival on March 5th, drop off is at the office.
Senior Spartans were all spiffed up for Formal Day on Wednesday, February 12th. Photo submitted
Vermilion Elementary School News
Skies Teachers’ Convention in Edmonton. bration of Learning from 5:00-7:30; Mar. 3 Food; Mar. 6 – No School; Mar. 12 – VIBE This year we amalgamated with St. Paul – Assembly; Mar. 3 – Dress as Animal or Advisory Family Night. School Division to have a bigger convention with more choices for sessions for teachers. We also moved the traditional first week of March date up to the second week of February. To start our convention, we listened to opening keynote George Couros and to close the convention was Stuart Ellis Myers. In between those two was an array of presenters who made choosing just one per time slot a very difficult task. 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 healthy, active living for families. 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 school or call the office at 780-853-5444 before March 19. Dates to Remember: Feb. 21 – Grade 2 Culture Fair; Feb. 24 – 100th Day of School; Feb. 26 – Pink Shirt Day; Feb. 27 – Cele- Legion Poster and Poem Winners. Photo submitted
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February 18, 2020 | The Vermilion Voice
Live Fire Experience Prepares Student For Practicum
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Nikki Ylioja has had two and a half months to reflect on the ways her training at Lakeland College has prepared her to get the job done. S h e c o m p l e te d t h e e m e r g e n c y services technology (EST) program in November and then headed out on practicum at Suncor in Fort McMurray, which wrapped up at the end of January. Ylioja has nothing but positive things to say about the experience and how Lakeland prepared her for it, as she looks forward to her future career on the front lines of emergency services. “I enjoyed my practicum so much,” she says. “At Suncor, they treat you so well. They didn’t treat me like a student, they treated me like an employee.” As a member of the crew, Ylioja responded to a number of fire and medi-
cal incidents, and the adrenaline of experiencing them outside of the carefully controlled classroom environment was exciting. “Lakeland did a really good job of preparing us,” says Ylioja, who completed a paramedic program in Saskatchewan before enrolling at Lakeland. “Especially the instructors. They’re so knowledgeable about everything and taught us really well. We are prepared for anything.” Ylioja decided to enrol in Lakeland’s EST program after learning about it while completing her previous paramedic program. “I chose Lakeland because I heard it was the best in Canada,” she explains. “The program definitely lived up to my expectations. It’s incredible.” While at Lakeland, Ylioja says the live fire exercises helped prepare her for working in the field.
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There are many reasons a high school student might choose to take a dual credit program, but for two current Lakeland students, the result was the same – the program ignited a passion for welding. For Tiegan Larouche, a third-year welding apprentice and graduate of Dr. Folkins Community School in Chauvin, Alta., the dual credit welding option in high school was an opportunity to learn a new skill that might be helpful at his family’s farm. “I ended up enjoying it so much, I decided to pursue it as a career,” he explains. “I chose Lakeland for welding because I’d heard from a number of people that it was the best school in Alberta. I’m really enjoying it, I love it.” In the dual credit program, students are offered the opportunity to earn college-level
credits before they graduate high school, giving them a head start on their college education. Lakeland works with 15 school divisions, offering dual credit opportunities in welding, carpentry, automotive services, heavy oil and gas, and more. For Tyler Manchen, currently in his second year in the welding program, the dual credit option in high school was a convenient way to fill a gap in his schedule in Grade 11 at Dewberry School. He took a few week-long career and technology courses in carpentry and mechanics as well, but his experience in welding convinced him to pursue a journeyman certification in the industry. “I like welding more than all the other trades out there,” he says. “It was amazing to get a jumpstart right out of high school. I definitely recommend the dual credit program to anyone looking to get into the trades.”
SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The County of Vermilion River is seeking a number of highly motivated people to join our safety-oriented CVR team for a variety of seasonal positions (approximately May 1— October 31 *weather dependent). CVR is an equal opportunity employer and while experience is preferred, we are willing to train the right people. Safety tickets would be considered an asset.
EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:
Finish Dozer Packer Loader Scraper
Grader
TRUCK DRIVERS:
Class 3 Minimum, Class 1 Preferred
Your application should clearly state your qualifications and position you are applying for.
Mowing Road Crew Facility Maintenance General
EQUIPMENT SERVICE TECHNICIAN The County of Vermilion River is seeking a highly motivated person to join our team as an Equipment Service Technician.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS: Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic or welding experience is an asset Organized and good time management skills Motivated; ability to work independently and with others
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Larouche agrees, saying, “I would definitely recommend the dual trade option. You get a head start over everyone else and end up being 18, just out of high school and already
starting your second year of college. I think it’s a great way to give students a jumpstart in their trades career and an option to pursue what they enjoy.”
Tyler Manchen, second year welding apprentice. Photo submitted
ROAD REHABILITATION FOREMAN The County of Vermilion River is seeking a highly motivated person to join our team as a Road Rehabilitation Foreman. This is a full-time permanent position supervising the Rip & Relay division and assisting a group of operators to complete road projects and repair roads within the County.
GENERAL LABOURERS:
The successful candidates will be required to provide a criminal record check and drivers abstract. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Positions will be open until suitable candidates are found. These positions are only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada. Applications clearly marked: “CONFIDENTIAL—Seasonal Employment” can be submitted by March 6, 2020 to: Human Resources Manager, County of Vermilion River 4912 – 50 Avenue, Box 69 Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0 Email: hr@county24.com vermilion-river.com
“Our class did an industrial night burn and a mass casualty incident at night with confined space and rope rescue,” she says. “That sort of hands-on experience definitely helped me when I got out to Suncor. When an incident started in the afternoon but took 15 hours to put out, we were there into the night and I was still able to do everything I had to do. It felt really good – definitely a lot of adrenaline.” Getting industry experience is a critical component of the EST program, she says. “Now, going into a job with the experience I’ve had at Suncor, I’ll be so much more comfortable. I’ve been in a fire hall as part of a crew. I’ve done on-call work, I’ve done the tasks and I’ve been part of the team. I’ve already had that experience, so I won’t be as nervous.”
Igniting A Passion For Trades
Lakeland College
KEY QUALIFICATIONS: Road construction experience Equipment operation skills Supervisory experience Equipment maintenance experience or knowledge Computer and human resources skills Current safety tickets and an air brake endorsement would be an asset Ability to multi-task; adapt to changing priorities and deadlines; organize effectively Excellent leadership, communication and supervision skills
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise the municipal road rehabilitation crew daily and assist a team of heavy equipment operators on road rehab projects Coordinate and schedule manpower, machinery and equipment for usage, maintenance, and repairs Monitor expenditures to ensure projects remain within budget Equipment operation and operator training Land and permit acquisition Road construction Safety duties and other related responsibilities as required
Oil changes on heavy and light equipment and vehicles Minor repairs, maintenance and shop duties; install and remove wings on graders; set up and tear down of equipment and trucks; yard maintenance Write service reports and control of repairs and servicing A competitive salary and comprehensive municipal benefits package is available. The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check and drivers abstract. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada. Applications clearly marked: “CONFIDENTIAL – Equipment Service Technician” can be submitted by February 21, 2020 to: Human Resources Manager, County of Vermilion River 4912 – 50 Avenue, Box 69 Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0 Email: hr@county24.com vermilion-river.com
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A competitive salary and comprehensive municipal benefits package is available. The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check and drivers abstract. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada. Applications clearly marked: “CONFIDENTIAL – Road Rehabilitation Foreman” can be submitted by February 28, 2020 to: Human Resources Manager, County of Vermilion River 4912 – 50 Avenue, Box 69 Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0 Email: hr@county24.com vermilion-river.com
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AREA NEWS
The Vermilion Voice | February 18, 2020
Attain Solutions Presents 2020 President’s Gala
Lakeland College Submitted
(Lloydminster, Alta.) With support from Attain Solutions as this year’s President’s Gala presenting sponsor, Lakeland College will continue to break down financial barriers to student success on March 26. “I am pleased that Attain Solutions has signed on to be our presenting sponsor for the 2020 President’s Gala. We’re thankful for their continued support for our students. Their investment shines a light on the support our students need and the barriers they face pursuing their post-secondary education,” says Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, Lakeland’s president and CEO. Students, like Janelle Youst, struggle to fund their post-secondary education costs. Proceeds from the President’s
Gala help grow the Support Our Students (SOS) Enhanced Bursary Fund, which assists students based on financial need. This academic year, 25 students received a $4,000 bursary from this fund. As a recipient, Youst says the bursary lifted a significant weight off her shoulders since an injury prevented her from working last summer. “I tore ligaments around my ankle in a farming accident, which took about four months to heal. The amount of money I projected to save to come back to school was not even close to the amount I did save because of the work I missed. It was nerve-wracking to figure out what I was going to do for the upcoming school year. To say I was shocked about being a recipient is an understatement,” the agribusiness student says. Youst is earning a double diploma after graduating from
music artist Garrett Gregory. Tickets are $125 each. Gregor y released an EP with the band Chillbilly which had a single on the radio called “Hot with Her Hair Down,” along with a music video. It ranked on the DMDS top 5 indie downloads and has been played across Canada on hundreds of stations. Along with this, Gregory has branched out on his own, writing and recording a solo album. Gregory’s powerhouse voice packs a strong right hook; even so, his real talent lies in his high energy, his theatrical and captivating shows, and his natural ability to completely move a crowd. To make a difference in the lives of Lakeland students and to purchase tickets to the President’s Gala, please visit lakelandcollege.ca/gala or call Event Services at 780.871.5458.
Got Weeds? This Workshop Is For You!
UP FOR TENDER Asset:
• 2014 Brandt 8 X 62 Grain Auger
County of Vermilion River
on their farm. If you are interested in participating Do you keep seeing a pesky yellow flower please contact Hannah at the county popping up in your pasture? Are you inter- at hmusterer@county24.com ested in controlling your weeds but don’t know where to start? Do you have Himalayan balsam in your flower bed and want to get rid of it? This workshop is for you! The County of Vermilion River is hosting a weed management workshop on February 20, from 1 – 4 p.m. in the Paradise Valley Community Hall. As an attendant you’ll hear Vaughn Leschun, a territory manager for Corteva Agriscience™, speak on weed biology, how to select herbicide and application techniques. You’ll also participate in a discussion with other local producers about how weed control works Photo submitted
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• Assets Sold “As Is” • Highest Offer Not Necessarily Accepted • Cargill reserves the right to reject any/all interested parties • Cargill reserves the right to negotiate with any party submitting expression of interest. All assets must be removed from the Cargill site within 30 days of agreement. Cargill safety policies must be adhered to during removal of equipment.
Interested parties are required to submit their interest by mail, email, or in person to Cargill Vermilion by 4:00 pm, February 28, 2020. 1 Hwy 16, Vermilion, AB T9X 2B2
Lakeland’s animal science technology: beef science major in 2019. The honour roll student says the bursary helped shift her focus from finances to maintaining her grades, participating in her peers’ success as a notetaker, and working for Branded Western Wear. Youst adds she already has a job lined up with Branded after graduation as a feed salesperson. “I can’t put into words how truly thankful I am for all of the people who contributed to this bursary. It made for a heartwarming year. I recognize how life-changing this bursary is to so many students,” Youst explains. The student-focused President’s Gala is at the Lloydminster campus, and features great food, a luxury raffle and entertainment from Canadian country
Email: Chanse_Hinton@cargill.com
BYLAW NO. 20-02
COUNTY OF VERMILION RIVER & VILLAGE OF DEWBERRY INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
BYLAW NO. 20-02 COUNTY OF VERMILION RIVER & VILLAGE OF DEWBERRY BYLAW NO. concerning 20-02 COUNTY OF VERMILION VILLAGE OF DEWBERRY A Public Hearing proposed Bylaw No.20-02 RIVER will be&held INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLANon Tuesday, March 10, INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2020 at 1:15 p.m. in the County of Vermilion River Council Chambers, 4912 50th Avenue, A Public Hearing concerning proposed Bylaw No.20-02 will be held on Tuesday, March 10, A Public Hearing concerning proposed Bylaw No.20-02 will be held on Tuesday, March 10,
Kitscoty, AB.at 1:15 p.m. in the County of Vermilion River Council Chambers, 4912 50th Avenue, 2020
2020 at 1:15 p.m. in the County of Vermilion River Council Chambers, 4912 50th Avenue, Kitscoty, AB.
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Submissions may be made by any person(s) who claim(s) to be affected by the proposed Submissions may be made by any person(s) who claim(s) to be affected by the proposed
bylaw bylaw or from any other person Council agrees to hear. hear. Any written submissions Submissions may made bywhom any person(s) who claim(s) to beAny affected by the proposed or from anybe other person whom Council agrees to written submissions that that are mailed or to the County ofof Vermilion River, Box 69,Kitscoty, Kitscoty, T0B faxed are mailed or delivered toperson the County Vermilion River,to Box 69, ABAB T0B 2P0,2P0, faxed to to bylaw ordelivered from any other whom Council agrees hear. Any written submissions that 780-846-2716, or emailed to planning@county24.com by 12:00 9, 2020 are mailed delivered the County of Vermilion River, 69, p.m. Kitscoty, AB T0BMarch 2P0, faxed 780-846-2716, or or emailed totoplanning@county24.com byBox 12:00 p.m.Monday, Monday, March 9,to2020
WEED MANAGEMENT WEED MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP WEED MANAGEMENT F EWORKSHOP BRUARY 20, 2020 WORKSHOP
be included the agenda package, andshould should be beby marked toto include thethe Bylaw number. 780-846-2716, orinemailed topackage, planning@county24.com 12:00 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2020 will be will included in the agenda and marked include Bylaw number. Written and oral submissions may be made at the Public Hearing without prior notification to
be included in the agenda be marked to include the Bylaw number. to Writtenwill and oral submissions may package, be madeand at should the Public Hearing without prior notification the County of Vermilion River. A copy of written submissions MUST be provided to the County
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the County of Vermilion River. A copy of written submissions MUST be provided to the County of Vermilion River at the Public Hearing. Written submissions will become part of the public record and, as such, will be subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and
of Vermilion River at the Public Hearing. Written submissions will become part of the public
recordProtection and, as of such, willAct. be subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Privacy record and, as such, will be subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and
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Protection of Privacy Act. Copies of the proposed Bylaw and any related Information may be inspected at the County MR Y - 42 0 P,M2 0 2 0 F E B R1 UPA of Vermilion River Administration Office in Kitscoty, Alberta may during business hours – Copies of the proposed Bylaw and any related Information beregular inspected at the County FEBRUARY 20, 2020 Copies of the proposed Bylaw and any related Information may be inspected at the County MondayRiver through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 11 PPM Mabout basic weed biology,of Vermilion Administration Office in p.m. Kitscoty, Alberta during regular business hours – of Vermilion River Administration Office in Kitscoty, Alberta during regular business hours – M -- 4 4 P PLearn M Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
control options, herbicides how to's Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Planning and Development Department may assist you with any questions that you may Learn about basic weed biology, and weeds of concern in our county Learn about basic weed biology, have regarding this Bylaw 20-02 by contacting them at 780-846-2244, 780-853-5492 or control options, herbicides how to's The Planning and Development Department youwith withany any questions control options, herbicides how to's The Planning and Development Departmentmay may assist assist you questions thatthat you you maymay planning@county24.com. and weeds of concern in our county
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Students Share The TIGER’S PLAYOFF HOME GAMES Thursday, February 20 @ 8:15 pm Therapeutic Value Of Pets Saturday, February 22 @ 8:00 pm
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In the veterinary field, connecting with people is just as essential as connecting with their pets. It’s a large part of why the work that the animal health technology (AHT) students’ community outreach committee on the public relations team is so important. Not only does this work promote the therapeutic benefits of the human-animal bond, it also helps the students remember the role that pets play in the lives of the humans they are bonded to. Their community outreach activities involve demonstrating those benefits to young and old as they run a dog reading buddy program at St. Jerome’s School and visit the residents at the Vermilion Valley Lodge. Brittney Sperling, second year AHT student and chair of the outreach committee, explains, “The children are always so excited to read to the dogs. It’s a safe envi-
ronment for them to learn how to read out loud and improve their skills, and sometimes they even stop to show the dogs the pictures. Their confidence is boosted because if they make a mistake, they aren’t worried that someone is going to judge them.” Students evaluate the dogs used in both programs at the beginning of the school year, testing them on their ability to behave around children and seniors, as well as other potential challenges, like wheelchairs. Approximately 10 dogs qualified this year and are able to attend either program, wearing bandanas that say they passed their evaluation. During the reading program, a Lakeland student is always with the dogs to ensure they behave. “The most important thing about the program is that it teaches children to feel free while they›re reading,” Sperling says. Her favourite part of the program, however, is visiting the independent living and assisted living wings at Vermilion Valley
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Lodge, which the outreach committee does every second week. “The seniors just love visiting with the dogs,” Sperling explains. “We find, especially in the assisted living wings where some people struggle with dementia, having the dogs there really can bring back memories for them. A lot of the residents had pets growing up. It just brings back these happy memories. The residents in the independent living area love seeing the dogs too. We try to bring the same dogs to visit them each time so they get to know them.”
It’s not only the children and seniors who are impacted by their time together, Sperling says. The outreach programs have important lessons to teach her and her classmates as well. “It’s so important to reach out and connect with your community, to be involved and to show the benefits pets can have,” she says. “It also ensures we have a good sense of the importance pets have in people’s lives. In our field, we take care of people’s pets but it’s so important to always be aware of how important those pets are in someone’s life.”
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AHT students pose with their canine friends. Photo submitted
BYLAW NO. 20-04
COUNTY OF VERMILION RIVER & VILLAGE OF KITSCOTY BYLAW NO. 20-06 INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
COUNTY OF VERMILION RIVER & VILLAGE OF PARADISE VALLEY INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
BYLAW NO. 20-04 COUNTY OF VERMILION RIVER & VILLAGE OF KITSCOTY BYLAW NO. 20-06 COUNTY OF VERMILION RIVER & VILLAGE OF PARADISE VALLEY NO.concerning 20-06 COUNTY OF VERMILION VILLAGE OF on PARADISE VALLEY BYLAW NO.concerning 20-04 COUNTY OF VERMILION & held VILLAGE OF KITSCOTY A Public A Public Hearing proposed Bylaw No. 20-04 RIVER will be 10, BYLAW Hearing proposed Bylaw No. RIVER 20-06 & will be held Tuesday, March 10, INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLANon Tuesday, March INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN th th 2020 at 1:30 p.m. in the County of Vermilion River Council Chambers, 4912 50 Avenue, 2020 at 1:45 p.m. in the County of Vermilion River Council Chambers, 4912 50 Avenue, A Public Hearing concerning proposed Bylaw No. 20-04 will be held on Tuesday, March 10, A Public Hearing concerning proposed Bylaw No. 20-06 will be held on Tuesday, March 10, A Public Hearing concerning proposed Bylaw No. 20-04 will be held on Tuesday, March 10,
A Public Hearing concerning proposed Bylaw No. 20-06 will be held on Tuesday, March 10,
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Submissions may be made by any person(s) who claim(s) to be affected by the proposed Submissions may be made by any person(s) who claim(s) to be affected by the proposed bylaw Submissions or from any other person Council agrees to hear. hear. Any written submissions that Submissions or from any other person Council agrees to hear. hear. Any written submissions may made bywhom any person(s) who claim(s) to beAny affected by the proposed may made bywhom any person(s) who claim(s) to beAny affected by the proposed bylaw or from anybe other person whom Council agrees to written submissions thatbylaw bylaw or from anybe other person whom Council agrees to written submissions that that are mailed or to the County ofof Vermilion River, Box 69,Kitscoty, Kitscoty, T0B faxed mailed or to the County ofof Vermilion River, Box 69,Kitscoty, Kitscoty, T0B faxed are mailed or delivered toperson the County Vermilion River,to Box 69, ABAB T0B 2P0,2P0, faxed toareto are mailed or delivered toperson the County Vermilion River,to Box 69, ABAB T0B 2P0,2P0, faxed to to bylaw ordelivered from any other whom Council agrees hear. Any written submissions that bylaw ordelivered from any other whom Council agrees hear. Any written submissions that 780-846-2716, or emailed to planning@county24.com by 12:00 9, 2020 780-846-2716, or emailed to planning@county24.com by 12:00 9, 2020 mailed delivered the County of Vermilion River, 69, p.m. Kitscoty, AB T0BMarch 2P0, faxed are mailed delivered the County of Vermilion River, 69, p.m. Kitscoty, AB T0BMarch 2P0, faxed 780-846-2716, or or emailed totoplanning@county24.com byBox 12:00 p.m.Monday, Monday, March 9,to780-846-2716, 2020 are or or emailed totoplanning@county24.com byBox 12:00 p.m.Monday, Monday, March 9,to2020 will be included the agenda package, andshould should be beby marked toto include thethe Bylaw number. will be included the agenda package, andshould should be beby marked toto include thethe Bylaw number. orinemailed topackage, planning@county24.com 12:00 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2020 orinemailed topackage, planning@county24.com 12:00 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2020 will be 780-846-2716, included in the agenda and marked include Bylaw number. will be 780-846-2716, included in the agenda and marked include Bylaw number. Written and oral submissions may be made at the Public Hearing without prior notification to
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the County of Vermilion River. A copy of written submissions MUST be provided to the County
the County of Vermilion River. A copy of written submissions MUST be provided to the County
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Lloydminster Exhibition Submitted
Annual Border City Seed Show
The Lloydminster Exhibition hosted the Border City Seed Show on Februar y 12 and 13. This show runs as a feature ex hi b it of an d in c o njun c tion with the AGRI-VISIONS Conference and Tradeshow. Pedigreed seed growers from throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan enter samples of their available seed to be judged against their peers’ production for prizes and bragging rights. The seed samples are on display for their potential customers to see as well as for the general public to view a variety of crop seeds up close. Congratulations to all of our participants on a great show. Please see below for the Champions of The Border City Seed Show 2020. 33 Entries, including 3 Display only (Flax, Faba Beans and Fall Rye) WHEAT DIVISION sponsored by: FP GENETICS Class 1 HRS/HWS Wheat. Sponsors: SGS BIOVISION SEED LABS. •1st – Gregoire S e ed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK , •2nd – Raynda S e ed Ltd, Wainwright, AB, • 3rd – Sand’s Seed Farm Ltd, McLaughlin, AB, •4th – Keith, Kerry & Terry Lee Degenhardt, Hughenden, AB, •5th – Clif ford & Bruce Harbin, Rivercourse, AB. Class 2 CPS Wheat & Utility Wheat. Sponsors: HUSK Y ENERGY ETHA-
N O L & C O R T E VA . •1s t – S a n d ’s S e e d Fa rm Ltd , M c L au g h li n, A B, • 2 n d – C li f fo r d & B ru c e H a rb in , Rivercourse, AB, •3rd – Keith, Kerry & Terry Lee Degenhardt, Hughenden, AB, • 4t h – Clif ford & Bruc e Harbin, Rivercourse, AB. BARLEY DIVISION sponsored by: SECAN Clas s 3 Fee d B ar ley S p o nsor s: NUTRIEN AG. •1st – Keith, Kerry & Terry Lee Degenhardt, Hughenden, AB, •2nd – Keith, Kerry & Terry Lee Degenhardt, Hughenden, AB, •3rd – Raynda Seed Ltd, Wainwright, AB, • 4th – Di -Al S e ed Co. Inc, Rivercourse, AB Class 4 Malt Barley Sponsor: RICHARDSON PIONEER - VERMILION. •1st – Clifford & Bruce Harbin, Rivercourse, AB, •2nd – Clifford & Bruce Harbin, Rivercourse, AB, •3rd – Di-Al Seed Co. Inc, Rivercourse, AB. OAT DIVISION sponsored by: RICHARDSON PIONEER - MARSHALL. Class 5 Oats, •1st – Keith, Kerry & Terry Lee Degenhardt, Hughenden, AB, •2nd – Keith, Kerry & Terry Lee Degenhardt, Hughenden, AB, •3rd – Sand’s Seed Farm Ltd, McLaughlin, AB, •4th – Clifford & Bruce Harbin, Rivercourse, AB. F L A X D I V I S I O N s p o n s o r e d by : SASKFLAX Class 6 Flax /Linola Sponsor: SASKATCHEWAN FLAX DEVELOP-
MENT COMMISSION Display Only – Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK. PEA DIVISION sponsored by: DISTRICT 35 ADD BOARD Class 7 Yellow or Green Peas Sponsor: BAYER CROP SCIENCE a n d C A N T E R R A S E E D S , • 1s t – G r egoir e S e e d Farms Ltd , Nor th B at t lefor d, SK , • 2 nd – Clif for d & Bruce Harbin, Rivercourse, AB, •3rd – Raynda Seeds Ltd, Wainwright, AB, •4th – Sand’s Seed Farm Ltd, Rivercourse, AB. FORAGE DIVISION sponsored by: PICKSEED Class 8 Brome & Other Large Seed Grasses, •1st – Anderseed Farms, Bon Accord, AB, •2nd – Gord Koest e r, Ro c k y for d, AB, • 3 r d – D a r cy Mueller, Rockyford, AB. Class 11 Display Only Sponsors: C O U N T Y O F V ER M I L I O N R I V ER AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD •Faba Beans - Clifford & Bruce Harbin, Rivercourse, AB, •Fall Rye – Keith, Kerry & Terry Lee Degenhardt, Hughenden, AB. Grand Aggregate Winners G rand Aggr eg ate C e r e al S e e d – Keith, Kerry & Terry Lee Degenhardt, Hughenden, AB Sponsored by: NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS Grand Aggregate Oilseed S p o n s o r e d b y : AG R I -V I S I O N S COMMITTEE
G r a n d Ag g r e g a t e P u l s e S e e d – Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK Sponsored by: B.A.S.F. CANADA INC. Grand Aggregate Forage Seed – Terry Andersen, Bon Accord, AB Sponsored by: BRETT YOUNG Grand Aggregate Seed Cl e aning Plant Awar d – B at tle River Seed Cleaning Co-op Ltd, Paradise Valley, AB S p onsore d by: LM C – LE WIS M CARTER MFG (CANADA) LTD. Grand Champion Winners Grand Champion Wheat – Sand’s S e e d Fa r m L t d , M c L a u g h l i n , A B . Purchased by: Richardson Pioneer Grand Champion Barley – Clifford & Bruce Harbin, Rivercourse, AB. P u r c h a s e d b y : We i r Ve t e r i n a r y Services G r a n d C h a m p i o n O a t – Ke i t h , Kerry & Terry Lee Degenhardt, Hughenden, AB. Purchased by: Richardson Pioneer Grand Champion Pea – Gregoire Seed Farms Ltd, North Battleford, SK. Purchased by: Gowan Canada Grand Champion Forage – Terry Andersen, Bon Accord, AB. Purchased by: UFA Grand Exhibitor 2020 Border City Seed Show Sponsored by: SYNERGY CREDIT UNION & SERVUS CREDIT UNIO N Ke it h , Ke rr y & Te rr y L e20023TI e Degenhardt, Hughenden, AB.