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Mannville’s anti-aircraft gun on May 5. Photos Angela Mouly

Angela Mouly Reporter

For over 50 years, a World War II antiaircraft gun has acted as a memorial and landmark anchor to Main Street, Mannville.

According to area resident, Jim Storch, the (1942) American 90-mm M1A2 antiaircraft gun (Serial No. 3465) arrived in 1967 by way of delivery from Jack Cochford, Howard Stevenson, and Pat Cotter.

He noted that all three men were service men who had previously made arrangements with the Military to pick up the unit from CFB Shilo, Manitoba. To make the journey possible, they used Mac MacLeod’s B184 four ton International truck.

“They had taken the sides off of the

truck to make it like a flat deck, but when they loaded it not realizing just how extremely heavy it was, the anti-aircraft gun broke some boards on the deck. After the adventures of fixing the truck’s deck they finally got on their way home.

Crossing the Manitoba/Saskatchewan border the folks wondered where they had stolen this anti-aircraft gun from. The boys didn’t have a bill of sale because this was just a verbal agreement. And not only that; they where way overweight! After much discussion they were released and sent on their way,” said Storch.

Upon arriving in Mannville, the group continued to face challenges. Luckily they were able to use Canadian National Railway’s unloading dock at the east end

of the elevators on the south side of the marvellous memorials to check out,” said tracks. According to Jim, much fun was Storch. had unloading the monstrosity. He said that originally it was supposed to go at the North end of the village in the center bus circle at the school, but ended up at the South end of Main Street where it resides to this day. Following its arrival, a ceremony was held to commemorate the memorial with many service men and women in attendance. Located at 50th Street and 50th Avenue, the anti-aircraft gun has been a prominent feature and recognizable monument ever since.

“Ninety milimeters is the size of the projectile that is shotout of the barrel, which is about three inches. Both the anti-aircraft gun and the Cenotaph at the school are The plaque placed below the gun.

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G3 Terminal Beginning Construction

Angela Mouly Reporter

G3 began construction of their grain terminal in the County of Vermilion River, just outside Vermilion at the end of March.

According to Brett Malkoske, Vice President of Business Development and Communications. the most noticeable stage in construction will be seen when the concrete is poured for the silos later this year. He said with public health protocols in place to protect against COVID-19, that work is continuing and the facility is sched-

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uled to open in 2021. “G3 Vermilion is located in a large and productive grain growing region and we look forward to serving farmers over a wide area. G3 Vermilion is being built with the same high-efficiency features as our other new facilities in Western Canada: a loop track that can quickly load a 150-car unit train, and the ability to unload a SuperB truck in less than five minutes. This will give area producers a fast and efficient option for getting their grain to market.

G3 also enjoys being an active part of the

communities we serve,� said Malkoske. have been a real pleasure to work with and He noted that the G3 contractor typically we’re looking forward to being part of the engages some local suppliers and contrac- community,� said Malkoske. tors for different parts of the project with the numbers varying for different stages of construction. He estimates that when the facility is in operation that it will staff about a dozen; and that they will begin hiring for some positions in the coming months. “We have worked closely with municipal officials and others during the planning phase of the project and we’re very grateful for their cooperation and assistance. They

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ROSS THOMPSON Ross Thompson passed away on May 5, 2020 in Vermilion, Alberta at the age of 54 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his spouse Diane Ziomek; children Brandon Ziomek (Brittany) and Robyn Ziomek (Mike); father Bill Thompson; siblings Chris (Kim) Thompson and Cyndi (Jim) Thompson Goodchild; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his mother Jean Thompson.

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Helen “Myrna� Eyben passed away May 6, 2020 in Vermilion, Alberta at the age of 85 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children Dean (Paula) Williamson, Frank (Kathy) Eyben, Judy Eyben (Jeff Rowsell), and Helen Brundige (Sandy Smith); grandchildren Brooke Eyben (Doug), Josh Eyben (Tara), Koby Brundige (Darci), Whitney Brundige (Trevor), and Brynn Brundige; and sister Wilda McConnell.

She was predeceased by her first husband Junior Williamson; second husband Sonny Eyben; infant son; parents Stewart and Helen McConnell; and siblings 8 sisters and 3 brothers.

Interment will take place in Mount Auburndale Cemetery.

A Celebration of Life will be held on a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Buffalo Coulee Community Club or Alberta Cancer Foundation.

May 12, 2020 | The Vermilion Voice

Lorna Hamilton Editor

M a y 11 -17 i s National Nurses Week and the International Council of Nurses state that “All around the world, nurses work tirelessly to provide the care and attention people need, whenever and wherever they need it.”

Nursing is a profession of compassion and caring. It is also a profession that demands many personal sacrifices and can cause emotional and physical stressors during a normal day which are compounded during times of crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

I would like for you to put yourself in the shoes of a nurse for just a minute. Many of us see the profession as one of caring for your patients and that’s it, but nursing entails so much more. A nurse experiences emergencies, tragedies and death on a regular

Honouring Nurses

basis and that in itself can take a toll. I feel that going into the nursing profession takes a special person.

Thus far Vermilion has been lucky when it comes to COVID-19. We haven’t experienced the outbreaks that fellow communities and cities have had to face, but that does not mean the nurses of our community are not making daily sacrifices. The threat is very real, and it only takes one infected person for them to become exposed. They have to wear PPE which in itself is a challenge. Anyone who has had to wear a mask day in and day out knows how uncomfortable that is. Nurses in Alberta and globally are all working tirelessly to care for patients affected by COVID19 and some have lost their lives because of their dedication to their patients and for that they should be thought of as heroes.

Since I have this opportunity, I would like to honour a nurse I have known my entire life; my mom. The dedication and compassion she gave to her profession and patients while nursing was top of the line, she is definitely

what we call the old time nurse.

From the time I was old enough to understand my mom was a nurse and what it meant, I have watched her tirelessly and unconditionally provide extraordinary care to every patient that has crossed her path.

She took her oath as a nurse very seriously and she treated every patient with the highest of respect and compassion no matter who they were, or what the situation was.

Her bedside manner throughout her almost 50 year career was top notch and to this day nursing remains in her blood.

Throughout her career I saw my mom spend countless of hours past her normal 12 hour shifts caring for people in need. It was a normal occurrence in our home to receive a phone call at 8 p.m. to let us know that an emergency had come in and they needed a nurse to travel on the ambulance to the city with a patient (3.5 hours one way). It was a normal occurrence that on her day off she did the same thing. It was a normal occurrence to see my mom heading off to work

Life At Chatsworth

Craig Baird Columnist

EDITORIAL

The Chatswor th School would be built in 1919, two years after the establishment of school district, which was named by John Hope to commemorate a place he loved in England.

The first teacher of this school would be Gertrude Ryckman. This school was also the first school she would teach at. She had finished Normal School at Camrose and since she was from the area, she would return to her family’s farm and she would choose to live with family rather than Hope and his sister who lived near to the school.

While the summer was fine, the fall and

winter made this choice a bit more difficult.

She would say, “I drove from home all that fall. Every day I thought I would have to discontinue staying at home, as that fall and winter we had about the coldest weather and the earliest onset of winter we had ever had.”

She would ride a horse named Sandy that had long legs making it easier to get through the deep snow in the winter.

“I had to start early to get there on time,” she would say in her recollection. “I wore a heavy fur coat and had a foot warmer for my feet and another in my lap with my hands.

As I remember it I never was late. Old Sandy managed to plod through the drifts and I never missed a day.”

She would also help to thaw out the children who came to the school from kilometres away in the winter and were freezing

themselves.

Laura Jacklin would also teach at the school, and she would comment that that the school was a well-kept school and she gave that praise for the school to Jack Hope, who was the chairman of the school district for most of the years that the school existed.

Margaret Good would take over as teacher in 1931, staying for three years until 1934.

She would say, “As you no doubt remember, the 30s were the hard years. Nobody had much to come and go on, so what entertainment that we had was just what we made our ourselves. During the summer farm operations kept the farmers of the community well occupied. It was during the winter that most of the social life was enjoyed, and it centred for the most part around the

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on her scheduled days off if needed. It was a normal occurrence to see my mom sitting with a patient that was in their final days after hours, not because she had to but because she wanted to. I remember times when she travelled on the back of a snowmobile going to the hospital during a major snowstorm just to make her shift so that patients would be cared for. I am positive that if she was not retired from nursing and even though she is 78 years old she would be standing shoulder to shoulder with the nursing staff that is facing this invisible threat of COVID-19 without a thought of her own safety. That was the kind of nurse she was and still is today in her heart, so thank you for your years of service and the compassion and dedication you provided to everyone you met. I was and always will be very proud of you!

So today, I would like to take the time to say thank you for her years of service and to honour her and all nurses who spend so much of their time caring for others before caring for themselves.

school.”

As with so many schools, the Christmas Concert was the big event of the year and the students would take weeks practicing for the event.

For Good, the school had a special place in her heart and it was thanks to the dances that were held at the school.

“My husband says the only special incident was that he stole the teacher. Of course, Chatsworth will always have a warm spot in my heart because that was where I met him.”

The school would close in 1953.

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TRANSFER STATION UPDATE In light of the “Stay home Stay safe” campaign the transfer station has experienced heavy traffic flow as of late.

This is an update on our operation. We are still open regular hours 9:00 am-4:45 pm Monday to Saturday.

Following are instructions for the sorting and preparation of waste before bringing it to the transfer site YARD WASTE - leaves and grass must be taken out of the bags before being placed in the burn pit. Bags can be disposed of in regular household waste.

RECYCLING - we are not doing recycling of paper, boxboard, plastics and tin cans until further notice. The Vermilion transfer site will be accepting corrugated cardboard from both the Town of Vermilion and the county ratepayers while the Covid19 warnings and cautions are in place. The cardboard must be flattened and placed in the slot on the cardboard bin. The cardboard must be corrugated only, so no box=board, cereal boxes, etc. It must be clean cardboard and free of debris.

LARGE ITEMS - Large items such as fiberglass tubs, showers, hot tubs and such must be cut in in pieces no larger than 2 feet X 4 feet.

As well vinyl siding, plastic pipe and hoses must be cut in 4-foot length.

ELECTRONIC RECYCLING - The current Alberta Recycling program for electronic recycling only includes televisions and computers as well as computer components (monitors, printers, scanners). The program doesn’t include phones, Satellite receivers, VCR's, stereos, video games and such as they are regular household waste.

PAINT & HAZARDOUS WASTE - We have paint recycling on site to include paint, varnish, stain, paint thinner and stripper as well as aerosol paint cans. Other hazardous waste is accepted as well (glue, cleaners, insecticides, rechargeable batteries etc.)

USED OIL - We have a location on site for recycling used motor oil, filters, jugs and pails as well as automotive batteries.

MIXED WASTE - In the event that you have metal or wood frame chairs with cushions, the cushions need to be removed when possible.

This applies to anything that can be taken apart to separate into different categories.

TIRE RECYCLING - we take all types of tires but the rims have to be removed.

CONCRETE AND SOD - We do not accept either at the transfer station. It must be taken to the Town of Vermilion shop located at the east end of the airport. 3904-52 Avenue Monday to Friday 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:00call 780-581-2415 prior to dropping off.

If you have any questions feel free to call the scale house at 780-853-4572 during our hours of operations.

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causing you silent damage. This muffin recipe fat in peanut butter includes oleic acid, the makes a dozen muffins. It is a good way to kind found in olive oil, that has been found to Being home a lot use up over ripe bananas. If you have over be Mediterranean diet heart healthy. Peanuts more has allowed time ripe bananas and no time to use them, you are also a source of resveratrol. Reveratrol is for a little baking. Finding can pop them into the freezer, peel and all, to the beneficial substance found in red wine. baked goods that do not be used later for loafs and muffins. Bananas Oats contain a special fiber called betacontain trans-fats, exces- are high in pectin fiber and aid in movement glucan, which has been proven to have the sive sugar, chemical through the digestive system. Bananas are beneficial effect of removing cholesterol from additives and preservatives is difficult, unless a good source of vitamin B6, vitamin C and the digestive track, before it can enter the you make it yourself. The range in product potassium. A four-year research study has blood stream. Research has discovered a difference can be from a muffin that is benefi- shown that the high potassium content found compound in the oats called avenanthramicial for your health, compared to one that is in foods such as bananas help reduce blood des which helps to protect the good LDL pressure and the risk cholesterol from oxidation. The oats, barley, of stroke. flax and cinnamon help to stabilize blood Peanut butter also sugar, which may be beneficial for people has many health bene- with diabetes, insulin resistant metabolic fits. It is a very good syndrome and obesity. The banana, oat 3” wide version wide version source of antioxidants.3.75” bran and ground flax seed are all excellent The mono-saturated fiber sources. Flax is a very good source of Columnist

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Town Of Vermilion 2020 Budget

Submitted At the May 05, 2020 meeting Council approved the final 2020 budget. The budgeted expenditures for operations are $14,217,341 with capital acquisitions planned at $1.6 million. In response to the COVID19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic a n d t h e s eve r e c h a l l e n g e s f a c e d by residents and businesses in our community, Council challenged administration to forego the 1.9% tax increase proposed in the preliminar y budget of December 17, 2019 minimizing the impact to service levels with a zero tax increase. The budget as approved aims to do just that. Key projects during 2020 include road work on 57 Street, north of College Drive; 47 Avenue from Hwy 41 to 50 Street; and 50 Avenue from Hwy 41 to 51 Street. Also included are water main improvements for the area

east and west of 52 Street and north of 45 Avenue, a planned contribution for the Lakeland College Aquatic Centre improvement project and the ongoing trial and initiation of a broadband network for underserved areas of the Town. 2020 will also see the completion of the wastewater treatment plant and the delivery of a new aerial platform unit for the Fire Department. Both projects commenced in 2019.

The province’s restraint Budget from last fall added more difficulty in balancing this year’s budget.

Several changes will impact the bottom line of municipalities across the province. Significant changes that affect the Town of Vermilion include an approximate 15% decrease in MSI capital grant funding, a 50% reduction in grants for Provincial Infrastructure,

the loss of grant funding for summer students as well as the introduction of a new Provincial levy for rural policing.

Although additional police resources should better protect our community, the net impact of these changes will cost the Town in excess of $250,000 in 2020 and significantly more in future years. The Town is also facing additional headwinds due to the depressed state of the provincial economy especially with regards to oil and gas sector activity. And more currently, the shock to our local economy from measures implemented to combat the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic. As a result, the Town is anticipating ver y lit tle growth by way of new assessment and there is also an expectation that overall value of assessable property will continue to decrease. Town adminis-

tration will continue to seek innovative ways to deliver programming without negatively impacting service levels. Utility fees have increased by 3% starting January 2020.

These rates were increased to offset increases from the ACE Water Corporation and to cover of f anticipated increases in operational expenses of the wastewater plant (to meet new Provincial regulations) and for continued efforts to promote more environmentally friendly options for waste management such as composting.

Council recognizes that this is a very challenging time and hope to continue to deliver a quality level of services that reflect the desires of our residents, in the most cost effective manner and foster the prosperous growth of our beloved community.

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to all the nurses in our community We salute the courage and dedication of health-care workers who continue to bravely serve our community during the pandemic. Your contributions are invaluable and we want to acknowledge them in a big way!

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Vermilion Health Centre wanted to recognize their staff and help celebrate with others across the country during National Nurses Week from May 11 – 17.

According to United Nurses of Alberta, there are over 26,000 Registered Nurses employed by Alber ta Health Services. They say that nurses (RNs, RPNs, LPNs and NPs combined)

are the largest clinical profession, representing over half of the clinical workforce.

Acute Care Manager at the Vermilion Health Centre, Barb Snelgrove said, “It has definitely been an interesting time to say the least. We greatly appreciate our nursing staff and how they have stepped up, and worked as a team to look after people in the communit y. To all the depar tments of the hospital, we would like to say

thank you for their support and hard work. It has been a lot of extra work with extra restrictions and everyone has been very good about following the rules and ever y day changes to make it work. There has been continuous masking and screening measures put in place as well as those working to cover each others’ shifts when necessary.

We wo u l d a l s o l i ke to ex te n d a huge thank you to the community. We have received many donations by way of people wanting to bring things in to say, ‘thank you’. For a while they couldn’t be accepted, but we heard you and thank you. We want to say thank you to all of those who made ear savers and scrub bags for all of the staff; it has been very much appreciated.”

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Nurse Practitioners Now Permitted To Work Autonomously In Long-term Care Facilities

EDMONTON, AB (May 5, 2020): The Nurse Practitioners Association of Alberta (NPAA) is pleased with the provincial government’s recent amendments to the Operations and General Regulations of the Nursing Homecare Act (NHA). Nurse practitioners (NPs) have been given the ability to work as the primary care providers in nursing homes, assessing residents, prescribing medication as well

as offering follow-up care and are working to ensure they changes remain permanent.

Since the start of the pandemic, the NPAA has been working on a list of NPs interested in being contacted for potential opportunities to assist during the pandemic. Many NPs are currently underemployed or unemployed and are wanting to assist during the crisis. In addition to this, there are many NP’s fully employed who have requested

to do additional work outside of their current roles and work settings. We are thankful this list can finally be utilized, and we can lend a helping hand during this pandemic.

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the economy and resume non-emergency medical services, seniors remain the most vulnerable population and will likely be required to isolate even after all social distancing measures have been lifted. Having nurse practitioners employed in long-term care facilities means that seniors can continue isolating while receiving the care they need.

Long-term care facilities also benefit from having their on-staff physician’s workload reduced as well as now having a less costly option available during uncertain economic times. Unlike RNs, NPs are in a unique position to provide comprehensive health assessments, treat and manage chronic illnesses, order and interpret diagnostic tests as well as prescribe some medication.

The NPAA has been working in collaboration with AHS and leading practitioners to expedite these regulatory changes and will continue to work with AHS and the government to reduce regulatory red-tape and identify more ways nurse practitioners can be utilized to meet the province’s healthcare needs.

For more information please contact: Mary-Elizabeth Cooper RN MN NP President NPAA Nurse Practitioner Association of Alberta 403-473-7244 president@albertanps.com

HAPPY NATIONAL NURSES WEEK

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of a desire to care, to serve or to help”

THANK YOU

-- (Christina Feist-Heilmeier RN) We are grateful to Nurses for this selfless quality each, and every, day.

Deborah A. Tovell

Garth Rowswell MLA Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright

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BUSINESS CARDS

May 12, 2020 | The Vermilion Voice

Submitted Who could think of a housing boom in the middle of Covid-19 isolation and restrictions. Well, economists, realtors and financial institutions. A large number of people had been considering “upgrading� their present living situation, when the Coronavirus set upon the world. Whether it was because of employment upgrade, expanding family, change of scenery, retirement, or any other reason that someone would look at buying a new home, a shift occurred during this pandemic, that might give one a reason to pause and rethink their housing ambitions.

With almost all forms of recreation and social gatherings, prohibited, and social spacing required for the simplest of ventures, a rationale has emerged from this economic disaster. Country living!

Sources inside the realty sector of our society, seem to think that people are being drawn, not to the city, but to the country. Demand for rural living space has just begun to inch upward. Why? Well, with all of the restrictions put upon society, internet and TV can only entertain and educate you and your children

The “Next� Housing Boom?

for so long. And it can’t be that healthy to be stuck in front of a screen for 16 hours a day. If you have more than 2 kids, there could be a fight for screen time. And when you have to go for groceries, you need to be so aware of everyone and anyone, because nobody knows who might be exposed to the virus. Country living can eliminate a huge portion of those issues.

Along with a myriad of self- induced activities, self sufficiency and healthy lifestyle, freedom of movement and endless outdoor activities are drawing more and more families to rethink town living.

To start with, you can grow as big of a garden as you like and know exactly how and where your vegetables come from. You can keep a few animals around without hassle from by-law enforcement every time your dog takes a run. A couple of horses for recreational riding or to “ride herd� on a couple of cattle, either dairy or beef, or both. Sheep, hogs, chickens, turkeys are all feasible and possible and on top of providing you and your family with a sustainable, healthy food source, it can really give your kids a stronger sense of responsibility and great enjoyment to

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“tend the flock�. Who doesn’t want to be able to buy their kids a pony? Hours, days, weeks and a lifetime of entertainment, enjoyment and responsibility. And of course, don’t forget the wildlife. Sure there are pigeons flying around town, but, in the country, there is a never ending supply of wildlife. To watch, study and interact with wildlife in their natural settings can really help people get a better understanding of peoples role and responsibility in managing wildlife, while being able to just watch and enjoy. You can watch “Bambi� on TV , but when you see deer in reality, in your yard, the movie pales in comparison. Rabbits, ducks, geese, gophers, deer, squirrels, hawks, moose, elk, owls, eagles, or other type of “Gods little creatures� can become an everyday visual occurrence. Of course, there will be days of inclement weather, and even on some of those days, outdoors can be fun and challenging. Clear the snow off of a pond and you can skate all day and night, without ever having to worry about �closing time�. And you can go anytime, day or night, without having to worry about “closed due to Corona Virus� or any

other reason. It’s your rink. And on rainy, or otherwise crappy weather days, the TV and internet are still there. Sure, you might have a 15-20 minute drive to work but that’s a great time to enjoy the view, enjoy your coffee and sort your thoughts to plan your day. And if the kids have a 30 minute schools bus ride, they have time to finish their homework!

Of course, as with all things in our society, once an increased demand puts pressure on certain items, the price increases. And there is a limited supply of land. You don’t need 500 acres, there are lots of great farmers and ranchers that can manage more and more property but there are building sites(acreages) that have already been established subdivided, and are just waiting for you. If you have given thought to re-locating, now might just be the time to make that move, before the demand outweighs the supply to a point that you can’t afford. If you act sooner than later, your country acreage may be one of those that has immensely appreciated because of the increased demand. And then you can really kickback and really relax.

McMinis & Company

COUNTRY TOUCH MASSAGE

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

PHONE ONLY 780-581-0521 Leave a message and we will return your call (No text or email)

Professional Corporation

Chartered Professional Accountant

Deborah A. Tovell, CPA, CGA Deborah@accountingvermilionab.ca Suite 14 Bus: (780) 853-2801 5125 - 50th Avenue Fax: (780) 853-1728 Vermilion, Alberta T9X 1L9

(780) 853-7714 Derek Selte Vermilion, AB

VERMILION AND AREA HOME BUSINESSES Vermilion Breeders Co-op

780-853-2344 Raw food

Apparel Home DĂŠcor Pet Grooming 4932 - 50th Ave. Vermilion, AB T9X 1A4

The East Central Family Day Home Agency

Financing Available for Bred Cows, Bred Cows with Calves at Side, and Bred Heifers

Snow Removal • Ad Shot Service Residential • Commercial Services Landscaping • Excavation

Rick Rewuski Box 1265, Dewberry, AB T0B 1G0 Ph: (780) 847-4166 Fax: (780) 847-4944

Tom’s Interior/ Exterior Handi Man

Elaine Urwin, RMT

• R E SID E N T I A L • C O M M E R CI A L •SERVICE

(780) 581-0852 ampedelectric14@gmail.com

KEN HARTWELL pH: 780-853-3318

Registered Massage Therapist

(780) 853-3605

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5002-65th St Vermilion, AB T9X 1X6 c : 780.581.8775 t : 1.888.545.7707 Brandon@KnightsSpraying.ca f : 1.780.628.0777 www.KnightsSpraying.ca

Cell: 780-871-9283 Ph: 780-809-2256 PO Box 12699 Lloydminster, AB T9V 0Y4 info@waterbygeorge.ca www.waterbygeorge.ca

Commercial • Residential • Farm Maintenance • Trenching

780-853-0650

KATHY’S Brendan Franklin

780-205-6642

- 40 years experience - Private and Group Lessons - Basic to Advanced Training

780-592-2360 kathysclasses50@gmail.com

A Flush is Better than a Full House

For Promt Officient Service

Call 780-853-6314 Cell 780-853-7801

Installation of Siding, Window Capping, Soffit, Fascia, Windows & Doors FOR A FREE ESTIMATE CALL TOM AT 780-581-6167 NO JOB TOO SMALL

Lasting Impressions Catering Charlene Young PH: 780.853.3856

EM: mcy1@telus.net Web: www.lastingimpressionscatering.com 4614 - 48A Ave, Vermilion, AB

“Our reputation is on the table�

Dennis’s Leather/Tack Shop Dennis Oliver Janine Lange Physiotherapist

780-201-1364

ONLINE APPOINTMENTS Virtual physio at your convenience!

Book online at masterpiecetherapies.ca

dennissleathershop@yahoo.com

Toll Free #: 1-888-664-0085

ESSENTIAL SELF MASSAGE THERAPY Relaxation Massage â–Ş Therapeutic Massage Hot Stone Massage â–Ş Reiki Master Pregnancy Massage

Shelly Gordon RMT

Kerri Dmytriw

Independent Marketing Executive

780-581-5531

• Vitamins & supplements • Food & Weight Loss • Cleaning & Laundry • And Much More 780-603-5106 peaceofmindhw@hotmail.com

#20, 5125 50 Ave., Vermilion Professional Building Vermilion, AB T9X 1A8

Innisfree

DOG TRAINING

Phone: 780-853-4424 Fax: 780-853-4473 russ.cameron@telus.net Russ Cameron - Broker

E L E C T R I C Murray Brown

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780-853-6305 Specializing in Livestock Hauling

Ernie Lessner Cell: 780-205-1571 Tel: 780-847-2405

Screw Pilings • Dirt Work Bobcat Service • General Landscaping

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CLASSIFIEDS / CAREERS

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AWNA BLANKET AND LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS COMING EVENTS FIREARMS WANTED FOR JUNE 13th, 2020 Live & Online Auction: Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Militaria.

Auction or Purchase: Collections, Estates, Individual Items. Contact Paul, Switzer’s Auction: Toll-Free 1-800-694-2609, sales@switzersauction.com or www.switzersauction.com.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BLANKET THE PROVINCE with a classified ad. Only $269 (based on 25 words or less). Reach 90 weekly newspapers. Call NOW for details. 1-800-282-6903 Ext 4; www.awna.com.

SEEKING A CAREER in the Community Newspaper business? Post your resume for free right where the publishers are looking. Visit http://awna.com/resumes_add.

FEED AND SEED CERTIFIED SEED. Wheat - Go Early, Pintail, AAC

Penhold. Oats - AC Morgan, AC Mustang, Derby, SO1 Super Oat. Barley - Busby, Cerveza, CDC Austenson, CDC Maverick, Sundre. Very Early Yellow Pea. Forage Peas. Polish Canola. Spring Triticale. mastinseeds.com. 403-556-2609.

EARLY VARIETIES. Want to be finished combining in August? Go early HRS Wheat, Busby & Sundre Barley, AAC Peace River Field Peas (earliest yellow pea). Early One Polish Canola (one month earlier); mastinseeds.com. 403-556-2609.

FORAGE SEED FOR SALE: Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc.

Star City, SK. Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-921-9942.

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES 5’ average. Only $35.

Quality guaranteed. Machine planting only $10. Includes: Wurzel Dip root enzyme and bark mulch application. Minimum order 20. Delivery charge/order: $125 - 140. Crystal Springs. 403-820-0961.

FOR SALE

SERVICES

HEALTH HIP/KNEE REPLACEMENT. Other medical conditions causing TROUBLE WALKING or DRESSING? The Disability Tax Credit allows for $3,000 yearly tax credit and $30, 000 lump sum refund. Take advantage of this offer. Apply NOW; quickest refund Nationwide: Expert help. 1-844-453-5372.

REAL ESTATE SASKATCHEWAN FARMLAND on Bakken oilfield.

Under $1000 an acre. Paying 5% return with long term lease. For more information contact Doug at 306716-2671.

VOICE CLASSIFIEDS AND CAREERS LOST YOUNG CALICO CAT FROM 48 ST AND 51 AVE.

GIVE AWAY Do you have give aways? Until further notice The Vermilion Voice will run your ad for FREE. Call 780-8536305 or email vermilionvoice@gmail.com SERVICES

Certified Seed For Sale

REQUIRE PRESS RELEASE SERVICE? Let us help you with that! During this unprecedented time, we are assisting organizations, businesses and the public in getting their message out about changing operations, cancellations, etc. Though we cannot guarantee publication, AWNA will get this information into the right hands for ONLY $60 plus GST. Email: classifieds@ awna.com for details.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Why suffer employment/licensing loss? Travel/business opportunities? Be embarrassed? Think: Criminal Pardon. US entry waiver.

Record purge. File destruction. Free consultation.

1-800-347-2540. www.accesslegalmjf.com.

OVERWHELMED BY DEBT? Take control of your finances. Reduce your Debt, Eliminate interest charges. Speak to our Licensed Professionals about federally regulated debt relief programs. FREE Confidential Consultation. Cameron-Okolita Inc. 1-877-450-6439.

CHAROLAIS BE-RICH FARM LTD

Wheat-AAC Elie, AAC Brandon Peas-AAC Barrhead, CDC Amarillo Barley-CDC Copeland

Seed Treating avaliable

You will like our prices! Take the time to give us a call!

Lloydminster 780-875-6636, Toll Free # 1-888-8581011.

Call Scott: 780-581-5693 or Greg: 780-787-1246 Or visit us at www.kseeds.ca RR1 Mannville, Alberta T0B 2W0

MISSING SINCE MAY 10TH PLEASE CALL 780-581-0544

780-853-6305 vermilionvoice@gmail.com www.vermilionvoice.com

CELEBR ATING 50 YEARS !!!

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY *Yearling & 2 year old virgin bulls *Whites, Tans, Horned & Polled *Performance Data Available *Semen tested

R.R.#2 Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0 Bev 780-846-2643 & Brent 846-2495

FEED GRAINS

Looking for: KFC Vermilion Restaurant Manager

WANTED SUNHAVEN FARMS MILLING, IRMA, AB We are looking to purchase FEED GRAINS: WHEAT, PEAS, FABAS AND BARLEY. We offer competitive pricing and prompt payment.

For more information and pricing, please contact

Ted Ratte, Manager Cell: 780-806-9245 Phone: 780-754-2708 Fax: 780-754-2709 email: tratte@sunhavenfarmsmilling.com

JOIN US AND BE PART OF A TEAM THAT WILL HELP YOU GROW, SUCCEED AND LEARN! Successful candidate would have the following: • A minimum of 5-year management experience with the ability to supervise 15-20 people • Experience in running multiple store locations is an asset • Completion of High School; some college/vocational or technical training preferred.

• Highly organized and efficient, with excellent spoken and written English skills.

• Intermediate computer skills with basic business math and accounting skills • Strong and analytical and decision-making skills with proven ability to plan and delegate effectively.

What is it for you: • Comprehensive Salary package • 100% employer paid premium health benefits • Opportunity for growth within the organization • Attractive bonus Please send resume to: aileen.astudillo@blco.ca or visit our website at: www.blco.ca

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HOROSCOPE/SUDOKU AND SOLUTIONS Daily Sudoku: Mon 11-May-2020

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You may find out that someone is trying to undermine you. Your greatest enjoyment will come through social activities and pleasure trips. Your need to use emotional blackmail will only cause more conflict.

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Minor health problems will flare up if you don't take care of yourself. You can learn a great deal if you listen to those who are older or more experienced. Don't jump into investments too quickly.

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A passionate encounter with your mate should help alleviate that pent-up energy.

Your added discipline will help you complete the impossible at work.

LEO

Try to be precise in your communications.

Older family members may try to make demands that are impossible for you to handle.

VIRGO

You need to focus on yourself, not on others. Don't overload your plate. Take your time before making personal decisions.

LIBRA

Don't let your mate talk you into going somewhere you'd rather not go. You need to refrain from being the generous one in the group.

SCORPIO

Your boss may not be in the best of moods today. Take time to find out all you can.

You're in the mood to party.

SAGITTARIUS

Be prepared to step into the limelight if you wish to promote your ambitions.

Investments may be misrepresented today.

You will need to spend extra time sorting through your work.

CAPRICORN

Do not overspend on entertainment.

Talking to those you trust and respect will help you sort out any problems. Don't let your health suffer because of worry. Talk to someone you trust.

AQUARIUS

You should try to elaborate on an idea you have regarding a product or service for the home. Keep an open mind when listening to the opinions of others. Visitors may drop by unexpectedly, resulting in tension with your lover.

PISCES

Heart to heart talks will clear up vague issues. You are best not to confront situations that deal with in-laws or relatives. Secret affairs may be tempting.

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ARIES

You are best to do your research before taking on such a venture. Problems with peers is apparent. You will be your usual charming self and the partners you attract may be the adventurous type.

May 12, 2020 | The Vermilion Voice

Margaret McCormack

LOCAL / AREA NEWS

St. Jerome’s School Parade

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Submitted

St. Jerome’s Catholic School hosted a Beach Party Drive by Parade on Thursday, May 7. The staff were missing their students so much and were looking for a fun way to connect. Decked out in Hawaiian apparel the St. J staff lined 46th street from 5:30-7:00 to wave to students and also to spray them with water guns. Some of the students were prepared to battle back supplied with their own water guns. A steady stream of cars, trucks, motorbikes, and bikes passed by even slowing down to have a quick visit with their teacher. It was wonderful to see everyone’s smiling face and hear the laughter of students at St. J after nearly two months of silence.

Thank you to all the families who were able to pass by as it was their participation that made the parade the huge success it was. Photos submitted

Proposed Internet Tower Upgrade in Vermilion County Please take notice that MCSnet is proposing a tower upgrade from an existing 98 ft free standing tower to a new 150 foot free standing tower in Vermilion County.

LOCATION • Lot 23, Block 1, Plan 8021720 being Pt. of NE 36 - 49 - 7 W4 The purpose of this tower is to provide enhanced Broadband Wireless Internet Services in the area along with VOIP (Voice over IP) telephone services.

All equipment complies with Health Canada's Safety Code 6 including combined effects within the local radio environment at all times. Installation will respect good engineering practices including structural adequacy. The tower will be constructed in compliance with Transport Canada's aeronautical obstruction marking requirements.

Any person(s) wishing further information, having questions, comments or concerns are asked to contact MCSnet on or before the close of Friday, June 9, 2020.

Bale Fire On May 6, a bale fire occurred south of Vermilion. Fire fighters responded quickly and were able to contain it, before it got out of hand with winds at about 30 km/hour. Photo submitted

MCSnet Attn: Shayla MacKay P.O. Box 98, St.Paul, Alberta T0A 3A0 Ph: (866) 390-3928 Ext: 232 Email: toweradmin@mcsnet.ca 20053AR0

Livestock Hauling

Cattle Liners and Ground Load Trailers Livestock Hauling serving the Lakeland and beyond.

403-596-3900 Located in Elk Point, AB

AREA NEWS

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Lakeland Addresses Budget Challenges, Suspends Five Programs

Lakeland College Submitted

(Vermilion, Alta.) - Lakeland College has suspended intakes into five programs as it adjusts to a reduction in its Campus.

Alberta Grant and reduces budgeted expenses by $12 million to meet government targets for the 2020-21 fiscal year.

The difficult decisions were approved

by Lakeland College Board of Governors in April as the college prepares to finalize its 2020-21 budget. Lakeland also reduced department and academic school budgets and eliminated budget contingencies. Earlier this year a voluntary retirement incentive program was offered to employees.

“Lakeland must focus its resources on programming areas where student demand and the labour market align, and on research initiatives that advance

innovation-based rural economic development,” says Dr. Alice WainwrightStewart, Lakeland’s president and CEO. The suspended programs include three apprenticeship programs and two certificate programs: • Gasfitter-Class A • Steamfitter-pipefitter • Instrumentation and control technician • Pre-employment instrumentation and control technician • Street rod technologies No new students will be accepted to these programs for September 2020.

Street rod technologies is offered at Lakeland’s County Energy Park Site near Lloydminster and the other programs are offered at the Vermilion campus. “ Our dec ision to suspend these programs is not a reflection of the value they bring to our region. We explored

Northern

Kyle Soderberg 306-883-7374 Kody Smith 306-821-6720 Jim Pulyk 780-787-0646

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Tuesday, May 12 @ 1:00 pm Last Chance Bred Cow & Cow/Calf Pair Sale

Thursday, May 14 @ 9:00 am

Brian Romanowicz 780-207-0290 Bob Foxwell 780-842-0410 (Wainwright)

According to Alberta.ca as of May 8, there were 6,098 confirmed cases of COVID19 in Alberta, with 97 in the Central Zone. Of those, there were three active cases in the County of Vermilion River (and two recovered). They also note one recovered case in the Municipal District of Wainwright, and one recovered case in the County of Minburn, and one recovered case in the City of Lloydminster. To view details on Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy you can visit https://www.alberta.ca/albertarelaunch-strategy.aspx

OUR SALES WILL CONTINUE TO RUN AS SCHEDULED BUT Our sale ring is currently closed to the public and only buyers are allowed in for sales due to Covid-19

Brent Brooks 306-240-5340 (Bonnyville Area)

COVID-19 Update

DLMS Off Farm Direct via Internet Sale

Lloydminster

Wayne Woodman 306-821-6310

positions were eliminated all the best. I know how hard they worked to help our students and our college succeed and how they’ve championed our college community. I thank each of them for their contributions,” says Wainwright-Stewart.

Regular Sales on Thursdays at 1:00 pm

Livestock Sales For more info or bookings call:

var i o u s o pt i o n s a n d g ave c ar ef u l consideration to factors such as enrolment trends, labour-market needs and program costs before deciding to suspend these programs,” says Wainwright-Stewart.

Lakeland will offer six other apprenticeship technical training programs plus two pre-employment programs at the Vermilion campus in the 2020-21 academic year. Different skill components of street rod technologies will continue to be offered through weekend vehicle restoration workshops, a continuing education model.

Along with reductions to non-permanent and contract positions, 35 permanent positions were eliminated, affecting people who served in administration, faculty and support staff roles.

“These decisions were not made lightly, and I wish the people whose

All Breeds Presort Internet Calf Sale

Thursday, May 21 & 28 @ 8:30 am

Ryan Noble 306-839-7949

WWW.NORTHERNLIVESTOCKSALES.CA LIVE AUCTIONS AT WWW.DLMS.CA

Regular Sale

306-825-8831

Division of Northern Livestock Sales Lloydminster, Meadow Lake & Prince Albert

VIKING

AUCTION MARKET LTD. CORNER OF HWY 26 & 36 780-336-2209

REGULAR CATTLE SALES

EVERY TUESDAY @ 9:00 AM Family Owned& Operated

By Cliff & Sharon Grinde

UPCOMING SALES

WEDNESDAY, May 13 th 2020 AT 9:30 AM All Breeds Presort Internet Calf & Yearling Sale Regular Cattle, Slaughter Cows & Bulls (To follow)

Regular sales every Wednesday AT 1:00 PM We Can Create Show Pens For Any Producer Who Still Wanting To Sell Groups Of Calves DLMS Sales On Internet Every Thursday @ 10 A.M. PLEASE CALL AND PRE-BOOK YOUR CATTLE WITH ONE OF OUR SALES REPRESENTATIVES &/OR FIELDMEN:

SALESMAN CONTACT INFORMATION

Darcy Sheets 780-336-6485 Cliff Grinde 780-336-6333 Robert Kunnick 780-336-6301 Ed McCormack 780-787-0083 Mel Pydde 780-933-0048

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