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Vermilion Outreach School Graduation Gathering

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Elaina John Reporter

On June 11, Vermilion Outreach School (VOS) held a small outdoor gathering for their graduates. Graduates received gifts from VIBE and the school, light-up balloons, and awards for their investment in the community and volunteer work. VOS had five graduates this year “I think it’s important that the graduates understand that the academics are just a vehicle for the real things. The real things are what got you the success and what got you through; and those are the things that will get you through down the road,” comments VOS Principal Barry Scinski. Scinski hopes the school will be able Graduate Blake Dutchak receiving the Vermilion Youth Justice to organize a proper grad celebration in Committee Scholarship from VOS Principal Barry Scinski. Photo Elaina John August.

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St. Jerome’s Grad Photos

The Vermilion Voice | June 16, 2020

of the world, St. Jerome’s unfortunately June 12, St. Jerome’s grads gathered in achievement. Each grad had a sign with cannot have a traditional grad celebra- front of the school for socially-distanced their grad photo along with a congratulaLike all schools in our area and much tion due to COVID-19. However, on photos in recognition of this critical tory message.

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St. Jerome’s grads. See more photos on page 5. Photo submitted

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The Vermilion Voice | June 16, 2020

Negotiating A Salary In The 1920s

One of the biggest arguments they made was that a teacher joining the organization Looking to get a would raise the wages of teachers too much proper bit of pay is and that the ratepayers could not afford it. not something new to The teacher, who would soon be teachtoday. A century ago, ing in school near Vermilion, began to realwhen teachers would ize the importance of teachers gathering uproot their lives together for group strength. and come out to the middle of nowhere to She would describe sitting with the trustteach at a one room school, the pay was an ees of the area as a terrifying experience as important part of the job. The problem was, the trustees were trying to keep the teachthe teachers were often paid by what the er’s salary as low as possible, in order to ratepayers collected in taxes in the school keep the expenses low. district and that could result in heated negoThe teacher was not even 18-years-old yet, negotiating against grown men, who - Unique home that attempted to remind her that adult men farm needs to be seen to be appreciated workers got only $40 per month, and then asking why teachers have so much. With the Alberta Teachers Association, • 1007 sq. feet on each level of this 4 bedroom that young teacher was able to let them 4 bathroom home • Side & back yard is skirted with a wide treed river eventually take salary negotiations, saving Columnist

tiations when it was time to look at getting paid. One teacher was at Normal School in Camrose in 1920 when a young man named Alex Stockwell, who was a young teacher and looking to recruit teachers for the Alberta Teachers’ Association, then quite new at the time. At the time, joining the organization was voluntary and for the ratepayers and trustees in the Vermilion area ther was a lot of resentment. The teacher would listen with interests at what Stockwell was saying, before she made her way to Vermilion to teach.

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The County of Vermilion River and the City of Lloydminster began conversations regarding annexation prior to 2015. Despite the many hours of conversation, both municipalities could not reach an agreement on the annexation of County lands. An application for annexation is required to be submitted to the Municipal Government Board (MGB) who will review and start the process as a contested annexation. The process of taking an annexation

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Vermilion Elementary Receives Special Projects Award Vermilion Elementary School’s application for the Special Projects Award of $1000 was accepted at the Park Plains East ATA Local #31 Annual General Meeting late last month. They purchased 13 pairs of larger snowshoes that their older students can use starting next winter. They would like to thank Park Plains East ATA Local #31! Photo submitted

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St. Jerome’s Grad Photos

St. Jerome’s grad John Carlo Celiz with his graduation sign.

St. Jerome’s grads. Photos submitted

Elaina John

St. Jerome’s grad Sean Ulrich with his graduation sign.

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St. Saviours Anglican Church On Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy

St. Saviours Anglican Church Submitted

St. Saviours Anglican parish is excited to hear of the movement from Phase 2 into Phase 3 reopening, and the increased opportunities for recreational activities for families and lifting of restrictions on the size of gatherings for worship

Elaina John Reporter

services. However, we understand the increased gathering size still requires adherence to most of the previous regulations. These include social distancing, a ban on singing, fellowship hours, and drastically changed procedures for sharing Eucharist. We are ver y aware that at tend -

Stage 2 Of Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy

On June 9, it was announced the Stage 2 of Alberta’s Relaunch plan would begin on June 12. Stage 2 of relaunch will allow many facilities to open, including gyms, libraries, casinos, campgrounds, theatres, pools, places of worship, and more, with social distancing measures still in effect. Stage 2 also permits

the opening of K-12 schools for requested diplomas and summer school, with regular classes starting again in the fall. It is clarified that nightclubs, amusement parks, major sporting events, non-essential travel, major festivals, and vocal concerts are still not approved for stage 2. For more information on lifted restriction, COVID-19 cases, safety recommendations, and tips, visit Alberta.ca.

A severe thunderstorm struck Vermilion in the early morning hours on Saturday, June 13 leaving trees downed, branches strewn throughout town and objects blown over from the high winds. Photo Lorna Hamilton

ing worship continues to be d e e m e d a ver y h i g h r i s k ac t i v i t y. St Saviours (like all Anglican churches) is part of a larger family of churches and although we are working on a reopening plan which adheres to the Provincial Health Regulations, final say lies with approval of that plan by our Bishop.

We are working hard to address the needs and concerns regarding safety for all of our congregation (many of whom are in high risk categories) but do not expect to open our building for worship soon. In the meantime we have and will continue to use Zoom to hold our worship services.

Corps Of Commissionaries Recognize One Of Their Own

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Sgt A.J. BOEHR, the detachment commander of the Vermilion RCMP, would like to congratulate Irene Harvey who has been a dedicated and reliable guard for the Vermilion detachment over the last

12 years. Irene Harvey, an employee contracted through the Corps of Commissionaires has been recognised for her years of service. Irene received a certificate and a medal in recognition of her 12 years of continuous service.

Irene Harvey with a medal and certificate. Photo Submitted

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The Vermilion Voice | June 16, 2020

ST. J EROM E’S SCHOOL CORRECTION NOTICE There was a mistake in last week’s paper in which St. Jerome’s Graduate Tara Martin was not placed in the grad section. The Voice would like to apologize for this error, and congratulate Tara on this significant achievement in her life. Tara Martin

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Will The Library Have A Summer Reading Program?

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Secret intrigues could get you into trouble. People you live with will not be terribly happy with you regardless of what you do today.

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Organize your day well if you wish to accomplish all you set out to do. Do not get involved in joint financial ventures. You will enjoy events that lean toward theater, art, or music today.

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VIRGO

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LIBRA

The knowledge you have will enhance your reputation. Quarrels will erupt if you get into philosophical debates with friends. Older relatives may make unreasonable demands.

SCORPIO

Your need to get away could lead you into greater debt. For best results get out of the office and do your job en route. You are able to make changes in your home that will be favorable to all involved.

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Have some fun, but draw the line if someone tries to fast talk their way into your heart. You mustn't make promises that you won't be able to keep.

AQUARIUS

You will be accident prone if you aren't careful today. Purchases will be well worth it and they will last a long time. Moves or the possibility of having someone different living with you may be difficult at first.

PISCES

Spend some time with people who can shed some light on your personal situation. Avoid lending or borrowing. You will do well if you mingle with the brass today.

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You could have a need to make some changes today. Stabilize your own position by locking up your savings. Ferret out information that will hold them responsible.

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June 16, 2020 | The Vermilion Voice

UFA And Rural Communities Foundation Honour Farmer’s Day With $200,000 Funding Announcement

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Today is Farmer’s Day and United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. (UFA) is pleased to announce donations will reach a total of $100,000 in support of vital support services focused on protecting the well-being of people in the communities they serve. In May, UFA announced donations totalling $60,000, $19,000 of which was donated by UFA delegates on behalf of UFA, with funding directed to local food banks, and other initiatives that provide required support during these unprecedented times. Today, in honour of Farmer’s Day, UFA is announcing an additional $40,000 of funding to help further support communities. At the same time, the Rural Communities Foundation (RCF) has opened applications for the funding of proj-

ects that support either recreational, education events and activities, or cultural facilities and programs. Successful applicants can receive up to $100,000 for their community project. “Farmers and ranchers in our province continue to press forward, and there are no days off especially during seeding,” says Scott Bolton, President and CEO of UFA. “We know the road ahead is long and we will continue to support the farmers and ranchers that we serve. UFA is right there riding shotgun and it’s why we have collectively committed $100,000 in funding for support of organizations providing vital support services to keep our communities strong. Today on Farmer’s Day, and every day we proudly stand by our farmers, just as we have for over 100 years. We are in this together and on

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The Vermilion Voice | June 16, 2020

The Potential Of Bill 1 And A Middle Ground

Elaina John

cially-can erase any chance of agreement from the other side. Emotions trivialize opinions, making it harder for an individual of another perspective to pick out what they might partially agree with. Professionalism and moderation is the key to finding a middle ground. Without it, understanding is at risk. If you look at media coverage of Bill 1, some of the first articles you will come across are harsh criticisms of the Bill; claims of the bill being unconstitutional, predictions of Alberta becoming a “Police State”, and the like. However, upon looking at the Bill 1 pdf (found on assembly.ab.ca), there doesn’t seem to be prohibitions as extreme as they are painted in media coverage. This is not to say that it should be passed as it reads today, but that the prohibitions seem somewhat within reason; don’t vandalize, don’t interrupt economic infrastructure. To look only at the prohibitions, it would

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seem that the Bill is only intended to address legitimate concerns about critical infrastructure defence-of course with some clauses that are possibly flawed-which we’ll get to later. However, I was taken aback at the penalties of committing Bill 1 offences, which consist of a fine “not less than $1,000” and “Not exceeding $200,000”, depending on whether it was a first offence, or if the protest was organized and carried out by a corporation. Penalties also include potential jail time of up to six months. Now the concerns brought up by the opposing NDP seem rather reasonable (despite being called “ridiculous” by Conservative MLA Todd Loewen). The language in the Bill is vague, which means it very well could be used against protesters participating in peaceful protests with little to no physical impact or interruption of a critical infrastructure’s functionality. Considering the steep fines and vague language, can Alberta really be sure that the Critical Infrastructure Defence Act is really about protecting critical infrastructure? With such vague language, how is Alberta going to protect its activists? How is Alberta protecting, or even hearing, the voices of Albertans-and considering the origin of Bill 1-the voices of Indigenous people? When I think about the origin of Bill 1, which was a response to CN Rail Line Blockages near Edmonton, I think of The Oka Crisis. If you need a quick refresher, The Oka Crisis (1990) came about when Mohawk people set up barricades to prevent a golf course and condominiums from expanding onto Mohawk burial grounds. Previous to the barricades, Mohawk people had been attempting to get their rights to the land recognized by the government, and their pleas were met with silence. The barricades were first set up without hostility or violence, but we all know that it eventually escalated, leading to the death of Corporal Marcel

Lemay. The crisis resulted in the government purchasing the land in order to prevent the golf course expansion. The Oka Crisis exemplifies the relationship between First Nations people and the government quite well. Despite recent improvements, the relationship between First Nations people and the Canadian government have not changed drastically, nor has the relationship with First Nations people and the justice system. If Indigenous issues are met with silence or ignorance, how can one say that Indigenous people have a voice, or that Indigenous voices are being heard? If the Mohawk people hadn’t desperately fought to keep their barricades up and protect land seen as sacred to them, they wouldn’t have been able to prevent the construction of the golf course. Their ancestors would become the foundation of condominiums. What can be said then, in consideration of Oka, about the Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs, protesters, and supporters of the CN rail line blockage near Edmonton? Both sides of the argument have valid points: Alberta’s economy hasn’t been booming in recent years, so what we have, we must protect. The miniscule amounts of land First Nations people have, we must protect as well. It’s the same vein for any other act of protection or activism; everyone should have the right to protect what is sacred and important to them. The condition and clauses of Bill 1 are bound to evolve as it continues its readings and is yet to receive Royal Assent. What Alberta needs to work on, is finding a middle ground that will protect Alberta’s economy, and for once, protect and listen to the voices of our First Nations people, as well as protect the voices of activist groups.

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