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Cruther’s Berry Farm is located west of Lakeland College. Photos Elaina John

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Cruthers Berry Farm is ready for an abundant season this year, and the strawberries are ready for picking!

The Elliotts’ added the strawberry patches after buying the farm, there is a t wo -acre spot whic h totals to approximately 5000 individual strawberry plants. The strawberry variety is an Everbearing Seascape strawberry, which means the plant is particularly resilient and grows for longer than the average strawberry and can continue growth through frost.

This year strawberries are available in the following form: u-pick for $20/ basket or we-pick for $25/basket.

Cruthers has three different varieties of Saskatoons, which are Northline, Smoky, and Honeywood. “The custom-

ers really like the Honeywood variety” Tim comments. Weather permitting, the Saskatoons should be ready for picking within the next week. They also have two varieties of raspberries; Boyne and Red Mammoth, and they will be ready in mid-August.

Cruthers Berr y farm has enjoyed annual clientele, and the Elliotts’ would like to thank Vermilion at this time for the communit y suppor t they’ve received.

Cruthers also has corn, potatoes, carrots, and cherries, which will be available later in the year.

Due to COVID -19 guidelines and restrictions, individuals interested in picking berries at the farm are asked to make an appointment for picking, either via facebook or simply call at Cruther’s Saskatoon bushes.

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The Vermilion Voice | July 21, 2020

Vermilion Farmer’s Market Returns

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Farmer’s Markets and how they work.

As always, Farmer’s Market vendors The Elk’s Lodge is also considering For more information or to reserve The Farmer’s Market reopened on selling homemade foods need a food facilitating a children’s program that a table at the Farmer’s Market, call July 14 with new management, new safety certification, and have labelling will teach children the importance of Dawn Riley at 780-581-4054. guidelines, and new hours.

The Farmer’s Market was originally run by Evelyn Throndson and Betty Selte, however, the two decided to retire from the role of management, and may come back as vendors at a later time. Soon after the announcement that Throndson and Selte were stepping down, the Elks Lodge offered to take up the role of management, to which Throndson and Selte agreed.

The Farmer’s Market is operating on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a n d n ow h a s h o u r s o n T h u r s d ay, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Social distancing measures are in effect, and each vendor is given two tables to allow for social distancing bet ween vendors Reporter

Vendors and customers at the Farmer’s Market. Photos Elaina John

February 18, 1954 - July 25, 2019

We think about you always, We talk about you still, You have never been forgotten, And you never will, We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain, To walk and guide us through our lives, Until we meet again.

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We think of you in silence.

And often speak your name.

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Our hearts still ache in sadness, Our silent tears still flow.

For what it means to lose you, No one will ever know.

We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again.

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The treasure of your memory will never fade or die.

In silence we shed a tear and ask the reason why.

God called your name so softly that only you could hear.

And no one heard the footsteps of the angels drawing near.

As each and every day goes by We think of you awhile, and always in our hearts We will keep the memory of your smile.

~ Dad & Mom, Brother, Sisters and families.

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July 21, 2020 | The Vermilion Voice

Dawn Hames Columnist

Calling all rhubarb lovers. Here is a new rhubarb recipe to add to your collec tion, it is called Rhubarb Fool. This rhubarb recipe has deep British roots.

It goes all the way back to the reign of King Charles II, somewhere in the 160 0’s. The name fool, is thought to be derived from the old French word fouler, which means to press or crush. A fool is a delicate balance between sweet and sour, creamy and tangy. Late spring and early summer is prime rhubarb season. Rhubarb is one of the fir st fr uits available on the Canadian prairies and prai-

Rhubarb Fool

rie cooks have come up with lots of ways to use it: there are rhubarb pies, rhubarb crisps, rhubarb jam, rhubarb relish, cobblers and cakes. While we treat rhubarb as a fruit, it is actually classed as a vegetable.

Even if you do not grow rhubarb, it is now available in some grocery stores and you can usually pick it up at your local farmers market, as it is in season right now. Rhubarb is mildly laxative. Research shows that it may be beneficial for diabetes as it mimics the action of insulin, allowing the sugar to enter the cell, where it may be burned instead of circulating in the blood. Rhubarb is not a good food choice to be eaten frequently for those people that are prone to form oxalate kidney stones. Rhubarb can

be easily frozen for later use by cutting it up into 1 inch pieces, blanching it for 1 minute and then rinsing it in cool water, patting dry and packaging it in plastic freezer bags. Rhubarb is also a good source of fiber, vitamin K, and vitamin C. I always like to use the younger thinner rhubarb, as I find it is more tender and less sour than the larger stalks.

Always remember that the leaves of the rhubarb plant are poisonous.

Rhubarb Fool 2 1/4 cups chopped rhubarb 3 tablespoons water 1/3 cup sugar 1 1/4 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons sugar Chop the rhubarb into slices 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Place in a heav y

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July 11, 2020 Wainwright, Alberta: The Municipal District of Wainwright was awarded funding for a Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP) project to create jobs and core infrastructure in the community.

A provincial grant of $291,750 was made to the MD for the replacement of an existing, dilapidated, bridge with a bridge culvert. “ We have aging infrastructure throughout Alberta and I’m happy our government is making investment into programs like STIP to address it.

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b ot to m e d p ot w i t h t h e water a n d cook covered, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb softens. Stir in the sugar. Strain the mixture with a metal strainer, separating out the liquid from the cooked rhubarb. Put both into the fridge to cool. When cooled, whip the heavy cream and the 2 tablespoons sug ar. In glasses, or glass bowls layer in first the whipped cream and then a tablespoon of the fruit. Using a skewer or chopstick, carefully swirl the rhubarb into the whipped cream, add another dollop of whipped cream, and then a teaspoon of the rhubarb, and drizzle with a teaspoon of the rhubarb juice. They can be refrigerated an hour or more before ser ving, or serve immediately. Makes 6 dreamy servings.

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Craig Baird Columnist

Great hockey players have come from all corners of Canada, and Alberta, and the area of Vermilion is no different. Many players have spent a brief time in the NHL, others spent longer periods but each left their mark on the hockey world.

For the community of Myrnam, there is Rocky Ray Saganuik, who was born on Oct. 15, 1957 in the community and would play junior hockey for the Kamloops Chiefs and the Lethbridge Broncos. With the Chiefs, he would only play four games in 1975-76 before joining the Broncos, playing in six games and picking up three points. The next year with the team though, he would explode with 108 points in 72 games.

Rocky Saganuik

Thanks to that output, he would be drafted 42nd overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1977 WHA draft and 29th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1977 NHL Draft. He would sign with the Maple Leafs and make his debut in 1977 with the Dallas Black Hawks of the CHL, the farm team for the Maple Leafs. He would record 29 points in 42 games that season and then make his way to the NHL for the 1978-79 season, picking up eight points in 16 games, and playing 61 games in the AHL, earning 76 points. He would pick up the Les Cunningham Award for being the Most Valuable Player in the AHL for that season.

He would spend the next three full seasons in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs, playing in 65 to 75 games, and recording his best season in 197980 when he had 24 goals and 47 points in 75 games. In 1982-83, he would play

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in the AHL after three games with the Leafs. In his time with the St. Catherines Saints, he had 49 points in 61 games.

Before the 1983-84 season, he would be traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins, playing 29 games with the team and recording four points.

He would play two more seasons in the AHL before retiring from the NHL due to injuries. It is at that point he will make his way to the United Kingdom to serve as a player-coach with the Ayr Bruins and the Peterborough Pirates.

He will also coach the Durham Wasps, Murray field Racers and Blackburn Hawks.

Later, he will come back to North America to ser ve as a coach in the WHL, and then as a youth director in Chicago.

Over the course of his career in the AHL, he will have 129 points in 131 games. In Great Britain he will record 75 points in 31 games and in the NHL he had an excellent 122 points in 259 games.

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in the County of Minburn, three active cases in Flagstaff County, eight active cases in Camrose, and four active cases in Viking.

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Dance Impressions Summer Programming

Elaina John

Dance Impressions closed its doors on March 16 due to COVID-19, and was Dance Impressions by Ryan has been offering classes via zoom. Day camps holding numerous programs through the were permitted in stage one of Albersummer at varying levels of intensity and for all age groups.

Dan c e Im pre s s i o n s c ur re nt ly i s running the Power Program for competitive dancers who would like to keep up with their skills and learn more throughout the summer. The Power Program occurs twice a week, and participators are sent home with challenges relating to cardio, core strength, technique, and more. The Power Program is for ages 12 and up.

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The Vermilion Voice | July 21, 2020

What’s Happening in Clandonald

with COVID-19. This time has given computer. Thank you to all the workers us all an opportunity to realize what in the healthcare field and essential Hope everyone is staying safe and is important…connecting with family, workers during this trying time. healthy during this uncer tain time friends and neighbours by phone or U n f o r t u n a t e l y, t h e C l a n d o n a l d Country Fair has been cancelled for this year. The Clandonald Agricultural Society made this difficult decision due to this uncertain time and for the safety of all. Many people purchased their annual Clandonald Agricultural Society memberships at the fair. You can still purchase your memberships from one of the directors or at the Clandonald Country Store.

On July 10, Mark Fialkowski passed away suddenly. Mark was our summer labourer and put in many hours this spring and summer to beautif y our community from cutting grass, trimming and cutting down trees, cleaning ditches, etc. He took great pride Complete performance exhaust for gas, in his work and community. During the DPF and diesel vehicles winter, Mark was also the caretaker for our Arena. One way we can honour Exhaust 5905 - 44 Street Mark is to tidy up and clean our yards 780-875-8851 and t ake prid e in Cland onald. We Lloydminster www.exhaustmasters.ca extend our sympathy to Mark’s family.

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Even though Pete had moved away from Clandonald, he still came back to attend many community events. Our sympathy is passed on to his wife, Janet, for her great loss.

With many of the fairs and community events being cancelled, this is a wonder ful occasion to visit local communities. Why not go for a drive in the country and check out what Clandonald has to offer.

The Clandonald Country Store has a country feel with a gift area, fresh produce, groceries, hardware, medical supplies…it is surprising what you can find. Current store hours are Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 4 pm and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

M r s . J ’s C a t e r i n g o f f e r s m e a l s that can be eaten in their small seating area or taken out. There are also frozen products, baking, canning, etc.

Free deliver y is available in Clandonald and to Vermilion. If you have a special order, please phone 780-85375 3 0. Mr s. J ’s is o pen M o n d ay to Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.

Don’s Bottle Depot is the place to go to bring your beverage container deposits. They are open Wednesday to Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

New to Clandonald is Hideaway Hair Studio. Kelsey Dekoning had just opened when COVID hit but is now back in business. You can make an appointment with Kelsey by phoning 780-581-5181.

Mass has now resumed at St. Columba Church on Saturdays at 7:15 p.m. Strict guidelines are in place in order to meet the Alber ta Health Ser vices regulations. If you plan to attend, you need to pre-register.

Three men were sit ting together bragging about how they had set their new wives straight on their duties.

The first man had married a woman from Russia and bragged that he had told his wife she was going to do all the dishes and house cleaning that needed done at their house. He said that it took a couple days but on the third day he came home to a clean house and the dishes were all washed and put away.

T he se c o n d m an had m arr ie d a woman from Italy. He bragged that he had given his wife orders that she was to do all the cleaning, dishes, and the cooking. He told them that the first day he didn’t see any results, but the next day it was better. By the third day, his house was clean, the dishes were done, and he had a huge dinner on the table.

The third man had married an Irish girl. He boasted that he told her that her duties were to keep the house cleaned, dishes washed, lawn mowed, laundry washed and hot meals on the table for every meal. He said the first day he didn’t see anything, the second day he didn’t see anything, but by the third day most of the swelling had gone down and he could see a little out of his left eye!!!

Wishing ever yone a safe and healthy summer!

Correction In the July 7 issue the heading for Crossroads Funeral home should have read purchased instead of amalgamates.

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Paradise Valley Water Treatment Plant Sod Turning

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Elaina John Reporter

After four years of coordinating funding, permits, and contracts, Paradise Valley is finally able to begin construction on a new water treatment plant, and they celebrated with a sod turning on July 13.

The village has been hoping for a new water system for approximately 15 years, as its current system had its most recent update in 1965. The $2.8 million project will connect to the Alberta Central East water system getting its supply from Lloydminster. Funding for the system is coming from the Alberta Municipal Water/ Wastewater Partnership (AMWWP) and Alberta’s Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI).

The village will be working with Chandos Construction, as well as Urban Systems for design consultation. The estimated date for completion of the water From left: Keith Fransson (Urban Systems), Mayor Mary Arnold, Deputy Mayor Don Berquest, CAO James Warren, Ryan Verwey (Chandos project manager), and Matt Boucher (Chandos project superintendent). Photo Elaina John plant is March 31, 2021.

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Here are some common myths and facts about breast cancer screening: Myth #1: Monthly self-examination is the best way to find breast cancer early.

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While it is not necessary to have a regimented method for checking your breasts, call your healthcare provider right away if you notice any unusual changes.

Myth #2: Regular mammograms can’t find small tumours any sooner than women could find themselves. Screening mammograms find many small tumours approximately

2-3 years before they can be felt. That’s why screening is so important — it can find cancer before it has a chance to become more serious.

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Reflections Funeral And Cremation Services To Open Soon

Elaina John Reporter

Reflections Funeral and Cremation Ser vices will begin to of fer funeral services on August 1, but due to renovations, will not be opening its doors until approximately September 1.

Reflections owner, Candice Anderson, quickly found a passion in the funeral industr y in 2010, when she was involved in the funeral planning of two of her friends, who passed away unexpectedly in separate tragedies.

Anderson’s heavy involvement in the planning of the funerals, delivering the eulogies, and organizing scholarship funds caused her to realize the

impact one can have in helping people through times of grief.

“It’s such a rewarding feeling to earn a family’s trust and help them through the most difficult times in their life,” Anderson explains.

A n d er s o n b e g a n h er j o ur n ey to receive proper cer tifications as an e m b a l m e r a n d f u n e r a l d ir e c to r i n December of 2010 and later became t h e m an ag er of L ake l an d Fu n er a l Home in May of 2013. When a transaction occurred, effective July 1, 2020 and the funeral home was purchased

by Crossroads Funeral Home, Anderson and her sister, Bethany Jacula, lost their positions. To stay in the

funeral industry and remain dedicated to Vermilion and area, she decided to take on the fiscal responsibility of opening her own funeral home.

Reflections Funeral and Cremation Services is fully staffed and fully licensed and will be located at 4902B 50th Avenue. Her staff includes some ver y familiar faces that ser ved with Anderson in her past position, which includes Bethany Jacula, Jim Storch, Michelle Feist, Bill Poliakiwski, John Lawrence, Colleen Berg, Alison Betz, Rob Pulyk, Joe Bucharski, Sherry and Gerald Martin.

“I’m truly grateful for the support, kindness, and encouragement I’ve re c e i ve d fr o m t h e c o m mu n i t y, my staff, and my family,” Anderson states, “I look forward to continuing to serve

Vermilion and area in the years to come.”

For more information, email office@ reflectionsfuneral.com, or visit their Facebook page facebook.com/vermilionreflectionsfuneral/.

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Reflections Funeral and Cremation Services Staff. Back row from left: Joe Bucharski, Colleen Berg, Gerald Martin, Alison Bete, and Rob Pulyk. Front row from left: Bill Poliakiwski, Michelle Feist, Bethany Jacula, Candice Anderson, Jim Storch, and John Lawrence. Missing from the photo is Sherry Martin. Photo Elaina John Vermilion 4H Sheep Club

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4H MARKET LAMBS

ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM VERMILION 4H SHEEP CLUB MEMBERS

EYE CENTRE SUMMER HOURS

Suggested Price for our finished live Market lambs this year is $375/each.

If you would like to support one of our hardworking 4H Members please contact either: Brett Flanders (Market Lamb Project Leader) at 780-581-0661 OR Paul Corbiere (General Leader) at 780-853-7858. *We welcome all inquiries and any questions that you may have. If you have no specific lamb in mind; No Problem, ask us to draw a Member’s lucky name for you! **Lambs can be delivered to local Packers for your convenience.

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JULY – Open Monday - Thursday 9 am - 5 pm Fridays 9 am - 1pm AUGUST – Monday - Thursday 9 am - 5 pm

At this time, we would also like to express our Sincere Thanks and Appreciation to all

DR. LEE J. MONEO, OPTOMETRIST 5010 50 St., Vermilion, AB T9X 1M5 780-853-6501

community members & businesses who have supported our 4H Members and Club in the past.

Your support of these future leaders is helping to build a better tomorrow for our community.

Thank you kindly, Vermilion 4H Sheep Club.

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Alberta RCMP warn Public Of High Risk Offender

Alberta RCMP Submitted

Edmonton – In the interest of public safety, Alberta RCMP are issuing the following information and warning in regard to the release of Kyle Dennis Johnny (37) on July 17, 2020, having served 10 years and 9 months for aggravated assault and robbery.

Johnny, who will be residing in Saddle Lake, Alta., is described as: • Indigenous male • 180cm (5’11) • 100kg (220lbs)

•  Brown hair and brown eyes Johnny has been convicted of multiple offences including: manslaughter, assault causing bodily harm, robbery and aggravated assault.

The Alberta RCMP is issuing this information and warning after careful deliberation and consideration of all related issues, including privacy concerns, in the belief that it is clearly in the public interest to inform the members of the community of Johnny’s release. The RCMP believes that there is a risk of significant harm to the health and safety of the public.

The intent of this process is to enable members of the public to take suitable precautionary measures and not to embark on any form of vigilante action.

Anyone believing that a crime has been or is about to be committed is encouraged to call police. If the matter is felt to be of an urgent nature, please call 911 to report the location and circumstances.

This media release along with a photo of Kyle Johnny is available on the Government of Alberta’s High Risk Offender Website (https://www.alberta.ca/highKyle Dennis Johnny. Photo submitted risk-offenders-other-areas.aspx).

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The Vermilion Voice | July 21, 2020

AWNA BLANKET AND LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS COMING EVENTS FIREARMS WANTED FOR AUGUSUT 22nd, 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.

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PET OF THE WEEK EEYORE

COMING EVENTS

Eeyore is a great cat that loves love and all the snuggles. Eeyore would love a family that will spoil him and let him just be himself.

VERMILION FARMER'S MARKET

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We are all set to welcome people back while following COVID safety guidelines. (Unfortunately, there will not be coffee available at this time.)

We will be open on Tuesdays from 10 am-2 pm and Thursday evenings from 4 pm-7 pm For more information please call Dawn Riley, Market Manager 780-581-4054

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Sunhaven Farms is looking for an experienced specialist to join our team.

Sunhaven Farms is a 10,000 sow hog production system in East Central Alberta. Working under the supervision of Alberta Pig Company and with our farm managers, the facilities manager will be responsible for developing and managing a facilities maintenance program including the training and backup of production and maintenance staff at each farm.

Candidates should possess several years experience in facilities management and a sound knowledge of the mechanical requirements of a modern sow and nursery farm. Experience with electrical control systems, welding, boiler maintenance, feed conveyance and carpentry are essential.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package.

Eeyore loves toys and becomes especially scooty when cat nip is in the vicinity. Eeyore came in with a bad ear infection and was just very sad and didn’t want anyone touching him.

But once those ears were feeling better his personality really started to shine.

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Eeyore, for reasons we’re just not sure about, is one of our Longest Residents. He’s been here for 70 days and that’s just too long for this love bug. So, if you’ve been searching for your soul kitty then make your way to the SPCA and adopt him today!

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HOROSCOPE/SUDOKU AND SOLUTIONS Daily Sudoku: Mon 20-Jul-2020

TAURUS

Don't give in too quickly. Opportunities may come up at prestigious affairs. You can make changes to your domestic scene that will benefit all who reside there.

GEMINI

It's time to reevaluate your motives. Don't overspend to impress someone who interests you. You will be popular with acquaintances; however, loved ones could feel left out and insecure.

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Finish up any correspondence by early afternoon. Wait and get all the information before consulting your boss. You may experience financial loss if you don't use good judgment.

LEO

Don't overspend on entertainment, on children, or make poor investments. This will not be the best day to try to push your ideas or concerns. It's hard to stay mad if the object of the anger refuses to react.

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Investments concerning your residence will be profitable. You should get out and meet some of those clients that you only speak to on the phone.

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Don't even bother trying to get their approval on the things you want to do. Someone important may be watching you from afar.

Losses could occur if you haven't been careful when dealing with joint financial ventures.

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Try not to lend or borrow money today.

Travel will promote new romantic connections. You will meet a person who may turn out to be more than just a friend.

SAGITTARIUS

Relationships will be erratic today.

Daydreaming will be your downfall. Be careful not to consume too many spicy foods, or minor health problems could put you out of commission for the day.

CAPRICORN

Be sure to take care of any minor ailments.

Educational courses will be stimulating and successful. You need an outlet that will not only stimulate you but also challenge your intelligence as well.

AQUARIUS

Put your efforts into physical fitness programs or competitive sports. Try not to be too lavish with your lover. Do not get involved in joint financial ventures.

PISCES

You can't always have your own way. Rest and relaxation may be required; minor health problems will prevail if you don't watch your diet. You can get a great deal accomplished if you bring work home.

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Your ability to charm others will put you in the limelight at social functions. Your ability to get the job done will result in added responsibility and possible promotion. Make decisions about your professional objectives.

July 21, 2020 | The Vermilion Voice

Letter to the Editor During the past few weeks, I have been distressed to see the Government of Alberta wage a war with the very people who are putting their lives on the line every day to help us during a time of unprecedented pandemic. Our brave doctors and medical staff deserve our gratitude and sincere thanks for the jobs they are doing every day.

Unlike many Albertans, I am fortunate enough to have had the same doctor for almost twenty years. My doctor has taken the time to know me, my family, and my community. My doctor knows me well enough to read between my ramblings and realize when something that is just a nuisance to me, could actually be seriously wrong. My doctor listens and has always been there in my time of need. I do not want my doctor to leave our town and our province because of the disrespect and lack of appreciation shown by the elected politicians for the long hours in the emergency room and the reception area full of patients that need to see a doctor.

I do not want my doctor and the other doctors in our community to sell their homes and their practices and leave.

Many communities have worked hard to attract even one doctor. Numerous doctors are so overloaded that they can no longer see new patients. I believe that most doctors try to stay out of the game of politics, preferring to work with sick, injured and dying patients. I am told that it has become a struggle for our doctors to do their jobs when they are being attacked by their own employers. Those employers, by the way, are the people that were voted into place to represent and respect all Albertans and to be truthful and honest. I do believe that things can always be improved. But, instead of sitting down together and having frank, truthful, and

Our Doctors Need Our Help!

courteous discussions to identify and solve the issues that the doctors and the politicians have, the politicians took it upon themselves to tear up the existing contract with no agreement in place.

Then to make it worse they have continued to wage war with our fine doctors.

It is now time for all Albertans to enter the discussions and let the politicians know that their behaviour is not acceptable!

What can one voice and one person do? I ask myself that and I realize that one person in the wilderness cannot do much, but if I tell even two people and those two people tell two people, well suddenly our elected officials take notice because it is no longer a single voice but a chorus throughout the province. With COVID in mind, I did not want to organize a petition to be signed, instead I am inviting my fellow Albertans

Announce Your Joy

to start a letter, email, and a telephone campaign to support our doctors.

I am asking that all Albertans send a message to the Government of Alberta, the Premier, the Minister of Health and your elected MLA. The message is simple: Bring back the Alberta Medical Association Agreement that was in place until such time as a new contract has been negotiated and accepted by all. Give back the doctors’ rights to binding arbitration that other essential workers have. Provide all Albertans with the truth. Treat our doctors with respect and listen to their advice and concerns.

Work together to advance health care, decrease wait times, improve seniors care, support mental health, and provide stability to our health care system.

I am asking that every person write a letter or send an email or make a phone call. Please feel free to copy this one if

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you want. Send a letter to our Premier at Office of the Premier, 307 Legislature Building, 10800 - 97 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2B6, or email to premier@gov.ab.ca, or call toll free 310-0000, 780-427-2251. Send a letter to the Minister of Health, Tyler Shandro at Minister of Health, Office of the Minister Health, 423 Legislature Building, 10800 - 97 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5K 2B6 or email him at health.minister@gov.ab.ca or call toll free 310-0000, 780-427-3665. Call or send a letter to the local MLA. You can find the address, telephone number or email by searching Alberta Government website or by call toll free to 310-0000.

Our doctors deserve our help. They are always there for us and now we need to be there for them. We cannot afford to lose a single doctor.

M. Malinowski, Didsbury, Alberta

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The Vermilion Voice | July 21, 2020

Vermilion River 4-H District Virtual Outdoor and Multi Club Project Show

Vermilion River 4-H District Executive Submitted

The Vermilion River 4-H Virtual Outdoor & Multi Club Project Show was a success.

There were 12 members entered in the virtual show all together. Members that entered, came from Vermilion River 4-H Outdoors Club, Kitscoty 4-H Multi Club and Hidden Creek Multi Club.

There were five Outdoor members who demonstrated Survival Project Skills such as what to pack in a survival kit, how to make a walking stick and how to make a campfire. Outdoor members also demonstrated Shooting Project skills such as silhouette shooting, long distance shooting, skeet shooting, archery and gun cleaning. Thank you to the Outdoor members Braysen Ruel, Kamdyn Maron, Liam Ruel,

SALVAGE & CLEAN-UP

Lorne Eigner and Holly Arychuk for entering Thank you to Kaylie Krys, Cathy Erickson- and running the Vermilion River 4-H Virtual videos of their projects for display.

Arychuck and Tina Bogucky for organizing Outdoor and Multi Club Project Show.

The multi clubs have the opportunity to offer a large variety of projects to members.

At the district show, demonstrations entered were from the photography, canine and leadership projects. A few members also entered with the explore 4-H project where they learned about many 4H projects and for the district show the members chose to demonstrate a project they learned about.

These projects were baking, carpentry, small engines that interested these members. Thank you to Hidden Creek Member Avigail Spurrell and Kitscoty Multi Members Thomas Bogucky, Julia Bogucky, Megan Krys, Justin Paul, Garrett Holst and Blake Holst.

This show was also a great success due to the amazing leaders who worked with their members to promote their projects as well as to the family members who helped Kamdyn Maron (Vermilion Outdoors). the members with the videoing for the show. Holly Arychuk (Vermilion Outdoors).

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COUNTY OF VERMILION RIVER LAND USE BYLAW NO. 19-02 NOTICE OF DECISION OF DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

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