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Vermilion Goes Back To School

St. Jerome’s 1st Day Of School Hayden starting Kindergarten, Mom Jenna, Hanna who is also in Kindergarten and Lauren Kalczak who is going into grade 3. See more photos on pages 2 and 5. Photo Sue Chikie

Elaina John Reporter

K-12 schools in Vermilion began with COVID-19 protocols in place, on September 1.

Both VES and St. Jerome’s began with scattered days, in which about half the students began school on the first day, and the other half began on the second. September 3 was VES and St. Jerome’s first day at full capacity.

“We have a good plan,” commented VES Principal Calvin Anhorn, “We’re finding everything we do requires new thinking,” he added, as the mode of operation in all schools has changed greatly due to COVID-19. “ Young peo ple ad apt to c hang e much easier than adults. The kids were so excited to be back that the modifications we asked of them seemed minimal,” said St. Jerome’s Principal Allan

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Ver m i l i o n O u tr e ac h S c h o o l h a s underwent quite a few changes, not only with COVID-19 but with relocation.

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“They’ve [the students] been very adaptive and very acceptive” said VOS Principal Barry Scinski, “We’re excited

to be back with the kids and we’re excited about our new people.”

Schools in Vermilion, as always, are offering various supports for students including VIBE staff, and other staff trained in mental health related issues.

VES obtained a new VIBE worker this year, along with a new Social Emotional Coach. St. Jerome’s and VOS work with FSL (Family School Liaison) workers and school councillors.

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Hey Community Partners! It’s that time again!

For the past 3 years, we’ve run the Fuel Good Fundraiser benefiting local non-profit organizations that involves a donation of $.05/litre of fuel sold at our

local gas bars in Wainwright, Vermilion, & St Paul.

We have donated to 4-H & local Arts Foundations, and last year, we partnered with our local Victim Services!

This year, because of the anticipated need due to COVID, we’ve chosen our local Food Banks as our partner.

Tu e s d ay, S e pt 15t h i s w h e n i t s planned for (2 weeks away!) & we’d like you to participate in the day by providing a representative to pump gas, serve coffee, or wash windows to promote the day. Not for very long – 15 minutes!

And if you could promote the Day on your channels & on your bulletin boards,

Emila and Chase Schaumleffel on the 1st day of school at VES. Chase is in Kindergarten.

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Date: Saturday, September 12, 2020 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is a drop–in event Place: Vermilion Regional Centre 5702 College Drive Vermilion, Alberta The Orphan Well Association staff and project team will be on hand to discuss the proposed long-term management program for an abandoned well within the Town of Vermilion. The well is located between 63rd and 64th Street in the Brennan sub-division. Information will be provided on the proposed program, along with operational details such as dates, times and plans.

This event is being planned with the health and safety of participants in mind.

• This event will be following COVID-19 restrictions • A maximum of 50 people will be allowed into the Open House venue at any one time. If you would like to reserve a time slot please email community@orphanwell.ca .

• Once in the Open House, you will need to keep a distance of 2 metres between yourself and members of a different household or cohort families.

For more information, see our website www.orphanwell.ca/community or contact Dave Marks, Manager - Projects, Orphan Well Association, by email community@orphanwell.ca .

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September 8, 2020 | The Vermilion Voice

Municipal Tax Assessment Proposals Fiscal Reality Bites In my capacity as the President of the UCP Constituency Association for Vermilion-LLoydminster-Wainwright, I am writing this letter to present a balanced view of the government’s recent proposals regarding changes to municipal tax assessments.

So far, what I have read in either local press article or letters sent direct to residents of this riding presents the worst-case of the 4 scenario proposals, Scenario D. In addition, the sole response to Scenario D, offered in these communications is to raise property taxes.

There are other financial levers available to municipal authorities, limited yes, but still more than is being suggested.

Of concern is that no one appears to have used their particular communication as an opportunity to inform the public of the pressing reasons for the proposals.

Is anyone aware of either the financial impact of the Covid19 pandemic (which has so far cost the province $14 billion) or of the chronic collapse of energy price (with no immediate sign of recovery)?

If so, no matter, the consequences will be clear before much longer.

Indeed, the clearest warning of that inevitability arrived on Thursday 27th August.

The Treasury and Finance Minister, Travis Toews, delivered the most sobering economic forecast ever made in Alberta.

He advised of the truth contained in this quote: “We can ignore reality, but we cannot ignore the consequences of ignoring reality.”

The government has not been ignoring reality. It was well aware of the serious problem developing from these two issues.

Back in May the Premier stated:

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“The province is facing a “double economic whammy” with the coronavirus pandemic and the price of oil hitting historic lows at the same time.”

The recent cabinet shuffle reflects positive action to combat the problems Alberta faces fiscally.

The appointment of Doug Schweitzer to a newly created role of Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Innovation is part of the wider, already in place, Alberta Recovery Plan.

The Alberta Recovery Plan was posted to this government website in June of this year: https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/alberta-recovery-plan.pdf I encourage readers to take a look at it.

This document is not an “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat” declamation. It is an honest summary of a dire situation and an intelligent and comprehensive plan for recovery.

Importantly the Premier in his foreword writes: “The plan is based on common sense, not ideology”.

It balances targeted government spending in areas like job-creating infrastructure with strong incentives for private sector growth, like the accelerated Job Creation Tax Cut and the expanded Red Tape Reduction initiative.”

This even-handed mix of Keynesian (government, i.e. tax payer, spending) and Hayekian (private/free market) economic levers, implemented by an avowedly free market party, underscores a non-ideological approach.

The impending consequences of the fiscal crisis requires the government to consider many courses of action, including one which many see as political self-harm.

Corn Maze

Recently the government announced proposals regarding Municipal tax assessments.

It is no secret that the UCP draws much of its support from rural Alberta. To consider action which may alienate this traditional support base is a stark indicator of the seriousness of the financial situation.

However, a trifecta of assaults from foreign and domestic environmental activists, a fall in demand due to the Covid19 economic downturn and an inflexible new business bureaucracy and taxation structure means that, unless serious and significant action is taken, we could lose this goose that has laid our golden eggs.

For example, of the 5,000 wells drilled in the County of Vermilion River, currently only 1,600 are producing wells. Yet these O&G sites still provide over 50% of the County’s tax revenue.

When a well stops producing the property tax revenue to the County fall to zero.

If all wells cease producing we will have neither the tax revenue from O&G nor will we have available the employment and related spending power in our communities. Encouraging their continued production should, at least, keep the goose alive.

Further, royalty revenue at provincial level will fall. This revenue provides around 25% of all the government spending. For example, O&G revenue tops up the $2.5Bn collected in education taxes to meet the $8.2Bn total spend on education.

For those that consider this an empty threat, it becomes very real when combined with recent changes to reclamation regulation: the process of decommissioning wells and returning the land to its natural state.

The new agreement requires producers to pay a little more in reclamation costs in exchange for allowing them greater discretion as to where they decommission.

Understandably, producers will focus activity in high tax burden municipalities. In industry this process is known as

Annual General Meeting September 22, 2020 at 11:30 am Due to COVID-19 and pandemic restrictions we will be restricting access to the public.

Ryan and Kathy Zajic and girls are putting on their Corn Maze again this year. It is 5 acres of maze and the most difficult one yet. Food donations are accepted for the Food Bank and cash donations will go to the Handi-van this year. September 5, was the opening day and they will be open every weekend on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. till the end of September.

whitemapping - you wipe the map clear of everything you own. This will accelerate the fall in tax revenue; some municipalities could lose all revenue from O&G in as little as 5 years from now, irrespective of the assessment proposals.

This letter is not a total endorsement of the government’s proposals. The UCP CA Board and the CA members are all local people who will be pay any increased taxes. Many will have to do so from fixed incomes.

This letter is an honest explanation of the circumstances; circumstances which place the government, and all Albertans, on the horns of a dilemma.

Should we continue to place a burden on our O&G sector to maintain our position as the highest spending jurisdiction in Canada, and run the risk of killing the O&G industry? Alternatively, do we accept that each Albertan must step up to the plate and meet the shortfall?

A third option is that we allow government to rein in spending to levels commensurate with other provinces.

This option allows the potential increases to individual taxes (in lieu of O&G revenues) to be less severe than is currently being proposed. It also accepts that the Alberta advantage will need to be created all over again, from the ground up, both at municipal and provincial levels.

One final observation. This week saw not only the appointment of Doug Schweitzer as Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation, but also the appointment of Tracy Allard to the post of Minister of Municipal Affairs.

It will be interesting to see the approach Minister Allard adopts in respect of this complex and controversial set of proposals.

Regards Bob Nielson President Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright UCP Constituency Association

Vermilion Golf & Country Club ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING For the Shareholders of the Vermilion Golf & Country Club MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 AT 7:00 P.M.

If you have anything to bring up to the meeting, please forward any concerns or questions to

ceo@focusvermilion.com We would like to thank our community for their generous support and kindness.

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All Shareholders are urged to attend.

Shares are available for purchase.

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Dr. John T Ross

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In the area of Ver m ili o n, t h e school inspector had an im p or t ant j o b. I t w a s u p t o them to ensure that the schools were running right, were safe and that the children were getting the best education that they could receive. For Vermilion, the first school inspector was Dr. John T. Ross, who was the Deputy Minister of Education for Alberta since 1917 and would serve until 1934 when he retired after several years of service.

Ross was born in Ontario on Feb. 7, 1864 and would complete his elementary school training in 1877 and then

spent 11 years working on his father’s farm. Deciding it was time for a change, he spent three years finishing his high school education and then attended the St. Catherine’s Collegiate Institute.

In 1891, he entered the University of Toronto, where he took the first year in Honor Mathematics.

In 1892, he began teaching at Glenlea School near Winnipeg until 1894 and then went out to Wetaskawin for two years. He would teach for a time in various places and in 1900 he would be in Cardston, followed by Cranbrook.

He would continue to move around and in 1901 he would travel to Dawson City, Yukon to be the Superintendent of Schools and the Inspector of Indian Schools, what we would call today Residential Schools, which were schools

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In 1906, he came back to Alberta to work for the Alberta Government as the Inspector of Schools in Strathcona.

After a series of promotions, he was made the Deputy Minister of Education on Sept. 5, 1917. Ironically, September 5 is the day that I am writing this column about Dr. Ross.

As a pioneer in western education, he could remember a multitude of facts that he used as part of his educational administration in the Vermilion area.

He would often travel through the area to attend schools, make sure teachers were doing their job and that the students were getting a good education. He was remembered in the area for his devotion and affable personality.

Dear Hon. Minister Blair, The Town of Vermilion would like to be on the record as follows: The Town of Vermilion supports the safety of all people of Canada. We are opposed however, to the process the Federal Government has taken to this point concerning the wide-ranging Canadian Gun Ban. The Town of Vermilion like to take this oppor3” widewould version tunity to request that before this decision is finalized,

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that all Parliamentarians be given the opportunity to fully debate this issue, and the current list of guns identified to be surrendered be given more scrutiny. Several firearms listed on the gun ban are used by many Canadians to provide for their families or to ensure the safety of our beef, poutry and pork industries from predators.

We ask that the Federal Government support our democratic process by allowing for proper consultation with Canadians, collecting relevant data, and allowing due process to guide any future decisions.

Sincerely, Caroline McAuley, Mayor Town of Vermilion

Correction Notice In last week’s paper, there was a mistake in the Vermilion Garden Club article on page three which said Allan Burnett helped create the Vermilion Horticultural Society.

The correct name was Alex Burnett.

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The Town of Vermilion is proposing to increase the local access fee, which is charged to ATCO Electric for use of the municipal lands for its power lines effective January 1, 2021.

The fee is recovered by ATCO Electric from its customers as the local franchise fee on electric billings of all customers that receive electric service in the Town of Vermilion.

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The Franchise fee will be increased from 6% to 8% on the delivery charges of ATCO Electric excluding energy related riders. The average residential increase has been estimated at $2.46 per month. Residents of the Town of Vermilion have until October 2, 2020 to make their concerns known in writing by contacting: Call toll free 1-800-962-2046 www.mangomaids.com Name of Business/Person: ___________________________________ of and Finance & Administration, Edmonton and surrounding - 780 809 Director 1379 | Calgary surrounding - 403 389 4060 Town of Vermilion Business Phone Number: ___________________________________ 5021-49th Avenue, Vermilion, Alberta T9X 2B6 Phone: 780-581-2400 Email: finance@vermilion.ca Nominated By: ___________________________________

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FRANCHISE FEE INCREASE NOTICE The Town of Vermilion is proposing to increase the local access fee, which is charged to ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. for the exclusive right to deliver natural gas to the residents of the Town of Vermilion and for use of municipal lands for its natural gas lines. The franchise fee applies to all customers that receive gas services in the Town of Vermilion, and is required to be billed as a separate charge on gas billings.

The current franchise fee is set at 17% for ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. Delivery revenues will increase to 22% effective January 1, 2021. For an average residential customer using 115 GJ’s per year this will result in an annual increase of about $26.52 from the average paid in 2020. The franchise fee currently accounts for $90.18 of the average annual bill. Residents of the Town of Vermilion have until October 2, 2020 to make their concerns known in writing by contacting: Director of Finance & Administration, Town of Vermilion 5021-49th Avenue, Vermilion, Alberta T9X 2B6 Phone: 780-581-2400 Email: finance@vermilion.ca

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First Day Of School

Joy age 6, Logan age 8, Wade age 4 and Grace age 10 on the 1st day of school at VES.

Issia and Aminata on September 1 at VES.

Becky Farkash and Odin Symons. Odin is in Kindergarten at VES.

Hadija and Absa Gveye attending grade 2 at VES September 1st.

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Logan Hassan on the 1st day of school at VES. Logan is in Grade 1. Photos Sue Chikie

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARIN Bylaw 20-21 a bylaw to rescind Bylaw 19-21 Bylaw 20-22, a bylaw to amend County Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw 19-02) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Bylaw 20-21 a bylaw to rescind Bylaw 19-21 Bylaw 20-22, a bylaw to amend County Land Use Byla

TAKE NOTICE THAT PURSUANT Sec�on 632(1) and 639 of the Municipal Government Act, TAKE NOTICE20-22, THAT PURSUANT Sec�on 632(1) and 639 of theUse Municipal Act, Bylaw a bylaw to amend County Land BylawGovernment (Bylaw 19-02) 20-21ofaAlberta bylawand toamendments rescind Bylaw 19-21 being Chapter M-26 Bylaw of the Statutes thereto, the Council of the being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of Alberta and amendments thereto, the Council of the County ofNOTICE Vermilion River intends to hold a publicSec�on hearing in considera�on of rescinding Bylaw County of Vermilion River intendsSec�on to hold632(1) a publicand hearing in considera�on of amendments the TAKE THAT PURSUANT 632(1) and 639 of the Government Act, TAKE NOTICE THAT PURSUANT Sec�on 632(1) and 639 of the Municipal Government Act, Municipal TAKE NOTICE THAT PURSUANT 639 of the Municipal Government TAKE NOTICE THAT PURSUANT Sec�on 632(1) and 639 of Act, theto Municip 19-21 Land Use Bylaw; being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of Alberta and amendments thereto, the Council of the being Chapter M-26 of of the Statutes of Alberta and amendments thereto, the Council of the being Chapter M-26 ofit necessary the Statutes ofBylaw Alberta thereto, the Council the AND WHEREAS, Council to rescind 19-21;and amendments being Chapter M-26 ofit necessary the Statutes oftheAlberta thereto County of Vermilion Riverdeems intends to hold a public hearing in considera�on of rescinding Bylaw AND WHEREAS, Council deems to amend Land Use and Bylaw;amendments County of Vermilion River intends to hold a public hearing in considera�on of amendments to the AND WHEREAS, no�ce of the proposed Bylaw andto Public Hearing will be adver�sed County of Vermilion River intends hold a public hearing in considera�on of rescinding Bylaw 19-21 AND WHEREAS, no�ce of the proposed Bylaw and Public Hearing will be adver�sed Land Use Bylaw; County of Vermilion River intends to hold a public hearing in considera�o pursuant to Sec�on 606(2) of theitMunicipal Act, being AND WHEREAS, Council deems necessaryGovernment to rescind Bylaw 19-21;Chapter M-26 of the pursuant to Sec�on 606(2) of theitMunicipal Act, being AND WHEREAS, Council deems necessaryGovernment to amend the Land UseChapter Bylaw; M-26 of the 19-21 Statutes of Alberta as amended; Land Use Bylaw; AND WHEREAS, no�ce of the proposed Bylaw and Public Hearing will be adver�sed Statutes of Alberta as amended; AND WHEREAS, no�ce of the proposed Bylaw and Public Hearing will be adver�sed ANDTHEREFORE, WHEREAS, Council deems it necessary toChapter NOW Public into the proposed Bylaw will berescind held on: pursuant to Sec�onthe 606(2) of Hearing the Municipal Government Act, being M-26Bylaw of the 19-21; NOW Public into the proposed Bylaw will beamend held on: ANDTHEREFORE, WHEREAS, Council deems it necessary toChapter Land Use Byl pursuant to Sec�onthe 606(2) of Hearing the Municipal Government Act, being M-26the of the Statutes of Alberta as amended; AND WHEREAS, no�ce of the proposed Bylaw and Public Hearing will be adver�sed Statutes of Alberta as amended; DATE: September 22, 2020 DATE: September 22, 2020 AND WHEREAS, no�ce of the proposed Bylaw and Public Hearing will b NOW THEREFORE, the Public Hearing into the proposed Bylaw will be held on: NOW THEREFORE, the Public Hearing into the proposed Bylaw will be held on: pursuant to Sec�on 606(2) of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the

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Elaina John Reporter

On August 20, Bird Hill Liquor store opened its doors.

Situated at Prairie Place (Corner of HWY 41 and College Drive), Bird Hill Liquor’s location was a liquor store previously. However after the previous liquor store closed, the spot in the building was left vacant.

“After having a lease space sit vacant

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Bird Hill Liquor Store

and customers pulling at the locked door we felt this was a project we both could take on while still heavily involved in our main industries respectfully,” said Shawn Jacula. Owners Shawn and Bethany Jacula are well-equipped for running Bird Hill Liquor, as Bethany brings her experience in the service industry and Shawn brings his experience in business.

This combined

with their great team of staff members, they are off to a great start.

The Jacula’s have been proactive in introducing new selections to Bird Hill Liquor as they get to know preferences and favourites in Vermilion. Bird Hill Liquor is all ears when it comes to new products, if they are missing something

they will try their best to get access to it and bring it in. Bird Hill Liquor also offers curbside pickup. “ We’ve been ver y happy with the support of the community,” commented the Jaculas, “We appreciate each and every one of our customers on this new venture.”

Bird Hill’s sign on the outside of their store. Photo Elaina John

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On September 1, Jalene Mauws was welcomed into her new position at CLASS as CEO. In January 2019, Mauws was attracted to an adver tised open job position at CL ASS as a program coordinator, and saw the job as an opportunity to become more involved in the community.

“I just felt the need to apply and it worked out,” Mauws said with a chuckle.

CLASS is known most for what it offers within Vermilion, not in surrounding areas. As CEO, Mauws is looking forward to extending their reach and raising awareness about CLASS programs, so those who might benefit understand and take the opportunities CLASS offers. Additionally, Mauws looks forward to building the relationship between CLASS and its clients, as well as the community as a whole.

“We hope to offer some in-person classes this fall,” Mauws commented.

Due to COVID-19, CLASS had to shut its doors in the spring, and while some courses were able to be moved online, some were cancelled. However, Mauws plans to evaluate how much space there is for in-person classrooms and has high hopes that CLASS clients will be able to return soon.

For more information on CLASS, visit https:// CLASS CEO Jalene Mauws. Photo submitted classab.ca/.

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Grand Reopening Of Vermilion Businesses

On Thursday September 3, Vermilion’s Chamber organized a Grand Reopening of Vermilion Businesses, which included a BBQ supper and goodie bags containing swag from participating businesses.

The barbecue offerings were burgers barbecued by the County of Vermilion River Natural Gas Utility Department, who were able to hook up the barbeque to their natural gas truck. As well, homemade Saskatoon pie was served.

“The goal of the event was just to

infuse some optimism and joy into the Red”, also attended the Barbeque for community as well as promote the amaz- family photo ops. ing local businesses that we have here in “The turnout was a bit small but we Vermilion and area,” commented Cham- weren’t really sure what to expect with ber member Leanne Martin.

On display were ribbons for businesses to add their ribbon from the Chamber’s Ribbon Tying Event to add to the Chamber’s “Ribbon Tree”. The ribbons were also to be used by families who wanted to show their support and sense of community in Vermilion, which are still available at the Town of Vermilion office.

The Bargain Shop’s mascot, “Big

this being the first community event to take place in quite some time. We are grateful for those who did come out,” Martin said.

County of Vermilion River Natural Gas Utility Department barbequing for Grand Opening attendees. Photo Elaina John

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Tax Payment Deadline is September 30, 2020. If you have not received your Assessment and Tax Notice, please contact our office immediately.

If you want to join the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan for Taxes, you can do so between July 1 and September 30 for the upcoming year.

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Your New Home is Just a Lot Away! Purchase one of the first five lots from Blackfoot Phase 3 for a special limited price of $99,000! Call our office for more information.

FCSS Funding Application deadline is September 18, 2020 Recreation Grants for Programs/Events and New Initiatives deadline is October 4 and the Annual Operating grant deadline is October 30.

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CVR Photo Contest: Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of ALUS Vermilion River by entering our photo contest! Images must capture the diversity of the Environment and our Agriculture history within the County.

Submit photos to alus@county24.com by September 30.

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Mannville School Submitted

After a three and a half month wait, the Mannville graduating class of 2020 got to hold their well deserved formal graduation ceremony.

It was nice to be able to gather the class one last time in their gymnasium as the students had not been in the school since March.

Practicing social distancing and following strict protocols for Covid 19, family pods were able to watch their graduate officially

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Mannville School Graduation graduate from high school.

The evening began with Mr. Maron, high school English teacher, introducing the graduates.

After O’Canada and the Principals message, Baylee Strowger read acknowledgments that were sent in from local dignitaries.

Former Jr. high teacher, Mrs. Kalee Foster was their Guest Speaker. Her speech gave the students a mix of fond memories and sound advice for the future.

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The. Valedictorian speech was shared between Kaeli Wyard-Scott and Haliegh Dach who were the co-valedictorians.

Payton Konieczny acknowledged and thanked the parents, and Payton Konieczny and Haliegh Dach shared class histories and future plans of each grad.

A special video made in grade 6 of the students answering questions about their future was shared.

To close the ceremony, Principal

Rebecca McCullough led the class through their cap commencement where the students were instructed to move their tassel from right to left, signifying the official completion of high school.

The ceremony was live streamed and recorded for those who were unable to attend due to Covid number restrictions.

Congratulations to the Mannville School graduating class of 2020. Best of luck in your future endeavours!

Class of 2020, Back, Jesse Morton, Aarin Trach, Tyson Dufault, Morgan Watling, Tristan Nolan and Cole Demas.

Front, Amber Perron, Haliegh Dach, Kaeli Wyard-Scott, Baylee Strowger, Payton Konieczny. Missing, Tyler Melnyk.

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VES Submitted

The VES staff would like to welcome all of our VES families. We are so excited to be back in school to make and share learning experiences.

Teachers were ver y busy the week before last, preparing for the arrival of students and engaging in important school level conversations about t he new s c h o o l year. N ow we are extremely happy to have students in our classrooms.

We had a staggered start this year.

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dren with last names starting with A-K and the second day of school was for kids whose last name started with L-Z. Some of the central office staff paid VES a visit on day t wo and took a tour of our school, popping into many classrooms. On day three, the school was a busy place, as all students were in attendance. In period 2 of the third day back, we had a virtual assembly with our new party rocker.

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APEGA Submitted

This year is a perfect example of how quickly organizations need to shift and pivot to a changing world. APEGA has met this challenge head-on and we now have the funding to ensure that our most important programs are ready for the “next normal.”

APEGA is excited to announce we have received a grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to promote youth programs in Alberta. Deferred to 2021 due to the pandemic, the NSERC PromoScience Program will bring almost $250,000 over three years to support APEGA’s science and engineering youth programs.

More specifically, the grant will support APEGA’s Science Olympics, STEMester, and Teacher Professional Development (PD) Program until 2023.

APEGA Science Olympics The Science Olympics will continue to be held in larger venues such as the Universiade Pavilion (Butterdome) in Edmonton and the Olympic Oval in Calgary. The grant will also enable APEGA’s 10 branches to increase their ability to hold larger Science Olympic events for rural communities.

Registration for the 2021 APEGA Science Olympics (Edmonton and Calgary) is still scheduled to open in September 2020.

Teacher Professional Development (PD) Program The NSERC grant means APEGA can

continue growing the Teacher PD Program throughout Alberta, connecting K-12 curricula to careers in engineering and geoscience. The program delivers workshops and conferences designed to teach K-12 educators how to leverage engineering and geoscience to create and introduce relevant, curriculum-based activities into their classrooms.

STEMester Following the success of the pilot program, APEGA plans to expand the STEMester program from one classroom to four across the province in 2021. The NSERC funding is critical as APEGA endeavours to show students the variety of career opportunities in engineering and geoscience. Through STEMes-

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HOROSCOPE/SUDOKU AND SOLUTIONS Daily Sudoku: Mon 7-Sep-2020

TAURUS

Opportunities for financial gains through investments and games of chance are likely. You may not have the same ideas when it comes to what you both enjoy. Your partner may blame you for everything.

GEMINI

There might be a problem with a will or with an insurance policy. Relatives will be cordial. Your social skills with people may be more than just helpful.

CANCER

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You need to take a good look at all sides of an issue before making a decision. Try not to hesitate; act on your initial instincts. Get involved in groups that can offer intellectual stimulation.

LEO

LIBRA

You need to do something energetic and different. Be discreet and don't present your ideas until you're certain that they're foolproof. Your ability to come up with original ideas will bring recognition from superiors.

SCORPIO

Offers of joint ventures are likely. Visit friends or relatives you don't get to see very often. You will earn recognition for the work you are doing.

SAGITTARIUS

Don't let your partner goad you into wearing your heart on your sleeve. You could be drawn to events that concern children. Children will be of major concern if you haven't kept the lines of communication open.

CAPRICORN

Don't hold back; go with the flow and take a bit of a chance. Help children complete projects they're having difficulty with.

Secret intrigues could get you into trouble.

AQUARIUS

Children may be less than honest with you.

You can work in conjunction with those in the know in order to get to the bottom of any pending issue. You need to spend time with friends and family.

Don't be too quick to judge partners or those you work with. You can open up to your mate and let them know what you expect out of this relationship.

VIRGO

PISCES

You will have problems with coworkers if you are too extreme about doing things perfectly. Be prepared to encounter new friendships that will provide you with valuable information.

Short trips will be educational. Sudden changes of heart may cause disruptions in your domestic scene. You are best to avoid joint ventures, and whatever you do, don't lend to friends or relatives.

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ARIES

You are best to concentrate on your professional endeavors. Your lover may not understand your needs so you must figure out a way to communicate them. You will do best to entertain those you wish to close deals with.

September 8, 2020 | The Vermilion Voice

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Vermilion River 4-H District Horse Show Result

Vermilion River 4-h District Executive Submitted

The Vermilion River 4-H Virtual Horse Show was a success. There were 11 members entered in the virtual show all together. Members that entered, came from Vermilion 4-H Light Horse Club, Three Cities Multi Club and Hidden Creek 4-H Multi Club. There were 11 Horse members

1st 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st

SHOWMANSHIP Level 1 Hope Wright Level 2 Georgia Spurrell McKenzie Knorr Maggie Fallscheer Hayden Wright Level 4 Bailey Ferguson Madison Macdonald Hannah Wright Dixie Allen Level 5 Holly Wright

COMMENTS FROM THE JUDGE Make sure you look up while leading your horse, don’t look at your horse. Your horse has to jog when asked. Walk briskly. Look over your horse’s withers when doing 180 turn. Halter shank needs to be coiled. Stop at the pylon, not before or after. Teach and train your horse to set up quickly. Make sure you complete all parts of the pattern, including backing up.

1st 1st 1st 2nd 3rd

PLEASURE Cleaver Hope Wright Junior Hayden Wright Intermediate: Western Hannah Wright Maggie Fallscheer Holly Wright

throughout the show in the various classes such as barrel racing, pole bending, showmanship, pleasure class, equitation, driving, trail, people’s choice, and high point award.

This show was also a great success due to the amazing volunteers that judged the classes. Our judges were Shirley Jack and her daughter Jill. Our driving judge was Tammy Hampel. Thank you to the judges 4th 1st 2nd 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st

Georgia Spurrell Intermediate: English Maggie Fallscheer Georgia Spurrell Senior: Western Bailey Ferguson Dixie Allen Madison Macdonald McKenzie Knorr Senior: English Madison Macdonald

COMMENTS FROM THE JUDGE Remember to keep arms still. Can’t use 2 hands when using shank bit. Don’t go too quick. Many of the members were relaxed and transitioned well. Very well overall.

EQUITATION Level 1 1st

Hope Wright Level 2: Western

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Maggie Fallscheer

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Georgia Spurrell McKenzie Knorr Hayden Wright Level 2: English Maggie Fallscheer Georgia Spurrell Level 4: Western Hannah Wright Bailey Ferguson Madison Macdonald

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Hannah Wright.

Hope Wright. See more on page 12. Photos submitted

for their time. and Dixie Allen for assisting The results of Thank you to Kaylie Krys for organizing the show were as follows: and running the Vermilion River 4-H Virtual Hope Wright Horse Show. Thank you to Melissa Wright 1st Juniors 4th Dixie Allen 1st Hayden Wright Level 4: English Intermediates 1st Madison Macdonald 1st Hannah Wright Level 5 2nd Holly Wright 1st Holly Wright 3rd Danielle Adams COMMENTS FROM THE JUDGE Senior Great job overall and good use of pylons. Make sure you don’t transition too early. Don’t lean to 1st Madison Macdonald inside on the lope. Remember to use your hands 2nd Dixie Allen properly.

POLE BENDING TRAIL CLASS Cleaver Cleaver 1st Hope Wright 1st Hope Wright Juniors Junior 1st Hayden Wright 1st Hayden Wright Intermediates Intermediate 1st Holly Wright 1st Danielle Adams 2nd Hannah Wright 2nd Holly Wright 3rd Danielle Adams 3rd Hannah Wright Senior Senior 1st Dixie Allen 1st Madison Macdonald 2nd Madison Macdonald 2nd Bailey Ferguson PEOPLE’S CHOICE COMMENTS FROM THE JUDGE Remember you can’t change your hands on the Madison Macdonald reins and don’t pat your horse during class. But overall nice job and creative courses!

Special mention to runner up Maggie Fallscheer DRIVING CLASS HIGH POINT WINNERS Senior Junior Hayden Wright 1st Madison Macdonald Intermediate Holly Wright BARREL RACING Senior Madison Macdonald Cleaver

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Vermilion River 4-H District Horse Show Result

Maggie Fallscheer. Photos submitted

McKenzie Knorr.

Georgia Spurrell.

Holly Wright.

The Vermilion Voice | September 8, 2020

Upper Level Art Gallery

Elaina John

pottery, photography, paintings, glass, woodwork, sewing, and more.

Millan is an artist herself, and has been doing pottery for 10 years, and showcases her work at the gallery. She is also involved with the pottery guild, where she teaches.

For more information, visit the Upper Level Art Gallery facebook page.

Reporter

Upper Level Art Gallery in Craig’s Cornerstone opened on September 1.

The Art Gallery is a showcase for local artists from all over the Lakeland area, and some as far as Edmonton.

“It was just really good timing,” Upper Level Owner Heather Millan commented.

Millan conversed with a friend over the idea and soon it was put into action.

“It’s a definite need, the artists had nowhere to showcase,” Millan explained.

Millan reported that it only took four weeks to reach out to artists and set up the showcase. Due to COVID-19, many art shows and opportunities to showcase art have been cancelled. Upper Level Art Gallery gives artists an opportunity to continue showcasing despite the unfortunate circumstance COVID-19 has given to them.

As of September 1, the gallery is showcasing work from 35 different artists of varying mediums, and Millan said she has room for more. The mediums vary from Artwork by Shirley Kinnenberg. Photo Elaina John

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