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Marauders Claim Tier II Championship 78-38

Top left: The 2021 Vermilion Marauders, Tier II champs of the Alberta 6-Man Football League. Back row standing (left to right): Mel Dary, manager; Lorne Maier, head coach; Mark Johnston, Hunter L’Heureux, Skylar Dary, Landyn Herzog, Clay Corbiere, Jayben Gamracy, Will Lenz, assistant coach; and, Dwayne Sheppard, assistant coach.

Front row: Regan Sargeant, Harley Harms, Kolten Sheppard, Jonas Atkinson, Adam Blackmore and Jayden Lenz. Top right: Usually Mark Johnston snaps the ball, but to the delight of his teammates and the fans, he carried the ball for the last 3 Marauder downs picking up 30 yards and couple of first downs along the way. Bottm left: Quarterback Clay Corbiere (10) gets ready to hand off the ball to Kolten Sheppard (25) with Landyn Herzog (44) preparing to lead the way as a blocker. Bottm right: After an official team photo was taken the Marauders held their helmets high and repeated their spirit song reinforcing that they had been the mighty, mighty Marauders on this field and this day. Photos submitted

Cathy Wolters Submitted

They didn’t score first or last, but the Vermilion Marauders put up 40 more points than the Vegreville Cougars to claim the Alberta 6-Man Football League Tier II championship by a 78-38 score.

It was the first title the Marauders have earned since joining the provincial 6-man league in the 2017 season.

Quietly resolved and steadfastly persistent the Cougars led twice in the first quarter and tied the game at 25 with 1:25 left in the half. They didn’t quit even when trailing by large margins and scored their final TD in the dying minute of the game.

It started with Aaron Mills first major when he returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown. The speedy Mills scored again with another long distance run on the last play of the first quarter. That put

Vegreville up 12-8.

After scoring just one major in the first 12 minutes, the Marauders score three touchdowns in the second quarter. While both teams had four touchdowns in the half, Clay Corbiere’s foot provided the half time lead 31-25. He kicked three twopoint converts compared to a single onepoint convert by Vegreville.

Corbiere added a single point on an unsuccessful 35-yard field goal attempt.

His kick had the distance, sailing through the endzone but not through the uprights.

Corbiere also rushed for two first half majors, one in each quarter. Other second quarter majors came on a 49-pass reception and run by Kolten Sheppard and a two-yard finish of a last minute drive by Jayden Lenz with 21 seconds on the clock.

The second half belonged to the

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Marauders from offensive, defensive and special teams play.

Seven touchdowns were obvious highlights. Two came from kickoff returns from tenacious plowing through wouldbe tacklers by Landyn Herzog. His first came on the second half’s opening kickoff and his second at 9:39 of the final quarter. The Cougars did manage to corral him on other returns, but it usually required tackle-by-committee. His jersey was tugged and stretched so much without ripping the manufacturer could have filmed a commercial about its durability.

Herzog was a potent force defensively.

A league all-star from his rookie year as a grade nine, he has an innate knack for finding the ball carrier like a seek and destroy missile.

The Marauder defense fed off that passion and found ways to neutralize

the Cougar attack. Every member of the defense contributed. Highlights included a massive sack by Harley Harms, several flying tackles by Skylar Dary, Regan Sargeant capturing Mills on a kickoff return, fellow rookie Adam Blackmore stopping an end zone surge and the two Hunters (L’Heureux and Conlin) earning enthusiastic “atta boys” from the bleachers and the bench.

On the offensive side, Jayden Lenz had one of his best games of the season with about 175 rushing yards. He provided the bulk of the yards in two drives and scored twice. He converted a first and goal on the two to give the Marauders the lead at half time. His second was the Marauders final touchdown, a 10-yard gallop. He also took a pitch from a bad convert snap into the endzone for the 78th point.

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20% OFF Continued from page 1 Kolten Sheppard battled the cold for 52 pass reception yards plus another 190 yards rushing. His longest run was a 49-yard touchdown at 4:43 of the third quarter.

Jonas Atkinson, who finished the game in Hanna as quarterback and got rocked himself, rushed for 30 yards and provided blocking and misdirection on offence.

Rookie quarterback Clay Corbiere finished his one and only high school football year with five touchdowns and over 125 yards on the ground in his final

game.

While every point was cheered, some of the loudest reactions came from an 18-yard pass reception by lineman and senior Jayben Gamracy and three consecutive rushes from Mark Johnston.

Usually he snaps the ball, but as the final quarter waned Johnston played running back carrying for two first downs and almost 30 yards.

The game was delayed late in the third quarter for more than half hour after William Sen, Vegreville’s quarterback, didn’t get up after a harmless looking tackle. Fans shared blankets and

brought over a heater while waiting for first responders. Sen left the field via ambulance. He sustained a concussion, but not an injury to his neck or spine, Marauder s Points Af ter: Her zog brought the Marauders on the field leading them in everywhere-we-go-peoplewant-to-know-who-we-are chant. They repeated the chant with their helmets held high after a post-game team photo in the endzone…The score clock no longer displayed time or score during the last three minutes – the cold froze the connection from the main control.

Times had to be announced for officials

and fans…The Marauders didn’t try short kicks often this season but did twice in the game as a strategy to keep the ball from Mills’ hands. One short kick hit a Cougar on the shin and bounced straight back to the Marauders…Vegreville was called offside a half dozen times on Vermilion convert attempts…Urns of coffee and hot chocolate were provided free on the sidelines by J R Robson School…A pep rally in the school halls buoyed the team before the game…The Marauders have played evening games under the lights before, but this was a first on their home field.

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Volunteers Save The Field For The Marauders Final Game

Braxton Hoare Reporter

Monday, November 15, late evening, the Town Of Vermilion was doused in a thick blanket of snow. For the Mauraders this snow came only a few days too early, as their final game was to take place on Thursday, November 18.

In order to allow the kids to finish off their season (many of whom would be graduating) a small group of volunteers offered their help to clear the field. Mel Dary and other volunteer parents including Kyle Herzog, Paul Corbiere &and Derek Sargeant proceeded to clear the entire field with only a couple of quads.

According to Mel Dary, manager, “it took the entire afternoon on Tuesday to clear out that snow”.

Their effort did not go unnoticed as people around town began to chip in.

Glynn MacDonald provided a quad for the use of clearing snow. Local businesses and farmers volunteered their

lights for the game including Kelly Konieczny, Rock Solid, Brian Klutz, Dana Billar, Snelgrove Construction, Stan Richards, Jared Harder, Dorcey & Trevor Cusack. One business, UFA, even went as far as to provide and deliver shelters for the players to sit and stay warm in.

Volunteer parents from left to right, Paul Corbiere, Kyle Herzog, Terri Herzog, Mel Dary, Deirren Dary-Reid. Photo Braxton Hoare

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How The Lights Came On

Before the Vermilion Marauders went to Hanna on November 13, they knew a loss against the unbeaten Hawks would give them a bye into the Alberta 6-man Football League tier 2 final.

They didn’t know who they’d play – Camrose or Vegreville. But the game would be Saturday November 20.

And then it wasn’t.

Head coach Lorne Maier sent a message Sunday that the Camrose-Vegreville match was scheduled for Thursday November 18. Alberta School Athletic Association rules didn’t allow a second game within 72 hours, nor could a game be on Sunday.

Then the Camrose Royal offered both to bow out of their semi final and provide their field – with lights and refs – on Thursday. Or, the Marauders could schedule a game in Lloydminster the week of November 23. But the Vermilion team would be responsible for clearing and setting up the field, plus the temperatures were forecast to drop.

On Monday Maier asked the players and parents their under the lights at J. R. preference. His question sparked a parent-led effort for So, history was made by a group of determined the Marauders play for the championship at home. parents who gave their children and the community an

By Tuesday the Marauders were set to host Vegreville example of how to “get ‘er done”. at the J. R. Robson field. Led by Mel Dary and Terri Haverslew. the parents approached local Complete businesses and people about borrowing lights.

Stepping up to help were Branded Western Wear, Water Treatment Cusack Farms, Brian Klutz, Kelly Koniecny, Stan www.waterbygeorge.ca Richards and Snelgrove’s. UFA provided calf shelters for the players’ benches. info@waterbygeorge.ca But lights were only part of what was needed.

780-871-9283 After snow and then blowing snow, the field e c needed to be cleared, bleachers had to be hauled, Si9n80 and the field needed set up including spraying on 1 yardage lines. The group also brought in a variety of heaters to help players and fans combat the cold. A cadre of parents pitched in to get the field ready.

No one at the game, including former players and fans from the 1980s, could remember a game

Obituary for Leonard Kohn 1934 - 2021

Leonard Kohn, better known as Len started life at the Islay hospital. Throughout his formative years he was always called Lennie Kohn. After he moved to Vermilion, in 1954 he became known as Len. Right from small he showed a big interest in anything that had a motor. When he was almost 10 years old he decided he had to find out what was in the small motor that his Dad wasn't using at the time. So with the help of his Robinson buddies, Keith and Richard, they took the motor apart and left it lay in pieces. Len's Dad was quite upset at Lennie and his first attempt at being a young mechanic. It was no wonder that he insisted on operating some of the neighbors tractors by doing field work when he was only 14 years old. Once he turned 16, Len was determined he had enough schooling and so he quit and started a new chapter in his life as a working man. At first he tried his hand at hauling grain, cattle and even lumber from the Edson area. He even decided to buy an older gravel truck so he could haul gravel at Wainwright for the Highway 14 construction project. However, he was frustrated by the fact he had to spend most evenings fixing his truck so he could haul gravel the next day. So he gave up on the idea of being a truck driver full time. During all the years as a teenager and young adult Len enjoyed the sport of curling. It gave him much delight when he as skip with his young friends in winning games against older curling enthusiasts. He had learned the game as he helped his father make the ice for the Islay Curling Club. He continued to enjoy the sport of curling until later in life when Len's Towing became the priority. He tried his hand at fishing and hunting but he found his commitment to his work and towing always came first.

After turning 21, he decided to take the idea of becoming a mechanic seriously, so he got his first job at John Dales Ford dealership in Kitscoty. Mr. Dale told Len to wash one of the new cars with water from a nearby ditch. He did the job so good that John Dale asked Len to wash another one the same way. He had passed the test. After a couple of years at the Dale garage, Len applied for a job at Rowe's Garage in Vermilion. Then he got itchy feet again so he moved over to the stone garage on the corner across from the Brunswick Hotel. In the meantime the supervisor for certified trades told him he had to get his Journeyman Certificate if he continued working as a mechanic. So he gave Len the opportunity to write the tests for the first 2 years. Len passed successfully.

Then he went to Calgary to do his third and fourth years. In 1958, he received his Journeyman Certificate in mechanics. His personal goal was to fix the customers vehicles for the least possible cost.

Len was working at Allen's Service when a young lady named Lillian walked into his life. She came to enumerate him for the 1961 Canada wide enumeration. At first, Len was very suspicious of the whole affair. She saw that he was so wary of her intent so she did her best to help him be more comfortable in having to give the necessary information. Her efforts made a hit with Len because one year later on June 30, 1962 they were married.

During their devoted marriage of 59 years, they raised a family of 3, 2 sons, George and Wayne and daughter Roseanne. Len was always so pleased and supportive of his children's endeavors and successes. He was always concerned about their safety in spite of his busy work schedule. Len always made sure the family went on many outings, camping trips and longer holidays into B.C., Saskatchewan , the U.S, and even Alberta. He was always ready to support his children in their endeavors both financially and emotionally. In recent years the same concern has been about each grandchild by simply making sure that "Baba had remembered to get the gift and anything else important for the grandchild?"

Len's goal in both his mechanical working years and Len's Towing years was to always give the best service for the customer while working at Webb's and for AMA. At times, this hard and fast rule of his meant that he was unable to always be at the important family occasions. This was always a dilemma for his wife Lil and his children and himself. So it was little surprise that the family did not always appreciate his avid devotion to his work, especially the Len's Towing jobs.

One activity that Len started for himself was buying antique tractors. Soon he had a hobby when he was able to restore 3 of his collection. Then he decided to take at least 1 or 2 of these tractors to the antique tractor pulls. It took Lil numerous years before she fully joined Len in his big interest which went on into his retirement. But there were many projects that never saw the light of day. Unfortunately, his congestive heart failure zapped him of his energy and overall good health to continue his time of work and enjoyment of his friends out at Len's Towing Compound. After his fall off the back steps of the house in February of 2021, Len agreed that an auction had to be held to find new homes for his inventory. And so Lil and the family will endeavor to close out Len's Towing Compound which was an entity for over forty years in a compassionate and respectful manner.

According to Len's predetermined wishes, his funeral and interment were held at the Evergreen Funeral Home and Cemetery in north east Edmonton. His wish was for us to be buried near numerous members of both our families. It was with much hurt and sadness that we, his family and his many friends have had to say good-bye to "one hard working man".

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The weather has turned cold, so I have been cooking recipes that I can turn on the oven for, and increase the coziness inside.

The Scandinavians call it the art of Hygge, which means being cozy and contented.

This is an old-fashioned dessert recipe like your grandmother would make, that is sure to become a family favourite. It uses simple

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Caramel Apple Pudding Cake

ingredients and is quick and easy to make.

While this dish is baking an amazing thing happens. The thin sauce you poured on the top forms into a pudding at the bottom of the baking dish and the cake batter you placed on the bottom rises to the top. This type of pudding cake is also called a sauce cake and historically it was called a cottage pudding. The vintage versions of these recipes usually call for 1 cup of raisins instead of the chopped apple, and the olive oil would often be lard or butter. It was also called hard time pudding, referring to its popularity during the great depression of the 1930’s. Its popularity among pioneers arose due to the use of basic and economical ingredients and the fact that it is a cake that does not

require eggs. Carmel pudding cake is a dessert recipe that has been passed from generation to generation and has been part of our history of cooking on the prairies. It is an apple spice cake, drizzled with a caramel sauce.

Caramel Apple Pudding Cake 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 Tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 cup milk 1 apple, cored and chopped into small pieces (I leave the peel on) 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter 1 3/4 cups hot water Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease

your casserole baking dish, I use butter. Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon. Stir in the olive oil, milk and apple. It will be a very thick batter. Spread the batter in the bottom of a casserole dish.

You can use a ---round or a ---- square. In a separate bowl or 4 cup glass measuring cup add and mix together the sugar butter and hot water. Pour this mixture over the batter, leaving it to float on top of the batter. Do not stir. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

You can serve it hot with cream or ice cream. It can also be served cold, with the caramel sauce spooned on top of whipped cream or ice cream. The brown sugar can be cut back to 1/2 cup or increased to 1 cup depending on how sweet or rich you like to live. The apple can be substituted for 1 cup of raisins.

Victoria Day 1911 In Vermilion

Craig Baird Columnist

Victoria Day these days is the holiday that we equate with the start of summer, but a century ago, it was a major holiday and one that was celebrated in many ways in Canadian communities, like

Vermilion.

On Victoria Day 1911, there was plenty going on for Vermilion but overall it was a quiet day by all accounts. Many people left the town for the day but throughout the community flags were flying from buildings. A football match was held in the afternoon, followed by the annual Bachelors’ Ball.

This Bachelors’ Ball this year was special because it was held in the brand new Opera House, which officially opened on the holiday in Vermilion. The Opera House had a capacity of 500 people and there was a large stage with dressing rooms underneath connected by stairways in the rear. The building wasn’t completely finished in time for the ball, but would be finished within the following week.

There were 100 people attending the ball and by all accounts it was a very enjoyable event for everyone.

At the end of the day, there was a big fireworks display at the post office corner, enjoyed by many residents of Vermil-

ion.

There was a mood to celebrate this holiday weekend with Vermilion growing so quickly. In the previous three months, $28,000 in new buildings had been built in the community, amounting to about $700,000 today. Another $25,000 in new buildings would be built before the fall.

Another bit of good news announced during the day was that the government would be constructing a rural telephone line from Vermilion to the Campbell Lake District.

The telephone department was in town to meet with several applicants for the rural line. An application for a new line between Vermilion and Wainwright was also planned but would not be built until next year.

Perhaps the best news was the ample rain that had fallen over the past week in Vermilion, ensuring that crops were going to be excellent for many of the new homesteaders who were now calling the community home.

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How We Could Reverse Aging

Braxton Hoare Columnist

For as long as we have existed we have had to deal with the certainty of old age. However, some research into the field of genetics could, for the first time, offer insight into a real potential solution for the problem. The general hypothesis for years was that aging was a byproduct of the DNA inside the body’s cells deteriorating over time. However, that is now known to be false. In reality, the real culprits are the epigenomes. An epigenome is just a packaged version of DNA that allows different cells (which all use the same base DNA) to perform different tasks. In order to change the function of a cell, these epigenomes have to unwrap the tangled mess that is DNA and then use a special protein called histones to wrap up the areas that will not be needed. However, sometimes during this process, the epigenome will make an error causing the wrong areas to be wrapped or not wrapped at all making the cell confused and therefore causing it to perform the wrong action.

Since this is largely the cause for aging and most age-related diseases, like diabetes, dementia, and cancer,

today and will likely be fundamental in slowing aging. Naturally, in humans, this process can be activated by, intermittent fasting, uncomfortable hot or cold environments, or thorough exercise.

However, as scientist Professor Sinclair has found, this process can be triggered with a special chemical called NMN. In fact, the NMN was so effective in lab studies with mice that those mice with the NMN modification actually ran further and faster than unmodified mice. Even mice over double the age of others were able to run for record distances with the NMN. To really illustrate how crazy that is, this would be the equivalent of a 70-year-old human winning a world record in a race at the Olympics.

But this scientist did not stop at being able to slow the effects of aging, in fact, they thought they could even reverse it.

If they could just take the epigenome and reverse it to a state in an earlier time they could essentially reverse aging. Luckily for them, a scientist named Yamanaka received the Nobel prize award back in 2012 for exactly this, a way to reset the epigenome. He found four factors that when applied through gene therapy to an adult cell could effectively revert it back to what it was when it was still an embr yo. Though in the way that

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researchers have been looking at ways to identify errors in the epigenome. They found that by looking at something called DNA methylation (a chemical build-up on the epigenome) they can determine not only the age of a person but also how old they will live to be, this is called the Horvath clock.

This was quite an important discovery as they now know what to concentrate their efforts on. And while lab testing on mice they have already been able to manipulate the aging process of mice.

They first tested their theory on one of two mouse twins, leaving one unaltered as a control and editing the gene of the other one to have more errors in its epigenome. By making this small change the mouse with the edit was physically a full year older than its sibling, (equal to about 40 years older in human years). So, once they had proven their theory correct they began testing ways to slow the aging process.

The key for this was actually found in bacteria through a natural process called longevity genes. Basically, what this does is when times are not favourable to the cell it will, instead of attempting to grow and reproduce, it will try to just protect and maintain its epigenome. Luckily this same process exists in all living things

Travelling takeaways Sleeping in a tent, at least for me, is over for another year. I’m not really the wilderness explorer type anyway. In fact, this summer when we took a brief trip to the Rocky Mountains, we stayed in a motel. It wasn’t luxurious by any stretch of the imagination, since I am the budgetseeker type. This is as close to roughing it as I get.

Upon arriving at the rather ratty-looking establishment I’d chosen, we parked under a sign that proclaimed in bold lettering, “Fifteen Minute Parking Strictly Enforced”. Bearing this in mind, I hurried to the door. It was locked. Yet another sign scrawled on a sheet of loose-leaf and stuck to the window with masking tape, announced, “Back in twenty”.

So how does that work? Were the parking police lurking around the corner, ready to slap on handcuffs as minute sixteen rolled around? Were they consulting their watches at this very moment, waiting to thrust a hefty ticket into my hand?

After a toe-tapping thirty minutes, an irritable old woman in bedroom slippers shuffled to the door, snapped it open, and without enthusiasm took our particulars.

Wordlessly, she handed me a key and jerked her thumb toward a weathered

flight of steps outside before turning away dismissively.

We let ourselves into the room. It was okay. I mean, the carpet had seen many moons (and spills, as evidenced by the blackened stains at our feet) and the bathroom fan sounded like a 747 preparing for takeoff, but the beds seemed clean and neat. There was only one power outlet, found beneath a desk that was bolted to the floor (never a good indication) which meant we had to crawl under it on hands and knees to use the coffee-maker.

However, no one had to sleep on the ground.

Back when I did sleep on the ground, in a tent, the air mattress always leaked air through the night and I’d wake up draped over a tree stump. Or we’d hear reports of bear in the vicinity and I’d lie awake clutching a cast-iron frying pan and listening for sounds of snuffling near the children’s heads.

One night, when they were toddlers (the kids, not the bears) my husband and I pulled into a campsite beside Shuswap Lake in BC. It was the wee hours of the morning and we were exhausted.

Not wanting to disturb other campers with car headlights, we constructed our tent in complete darkness. We spread sleeping bags over the extremely lumpy ground, put a child in each one, and went to sleep.

An hour later we heard the train.

It began as a high-pitched whistle far

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in the distance, and I rolled over uncomfortably, trying to block it out. Then, the ground beneath us began to quake, and the rumble of a hundred loaded railcars filled the air. I clutched my husband’s shoulder. We lunged to our feet as the intense light of the train’s engine pierced the fabric of our flimsy abode.

Yikes! Had we built our bloody tent across the railway tracks? Ripping at the nylon flap, we leapt outside, dragging

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Yamanaka discovered you wouldn’t want to apply that to your whole body as your cells would not know what to do and you would effectively become a giant tumour. So, how did scientists remedy this? Turns out it was actually as simple as only using 3 out of 4 of Yamanaka’s factors. This was enough to reverse aging to a younger state but not so far as to revert to an embryonic state.

The researchers tested this on old mice in a lab, opting specifically to test on old mice who had gone blind by old age.

When these mice were given the gene therapy they had miraculously all made a near-full recovery. That was in 2019, and today researchers are already testing this new technique on humans to judge its safety and effectiveness. So far the results of the study have been remarkable with many people regaining full vision after the procedure. However, since this technique only affects an isolated area around where the gene therapy is injected it is not a perfect solution for general aging, as it would be incredibly difficult to expose every cell in the body to the procedure.

However, researchers are already experimenting with mice in an attempt to solve this issue. Until then I’d say, it is very likely that we will see this age-reversing procedure be offered, in many of our lifetimes.

children to safety, and watching in horror as the monstrous train chugged inexorably toward us, missing our tent by only a few feet.

And so, the takeaways are as follows: keep an open mind and carry a flashlight.

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LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER 15 miles East of Viking, Alberta NE 35-47-10-W4 145 acres cultivated 12 acres pasture with water $3,400.00 gas well rental revenue Rent from gas well will not be adjusted, but all surface rent paid after the closing date will be assigned to the Purchaser NE 2-48-10-W4 145 acres cultivated 14 acres pasture and water Fenced Seller makes no warranties or representations about the property's size/measurement, condition or environmental status.

Mineral rights are not included in the sale.

For further information, contact Bob at (780) 842-7309.

Purchaser must be a GST Registrant and shall be responsible for GST. No offers will be considered which are subject to financing.

Bids will be considered on the total package, or by individual quarter section. The highest and/or any bid will not necessarily be accepted. If the successful bidder does not complete the purchase after the acceptance of the Tender, the deposit shall be forfeited. Cheques of unsuccessful bidders shall be returned to them.

Tenders in sealed envelopes marked "Barss Lands" are to be received by 10:00 a.m. on December 14, 2021 in the office of Nickerson Roberts Holinski & Mercer at 608 - 10 Street, Wainwright, AB, T9W 1E2 and be accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft in the amount of 5% of the value of the bid payable in trust to Nickerson Roberts Holinski & Mercer, Barristers and Solicitors.

The sale and full payment are to be completed March 15, 2022.

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Dawn Riley

The Vermilion Voice | November 23, 2021

Celebrating Ten Years

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David Rein is grateful for his time working at Vermilion’s Tim Hortons, “I have learned great skill sets at my workplace over the time I have been there, such as communication skills, math skills and skills in serving the community”, and if you have ever had the pleasure of having Rein serve you your Timmy’s you have seen those skills in action.

Celebrating ten years of employment with the Vermilion Store this week, he is the only original staff member from the store’s opening on November 26, 2011.

“Over the years I have learned how to be a good teammate and leader and to be there for the other staff no matter what the circumstances, it is a great place to work,”

says Rein. “I find a career here very rewarding, and I find joy in doing a job well done. I am thankful for the community support, for the staff I work with and I am thankful for the opportunity my boss has given me to work at the best fast food restaurant in Vermilion”.

Rein has had a few memorable events over the years, including creating a 2016 Ripley’s Believe it or not project of the largest coffee cup made from gift cards. He collected and glued together enough cards to create a 6 foot 4 inch 200 lb coffee cup.

It is now housed in the Ripley’s museum in Cavendish PEI..

In 2016, Rein was not only the Employee of the Year in Vermilion, but also won a Playstation 4 from Tim Hortons corporate office for a short writing about ‘what good customer service is, both accolades he is

very proud of.

His t wo favourite highlights however were meeting and serving former Edmonton Oiler Marty McSorley and Guitarist Zakk Wylde when he was on tour with his band Black Label Society. He gets quite animated when those events come up in conversation.

When asked about his favourite Timmy’s campaign, he very quickly smiles and states, “smile cookies, because they work, they always make someone smile.” He also loves the challenge of upselling, and works on mastering that skill every shift. If you need a Timmy’s this coming Friday, David is working from 12:30 until 4 pm and would love to say hi!

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Oct 1 -31 AG Foods set up a table for To arrange a free, discrete in-home visit Scotia bank staff volun- a ‘first time’ community fundraising projteered alongside ourcall members begun by the parent company, and Kellieect at 1-778-257-9019 and others from the community. we were Bonded asked since 1967 if we would be a part of it. We had the opportunity to sell 200 store coupon books and tell the community about what we do. The $10 cost of the books came directly to us…the only advantage to AG Foods would come later when people used their coupons. This proved to be higly successful with other donations received as well in the form of food and cash donations. Thank you everyone.

October 19, we began our Annual free winter wear and coat giveaway. The Vermilion Voice has been a great supporter of this project since the beginning, but were unfortunately unable to accommodate us this year. Fortunately for us Kirby stepped in and offered his lower level where we were able to set everything up. We are open Tuesdays to Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m….closed the weekends, Mondays,

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If you’ve been following our social media, you may have seen we had 7 cats dropped on our doorstep. We were already over capacity, but we made room for these sweet beans. We started seeing a major health decline in our cat population and soon found out that it was Panleuk, which is essentially Parvo for cats. We were able to determine it was, unfortunately, from the cats that were left on our doorstep. Despite many Vet visits, consultations, and treatments we lost many of our cats due to this virus. We were devastated. We’ve been Closed to make sure our Shelter is clean and disinfected so we can make sure it’s safe for when we can start cat intakes again.

Thank You to all that have reached out with well wishes, cards, MANY donations for the animals and our shelter and for being so patient with us during this difficult time. If there is anything we would want everyone to learn about from this experience is the extreme importance of vaccinating and spaying and neutering your animals.

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and holidays until late December. Everything on offer is free to anyone who needs it. We have coats, boots, scarves, mitts, hats, ski pants, long johns, and sweaters.

To date we have been able to give away 58 coats and much more. Items go out and more come in. Everything is washed or sanitized before being given out. There has been a big increase over last year when it was so much warmer.

Starting November 12, we are inviting residents to join us as we once again give out Holiday food hampers in time for Christmas. A list of items usually found in the hamper can be found on Facebook or by calling Hearts and Hands at 780-5810521. It is a great opportunity for us to include our children in the joy and fun in giving to others.

If you think you might be interested in volunteering with us as a occasional driver or perhaps in another capacity, please call us.

Without Vermilion residents who donate and volunteer…the doctor, social worker, PCN and other agencies we can access for their expertise…Hearts and Hands could not exist. We are simply the vendors of your generosity…THANK YOU.

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The Clandonald 4-H club would like to recognize and thank the late Mr. John Stewart and family for being huge supporters of our club over many years.

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The Vermilion Voice | November 23, 2021

New Lloydminster Museum & Archives Up Coming Grand Opening

Lorna Hamilton Reporter

The City of Lloydminster is excited to commemorate their newly constructed facility located at 4207 44 Street which will house the Lloydminster Museum & Archives on November 25 at 3 p.m. with dignitaries and honoured guests during the grand opening.

To help celebrate the grand opening, museum and archives staff, invite the public to reserve a one-and-a-hour self-guided tour to explore the new facility beginning Friday, November 26. “ We ’r e exc i t e d t o w e l c o m e t h e community and those visiting Lloyd m in ster to t he new Ll oyd m in ster Museum and Archives. Guests will have an opportunity to tour the gallery, engage with staff and learn about our programs and services,” says Natalie Clysdale, Manager, Lloydminster Museum & Archives. “This new facility will help us share our community’s vibrant and unique history by allowing objects and artifacts to tell the story of Lloydminster.”

In 2020 the cit y of Lloydminster inherited a robust collection of archival documents and historical records which were collected and organized by the Lloydminster Regional Archives and will be housed in the Archives section of the facility.

Inside the facility will also be the Art Studio which Jenna Berild, Museum Programmer describes as a, “large space for hands-on learning, school programs, spec ial events suc h as birthday parties and a wide variety of programming for children, youth and adults.”

“These include exciting art classes such as stained glass and water colour painting, fibre arts classes where you get to experience felting, and weaving and heritage programs including soap making and candle making,” explained Berild. She also noted that the space is also designed exclusively for pottery and will accommodate the Lloydminster Potters Guild and will allow them to resume the popular pottery programs.

Holly Durawa, Collections Coordina-

tor explained that the Marquee space is a 2200 square foot permanent heritage gallery which examines the settlement of Lloydminster from settlement to present day.

“Archival photographs and historic artifacts bring to light not only the story of the Barr Colonists and early settlers but also later improvements in domestic life in area industries such as oil and agriculture. The exhibit engages with the impact that colonilization has had on local indigenous groups through thoughtful design choices. The gallery will have the ability to rotate artifacts over the years keeping content fresh.

Family-friendly interactives has also been developed to engage children while they learn about Lloydminster’s past,” explained Durawa.

The building will also be home to the Temporary Gallery that Museum Technician, Sarah Hockridge says is a temporary gallery which their most dedicated patrons have formally known as the travelling gallery.

“The space will host traveling exhi-

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bitions from other museums and host temporary displays curated by Lloydminster Museum & Archive staff with objects from the artifact collections.

The space will also host temporar y exhibits from local and regional artists,” said Hockridge.

Additionally, the facility will welcome back school programming and public recreational activities, such as virtual programs, classes and courses, exhibits, camps, special events, teaching and education resources, bir thday party packages, and book or rent the facility.

The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on November 25 at 3 p.m. and can be viewed virtually on Facebook.

The open house will be Friday, November 26 and Saturday, November 27 with time slots of 9:30 – 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 – 3:30 p.m., 4 – 5:30 p.m. MST. Reservations are required and can be booked starting Monday, November 22. Space is limited so you are encouraged to reserve a spot early at Lloydminster.ca/GrandOpening.

Farmfair International Honours Three Local Farm Families

Dawn Riley Reporter

This year dur ing Far mfair International, three local families were awar d e d Far m Fa m i l y Awar d s fo r t h e ir o ut st an d in g c o ntr i but i o n s to their communities and reflecting the values of the family farm. The awards ceremony hosted 25 farm families on November 12, 2021, at the Edmonton EXPO Centre during Farmfair International. “ To d ay ’s aw a r d s r e c o g n i ze t h e contributions you make to your community and the responsibility of feeding the global population with your food products—and that is a big task because you do it each and every day,” said Farmfair International Director, Leah Jones. “Today is about you and recognizing that the west was built on agriculture and family farms. You are why Alber ta continues to be an international leader and a model in the agricultural industry. It is because of you that we can celebrate important agricultural events such as Farmfair International, so thank you for what you do.”

For more than 50 years, Agricultural Ser vice Boards from nor thern and central Alberta nominate outstanding families who best represent the values of the family farm within their rural community.

This year, both the 2020 and 2021 recipients were honoured. For 2020, Darr yl and Stacey Fowler from the County of Minburn were acknowledged.

The land they farm was first purchased by the Fowler Family in 1926 and now consists of 2000 acres and 250 head

The Selte family.

of cattle. Darryl served on the board of the local seed cleaning plant for 10 years and is currently a board member with the Minburn Community Pasture and the Minco Gas Board. Stacy now sits as a member of the Innisfree Hall Board and was a school board member for 14 years. Austyn studied Agribusiness at Lakeland College and Conrad is finishing up his studies as an Electrician. They enjoy curling, golfing, quading, camping, and playing ball together as a family.

Also honoured in 2020 were the Zajic family of Zajic Farms Ltd. from the Municipal District of Wainwright.

The operation produces grain and oilseeds on over 6600 acres of owned and rented land. Together with their daughters Hannah, Riley, and Livia, they have run Zajic Corn Maze for e i g h t ye a r s . I n 2 0 2 0 a l o n e, 4 0 0 0 people entered the corn maze raising $13,000 for the Wainwright Handivan and donating 3000 lbs of food to the Wainwright Food Bank. In 2021, they raised $13,500 and even more food than 2020 was brought in. The Handivan is very near and dear to the Zajic family as Ryan’s dad was a part of the MD Council that was instrumental in the establishment of the Handivan in the District. The maze has become a large community project, with several organizations volunteering their time to help keep it operational. It also serves as a fundraising hub for the community as the Zajics open the grounds for community groups to have fundraising events at the maze also. This year the farm also participated in the Wainwright and District Community

Health Foundation’s Grow Project to raise funds for a new CT Scanner for the Wainwright Health Centre. Ryan has ser ved as a review member for the Alberta Environmental Farm Plan Committee. Kathy has been a board member for the Edgerton Arena and has regularly volunteered as a coach or manager for their kids’ hockey and ball teams.

Trent and Kim Selte were the County of Vermilion River recipients for 2021.

The Selte’s farm on land purchased

by Trent’s grandfather in 1945 in the Paradise Valley area. Along with their three children, Elyssa, Parker and Aubrie the Selte’s farm 1400 acres of cropland with 300 cow/calf pairs. Avid supporters of their community, as a family they have participated in fund-

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The Zajic family.

raising endeavours within the community, including a campaign to increase the gym size in the new E.H. Walter school in 2017. This year, the farm had a ‘Professional Fencing Day’ where they had two lawyers, an accountant, a chiropractor, a dentist and a radio personality join them in building a mile of fence. They then donated the value of the manual labour to build the fence to the Fred North Foundation, which provides funds to the charities in the Lloydminster area. They continue to par ticipate in the Alternative Land Us e S er v i c e s pr o g r a m, fo c u s s i n g on preserving natural areas, improving wildlife habitat and encouraging sustainable farming practices. The Seltes enjoy spending time together at the Battle River in the summer.

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The Vermilion Voice | November 23, 2021

Grand opening!

F RI DAY , NOVEMBE R 26 SAT URDAY, NOVEMBE R 27 9 : 3 0 A. M. – 5 :3 0 P.M.

NEW L OCAT I O N: 4 2 0 7 4 4 S tr e e t, Lloy dm in ster, SK R ESER VE YO U R S P O T O NLI NE O N NO V E MB E R 2 2 AT L LOYDM I NST E R .C A /G R A ND O P E NI N G Explore the new Lloydminster Museum + Archives at our Grand Opening!

Enjoy a self-guided tour through the new spaces, with friendly staff on hand to introduce you to the Heritage Gallery, Archives, Art Studio, Pottery Studio and Kiln room.

Fun for all ages with crafts for the kids, and big kids too!

Current COVID-19 restrictions apply.

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The Vermilion Voice | November 23, 2021

Winter 2021 Has Arrived

Dawn Riley

one knew it was here. While the strong winds and blowing snow managed to stop the school busses from running and encouraged people to stay home, temperatures were not as ex treme as expected. Between Monday and

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Between the late afternoon of November 15 and the morning of November 17, winter decided to make its entrance for 2021, and it certainly made sure every-

Wednesday morning, the lowest temperature was only -4.8 degrees, it was the wind gusts which averaged around 36 km/hr that brought the chill to the air.

Even then, the lowest wind chill temperature, which happened Wednesday morning at the Vermilion weather station, was -17 degrees.

As usual with any winter storm, icy road conditions were inevi-

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table, and those were abundant in the area. While there were quite a few slippery spots on area highways, no major accidents were reported. Tuesday the 16th, which was the worst of the days for wind and blowing snow only saw two calls for the Vermilion Fire Department being asked to assist both Vermilion and Kitscoty’s RCMP detachments with semi trailers ending up in the ditches. Several cars ended up in the ditches, Big Time towing during the day saw roughly 20 call outs to assist drivers.

A report of a jack-knifed semi leaking fuel in the eastbound lane of Highway #16 sent Vermilion Fire & Rescue Society, County #9-1, RCMP and EMS out of the doors at 1:57 p.m. Photo County of Vermilion Protective Services

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Snow drifts were a common sight after winter’s arrival last Tuesday.

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The Vermilion Voice | November 23, 2021

Testicular Cancer: A Disease That Attacks Young Men

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According to the Canadian Cancer Society, an estimated 1,000 Canadians will be diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2015. Even though this illness is less prevalent in Canadians than prostate cancer, testicular cancer is the most common kind found in young men.

Who is at risk?

The following factors have been demonstrated as risk factors in developing this disease: • Being between 15 and 35 years old • Being of Caucasian descent • Being born with an undescended testicle • Having a brother or father who had testicular cancer • Having a personal history of testicular cancer (the recurrence rate is about 25 per cent) • Having Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) Symptoms Some men with testicular cancer experience very few symptoms. However, many report the following signs of the illness: • A swelling or a painless lump in one of the testicles BE IN G R E A D Y F OR • An unusual sensation in the scroTOMORROW STARTS TODAY. tum (heaviness, generalized discomfort) • Sensitivity in the groin or in the lower abdomen • A feeling of swelling in the chest Treatment and self-examination The treatment of testicular cancer u s u a l l y i nvo l ve s r e m ova l o f t h e affected testicle combined with radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy. The good news is that when it’s treated in time, the cure rate for this type of cancer is over 95 per cent.

It ’s a good idea for men of all ages to carry out a self-examination of their testicles and have regular medical checkups in order to detect any kind of anomaly. More information can be found on the websites www.testicularcancercanada.ca and ca.movember.com.

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The Vermilion Voice | November 23, 2021

The Nutcracker Is Coming Back

Lorna Hamilton Reporter

Im ag ine it ’s Chr i st m as Eve an d you’re a young girl named Clara, at your familys’ Christmas party you receive the most magical gift from your eccentric Uncle Drosselmeyer - a handsome nutcracker doll. After the party Clara falls asleep and she and her nutcracker prince embark on a magical journey featuring an epic battle with rats, a magical snowflake forest, and a beautiful sugar plum fairy. This traditional Christmas ballet - The Nutcracker was originally produced in 1892 and has been delighting audiences worldwide

ever since, and in Vermilion since 2013.

Af ter an absence in 2020 due to COVID-19 the Nutcracker is returning to the Lakeland College Alumni Theatre on December 4th at 7 p.m. for its annual performance. The Nutcracker is directed by co-owner of Wanna Dance Canada, Sandy Sundborg who has been producing the Nutcracker since 1990. Set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, this year’s production features dancers from the Wainwright Dance Ac ad emy w here s he has b e en an instructor since 2010. “ L ast year the d an c er s were so disappointed the performance had to

be cancelled. This year their first question was, ‘are we doing the Nutcracker this year?!” explained Sundborg.

Sundborg also noted that the dancers work extremely hard each year practicing for the performance in such a short period of time, and that she is extremely proud of all of them.

Make this holiday spectacular a part of your family’s traditions, like so many families worldwide!

Tickets are $15 and are available at Daines and Daubney in Wainwright, at the door, or by c a l l i n g 7 8 0 - 2 61-

076 7. P l e a s e n o t e t h a t L a ke l a n d College is operating under the restriction exemption program and attendees aged 12+ are required to produce proof of full vaccination, or a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours of the performance. Guests aged 11 and younger must be accompanied by fully vaccinated adult or an adult with a negative COVID test. Masks are mandatory for guests of all ages at all times, including when seated.

Wanna Dance? Productions presents

Saturday December 4, 2021 At 7 pm Lakeland College Alumni Theatre 5707 College Drive Vermilion, AB Tickets $15 available at: Daines and Daubney, the door or by calling 780-261-0767

Make this holiday spectacular a part of your family’s traditions!

Featuring dancers from Wainwright Dance Academy The Nutcracker performance in Vermilion on December 14, 2019. Photo Vermilion Voice

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The Vermilion Voice | November 23, 2021

Good Life Institute’s Savor Event A Welcome Success

Dawn Riley Reporter

The Good Life Institute welcomed winter with their annual event, SAVOR on Friday, November 19. Being respectful of the current COVID guidelines, including the REP specifications, the

event had a different layout than previous years, with tables set up to provide space for attendees to enjoy the fine food and spirits being offered.

Along with The Old School Cheesiry, Cornerstone Co-op and The Red Brick, five alcohol vendors provided people

with samples of some of their most popular items. Offering a variety of spirits, beer and wine were, Bird Hill Liquor, Ribstone Creek Brewery, Copper Cork Distillery, 4th Meridian Brewing and Cornerstone Co-op Liquor.

G o o d L i fe C o or d i n ator Ca n d i c e

Anderson was thrilled with the turnout of 150 people over the course of the evening. She stated that, “we would like to thank everyone in the communit y who continues to suppor t our events, especially our volunteers and attendees.”

The new layout for SAVOR. Photos Dawn Riley

The Red Brick ladies served up waffles and grilled cheese sandwiches.

Bird Hill Liquor.

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BRED COW & HEIFER SALE Saturday, December 11th 1:00pm @ Northern Livestock

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For more information contact Rick at 780-853-7713 • 85 RWF & Google-eyed Simm X heifers bred to Red Angus Bulls to start calving March 1st for 55 days.

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Visit our website (Click the "CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES" tab) to register your parade floats and for more details www.vermilionalbertachamber.com CASH MOB in support of the Vermilion Food Bank and Vermilion Santa Anonymous. Make a cash donation at the Chamber booth and be entered into the draw to win $50 Chamber Cash.

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The Vermilion Voice | November 23, 2021

The Vermilion Tigers Vs The Lloydminster Bandits

Braxton Hoare Reporter

The Tigers’ most recent home game took place on November 18. The Lloydminster Bandits started the game with a quick couple-goal lead in the first period, scored by Logan Simon and Lindsay Gibbons. However, that early lead was merely enough time for the Tigers to find their groove. The Tigers began, keeping the puck away from their goal and on the opposing side of the ice. Making it difficult for the other team to make any shots, while the Tigers were able to keep shooting. After a couple of shots on the bandit’s

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goal, Caius Quist secured a quick shot Deven Culford, Jared Fischer and Lyndon game with the tigers securing a 8-2 lead. into the net for the Tigers.

Fadden all sunk the puck. Leaving the The second period began with the tigers behind by one point, although playing confidently on the ice regardless. The team quickly turned the game around with Ean Cooke and Andrew Beres taking quick action and scoring each one goal in the first few minutes of the second period.

The Tigers carried serious momentum, as Andrew Beres would score another goal, followed by Deven Culford coming in with the fifth goal for the tigers.

In the final period, the Tigers secured an even larger lead on the Bandits.

Mid game Tigers vs. bandits. Photos Braxton Hoare

Lloydminster & Area Leading Exhaust Specialist

Bandits #26 Brayden Hepburn in standoff with Tigers #22 Connor Roscoe.

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Join our team at the Vermilion Valley Lodge and help us provide exceptional care for our residents.

We are looking for a Part-time Hairdresser – 3 – 4 days per week.

Located at the Vermilion Valley Lodge, our salon is fully operational and ready to be rented.

The Hairdresser will be leasing the space and is not an employee of the Vermilion Valley Lodge.

You can set your own hours of operation and will have access to 80+ residents in our retirement lodge and supportive living housing.

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DOWN 45 Shaded 47 Least amount 48 Amount of light reflected from an object in space 50 Frolic 52 Chicken creation 54 Poison 55 Hearing part 57 Subdued 59 Dictator 62 Belted 65 Took to court 66 Island nation 68 Great 70 Earth has a N. and S. one 71 Hot embers 72 Rive 73 Association (abbr.)

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The Vermilion Voice | November 23, 2021

Vermilion Coal Train This imagine was passed on to the Voice to ask if anyone knows about the photo and the people who are in the picture. There is one name on the back of the photo as John Nolyk #3 and the sentence, ‘ Early 1900’s Vermilion, AB’. If anyone has information regarding this photo, please contact the Vermilion Voice. (780-853-6305). Photo submitted

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Just Married This imagine was passed on to the Voice to ask if anyone knows about the photo and the people who are in the picture. It does say ‘Just Married’ under the photo. If anyone has information regarding this photo, please contact the Vermilion Voice. (780-853-6305).

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Dawn Riley

The Vermilion Voice | November 23, 2021

More Affordable Child Care Coming To Alberta

Reporter

The Province of Alber ta and the Federal government were finally able to come to an agreement regarding affordable child care in Alberta. On November 15, Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the Premier of Alberta, Jason Kenney, announced that they have agreed to a plan that will support accessible, affordable child care in the province.

The Government of Canada has already reached similar agreements with the governments of British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Yukon, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Quebec has also reached an asymmetric agreement with the Federal government that will enhance their early learning and child care system. The Premier was not willing to accept a generic overall

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$10 a day program, which resulted in it taking several months to hammer out an agreement that the Provincial government felt would be most beneficial to Alberta’s child care needs.

On November 15, Rebecca Schulz, M inister of Chil dren’s Ser vi c es in Alberta stated, “Today is a good day for parents and families in Alberta. We’ve listened to families, child-care operators and business leaders to develop an agreement that gives us flexibility to truly meet the needs of, and make life a little easier for, even more families in Alberta.”

N ate H or n er, A l b er t a’s M i n i s ter of Agriculture, Forestr y and Rural Economic Development agrees, “Rural Alberta agrees that child care is important for our economic development and recovery. This made-in-Alberta plan provides families across the province with access to affordable child care while giving them the opportunity to

an average of $10 per day for children aged zero to kindergarten is achieved.

Access to this program, like the current subsidy program, will be dependent on a parent’s income. There are also plans to add 42,500 new licensed non-profit and day home child care spaces over the next five years. The government has taken steps and allocated some funds to increase the support for children with learning, linguistic, cultural and other needs, as well as overnight child care.

Finally, the government negotiated funding to the amount of $300 million for professional development, training and better certification levels of the early childhood educator program and workforce.

Many families and child care providers are hoping that no obstacles occur that prevents the funding and plans from following the intended course of action, and that more affordable child care can become a reality beginning next year.

Letter To The Editor

Mr. Rob Batherson President of Canada’s Conservatives I received your recent request for a donation to the Conservative Party. I did promote the Conservative Party in the last election, however my heart was not really in it.

Why? Mr. O’Tool said no carbon tax, however he comes out with a plan that he says is Not a carbon tax. Every person with a mind knows it is.

When I contacted my Conservative M P she said she had not heard about it, she stated she would check and get back to me. Well she never did. I WONDER WHY? I presume this decision had been made

Thank You

TO ALL OF OUR AWARD DONORS Advantage Insurance - ATB Financial- Boston Pizza Carstar Vermilion- Cheryl Felt - CIBC Cornerstone Co-Op - Colin Beecroft - College Park Motors Community Closet Society - Cooperators (Koback Ent) County of Vermilion River- Ferbey's Sand & Gravel Fountain Tire - Monique Hart - Integra Tire J M H Adams Professional Corp - JR Robson School Pirate Crew Linda Beck - Long's Value Drug Mart Lorretta Quickstad - Lori Wilhelm Louise Cartwright - MACK Clothing Masonic AF & AM Vermilion Lodge - Ag Foods Northern Lights (Wendy Unrau) - Park Plains East Local #31 Preston Community Association- Re/Max RONA - Rotary Club of Vermilion - Royal Canadian Legion Rural Roots Florist - Scotia Bank Shopper's Drug Mart - Stewart Realty TD Canada Trust - UFA - Vermilion Ag Society Vermilion Credit Union - Vermilion Eye Centre Vermilion Jewellers - Vermilion River Law Vermilion Vet Clinic - Webb's of Vermilion Western Financial A complete listing of Award Winners Pictures and Video can be found on the J.R. Robson website and facebook.

return to the workforce.”

For many families, this is a ver y welcome agreement, as af fordable quality child care can be difficult to afford. While the province at present has a child care subsidy program, and has for several decades, for some, it still isn’t enough to help the financial cost of childcare for working parents. At present, the subsidy rate a family receives for child care is determined by total family income, the child’s age, the child care program, and the number of hours the child attends in a month. With the onset of the new agreement, the child care subsidy program in Alberta will be undergoing some changes, all of which are intended to benefit parents, children and also both private and public licensed child care providers.

The intended plan is that in early 2022, child care fees will go down an average of 50 per cent. Over the next five years further reductions will occur until

in Ottawa by Mr. O’Tool and the conservative top brass and that she had no input.

Backbenchers appear to have no input into the daily work of the house. The only time is when the party whip tells them to be in the house and how they will vote.

The leader does not seem to give a damn what the backbencher or his constituents.

It would appear to me that backbenchers are in this to get the years in so they can qualify for the pension.

This kind of politics has to stop. We vote the person to serve us. When you listen to the debates in the House of Commons, you begin to think no one in that group has a brain. Direct questions are asked, the answer sometimes given Is not even related to the question. Whether lying or

evading the answer, the speaker is still given a round of applause by his supporters. These are supposed to be honourable women and men.

Backbenchers, if you are in the ballgame and can’t get to bat, why are you in the game. So get off your backsides show us that you are also leaders, if the leader gives you the boot (so be it) your conscience are clear, and the people you serve will be proud of you.

So until a federal party shows me they are prepared and willing to change how Parliament works, do not ask me for a donation. This goes for all parties.

Oct. 26, 2021 Jack Seewalt.

Vermilion Alberta.

TENDER FOR SALE The following farm lands are offered for sale by tender: Portion SW 6-57-3-4 containing 41 arable acres and 14.4 of bush/pasture acres Portion SE 6-57-3-4 containing 13.6 arable acres This property is situated in the district of Frog Lake in the County of St. Paul. The property has a water injection well located on it which generates $3,000.00 in annual income.

Further information can be provided by contacting Linda Nichols at 780-871-2262.

Tenders must be made in writing accompanied by bank draft or certified cheque for 10% of the amount of the tender price, as a deposit, payable to WHEAT KENYON LLP, IN TRUST and identified TENDER - FILE No. 14973.

The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. In the event of acceptance, the successful tenderer will be notified on or before December 16, 2021, and the unsuccessful tender deposits will be returned.

Tenders must be unconditional and the balance payable no later than sixty days after acceptance by the owners. If the successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after the acceptance of his tender, the deposit shall be forfeited.

Tenders will be received until 12 o’clock noon on December 9, 2021 at: Wheat Kenyon LLP 5042 - 49th Avenue Vermilion AB T9X 1B7

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The Vermilion Voice | November 23, 2021

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Vermilion Elementary School News

Karen King Submitted

Vermilion Elementar y School would like to welcome Mrs. Jenna McLean to our school family. Mrs. McLean will be teaching Grade 6 for the remainder of the school year. We are excited to have her join us. Here is a little message from Mrs. McLean: I am beyond excited and honored to have the opportunity to be joining the VES family. I have a passion for making learning fun and engaging for students, making all feel welcome and safe in my classroom. I enjoy staying active and busy with skiing, hiking, biking, flag football, softball and many other activities. I cannot wait to get to know everyone.

Through our sports/jersey dress up day, students brought in $317.10. Using this money, we were able to purchase three

bricks for the ice plant. Congratulations, VES students.

5B had a virtual visit from five Lakeland College students this past week. These students are enrolled in the new Agriculture Sustainability program. They gave a presentation about the benefits of wetlands for agriculture. They talked about the basic waste management of dairy farms, and how they ensure the environment including wetlands are not damaged. They then gave a virtual tour of the Dairy Barn. This included seeing baby calves, a robotic feeder, and a robotic milker. This was a good wrap-up to their Wetlands unit in Science.

In October, VIBE was busy within VES visiting students from Kindergarten to grade 5 every week. Our Kindergarten students, as well as our Grade 2 students have been introduced to the Superflex

programs and are learning about new members of the ‘thinkables’ or ‘unthinkables’ team each week. Both Grade 1 classes and the Grade 4 class have been participating in the Building Mental Wellness program, where we have been learning about the brain and our emotions. The Grade 2/3 class has been testing out a brand new program to VIBE called Strong Kids, Strong Minds. Our Grade 3 class is working through the Friendship program and strengthening their relationship skills.

The Grade 4/5 class has also been learning about the brain through the Mind Up program. Last but certainly not least our Grade 5 students have been taking part in a program called ‘Hey Warrior’. This program teaches in depth about our amygdala, which is our very own personal warrior that is always working to keep us safe. We encourage you to speak with your

Mrs. Jenna McLean. Photos submitted

child about what they have been learning with VIBE. Buffalo Trail Public Schools launched their new website www.btps.ca in October. With the new website comes the Bus Status App that allows parents to subscribe to their child(ren)’s school bus route. The division will use the Bus Status App to alert parents when a bus is delayed or cancelled. Bus drivers will continue to notify families of bus cancellations, but this will aid in the communication process to ensure no one gets missed. You can download the new Bus Status App by Box Clever on your smart phone or device.

Dates to Remember: Nov. 23 – School Council Meeting at 7:00pm; Dec. 7 – Plaid or Christmas Sweater Dress up Day; Dec. 18-Jan. 2 – Christmas Break; Jan. 5 – Dress to Impress or Career Dress up Day.

Virual College Presentation for 5B.

Simple Tips To Prepare Your Vehicle For Winter

(NC) According to a recent survey from OK Tire, 90 per cent of Canadians kept up with their routine vehicle maintenance in 2020, with three quarters placing the same level of importance on this year’s care. A further 15 per cent say they are placing more importance on their vehicle’s maintenance in 2021.

Make sure to follow these tips and steps in your upkeep schedule: Examine your tires.

Is it time for a new set of winter tires? Is there uneven tire wear? This could be a sign of bad wheel alignment. How’s your tire pressure? Low tire pressure is common in the winter weather as colder temperatures can cause the air to contract, taking up less space.

If you’re in need of some new winter tires and the weather has reached a temperature lower than 7°C, make sure to ask your

local OK Tire dealer for advice on which tires will fit your needs and driving habits.

Financing options are also available to help you drive now and pay later.

Switch to winter blades.

Summer windshield wipers are not designed to perform well during the cooler months. Winter blades are more robust, made of thick, synthetic rubber with materials such as silicon or Teflon that create a protective shield against damage from exposure to ice and snow.

Take care of the basics.

D o n’ t for g et s o m e preve nt at i ve measures, including refilling antifreeze, following your oil change schedule, testing your heater and visually inspecting your battery for signs of corrosion, cracking or loose connections.

Stay alert — if you notice any external leakage, bring your vehicle to the pros for

a checkup. For example, if you see coolant dripping on the ground, it could be caused by a radiator hose with a hole, a broken hose clamp, a hole in the radiator, or a rusted block heater or frost plug.

Drive extra carefully.

Even the most technologically advanced

vehicles need smart drivers to avoid accidents and collisions. Plan for extra travel time when on the road and go slowly in the snow. Remember that braking distance is also a fundamental factor to consider; you can slide farther than expected on just a thin layer of snow or ice.

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HOROSCOPE/SUDOKU AND SOLUTIONS Daily Sudoku: Mon 22-Nov-2021

TAURUS

Spend some quality time with the one you love. Your talents will shine at work. Try to be understanding. You will have a tendency to put on pounds.

GEMINI

Your family needs to spend some time with you, too. You can enjoy entertainment if you join in and follow the crowd for a change. Don't let the cat out of the bag.

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If you have treated them equitably, you might be able to count on their loyalty. Organize your day to avoid any setbacks that might ignite temper flare-ups. You can enhance your cash flow if you pick up additional skills.

LEO

You have to let go of your past if you wish to get out of any sentimental mood that might be hanging over your head. Raise your self esteem and your confidence if you want to get back into the mainstream again.

VIRGO

Do not give your heart to someone who may not live up to your standards. Focus, and concentrate on yourself and your future. Don't donate more than you can afford in order to impress others.

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Be careful when dealing with investments.

Leave things as they are for the moment and focus on reaching your highest potential at work.

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Get out and rub shoulders with people in high positions if possible. Deception is evident around you. Talk to the party involved and make sure that they are informed as to what actually happened.

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AQUARIUS

Come to your own conclusions rather than taking the word of someone else. Try not to use emotional blackmail; it will only make matters worse. You can put in some overtime and make extra cash.

PISCES

The great outdoors will allow you to teach youngsters some of the things you learned when growing up. Use your quick wit to win points and friends.

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Take a close look at documents before signing on the dotted line. Stay calm and focus on things that will help you understand the situation better. Spend time with youngsters today.

Someone may be trying to pull the wool over your eyes. You may want to make plans to take a vacation together. Talk to people who can give you important knowledge.

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A lot has changed and so have you. Avoid disputes with family; their complaints can't change anything anyway. Don't get depressed, get busy.

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The Vermilion Voice | November 23, 2021

Community Connection Projects Connects Students To The Community

Mrs. Adrienne Joa Submitted

Vermilion Elementary School SchoolWide Community Connection Projects focusing on “Together we are better.” are happening each month. More than ever before our school wants to connect with our community. Community Connection gives us the opportunity to learn about our community and to learn about making a difference. These projects also give students authentic experiences learning about our virtues.

In September, our “Toonie for Terry’’ campaign was successful as we met our goal of raising $500 for the Terry Fox Foundation. Terry exemplified traits that VES values and practices such as goal setting, compassion, leadership, and

perseverance. Students also learned that projects in the works where we will have Vermilion Elementary School is excited to Terry Fox averaged about 46 km a day. learning opportunities and where we can connect with our community and to make D ur in g our O c to b er C o m munit y support our community in different ways. a difference. Together we are better!

Connection Day, we participated in a school-wide activity of making art for the Vermilion Valley Lodge and the Long Term Care Residents. Through this project we learned about responsibility, citizenship, and respect.

The Ice Plant donation to the Vermilion Enhancement Committee of over $300 was our November Community Connection. When we were raising money for the Ice Plant, we learned about goal setting, responsibility, and citizenship. We were pleased to surpass our goal of raising $300 to help with a community facility that many of us enjoy in one way or another.

We have several more school-wide

Please join us to learn more...

Working on art for the Lodge. Photos Submitted

ONLINE PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

Wednesday December 8th 2021

7:00pm-8:00pm

Please RSVP by email to jonathan@bluerockplanning.ca OR by text to 587-715-0509 A Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the event.

Mrs. Joa and Mrs. Doherty presenting a cheque to the Think Ice Plant Project.

22nd Annual

ION SALE LOCAT M @ THE FAR

Saturday Nov 27th at 1:00 pm

Bred Cow & Heifer Sale (Open Consignment)

BRED HEIFER SALE

Monday, December 6, 2:00pm

LUNCH @ NOON

Derek Westman & Family

Saturday Dec 4th at 1:00 pm • Rocking Heart Range Herd Reduction of Consort AB • • 90 Red Simm Cows bred to Charolais bulls to start calving April 5th for 45 days • 90 Black Simm cows bred to Black Simm bulls to start calving April 5th for 45 days Cows are coming with 4th – 7th calf and are on full herd health.

Please contact Tyson at 780-385-4060 for more information

• Ross Harmel of Maidstone, SK • 14 miles south of Vermilion on highway 41 Watch for signs

February 1st Calving (exposed for 45 days)  150+ Black & Black Baldies  150+ Red & Red Baldies  100 RWF - Traditionals

30 Home raised RWF Simm Hereford X heifers bred to Red Simm bull to start calving March 9th for 50 days. Full herd health and first shot of scour guard. Contact Ross at 306-893-7353 for more information.

• Rod Bouck of Kitscoty, AB • Complete dispersal of Charolais X Exotic cows.

For more information call Woody at 306-821-6310

March 22nd Calving (exposed for 45 days)  100 Black & Black Baldies  40 Red & Red Baldies Videos of heifers available on cattlevids.ca November 21st Online bidding on sale day -DLMS.ca

For More Info Call Derek 780-853-1141

OFF SITE BIDDING - Contact Jim Pulyk 780-787-0646 Or Bryon Wolters 780-581-8396

Wayne Woodman 306-821-6310 | Kyle Soderberg 306-883-737 | Jim Pulyk 780-787-0646 | Brent Brooks 306-240-5340 Brian Romanowicz 780-207-0290 (Bonnyville Area) | Bob Foxwell 780-842-0410 (Wainwright) Ryan Noble 306-839-7949 | Blair Jackson 780-853-0069 (Innisfree & Two Hills area) | Steve Allen 306-821-1414 (Salesman) Brody Brooks 306-240-6504 (St. Walburg/Loon Lake/Edam area) | Main Office 306-825-8831

WWW.NORTHERNLIVESTOCKSALES.CA

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Mya Jaremco

Clandonald 4-H Club Report

Submitted

‘The Clandonald 4-H club is so excited to be started up again for the year! Our first beef meeting was on October 24 at Axley’s farm. We held an election for positions. Wyatt Jacula is in his second year as President, Robyn A xley was elected as Vice President, Isabelle Jacula as Secretary, Naoh Jacula as Treasurer, Mya Jaremco as club reporter, Rylan Garnier as historian, Robbie Oddan as Social Media Coordinator, and Carter Jaremco for District Rep. Fern A xley is stepping down as General Leader and Heather Oddan will be taking her place.

A special thanks to her for all of her years of leadership. Other topics we discussed were where we are going to have our meetings, the Achievement day date, and weigh in date.

We had Weigh In on November 11 at Nowasads far m, w h er e t h e m e m b er s w i t h b e ef p r o j e c t s weighed their steers, and later our second club meeting at Garnier’s farm. We discussed picking a date for public speaking and a date for our ChristPhoto submitted mas party.

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