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January- New Quint truck arrives, from left, Rocky Mountain Pheonix sale rep Dave Savostianik Town of Vermilion CAO George Rogers, Vermilion Fire Department Fire Chief Bill Roth, Town of Vermilion Mayor Caroline McAuley, Rocky Mountain Pheonix sales manager Jay Elliott, and Vermilion Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Anton Krys with the new Rosenbauer 104’ Cobra Platform fire truck. February- A COVID-19 outbreak occurred at the Vermilion Long Term Care facility and warning posters were posted in the entrances of the facility. March- The Vermilion Farmers Market Reopened. April-Vermilion Ag Foods held their Grand Opening. From left, Vermilion Ag Foods owner David Jee, Mayor Caroline McAuley. Davids wife Joyce Ryu cut the ribbon and accepted the plaque on April 12. May- Agland Seeding For The Growing The Ice Plant Fund. Agland crew along with Grow the Ice Plant committee members posing alongside Agland John Deere machines as they began seeding the field. June-McDonald’s Broke ground for their new restaurant in Vermilion. From left, back row, Ken Corbett, Vice President & Project Manager, Kor-Alta Construction Ltd., Deputy Mayor/Councillor Greg Barr, Councillor Justin Thompson. From left, middle row, Councillor Rob Pulyk, Councillor Richard Yaceyko, Manager Economic Development, Mary Lee Prior. From left, front row, Matt Anderson, Site Supervisor of Kor-Alta Construction Ltd., Franchisee James Richer, Town of Vermilion Mayor, Caroline McAuley, and Franchisee Tamara Richer during the groundbreaking of the new Vermilion McDonald’s Restaurant on May 31. July-An industrial Fire at in Vermilion called for the use of the Vermilion Fire Department’s newly purchased ladder truck. August- The new Vermilion Ice Plant arrived and was put into place after a long fundraising project supported by many residents and businesses. September- Burnt Rock grand opening. From left, Aaron Hayman, Toland Cochrane and Mayor Caroline McAuley. Mayor McAuley presented Burnt Rock owners with the welcome plaque during their grand Opening. November-Remembrance Day 2021, Royal Canadian Legion Members, Cadet Representatives, RCMP Members and Sheriff’s represented those that serve at the 2021 Remembrance Day service. December- The Beauty Hive held their Grand Opening ribbon cutting ceremony. From left, Leanne Martin, Macie Larson, Tara Eyben, Mikala Gunderson, Krista Niedzielski, Melisa Snelgrove, Robert Robert Pulyk, Bailey Brotzel, Kirby Wihitlock, and Robert Snow. Photos Vermilion Voice

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Lorna Hamilton

The Vermilion River Naturalist Society Held Christmas Bird Count

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Cold weather conditions didn't deter birdwatchers from participating in the 122nd Audubon Christmas Bird Count on December 18. Up from last year, this year 26 birders participated in the count and covered a 24 kilometer diameter circle around Vermilion. "We had 12 feeder watchers and 14 field observers and this year some of the big flock species made an appearance, like Snow Buntings, Bohemian Waxwings and Common Redpolls,” commented Iris Davies. According to Davies there are quite a few birds who don't migrate each year

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such as Black-Capped Chickadees, all woodpeckers etc. "We have birds from up north that actually come down here, like Snowy Owls and Red Polls and they consider that as migrating, we are like their winter vacation area, so keep your feeders full, the birds that belong here will be really grateful," Davies said with a chuckle. Davies noted that so far they counted 26 species and there was 3826 individuals seen. Last year the group recorded 26 species with a total of 1,282 individual birds. “Our best year was in 2015 with 41 species and 4,348 individual birds," said Bohemian Waxwind. Photos submitted Davies.

A Hairy Woodpecker seen at a bird feeder during the Christmas Bird Count.

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With the Omicron variant becoming the dominate strain in Alber ta, Premier Jason Kenney, Minister of Health Jason Copping and Chief Medical Officer of Health Deena Hinshaw has yet again announced new public health measure (restrictions) aimed at lowering the number of exposures. Starting December 24 at 12:01 a.m. venues in the restrictions exemption program are required to reduce their capacity limit by 50 per cent if their current capacit y limit is above 500 occupants, as they are deemed superspreader events. There is also an order that no food or drink consumption in seated audience settings or during intermissions is allowed in the above-mentioned venues. There is no change to events that only carry

a current 500 occupant capacity or under. Restaurants, bars and pubs has o n c e ag ain b een hit wit h t he new restrictions stating that maximum table capacity is 10 people and no mingling allowed between tables. There is also no interactive activities allowed for example, dancing, darts and billiards etc. Facilities offering liquor must now stop liquor service at 11 p.m. and close by 12:30 a.m. Indoor and outdoor social gathering restrictions continue for weddings, funerals, places of worship and businesses. It is now recommended that workplaces should refrain from social gatherings. Masking remains mandator y in all public spaces, including facilities participating in the restrictions exemption program. It is also recommended that Albertans with risk

factors for severe outcomes should wear medical masks in settings outside their household. Premier Kenney stated that these new measures will hopefully lower the risk at large events, but also went on to say, “Our small ever yday actions can have a big impact. This is why I appeal to all Albertan to reduce their number of contacts by half over the coming weeks, follow the guidelines already in place, and get the vaccine booster as soon as they are eligible.” B o o s te r s h ave n ow b e e n m a d e available for all Alber tans aged 18 and older who received their second COVID -19 vaccine at least five months ago. Albertans are encouraged to take the first mRNA vaccine available to them for their third dose as both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are supposed to of fer a high level of protection,

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Town Of Vermilion Council Approves Budget

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A regular Town Council Meeting was held on Tuesday December 21, and here are some of the decisions made. Deputy Mayor for January and February 2022 will be Councillor Conlon. The council defeated a motion by the Parks, Recreation and Culture Board to have council amend Bylaw 5-202. The Town’s Retail Development Incentive Program was approved to assist Perfectly Mentionables, a new business in Vermilion in setting up their location. It was moved by Councillor Robert Snow “That Council for the Town of Vermilion pre-approve Perfectly Mentionables for up to $15,000 under the 2021 Retail Development Incentive Program providing 1. The exact incentive to be paid once renovations are complete and all receipts are submitted to the Economic Development Committee for review. 2. Payment of the Incentive will occur before June 30, 2022. 3. Perfectly Mentionables understands their acceptance of the incentive payment through the Retail Development Incentive Program is a one-time payment only. 4. The cost of the program plaque will be taken out of the incentive paid.” Council had the second and third readings of the 2022 Operating and Capital budget, and voted to approve it. In a press release on December 22, the Town broke down the basics of the budget. “Administration for the Town of Vermilion proposed a 2022 Operating and Capital Budget with the goal of ensuring that Council’s highest priority programs are maintained, the right generation is paying the costs, and any changes in tax and other rates are as predictable and stable as possible while supporting the Town’s financial sustainability. An operating surplus of $10,371 not including amortization is budgeted in 2022, as well as Capital expenditures of $2,070,000 in 2022 are included in the proposed budget. The proposed budget includes streamlining staff efficiencies as well as numerous other measures to reduce costs in contracted services and supplies. Coun-

cil has encouraged Town Leadership to reduce costs where possible and Management has carefully reviewed all expenditure areas from the standpoint of materials, supplies, contract services and personnel costs. With non-discretionary expenses including RCMP contracted costs, insurance, utilities, inflationary increases in numerous expenses, decreased revenues and decreased provincial funding there was still a net revenue shortfall. The increase in RCMP contracted costs accounted for 50 per cent of the required increase in property tax revenue. The shor tfall will be funded by a $115,861 increase in municipal property tax revenue. For every $2,000 in municipal property tax paid by residents this will amount to a change of $44 annually, $66 for municipal property tax of $3,000 or $88 annually for municipal tax of $4,000. For the average resident, whose property tax consists of the provincially managed education propertytax requisition, Lodge (Vermilion & District Housing Foundation) requisition, library requisition and a combination of changes in assessment approximate municipal portion of their total property tax bill is 70 per cent.” During the round table discussion at the end of the meeting, Councillor Whitlock expressed his uneasiness with the approved budget, and the increase to Town Councillor income listed in it. Councillor Whitlock disclosed that he will not be accepting the increase in pay allocated to council members in the 2022 Operating Budget, as he believes that in these times when people are shutting their doors and having to downsize, a pay increase is not appropriate at the present moment. Council Meetings are at present available to the public by electronic means only as per COVID-19 Recommendations as per Public Meeting Procedures (COVID-19 Suppression) Regulation. You can continue to watch Council meetings through the Town’s YouTube channel which you can access through their website. The next regular Council meeting is January 4, at 7 p.m.

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The Vermilion Voice | December 28, 2021

Happy New Year To All

Lorna Hamilton

follow the guidelines put forth to try and save their business or not comply and face While 2021 seemed the possibilty of hefty fines. It is not their to be a bit better year fault and it’s not their employees fault, so on the COVID front, it please be kind to them and their employhas still plagued many ees. Remember it is not their choice to of the businesses in make and your demeaning and hateful our community as well words and actions could be the straw that as area communities. I ask everyone to breaks the camel’s back! remember the pressure businesses have Over the past year, there has been so been under and continue to be. Remem- much division in our communities when it ber to be kind to the owners and employ- comes to how residents chose to follow the ees as they try to navigate the sometimes guidelines and mandates in place. I kindly confusing and hard restrictions they are ask that you make a conscious effort to 3” wide version asked to follow. Business owners don’t understand each person’s beliefs regardwant to turn anyone away, but have been ing this matter. The name calling, and tasked with the hard choiceVillage whether to belittling Summer of Island Lake behaviour on both sides needs to Request for Proposals Editor

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Are Electric Cars Ready For The Canadian Consumer?

Braxton Hoare Columnist

When compared to t h e r e s t of t h e world, Canada is falling behind in the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EV). As of recent statistics, Canada does not even make the top 25 countries in EV adoption. So, why is it that Canadians seem hesitant to switch from gas? Are their concerns justified, or just misunderstandings? Well, one concern that many Canadians have is that the cold weather in Canada would not suit a vehicle that runs exclusively on a battery, as we already have trouble with getting our gas vehicles going. It is reasonable to fear that

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Tr a d i t i o n s t o Ponder. I’ve been reading up on the reasons behind a few of the bet ter- k nown New Year’s Eve traditions, and several from other countries I’ve never heard of before. So hang on to your shiny paper hat because now you’re going to hear ‘em too. Let’s start with the best-known: fireworks and noisemakers. This custom was founded from an ancient fear of evil spirits. Everyone, particularly Stephen King, knows only the foulest of wicked treachery lurks in the shadows, waiting to pounce on us unawares. And who needs that problem hanging around as we usher in the New Year? Enter horns, whistles, and bright, flashing lights. It was believed that loud noises and sparkling explosions, set

the bat teries would not last as they are known to lose their charge at cold temperatures. Although that concern was one I shared for many years, I have recently learned that it may not be the case. In fact, just like with gas-powered vehicles, EV’s when plugged in will keep the engine (or battery) warm. Of course, the batteries range may still be reduced some by the cold temperatures. In order to protect yourself from running out of range, it is recommended that buyers find a vehicle that is capable of doing double the distance that would be used on an average day with a single charge. This is so even in the worst-case scenario the vehicle will still be able to make it safely back home. Actually, in some ways, EV’s can even beat gas-powered vehicles. For exam-

ple, Electric vehicles when plugged in will always keep the passenger area in a vehicle heated. This is great for people who don’t want to have to worry about starting their vehicle ahead of time. This is one feature that gas-powered vehicles will never have, as, in order to run the heat, they would also produce fumes. One more concern for electric vehicles is that they cannot travel as far as gas. For some, this could be an issue, but for many will not be a problem, considering the average Canadian commutes around 57 km one way, or 114 km round trip each day; even a base Tesla model with its 272 km range would be enough. For those who travel further distances, or don’t live in a big city, there are still options that can go up to a 500 km range. So, the range of EV’s should not be a limiting

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off at the stroke of midnight, would scare away these spectres of misfortune, and bring us favour. In Spain, a New Year’s tradition is to eat 12 green grapes, one for each month of good luck. Unfortunately, it’s necessary to gobble the first grape as midnight strikes, swallow it, and quickly get another down upon each successive stroke of the clock. Failure to swallow the last grape before the twelfth strike dies away leaves you as the recipient of bad luck, a throat clogged with partially masticated fruit, and in possible need of medical intervention. How about changing your underwear for good luck? (Not to mention Mom’s admonition to don clean undies in case of a car accident). In some Latin countries, it’s believed the colour of your underpants on New Year’s Eve will either negatively or positively affect your immediate future. Red is thought to bring love and romance into your life, and yellow is all about pros-

perity. If you can manage to combine both colours, well—you got it made in the shade! In Denmark, it’s customary to throw dishes against the doors of friends and neighbours. If you wake up to a huge pile of smashed crockery on your doorstep, you’re not only popular, you’re set up for good fortune throughout the coming year. Actually, I think I might try this. I’m going to take a box of old plates over to my brother’s house at midnight on New Year’s Eve, stealthily tiptoe onto his deck, and hurl them, one-by-one, at his door. Goodness knows he could use a year of luck. Of course, I might also need luck, to escape when he furiously lunges outside to clobber the fool at his door. Another interesting tradition is in Naples where people discard old possessions to symbolize a new beginning. This is accomplished by tossing anything from kitchen appliances to furniture off their

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balconies. While most folks throw small, squashy items out the window, walking along a street at the prescribed hour could potentially be hazardous to your health should someone choose to lob a stove off the deck. Therefore, this little-known fact can also double as sound travel advice when planning a trip to Italy. In Scottish folklore, there’s an ancient custom called first-footing that carries on to this day. When a stranger (it must be a man with dark hair), is welcomed into the home at midnight, it’s seen as a sign of luck and prosperity for the coming year. This partiality harkens back to the days of Viking invasion when a blonde-haired man barging through the door, often wielding an axe, could carry negative consequences. Whatever traditions you follow to usher in the New Year, I wish you well. May we all enjoy health, happiness, and prosperity in 2022.

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Putting New Meaning Into New Year Celebrations

The first day of January brings a new beginning for us all. But the New Year celebrations often leave us with the feeling that they were exactly the same as last year: eating, drinking, dancing and talking. In order to bring some originality intothe proceedings why not try some of the following suggestions which could become rituals for all your family? The first one will, perhaps, be familiar to you as it’s already very popular in some families. Get together with all those who wish to participate and identify ten outstanding events of the past year, no matter what aspect of your life it concerns. In this way, you will have the opportunity to learn more about family members who you don’t have the chance to see during

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the rest of the year. Write these events habit and at last manage to keep at least one New Year’s resolution! down on pieces of paper and place them in a small container with all the participant’s signatures and, if possible, some relevant photographs. Now it’s up to you to decide how many years you will allow to go by before you all look at these memories once again. One thing’s for sure though, it will be an emotional occasion. Another ritual is the making of resolutions to abandon bad habits and this should be done as seriously as possible. The principle is simple: you must choose an object which represents your demon and give it to someone you have confidence in. The chosen person must then give you moral support throughout the year in order for you to overcome this bad Photo Submitted

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Supported by FCSS: City of Lloyd minster, Towns of Ver mili o n an d Wainwright, Villages of Kitscoty and Marwayne, County of Vermilion River and donations. What are you feeling entering 2022? Deep sorrow, sadness and a sense of loss? This is called Grief. Grief is the result of experiencing a loss – change /change –loss. How many have felt that deep sorrow, that loss and change that 2021 has brought? Are you struggling to navigate a journey, having never experienced such a loss?

What emotions, physical symptoms, and behaviours are you wrestling with and questions “why” am I feeling the way we do? The unwanted guest in our life could be; sadness, depression, seeking isolation, physical illnesses, sleep less or more, eat less or more, confusion, anxiety, anger outbursts, increase in substances and alcohol, when the pain seems too much to bear. Perhaps you are one of the many who are experiencing symptoms but have had no one die. One of the biggest “life” losses we have faced in 2019-2021 could be due to COVID – 19 . Loss of

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our “normal,” loss of a constant and structure, isolation due to restrictions, and at the time of a death the loss of support. The physical contact that is so important, a need we were created with, to have physical support of one another. Thought- One strand of wheat straw is easily broken but a handful is much harder to break. We as humans are like that. Alone we can be broken but when we support each other we can stand stronger. Moving into 2022 the desire is to address our emotions, our losses, both physical and life losses and find skills to empower. What COVID Can’t do: COVID can’t cancel; Sunshine, spring, love, relationships, reading, naps, devotion, music, dancing, imagination, kindness, conversation, or HOPE. FRIENDS are not cancelled. Fear does not stop death, it stops life. Worrying does not take away tomorrow’s troubles it takes away today’s peace. To make a difference in someone’s life you don’t have to be brilliant, rich,

beautiful or perfect ... you just have to CARE Wa l k i n g T h r o u g h G r i e f S o c i e t y -Wishes for your new year as you navigate your grief journey. : HEALTH – Being conscious of your symptoms of grief and acting on them to resolve. HE ALING - Moving through your grief and seeking someone to companion with you and to listen to you and support. HOPE- That each new day moving through the pain of your grief, will lessen with intensity and you will become stronger with a new focus. For those who have lost a loved one to death, consider the legacy they left you. What have you learned from them going for ward? How are you richer because of their presence? What can you do moving forward to honour their memory by how you live the rest of your life? What to discuss your journey and suppor ts, contact 780 -846 -2576 or 780-871-1750 Program Director, Walking Through Grief Society.

Happy New Year!

May the coming year be full of health, happiness and opportunities.

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Season’s Greetings from Council and Staff Stay Safe This Holiday Season

“WE FEEL PRIVILEGED TO SERVE YOU” Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year

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Dawn Riley

Canadian Soldiers Honoured On Christmas Eve

Reporter

Holten Canadian War Cemetery in the Netherlands is the permanent resting place of 1,394 Canadian Soldiers who helped in the Allied victory over 70 years ago during World War II. Every year, hundreds of Danish community members, many of them school aged children, gather on Christmas Eve at the cemetery to honour those fallen soldiers and say thank you for the liberation achieved so many decades ago.

This Finnish tradition of lighting and placing a candle on each grave was introduced to the region in 1991 by a Finnish woman who lived in the area, and has occurred every year since then. Sin c e 2012, the lo c al bran c h of Stichting Viering Nationale Feestdagen (SNVF) (Foundation Celebration of National Holidays) has sponsored and funded the event, and it has been local school children who place the candles on the headstones. Due to the onset of the COVID -

19 pandemic, the tradition has had to alter how it occurs. Volunteers from the SNVF instead will continue this solemn tradition on their own, quietly, and out of the public eye. In a press release on Christmas Eve from the SNVF they stated, “Yearly pupils of the Holtense primary schools place candles on Christmas Eve at the graves of all the fallen ones buried at the Canadian cemetery in Holten. Just like last year due to the Corona measures this ceremony will unfortunately not be

able to take place with the public. As a board of the Foundation Celebration of National Holidays (SVNF) we are sorry that we cannot organize a memorial this year. It would be irresponsible to be with a lot of visitors this evening. Of course, our organization will be placing candles at every grave on December 24th. While placing the candles, the area around the cemeter y is temporarily closed to the public. Starting at 17:00 o’clock, in accordance with the stated Corona measures and at your own risk, you may visit the Canadian cemetery to honour the fallen and see the memorial lights burn. The SVNF hopes for your understanding and wishes you good health in these difficult times. We also wish you Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.” Hopefully this wonderful tribute to Canadian soldiers can go back to its long set tradition next year.

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 We hope all your endeavors in 2022 are successful. ~Village Council and Staff

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Ron Moses Chrstmas Dinner

Lorna Hamilton Reporter

Due to COVID-19 the Ron Moses Communit y Christmas Dinner was once again offered by delivery only. Gracious volunteers helped prepare and deliver the well known and appreciated dinner to 151 individuals in Vermilion and surrounding communities. “It was a great success again this year and it certainly can not happen without all the help from the many

volunteers each and every year, and I would like to thank Sharon and Dave at Mrs. J’s Catering in Clandonald for preparing the meal,” commented organizer Lynda Moses. The Moses Christmas Dinner has been a tradition in the community for over 25 years and began as dream of Ron Moses. The most meals they have served were 235 in 2015 with 177 in the hall as well as 58 deliveries to towns, some 40 miles away.

To All Our Clients And Friends We Wish You

Joyful, Safe & Happy New Year

Lynda Moses and her daughter Carol Ann. Photos submitted

Matt Lyon, Lynda Moses’ grandson.

Our Office will be closed December 27, 2021 thru December 31, 2021.

Deborah A. Tovell

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Joanne Mones a long-time volunteer.

Rod, one of the volunteers for the dinner.

Merry Christmas! WISHING EVERYONE

A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON Open December 24 8:00 AM - Noon Open December 27 - 31 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Voice will be not be published for Jan. 4th to give our staff a well deserved holiday. From all of us at the Vermilion Voice We would like to Thank all of you for your support and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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GRAND OPENING! JANUARY 28

JANUARY 30

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Community Showcase

JANUARY 29

JANUARY 31

Children's Story Time with Ann Campbell

Virtual Reading with Marie Donais Calder

Tours are scheduled for: 10 a.m., 12 p.m. 2 p.m, 4 p.m, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tours are approximately 20 minutes each. No reservations are required.

Join us from 2-4 p.m. at the LloydMall as we feature local community groups, including dancing, singing, musical theatre and more!

Join Ann Campbell from 10:30-11:30 a.m. as she reads her very own children's book "Just a Party" and create a disco ball you can take home for a party of your own.

Marie Donais Calder has authored a series of books based on real people, centering around her father and his experiences during the war in Germany. This reading is geared for seniors and takes place from 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Joy of Journalling Workshop with Michele Charles Gustafson

FEBRUARY 1

In this author's visit and mini-workshop, Michele will share personal stories from her own journal journey and how it helped her design a life she loves. Join us from 1-2 p.m. and stay for the book signing after!

Teen Anime Club Kick-off

The kickoff runs from 4-5 p.m. and features a session of Rakugo, the traditional Japanese art of storytelling. Share silly and spooky short stories of your own or choose to read from one of the short stories provided.

Conveniently located at the LloydMall Call 780-875-0850 or visit www.lloydminster.info for more details.

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Roll in the Productivity with Diamond Chain. Get Yours at Ireland Farm Equipment Today! TRACTORS & & LOADERS TRACTORS LOADERS

TILLAGE & SEEDING

JOHN DEERE 1870, C/W 1910 Air Seeder, 56FT, 2017,Sec Control . . . . . . . $225,000 MASSEY FERGUSON 7620, FWA, 2012, 195E/165PTO, 5300 HRS., C/W MF978 Loader and Grapple . . . . .7620, . . . . . . .FWA, . . . . . . 2012, . . . . . . . 195E/165PTO, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109,500 NEW HOLLAND P4760Loader Air Seeder, 2018, 800’S, 4TM, MASSEY FERGUSON 5300 HRS., C/W MF978 and Grapple . . . Canola . . . . Tank, . . . Dual . . . Fan, . $109,500 Sec Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $192,500

MASSEY FERGUSON 6713, FWA, 2018, 130HP, 850HRS, Loader, MASSEY FERGUSON 6713, FWA, 2018, 130HP, 1250 HRS, Loader, Bucket and Grapple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95,000 Bucket and Grapple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95,000

BOURGAULT 5300, Air Seeder, 2000, Dual Shoot, 3TM, Cab Rate Adjust. . . . . . $21,500

FENDT 716S4, FWA, 2017, 160HP, 3300 HRS, GPS, 5x85 Loader and Grapple $182,500

BOURGAULT 5710-47 Air Drill And 6350 Air Seeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83,000

MASSEY FERGUSON 1760M,2020,28HRS, Platfrom 5810-62 FWA, AG Tires with fluid, 12x12 Trans, Air Drill 2011, 6550 Air Seeder, 2011, Duals, MASSEY FERGUSON 1760M,2020,28HRS, Remaining Warr, Remaining 60HP, Platfrom Warr, FWA, 60HP, BOURGAULT AG Tires and with ﬂuid, 12x12 Trans,. Loader $149,500 Loader Skid Bucket . . . . and . . Skid . . .Bucket . . . ... .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .. $49,900 . . . . . . . .4TM, . . . DLX . . .Auger. . . . .. ... .. .. . .. . .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .. . .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .. ... .. .. .$49,900 FENDT 716S4, FWA, 2017, 160HP, 3300 HRS, GPS, 5x85 Loader BOURGAULT and Grapple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $182,500 3320-60 Air Drill 2013, MRB, 1IN Tip, 4.5IN Packers . . . . . . . . $135,000 FENDT 714S4, FWA, 2015, 145HP, 4300 HRS., Loader and Grapple . . . . . . . $165,000

BOURGAULT . . $148,500 FENDT 714S4, 2015, 145HP 4300 HRS., Loader $182,500 and Grapple . . . . . .3320-60 . . . . .Air. Dill, . . 8. Port, . . . 1IN . . Tip, . . .MRB, . . .4.5IN . . .Packers . . . . ... .. .. . .. $165,000 FENDT 718S4, FWA,FWA, 2017, 180HP , 3375 HRS, ,FENDT Loader and Grapple BOURGAULT 6550 Air Seeder, 2014, X30, Duals, 4TM, DLX Auger . . . . . . . . . $85,000 JOHN DEERE 6150R,FWA, FWA, 2014, 150HP , 4160, HRS., Loader and FENDT Grapple Loader $142,500 FENDT 718S4, 2017, 180HP 3375 HRS, and Grapple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $182,500 JOHN DEERE 6150M, FWA, 2014, 5250HRS, Loader and Grapple . . . . . . . . . $124,500

BOURGAULT 7200-84 Heavy Harrows, 2014, C/W New 5/8IN Tine. . . . . . . . . $52,500

FENDT 718 13 C/W FEL 7000 HRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BALERS . . . . . . .&. .HANDLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming in COMBINES & HEADERS FENDT 718 13 C/W FEL 3100 HRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MASSEY . . . . FERGUSON . . . . . . 2956A, . . . . 2016, . . . .5x6, . . .Twine . . .& .Mesh . . . ... .. ... .. .. . .. .. ... .. ... Coming . . $49,900in MASSEY FERGUSON 9560, 2013, 1200S HRS., 15FT Pickup Header . . . . . . . $229,000

. . $45,900 FENDT 16 9895, C/W2009, FEL 1874E/1295S, 3200 HRS .4200-15 . . . . .. . .. .. ... .. ... .. .. ... $130,000 . . . . . . . .MASSEY . . . . FERGUSON . . . . . . 2956A, . . . . 2014, . . . .5x6, . . .7,400 . . . Bales, . . . Twine ...& . .Mesh . . .. ... .. ... Coming in MASSEY 718 FERGUSON MASSEY FERGUSON 2956A, 2016, 5x6, 11,000 Bales, Twine & Mesh . . . . . . . $38,900

HONEY BEE AF240, 2020,FEL Flex Header, MF 5480 08 C/W 4050Warr, HRSTransport, . . . . .Fendt . . .Adapter, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MASSEY . . . . FERGUSON . . . . . .2956A, . . . .2017, . . . 5x6, . . .8000 . . . Bales, . . . Twine . . . &. Mesh . . . .. ... .. ... Coming . . $48,900in Low Hour Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $115,000

MASSEY FERGUSON . . Coming In JOHN DEERE 6150R, FWA, 2014, 150HP, 4160 HRS., Loader and Grapple . . . . . . 2956A, . . . . .2019, . . . .5x6, . . .9250 . . .Bales, . . . .Loaded . . . .. .. .. ... .. .. ... .. $142,500 HORST CHCF-36, 2012, Header Transport, Lights, 4-Way Steer . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,900

NEW HAYBUSTER 2660, Bale Processor, 2020, Full Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Please Call

FORAGE & SWATHERS

MISCELLANEOUS

MASSEY FERGUSON 220XL, 2002, 30FT, 1600 HRS., C/W MF5000 Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,900

NEW MERIDIAN 13x85, Swing Auger, Fully Equipped Pkg . . . . . . . . . . . Special $31,900

JOHN DEERE 6150M, FWA, 2014, 5250HRS, Loader and Grapple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $124,500

COMBINES & HEADERS HESSTON 1275 Haybine, 2004, 16FT, Hydra Swing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500

MK MARTIN, 2020, Like New, 560STD, 60IN, 3-Point, Box Blade . . . . . . . . . . . $1,325 CUB CADET Z-Force SZ 60 Commercial, 2014, Four Wheel Steer Zero Turn,

. . . . $5,199 MASSEY FERGUSON 9560, 2013, 1200S HRS., 15FT Pickup HeaderFull. Service, . . . . .60IN, . . .Good . . Shape, . . . .425HRS . . . . ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. .. . .. .. . .. .. ... $229,000 NEW HOLLAND 1411 Discbine, 2008, 13FT, Hydra Swing.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,900

MASSEY FERGUSON 9895, 2009, 1874E/1295S, 4200-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $130,000 P: (780) 853-4013 • F: (780) 853-4610 HONEY BEE AF240, 2020, Flex Header, Warr, Transport, Fendt Adapter, Low Hour Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $115,000 4814 - 49A St. Vermilion, AB T9X 1C8 HORST CHCF-36, 2012, Header Transport, Lights, 4-Way Steer . .4814-49A . . . . . . .St., . . Vermilion, . . . . . . .AB . . T9X . . . 1C8 . . . .| . 1-780-853-4013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,900 Please visit our website to view all available inventory irelandfarm.ca ©2021 AGCO Corporation. AGCO Parts is a worldwide brand of AGCO Corporation. AGCO and AGCO Parts are trademarks of AGCO. All rights reserved.

FORAGE & SWATHERS MASSEY FERGUSON 220XL, 2002, 30FT, 1600 HRS.,C/W MF5000 Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,900 HESSTON 1275 Haybine, 2004, 16FT, Hydra Swing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 NEW HOLLAND 1411 Discbine, 2008, 13FT, Hydra Swing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,900

TILLAGE & SEEDING

Roll in the Productivity BOURGAULT 5300, Air Seeder, 2000, Dual Shoot, 3TM, Cab Rate Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,500 with Diamond Chain.

SOLD JOHN DEERE 1870, C/W 1910 Air Seeder, 56FT, 2017,Sec Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225,000 NEW HOLLAND P4760 Air Seeder, 2018, 800’S, 4TM, Canola Tank, Dual Fan, Sec Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $192,500

BOURGAULT 5810-62 Air Drill 2011, 6550 Air Seeder, 2011, Duals, 4TM, DLX Auger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $149,500

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BOURGAULT 5710-47 Air Drill And 6350 Air Seeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83,000 BOURGAULT 3320-60 Air Drill 2013, MRB, 1IN Tip, 4.5IN Packers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $135,000

TRACTORS3320-60 & LOADERS TILLAGE BOURGAULT Air Dill, 8 Port, 1IN Tip, MRB, 4.5IN Packers . . . .&. SEEDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $148,500 JOHN DEERE 1870, C/W 1910 Air Seeder, 56FT, 2017,Sec Control . . . . . . . $225,000

MASSEY FERGUSON 7620, FWA, 2012, 195E/165PTO, 5300 HRS., C/W MF978 BOURGAULT 6550 Air Seeder, 2014, X30, Duals, 4TM, DLX Auger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85,000 Loader and Grapple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109,500

NEW HOLLAND P4760 Air Seeder, 2018, 800’S, 4TM, Canola Tank, Dual Fan,

Bucket and Grapple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95,000

BOURGAULT 5300, Air Seeder, 2000, Dual Shoot, 3TM, Cab Rate Adjust. . . . . . $21,500

BOURGAULT 7200-84 Heavy 2014, . . . ... .. . .. ... .. . .. ... .. . .. ... .. . .. ... .. . .. ... .. . .. ... .. . .. ... .. . .. ... .. . .. .$52,500 Sec.Control $192,500 MASSEY FERGUSON 6713, FWA, 2018, Harrows, 130HP, 850HRS, Loader,C/W New 5/8IN Tine MASSEY FERGUSON 1760M,2020,28HRS, Remaining Warr, 60HP, Platfrom FWA, AG Tires with ﬂuid, 12x12 Trans, Loader and Skid Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,900

BOURGAULT 5810-62 Air Drill 2011, 6550 Air Seeder, 2011, Duals,

FENDT 716S4, FWA, 2017, 160HP, 3300 HRS, GPS, 5x85 Loader and Grapple $182,500

BOURGAULT 5710-47 Air Drill And 6350 Air Seeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83,000

BALERS & HANDLING

4TM, DLX Auger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $149,500

MASSEY FERGUSON 2956A, 2016, 5x6, Twine & Mesh . . . . . . . . .BOURGAULT . . . . . . 3320-60 . . . . . Air . .Drill . . 2013, . . . .MRB, . . .1IN . . Tip, . . 4.5IN . . . Packers . . . . . ... .. ... .. .. .$49,900 $135,000 FENDT 714S4, FWA, 2015, 145HP, 4300 HRS., Loader and Grapple . . . . . . . $165,000 BOURGAULT $148,500 MASSEY FERGUSON 2014, 5x6,Loader 7,400 Bales, Twine & Mesh . . . 3320-60 . . . . Air . .Dill, . .8 .Port, . . 1IN . .Tip, . .MRB, . . 4.5IN . . . Packers . . . . . .. ... .. . .. .$45,900 FENDT 718S4, FWA, 2017, 2956A, 180HP, 3375 HRS, FENDT and Grapple $182,500 BOURGAULT 6550 Air Seeder, 2014, X30, Duals, 4TM, DLX Auger . . . . . . . . . $85,000

JOHN DEERE 6150R, FWA, 2014, 150HP , 4160 HRS., and Grapple MASSEY FERGUSON 2956A, 2016, 5x6,Loader 11,000 Bales,$142,500 Twine & Mesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,900 BOURGAULT 7200-84 Heavy Harrows, 2014, C/W New 5/8IN Tine. . . . . . . . . $52,500 JOHN DEERE 6150M, FWA, 2014, 5250HRS, Loader and Grapple . . . . . . . . . $124,500

MASSEY FERGUSON 2956A, 2017, 5x6, 8000 Bales, Twine & Mesh . . . .& . .HANDLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,900 BALERS

COMBINES & HEADERS

. . $49,900In MASSEY FERGUSON 2956A, 2019, 5x6, 9250 Bales, Loaded . . . . MASSEY . . . . .FERGUSON . . . . . .2956A, . . . .2016, . . . 5x6, . . .Twine . . . &. Mesh . . . . .. .. ... .. ... .. .. ... .. ... Coming MASSEY FERGUSON 9560, 2013, 1200S HRS., 15FT Pickup Header . . . . . . . $229,000 MASSEY FERGUSON 2956A, 2014, 5x6, 7,400 Bales, Twine & Mesh . . . . . . . . $45,900

NEW HAYBUSTER 2660, Bale Processor, 2020, . . . . . . .MASSEY . . . .FERGUSON . . . . . 2956A, . . . . 2016, . . . .5x6, . . 11,000 . . . . Bales, . . . Twine . . . &. Mesh . . . ... .. .Please Call MASSEY FERGUSON 9895, 2009, 1874E/1295S, 4200-15 . . . . . .Full . . . .Load . . . $130,000 . . . $38,900 HONEY BEE AF240, 2020, Flex Header, Warr, Transport, Fendt Adapter, Low Hour Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $115,000

MISCELLANEOUS HORST CHCF-36, 2012, Header Transport, Lights, 4-Way Steer . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,900

MASSEY FERGUSON 2956A, 2017, 5x6, 8000 Bales, Twine & Mesh . . . . . . . . $48,900 MASSEY FERGUSON 2956A, 2019, 5x6, 9250 Bales, Loaded . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming In NEW HAYBUSTER 2660, Bale Processor, 2020, Full Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Please Call

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Spend some time with people who can shed some light on your personal situation. Opportunities to travel will be favorable in terms of moneymaking connections. Find ways to mellow out.

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Use your energy wisely. Joint ventures might prove to be unfavorable. Business trips will be more productive than trying to fight the red tape facing you.

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The Vermilion Voice | December 28, 2021

Laura Waterfield – F’Lauran Company Greenhouse Wins Award

Lorna Hamilton Reporter

Over the past seven years, it has always been Laura Waterfield’s priority to provide her customers with high-quality locally grown product, and her hard work and dedication to the craft has been recognized by her peers. Waterfield’s hard work was recognized by her peers in September, 2021 when her name was initially put forth to the Alberta Greenhouse Growers Associaton (AGGA) for the Grower of the Year by Christie Pollock owner of Christie’s Gardens and Greenhouse Ltd in High Prairie. Additionally, Waterfield was nominated by Nadine Stielow owner of Theil’s Greenhouse in Bruderheim, Debbie Foisy owner of Deb’s Greenhouse outside Morinville, Michiel Verheul owner of High Q Greenhouses Inc by Morinville. Dr. Mirza who acts as a consultant and educator for AGGA also nominated her for the award. According to Waterfield, the awards are traditionally presented at a banquet during AGGA’s annual Green Industry Show and

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Conference, but this year the conference was virtual due to COVID. Regardless she is honoured to have been choosen as the Grower of the Year. “Over the past seven years, I have gotten to know many people in the industry whom I admire and respect as a direct result of my involvement with the AGGA. I feel very honoured to have been chosen from among them to receive the AGGA Grower of the Year award for 2021,” stated Waterfield. Waterfield explained that it has always been her intention to provide her customers with the best locally grown product and that doing so requires a lot of time and energy behind the scenes. “I would not have been able to accomplish what I have if it wasn’t for the hard work and dedication of my staff and the help of my family. Thank you to the AGGA for recognizing our efforts, and for the work you do to strengthen our industry. I would also like to say thank you to our customers for your continued support,” said Waterfield. She added that winning the award confirms that her business is heading in the

right direction and that it shows their work is valued. Waterfield has not yet been physically presented with the award due to the conference being held virtually but says that the board intends to present the award in person during the 2022 conference. Waterfield commented that the AGGA is an association of growers, educators, and allied tradeperson who promote and strengthen the horticulture industry in Alberta. The organization delivers educational workshops and seminars for its members and supports greenhouse research by providing direction and funding to research groups. “The AGGA also assists with the formation of agricultural policy as it relates to horticulture, and it represents the industry of the Alberta Agricultural Food Council (AFFC) and the Council of Alberta Horticultural Industries (CAHI), The Assosiation was formed in 1980 and currently has approximately 170 members. I have been a member of the AGGA since 2014,” explained Waterfield. Laura Waterfield. Photo submitted

The Rogan Family: A Lakeland Legacy

The Rogan family legacy at Lakeland College began with Anne Rogan (nee Garnett) in 1946 and has continued throughout the generation. It is said that the Class of 1947 alumna’s children and grandchildren has attended Lakeland College, where they met their future spouses and worked at the college, and they are also coaching and mentoring each new crop of students.

According to a release Anne passed away in the summer of 2020 at the age of 93 and while her family went through her belongings they found one of her report cards from 1946. Her son Alan said she was enrolled in home economics. Lakeland’s athletics director Alan stated that she was the first in the family to go to college. “She finished in 1947 and started working in the kitchen as a cook assistant. She was so excited to be making $40 a

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month. She was even more excited the next year when she moved up to pastry chef and was paid $70 a month. I can still remember her telling me how it was just super,” explained Alan. Alan and his family reminisced about how the majority of their family were connected to college, following Anne’s passing. “We were laughing about how we should start charging a finder’s fee for the students we send,” Alan says. “Lakeland is like a family. It’s not too small, not too big. My brother’s girls were impressed that the faculty knew who they were. They weren’t just student numbers in a book, they were actually a person to their instructors. At Lakeland, it’s personal. It’s family.” As the next generation came of age to attend college Alan’s brother Neil went to Lakeland from 1991-1993 where he studied crop technology and met his wife Gisela. Gisela was also a student and completed the herd health and livestock program. Their three children- Marlis, Lana and Spencer have all been or are currently Lakeland students as well. “My parents went to Lakeland. My sister went there and now my brother. I had heard such good things about it,” Lana explains. “And it was close to home. So I took early learning and child care there.” Living up to her family’s legacy wasn’t much of a concern for Lana during her time at Lakeland. “My experience definitely lived up to theirs,” she says. “My favourite part was the connection to the instructors. They

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know you so well and actually care about you, both as a student and the other parts of your life. The rest of my family had good experiences with their instructors too, so I wasn’t too worried about having to follow in their footsteps.” The connection remained when Alan’s sister Karen married Peter Chapa, a fish and wildlife graduate from the Class of 1979. Alan did not attend Lakeland, but has been with the college since 1986 where he began working in the shipping and receiving before transferring to recreation and athletics. Alan met his wife Denise through her twin sister, who played on the volleyball team; since being married Denise attended Lakeland College as well. Alan and Denise’s son Jesse is said to have been practically raised in the gym at Lakeland College and has completed the interior design technology program and graduated in 2020. “We are very blessed, very fortunate, to have Lakeland. My sister’s husband still talks about his experience and is still in contact with some of the people he graduated with. My wife is still connected to her teammates from the college volleyball team. My brother still has some great friendships from playing for the Rustlers,” Alan says. “I’ve been around the college for 35 years and we’re starting to see second generation studentathletes coming through our program. It’s so neat to see our family among them, attending college and becoming involved the way my generation was.” Photos on page 15

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The Vermilion Voice | December 28, 2021

Dawn Riley

County Of Vermilion River Proclaims Support For Upgrade Of Medal

Reporter

In a media release on December 15, the County of Vermilion River announced that they voted to support the efforts to have a Canadian Soldier’s Star for Military Valour upgraded to a Canadian Victoria Cross. If successful, the campaign to have Pte. Jesse Larochelle awarded the medal would make Larochelle the first person to receive the honour, which was created in 1993 to replace the British Commonwealth Victoria Cross. A Victoria Cross has not been awarded to a Canadian since World War II. On October 14, 20 0 6 Pte. Laro chelle was engaged in combat with Taliban insurg ents near Pashmul, Afghanistan. While operating a very critical heavy machine gun, Pte. Larochelle was struck by a rocket propelled grenade. The blast knocked him unconscious. When he came too, he realized two members of his section had been killed and the remainder wounded. T h e t w o s u p p o r t i n g L AVs ( L i g h t Armoured Vehicles) had at this point been disabled, their cannons no longer functioning. Larochelle crawled towards

the heavy machine gun to get rounds down range and suppress the advancing enemy while under sustained enemy small-arms fire. Being on the flank of his company, he was in a crucial position in the firefight – without his defence all soldiers were in danger of being overrun. The heavy machine gun was rendered inoperable by the explosion, Pte. Larochelle scanned the area and discovered 15 unused M72 single-use rocket launchers nearby. Disregarding his safety, as these rockets may explode due to unseen damage from the same blast that knocked him out, he pulled the rubber stoppers off the tubes and fired them at the enemy fighters. Seeing the devastation that the explosive rounds caused, the insurgents halted their advance and retreated. Pte. Larochelle, treated for his injuries, suffered a broken back and severe head trauma. Pte. Larochelle’s actions, while seriously injured, changed the course of the battle that day, and saved countless Canadian lives. The motion was brought forward to Council by Director of Protective Services Kirk Hughes, on behalf of Captain Mike Harrison (Ret’d) and “Valour in the Presence of the Enemy” (a non-profit group

whose mandate is having a Victo ria Cross awarded), as well as several high profile Canadians such as General Rick Hillier and veteran advocacy groups like the Royal Canadian Legion. “The County of Vermilion River adds its voice to the growing and steady support for Pte. Jesse Larochelle’s upgrade from the Star of Military Valour (SMV) to the Victoria Cross (VC)” stated Director Hughes. “The County of Vermilion River has several veterans on their staff, and with our neighbours at CFB Wainwright and CFB Cold Lake so close by, we thought this gesture would aid in promoting the request brought forward under Petition #e-3636”. I n a p o s t o n D e c e m b e r 18 o n t h e i r F a c e b o o k p a g e , Va l o u r i n the Presence of the Enemy stated “The push to upgrade Jess Larochelle to the Victoria Cross has reached nationwide attention in large part to you all sharing the initiative on social media. The official petition has reached over 11,000 signatures and his story has been featured on multiple national news platforms. His upgrade has been endorsed by the likes of the Royal Canadian Legion, four former Afghanistan Battle Mark Your Calendar

Group Commanders, the city council of North Bay, ON where he currently resides and more. Yet more work needs to be done to ensure it happens as the Canadian Forces lags behind. Please continue to share and have more Canadians sign Petition E-3636. Thank you!” For more information and access to the petition, visit their Facebook.

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