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The Vermilion Ministerial Association held the 11th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Break fast on March 16 at the Glad Tidings Pentecostal Assembly. Virtually held last year, the in-person event is meant to acknowledge the leadership role that not only the Mayor has taken on, but also the Town Councilors and
School Board Trustees that serve the Vermilion area for both school divisions. Master of Ceremonies Reverend Harvey Hussey reminded everyone that being a leader, “is a hard job, and sometimes you need a little backup.” and that is the intention of the Prayer Breakfast. It is a reminder to those who have taken on these sometimes tough leadership roles that they have support from all
faiths in their journey over the next four years. After greetings from Doreen McRoberts for MLA Garth Rowswell, a breakfast supplied by Mrs. J’s Catering was enjoyed while members of several of Vermilion’s Places of Worship spoke words of support and prayer for all leaders through these turbulent times. Eight prayers were offered, providing
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LOCAL NEWS
The Vermilion Voice | March 22, 2022
Vermilion’s Chief Administrative Officer: A Multi-Faceted Role
Dawn Riley Reporter
In Alberta, every municipality employs a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), and in Vermilion, Kevin Lucas fills this important role. A municipal council is required by legislation under the Municipal Government Act (MGA) to establish a CAO position, complete with determined duties and functions. The council actually has to do this through a bylaw, and any amendments to the job description have to be approved by council. Hired and appointed to the position by the Town Council, a CAO reports directly to council. While they are the only employee of the council, they also support and advise the council in their decisions and planning. This doesn’t mean Lucas tells council what to do or decide, but it is his responsibility to ensure that council has all the pertinent information regarding legislative rules, best practices, possible problems that could arise, and any needed background information regarding a subject. When council makes a decision or passes a bylaw, it is the CAO who is responsible to see that the actions required to implement them are carried out. They ensure that the municipal staff who need to do the work have the correct information, timeline and resources to carry out the council's decision. As the Town’s administrative head, Lucas
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The Vermilion Voice | March 22, 2022
Get Ready For The Rotary Club’s Annual Garage Sale
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youth programs, sport activities, leadership opportunities, support and care for seniors, community infrastructure and cultural organizations. Sale items are not individually priced, so come with the expectation that Rotarians are committed to be good stewards of the generous donations and will entertain reasonable offers. Each year the club selects a showcase project to receive the first $5000 raised at the sale. This year those funds are dedicated to the Vermilion Fire Department to support the equipment purchase of a drone. Many partners from Vermilion contribute to the sale’s success. The Town of Vermilion, Vermilion Agricultural Society, Lakeland Mall and the Vermilion Curling Club all contribute tables to receive and display the merchandise donated. Rotarians, their spouses, family members, local youth partners, and Friends of Rotary put in many hours to organize the donations to be ready for shoppers when the doors
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The Vermilion Rotary Club is eagerly anticipating hosting their annual Community Garage Sale this April after having to pause the club’s fundraising event for the past two years. This year’s sale will take place April 28-30, at the Vermilion Curling Rink. With the commitment of the Rotary Club for all profits from the sale to be reinvested in the community, this project is a win-win for not only residents of Vermilion, but the surrounding area too. With health safety restrictions so recently being lifted in their planning, the club is being mindful to maintain a safe event for the volunteers and community. Any public health restrictions which may be in place at that time will be followed. The annual Garage Sale provides an opportunity for community members to participate by donating their quality usable items for sale. Profits from the sale support
open, and emergency services technology (EMS) students from Lakeland Emergency Training Center have traditionally volunteered to assist with the clean-up. Rotary Club President Laurel Wynnychuk is looking forward to the event, “It always moves me, the extent and support of the community involvement in the Garage Sale. From the donations, to the individuals and groups that we work with for set-up, in-take, and sale days”. Rotary establishes partnerships for any leftovers following the sale to ensure the community’s usable donations are shared with other worthy organizations for the purpose of raising funds for their good works in local communities. Donations will be accepted for
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the Rotary Garage Sale on Thursday April 21, Friday April 22 and Saturday, April 23. More details to follow on both Facebook and in the Voice. Should it be necessary, a local pickup service by Rotarians may be available but you must call early to confirm. For more information reach out to a Rotarian or call Brenda Lee at (780) 853-7861. Follow “Rotar y Club of Vermilion Alberta” on Facebook for the latest news about the sale.
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Mexican Wacky Cake
Dawn Hames Columnist
In Mexico you will find the mixture of chocolate and cinnamon very popular in desserts. In Mexic o you will find chocolate cinnamon ice cream, cakes, pies, you name it. Cinnamon has the added benefit of helping to control blood sugar from the high and lows, and less fat storage. Here is a homemade cake recipe that requires no bowl and no beaters, so the cleanup is super easy. It contains no eggs or dairy; therefore, this is a great recipe for people with dairy or egg allergies. Does this sound wacky? That’s because it really is. This recipe can be traced back to the 1930’s. It was
invented by some smart cook during the great depression as a moist cake, which uses the most basic of ingredients. This recipe was also popular when many ingredients were scarce and rationed. It defies traditional food science cake making principles, yet is delivers wonderful results, with minimal fuss or ingredients. Through the decades it has been called Wacky C a ke. T h i s c a ke b e c a m e p o p u lar again in the 1970’s and today it is again making its resurgence in trendy blogs. The one cup of water can be substituted with one cup of coffee or one-half cup coffee plus one-half cup water. This cake is not at its best when warm, but once cooled, it has been a family favorite for many generations. Top with a chocolate or vanilla icing and a sprinkling of cinnamon is a nice
finishing touch. The real beauty of this cake is in its pure simplicity and oldfashioned taste. The texture is slightly spongy, moist and hearty. For additional chocolate flavor you can stir in 3/4 of a cup of chocolate chips. For a gluten free wacky cake, use one and a half cups of gluten free pancake mix for the flour. I like using the gluten free pancake mix, because all the different flours are premixed in the right proportions, so it saves lots of time. For a vanilla wack y cake omit the cocoa powder and cinnamon and double up on the vanilla. Mexican Wacky Cake 1 1/2 cup unbleached flour (or all purpose) 3 tablespoons cocoa powder (unsweetened) 1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup oil 1 cup water Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Mix the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda cinnamon and salt in the bottom of an 8 x 8 “baking pan. Smooth out the dry ingredients and make three depression wells in the dry ingredients. Put the oil in one well, the vanilla in one well and the vinegar in the last well. Pour the water over the entire pan and then mix well until smooth. Bake on the middle rack of your oven for approximately 25 -30 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean.
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Paisley is a sweet older gal at 6-7 years oland ready for her forever retirement home. Paisley came to us once before and was sadly returned to no fault of her own. Paisley has a condition called Tooth Absorption and may require dental surgeries every couple of years. She is full of love and even has a couple extra toes to help with kneading that bread. She’s unfortunately it a huge fan of other animals and would prefer the love all to herself. If Paisley sounds like the right cat for you, then be sure to contact the Lloydminster SPCA to book an appointment to meet her today. If you would like to apply to adopt her then visit our website at lloydminsterspca.com to fill out an Adoption Application.
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Craig Baird Columnist
The year 1967 was a big one for Canada. Across the country, millions of Canadians came out to celebrate the 100th birthday of Canada. From centennial projects, to a centennial train, to Expo 67 and much more, it was a big year and every community took part. In Vermilion, 1967 was the year of Centennial Fever. The town would have a centennial project in the form of a swimming pool that was opened on June 23, only a week before Canada’s official birthday. The pool cost $80,000 and was sponsored by the Kinsmen Club, and would be run by the community. In the first week that the pool was opened, 1,100 people from Vermilion
and the surrounding area made use of it. This is quite a lot considering for most of that time, kids were still in school. That wasn’t the only thing going on in Vermilion to celebrate Canada’s birthday. On June 30, a big centennial program was planned at the Agricultural and Vocational College where the new $300,000 Animal Science Complex was officially opened. The town also planned a baseball tournament, a display by the Vermilion Saddle Club and a big dance for the entire community. A water show was also planned for July 1. On July 2, the provincial park would open for the year and an open-air church service was scheduled to be held there by the Vermilion Ministerial Association. In the evening, a large barbecue is also planned. Even regular residents were starting to take part. One resident would say quote:
“All the people on our block decided to pain their fences.” The Women’s Institute centennial bench was also installed in front of the post office, something many were happy about in the community. Earlier in the month, a Centennial Veterans Week was also held to honour the community’s war veterans. To finish off the centennial celebrations, the Vermillion Agricultural Fair was held from Aug. 3 to Aug. 5, with it all being capped off by a Centennial Ball. Contact Craig at craig@canadaehx. com Support Craig by donating at https:// www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Listen to his podcasts Canadian History Ehx, Canada’s Great War, From John to Justin & Pucks and Cups on all podcast platforms.
COUNTY OF VERMILION RIVER LAND USE BYLAW NO. 19-02 NOTICE OF DECISION OF DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
COUNTY OF VERMILION RIVER LAND USE BYLAW NO. 19-02 NOTICE OF DECISION OF DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Discretionary Use
Discretionary Use
District: Agricultural
District: Agricultural
Permit No.: 329329-22-D0006
Permit No.: 329329-22-D0005
Location: NW-17-50-2W4M; 502089 Range Road 25
Location: SE-22-50-2W4M; 503026 Range Road 22
Use Approved: Renewal of 720 sq. ft. Abattoir
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Date of Notice:
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A Development Permit for a discretionary use does not take effect
A Development Permit for a discretionary use does not take effect
until twenty-one (21) days after the date of this notice provided that
until twenty-one (21) days after the date of this notice provided that
no appeals have been registered with this office.
no appeals have been registered with this office.
Any person affected by a development permit for a discretionary
Any person affected by a development permit for a discretionary
use may appeal the decision in writing stating reasons for the
use may appeal the decision in writing stating reasons for the
appeal along with a four hundred ($400.00) dollar appeal fee. The
appeal along with a four hundred ($400.00) dollar appeal fee. The
appeal must be submitted within twenty-one (21) days of notice to
appeal must be submitted within twenty-one (21) days of notice to
the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
of the County of Vermilion River.
of the County of Vermilion River.
Michelle Harvey, EP Development Officer
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The Vermilion Voice | March 22, 2022
Braxton Hoare Columnist
For much of history people have found metho d s o f ex c h a n g ing value with one another. Whether that be by trading food, resources or even exchanging our modern coins or paper money. Strangely, everyone today uses money as a source of value, although many people don't actually know how it came to be used at all. Prior to the first form of currency, implemented about 5000 years ago, many people traded with one another, trading different things such as spices, food, or precious metals. However, this method was very ineffective as it required people to carry around large items in order to make any exchange of value. It was clear that there was a need for an easier method. The Mesopotamian shekel was just this, these coins were made out of gold or silver, something that already held great value. In essence using these coins in a trade was the same thing as trading any gold or silver, and that's why it worked. This coin standard became the primar y way people would exchange goods, of course the coins themselves changed as new rulers issued them with their own shapes and symbols.
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The nex t major development for currency would not happen until hundreds of years later. Banks offered a secure place to hold the gold that wasn't necessary to carry around. And for quite a while that was all the banks were really g o o d for. T h e c hang e towards bank dominated currencies had not come overnight. Rather it was a slow and tenuous process over decades. Banks would offer to pay their customers interest on their deposited gold in order to convince new people to use their service. Over time these systems gained a reputation for being the safest way to manage wealth, and consequently, people became confident that when they exchanged a product for a bank note, that they would be able to exchange this note for real gold. This was the first time the primary source of value exchange was not directly a valuable resource on its own. Cut forward to near modern day, in the year 1971 President Richard Nixon took the United States Dollar off the gold standard. This was a big deal, and at the time some people believed the value of the dollar would fall to zero. Today we know that this didn't happen, as we still use these currencies today. The value of this money is no longer backed by anything tangible, rather the dollar was already so heavily used that its value was maintained from the fact
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that everyone was already accepting it, and trusted that others would continue doing the same. Of course, as we know, now digital banking and online payments are options as well and money has even branched into credit cards and debit cards, with the invention of magnetic strips and eventually tap chips. These cards were even slow to be adopted as initially most retailers wouldn't accept them. It took a large push from banks to get them in peoples hands before anyone actually began using them instead of cash. Banks would even give out prepaid credit cards to an entire neighborhood in effor t to get these cards in peoples hands. It's very difficult to convince people they need a new technology when it comes out, so giving people every incentive to begin using it is necessary.
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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 Harold at (780) 672-6482. 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 "Henderson Lands" are to be received by 10:00 am. on March 28, 2022, 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. Purchaser must obtain title insurance The sale and full payment are to be completed April 25, 2022.
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Helen Row Toews Columnist
Enough with the Cats Already While making no secret of the fact I’m a card - carr ying member of the, I Love Cats club, a line must be drawn somewhere. Briefly I can tell you a stray showed up on our deck last fall, pregnant and abandoned. We created a warm kennel for Coconut – so named for her creamy mottled fur – and she gave birth to four adorable kittens. All was going well until the afternoon she disappeared. We searched for her in vain and it was concluded, with much sadness, she had fallen prey to a coyote. They were barely two weeks old so my daughter Aliyah started researching information on how to raise them, they were brought inside, and a frantic trip was made at 10 p.m. for supplies. Aliyah and I then sat cross-legged on the floor much of the night trying to force food down their resistant little gullets. And here’s a further bit of news – kittens can’t eliminate waste without stimulation from the mother on their hind
ends. This put us in the awkward position of massaging the posterior of a young cat, a lot. The sentence, “Yay, he peed on my leg,” was not one I’d ever imagined myself uttering, let alone being happy about. Thankfully, late next day, Coconut returned. Or, to put it in other terms – we thought she was a goner, but the cat came back (sorry, it was too good to resist.) Aliyah’s room was turned into a cat den, Coconut was brought inside, and the saga continued. Fast forward a few weeks and there are cats every bloody place you look. Six cats are too many for anyone I tell you! The other night I heard an insistent tapping on my bedroom door, “Mom, I need you,” Aliyah hissed. I padded out into the living room where she grasped my shoulders and searched my face with a wild eye. “A c at has pooped in my bed,” she pronounced in despairing tones. “Good to know,” I said, turning sleepily away with a yawn, “Bye.” “No!” she leapt
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forward blocking my path, “You’ve gotta help me remove it. Well, to be honest, I’ll wait outside while you do it,” she finished truthfully. My eyes narrowed and then resignedly I shrugged and shuffled off to fetch some tissue and clean sheets. “ It ’s un d er t h ere,” s h e d e c l are d moments later, pointing with a quavering finger to a spot on her bed. I peeled back the offending covers – with effort since they were sticky – and beheld a nasty, brown, flattened mass. Grasping it firmly with the paper towel, I began to peel it up. “Ack!” Aliyah shrieked as a portion of the mound came away in my hand, “How revolting.” Strangely, the room began to take on the pleasing scent of spearmint, and tentatively I brought the wad up to
my nose for further inspection. “Mom! Are you crazy?” she yelled in disgust from the doorway. I took a deep sniff and then turned to her night table where an empty box of treats lay discarded and forgotten. R e g a r d i n g h e r a s s h e h o ve r e d anxiously by the door, I said, “Snacking under the covers again I presume? This isn’t cat poop you little ninny, it’s a melted mint patty.” All in all, the cat theme has been entertaining and at times a trifle overwhelming, but I’m not really complaining – kittens are cute, and we’ll find them homes. There’s only one significant problem at this point – a new cat is sitting on the deck peering through the window as we speak. ENOUGH WITH THE CATS ALREADY!
Car crash on the road east of the Craigs building in Vermilion on Monday, March 14 Photo Braxton Hoare
Royal Canadian Legion To Vermilion and Surrounding Communities: The LCol W.C. Craig Armory opened in 1940. As a nation at war, the Armory served an essential purpose and continues to embody historical significance in the town of Vermilion today. The building was taken over in 1992 by the Branch 11 Legion; it was a fitting responsibility accorded on to the Legion. The building acted as the Legion Hall for our Veterans. It has seen many tenants; it was offered to the community as a service, and it continues to be utilized by groups like our Local Cadets and the Archery Club. Everything comes at a cost. The Legion has long borne the costs of upkeeping the Armories, but the burden exceeds our capability. It is with profound difficulty that the Vermilion Branch 11 Legion must announce its inability to continue maintaining this property. Ongoing expenses have exceeded Legion revenue and with the rising costs of utilities and insurance, maintaining this property is no longer sustainable for the Legion. At this time and in an effort to preserve history, the Legion would like to explore all options when deciding the future for our historical Armories. We believe the building remains an asset to the community, and we would like to see it continue to be adequately utilized. The Executive members of the Vermilion Legion Branch 11 are announcing that it is reaching out to organizations, groups, or others within the community who would be interested in taking over this historic landmark. Those interested in assuming the responsibilities of the Armories please email branch11@telusplanet.net by April 22, 2022 to make a formal inquiry. When we protect the past, we can learn from it and create a better future for everyone.
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The Vermilion Voice | March 22, 2022
Cindi Plant Featured Artist At Library For March
Dawn Riley Reporter
When they are able to, the Vermilion Public Library showcases local artists to highlight some of the amazing talent in the area. This month, Cindi Plant’s fibre artistry is on display. Plant has been creating art using fibre for over thirty years, and has had her work featured all over Canada. Until April 23, she also has artwork as part of Chrometopia, a Fibre Art Network (FAN) exhibition on display at Gallery@501 Art in Sherwood Park. Plant’s work sometimes incorporates dyed fabrics she has created herself, but she will also work with most forms of fibre. “I am intrigued by the notion of bringing
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an idea into being...bringing that vague, fleeting, conceptual something into a tangible, material reality with substance. I am inspired by colour, pattern, texture and the expression of joy. The entire process of how a work becomes itself is thoroughly energizing!” says Plant. Plant’s approach to creating art follows artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s (1841-1919) thoughts. Renoir stated that, “to my mind a picture should be something pleasant, cheerful and pretty. There are too many unpleasant things in life as it is, without creating still more of them.” Thanks to the library and artists like Plant, a little pleasantness is easy to enjoy.
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The Sisters of Perpetual Sewing miss the excitement of the old days when they were saving convents and reuniting long-lost families. So when they learn that the orphanage where Paul and Kate grew up is in peril, they can’t wait to come to the rescue. Everyone pitches in to mount a play to raise money, but it’s no easy feat when Kate’s expecting any day. Sally’s hiding from stage-fright-stricken Paul after another flight from the altar. Mother Superior’s acting is unexpectedly narcoleptic, and the sisters’ award winning wine keeps getting switched with the grape juice. The merry mix-ups multiply in this warm and winsome sequel to Drinking Habits APRIL 1 & 2 APRIL 3 APRIL 8 & 9
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Dear Editor Province Provides $72 M To bolster charter schools. Jason Kenney and Adriana LaGrange, education minister, announced that $72 M will be spent on creating and expanding existing charter schools to give parents greater choice. Of that, $47M is to be spent on facilities, (perhaps three medium schools) and $25 M additional operating funds, spread over 3 years. (Buffalo Trail’s budget of about $50 M for about 4000 students yearly gives us an idea of the numbers we’re talking about.) It is ironic that an endeavour to provide “choice” for parents in schooling has the result of reducing education choices for students. Why is that so? First, little or none of that money will be spent outside the Edmonton/ Calgary corridor. But you as a taxpayer will
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pay for it. Nor will the new programming be noticeable. One thousand extra classroom seats would relieve some of the overcrowding in Edmonton and Calgary schools. (Incidentally, Edmonton public got no new construction in the budget.) Because every classroom of large boards is full, they already have the budget to operate different programming to cater to differing needs of children. Likely any new program in a chartered school is already being offered by the public board. Secondly, had the $24M over 3 years been simply divided on a per student basis, boards outside the E/C corridor may have had the resources to deliver education in some creative ways. That was the theory behind the AISI program, but there really wasn’t enough money made available to
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significantly change the way schools delivered education. A better choice might be to grant the money to those boards which have falling enrollment so they can maintain programming at existing levels. There is an additional reason why this kind of “school of choice” thinking is bad for kids. Particularly in rural Alberta. If someone were to start a charter school in Vermilion and was to attract 30 students from J.R. Robson and St. Jerome’s, we could sit back and say “Wow, we now have 50% more choice in education than we had before.” And we would be absolutely wrong. Both JR Robson and St. Jerome’s would have their funding cut. Fewer students, fewer dollars. Fewer dollars mean fewer staff, which likely means programs would be cut. More students would be forced into distance learning. A school with 30
students could possibly have 3 staff. So how do they cover English, Math, Socials, Chemistry, Bio, Physics, Shop, Phys Ed, Art, etc., etc. Those students have reduced choices as well. A school pulling out 100 students would make the existing school programs that much worse. I am concerned that the reason underlying this sort of announcement is more sinister. What we have seen in the southern United States is the attempt to destroy the public school system by fragmenting it through voucher systems and charter schools in the way that we have seen would happen if we opened a charter school in Vermilion. The new draft curriculum is another way to take a world class education system and turn it into a joke. Alberta students deserve better. Bernie Huedepohl
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Bottle Drive To Support Ukraine
Four Alberta communities are joining together to provide humanitarian support to the people of Ukraine by holding a bottle drive from March 16 to 27. Humanitarian Help for Ukraine Lloydminster and Area, which includes Lloydminster, Vermilion, Wainwright and Slave Lake are combining the money received from the drive to supply people with specific requests they have received from people in the Ukraine. They will be using the funds to purchase items like antibiot-
ics, flu medication, and tourniquets. The group decided to help this way as they can get the supplies to the locals more quickly than some of the larger humanitarian groups, and they are hoping this will help save some lives. To participate, take your bottles into the Vermilion Bottle Depot and let them know you would like the proceeds to go to the Humanitarian aid in Ukraine fund. They will keep the proceeds and deliver them to the group. For more information, check out the ad in this week's Vermilion and Area Voice.
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The Province Needs More People, Not Ambulances Argues Union
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In Budget 2022, the province marked a 12.2 percent increase to Emergency Response Services (EMS) to help respond to the increased demand on EMS in Alberta. The $64 million is earmarked to add more ground ambulances and crews, sustainable funding for helicopter air ambulance services as well as support to increase ground ambulance contracts and integrated operation centers as well as the inter-facility transports projects. $14 million of the funds will be for the “hours of work” initiative that focuses on crew fatigue.
“This additional funding will allow us to add more ground ambulances and crews, which will help us better serve Alberta patients. This investment will also allow us to move forward immediately with some of the key initiatives of our 10-point plan, including the Calgary integrated operations centre and a pilot project related to inter-facility transfers.” stated Darren Sandbeck, Chief Paramedic and Senior Provincial Director, Alberta Health Services. The province has also stated that the 10 point plan announced in January is well underway and showing positive results with the hiring of 66 staff and more recruit-
ment ongoing. Not everyone feels that the province is placing the hiring of staff high enough on the priority list however. “The steps announced to address the crisis in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) by Jason Kenney show he doesn’t understand what needs to be done to ensure people who need care, get it,” said Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) President, Mike Parker. “ECOs and paramedics respond to Albertans in emergencies, not ambulances,” continued Parker. “People make the system work. For ten years they have been dealing with increases in call volumes. Kenney himself
said demand has increased 30 per cent this year. The system is stretched beyond its capability and the only thing holding it together is its people.” To address the staffing fatigue in rural communities $14 million will support Alberta Health Services’ EMS Hours of Work project, which involves adjusting working hours, shifts and scheduling to lessen fatigue among paramedics in 14 rural communities including Vermilion, Wainwright, St. Paul and Two Hills. At this point however, hiring more Emergency Response personnel in those rural communities is not in the solutions being proposed.
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connectivity to communities in Western Canada. The company plans to invest $2.5 billion in expanding its 5G networks and will create a new $1 billion rural and Indigenous Connectivity Fund, bringing reliable and high-speed connectivity to more communities across Western Canada. This new network is already available to those Rogers customers on Infinite plans, who have 5G devices in the Vermilion area. However, the speeds are already great, Rogers stated that, “over time, Vermillion residents will continue to see Rogers 5G evolve and deliver increasingly faster speeds.”
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MANAGEMENT SERVICES COMMISSION Recruiting For A Chief Administrative Officer Position. This Is A Permanent Part-time Position.
The Vermilion Regional Waste Management Services Commission is a regional solid waste management organization and a consortium consisting of elected members from the municipalities in the County of Vermilion River and Town of Vermilion region. This position reports directly to a Commission Board consisting of locally elected municipal councillors within the region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • A knowledge and understanding of legislative regulations and requirements for Alberta waste transfer stations • Accounting skills and proven expertise at managing daily key financial tasks, such as, but not limited to—accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliation, invoicing, year-end accounting • Budgeting skills • Advanced computer skills and a knowledge of accounting and payroll software • Knowledge of operational and capital procurement and tendering practices • Ability to organize and accurately record meetings and other group discussions • Advanced supervisory skills • Problem solving skills • Ability to work independently • Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal • Demonstrated organizational skills • Demonstrated supervisory skills
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Preferred Grade 12 diploma with some post-secondary education • Business and/or accounting secondary education would be an asset EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Preferred 3-5 years in an administrative or managerial role • Experience as a front-line manager in an operational environment would be an asset • An understanding of relevant government legislation regarding waste management would be an asset • Experience in human resource management and managing payroll would be an asset • Experience in communications would be an asset. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: • A valid Alberta drivers license is required ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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Alberta’s Government Is Supporting Projects That Will Create A Cleaner Environment, Help Grow A Low-Carbon Economy And Create Jobs
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Alberta’s energy sector is Canada’s economic engine and is constantly innovating both internally and with partners. The work of researchers and entrepreneurs around clean energy technology is instrumental in helping Alberta meet its net-zero targets. As Alberta continues to diversify its economy, innovations like the ones happening in these projects are critical. The projects being supported today are an important part of that diversification and are creating jobs. To date, these projects have created 200 jobs and that is expected to increase to more than 1,900 in five years. “Technology is driving innovation in every industry. Alberta entrepreneurs and researchers are creating the solutions that move Alberta – and the world – for ward. Each project suppor ted through this funding will help us double down on Alberta’s role as a responsible and secure supplier of energy,” stated Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation. “The new economy creates incredible oppor tunities in the clean-tech sector. Growing a mature clean technology industry in Alberta takes dedication and resources. We are pleased
to provide support for both the Clean Resources’ projects that demonstrate a clear path to helping Alberta meet its Net Zero goals, as well as those unique inn ovat i o n s in t h e D i g it al Inn ova tions in Clean Energy program,”Laura Kilcrease, CEO, Alberta Innovates. The province is investing $13 million to support 22 projects through Alberta Innovates. Thirteen projects are receiving funding through the Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE) program and nine through the Clean Resources business unit. The DICE projects being funded are part of that program’s second phase and suppor t business transformation, clean technology, and innovative production and distribution. These digital innovations will develop and bring technology to market that creates jobs in the digital economy, improve the efficiency of energy production at all levels, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to environmental innovations in water and land management. Projects funded through Alber ta Innovates’ Clean Resources business unit fall under one of five streams: clean technologies, digital clean energy, environmental technologies, partial upgrading and recovery tech-
nology. The solutions being worked on include reducing building utility costs and emissions with digital transformation software, augmented intelligence to lower carbon dioxide and engineering and development of asphalt from Alberta bitumen. “With these investments, University of Calgary researchers will continue to reimagine the energy landscape to help Alberta’s energy sector grow, diversify, and become even more sustainable. We thank the Government of Alberta and Alberta Innovates for their confidence in our scholars and their ability to drive energy technology innovation for our low-carbon future,” noted Ed McCauley, president, University of Calgary Quick facts The total investment is about $13 million in 22 projects. $9.6 million will be used to fund nine projects from the Clean Resources business unit. $3.4 million will be used to fund 13 projects through the DICE program. Total project costs are $47 million. Alber ta Innovates’ clean energy business unit develops and invests in applied research and innovation programs to sustain, grow and diversify the energy and resource indus-
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Government Of Canada Supports Manitoba And Prairie Farmers With Over $66 Million To Adopt Sustainable Practices And Technologies
WINNIPEG, MB, March 17, 2022 / CNW/ - Canadian farmers are key players in building a healthy environment and a more sustainable agriculture sector in Canada. Today, on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change (Canada Water Agency) and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, highlighted the support of over $66 million to help Manitoba and Prairie farmers adopt sustainable farming practices and clean technologies that build farmers resilience to a changing climate and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Parliamentary Secretary Duguid highlighted federal support of up to $62 million for two organizations to deliver the On-Farm Climate Action Fund in Manitoba and other Prairie provinces. M anito ba As so c iation of Watersheds will deliver up to $40 million to provide knowledge, tools, skills and financial incentives that aim to help farmers to adopt and deploy real, measurable and practical climate solutions across Manitoba and Saskatchewan in the area of rotational grazing, nitrogen manage-
ment and cover cropping. Canola Council of Canada will deliver up to $22 million to work with farmers across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta to increase canola yields while reducing nitrous oxide emissions. Both groups will distribute the funding through individual application intakes to help farmers adopt and implement immediate on-farm beneficial management practices that store carbon and reduce greenhouse gases. Activities supported through the Fund are expected to reduce GHG emissions by up to 2 million tonnes by 2024, while improving the health and resiliency of farmers soil. In addition, Parliamentary Secretary Duguid highlighted support of up to over $4.4 million for 10 projects approved so far across Manitoba under the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program. This will help farmers adapt to a changing climate and boost their long-term competitiveness, all while cutting emissions. This funding is focused on three priority areas: green energy and energy efficiency; precision agriculture; and the bioeconomy. Together with Canadians and communities, the Government of Canada is taking real action to fight climate change and build a strong, prosperous agriculture sector. Canada's agriculture sector
currently accounts for 10 percent of Canada's GHG emissions and has the potential to play a key role in reducing national GHG emissions and improving climate resiliency. The Government of Canada is focused on working as a partner for Canadian farmers as they help Canada meet its national emissions reduction targets, protect the environment, and strengthen the competitiveness of Canada's agricultural businesses and economy. Quotes "The fight against climate change is not only about reducing Canada's greenhouse gas emissions, but also helping farmers to innovate and adopt more sustainable farming practices. In Manitoba, we have partnered with two sector organizations to deliver funds directly to local farmers who are ready to take action and build climate resilience. We are also investing directly in 10 new clean technology adoption projects to make local farming practices more sustainable. Together, we will continue to do what is necessary to protect our environment and provide farmers with the support needed to make their operations more sustainable for future generations," said The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and AgriFood.
"Here in Manitoba, farmers with the support of academic and industry groups, are implementing amazing new technologically-advanced practices that are improving their sustainability on a daily basis. As our Government prepares to present its plan to reduce emissions and reach our climate 2030 goals, today's announcement shows very tangibly what we can do to support Manitoba and Prairie farmers to achieve greater sustainability, while improving their bottom line," commented Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change (Canada Water Agency) and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South. "Manitoba Association of Watersheds is thrilled to have the opportunity to support farmers throughout Manitoba and Saskatchewan as they implement and expand use of beneficial management practices that are known to have positive effects on water and soil health, and climate resiliency. We welcome the opportunity to support our farmers by providing incentive based programs alongside training, development and mentorship opportunities to help ensure successful, long-term adaptation of these practices," noted Garry Wasylowski, Board Chair, Manitoba Association of Watersheds. cont. on page 13
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Cont. from page 12 "Canadian canola farmers are leaders in sustainability and we're pleased that the Government of Canada is providing support to continue their progress. We look forward to partnering through the On-Farm Climate Action Fund to advance productivity and build climate resilience through nitrogen management for the canola value chain," said Jim Everson, president, Canola Council of Canada. Quick Facts Today's On-Farm Climate Action Fund announcement echoes a national announcement, made by Minister Bibeau on February 22, 2022, of 12 recipient organizations approved to deliver the Fund, which will help address barriers to wider adoption, including
up-front implementation costs, lack of risk protection and limited availability of information and agronomic services. First announced in Budget 2021, the On-Farm Climate Action Fund is an initiative to help farmers tackle climate change. It is part of the Government of Canada's Agricultural Climate Solutions initiative, which falls under the $4 billion Natural Climate Solutions Fund, an initiative managed by Natural Resources Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Farmers across Manitoba are encouraged to use the On-Farm Climate Action Fund Web Tool for Farmers to determine which recipient organization best serves their needs. Today's Agricultural Clean Technol-
ogy (ACT) Program announcement echoes a national announcement, made by Minister Bibeau on February 3, 2022, of the first wave of approved projects under the Program, which will help farmers adapt to a changing climate and boost their long-term competitiveness, all while cutting emissions. Information on the 10 projects approved so far across Manitoba under the ACT Program is available in this searchable database. Under the ACT Program, the Adoption Stream supports the purchase and installation of commercially available clean technologies and processes with a priority given to those that show evidence of GHG emissions and other environmental co-benefits. The Research and Innovation Stream supports pre-market
innovation, including research, development, demonstration and commercialization activities, to develop transformative clean technologies and enable the expansion of current technologies. All projects and final funding are subject to negotiation of a contribution agreement. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has announced $550 million in federal investments to support the development and adoption of clean technologies and beneficial management practices. In addition to the ACS – On-Farm Climate Action Fund and the ACT Program, the $185-million Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) – Living Labs program has been launched to support carbon sequestration and GHG emission reduction.
Calving Records Will Be Especially Valuable This Year
Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science from the Western College of VeteriDirector nary Medicine examined factors affectSubmitted ing the productivity of over 30,000 beef Last month’s column profiled a beef cows in more than 200 well-managed cow productivity study that coincided herds across Alberta, Saskatchewan with the massive 2001-02 drought that and the Peace Region of B.C. Particiimpacted most of Western Canada. That pating producers individually identified study got less attention than it deserved, each cow and calf, recorded all calf because Canada’s entire beef industry births, maintained an active veterinarybecame preoccupied with BSE in 2003. client-patient relationship, had good But research is an investment, and the animal handling facilities, pregnancy lessons learned from research done two tested all breeding females, had a veteridecades ago are still paying dividends narian evaluate all herd bulls, had an today. This month’s column focuses on established spring or summer breeding what that study learned about reproduc- season (i.e., didn’t calve year-round), and tive performance. worked with the researchers to collect What They Did: the needed samples and data. These Dr. Cheryl Waldner and her colleagues results have been published in Therio-
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genology 79:1083-1094, Theriogenology 81:840-848 and Livestock Science 163:126-139. What They Learned: This spring’s calving records can help identify cows that are less likely to rebreed successfully or more likely to have problems next spring. Cows that aborted, had calving difficulties, prolapsed or retained their placentas were more likely to have problems again next year. These problems are rare, but most herds experience them annually or at least occasionally. The risk of abortion was only 1.7%, but 80% of herds experienced at least one abortion. The odds that a cow that aborted in 2001 would abort again in 2002 were 46 times higher than for cows that had a live
calf. The risk of stillbirth was only 2.7%, but 95% of herds reported at least one stillbirth. Only 1.8% of births were hard pulls, but over 75% of herds experienced at least one hard pull. Uterine prolapses (only 1.1% of births, occurring in 45% of herds) and retained placentas (0.2% of births, in nearly 25% of herds) were even more rare. But compared to cows that experienced a normal delivery, cows that delivered a stillborn calf, suffered a uterine prolapse or retained their placenta in 2001 had double the odds of aborting in 2002. Compared to cows that calved unassisted, cows that were assisted at calving also had twice the odds of needing calving assistance or delivering a stillborn calf the next year. cont. on page 14
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BULL BREEDERS cont. from page 13 Calving events helped predict subsequent rebreeding success. On average, 7.1% of cows were open in the fall of 2001, and 8.3% were open in 2002. The odds of failing to re-breed were nearly six times higher for cows that had a C-section compared to cows that had no calving assistance, and nearly five times higher for cows that aborted compared to cows that gave birth to a live calf. The odds of failing to rebreed were about twice as high for cows that gave birth to a stillborn calf, had a malpresentation (e.g., leg back or breech birth), or experienced any calving problem compared to cows that delivered a live calf without assistance. The odds of not rebreeding were five times higher for
cows that calved late (especially after the bulls were turned out) compared to cows that calved in the first nine weeks of the calving season. Cows that were thin at calving were less likely to rebreed. This was especially true for cows that were thin to begin with and continued to lose body condition score (BCS) after calving. The odds of being open in fall were four times higher for cows that had a suboptimal body condition score (below a score of three on the five-point Canadian system or below five on the nine-point American body condition scale) at calving and continued to lose BCS compared to cows that were in optimal (or better) BCS at calving. The odds of being open in fall were
three times higher for cows that were in suboptimal BCS at calving and continued to lose BCS compared to cows that were thin at calving but did not lose more BCS after calving. So What Does This Mean… to Me? According to Canfax, Alberta and Ontario cull cow prices bottomed out in November through January in 16 of the last 17 years, then rose by over 20% (on average) from April through June. Price cycles can’t be guaranteed, but average cow prices were higher in spring in 15 out of 17 years in Alberta, and every year in Ontario. Your calving records can help identify cows that are less likely to rebreed this summer, or that might fail to calve
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The Village of Mannville is currently accepting applications for F/T seasonal and student positions to assist the Public Works Department. Duties include, but are not limited to: Grass & Weed Maintenance, Road maintenance (crack filling, painting), Museums, Facility/Equipment operation and maintenance.
A Valid driver’s license is a requirement of this position. Submit resumes to the attention of: Mark McLaughlin, Public Works Foreman Village of Mannville 5127-50 Street Box 180 Mannville, Alberta T0B 2W0 Fax: (780) 763-3643 E-Mail: info@mannville.com All applicants are thanked for their interest. However, only those receiving interviews will be contacted.
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HOROSCOPE/SUDOKU AND SOLUTIONS Daily Sudoku: Fri 18-Mar-2022
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Social events will be favorable. Don't avoid situations that may deteriorate; try to mend them. Spend some quality time with your lover.
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Opportunities to meet new lovers will come through pleasure trips or social events. You could be drawn to events that concern children. You may want to take a look at the personal papers of elders in your family.
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Be prepared to meet new lovers through colleagues. Do what you can to help them but don't neglect your own family. Try to calm down and listen to your partner's complaints.
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Assist a relative or good friend by setting of a budget for them. Someone close to you will get upset easily if you are insensitive to their needs.
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You should make sure that your personal papers are in order. You need to look into some private matters before you can proceed with your plans. Put something away in case of an emergency.
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Travel for business or pleasure. Think twice before you pursue an unrealistic endeavor. If you're looking to do something worthwhile, consider volunteer work.
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Confusion is apparent and you'll need some sound advice if you want to do the right thing. You will accomplish the most in the work environment today. Do your own thing.
AREA NEWS
The Vermilion Voice | March 22, 2022
Submitted Anna Svenungard
It's that time of year again!! It is time to start recruiting our newest Spartans!! Kindergarten Registration is right around the corner and we are excited to offer an in-person registration night. Come to St.Jerome's school on April 12th from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for a short presentation, tour of the school, and an opportunity to meet some of the Elementary school teachers. Registration is now open and forms can be found on our website https:// stj.ecacs.ca/ or by calling the school office at 780-853-5251. Your child is eligible to attend if he/she is 5 years of age prior to December 31, 2022. Kindergarten aged students are welcome to accompany their parents on this night and check out the classroom. Please provide a copy of your child’s birth certificate, or you can bring it and we can photocopy it for you. We look forward to seeing you! The school was a sea of green for St.
Junior High Foods Class students at St. Jerome’s got busy baking pies for Pi Day on March 14.
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St. Jerome’s Catholic School News Patrick’s Day this year! Little leprechauns managed to create heaps of mischief in our halls and classrooms. Classrooms were a mess, loads of green crepe paper, silly string, rainbow confetti, the WORKS! Spartans of various ages worked to catch the leprechauns by designing traps, however, none were successful in trapping one. Better luck next year Spartans! Our Kinders had a very special day on March 1st. It was the one hundred and first day of school and they celebrated with 101 Dalmatian themed fun! Kinders had a great day sorting 101 treats, using dice to race to 101 and getting our faces painted. Woof! So much fun! Thank you Mrs. Jones for making Kindergarten such a great experience for our youngest learners. Our older Spartans honoured Pi Day, which is held on March 14 every year. Students paid tribute to the most famous constant in math and physics: the number you get when you divide the circumference of a circle by its diameter. It’s represented by the Greek letter “π” - in English, “pi”.
It is always a joy when physics and food go hand in hand. We learned, we baked pizza pies and regular pies, and we broke “bread” together. Mrs. Betz, our student teacher, worked with the physics students on their understanding of “pi/pie” in all of its various forms. This is the second practicum that she has completed with Mrs. Caroline Dieken in secondary math and physics. I asked her to share some things about herself with our school family and community so that we can all get to know her better. Here is what she had to say: “Hello my name is Mrs. Tina Betz and I am currently completing my last practicum here on April 8th, 2022. I started my journey in education long before I ever knew I wanted to become an Educator. Helping others learn what we were being taught in school and university was thrilling for me. I completed my BSc with a major in Physics and Math in 2006, and through various volunteer opportunities with elementary schools and respite programs I knew I was heading in the right direction. After a little break from education to start a family,
St. Jerome’s Kindergarten students had a very special day on March 1st. It was the one hundred and first day of school and they celebrated with 101 Dalmatian themed fun! Fall 2022 Kindergarten Registration is open online or you can attend the in-person registration night on April 12 at 6:30pm. We hope to see you there!
I restarted my journey in education with a position at Vermilion Outreach School in January 2015. This opportunity allowed me to develop into the person I am today, I have had wonderful mentors along the way who have guided and encouraged me to continue and complete my Education degree from Werklund School of Education. So thank you all for welcoming me and making my time at St. Jerome's so wonderful.” We have loved having you here to learn and teach the students at St. Jerome’s. We wish you all the best as you graduate! Up & Coming: -March 24: Ski Trip for students gr. 5-12!! -April 12: Kindergarten Registration Night! In-person from 6:30-7:30pm, kindergarten aged children are welcome to attend! -April 14: GYMNASTICS DAY!!!!!! (Yes, the practices have begun! We can’t wait to see which house will walk away Champions!) -April 15-24: No School, Easter Break
Little leprechauns managed to create heaps of mischief in St. Jerome halls and classrooms. This classroom in particular was a mess! Loads of green crepe paper, silly string, rainbow confetti, the WORKS! And… no luck catching the leprechaun!
Vic Juba Presents Zachary Stevenson
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The Vic Juba Community Theatre, along with Paquette Productions will present Zachary Stevenson’s Tribute to Buddy Holly on April 6. According to Stevenson’s bio, Stevenson is originally from Vancouver Island and is said to be a “dead ringer for dead singers” by the Victoria Times Colonist for his portrayals of Buddy Holly, Hank Williams, Phil Ochs and roles based on Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis. He has won the Jeff Award in Chicago for Outstanding Performance by an actor in a leading musical role for the Buddy Holly Story. Stevenson has produced and recorded five indepen-
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dent albums, he has been featured as an original artist at numerous festivals such as the Ottawa Folk Fest, Blue Skies Festival, Summerfolk, Winterfolk in Toronto as well as Folk Alliance (Memphis, Ottawa and Kansas City), and the Ottawa Blues Festival. He has performed in more than a dozen Buddy Holly Story performances across Canada and the United States. Stevenson has been a music director on productions such as Ring of Fire and Million Dollar Quartet. He shares a Toronto Virgin Radio songwriting award with his songwriting
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partner Jeff Bryant and is currently writing a new one-man show based on the life of folksinger Phil Ochs title ‘Louder Than the Guns. It is said that Stevenson has a unique performing style, humour and an impressive repertoire of knowledge about Buddy Holly, and that he will leave the audience captivated and entertained throughout the
entire performance. It is also noted that he performs an exciting Tribute to Buddly Holly Live in concert. On top of his impressive music career Stevenson is an active and successful fundraiser for MSF (Doctors Without Borders) by raising over $10,000 through his CD sales. Tickets can be purchased through the Vic Juba Community Theatre website.
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The Vermilion Voice | March 22, 2022
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LOCAL NEWS
The Vermilion Voice | March 22, 2022
Dawn Riley
The Race Of Vermilion Is Back
Reporter
Several venues in the Town of Vermilion played host to 21 teams trying to solve puzzles and complete challenges during the Good Life Institutes’ Race of
Vermilion on March 19. Teams of four had roughly seven hours to successfully complete a course that took them all over Vermilion. The day ended with a lasagna dinner from Something Sweet, a few drinks
From left, Lyle and Toni Teasdale and Jon and Diane Bodurka, Low Expectations, the winning team of The Race of Vermilion 2022 Photos Dawn Riley
Lorna Hamilton Reporter
While drones are extremely easy to purchase, it may not be the best idea unless you take the time to understand the many regulations surrounding their use. Markus Weber, President of Land View Drones, a company that sells commercial drones and provides drone flying certification says there are many regulations to flying drones, and that it is important for people using drones to be certified. LandView Drones will be offering a two-day Ag Drone School at the Innisfree & District Recreation Centre on April 6-7, hosted by the Innisfree Agricultural Society. “Everyone is welcome to our Ag Drone School we have had participants from as young as 11 to over 80 years old. Many farmers are interested in using drone technology and over half of our school participants are farmers who already own or are considering purchasing drones to use on their farms but are afraid to fly or don’t know anything about it and want to learn,”
and a highlight video of the d ay 's events. Once again the Good Life Institute provided a highly active, community enhancing event that brought people together and showcased some of the
From left; Sean and Shannon Tennant, Kristen and Cody Burns winners of the best team name, Hot Broads and Dad Bods.
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incredible organizations and businesses in Vermilion. Congratulations to all who helped make the event a success. Check out the Good Life Institute's Facebook page for access to the video.
The Quad Squad solving the puzzle at Remax Prairie Realty.
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stated Weber. According to Weber, there are regulations surrounding the use of drones in the proximity of people (must be 30 meters away from people) and airports. For example, an Advanced Certificate is required if the operator will be operating a drone within 3 nautical miles of any certified airport, 1 nautical mile of any certified heliports such as the one at the Vermilion Health Centre, and within controlled airspace such as the Wainwright military base. Operating drones in the red areas on this map without the right certification could result in fines of up to $1,000 for individuals or $5,000 for a corporation. In regard to the usage of drones in the agriculture sector, most farmers would only require a Basic Certificate. The Ag Drone School which will take place in Innisfree will deal with every aspect of productive, safe, and legal use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) by farmers and agronomists, and will include-an introduction to (RPAS), a presentation on 101
uses for farm drones, an intro to air law, where participants will have the opportunity site survey and pre-flight planning, best to operate several different (RPAS) models practices for emergency management, outdoors, from the Mavic 3 to Matrice 300. maintenance, storage and travel. It also There will also be various scenarios that includes hands-on flight practice inside will allow participants to gain experience the Community Centre so that even and to understand both site survey and complete beginners can become confi- emergency procedures while taking turns dent operating a drone by the end of the as pilots and visual observers. first day. Land View Drones offers regular Ag The second day will give the attendees Drone School all over the Prairie Provinces further detail with mapping workflows, and will also offer a special Drone Spraydata processing and analysis, livestock ing & Spreading Clinic on April 25-26 in uses for drones, and an introduction to collaboration with Lakeland College. spraying by drone. In the af ternoon session there will be test preparation so that participants can complete their o n l i n e Tr a n s p o r t Canada test for their Basic Cer tificate. Finally, the event 4616-48a Ave., Vermilion, AB (780)581-5101 concludes with the afternoon Fly Day,
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The Vermilion Voice | March 22, 2022
Here at Vermilion Chrysler, we believe in being a VITAL part of the community. On this new year 2022, we are - as always - still commited to bring value to our customers and our community as well. Welcome Denver Cloutier our new Service Manager! Denver has over 14 yrs in the business, has been a level 3 Red Seal technician for over 10 years. He loves Hockey, biking and anything sports. Come by and say hi today, Denver would love to meet you!!
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