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St. Jerome’s Awards

Angela Mouly Reporter

St. Jerome’s Catholic School held their Awards Ceremony on October 7, recognizing grades 9 – 12 students for their academic and athletic achieve ments as well as model citizenship throughout the school or community.

Assistant Principal, Sean Whelan, welcomed everyone, and emcees Cadence Jackson and Raph Agbay introduced each of the award recipi ents. Both Miss Jackson and Mr. Whelan thanked the sponsors for presenting and their generosity and continued support of the event.

Superintendent Glenn Nowosad said, “It’s much appreciated that you show up and appreciate your student accom plishments, especially on a weekend busy with sports and Thanksgiving.”

Awards covered honour roll, merit, and academic achievement in each subject. Recipients of the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship included Robin Axley, Kassidy Fehr, Clay Corbiere, Hannah Kissinger, Desirae Cutler,

Ed Pacaro, Douglas Davies, Alexis Rehmann, Amelie Despins, Madison Shimko, Kenna Dewing, Gracie Swee ney, Sean Espiritu, Mia Westergaard, Dexter Fajarito, and Anna Willis. The Andrew Mercier Memorial Citizenship Award was awarded to Riley Krips, Joshua Beaudette, Alora Smith, and Anna Willis; and the Keith Martic Memorail Award recipient was Anna Willis.

Both the Governor General’s Academic Medal and Premier’s Citi zenship Award were presented to Gracie Sweeney, and the Spirit of St. Jerome’s Award was presented to Anna Willis. This year the St. Jerome’s House Cup went to last year’s champi ons Mackenzie House.

“With your hard work and the guid ance of your parents and teachers you have proven that you are very capa ble of accomplishing great things. Congratulations to all tonight’s award recipients and always remember that together we can make a difference,” said Whelan.

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Work Ethic Award recipients Lydia Smith, Mary Ulrich, Gracie Sweeney, and Josh Beaudette. Photos Angela Mouly

Anna Willis, Spirit of St. Jerome’s recipient.

Gracie Sweenie, recipient of the Governor General’s Academic Medal and Premier’s Citizenship Award.

Town Council

Angela Mouly Reporter

The Town of Vermilion held a regular council meeting on October 4, with major topics including crime statistics, library funding, an ATCO franchise agreement, and a new boom lift.

Sergeant Mike Dunsmore presented first quarter RCMP statistics from April – June 2022. He said they are meeting their target goals for proactive enforcement regarding traffic and police and community relations.

“It’s not about just writing tickets, but having positive interactions with the public,” said Dunsmore.

He also recently held a town hall meeting in Innisfree, and plans to have ones in the coming year near Clandonald and Vermil ion, and will continue their school engage ments.

“There are some increased numbers but that’s a positive thing, showing the offend ers are being caught. Theft of motor vehi cles saw a 167 per cent increase; usually coming in pairs or groups of three for the theft of vehicles (dropping one and pick ing up another). We got a call this morn ing where they dumped one in Elk Point and Bonnyville and ended up with four in custody,” said Dunsmore.

There was also a 150 per cent increase in drug enforcement for trafficking which he said also shows an increase in offenders being caught. There wasn’t a lot of growth overall with all property crimes being down. Generally he said their calls for service will likely drop as the cold weather rolls in.

Councillor Robert Pulyk asked when they could expect some movement regard ing the new RCMP facility following their land purchase near Highway 16, and Mayor Greg Throndson noted originally it had been slated for 2025.

“The federal government intends to build the first carbon neutral, zero emissions facility in Alberta in Vermilion. To be frank

it will slow down the process; it is new terri tory, but the date they are aiming towards for occupancy is early 2028. At this point it is so early into the process; I would expect

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future. Giesbrecht proposed the request for $294,500 from the town in order to continue their work at the library. They also extended an invitation to council and the public to attend their AGM on October 26, at 7 p.m.

CAO Kevin Lucas read a recommenda tion for council to extend the Atco Electric Ltd. – Municipal Electric Distribution System Franchise Agreement for another five years. Councillor Pulyk said, “The franchise agree ment that we have is really good. Over the years many of you may or may have not noticed but ATCO has changed 662 light standards to incorporate LED lighting which has saved money and are far better light ing for wildlife and ourselves as well. We’ve had a good relationship with them for many years and I am certainly in favour.”

Lucas said as they switch over to LED it assists to lower the town’s carbon foot print, as well as with the dark skies initia tive (reducing the orange glow). The motion was carried.

Director of Infrastructure and Planning, Ben McPhee, shared information on an articulting boom lift that had originally been brought forward in the 2021 budget for

$70,000. With inflation they opted to select a used 2014 JLG 450AJ lift from United Rentals for $55,000 excluding GST.

Of three proposals, one was over budget, and one had 2,500 hours while this one only had 1,200 hours.

Councillor Joshua Rayment asked what the main use of the lift would be, and McPhee said that it would be used to hang banners around town, for the hanging baskets, at the arena, stadium or anywhere with high ceilings to provide regular mainte nance. It opens up opportunities in-house as well as savings on operational budgets. Lucas added that they currently rent a local lift three times per year but this will allow them to do more such as the gutters that should be cleaned out annually, but they don’t get done as they aren’t always able to access the rental.

Pulyk added that after last year putting up Christmas lights he sees it alleviating a safety issue as well. Overall they agreed that it wasn’t so much about what they could save, but what they could add to their fleet, and as a result the motion was carried.

early literacy, networking for professionals, and assisting seniors. There are new and exciting items such as computer program ming tools, digital cameras, microphones; anything we can do to meet the needs of the people of Vermilion and surrounding areas. Our wonderful staff is well trained and knowledgeable about the community, and answer questions on any topic you could imagine,” said Thompson.

A renovation to the library entrance earlier this year allows scooter and wheel chair access, and they are looking into a lift to provide access to the basement in the

William "Bill" Edward Lloyd Brown

passed away on October 2, 2022 in Vermilion, Alberta at the age of 93 years. He will be lovingly remembered by Brian Gould, who Bill valued like a son; as well as relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Lloyd and Mary Brown; his siblings Tom (Doreen) Brown and 2 infant sisters.

A graveside ceremony was held on Friday, October 7, 2022 at the Islay Cemetery.

Thank you to the Islay Health Center Sta and Nurses for the wonderful care and attention you provided to Bill over the years. We are very grateful for all you have done for us.

Thank you to the Prairie Edge Sta and Nurses for the care and attention throughout the past few months. We are very thankful to have your support.

Thank you to Re ections Funeral Home for assisting us as we say good-bye to our dear friend. We appreciate all your guidance.

We would also like to thank all the friends and family that have been a part of Bill's life over the years.

Memorial donations may be made to Islay Assisted Living or charity of one's choice.

From: Brian Gould

Adam Thor and Family &

Brown Families

Remembering ARLIN BOE

October 7, 1984 - October 5, 2015

You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide. Though we cannot see you, You’re always by our side.

We love and miss you, Arlin. Love from Nicholas Mom and Dad

Rod, Lana, Raina and Easton Adam, Vanessa, Hunter, Lily and Calista, Vanessa, Mike, Emma and Max

Photo Angela Mouly.

Vermilion Rotary Club Flags Flying For Thanksgiving

Lorna Hamilton Reporter

As many people know the Vermil ion Rotary Club has been doing its Flag program for the past five years; over the years the Flag program has raised funds which the Rotary Club has donated back into the community. The Vermilion Rotary Club is a charitable organization that has been serving the area for the past 67 years and since then they have donated massive amounts of funds to community organizations, programs, and projects due to the continuous generosity of the community that has supported its fund raising efforts. This past Thanksgiving weekend the club placed their Canadian Flags at various locations around Vermil ion where the club has supported, such as the Provincial Park where they planted trees for their first project back in 1955.

Throughout the years the club have also helped support the trout pond, splash park, rowing club, and soccer fields.

Flags were also placed at the Commu nity Oven, Vermilion Heritage Museum, Senior Centre, the Armoury-Army Cadets, the Long-term care facility, and the hospital gazebo, the Regional Centre, Skateboard park, Vermilion Lodge, Arena and Stadium, Curling Rink, Ice Plant, Focus, Ball Diamonds, Swim Club, Town of Vermilion, Vermilion Public Library, FOCUS, as well as J.R. Robson, Vermilion Elementary School, St. Jerome’s, Lake land College and Vermilion Outreach.

“We wanted to place the flags this Thanksgiving weekend to show our thanks to the community for all their support, we could not do what we do in the community without them,” said Vermilion Rotary Club President, Erwin Warkentin.

Upcoming Photography Session

Angela Mouly Reporter

The Vermilion Public Library will be hosting a Photography Composition & Edit Session on October 27, at 6:30 p.m. The free session will be led by Rob Snow whose photography is featured at the library throughout October.

Those who register can bring photo graphs on their laptop, tablet or smart phone and learn some tips about photo composition and editing using their device’s existing software. They can also bring their camera for a brief rundown of exposure and composition.

Snow wasn’t always interested in photography, but over the past couple years has used it as a way to benefit his own mental health after having worked several years as a paramedic. Hearing the challenges people were going through, he

began with street photography as a way to capture their triumph equally along with their struggle, and as a simple way not to get lost in or overshadowed by the words of their story.

“You see people from a different view as a paramedic. If you start putting out the words and telling the tragedies, you lose part of the people in the words. When you show a picture of a person when I look at their face, for me it’s a foundation of the story,” said Snow.

He is currently taking a two year online course and suggests for others to follow suit as it has helped him understand chang ing his angle or composition. By learning to bring focus to the subject in his work, it has brought depth to his images separating the background and foreground allowing the subject standing out in the middle.

He has transitioned to more landscape

VERMILION LIONS CLUB

PRIME RIB DINNER & DANCE

Saturday November 12th, 2022 Vermilion Regional Centre Cocktails 6:00 p.m. Supper 7:00 p.m. Dance and Silent Auction to follow. All proceeds to: Toddler Playground, Stars & other Lions Projects Cost: $70.00 per ticket or

photography but said working at FOCUS really helped him see people in our community and society differently because the clients there live for the day and are just happy to be involved. He said everyone has so much to appreciate in their lives, and looking at people’s differences isn’t as important as who they are or what they do.

“I can’t even express how thankful I am to the community for the support. This community has always gone above and beyond to stand up and support others. The praise and encouragement is humbling, but to feel appreciated is a wonderful thing,” said Snow. “Thank you first and foremost to the library for supporting community artists at any level, whether it is their profession or hobby. It gives that confidence to people that want to step out, and I hope to inspire others to try and showcase their work.”

Limited spaces are available for the

session, so you are encouraged to regis ter by visiting https://www.vplibrary.ca/ programs/rob-snow. For more information you can visit www.rpsphotography.ca

Vermilion Rotary Club President, Erwin Warkentin and club member Bruce MacDuff placing a flag outside the Vermilion Valley Lodge. Photo Lorna Hamilton

Rob Snow’s photography featured at the Vermilion Public Library. Photo Angela Mouly

Your Neighbour Needs You

FCSS

of Vermilion Family & Community

Services (FCSS) partnered with

Vermilion Rural Mental Health Proj

to host an information session at the

Senior Centre on September

nice lunch was provided by Lasting

Loretta Kroeker, Program

from the Rural Elder Abuse

Prevention (REAP) Coalition shared how seniors can help each other. Ideas and resources were shared regarding how to prevent isolation, be a good listener with your neighbors, be aware of the signs of abuse, and how to thrive while living safely in the community. If you have further questions about this topic, contact Senior Support Coordinator, Shirley McRobert at 780.581.2414 or email smcrobert@vermil ion.ca

Honouring

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This photo was taken October 8 as the moon was rising south of Vermilion. If anyone else saw this please let the Voice know. Photo Ron Paulson

Jr. B. Tigers Kick-Off New Season

Angela Mouly Reporter

The Vermilion Junior B Tigers hosted the Killam Wheat Kings on October 7, for their season opener. New head coach, Danny Haygarth, said everyone is very excited to be back on the ice, and they are ready for an exciting season of hockey.

The Tigers have 15 returning play ers from last year, and he said every one respects one another; they are gelling very nicely and all get along as a really close knit group.

When asked what made him want to coach this year, Haygarth said, “I haven’t coached at the junior level in quite a few years and I wanted to come back to a team that I thought I would be a good fit with. After watching the team last year, this was a team that I wanted to work for, and work with the players to try and build on the success they had last year.”

Part of the North East Alberta Junior B League he thinks the league will be very competitive, and he said when you have good competition every game is important, so it will bring the best out of the boys every night they

play.

Skilled youth or young adults can learn from playing hockey he said include that for them to have success, they all have to buy into a common goal and they need to work together as a unit of 20 guys each night to have team success. Any time you start a season, he said the team goal is to win a championship, and that is what they are going to try and do this year; they need to keep build ing throughout the year, and peaking at playoff time.

During Friday’s game they were focusing on discipline, competing hard for 60 minutes, and improving their penalty killing. Down by two after the first period, the Tigers pulled together and worked hard on defence during the second period not allow ing any further scoring. Although they lost 3 – 1, they had 48 shots on net while Killam only had 33. Scor ing for Vermilion was Lyndon Fadden, with an assist from Conner Roscoe.

“Without our communities support, we wouldn’t have a team. I would like to thank the people of Vermilion and surrounding areas who support our

From left, Deven Culford, Mayor Greg Throndson, and Carter Burton during the ceremonial puck drop.

team each and every year, and look forward to making them proud to be supporters of our team, this season,” said Haygarth.

IMMEDIATE

Lyndon Fadden. Photos Angela Mouly

Dawn Hames Columnist

A hot bowl of soup is a reward ing pleasure on chilly fall days. I also made this soup using coco nut milk with very good results, so that is an option for anyone with a dairy allergy. This soup uses a roux (pronounced rue or roo) to provide a thick and creamy texture. A roux is a thickener used in French cooking usually made of equal parts of flour and a fat such as butter, bacon drippings or lard.

Shrimp is rich in nutrients and anti oxidants. The powerful antioxidant

Helen Row Toews Columnist

Really, mom?

Anyone who knows me would tell you I have infinite patience.

I enjoy working with children, driving a school bus (a true test of serenity), and watching a garden grow. I like the slower pace of life in the country and revel in the time it takes to produce good brown bread, a rich cup of coffee, or to read a great book.

However, when I have to be some where on my own time, look out. I search for the quickest route and the fastest mode of travel. I get irritated with slowpokes, traffic jams, and people who loiter in the center of side

Salmon Chowder

astaxanthin is what gives the salmon its pinky coral colour. The abundance of nutrients found in salmon include selenium, vitamin A, multiple B vita mins, potassium, vitamin D, E, phos phorus, choline, iodine, omega 3 and zinc. The nutrients in salmon are known to be heart and brain healthy.

Salmon is an excellent source of low calorie, high nutrient protein.

Salmon Chowder

4 red potatoes

1 tablespoon butter

1 yellow onion chopped

1 grated carrot

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons all purpose flour

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 cup cream

4 cups milk (dairy or coconut)

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 – 2 cups chopped cooked salmon

(boneless)

1/2 teaspoon dill (optional)

Peel, cut and boil potatoes until cooked. Sauté the onion and grated carrot in the first tablespoon of butter. When the onions have soft ened, remove the onion and carrot mixture into a bowl. In the bottom of the same frying pan, continue to make the roux. To make the roux melt 2 tablespoons butter in the bottom of the frying pan, then add the 2 table spoons of flour. Cook for 1 minute stirring, add the milk one half cup at a time and cook stirring the milk in

Prairie Wool

me it’s a problem. My kids, in particu lar, tell me it is

I get it from my dad. At 87, he met me down a side road in his old Ford pickup and passed me at the speed of light. We barely had time to wave before he was gone in a cloud of dust and a shower of gravel that smashed into my windshield with unpleasant results.

Naturally, like Dad, this attitude of mine can get me into scrapes. I always argue that I make life interesting, but few agree. My misdeeds are remem bered and brought forth at critical moments to prove a point.

Often, scrapes happen on holi days when time is of the essence. This summer, I parked in a vast lot near Amsterdam, so my family and I could take a fast train into the city.

and Alone might make a good title for a horror flick, but it wasn’t so great in real life. My option was to back up the rental car and bash through the barricade to freedom, or for us to sleep bolt upright in a shadowy parking lot on the outskirts of town.

every credit/debit card we had, a sign finally flashed across the barrier screen, SLAGBOOM OPEN. The heavy block ade lifted. While none of us were entirely sure what a slagboom was, we were thankful it had finally seen fit to let us go.

daughter, Aliyah, and I were in the Dordogne region of France. Parking was almost impossible on the narrow road behind our apartment, and it was a long way to walk around to our entrance. Much easier would be to cut through a deserted business, I thought with my

and continue stirring until the milk is combined and the mixture has thick ened. Do this until 2 cups of the milk have been added into the roux. When the potatoes are cooked, drain away the water and remove half of the pota toes and leave the other half in the pot. Mash the potatoes in the pot with cream and the 1 tablespoons butter. In the pot with the mashed potatoes add the reaming 2 cups of milk, the carrot and onion mixture, the cooked salmon, the salt and pepper and stir over heat. Cut the remaining pota toes into half inch cubes and add to the soup. Add the dill if desired and serve. For an extra flavor burst you can serve with a squirt of lemon juice or lemon wedges.

usual impatience. I stood with my nose pressed to the glass. By golly, I could see right through to the other side. Precisely where I needed to be. Yay!

I opened the door and waited. Nothing happened. Furtively, I hurried through the empty corridor. All was well until I tripped a stupid sensor, and the fran tic howling of an alarm filled my ears. Pounding footsteps were heard, angry voices rose in the air, and the far-off sound of a siren caused fear to clutch

Did I wait around to calmly explain my purpose for entering a building off limits

Did I think about how to say, “Sorry, police officer, I’m a fool” in French? No!

I dashed out the other side, scurried to my apartment, and hid till everything

Is there any wonder my kids sigh and

We would like to thank the Vermilion community for their overwhelming support of our families after the loss of our baby Kayde. Your kindness shown through the many owers, cards, food donations and gifts were very much appreciated.

Thank you to all who attended Kayde’s “Celebration of Life”: neighbours, friends, the Vermilion Fire Department members. Thank you to Pastor Mike for his spiritual guidance and comforting words. Thank you to the sta at Creechs whose kindness to us exceeded ‘Professional’. Our burden of grief has been easier carried having shared it with all of you. Arenburg and Conlon families

Hamilton, Angela Mouly

Craig Baird Columnist

Only a few constit uencies around Alberta can claim a premier as their representative in the Legislature. Vermilion is one such place thanks to a decision by Arthur Sifton to choose the Vermilion riding as his home riding.

After the government of Alexander Rutherford was hit by the Alberta and Great Waterways Railway Scandal, the premier resigned and Arthur Sifton was called on to form a government. At the time, Sifton was not part of the legislature, but he was a prominent individual within the province having served as the Chief Justice of Alberta since 1905.

When The Premier Chose Vermilion

He lived in Calgary, where he worked as well, and he needed to win a seat in the Legislature. He could have chosen a riding in southern Alberta but due to the fact that his cabinet was mostly composed of southern Albertans, he chose Vermilion.

As a result, Archibald Campbell resigned his seat so that Sifton could seek election there. Campbell had only served as the MLA for Vermilion since 1909, so he was not a long-term representative for the riding.

In Vermilion, many questioned why Sifton was running in their riding. An editorial in the Edmonton Journal on June 28, the day before the byelection criticized the premier for being a para chute candidate.

“Premier Sifton’s record as a justice of the supreme bench has nothing to

do with the issues before the elec tors of Vermilion,” the editorial stated.

“He has nothing to offer in the matter of good citizenship that his opponent cannot duplicate, and he is in the posi tion of being uninvited in the division in which he seeks election.”

As the election day came on June 29, Sifton was elected with a good majority. Sifton received 1,018 votes, or 58.9 per cent, compared to the 710 received for George Clark of the Conservative Party.

With that election, Vermilion was represented by the premier of Alberta, a situation that would remain in place until 1917 when he resigned after the 1917 election victory and became a Member of Parliament.

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 and Canada: A Yearly Journey on all podcast platforms.

Lorna Hamilton Editor

better future through

Small Business Week

3 sustainability tips for small businesses

Small businesses are more conscious than ever about how their actions im pact the environment. This Small Bu siness Week — October 16 to 22,

to make

the

Small Business Week is coming up, and in conjunction with that the Vermilion Chamber is holding the Small Business Awards Night on October 22. I would like to take this opportunity to express congratula tions to all those who are nominated for an award, you all deserve it and

and sustainable

should be proud of your accomplish ments. Remember the feel-good feel ing you feel, and strive each day to excel even further. However, Small Business Week is not just about attending a fancy gala and getting nominated by your peers; it is also a week to celebrate all the small busi nesses in our community.

This access helps reduce waste and you don’t have to spend money on paper and related items like prin ters, copiers, ink cartridges and filing cabinets.

Vermilion has an amazing number of small businesses, and it continues to grow each year. Over the last year

3. Do business with green businesses. Whenever possible, source goods and services that are sustainably produced and supplied. For example, work towards simplifying your sup ply chain by working with local, likeminded companies. Carbon-neutral vendors exist across every industry — you just have to look.

siness paperless. For instance, cloudcomputing software, like Google Apps, allows employees to share and access information anywhere.

Canadian consumers are increasingly inclined to support businesses that do their part for the environment. There fore, becoming more sustainable can help you boost your brand and inc rease your profits.

or so our small business community continued to grow with new busi nesses opening.

Should your small business embrace alternative payment methods?

There are more than 1.2 million small and medium-sized businesses in Canada and over the past couple of years during the pandemic and economic recovery it has brought new challenges for business owners, especially small businesses. Some of the challenges small businesses are facing are inflation, worker short age and supply chain challenges, but many business owners are find ing ways to succeed by making their business more inclusive and sustain able, while still driving the Canadian economy.

It is extremely important to support local businesses as much as possi ble. I understand it is not always possible to get everything you need here in Vermilion, but we do have

The world is becoming increasingly digital, and so is payment processing. Here’s what you should know about alternative payment methods (APMs) for small businesses.

DEFINITION

An APM is any form of payment that isn’t made using cash or a major cre dit card. Examples include cryptocur rencies like bitcoin, electronic wallets like PayPal and mobile wallets like Apple Pay.

BENEFITS

APMs can provide your business with a significant advantage over the compe tition. Here are three reasons to diver sify your payment options.

• Boost efficiency and sales. With APMs, customers don’t have to input

a wide variety of options to choose from, and if we do not support our local businesses, they may be forced to close their doors, and that in itself would be a disaster.

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has organized the BDC Small Business Week annually for 43 years to celebrate the, “Cana da’s dreamers and doers.”

The BDC website https://www.bdc. ca/ has some pretty awesome infor mation regarding small business and will be offering two webinar events that would certainly be of interest for the small business owner. On October 17 there is the ‘Dare to do things Differently’, and on October 18 there is another webinar titled ‘How To Succeed In Today’s Economy’ so maybe swing by and register, I would if I owned a small business is these trying times.

all their information for each pur chase. This simplifies the checkout process and may result in more sales.

• Increase customer confidence. Of fering APMs ensures your customers can pay in ways that are convenient for them. This will help them feel at ease and demonstrate your commit ment to providing exceptional service.

• Save on expenses. APMs don’t in cur large transaction fees like credit cards. Therefore, you’ll save money when customers use them to make their purchases.

APMs can benefit your small business and help you grow your local, natio nal and global customer base.

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3 Sustainability Tips For Small Businesses

Small businesses are more conscious than ever about how their actions impact the environment. This Small Business Week — October 16 to 22, 2022 — is the perfect opportunity to make lasting and sustainable changes to your business. Here are three tips.

Offer remote positions. Allowing your employees to work from home means fewer cars on the road, resulting in less carbon dioxide being emitted into the air. If your employees must work in person, give them an incentive to ride their bikes, walk or take public transportation.

Go digital. If possible, make your business paperless. For instance, cloud-comput ing software, like Google Apps, allows employees to share and access informa

tion anywhere. This access helps reduce waste and you don’t have to spend money on paper and related items like printers, copi ers, ink cartridges and filing cabinets.

Do business with green businesses. Whenever possible, source goods and services that are sustainably produced and supplied. For example, work towards simplifying your supply chain by work ing with local, like-minded companies. Carbon-neutral vendors exist across every industry — you just have to look.

Canadian consumers are increasingly inclined to support businesses that do their part for the environment. Therefore, becoming more sustainable can help you boost your brand and increase your prof its.

Should You Embrace Alternate Payment Methods?

The world is becoming increasingly digi tal, and so is payment processing. Here’s what you should know about alternative payment methods (APMs) for small busi nesses.

Definition

An APM is any form of payment that isn’t made using cash or a major credit card. Examples include cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, electronic wallets like PayPal and mobile wallets like Apple Pay.

Benefits

APMs can provide your business with a significant advantage over the compe tition. Here are three reasons to diversify your payment options.

Boost efficiency and sales. With APMs,

customers don’t have to input all their infor mation for each purchase. This simplifies the checkout process and may result in more sales.

Increase customer confidence. Offering APMs ensures your customers can pay in ways that are convenient for them. This will help them feel at ease and demonstrate your commitment to providing exceptional service.

Save on expenses. APMs don’t incur large transaction fees like credit cards. Therefore, you’ll save money when custom ers use them to make their purchases.

APMs can benefit your small business and help you grow your local, national and global customer base.

Brighten Your Home With Indirect LED Lighting

Hidden light sources are the perfect idea for any lighting design project in your home. Whether it’s under beds, along baseboards or above cabinets, flexible, indirect LED lighting strips can be installed virtu ally anywhere you want. These light emitting dio des are a great alterna tive to direct overhead lighting and they’ll provide any room with warmth and character.

Shed some new light

The traditional use of direct over head lighting can feel cold and ster ile. What’s more, the glare from these lights is rarely forgiving when it comes to your home’s blemishes and imper fections. LED strips, on the other hand, are easily installed, use very little energy and have a very long lifes pan. They’re also perfect when look ing to add a calming atmosphere or

creative flair to a given room.

Here are a few ideas to inspire you for your next lighting project. Place

LED strips:

• Under beds, couches or even the edge of a podium bath

• Under or above your kitchen cabinets

• Under the shelves in your office

• Around your deck or pool

• In the cab interior of your RV

A beautiful glow

Unlike their compact fluorescent coun ter parts, LED bulbs give off a warm glow and virtually no glare.

Tailo red to indoor lighting, they evenly distribute the light to help bathe the room in soft and welcoming co lours.

This will help make the room feel bigger and will bring out any stylish architectural elements you may have.

Trending Kitchen Cabinet Designs

The kitchen is the heart of every home. Not only does it need to be func tional, but as the hub of your family life, it also has to be visually stunning. To this effect, kitchen ca binets have moved away from the rustic and clas sical designs of previous years. In an effort to become more modern and sleek, cabinetry has adopted a new seamless style combining appearance and functionality.

A minimalistic approach

Kitchens have become increasingly streamlined over the years. Gone are the days of raised panel doors, excess ornamentation and crown moldings. Instead, you’ll find a more European approach emphasizing horizontal lines and an obvious absence of patterns. Full-overlay cabinetry is brought to the ceiling and flat-panel doors are outfit ted with basic chrome or stainless steel

hardware — anything and everything to create that sleek and unadorned look.

Inspired by your tastes

You’ll encounter a varied selection of cabinets when attempting to tailor the design of your kitchen to your style and needs. Me lamine continues to be a popular choice for many kitch ens. Installing solid wood cabinets will increase the value of any home, but they are more expensive than other ma terials such as veneer and thermo plastic. And color choices, while often influenced by natural light, will vary depending on your personal taste and style.

Consulting a renovation specialist is always a good idea when looking to make your kit chen more modern. Their expertise and personalized assistance will help you select and install the right cabinets for your kitchen.

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The County of Vermilion River Fire Services consist of 8 fire stations (4 Contractors and 4 County squad and a dedicated County staff that includes the Director of Protective Services/ County Fire Chief and the Protective Services Co ordinator/Clerk.

The County of Vermilion River Fire Services consist of 8 fire stations (4 Contractors and 4 County squad and a dedicated County staff that includes the Director of Protective Services/ County Fire Chief and the Protective Services Co ordinator/Clerk.

As of September, the County Fire Services have responded to 460 calls

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Of these calls, there were 14 structure fires, 38 wildfires, 36 vehicle fires, 54 motor vehicle collisions, 102 medical calls plus a variety of rescues and specialized responses.

As of September, the County Fire Services have responded to 460 calls

Of these calls, there were 14 structure fires, 38 wildfires, 36 vehicle fires, 54 motor vehicle collisions, 102 medical calls plus a variety of rescues and specialized responses.

After every fire, an investigation must be completed to determine the cause and origin of the fire. If deemed suspicious, a full team of investigators are assigned.

After every fire, an investigation must be completed to determine the cause and origin of the fire. If deemed suspicious, a full team of investigators are assigned.

The County Fire Service works alongside our community partners at the RCMP, County Peace Officers, Alberta Health Services EMS, STARS and our dispatchers at EC911 in Wainwright, to provide a high level of service to our ratepayers.

The County Fire Service works alongside our community partners at the RCMP, County Peace Officers, Alberta Health Services EMS, STARS and our dispatchers at EC911 in Wainwright, to provide a high level of service to our ratepayers.

On behalf of the Fire Chiefs, Council, staff and myself, THANK YOU to all of our FIREFIGHTERS. Your commitment to the safety and protection of our communities is a critical component in public safety. Additionally, a huge thank you to the FAMILIES and EMPLOYERS out there who continue to encourage and support our firefighters, your understanding and sacrifice does not go unnoticed.

As we navigate another Fire Prevention Week , we should not forgot that it is “safe homes” that make for “safe communities”

On behalf of the Fire Chiefs, Council, staff and myself, THANK YOU to all of our FIREFIGHTERS. Your commitment to the safety and protection of our communities is a critical component in public safety. Additionally, a huge thank you to the FAMILIES and EMPLOYERS out there who continue to encourage and support our firefighters, your understanding and sacrifice does not go unnoticed.

As we navigate another Fire Prevention Week , we should not forgot that it is “safe homes” that make for “safe communities”

Fire Prevention Week 2022: Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape. Plan & Practice your home fire escape.

Fire Chief Kirk Hughes, CD

County Fire Chief Kirk Hughes, CD

Fire Prevention Week 2022: Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape. Plan & Practice your home fire escape.

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4 Fire-Safety Measures To Implement At Home

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FIRE SAFETY TIPS AT HOME

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the winter, make sure snow is promptly cleared doors and ground-floor windows, and that exits are frozen shut. Additionally, make sure other objects don’t block escape routes.

These simple steps can help keep you safe in the event of a fire.

St. Jerome’s FIRE PREVENTION

FIRE SAFETY TIPS AT HOME

Keep flammable such as lighters and out of children

Turn off stove tops and remove pots and pans from burners right after cooking

Keep lit candles away flammable materials wood and cloth

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Cooking is the No.1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries.

Never leave cooking unattended;

on what you’re cooking.

Remove anything that can catch fire, such as oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, and dish towels, well away from the stovetop and other cooking equipment.

Be alert while cooking. If you are sleepy, taking medication that makes you drowsy, or under the influence of alcohol or other substances, avoid cooking.

For more information about Fire Prevention Week and this year’s theme, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen,” along with resources to help promote the campaign locally, visit fpw.org.

Matt Quinten, Bryson Maccoll , Justin Fleming. Front: Chris Cameron, captain Joan Anderson, Lemonee

deputy chief dean Lindballe, Hannah McKenzie, chief Eldon Kostynuk. Missing Sam Clarke, Brandon Porter, Melissa Porter, Tamara Cannan, Conrad Fowler. Photo submitted

What To Do If A Fire Breaks Out Items That Are Fire Hazards

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out. Here are a few steps to take if

ever find yourself in a fire.

• Head for the exit. Get away from the fire immediately. If you’re at home, follow your evacuation plan. If you’re in a public place, go to the nearest emergency exit and move away from the building. If it’s safe to do so, activate the alarm system.

• Don’t stop. Fires spread very quickly and can burn through an entire room in less than three minutes. Don’t attempt to retrieve your belongings, and don’t linger.

• Correct your route. If the room is full of smoke, get low to the ground and crawl under it. Inspect any doors before opening them. Start by checking to see if

the door or door handle is hot. If it is, find another way in. If not, open the door slowly and ensure the space is safe before going inside. Never use the elevator.

• Think about your safety. If you can’t reach an exit, stay where you are and close the doors. If possible, place a damp towel at the base of the door to block out smoke. Contact the fire department and announce your presence by waving a light or brightly coloured cloth through a window.

Fire prevention tools like smoke alarms, portable fire extinguishers and evacua tion plans can minimize the danger when a fire breaks out. Make sure to follow the recommendations of your local fire department.

House fires affect thousands of fami lies every year. Therefore, it’s essential to eliminate potential hazards in your home to keep you and your family safe. This year, Fire Prevention Week takes place from October 9 to 15, and the occasion is an ideal time to brush up on your fire safety knowledge. Here are four things in your home you might not know are flam mable.

1. Oranges contain a naturally occurring and flammable chemical called limonene. This substance is present in many cleaning products because it has a fresh scent and potent degreasing prop erties. Consequently, you should avoid spritzing limonene-based cleaning prod ucts near fire sources like your stovetop.

2. Hand sanitizer has become a house hold staple in recent years. However, it contains ethanol, which is a flammable

ingredient. Although small amounts of hand sanitizer don’t pose a fire hazard, it’s important to store and use it safely to minimize the risk.

3. Nail polish remover is made with flammable chemicals like acetone and nitrocellulose. Therefore, you should always thoroughly wash your hands after using nail polish remover. Ensure the container is tightly sealed and stored in a cool, dry place when you put it away.

4. 9-Volt batteries have the potential to start a fire. If these types of batteries touch metal, they can spark and ignite. It’s best to store batteries in their original packaging or keep the tips covered with tape.

Fire safety starts with knowing the facts. Protect your family by learning about common hazards and taking steps to minimize them.

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Dewberry Fire Department Islay Fire Department

County of Vermilion River full-time staff. Kirk Hughes-County Fire Chief, and Jolene Levesque-Protective Services Co-ordinator. Photo submitted

Back from left, Ron Miskie, Teresa Miskie, Dale Wagner, Brett Johnston, Jon Fournier, and Charles Hlady. Front from left, Morgan Wood, Roger Parkyn, Karen Wood, and Andrew Wood. Photo submitted

Front Row: (L-R) Tavi Moth, Iryna Fedyk, and Rachel Mathias. Second Row: (L-R) John Halliday, Ty Molle, Deputy Chief John McGerrigle, Austin Armitage, Trish Lampitt, and Deputy Chief Ron Courtepatte. Top: Fire Chief Brad Parkinson. Missing: Zach Livingston, Grant Chaley, Jim Brown, Trevor Carr, Brandon King, Tayler Parkinson, Chelsie Pike, Brennan Ramsay, Rayn Taylor, Kyle Zorgdrager, Tim Vanstaden, and Hugh Macphee.

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Back row from left, Cheri Jeworski, Kelsey Appleton, Michael Niesen, William Snider, Shawn Mudryk, Mic MacDonald, Ivan Bardoel, and Jason Bardoel. Front row from left, Jason McPhee (Captain), Brent Farrell (Deputy Chief), Josh Anderson (Fire Chief), and Lyle Lawrence (Captain). Missing, Tracy Snider, John Snider (Captain), Pat Huxley, Myranda Lawrence, Randy Bardoel, Taylor Brodbin, Kegan Fialkowski, Edward McCormack, and Cody MacDonald. Photo submtted

Back row from left, Levi Penner, Ty Johre, Darren Wiebe, Jake Isaac, Lyle Wyness. Front from left, Danelle Garnier, Carry Grant, Tyler Haney, Dawn Garnier. Absent: Kevin McDonald, Dave Haney, Ken Haney, Elisa Haney, Gabe Surina, Sam Eyben, and Alex Nicholas.

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Front: George Steiner (Fire Chief). Middle, Charles Dunk, Preston Deck, Kenny Kowalchuk, Spencer Budden, Brad Johnson, Logan Higginson, Wyatt Roberts, Grant Roberts (Training Officer). Back: Chris Martin (Captain). Missing from Photo: Duley Roberts (Deputy Chief), Martha Spinks (Captain), Cameron Stevenson (CVR Chief Training Officer), Ben Budden, Tanner Beaton and Skyler Budden. Photo submitted

St. Jerome’s Catholic School News

Submitted Anna Svenungard

On Thursday, September 29, Spar tans excitedly gathered for the first postcovid St. Jerome’s Day Assembly! St. J Day is a tradition that has been happen ing in our school for the past 60 years. The magic of connection and commu nity live in the rituals that we uphold each year at this assembly, it’s one way we build our strong school family. St. Jerome is the patron saint of our school, and his Feast Day is September 30. St. Jerome is best known for his translation of the Bible into Latin and is considered the “Doctor of the Church” for his ability to clarify the Divine word, making it more accessible to Christians everywhere. My favourite part about our patron saint is that he is known as a “teacher” of Faith to all, and that makes pretty good sense for us, considering… But, back to the point, we celebrate our patron saint, our school, the unity we share in our Cath olic Faith, and the friendly competition we love between our houses: Cartier, MacKenzie, and Fraser!

St. J Day means a lot of differ ent things to everyone, depending on what “age” of Spartan you are. Let me explain. For our seasoned, return ing Spartans and k-3 students, we are here to celebrate our school, share our spirit, and welcome our newcom ers. It’s for the newcomers, that things get interesting… St. J Day is probably the most meaningful for our grade 4 students. At our school, grade 4 is when you officially start earning “points” for your house during our house compe titions. At this assembly, all the grade 4 students are called up in front of the whole school to participate in an obsta cle course style relay race with their fellow new house members. Every year, I am still surprised that they are always all so brave! For new staff and students at St. J, this day can be really…. Excit ing!! All new students in grades 5-8 were tasked with attempting to slide an Oreo from their forehead, down their face, and into their mouths… without hands, in front of the cheering fans! A delicious challenge! New students from 9-12 were racing to eat a dough nut suspended from a string with their hands behind their back. Height limita tions and string length proved to be a bit tricky for some of our shorter Spar tan recruits. But, of course, we save the best for last… the new staff members! This year we had plenty of new teachers and staff members to celebrate. Spar tan staff were outfitted in stylish shower caps, swimming goggles, and garbage bags. All vanity was left behind. These brave warriors took their seats and were each passed their weapons… a whiteboard, marker, and pen. The name of the game? St. J trivia ques tions!! Sounds simple right??? Well, not so fast… for every question that they answered correctly, they were safe! For question they got wrong… a pie plate of whip cream to the face! As I am sure you can imagine, the tension was elec tric. Now, one thing you must under stand, there are a couple of things that give certain new teachers an advan tage. The first, depending on who you are sitting beside, you and that teacher may be able to put your heads together to come up with good answers and avoid the whip in the face. This “peerreferencing strategy” worked especially well for Mrs. Ridel and Miss. Heinrich! Other newbies like Mrs. Snider had her advantage based on the grade she teaches. For some reason, our loving grade 5 students try to “save” their teachers from said whipping by “help ing” them with the answers. It’s a risky strategy but I am quite sure Mrs. Snider benefitted from it at least once. Now, as for the teachers in junior high and high school, the reality is quite the opposite. You see, their students “feed” them the

wrong answers hoping to allow their teachers to enjoy maximum whip cream sweetness. I can tell you that Mr. Pottle, Mr. M. Martin, and Mr. Collins (almost) had the unique challenge of manag ing whip cream/facial hair clean up. I think it may be the first time ever that it takes a man longer to “freshen up” than his female counterparts. The assem

bly, organized by our Student Council has it all! Quiet moments of prayer and gratitude for our many blessings as a school family ground us in our Faith. But mostly, it is filled with noisy St. J cheers, yelled out by proud and excited Spartans. We couldn’t be happier to welcome you all back for a successful 2022-2023 school year! God Bless!

Gabriel Coates-Lingley, a new grade 9 student, faired very well in the doughnut eating competition! However, you can see Mr. Chase racing with a chair to help a student facing an additional “height” challenge. Our principal, and fearless leader is always looking out for his students.

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New staff members at St. Jerome’s are welcomed into our school family with love, and of course… whip cream! So much excitement for Spartans on St. J Day! Photos submitted

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Marauders Execute Under Pressure In 40-34 Win Over Sedgewick

Cathy Wolters

Clutch late game performances by both the Marauder offence and defence clinched a 40-34 win over the Sedgewick Rams last Wednesday.

The Marauders never trailed in the game after scoring on their opening possession. But the home Rams never quit in an emotional game. They dedicated the game to Brandon Rauser, a recent alum who died on Sunday.

With just under two minutes left in the game, the Rams scored on a 12-play penalty-filled drive that began on their own 26. The penalties were also theirs. And, the Marauders defence had even pushed Sedgewick back to their own 20.

However, wide receiver Lane Smith’s sure hands and quick feet resulted in two third down conversions including the catch that put his team first and goal from the five. Then Josh Ruzicka slipped away from the grasp of Vermilion defenders and into the endzone. A failed convert attempt made the score 40-34.

On the ensuring kickoff, the Rams’ recovered their short kick in a scramble giving them a first down at centre field. Following an incomplete pass and a defensive offside, a Marauder blitz buried QB Brody Mcdowell. Rookie Jaxon Polia kiwski provided the finishing tackle with Owen Harder and Kolten Sheppard providing the initial stop.

The Marauders were penalized for pass interference on an incomplete pass putting the Rams on the Vermilion 19. Sheppard’s quick penetration of the backfield resulted in a Sedge wick holding call. The Marauders declined as the Rams lost yards on the play. On second and 21, Harder knocked down the pass attempt and Colin Roach narrowly missed grabbing the ball for an interception. A Hail Mary pass to the end zone sailed over everyone’s heads and the Marauders took over on downs with 41 seconds left on the clock.

While the defence celebrated the stop, the

offence still had work to do. They started on their own 21. On first down, a high snap resulted in a 14 yard loss. Jonas Atkinson called his own number and rumbled up field for 11 leaving the Marauders third down with 13 yards to go.

Sheppard, The Gingerbread Man on the bench, found room on the outside and took the ball past the first down marker with a 25-yard gain to the 44. Atkinson followed with a 5 yard zigzag through the middle running the clock down to just 10 seconds. He then took a knee to end the game.

Sheppard was the Marauder’s leading offen sive player with three touchdowns, over 200 offensive yards as well as sharing pivot duties with Atkinson. He also contributed on the defen sive side with a forced fumble and five tackles.

Scoring the other points for the Marauders was rookie Colin Roach who also handled the place kicking duties. He scored the opening touchdown on a 32-yard sprint to paydirt on the Marauder’s third offensive play and first posses sion. He also added the convert for the early 8-0 lead.

That major was set up by a 20 yard pass from Atkinson to Sheppard.

Sedgewick replied on their first possession tying the score at 8 at 7:22 of the first quarter.

However, Vermilion only needed two plays to score again. After a Rams unnecessary rough ness high tackle penalty on the first play, Shep pard scored a 36-yard touchdown putting the Marauders ahead to stay.

The Rams began to line up five yards off the ball defensively anticipating more passing. The Marauders took full advantage of that distance to rush the ball on their next possessions.

Taking over on downs from their own 9-yeard line, Marauder rookies Nick Woywitka and Blake Sheppard picked up successive first downs. A third first down came from Kolten Sheppard. Woywitka picked up another six on the last play of the quarter. On the first play of the second

quarter Kolten Sheppard moved the ball to centre field for another first down. His ensuing touchdown came from a fumbled exchange. He picked up the ball and out legged the defense for a 55-yard touchdown. A successful Roach convert made the score 22-8.

The Rams Smith scored his second long distance pass and run major with 1:07 on the clock. A one point convert made the half-time score 22-15.

The Marauders outscored the Rams in the third quarter two TDs to one. Smith’s third TD was the filler between a 52-yard run by Roach and a 29-yard romp by Sheppard making the score 34-22.

In the fourth quarter the Rams scored twice to the Marauders once. Sheppard’s third major was a 63-yarder where he found a seam and exploded away from the defensive pursuit.

Marauder points after: Rookie Harder joined second year Harms as the leaders of the defensive wrecking crew and leading tack lers. Harms did damage on the blitz. Harder, a determined tackler, had a sack and knock

down. The Marauder defence was 80% rookie most of the game. While still learning, especially about hitting low and finishing tackles, they are showing promise. Against Sedgewick, stand outs included Ian Munro, Noah Newbury, Zach Johnson and Poliakiwski…Atkinson and Shep pard, and Cole Krys shared the quarterbacking role during the game. Starter Jayden Lenz was out with a bone bruise. Atkinson also played on offence, defence and special teams…The two teams played each 14 years ago in Sedgewick and 13 years ago at home when both teams were part of the Wheatland 12-man league… Roach handled placekicking in the absence of Regan Sargeant. While just two for six on converts, his kicks weren’t blocked, and one attempt hit the crossbar. He also carried for more than 100 yards…Poliakiwski, a late addi tion to the first kickoff return unit, fielded the kick cleanly and charged up field. He remained part of the return team…No punts in the game…The Marauders took over on downs four times to the Rams two. The Rams had more than double the penalties, 13, to the Marauders 6.

Colin Roach (16) scored two touchdowns including the Marauder’s first major on a 32-yard run and another of 52 yards in the third quarter. Above three Sedgewick Rams surround him from left to right are Cameron Sakaluk (12), player not named in programs (23) and Ty Clark (57). Photo submitted

J.R. School News

Raynette Schroeder

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Pirate Crews have been busy so far. They held nominations and elections for the executives of the pirate crews. The elected students spent a day at the Vermilion Provincial Park train station on September 29 planning activities for the year. As well, the students will all put their handprints on the crew boards which will be hung up in the concourse shortly.

On October 7th, JR Robson teachers participated in school based professional development with a focus on developing their skills in using Google Read/Write to differentiate instruction in the grade subject

areas. They also continued to develop lesson and unit plans that incorporate Truth and Reconciliation into student learning.

Our next School Council meeting is on Wednesday October 26th at 7 p.m. Hope to see you there.

Grade 12 students held their first meeting this week to discuss graduation criteria and to start planning their graduation ceremony.

Important Dates: Oct 20: Marauders Football home game vs Vegreville, Oct 28-30: Spooktacular Volleyball Tournament, Nov 01: Picture Retakes, Nov 04: Formal Dress-Up Day & Awards Night, Nov 7-11: November Break –no school, Nov 14-15: Grad Photos.

New Program Integrates Environmental Sciences And Renewable Energy

Lakeland College

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(Vermilion, Alta.) Lakeland College’s environmental sciences diploma program is expanding with the addition of the renewable resource reclamation major in the 2023-24 academic year.

“Environmental professionals are needed everywhere humans and nature interact with one another.” says Kris Novak, chair and instructor for the School of Environmental Sciences. “Yes, we need to harvest the resources around us, but it can be done in a smart, respon sible way. With good science and some extra effort, we can minimize, prevent and even reverse damage. This major gives students the opportunity to explore the growing world of renewable energy along side our more traditional majors.”

The new major is designed to build science-based reclamation knowledge and skills. Students will learn to recog

nize and classify soil, water and other disturbances related to building renew able energy infrastructure. They’ll master the skills they need to manage soils, vegetation and water on disturbed sites. This major differs from the others offered in environmental sciences at Lakeland, by offering students the opportunity to complete three renewable resource courses, including two of the following:

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Geo-energy exchange installation

• Biofuels.

Renewable resource reclamation will be offered in-person on campus, with the renewable resources courses offered online. Students will also have the option to do a practicum between their first and second year to take advantage of workintegrated learning opportunities that enable them to develop in-demand skills

This new major is only one step the

School of Environmental Sciences has taken towards ensuring they align with evolving industry standards. The follow ing program major name changes also came into effect this fall to reflect these changes:

• The conservation and restoration ecology diploma major is now land stew ardship and conservation.

• The applied environmental sciences diploma major is now general environ mental sciences major.

• The applied environmental sciences certificate is now the environmental sciences certificate.

“Ensuring our programs reflect the latest needs of industry is an important part of Lakeland’s academic offerings. This new program responds to the need for more professionals t rained in the installation, maintenance and reclamation of renew able energy sources,” says Todd Sumner, Lakeland’s vice president of academic

and research. “It’s an exciting, innovative addition to Lakeland’s hands-on, awardwinning experiential learning model. I look forward to its launch next fall.”

Application for the environmental sciences diploma renewable resource reclamation major opened Thursday, Sept. 29.

Lakeland offers diploma programs in envi ronmental sciences majoring in conservation and reclamation, land stewardship and conservation, wildlife and fisheries conservation, and general environmental sciences. Agriculture sustainability is also available as a diploma. sustainable energy is offered in both diploma and certificate programs, and students also have the option to complete an environmental sciences certificate. Lakeland also offers a bach elor of applied science: environmental management. Find out more at lakeland college.com

Pirate Crew Retreat. Photo submitted

Vermilion Elementary School News

Karen King Submitted

On September 29, Grade 1 students took their learning outside to the Vermilion Provincial Park. They went on a nature walk and looked for signs of fall and then had fun raking and jumping in leaves. They also chose a tree in the park to be “their tree” for the year. They took the time to be artists and draw that tree. Later, Grade 1 will come back to visit the same tree in the winter and then again in the spring and

summer seasons. Learning in nature is so much fun.

Our October assembly took place on October 3. Fiala and Daisy read our land acknowledgement. We listened to the singing of O Canada in Cree. Mr. Haslehurst told us that our total AR point to date was 1343, which is 5 241 203 words read, and over 2000 books. It’s exciting when you break it down like that. Congratulations to Blake Eyben, who is the division 1 top reader with 22.6 points, and to

Staff Photo - Back Row (l-r) - Mrs. Heinrich, Mrs. Tomkins, Mr. Harvey, Mr. Beecroft, Mrs. Bykowski. Front Row - Mrs. Murie, Mrs. Prill, Mrs. Fuller. Photo submitted

Douglas Romeo, who accumulated 77.9 points and is the division 2 top reader. Mrs. Myshaniuk presented this year’s virtues and told us about the seven Grandfather Teachings. Douglas, Bentley and Anna, from the Grade 6 class, read to us about October’s virtue of Love, symbol ized by the eagle. Love is the most important thing in life, hence, it is the first virtue. We need to love the land, ourselves, all others and life on earth. Mrs. McLaughlin congrat ulated the cross country running team on the great job they did representing our school. Mrs. Joa commended the students on their crazy hair and crazy socks for our first spirit day.

Dates to Remember: Oct 12 –Deadline for Fall Fundraiser; Oct 18 – Superinten de nt Visit; Oct 27 – School Council AGM Meeting at 7:00; Oct 31-Nov 4 – Scholastic Book Fair; Nov 1 – School Photo Retakes; Nov 4 – Remembrance Day Cere mony; Nov 7-11 – No School; Nov 16 and 17 – Parent-Teacher Interviews.

BTPS Is Thankful

BTPS Submitted

This has been such a great start to the year for us. I want to thank all our BTPS students, staff, and families for making the start of the school year great! All of you have done a great job of supporting our schools. This was evident by all the staff, family and community support with so many back to school activities taking place in the past month.

Recapping a busy month, we are thankful to our staff and school commu nity members who give up their time for our students. September brings foot ball, cross country, student leadership councils, volleyball, band orientations, golf, Terry Fox runs, book fairs, and the National Day for Truth and Reconcilia tion. There is so much learning going on all around us, and these events and opportunities take many volunteers who are very much appreciated.

Over the fall, BTPS sport teams participated in provincial champion ships. Students from Wainwright High School and Kitscoty Junior/Senior High represented Buffalo Trail Public

congratulate our athletes as well as thank our coaches.

This Thanksgiving, we’re taking a moment to thank you for your contin ued support of our division and for

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