Vermilion Elementary School News

Karen

King

Submitted

On February 3, Vermilion Elementary School held its 24th Annual Science Fair. We want to extend a huge thank you for our community judges. They were impressed with the variety and the effort that students ranging from Grades 1-6 put forth in their projects. Entering the Science Fair is not mandatory and is completed at home with a few check-in meetings with Mr. Haslehurst along the way. “It is exciting to watch students explore the science topics which interest them,” stated Mr. Haslehurst. In total, 31 students participated in completing 21 projects. Twelve of those projects achieved merit for demonstrating excellence in the scientific process and understanding the science behind their topic. Some projects were research based; such as hurricanes, animals, and how batteries work, etc. Other science projects were experiment based; such as exploding pop, making slime, and paper towel strength tests.

Grade 5 and 6 students from the classes of Ms. King, Mr. Beecroft and Mrs. Myshaniuk have been skating on the outdoor rink. They go on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the entire month. The students have been having an absolute blast. Many who hardly knew how to skate are now cruising right along. We want to thank the town of Vermilion for providing this opportunity for them.

Valentines’ Day and the 100th Day of School were both on February 14 this year. Everyone had a

Career Opportunity Jr Robson School

Vermilion

Administrative Assistant

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS: great time exchanging Valentines’ cards and treats. In Grade 1, every student made a project involving 100 items, as well as participating in several 100 Day activities.

J. R. Robson School requires a full-time Administrative Assistant. Applicants must have a minimum of a Certificate or Diploma in O ffice Administration from an accredited college. For more information, please check out full listing at www.btps.ca under the career tab.

CLOSING DATE: Until a suitable candidate is selected.

Buffalo Trail Public Schools is pleased to accept all qualified applications, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful applicant will be required to submit a current Criminal Record Check.

Teachers went to Edmonton on February 16 and 17 for their annual teachers’ convention at the Shaw Convention Centre. Each day had 4-5 session times and every session was chocked full of opportunities. Sessions included, but were not limited to, those that focused on subject areas, grade level curriculum, inclusion, Indigenous information, administration and personal growth.

On February 23, VES will be hosting our Celebration of Learning. Our hope is that this will present an opportunity for VES families to be more engaged in their child’s learning and school, to celebrate their child and all they have learned this year, to demonstrate the importance of education to their child, to be informed of what their child is learning at school, and to have fun and connect with the VES school family. We hope to see lots of VES families in attendance.

Dates to Remember: Feb 14 –100th Day of School; Feb 16 and 17 – No School – Teachers’ Convention; Feb 20 – No School – Family Day; Feb 23 – Pink Shirt Day; Feb 23 – Celebration of Learning 5:007:30; Mar 1 – Dress up as a Superhero or a Super Hero; Mar 10 –BTPS Learning Day – No School; Mar 20-24 – Scholastic Book Fair; Mar 21 – Next School Council Meeting at 6:30; Mar 22 – Parent Teacher Interviews.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT Summer Youth Employment

COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27 Oil/Calcium Dust Control Program on Roads in Front of Farmland Sites

The County of Minburn No. 27 is seeking individuals for the following five summer youth positions located in Vegreville, Alberta: Administrative Support (Two Positions) Agricultural Service Board Assistant (Two Positions) Operations Shop Maintenance Assistant

Dust control applications will now be accepted until May 15, 2022 (deadline) as per County Policy OP 9001-01, Dust Control with Calcium and Oil on Roads in Front of Yard Sites

Employment Term: May 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023

If you have any questions, please call the Operations Office at (780)632-2082, Ext. 3

Salary Range: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour (depending on qualifications and relevant work experience)

Submission Deadline: Friday, March 3, 2023

Applications are available at the County of Minburn Website: www.minburncounty.ab.ca

For detailed information including position requirements and qualifications, please visit the County website at minburncounty.ab.ca

Road Construction Operators (Two Positions) Road Construction Labourer/Operator

Dust control applications will now be accepted until May 15, 2022 (deadline) as per County Policy OP 9001-01, Dust Control with Calcium and Oil on Roads in Front of Yard Sites

The County of Minburn No. 27 is seeking individuals for Seasonal Road Construction positions in the Operations Department located in Vegreville, Alberta. For detailed information including position requirements and qualifications, please visit the County website at minburncounty.ab.ca.

If you have any questions, please call the Operations Office at (780)632-2082, Ext. 3.

Employment Term: Tentative May to October 2023

Applications are available at the County of Minburn Website: www.minburncounty.ab.ca

Salary Range: $20.60 – $26.78 per hour (Labourer/Operator) $30.06 – $36.66 per hour (Construction Operator)

Please submit a complete resume and cover letter, detailed experience, education, qualifications and references, and a current Driver’s Abstract to HR@minburncounty.ab.ca. These positions will remain open until suitable candidates are selected.

The Alberta Advantage?

I was flabbergasted to see that the conservative mayor of Cold Lake is planning on using the municipal tax base to purchase and operate a medical facility. Healthcare is a provincial responsibility that municipalities cannot afford to provide unless they abandon their other duties to the municipality like policing and roads. Albertans have unfortunately witnessed an endless and tragic UCP