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Dr. Brooke Peden Opens New Practice

From left, Councillor Paul Conlon, Dr. Brooke Peden, Deputy Mayor Rob Pulyk and Mary Lee Prior, Manager Economic Development during the ribbon cutting. Photo submitted

Lorna Hamilton

that it is great to have another ribbon have to offer. It is always great to see p e d i atr i c ad ju s t m e nt s a n d s p i n a l cutting and said that it is really good economic growth in Vermilion, and we decompression. The best way to book The Town of Vermilion presented Dr. news. hope that anyone interested in starting an appointment is by calling 780-853Brooke Peden’s independent Chiro“I think it’s great that Dr. Peden, a business here will contact Mary Lee 7752 or online at http://vermilionchiropractor practice located in the Prairie has chosen to continue with her busi- Prior-Manager of Economic Devel- practor.janeapp.com.

Place Plaza at #201 5208 46 Avenue ness in the Town of Vermilion instead opment for details about our great “I am ver y grateful for the Town with a welcome plaque and did a ribbon of moving it out of town. It shows that community,” said Pulyk. of Ver milio n an d the surroun d ing cutting on February 24.

Vermilion is becoming the preferred Dr. Peden’s clinic is open Monday, communities for trusting me with their Deputy Mayor Rob Pulyk and Coun- location to do business and that says Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:45 chiropractic needs and supporting me cillor Paul Conlon along with Mary Lee a lot about our community. She obvi- a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday’s 8:45 a.m. with the opening of my own business.

Prior, Manager Economic Development ously sees the long-term benefits of to 6 p.m. and Friday’s from 8:45 a.m. I look forward to continuing to grow my was on hand for the ribbon cutting. having her business in our commu- to 4 p.m. She offers spinal/extrem- business in the years to come,” said Deput y Mayor, Rob Pulyk noted nity and with all the services that we ity adjustments, pre/post-natal care, Dr. Peden.

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Ever Wanted To Own A Sleddog?

Angela Mouly

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can use some of the knowledge to better care that he deals with 100 per cent of the time, seven months for ankle surgery to remove for his dogs when he is at home offering tours 24 / 7. It’s more mind than body he said, with bone fragments and smooth out a jagged Seppala Siberan Tours near Kits- or on the road competing. his brain firing off rapid impulses to his body. bone which he underwent on February 9. coty has three Seppala Siberian Sled“I can tell a lot easier if the dog is having a Since having deep brain stimulation, he does Expecting a six-eight week recovery, he said dog puppies for sale. Owner, Dale Swan, problem, and narrow it down quicker to what not have as many random spasms. he is currently not able to bear any weight on says companionship is their most desir- the issue is. It also helped to know what tools “I don’t let it hinder me with the dog sled- it. Because crutches and snow and ice don’t able quality and aside from dog sledding, to keep with me for anything that may come ding or anything I do. If I can’t do something, I get along, he said he’s growing a little frusthey can be trained to be indoor dogs, and up,” said Swan. adapt or modify it to make a way for me to do trated because he’d like to be out running the some people have even trained them to be He plans to start another two year diploma it differently,” said Swan. dogs. service dogs. course in September to become a registered Finding the sport wholesome because it “If I don’t take care of myself then I can’t A litter of six females, he said they finally veterinary technician, and as well as helping keeps people connected to their dogs and take care of my dogs, and I have to take care got their purebred status in the Continen- his own dogs he hopes to get a job at a clinic the outdoors, he said you also have to know of mine and my dog’s health before I can do tal Kennel Club. One sold to a musher from to help others with their animals. survival skills to participate on the trail includ- anything else. My girlfriend is currently feedOntario, who finished the Yukon Quest - 100 Swan offered two dog sledding tours this ing knowing to dress appropriately for the ing them and running them in the kennel to Mile Race and stopped in last week to pick year, helping people cross things they wanted weather and how to live in cold conditions. blow off energy and steam off of their chains,” out a puppy on her way back. Swan only to experience in life off their bucket lists. With Racing is a sport in itself, and he said you can said Swan. plans to keep one, one will be shipped to his business, he aims to keep dog sledding also use dog sledding for the simple enjoyHe thanked family and friends for helping northern Alberta, and the other three remain alive. ment of moving things without having to carry him care for the dogs while he is recovering. unspoken for.

“Some people think it’s archaic, and don’t them.

Already preparing for next year, he plans to fix The Seppala Siberian Sleddog Proj- believe too many people do it with all of the “Sprint sleds are made for small four - ten things up around the kennel, change things ect keeps track of all the purebred dogs by new Ski-Doos and machinery out there. With mile races, touring sleds are for mid - long on the dog box and plan some simple traingetting them registered, etc., he found out his a sled dog team you don’t run out of gas, distance races where you need more gear ing to make sure he and the dogs are ready kennel has one of the highest percentages they just get tired out. I have always loved (food, clothing, food for the dogs, jackets for to go. of Seppalas in Alberta, and said they will be dogs and the outdoors, and putting the two the dogs) so you are prepared for anything “Next year I expect to be up and running registering all of his dogs this year. together working with the dogs is fulfilling. you run into in the wilderness, and freight 100 and 10 per cent, running the dogs by both “It’s extremely important to train dogs It’s therapeutic for my Dystonia,” said sleds can be used just for hauling stuff,” said competing in races and taking people out on from the time they are young - especially Swan.

Swan. tours,” said Swan. For serious inquiries you with Seppalsas because in my own personal Dystonia he said is a rare genetic disorder He did not race this year as he waited can contact Dale at 780-872-3575. experience if they do one thing wrong, they will keep making the mistake if you don’t correct them right away. They are really smart, but if they get away with things it’s harder to break them of the habit,” said Swan.

Skills that Swan trains his dogs to know include various dogsled commands, as well as common tasks like how to give gentle hugs, shake a paw, or back up. Proper training he says, continues constantly throughout their whole lives because you don’t run them as much in the summer with the heat, they need to be reminded for a couple runs to jog their memory of the cues each season.

Swan has been dog sledding for approximately 15 years. He recently completed a one year certificate as a veterinary medical assistant at Lakeland College, and said he Sixteen week old pups at Seppala Siberian Reporter

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Angela Mouly

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No More Doctors Until Fall

The Vermilion District Health Care are not occurring this year. I will have to get Lee Prior, Mayor Greg Throndson, and Providers Attraction & Retention Commit- back to you on the repairs, but it is strictly CAO Kevin Lucas attended.

Vermilion Town Council discussed a tee met on October 17, and Greg Smith the cost of parts,” said Ben McPhee.

“The booth was a great success as we range of topics on February 21, including verified that physicians are still given a The Mayor noted a potential difference were approached by several developers, the current lack of doctors. New replace- $10,000 incentive for choosing to prac- in the number of summer positions, and franchises and realtors that we would not ment doctors are not scheduled to arrive tice in Vermilion. Councillor Snow said the CAO Kevin Lucas said, “We have cut back have met if we were just walking around. in the community until at least fall. potential of new doctors was a big topic on the number of summer students but Overall, we came back with some solid Councillor Rob Pulyk said, “A couple during the committee’s meeting on Febru- you are hopefully not going to see a differ- contacts and have followed up on some doctors have been offered a position in ary 13. ence.” great leads for investment for Vermilion,” Vermilion. Was there an interest and Councillor Paul Conlon was sworn in He also said their goal with the engi- said Prior. when?” as Deputy Mayor for the months of March neering for the former sewer treatment She also attended a drone conference Councillor Rob Snow said, “From my and April. plant is to have a tender out to start late virtually at Lakeland College and said understanding they have to do a practiRegarding Infrastructure and Planning, winter or early spring of next year.

Alberta HUB is working on grants for an cum before they are allowed to pass their Councillor Pulyk asked for an update on Of note in Economic Development was upcoming drone project in the region. tests and come, but they are absolutely the cost associated with repairing three that the Town of Vermilion had a booth at the She noted a couple of parties interested interested. They have been vetted by the trucks and said, “For this year we are Innovating Commerce Serving Communi- in retail and industrial lots. In addition she folks at the hospital. They are starting going ahead with summer flower baskets ties (ICSC) conference in Whistler, British noted upcoming businesses including their practicums in July, and so we have as part of the budget, but not fall and Columbia this year instead of just attend- one going into the car wash by Circle no firm dates on when they will be here winter baskets to save money?” ing sessions, meetings and networking. K, DB Delicious Bites in Hubkins, and yet.”

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Souvlaki

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1 teaspoon oregano and pestle. Do not crush the bay leaves, red wine vinegar. Many of the flavonoids in the 1 teaspoon thyme but leave whole to be easily removed and herbs are wonderful antioxidants. Thread the Souvlaki is Greek in 1 teaspoon sea salt discarded. Do not eat the bay leaves. There meat onto skewers. Additional vegetables can origin. This is an excep1/4 teaspoon pepper is a piece of small kitchen equipment called a be added to the skewers. Vegetable choices tional way to do meat 2 bay leaves garlic press that does wonders with the garlic can be yellow, red or green peppers, whole that is full of flavor. You 3 cloves garlic pressed for this recipe. If you do not have garlic press button mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, chunks will need skewers for 1 onion grated (optional) then mince the garlic very finely. The grated of onion and zucchini pieces. You can roast in this recipe.

Cut the meat into 1” cubes and place in a onion is optional, but if you are using venison, it the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, and Souvlaki glass or stainless-steel bowl. Stir the olive oil is a necessity in removing overt gaminess and then turn and roast for another 20 minutes.

1 lb – 1 1/4 lbs meat to cut into cubes such into the cubed meat. In a small bowl prepare developing a rich flavour. Pour the marinade In the summer you can grill on a barbeque as beef, moose, venison, pork, lamb or the marinade by combining the lemon juice, onto the cubed meat and stir to coat the meat. heated to 400 degrees about 6 or 7 minutes chicken rosemary, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, bay Let the meat marinade 6 to 8 hours refriger- per side, for a total of 12-15 minutes. I cannot 3 tablespoons olive oil leaves, garlic and onion. To release a full ated. The olive oil draws out the pro inflamma- describe how wonderful these smells as it is 3 tablespoons red wine aroma from the rosemary, oregano and thyme tory arachidonic acid from the meat, while the cooking. Once you taste these, this recipe is Juice of 1/2 lemon crush the dried herbs in your hands before lemon and red wine tenderize the meat. If you sure to become one of your favourites for both 1 teaspoon rosemary adding them to the marinade or use a mortar are opposed to red wine you can substitute family meals and company entertaining.

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Helen Row Toews

Prairie Wool

where we expect prompt Wi-Fi access. blurt random information. quickly these days, but perhaps it’s worth Sometimes we miss out on the sights when “In 400 metres, drive straight.” Well, what buying a map and meandering a bit. Although, Slow down and we go so fast. Although, if you’re like Esther the heck. I was driving straight and had voiced to be honest, Esther and I enjoyed laughing at buy a map and me, driving in Montreal and taking direc- no immediate plans to turn. I guess I might Google lady’s expense, and we’ll never forget We live in an era tions from an irritating satellite navigation have glanced to the right for a moment. Did the Jacques Cartier Bridge. w h e r e we ex p e c t system, you might get a super view of one that count? Did she suppose she could read Find Helen and her latest books at heleneverything to happen sight over and over again. With navigational my mind? toews.com at a lightning pace. assistance, we went across the Jacques CartThen, at several critical intersections, People want to scale ier Bridge five times. Each time trying to get where it would have been nice to know which mountains, explore the universe and the somewhere else. (This is where the advice on way to bloody go, she lapsed into a stony Author of ocean, drive the fastest, most powerful vehi- buying a paper map comes into play.) silence. cle, and choose the quickest grocery line— That same navigation told us confidently All that aside, sometimes it’s nice to slow One Golden Summer just once. that, to reach a bistro we fancied on the beau- down and smell the roses, as they say. I know We read books and watch movies and tele- tiful Ile d’Orléans near Quebec City, we had I’ve been as guilty as anyone in my thirst for Her book is available vision programs filled with speed, adventure, to turn right and drive five kilometres down a haste. (You can’t get a nickname like Wheels for purchase at and thrills. I mean, did James Bond ever drive deserted country road. without it.) My first taste of speed was on the a Volkswagen? Or take the long way home?

“Your destination is on the left,” Google back of a horse and then, when a little older, the Vermilion Voice No. He sped along in a high-tech car with all Lady announced in her smarmy, robotic voice. while driving Dad’s old blue half-ton up the Far the gadgets, accomplished his death-defy- We gazed at rolling farmland as far as the eye Town hills to pick Saskatoon berries. ing mission in an hour and a half, and ended could see.

In fairness, Dad started it. Our family Cash only by quaffing martinis in a ritzy bar, all without “Is she crazy?” Esther spluttered as I pulled would sit with pails of berries on our laps as $15.00 mussing his hair. into a muddy approach surrounded by corn. he shifted gears and accelerated hard to give People are constantly on the move.

“You have arrived,” the voice assured her. us a good start at the top. Then, he’d throw it or on Streams of traffic congest the roads, flights We also relied on Google Lady when wind- in neutral, and we’d coast, exhilarating in the Amazon are taken worldwide each day, and, if we can’t ing our way through the busy streets of both freedom of a good, steep hill. travel physically, we travel via the Internet, aforementioned cities. Periodically she would Yes, we’re obsessed with doing things Columnist

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What Was Going On In Vermilion In January 1912

Craig Baird

On Jan. 19, a carnival was held with chill.

The cold weather continued through At the Alber ta Hotel on Jan. 2, a the first weeks of January, with tempera- prizes for the best dressed man, woman, T h i s w e e k , I fire broke out and there was quite a tures regularly dipping below -40 Celsius. boy and girl. wante d to ex p lore bit of excitement but the fire brigade The Young Conser vatives gave a A sale was held by the Auctioneer Vermilion early in its responded quickly and the fire was out smoker and concert in January which Palmer for Cummings and Hayward histor y, in Januar y before any major damage happened. was attended by a large number of near the end of January. The sale was a 1912. This before the The fire began in a stovepipe at the people and quite enjoyable for everyone. big success. One cow was sold for $79, First World War, as thousands of people hotel in a bedroom on the second floor.

A large carnival was also held at the while Norman Darling bought 125 head of cattle for an average cost of $46, and are moving into Alberta on a monthly On Jan. 5, curlers were arriving in skating rink on Jan. 16.

The Vermilion Agricultural Society 25 head of cattle for $50 each. basis from Europe.

Vermilion to compete in a bonspiel.

Contact Craig at craig@canadaehx.

So, what was going on in Vermilion in H.C. Stiles was appointed as the chief announced that it was going to purchase January 1912? of the fire department, taking over from its own grounds, where it would hold com Support Craig by donating at www.

Things started off cold for the Vermil- F.G. Miller who had recently resigned. its annual fair. The proposed site was canadaehx.com (Click Donate) Listen to his podcasts Canadian History i o n area w h e n t h e N ew Year wa s There were plans put down for a large opposite the Pilkie Subdivision on 25 ushered in with a temperature of -37 addition to the Vermilion Hotel and work acres of land with a 1,500 foot frontage. Ehx, Canada’s Great War, From John to Celsius that was accompanied by a very was going to commence as soon as the The price for the lot was going to be Justin, Pucks and Cups and Canada: A $1,000, or about $27,000 today.

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Knights Of Columbus Pancake Breakfast

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school in the Fr. Cordeau Centre on February 26.

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Islay Curling Club Donates

Kirk Hughes

the type of positive relationships The Islay Curling Club, represented by o u r r e s i d e n t s Steven Westergaard, was on hand to pres- have with County ent a generous donation to the County of Firefighters that Vermilion River Fire Service on February they’d think of us 24. Representing the County were; Islay Fire to gift this donaChief George Steiner, County Fire Chief Kirk tion to.”

Hughes, Reeve Stacey Hryciuk and CouncilThe Islay lor Dale Swyripa.

Curling Club is The donation was raised during the Islay hoping that the Bonspiel held January 27th - 29th, to which event becomes there were 14 teams that competed, a deli- an annual tradicious Saturday evening banquet, silent and tion. The monies live auctions as well as food concession. raised will be “Our volunteer firefighters are usually the directed towards ones serving their community,” stated County a newly formed Fire Chief Kirk Hughes, “so this highlights benevolent fund.

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Farm Curl Celebrates 70 Years

Angela Mouly Reporter

The Vermilion Agricultural Society hosted the 70th Annual Farm Curl from February 16 - 18. The arena was full of excitement with over 100 participants, and they were thankful to have the support from over 50 sponsors.

“Farm curl is just one of those traditions we’ve always had to bring out the community and celebrate the comradery between town and country. It’s quite the social event; you do have some serious curling going on, but the majority is to get out and have fun,” said coordinator Jason Zayac. “Thank you to all of the participants and sponsors, as well as to the Lakeland Pipes & Drums band for marching us in, and Nick’s Family Restaurant for supplying supper on Satur- From left, Mayor Greg Throndson, Curling Club President Carter Babij, and Ag Society President Justin Clark throwing the first day night.” rocks. Photo submitted

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Keeping Calves Healthy

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Dr. Reynold Bergen, BCRC Science bottom-end operations by any stretch of the calves against disease early in life. Vaccina- biotics to prevent BRD unless your veterinarDirector imagination. All the herds participating in this tion is also critical. Most farms vaccinated ian has recommended it.

Submitted Optimal nutrition ensures that cows and study had a working relationship with a veteri- calves for both bacteria and viruses that Cow-calf margins get tighter each time narian. cause BRD, and most vaccinated the cow heifers are in good body condition score you feed a pregnant cow through the winter, Calfhood diarrhea: The average herd herd for viral pathogens. Only a third of farms at calving, give birth to a healthy calf and only to have her calf die before weaning. treated nearly 3% of calves for diarrhea also vaccinated the cow herd for the bacte- produce high quality colostrum. This will also Three leading causes of preweaning death before weaning, nearly all before one month rial BRD pathogens, but those that did had a help cows rebreed sooner after calving. Allow loss are diarrhea, navel ill and bovine respi- of age. Treatment rates were much higher in lower risk of BRD in calves. newborn calves to get their fill of colostrum ratory disease (BRD). Not all calf illness and some herds (e.g., over 8% treated before a before tagging, vaccinating or castrating them.

So, What Does This Mean… to You? You can’t prevent lousy weather during death can be prevented, especially when the month of age). Death losses averaged 0.5% How do your treatment rates compare to weather gets bad, but remembering some but reached 2% in some herds. these? Which of these management prac- calving, but you can help give your calves a basic principles can help avoid some of them.

Navel ill: The average herd treated 2% of tices are worth adopting or refining on your fighting chance.

The Beef Cattle Research Council is Dr. John Campbell (Western College of calves were treated for navel ill, though some operation? None of these practices are silver Veterinary Medicine) led a team of research- herds treated up to 12% of calves bullets on their own – they work together and funded by the Canadian Beef Cattle CheckOff. The BCRC partners with Agriculture and ers and producers from the 2013-18 Western THE KEYS TO REDUCING THE RISKS add up.

Canadian Cow-Calf Surveillance Network to OF THESE DISEASES WERE: Work with your veterinarian to develop a Agri-Food Canada, provincial beef industry study how common calf diarrhea, navel ill and Social distancing: allowing cattle to spread prevention-based herd health plan tailored groups and governments to advance research BRD are, how they are typically treated, and out and calve on clean calving grounds to your facilities, landbase, workforce and and technology transfer supporting the Canato learn which management practices can makes it harder for diseases to spread among disease history. Review your vaccination dian beef industry’s vision to be recognized help avoid them (“Improving beef calf health: animals. Calving on pasture decreased the program (calves and cows), and how you as a preferred supplier of healthy, high-quality frequency of disease syndromes, uptake of risk of both BRD and calf diarrhea compared usually prevent and treat calfhood diseases beef, cattle, and genetics.

This article was written by Dr. Reynold management practices following calving, and to calving in barns or corrals. Similarly, the when they arise. For example, calfhood diarpotential for antimicrobial use reduction in risk of all three diseases were lower in herds rhea in the first month of age is usually caused Bergen, Science Director at the Beef Cattle western Canadian herds”; doi.org/10.1093/ that moved newly calved pairs out of the main by viruses, and electrolytes are usually the Research Council. It originally appeared in tas/txac151). herd and to a clean nursery pasture (or vice- best treatment. Save the antibiotics for the the February 2023 issue of Canadian CattleWhat They Did calves that have a fever and have stopped men magazine and is reprinted with permisversa).

Cow-calf operators from Alberta (48), Don’t let germs build up: The risk of calf- nursing. Don’t mass-treat all calves with anti- sion.

Saskatchewan (24) and Manitoba (17) with hood disease was lower in operations that did 89 to 684 cows were surveyed in 2017 about not calve on the winter feeding grounds. Calvtheir calving and herd management practices, ing heifers and cows separately also reduced when and how often calves were treated for the risks of all three diseases.

BRD, navel ill and calfhood diarrhea, and Don’t buy more germs (especially close to how they were treated. The researchers then calving season!): The risk of BRD was lower deciphered what practices were effective at in herds that did not bring newly purchased avoiding calf health problems regardless of cows or calves into the herd during calving or herd size or geography. before breeding.

What They Learned Minimize stress: Stress depresses the Bovine respiratory disease is not just a immune system. The risks of disease (espefeedlot issue! On average, 4.9% of calves cially BRD and calf diarrhea) were lower in were treated for BRD before weaning. Most herds that handled cows and calves less of these (3.9%) occurred before two months frequently. of age, and preweaning death loss averaged Strengthen immunity: The risk of calf diar0.5%. However, some herds treated up to rhea was lower in operations that practiced 19% of calves before two months of age, up body condition scoring (BCS). Heifers and to 25% before weaning, and experienced up cows that are fed and managed for optimal Two red and white faced calves in spring. to 2.3% death loss. That’s higher than some BCS at calving will produce higher quality Photos submitted groups of feedlot calves. These were not colostrum, which is essential to protecting Black Angus calf.

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RUZICKA FARMS 

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What’s A Bull Worth To Your Operations

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of the key factors that influence the contribute over her entire lifespan. best suit the needs of your operation. profitability of a cow-calf operation It is critical to consider your produc- Just how much you can justify spendIf you are buying a bull this year, include total weight of calves weaned tion goals before making a purchase. ing on those genetics is a separate estimating the return on your invest- and feed efficiency, both of which can Think about your future calf crop: will matter. ment should be one of the primar y be significantly impacted by the genet- you develop your own replacement The BCRC’s Bull Valuation Calcufactors that goes into your decision. ics brought in when buying a bull. heifers or are they all destined for a lator is a practical decision-making Herd bulls represent half of your future A bull will contribute more to the feedlot? Are you intending to finish tool to help you estimate the breakcalf crop and will significantly influence genetics of your herd after a single your own animals on grass? Eac h even price of a bull: the point at which the profitability of your calves. Several b r e e d i n g s e a s o n t h a n a c o w w i l l scenario requires different genetics to a bull will have paid for itself. From there, you can use this information to decide what you can afford to pay for an animal—it will provide a benchmark value to serve as a guide when p ur c h a s in g t h e b e st p o s s i b l e b ull th th within 19 that price range.

AN 19 ANNUAL BULL & HEIFER SALE Bull prices vary significantly which can make it difficult to determine value without factoring in details related to Saturday, March Saturday, March 11, 2023 - On the Farm, Shiningbank, Alberta performance and management.

The Open House March Ope 8-1 Open House March 8-11, 2023 - DLMS Farmgate Auction March 11-12, 2022 calculator does not account for genetic evaluation of individual animals, but 61 earlings & 14 Two Y 61 ear Yea O 61 Yearlings & 14 Two Year Y Old Bulls (Purebred and Fullblood, many homozygous polled) rather factors related to management, 31 input Top Qual 31 Top Quality Purebred and Fullblood Replacement Heifers costs and future markets that can be estimated on-farm.

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BULLS SEMEN TESTED AND GUARANTEED The Bull Valuation Calculator allows producers to enter in their own information to get a customized bull value breakeven price.

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The Vermilion Voice | February 28, 2023

ALUS Initiative

Submitted ment tools that builds rich, healthy soils we have start rotational grazing. We electric fencing, energizers, portable and In 2022, the County of Vermilion and increases grass growth. One of those started with 60 pairs for the whole grazing temporary fencing tools, permanent wildRiver took part in a new ALUS initiative tools, Adaptive Multi-Paddock (AMP) season on this half section. We are now up life friendly fencing, and pasture water called Grazing Forward which supports Grazing, uses multiple smaller paddocks, to 80-90 pairs for the grazing season. We systems. ALUS will also pay an ongoing enhanced grazing projects with local higher stock densities, shorter grazing are hoping that we can get this increased to per acre annual payment for the manageproducers. With funding support from times, and extended periods of rest in 100 pairs in the future,” Goad says. ment and maintenance of the grazing projCargill and A&W, the program provides a unique, flexible plan based on careful Spring workshops outlined the princi- ects. technical and financial resources to imple- observation, recordkeeping, and the abil- ples of AMP grazing and gave participants By the end of this year, seven new projment new grazing management prac- ity to change along the way – that’s the the opportunity to work on grazing plans ects resulted in 38 new grazing paddocks tices on portions of ranches. One of our adaptive part. in the company of local experts as well totaling 460 acres in the County. ALUS first grazing participants, Cole Goad, AMP grazing provides benefits to both as their peers. “With ALUS we have been Vermilion River is looking to expand on the manages 80-90 cow/calf pairs on a half the environment and the livestock opera- able to take training sessions to learn the program in 2023 by adding more producsection in the NW part of the County and tion. The ecosystem services produced increased value of rotational grazing and ers who are new to enhanced grazing or was eager to take advantage of the new include soil health, carbon sequestration, new ways to look at grazing practices. We those who have tried it but need some program. “ALUS has really helped us cleaner water, cleaner air, and wildlife habi- have been able to get to smaller paddocks extra support for their operation. We are improve our operation, as we are limited tat. For the producer, AMP grazing buffers with funding help from ALUS that has looking for a small group of producers to on land base, and to rent additional graz- against flood and drought, increases allowed for increased rest to each parcel,” participate in a 2-part facilitated workshop ing land is near impossible. With ALUS we forage quantity and utilization, lengthens says Goad. on March 15 and 29 in Blackfoot. Contact have been able to graze more cows on the the grazing season, and improves animal Once their plans were put in action the ALUS Coordinator, Chris Elder at same land base that we have always had.” nutrition and overall health. “We are seeing on the ground, ALUS reimbursed 50% 780-853-7844 or celder@county24.com Enhanced grazing is a suite of manage- increased production from this land since of the establishment cost for things like for more information.

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Normal – What Is Normal?

Walking Through Grief

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the more we become anxious, depressed outside of your sanctuary (safe place). Go sports, caring, giving, a planner, artistic. and fearful of what lies ahead. Life has on an outing to a store or for lunch with This may be a time to revisit the ‘you’ from Dictionary: Normal, ordinary, conform- changed forever and what we had some a friend, or more courageously, on your earlier times as part of your ‘New Normal’ ing to type, standard or regular pattern. control over in the past we now feel help- own. It may feel frightening and you are Be gentle with yourself. It may be two Psychological: Any behaviour or less about. anxious but try it again. Maybe reduce the steps forward and one step back but you condition which is usual, expected, typiWhat can we do to move into, outing to a walk. Find a gratitude. are making a step. Don’t freeze at the cal or conform to pre-existing standard. embrace, a “New Normal”?

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Innisfree-Minburn 4-H beef club

Peyton Hess

Also in February, our leaders visited their 4-H Books and with their proj- tered to attend the Provincial Judging members at home to make sure they ect animals. A few of our members Competition in Vermilion in March.

Only four months until our Annual are getting their projects show-day attended You Be The Judge in Vermil- Our next club meeting will be March 8 Achievement Day! Save the date for ready! Members are working hard on ion in February, and some are regis- in Minburn.

May 31, 2023 and join us in Minburn for our Show & Sale. This month, we held our club public speaking competition. There were lots of amazing speeches presented to us and a few of our members will move o n t o D i s t r i c t s o n M ay 4th. Our senior members Camille Kassian & Kasen Swanson, Inter me d iate member Olivia Saruk, and Junior member Pey ton Hess will all be competing on May 4th in Mannville at the Elks Hall. Public Speaking event held in Minburn February 10. Photo submitted Club Reporter

COUNTY OF VERMILION RIVER LAND USE BYLAW NO. 19-02 NOTICE OF DECISION OF DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Discretionary Use District: Country Residential - Agriculture Permit No.: 329329-23-D0004 Location: SE-18-53-4W4M; 532040 Range Road 45 Use Approved: Construction of a 16,000 sq. ft. Accessory Building (Riding Arena) for Agricultural Use and a Variance for location, setback and height.

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February 21, 2023

Permit Valid on: March 14, 2023 A Development Permit for a discretionary use does not take effect until twenty-one (21) days after the date of this notice provided that no appeals have been registered with this office.

Any person affected by a development permit for a discretionary use may appeal the decision in writing stating reasons for 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 the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board of the County of Vermilion River.

Michelle Harvey, EP Development Officer

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school news

The Vermilion Voice | February 28, 2023

Pink Shirt Day At St. Jerome’s School

St. Jerome’s had Pink Shirt Day on February 21st. It was also Pyjama Day and Shrove Tuesday which we celebrated by cooking pancakes and sausage for about 400 people. It was a lot of fun and delicious. Photos submitted

Derwent Fundraiser

Our duo fundraiser with the Derwent Golden Age Club and The Derwent Ag Society was a huge success with over 270 guests. Our event entailed a perogy supper, dance, and a live and silent auction. Thanks to Ed McCormack for being our auctioneer.

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HOROSCOPE/SUDOKU AND SOLUTIONS Daily Sudoku: Mon 27-Feb-2023

TAURUS

Keep your ears open, especially to those who care about you. Stabilize your own position by locking up your savings. You may be up for some changes in your home.

GEMINI

Express your interest if you want the relationship to progress. Be discreet about any information you uncover. Don't make unreasonable promises.

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You can't lose today unless you get involved in gossip or overwork to the point of exhaustion. Don't be too shy to promote your own interests.

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Relatives will be happy that you dropped by. Deception is probable if you don't use discrimination. Be sure to question any detail that you feel could leave you in a precarious position at a later date.

Take time to deal with legal documents and the affairs of people who you may be indebted to. You will be prone to carelessness that could result in accidents.

You will be emotional about family matters.

LIBRA

Try not to be so demonstrative. There'll be difficulties if you spend too much. Expect to have more people on your domestic scene.

SCORPIO

Try to accommodate them without infringing on your own responsibilities.

Avoid being overly opinionated or you will alienate friends. You can make career moves that will be prosperous.

It's time to reevaluate your motives. You should want to feel good about yourself and your goals. Don't let your partner start any arguments. Passion should be redirected positively.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

You may have a problem with coworkers if you try to tell them what to do. You'll be prone to tears if your mate is harsh with you today. Pursue outdoor activities or any physical exertion.

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CAPRICORN

Abrupt changes concerning your professional position are evident. Your creative ideas must be put to good use. Verbal abuse could lead to carelessness.

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You can avoid hassles by sticking to your work and refusing to get involved in gossip or idle chatter. This will not be the best day to initiate change. You can come up with future trends in creative fields.

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ARIES

Don't let friends or relatives rule your life.

Don't hesitate to come right out and ask for the pertinent information. Unexpected visitors are likely. Be prepared to do your chores early.

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Vermilion Elementary School News

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VES will have our Kindergarten Informa- mation or email Sheila Doherty at Sheila. your family. tion Night on March 8 from 7:00-8:00. Your Doherty@btps.ca.

Dates to Remember: Mar 1 – Dress Grade 4B and 5B started swimming on child is eligible to attend kindergarten in VES Parent Teacher Interviews are fast up as a Superhero or a Super Hero; March February 21 and swim until March 2. The in the fall if he/she is 5 years of age on or approaching. Kindergarten and Grades 1-6 8 - Kindergarten Information Night; Mar 10 kids have been having an absolute blast. before December 31, 2023. Please bring a will be on March 22 from 4:30-7:30. As well, – BTPS Learning Day – No School; Mar We would like to thank Jackie, Carmen and copy of your child’s birth certificate to the Kindergarten will have a second day on 20-24 – Scholastic Book Fair; Mar 21 – Next Avery for their assistance and support. We information night. Some reasons to enroll March 24 from 9:00-3:00. School Confer- School Council Meeting at 6:30; Mar 22 – would also like to thank Phil, our bus driver, your child in kindergarten in VES include ence Manager will be available starting on Parent Teacher Interviews; April 3 – Dress for making all the trips with us. child centred programs, developmentally March 6 to book a time that is convenient for up Mustache, Beard, or Hat Day. February 22 was Pink Shirt Day at VES. It appropriate programs, community field trips, was wonderful to see so many students and strong literacy and numeracy programs, staff supporting this important event. parent/community engagement, compreOn February 23, VES hosted our Celebra- hensive music program, breakfast program, tion of Learning. This presented opportuni- hot lunch program, playschool program, ties for VES families to be more engaged in before/after school care program, kindercare their child’s learning and school, to celebrate program, integrated virtues program, speech their child and all they have learned this year, therapy, occupational therapy, physical therto demonstrate the importance of education apy, psychology services, VIBE program, to their child, to be informed of what their social emotional coaches. To access the child is learning at school, and to have fun online registration form, go to the VES and connect with the VES school family. We website: https://ves.btps.ca/parents/registrathank the many families who attended. tion-form. Call 780-853-5444 for more infor- Photo submitted

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY JR ROBSON SCHOOL Vermilion

Administrative Assistant POSITION DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS: J. R. Robson School requires a full-time Administrative Assistant.

Applicants must have a minimum of a Certificate or Diploma in Office 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.

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Pink Shirt Day At VES School

Students at VES wearing pink shirts. Photos submitted

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Box 69, 4912 50 Avenue Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0 PH: (780) 846-2244 PH: (780) 853-5492

ADMINISTRATION:

Notice of Public Hearing Bylaw 23-05

PLANNING & COMMUNITY SERVICES:

A bylaw of the County of Vermilion River in the Province of Alberta, for the purpose of adopting Robinwood Area Structure Plan TAKE NOTICE THAT PURSUANT Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of Alberta and amendments thereto, and Bylaw 21-20 – Advertising Bylaw, the Council of the County of Vermilion River gives notice that it intends to hold a Public Hearing in consideration of the Box of 69,adopting 4912 50 Avenue Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0 adoption of Bylaw 23-05, being a bylaw for the purpose Robinwood Area Structure Plan PH: (780) 846-2244

AND WHEREAS, Council deems it necessary to adopt such a bylaw;

The County Offices are open to the public during regular office hours which are 8:30AM—4:30PM, Monday through Friday.

PH: (780) 853-5492

NOW THEREFORE, the Public Hearing into the proposed Bylaw will be held on:

Notice of Public Hearing Bylaw 23-05

bylaw of the County of Vermilion River in the Province of Alberta, for the purpose of adopting DATE: March 14th,A 2023

Notice of Public Hearing will be held on March 14th, 2023 at 9:05 am in consideration of the adoption of Bylaw 23-05, being a bylaw for the purpose of adopting Robinwood Area Structure Plan. The deadline for written submissions is March 8, 2023 at 12:00 noon. For more information visit our Public Hearings webpage.

The current Municipal Development Plan & Land Use Bylaw is under review. The County would like resident’s input to help inform changes. Visit our website to learn about how you can provide your feedback.

Land for Sale: Vacant lot, located in a light industrial district at 5418-53rd Avenue in Blackfoot. Contact our office for more information or visit the Land Listings webpage.

Robinwood Area Structure Plan

TIME & LOCATION: 9:05AM at the Kitscoty Legion, located at 4922-50th TAKE NOTICE THAT PURSUANT Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Avenue, Kitscoty,Statutes AB of Alberta and amendments thereto, and Bylaw 21-20 – Advertising Bylaw, the Council of the County

of Vermilion River gives notice that it intends to hold a Public Hearing in consideration of the adoption of Bylaw 23-05, being a bylaw for the purpose of adopting Robinwood Area Structure Plan AND WHEREAS, Council deems it necessary to adopt such a bylaw;

Any person wishing to be heard may make written representation to the Council, submitted to NOW THEREFORE, the Public Hearing into the proposed Bylaw will be held on: planning@county24.com, or by fax at 780-846-2716, or dropped off in the secure mailbox located DATE: March 14th, 2023 outside the front door of the County office, no later than March 8th, 2023 at 12:00 noon. Any written TIME LOCATION: 9:05AM at the Kitscoty Legion, at 4922-50th Avenue, submissions received will be&read aloud by Administration during thelocated Public Hearing.

Kitscoty, AB

You may view the Public and allheard of the meeting by clicking on submitted the meeting Any Hearing person wishing to be mayCouncil make written representation to the Council, to planning@county24.com, or by fax at 780-846-2716, or dropped off in the secure mailbox located outside the registration request on the County website here: Calendar (vermilion-river.com).

Instructions on how front door of the County office, no later than March 8 , 2023 at 12:00 noon. Any written submissions received will beduring read aloud

by Administration during Public Hearing. to make oral submissions the meeting will bethecontained in the registration email you are You may view the Public Hearing and all of the Council meeting by clicking on the meeting registration sent. th

request on the County website here: Calendar (vermilion-river.com). Instructions on how to make oral submissions during the meeting will be contained in the registration email you are sent.

After considering the representations made to it concerning the proposed Bylaws, Council may make After considering the representations made to it concerning the proposed Bylaws, Council may make such such amendments or changes as itor considers to the if any, proceed to amendments changes as it necessary considers necessary to proposed the proposed bylaws, bylaws, if any, and and proceed to pass or defeat the proposed bylaws. pass or defeat the proposed bylaws.

For additional information, please contact:

Roger Garnett, Director of Planning and Development For additional information, please contact: County of Vermilion River PH: (780) 846-2244 Roger Garnett, Director of Planning and Development Box 69, 4912 50 Avenue Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0

County of Vermilion River Box 69, 4912 50 Avenue Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0

planning@county24.com

PH: (780) 846-2244 planning@county24.com

the most up-to-date information, check out our website or social media For the most up-to-dateForinformation, check out our website or social media

PROTECTIVE SERVICES:

Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment: If you are interested in volunteering with one of our stations (Blackfoot, Clandonald, Dewberry, Islay, Kitscoty, Marwayne or Paradise Valley), please contact the County at fire@county24.com.

AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT:

Upcoming Workshops:  The Original Grazing School for Women: March 17, 2023. This is a regional workshop being held at the Flat Lake Hall, near Bonnyville.

This is an interactive, in-person workshop for women in Agriculture.  ALUS Enhanced Grazing Workshop: March 15 & 19, 2023. This two day workshop will help you develop a grazing plan and design paddock fencing and water systems with access to funding support.  Winter Grazing: How Can You Successfully Graze Cows Longer?

March 21, 2023. 6:30—8:30 pm. Location TBD. For more information or to register for the upcoming workshops please visit our Calendar webpage.

Reminder to check our website www.vermilion-river.com for news, events, announcements, employment opportunities and more! For current news and updates, follow County of Vermilion River on Facebook and Twitter.

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Pink Shirt Day At VES School

Students at VES wearing pink shirts. Photos submitted

U18 Tigers Win First Playoff

The Vermilion U18 Credit Union Tigers hosted their first playoff game against Wainwright on February 26. Vermilion won 4-3, with goals scored by Garrett Richardson, Tyler Bryden, and two by Cole Brady. Photo Angela Mouly

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The Bull’s Eye Book

By Allen Ronaghan

The Vermilion Voice | February 28, 2023

Vermilion & District Housing

Submitted with respect, sensitivity, caring and A spe c ial honour was given to F o u n d a t i o n s L o n g S e r v i c e support.

Shirley Nelson, Environmental aw a r d s t o o k p l a c e o n Fe b r u a r y Congratulations to all of you!

Ser vi c es M anag er who re c eive d 23rd dur ing our resid ent c oun c il Korene McDonald – 10 year – her 45 year award. Congratulations meeting.

Health Care Aide DSL3 to Shirley on her lifetime commitOn behalf of Vermilion & District Ofelyn Fajarito – 10 year – Health m e nt to t h e re s i d e nt s at Ver m il Housing Foundation we would like Care Aide DSL3 ion & District Housing Foundation. to congratulate our Long Ser vice Tabitha Dykstra – 15 year – Resi Amazing!

Awards Recipients on their achievedent Care Manager Thank you to the Board Members ments. Each of these individuLouise Voltner – 15 year – Food who were able to participate in the als help us to ser ve our residents Services Group ceremony.

The Early History of Vermilion

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BACK Row – L- R Barb Sjoquist – Board Director, MD of Wainwright Rob Snow – Vice Chair, Town of Vermilion Councillor Carrie Kohlruss - Chief Administrative Officer, VDHF, Stacey Hryciuk – Board Chair, Reeve County of Vermilion River, Greg Throndson – Board Director, Mayor Town of Vermilion, Marty Baker – Board Director, County of Vermilion River.

Front row: L-R Korene McDonald-Health Care Aide DSL3, Ofelyn Fajarito-Health Care Aide DSL3, Louise Voltner-Food Services Group Shirley Nelson-Environmental Services Manager. Tabitha Dykstra-Resident Care Manager. Photo submitted

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