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Cornerstone Co-op Celebrates Grand Opening Of Home And Agro Centre In Wainwright

Cornerstone Co-op team members and invited guest at the wood cutting/grand opening of the new Home and Agro Centre. Photo Sue Chikie

Lorna Hamilton

April 16th. and welcomed the Co-op owners, guests, unveiling the first of its kind in Western The Cornerstone Co-op Home & Agro teammates, team members, and neigh- Canada - the Wainwright Home and Agro Cornerstone Co-op celebrated the Centre is a significant addition to the bours to celebrate the new addition to the Centre, as well as celebrating the complegrand opening of their new Home and Agro community of Wainwright. The grocery, Cornerstone family. tion of their Cornerstone Common Power Centre in Wainwright with a wood-cutting petroleum, car wash, C-Store, liquor store, Graham Getz, General Manager for hub. He quoted former GM of EastAlta ceremony, instead of the traditional ribbon and the Home & Agro Centre are now Cornerstone Co-op, took the microphone Co-op, D.W. Gill, from 1971, “I feel very cutting on April 13. The 16,090 square feet known as the “Wainwright’s Cornerstone and thanked the attendees for coming out confident that with the support of the future centre includes a contractor entrance and Common.” on this beautiful morning. as well as the support we have seen in project desk, a garden and seasonal centre, Kory Kralkay, Director of Operations for “Today is a fresh day for Cornerstone the past we can look forward to real progoil and grease assortments, feed and agri- Cornerstone Co-op, opened the ceremo- Co-op, and a fresh day for the town of ress and success in the new centre.” Getz culture products, and a 10,000 square foot nies by acknowledging that they were on Wainwright,” Getz said. He then welcomed emphasized the power of Co-op and the drive-through in the lumber storage build- Treaty 6 Territory and paying respect to the the Co-op owners, invited guests, board generations of support that the Co-op has ing. To celebrate the grand opening, the indigenous nations and Metis whose foot- of directors, and their amazing team to the seen in Wainwright. “That’s when the new store offered daily door prizes, free coffee steps marked these lands for centuries. grand opening. food store opened in and cake, and free hot dogs and drinks until Kralkay also introduced himself as the MC Getz expressed his pride in officially Continued on page 2 Reporter

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Continued from page 1 Wainwright, and these words stand true today, 52 years later, and just shows the power of Co-op and the generations of support that this Co-op has seen in Wainwright,” Getz said.

He thanked all of the owners for providing their ongoing support since the Co-op was formed in Wainwright in 1944, as well as the local communities for their longstanding support over the generations.

Getz also thanked the owners, contractors, ag producers, and customers who had patiently been waiting for 15 plus years for a centre such as the new Home and Agro Centre.. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the location team led by Cinzia, Tammy, James, and Dave, as well as Federated Co-op, our neighbouring Co-ops, and the entire Cornerstone Co-op team from all communities and locations for their help with the transition from their old location to their new one. He also thanked the past and the current board of directors for their strategic guidance, insights, support, and vision for the Cornerstone Power hub in Wainwright, and specifically approving the $8.8 million project.

Lastly, Getz thanked the leadership team who brought this world-class project to life, which positioned Cornerstone Co-op to be vital and sustainable in Wainwright for

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the long-term. He also thanked the Town “We gave back by paying out to our trust, traditions, togetherness, and pride, of Wainwright, GVN Structures, and all of member-owners over $3 million in cash back and thanked the legacy owners that had their local contractors, including Battle River and equity which will happen the beginning gone on before them for their forward-thinkElectric, Warawa Heating and Plumbing, of May. If you combine our community giving ing and resiliency in the spirit of cooperation Battle River Transit Mix, Buffalo Venture, programs along with our equity and cash and dedicated the Cornerstone Common Bel Contracting, Holt Transport, and Provost back programs that equals almost $10,000 in Wainwright to the original owners from Glass and Door for their cooperation and a day for every day that we were in operation 1944. construction of the world-class facility in a in 2022. In my opinion, an accomplishment “They built us a strong foundation that is safe manner. that’s simply put no other local organization locally owned and stands the test of time.

Getz continued by speaking on the could do,” commented Getz.

Today is about recognizing our hard work successes of the Co-op, “Co-op is a differIn conclusion, Getz commented how the and celebrating our Co-op and honouring ent kind of business, today is about being Co-op sheild which is donned on the front the past, and beginning new experiences,” proud of our Co-op, our roots, our history, of the centre is a beacon that represents Getz said. and our future. Today is about being proud and celebrating that we are 100 percent local. Cornerstone has grown to over 32,000 active owners and members operating in 24 locations in eight communities.

We are purpose-driven and built on a legacy of focusing on communities that are vital at building, feeding, and fueling our owners,” said Getz.

Getz also explained how their success enables the Co-op to reinvest earnings back into the communities and its people they serve. In 2022 Cornerstone donated almost a quarter million dollars back into their local community teams, schools, mental health programs, and non-profit groups. He stated that they gave back by volunteering almost 1400 hours to local fundraising events and to local community groups.

The new Cornerstone Home and Agro centre in Wainwright. Photo Sue Chikie

Mobile Mammography Service To Visit Vermilion Next Month

5324 50 Avenue, on May 4-6, May 8-13 and A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast health authority responsible for planning May 15-17. and has proven to be the most effective and delivering health supports and services VERMILION — Women ages 45 to 74 Appointments are required. Residents way to detect breast cancer. Early detection for more than four million adults and children — the group most at risk of developing can book an appointment or learn more allows for a greater number of options for living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide a breast cancer — will have local access to about the program by calling 1-800-667- treatment and a better chance of survival. patient-focused, quality health system that mammography services next month when 0604.

Visit https://screeningforlife.ca/breast/ is accessible and sustainable for all AlberAlberta Health Services’ Screen Test Screen Test is improving access to screen-test-mobile-clinics/ for more infor- tans. Our current focus is on reducing emerprogram visits Vermilion. cancer screening for thousands of women mation and a complete listing of Screen Test gency department wait-times, improving A mobile mammography trailer will be in Alberta communities where mammogra- mobile sites.

EMS response times, increasing access to stationed at the Vermilion Senior’s Centre, phy is not readily available.

Alberta Health Services is the provincial surgeries, and improving patient flow.

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Lynne Elizabeth Little On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Lynne Little of Vermilion passed away at the U of A Hospital in Edmonton at the age of 81 years.

Lynne will be loved and remembered by her husband Marvin Little of Vermilion. Her daughters - Deborah Harrower (Dwight) of Vermilion, Laurie Christiansen (Eric) of Victoria, and Cindy Christiansen (Neil McGinnis) of Calgary.

Grandchildren - Jennifer Thomson (Douglas McHattie), Brad Harrower (Dayna Tilden), Ashley Stolz (Braden), Lyle Harrower (Shannon), Kristopher McGinnis and Madison McGinnis. Great Grandchildren Kypton and Hensley Stolz, Spencer McHattie, Sullivan and Sloane Harrower, and Emily and Isla Harrower.

She was predeceased by her parents Geoffrey and Evelyn Turner and sister Valerie Guenthert (Walter).

In keeping with Lynne’s wishes cremation has taken place and a family service will take place at a later date.

Donations may be made to the Stollery or STARS

In Loving Memory of Alvera Joyce Jamieson July 9, 1935 - April 17, 2018

It has been five years since we sadly said good bye to this very special woman.

A life that touched so many people in so many ways.

So loving and kind in all her ways, Upright and just to the end of her days; Sincere and true, in her heart and mind, Such beautiful memories, she left behind.

Forever in our hearts,

forever in our thoughts.

Herbert D. Jamieson and family

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Alison Jackson Wins Paris-Roubaix Femmes-A Dream Come True

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viral dances on TikTok. In an emotional challenging because it had rained, Jac kso n’s v i c tor y at t he Par i s statement, she said, “It’s a dream come Jackson noted that avoiding bad luck Roubaix Femmes shows the power of Vermilionite Alison Jackson has won true… I dream of winning. A lot of times was crucial, saying, “When the move determination and the strength of the the Paris-Roubaix Femmes in France, all those dreams have stayed a dream. went, I was waiting and available and human spirit. Her triumph is a personal mak ing her dreams a realit y. The It’s unreal to make it happen in real life. wanted to ride it.” She held off fierce accomplishment, and shows that one thirty-four-year-old cyclist pulled away I have few words.” competitors such as Lotte Kopecky, should never give up on their dreams from the pursuing pack and remained Jackson’s victory was the result of Elisa Longo Borghini, and Marianne and never give up on what they believe composed on the velodrome, a defining her unwavering trust in herself saying, Voss, all considered big hitters in the in. moment in her career. Jackson is the “You either don’t ride and you lose, or world of racing.

“This race represents one of the third woman and the first Canadian to you ride hard and you have a chance.

Since Jac kson’s cyc ling c areer most prized achievements for cyclist. win the esteemed one-day race which I trusted myself and my passion and it started she has finished 32nd at the My whole career has been trying to was first run in 1896, making it the turned out with a win. I wanted to be 2020 Summer Olympics and have win big at bike races like this. It’s really oldest professional road cycling race. part of the action; I wanted to be ahead won both the Canadian National Road hard to do and pretty rare to be the The race route is 145-kilometres. of the race.” Her passion and heart led Race Championships and National winner. This is eight years of my life Returning to the EF Education-TIBCO- her to take the lead and stay ahead of Time Trial Championships, as well as working up to something like this. It’s SVB team this year, Jackson’s victory the race. dozens of top-10 finishes in both Euro- so satisfying,” said Jackson in a recent was celebrated with a dance, like her In a race that was made even more pean and North American events. interview.

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Alison Jackson competing in the Paris-Roubaix Femmes. Photos submitted

Alison Jackson hugging the trophy.

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Dawn Hames

Fresh Spring Rolls

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the season you can add fresh herbs Cilantro (optional) in the sides, and then finishing the as well.

Cut the carrot, cucumber, pepper roll. Other variations use finely sliced With spring upon Fresh Spring Rolls i nto m at c h s t i c k s ize s , a s l o n g i n cabbage, avocado, and shrimp. You us, we are looking 1 package of round rice paper length as you want your spring roll to can custom make them to your taste for ward to warm Cooked vermicelli rice noodles be. To use rice paper wet in a plate and available ingredients. Serve with sunshine, the first Lettuce or pie plate of water, for 30 seconds a peanut sauce for dipping. rain and beautiful Carrot to 1 minute. Transfer to another large Peanut Dipping Sauce green grass. Our Cucumber dinner plate and add lettuce torn to 1/3 cup peanut butter taste buds begin to Red or yellow pepper 1 and half inch by 3 – 4 inches on 1/3 cup hot water move away from hearty cooked meals Green onion (chopped) top of the rice wrapper, about a quar1 clove garlic pressed, or finely and towards fresh veggies. These Radish (thinly sliced and then ter of the way down. Add a spoonminced are very easy to make and are filled halved) ful of noodles, and matchsticks of 1 teaspoon siracha sauce with delicious fresh vegetables. Cut Salt to sprinkle carrot, cucumber, red pepper, and 2 teaspoons soya sauce the carrot, cucumber, red or yellow Cooked shrimp (optional) radish. You may add sliced onions 2 teaspoons sesame oil pepper into matchstick pieces to roll Avocado (optional) and a sprinkle of salt. Roll from the Combine all ingredients and stir up into the rice paper. Depending on Cabbage, red or green (optional) top quar ter over the filling, folding until smooth.

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Helen Row Toews

Prairie Wool

nothing but your pyjamas, or worse yet, to the bus. Once out on the road, I real- the window to assure herself we were are naked? As stated, I have. What if it ized I was not properly dressed. Great. in the correct yard. Then she began the Dream or night- happened to you in real life? Well, not I comforted myself with the fact no labor-intensive application of her jacket. mare? the naked part, but the pyjama thing? one would see me. I keep a low profile at After zipping up, she reached leisurely Ever had a dream These days many people leave the the best of times, but behind my shades for her backpack, pulled it across tiny w here you’re out house to run errands in fuzzy flan- and sitting low in my seat – who would shoulders, and adjusted the straps. in public, perhaps nel pants. However, it still remains an ever know?

Meanwhile, Mom reached the door of s h o p p i n g i n a uncomfortable vision for me. That’s why Of course, I forgot that nothing gets my bus. With a sigh, I opened it, and she busy mall, delivering an impassioned I was a fool to exit my home last week in past little girls, and one paused beside looked in. Her jaw fell slack, eyes widenspeech, or mingling with roughly 100 some crazy yet comfy PJs I’d purchased me to remark, “What a strange outfit you ing with questions yet unspoken. of your peers at a 40th school reunion for my daughter Aliyah some years ago. have on Mrs. Toews. Is that a tail I see?”

I slumped on the seat in head-to-toe, (my actual nightmare) and glancing I’d been home sick all day with a “ H a - h a , d o n ’ t b e r i d i c u l o u s ,” I fuchsia, and black, leopard-print pyjadown, suddenly realise you’re wearing cold. Curled up on the sofa under three croaked, my face flooding with colour as mas. The hood, complete with long cat blankets, I drank honey/lemon tea as I hurriedly stuffed the thing out of sight. ears and googly eyes, hung like a cape NOTICE TO CREDITORS I watched the Marilyn Dennis Show “Now, take your seat.” around my shoulders, and a lengthy, through bleary eyes. My friend Kim had I breathed a sigh of relief as we spotted tail brushed the floor beneath In the estate of Donald Elmer Sidener, late of driven the bus for me that morning but pulled away from the school, but when my seat. I grinned stupidly at the woman Vermilion, Alberta, deceased. couldn’t later on. Knowing this sad fact, I we arrived at the home of a sweet little and, between fits of coughing, tried All claims against the above estate, duly verified by still somehow managed to fall into a fitful kindergar ten girl, I could see I was babbling out some sort of believable statutory declaration and with particulars and slumber. beaten. Her mother was walking out to explanation. valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before May 29, 2023.

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How long had I been It’s been my experience that small mare quality, but the whole unpleasant Armstrong Hittinger Moskal, sleeping?

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In Memory of Audrey Larmour April 22, 2015 LEGACY OF LOVE A wife, a mother, a nanna too.

This is the legacy we have from you.

You taught us love and how to fight, You gave us strength, you gave us might.

A stronger person would be hard to find, In your heart, you were always kind.

You fought for us all in one way or another, Not just as a wife, not just as a (grand)mother.

For all of us you gave your best, Now the time has come for you to rest.

So go in peace, you've earned your sleep, Your love in our hearts, we'll eternally keep.

You will always live in our hearts and minds.

Your loving family you left behind.

David, Glen, Brooklyne, Hayden and Carter

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Audrey Larmour April 22, 2015

Your life was one of thoughtful deeds, A helping hand to others needs.

Sincere and true in heart and mind, Wonderful memories you left behind.

Missing you always, Luv Anne and Bob

Love, Loyalty and Friendship!

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Craig Baird

Vermilion Is The Bulls Eye

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and that the Saskatchewan River Valley 90 to 100 days, and could be planted as the population. contained some of the most fertile soil in early as April, with May and June being It finished off by stating that VermilSo, why am I saying the entire world. the rainy months. ion was six months old, had a bank, that Vermilion is the It touted its nearness to the SaskatcheFor water, it stated that there were three lumber yards, a drug store, seven bull’s eye? Well, that wan Border and the historic Fort Pitt, and lakes and pounds aplenty in the area, general stores, three hotels, three restaucomes from a leaflet that the area produced some of the best and springs never froze, allowing for good rants and a furniture store, as well as a that was issued by the livestock and grain crops in all of Canada. water to be obtained all year round. photographer, bowling alley, two pool Vermilion Board of Trade in May 1906.

To back this up, it used statistics that said For timber and fuel, the leaflet stated rooms, dentist, two doctors and several At the time, Vermilion was a brand the Vermilion Valley produced 50 bushels most homesteads had plenty but if some churches. new community and they wanted to bring of wheat and 100 bushels of oats to the was needed, it would be provided by the Contact Craig at craig@canadaehx. more settlers in to the area. To help with acre. government free of charge. It also adver- com that, the Vermilion Board of Trade issued Stating that there was no superior tised that there were coal seams that Support Craig by donating at www. the leaflet that stated Vermilion was the stock raising country, it stated that cattle could be tapped as well. canadaehx.com (Click Donate) bulls-eye of the Saskatchewan Valley and were never housed and feeding was only The class of settlers, the leaflet said, Listen to his podcasts Canadian History the Vermilion District. needed for three or four months from were identified as chiefly English, Scot- Ehx, Canada’s Great War, From John to Within the leaflet, it stated that the Christmas to April. tish, Irish and American. It added that Justin, Pucks and Cups and Canada: A Vermilion area covered 1.8 million acres It added that wheat ripened in from there was no undesirable element among Yearly Journey on all podcast platforms.

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A Unique Opportunity To Shape Our World Or A Recipe for Disaster?

Braxton Hoare

is the “Paperclip problem,” a thought experi- advanced tech faster than the next guy, and to tread carefully when developing these ment in which an AI designed to optimize the they are putting safety to the side in order systems.

Ar tificial Intelli- production of paperclips begins to interpret to do so. This lack of attention to safety is Not all hope is lost of course as Open gence (AI) has come all other goals and objectives as second- compounded by the fact that the companies AI’s proposed plan to train and use speciala long way in a short ary to achieving that one goal. If not care- and individuals making these AI systems do ized AI models to help with research and to time, and the rapid progress has been noth- fully monitored, a more advanced version of not entirely understand how these systems assist with human evaluation is a promising ing short of impressive. Chat GPT, one of Auto GPT could easily interpret a seemingly function internally. AI neural networks essen- solution to the alignment problem. However, the most advanced language models, show- innocent prompt like “make paperclips” as tially mimic a human brain with neurons and there are some potential shortcomings that cases the power of AI and its logical reason- its sole objective and work towards it relent- pathways, and while researchers know how need to be addressed. One challenge is ing capabilities. However, with the recent lessly, potentially causing destruction in its this part works, no one understands how ensuring that the AI used for research and unveiling of the new Auto GPT, excitement path. This problem can become exponen- these neurons arise to complex thought evaluation is sufficiently aligned to avoid is building in the inner tech circles for the tially more dangerous if any given person and intelligence. As a result, current models the risk of it developing its own objectives. future possibilities. Despite the potential has bad intentions, such as instructing the are mostly aligned with the goals of their Additionally, there is a risk that any AI may benefits of these advancements, there are bot to “end the world.” While the current creators, but with current methods, it is simply learn to “act” as though it is aligned growing concerns that if we are not care- version of Auto GPT falls far short of achiev- impossible to achieve 100% alignment. with the researchers’ goals without it actuful, we could develop an Artificial General ing any of these destructive goals, future Additionally, there are some major prob- ally being so. This is why they are hoping an Intelligence (AGI) that we cannot control. versions may not. lems with this method, as there still exist AI could assist in developing new methods This fear has led to an open letter, calling While it may be difficult to imagine that “jailbreaks” to generate content that violates that could help them control these models for a halt in the development of any model AI alignment could be a real problem to usage guidelines. The alignment problem on a much deeper level, and even help more intelligent than GPT-4 for at least six deal with today, leading experts believe that needs to be a priority if we are to ensure them understand the inner workings of how months. it should be taken seriously. Currently, AI that these systems are aligned with our these neurons arise to complex thought Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a companies are in a race to develop more values and ethics, and we must take care and intelligence. concept of the distant future but a rapidly evolving technology that is changing the world as we know it. As AI continues to advance, the term “Artificial General Intelligence” (AGI) is being used more frequently, referring to machines that can perform any Corporate Tables Edge Nail Designs intellectual task that a human can. AI pres106.1 The Goat Elk Valley Ranch ents a unique opportunity to shape our world 6K Farms Farmstead Market & More in the coming decades, with the potential to Accent Lighting & Power Pro Flaura n’ Company Greenhouse transform medicine, science, and essenAgland Gary and Wendy Miller tially every field. Chat GPT, the current leadAxiom Mortgage Solutions (Joni Bahm) Go Tech Ag Solutions ing AI, has been able to achieve impressive BAR Engineering Home Hardware Baywash Oilfield Services JCI Mechanical feats such as passing college-level exams Betty Evans Larry and Kathy Paul and even outperforming human students in Brett & Tanya Brown Les and Marilyn Mitchell some cases. The recent unveiling of Auto Cargill Vermilion Lloyd Wine Outfitters GPT, an experiment based on Chat GPT, is CARSTAR Collision & Glass Service Marie Beek and Lynn Tetz Greenhouse another remarkable development. It allows Vermilion Mitchco Environmental the chat bot to Autonomously work towards Delisle Enterprises Movin on Farms Earl Evans Farms Nelson Lumber any goal a user provides it, able to search Exhaust Masters Lloydminster Only Sourdough Bakery & PizzeriaPizza the internet, write text to files, collect images, F’Laura n’ Company Parlour 32 and even write its own computer software.

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Angela Mouly

Farm 4.0

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Crop Technology. He got his diploma and trailer for Western Canada on site. First year out an online survey and be entered for a was encouraged to continue getting the student, Austin Leroux, said the smaller chance to win a smoker donated by UFA. The first-ever Farm 4.0 The Future Of degree. guidance systems with Trimble monitors Students thanked all of the company repreAgriculture event was hosted by Lakeland “When we started seeding at the college, can be used for tillage or GPS, while the sentatives for participating and local producCollege’s Bachelor of Agriculture Technol- we were able were able to use drones and larger ones are meant more for seed drills, ers for stopping by to see what is new in the ogy Class of 2024 students at the Vermilion prescription maps for variable rating and got etc. so they can be set up split screen. He industry.

Regional Centre on April 13. to experience different diagnostics in GPS also pointed out some of the new Raven Wanting to get more of the industry systems. With this course, you get a full monitors. involved to show how agriculture is adapt- overview of how technology is being inte“These can be put on any piece of equiping with technology, they offered farm grated into agriculture,” said Nahorniak. ment, but some of the newer machinery tours, showcased their 2nd- year practicum With the program only in its second year comes with multiple systems. Some allow presentations, and hosted a trade show he said with the industry rapidly changing, you to get all of your seeding data right on simultaneously throughout the day.

40 different companies came together to your phone, and potentially you can share “Our event drew inspiration from the create the program. As students had the it with your agronomist right on the cloud,” book ‘Food 5.0 How We Feed The Future’ opportunity to work hands-on with 27 differ- said Leroux.

by Robert Siak. ent types of technology. Having this expe“It’s been very well run, especially for a Farm tours allowed people to see how rience and knowing the problems that can first time event. I think it’s good for Vermilion Lakeland College uses practical educa- arise, they will be able to use these technol- and makes agriculture look bright moving tion and agriculture connections around the ogies to figure out solutions for producers forward,” said Mikayla Flint, AFSC Relationworld. The trade show was represented by once they are out in the workplace. ship Manager of Insurance. nearly 20 companies and allowed college “Having someone with that experience “It’s a great showcase of innovation and students and industries to create potential allows them to feel confident in who they are technology for the industry, the college and job placement. The presentations detailed dealing with. Knowing where to incorporate the students. Especially for a first time, to how agriculture is transitioning with new the technology and being able to relay it to a host an event of this size and magnitude is technology making technology sustainable, producer will help in future job placements,” impressive,” said Shustyn de Jong, AFSC Austin Leroux, 1st year student from St. feasible, and economical for farmers or said Nahorniak.

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Paul. Photos Angela Mouly producers,” said Logan Nahorniak, exhibiCNH Industrial had their Precision Mobile Participants had the opportunity to fill tion team lead.

Of approximately 30 students Nahorniak oversaw 15 other people, and noted the three other teams that helped organize including finance, marketing, and infrastructure and hospitality. Originally from a 10,000 acre farm half an hour east of Humbolt, Saskatchewan, he came to Lakeland for Reporter

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The Vermilion Voice | April 18, 2023

Angela Mouly

Gauging Support To Re-pave The Airport

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potentially be in next year’s budget and the There are so many people that have utilized the case in the surrounding area, he said the first step would be a Geo-technical study. it; people’s babies have been saved by the Vermilion Airport would be the perfect size The Town of Vermilion hosted their second “The Geo-technical study will help us make Vermilion Airport,” said George. for water bombers, and could be set up in a Airport Engagement session on April 15, with a better, more informed budgetary decision,” He noted that when stationed in Edmon- matter of minutes. approximately 35 people in attendance. They said Mayor Greg Throndson. ton or Lac La Biche that flying to Vermilion When asked what the challenges are with had previously released an online survey and Because Vermilion is a community with is closer than flying to Lloydminster, and for using Lloydminster Airport instead of Vermilas of April 14, had received 670 responses. road, rail, and air access, various industries ambulances to drive 40 minutes to Lloydmin- ion Airport, he said Lloydminster has a lot Councillor Kevin Martin said there was could be utilizing the expansive trade market. ster or 40 minutes to Vegreville, or all the way more regulations for agricultural use. Crop good engagement from people as a When discussing the potential impact, people to Edmonton. As medi-vac pilot he worked dusting has to be done in a timely manner and whole, including town residents, as well noted commercial warehouses could fly in 12 hour shifts and could end up anywhere is weather dependant. as residents from the County of Vermil- staff or product. For example, Highway 16 in Alberta at any time. For example, he said “Lloydminster is a secure airport with a ion River, M.D. of Wainwright, the County runs from Prince Rupert to Winnipeg, and if leaving Lac La Biche from the point of call scheduled airline, so as a farmer I can’t take of Minburn, and the County of Two Hills. Highway 41 from east of St. Paul to Medicine to landing in Vermilion would probably take out my truck with chemical at any time. I don’t “It’s definitely a lot of wisdom to take in. Even Hat with accessible travel routes from Fort an hour. To continue on to Edmonton with a have a plane myself but hire a crop dusting outside the 100 km radius we have travel- McMurray to Texas. CN Rail runs from either patient would take an additional 35 minutes. pilot to come in to Vermilion where I can meet lers who come through Vermilion who may Prince Rupert or Vancouver through Vermil“These people are on call. With Medi-vac them to reload more chemical to spray my need that life saving ability with the medi-vac ion to Toronto or Halifax and New Orleans. pilots the plane is fuelled up, and when you get farm,” said George. service. There was definitely passion in the Indirectly, they could access ports on the Gulf a call you go. The ambulance driver cannot He noted the town’s presentation outlined room; from people that are flyers, to residents of Mexico, Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Essen- get to Edmonton in that time,” said George. the cost of maintaining and re-paving it, but that were passionate for it. Every scenario tially the potential for businesses in Vermilion “When someone is hurt, a baby is born who not the cost for taking it down. He estimated was thrown in, and some were 100 per cent to access worldwide markets is limitless. needs to be taken to Edmonton, a bad acci- removing it would likely be double to paving in favour, while some were on the fence but Garth George runs a mixed grain and dent or burn victim; when bringing them in it with the environmental implications that open to options. It was good to have people cattle farm in the County of Vermilion River from say Marywyane in a volunteer firetruck haven’t yet been researched from the landfill come forward and ask questions,” said Martin. near Marwayne. He has used the Vermilion or ambulance I’m not sure how they deter- underneath.

He noted that long time resident. Jack Airport in other years for crop dusting. He is mine when they want to trigger a medi-vac, “You can take and example of the past Seewalt was in attendance and remembers also an airline pilot who flies Boeing 747s to but when they do that airplane is already on downtown Edmonton airport where they can’t going down this road 15 years ago, but since hot destinations during the winter. In the past, its way. They often will be landing in Vermilion put houses from contamination,” said George. then the airport always got put on the back he has flown medi-vacs and noted that his by the time the patient is arriving there and will Community members also noted that the burner. At the forefront once again, he said, vested interest in the Vermilion Airport is that be to Edmonton in 35 minutes. Minutes can cost could be spread over several years rather “We have to look at the evolution of our airport it is a place used to protect his farm and his be a persons life. And it’s such a large area; than being paid all in one year. over the next 5, 10, or 20 years; it doesn’t family. He noted it could have a huge impact approximately 100 km radius from Elk Point “Vermilion in 20 - 30 years could be a mean it’s shut down tomorrow. We recom- when dealing with an injured person, terrible to Wainwright and Lloydminster to Vegreville.” whole different town. The airport infrastrucmend that people reach out to their local grass fire, or massive outbreak of bugs.

He said the two aircraft used for medi-vac ture is already there, and to take it away would MLA or MPs. We want to make a collabora“A lot of the rural people don’t realize if you services are the King Air 200 and King Air be detrimental to the community and the tive effort and a group effort is easier to take get in a wreck, the Vermilion Airport is there to 250, and that the Vermilion Airport is large area (kind of like losing your hospital). In the and present to the government than individu- get you out. Urban people don’t always real- enough to support both, that it is still a “beau- future this could really benefit the commually. As new council members we are meeting ize that using air can keep their ambulances tiful” airport. Unlike other strips because the nity and the area putting it on the map. Every the surrounding representatives and building in town. Vermilion Airport is ideal because Vermilion Airport is paved and plowed it is community has a volunteer fire fighting base that collaboration. We have to make it a viable there is a hospital right there. It supports a accessible in all weather. Aside from medi- all helping one another when necessary,” business plan to apply for the grant.” larger area; Mannville, Marwayne, Kitscoty, vacs flying in all weather conditions, they said George. “In the same way, why don’t we The Town’s borrowing limit allows another and Dewberry residents already come to the travel faster, and can reach further distances work together on having a regional airport? I approximately three million dollars and hospital there. It is life and death and you going four hours in the air without re-fuelling. wish the town council could look further for Director of Infrastructure, Ben McPhee, can’t put a value on that. If a farmer falls of a He estimated that from Edmonton to Vermil- help because paving the airport is great for said because they are already at 75 per tractor and breaks his back in the Derwent, ion would be just about a helicopter’s limit.

Vermilion, but it’s also great for the county cent of their limit, there will be special regu- Marwayne or Mannnville areas, we can get In past years several areas in southern and surrounding communities, and then the lations they will have to go through in order him in and potentially take him to a special Alberta have declared a state of Emergency cost would be minimal and everyone will to ask for the funding. This project would unit in Calgary, etc. that saves a persons life. from out of control grass fires. If that was ever have the benefit.”

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The Vermilion Voice | April 18, 2023

Kitscoty Dinner Theatre A Huge Success

Lorna Hamilton

Despite the stor y being complete The play takes the audience on the hilarious performances but also fiction and published in the tabloid a wild ride as repor ters and lunatic the meals served before the show. The The Kitscoty Dinner Theatre recently “The National Divulger,” the rumored guests pursue Bigfoot, chaos ensues laughter could be heard throughout the wrapped up a three-day run of their sighting of Sasquatch provides the at the hotel, and Pete decides to give Kitscoty Community Hall as the cast l a t e s t p r o d u c t i o n , “ N o r t h Wo o d s perfect excuse for Miss Birch (played the guests a chance to see Bigfoot for brought the quirky story to life.

Nonsense,” which delighted audiences by Val Newkirk) and Mr. Pine (played by themselves. The cast worked hard over The Kitscoty Dinner Theatre has a with its zany and fast-paced perfor- Michael Smith), assistants to the worst the last four months to bring the story long history of putting on successful mance. Written by Andrew Ross, the congressman in history, to suggest a to life, and their efforts paid off with a shows, and “North Woods Nonsense” play center s around the run - down trip to the senator. Miss Birch and Mr. sold-out show on the first two nights. was no exception. The play showcased hotel lobby of Lost Loon Lodge, where Pine have spent their careers trying Doors opened at 5:30 p.m. on April the talent of the actors and the dedicahandyman Pete (played by Dan Petti- to hide the inept congressman so he 14 and 15, with a matinee on April 16 tion of the crew, who worked tirelessly grew) has written a newspaper article won’t speak in public and divulge his that opened at noon for lunch, and for four months to make the production about Bigfoot kidnapping a local resi- ludicrous ideas, such as turning the the performance started at 2 p.m. The a success as noted by Director and dent.

Grand Canyon into a giant lake. audience members enjoyed not only Master of Ceremonies, Chad Tabish.

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From left, Actors Dan Pettigrew playing Pete the handy man, Dana Woytowich playing Mary and Erin O’Neill playing Carrie both inheritants of the lodge.

Photos Lorna Hamilton

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Volunteering Weaves Us Together

Lorna Hamilton

Attracting And Retaining

Lorna Hamilton

Volunteers want to feel valued and appreciated for their efforts. Show your gratitude Volunteers are the vital for many organi- by providing recognition and appreciation zations, if you’re looking to recruit volunteers for their work. Acknowledge their contribufor your organization, here are some tips that tions, it doesn’t take a lot to make someone can help you attract and retain them. feel appreciated, a kind word or even a small Define your mission and values - Be high-five will often suffice. clear about the goals and mission of your Build relationships organization. Volunteers will be more likely Volunteers are more likely to stick around to seek out your organization if they feel if they feel a sense of community and passionate about your cause and believe in belonging. Take the time to get to know what you stand for. your volunteers and build relationships with Offer engaging opportunities them. Always make them feel welcome and Anyone who is looking to volunteer will included, if you don’t follow this one you can want to feel like they’re making a difference. be guaranteed they will disappear in the Give them opportunities to get involved in background or leave your organization, meaningful work that aligns with their skills nobody likes to feel excluded. and interests. Make sure the tasks you assign are well-defined and achievable, and offer guidance and support as needed.

Be flexible-It’s very important Volunteers are often busy people who may have other commitments, such as work or family. Be flexible with your scheduling to accommodate their needs. Offer opportunities during weekends and evenings if possible or around a schedule they provide to you. Flexibility is key to attracting and retaining volunteers.

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inclusive, and sustainable. They are the backbone of many essential services Volunteering is not just about giving and programs, and their dedication and back to the community, it is about weav- commitment to their work should not go ing the threads of society together. The unnoticed.

National Volunteer Week theme for Volunteer Week is also an opportu2023, Volunteering Weaves Us Together, nity to reflect on the many benefits of highlights the importance of volunteer- volunteering. For volunteers, giving back ing in creating strong, vibrant, and resil- can provide a sense of purpose, meanient communities. This year’s Volunteer ing, and fulfillment. It can also help to Week is being held from April 16-23, develop new skills, build social connecand it is an opportunity for everyone to tions, and enhance one’s personal and celebrate the power of volunteering and professional growth. For organizations recognize the individuals who make it and communities, volunteering can lead possible. to increased engagement, innovation, According to volunteer.ca, volunteer- and collaboration. ing reinforces the ability to grow, thrive, Volunteering is an essential part of and create change within our commu- building strong, resilient, and connected nity, province, and country. Volunteer- communities. It is a way for people ing is a diverse form of sharing our time, to come together and work towards talent, and energy that strengthens the a common goal. Ultimately, Volunfabric of our community. Each individual teer Week is about coming together as thread represents a volunteer’s contribu- a community to celebrate the power tion, and when woven together, it creates of volunteering and to recognize the a stronger community. many individuals who make it possible.

Volunteers play a crucial role in bridg- Whether you are a seasoned volunteer ing gaps and creating positive change in or new to the world of volunteering, there their communities. They give their time are many ways to get involved and make and energy without expecting anything a difference in your community. Let us in return, and their contributions help celebrate the power of volunteering and Provide recognition and appreto make our communities more vibrant, weave our communities together. ciation Editor

Stacey Teasdale

VOLUNTEERS WEEK

Volunteering Weaves Us Together

1. Why do you volunteer?

I volunteer because it’s a nice way to get involved in the community and to meet new people.

2. What have you learned from volunteering?

When you volunteer you learn a lot. It’s hard work sometimes and you never know what the turn out may be but you stay optimistic and try to make it better for the next time. You have more appreciation for all the volunteers to who make our community events happen.

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Why Volunteering Is Important For Children

Develop empathy and compassion accomplishment and satisfaction. This Prepare for the future Volunteering allows children and teen- can boost their self-esteem and help Volunteering can help children and Have you ever wondered why volun- agers to see the world from a different them feel good about themselves. teenagers prepare for the future. It can teering is important for young children perspective. They can meet people who Learn about different cultures and provide opportunities to explore different and teenagers to participate in? Have you are facing challenges and learn to empa- communities career paths, build a network of contacts, ever asked how it would be beneficial for thize with their struggles. This can help Volunteering can provide opportuni- and gain valuable experience that can them? Well, I have. This week I started children and teenagers develop compas- ties for children and teenagers to learn help them stand out when applying for researching this topic for our volunteer sion and kindness, which are important about different cultures and communi- college or jobs. week section and I have discovered it is qualities that can help them build healthy ties. They can meet people from differIn conclusion, volunteering is a great very important for children of all ages to relationships and succeed in life. ent backgrounds and learn about their way for young children and teenagers volunteer in their community even if it is Develop new skills customs, traditions, and beliefs. This can to give back to their communities and just in a small way.

Volunteering can provide opportu- broaden their horizons and help them develop important life skills. It can help Volunteering is an excellent way for nities for children and teenagers to develop a more diverse and inclusive them build empathy, compassion, selfyoung children and teenagers to give develop new skills. They can learn about perspective. confidence, and social responsibility. By back to their communities, learn new teamwork, communication, problemImprove mental health volunteering, young people can learn skills, and develop social responsibil- solving, leadership, and more. These Volunteering can have a positive about different cultures and communities, ity. Volunteering provides an opportu- skills are essential for success in both impact on mental health. It can reduce improve their mental health, and prepare nity to help others, make new friends, their personal and professional life. stress, anxiety, and depression, and for the future. Therefore, parents, educaand develop a sense of empathy and Build self-confidence improve overall well-being. Volunteering tors, and community leaders should compassion. In this ar ticle, we will Volunteering can help children and provides a sense of purpose and mean- encourage and support young people to explore why it is important for young chil- teenagers build self-confidence. When ing, which can help children and teenag- volunteer and make a positive difference dren and teenagers to volunteer. they help others, they feel a sense of ers feel more fulfilled and happy. in their communities.

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Why Volunteering Is Important For Senior Citizens

Lorna Hamilton

opportunities to engage in physical can lead to increased self-esteem and a sense of self-worth. By volunteering, activity, which is crucial for maintain- overall satisfaction with life. In addition, seniors are able to give back to their As people age, it is important for ing good health. Volunteer work often volunteering can help seniors maintain community and make a difference in them to remain engaged with the world requires physic al ac tivit y suc h as cognitive function by providing mental the lives of others. This can be incredaround them. One way to achieve this gardening, walking, and cleaning. Regu- stimulation and challenge. ibly rewarding and can help seniors feel is through volunteering in their local lar physical activity can help seniors Volunteering also provides seniors valued and appreciated. community. Senior citizens who volun- stay active, increase their mobility, and with the opportunity to connect with So as you can see, volunteering in the teer not only give back to their commu- improve their overall health. By volun- their communit y. It is common for community is important for senior citinity but also benefit themselves in teering, seniors are also able to social- seniors to feel disconnected from the zens for a variety of reasons. It can help numerous ways. In this article, I will ize with others, which can help combat world around them as they age. Volun- them stay physically active, improve discuss the importance of volunteer- loneliness and depression. teering allows them to meet new people, their mental health, connect with their ing in your community for senior citiM e nt a l h e a l t h i s a l s o i m p r ove d make new friends, and feel like they are community, and give them a sense of zens and how it can positively impact through volunteering. As seniors age, it is part of a larger community. This can be self-worth. If you are a senior citizen their mental and physical health, their common for them to feel a sense of loss especially important for seniors who live looking to give back to your commuconnection with the community, and or lack of purpose. By volunteering, they alone or are unable to leave their homes nity, consider volunteering. It can be a their sense of self-worth. are able to find meaning in their lives and often. fulfilling and meaningful experience that Volunteering provides seniors with feel a sense of accomplishment. This Lastly, volunteering can give seniors benefits both you and those around you.

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The Vermilion Voice | April 18, 2023

Discount Days At Webb’s Machinery

Angela Mouly

There are always different ways to do things, so when people come in and visit Local producers gathered at Webb’s at the table, you are always learning from Machinery throughout the week to take one another,” said Simmons. part in Discount Days April 10 -14. By At Webb’s he said they are based on spinning the wheel, customers received service and are on call almost year round.

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Having been a Webb’s employee for Vermilion, Vegreville, Lamont, Wainalmost nine years, Simmons said his wright, St. Paul, and Consort locations favourite parts have been the people he’s were all involved. They also held three met and the things he’s gotten to learn. seeding clinics throughout the week.

“You never know what challenges the Overall many of the customers were seasons are going to bring and every year happy to participate, and have been is different. I farm as well so I expect all supporting Webb’s Machinery for generaof it, and everything always fluctuates. tions.

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From left, Brad Kaastrup, Bent Kaastrup, and Stephen Simmons. Photos Angela Mouly

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This Is Hearts And Hands

The Vermilion Voice | April 18, 2023

Submitted donations have continued to be given gener- accessible. We were also able to give out an them. They had had one for four years and it had Well it’s April and we missed March and ously. There are now two stores that include us emergency bag containing mitts, toque, socks, two pups. It is easy for society to criticize people are still waiting for Spring. in ‘second harvest ‘ which support shelf life as hand and foot warmers, wipes, granola bars, a in this position for having pets when they can’t At the end of March we picked up the Hearts well as ‘best before’ dates. (Callers are given blanket roll, and emergency blankets to some- feed their kids. Our lives however are full of good and Hands banks that were distributed in town. the information on this program and also how one travelling through town who was asking intentions...we only intend to have one pet and It has become evident that since COVID hit to access more info about it on line). The Prairie to be put up for the night. It apparently served at the time can afford to have one. When we people are using debit more and cash less, Bakery and Bistro donates items weekly as well. him well as we were given feedback the next have the money, we will get it spayed. COVID and donations are significantly down. As a After the Winter Coat project was put into day. We are not in a position to do more than came and that pet has become a part of our result a decision has been made to discontinue storage at the end of last year, we were able give out these bags and provide info on the family. By then circumstances have changed, with them with the exception of a select few to give out five coats and some toques, mitts, nearest shelters. and feelings of hopelessness set in, yet the outlets. We very much appreciate the support of and one pair of boots. We are always just a We came upon a unique situation this year pet continues to bring joy, humor, comfort, the store owners and businesses who accepted phone call away. Thanks to Christina’s Home where a family in dire need was willing to surren- and unconditional love during unbearable the banks as a show of support. Food and other furnishings for giving us a space that is easily der their pets because they were unable to feed times. This mom was already feeling she was a failure and ashamed for allowing this situation to happen. She has hidden it from others in her small community. She felt she had let everyone down. She had contacted shelters. They were not accepting any surrendered pets. (We were able to confirm this). We were able to connect her with an online free dog food site and Border pets (formerly SPCA) for ‘HER’ to not just ask if she could surrender the dogs, but also to explain her situation. One of our volunteers donated a small bag of dog food. We also consulted a vet to find out the best way to help and feed distressed animals. By doing these things, we were able to assure that the food given to assist The Polar Kings Athletic Club is currently seeking coaches for the this family went solely to feed this family. We 2023-24 Season. The PKAC will have (4) teams for the upcoming also assisted mom by providing her with the 2023-24 Season. Ull, U13, U15, U18. The PKAC is committed to phone numbers she needed, the address of the player development and providing young, talented and dedicated closest food bank, mental health, and encourhockey players in rural Alberta the opportunity to play higher caliber aged her to accept and look for support from of hockey. the small local church she attended. It took The objectives of the PKAC are: to promote, govern and improve tremendous courage and strength for this mom organized minor hockey as a division of Hockey Alberta by the to finally reach out. There has been a positive authority of Hockey Canada. outcome in this case on follow up. This is why The individual selected will interview with the leadership group we do what we do. about philosophies and requirements. Competitive financial Finally, we wish to acknowledge the Bargain compensation based on experience.

Store who continues to go above and beyond for us. They will be holding a spring food drive for Applicants can submit their resumes to PKAC via email at us from April1st to April 30th in the store. Their PKACWainwright@gmail.com . enthusiasm is wonderful and they are always coming up with new ideas to help. Ask about Applications will be accepted until a successful application is found. the bags they are preparing! The staff all really Candidates selected will be contacted for an interview. The successful seems to have fun taking part. We are gratecandidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record check. ful. As long as we receive support like we are getting with goods, we can keep going.

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BULL BREEDERS Agri-News

U.S. Choice-Select Boxed Beef Price Spread

its desired cuts increases faster than comparable to those used in Canada AAA and AA cutout values are subject to the U.S. Select cutout value, resulting for AAA and AA grades, respectively,” comparable demand factors experienced U.S. cutout values are one indicator of in a wider U.S. Choice-Select spread in explains Boyda. “The Canadian grades in the U.S. and the U.S. cutout values can Canadian market conditions. early summer. The spread then season- do not allow dark coloured meat, yellow serve as an indicator of market condi“The U.S. Choice-Select boxed beef ally narrows until October, when there is fat, or other off-quality characteristics. The tions.” price spread is the difference between a gradual widening with greater demand wholesale boxed beef cutout values for for U.S. Choice loin and ribs over the holithe USDA’s Choice and Select quality days. grade carcasses,” explains Ann Boyda, “ The U.S. Choice -Select spread provincial livestock market analyst with provides information for production decithe Alberta government. “Prices for sions,” says Boyda. “To achieve the subprimals of differing quality grades USDA Choice quality grade, cattle usually reflect consumer demand as well as must be kept on feed longer which results supply factors.” in a higher cost of production. The value The USDA quality grades of Choice of the U.S. Choice-Select spread signals and Select are indications of the degree that producers may be rewarded through of marbling, which provides tenderness higher fed cattle prices.” and taste. Wider Choice-Select spreads The U.S. Choice-Select spread ended indicate that consumers are willing to pay 2022 at values above US$30/hundredmore for U.S. Choice beef relative to U.S. weight (cwt), and started 2023 at a relaSelect beef. These spreads inform indus- tively high value of US$27/cwt. Subsetry of what consumers want. quently, the U.S. Choice-Select spread Two Yr Old & Yearling bulls available.

Seasonality of cattle production affects has trended down to just over US$10/cwt.

We have the right bull to develop your the U.S. Choice-Select spread. For exam- Year-to-date (January to March 31, 2023), Waveny Angus Farm ple, if fewer cattle are grading Choice in the the average value for 2023 is US$14.98/ herd, with calving ease and Mike & Hazel Chase spring and there is an increased demand cwt, 129% higher than the same period in competitive growth rates. for steaks produced from the rib and loin 2022. Current spreads are still relatively Vermilion, AB primals for the summer, one would expect large for this time of year.

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A Well Groomed Garden – Good For The Soul

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The Vermilion Voice | April 18, 2023

A well-groomed garden is more than type of stress reliever. Gardening can be you soul is it provides a great opportunity just a pretty outdoor space; it’s a sanctuary a peaceful and calming activity that helps for exercise and fresh air. It can provide for the soul. Being to reduce stress and anxiety. Spending cardiovascular health, build strength and an outdoor person I time in nature and getting my hands dirty endurance, and even promote flexibility. I, find, there is some- is a great way to disconnect from the pres- for one, sit way to much in my job and also thing special about sures of daily life and focus on the present throughout the winter months, so getting being surrounded moment. out in the garden helps me get moving, use by n atur e. I t c a n Being in my garden also provides me my muscles and stay moderately active. have such a positive a connection with nature. We all have an Last, but never least, maintaining a nice impact on our mental innate connection with nature and being yard and garden provides me a sense of and emotional well- surrounded by plants and greenery can accomplishment and pride. I know last being. For me, even help us to foster that connection. Did you year we had a lot of work to do in our front 4616-48a Ave., Vermilion, AB (780)581-5101 though I can’t afford know that spending some time puttering yard, and while it was a lot of hard work a fancy garden like around in your garden can have a very and sweat, I looked forward to each day. you would see in a positive impact on your mental health? It It was really nice when our neighbours magazine and I really has been proven that it can reduce symp- would pass by and complimented us on * Fences and Decks don’t have a green toms of depression and anxiety, and can the work we had done. So, this year grab thumb I still find my help you find inner peace. your gloves, use your imagination and get * Landscape Design outdoor space as a Another way gardening can be good for gardening, it’s so good for your soul.

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All vendors must be registered and paid by 9 a.m. on Friday, May 19. Space is limited.

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