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Vermilion Scotiabank Celebrates 50 Years

Back row from left, Tina Franke (FOCUS), Merkayle Lakinger (Customer Experience Associate), Matt Wall (Client Relationship Manager), Sandra Stone (Senior Financial Advisor), and Robert Chubaty (Small Business Development Manager). Front row from left, Rob Snow (Executive Director – FOCUS Society), Barb Rozka (Branch Manager), Tanja Perry ( Alberta North & NWT District Vice President), Jenna Betz (Senior Financial Advisor), Vicki-Dawn Driessen (Agricultural Specialist), and and Kirby Whitlock (FOCUS Chairman). Photo Lorna Hamilton

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In addition, attendees had the chance to Thank you to Focus Society for helping presence in Vermilion. enter a raffle for a gift basket, three books make this event a success, to Pentacon As part of their commitment to giving Scotiabank in Vermilion celebrated titled ‘The Hockey Jersey’ and two blue Utility Services Inc. for use of the BBQ, back to the community, Scotia Bank has its 50th anniversary on May 12 with a tooth speakers.

J6 Baking for the cupcakes, and to the supported various charitable organizacustomer appreciation event and book The celebration was well-attended, Ag society for the tables and chairs,” said tions over the years, including the FOCUS sale. Attendees could purchase BBQ’d with many community members showing Vermilion Scotiabank Branch Manager Society, which provides programs and hotdogs, hamburgers, and cheeseburg- up to enjoy the festivities.

Barb Rozka. services for individuals with developmeners, with all proceeds going to the FOCUS “Vermilion Scotiabank is proud to be a Along with the BBQ and book sale, tal disabilities and their families.

Society. part of this community for 50 years and the bank also offered complimentary The bank’s 50th-anniversary celebraThe event, which was held at the bank’s we enjoyed celebrating with our custom- cupcakes, coffee, and ice tea to attend- tion was a testament to their continued branch located at 5037 50th Avenue, also ers while raising funds for a local organi- ees. The event was a great opportunity dedication to the community and their featured a book sale where visitors could zation. We want to thank everyone who for community members to come together customers, as they raised approximately peruse a selection of novels for purchase. joined us for our BBQ and celebration. and celebrate Scotiabank’s long-standing $1,800 for the FOCUS Society.

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Angela Mouly

The Vermilion Voice | May 16, 2023

Annual Mental Health Art Gala

manager Pat Calyniuk said, “It was a “We have to look at mental health help the community,” added Meisner. successful evening. A big thank you in ever y aspect; being under a lot As for the art gala, there were 525 Ver m ili o n Is B e in g Em p owere d to all the volunteers including Battal- of stress as students as well as on at tendees, and many were enam( V I B E ) h o s t e d t h e i r 9 t h A n n u a l ion 26 from Lakeland College. They the job. With the things you see, you oured with the dif ferent st yles of Mental Health Art Gala at the Vermil- had over 20 volunteer s and were need to be able to take care of your- ar twork and creativity surrounding ion Regional Centre on May 10. extremely helpful.” self,” said Zach Deck. mental health. Leanne Smith said, This year’s theme was, ‘The Great Outside the event, some of the For perspective, these students “We began coming when we moved O u t d o o r s ,’ a n d f a m i l i e s h a d f u n L a k e l a n d C o l l e g e E m e r g e n c y w e r e p a r t o f t h e g r o u p t h a t j u s t here five years ago. It’s a nice event; participating in activities like building Services Technician (EST) students returned from supporting emergency a super fun way to get together as a a kite, or decorating a football, Fris- volunteered to show the fire truck to e f f o r t s i n E n t w i s t l e , w h e r e t h e y community. The children get to see bee, or plant pot. children. rotated 12 hour shifts. their friends, do crafts and activities T here were 918 p ie c es of c hil “ The children love the fire truck “For me it was the first time really and have a great time. It’s a special dren’s art on display from surround- and get so excited; it’s so cute,” said even seeing fire out in the open, and night out.” i n g c o m m u n i t i e s a n d p r o g r a m Elizabeth Meisner. it was pretty cool to have a chance to Reporter

Top senior art works showcased on May 10.

Both junior and senior categories had been judged.

From left, Connor and Lukas Smith got their faces painted.

New info for the Add Vermilion 4H Beef Club Achievement Day Show Sunday May 28, 2023 at 9am Interclub Heifer Show

From left, Linda and Luke Romeo traced each other.

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From left, Elizabeth Meisner and Zach Deck, EST students volunteering at the Mental Health Art Gala. Photos Angela Mouly

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Saturday, May 27 8:30am - 2:00PM IT’S TIME FOR THE ANNUAL INDOOR SPRING GARAGE SALE AT THE SERVUS SPORTS CENTRE.

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Spring cleanup is well underway and it’s the perfect time for the multi-vendor indoor garage sale at the Servus Sports Centre! Shopping starts at 8:30 a.m. and there is no charge for the public to attend. Don’t miss out on these bargains and please remember to bring a shopping bag, or two.

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Rotary Canada Flag Project

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student scholarships at local schools, and distribute nearly $18,000 to our commuhave supported breakfast and hot lunch nity projects. When people are in trouble The Vermilion Rotary Club is excited to programs in the past,” said Warkentin. “For they turn to their local service clubs for be hosting their 6th Annual Canada Flag the past few years when we weren’t allowed help, and that’s what we’re here for,” said Project for each long weekend of May, July, to host large scale events, this project kept Warkentin.

August, and September. us going; it allowed us to still contribute.”

Those with more questions or interBeginning in 2017 and a way to celeFor people who are interested in having ested in purchasing a flag, can reach brate Canada 150, the project carried on as a flag but don’t have the tools or want to out to any Rotarian, or contact Erwin at a way to celebrate a shared national pride, worry about replacing them when faded, 780-214-8324. You can also reach out to and has come to be an expected sight in he said they look after all of that for you. them on their Facebook page by searchthe community throughout the summer.

Flags are dropped off before the long ing Rotary Club of Vermilion Alberta. Cash Vermilion Rotary Club President and weekend and picked up after, and the cost or cheque can be dropped off at Modern project chair, Erwin Warkentin said the is $60 for the year. Also, he noted that you Edge Painting, or you can e-transfer funds support Rotary projects and gener- don’t have to be a resident of Vermilion vermilionrotaryclub@gmail.com. When ally stay local. but can have them delivered to immedi- sending an e-transfer in the message bar, “For example we have committed to ate surrounding areas such as Islay or please include your name, phone number, helping with the Senior’s Centre floor, Mannville. address, if you have in-ground irrigation, and have supported youth sports such as “We are so thankful to have over 300 and if there is a particular spot you would Vermilion Rotary Club President and project minor ball, hockey or curling. We provide subscribers per year, meaning we can like them to place your flag.

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chair, Erwin Warkentin. Photo Angela Mouly

Vermilion Lions Club To Host 24th Annual Golf Tournament In Support Of Canadians With Vision Loss

Lorna Hamilton

third of Canadian working-age adults with significant fundraising event that supports sight loss. vision loss are employed, and half of those their mission. Ashlee Rolheiser, CNIB “We are looking forward to having Ashlee The Vermilion Lions Club is gearing up employed struggle to make ends meet on Manager of Philanthropy for Alberta and the from the CNIB coming for the tournament. It to host its 24th Annual Texas Scramble $20,000 or less. Additionally, people over Northwest Territories, describes the tourna- has been an honour and a pleasure to have Golf Tournament on June 2 at 1 p.m. at 60 with sight loss are three times more ment as the core of what they do. been and continue to be involved in this the Vermilion Golf and Country Club. This likely to experience clinical depression, and “The annual golf tournament and its very important event which benefits all the year’s event will be held in support of the all people with sight loss are at greater risk fundraising endeavour is a true testament individuals in our province and community Canadian National Institute for the Blind of social isolation and reduced community of the Vermilion Lions’ dedication to those who are affected by sight loss,” said Barry.

(CNIB) and Canadians with vision loss. participation. living in Vermilion, and across Alberta,” said Ashlee also said, “I’ll be happy to attend According to CNIB.ca, an estimated 1.5 The CNIB, founded in 1918 by veter- Ashlee. the event, once again, and am excited to million Canadians identify themselves as ans blinded in World War I and the Halifax All proceeds received from the event come back to Vermilion! The spirit of the having a sight loss, with an additional 5.59 Explosion, is dedicated to improving the will continue to help CNIB program areas town is incredibly welcoming, and I look million at risk of losing their sight due to lives of Canadians with vision loss. They across Alberta, aiding Albertans living with forward to reconnecting with the commueye disease. The four major eye diseases, work to increase access to employment blindness or sight loss to play, live, work, nity.” including cataracts, age-related macular and technology, advocate for more acces- and adapt with technology, thereby increasEntry fees for the tournament are $70 degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic reti- sible communities, and connect Canadians ing their independence and ability to live the and include nine holes of golf, supper, and nopathy, affect millions of Canadians and with guide dogs. lives they choose. prizes. To register or learn more about the significantly impact their well-being and The Vermilion Lions Club has been a Lions members Cliff Rolheiser and Barry event, contact Barry at 780-853-1188 or quality of life. valued community partner of CNIB for Clampitt are excited to host this year’s event email crolheiser1@gmail.com, or call the Furthermore, CNIB reports that only one- years, and the annual golf tournament is a and continue to support those affected by Vermilion Golf Club at 780-853-4444.

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LIONS-CNIB 24th Annual Texas Scramble

MARY CHUPKA July 31, 1941 - May 21, 2013 In Loving Memory of a Dear Sister & Aunt You are not forgotten, sister, Nor ever will you be, As long as life and memory lasts, We will remember thee.

Always remembered by Lora, Vince, Amanda & Brian

1:00 PM Friday, June 2nd Vermilion Golf Club $70 Entry Fee Includes: 9 Holes of Golf, Supper and Prizes!!!

Deadline for Registration is May 30, 2023. $10,000 PRIZE for hole in one!

To register call: Barry 780-853-1188 Vermilion Golf Club 780-853-4444 Email: crolheiser1@gmail.com

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to all our sponsors and volunteers from the Vermilion Jr. B Tigers.

THANK YOU!

From The Rotary Club of Vermilion Our Club was overwhelmed by the generosity of donations from our community toward our 2023 Garage Sale fundraiser.

To those who supported us by shopping and those who made generous financial contributions.

To our Rotary members, Honorary Members, Rotary spouses and family members who dedicated so many hours to this project.

To our Youth Organizations and their Parents: Vermilion minor Hockey U18 Team, The Marauders Football Team, the JR Spain Italy School Trip 2024, the Vermilion Cadets and Vermilion Outreach staff, who assisted with every aspect of the sale from picking up tables, set up of the Curling Rink & Butler Building, Receiving, sorting, cleaning, donations, donation pick-ups, and loading and delivering larger sale items from the sale.

To our many Community Friends of Rotary for ALL your help with set-up, merchandising, selling and loading during the sale, and assistance with packing-up. In particular, we appreciated the Vermilion Fire Department to assist us on Opening Night, packing our leftover trailers and returning tables at the end of the sale.

To the Town staff, Vermilion Agricultural Society and Vermilion Curling Club for your support onsite, as well as the many providers of tables for our sale.

Thanks to the Vermilion Agricultural Society for allowing us to use the Heritage Pavilion for additional selling space.

To RE/MAX Prairie Realty, Christina’s Home Furnishings and the Vermilion Fire Department for the generous use of your trailers.

To our “Leftover Partners” for graciously accepting our unsold items so that they too may benefit from the donations to support their good work in our communities.

Our sale proceeds have now exceeded $54,300 before expenses!

A special thank you to Charlene & Sherri for the great concession and supporting the Tiger’s Bar service.

As this year’s Garage Sale Signature Project, the Vermilion Senior Centre will receive the first $5000 of sale proceeds toward the new Flooring project at the Vermilion Seniors Centre.

We are so very grateful to our community for supporting our Rotary Club’s many fundraising efforts!

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Angela Mouly

The Vermilion Voice | May 16, 2023

Dance Impressions Showcase

Owner Ryan Wilson welcomed Fa m i l y a n d fr i e n d s g at h e r e d to The emcee noted that there was everyone and said, “All the dancers and witness stunning performances of tap, one dancer graduating this year, Miss.

Dance Impressions by Ryan held teachers have worked so hard; they jazz, ballet, contemporary, and hip-hip Ryan’s daughter Phoenix Wilson. As their annual showcase titled, ‘Clearly’ are truly amazing. Through their festi- routines. With numbers ranging from such they closed the show by performon May 10. Some of the groups were val season several received special solos to large groups, and the vari- ing a tap duet together, followed by a incorporated with Studio Encore danc- high marks, awards, scholarships and ous ages and styles it provided stellar special rose ceremony where Phoenix ers from Lloydminster. distinctions.” entertainment for the evening. took her final bow.

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A contemporary group called, ‘Pink Motel.’ Photos Angela Mouly

An Encore Elite ballet number called, ‘Green Sleeves.’

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sugar-free and use monk fruit sweet- down the buildup of plaque inside the Topping ener, but if you prefer regular sugar, go blood vessels. Oats contain a special A sprinkle of the following: W e s e e m e d t o ahead, and use it. I used old-fashioned fiber called beta-glucan, which has salted pumpkin seeds g o f r o m w i n t e r t o oats for this recipe. I do not know if been proven to have the beneficial sunflower seeds the shortest spring quick-cooking oats will work. Depend- effect of removing cholesterol from the nuts e v e r , a n d t h e n ing on your dietary restrictions, you can digestive track, before it can enter the 3 tablespoons semi-sweet s t r a i g h t i n t o h e a t use coconut milk or dairy. bloodstream. Research has discovchocolate chips wave summer this A touch of dark chocolate combined ere d that a c om p ound in the oats Combine the oatmeal, cocoa powder, y e a r. I l o v e t h i s wit h t he oat m eal for t heir healt hy called avenanthramides, which helps sweetener, and milk and allow to set for beautiful weather but I am hoping and heart benefits. Bananas are an excel- to protect the good LDL cholesterol 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 praying for rain. We need abundant lent source of potassium. More heart- from oxidation for over 2 hours after degrees. Stir in the mashed bananas, rain to put out the wildfires, and for the healthy fats are found in the nuts (I you have eaten oats. baking powder, and eggs. Pour into a crops to grow. We have finished seed- used pecans) and seeds and a yummy Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Bake 9 x 9 buttered baking pan. Sprinkle on ing, so that is always a relief, but there drizzle of more dark chocolate. Nut 1 1/3 cup oatmeal top with your choice of pumpkin seeds, is still lots of fieldwork to do, and it’s choices could be peanuts, walnuts, 1 cup milk of choice sunflower seeds and / or nuts. Bake for time to start putting in the garden. slivered almonds, or pecans. Oats, 4 tablespoons monk fruit sweetener 30 minutes. In a microwave safe bowl Here is an easy pan of oatmeal grown on the Canadian prairies have 2 tablespoons cocoa powder melt the chocolate chips for approxisquares, that can double as grab-and- a lot of important health benefits such 2 ripe bananas, (mashed) mately 25 seconds, and drizzle diagogo breakfast bars, or to take for school as: inhibiting heart failure and inhibit1 teaspoon baking powder nally on top of the squares. lunches or out on the tractor. They are ing cardiovascular disease by slowing 2 eggs Dawn Hames Columnist

Prairie Wool

Helen Row Toews

and thick, brown foundation hose, tions of rheumatism, bad circulation, I could see it all in my mind’s eye s c uf fling painfully bet ween t ables and problematic knee-replacement and clucked disapprovingly with Nicci Birthday Bash! with their arthritic hips. surgeries. as we discussed how standards had M y ste p d au g h A few pushed walkers in front of All the chairs were crushed velvet been lowered in this once-youthful ter, Nicci, recently them, which made carr ying trays of a n d c r o w n e d w i t h e m b r o i d e r e d establishment. celebrated a mile- food tricky. Often they’d pause to sit a d o i l i e s, w h i l e p l a s t i c r o s e s d e c o “Incredible,” I observed in amazestone birthday. I’m while on the little built-in seat before r ate d t he pale For m i c a t a b leto p s. ment. “How old do you suppose these sure it was a day laboring to their feet with a groan and Along one side, a sizable mahogany old women were?” filled with mixed emotions, as all such continuing on. record player stacked with Lawrence “Oh, let ’s see,” she said reflec events are. Since we live more than a P e o p l e l o u d l y b e l l o w e d t h e i r Welk LPs played softly. In the corner, t i ve l y. “ I ’d s ay t h ey we r e at l e a s t province away, we couldn’t be there orders at the old servers, who, lean- several of the staff, on their break, forty.” Nicci raised her horrified eyes for the big day, but her father called, ing ever closer, cupped blue-veined played a slow game of shuffleboard. to mine. “Can you believe it?” and I wrote several long messages. Of hands behind their ears in an effort to The hostess loudly ordered people “ WHAT! ” I cried with the sense course, she knew what sort of wishes hear correctly, then asked customers to “Mind they didn’t track in mud” at of pure outrage only a woman in her to expect from me on this pivotal day. to repeat it three more times, anyway, the door and then insisted they “Eat forties could summon.

Allow me to explain. just to be sure. all their peas” as she rolled past later And so, dearest Nicci, it is with the Many years earlier, twenty-someThe staircase had been torn out, in her motorized wheelchair to seat deepest love and admiration for the thing-year- old Nicci told me of her a n d a n A c o r n s t a i r l i f t h a d b e e n new arrivals. gorgeous woman you are that I say to recent visit to an eating establishment i n s t a l l e d t o a l l o w e a s e o f m o v e Cat fur ling ered on ever y thing, you, “Happy fortieth birthday! It really run entirely by “old women.” She’d ment bet ween the dining floor and and a faint, musty smell of mothballs isn’t all that old.” been shocked that such a restaurant, the kitchen. However, the food was wafted throughout the room, despite Find Helen at helentoews.com which professed to cater to a young, still cold when it reached the patrons the restaurant ’s specialty dishes of to read more or to order her newly vibrant clientele, would actually hire d u e to t he un d er st an d a b l e lim it a- pizza and pasta extraordinaire. released destination romance series. these aging ladies.

“How could women of such Blossom with Clandonald advanced years keep up the the pace,” Vermilion Voice“Are the 4-H Multi Club she’d asked in wonderment? faces ofand thesereach ‘old women’ represenAchievement your tative of the depths to which this previInsurance Discount Day Show target audience ously thriving business had sunk?”

Certificate course: with advertising Nicci shookour her head in disbelief.

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Craig Baird

The Vermilion Voice | May 16, 2023

Vermilion And The 1921 Election

first, 1921. founding of the Vermilion municipal served as the premier of Alberta from From 1905 to 1921, Alberta was led housing district. He also ser ved as 1934 to 1935.

We are amid our by the Liberal Party but then a new reeve for a nearby district.

That being said, a Liberal was l a t e s t e l e c t i o n i n party emerged and galvanized voters, In the July 18, 1921 election, Reid elected in the Vermilion riding once Alberta, so through- the United Farmers of Alberta. joined the rest of the United Farmers more in 1955, with Russell Whitson out the election Since 1905, the Vermilion riding had of Alberta in the Legislature when he serving until 1959. campaign I will be also been held by a Liberal MLA. First won his riding with 75.89 per cent of Sharing Canadian history through sharing stories from the past in the there was Mat thew McCauley from the vote and 2,955 votes, well ahead social media, history columns and on area regarding elections.

1905 to 1906, then James Bismark of Ebbett who had only 939 votes. my podcast is what I do for a living.

Alber ta has gone through only a Holden from 1906 to 1909, Archibald The Calgary Herald said of the elec- Please consider suppor ting that by few changes in government. There Campbell from 1909 to 1910 and Arthur tion, d o n at i n g at w w w.c a n a d a e h x .c o m was 2019 when the UCP replaced the Sifton, the premier, from 1910 to 1917. “ O f t h e n ew m e m b e r s B a ke r o f (click Donate).

NDP, 2015 when the NDP replaced Arthur Ebbett was the incumbent when Medicine Hat and Reid of Vermilion Contact Craig at craig@canadaehx. the Progressive Conservatives, 1971 the 1921 election came along. are regarded as men of outstanding com when the PCs replaced Social Credit Running against Ebbett was a new ability and probably will not be passed Listen to his podcasts Canadian and 1935 when Social Credit replaced man named Richard Gavin Reid. He over.”

Histor y Ehx, Canada’s Great War, the UFA. had come from Manitoba and served After this election, the Liberal Party From John to Justin, Pucks and Cups T h ere wa s o n e ot h er c han g e in on the municipal council of Buffalo has, to date, never formed government and Canada: A Yearly Journey on all government though, and it was the Coulee, and was instrumental in the again in Alberta. Reid also eventually podcast platforms.

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Braxton Hoare

Breaking the Boundaries of Aging

aging began when he sold his business to implementing protocols that would help of his routine it's highly possible any of PayPal for a reported $800 million. With him achieve his goal. these drugs could result in negative side H u m a n i t y h a s a newly fortune at his disposal, he began According to Johnson, his biological effects. And even if these drugs don't kill always been fasci- pouring millions of dollars into various age is around five years younger than his him eventually, only having reduced his nated by the idea of tests, colonoscopies, MRI scans, blood actual age, and for every calendar year, biological age by 5 years is well within living forever, and tests, and other examinations that deter- he's supposedly only aging nine months. the realms of improvement someone many have spent mined his biological age.

This data was gathered and analyzed at might see from just exercising and eating fortunes in search of the elusive fountain With the help of a team of over 30 an organ-by-organ level and compared to healthy. of youth. The latest addition to this list of doctors and experts, Johnson then set what it would look like for a healthy person Johnson's obsession with reversing eccentric individuals is Bryan Johnson, a about figuring out how to get his body aged 10, 20, 30, and 40. aging comes at the expense of comfort, 48-year-old tech entrepreneur who claims back to an earlier age. They analyzed Johnson's daily routine is now the and his daily routine should not be someto be reversing his own aging process. mass studies of the scientific literature result of partaking in this process, and thing to aspire to recreate. While there is Johnson's obsession with reversing and created clinical guidelines before it is nothing short of grueling. He wakes no denying the allure of living forever, it up at 4:30 am and completes 35 differ- remains to be seen whether or not it is ent exercises, takes a list of supplements, truly possible. For now, we can only watch SCHOOL BUS version undergoes daily body3”fatwide scans, routine as Bryan Johnson continues to serve as SERVICE MRIs, and often invasive blood and stool a walking test subject to feed our curiosisample tests to see the biological age of ties.

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Follow the plan evacuate. Make sure your kit is organized Keep yourself safe Public Safety Canada recommends and easy to find. You may also buy a preEmergencies can happen at any time Your own safety is your top prior- every Canadian household have an emer- assembled emergency kit or a car kit and often without warning. As extreme ity during an emergency. During severe gency plan. It should include details such online and in various stores throughout the weather events such as severe storms weather events, shelter inside away from as: what to do for likely weather events country. or flooding appear to be increasingly windows, doors and fireplaces. If you’re in your area; emergency exits and safe Listen up frequent and intense, more Canadians driving, pull over away from trees or power routes out of your home and neighboururing an emergency, first respondare having first-hand experiences with lines and stay inside your vehicle if it’s safe hood; meeting points and contacts in case ers and local government will evaluthem. While no one wants to go through to do so. Make sure you have put together your family isn’t together at the time of the ate the situation and jump into action, as an emergency, there are a few things you an emergency plan and kit, as they are event; as well as copies of important docu- required. Follow official alerts and news can do to make the best of the tough situ- important tools that can help you stay safe ments like birth certificates, land deeds stories on the radio, television or internet ation and ride it out safely. Here’s what during an emergency. and insurance information; even include to keep up with their directions and stay places for your pet to stay. In an emer- informed. This is important in case the situgency, you can locate your plan and use ation changes and you need to evacuate. the relevant information.

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Dear Editor, appreciate who I am today, I want to When I was two years old, I ran into use my experience to help prevent the path of a riding lawn mower and ot h e r s fr o m g o i n g t h r o u g h w h at I lost my right leg below the knee. It all did. Please make sure children are happened so fast: one moment I was always at a safe distance from lawn playing outside, and the next I was too mowers. And don’t underestimate the close to the mower. impor tance of safet y when operatHaving grown up as par t of The ing any machinery. I urge you to take War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) the necessary precautions to protect Pr o g r a m , I a m n ow c o m m i t t e d t o yourself and those around you. spreading the Association’s PL AYIf you would like to learn more about SAFE message. With lawn cut ting how to play safely and hear stories season upon us, I want everyone to from other young amputees like me know that kids should not ride, operate who have lost lim bs in ac c i d ents, or play near lawn mowers. visit waramps.ca/playsafe.

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heavy equipment responding to the and basic firefighting roles, as well is accepting cash donations, which wildfires. as airlift resources for mobility and the Government of Canada and the A s t h e h e at wave c o nt i n u e s to In addition to these measures, the logistical tasks.

Government of Alber ta will eac h s c orc h the provin c e, the d ang er government is working with local The government is also provid- match, making ever y $1 donated of wildfires remains a significant authorities in the County of Grande ing support for evacuees with one- into $3 to help the cause. c o n c er n for a ll of u s i n A l b er t a . Prairie and the City of Grande Prai- t im e em er g en cy finan c ial a s s i s For more information on the emerWith the fire danger level reaching rie to construct a fireguard around tance, with over 8,400 applications gency and supports for evacuees, extreme in many northern areas, the t h e c i t y, a n d w i t h t h e M u n i c i p a l processed so far. Additionally, over visit alber ta.ca /emergency or call government has declared a provin- District of Greenview to establish a $13.2 million in e-transfers and $2.2 310-4455, available 24/7. cial state of emergency. As of now, fireguard around Little Smoky and million in debit c ard s have been there are 89 active wildfires in the along Highway 43. Fireguards are distributed to evacuees.

Forest Protection Area, out of which barriers that are created by removThe Alberta RCMP are patrolling 25 are classified as out of control. i n g t r e e s a n d o t h e r ve g e t a t i o n , and monitoring evacuated commuThe province has taken several essentially getting rid of the fuel for nities to minimize crime in affected m e a s u r e s t o c o n t a i n t h e f i r e s , the fire. areas. They are also using the RAVE including imposing a fire ban and To combat the wildfires, over 800 Alert system to send tips about how VERMILION, AB an off-highway vehicle restriction w i l d l a n d f i r e f i g h te r s h ave c o m e to protect properties and updates on across the Forest Protection Area. from other provinces and countries, police activities in specific areas.

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Islay Art Auction

Angela Mouly

painting. Painting is a means of therapy Swyripa said, “This is an important event. grandpa. I want to be proud of what we do and a chance for residents to express I had the opportunity to meet them the here so if I organize it I want it to be the Cheer and laughter filled the halls of themselves. Some are in there all day week prior and see the work that goes in. best of the best, and the residents love the Islay Assisted Living centre on May long. It improves the mental, physical, It’s often difficult to try new things, and it’s seeing of their art and promoting it. All the 12, as they hosted their 2nd live art and emotional well being of residents.” nice to see the residents being encour- funds go back to the Resident Comfort auction. Residents, families and local MLA Garth Rowswell attended and said, aged to do so.”

Fund which helps support going out for dignitaries enjoyed viewing and bidding “Sometimes you can feel a bit forgotten Funds raised will go back into the ice cream or cinnamon buns as well as on the art, as well as a silent auction. and this is a great way to help residents feel program for paints and canvases. McKin- replenishes the art and bingo supplies.”

The art program has been running five like part of the community, and the cogni- non said they use Q-tips for those with Currently the facility has 15 residents with years and Therapy Assistant,Carolyn tive part of creating gives them purpose.” poor dexterity, and even have an artist a capacity for 19 which is the fullest in past McKinnon, said they often mix a pour The silent auction included donations who is legally blind. few years. Residents will soon plant their painting with a poem. of flowers, baked goods, woodworkHelping them to reconnect with the own vegetables in raised garden beds.

“It’s usually a direct reflection of who ing, craft items and body products. The community, all of the staff helped prepare A lot of them have a farming history and and how they are at that moment. One artwork had previously been showcased for the big day. Health care aides moved enjoy the large outdoor space complete was called, ‘Storm,’ and when you move in the community at the Vermilion Public tables, while Deanna Bendixen (who with apple trees and bird-watching in the into assisted living for the first time it can Library and VIBE’s Mental Health Art normally works as a Care Aide on the winter. The Auxiliary ladies will assist with be a bit of a storm - but then it changes. Gala. Auctioneer Bruce Brock started the floor) volunteered to organize the food flower beds and are looking forward to They continue to come back; it takes bidding, and 97-year-old Ceriel Mauws and communicate with the families, etc. barbecues throughout the summer. courage and resiliency to be able to come was proud to be the eldest artist. Resident One of the guests noted that she’s bubbly, “Islay is an isolated area, but inside to the art room and do something you’ve Donna Franz said, “Painting is my stress energetic, witty, and sympathetic. here it is absolutely beautiful. I drive 50 never done before,” said McKinnon. relief. People’s reaction is the best part.”

Bendixen said, “That’s my gig; I love it. I km because I love working here,” said “They really settle in and start to enjoy County of Vermilion River councillor Dale treat everyone here like my grandma and McKinnon.

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Branding - Getting The Job Done

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May 13th, one of the many annual brandings. Photos Sue Chikie

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Village of Mannville is currently accepting applications for F/T seasonal and student positions to assist the Public Works Department.

Duties include, but are not limited to: Grass & Weed Maintenance, Road maintenance (crack filling, painting), Museums, Facility/Equipment operation and maintenance.

A Valid driver’s license is a requirement of this position.

Submit resumes to the attention of: Mark McLaughlin, Public Works Foreman Village of Mannville 5127-50 Street, Box 180 Mannville, Alberta T0B 2W0 Fax: (780) 763-3643 E-Mail: info@mannville.com All applicants are thanked for their interest.

However, only those receiving interviews will be contacted.

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The Vermilion Voice | May 16, 2023

Vermilion Elementary School News

Detectives-In-Training were on the case. why we are going to ‘arrest’ her.” Science Food bank items were collected all last They analyzed footprints, fingerprints, 6 sure is fun. week and during the spring concert. We Last week, we had a special guest handwriting, tire tracks and chromatograOur Spring Concert took place on May thank those who made a food donation. come to VES to teach our students about phy. Douglas said, “When we first got to 12 during the noon hour. Douglas Romeo All food will be donated to our local food being bear aware. Mitch Visser, Fish and the crime scene, we saw all the footprints and Beaudon Rose were our MCs. Grade bank.

Wildlife Officer and a hometown hero, on the ground. All of them were walking 5 and 6 students started the concert with Dates to Remember: May 23 – School brought a bear with him to teach the except Mrs. Doherty’s. She sprinted out band instruments. Each grade performed, Council Meeting at 6:30; May 31 – Winter students how to be safe when bears are after reaching the PC. We then went to with performances of singing, scarf inter- Dress Up Day; June 2 – Track and Field around. We learned about how bears get look at the fingerprints. Mrs. Doherty has pretive music, and choral speaking. The Day; June 8 – Grade 3/4-Grade 6 Field relocated to keep the humans and bears lots of fingerprints all over the PC. Then concert ended with our traditional rain Trip; June 9 – Grade 1-3 Field Trip; June safe. Thank you so much, Mr. Visser. we saw that her car was also there at the storm (we were hoping to entice the rain). 19 – AR Family Celebration Day; June 22 O n a Sund ay in April, a broken crime scene. Finally the Chromatogra- Thanks to all audience members who – KB Grad Ceremony; June 23 – KA Grad computer was found in a classroom phy and graphology matched up. All the helped to make this day memorable for Ceremony; June 26 – Grade 6 Farewell; at VES. But do not worry, the Grade 6 evidence points to Mrs. Doherty. This is our students.

June 27 – Students’ Last Day. Submitted

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BTPS - Superintendent Resignation

BTPS The Board of Trustees wishes Ann Holoien effective August 7, 2023.

The Board would like to recognize Superintendent Submitted to acknowledge the resignaThe formal resignation will be presented to the board Holoien for her service and dedication to the students,

tion of Superintendent Rhae- at the public Board Meeting on May 16, 2023.

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staff, and families of BTPS. Throughout her time at Buffalo Trail Public Schools the Superintendent advocated for student success.

She initiated podcasts, furthered development of existing partnerships with Lakeland College for the Division as well as initiated the Women in Leadership Event in conjunction with International Women’s Day for the division. Of note was her engagement with curriculum implementation, advocating for rural schools as well as stakeholder engagement sessions.

We wish to thank her for her commitment to our division and the work that she has done to maximize student learning, in a safe and caring environment during her time with us.

We wish her all the best as she continues her leadership in education as Superintendent with the Battle River School Division.

The Board has begun work to hire for this integral role and looks forward to the future of leadership in BTPS. For fur ther questions, please contact Board Chair, Kara Jackson.

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AG For Life

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SCHAUMLEFFEL, DONILY, FRISSEL, AYRE, TAYLOR & KOHN lights and slow-moving vehicle (SMV) About Ag for Life emblems are clean, visible and working Ag for Life (Agriculture for Life) has FARM EQUIPMENT, TRUCKS, TOOLS, properly. the mandate to deliver educ ational HORSE EQUIPMENT, ANTIQUES & MISC Watch for passing vehicles when programming designed to improve rural Submitted

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Opens: June 8 @10am Closes: June 15 @3 pm (Soft Close) Viewing Dates: June 2nd & 3rd, 9th & 10th From 10-5pm

that “my vote doesn’t count ” when There is a very important election we know for a fact that ever y vote coming up in Alberta – one that will will count toward making a dif ferdetermine the direction and future of ence in this tightly contested race. our public health care system, public In the words of Alice Walker: The school system, the RCMP, and the most common way people give up Canada Pension Plan. their power is by thinking they don’t We must be prepared to defend have any. these foundational elements of our For the future of Alber ta and society, and not let corporate greed generations to come, please make and private interests take over. sure to vote.

It is disappointing to hear it said Jan Scott Dear Editor

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