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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser COVID-19 has “come home to roost” and Hank Holowaychuk, the Mayor of the Town of Smoky Lake, is urging residents to “take precautions to protect themselves and their families” at this time. The spread of the virus continues to affect residents. “It’s in the community. Nobody is exempt.” The rising number of cases is also putting additional stress on front line workers, and he credits them for the great job they are doing to serve

people in the community. Aspen View Public Schools was notified of three additional positive cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in individuals associated with H.A. Kostash School this past week. That information was posted on the school’s website along with the following information, “Students and staff who had close contact with the individuals have been directed to stay home. Anyone considered a close contact of a case of

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RCMP files from November 23 - 29 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser November 23 Multiple animal strikes. 17:15 – Report of a white Ford super duty that was driving very slow and seemed to be having mechanical issues on HWY 857. Members intercepted the vehicle and confirmed it was stolen. A 26-year-old male from Tofield was arrested for possession of stolen property. The 38-year-old female passenger was also arrested. The driver was remanded into custody and is facing charges including nine criminal charges and two provincial charges. Charges are possession of stolen property, weapons possession, obstruction, identity fraud, failure to comply with an undertaking, driving while unauthorized, open liquor in a vehicle, possession of methamphetamine, and others. November 24 16:14 – Received notification that a school bus had broken down in rural Minburn County. Members attended to ensure the safety of the children as parents came to the bus location to pick them up. 19:42 - Members dispatched to a disturbance at a Vegreville residence. The complainant was upset because of a confrontation between two adults (mother and daughter). The complainant was intoxicated and upset at her mother because there was not more liquor in the home. Members mediated the situation and no charges were pursued. November 25 00:54 – Report of a box with a dead bird and Guinea pig left on the doorstep of a home in Vegreville. The homeowner noticed it when they went outside but had not heard anything prior. Pictures provided and the box disposed of by the complainant. 09:17 – Report of a break and enter to a government building in Hilliard. Members attended and spoke to the complainant. The front window was broken but nothing was taken. Under investigation. 10:33 – Complaint received about a tow truck who was “causing a traffic hazard” on HWY 855 while it was pulling a vehicle out of the ditch. Members attended and noted that the tow truck was blocking one lane and also had emergency signals activated. Members remained on scene to assist with traffic control until the tow was complete. 11:46 - Vegreville members responded to a call involving firearms and threats. During the course of the investigation,

lockdowns were implemented briefly at one Vegreville location and one Lamont location. As a result of the response, one individual was safely taken into custody and the investigation is ongoing. Vegreville was assisted by Eastern Alberta District and Sheriffs during the course of this matter. 13:29 – Report of a vehicle fire in Mundare. Members attended and upon arrival found that fire had been extinguished by the Mundare Fire Department. The cause of the fire does not appear to be suspicious. 15:51 – Complaint of an erratic, (possibly impaired) driver on HWY 631. Members were able to intercept the vehicle and spoke with the driver. Members confirmed that the driver was not impaired but the driver did admit to being distracted by his GPS as he was driving.

November 26

06:17 – Report of tires and rims stolen off of a parked vehicle in Vegreville. The black GMC Denali was found by the owner on blocks with the wheels removed. Under investigation. 10:06 – Report of a break and enter to an abandoned house. Members attended with the property rep and were unable to determine if anything had been taken due to the condition of the structure and contents. 11:05 – Report of mischief in Vegreville where tires were slashed on a vehicle parked behind an apartment building. Under investigation. 15:35 – Complaint from one property owner about where snow is being thrown when cleared. This is a bylaw matter and has been referred to bylaw enforcement.

November 27

13:05 – Report of a TV being stolen from a residence in Hilliard. A 42” Samsung TV was stolen. Under investigation. 15:40 – Traffic stop conducted in Vegreville. It was determined that the driver was disqualified. A 30-year-old male from Two Hills was issued a ticket for driving while unauthorized, (mandatory court) and released roadside. The vehicle was towed and seized for 30 days.

November 28

02:12 – Curfew check on a person under conditions, (24 hour curfew)

turned up negative. Members later located the 42-year-old female and arrested her for breaching her conditions. A Justice of the Peace has since released the subject. 12:34 – Call to report a stolen motorhome from Mundare. The complainant called back a short while later to inform that the motorhome had not been stolen but had been moved by someone known to the complainant.

November 29

08:57 – Traffic stop conducted for speeding on HWY 631. The 19-yearold driver from Two Hills was issued tickets for speeding, (VP of $126), window tint, (VP of $81), mudguard not covering width of tire, (mudflaps) (VP of $81 and failure to provide insurance card (VP of $243). The driver was released roadside. 09:18 – Traffic stop conducted for speeding on HWY 16. The 35-year-old female from Fishing Lake, AB was travelling 160 kmph in a 110 kmph zone. The driver was issued a ticket holding a Voluntary Penalty of $495. 18:48 – Traffic stop conducted in rural Vegreville area when the license plate did not match the vehicle. It was determined that the plate was reported stolen and the driver had outstanding warrants. The 36-yearold female from Cochin, SK was arrested for possession of stolen property, (stolen license plate) and on outstanding warrants. She was also provided with four tickets including driving an uninsured motor vehicle, driving an unregistered motor vehicle, driving while unauthorized and improper use of a license plate. The driver was released with documents for court. 23:43 – Curfew check conducted on a female under conditions. The checked turned up negative. The female was found to be in breach. Investigation is ongoing.

During the week there were 80 calls for service made in total including: 0 false alarms, 1 false 911, 9 animal strikes, 5 wellbeing checks, 5 calls under the Mental Health Act, and approximately 18 tickets from traffic enforcement.

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Finger Pointing Version: COVID-19 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion

Anyone following the news on COVID-19 and at the same time NOT living in a media black out will have seen news on recent vaccine announcements from pharmaceutical companies from across the globe. Russia has their “Sputinik V” vaccine claiming 95 percent efficacy, Moderna claims 94 percent efficacy, Pfizer claims better than 90 percent efficacy and AstraZeneca approaching 90 percent efficacy. In response to these announcements, stock markets have surged and fingers are pointing. I feel it is beneficial to draw comparisons to things that most people can relate to. In Canada a good bet is hockey. Combined, before expenses and extra pay, the collective pay of our government “team” is around $61.7 million. The salary cap for an NHL team is around $105.7 million. Despite the discrepancy, I think we can demand a little more than finger pointing. Even the Crosby’s, Ovechkin’s and McDavid’s of the hockey world stand in front of reporters and own up to things when their team stinks up the joint. Unfortunately, we taxpayers pay for a disjointed team that somehow doesn’t realize that they work for us... Canadians; not their party associations. We elect them, we pay for them. They should be OUR team. The disconnect is puzzling. Back to the virus and finger pointing. We are now about eight or nine months into the pandemic and the news of pending vaccines is buzzing. Unfortunately, our government has come up a little short on execution. Unfortunately, being a China cheerleader doesn’t pay. After committing solely to CanSino BIO, a Chinese vaccine maker, that plan went south in August, (around six months into the

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pandemic). The Trudeau government then turned to Pfizer and Moderna to pre-order tens of millions of vaccine doses. Everything under control. But not no, not really. In late November, we were told that despite having one of the most extensive portfolios of vaccines on order we will not be getting any until after other countries. As the days go by, we are getting a clearer picture from our elected officials. A picture that should have been presented transparently from the beginning. Unfortunately, it seems that honesty costs extra on this team. No one wants to own up to not giving 100 percent. Some estimates provide a timeline of March 2021 for when Canada will get its first mass doses. While we wait, the USA, Germany, Britain and others will likely get their mass doses before Christmas; in approximately 3 weeks. Those same estimates show that 80 to 100 million Americans may receive the vaccine before Canada sees one. Likely a slight exaggeration, but how did we get here? If you believe what the Liberals are trying to spin, it has everything to do with the “evil Stephen Harper”. In some fantasy world it’s Harper’s governments fault Canada no longer has any domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity. After all, it’s the Harper government that outsourced Canadian vaccine manufacturing. While card carrying Liberals will swallow that whole, the reality is much different. When you look back to 1993, the Chretien Liberals promised to lower drug prices by eliminating the lengthy patent protections for drug companies put in place by the Mulroney PCs. Because drug development is so expensive and there is no guarantee of success, the Mulroney PCs extended patent protection for these companies to 20 years which is the same as most developed countries. To prove that they weren’t beholden to evil corporate empires, the Chretien Liberals removed the 20-year protections at the end of the 1990’s. The results were predictable by any high school student studying economics. By 2019, pharmaceutical spending on drug development had fallen to $870 million. Adjusted for inflation, that is less than half of the $1.3 billion in spending when the Liberals started removing protections in 1996. Big pharma simply moved out. They went where it made business sense to do their R&D and invest their money much like many other companies. Now there is finger pointing and Canadians are left watching our team squabble instead of stepping up to solve problems. In a bold move, Trudeau has also mobilized the military to execute the vaccine distribution. November sounds like a good time for that. Why would you want to engage them any time in the last eight or nine months?? On this front when interviewed by CTV I found some of the comments by officials a little unsettling. The logistics have been tasked to Major General Dany Fortin, a man with 30 years of military experience. Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan defended the timing indicating that the military has been working on the response since day one. That must mean only at the end of November did anyone in the defense department realize we would need to get vaccines to the entire country. I wonder what they thought would happen last week? Another official stated that the rollout would be about breaking down silos within government. That comment in itself screams how inefficient and broken our system is. When a Major General needs to “break down silos in government” to deploy medicine in Canada, our elected officials need to have a closer look at what they are doing in Ottawa. While we are not paying our team as much as an NHL team, (although after flights and expenses that could be argued) and

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90 Years Ago – December 3, 1930

A special meeting of the Board of health was held in the Town Hall. The purpose of the meeting was to deal with the very serious situation in regard to the epidemic of mumps and the outbreak of chicken pox. It was reported that certain of the householders were refusing of neglecting to observe the regulations of the Public Health Act. On Sunday evening, in Andrew, some four inches of snow has fallen and it certainly looks as though winter has set in this time. Most people are ready for it as the month ago big snowstorm gave the citizens a scare and a warning to get ready. Water can be secured at about twenty feet in Andrew, and good water at that. Three or four well points have been driven at this distance and a good supply is secured. The construction of the bridge between Duvernay and Brosseau is proceeding smoothly and rapidly, and it is expected that it will be completed about the end of this month. A second shoe repairing establishment has commenced operation in Two Hills, and one of out local merchant princes was heard to remark sadly that there would be more repairs of shoes than sales of the same.

75 Years Ago – December 5, 1945

On Thursday of last week, the Vegreville Kinsmen held a soldiers night. Every member brought a returned veteran to dinner, held at the Alberta Hotel dining hall. The following returned Vets were present as guests: Matt Ponich, Philip Albrecht, Burns Gorsline, George Hantiuk, Andy Stepuik, Art Girard, Vivian Brondgeest, Walter Duholke, Roy Lisogar, Paul Nahumko, Mike Ewasuik, W.D. King, Walter Barry, Deden Dumont, Charlie Dumont, Rod Dunn, Jim Dunn, Leroy Fuller, and Mr. Williams. Magistrate Leslie R. Jackson has been transferred to Wetaskiwin where he takes on the multiple duties of the court house there. He is succeeded here by R.H. Philp, who was formerly assistant clerk of the court here, but has been at Grande Prairie in similar duties for the past several years. Labor Minister Mitchell told the commons that as of November 3 this year a total of 10,649 men called up for compulsory military service during the war were unaccounted for. “Old Faithful” geyser, in Yellowstone national Park, spouts more than 1.500,000 gallons of water at each display, and could supply the water needs of a city the size of Denver.

50 Years Ago – December 3, 1970

George Grabas, long-time councillor of the M.D. of Minburn was re-elected in Division 4 recently defeating Mike Feschuk. A letter was read from B.E. Harrison, RCMP, giving an outline of space required and requesting letter from Town regarding a decision to proceed. The secretary reported on a phone conversation with Supt. Of Public Works regarding Provincial property. A letter was read from the Attorney General Dept. confirming $40,000.00 grant. It was unanimously agreed at the town council meeting that the Police Barracks be constructed, with the RCMP so notified and points in letter be verified with rental terms to be negotiated. Mrs. Nellie Schoettler was the lucky winner of an Elan Ski Doo given away by Macleod’s Family Shopping Centre in a contest that included Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. Ken Kucheravy, local store manager made the presentation. Hundreds of kiddies will be thrilled this year with the special furniture designed for them. R.E. Robert, proprietor of Robert’s Furniture, Vegreville, conceived the idea about two years ago when he turned out a small chesterfield and chair for his kids.

25 Years Ago – December 5, 1995

The girls’ volleyball team from Vegreville Composite High School took second place in provincial playoffs. Twelve men were inducted into the Vegreville Sportsman Hall of Fame. The 12 included Leo Steinbach, Louis Maiko, George Hughes, Harry Krewusik, Raymond Steinbach, Lloyd Bauer, Buster Shaw, John Hantiuk, Alex Mandryk, Larry Ruptash, Marshall Kuzyk and Ed Kassian. The former partner in Vegreville Business Centre, and manager of Lakeland College’s Vegreville Campus, has been hired as executive director for the 4-H Foundation of Alberta. Barry McDonald will work from the foundation’s provincial centre in Battle Lake. The Willingdon Seed Cleaning Co-op showed a healthy year of growth and finances are in very good order, shareholders were told at the annual meeting. John J. Yackimec of Myrnam and Donna Carter of Lamont were recently honored by the northeast 4-H region for their contribution to 4-H in the region. Yackimec, 85, is known as the founder of 4-H in the Two Hills district. Carter’s connection with 4-H began in 1975 when her daughter joined the Bruderheim 4-H light horse club. It continues today with the same club, now known as the Elk Island light horse club.

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Nuclear Industry Could Boost Canada Alexandre Massaux Frontier Centre for Public Policy The COVID-19 crisis has dominated most recent media coverage but environmental concerns remain. Friday for Future, the movement launched by Greta Thunberg, has come back to protest the federal government’s inaction on earlier green promises such as curbing greenhouse gas emissions. More and more, we’re seeing green activists fighting against industry and energy consumption. But a largely ignored solution can help the fight against pollution and ensure Canada’s electricity needs: nuclear power. Canada’s uranium resources are the fourth largest in the world, after those of Australia, Kazakhstan, and Russia. As of Jan. 1, 2017, Canada held 514,000 tonnes or eight percent of the world’s total uranium known resources, recoverable at a uranium price of US$130 per kilogram. And Canada is the world’s second-largest producer of uranium, after Australia, with 13 percent of global production in 2018. It’s also the fourth largest exporter of uranium in the world. Most of the Canadian uranium comes from the Athabasca Basin on the Alberta-Saskatchewan border. Recent explorations on the Alberta side have revealed vast amounts of uranium that can be exploited. In 2016, Cameco Corp. discovered large resources in Fox Lake. These Canadian and Alberta holdings can be a real game-changer for the energy economy. The Chernobyl and Fukushima disasters have reinforced the fear of nuclear power. But the data show another reality: nuclear power is one of the safest energy sources. Atomic energy would have caused just 4,900 deaths in the world between 1971 and 2009. And its use would have avoided the deaths of 1.84 million people over the same period, according to a study published in the journal of Environmental Science & Technology. In addition, nuclear power doesn’t release CO2 and so creates no atmospheric pollution. Yet a considerable number of political decision-makers

continue to oppose nuclear power in the hope of developing renewable energies. Never mind that renewable power isn’t productive enough. Its failure has meant that countries like Germany have had to relaunch coal or hydrocarbon power plants that are dangerous to ecology and public health (as shown by the Norilsk disaster in Russia in June 2020). In 2018, Alberta’s total energy usage was the largest in Canada – and the highest on a per capita basis. Nuclear power could help meet the rising demand for electricity in the province and meet neutral carbon objectives. Canada has a strong background in nuclear reactor technology with the CANDU or Canada deuterium uranium. These reactors are a real asset to Canada. They’ve been exported to countries like Argentina, China, India, Pakistan, Romania, and South Korea. Thirty CANDU reactors are in operation around the world. And India has built 16 reactors based on this design. Sixty percent of the energy produced in Ontario comes from nuclear power. This helps Ontario keep its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions relatively low. In 2017, Ontario’s electricity sector emitted 2.0 megatonnes of CO2 emissions or three percent of total Canadian GHG emissions attributable to power generation. In comparison over the same period, Alberta, with no nuclear power production, produced 44.3 megatonnes of CO2 emissions. That’s 60 percent of total Canadian GHG emissions from power generation. This summer, Alberta signed an agreement with Ontario, Saskatchewan, and New Brunswick to support the advancement and use of nuclear energy through small modular reactors (SMRs). Natural Resources Canada says this technology can improve the economic competitiveness of the country: “Conservative estimates place the potential value for SMRs in Canada at $5.3 billion between 2025 and 2040. Globally, the SMR market is much bigger, with a conservative estimated value of $150 billion between 2025 and 2040.” Nuclear power should be a prime option to fight pollution and address environmental issues. It can also help Canada and Alberta gain a new advantage in the global economy. Alexandre Massaux of France is a research associate with Frontier Centre for Public Policy.

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Neesha’s Pet & Variety Now Open in Vegreville When I asked Bobbie what made the family decide to open this store, she said, “We have animals and when we came over here nobody had animal stuff. “We carry everything in our store; clothing, knick-knacks, homeware, hardware, animals, jewelry, toys, reptiles, stationery, and more at reasonable prices. We opened this store to serve the community. Bobbie added that if anyone has animals they want to sell or give away, they can contact them. “We are over here to help the community not help our own bottom line. We just opened it to have fun,” Bobbie said. Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Neesha’s Pet & Variety is a new store located in Main Street Vegreville which opened on October 1. It is family owned and operated by Bobbie, Aarron, and Hailey Wutke. The store is named after the first service dog the family had for their daughter. “We are from Claresholm but moved to Vegreville eight months ago which we like so far as it seems to be a pretty decent town,” said Bobbie.

Neesha’s Pet & Variety store is located on Main Street in Vegreville. (Rosanne Fortier/Photos)

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Life is full of beauty if we just look for it. I observed some common but interesting sights on November 28 where the snow seemed to have a personality of its own when it fell on trees, houses, and buildings. This might be a temporary sight if the weather forecast is right as it is predicted to go up to 7 C on December 7 in Vegreville.

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The snow that fell on trees in Vegreville resulted in quite a pretty sight. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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St. Mary’s Catholic School Unveils Name of New Courts

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St. Mary’s Catholic School Submitted St. Mary’s Catholic School officially unveiled the naming of their new beach volleyball and basketball courts. These courts will now be known as “Trent’s Twin Courts” in honour of Trent Samoil, owner of Twin Lakes Redi-Mix & Aggregates Ltd. Trent was instrumental in helping St. Mary’s procure the necessary materials and donations in order to pull off this major addition to the school environment.

“It’s been great to see the kids using the courts all summer,” stated Trent, who also reflected on how he is “super happy that the kids are getting use out of all [his] hard work.” We at St. Mary’s are truly blessed to have such an individual in the community willing to invest in the wellness of our students, and we want to express our gratitude to Trent, Kayley, and all employees who work at Twin Lakes Redi-Mix & Aggregates Ltd.

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Vegreville Food Bank Co-ordinator Expecting a busy Christmas Season Foot Clinic with Dr. Chaudhry

Providing services for……

Foot pain Bunions Ingrown Toenails Diabetic Foot Care Warts

and many other Common foot problems!

He will be at the St. Joseph's Hospital December 16, 2020 and

January 27, 2021 Call the hospital to book an appointment.

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A breakdown of the age groups that used the food bank between August and October of 2020.

Hearing Evaluations

The following is a breakdown in statistics for the year to date:

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January 1 – March 10, 2020 22 percent of the unique households served were new. 313 unique individuals from 138 unique households, 160 household visits.

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser While the Christmas season maybe a festive time for many people, for some, it is a time of high anxiety and stress; perhaps this year more than any with all of the difficult challenges of COVID19 along with high unemployment. The Vegreville Food Bank is one community organization that helps people in need not just at Christmas, but throughout the year. Joanna Karczmarek, Coordinator of the Vegreville Food Bank Society, says the fall was very busy, but saw a decrease in clients in 2020. However, she expects to see a higher number of clients in 2021. Since the beginning of January and up until the end of November the Vegreville Food Bank has served 882 unique households. She explains that unique is the total number of households that were served, and visits are the total number of hampers that were distributed. Individuals are eligible to receive a food hamper once every three months and families are eligible to receive a food hamper once every two months. A total of 12 new volunteers were recruited since August. Another 6 to 10 volunteers are needed at this time.

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March 11 – August 31, 2020 22 percent of the unique households served were new. 264 unique individuals from 112 unique households, 165 household visits. September 1 – Nov 27 2020 25 percent of the unique households served were new. 305 unique individuals from 113 unique households, 143 household visits.

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Winter Machinery & Feed Consignment Auction Sale Starts on December 11th, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. & Starts Ending at 10:00 a.m. on December 16th, 2020 - 3 Rings Selling Stock Reduction Sales for Caouette & Sons Implements Ltd (St. Paul, AB) & Webb's Machinery (Various Locations) Due to winter conditions, we will be unable to accept Miscellaneous Items. Tractors 2018 Kubota M6S-111 FWA Tractor w/ Only 477 Hrs, 32 Sp Hyd. Shuttle Shift Trans, Kubota LA1944 FEL, Grapple & Joystick, Category II 3 pth & Warranty Kubota M135GX FWA Tractor w/ 1300 Hrs, Kubota M56 FEL, Grapple & Joystick 2012 NH TS6.110 FWA Tractor w/ 8x8 Tranny with Power Shuttle, 3 pth, NH 835TL FEL, 84" Bucket, Joystick with 3rd Function, Grapple Ready with Bobcat Quick Attach, 540/1000 PTO, No DEF & 1955 Hrs JD 6420 FWA Tractor w/ FEL, Grapple, LH Reverser, E Transmission & 3 pth JD 6170R FWA Tractor w/ FEL, Grapple, 20 Spd Power Quad, 3 Hyd & 5008 Hrs JD 6120R FWA Tractor w/ JD H380 FEL, Grapple, Joystick, 3 pth, IVT Trans & 4563 Hrs Case IH 7110 FWA Tractor w/ FEL Case IH 200 FWA Tractor w/ Case IH 785 FEL, Grapple & 5000 Hrs (Hebert, SK) Case 2090 2wd Tractor w/ FEL, 3 pth, New P/S Trans, Really Clean & 6,100 Hrs IHC 706 2wd Tractor w/ Showing 1590 Hrs, 1 Hyd & Dual PTO Construction 2017 NH C234 Tracked Skid Steer (Lamont) 2016 NH C232 Tracked Skid Steer w/ Cab, Heater, AC & Bucket (Lamont) Unused 72" Mower for a Skid Steer - Parts MK Martin Meteor 76" Snow Blower for a Skid Steer New TMG 108" Skid Steer Blade New TMG 94" Skid Steer Blade New TMG 84" Skid Steer Blade HLA 84" Dirt Blade for a Skid Steer (Lamont) New TMG 84" Skid Steer Skeleton Grapple New TMG 84" Skid Steer Snow Bucket New TMG 72" Skid Steer Root Rake Grapple Bucket Degelman 3 Shank Ripper Attach w/ 40" Wide & 19" Spacing Wanco Diesel Powered Light Tower w/ 3 Lights, Kohler Diesel Engine & Showing 4213 Hrs 24 - 8'x14' Rig Mats Tillage Equipment Delivery Available on Webb's Machinery Air Drills, Free of Charge within 500 Kms of the Location of the Drill 2011 Seed Hawk 5012 50' Air Drill & Flexcoil 4350 TBT Tank w/ 12" Spacing (Vermilion) NH SD440 57' Air Dill & NH SC380 TBT Tank w/ 12" Spacing, Double Shoot & Atom Jet Openers (Vegreville) Bourgault 5710 64' Air Drill & Bourgault 6450 TBT Air Cart w/ 9.8" Spacing, Double Shoot & Steel Packers (Lamont) Flexicoil 5000 57' Air Drill & Flexcoil 3450 340 But TBT Cart w/ 12" Spacing, Double Shoot & 4.5" Steel Packers (Vegreville) JD 1870 56' Air Drill & JD 1910 3 Comp TBT 430 Bu Tank w/ 12" Spacing & Double Shoot (St. Paul) NH P2060 70' Air Drill Tool w/ 10" Spacing, 5.5" Rubber Press Wheels & Double Shoot (Vegreville) Flexicoil 5000 27' Air Drill Tool w/ 12" Spacing, Double Shoot, 4" Steath Paired Row Openers & Set Up for TBH Cart (Vegreville) Ezee-On 7550 Air Drill Tool (Vermilion) NH P1090 430 Bu TBH Air Cart w/ Variable Rake & Double Shoot (Vermilion) 2017 Salford Valmar Airﬂow 8600 66' Fert. Applicator (Vegreville) 2015 Salford 2160 High Speed Tillage Tool w/ Valmar 2455 Kit (Consort) 2016 Allied 8550 Offset Disc w/ 25" Notched Front & Rear Blades (Lamont) Kello Bilt 225 Disc (Vegreville) Haybuster 1068 10' 3 pth Zero Till Drill (St. Paul) JD 3 Bottom Steel Wheel Plow Haying Equipment Krone Comprima CV150XC Big Sq Baler (Herbert, SK) JD 569 Rd Baler w/ Net Wrap, Mega Wide Plus,

This auction is Online Bidding Only, Customers will need to Register and Bid Online at www.allenolsonauction.com Multiple Photos of All Items Consigned are Available in the Online Auctions Section Online Bidding Fees Apply - 3% up to a Maximum of $800.00 per Item If you have previously registered at our online sales, you do not need to register again. Gandy Applicator & 12,000 Bales NH 560 Roll Belt Rd Baler w/ Deluxe Net & Twine Wrap (Vermilion) NH 664 Rd Baler w/ Auto Wrap (St. Paul) NH 660 Rd Baler w/ Twine Wrap Case IH RB564 Rd Baler w/ Net Wrap, Wide P/U & Floatation Tires (Wainwright) Hesston 956 Rd Baler w/ Twine, Large Tires & Kicker (Vermilion) 2017 NH H7150 Hydro Swing Haybine (Lamont) NH 7415 Hydro Swing Discbine JD 1219 9' Haybine w/ Rubber Rollers Top & Bottom Sitrex 12 Wheel V Rake (Vegreville) NH 166 Swath Inverter (Lamont) McCormick Horse Drawn Sickle Mower w/ Wooden Handles Combines Financing is Available from Webb's Machinery on their Combines (Only). 2017 NH CR9.90 Sp Combine w/ Only 931 Engine/629 Threshing Hrs, 13' Header, NAV I I & F u l l y L o a d e d (Vermilion) 2017 NH CR8.90 Sp Combine w/ Only 687 Engine/520 Threshing Hrs, NH 790 SP Header & Loaded (Vegreville) NH CR9090 Sp Combine w/ 1465 Engine/1107 Threshing Hrs, Deluxe Straw Chopper, Lateral Tilt & NH 790CP Header (Lamont) NH CX8080 Sp Combine w/ 3235 Engine/2376 Threshing Hrs (Vegreville) 2013 Case IH 9230 Sp Combine w/ 1600 Engine/1265 Thresher Hrs, 40' Header, NavII , Magna Cut Deluxe Chopper & Loaded (Vegreville) Case IH 2388 Sp Combine w/ 4036 Engine/3000 Threshing Hrs, Yeild/Moisture Monitor, Rock Trap & Rotor Specialty (Vegreville) Case IH 1680 Sp Combine w/ P/U (St. Paul Caouette) MF 9795 Sp Combine w/ 2090 Engine Hrs, Straw Chopper & Lateral Tilt (Vermilion) JD 8820 Sp Combine w/ P/U (St. Paul - Caouette)

(Lamont) MacDon FD70-40 Header w/ Single Knife & Transport (Lamont) MF 5200 25' Header w/ P/U Reel & Fits 2004 & Newer Hesston/MF (St. Paul) UII 30' P/U Reel to Fit a Honey Bee Header (St. Paul) Other Equipment Leon 4000 18' 6 Way Hyd. Blade (Vegreville) 2015 Case IH Patriot 4440 Sp Sprayer w/ 1142 Hrs, Aim Command Pro, NavII, Boom Section & Height Control (St. Paul) NH S1070 PT Sprayer w/ High Clearance, 16000 US Gal Ta n k , 1 0 0 0 ' B o o m , Windshields, Hyd. Drive & 3 Sets of Nozzles Spray Coupe 4655 Sp Sprayer w/ 80' Booms, Hyd Break Away & Crop Deﬂectors (St. Paul) 2011 Degelman 46/57 10' Underslung 4 Way Dozer Blade 2011 Leon 14' 8 Way Dozer Pull Dozer (St. Paul) JD 534 8' Underslung 4 Way Manual Angle Dozer Blade Swenson 8' Sand Spreader w/ B&S 10.5 Hp Electric Start Motor Gensco Canton 22A Alligator Shear w/ 24" Shear Capacity & Rebuilt New TMG 7 Ton Hyd. Breaker w/ Chisel & Nitrogen Kit New TMG 3 pth Wood Chipper Dicks 750,000 BTU Air Heater JD 265 FEL w/ Bucket & Mtds FEL w/ 7' Bucket & Mtds Chore Horse Sleigh - Rebuilt, Eveners & Neck Yoke 1971 Fruehauf 7900 Gal Liquid Manure Tank w/ Hyd. Driven Pump, Single Compartment, Sprayer Fin up to 35' & Tridem with T/A 5th Wheel Converter

Harvest Equipment MF WR9740 Sp Swather w/ 30' Centre Delivery Draper Header & Auto Steer (Vermilion) MF 9435 Sp Swather w/ MF 5200 30' Triple Delivery Header, Single Knife, Elec. Fore & Aft (Vegreville) MacDon 4900 25' Sp Swather w/ Single Knife (Vegreville) Vers 4400 18' Sp Swather w/ Cab & P/U Reel (St. Paul) CCIL 722 25' Sp Swather w/ P/U Reel (St. Paul) 2011 Akron EXG300 10' Bag Extractor Kongskilde 1000 Grain Vac (Vegreville) Renn 3700 Grain Vac (Vegreville) Parker 1348 Grain Cart (Vegreville) Westﬁeld 10"x31' PTO Grain Auger 6 - Wheatland 4000 Bu Hopper Bottom Grain Bins w/ Skids & Apoxy Lined (at the Sales Yard in Rimbey, AB) Headers 2014 Honeybee 4036 36' Header w/ Double Knife, UII Reel, Hyd. Header Tilt & Transport (Vegreville) Honeybee SP 36 Header (Vermilion) JD 635D Header w/ Double Knife & Transport (Vegreville) JD 936D Header w/ Cross Auger & Transport (Vegreville) JD 930D Header w/ Gauge Wheels (Lamont) JD 230 30' Header (Vermilion) NH 94C 30' Header w/ Dual Knife & Lateral Float (Vermilion) NH 94C 36' Header w/ UII Reel & Transport (Vermilion) NH 74C-35F 35' Flex Auger Header w/ P/U Reel (Lamont) NH 840 CD 35' Straight Cut Header w/ P/U Reel (St. Paul) NH 760CG Header w/ Transport

Viewing is available Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We ask that you abide by the guidelines set forth by Alberta Health Services. Please contact our office at (403) 843-2747 to confirm an item is in our Sales Yard in Rimbey, as some items are at other locations. Listings are Subject to Additions and Deletions Financing Options: FCC - Please Contact our Offices as we are Dealers for FCC - (403) 843-2747 Lease Plus Financial - Janet Shostak - (403) 705-3322 All items must be consigned by December 9th, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. to be included in this sale.

Cattle Feeding & Handling Equipment 2000 Sterling L9500 T/A Truck w/ C12 Cat Engine, 10 Spd Road Ranger & 1993 Haybuster H1000 Tub Grinder with a New Hyd. Pump, Auger Drive Orbit Motor, New Bearing in 90 Deg. Gear Drive for Conveyor, Electric Winch w/ Cordless Remote, Belly Auger Liners, Jack Shaft Bears (Tub Drive), Engine Load Sensor Supreme 700T Silage Feed Wagon w/ Twin Auger, Dog Leg Conveyor & Digistar Scale Cattelac 460 Feed Wagon w/ New Boards & Auger Side Delivery Cattelac 410 Feed Wagon Haybuster 2554 Bale Processor Haybuster 2100 Bale Processor New 12'x20' Skid Mtd. Livestock Shed 16' Calf Shelter SIHM Hay Saver 3 Bale Feeder Trail Type Bale Feeding Wagon - Holds 5 Bales 4 - 30' Silage Bunk Feeders Large Assort. of 24' Stand Up Panels, Wind Board Panels, Silage Feeders & Bale Feeders (All selling in Ring 1) Straw 150 Bales of Pea Straw - 2019 Uncombined Pea Crop, Baled in 2020, Net Wrap with JD 567 Mega Wrap Baler. Located West of Hwy 766 on the Rainy Creek Road to Rge Rd 30 Trucks & Trailers 2008 Kenworth T/A Truck w/ 18 Spd, Rebuilt Cummins 565 Hp Engine w/ 200 Km, 3 Way Lockers, Sleeper, 5TH Wheel & Certiﬁed 2007 GMC 5500 S/A

Terms & Conditions: Credit Cards, Electronic Transfers & Cheques, G.S.T. Will Apply on Some Items, All Items Must Be Paid For On Sale Day. Whether you have one piece or a complete line of machinery give Allen a call at (403) 783-0556 to discuss the best option for you to realize top dollars

Dually Flat Deck Truck w/ Tool Box, Hiab 6 Ton Picker, High Efﬁciency Air Compressor, Duramax Diesel, Allison Auto, Works Good & Only 1 Owner 2001 Mack T/A Tank Truck w/ 100 Barrel Tank, Mack Diesel, 15 Spd, Good Condition, 148,000 Kms & Only 1 Owner 2019 Doepker Super B Grain Trailers w/ Roll Tarp, Scale , Very Clean Low KM Unit & Certiﬁed 2013 Doepker Super B Trailer w/ Roll Tarp, Scale & Lift Axles 2011 Kauffman 22' T/A Dually Flat Deck Trailer w/ Pintle Hitch, 10,000 Lbs Axles, Flip Up Ramps & Beaver Tails 1997 Norbert 30' Tri-Axle 5th Wheel Flat Deck Trailer w/ Beaver Tails, 8,000 Lbs Torsion Axles & Removable Bale Deck 2010 Trail Tech 12'x80" Tilt Deck S/A Trailer w/ 3,000 Lbs Axle Homemade 20' T/A Flat Deck Trailer 2009 Haulmark 7'x25' T/A V Nosed Enclosed Trailer w/ Rear & Side Ramp Doors Trailer 16' T/A BP Stock Trailer w/ Good Floor, Tires, Bearings & Breaks, New Pins, Bushing, Lights & Wiring Ultron GB3036 Hyd. Lift Tailgate w/ Remote & 3,000 Lbs Max Lift 8'4"x14'6" Steel Truck Deck w/ Headache Rack, Flip Down Sides, Hyd. Pump & Tail Gate 10'6" Welding Deck w/ 36"24" Front Tool Box 3 - Trail Tech 8' Flat Decks Light Trucks & Cars 2008 Dodge 3500 4x4 Mega Cab SB Truck w/ Laramie, Leather, Sunroof, Diesel & Auto 2008 Ford F150 4x4 Super Cab LB Truck w/ ATC, PW/PL, Gas & Auto 2000 Ford F150 4x4 Ext. Cab SB Truck w/ V8 & Auto, XLT & 5.4 Ltr Tritan 2007 GMC 1 Ton 4x4 Crew Cab SB Truck w/ LTZ, Duramax, Auto, Fully Loaded, Sunroof, NAV & Leather 2005 GMC 2500 HD 4x4 Crew Cab SB Truck w/ SLT, Duramax, Auto, Fully Loaded & Leather 2014 Chrysler 200 4dr Sedan w/ Fully Loaded Cloth Interior 2010 Chev Impala 4dr Car 2009 Chev Malibu w/ Leather, Auto, V6 & Sunroof 2009 Volkswagon Jetta 4 Dr Car w/ Gas & Auto New 10,000 Lbs HD Two Post Lift New 10' HD 30 Drawer Work Bench New 10' HD 20 Drawer Stainless Work Bench Cabinet Combo New 10' HD 30 Drawer Work Bench Cabinet Combo New 10' HD Work Bench w/ Bamboo Table Top 30" Disc for a ATV Yardworks 16" Electric Snowblower New 30'x40' Green House w/ Front/Rear Door, 6 Mil Cover & Hand Crank Roll Up Sides Pipe & Lumber 3 Lifts of 23 14"x18' Long I Joists 1 Lift of 33 14"x14' Long I Joists 4 Bundles of 1"x24' Long Rd Pipe (20 Jts per Bundle) 35 Jts of 3.5"x31' Pipe 2 Bundles of Mixed Rods Plus a Large Assortment of New & Used Lumber, Posts & Ties in Various Sizes & Lengths Buildings New 30'x60'x15' Peak Ceiling Storage Shelter w/ 13'x13' Door New 30'x40' Storage Shelter w/ Door New 20'x30'x12' Peak Ceiling Storage Shelter w/ Roll Up Door New 20'x30'x12' Straight Wall Storage Shelter w/ 10'x10' Door New 21'x19' Double Garage Metal Shed w/ 2 - 8.5' Front Door Hole (Doors Not Included) & 1 Side Door New 11'x19' Single Garage Metal Shed w/ BiParting Front & 1 Side Doors New 20'x20' All Steel Carport w/ Enclosed Sided & 10' Eaves New 12'x20' Carport w/ Enclosed Sides New 20'x20' Round Container Roof Shelter New 20'x40' PVC Fabric Container Roof Shelter New 9' Seacan Container

Multiple Photos of All Items Consigned are Available in the Online Auctions Section

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Andrew Ag. Society Making Spirits Bright Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Andrew Agricultural Society hosted its annual Christmas Market on November 22 at the Andrew Community Centre. Anna-Lee Laderoute, Manager of the Andrew Farmers’

Everything was merry and bright at the Andrew Ag. Society Christmas Market on Nov. 22. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

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Market, said she was very pleased with the number of vendors and attendees who made the event a success. Just over 30 vendors had tables filled with everything from bath bombs to vegetable dips to homemade baking to dog treats to Christmas ornaments, wreaths, and signs.

Lorraine Paltzat with some of her Super Dips. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Nathan and Leah Trenchuk from Warspite with some of their handcrafted items. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

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Book your appointment to save a life. online: www.blood.ca phone: 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) This Canadian Blood Services message brought to you by these businesses. Making Our Community A Better Place.

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Thank You!

Welcoming the Snowfall

The organizers of the Vegreville and District Food Grains Project would like the community and in particular the following people for their support of the 2019 and 2020 growing projects. As a result of their contributions, the local organizing committee has been able to send $57,000 towards worldwide famine relief .

2019 Contributions

2020 Contributions

Land.....Dr. Timothy Nawrot, Randy Kereliuk Seeding.....AgriTerra Equipment Fertilizer.....Grainland Farms (Roger Welsh)

Land.....Dr. Timothy Nawrot, Randy Kereliuk Seeding…..Nick and Noah Bilyk Fertilizer…..Achtymichuk Farms

Achtymichuk Farms, Terry James

Spraying.....Brent Bohayachuk Chemical…..John Kubin Hail Insurance…..AFSC, Vegreville Harvesting…..Terry James, Steven Achtymichuk, Viking Hutterite Colony

Grain Purchase…..Viterra, Vegreville

Crop Management Network

Spraying…..Terry James Hail Insurance.....AFSC, Vegreville Harvesting….. Deerland Equipment Webbs Equipment

Drying…..Achtymichuk Farms Trucking…..Grant Durie,

Achtymichuk Farms

Grain Purchase…..Viterra, Vegreville

In 2016-17, the Canadian Food Grains Bank helped over 900,000 people in 35 countries. It has been recognized as one of the top 10 impact charities in Canada. Donations to the local growing project or to the national project are always appreciated. For further information contact the local organizing committee: Terry James, Steven Achtymichuk or Kyle Bodnarchuk.

FARM LANDS FOR SALE BY TENDER LANDS:

Descriptive Plan 1420963, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. of SE-6-53-13-W4th) Containing 147.26 Acres, more or less

LOCATION:

Secondary Hwy 631 & RR135, (North side of Secondary Hwy 631), County of Minburn No. 27, Alberta

POSSESSION:

12 noon on February 9, 2021

CONTACT:

Tender packages can be picked up, mailed or emailed. Kuzyk & Mol Law Oﬃce at 780-632-4552

DEADLINE:

Tenders to be completed on the form provided in the tender package and must be received at: Kuzyk & Mol Law Oﬃce Postal Drawer 929 5038 – 50 Avenue VEGREVILLE, AB T9C 1S1 No later than 2:00pm on Friday, December 18, 2020 Tenders will be opened at Kuzyk & Mol Law Oﬃce Bids will not be opened in public

Public Sale of Land (Municipal Government Act) County of Two Hills No. 21

Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, the County of Two Hills No. 21 will oﬀer for sale, by public auction, at the County Oﬃce, Two Hills, Alberta, on Thursday, December 17th, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., the following lands:

Each parcel will be offered for sale subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing Certificate of Title. This land is being offered for sale on an “as is, where is” basis and County of Two Hills No. 21 makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the adequacy of services, soil conditions, land use districting, building and development conditions, absence or presence of environmental contamination, or the developability of the subject land for any intended use by the purchaser. The County of Two Hills No. 21 may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel of land that is not sold at the public auction. Terms: Cash, Bank Draft or Certified Cheque. G.S.T. may be applicable on lands sold at the Public Auction. Redemption may be effected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to the sale. Dated at Two Hills, Alberta, November 27, 2020 Sally Dary, C.A.O.

Jake and Hunter Hayduk on November 20 with their winter creations made on November 7. (Rosanne Fortier/Photos)

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Jake and Hunter Hayduk made a snow fort and a snowman on the first heavy snowfall on November 7 in Vegreville. They said they made these projects to kick off winter and to spend time with the family. Jake and Hunter both admitted that it took about three hours to make the snow fort and snowman but the whole process was a lot of fun.

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Vegreville Food Grains Growing Project Harvest Two Crops in 2020 Darren Achtymichuk Submitted After a very difficult harvest year, the Vegreville Food Grains Growing Project was able to finally able to clear the 2019 crop and plant and harvest another barley crop in the 2020 growing season. Significant late-season rainfall and poor drying conditions in the fall of 2019 limited the number of days when harvesting could take place, and like a number of other fields in the Vegreville region, the Food Grains Growing Project remained unharvested when the snow arrived. However, the crop of barley overwintered surprisingly well, and during May and June, the committee was able to swath and combine the standing barley, and haul it directly to the nearby Viterra elevator, where it was sold as #1 feed barley. By the time harvesting was complete it was well into June, and the committee decided to plant barley again. The fertilizer and seed were floated on by Nick and Noah Bilyk, using their large applicator. Fortunately, the autumn of 2020 was much kinder to farmers, and with the help of Webb’s Machinery

and Deerland Equipment, the committee was able to harvest the 2020 crop in early October. After the crop was dried by Achtymich uk Farms, it was once again delivered to the local Viterra elevator. As a result of the hard work by the people involved in the Food Grains Growing Project a total of $57,000 was sent to Canada Foodgrains Bank’s head office in Winnipeg. We received $22,000 from the spring harvest and $25,000

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Sponsors Needed The Vegreville Food Grains Growing Project is looking for new volunteers and sponsors in order to continue the operation of this charitable venture in Vegreville. Sponsors can contribute by supplying labor, inputs, machinery, or management expertise. Even encouraging words are appreciated. Interested parties can contact: Steven Achtymichuk, Kyle Bodnarchuk or Terry James. (780-632-3871)

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ripple effect - CONTINUED from front PAGE job of protecting staff and COVID-19 is contacted directly residents,” at the seniors’ resiby Alberta Health Services with dence which is currently further direction. under the Chief Medical Six students and seven staff Officer of Health’s Order. members have been identified The Town of Smoky Lake is as new close contacts to the recommending that “If you three additional cases, and have are in public, we ask that you been directed to self-isolate wear a mask as recommended until Saturday, December 5, by the Alberta Government. 2020. Additionally, 28 students At this point in time, we do and two staff members who are not have a mandatory mask currently self-isolating as close by-law in effect but we ask that contacts of previously identified you please consider wearing cases have had their self-isolaone.” The town does have tion periods extended.” masks available for residents The Province moved to atif they require them. home learning for Grade 7-12 Holowaychuk said the town students on Nov. 30 and office remains open, but with Kindergarten to Grade 6 will limitations, and staff are continue to receive in-person working on a rotational basis learning until their scheduled Smoky Lake Mayor Hank Holowaychuk. winter break which normally (Kinette Club of Smoky Lake/Submitted Photo) to allow them to work in the office and at home. All office begins Dec. 18. Bar-V-Nook Manor, a seniors’ residence in the town, staff as well as public works staff wear face masks and also reported an outbreak. As stated on the Smoky public works staff do not ride in the same vehicle as Lake Foundation website, “Bar V Nook Manor is cur- an added precaution. “My message is to wear your mask like your life rently in COVID-19 outbreak. Staff and residents are working hard to prevent the virus from affecting any depends on it; because it does.” Holowaychuk said he other resident or staff. Member. All provincial proto- and other members of town council have met several cols are being followed and monitored daily by the times to discuss the seriousness of the situation. The town and county also held a joint meeting recently, appropriate provincial officials.” Holowaychuk stated, “They’ve done an exemplary and that was one of the items on the agenda.

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Holowaychuk said they have talked about a mask bylaw, but have not adopted one because they do not have the services of a peace officer. “I’m not a big fan of legislation if you don’t have enforcement.” While RCMP may have the power to enforce a bylaw, he said it is a matter of available resources. He expects they will be looking at developing a contingency plan through disaster and emergency management services in order to manage the situation if it continues to worsen. The Smoky Lake & District Chamber of Commerce has put up special posters in businesses in regards to masking and precautions. Holowaychuk said a lot of businesses are now requiring customers to wear masks and most eating establishments are only offering take out services at this time. Many seasonal events the chamber of commerce had planned in the community have been cancelled in light of the current COVID-19 situation. In Smoky Lake County, which includes the Town of Smoky Lake, a total of 233 cases, 62 active cases, 171 recovered cases, and 0 deaths were reported as of Nov. 30. Areas in the province can be classified as a “municipality” or “local geographic area” on the COVID-19 interactive map. The combined population of the town and county 8,421. For communities to move into “Enhanced” Status, the active case rate must be 50 cases per 100,000 population with a minimum of 10 active cases. The combined population of the town and county is listed at 8,421.

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growing project - CONTINUED from PAGE 15 nity in the agriculture industry as we try to help those around the world, by doing what we do best, farming. Members of the organizing committee of the Vegreville Food Grains Project would like to show our appreciation to those who have contributed to the project over the past many years, and especially to those who have helped in 2019 and 2020, (please see the accompanying ad). A special thanks to landowners Tim Nawrot and Randy Kereliuk who made farmland available for the growing project. Current plans call for the project to continue in 2021. People who are interested in assisting the 2021 growing project can contact organizing committee members Kyle Bodnarchuk, Steven Achtymichuk, or Terry James.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent As part of A Very Vegreville Christmas, the Annual Countdown to Christmas and TELUS Candle Light-Up was done live on Facebook by Len Bullock, the 2019 Citizen of the Year, with Tim MacPhee, Mayor of Vegreville. The people waiting at the Agricultural Grounds for the Drive-Through Stationary Holiday Parade could see the light-up. This event was hosted by the Town of Vegreville in partnership with Vegreville and the District Chamber of Commerce. Anya Langkow, Tourism, Recreation, and Culture Coordinator for Vegreville said the event was a success overall and it helped to get people into the holiday spirit.

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Vegreville Town Council Passes Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw Michelle Pinon News Advertiser People in the Town of Vegreville now have to wear face coverings in indoor public places and public vehicles. Council held a special meeting Nov. 25 to deal with the emergent issue after the province introduced new mandatory health measures November 24. Mayor Tim MacPhee said he called the meeting in light of those announcements and the fact he personally felt he could not wait any longer in making a decision. After first reading of the bylaw was passed, each councillor was given the opportunity to speak on the issue and the legislation that was before them. Even though Councillor Tina Warawa and Councillor Dave Berry were not in favour of the bylaw but they allowed third reading to proceed to third and final reading of the bylaw. They vote was 3-2 in favour of the bylaw. Under the bylaw, face coverings will be mandatory in public places, which means any property, whether publicly or privately owned, to which members of the public have access as of right or by express or implied invitation, whether on payment of any fee or not.

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The bylaw also applies to a public vehicle which is defined as a bus, taxi, or other vehicle that is used to transport members of the public for a fee. The bylaw came into effect on Nov. 30 and will remain in place until February 28, 2021. As of 4:00 PM on Monday, November 30, 2020 the County of Minburn, including the Town of Vegreville, has moved into Enhanced Status. Enhanced status puts additional restrictions on places of worship and some businesses. Please review the Alberta Government’s restrictions that are in place until at least December 15, 2020. In terms of enforcement, if a Peace Officer believes that a person has contravened any provision of the bylaw, they may issue a violation ticket in accordance with the Provincial Offences Procedure Act. The violation ticket may specify the fine amount established in the bylaw or require a person to appear in court without the alternative of making a voluntary payment. Failure to wear a face-covering where

required has a specified penalty of $100 and failure to display prescribed signage has a specified penalty of $200. Failure to wear a face-covering where required has a specified penalty of $100 and failure to display prescribed signage has a specified penalty of $200. As posted on the Town of Vegreville’s website: “As of 4:00 PM on Monday, November 30, 2020 the County of Minburn, including the Town of Vegreville, has moved into Enhanced Status. Enhanced status puts additional restrictions on places of worship and some businesses. Please review the Alberta Government’s restrictions that are in place until at least December 15, 2020.”

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Tributes MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory Of PURITCH, George Who passed away on December 1, 2012 Somewhere beyond the Heavens I know that’s where you are. I see you in the sunsets You are the shining star. When stormy days surround me You’re the rainbow that appears. And the gently falling rain I know they are your tears. There’ll be no more tomorrows You’re all my yesterdays. But those memories we both made Will stay with me always. Remembered With Love, Betty

GORGICHUK, Bill In loving memory of a beloved husband, father & Gido who left us 5 years ago, December 1, 2015. Without your kind & gentle smile And sweet familiar face A treasured life is missing And the world’s a sadder place. You lived your life so graciously You always did your best And now you’re with the angels And it’s time for you to rest. As peace surrounds you everywhere In Heavenly skies above Here on Earth you’re deeply missed And thought about with love. We see the stars at nighttime Shining bright and clear And as we say Goodnight, God Bless We know that you will hear. Memory Eternal Lovingly remembered and so sadly missed by Wife Rosie, Bob & family, Betty, Debbie & family

SAWIAK, John 1934 - 2018 I thought of you today, but that is nothing new I thought about you yesterday and days before that too I think of you in silence, I often speak your name All I have are memories and your picture in a frame Our memories are a keepsake from which I’ll never part God has you in His arms, I have you in my heart Your loving wife, companion & friend Frances

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SARAFINCHAN HANSON, Mary June 28, 1926 - November 20, 2019 In loving memory of the best mother ever! One year has gone by, Since God called you away. The moment that you passed, Our hearts were torn in two. One side filled with heartache And the other left with you. We often lie awake at night, When the world is fast asleep and We take a walk down memory lane, With tears upon our cheeks. Remembering you is easy We do it every day, But missing you is a heartache, That never goes away. We hold you tightly within our hearts, And there you will remain Until the joyous day arrives, That we will meet again. Forever loved and missed by Angeline, Dennis and Suzanne, Marline, Lawrence and Robin

SARAFINCHAN HANSON, Mary June 28, 1926 - November 30, 2019 Our Baba The final days were heartbreaking watching you slowly slip away. We didn’t want to say goodbye! You were a strong, loving, beautiful woman that always told the truth, even if it wasn’t what we wanted to hear, you said it made us stronger. You never judged us, you loved us unconditionally. Your smile lit up the room whenever family and friends would visit. When things were bad you always said, “Live each day like it’s your last!” By the twinkle in your eyes, the smile on your face we knew you loved us. You were one of a kind with a heart of gold! You have left a void in our hearts which will never be filled! You will never be forgotten Baba! Love you more

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SOLARZ, Carl December 5, 1957 - December 2, 2010 Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same We have to hide the heartbreak When someone speaks your name. Sad are the hearts that loved you Silent are the tears that fall Living here without you Is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for us Your heart was kind and true And when we needed someone We could always count on you. The special years will not return When we are all together But with the love in our hearts You walk with us forever Thanks for all the dimes. Lovingly Remembered & Deeply Missed, Gordon, Marilyn, Brett & Tamara

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ROSYPAL, Gordon Joseph Vincent April 14, 1968 - November 28, 2020 It is with broken hearts and deep sadness we announce the passing of Gordon Joseph Vincent Rosypal from Mundare, Alberta. Gordon is survived by the love of his life, Karen; stepdaughter Meagan and her son Caidan; grandchildren Kian and Cali; loving parents Frank and Eveline Rosypal; sister Gail (Jorgan) along with their children Christina, Michael and Matthew (Martina) along with their son Liam: Denise (Jamie) and son Bentley; Baba Turko; along with numerous relatives and friends. Gordon was predeceased by a step-son Myles. Cremation will take place. A Celebration of Gordon’s Life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800

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MAINES, Rose Mary (nee Mihalynuk) 1929-2020 It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of a wonderful and exceptional lady. On Thursday, November 26, 2020, Rose Mary Maines of Mundare, AB, passed away at the age of 91 years. Rose was born in Michel, BC, a coal mining community in the Crowsnest Pass to Peter and Helen Mihalynuk. She had an older brother Peter, a one year older sister Lillian and a younger brother George, all since deceased. She attended grades one and two in Thorhild, AB and her third and fourth grades at Alex Taylor School in Edmonton. Then the family moved to Rabbit Hill where she went to school in a one room school house for grades five through nine. She and her siblings were coal miner kids who learned how to make the best with what they had. Rose was a very hard worker and had many varied jobs in various locations. She picked fruit in BC, worked as a Ward Aide at the U of A hospital, trained as a Nursing Aide in Prince George, BC, and became a Licensed Nursing Aide at Mount Royal College in Calgary. In the early fifties she was working at the Wetaskiwin Hospital when she decided to board a ship to sail to England to visit and help out her best friend Eileen. It was there they both found a job at the Mars Bar Factory. We never tired of hearing the stories those two got up to! Meanwhile, Rose’s sister Lily contracted polio back in Leduc so she came back to Canada to help her and her two small children while Lily’s husband Ed worked on their farm. Rose and Lily worked tirelessly at practicing how to walk without the braces on Lily’s legs which eventually paid off and she was able to walk again, brace free. Lily and her husband and children eventually moved to California and Rose moved back to Edmonton where she worked as a clerk at Miller’s stationary on Jasper Ave. In later years she began working at the U of A Hospital as a Nursing Aide and eventually retired from there as a Ward Clerk. In 1954, her brother Peter opened up the Low Level Lunch convenience store where Rose worked and lived. It was there Rose met the love of her life, her husband of 65 years, Herb. He lived in the Cloverdale community and often went into the store to read the magazines. And after one date to the Tin Smith’s Ball, they became inseparable. Rose and Herb lived in a few neighbourhoods in Edmonton over 25 years where they raised their three children. When Herb took his early retirement from the City of Edmonton they bought a quarter section of land near Mundare, AB and it was there where their new adventures began for the next 40 years. Rose became an expert fencer, tractor mechanic, calf puller, and all the other trades one needs when living on a working farm. Rose and Herb loved to do everything together. Travel, dance (especially the Jive to their favourite song, Glen Miller’s, In The Mood, curl, golf and play Crib. Rose is survived by her husband of 65 years, Herb; her three children; Laura (Shayne), Glen (Peri) and Linda (Neil); grandchildren Stefany (AJ) Morgan (Andrew) and Mackenzie (Roxy) and her newest loves; great-grandsons Eamon and Anson. She also had numerous nieces, nephews and friends who will all miss her so much. Thank you to all the caring and compassionate staff at St. Joesphs’s General Hospital in Vegreville. The family so appreciated the exceptional comfort and care she received from all the amazing staff on the second floor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the AKASU Palliative Care Society of Vegreville to support their amazing Palliative Care suite where the family was able to be together during Rose’s short stay. There will be no service at this time due to COVID 19 restrictions. A celebration of Rose’s life will be held at the Glenwood Funeral Home at a later date.

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MATIASZOW, Victor May 11, 1932 – November 30, 2020 It is with great sadness that the family announces, the passing of Victor Matiaszow of Andrew, Alberta at the age of 88 years. Victor is survived by his loving family, son Gary (Joan Dale) and daughter Gail (Marcel Lemire); five grandchildren Brent (Terralynn), Brandon, Kara-Leigh, Matthew and Hanna; two great-grandchildren Merle and Mabel; along with numerous relatives and friends. Victor was predeceased by his wife Anne; parents Anton and Katherine; brother John (Marie); and sister Pauline Gluckie. Victor was always social, entrepreneurial, hard-working and community minded. His passions were farmland, bussing, and making a good deal. Family was an important part of his life. Victor was full of life; his stories will be missed by all. A private funeral service will be held at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta with Rt. Rev. Fr. Slawomir Lomaszkiewicz officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation. To those who may choose to share a condolence for the family or to be a part of the funeral services for Victor, a live stream link will be available by following the website www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com which will commence on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 9:45 a.m. AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800

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DUDAR, Joseph With deep sadness the family of Joseph Dudar of Edmonton (formerly of Red Deer and Two Hills) announce he peacefully entered his eternal rest November 16, 2020, at the age of 95 years. Joseph’s memory will ever remain a blessing in the hearts of his loving spouse, Rose of 64 years; sons, Elwyn, Randall (Gwen), and Robert (Zeny); daughter, Lois (Jeff) Simons; grandchildren, Peter, Zachary (Vanessa), Shantelle Lange, and Jozen Grecia (Jeremiah Magpali); great-grandchildren, Torrence and Dominick Dudar, Isabell Posein and Paige Lange; sister, Adeline Tarangle; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Dymtro Dudar and Mary Dudar-Trynchuk; brothers, John, Nick, Peter, and Sam; sisters, Tillie Polishuk, Rose Samograd, Nancy Kizema, and Stella Eliuk; and grandchildren, Connie Posein and Shane Lange. A Celebration of Joseph’s Life will be held when family and friends may all safely gather together again. A private interment will be held in Pobida Cemetery, Beauvallon. The family gratefully declines floral tributes. If so desired, memorial donations may be directed to Amazing Facts Ministries, https://give.amazingfacts. org/p-1-reach-a-life-for-christ.aspx?amount=0 or HEADing to 2022 - Help Cure All Diabetes, https://www. headingto2022.com/. Photos, memories, and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com. Park Memorial Edmonton 780-426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home Crematorium, Reception Centre

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FARROW, Ronald March 21, 1928 – November 27, 2020 It is with great sadness the family of Ron Farrow announces his passing on November 27, 2020 in Vegreville at the age of 92 years. He was born March 21, 1928 in Fort William, ON. Ron was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church where over the years he served as a Lay-Pastor, Elder & Sabbath School teacher. He will be remembered for his beautiful singing voice and willingness to participate in numerous church projects and activities. Ron is survived by wife, Lil (Fedoruk) Farrow of Vegreville, AB; son, Dr. Lee (Jane) Farrow of Edmonton, AB; daughter, Brenda (Greg) Wilton of Calgary, AB; niece, Lynn (Rusty) Jones of Eureka, CA; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren; stepchildren, David (Debbie) Fedoruk of Warwick, AB; Carol (Kyle) Ferguson of Cranbrook, BC; Christine (nee Fedoruk) Breault of Edmonton, AB; thirteen step-grandchildren and eight step-great grandchildren. Ron was predeceased by his first wife, Mildred (nee Gray) Farrow; parents, Arthur and Edith (nee Stanley) Farrow; and his sister, Barbara (Lester) Hamren. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to all the doctors and staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Vegreville. Cremation has taken place, and due to COVID, there will not be a funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Vegreville Seventh-day Adventists Church. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME

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MACAHONIC, Lillian Elvine June 26, 1931 – November 27, 2020 On Friday, November 27, 2020 Lillian Macahonic of Holden, Alberta passed away at the age of 89 years. Lillian is survived by her loving family; daughters Christine Gartner and Evonne (Valerian) Urichuk; daughter-in-law Donna Macahonic; grandchildren Candice (Travis), Cheryl (Trevor), Caryn (Mike), Christopher, Crystal-Lynn, Katlynn (Brylan), Britney (Ryle), Robyn (Teagan); great grandchildren Brooke, Emma, Brier, Easton, Calla, Annabelle, Johnny, Norah, Sara, Jessica and Drake; brother Russell (Diana) Slywka; sisters-in-law Jean (Carl) Eliasson, Ionne (Jerry) Rudy and Alice Macahonic; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Lillian was predeceased by husband John; son Bruce; parents William and Mary Slywka and Sr. Cassianna; brother-in-law Louis Macahonic. Due to strict Covid-19 restrictions, a private Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at St. John The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church – Borschiw with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the “St. John The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church – Borschiw.” To those who may choose to share a condolence for the family or to be a part of the funeral services for Lillian, a live a stream link will be available by visiting www. autumnrosefuneralhome.com which will commence on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 9:45 a.m. AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800

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Mandatory Face Covering Bylaws Passed in Several Communities

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Town of Tofield held an emergency special meeting on November 23 and decided to pass a Mandatory Face Covering Bylaw. The bylaw requires the use of facial coverings for all individuals over the age of two in all indoor or substantially enclosed public places or in public transportation vehicles. According to the Town of Tofield, “Mayor and Council have enacted this bylaw due to rising provincial, regional, and local COVID-19 case numbers. This bylaw also accommodates the Provincial request to help reduce risk in our communities to prevent overloading the health care system, and, to avoid further provincial imposed restrictions. It should be noted that face coverings are only effective if used in combination with other health measures, such as regular hand washing, physical distancing, and reducing large gatherings. While the intention of this bylaw is not punitive, those who do not, or refuse to comply with the bylaw, without medical exemption could be subject to a $50.00 fine. Mayor and Council recognize that face coverings are a polarizing issue, however, we ask that all individuals in our community be treated with kindness, respect, and consideration, in what we have known to be the spirit of Tofield, both in-person and online.” The Town of Viking posted this notice on its website on Nov. 27, stating, “Currently there is no mask bylaw in the

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Town of Viking. The Beaver County mask bylaw does not extend into the towns and villages within its boundaries. Although there is no mask bylaw in effect, in Viking, we strongly encourage all citizens to wear a mask when they are outside their homes. Businesses are free to set their own guidelines. If they require masks in store that’s their policy, if you don’t like it don’t go in. The Carena Kitchen is now closed and all ice activities have ceased for the 3-week period ending December 13, 2020, unless the Province extends the time.” According to information posted on the Beaver County website, “At a Special Council meeting on November 25, 2020, Beaver County Council adopted the Face Covering Bylaw (No. 20-1098) to enhance safety measures in the prevention of the spread of COVID - 19. This means it is mandatory for members of the public who are not exempt, to wear a face-covering or mask at all times while in an indoor, enclosed, or substantially enclosed public place or in a public vehicle…The bylaw is in effect until further notice, but Council will consider rescinding the bylaw as the Provincial COVID – 19 situation improves.” The bylaw only applies to hamlets within Beaver County. Villages and towns within the municipality have the authority to pass their own bylaws. The notice went on to say, “The Beaver County Services Centre and Transportation Shop are now closed to the public until further notice. The bylaw is in effect until further notice, but Council will consider rescinding the bylaw as the Provincial COVID – 19 situation improves.” The Town of Two Hills passed a Face Covering Bylaw on Nov. 26. It requires people to wear a face-covering while in a civic facility or public premises and while in a public vehicle. Businesses must post the bylaw in the door or window. Failure to do any of the above can result in a penalty of $200.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent There is so much a family can learn about each other by going for a walk while they enjoy the natural surroundings and gain physical fitness too. So, on November 28, siblings Rachel and Savannah Wynnyk and Harrison Olynyk went for a walk together around Vegreville.

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Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville Dear friends and neighbours, Alberta’s Recovery Plan is in full swing and our communities of Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville have yet again been blessed by this ambitious plan to grow, build and diversify. I’m happy to announce various organizations from Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville have received funding from the Mental Health and Addictions Community Grant Program. Alberta’s government understands the immense effect that this pandemic has had on the mental health and wellbeing of Albertans. Our communities have received nearly $100,000 in grants to upgrade their operations to better tend to the mental health needs of their clients and provide enhanced access to addiction services. This funding will directly aid the constituents of Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville. One of the organizations to received grant funding was the Lamont Health Care Centre; which received an $85,000 grant to purchase a new wheelchair-accessible bus for their residents. The Lamont Health Care Centre plans to use their new wheelchair-accessible bus to provide their residents with more opportunities for outings within their community. These outings can

Former Vegreville Case Processing Center to be Auctioned Off Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers will be holding an unreserved public real estate auction online on December 8. Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee commented that it’s a sad chapter in the town’s history as the former Federal Government Immigration Case Processing Center employed around 280 employees for many years and was a mainstay in the community. The Federal Government closed the facility back in October 2018 citing efficiencies for the change in location from Vegreville to Edmonton. At that time, employees were given the option to transfer to Edmonton or not. The move and had serious implications for staff as well as their families and negatively

affected the community as a whole. The building is located at 6212-55 Avenue. According to information provided by Ritchie Bros., the commercial property is located on 2.67 titled acres and is 46,208 square feet in size. “It has been meticulously maintained and upgraded and is well suited for a multitude of uses. This property could be easily transformed into a call centre, educational facility, research, and development facility, manufacturing facility, or senior living care amongst many other possibilities.” The expansive space has reception, board room, private offices, training room, storage, mail and filing room, staff room with kitchen, washroom and shower facilities, and open-air atrium, which are some of the amenities it has to offer prospective buyers.

take the form of drives through the country, transportation to services or medical appointments, as well as breaking the isolation of their residents by providing them with ‘little escapes.’ Additionally, the Bridge Christian Reformed Church has received $10,000 in grant funding to finance their rental of the Camp Nakamun facilities to engage teens in team-building and therapeutic activities. By bringing together teens in a safe and sanitary environment to allow them to cope with the stress of isolation, loneliness, and uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a great initiative to see from the Bridge Christian Reform Church as they focus on destigmatizing mental illness and strengthening relationships to increase mental supports following the camp experience. Lastly, I wanted to inform constituents about the new UCP Government Caucus surveys we have on our website. The current surveys you can participate in focus on the subject of illegal protest groups, how to reduce your commuting time, and our policing survey. As well, the Ministry of Finance has put out a budget consultation survey where you can voice your opinion regarding the budget.

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New Funding Announced

Mandatory Face Covering

Vegreville Town Council Passes Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw

Vegreville Food Grains Growing Project Harvest Two Crops in 2020

St. Mary’s Catholic School Unveils Name of New Courts

Welcoming the Snowfall

Andrew Ag. Society Making Spirits Bright

Vegreville Food Bank Co-ordinator Expecting a busy Christmas Season

Neesha’s Pet & Variety Now Open in Vegreville

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