December 2, 2020
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New Funding Announced in Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville Constituency
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.
opinion - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 certainly not as much as an NFL team, it’s time for OUR team to stop pointing fingers and collectively admit that they are stinking up the joint. Once they do that, they can maybe get together and work for the good of those who pay their wages. At least hockey provides us with some real entertainment. The childish bickering in the House of Commons is NOT as entertaining to the electorate as MPs might think. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com
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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