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Texas 4000 making miles of hope The Texas 4000 team at their first stop-Vegreville Elks/Kinsmen Park on their journey through Vegreville on July 14. They were in good spirits as they arrived in small groups. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Rosanne Fortier Texas 4000 hopes to slam the brakes on cancer. They honor cancer survivors by cycling long distances to create a better tomorrow for everyone affected by this disease. Texas 4000 has cycled the farthest anyone has for a charity! This team pedalled into Vegreville
on July 14 where their first stop was the Elks/Kinsmen Park. These students will be cycling 4,000 miles in 70 days to share hope, knowledge and charity in the fight against cancer. The 72 undergraduate and graduate students from The University of Texas at Austin will brave all weather conditions for more than
4,000 miles in the fight against cancer throughout their summer ride to Alaska. “This ride comes with some obvious physical demands and perhaps less than obvious emotional demands,� said Texas 4000 Executive Director, Jen Thomas. CONTINUED TO PAGE 21
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Town of Vegreville Submitted Member of Parliament for Vegreville Wainwright, on behalf of the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, announced that the Town of Vegreville will receive $30,000 from the federal government’s Invest Canada Community Initiatives (ICCI) program to help them attract foreign investment and create jobs locally. Mayor Myron Hayduk explained a bit about the initiative the Town of Vegreville has undertaken, “The objective of this initiative is to create a comprehensive foreign direct investment package to assist in the attraction of new and expanding business. The allocated funding will be used for a consultant led work plan which will determine industry specific clusters, identify sector gaps and target markets. A portion of the allocated funds will be for training of Economic Development staff on market planning, FDI trends, long term planning principles and lead generation. The overall result will be the ability to better promote ourselves to identified industries that are supportive and complementary and will increase the growth rate and prosperity of our community.� Attracting foreign investment is important because one
Quick Facts A total of 83 ICCI recipients from across Canada received from $3,000 to $300,000, for a total of $3.6 million. - For 2013-14, the Trade Commissioner Service facilitated the attraction of 146 investment projects, representing $3.65 billion in investments and 5,543 new jobs.
in 10 working Canadians is employed by foreign-owned companies in Canada, and foreign-owned companies account for as much as 45 percent of Canada’s merchandise exports. “We are thankful for the continuations of programs and support from the government of Canada and their commitment to assist rural communities in their efforts to maintain and develop a competitive advantage,� Hayduk said. Foreign investors are feeling increasingly confident about Canada, as evidenced by the fact that Canada was the largest recipient of foreign direct investment per capita in the G-7 over the 2009-to-2013 period. “Canada’s welcoming, low-tax business environment, strong banking sector and skilled and multicultural workforce attracts job-creating investment to Canada. Our government is committed to attracting more foreign investment because it helps create jobs and economic prosperity, such as right here in Vegreville. We are proud to be working with local communities across Canada to bring new opportunities and new sources of prosperity to Canadians and their families,� said Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade.
Since 2006, the ICCI program has helped grow Canada’s economy by supporting 429 municipalities and community organizations through 1079 projects in every region of Canada. - For the seventh consecutive year, the World Economic Forum has declared Canada’s banking system to be the soundest in the world. - Business costs in Canada are the lowest
in the G-7. - Canada’s workforce is the most highly educated among the countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. - One in 10 Canadian jobs is linked to foreign investment. - The Economist Intelligence Unit rates Canada as the best G-7 country in which to do business over the five-year period from 2014 to 2018.
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Outstanding Young Farmers, outstanding support
Nicole and Richard Brousseau (left) stand with Steve Snider,President of OYFoA, and Alan Boivin of Pomeroy Lodging. The Brousseau’s are the 2014 OYFoA winner, and operate a successful, progressive dairy farm based out of St. Paul County.
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On July 15, the Pomeroy Inn & Suites of Vegreville played host to a reception celebrating a great local partnership between the hotel and lodging company and the Outstanding Young Farmers of Alberta chapter, as well as the value of progressive new farming families themselves. On June 4, Pomeroy announced a new initiative which will see them donating $3 for every room rented out under the OYFoA’s name. “Anyone staying at a Pomeroy site simply has to tell the agent that they book with that they’d like to support the Outstanding Young Farmers of Alberta and automatically the hotel will place three dollars from that night’s stay into a fund which Pomeroy will then donate to the OYFoA each quarter,” Alan Boivin, Director of Hotel Operations for Alberta Pomeroy Lodging said. At the event in Vegreville, Boivin presented Steve Snider, President of OYFoA with a cheque for $300, money from the first several weeks of the promotion which is applicable at any Pomeroy hotel in the province. This will include the soon to open Hotello, the second Pomeroy hotel opening in town which will bring the room count between the two hotels up to 163 available beds along with 15 full-time staff positions. OYFoA President Steve Snider encouraged those gathered to always be on the lookout for new prospects to be recognized under his group’s criteria. “If you know someone under 40 that’s in agriculture, please contact us to nominate them. It’s not sector specific; we’ve recognized beekeepers, horse trainers, crop growers and ranchers,” Snider said. Outstanding Young Farmers of Alberta works to bring out success stories of new farm families to help encourage growth in an industry which has seen a decline in number of farming families in the past few years. 2014 winners from St. Paul area, dairy farmers Richard and Nicole Brousseau, were on hand to speak. The husband and wife team operate 900 acres and 50 milking cows at MooLait Dairy and have three children. “We moved back to the farm in 2006 with a vision of improving milk production, adapting more sustainable cropping practices, producing food responsibly and being accountable to the customer,” Nicole explained. “Along the way we increased the milking herd, bought more quota, improved
milk quality, brought in new genetics, built a new barn, changed soil management practices and improved soil health. We’ve been able to grow all of our own feed onfarm, ensuring quality for our cattle.” Nicole said having won the OYFoA 2014 award has presented her and her husband with new opportunities to meet other young farmers and surround themselves with other experienced players in agriculture, which has been a great benefit to them. They also serve as ambassadors for the program and spread the word about the benefits of being in agriculture to a fresh generation of prospective farmers. “We feel becoming part of the group gives us a responsibility to bring others young farmers to OYF and help them excel in their farm business.”
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Kids get a kick at British Football Rosanne Fortier The fifth annual British Soccer Camp was filled with young soccer players gaining valuable soccer skills while they sported around with friends at Vegreville Composite High School from July 13-17. There were four skilled coaches- Alex O’Donoghue, Kieran Green, Caroline Kelly, and John Evans who are from Englandand 94 local participants from five years-old to 17. The camp was run by Challenger Sports and sponsored by the Vegreville Minor Soccer Association. Alan Bohrson, President of Vegreville Minor Soccer Association organized this camp with the assistance of V.M.S.A and many volunteers. “This soccer camp has grown with participants because soccer is growing. Also, we spend a lot of time promoting the camp and making it available.” Bohrson said. “The kids gain soccer
skills, teamwork, confidence and sportsmanship. They also learn to be responsible and how to cooperate with the coach and other participants.” It was noted that the younger set of children are instructed on game basics through games, activities, fun competitions and enjoyable soccer challenges. Older participants develop their skills and learn to master core techniques through practices and games. This is done through individual practices, learning the moves, freestyle soccer, dribbling, passing/receiving, shooting, heading and tackling/ defending. The coaches at the camp taught character development traits like integrity, responsibility and leadership to the kids. At the end of each day, when the coaches asked if the kids had fun, the young people hollered, “Yes!”
The fifth annual British Soccer Camp was filled with young soccer players gaining valuable soccer skills while they sported around with friends at Vegreville Composite High School from July 13-17. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
With every word and instruction, these British Soccer Coaches demonstrated that they cared about each of the participant’s soccer skills and character development. (left to right) Alex O’Donoghue, Kieran Green, Caroline Kelly, John Evans. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
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FROM THE PAGES OF THE VEGREVILLE OBSERVER
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90 Years Ago – July 22, 1925 Wm. Hayhurst, late principal of the Minburn School, was appointed to the principalship of the high school by the high school board last week. Mr. Hayhurst has been in charge of the Minburn school for several years and has met with marked success, both in the school management and in preparing pupils for the departmental examinations. In addition to his attention to school matters, he has taken a prominent part in community affairs. A report given at council stated; the power plant is at present overloaded, and in the opinion of both the engineer and the committee, there is imminent danger of damage to the plant as a result. The overload has been acute since about the early part of June last, when the Reesor Flour Mills commenced operating on town power. Although no application has as yet been made by Mr. Reesor for an increaded supply, it is understood that he desires to hook on another large motor, which with the present equipment at the Power House, would paralyze the service completely. As already stated, no official application has been made in respect to this additional motor, but it is understood that this is his desire, but that it is subject to the granting by the Town of a special rate.
75 Years Ago – July 17, 1940 A heavy rain on Saturday, July 13th, proved the undoing of the Stampede arranged to be held that day at the Exhibition Grounds. Quite a number of cowboys were in town to take part in the various contests, but nothing could be done and the promoters were left holding the bag for that day at least. However, when it was seen that there were no hopes of going ahead on Saturday, arrangements were promptly made to postpone the Stampede until Wednesday, July 17th. (And it is all off again.) The first class of the Women’s Auxiliary Motor Service has completed the course very satisfactorily and the members thereof will be presented with their certificates of proficiency within a few days by Mr. Geo. Black of Black Motors Ltd. The ladies are all ready to do their bit, if and when required. The next training class will not start for a time but notice will be given in the Observer as to the exact date. In the meantime, the applicants who are already on the list for the second class, are asked to re-apply – this in order to keep the records clean.
50 Years Ago – July 22, 1965 A recent emergency case at St. Joseph’s General Hospital has been noted, in which a patient was hemorrhaging and in immediate need of additional supplies of a rare blood type, B negative. Only six donors are listed in the Vegreville donation district, and three of these are to be commended for answering the call for donors. The staff of the laboratory at St. Joseph’s General Hospital would like to express their sincere thanks to Mrs. Peter Kuziek, Mr. Wayne Fuller and Mr. Terry Sarafinchan, for responding to the appeal and donating their blood. 485 trailers of the Wally Byam Caravan Club caused widespread interest in Vegreville when they passed through town on Monday morning. The group had spent Sunday in Lloydminster and were continuing their tour of Western Canada proceeding to Edmonton, Japer and Banff and finally to Vancouver. Each year a club rally is held at some point in the United States when members get together and plan a tour of some part of the world. There have been tours of Africa, the Middle East, Europe and almost every point where this type of travel is permitted.
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Myron Hayduk Mayor of Vegreville We’ve had sun, we’ve had rain, crops are coming in and I’m sure our friends in the county are smiling as the little dollar signs blossom in the fields around Vegreville. I admit I never get tired of seeing a bright yellow field of canola in full bloom under a deep blue sky; it’s nature’s version of the Ukrainian flag and it is beautiful. As the summer moves ahead, we’ve had some visitors come through town that have enjoyed their time here, and I’d like to thank the people of Vegreville for maintaining their beautiful properties, having a friendly wave and being friendly for everyone passing through to talk with. I had the pleasure of meeting Federal Labour and Status of Women Minister Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, who took the time to call me up to talk over a cup of coffee. I know many federal figures are starting the pre-campaign run, and Leitch admitted as much in her own words, but it was still nice to see some representation from the Federal Government coming out to see what we’ve got going on in town. Leitch admitted after the provincial election results the conservatives aren’t taking things for granted federally and have to work to let the people know they’re here for them. Another guest we’ve had a few times this summer has been our new MLA Jessica Littlewood, and I’d like to offer a thanks for her latest foray out to our reception for the Outstanding Young Farmers of Alberta held at the Pomroy Inn and Suites recently. She’s made a great effort to come out and visit in the past months and appears to be getting settled in to her new role. I appreciate that she appears willing to work with the community on local issues, and it helps
after chatting that I’ve discovered she has a love of fast cars so we may have many things to talk about in our future encounters. Also recently, we had a visit for the second year in a row from the Texas 4000 cyclists who are pedaling to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. It really doesn’t matter which cancer research center gets funds as long as results occur that can benefit everyone. Vegreville once again showed them a warm small town reception, akin I’m sure to their own southern hospitality and I think it was greatly appreciated. Also, I’d like to remind people who are interested in having a great time to go out and grab their tickets to vEGGfest (I still have to get mine). After August 8 ticket prices will go up so grab them early for the weekend, it’ll be the last big event at the tail end of summer before harvest gets underway and kids get back to school, right here in Vegreville. Lastly, the Town has begun issuing their encroachment notices to those who have been found to have some type of encroachment or another. I’d like to let recipients of these notices know that in some cases, you may be eligible for an encroachment agreement and in others you may not. You’ll have to bring your notice to the town to find out which category you fall under. I know some will be displeased about it, but everyone has 18 months to make arrangements to sort things out, and this little bit of municipal housecleaning has got to get done. I hope everyone’s having a great summer. Coming up this Friday we’ll have our annual Communities in Bloom Judges coming out to tour the town, so be sure to cut that grass, water those flowers and say hello if you’ve got a chance to meet them on the street!
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ATCO bid on Lakeland REA “just business” Michael Simpson Editor The Lakeland Rural Electrification Association (REA) Board of Directors are up in arms. Meetings have been held in Vegreville, Smoky Lake, Mundare and Derwent to counteract an information campaign put forward by ATCO Electric, selling the benefits of life as an ATCO customer, the REA is saying. The board became tense after an unsolicited offer to purchase the REA surfaced from ATCO while the two groups were supposedly in the middle of negotiating a new wireowner to wire owner agreement, a spokesperson for the REA stated. At the meeting in Vegreville on July 14, Lakeland REA President Bernie Klammer urged members to consider the benefits being in an REA, which Klammer said included better service levels, lower rates and easier access to the directors. A supplied audited statement at the session indicated that the REA is in solid financial health. Klammer trotted the idea of a power monopoly out in front of gathered members, painting the power giant as in contravention of its own ethical code by attempting to persuade members to sell to ATCO while negotiations were ongoing with the REA. Literature handed out at the session described the move as a “hostile takeover” and warned members that if a majority voted to sell their distribution lines to ATCO, they would foot a larger bill in the end for the purchase from ATCO as well as any future takeovers by the company. In recent years, ATCO Distribution has purchased multiple electrification associations as it has grown in size. Even as the REA held meetings to keep members warm to the idea of keeping the power co-op alive, ATCO was holding information sessions of its own. “We are working and will continue to work with Lakeland REA on a new wire owner agreement. We have [also] provided them with a purchase
offer. [These] are two separate and distinct activities. Our objective around [the offer to purchase] is to make sure REA members understand the option and the details that the offer looks like,” Brent Kobelka, Regional Manager for ATCO Electric said. He clarified that the purchase offer isn’t hostile at all. “The purchase proposal isn’t hostile. It could never be. The control of the decision [to sell to ATCO] squarely rests with the members of the REA… in terms of working with Lakeland REA this is business as usual. It’s a part of the current wire owner agreement which spells out how a purchase offer is to be made to Lakeland REA and we’ve executed on that [article within the agreement].” Kobelka said the overall feel of the ATCO information sessions was positive. “We had members come to us asking to provide additional clarity around the offer and that was the intent of our sessions.” ATCO’s purchase of fer amount given to the board was a gross amount of $30 million. The purchase offer and approval of it by members is still subject to Alberta Utilities Commission
approval. As an independent regulator, they’d have the ability to review all the terms and conditions of the sale and ultimately approve or decline the sale, Kobelka explained. “We’re in the business of owning electrical distribution systems,” Kobelka said. “When there’s an opportunity to purchase electrical distribution assets that’s certainly something we want to explore.” ATCO operates some distribution systems on behalf of non-operating REA’s with a different type of contract than that which is shared with Lakeland. In these types of con-
tracts, ATCO does not solicit offers to purchase. ATCO operates 13 of these at the REA’s request. Kobelka said the ability of ATCO to service the infrastructure of the Lakeland REA region is substantial. “It’s our business, and we believe we’re a leader in Alberta as an Albertabased company and as a world-class distribution utility.”
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Farmers Target Increased Energy Efficiency Agri-News Across Alberta, agricultural producers are using new ideas and emerging technology to reduce their energy consumption. Growing Forward 2 is making this easier. For greenhouse operators in Alberta’s challenging climate, managing energy costs is an issue of the highest importance. Consider Broxburn Vegetables, which operates a three-acre greenhouse growing peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers near Lethbridge. According to owner Paul de Jonge, the need to carefully
manage energy costs has led him to try a number of different approaches over the years. Some years ago, he ran the greenhouse with coal. While cost-effective, he considered the fuel too dirty for his liking. More recently, he used a natural gas boiler that’s 95 per cent efficient. The drawback here is that natural gas prices can be volatile, and when prices are high, it can take a bite out of his profitability. Late in 2014, de Jonge unwrapped a piece of equipment that he believes has the potential to transform his energy
destiny. It’s a Japanese-made co-generation unit, acquired with cost-sharing from the Growing Forward 2 On-Farm Energy Management Program. The unit’s engine runs on natural gas, producing electricity for lighting, other fixtures and motors in the greenhouse. The unit also produces heat, which is captured and used to heat the greenhouse. “It’s nowhere near enough heat for the whole greenhouse,” says de Jonge, “but I believe every BTU I capture is a BTU I don’t have to put in.” De Jonge is waiting to see how much
difference the unit makes to his normally formidable electricity bill. He believes the best-case scenario is that he won’t need power from the grid for several months of the year, and will only pay a demand charge in these months. For de Jonge, this new co-generation unit has the potential to deliver what he considers the best of both worlds: a manageable cost, with the versatility to use captured heat to run his greenhouse. He likes that Growing Forward 2 funding was available for this purpose. CONTINUED TO PAGE 12
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Cattle and Hog Sector Contributions to the Provincial Economy Agri-News The Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency (ALMA) has recently released the results from its commissioned report, Medium-Term Economic Outlook for Alberta’s Cattle and Hog Sectors. Clint Dobson, senior manager, research and policy at ALMA, says the report provides the sectors with a long term perspective on how they can grow. “It’s a comprehensive report that took into account feedback from multiple stakeholders across the supply chain as well as at global markets to paint a picture of what the markets may look like in 2025,” he says. Despite challenges each sector faces, their economic outlook looks positive. “In the past decade the beef industry has faced Country of Origin labelling laws, higher feed costs and overcome BSE. Global production of beef has slowed and export opportunities continue to with strong demands in markets such
as China which will remain important factors,” Dobson says. Modest growth of the breeding herd in Alberta is expected over the next years from industry constraints and hesitations on the part of producers to expand. Conversely, world hog production is growing slower than it has historically while demand remains strong. “In Alberta, the sector is still rebuilding from lost equity despite positive margins in 2014,” he says. Dobson says labour availability was identified as a key challenge to expanding the sectors. One of the key parts of the study was to understand the economic impact the sectors have on the provincial economy. “What is obvious is how important the cattle and hog sectors are to the provincial economy measured by direct and indirect impacts including sales, service and purchasing trends. The results show that the two industries combined contributed over $7 billion in GDP to Alberta’s economy and employs over 96,000 workers. The report projects that those totals will change to $11.5 billion in GDP and employ approximately 155,000 by 2025,” he says.
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Ride safe this ATV season AHS Submitted As Albertans gear up for summer and outdoor activities, Alberta Health Services (AHS) reminds all residents, and particularly parents of children less than 16 years of age, to be mindful of the significant risks associated with the use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). Children less than 16 years of age have not yet developed to the point of having the strength, skills or judgment needed to operate an ATV, and this includes ATVs marketed as ‘child-sized’. From April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015, 318 Albertans less than 16 years of age were injured on ATVs, and 40 of these children were injured severely enough to be admitted to an Alberta hospital. Of the 40 injured children, two died as a result of their injuries. Just this spring, from April 19 to May 10 alone, 18 children were seen in Alberta’s two children’s Emergency Departments (combined). Seven of these children were admitted to the hospitals, and one has died. AHS advises all parents of children less than 16 years of age to ensure their child does not drive or ride on an ATV. Albertans 16 years of age and older are reminded to take the following precautions to ensure their ATV excursions are as safe as possible: Get Trained Before you hit the trails, get formal hands-on training from a recognized/ trained ATV instructor. Don’t be shy about refreshing your training seasonally. Wear the Gear A helmet can save your life: from 2002 – 2011, 44 per cent of ATV-rider deaths in Alberta were due to head injuries. In 77 per cent of these head injury deaths, the ATV riders were not wearing a helmet. In addition to a helmet, always wear a jacket, long pants, goggles, boots and gloves. Look First Be sure you’re aware of the weather forecast, fire outlook/potential, and any hazards (geographical, animal or human) that the trail(s) you’re on could pose. Buckle Up Be sure that you’re fastened in properly, and that all gear and equipment (includ-
ing your ATV restraints) are in proper working condition before you hit the trails. Drive Sober Don’t drink or do drugs before or while operating an ATV. Fifty-four per cent of those who died in ATV crashes between 2002 and 2011 tested positive for alcohol. Seek Help Before you head out on the trail, let others know where you’re going and when they should expect you back. This helps your loved ones know when to call for help if you’ve been gone too long. Take a cell phone or working radio with you, as well as a first aid kit. Never hesitate to call for help if you’re stuck, have damaged your ATV, or are injured. For more information on ATV safety and injury prevention in Alberta, visit http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/ injuryprevention.asp.
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“By encouraging production to be more energy efficient, we can become more competitive with greenhouse operators in places like Mexico,” he says. Over the past year, the Growing Forward 2 On-Farm Energy Management Program has received more than 400 applications for a wide variety of projects that improve energy efficiency on Alberta farms.
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s Jason Price, who manages the program, notes there are many possible changes that an Alberta producer can make to start reducing their energy consumption. For those in the early stages, Price recommends you start here. Get to know your energy bill. Know what’s normal and what’s not, know which equipment is using the most energy and consider putting in submeters for greater insight. Think about and manage energy at a
systems level. Are cooling processes going on at the same time as heating processes? Marry them up wherever possible. Compare efficiencies between your existing equipment and the latest models. The return on investment can make updating worthwhile. Whether you’ve already adopted new energy management solutions on the farm, or are relatively new to these practices, you’re part of a movement that Price predicts will continue to gain momentum. “I would characterize interest in this area as a steady march,” says P r ice. “Producers are increasingly engaged with energy management. Climate change plays into it, but producers are also concerned with sustainability and want to be good stewards. Energy management is high on their list. The program is steadily growing, and that reflects the producer’s interest.”
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The Propane Strategy – more than political gas Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association Propane Value Adding a Boost for Alberta Province would realize $1.2 billion in new tax revenue and 1,500 direct construction jobs from new propane processing facility Alberta’s Industrial Heartland (June 11, 2015) – Alberta would gain full time, stable jobs and an added $65 million annually in government tax revenue from each new industrial facility adding value to propane. A new report from Stantec, commissioned by Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association, examined the economic contributions of converting propane into polypropylene. Report highlights were revealed at the recent Canadian Energy Research Institute’s Annual Petrochemical Conference. “Alberta is currently awash in cost advantaged propane as a result of new shale gas development in Western Canada. In addition, with the recent closure of the Cochin propane export line to the United States, prices have collapsed,” explained Ed Gibbons, Chair of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association. “We have heard from numerous midstream companies that new markets for our energy products are needed. The current pricing and availability presents a huge opportunity to expand the market for propane here in Alberta by converting it to much higher value polypropylene before exporting it.” The report analyzed the impacts of one new world class facility that would process propane into propylene, and then into polypropylene. Throughout a 20 year facility lifecycle, the additional tax revenue for the Government of Alberta amounts to more than $1.2 billion. Author of the report, Ian Morrison, Senior Principal from Stantec, noted that the analysis was conducted on a typical world class propane to polypropylene facility that could be built in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland to take advantage of abundant low cost propane feedstock. “The direct tax pay-
able amount of $65 million annually once the facility is operational was based on the average tax that a petrochemical facility of this size would pay. This is representative of what could be expected and compares well to tax amounts reported by chemical companies in their annual reports,” highlighted Morrison. In addition to a new source of tax revenue, projects like this create around 1,500 new construction jobs at peak, 150 full time operational jobs, as well as spinoff benefits in the supply and service sector. “We’ve seen from the most recent dip in oil prices that Alberta needs to diversify our energy sector. A boost in petrochemical processing helps soften the economic cycles and provides long term, stable jobs for Albertans,” added Gibbons. Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association has a long history of encouraging diversification through further petrochemical processing, which aligns with the newly elected NDP government’s vision to boost value adding in the province. The current market dynamics of propane present an ideal opportunity. However, given the competition from other jurisdictions around the globe for investment, it’s critical for government, industry, and municipalities to work cooperatively to ensure Alberta’s investment climate is competitive. The report in its entirety is available at www.industrialheartland.com, where additional information can be viewed on the Association and industrial projects in the region. Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association is dedicated to coordinating, advocating, and promoting sustainable industrial development in the region. The Association is a cooperative effort of Lamont County, Strathcona County, Sturgeon County, and the Cities of Edmonton and Fort Saskatchewan.
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A case of rodeo love Lindsey Holmes met Sherri Andriashyk at the hairy Hill Rodeo several years ago as a chance encounter. The two enjoyed some good conversation that day and parted ways, not meeting up again until five yearslater,attheHairyHill Rodeo they met again, this time both single, and hit if off.Three years have gonebyandnowLindsey and Sherri are married and back once again to sell Sherri’s Crochet Creations at the Hairy Hill Rodeo’s trade show. Now that’s a better prize than anybeltbuckle! (MichaelSimpson/Photo)
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Elk Island Public delivers balanced budget EIPS Submitted The Board of Trustees have approved Elk Island Public Schools’ (EIPS) $191.4 million operating budget for the 2015–2016 school year— up $500,000 from the year previous. “We are funded to a level that supports our students and their learning in the classroom,” says Trina Boymook, the Board Chair of EIPS. “The steps the government is taking to maintain its support of education and student success is greatly appreciated as it allows us to continue to provide the high-quality education our community has come to expect.” In March, the PC government announced its 2015 provincial budget, which included significant cuts to education including freezes on funding for enrolment growth, inf lation, and classif ied sa la r y increases; restrictions on school board reserves; and significant decrease in grant funding. Concerned students would be directly impacted, the Board made an unprecedented move and directed its administration to use approximately $1.5 million of the division’s reserves to cover shortfalls in funding to maintain its services, programs, and supports for students. However, on May 28, the newly elected NDP government made several revisions to the 2015 provincial budget, including restoring enrolment growth funding and reinstating previously announced reductions. These changes are significant and total an inf lux of $2.5 million for EIPS—covering all costs the Board planned to support with its reserves. Overall, EIPS’ total operating budget for the 2015–2016 school yea r is $191,395,999.
Funding from Alberta Education will increase by $3.6 million but because next year’s budget doesn’t currently include the use of reserves, the overall increase to EIPS’ 2015–2016 budget is $500,000 more than in the 2014–2015 school year. Looking ahead, EIPS projects an accumulated surplus of $20.2 million as of August 31, 2016, which consists of investments in tangible capital assets, operating reserves, and capital reserves. Funding increases include influxes between 1.5 per cent and 2.9 per cent for base-instruction funding— depending on the grade of the student—and a four per cent increase for class-size funding. Meanwhile, funding decreases including a 1.1 per cent reduction in transportation funding and a 23.1 per cent reduc-
tion in Infrastructure Maintenance and Renewal (IMR) funding. Additionally, student enrolment is projected to increase by 0.7 per cent in the 2015–2016 school year, bumping up the total number of students EIPS serves to approximately 16,800. The restored $2.5 million in funding will be used to support a variety of services and programming for students including: inclusive education, student transportation, plant operations and maintenance, lease support, outreach, Hutterite Colony programs, language funding, and programming for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.
The Board of Trustees was also able to reinstate surplus allowances for schools and departments—each can carry forward, to a maximum of two per cent, the unexpended portion of their current year’s budget into the following year—to help maintain supports and programs for students and staff. Currently, this reserve carry forward is not factored into the division’s budget, but will be when the Board reviews and approves its fall budget in November of 2015. In CONTINUED TO PAGE 16
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total, the division projects $2.2 million in carry forwards for schools and departments and a standard cost surplus of $1.8 million, which will be offset by additional projects. “Our No. 1 priority throughout the budget has been making decisions that best support teaching and learning within EIPS schools,” says
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Boymook. “I’m so pleased the budget we put forward for this year puts students, and their well- being, first.” Long term, EIPS will continue to be prudent at finding efficiencies wherever possible, provide the best public education possible for all students, and make its decisions based on the
priorities outlined in its 2015–2018 Three-Year Education Plan; it’s vision, mission, and belief statements; and the needs of its communities. BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS - The EIPS operating budget is $191,395,999. - Eighty per cent of the total budget is allocated to instruction. - The 2015–2016 budget is balanced without the use of reserves. - The operating budget for the 2015–2016 school year increased by approximately $500,000 from the year previous. - Restored funds will support a
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variety of services and programming for students including: inclusive education, student transportation, plant operations and maintenance, lease support, outreach, Hutterite Colony programs, language funding, and programming for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. - EIPS is projecting $2.2 million in carry forwards for schools and departments, which will be incorporated into the fall budget. - EIPS is projecting enrolment to increase in the 2015–2016 school year by 0.7 per cent, bumping up the number of students EIPS serves to 16,800.
Letter to the Editor: Innisfree - Do not pay minimum tax Do pay your… municipal tax, public tax, senior tax, school tax. Be happy to do so as an Alberta property owner. When you buy property in Alberta you are subject to legislation that protects your property rights. Land owners pay tax based on a fair market value based on a third-party independent appraisal. Alberta property legislation protects the landowner. In Innisfree, this legislation has been contravened for the past 15 years (see Alberta Municipal Affairs Innisfree 2014 Municipal Inspection Report). Municipal Affairs has been complicit with Innisfree’s Maximum Tax (tax forgiveness, and with illegal minimum taxes). Municipal Affairs endorses Innisfree’s 2015 budget, the first year of a Minister’s three-year directive. Under this 2015 budget, over half of Innisfree’s properties will be subject to a minimum tax. Two minimum taxes, one for improved properties at $750 per year and one for un-improved (vacant) properties at $800 per year. Regardless of the legislation this budget pits half the town against the other. Half are asked to subsidize the other half’s mill rate and the water
rates. If you own an unserviced lot in town with no sidewalks, power, gas, water, road or sewer, you are asked to pay $50 more than a serviced lot for services which you do not receive. I call this theft. All of this is done to encourage vacant properties to be developed in order to improve the assessment roll and reduce the tax rate for everyone else. The 2014 Inspection Report said something smells in Innisfree. There is one law for the rich and another for the poor. In 2015 that discrepancy has been exacerbated. Why would the half the Town pay a tax that reduces the value of their property and in most cases makes their property unsalable? All concerned people in Alberta should call their MLA and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and ask why we have “one law for the rich, and one for the poor.” This fall there will be changes to the Municipal Government Act. If Alberta cannot enforce its existing legislation, we need new legislation to protect property rights. Like the say on the TV Show Dragon’s Den – I’m out. I will not pay a minimum tax levy. Grant Bergman Innisfree resident
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Alber ta Health Ser vices ALBERTA HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM has a variety of workshops available in the Vegreville area! Weight Wise, Craving Change, Diabetes the Basics and Better Choices, Better Health. Call 1-877-314- 6997 for more information and to register. All classes will take place at the Vegreville Community Health Centre (5318-50 Street) Vegreville Food Bank Is located in the Maple Street Worship Centre at 4615 Maple Street and is open Tuesday & Friday year-round from 10am – noon. Phone 780 - 632- 6002 or email: vegfoodbank93@gmail.com Vegreville Rotar y Peace Park Bookings please call John Sawiak 780 - 632-3208 Girl Guides of Canada SPARKS – Kindergar ten & Grade 1 to be determined. BROWNIES – Grades 2 & 3 meet ever y Wednesday from 6:00 -7:30pm GUIDES – Grades 4 to 6 meet Thursday from 6:30 8:00pm PATHFINDERS – Grades 7 to 9 meet ever y Wednesday from 7:15-8:45pm. All groups meet at St. John Lutheran Church, 4513 Maple Street, Vegreville. For more information call Pamela 780 - 632-7147 Oil Wives Club of Vegreville. A smile. A handclasp. A world of welcome. Are the links in our chain of friendship. This we believe. Our Association has been around or over 60 years. We are here for any woman whose par tner (or she herself) is involved with in any way in the Oil & Gas Industr y. We meet once a month to foster friendship. Please call Ellen @ 780 - 632-4922 or Shirley @ 780 - 632-3283 for more information. Basilian Fathers Museum (Mundare). Please visit the Basilian Fathers Museum (Mundare) this summer to see its latest exhibit, “Peter Lipinski: Large and Small Canvases,” along with an ongoing display devoted to Bp. Budka in Canada. The museum is open Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm and weekends, July and August, 1-5pm. Vegreville Regional Museum. Located on the site of the internationally renowned solonetzic soils research station of Agriculture Canada (1956-1995), the Museum tells the stories of community life and development chronicling how Vegreville’s unique social fabric has contributed to the harmony of community life since the 1890’s. The Rt. Hon. Donald F. Mazankowski, P.C. Collection: 25 years of distinguished public ser vice of the former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. Home of the Vegreville & District Spor ts Hall of Fame. Open Year Round. May-Sept TuesFri 11-5, Sat-Sun 1-5. Oct-April phone for current hours. 1 km east of Vegreville on Hwy 16A. www.vegreville.com (780) 6327650 Historical Village and Pioneer Museum at Shandro. Located on Highway 857, midway between highway 45 and 28 nor th of Willingdon. A proud par tner of the Kalyna Countr y Ecomuseum, this open air museum features 14 major buildings and ar tifacts from 1900 – 1930. Hours: Canada Day weekend to Labour Day weekend Thursday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Admission by donation, For more information call (780) 603-1198 HEADS UP for A A Meets at Vegreville Hospital ever y Monday at 8:00 PM 3rd floor. Alanon New Beginning Meeting Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Call 780-275-0054 for location. Rotar y Club of Vegreville meets for lunch meetings ever y Monday at 12pm at VALID 4843-49 St., Vegreville. For more information contact Jody Nicholson at 780 632-2418. Ever y Monday 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Join us in the Mundare Drop-In Centre “ Walk-Along” fitness program. Literature available to
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help you with your personal program. Walk at the Drop- in Centre, and also, weather permitting, we will walk in Ukainia Park. Ever yone Welcome!! 12 Step RECOVERY AT ROCK GROUP meets ever y Tuesday at 7pm in the upper room at 5014 – 50 St, Vegreville, AB. For info call 780 - 632-2933. www.therockmc. com TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Weigh-in 4:45pm. Meeting 5:30pm at St. John Lutheran Church, 4513 Maple St., Vegreville. 780 - 632-7433 or 780 - 658-2670. Ever y Wednesday Trapshooting Outdoor Range 7:00pm. Contact Geoff 780 - 6321432 341 MUNDARE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS FREE to join. Join Air Cadets for adventure that will take you from the ground up! Wednesday evenings 6:30 -9:00pm through the school year. Youth 12-18 years welcome. Call 341 Squadron at 780 -7642341. Visit us at www.cadets.ca or www. aircadetleague.com Friday Prayers: Weekly Jumaat prayer in Two Hills. If interested, please contact Deen 780 - 603- 6090 or Waseem 780 - 603-8443 Friday Prayers: Weekly Jumaat prayer in Vegreville. If interested, please contact Hesham 780 - 603- 6245 / 780 - 632-2721 or Azeem 780 -885-2627 LOAVES & FISHES Lunch star ting Friday September 10 – 11:30am-1:00pm ever y Friday except stat holidays. Good Food. Bring old friends. Make new friends. All are welcome. 4615 Maple St. (60 St.), VPC Church. No charge. How Disciples live Bible study and workshops. We meet ever y Friday night at The Rock 5014-50 St. at 7pm. Call for info 780 - 632-2933 or www.therockmc.com Bible Study at 10 am at the Vegreville Seventh-day Adventist Church, 5258 – 46 Ave. Ever yone Welcome. 12 Step RECOVERY AT ROCK GROUP meets ever y Saturday at 7pm in the upper room at 5014-50 Street Vegreville, AB. For info call 780 - 632-2933. www.therockmc. com Royal Purple Lodge #125 meets first Monday of ever y month, except July & August at Elks Hall. Contact HRL Joyce Porayko 780 632-3830 or Secretar y Leah Henderson 780 - 632- 6565. Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club at 7:30 p.m. at Vegreville Regional Museum. Call 780 - 632-7729 or 780 - 632-3495 Nonviolence Study Group for anyone wanting to learn more about the principals of nonviolence and how to apply them in today’s world. If you are passionate about making a difference, or just curious to learn more, please join us from 7-8 pm. Call Kim at 780 - 658-2550 for location details. Vegreville Elks Lodge #143 meets first Thursday every month except July and August. Meetings are held in the Elks Hall at 7:30 pm. Contact Robert Bennett 780-632-4717. Vegreville Wildlife Federation (Alber ta, Fish & Game Association) Please check website VWF.ca Email: vegrevillewildlife@gmail. com “ Women’s Book Club” meets first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at the Vegreville Centennial Librar y THE RED HAT ROSES, a chapter of the Red Hat Society, an international social group for mature women, meet for fun and friendship at Leonel’s Place at 1:30pm the second Monday of ever y month. See www. redhatsociety.com
THE CLASSY CANADIANS, a chapter of the Crown Jewels of Canada Society, a national social group for mature women meet for fun friendship and caring at Leonel’s Place the four th Monday of ever y month at 1:30pm. See www.crownjewelsofcanada.com Vegreville Lions Club meets at Sunshine Senior Centre – 4630 - 49 Street. Meeting 7 p.m. 2ND and 4TH Tuesday except July and August. Kinsmen Club of Vegreville holds meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Vegreville Kinsmen Golf Course. Call Mike Webb at 780 - 632-2666 days THE ALBERTA DRAFT HORSE CLUB meetings ever y 2nd Saturday of ever y 2nd month. 780 -764-2099 Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliar y Society meets third Wednesday of ever y month, except July and August. Meetings held in EXECUTIVE MEETING ROOM (St. Joseph’s Hospital) at 7:00 p.m. Call 780 - 632- 6323 Royal Canadian Legion Vegreville Branch # 39 General Meeting ever y 3rd Wednesday of September, November, Februar y and June at 7:00pm. All members welcome to attend. The Red Hot Red Hats meet the second and four th Friday of each month at 1:30 pm. See www.redhatsociety.com Contact Millie 780 632-2148 Vegreville Garden Club meets the last Monday ever y month at the Seniors Sunshine Club, 4630 – 49 St. at 7:00 p.m. President – Marie Eliuk 780 - 632-2578 The New Vegreville Aquarium Club meets ever y last Monday at 7:00pm at the Vegreville Centennial Librar y “ Writer’s Group” meets last Tuesday of each month at 2:00pm at the Vegreville Centennial Librar y Legacy 4 Health Indoor Walking Program for Older Adults 10 -11am at the Vegreville Centennial Librar y Gymnasium 4709 -50 St, Contact Ir vin Cowan 780 - 632-2977, Jim Nicholson 780 - 632- 6437, Carol Lynn Babiuk 780 - 632-3331 Are you or someone you know living with a Brain Injur y? We can help! The Alber ta Brain Injur y Initiative provides suppor t, coordination and education for brain injur y sur vivors and their families. For more information on our free ser vices call 1-866645-3900 Tofield A A Meetings held Thursday at 8 p.m. Open meeting ever y 4th Thursday at 8 p.m. at Bardo Lutheran Church Bsmt 4737 - 57 Ave. For info call 662-3893 AWANA - a Christian c lub for boys and girls age 3 to grade 6. Meets Thur sdays from 6 : 3 0 - 8 p.m. Now meeting in the Alliance Churc h’s new building at 46 0 6 - 55 Ave.Call 632-2261 for more information UCWLC Meetings to be held ever y third Thursday of each month at Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7 p.m. in Vegreville. Veg-Al Drug Society an Alber ta Health Ser vices, community funded agency Room # 217 Provincial Bldg., Vegreville, AB. Out patient counselling ser vices for alcohol & other drug addictions and problem gambling. Office Hrs. – Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone 632- 6617. The Crisis Association of Vegreville operates a HELPLINE for those who are having difficulties in their lives and need assistance. It is a toll-free, confidential ser vice available to those in the 632exchange. Phone 632- 7070.
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The Kinette Club of Vegreville meets ever y 3nd Wednesday of the month. Joining the Kinette Club is a great way to meet new friends and to get in the community. For more information, please call 632-2848. Viking A A Group meets at the Viking Hospital Multi Purpose Room 8:00 p.m. Wednesday nights. VegMin Learning Society welcomes learners who are interested in increasing their skill levels (reading, writing, math and speaking English). Learners work towards’ their personal goals in a small class or 1:1 setting. Do you have a few hours a week to help someone reach their learning goal? Volunteer Tutor Training and ongoing suppor t are provided along with a great volunteer recognition program. Visit www. vegmin.com or call 780 - 632-7920 for more information. Senior Floor Curling at 1:00p.m. ever y Monday & Thursday. Anyone interested please come to the Sunshine Club. 55+. Call 780 - 632-2624. Vegreville Flying Club meets ever y 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Terminal Building VegMin Literacy Program offers free, confidential tutoring for adults over 17 needing help with Basic reading, writing and math skills. Phone: 632-7920 for inter views. Ever yone is Welcome Prayer House 5729 44A st. Veg. Nor th of St. Joseph Hospital come and share your testimony and hear the gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise. Ever y Sunday at 10:30 AM. Also I will pray for the sick believing in God for the answer. But God commandeth his Love toward us, in that, while, we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. RO. 5:8 New hope church of God, Edmonton c. for the Nations Int.Veg. Doing God work together for yor good. J. Abelar. Ph. 632-2843 A A Meeting in Mundare Sunday’s 7PM Town Building, Conference Room 5128 50th St. Contact Rober t 780 - 656-5829 Willingdon & District Fish & Game Assn. Regular meetings, held ever y last Tuesday off each month (excluding July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Willingdon Arena upstairs in the Club Room Ever yone Welcome. New to town? Join us the 1st Wed of the month for a newcomer’s potluck lunch. 121pm. Bring a friend ! Bring a dish! Call FCSS 780 - 632-3966 for locations & info. A A meeting at Lamont United Church ever y Thursday at 8:00 p.m.
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2002 Suzuki Aerio car, 4 door hatchback, A.W.D., $2800. Ph: 780-994-3005
APARTMENTS Bachelor and 1 bedroom apartment suites for rent. Flexible lease term, Balcony, 3 appliances, rent includes water, heat and powered parking stall. Bachelor start from $695, 1 bedroom start from $795, SD $500. Please ask move in incentive for qualified seniors. More info and viewing call 780-275-0235 or 780-632-3102. 2 bedroom suite in an apartment building for rent. Spacious, Balcony, in-suite storage room. Rent includes water, heat, and powered parking stall. Close to hospital and shopping centre. Rent: $935. SD $835. For more info and viewing call 780-632-6878 1 bdrm suite fully furnished, includes utilities & laundry. N/S, N/P. Available July 1. Phone 780-632-2906
For Sale By Original Owner. 2000 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan. 100,500 km. 30,000 km on new engine. Mtn. records available. Tan, automatic, FWD, PW, PD, PL, tilt, cruise, A/C, command start. Great Condition. $3300 obo. Phone 587-280-1844 2005 Impala, loaded, 210,000 kms. VG condition. $1600. Phone 780-6320422 2007 Jeep Liberty Ltd. Excellent Condition. Phone 780-658-3790
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Make $334 Daily! Data entry positions available online! Internet needed. Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start today! www.datacashsystem.com
CUSTOM WORK
GARAGE SALES
Will do custom baling. Phone 780-632-7321
ENTERTAINMENT
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DIRECTV Starting at $19. 9 9 / mo. FR EE Installation. FREE 3 months of HBO, SHOWTIME, CINEMAX, & Starz. FREE HD/DVR Upgrade! 2015 NFL Sunday Ticket Included (Select Packages) New Customers Only. CALL 1-800-370-1356
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FARMLAND 72 acres Two Hills. 2 dugouts and well. Mostly hay and pasture. Open to offers. For Sale. Phone 780-768-0008
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AUTOMOBILES CHILD CARE Day home has room for 2 full-time children. Phone 780-632-6815
COMMERCIAL 2000 Windstar. Ex. engine & transmission. Body damage. For parts $750. 780-922-5999 1978 Mercedes 280. 4dr. Like new. 145,000kms only. $3600. 780-922-5999. 2002 Honda Civic, Standard Drives Excellent Needs TLC $3200 780-922-5999
For lease 2,671 sq. ft. commercial space. Extremely high traffic between China Zone and Albert’s restaurants. Large parking space. Phone 780-275-0138
2002 Pontiac Montana Minivan Good shape. $2800 780-922-5999
COMPUTERS
2001 KIA, 4 cyl, 4 dr, standard, $1600. PH: 780-922-5999
VM SYSTEMS Looking for a new computer? VM SYSTEMS has all you’ll ever need in computers! Installation – Sales – Service – Internet. One call will get you in touch. Phone 780-632-2859 9am – 5pm.
2002 Honda Odyssey. Loaded. 280,000kms. Good shape. $2900. 780922-5999
FEED Highland Feeders is purchasing feed barley. Please call the office at 780-768-2466. Oats & wheat wanted. Any condition. Dry, wet or heated. On farm pickup. Immediate payment. 1866-349-2056 Wanted: Large round or square hay or straw bales, new crop or old. Contact Jim at 780-658-2478
VIAGRA & CIALIS! 50 pills for $95. 100 pills for $150 FREE shipping. NO prescriptions needed. Money back guaranteed! 1-877743-5419
GRAIN BINS HELP WANTED Custom Bin Moving 14’ – 19’ Hoppers/Bins, with/ without floors. New and used bins for sale. Wayne (cell) 780-632-0455, (H) 780-658-2433
FOOD THRILL DAD with 100% guaranteed, delivered-tothe-door Omaha Steaks! SAVE 69%, plus 4 FREE Burgers - The Favorite Gift - ONLY $49.99! ORDER Today! 1-800-483-3491 or use code mbdad75 at www. OmahaSteaks.com / 49377JCF U-Pick Saskatoon’s. 10 minutes from Vegreville. $8 per 4L pail. Phone 780632-8807
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Full Time Seasonal G R E E N H O U S E LABOURERS – Job includes flowers planting and picking, planter assembly, watering plants, garbage clean-up, etc. Some heavy lifting req’d. Must be hard working. Mon-Sat 7am-5pm. O/T Req’d. Starting wage $10.33. Mundare location. Please send resume by email HR@darvonda.com Please reference “greenhouse labour” in the subject to be considered.
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The Viking Preschool Association is currently accepting applications for a certified teacher with a minimum Level 2 training, commencing September 2015. Starting wage is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Please submit resumes to: Viking Preschool Association Box 807 Viking, AB T0B 4N0 by July 31, 2015. For more information please call Melanie Van Den Bussche at 780-3856074. Experienced body man and paint person to do body work and paint on numerous vehicles. Call Danny 780-270-6046 Make $1000 Weekly!! Mailing Brochures From Home. Helping home workers since 2001. Genuine Opportunity. No Experience Required. Star t Immediately. www. NationalMailers.com Immediate Employment Opportunity. Cook’s Helpers, Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village. The Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society is looking for Cooks Helpers – 6 parttime (weekend) positions and one full-time position to start immediately to September 7, 2015. If you have a strong work ethic and some cooking experience, please forward your resume to chrystia.chomiak @friendsukrainianvillage. com
HOMES FOR RENT Advertise your rental property here for as little as $7.95 per week! 3 Bdrm Townhouse, $1090 /mo. available immediately. Call Dave at 780-632-0321 or 780932-0041 2 bdrm mobile home. No pets. Phone 780-632-1551
Vegreville – 1 to 4 Bdrm homes, 2 to 4 appliances, N/S, N/P, References. PH: 780-658-2504 Basement suite, N/S, N/P, $675. Available July 1st. Phone 780-218-2278 Vegreville Duplex. 3 bdrm. 2 bath. W/D, N/S, N/P. $1250/ mo. S/D $1250. 2 bdrm also available. 780-632-4501 or 780-498-6469 2 Bdrm home, $1000/mo. DD same + utilities. No smoking, no pets. Phone 780-940-4951 2 Bdrm Duplex in Vegreville available August 1st. $975/ month, DD same. inc. electric. Call/Text 587-280-2070 Lamont; ½ duplex, spacious, 3 bedroom, big kitchen, nice yard. Reference. $1000 per month. Phone 778-755-1313 New 2 bedroom 4 plex, 5 appliances, no pets, no smoking. $900 dd, $900 rent. Phone 780-632-1020 or 780-363-2132 1 Bdrm house in Viking. $800 per month. Phone 780-374-0222
HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS Emerson, 8,000 BTU’s, Window, air conditioner, newer, remote. $200.00. 780-632-4950 SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB alert for seniors! Bathroom falls can be fatal. Safe Step Walk-In Tub, approved by Arthritis Foundation, therapeutic jets, less than 4” step-in, wide door, anti-slip floors, A mer ic an made. Installation Included. Call 800-379-6390 for $750 off
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Pasture for rent at Ranfurly. 35 acres. New fence. NE 9-51-12-W4. Phone 780632-9899
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Must Sell! Vacant lot in Mundare, 120’x50’, reasonable offers. Call 780-4794230 or email: nancy. c@shaw.ca Vacant lot in Smoky Lake 65 x 150 serviced, treed, fenced. Great for modular or build your dream home. Phone 780-709-6963
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Century Park Submitted As a brave young girl, Annie Gizowski crossed the ocean by ship from Ukraine to the Canadian Border. She then continued by train across Canada to Alberta to her uncle’s farm in the Innisfree area. It didn’t take long for a young man to sweep her off her feet and soon Annie and her husband Alex started farming on their own. They obtained some land north of Innisfree, where their three sons grew up. When the boys started school, Annie learned to read, write and speak English (very well) from them. With all the many chores on the farm, Annies favourite was milking cows and she always found time to tend to a large garden as well. After her husbands’ passing, Annie moved to Innisfree. There, she soon joined the seniors group once a week, also went to the town café for afternoon coffee with the locals whom she became longtime friends with. To occupy the long summer days, Annie planted a garden in town for several more years. When the grandchildren came to visit, Annie made sure she was ready with a variety of food. Annie maintained her independence in her home until she
was 100 years, 8 months distinguished. After a stay in Vegreville Hospital, where she turned 101, Annie went to live at Century Park, receiving nothing less but excellent care. Annie always as a warm smile for the visitors. We wish a happy 104th birthday to Annie, a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.
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CARD OF THANKS WELIN, GERALD A sincere thank you to Dr. Helen Frank, All of the Nursing Staff, Vegreville Long Term Care Staff, Rosehaven Staff, Glenrose Staff, Century Park Staff; for all of the care and compassion you’ve all shown, all of these years to Gerald during his stay. We are truly grateful for each and every one of you! To: Gordon & Patricia Pawluk of Autumn Rose Funeral Home, a heartfelt thank you for your professionalism and guidance. To: The Vegreville Legion: Frank, Rebecca, Cindy & Vicky, we truly appreciated all of your kindness and assistance for Gerald’s Celebration of Life event. To: Anna at Flowerland & Aaron & Sandi Balaban for helping with decorating & set up of the hall. We are forever grateful for all of your expertise! To: Julie Bryden for being our greeter during the Celebration of Life. Thank you for being so organized & making things run smoothly. To Our Dear: Friends & Neighbors & Extended Families for all of the phone calls, condolences, baking, food trays, flowers, cards, emails & big hugs! We truly appreciated all of your love & support through this difficult time. Kevin & Jean Welin Alicia Joan & Albert Welin
MEMORIAM GOLINOWSKI, Joe “Joseph” In loving memory of my dear Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, who passed away on July 15, 1991. This day comes with great sadness to our family. As it marks Twenty-Four years since you passed away. No longer with our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there. In a quiet graveyard where our loved one lies May the wind blow gently. And whisper so you can hear And wish that you were here. We love and miss you very much A loving thought, a silent prayer. Wonderful memories he left behind. For you were kind, gentle and true. The things we feel so deeply Are the hardest things to say Because we, your family loved you so In a very special way. Your tender spirit will be missed by all. Sunshine passes, shadows fall. May you rest in Peace, in God’s Kingdom. Loving memories, and sadly missed And always will be remembered. Your loving Wife Annie, Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
SHAPKA, Kenny One year has passed We miss your kindness, laughter and stories you told Forever loved and cherished memories. Love Your Sisters and Brothers
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In loving memory of HAMALIUK, John George April 18, 1920 – July 21, 2013 The moment that you tragically died Our hearts split in two One side filled with memories The other died with you. We often lay away at night When the world is fast asleep And take a walk down memory lane With tears upon our cheeks. Remembering you is easy We do it everyday. But missing you is a heartache That never goes away. We hold you tightly within our hearts And there you will remain Life has gone on without you But it will never be the same. Forever in our hearts. Till we meet again. Love Always. Wife Mary and Family
In loving memory of HAMALIUK, Stanley Mike June 15, 1948 – July 29, 2006 Nine years have passed by Since God took you away. Our lives go on without you And nothing is the same. We try to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name. Sad are the hearts that loved you. Silent the tears that fall. Living our lives without you Is the hardest part of all. Left is a cluster of beautiful memories Sprayed with a million tears Wishing God has spared you But a few more years. Thanks for the years you gave us And the happy times we shared. We only pray that when you left us You knew how much we cared. These special years will not return When we were all together But with love within our hearts You will walk with us forever. Sadly missed and ever remembered We love you forever and always. Mom and Family
In loving memory of JONES, Marlene Janet (nee Hamaliuk) December 23, 1944 – January 10, 2013 Softly the leaves of memory fall Gently we gather and treasure them all Unseen and unheard you are always near. Precious memories of days when you were here. What would we give if we could say We’ll meet and see you again today. To hear your voice and see your smile To sit and talk with you awhile. Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part. God has you in His keeping, We’ll have you forever in our hearts. To walk with us throughout our lives. Until we meet again. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed Mom and Family
KOZISKIE, Walter April 24, 1932 – July 15, 2015 On Wednesday, July 15, 2015, Walter Koziskie of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 83 years. Walter is survived by his loving family, his wife of 55 years Lillian; one son Cameron (Carolyn) and their children Adrian and Robyn; one daughter Kimberly (Bart) and their children McKinley and Darwin; one sister Elizabeth Yaremko; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Walter was predeceased by his parents Andrew and Sophie Kozicki; five brothers Steve, Emil, John, Billy and Orest; five sisters Julia, Mary, Ann, Nancy and Fedosia. A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial was held on Monday, July 20, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta” or “STARS.” To send condolences visit www. autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville,780-603-5800
MOTIUK, Patsy (nee Horon) May 22, 1934 – July 16, 2015 On Thursday, July 16, 2015, Patsy Motiuk of Lavoy, Alberta passed away at the age of 81 years. Patsy is survived by her loving family, three sons and two daughters, Leonard (Carol) and their children Tana (Ben) and Mark (Ashley); Jim (Carol) and their children Rhonda and Travis (Jessica); Rick (Janet) and their children Brandy (Glenn) and Scott; Audrey (Rob Hutchinson); Trina (Kevin Trimble) and their children Ashton and Lara; one daughter-in-law Debbie and her children Kim (Steve), Colin (Nicole) and Michael; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister Vivian Kraeling; two sisters-in-law, Betty Horon and Maureen Horon; along with numerous relatives and friends. Patsy was predeceased by her husband Joseph; one son, Gary; her parents, William and Kathleen Horon; brother Marshall and twin brother Eugene. A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville with Bishop David Motiuk officiating. The interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada” or “Alzheimer Society Alberta & NWT”. To send condolences visit autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville, 780-603-5800
SIGGELKOW, Hilda On Friday, July 17, 2015, Hilda Siggelkow of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 82 years. Hilda is survived by her two sons, Darcy (Aileen) of Nanaimo, Dallas (Heather) of Vegreville; stepchildren Sharon Davis, Darla (Wayne) Lowenburg, Doug (Donna) Siggelkow, and Carolyn (Les) Dueck; fifteen grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and sister Minnie Mueller of Edmonton; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Hilda was predeceased by her husband Ernest; sister Betty (Art) Ellis; and son-in-law Ron Davis. A Funeral to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Maple Street Worship Centre, 4615 Maple Street, Vegreville, AB with viewing at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Burdett Cemetery, Burdett AB, Friday, July 24, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “Child Care Plus.” To send condolences, visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com. Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville,780-603-5800
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Vegreville Emergency Services’ staff and volunteer firefighters with Texas 4000. The 72 undergraduate and graduate students from The University of Texas at Austin will brave all weather conditions for more than 4,000 miles in the fight against cancer throughout their ride to Texas. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo) CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
Texas 4000 shares their stories “I’m taking on this trek because I had a close friend of mine, Juan, who passed away in high school from cancer. He stopped coming to school for a while and his parents didn’t tell anyone that he had cancer because they had trouble dealing with it. I believe this made it even harder for me to accept my friend’s death.” Joshua Yap said. “After I got into Texas 4000, my Dad was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer and the doctors gave him two years to live. The first few days, I was shock, it just didn’t seem real. Then I felt guilty because I was with Texas 4000 instead of being at home, helping out the family. But my Dad wouldn’t have wanted me to give up this experience. Then just last week, he was in remission. So, I don’t have to worry about helping out the family financially. It helped to be in this group because everyone in it has a tie to cancer. So, they were a huge support for me and my family. Being able to talk to people
is a real relief. It’s a healing step. This trek also gives us the power of knowing we are helping others with cancer.” “I’m a nursing student in the University of Texas and during my first years I spent a lot of time volunteering with the children who had cancer. These kids had to come in for treatments on a regular basis and this really impacted the family’s schedule. Also, it’s devastating for everyone in the family to watch the child suffer.” Lexi Rogers said. “The parents understand the disease better than the kids do but I think the kids take it more in stride. From this, I got a real eyeopening experience. I realized that there are a lot of people I cared about with cancer and if I can help them, I will. This ride is going really well. Every challenge has been worth it. I’m so pleased that I can make a difference in the lives of people affected by cancer.” “Three of my four grandparents had cancer and passed away. Then my best friend’s father had cancer. He was in remission and then he was
diagnosed as terminal. I went to the University of Texas and couldn’t be there for her. I felt really helpless when I couldn’t emotionally support my friend. But this ride really helps because my friend knows I am doing this for her and it gives her encouragement.” Zoe Yin said. “My Mom is a breast cancer survivor. She was diagnosed when I was 14 years-old. At first I thought she would pass away and I didn’t know how much time I had left to spend with her. She lost her hair through chemotherapy and this really affected her spirit. But she’s a single mom who is supporting three kids so she wanted to do everything she could to live for her kids. I shaved my head a month ago on her birthday as a way to honor her.” Monica Carrizal said. “Also, it was hard because we thought we would lose our home too. I’m here so people in the world don’t have to go through what I went through. Before Texas 4000, I was embarrassed to be in pain and keep to myself because I thought no one would understand what we were going through. Texas 4000
helped me open up and speak about my story. They gave me the confidence to do this since they can relate to the pain I felt. That is why I joined Texas 4000. I can reach out to other people in communities who are affected by cancer also.” It was noted that collectively, these riders have raised more than $4.5 million in the fight against cancer, funding cancer research projects at MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas Biomedical Engineering Department, and survivorship programs such as the LIVESTRONG Navigational Services Center. Students have the opportunity to serve on a grant-making committee upon their return from the summer ride, helping to determine where a portion of their hard-earned fundraising dollars will be contributed. T o learn more about the incredible people that make up the 2015 Texas 4000 team, to make a donation or to read the riders’ blogs, visit www. texas4000.org.
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A delicious Destination Rosanne Fortier If grandma wouldn’t recognize the ingredients, you probably shouldn’t be eating it! These were the words of Mark Dowhaniuk, who owns Destination Gardens with his mother, Judy and wife, Catherine. This market garden is located just outside of Vegreville. Mark believes people should eat foods that are as real as possible. “My mother started the garden in 1996. Four years ago, we planted 4,300 Haskap berry trees and this year is our first harvest for Haskap berries which have four times the antioxidants of blueberries. They have a good taste and can be used in smoothies. They taste between a raspberry and a blueberry. ” Mark explained. “Fruits and vegetables are extremely healthy as they are all high in antioxidants and fiber and they clean our system of all the toxins we put into it.” Mark left his desk job as an insurance adjuster to begin running Destination Gardens in 2012. “I decided to do this work because I have a passion for growing fresh products. I saw this garden as an opportunity to meet the needs of people who want to have more natural food available. It’s great to Mark Dowhaniuk and his wife, Catherine own Destination Gardens with Mark’s mother, Judy.This market garden is located have food the way it used to be just outside of Vegreville.To purchase food, people can sign up in the fall for a membership. “My wife and I are very healthy grown since it has so much more and are a living testament to the benefit of eating freshly grown fruits and vegetables.”Mark said.(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
of a variety of nutrients in it. We also love cooking and wanted to join the food rush and make good food.” Mark said. “We start planting on April 1 and continue until the middle of October. The garden is more than a full-time job. We put in eight to 12 hours a day and the job is never done.” Mark mentioned. “But we enjoy being outside and growing good food that we can get right out of the garden. It’s neat to contribute to other people’s health too and seeing our CSA members week after week and knowing that we feed 40 families a summer. We take sign- ups to be a member in the fall.” “The challenges are we really depend on Mother Nature and every year is different. Nature throws curve balls all the time. You have to accept that some years are good and others aren’t. “We used to have it that people could pick out their own berries and vegetables but we don’t usually do that anymore because our business does CSA memberships now. “My wife and I are very healthy and are a living testament to the benefit of eating freshly grown fruits and vegetables. Any extras we have, we preserve.”
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Kompany Family Theatre presents a brain-teasing production Rosanne Fortier Kids gain the most benefit from interactive experiences. Sizzlin’ Summer Children Day Camp realized this when they invited Kompany Family Theatre for their Fairy Tale Day on July 8. This production boomed in with a messed-up version of The Three Little Pigs. The cast was 16 year-old, Joel Cikaluk and 17 year-old, Martina Elegino. They stated that they produced this play this way so children could get it sorted out, use their minds and help them out to produce the right ending. “Our whole show is based on getting our fairly-scary fairy-tale badges out and we need the children’s help to get the badges.” Cikaluk and Martina said. While acting, the cast dramatized their expressions and actions. The children eagerly held their hands up to participate. Going forward, the cast presented a story they made up called the Moose-
Pipers which is based on the PipePipers’ story. With this, they chose three kids to be in the camp with them. Cikaluk was in the musical theatre production of Anne of Green Gables. He stated that it was fun to sing and dance and he met a lot of cool people. “No two shows are ever the same. I want to pursue acting at university later. I will do everything I can do to make that dream come true. ” Elegino mentioned that she loves acting because it is a lot of fun. “I want to prove to my parents that I have the potential and guts to be an actress someday.” Elegino said. Jessica Billingsley, one of Sizzlin’ Summers Programmers said they held the Fairy Tale Day to give kids a chance to use their imaginations and to explore fairy tales. “We’re trying to cater to the interests of all the kids in the program.” Billingsley said.
The cast presented a story they made up called the Moose-Pipers which is based on the Pipe-Pipers’ story.With this, they chose three kids to be in the camp with them. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
There were many puzzling moments when this cast tried to get the children to help them decide who could blow the three little pigs’ house down. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Rotary supports Kinette Club
Renee Senko of the Rotary Club of Vegreville presents a cheque to the Kinette Club of Vegreville President, Candice van der Torre, with Brandy Stefan, and Lyndsay Haaland. The Rotary club is very proud to be able to work in partnership with other community groups for the good of our children. (Photo Submitted)
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The worthy hours
Our Chief: Jerrold Lemko has been honoured this year with the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. He will carry the flag of the Town of Vegreville with him to fly in Ottawa at the formal ceremony in September. (Photo Supplied)
Michael Simpson Editor Sometimes the most remarkable careers begin with a simple encounter. Jerold Lemko and his brother were passing by the Vegreville Fire Hall one afternoon when, as Jerrold recalls, the late Brian Henderson, Deputy Fire Chief for Vegreville at that time, came out of the building with an application in his hand and said to Jerrold, “have you ever considered becoming a firefighter?” Jerold was 34 years old at that time and had never considered the possibility until that moment of what being a volunteer firefighter might mean. He agreed, took Henderson’s application, and now 25 years later Lemko stands on the high point of a career in the
service of others. He’s recently been notified he will be awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association in Ottawa this fall. Jerrold will take with him the Vegreville Flag which will be raised this year at the ceremony and will f ly each year after along with the community f lags of other previous award recipients. “It’s fairly humbling to be recognized,” Lemko admitted, though he always puts the accolades back on the people he works with. “You can never ever win an award without the people that nominated you, the people you work with. We’ve got the greatest team here at Emergency Services you can imagine, simply the best.” Lemko also won a national Volunteer Fire Chief
of the Year award in 2013 from the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, but his work as a fire chief has been one ray of light in a lifetime filled with brilliance working with people as a volunteer. Lemko has graciously accepted an Alberta Centennial award (1 of 100 to ever receive the honour for significant contributions to sports in the province), a Stars of the Millennium Award, handed to him by Gary Mar and the late Ralph Klein, an Order of Merit from Hockey Canada and the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, in addition to his other service medals as a firefighter. Lemko retired from a 40 year career with ATCO recently, and turns 60 this year. Besides his work with the fire department, he’s done coaching and teamCONTINUED TO PAGE 7
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Vegreville Garden Club takes summer break
Pictured is Vegreville Garden Club’s President, Marie Eliuk, welcoming members and guests to an evening of guest speakers, a wonderful meal and a special thanks to all who helped with May’s fundraising. (Photo Submitted)
VGC Submitted Pictured is Vegreville Garden Club’s President, Marie Eliuk, welcoming members and guests to an evening of guest speakers, a wonderful meal and a special thanks to all who helped with May’s fundraising. First guest speaker of the evening was Lisa Topilko and she spoke on volunteering. They are a special group and gave the stats on age categories, groups and the number of hours donated time. It is great to see the spirit. Please acknowledge volunteers with praise for their work, encouragement and a big thank you. Next guest speaker was Jacquie Warawa, who holds a Master Gardener Program degree from the U of A and she spoke about Black Knot Disease, which is growing rapidly in our area. It is a special fungi
infection that is choking out life on tree branches, eventually consuming the entire tree and spreading to other trees. If you see a black web mass on a branch, cut it out and disinfect your tools with a bleach solution. Check with the town as to discarding the infected branches. Do not keep them in the yard. The last speaker of the evening was Diane Bibkewich, who spoke on the Horticultural Show that is coming up at the Vegreville Country Fair August 6-8, 2015. The Vegreville Agricultural Society have the Show Booklets for pickup and check on the entry date deadline. We would like to see many entries at the Fair. The Vegreville Garden Club is off for the summer, but resumes on Monday September 26th at the Senior Sunshine Club.
Sunny Side-Up brings teens and seniors to each other’s side
Rosanne Fortier
One teen thought all people who had grey hair were grouches. A senior felt teens who dressed rough were tough. But these stereotypes were erased through all the intergenerational programs that M.O.D.E.L Project and Vegreville’s Senior Sunshine Club Center hosted. When the word got out that there was a need for more teen’s programs, these organizations created a brand-new program: Sunny Side-Up, which will
be held every second Tuesday in July and August in the early afternoon at Vegreville’s Sunshine Club. Dwayne Hlady, Treasurer for Sunshine Club said they gave it this title because it attracts attention and this program will make people happy. When seniors and teens relate together, engage in meaningful conversations, and do fun activities together, they develop positive attitudes and break stereotypes. “The young people realize that seniors were once their age too. I remember
when I was a young person; we were talked down to and ordered to do things.” Dwayne said. “But then, young people have it harder today because bullying is done 24-7. It happens through the internet and other sources. Then it’s the case where kids stay in the group because they prefer to be picked on than get no attention or any sense of belonging.” Dwayne mentioned. “A lot of parents are both working nowadays and their grandparents could
live far away. These programs come in handy because the seniors give attention to, listen to and dote on the teenagers.” Heather Fayne, Success Coach for M.O.D.E.L Project said. This program plans to have themes which include Seniors, and Teens, and Perogies, Oh my! , Music that Matters and Picnic with a Purpose. There is also a pool table, table tennis and many other activities and snacks too! For more information on this program, check out Sunshine Club and M.O.D.E.L Project on Facebook.
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Reader’s Theatre Camp turns kids to stars in reading Rosanne Fortier
(Student cast members for Moo Who?) Included are the professionals who helped these children develop their reading skills. (left to right) Kassy, Candice,Taryn, Chani, Paige. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
(Grades five and six who were the cast for Piggie Pie by Margie Palatini) During their performance, the cast spoke in a loud, clear voice while they used plenty of physically appropriate actions and expressions to affirm the narration and clarify the skit. At the end, the children received a standing ovation. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Students entering Grade three and four who performed the skit, Moo Who? by Margie Palatini. During their performance, the cast spoke in a loud, clear voice while they used plenty of physically appropriate actions and expressions to affirm the narration and clarify the skit. At the end, the children received a standing ovation.
Reading and writing skills are the foundation to success in any field. If these skills are developed in an interesting way, children will retain more of what they learned. On July 9, children from the Reader’s Theatre Camp performed before an audience at the Vegreville Community Health Centre. During their performance, the cast spoke in a loud, clear voice while they used plenty of physical appropriate actions and expressions to affirm the narration and clarify the skit. At the end, the children received a standing ovation. Parents shared their testimonies. “My child got to practice reading which really developed his reading skills and comprehension. He really enjoyed participating in this program.” Gyna Quintos said. “My child loved the Readers’ Theatre Camp because it gave him an opportunity to perform and I liked that it made him a better reader.” Meghan Mast said. Alberta Health Services’ Children’s Rehabilitation Services recently hosted a four day Reader’s Theatre Camp in Vegreville that promoted important aspects of childhood development through drama. Led by a Speech-Language Pathologist and Therapy Assistants, Reader’s Theatre utilizes children’s developing skills to promote literacy, social development, as well as movement and fine motor skills in a fun and engaging atmosphere. It aims to improve children’s reading skills, and their understanding of story characters and emotions. Participants created props and participated in activities based on the stories to bring characters to life. Students in Grades 3 – 6 participated in the camp in Vegreville, which brought to the stage two dramatic performances. In the tale of Moo Who? written by Margie Palatini, children entering Grades 3 and 4 brought to life the story of Hilda Mae Heifer who loses her ‘moo’ after an unfortunate clunk to the noggin’ from a cow pie. She visits different animals on the farm, to help with her amnesia and figure out who she is and what she does, which is moo of course. The second story, Piggie Pie, also by Palatini, was performed by children entering Grades 5 and 6. The play centered on Gritch the Witch, who is starving for piggy pie and pays a visit to Old MacDonald’s farm in search of plump piggies for her pie. The pigs have a plan of their own however, disguising themselves as various farm animals to trick the witch. Gritch the Witch meets up with a wolf, who has been chasing three little pigs for days, and the pair decide to give up on the pigs and have each other over for lunch. Children’s Rehabilitation Services provides initial assessments, treatments, recommendations and referrals to community services for children up to 18 years of age. (With files from Alberta Health Services)
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Science takes on the world!
The Sizzlin’ Summer program wanted to get kids excited about science.They invited Chemist, Dr. Gelmini from Alberta Science Network to their program.“Dr. Gelmini did a Chemistry presentation to show kids that chemistry is all around us; even common household products have chemistry-related elements in them. He wanted to show the effects of science in the world.” Jessica Billingsley, one of the Sizzlin’ Summer programmers said. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
TD Summer Reading Club is more than words
It was a program that encompassed everything that is entertaining in a child’s world. TD Summer Reading Club 2015’s Launch Party did this on July 8. The first week was a carnival theme. The party included face-painting, books, ball toss, bean-bag toss, prizes and treats. There were 15 kids aged six to eight years old registered for this program which is held at Vegreville Centennial Library. Nine to 12 years old kids have their own club also. Carmen Heisler, Library Programmer and Sonora Bohaychuk, summer student coordinated this program where each week will have a different theme.“We have this program to bring children together to socialize during the summer. It’s also to encourage reading and show them different ways that reading can be fun by incorporating activities to go along with the stories that we read.”Heisler said. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
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Education reform in Alberta must be grounded in facts, not rhetoric Deani Van Pelt/Jason Clemens The Fraser Institute
Expectations are growing in many circles that the new NDP government in Alberta will be transformative. Several interest groups are beginning to place markers about the direction and degree of change they expect from the Notley government in education. The key to any successful transformation, however, is that it’s based on facts rather than wishful thinking. Unfortunately, much of the rhetoric surrounding education reform is rooted in ideology and special interests. Mark Ramsankar, the head of the Alberta Teachers’ Association, for instance, recently reiterated his organization’s concerns regarding public money being used to support Alberta parents who choose to send their children to independent schools. These concerns are generally in line with comments made by Deron Bilous, the former NDP education critic, who argued that independent schools shouldn’t receive any public funding. These types of comments are premised on two perceptions that simply don’t accord with facts. The first is that spending on independent schools drains resources away from the public education system. The basic math of this argument doesn’t add up. Parents choosing independent schools receive only a partial grant to offset private tuition costs. Specifically, accredited independent schools in Alberta receive either 60 or 70 per cent of the equivalent operating cost per pupil for public schools in the region. And this funding only covers operating costs, not capital costs, so the overall contribution is actually less than 60 to 70 per cent. Put simply, the provincial treasury saves between 30 and 40 per cent of the operating cost of every student attending an independent school plus the entirety of capital costs. The second faulty premise is that Alberta doesn’t spend enough on education. Again, this assertion doesn’t comport with the facts. In 2011-12, the most recent year of available data, Alberta spent more per student than any other province on public K-12 education - $13,497 per student in 201112 compared to the $11,835 national average. And over the prior decade, per pupil spending in Alberta for public schooling increased 82.5 per cent; only three provinces experienced a higher growth in government spending on public schools over this period. Ramsankar’s comments support the constituency he represents, namely unionized teachers whose interests are served by having more students in the public education system. This is distinct from advocating for the best education system possible for parents and students. Finally, it’s worthwhile noting the contrasts between the education system in Alberta and neighbouring B.C. Alberta is one of only three provinces that provide fully-funded Catholic education, and one of only two provinces that provide fully-funded French Catholic education, within the public (and unionized) system. Meanwhile, B.C., which has more than two-and-ahalf times the percentage of students attending independent schools, offers religious and a plethora of other choices
in education for parents through independent schools - not the public system, like in Alberta. This model is considerably less expensive. B.C. spends 85 per cent of what Alberta does on a per pupil basis, with comparable education performance. And the 12.0 per cent of students in independent schools in B.C. underestimates parental demand since more than half of independent schools surveyed in 2011 indicated a wait list for entry. Hollow rhetoric rooted in narrow special interests will not improve education for Alberta parents and their children. Any reform must be grounded in facts, which indicate that Alberta is spending more than any other province on K-12 education and that students attending independent schools save the public treasury rather than siphoning off financial resources. Deani Van Pelt is the director of the Barbara Mitchell Centre for Improvement in Education at the Fraser Institute and Jason Clemens is the Executive Vice President.
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Bill Buckland celebrates 90 years Rosanne Fortier Bill Buckland has been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 68 years, which is the oldest life member for this region. He is a World War II veteran who was shot when he served over-seas. He spent time in the hospital where they wanted to cut off his arm but he refused and regained use of his arm. Bill’s clear complexion, sense of humor and alertness make it hard to believe he’s 90 years old. “Actually, I’m not 90 until tomorrow.” Bill said with a chuckle. Bill married Verna and they will be married 62 years on December 10, 2015. “I credit my 90 years to a lot of hard work and eating healthy. I worked with the meat market which gave me a chance to learn the trade before I went into business for myself. This type of work came natural for me.” Bill said. “We owned Buckland’s Frozen Foods in Vegreville. This was a meat-processing plant. Quite often, I worked 16 hours a day at this plant. We earned a lot of trophies. This business was a challenge that I really enjoyed.” Bill and Verna had three children-Connie, Jack and Craig (now deceased). “The worst thing in my life was losing my son. No one knows what this feels like to a parent until it happens to them.” Bill mentioned. “My hobbies were playing baseball with a team and golfing.” Bill added. At Bill Buckland’s 90 birthday party on June 27 at the Vegreville Legion, family and friends commented that Bill Buckland reached 90 years old because he always did something good for someone else, was a non-smoker, didn’t eat fast foods and they also credited the good country air in Vegreville. They also remembered how his business was famous for their sausages.
(front row) Bill Buckland with his wife, Verna. (back row-left to right) Bill’s children-Connie and Jack. At Bill Buckland’s 90 birthday party on June 27 at Vegreville Legion, family and friends commented that Bill Buckland reached 90 years old because of clean living habits (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
When is it Too Late to Spray for Stripe Rust? Agri-News Some areas of the province report an increase in stripe rust. With cooler, wetter weather in the forecast, many are wondering if a fungicide is needed. Mike Harding, plant pathologist at Alberta Agriculture says there are a few points to consider when making spray decisions for rust at this time. “Stripe rust can infect cereals this late in the season including green tissue, leaves, stems and glumes. It can also reduce yields even this late in the season but the amount of yield loss decreases dramatically after f lowering,” he says. Harding says the likelihood of economic benef it from a fungicide drops off sharply after f lowering unless the stripe rust levels exceed 65% severity (more than 65% of the
f lag leaf area covered with rust pustules) and growers should consider a few other things. “If you’re wondering how late can you apply a fungicide we recommend you check the manufacturers’ labels for PHI (pre-harvest interval) restrictions. Some fungicides have a PHI of 30 to 45 days, so the window for application begins to close rapidly after f lowering,” he says. Harding also suggests choosing varieties with good SR resistance will help avoid stripe rust in next year’s crop. “You can avoid a “green bridge” for the pathogen by delaying winter wheat seeding until mid-to late-September and using winter wheat with the best available SR resistance,” he says.
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building locally and provincially. “There’s a role for all of us. Some of us have to work the booth, some do the fundraising. I try to be the best supporter of youth that I can,” he said. Over the years of attending fire calls, being on crash scenes, putting out burning buildings and seeing human suffering on a sobering scale, Lemko said the balance comes in the returning of time and care to others. “Volunteering is the good side of the game in life; stuffing an ambulance to give to the food bank,
doing boot drives to raise funds for people with Multiple Sclerosis, walking for the cure to cancer, helping out the Texas 4000 when they come through, teaching our junior firefighters new things. All these things keep me young.” Lemko recalled a highlight during the 2012 World Juniors at Kevin Lowe’s house when he was “voluntold” he would be playing Santa for the Canadian Junior team. After barreling into the house and doing what Lemko refers to as a’lipstand’ on the slippery floor, the ice was broken and he proceeded to take
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the likes of young Jordan Eberle and Dougie Hamilton onto his knee to ask them what they wanted for Christmas. “For me volunteer work has been very rewarding,” he said. “Everything you’re involved in provides opportunity to have great experiences, see the country and work with great people. I’ve enjoyed working with youth, it’s something I’ll do until the day that I die. To see their growth is rewarding beyond measure. So many people go in their backyard at night and sit there and listen to the sound of the birds; I’ve got to give.” World Juniors: As a volunteer for Alberta Sport Connection, Vegreville Fire Chief Jerrold Lemko was given the chance to portray Santa at Kevin Lowe’s house for the 2012 World Junior hockey championships. Sitting on his knee is Dougie Hamilton, now with the Calgary Flames. Lemko’s work as a volunteer has given him extraordinary opportunities to meet great people. (Photo Supplied)
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Patients’ Comfort a reality through society work
Michael Simpson Editor
Vegreville Long Term Care Patients’ Comfort Society, through donations and hard work purchased electric motors for the overhead lifts in resident’ rooms at the Vegreville Long Term Care. Our goal is to purchase these motors as donations come to us from family members and local organizations. Each motor costs $2006 and we have many residents who require lift assistance on a daily basis. The motorized lifts decrease risk of injury for both the resident and staff. Of a beginning total of 60 lifts needed, four remain but can be purchased with continued community support. For more information
please call Enid Theophile (President) at 780 632 2453. Besides purchasing these motors our Patients’ Comfort Society purchases other requests given to us by the Recreation and Nursing staff which the facility cannot receive through government funding. The Vegreville Patients’ Comfort Society has been active at Vegreville Long Term Care for 35 years and we hope to be able to continue our service for many more years at the Vegreville Long Term Care Center. Pictured are Patient’s Comfort Society President Enid Theophile (far left), Royal Purple Ladies Marg Henderson, Joyce Porayko, Marion Baxandall, Janet Kobylnyk, Hospital Auxiliary Members Marie Wispinski and Olga Ewanchuk, Pat Coons Miller, members of former Long Term Care resident Zony Cyba’s family (son Randy Cyba, his wife Natalie, mother Shirley and sister Kelly) and Care Manager Tammy Shapka. Not pictured are representatives from the Vegreville Elks, and a representative from the estate of Mary Jones. (Michael Simpson/Photo)