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65 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2015
Big Pharma a bitter pill to swallow
Michael Simpson Editor It’s the way of the future, but to seniors and their families living in Vegreville, it doesn’t feel right. These were the sentiments expressed by residents at Heritage House and Century Park, two seniors living facilities owned and operated by Points West Living. The company recently announced to its residents that it will be switching its preferred provider of prescription medication from local pharmacy Value Drug Mart in Vegreville to a centralized operation run by Pharmacare, based out of Edmonton. The company’s paper trail leads back to Toronto, where parent company Centric Health is busily acquiring multiple medical dispensary and seniors facilities in western Canada. Pharmacare is touted as having a 40 year history in the business of providing medications, and six years managing electronic health records. To Value Drug Mart owners Curtis and Jamie Hirsch, the loss of approximately 80 clients over the next few years will mean an approximate decrease in business by 10 per cent. Despite efforts to contact PWL once notified of the change,
the Hirsch’s were unsuccessful in getting any response. “We just got a phone call from Points West Living saying that after September they would be changing their provider,” Curtis said. “There was no reply to our numerous emails or phone calls wanting to discuss this. We never received any communication about what we could do to continue doing business. This will ultimately affect staffing, business hours and deliveries.” Curtis admits the new Electronic Medical Administration Records (EMAR) offered by Pharmacare are a comprehensive system, but not impossible to match had Value Drug been given a chance. “It’s a cool system, but we were never approached. We’re heavily invested in this community and we would have liked the chance to continue bringing service in the new capacity. To be clear, the group bringing the new services isn’t bad, they’re just not local.” At a series of open meetings on June 29, representatives from PWL and Pharmacare explained the advantages of the new system, such as a reduced margin of error in medication administering, controlled dosing and uniform CONTINUED TO PAGE 8
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Michael Simpson Editor It’s been only a handful of years since the County of Minburn joined up with others to collect and ship out used agriplastics brought in from farmers storing grains. The program sent back over 161,000 pounds of grain plastics last year, and shipped another 19,000 kg’s in June. While it’s a good feeling to know you’re sending plastics off to be recycled instead of filling local landfills, there’s a problem brewing in the sense that a local company based out of Calgary is no longer accepting the product, much less paying for it. Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Owen Nelson spoke recently to the Vegreville Regional Solid Waste Management Committee on June 24 to update them on where things stand with the pilot project that began in 2013. Currently, there are nearly a dozen counties involved in recycling used grain bags from farming opera-
tions, Nelson said. This is a great change of heart from the typical attitude of “burn or bury� when it comes to rural waste disposal. County of Minburn Agricultural Fieldman Darwin Ullery estimates there are around 95% of farmers who use grain bags to store crops that bale them up and bring them into Vegreville’s sanitary landfill where they are stored until there’s enough of a load to ship off. The feel-good part runs dry however when no one wants the bags, and demand is running out because companies aren’t taking bags that still contain leftover grains, which can ferment and produce not only a terrible odour (similar to pig manure), but also degrade the quality of the stock to the point where they can’t be recycled in a cost-effective fashion. Ullery has called for the Alberta Recycling Council to take the lead, creating a point-source collection to gather funds for implementing a cen-
tralized drop off station in the province that would clean the plastics before they were shipped off to companies, but ARC has indicated they need the push from Alberta Environment to get moving on this major project, which would involved the creation of an extensive network of shipping and receiving, as well as some engineering for a process that creates clean, viable plastic stock for recycling plants. Until then, the last load shipped out in June was destined for California this time instead of a previous destination in southern Alberta. They too, had issues with the cleanliness of the bags and haven’t indicated they’d take another load yet to Nelson and his team. Intake of grain bags may be halted if another receiver can’t be found, or if the government doesn’t step up to the plate and create a process to make cleaning grain bags economical enough to stay a viable practice.
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Crowds gathered at 11 p.m. to watch a gigantic fireworks display, as was promised by the Knights. Arthur Beaudette, with the assistance of Len Babyn, put together yet another explosive show, in some cases with heart shaped fireworks and others with simply enormous and breathtaking shells filling the sky with colour. (Michael Simpson/Photos)
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Canada Day celebrations filled with pride, smiles
Knights of Columbus march in as the Honour Guard, joined by members of the Royal Purple, Legion, and RCMP. (Michael Simpson/Photo)
Two CF-18 hornets fly by as the RCMP make their way into the Elks Park as the head of the procession. The Canadian fighter jets are based out of Cold Lake Air Force Base. (Michael Simpson/Photo)
RCMP Constable Rachael Loney visits with some young Canadians before taking part in the march into the park. (Michael Simpson/Photo)
Fort Saskatchewan – Vegreville MLA Jessica Littlewood speaks for the final engagement in Mundare at the town’s Street Festival on Canada Day. Littlewood had a busy day attending Vegreville’s pancake breakfast in the morning before heading to Fort Saskatchewan for the afternoon, then back to the eastern side of the constituency. (Michael Simpson/Photo)
County of Minburn Councilor Carl Ogrodnick takes some water on the knee in the spirit of fun on a humid Canada Day in Lavoy. (Michael Simpson/Photo)
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A shot of the delicious Co-Op Canada Day cake.The massive treat took two members of council to get it onto the table beneath the egg. Councilor Dave Berry said he couldn’t help it if some icing got onto his finger as he was performing his civic duty. (Michael Simpson/Photo)
Michael Simpson Editor Whether you were in Mundare for the Street Festival, Lavoy for the parade or Vegreville for the pancake breakfast and Canada Cake complete with fighter jet flyover, there was something for everyone on one of the nation’s favourite holidays. Canada Day is that perfect chance to celebrate the quirks that make us Canadian, and it was truly great to see kids getting their faces painted up, families decked out in red and white and people wearing flannel in summer because it was the Canadian thing to do. In Vegreville, we are fortunate to enjoy the hard work put on by the Knights of Columbus, who are barely out of their aprons serving breakfast before they’re into their tuxedo’s and décor to honour the nation with a colourful march into the park alongside our national flag with other stalwart societies of the country such as the Royal Purple and the Vegreville Legion, as well as the RCMP, from which members of the Vegreville detachment marched at three events that day in their Red Serge, and will march again during the Country Fair parade and vEGGfest in August. I’ll take a moment to make mention of Co-Op’s beautiful Canada Day cake, which always seems to feed the gathered crowd year after year, and a thanks for the Canadian Air Force for sending in the jets yet again to add a high-octane touch to the day. To all the communities that put together a spread on Canada Day, you make your nation proud and you give families a chance to build memories that last a lifetime. Go Canada.
Jacquie Fenske, former MLA for the Fort Saskatchewan – Vegreville constituency, was spotted sporting a Community Futures sign on her BMW roadster handing out candy at the Lavoy Canada Day Parade.Fenske has been named chair of the Community Futures Board, an organization she’s had previous experience with during her time as an elected official for Strathcona County. (Michael Simpson/Photo)
Singing in Mundare during the Street Festival was the beautiful Ukrainian talent, Sofiya Fedyna, who will also be performing at a fundraiser in Mundare on July 18 with proceeds going to support the Ukrainian army. (Michael Simpson/Photo)
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90 Years Ago – July 8, 1925 Thomas Hill of Whitford has purchased the pure bred Belgium Stallion Dexter (2038) 10408 from Thos. A. Fluker of Fort Saskatchewan. This horse is an outstanding animal with good confirmation and weighs 2140 lbs. He won first at Yorkton, Regina, Saskatoon, Vermilion and Edmonton Exhibitions last year. This horse will stand for the season 1925 at Joe Stewart’s on Wednesdays and Thursdays and the rest of the week at his own stable. Tom Hill at Soda Lake, on Section 34-54-15. Antelope, which were threatened with extinction in Canada a few years ago, have been successfully preserved in Nemiskam National Park. When this preserve was established in 1915 there were only 45 in the herd, the last survivors of the thousands that once had roamed the prairies. There are now 235 animals in the herd, a gain of 190. How well they breed in capacity in shown by the fact that there was an increase of 55 in 1924 alone. Antelope once were prized trophies and suffered such ravages in numbers that extinction of the species was in sight. A herd finally was discovered in southern Alberta, and the tract of 5,000 acres, on which the animals were feeding, was surrounded by a wire fence and all the work was done without disturbing the herd.
75 Years Ago – July 3, 1940 The first of the big thunderstorms showers – of the season came on Wednesday night with brilliant chain and heat lightning and plenty of thunder. It was a good heavy rain of the kind that is needed about once a week during July and the first part of August. There are no reports of hail in the district, but south of Vermilion, Islay and Kitscoty some hail came down. The storm was a culmination of an extremely hot day. A cablegram was received last week from Lance Sergeant Bill Reid of the Royal Canadian Engineers now in England. The engineers were in the last contingent to reach England and Bill reported a safe landing and a lovely trip. Bill is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Reid of Vegreville. Other Vegreville men in the same outfit are Rod Dunn, George Jorgenson, Charlie Rose and Earl Tompkins.
50 Years Ago – July 8, 1965 Acres of farm land around Vegreville were flooded by the swollen Vermilion River last week and at time of writing the water had still not receded completely. Hardest hit seemed to be the southern portions where the waters spilled over the banks last Wednesday and continued to rise until Friday. At a recent ceremony held in the Nurses Residence Auditorium in Edmonton, Miss Evelyn M. Cheremshynski, a third year student at the University of Alberta Hospital Nursing School, was the recipient of the Meta M. Hodge Memorial prize for highest class marks in Intermediate Nursing. Miss Gloria Samoil and Miss Cheryl Weder, former Vegreville girls, are City of Edmonton Spring Bowling League Champions. These two girls, along with Miss Cathy Lees and Miss Arlene Smith, stand as third place champions. The girls called themselves the Rockettes, and were the youngest bowlers of the 400 teams entered. Young Brent Kassian needed some quick assistance from his dad when a fish latched on to his line, but he needed no help in telling what kind of spotted spoon to use to lure them in this size at Ganier Lake. 8 ½ pounds of jackfish was the catch by 6 ½ year old Brent, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kassian of Vegreville. There are lots of seasoned anglers who can’t top this one for their fish tales.
25 Years Ago – July 3, 1990 Vegreville will be converting 393 street lights from mercury vapor to high pressure sodium. The yellow lights will save the town approximately $2,000 per month once the program is in place. The conversion will proceed as soon as the required materials are delivered. Work is expected to start this summer. Alberta Power Limited has recently undergone a company wide re-organization to better meet the needs of its customers and to simplify its management structure. APL recognizes the importance of customer contact and in order to enhance its service, some of the Edmonton employees are being relocated to communities within the service areas. Tammy Boychuk of Brosseau and Kerry McCarty of Vegreville are tow of 11 Alberta 4-H members who participated in a western provinces 4-H seminar from June 30 to July 5. The seminar at Diefenbaker Lake in Saskatchewan “provides senior 4-H members with a unique way of meeting and recognizing other provinces’ 4-H organizations. It also is a chance for participants to discuss issues and concerns important to them as young people,” says Marguerite Stark, provincial 4-H camping and exchange specialist.
Letters Welcomed One role of the Vegreville News Advertiser is to promote dialogue on various issues of concern to area residents. We accomplish this by welcoming Letters to the Editor and allowing various issues to be debated through our pages. All letters must contain the writer’s name, address and phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, however the writer’s name may be withheld from publication in special circumstances deemed appropriate by the Publisher. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity, spelling and grammar, taste or for reasons of potential libel. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to withhold letters from publication.
War in the South China Sea? Gwynne Dyer “If the United States’ bottom line is that China has to halt its activities, a US-China war is inevitable in the South China Sea,” said an editorial in the Global Times on Tuesday. The Global Times is an English-language daily paper specializing in international affairs that is published by the People’s Daily, the Chinese government’s official newspaper. We should presumably take what it says seriously. But really, a US-Chinese war in the South China Sea? Over a bunch of reefs that barely clear the water at high tide, and some fishing rights and mineral rights that might belong to China if it can persuade or bribe the other claimants to renounce their claims? Great powers always end up fighting great wars. Are you sure this is a good idea? The GDP of the United States is $16.8 trillion each year, and China’s GDP is $9.2 trillion. All the resources of
the South China Sea would not amount to $1 trillion over fifty years. Counting the pre-war arms race, the losses during the war (even assuming it doesn’t go nuclear), and the resumed post-war arms race, the long-term cost of a US-Chinese war over the South China Sea could easily be $5 trillion. On the other hand, what about the Falklands War? In 1982, Britain and Argentina fought a quite serious little war (more than nine hundred people were killed, ships were sunk, etc.) over a couple of islands in the South Atlantic that had no strategic and little economic value. Good point, but bear in mind that Argentina had never been a great power, and by 1982 Britain was no longer really one either. The war in the Falklands was, said Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges, “a fight between two bald men over a comb.” Yet it is a bit worrisome, isn’t it? It didn’t make strategic or economic sense, but they did it anyway. Let’s look at the question from another angle. Who is the messenger that bears such alarming news about a US-Chinese war? The Global Times, although published by the Chinese Communist government, is a tabloid newspaper in the style of the New York Post or the Daily Mail in Britain: down-market, sensa-
tionalist, and not necessarily accurate. But it has never published anything that the Chinese authorities did not want published. So the question becomes: WHY did the Chinese authorities want this story published? Presumably to frighten the United States enough to make it stop challenging the Chinese claims in the South China Sea. This is turning into a game of chicken, and China has just thrown out the brakes. Would Beijing really go to war if the United States doesn’t stop overflying the reefs in question and carrying out other activities that treat the Chinese claim as unproven? Probably even the bosses in Beijing don’t know the answer to that. But they really do intend to control the South China Sea, and the United States and its local friends and allies (the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan) really will not accept that. So the Global Times is right, whether its writers know it or not. If China keeps acting as if its claims were universally accepted and unilaterally expanding the reefs to create large bases with airstrips and ports, and the US and local powers go on challenging China’s claims, then there really could be a war. Later, not now, and not necessarily ever, but it could happen. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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Canada Day photo highlights...
A street performer entertains with both acrobatic skill and comedy in Mundare at their Street Festival – a fresh take on community entertainment where multiple acts took to the streets to delight families and friends. (Michael Simpson/Photo)
A young rider brings in the Canadian flag during the Lavoy Canada Day parade. (Michael Simpson/Photo)
A young girl shows her Canadian pride. (Michael Simpson/Photo)
Len Babyn leads the crowd in O’ Canada while members of the RCMP and Peace Officer Ken Podoborozny sing along in salute. (Michael Simpson/Photo)
A father holds his little girl close in Mundare during speeches. Safe places to raise families is one of the hallmarks of Canadian culture, and one that’s often overlooked in favour of shinier aspects like sports or entertainment. It is not, however, to be undervalued in any way. (Michael Simpson/Photo)
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plex, the new electronic format is expected to reduce the margin of error in mis-dosing by 86 per cent, representatives said. Current residents will be given the option to continue with Value Drug Mart as their preferred provider, and facility staff will still administer the medication to residents. After September, any new resident at the
Points West Living facilities of Century Park and Heritage House will be given their prescription services through Pharmacare. If they do not wish to use the preferred provider of the company, they will be left to administer their own medication. Leonard Rauser’s mother is a resident at one of the facilities in Vegreville. He feels that the move by PWL to switch providers without consulting residents first is a contradiction of the company’s Eden philoso-
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phy. “The Eden Philosophy is about giving residents choice, keeping them empowered to do what they want. My mother called me a few weeks ago and said she’d received all these forms asking for her banking information and to sign off on medical stuff. She was scared, confused and vulnerable. This doesn’t seem like it’s a resident-driven choice to me,” Rauser said. “I am sure this helps the bottom line of PWL, but I don’t think [switching providers] will ever trump the sort of value local service gives residents. Value Drug Mart has been phenomenal with their personal treatment.” At the final meeting, local doctors expressed surprise to hear Pharmacare’s claims of being able to work closely with them, as they had also not been contacted at their clinic regarding the changes in service.
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2015 Organic Beef Mentorship program taking applications Agri-News “Organic Alberta offered the program last year with four pairs of mentors and mentees,” says Melisa Zapisocky, livestock manager, Organic Alberta. “The program was a big success and we’ve decided to offer it again this year.” Under the program, selected transitioning producers, including those considering organic certification, will be paired with experienced producers to help them transition their herd to
organic production. Participating mentees do not have to be certified organic at the time of the mentorship. The Beef Mentorship program includes a site visit by the mentor to the mentee’s farm, as well as follow-up phone calls and emails. Mentors are paid up for up to eight hours of their time (plus mileage) to provide oneon-one coaching. Mentees pay a one hundred dollar fee to participate. “Last year’s participants say
they found the program to be very beneficial,” says Zapisocky. “It was a big help to find out first hand from others what had and what had not worked for them.” The program runs until December 31, but Zapisocky hopes to get the participants in place over the summer. “As organic livestock production focuses on grass-based beef, it’s the perfect time of year.” To find out more about the program, contact Melisa Zapisocky at 587-521-2400.
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Pysanka Festival filled with traditional Ukrainian experiences
The Ukrainian Traditional Contemporary Fashion Show really attracted a lot of attention. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Participants enjoy the headpiece making workshops where wreaths were made from live fashions, branches and grasses. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Rosanne Fortier The Pysanka festival on July 3, 4 and 5 opened a curtain that showcased Ukraine’s past and present culture. Ukrainian citizens became reacquainted with their culture while other nationalities received an education experience while they explored all the demonstrations, workshops, displays and features. The Pioneer Village was the home of many historical demonstrations. The bread baking demonstration attracted a large gathering as the smell of fresh baked bread teased the senses while it comforted the soul. Citizens noticed the Stone Mill Demonstration that showed how in the old days people grounded wheat in a stone grinding mill to turn it into flour before making bread. The
bread baking in a peeche was hosted by Country Sunshine Band and led by the director for the demo, Pearl Kuhn. From this, citizens observed how their founders baked bread and other dishes. People commented that the bread had its own original taste. Within a few feet away, people of all ages jumped at the chance to create their own rope at Gail Trimble’s Rope-Making Demonstrations. This demo brought citizens back to earlier times where people had to work hard to make the products they needed. An art being retrieved was discovered at the Blacksmith Shop. It was noted that blacksmiths bend metal and do metal fabricating, where they fuse two metals together (welding). This demonstration was directed by former blacksmith, John Babcock
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The Blacksmith Gang at the Pioneer Demonstrations. (left to right) Steve Hessels, Dennis Girardin, Sky Hoffos and John Babcock (in front). Many of these blacksmiths traveled from across Alberta to participate in the Vegreville Cultural Association’s grand Pysanka Festival. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Blacksmiths work at their trade to do a demonstration for folks at the Pysanka festival. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
who is a well-known poet at Heritage House. Babcock said that he really enjoyed being a blacksmith for 60 years because it is creative work. He added that the people are fascinated by blacksmith items because they are original pieces that can’t be bought in a store. Today he was especially pleased to have most of the gang he taught blacksmithing to. Joining Babcock were blacksmiths-Scott Quinnell, Scott Degen, Steve Hessels, Dennis Girardin and Sky Hoffos. Quinnell is a Journeyman Machinist. In the past, the rural communities relied on blacksmith’s products for farm equipment repairs, wagons and items they needed for their horses and houses. Today, there are many
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Two for tee Vegreville and District Chamber of Commerce President Darcie Sabados and Chamber golf tournament organizer Shawn Warrington pause for a candid moment before the 13th annual Chamber of Commerce golf tournament got underway on June 19. 36 golfers enjoyed a day of golfing, supporting local initiatives like the Kinette playground project through the purchase of “cheater cards” and had a chance to win some fabulous prizes as well. (Michael Simpson/Photo)
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Pearl Kuhn, Director for the Bread baking at the Pioneer Village speaks with her friends about the process of bread baking in a peeche. (left to right) Elsie Kawulych, Pearl Kuhn and Nettie Charuk. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Dove-Making Workshop by Edith Zawadiuk. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Sky Hoffos demonstrates blacksmithing to citizens at The Pioneer Village. Sky became a blacksmith at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village but still works in his own personal home forge. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
in his own personal home forge. The Folk Art Displays were a venue where the volunteers worked tirelessly to promote people’s interest in the beauty and value of many antique instruments, embroideries, pysanky, wall weavings, woodwork, linens, clothing and more. These items spoke how the first wave of immigrations up to 1914 made most of their items from scratch. But the costumes on display went back to the 3-6th century. Susan Koziel showed how to spin hemp to make linen fabric because Ukrainian pioneers had to do this type of work on a regular basis. Another demonstration saw Sheila Horon spinning wool into yarn. The Art Show and Sale was a place where local artists-Debra Cherniawsky Durrer, Val Boyko, Pamela Borchardt, Gloria Sen and Dennis Halitsky were celebrated for their work. Returning was Trace Your Ukrainian Roots where citizens had the opportunity to research their ancestor’s backgrounds while they learned some interesting facts about the Ukraine. Some facts were Ukraine possesses more than a quarter of the world’s fertile soil. Ukraine stands fourth among the world’s most educated nations in the world. The first computer in continental Europe was built in 1950 in Kyiv, Ukraine. The first kidney transplant operation in the
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world was carried out in Ukraine in 1933. At another booth, People of all ages could learn how to perfect their art of writing a Pysanka or making a dove at one of the workshops available. Putting a real glow to the place was Ukrainian Traditional Contemporary Fashion shows and Ukrainian Craft Demos where people learned to create beading, crochet flowers, embroidery, crochet elements of Ukrainian costumes and Motanky dolls.
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Alberta Health Services 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 10am – noon year round & Friday from 10am – noon September to June. Phone 780-632-6002 Vegreville Rotary Peace Park Bookings please call John Sawiak 780-632-3208
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341 MUNDARE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS FREE to join. Join Air Cadets for adventure that will take you from the ground up! Wednesday evenings 6:309 : 00pm through the school year. Youth 1218 years welcome. Call 341 Squadron at 780-764-2341. 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
Girl Guides of Canada SPARKS – Kindergarten & Grade 1 to be determined. BROWNIES – Grades 2 & 3 meet every Wednesday from 6: 00-7:30pm GUIDES – Grades 4 to 6 meet Thursday from 6:308 : 00pm PATHFINDERS – Grades 7 to 9 meet every 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
LOAVES & FISHES Lunch starting Friday September 10 – 11:30am-1: 00pm every Friday except stat holidays. Good Food. Bring old friends. Make new friends. All are welcome. 4615 Maple St. (60 St.), VPC Church. No charge.
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 partner (or she herself) is involved with in any way in the Oil & Gas Industry. We meet once a month to foster friendship. Please call Ellen @ 780-632-4922 or Shirley @ 780-632-3283 for more information.
Bible Study at 10 am at the Vegreville Seventh-day Adventist Church, 5258 – 46 Ave. Everyone Welcome.
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 service of the former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. Home of the Vegreville & District Sports Hall of Fame. Open Year Round. May-Sept Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 1-5. Oct-April phone for current hours. 1 km east of Vegreville on Hwy 16A. www.vegreville.com (780) 632-7650 Historical Village and Pioneer Museum at Shandro. Located on Highway 857, midway between highway 45 and 28 north of Willingdon. A proud partner of the Kalyna Country Ecomuseum, this open air museum features 14 major buildings and artifacts 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 AA Meets at Vegreville Hospital every Monday at 8 : 00 PM 3rd floor. Alanon New Beginning Meeting Thursday at 8 : 00 p.m. Call 780-275-0054 for location. Rotary Club of Vegreville meets for lunch meetings every Monday at 12pm at VALID 4843-49 St., Vegreville. For more information contact Jody Nicholson at 780632-2418. Every Monday 1: 00pm to 2 : 00pm. Join us in the Mundare Drop-In Centre “Walk-Along” fitness program. Literature available to help you with your personal program. Walk at the Drop- in Centre, and also, weather permitting, we will walk in Ukainia Park. Everyone Welcome!! 12 Step RECOVERY AT ROCK GROUP meets every 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) Weighin 4:45pm. Meeting 5:30pm at St. John Lutheran Church, 4513 Maple St., Vegreville. 780-632-7433 or 780-658-2670. Every Wednesday Trapshooting Outdoor Range 7: 00pm. Contact Geoff 780-6321432
How Disciples live Bible study and workshops. We meet every Friday night at The Rock 5014-50 St. at 7pm. Call for info 780-632-2933 or www.therockmc.com
12 Step RECOVERY AT ROCK GROUP meets every 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 every month, except July & August at Elks Hall. Contact HRL Joyce Porayko 780-632-3830 or Secretary 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 780632-4717. Vegreville Wildlife Federation (Alberta, 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 Library 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 every 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 fourth Monday of every 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 every 2nd Saturday of every 2nd month. 780-764-2099 Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliary Society meets third Wednesday of every 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 every 3rd Wednesday of September, November, February and June at 7: 00pm. All members welcome to attend. The Red Hot Red Hats meet the second and fourth Friday of each month at 1:30 pm. See www.redhatsociety.com Contact Millie 780-632-2148
Vegreville Garden Club meets the last Monday every month at the Seniors Sunshine Club, 4630 – 49 St. at 7: 00 p.m. President – Olga Jamison 780-632-2945 The New Vegreville Aquarium Club meets every last Monday at 7: 00pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library “Writer’s Group” meets last Tuesday of each month at 2 : 00pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library Legacy 4 Health Indoor Walking Program for Older Adults 10-11am at the Vegreville Centennial Library Gymnasium 4709-50 St, Contact Irvin 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 Injury? We can help! The Alberta Brain Injury Initiative provides support, coordination and education for brain injury survivors and their families. For more information on our free services call 1-866645-3900 Tofield AA Meetings held Thursday at 8 p.m. Open meeting every 4th Thursday at 8 p.m. at Bardo Lutheran Church Bsmt 4737 - 57 Ave. For info call 662-3893 AWANA - a Christian club for boys and girls age 3 to grade 6. Meets Thursdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Now meeting in the Alliance Church’s new building at 4606-55 Ave.Call 632-2261 for more information UCWLC Meetings to be held every third Thursday of each month at Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7 p.m. in Vegreville. Veg-Al Drug Society an Alberta Health Services, community funded agency Room #217 Provincial Bldg., Vegreville, AB. Out patient counselling services 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 service available to those in the 632exchange. Phone 632- 7070. The Kinette Club of Vegreville meets every 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 AA 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 support 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. every Monday & Thursday. Anyone interested please come to the Sunshine Club. 55+. Call 780-632-2624. Vegreville Flying Club meets every 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 interviews. Everyone is Welcome Prayer House 572944A st. Veg. North of St. Joseph Hospital come and share your testimony and hear the gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise. Every 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 AA Meeting in Mundare Sunday’s 7PM Town Building, Conference Room 5128 50th St. Contact Robert 780-656-5829 Willingdon & District Fish & Game Assn. Regular meetings, held every last Tuesday off each month (excluding July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Willingdon Arena upstairs in the Club Room Everyone Welcome.
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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, My dad was a collector. He filled his house with stuff I can't imagine anyone else would want. He had a 6-foot stuffed blue marlin in the garage that he didn't even catch. Then there were the ten huge boxes of used spark plugs, his bottle cap collection and pail after pail of bent nails that he vowed he would straighten one day. Since he passed away last year, I have to clean out his house. It's completely packed, and I need to decide whether to try and sell all his things or just rent a dumpster and throw them out. I mean who wants 42 years worth of greeting cards that have already been used? Any suggestions you guys can offer would be greatly appreciated.
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type of man who saw value in everything. Unfortunately, that meant he probably kept everything too! Carry: Since it's your task to clean out the house, it will probably involve both selling some items and throwing others out. It all depends on how much time you want to dedicate to the task and
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how many keepsakes you want to save. Cash: Cleaning a family member's home can be an eye-opening experience. It's possible to learn a lot about a person from what they left behind. So while the process may seem overwhelming, you could learn even more about your father. Carry: Start by setting aside items that have emotional value to you or the rest of your family like photos, letters or other keepsakes. Cash: Since your Dad was a collector, there may be many items in the house that have value. Although you may not appreciate the bottle cap collection or stuffed blue marlin, someone else may
want to purchase them. You never know who needs a collection of old used spark plugs! Carry: Consider putting the unwanted items at a yard sale. Maybe your Dad knew how valuable all that stuff was after all. Cash: Try advertising the large items like cars, appliances or furniture in the classified section. You don't need to wait for the yard sale to get started. In fact, it sounds like the added room would be helpful to your process. Carry: You can also donate useful items to a local charity. For everything else, you'll probably need that dumpster. Unless, of course, you want to mount the 6foot fish above your fireplace!
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Clutter, Junk, Stuff; it goes by a lot of names, but in the end it is nothing more than items we don't throw away. And if you're one of those people, you're not alone. Experts estimate that over 3 million Americans never throw anything away, including old newspapers or even empty yogurt containers. Although the reasons for this are not completely known, researchers believe that the need to hoard is directly linked to the part of the brain that controls decision-making and problem solving. Whatever the reason, it seems many of us need to clean out the house.
At our last garage sale, my husband put out a large bucket of used rusty nails. When he labeled it $4, we told him it would never go. All morning we razzed him about selling the bucket of nails, and with each joke, he became more determined to prove us wrong. Sure enough, around 3 o'clock a gentleman came and looked at the bucket of nails. He picked it up as if to feel its weight and then walked over to our checkout table. "I'll take it," he said handing us the money. Instantly my husband cheered, "I told you someone would want those nails!" "Oh I don't want the nails," the man said as he dumped them on the table. "I'm just going to take the bucket!" (Thanks to Franny P.)
Support in Numbers We've all heard of support groups like Alcoholic Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous, but did you know there is an organization called Clutters Anonymous? The group is dedicated to helping people clean out their lives by attacking the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects that cause us to collect unnecessary items. Like many other support groups, they even have a 12-step program. Today the organization has chapters throughout cities and states nationwide. •
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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 Fully renovated 2 bedroom Suites. Close to schools, public library and downtown Vegreville. N/ S, N/P. Rental starts at $995. Please contact us today! 780-806-8727 2 – one bedroom suites for rent $600 and $700 respectively. Utilities included. Call or text at 780-965-8168. Available Immediately.
2001 KIA, 4 cyl, 4 dr, standard, $1600. PH: 780-922-5999 2002 Honda Odyssey. Loaded. 280,000kms. Good shape. $2900. 780922-5999 2002 Suzuki Aerio car, 4 door hatchback, A.W.D., $2800. Ph: 780-994-3005 ’03 Pontiac Sunfire, 5 spd cruise, 205,000 kms, safety done, road ready, trailer hitch, $1600/offers; 4x8 Utility Trailer $500/offers. Phone 780-763-0075 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 587280-1844
CHILD CARE Day home has room for 2 full-time children. Phone 780-632-6815
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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
COMPUTERS 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
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.
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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
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 Updated basement suite, Vegreville w/washer and dryer. Available immediately. Call or text 780-686-9608 2 bdrm house for rent in Vegreville. Close to schools and pool. $1000 per month. $1000 DD. Contact Jason 780-632-8882 Basement suite, N/S, N/P, $675. Available July 1st. Phone 780-218-2278
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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
LAWN/GARDEN For Sale: Bird Houses, Feeders and Lawn Ornaments. Phone 780632-4784, evenings.
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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.
HORSES FANCY, FRIESIAN horses for sale and full blood Friesian stallion, standing at stud, in Sunnyside, Washington; for more information go to my website www.FriesiansNaturally. com or phone Jaime at 509-840-5817
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MACHINERY
Golden Arrow Spray Master model 33 field sprayer (166 gal aluminum tank). Both items shedded and in good condition. (780) 270-5486 For Sale: Stored indoors, 1989 IHC 8420 Soft Core Round Baler, 540 PTO. Comes with auto tying system and windrow wheels. Asking $3500.00 Phone 780-632-3946
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Emerson, 8,000 BTU’s, Window, air conditioner, newer, remote. $200.00. 780-632-4950
1900 Ford Tractor fwa, with 771 loader, 699 original hours. $6500 obo. Phone D. Korpan 780658-3328
Used JD 328D Skid Steer 1390 hrs., $40,000 obo. Phone 780-632-9492 For Sale: 2 – 1000 gal steel water tanks, $300 each or $500 for 2. 8 ft. truck camper, offers. Phone after 8:00 pm 780632-7934 NH 116 Hydroswing. Good condition. Extra nice. Rebuilt skids. Phone 780-768-2426 12 ft. Alteen Breaking Disc. Phone 780-6683104 Good used parts for a D8 Cat 14A. Phone 780-6325557
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SHARED ACCOMODATIONS Household privileges, internet & Satellite TV, N/S, no utilities, furnished $450/mo PH: 780-632-2692 Share apartment Grand View Manor. Large bedroom on third floor, must have your bedroom furniture $620 per month $400 damage deposit. Call Barry 587-280-2470 includes cable & WIFI too.
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The members of the Knights of Columbus who worked hard at putting on another delicious pancake breakfast which ran hot food for three hours strong. Not all members were present, as there was quite a team in place to pull it all off. Everyone who attended the breakfast left full and satisfied with the chow. (Michael Simpson/Photo)
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JACQUES MAXIM SAMUEL PETER JACQUES arrived May 7, 2015 at 0905 to Karma & Michael Jacques in Lloydminster weighing 7-11 and 22.5 in long. Delighted grandparents are Diane Hiebert of Vegreville and Maggie & Peter Jacques of Petawawa.
EWANCIW The family of the late Paul Ewanciw would like to extend their heartfelt Thank-You to relatives, friends, and neighbors during our time of loss. Sincere appreciation for the calls, visits, cards, food and flowers. Thank you to the staff at the Vegreville Hospital and staff at Heritage House for their special care. Thank you to the Lutheran Church group & special thanks to the ladies for the beautiful lunch. Special thanks to Gordan & Patti of Autumn Rose for their support and professionalism in our time of loss. Thank you to anyone not mention who had assisted us through this time of grief.
KITT, David In Loving Memory of My Dear Brother who left us far too soon July 26, 1970 – July 6, 2011 Time speeds on, 4 years have passed Since death, its gloom, its shadow, cast The blow was great, the shock severe We little thought your death so near You bade no one a last farewell You said goodbye to none The Heavenly gates were open wide When a loving voice said “Come” In my heart your memory lingers Always tend, fond & true There’s not a day dear Brother That I do not think of you I think of you in silence No eye may see me cry But many silent tears are shed As I still am wondering “Why” … Beautiful memories, silently kept Of a wonderful Brother We will never forget… Lovingly Missed…..Sheila & Myron
SHAVCHOOK, Alyce Marie April 15, 1942 – July 2, 2015 On Thursday, July 2, 2015 Alyce Marie Shavchook of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 73. Alyce is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Ted; daughter Brenda (Doug); sons Braden and Gregg (Leanne) along with their 2 boys Blake and Eric; one brother Ernie (Joan) Koshuta; along with numerous relatives and friends. Alyce was predeceased by her parents Steve and Florence Koshuta. A Prayer Service was held on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta. A Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating. The interment followed at the Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to “Akasu Palliative Care Society” or to the “Alberta Cancer Foundation c/o Cross Cancer Institute.” To send condolences visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville, Alberta:780-603-5800
DIDECHKO, Victor Edward On June 24, 2015 Mr. Victor Edward Didechko of Vegreville passed away at the age of 65 years. Victor is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Gladys; three daughters and one son, Lori Derenowski, Jolene (Kevin) Kisilevich, Rochelle (Joseph) Sweeney, and Stephen (Charlene) Didechko; six grandchildren, Jody, Jessica, Kingsley, and Austin Derenowski, Brandon and Cody Kisilevich; his mother, Josephine Didechko; one brother, Ray (Judi) and their children, Tom and Ken Didechko; and mother-in-law, Elizabeth Lastiwka. Predeceased by his father, Nick; and father-in-law, Eli Lastiwka. Private Funeral Service Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, Vegreville. Eric Berge officiating with interment at Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness of Vegreville or Haying in the Thirties Cancer Support Society. To send condolences, visit www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME
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JOBER, James David July 14, 1946 – July 10, 2011 4 Years ago I lost my best friend my heart feels like it will never mend All I am left with us our memories. Some days it feels like yesterday, that we heard your chuckles other days it feels like forever. I wish Heaven had a phone, so I could call to hear your voice, ask you how you are, to tell you “I love you & Miss you!” Wish there was a staircase leading up there, so we could come up for a visit and wrap our arms around you! Thank you for everything you have done, and thank you for the strength you send us everyday to keep going. Love you forever and Always, Your son Greg, Tamara & Grandkids.
LASCHOWSKI, William In Loving Memory of our dearest Dad, Gido and Great-Gido January 2, 1920 – July 13, 2004 A cluster of beautiful memories Sprayed with a million tears Wishing God had spared you But for 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. It is lonely here without you We miss you more each day For life is not the same since you went away. Loved and so deeply missed God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts. With all our love your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren
WELIN, Gerald Evan July 11, 1940 – July 4, 2015 On Saturday, July 4, 2015, Gerald Evan Welin of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 74 years. Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Alicia Joan; two sons Albert and Kevin (Jean); one brother Bernard (Jackie) Welin; four sisters Bernice (Tudor) Williams, Bonny Welin (Wayne), Nola Underwood and Lorraine (Ed) Flohr; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Gerald was predeceased by his parents Arnold and Edith Welin. A Celebration of Gerald’s Life will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Vegreville, Alberta. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Alzheimer Society of Alberta.” To send condolences visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville,780-603-5800
WITWICKY, Walter March 23, 1930 – June 29, 2015 On Monday, June 29, 2015 Walter Witwicky of Andrew, Alberta peacefully passed away at the age of 85 years. Walter is survived by his daughter Tina Warawa along with her sons Justin and Colby; extended family, Sheila Witwicky, mother of Greg (Wendy) Knight along with their children Jenna and Chris; Cindy Stefura and her daughter Meghan; Jodi (Gerry) Stone. Walter was predeceased by his parents Leon andS Mary Witwicky; sisters Catherine Witwicky and Doris Tabler; son in law Jeff Warawa. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 10, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta.” To send condolences visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville,780-603-5800
In Loving Memory Of Richard Victor Runnalls April 22, 1945 – June 24, 2015 Calm and peaceful he is sleeping. Sweetest rest that follows pain. He will be loved and missed by his entire family Richard (Danielle) Runnalls and grandson Roman; Glen (Tammy) Runnalls; his brother and sisters Jim, Heather and Dawn. Upon our fathers request no funeral service will be held. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. To send condolences visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville,780-603-5800.
MELENKA, Eugene Jack March 25, 1935 – July 1, 2015 On Wednesday, July 1, 2015 Eugene Jack Melenka of Vegreville, Alberta passed away peacefully at the age of 80 years. Eugene is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Madeleine; one daughter Lori (James) Nawrot and their children Meaghan, Jessica, Nicole and Thomas; David (Charlene) and their children Rachael, Sarah and Clark; Kevin (Donna) and their children Matthew, Kaitlyn and Alysha; one brother Allan (Sheila); two sisters Lorraine Trudeau and Marion Lazaruk; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Eugene was predeceased by his daughter Cheryl Anne Melenka; his parents Jacob and Jenny Melenka; two brothers Bill and Edward. An Evening Vigil was held on Monday, July 6, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta with Father Michael Schumacher as the Celebrant. Cremation has taken place. A Private Family inurnment to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to “St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation – Palliative Room Upgrade” To send condolences visit www. autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville,780-603-5800.
GABRYSH, Walter September 30, 1925 – July 5, 2015 On Sunday, July 5, 2015, Walter Gabrysh of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 89 years. Walter is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Doris; one son David (Janice) Gabrysh of Tofield; two grandchildren Curtis Gabrysh (Kristine) and Michelle Gabrysh (Ken) all of Vegreville; two sisters in law Alice Gabrysh and Stella Gabrysh; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Walter was predeceased by his parents John and Julia Gabrysh; three brothers Paul (Katie), Peter and Steve; four sisters Stella (Dick) Bodnariuk, Minnie (Roman) Demaniuk, Anna (John) Peniuk and Mary (Dennis) Korchinsky. A Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta where a Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with Very Reverend Fr. Slawomir Lomaszkiewicz officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to “Alberta Diabetes Foundation” or “Alzheimer Society of Alberta.” To send condolences visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville,780-603-5800
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Andrew School celebrates the end of school
Proud winner of the Lynnale Melenka Memorial Art Award was Andrew School gr. 4 student Jayla Muyres-McMullan standing with her teacher, Mrs. Morie. (Photos submitted)
Gr. 4 student, Rori Anderson, gets dunked by her teacher, Mrs. Morie, during the Andrew School year end celebration held June 26th. (Photos submitted)
Andrew School Submitted The final day for Andrew School elementary students was packed with awards, celebrations and fun. The morning assembly saw Jayla MuyresMcMullan presented with the Lynnale Melenka Memorial Art Award which included a beautiful art set. Twelve students from grades 1-6 were chosen for Citizenship Awards. Presentations were made by the Andrew Willingdon St. Michael Rural Crime Watch Association. Thanks were given to volunteers and goodbyes were said to three staff members moving on to other schools. Everyone enjoyed a delicious barbecued lunch and the afternoon was spent in the school playground where students earned tickets competing in various events. The final activity of the day was the dunk tank. Students used the tickets they earned to get dunked or have the opportunity to dunk Principal Verhoeff or Assistant Principal Kennerd. Special appreciation goes out to Parent Council and all the parent volunteers who made this day so
memorable. Students headed home with huge smiles on their faces and the odd tear. Enjoy a safe summer and we will see you on August 31st!
The grade 3 & 4 class designed a special good-bye card for outgoing Andrew School principal,Mr.Verhoeff. Students,Taylor Lamash & Jayla Muyres-McMullan, made the presentation. (Photos submitted)
Two students from gr. 1 to gr. 6 were chosen for the 2015 Citizenship Awards at Andrew School - (l-r) Principal Daniel Verhoeff, Katelyn Yaremie, Taylor Lamash, Trent Grosul, Trai Litke, Keith Beaton, Nola Sagstuen, Jessica Dublanko, Rylee Yadlowski and Assistant Principal TJ Kennerd. Missing were Kaylee Marianicz, Kaden Sumner, Darius Dalpe & Abigail Marianicz. (Photos submitted)
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Crafty Creations at the Exhibit Hall Caroline Knowles Do you want to show off the crafty creations of your children or grandchildren or possibly even your own!? The Exhibit Hall at the Vegreville Country Fair is just the place to do it. Every year there is a wonderful selection of exhibits of all kinds. The imagination of children is well shown in the creations they submit. Not only will the many talents of
Vegreville crafters, bakers and preservers be featured but also those of the Vegreville Visual Artists (VVA) who have been particularly active this year. The Museum is also planning a display. A stop at the Exhibit Hall is an essential part of the experience of the Country Fair; it is always full of beautiful things created by your neighbours. This year there are a few special categories in the visual arts section
and in the horticultural classes to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Pysanka and the 140th anniversary of the RCMP. Get out your camera (or phone or some sort of digital device) and take a special picture of our very important Pysanka. Another way of celebrating this anniversary is to enter an arrangement of red f lowers (see the Horticultural section of the booklet) to reference the scarlet tunics of the RCMP that have been a constant part of their uniform since the days when they were known as the North West Mounted Police. The booklet and entry forms are
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on-line at http://www.vegag.ca/page/ exhibit-hall/ All the information about the hall hours and the categories and the entry forms can be found in the booklet. Take a look and be inspired to create an entry or find the right category for your own (or your child’s) beautiful craft (knitting, sewing, baking, canning, gardening, photography and so many more). There are prizes, too! Deadline for entry is Wednesday, July 15 at the Ag Society office. All the dates and times are available in the booklet on-line or call the Office at: 780 632 3950.
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Vegreville Lions Club proudly inducts three new members Rosanne Fortier Vegreville Lions Club is an exciting service club to join for anyone who desires to contribute to the betterment of their community and the world. On June 23, their wind-up party for the season was tossed in with a delightful steak supper which was cooked to
(left to right) John Sawiak, Zone Chair, Frances Sawiak, President and District Secretary, Toni Rosvold, Lynn Spencer, new member, Dwayne Hlady,Treasurer, Randon Stark, 2nd Vice-President, Peter Kotelko, new member, Sean Chilibecki, Neil Soldan, new member, Percy Stark, 1st Vice-President. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
perfection by Dwayne Hlady’s wife, Shirley. Frances Sawiak supplied the steaks and members supplemented the meal with pot-luck dishes. Going forward, PCC Andre Nimchuk inducted new members-Lynn Spencer, Peter Kotelko and Neil Soldan into Vegreville’s Lions Club.
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A.L. Horton School Ukrainian Bilingual Program sing a crowdpleasing version of O’Canada in Ukrainian while they present a few more Ukrainian songs afterwards. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
The Hospodar and Hospodynia were Orest and Elsie Choban who are from Two Hills. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Pysanka festival a pageantry of cultural riches ...see story on page 2
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Pysanka festival a pageantry of cultural riches
(left to right) Melitta Zubritsky, Edna Rawluk, Elsie and Orest Choban, Myron Kruk and Larissa Bombak. Myron Kruk presents a lifetime membership plaque to Melitta, Edna and Larissa for 25 years of exceptional devotion to the Pysanka Festival. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
A highlight to the show was Sofiya Fedyna, a Ukraine singer who has been performing since she was three years-old where she debuted on the stage of the Lviv Opera House. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Rosanne Fortier It was a summer party that announced life at every angle! Citizens from across the world bathed in the luminous Ukrainian culture in its bountiful and truest form in dance, music, art and food at the 42nd annual Vegreville Cultural Association’s Ukrainian Pysanka Festival from July 3-5. The Hospodar and Hospodynia were Orest and Elsie Choban, from Two Hills. Orest was born in Vegreville and grew up on a farm. Elsie was born in Beauvallon and she also grew up on a farm. They are very involved with the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church where they are members of the executive. Orest and Elsie feel very honored to have this position and they wish to thank the Executive, Board of Directors and all the volunteers for mak ing the P ysanka Festival so wonderful every year. Master of Ceremonies this year was Mike Ciona. The opening ceremonies at the Grandstand emerged on July 3 when A.L. Horton S c ho ol ’s Ukrainian Bilingual Program sang a
crowd-pleasing version of O’ Canada in Ukrainian while they presented a few more Ukrainian songs afterwards. Then Vegreville School of Promin’ Ukrainian Dancing graced the stage with their skillful performance. This year, Promin’ is celebrating 42 years of dance instruction in Vegreville. Mr. Murray Howell is their skillful instructor and the group now has 53 dancers who ranged from age three years-old to adult. Following this, there were greetings from dignitaries. Leon Benoit, MP said that the various cultures in Canada is what makes life interesting. Benoit continued on to announce that the Federal Government of Canada funded $12,500 to this event and has vowed to support Ukraine herself until the Russian occupation ends. There were also greetings presented by MLA Jessica Littlewood, Carl Ogrodnick, Deputy Reeve for the County of Minburn, Vegreville Cultural Association President, Myron Kruk and Vegreville’s Mayor, Myron Hayduk. Then Father Irany Valyavka gave the invocation. They are family! Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Ensemble surfaced to the stage where this group presented
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The Yarmarok Marketplace was a handy spot for visitors who wanted to purchase a souvenir.This emporium feels like a person is on the grounds of the Ukraine. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
an eye-catching performance. This group was formed in 1979 and they hail from Selkirk, Manitoba. The fact that they are all related created a smooth dance act. Next was Sopilka Ukrainian Dance School, Ladies Performing Ensemble who were very excited to perform at the festival for the first time. Their performance was a sight that met the maximum for creativity. Going forward, Jackie Rae, Program Director for CFCW and Vegreville Cultural Association inducted William Chychul into the Ukrainian Music Hall of Honor. William was born in 1934 in Myrnam, Alberta. William had seven brothers and sisters. William started playing musical instruments at seven years old and at 12 years old; he performed the violin at some local functions with his older brother. Soon, William had the lead role and their family orchestra played in and around many surrounding communities within a few hundred miles from Vegreville. They produced three CDs. His music is a regular feature on the Ukrainian Hour broadcast by CFCW. William is very grateful and honored to receive this recognition. He showed this by performing a few tunes CONTINUED TO PAGE 6
Jackie Rae, Program Director for CFCW and Vegreville Cultural Association inducts William Chychul into the Ukrainian Music Hall of Honor. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
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Rodeo Ride’n’ Drive These folks are looking at this New Holland Speed-rower 240 which is a self-propelled wind-roller with a discbine header at the Rodeo Ride ‘n’ Drive on June 24. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
A bunch of cowboys enjoy a conversation beside this 2015 Combine Model # CR 8.90 (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Rosanne Fortier If you’re a city gal like me, it was a chance to ride on farm equipment. On June 24, Webb’s Machinery presented
the glory of their New Holland equipment to farmers and country folks at heart on Vegreville Agricultural Grounds. “We have this event to showcase all our New Holland equipment to all our customers in our three stores in Vermillion, Vegreville and Lamont. It’s to give them a chance to drive and experience our machinery, in case they’ve never experienced it before. New Holland has a full range of farming equipment; from compact tractors up to high horse powered four wheel drives, harvesting haying equipment and light construction equipment.” Miles Mackow, General Manager at Webb’s Machinery in Lamont said. “This is also a day for friends to get together, have fun, good conversations and food at lunch time. Also, we have a skills competition for guys to operate our mini-excavator, skid steer loaders and compact track loaders.”
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Hail to the King. Dean King, that is…
Vegreville resident Dave King has been named Dean of the School of Trades and Technology at Lakeland College. (Michael Simpson/Photo)
Behold… the Ironmen!
The winners of this year’s Spring Ironman tournament at Whitetail Crossing golf course were Curtis Hirsch and Ryan Prokopishin, repeating from 2014. In the 20 Plus Category Shane Metrunec and Ivan Dascavich took home the trophy. It was a cool blustery day and these guys truly proved they were “Iron Men” (Laurent LeBlanc/Submitted)
News Advertiser insider PAGE 5 Michael Simpson Editor Canada Day was another first besides being the start of July; it was Vegreville resident Dave King’s first day on the job as Dean of the School of Trades and Technology at Lakeland College. Previously, King had served Lakeland since 2006 as an instructor teaching automotive and heavy equipment courses. Recently, King had served as the Chair of the School of Trades and Technology. “I’d like to keep things going as they are,” King said. “It’s been a well-run school to this point. In the future I’d like to look at bringing in more trades, but first we will need to build more infrastructure. That means more facilities, classrooms and labs.” King knows his goal of expanding the school will be in line with the long term vision of Lakeland, which recently completed an Energy Center on the Lloydminster campus and is currently planning to add a dairy barn and riding arena to the Vermilion campus soon. Government funding will be a key part of how quickly Lakeland is able to advance the expansion of services it currently offers. In Vegreville, King has a long and decorated history with the fire department, a history of community involvement with Ag societies and coaching in local sports. He is replacing Bert Samuelson, who recently retired after many years of service with Lakeland. King is a Lakeland Alumni from the class of ’93.
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Sopilka Ukrainian Dance School, Ladies Performing Ensemble who were very excited to perform at the festival for the first time. Their performance was a sight that met the maximum for creativity. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo) CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3
with his family band. Vohan Ukrainian Dance Ensemble was the special treat next. This group is on its 25th year and presents so much life and color that blend together with each performance. A highlight to the show was Sofiya Fedyna, a Ukrainian singer who has been performing since she was three years-old where she debuted on the stage of the Lviv Opera House. Sofiya teaches University courses, but Sofiya’s real dream is to be an Ambassador of Peace and she desires to make this possible through her songs. She is convinced that music is a powerful tool of diplomacy. During the times she wasn’t performing, Sofiya had a tent beside Bohdan’s Ukrainian Food outlet where she collected donations to help the Ukraine Army. Next was Sopilka Ukrainian Dance School, Ladies Performing Ensemble who were very excited to perform at the festival for the first time. Their performance was a sight that met the maximum for creativity.
The evening Grandstand show on July 3 presented The Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company who will celebrate their 45th anniversary this year. This group claims to be a semi-professional Ukrainian dance company but the instant they appear on the stage with their intense energy and creativity; it’s undeniable that they are ready to win the top status. It was noted that this group won the top prize, the Golden Orpheus Award at the 2011 European Championship of Folklore in Bulgaria. The topping for the shows was Spivohrai Ukrainian Children’s Vocal Ensemble who was a real crowd-pleaser with all their youthful voices while they performed Ukrainian folk music and modern choral music. Vohon Ukrainian Dance Ensemble laced the stage next where they captivated the audience with their skillful parallel dance steps that made their performance appear like a kaleidoscope that ran continuous. For a taste of another time and the stories it held,
Rozhanytsia, who are a traditional folk singing group based in Kyiv, Ukraine went forth to sing traditional folk songs that helped explain the rituals of Ukraine. With their incredible rhythm, Zirka, a Toronto based band performed traditional Ukrainian music at the grandstand and later at the evening dances. On July 4 at the grandstand and evening dances, The Playboys took a swing at giving a delightful style of Ukrainian dance music to all ages. They are a Western Canadian Dance band who recorded three albums. Millenia performed well-versed tunes at the grandstand and evening dances for July 4 and 5. Their mission is to produce Traditional Ukrainian music in a new way to go along with the times and keep all ages interested in the Ukrainian culture. The cultural and band showcase featured Chaika, Athabasca Ukrainian Folk Dance Club, Rachel Melenka, My Ukrainian Dance Academy, Sopilka Ukrainian Dance School Ladies from Winnipeg,
Vohan Ukrainian Dance Ensemble was the special treat next. This group is on its 25th year and presents so much live and color that blend together with each performance. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
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Vegreville School of Promin’ Ukrainian Dancing graces the stage with their skillful performance. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Manitoba, Vegreville School of U k ra inian Dancing… Promin Dancers, Pokot illo U k ra inian Dancers from Kamloops, BC, Sopilka School of Ukrainian Dance from Veg reville, Yevshad Ukrainian Dancers from BC, The Diamonds Band, Svitanok Singers from Calgary and Steppe. Shopping and children’s entertainment was just around the corner The Yarmarok Marketplace was a handy spot for visitors who wanted to purchase a souvenir. This emporium feels like a person is on the grounds of the Ukraine with its
They are a family! Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Ensemble surfaced to the stage where this group presented an eye-catching performance. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
unique and lovely hand crafted articles of Ukrainian items and more. The things available included records, cds, pysanka eggs, clocks, t-shirts, clothing, ceramics, gift ware, dolls, boots, jewelry, photographs, , Tupperware, food treats and more. The food venues boosted delights of perogies, holoptski, and borschch, sausage on a bun, kubbie burgers and other Ukrainian and Canadian foods. For children, the Thistle Hill Petting Farm was an attraction with exotic, commercial and seasonal animals. Also, craft booths were available.
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RCL Ladies Auxiliary appreciation dinner Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary who received words of appreciation and a gift on June 24. (Front row – left to right) Rose Tebbutt, Olga Semotiuk. Back row- left to right) Louise Bowley,Verna Buckland, Roberta Twerdochib, Lorna Hoggins, Betty Hirsch, Arcadia Kitz, Julia Welsh, Bessie Pawliuk, Cindy Oslund. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Rosanne Fortier Rod Stewart, Service Officer for RCL#39 said that there is a generation gap that needs to be addressed with the legion. “The legion is approaching its 90th year and it’s very worthy of continuing. It has more to offer communities in Canada than any other organization because of what we do for ourselves, our veterans and neighbors.” Members are valued. Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Appreciation Night on June 24 was a heartwarming time where members were acknowledged for their valuable traits and contributions. The evening began with a delightful dinner of Chinese food. Moving forward, MC Diane Fausak, President of RCL Branch #39 said that their ladies in the RCL Ladies Auxiliary always provided constant support for the legion. “Even when they were busy running their own homes and tending to their families, they made time to be involved whether it was catering or supporting the community or branch. Over the years, some things have changed but their dedication remained. So, our legion wants you to know that you are much appreciated. Fausak then gave a presentation for each
member of the Ladies Auxilary where she read what their fellow members wrote about these ladies. “Verna Buckland was a very good president, very active member and dedicated lady. Bessie Pawliuk was always available to help in any way and is a cheerful member, awesome in the dining room and a remarkable lady. Lorna Hoggins keeps our books always looking good; we are never in the red with her around. Julia Welsh is very organized and knowledgeable. She is well-dressed too. Betty Hirsch is a great help. Rose Tebbutt, we wonder who will ever fill your shoes? We miss you at our meetings. Cindy OslundHebert is someone who understands the computer. She has more energy than all of us. This Lady is always on the run. So close to perfect- it’s scary! Louise Bowley is a pleasure to have at our meetings. She is always willing to help. Arcadia Kitz is always there for us. She’s never had a bad hair day. Olga Semotiuk is a great member who always keeps the meetings going. She is very knowledgeable in L .A. matters. Rober t a Twerdochib is a great lady who gives her help generously.” Then Fausak presented each lady with a card and a gift of appreciation.
Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Appreciation Night on June 24 was a heartwarming time where members were acknowledged for their valuable traits and contributions. The evening began with a delightful dinner of Chinese food. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)