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RCMP files from MARCH 15 - 21 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser March 15 11:59 – Report of theft of vehicle from the Vegreville area. The truck was recovered shortly after. Three youths were involved and a 16-year-old has been charged and is facing three criminal offences. Vehicle theft, mischief, and altering a vehicle VIN. 20:47 – Complaint received of a female who was on court release conditions not to be in Vegreville. Members conducted a traffic stop on a white Chevrolet Avalanche idling outside a residence.

Members located the 32-year-old female hiding in the truck. The female was arrested for breaching conditions and was later released with documents for court.

March 16 15:29 – Report of theft of a car battery from Vegreville.

The investigation revealed that this was related to a stolen vehicle report from the day prior. The complainant indicated that a family member had stolen a battery which was later used during the theft. The battery was returned and charges related to the theft are no being pursued.

17:04 – Report of threats being made related to an ongoing civil mater from a year ago. Members spoke with the complainant and reviewed the details. It was determined that the communication did not meet the threshold for threats as defined in the criminal code.

18:42 – Traffic stop conducted in Vegreville. A 37-year-old male from Vegreville was found to not have a valid driver’s license and failed to produce valid insurance. The driver was charged with Driving without a License, (mandatory court) as well as Failing to Produce License, Registration and Insurance card (voluntary penalty of $243). The vehicle was towed.

22:38 – Traffic stop conducted in Vegreville on a red Dodge Durango.

Members recognized the driver as being on curfew conditions. The driver was arrested for breaching curfew conditions and was later released along with documents for court.

23:49 – Report of a dead deer blocking the roadway. Members attended the location in the County of Minburn (Hwy 36) and discovered it was a porcupine disguised as a deer. Members removed the porcupine from the roadway as highway maintenance officials were unavailable.

March 17 11:24 – Report by a Vegreville resident

of possible fraud. Complainant indicated that there were a number of transactions that were not authorized by the owner.

Under investigation in co-operation with the bank.

12:17 – Report of a white Western Star Semi with a blue flat deck damaging a power pole in Mundare. Power was cut to a significant portion of town. Multiple witnesses and CCTV observed the incident. There were no injuries related to the issue. Investigation is ongoing.

12:49 – Report of break and enter to a garage in Mundare. Members attended and located break in tools. Miscellaneous items were taken including a Hilti, drill press, chain saw, and hand tools. Investigation ongoing.

March 18 10:32 – Complainant called to report that he had lent his vehicle to a friend and it hand not been returned. As well, the friend was not returning his phone calls.

Members confirmed that the vehicle had been towed in relation to the March 16 file at 18:42 and advised the complainant.

14:10 – Call to assist Social Services to check on children at a Vegreville home.

Members attended with the Social Worker but there was no one home. Further will follow up will be done.

15:13 – Traffic enforcement in the area resulting in multiple tickets for speeding, cell phones, seat belts, and other offences.

One driver was charged with speeding (VP of $220), failing to provide an insurance card (VP of $243) and driving while unauthorized (mandatory court). Another vehicle was found to have NO ONE wearing seatbelts and the driver along with 2 passengers all received seatbelt tickets with voluntary penalties of $162.

21:39 – Request to assist EMS with an uncooperative patient who was intoxicated, laying on the ground, and refusing treatment. Members attended and upon their arrival the patient decided to accept treatment from EMS. March 19 13:50 – Report of a shoplifter at a Vegreville business. Members attended and arrested the 36-year-old female from Mundare. The subject was charged and later released with documents for court.

21:03 – Report of a Black GMC Sierra driving erratically in Vegreville. The complainant indicated that the black GMC caused a collision and then left the scene. Under investigation.

March 20 12:18 – Report of mischief to a vehicle in the town of Vegreville. Three tires were slashed and profanity was scratched into the paint. Under investigation.

14:23 – Report of an intoxicated male causing a disturbance at a Vegreville lodging established. The 38-year-old male from Morinville was arrested and housed in cells until sober.

15:59 – Report of mischief to a vehicle in Vegreville.

Two tires were slashed on the vehicle.

Under investigation.

17:30 – Report of a slow cooker and a box behind a municipal building in Vegreville.

Members attended and determined that the items appeared to be garbage.

22:05 – Call for a hold-up alarm at a Vegreville business. Upon arrival, members determined that a male had entered the business, asked to use a cell phone and asked if he could have $20.

When the employee declined to provide a cell phone and cash, the male created a disturbance and was throwing things.

The 29-year-old male from Edmonton was arrested and held for a hearing. The Justice of the Peace released the male with documents for court.

23:24 – Report of a COVID violation.

Members attended the Vegreville home and spoke with the home owners.

Members provided a formal warning and advised them of the provincial COVID regulations.

March 21 10:15- Report of a black BMW on the highway swerving, possibly impaired.

Members were able to intercept the vehicle. The driver was provided a roadside demand and determined that the 28-year-old driver from BC was sober. The driver was issued a ticket for failing to maintain lane.

During the week there were 99 calls for service made in total including: 3 false alarms, 1 false 911, 0 animal strikes, 1 Health Act (COVID), 2 wellbeing checks, 4 calls under the Mental Health Act, and approximately 27 tickets from traffic enforcement.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Update from Alberta Health Services

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Yolanda Genu, Senior Communications Advisor for Central Zone said, “Presently in Vegreville, AHS is providing appointments for those eligible for the AstraZeneca/ Covishield vaccine. As we’ve previously shared, AHS has always had plans to offer an immunization clinic in Vegreville, and will be offering other COVID immunization products in the future as vaccine supply is available. Days and times of the clinics will vary, as they do across our rural immunization sites, by booked appointment.

AHS opened a vaccination site in Vegreville on March 11 and have completed 1,018 immunizations as of March 19.

Genu went on to say, “There are still some Covishield/AstraZeneca appointments remaining throughout the province and these appointments can only be booked through Health Link at 811. The Covishield/AstraZeneca vaccine is being offered at AHS immunization sites in each zone, however, some individuals will need to travel outside their home community if they choose this vaccine.”

According to AHS, a total of 2,524 COVID-19 swabs completed between Nov.21, 2020 and March 18, 2021 at the Vegreville testing site. There have been 161 positive cases of COVID-19 with five still active in the County of Minburn, including Vegreville.

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COVID-19 App Failures Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion I’m definitely not a social media superstar like Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. My friends and family will attest to that. The last time I updated anything on my Facebook profile was years ago with a picture of my barn. There is the occasional message, but my IRL (In Real Life) friends know that a message to me on Facebook may not get answered for a week or more and then only because I’m on the News Advertiser Facebook page.

So, it may surprise many people that when PM Trudeau told me to install the COVID Alert App, I listened. Even though our Premier said it wasn’t good and that’s why Alberta was working on their own, I figured something is better than nothing.

With all the advertising about the app, I figured it would be a big hit. Many provinces were on board and recommending it, so what could go wrong?

According to Blacklock’s Reporter last week, only about 19 percent of people with mobile accounts in Canada downloaded the app. THAT is what went wrong. Not nearly enough when it was projected that the app would need 50 percent uptake to be effective. This despite Quebec and Ontario being Canadian hot spots and being home to over 60 percent of Canada’s population.

This one can’t be blamed on stubborn westerners.

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app. An additional $16 million was budgeted to promote the app.

Despite the dismal response from Canadians, the federal app has its cheerleaders. Of course Trudeau and Dr. Theresa Tam are both still firm believers. Tam was quoted as saying “As societies open, as schools and colleges and other places restart, now is the time to give it a go” and Trudeau when asked about the performance... “What we are doing, as it is, continues.”

It must be noted that Canada’s Federal Government is not alone in Covid app money pits.

Alberta spent around $625,000 to buy the app Singapore developed. One month after release, Singapore noted that only 20 percent of the population had downloaded the app. This in a very tech-savvy country with a far superior telecommunications system and a population which trusts its government. A virtual show of hands... how many of YOU downloaded the Alberta app??

Anyone?

New Zealand spent $6.4 million, the UK about $52 million, and Australia a whopping $70 million ($64 mil in advertising).

Australia even made it clear to citizens that the only way out of lock-downs was to download and use the app. Despite that, early numbers showed that when Victoria, AUS had 4,600 COVID cases, the app only registered 325 uses and produced zero results.

The real debate in Australia has come from the contract to develop the app which was awarded to a government friendly private company. Sound familiar?

When a different AUS app development company who has a track record in software development for healthcare was asked, they estimated the parameters provided by the government (including 6 months of support) would have cost $200,000. A fraction of the $6 million the AUS government spent.

It is hard to compare western cultures to those of a country such as South Korea. Their contact tracing delves deep into personal privacy and using everything from cell phone tracking to purchases and CCTV to identify where citizens have been. We can’t get call centers to book shots functioning properly after having a year to prepare, so there is no way we could pull this level of tracking off unless Facebook or Google were making money off of it. There is also a cultural difference when it comes to masks and doing what the citizens are asked of by their government. Having said all of that, with almost 10X the population of Canada, South Korea has about 11 percent of our COVID-19 Cases.

It is clear that the amazing technology we carry around with us cannot solve a problem this complex. It doesn’t even matter how many Tweets or selfies are taken or how much we wish for it to be so.

So, to all the governments of the world; PLEASE stop the COVID app insanity and spend those millions on something that will help your citizens. Like a few extra fancy freezers to get the vaccines closer to those who need it, or a defined plan to open our economies while protecting the most vulnerable.

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Hospitalized Senior in Vegreville Waiting for Covid-19 Vaccine

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Every day Judy Orchison goes to visit her friend in St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Vegreville she gets asked the same question: “When am I am going to get the shot?”

Unfortunately, Judy has no answer, and her attempts to find the answer have gone unanswered.

Judy said her friend cannot go to a drug store or any kind of vaccination site due to her condition and feels it’s unfair her friend cannot get immunized at the hospital.

She believes every patient in hospital, no matter where you live in the province should be able to get the Covid-19 vaccine. “I think seniors in rural hospitals are missing out. They should have been done long ago.”

She went on to say, “If people at Heritage House can get the vaccine then why can’t it be brought to patients in hospital?” That’s another question she doesn’t have an answer for, and every day that goes by it gets increasingly difficult to keep her friend’s spirits up.

Judy said that although her friend, who is 102-years-old, suffered a stroke on February 7, she is well enough to receive the vaccine. “I spoke with a physician and asked if she could get it, can she have it? And the doctor said by all means.”

One of the doctors Judy spoke with at the hospital asked a nurse to get in touch with AHS to see if her friend could get the vaccine. “The nurse did that, but never heard anything back. They, (AHS) have been aware of this since the 13th of February.

“There’s no communication and no answers.”

Sherene Khaw, Assistant Communications Director for Alberta Health, stated, “Patients are not being immunized at this time. If they are 65-years-old or older (born in born 1947 or earlier) or identify as First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) and are born in 1971 or earlier, they can book an appointment for vaccination once they are discharged from the hospital. Anyone under the age of 65 who has one of the qualifying underlying conditions will be able to receive a vaccine once Phase 2B begins.”

Yolanda Genu, Senior Communications Advisor for Alberta Health Services Central Zone, stated, “We are working on a protocol to manage eligible populations currently in hospital to be able to receive their Covid-19 vaccine. We will communicate more information when it becomes available.”

According to the government website, “The timeline for Phase 2C is between April to June. Included in this phase are: All designated family/support people of those individuals in long term care, designated supportive living, and licensed supportive living facilities.”

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90 Years Ago – March 25, 1931

C. Carter of the Bank of Commerce in Willingdon, had been promoted to teller at Hardisty. He is expected to leave in a few days.

Mr. Elias Kowalchuk, formerly manager of the Pool Elevator at Whitford, has taken his residency in Willingdon as the elevator at that point closed for the season.

J.S. Aucoin has succeeded Wm. Buk as secretary of the village of Two Hills, Mr. Buk having resigned from this office a short time ago.

Mr. and Mrs. Archie Thompson of Lavoy, are settled in Ranfurly again. Mr. Thompson has taken charge of the post office and telephone exchange.

F.H. Newcombe, district agriculturist, removed on Monday from the location in the Wener Building to his new premises in the court house. First floor, first door to the left down the hall.

Lighting his house for some nine months by stolen electricity, a local resident thought he was getting away with it, till the wires leading into his house were discovered. It would be an odd charge indeed, that of stealing electricity, but upon the malefactor promising to pay the Utility company for the juice used, the company decided not to prosecute.

75 Years Ago – March 27, 1946

Progress is being made in Innisfree in re-moving old buildings on the corner opposite the Canadian Bank of Commerce. The Co-op is planning to build their offices there.

Four returned boys of the armed forces, including Tom Loftus and Jimmy Jordan, are planning to settle on the former Gordon farm west of Innisfree.

During the past two weeks there has been considerable discussion among hotel men and the Alberta government that breweries should not own hotels in the province. Why such representation should be made, and what the argument against ownership is, we are not in a position to say. From the average point of view we believe that brewery owned hotels have been an asset to every community in which they are operated. Their hotels are well kept, they are an added source of revenue to the town, and to our knowledge we fail to recollect any of them being at odds with the Alberta Liquor Control Board. The hotels employ a large staff and pay reasonably good wages.

Corporal G.W. Johnson left this week as one of the guards over the German prisoners being sent from Canada to England. He expects to be gone about six weeks.

50 Years Ago – March 25, 1971

Darcy Lukenchuk was a double winner at a recent Vegreville Jets Junior Hockey game when presentations of trophies were made.

Darcy was selected as the Fans’ Most Popular Player and awarded the Vegreville Land Co. Trophy and he was also selected at the Jets Hockey Club Most Valuable Player and awarded the King Drug Trophy.

A letter was read at Vegreville Town Council from the Municipal Inspector re the 1970 financial statement advising that the water utility had had a deficit for the past 3 years and should be selfsupporting. Mayor Moshansky suggested that the minimum rate be raided $1.00 per month and other rates by 10%. The suggestion was adopted.

Purchasing of the airpark was introduced by Councillor Huzil. The secretary is to advise the Vegreville Flying Club that council is prepared to accept the proposal outlined in the letter.

The drama class students of the A.L. Horton Junior High School will present an evening of drama at the auditorium of the school on March 26th.

25 Years Ago – March 26, 1996

The St. Mary’s Saints brought home the silver medal at the 1A boys basketball provincial championships held in Pincher Creek.

The team of Kevin Taschuk, Pat Taschuk, Pat Ewanishan and Leonard Ewanishan won the first event in the Two Hills mixed bonspiel.

Elk Island school trustees considered a new policy on school facility rental at their meeting. The policy, though basically the same, will affect youth groups and adult learning councils slightly. At the same time it gives principals more discretion.

About 150 first year bantam hockey players came to Vegreville on the weekend for the Mac Alberta Cup hockey camp. The players went through drills as well as played games in front of evaluators and scouts. The camp is held annually, just prior to the western hockey league’s bantam draft. Local players included Trevor Warawa, Geoff St. Germaine, Scott Sharun, Derrick Keller, Ryan James, Scott Rusnak and Andrew Gladue.

The financial statement presented at the Vegreville Chamber of Commerce meeting showed that the chamber had a deficit in 1995 of almost $11,000. The previous year’s statement was unaudited, showed a surplus of $5519. Income in 1995 was about $1000 less than in 1994, without considering that year’s grant of $13,250 for industrial adjustment services survey.

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Winners and Losers after a Full Year of Coronapocalypse Maurice Tougas Troy Media Columnist

So here we are, a full year into the Coronapocalypse.

It has been (choose your favourite hackneyed phrase) a year like no other, unlike anything we’ve ever seen, a year of the new normal, etc.

It will be years before we know the full impact of the COVID-19 catastrophe, but after a year we can see some winners and losers emerge.

Winner: Streaming television.

Netflix, Amazon Plus, Disney+, Apple+, Acorn, even CBC Gem (required Canadian content for this column) have come to the rescue during these dark days. If it hadn’t been for the virus lockdown, how would we ever become obsessed with the Tiger King? (OK, maybe that’s not such a good thing.)

Loser: Network TV. Queen Latifah kicking ass as The Equalizer?

Seriously? Is that the best they can do?

Losers: Movies.

Oh, they’re still making movies, just not movies people are willing to pay to watch. With movie theatres shuttered, the films that support the entire industry, like the umpteen iteration of the Avengers franchise (“Avengers: What, again?”), are on hold. A James Bond movie, No Time To Die, has been sitting on the shelf for more than a year. As a result, the best picture nominations for the 2021 Oscars are made up of Netflix movies and art-house fare seen only by pontificating, beard-stroking critics.

Please, I need some brain-dead entertainment!

Winner: Questrade.

With nothing to spend money on and more time to spend on the computer, the online

investment broker Questrade is having a banner year, despite their extraordinarily sanctimonious commercials. You, too, can be rich! And it’s so-o-oo easy!

Losers: Questrade users.

“Why did I invest in Amalgamated Spats?”

Winners: Minimum wage workers.

A recent Statistics Canada report says Canadians gained thousands of dollars more from COVID-19 support payments than they lost in wages. It’s the next best thing to living in Sweden. Also, retail employees have been elevated to hero status for keeping our shelves stocked with essentials, like toilet paper.

Winners: Teenagers.

Leaked government documents revealed that 40,000 15-year-olds got the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit, totalling $81.2 million. Another 92,000 16-year-olds got nearly $186 million and more than 184,000 17-year-olds got $369 million.

Beats the hell out of babysitting.

Losers: Teenagers.

If I was a high school kid, this would have been the happiest year of my life. But for kids who actually like high school, this has been a disaster. No drunken house parties. No clumsy sexual encounters in the back seat of your dad’s Toyota. No stuffing scrawny losers into their lockers. Oh, yeah, and the education thing.

Winner: Big pharma.

Give them their due: these mega-corporations – so necessary, so frequently avaricious – really came through for the world with their miracle vaccines.

Loser: Little pharma.

Smaller pharmaceutical companies around the

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Town of Vegreville Purchases $1 Million Compactor for Landfill Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Following a written report and much discussion members of town council they decided to spend just over $1 million for a compactor at the Vegreville Sanitary Landfill at its March 8 meeting.

During a budget meeting back in December of 2020 Mayor Tim MacPhee told colleagues he wanted to discuss the possibility of purchasing a compactor at a later date. He also requested Infrastructure, Planning & Development Director Dale Lefebvre to compile a report for council’s consideration.

Lefebvre presented the report during the Feb. 16 legislative committee meeting. Contained in the highlights of the report it stated that purchasing of a compactor would restore the life expectancy of the landfill to 52 years from its current estimate of 26 years. As well, with life cycling of the compactor they could expect to use it between 10 and 15 years.

In addition, it would increase compaction by 110 percent. It would also achieve compaction in less passes resulting in a 66 percent savings in operator time, fuel, and equipment wear. It would also extend the life cycle of the crawler loader from 5 years to 10-12 years.

Three options were presented to council for a compactor ranging from $1,033,411 to $1,087,700. Council selected the second option with a purchase price of $1,075,200. “A five percent contingency will be added to the recommended compactor for a total of $1,085,000 to cover any incidental costs, compensation for any market fluctuations or minor changes in the exchange rate,” stated Lefebvre.

“I know that this is a very large budget item that was not budgeted, but what we’ve seen in the last few years in our landfill and the amount of intake and compaction were getting…This piece of equipment is vital to stretch out the longevity so we can all appreciate that we need to take care of this planet and be stewards of the environment, but that comes not through unproven technology at this time. When we see larger municipalities having success with this technology we should be able to move slowly in that direction. But, no matter what, we still are going to need a compactor because to operate a landfill

without one doesn’t make a lot of sense.”

Councillor Taneen Rudyk countered by saying that her proposal was not unproven technology. “While I appreciate the thought and consideration that’s been done through this report. I cannot support this purchase at this time. I do feel like there are other solutions that could take precedence and they are not exploratory, but could solve problems in the long-term.”

What those proposed solutions were was not made clear as Coun. Rudyk made a previous presentation to council privately.

Councillor Dave Berry, who made the motion to approve the purchase of the compactor, said he agreed with Coun. Rudyk that they need to look to the future. “We need to plan for the future and diverting from the landfill will be important; and I would suggest we start saving monies in reserve to look toward that in the future. But for right now we’re faced with a situation where we have to conserve the space we have in our landfill as it is.”

Councillor Jerrold Lemko also agreed they must prepare for the future. “But right now the need for the compactor is here because we are increasing our intake twice as much as we’ve had in the past. So, the time to be prudent is right now with the compactor and also to be mindful of the fact we need to look at other sources of how we treat our landfill and our waste.”

According to the town, approximately 60 percent of revenue at the landfill comes from commercial haulers which was approximately 8,500 tonnes in 2020. Purchasing of the compactor is not expected to result in the hiring of extra staff, but will assist with meeting Alberta Environment and Parks standards to improve operational efficiency at the landfill.

Council voted in favour of the purchase of the compactor with Coun. Rudyk having the only dissenting vote.

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Vegreville Fire Department Donates Equipment to Ukraine Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Kevin Royle started Firefighter Aid Ukraine when he saw they were in dire need of equipment.

He’s shipped over tens of thousands of pieces of equipment and added 25 sets of turn out gear, helmets, boots, jackets, gloves, hoses, and stretchers to the list on March 19.

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to package and clean and organize and sort the equipment.

We have been finding target locations in the Ukraine for communities in need and we pair them with a donor here in Canada. So, it’s been quite successful.

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communities in the Ukraine. By selecting communities that have similar geography, similar industry, and similar population sizes; all these essential things. Your council here in Vegreville has been doing a tremendous job of developing their own with their sister community Kolomyia.”

Royle said Lieutenant Adam Denine phoned to let him know about the fire department’s donation. Instead of putting the equipment in inventory, Royle said he decided it would go directly to the area around Kolomyia. This will show other people that are potentially interested in the program in other communities of the kinds of things that can be done to assist their sister community.

Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk stated, “I met Kevin about a year ago because I am the Chair of the Advisory Council on Alberta-Ukraine Relations, (ACAUR) and part of the ACAUR’s mandate is to work on increasing trade between Alberta and the Ukraine and so Kevin came to me and explained the story about how destitute some of the departments really are when it comes to personal protective equipment and how they have come to rely on Alberta and Canadian and particularly, Vegreville fire equipment to keep them safe. They do a really, really great job, and I am really, really honoured to work with a really good friend and all the good work he does. I know it is very much appreciated.”

Deputy Chief Mark Lucas said, “We had gear in our cold storage building since the last time we shipped gear. A lot of our stuff has been expiring and we’ve been replacing it as we go. So, we wanted

to make sure we didn’t throw it out. We know there was this program out there and we just wanted to make sure that we could donate and someone could use it.

And when you partner with another fire department, I don’t care whether in the Ukraine or Timbuktu, you’re all part of the brotherhood. It’s good to be part of it.”

Some of the donated helmets.

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Tracy Lupul, a firefighter with the Andrew Fire Department, was on hand for the presentation and to assist with the sorting and packing of items. She got involved with the organization a few years ago after hearing about it from fellow firefighter Ken Hamaliuk. She helped organize a successful fundraising dinner and dance in the community.

Mayor Tim MacPhee said, “More than anything I’m just proud of the fact that we can move some of this used equipment to somebody who needs it. Hopefully it will get to our sister community Kolomyia and area. We are always trying to foster that relationship and grow economically together and these ties that we are trying to build. I believe it is a very good start and kudos to Kevin and his outfit going around Alberta collecting this stuff and getting it to regions in the Ukraine.”

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County of Two Hills to Participate in Cleanfarms Agri Plastics Program Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Recycling of commonly used agricultural waste products is what Cleanfarms specializes in, and the non-profit environmental stewardship organization has selected the County of Two Hills to participate in its grain bag recycling program.

County of Two Hills Agricultural Fieldman Elden Kozak recently made a presentation to council on behalf of the Agricultural Service Board, (ASB) because members had expressed an interest in exploring the possibility of the landfill being used as a plastics recycling site.

On March 4 members of the ASB unanimously voted in favour of going ahead with the program and received official confirmation days ago.

Kozak said they will receive $55 per tonne for rolled grain bags. He estimates there are between 150-200 grain bags currently in the landfill and is asking producers to roll their bags prior to arriving at the landfill. “We are responsible for ensuring the plastic is clean and stored in a fairly decent manner.”

Kozak said all they will have to do is construct a loading ramp and create a storage area for the grain bags.

According to the Cleanfarms website, “Cleanfarms is a non-profit environ-

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We play an important role in protecting the environment by keeping recyclable materials out of landfills and burn piles. To help farmers better manage their waste, Cleanfarms partners with agri-retailers and municipalities across the country to make our programs available to farmers in every region.”

Last year alone, more than 5.2 million empty pesticide and fertilizer containers were collected through a Cleanfarms program, and nearly 300,000 empty seed and pesticide bags returned.”

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church in Chipman was demolished on March 18, only 10 days after the final blessing was bestowed upon the 103-yearold place of worship.

Jamie Lowes, Owner of Canadian Demolition, said demolition should be completed by the end of the week depending on weather. Prior to demolition the cross, bell and sign were all removed and have been relocated to the church cemetery.

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interior boards were removed separately because they contained asbestos and lead paint. Lowes said they were taken to recycling facility in Edmonton.

Lowes said the structure had definitely served its time. In the 14 years the company has been in operation it has demolished many residential, commercial, and industrial buildings; as well as schools.

Lowes said they decided to take on this project as it was in fairly close proximity to its Sherwood Park location and because there are a lot more details that go into a project such as this.

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Vermilion River Bridge Construction Project set to Begin Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Vermilion River bridge construction along Highway 16 A in Vegreville is set to begin on March 26, and is expected to end on October 15.

McKenzie Kibler, Press Secretary for Transportation Minister Ric McIver, stated, “As part of our ongoing commitment to Rural Albertans and Vegreville residents, Alberta’s government is spending $3.5 million to replace the Highway 16A over the Vermilion River. This will help improve safety and reduce future maintenance cost, while creating about 18 jobs to help get Albertans back to work.

The historic 2021-2024 capital plan commits $20.7 billion over the next three years to create 90,000 jobs as a part of Alberta’s Economic Recovery Plan. That includes billions for capital maintenance and renewal projects like the Vermillion River Bridge, which we expect to be underway in the coming weeks and completed by this fall.

• The work includes building a new 32m long bridge that will carry four lanes of traffic. Work will include some minor modifications to modernize the intersection with 43 street by removing some of the concrete median. These modifications will also reduce future bridge maintenance costs and improve drainage of the roadway and bridge surface.

• Two way traffic will be accommodated during construction. The project will be built in stages by demolishing the half of the old bridge while the other half carries traffic, then building half of the new bridge, then moving traffic to the new bridge while the second half of the new bridge is built.

• No additional traffic lights are needed as a single lane of traffic in each direction

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Loser: The Canadian taxpayer. As usual.

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Vegreville Minor Soccer Association Moving Forward with Plans for 2021 Season Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Vegreville Minor Soccer Association (VMSA) held their first virtual 2021 Annual General Meeting, (AGM) by Zoom on March 16. This meeting was meant to discuss the 2020 season and plans for the 2021 season.

Allan Bohrson, President of VMSA chaired the meeting.

During Bohrson’s report he stated, “Shortly after the 2020 AGM last year, the COVID-19 pandemic was declared and we were instructed by Alberta Health Services and Alberta Soccer

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He went on say that all registration fees were returned to registrants, so for the remaining of 2020, there were no soccer activities in Vegreville.

“Even though the program was on hold, the executive continued Soccer season usually gets underway at RJV Soccer Park in early May, and to have executive meetings when restriction allowed it and virtual officials are hoping that will be the case this spring. (Michelle Pinon/Photo) meetings on Zoom as well.

There has been some decisions released by Alberta Maintenance work at the RJV Soccer Park continued Soccer already for the 2021 season and are likely to throughout spring, summer, and fall. remain in place throughout 2021. As part of the We have been working on finalizing the remaining COVID-19 protocols by Alberta Soccer, VMSA will signage for the park including recognition of regula- require a signed youth waiver and a signed declaration and sponsorship money we have received and tion of compliance form from every registered player with some help, we should be able to have this prior to the start of the season. completed this season.

VMSA will also require a signed adult waiver and Moving forward for 2021, there are still a number declaration of compliance form from all coaches, of questions and uncertainties for the outdoor sea- referees and volunteers, including executive memson. We are anticipating some form of soccer pro- bers prior to the start of the season. All of these gram this spring but it is still forms will be distributed to the unclear on how that might look. registrants and collected by the VMSA has intentions of movVMSA Executive at the start ing forward with business as of the season. VMSA will subusual, in preparation for the mit a 2021 action plan to spring season. We will continue Alberta Soccer for pre-approvwith this throughout 2021 and al. The plan will include all update the membership, if and cleaning and sanitizing protowhen is needed as Alberta cols, social distancing regulaHealth restrictions are tions, contact tracing, and announced. We will be followmore. ing the recommendations set Alberta Soccer will not be out by the Alberta Soccer allowing any referees from Association and make the necmini soccer this year so there essary preparations to have a will be no referees schedule for regular outdoor season.

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We are anticipating that some of those decisions will be made by Alberta Soccer later in March and guidelines will be announced at that time. I am hoping everyone understands that this is a very fluent situation and I ask that everyone has patience as we maneuver our way through the ongoing chances that may occur,” Bohrson said.

Shelley Berry, Registrar and Communications Director, stated that online registration is open and available until April 15 on the VMSA website.

The soccer season generally gets underway the first week in May and see’s between 250 to 350 kids participate in the sport.

Under new business, Bohrson stated that for league play in Lakeland, the dates of the Lakeland Cup will be June 11-13 and June 18-20. Age groups for each weekend have not been determined yet.

“We have applied to Lakeland for the Lakeland Cup Weekend that will be hosted from June 11-13. We also have applied for a mini-tournament this year for U7, U9, and U11 on May 22 and 23 or May 29 and 30.

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Seasonal Employment Road Construction Labourer/Operator The County of Minburn No. 27 is seeking two individuals for Seasonal Road Construction Labourer/Operator positions in the Public Works department located in Vegreville, Alberta. Job duties will include operation of heavy equipment, equipment maintenance, and other Public Works duties. Full-time hours with overtime based on 10 hours per day or 191 hours per month.

Qualifications - Ability to work outdoors and perform manual labor - Previous experience operating heavy equipment - Strong communication skills and a team worker - Valid driver's license – Class 3 would be an asset This position may require occasional overtime.

Please submit a complete resume and cover letter, detailing experience, education, qualifications and references, and a current Driver's Abstract to HR@minburncounty.ab.ca.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.

Questions regarding this position may also be directed to the above email address.

Employment Term: Tentative May to October 2021 Location: Vegreville, Alberta Salary Range: $25.00 - $28.84 per hour (Labourer/Operator) $29.18 - $35.59 per hour (Construction Operator) The County of Minburn thanks all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, When it comes to yard sales, my good friend Samantha and I are big fans. We start out every Saturday morning by getting the newspaper, circling the ads and plotting out our day. We love the excitement of not knowing what we'll discover. It's kind of like finding a designer dress in your size on the clearance rack! For you guys I guess it's like finding your favorite power tool at 80% off. While Samantha and I are in tune when it comes to shopping at yard sales, there is one issue we don't agree upon. I like a sale that is disorganized because I think there are better deals to be had. Samantha likes a sale that is well organized.

She thinks the prices are more negotiable because the host is well prepared. Believe it or not, this disagreement is putting a cramp in our shopping. We're hoping you can referee our feud and help us come to a resolution.

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Carry: In determining what is

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Cash: When it comes to hosting a sale, we always encourage people to take time and organize their event. Unfortunately, not all of them do.

Carry: An organized sale makes it easier for the host to keep track of things and quicker for customers to find bargains to take home. However, regardless of organization, pricing is typically based on the people running the sale and their willingness to part with their items. Those looking to

simply clean out the house will be far more negotiable on price than those looking to make a lot of money from their sale.

Carry: The different opinion between you and your friend may be more a function of your own personalities. You may find a disorganized sale to be the best because it fits your shopping style.

Your friend Samantha, on the other hand, may like a more organized sale because that suits her personality better.

Cash: In either case, don't let a little thing like this get in the way of your Saturday shopping adventures. You never know, you each might just find that designer dress in your size!

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I love my husband, but he is what one would call "domestically challenged". I had to rely on him a few weeks ago when I sprained my ankle. I just couldn't get around to collect the clothes and do the laundry, so he offered to help. Since he had no clue how to wash them, we used walkie-talkies so he could ask questions from the laundry room.

He no sooner collected everything and got to the basement when I received the first call.

"What setting do I use on the washing machine for my shirt?" he said on the walkie-talkie.

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According to some organizational professionals, a moderate amount of messiness is not a bad thing. He claims over-organizing can cost more time and money than it saves. Trying to keep a perfectly clean house or organizing a tight daily schedule can leave you quite frazzled.

Instead, he suggests making peace with your clutter and spending your spare time with family and friends.

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Town council voted unanimously in favour of a motion to host fireworks during its March 16 meeting. Council also tabled a motion regarding possible Canada Day activities to a future meeting.

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Talk of the Town on the Value of Nurses Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

National Certified Nurses Day was held on March 19. I personally feel that it is important to recognize and honour nurses on this day and on every day because nurses work long, hard hours and especially with the COVID-19 pandemic, they put their lives and health on the line to take care of their patients and ensure the people in their care get well and maintain their health. Then like every other profession and trade, sometimes nurses make a difference that is not obvious or related to their profession which could include being extra compassionate and helping someone with their mental health.

When I asked citizens why they felt we should recognize nurses, they gave various responses.

Meylan Andreas said, “As Florence Nightingale

believed Nurses’ presence with their client is a key stone for making professional communication. In her theory she described that there is a very strong relationship with a person with his/her environment, health, and nurse. Salute to all nurses!”

Danita Ponte said nurses sometimes stay past the time their shift ends. “This is why nurses need appreciation. They are dedicated to spending hours giving life saving measures,” Danita explained.

Shelley Berry said, “To me the nurses and nurses’ aides are the backbone of the hospital. They were absolutely amazing when my mom was in palliative care and I lived in the hospital for a couple months, so I watched them a lot. Yes, they’re very busy at times, but they’re the ones that are constantly coming in the room to comfort not just the patient, but also the family.”

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Shame Rocks for Jackie On March 17, a group of eight concerned citizens gathered with mask and distance at their MLA’s office in Fort Saskatchewan to give Shame Rocks for St. Patrick’s Day to Jackie Armstrong Homeniuk. Each person was frustrated by ongoing actions of our MLA, Jason Kenney and the UCP that benefit private interest - with public money. The purpose of this citizen action is to remind Jackie and all elected officials that they are public servants - their job is to act in the public interest.

There were many messages on the Shame Rocks that were taped to the MLA’s entrance door.

Perhaps you would like to send our MLA a Shame Rock too?

Concerned Lamont County citizen, Pat Spady (This letter had been edited for length.

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Tributes MEMORIAM

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CARD OF THANKS DOWHANIUK The family of Darcy Dowhaniuk would like to thank all those that sent messages of sympathy and donated to the Heart & Stroke fund and/or the AB Lung Association in Darcy’s memory following his sudden passing. Also thank you to everyone who sent cards and flowers and reached out by phone or messaging. Your kindness and support will forever be remembered.

We would also like to thank Autumn Rose for guiding us and to Rev. Pamela Milton for supporting us through our loss.

Mary, Teresa, Lisa and families

MELENKA, William In loving memory of a Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather Who passed away March 28, 2016 Goodbyes are not forever They are not the end.

They simply mean We will miss you Until we meet again.

Sadly missed and forever loved.

Forever in our hearts.

Memory Eternal!

Julie, Sons Willie & Connie; Martin Grandchildren, Willie & Courtney; Conlynn & Kayla; Cassie Anne; Leah-Marie; Darren Great-Grandson Taelynn & Great-Granddaughter Hayley

DOBUSH, Mary August 5, 1914 - March 24, 1996 In loving memory of our Dear Mother & Grandma Twenty-five years have passed since that sad day When one we loved was called away God took her home. It was His will But in our hearts she lives still.

Always remembered & sadly missed Lillian & family Pat & Bernice & family

Spring Maintenance Work Underway in Vegreville

Filling cracks and potholes is a rite of spring and Dave Giffin and Alexis Krill with the Town of Vegreville were busy along Mazankowski Way (50 Street) and 52 Avenue on March 18. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

SYDORA, Mary September 17, 1927 - March 17, 2021 Mary Sydora passed away peacefully on March 17, 2021 at the age of 93 due to heart failure. She was born September 17, 1927 in Kolnikow Poland to Michael and Anna Lebitko.

She married George Sydora on November 14, 1947.

Mary is survived by her daughters Ann (Ken) Lessard, Cecilia (Donald) Wakaruk, Jeannette (Duane) Warren and Pearl (James) Stewart; her grandchildren Ian Lessard, Patricia Kisilewich, Lisa Lessard, Crystal Wakaruk, Chantel Stewart and Christopher Stewart; her 7 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents Michael and Anna; her brother Steve Lebitko; her loving husband of 51 years George Sydora; her son Nick Sydora; and her son-in-law, Ken Lessard.

Mary was a beautiful kind soul who brought joy and a smile to everyone she met. She was loved by all and will be missed by many. Rest in Peace Mary (Mom and Baba).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation. Due to circumstances, a private service was held on Sunday, March 21, 2021 followed by inurnment in Innisfree Cemetery.

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Dave Giffin with the Town of Vegreville was busy patching a hole with asphalt along Mazankowski Way (50 Street) and 52 Avenue on March 18. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

No Canada Goose Nesting Issues in Vegreville and Area When I asked Hewitt if Vegreville ever A pair of Canada geese in flight. (Brian Genereux/Submitted Photo) had a problem with these geese seeking Global News reported that Canada geese are making inappropriate nesting sites and bothering an appearance in Edmonton and these geese are trying the citizens with this, he replied, “I don’t to find a nesting site which is creating problems for recall any recent calls from residents comsome residents in Edmonton. plaining about these geese nesting in areas However, most residents of Vegreville and area said where the residents didn’t want the geese that they only seen a couple of these geese flying by to nest. around at the beginning of March.

But when the geese first come in, they Mike Hewitt, District Fish and Wildlife Officer said are looking for optimal nesting sites. We Canada geese are normally seen at Vegreville Trout had a nest at Vegreville Trout Pond right pond or Vegreville Elks/Kinsmen Park once the ice on the edge where people could access it opens up and starts coming off of the lake. last year and it was easy for people to dis“I have only seen a couple of geese flying in the air turb it. If the geese do nest in an area or south of Vegreville in the field at where people don’t want them to be, you will feed these animals and that makes them feel comDaysland Pheasant Release Site have to make the geese uncomfortable in which is about a 30 minute drive the area and they will typically go and find another fortable around people and then the geese show less fear.

If we feed these geese, we can get undesired response from Vegreville.” nesting site.

If it is on a farm, people could put a piece where these birds are always in the area and always close of equipment or vehicle in that area to to people. We are trying to keep them wild so they are deter the geese from being in that area and not always be hanging around and are migrating like the geese will go off and find a different they are supposed to,” Hewitt mentioned.

Michael van der Torre, Parks, Recreation and Facilities place. Then once the geese have their eggs Manager for the Town of Vegreville said he hasn’t seen at the nesting site, it is unlawful to disany Canada geese yet this season. “We don’t do anything turbed them. to deter the Canada geese from nesting at Elks/Kinsmen “Once geese do cause problems, Fish Park or the other parks in Vegreville. The geese are and Wildlife might be able to use a live typically pretty quiet.

I haven’t had any complaints trap on the animal and move it out of the about the geese.” area. But typically we would do a hazing Brian Genereux, who is a bird watcher and photograor use scare devices to try and deter it pher, said the first Canada geese he saw were a group of Canada geese with their goslings at Elks/Kinsmen Park last year. from being in the area or being comfortfive at Whitford Lake on March 3 which is a bit early but (Rosanne Fortier/File Photo) able around people. not usual.

Often times, what happens is the public Rosanne Fortier

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No Parking Signs to be Installed by Water Reservoir in Mundare Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Town of Mundare will be installing no parking signs near the water reservoir in the coming weeks.

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Chief Administrative Officer reported back to council on March 2 and informed members he would be ordering the signs sometime this week.

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Fun Under the Spring Sun Kaylee Korpan lives on a farm three kilometres from Lavoy. On the first day of spring on March 20, she took her 18-month-old daughter Hazel to visit the Lions Community Playground Vegreville.

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Common New Homeowner Mistakes to Avoid Now that the papers are signed and you’ve finally moved into your new home, it’s time to think about the responsibilities that come with owning property. Here are three mistakes to avoid when you first become a homeowner.

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4804-51 St, Innisfree 20 Whitetail Cr, Mundare $199,999 $339,900

4807-51 St, Innisfree $109,000

4612-50 St, Two Hills #157 62103 RR 133A $195,000 Whitefish Lake • $234,900

Out of Town Continued

#29 562007 RR 113 Lac Sante • $494,000

Commercial

4816-52 St, Innisfree 5015-50 St $48,900 Willingdon • $97,900

5015-50 St Vegreville • $334,999

5231-50 St Mundare • $269,900

Farms & Acreages

4928-50 Ave 12229 TWP RD 484 Vegreville • $229,000 Beaver Cnty • $310,000

Farms & Acreages Continued

51019 RR 141, Minburn Cnty 135038 Hwy 645 59245 RR 175 Smoky $679,900 Two Hills Cnty • $384,900 Lake Cnty • $600,000

173 Brookwood Estates 545019 Hwy 36 NE-14-55-12 W4th Minburn County • $124,900 Two Hills Cnty • $249,900 Two Hills Cnty • $319,000

53510 RR 154 Minburn Cnty • $185,000

50111 Hwy 36 Beaver Cnty • $369,500

53309 RR 145 Minburn Cnty • $365,000

49107 RR 124 Beaver Cnty • $495,000

NE-28-53-15 W4th Minburn Cnty • $269,500

NW-28-52-15 W4th Minburn Cnty • $429,500

122004 Hwy 36 Two Hills Cnty • $240,000

SW-12-53-13 W4th Minburn Cnty • $449,500