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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. To send condolences please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
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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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