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Don Mazankowski Touched the Hearts of the Nation

EDMONTON • LAMONT • MAYERTHORPE • SMOKY LAKE

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Right Honourable Donald (Don) Mazankowski passed away at the age of 85 on October 28.

In a statement released from the family on Oct. 28, it read in part that “he passed away peacefully last night surrounded by family.

While Canadians knew him as Canada’s 4th Deputy Prime Minister, and a long-time federal cabinet minister, to his friends and colleagues he was known as simply “Maz”. However, first and foremost he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather, a legacy that he shared with his partner in life, his wife Lorraine.”

Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs stood in the House of Commons on October 29 when they held a moment of silence. The following day she made a members statement to pay tribute to Mazankowski.

“The Right Honourable Don Mazankowski served Canadians with dignity and integrity for more than 20 years as the MP for Vegreville. As Deputy Prime Minister, he was called “The Minister of Everything”, where apparently the Prime Minister’s instructions to

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Some of the items in the Mazankowski collection.

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A Fresh Alternative

Remembrance Day Feature

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RCMP files from October 26 November 1 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser October 26 01:55 – Traffic stop conducted on Hwy 16. A 22-year-old female from Saskatchewan was found to be driving with a learner’s permit during the prohibited time. A voluntary penalty of $162 was issued.

15:37 – Complaint received about a fraudulent phone call. The caller claimed they were from Revenue Canada requesting the complainant to call another number. When the complainant called the other number the recording stated that there was a problem with income tax and that they needed to punch in a social insurance number needed to be entered into the phone. The complainant did this and then realized something was wrong and hung up. The complainant was provided information for the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and Equifax.

21:53 – Traffic stop conducted on Hwy 16. The 35-year-old female from Alberta was charged to be driving with a learner’s permit without proper supervision. A voluntary penalty of $324 was issued. Warnings were also provided for failing to produce an operator’s license, certificate of registration, and insurance card.

22:31 – Traffic stop conducted as a result of a member witnessing a driver proceed through the red light at a construction zone on Hwy 631. A voluntary penalty of $243 was issued to the 18-year-old male from Alberta.

October 27 14:32 – While on patrol in Mundare, a Vegreville Community Police officer located a flat deck Hino truck that was reported stolen out of Calgary. The vehicle was secured and seized for forensic examination.

20:30 – Report of possible vehicle theft in progress outside a Vegreville business. Members attended and determined that the individual under the steering column of the vehicle was the owner and was attempting to turn off the alarm which would not stop ringing.

October 28 15:26 – Report of a burning smell from an apartment in Vegreville.

Members attended and discovered a female and male known to them who had been evicted and were in the process of moving out. The 32-year-old

female was arrested after being found to be in breach of court-imposed conditions. The 30- year-old male was arrested on multiple warrants. The female was released with paperwork for court and the male was remanded into custody.

21:15 – Complaint of a property dispute. Complainant stated that their neighbour was plowing trees down with a bulldozer that was on their property.

Members attended and found out that a surveyor was coming the next day. The neighbour with the bulldozer agreed to wait until the next day before continuing work.

October 29

07:53 – Compliant of a suspicious truck driving around the complainant’s residence. Members attended and could not locate the vehicle. They did however notice the complainant who was on conditions to NOT be at the residence exit the home. He was arrested for breaching his conditions and was later released for court.

October 30

20:14 – Members responded to a disturbance in Vegreville. Everyone at the location was intoxicated and the result was a male visiting from out of town was later arrested for being drunk in public and mischief. He was housed until sober for his own safety and then released.

October 31

00:11 – While on patrol in Mundare a traffic stop was conducted. Members observed the smell of liquor and a roadside sample was provided. This resulted in a fail. The 34-year-old male from Mundare was arrested and transported to the Vegreville detachment for breath samples which resulted in levels of 0.110 and 0.100. The individual was later released with documents for court and his vehicle was towed and seized.

08:38 – Traffic enforcement in the area resulting in approximately 12 speeding tickets as well as tickets for window tint.

23:55 – Traffic stop in Vegreville resulted in the two occupants being charged with multiple offenses. The driver did not have a driver’s license. A search of the vehicle turned up methamphetamine and counterfeit US currency. The passenger was found in breach of court-ordered conditions.

Both the 52-year-old female and 48-year-old male from Vegreville were arrested, charged, and released with paperwork for court.

November 1

09:33 – Multiple collisions reported including a transport truck on Hwy 16 near Vegreville on the West overpass.

The driver was assessed and treated by EMS. He had minor injuries. The roads were icy due to rain and freezing conditions and no serious injuries were reported.

09:39 – Report of possible stolen cows in Lamont County. Members attended and did not see any signs of theft. The owner later called back to report that the cattle were located.

11:00 – Multiple calls (approx. 5) regarding a single client including several vehicle thefts, mischief (break into a car), and failing to comply with conditions.

16:24 – Compliant of a suspicious Silver Chevrolet Duramax which has been around the home near Hwy 631.

The vehicle drove off erratically on both occasions. Members patrolled but were unable to locate the vehicle.

22:04 – Traffic stop conducted in Vegreville. A 21-year-old driver from Two Hills County was issued tickets for no insurance (mandatory court appearance), expired license plate (VP of $324). The vehicle was towed.

During the week there were 90 calls for service made in total including: 0 false alarms, 3 false 911s, 3 animal strikes, 5 wellbeing checks, 9 calls under the Mental Health Act, and approximately 24 tickets from traffic enforcement.

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Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Mundare

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Residents in the Town of Mundare have been encouraged to follow Alberta Health Services and Health Canada Recommended Guidelines to minimize the spread of COVID-19 after the town became aware of positive test cases in the community.

The Town of Mundare issued a press release to that effect Sunday afternoon. It also advised residents to, “Practice good hygiene, maintain physical distancing, limit the number of people you come into close contact with and wear masks.”

The Town also recommended if residents have “any symptoms or any concerns” to phone 811 for guidance.

The press release went on to say, “Please note that under the Health Information Act, the Town is limited in its ability to disseminate personal information related to a positive COVID case. As such, we must defer to Alberta Health Services and their protocols for contact tracing and notification.”

Town of Mundare Chief Administrative Office Colin Zyla stated, “We have heard of three cases. We have heard through the public and notes on doors. Please note that we have not been contacted by AHS. We are under the assumption that anyone that has tested positive has followed AHS rules and protocols for any contact tracing.

The new release was put out because there was a lot of talk on social media about why the Town is not notifying people. As stated in the news release, the Town is limited in its ability to disseminate personal information. Any protocols for notification is the purview of Alberta Health Services.”

Mayor Mike Saric stated, “It came to light last week that we, in fact, had a confirmed case in town and by the end of the week at least one more was identified.

Council wanted to address the issue, but of course, needed to be clear on what we could and could not say in a public release. So we waited for advice from our legal council before making any statements.

We do, in fact, have cases of COVID-19 in our community and strongly encourage everyone to follow the recommendations of Alberta Health Services and Health Canada to protect themselves and others from the spread of the virus.”

Town operations will not be affected, noted Zyla.

Veterans Park Trail Partnership a True Success Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Veterans Park in Vegreville looks vastly different than it did a few months ago thanks to a partnership between the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 and the Town of Vegreville.

The enhancement and beautification project includes several phases, the first of which was completed this fall with the installation of a paved walking trail.

The Legion received a $10,000 grant and the Town of Vegreville donated $8,785 to help complete 120 metres of paved trail in the park which is located on town property along 49 Street and 45 Avenue. The town also supplied the gravel for the base of the trail as well as an in kind donation of crushed concrete.

The park surrounds the cenotaph and in the future they plan to add a gazebo, benches, game board tables, trees and flower beds for people in the community to enjoy.

Kathy Dmytriw, Second Vice President of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39, said there were a lot of in-kind donations for the The cenotaph in Veterans Park project. As for next year they are planning on in Vegreville. conducting repairs on the cenotaph.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

We see profit sharing.

Vic and Eveline see a well-earned windfall.

Last year, Vision returned more than $12.5 million in profit share payouts to our members. Vic and Eveline, who own and operate Vic’s Car Care in Falher, got $3138. They invested their share in their shop, which has been providing automotive, towing and equipment rental services in the community since 1979. When you run a small business, income usually comes from hard work and long hours, says Eveline. It’s nice that getting a share of the profits doesn’t require either.

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We’re Number One! Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion It’s good to have goals.

From its creation in 1867, Canada has striven for greatness. Even as a large country with a sparse population, Canada has often punched above its weight. This time of year we are reminded that in the world wars and since we made a significant contribution to the world in its darkest times.

As Canadians have many accomplishments that are of note. In sports, Canadianborn James Naismith is credited for inventing the game of basketball and the Montreal Canadiens have won the Stanley Cup a record 24 times since 1915. The most of any team in hockey.

Canada was also named as the #1 country in the world in 2019 for Quality of Life for the fourth year in a row and when it comes to maple syrup, 70 percent of the world’s syrup comes from Canada.

Not to break from tradition, our current federal government has reached another first place. In the middle of October, the International Monetary Fund released its semi-annual Fiscal Monitor “report card”. Under the guidance of the Trudeau

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Liberals, Canada was credited with first place in... the largest deficit among all countries.

That’s correct, we rocked a first, placing ahead of even the United States who locked in a solid second. Our deficit tallied in at 19.9 percent of GDP with the US at 18.7 percent. This is another “let it sink in” moment. We tend to look at our neighbours to the south in a certain light (and often down our noses). As a reminder, the US is a country that spends more than $600 billion on its military and is home to the city of Detroit which filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy on July 18, 2013.

Our deficit is also almost double that of the average deficit for European countries which are at 10.1 percent of GDP. Home to another group of top performers such as Greece who saw negative interest rates a year ago.

Canada’s spending by government is currently on pace to reach more than 57 percent of GDP in 2020. That’s more than any time in our history including both world wars and following the great depression.

As with most topics, there are those who do and those who do not see this as a problem. Anyone that is fiscally conservative tends to think this is not ideal and wonders as the bills pile up, how we will manage to pay the debt.

Others, like Finance Minister Chystia Freeland, seem to feel there’s more money on that money tree and we have plenty more to spend. Even better, we can continue to borrow with no consequences. While she stated that “there are no free lunches”, she also stated that the government has a plan... a plan to do “whatever it takes.” I wonder if any of our readers have tried a similar line when rent or the mortgage comes due.

Furthermore, unlike the debt crisis in 1990 when the bank rate in Canada was 13 percent, our current rates are low, so the money Canada is borrowing is almost free. In a Trudeau government, this makes the debt that is being piled on different than debt 30 years ago. Another line someone needs to try with their banker. What could go wrong? A hint.

Interest rates can go up.

Regardless of which side of the fence you stand, you have to agree that attempting to spend your way out of debt is a risky tactic. One that I’m not sure has ever worked.

We ranked first with the largest deficit among all countries.

We need to be reminded of the old adage, “All that glitters is not gold.”

I’ll leave you with one more thought. Canada also ranks first in one other area... using the poop emoji. Canadians share the googly-eyed brown emoji at nearly twice the frequency of other countries. So we have that.

It’s good to have goals.

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Rail Crossing Upgrade Completed in Vegreville Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Work crews were busy upgrading the 50 Street rail crossing in Vegreville this past week.

Kerina Sorochan, Planning & Development Coordinator with the Town of Vegreville said the upgrade has removed a safety hazard that was identified by Transport Canada.

The upgrades are a joint project between the Town of Vegreville and CN Rail. The project included concrete and asphalt work surrounding the new signals and the installation of an additional item as requested by the town. “The main (in use) tracks are being upgraded to a concrete crossing to accomplish a smoother transition over the tracks,” explained Sorochan.

“In the spring of 2020, the crossing signals at

50 Street were upgraded and moved to accommodate the removal of the second, (North) track that’s been decommissioned and unused for several years to increase safety when crossing the tracks.

Before the upgrade, vehicles leaving the gas station parking lot north of the CN tracks could drive past

the old signal gate when it was down with an oncoming train. This upgrade has removed that safety hazard,” noted Sorochan.

The town’s total budget for the project is $186,000 with $44,000 of that being covered by grant funds through the Rail Safety Improvement Plan.

Main Street Trick or Treat

Vegreville helped with some of the organizing.

“There were over 700 kids who attended this event. Overall, the event went great. I think everyone enjoyed themselves.

There were a lot of little kids at this event and I think that was good because it was a safe environment. A lot of the parents themselves even dressed up. Then we had a great response not only from the community members but from the businesses themselves. Chamber of Commerce had zero dollars for a budget for this event. We just did it based on volunteers and donations from community members and businesses. DJ Norn from Sound Waves Entertainment donated his time,” stated Henderson.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The streets of downtown Vegreville were dotted with children and adults of all ages dressed in every Halloween costume imaginable on October 31.

Main Street Trick or Treat was a safe way to celebrate Halloween and by all accounts it was a great success.

The event was organized by the Vegreville and District Chamber of Commerce. Michelle Henderson, General Manager of Vegreville and District Chamber of Commerce, said local businesses and volunteers participated and Anya Langkow, Tourism, Recreation, and Culture Coordinator for

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Compiled by Dan Beaudette

90 Years Ago – November 5, 1930

With the resumption of threshing last week, Vegreville’s unemployment problem has almost solved itself. Two weeks ago a walk down the street was sure to be interrupted at least once by a request for a meal. Livery barns and the town hall were filled every night with men seeking shelter. Grocers and general merchants were bothered daily with requests for food and bread which could not well be refused. When threshing is over, there may be some difficulty in handling the men who will then come into the town, but no serious trouble is anticipated.

The Andrew Mercantile Company is shipping a car of cabbage from this point this week. This is quite a new kind of shipment, but this vegetable has grown in great quantities in this district during the past season. They expect to handle several cars of potatoes also.

The wheat that did not get hailed on in the Innisfree area is turning out well. Jim Lindsay’s crop is doing exceptionally well, the breaking and summer fallow averaging 60 bushels to the acre. The grain so far is grading tough, except that in which the stooks were shaken of the snow immediately following the storm.

75 Years Ago – November 7, 1945

Work has been resumed on the prospective oil well being drilled on M. Mezappa’s farm near Innisfree. This well was started by Mr. Verner about a year ago.

Wallace Sangster of Innisfree, lately retuned from overseas. For some time he was a prisoner of war in Germany, and has now received orders to return to Germany as a material witness.

This year’s ten pounds allowance of sugar for canning will be available for service personnel discharged before October 31st, the Wartime Prices and Trade Board announces. Twenty extra preserves coupons will be allowed in ration books issued up to October 31st.

To commemorate the role the RCAF played in the defence of Britain, the path that forms the northern boundary of famous Lincoln’s Inn fields has been re-named “Canada Walk.”

New automobiles soon to go on sale in the United States will not be rationed, the government announced. The office of price administration and the war production board, in a joint statement, said that with nearly 24,000,000 cars now on the road, and new production under way, “there is no longer danger of a general breakdown of the automotive transportation system.”

50 Years Ago – November 5, 1970

Peter Fedoruk retired this week as he closed his photography shop on November 2nd after 39 years of business. Mr. Fedoruk commenced business in the town on June 15th, 1931 in partnership with his brother and 4 years later took over the running of the business by himself.

The real estate, insurance and travel agent firm of Vegreville Land Co. operated by Terry Cole, was sold to Joe Hoffman of Barrhead recently and the new owners took over the operation at the first of the week.

John S. Batiuk of Mundare, has been re-elected Chairman of Zone 3 of the Alberta School Trustees’ Association. Mr. Batiuk is the School representative for the County of Lamont.

Sylvia Anne Achtymichuk Poulin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Achtymichuk of Royal Park was one of 113 nurses to graduate from the University of Alberta Hospital, three R.N. program.

Sylvia was the recipient of the following awards: the President’s Gold Medal in Nursing awarded for outstanding merit in nursing, the prize awarded for the highest marks in nursing theory; and the prize awarded for outstanding merit in Obstetrical and Gynecological Nursing.

25 Years Ago – November 7, 1995

The Vegreville Lions Club and the Vegreville Kinsmen Club are jointly offering a free family swimming at the Vegreville Aquatic and Fitness Centre, on the second Wednesday of each month for one year. This free family swimming day would provide an opportunity for those families who are unable to make use of the facilities.

Robert Hoyteniuk was presented with a plaque in recognition of six years of service as councillor for division seven in the County of Minburn. Hoyteniuk chose not to seek re-election.

Higher than usual deer population in some areas have caused the province to ease up on quantity restrictions. Hunters can buy an extra tag for antlerless white tails, as long as they’re looking in zones east of highway 36. The large moose population has also allowed hunting of those big game animals in this area, though still only by special license. Moose can be bagged in Wildlife management unit 242 (from Mundare to Elk Island Park), and antlered moose in 252 and 254 (north of highway 16 to highway 45 and from Lamont to Vermilion).

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. A maximum of 150 words is preferred. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to withhold letters from publication.

The Unintended Consequences of ‘Clean and Green’ Jock Finalyson and Denise Mullen Troy Media Contributors We all go to the store to purchase things – groceries, clothing, tools, or the latest electronic gadget.

During the global pandemic, an increasing share of shopping has shifted online. A few clicks and an item soon arrives at our doorstep.

We also often demand and receive services like education and medical care remotely these days.

And natural gas and electricity almost invisibly are delivered through pipes and lines to heat and power our homes.

However, we rarely ask where these goods and services ultimately come from, nor do we typically think about the raw materials used to make or provide them.

In the end, a large share of what people consume is sourced from something that’s grown from or exists on the Earth, which is then harvested, mined, processed, transformed, and transported to the final user.

Making and shipping things requires energy, usually significant amounts of highly dense, portable, flexible, and reliable fuels.

All fuels are derived in some way from the sun. It’s a matter of timing since fossil fuels are the compressed detritus of animals and plants that expired long ago.

Once humans discovered fossil fuels, they were freed from the drudgery of finding fuel for cooking and heating. Later, people were able to rely on machines to replace back-breaking labour. Economic historians recognize that fossil fuels fostered a spectacular improvement in human living standards and enabled many other positive social advances.

But over time, the world has come to understand that using fossil fuels also carries a cost: greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and air pollution. As a result, there’s much interest in renewable energy sources and their role in hastening the transition to a cleaner economy – one less dependent on coal, oil, and other fossil fuels.

Renewables – green or clean energy, as these words are used interchangeably – are a fabulous development. To start with, they produce zero GHG emissions.

But there’s a problem. What’s missing

from the public and policy discussions around renewable energy and energy transitions is awareness of the enormous quantities of raw and fabricated materials needed to produce the solar panels, wind turbines, biofuels, electric vehicles, batteries, and other products we hope will support the development of a less carbon-intensive energy system.

‘Clean’ machines and the resulting ‘green’ energy should be considered in relation to how land- and materials-intensive they are.

For example, a recent engineering analysis reveals that a 100 megawatt (MW) wind farm uses about 27,000 tonnes of iron, 45,500 tonnes of concrete, and another 800 tonnes of non-recyclable plastics for blades.

And because wind can only produce electricity when the wind blows, it needs storage to meet consumer demand and ensure grid stability. As such, wind energy requires the construction of a utilityscale storage system, which also requires an immense amount of raw and fabricated materials.

Overall, some estimates suggest that a ‘clean’ electricity system may require three times as many machines to produce and store the same quantum of electricity generated by fossil fuels. Such a system also needs more physical space to capture the same amount of useful energy as is produced from other sources.

Then there is the waste, which isn’t recyclable for the most part.

For example, the International Renewable Energy Association predicts there could be 78 million tonnes of solar panels reaching the end of their useful lives by 2050, yielding annual solar e-waste of six million tonnes. That volume of solar waste could be two times larger than projected global plastics waste by 2050.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the other harmful environmental effects of producing and using fossil fuels is important.

But before we buy into the simplistic narratives favoured by politicians promising a carbon-free energy Valhalla, we should insist on a more comprehensive analysis of the full cycle environmental and land use impacts of going ‘clean and green.’

The results will paint a much more complex and nuanced picture of what’s involved in transitioning away from the existing energy system.

Jock Finlayson is executive vice-president of the Business Council of British Columbia. Denise Mullen is director of environment and sustainability at the Business Council of B.C.

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Vegreville Corn Maze a Massive Success Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville Corn Maze was held in Vegreville each weekend from September 26 to October 18.

The first weekend’s theme was Kids, Corn, and More-Kernels of Fun for Everyone! The second weekend’s theme was A-AMAZE-ing Art and Music. The third weekend was Harvest Husks and the fourth weekend was Spooky Stalks.

Anya Langkow, Tourism, Recreation, and Culture Coordinator for the Town of Vegreville said there were 3,210 people who attended the 2020 Vegreville Corn Maze counting all four weekends.

“The highlights from this event for Vegreville Corn Maze Committee and me would be seeing the community come together to host an attraction that benefited the entire community and region. We were able to support our local non-profit organizations that had other potential fundraising opportunities taken away in 2020 due to COVID19. So, this was a real opportunity for community members to get out and enjoy themselves as well as all the visitors who came. Most of all, we are excited to be able to give back approximately $15,000 that this event generated back into the community.

The expectations and goals for the

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corn maze were to offer a fun, safe, family-friendly attraction for the community and the region and the final result exceeded all of our expectations.

We welcomed so many residents and visitors from an hour to two and three hours plus away from the event. Plus, we had people attending multiple times and we were able to work with a long list of local organizations and non-profits.

We were thrilled to partner with the Haunted Hike and see people coming from outside of town to come and visit the corn maze, eat a meal, possibly rent a hotel, and attend the Haunted Hike.

So, we were pleased to see that the event was having an impact locally for the business community.

Originally, our Chair, Town Councillor Jerrold Lemko said it best when the goal of the event was to make it a hug for the community during a challenging year, and seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces and hearing the laughter on-site over the four weekends was very rewarding for the community and everyone who put their time into the event.

On behalf of the committee, we would like to thank everyone who played a role in helping to make the event a success from the non-profits who volunteered their time to the businesses who offered donations and businesses that offered support in kind. We want to send a shout out to the three individuals who had the original idea for this event. These are Councillor Dave Berry, Len Bullock, and Darcy Lencewich.

This was their brainchild just over a year ago,” Langkow said.

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EXTEND OUR SINCERE THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO HELPED MAKE THE 2020 CORN MAZE A SUCCESS A+ Cellular, Chromtec CBD Purification Inc., Cindy & Tim Baydala, Country 106.5, Davin G Photography, D.D. Spray Foam Services,

Derek Fox Financial Ltd., DLC Lemonade, Elk Island Community Foundation, Globara Laboratories, GO EAST of Edmonton/The Marketer,

Hitch Masters, Interact Club of Vegreville, Iron Runners Club of Vegreville, Kal Tire, Kinette Club of Vegreville, Kinsmen Club of Vegreville,

Little Red Ice Cream Wagon, Maddigan Chrysler, Mark Lucas, Midas Maintenance, Mini Mex Bakery, Nutrien Ag Solutions,

Olsen Art Creative Photography, Perogies & Jam, Pysanka Park Market, Quest Disposal & Recycling Inc., Rocky Mountain Equipment,

Rotary Club of Vegreville, Shawna Semeniuk & Decorating Crew

(Terrie Koecher, Jackie Laniuk, Don Lobay, Peggy Lobay, Dr. Tim Nawrot,

Dena Ogrodnick, Heather Paziuk, Caryl Potts, Annette Schiek, Jim Schiek, Dr. Elizabeth Sharp-Nawrot, Terry Semeniuk, Marg Varga, Joanne

Veldkamp), Taylor & Jef Ziegler, The Haunted Hike, Thistle Hill Farm, Town of Vegreville, VALID, Vantage Builders/Building Supplies,

Veg Fire & Safety, Vegreville & District Chamber of Commerce, Vegreville & District FCSS, Vegreville 4H Multi Club,

Vegreville Agricultural Society, Vegreville Centennial Library,

Vegreville Cultural Association, Vegreville Family Resource Network, Vegreville Fire Department, Vegreville Food Bank,

Vegreville Hutterite Colony, Vegreville News Advertiser,

Vegreville Preschool Association, Vegreville Plumbing & Heating Ltd.,

Vegreville Regional Museum, Vegreville Transportation Services Society, Viterra & VVA – Vegreville Visual Artists

YOUR COMMUNITY SPIRIT IS A-MAZE-ING!

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Utility Extension Project in Mundare now Complete Colin Zyla. The Town received $30,000 under the Alberta Government’s Municipal Stimulus Program to cover part of the cost. The remainder of the funds will come from the town’s current operating budget.

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The utility extension project on 50 Avenue in Mundare was completed last week.

Nikiforuk Construction completed work on the project that included the extension of the water and sewer line on 50 Avenue.

The final cost of the project is unknown at this time because all of the expenses have not come in, stated CAO

Construction on the utilities extension project in Mundare.

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Town of Vegreville, Vegreville & District Chamber of Commerce and Community Futures Elk Island are in collaboration with ShopHere powered by google program.

This program offers businesses, artists, restaurants and other serv rviced v based businesses the opportunity to build a digital presence and minimize the economic impact FOR FREE!

FACT: 82% of Canadians research and shop online We will be hosting 2 information sessions on Wednesday, November 4th @ Vegreville Social Centre 2:00 – 3:00 pm • 7:00 – 8:00 pm Please register in advance as seats are limited due to COVID 19 regulations Contact Kathy or Sherry to reserve a spot @ 780-632-6064

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SH 857 Bridge Repairs Complete

The Vermilion River Bridge in Vegreville was recently reopened to motorists.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The long-awaited reopening of the Vermilion River Bridge on Secondary Highway 857 has been well received by local residents.

Upgrading of the detour bypass road began in the fall of 2019. Shane Jones, with PCL Construction Media Relations, said the project included secondary road reconstruction, bridge demolition, and replacement, and rework to bridge approach paving. The contract is with the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Transportation.

Alberta Transportation confirmed the $5.3 million Highway 857 bridge replacement project was completed ahead of time and on budget on October 22 and re-opened to traffic on October 23.

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Find out what your share of the profit is this year!

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Vegreville & District Co-op 2019 Annual Meeting Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The Vegreville & District Co-op 2019 Annual Meeting was held at the Vegreville Sunshine Club Centre on October 22.

Joanne Gorda was the Chairperson for the Meeting which opened with the Introduction of the Board which consists of Ron Gulevich-President, Robert Bennett-Vice-President, Janet Litun-Secretary, Glen McLay-Manager, and Barbara Morris, Joanne Gorda, Lydia Lastiwka, and Roger Petruk are the Directors.

This was followed by Glen McLay, General Manager’s report where he welcomed everyone to Co-op’s 90th Annual Meeting. “As we look back now 2019 seems like a very long time ago, I am sure we would all like to go back to those days when there were no COVID19 precautions in place.

It was another good year for our Co-op and with all the upgrades to our facilities over the past few years it was a year to focus on our operations.

“The sales continued to grow at the food store but the price of fuel dropped considerably and the economy slowed which had an effect on petroleum sales.

The diversity of our operation helped us to hold our own and ensure the stability of our organization well into the future.

The decision to slow future plans proved to be a very good decision as nobody knew what 2020 was going to bring.

We employ over 50 employees and it is a pleasure for me to be able to work with such a great group of people.

This year Vegreville Co-op had a decrease in sales to $16.8 million down from $17.9 million the previous year.

Food sales remained relatively flat only down $47,000 from last year in a very competitive market but the Cardlock and Gas Bar sales decreased by

$1,230,000 due largely to the decrease in the price of fuel from the previous year.

“We were able to earn a net savings of just over $787,000 this year which is $30,000 less than the record previous year. I am very confident that with prudent decisions by the Management Team and Board of Directors we will be able to weather the challenge that 2020 has bestowed upon us. I look forward to the future success that our previous growth has brought.

This year we maintained a similar General Repayment as previous years.

This year 226 members have joined the Co-op so this is very positive.

In Marketing and Social Responsibility, as I look at what we were doing preCOVID-19, I am amazed at how our locally owned Co-op was able to give back to the community.

Last year, your Co-op donated over $24,000 to local organizations above and beyond the $12,000 in Goodbye to hunger bags.

The support from you the members makes it possible for us to continue to offer you the customer experience and friendly service that is so important,” McLay said.

After this was the Election of Directors where Gorda announced this year they had two terms that were up for election, Ron Gulevich for President and Janet Litun for Secretary. “Ron and Janet both left their names stand and as we have no other candidates for this position, they are acclaimed and there doesn’t have to be an election so Ron and Janet are back on the board.”

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Royal Canadian Legion No. 39 2020 Remembrance Day Ceremony Royal Canadian Legion No.39 Submitted This year, due to the Covid 19 Pandemic, we have been forced to change the format for our Remembrance Day Ceremony. There will not be a public gathering at the Social Centre as has been our tradition.

The Ceremony, at the Cenotaph on Nov. 11, will be small and for invited participants only. It will begin at 10:50 am.

We will be Live Streaming the Ceremony via our Facebook Page at: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 39.

The traditional laying of wreaths will be confined to a small number, but we will be reading the list of Groups and individuals that have graciously replied to our annual wreath mail out and made a donation for the work we do to support our veterans.

Please join us on Facebook if you are able and we hope to see you all next year.

Please be safe.

We Will Remember Them Holly Mears Poppy Chair

Remembrance Day Participants 2020

President, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 39: Comrade Terry Kuzyk Acting Legion Chaplin: Reverend Pamela Milton Bugler: W.G. McMunn Master of Ceremonies : Reverend Pamela Milton Representing the Silver Cross Mother : Comrade Verna Buckland Representing The Mothers of Vegreville Fallen : Comrade Olga Semotiuk Lieutenant Colonel Kent Miller CD : Commanding Officer 41 Combat Engineer Regiment Regimental Squadron Sergeant Major : Master Warrant Officer Stephen Stamp, CD Sergeant-at-Arms: Comrade Damian Radcliffe

Legion Colour Party:

Members of Legion Branch No. 39 Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch No. 39 RCMP Vegreville Detachment Vegreville Emergency Services Vegreville Fire Department

Bob & Jean Kelly Scholarships

Anne Neal, Denote Innisfree School Currently studying at The University of Lethbridge Anthony Cesarevich, St Mary’s Catholic High School Vegreville Currently studying at Concordia University

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History of service Royal Canadian Legion Submitted Canadian Veterans have served throughout history in a broad range of conflicts and situations – from world wars to peacekeeping missions to crises on the home front. The Royal Canadian Legion is committed to honouring and remembering all Veterans, whether they served in theatre or on Canadian soil, whether they kept the peace or fought for peace, whether they found themselves in combat or in support of operations.

Fighting for freedom

The Legion honours and supports Veterans of Canada from all wars – recent and past.

Afghanistan War 2001 - 2014 Korean War 1950 - 1953 First World War 1914 - 1918 Persian Gulf War 1990 - 1991 Second World War 1939 - 1945 South African War 1899 - 1902

Peacekeeping

Canadian Veterans have protected the rights and freedoms of Canadians and people from countries all over the world through peacekeeping missions. The Legion supports Veterans of missions including Lebanon, Somalia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Haiti, Sudan, and others.

On the home front

Many Canadian Veterans have

played a critical role in protecting Canadians on the home front – whether from fires, floods and other threats, these men and women have risked their lives for our safety and protection.

The Legion also understands the sacrifices of military families, the fathers, sons, mothers and daughters who have endured alongside Canadian Veterans. The Legion strives to support those families through a range of programs and referral services.

The Legion acknowledges the end of conflicts and does not commemorate the start of conflicts.

The most sacred day of Remembrance is Remembrance Day. Every year, on Nov. 11, the Legion recognizes all of Canada’s Veterans, serving and retired, and commemorates our Fallen, including the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP, Peace Officers, Merchant Navy, and Reserves. On that day, we also honour the families and their losses.

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Vegreville Legion Poppy Campaign Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Legions throughout the country have expressed concern this year’s poppy campaign may result in few donations for veterans this year.

Vegreville Royal Canadian Legion No. 39 President Terry Kuzyk does agree and share some of the same concerns by saying, “We are in a similar situation.”

He explains, “Due to the pandemic we are not able to have one of our signature days of the Poppy Campaign when the Air Cadets from Mundare post themselves at a number of local businesses to offer Poppies for donations. Fortunately for us, we have a number of different streams to collect donations and I am hopeful that the public will support us as they have in the past.”

The Legion does a mail out to local businesses, service groups and schools, adds Kuzyk, where they would donate to the campaign by purchasing a wreath that many of

them lay at the Ceremony when we hold it in the Social Centre. Some also purchase for display in their business. Of course, the Silent Sales boxes that we leave in businesses is the other.

So far, support for the poppy campaign has been very encouraging, says Kuzyk. In addition to the silent boxes, people can donate online through the Royal Canadian Legion’s website.

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Remembrance Day Services Throughout the Region November 6 Vegreville 11 am – In-classroom service at Vegreville Composite High School.

11 am – In-classroom service at A. L. Horton School.

11 am – In-classroom service at St. Martin’s Catholic School.

11 am – In-classroom service at St. Mary’s Catholic School.

November 11 Mundare 11 am at Cenotaph Lamont 10:50 am at Cenotaph Ryley 11 am at Cenotaph Holden 11 am at Cenotaph

Viking 10:30 am service for dignitaries and invited guests at Golden Valley Lutheran Church Livestream: https://www. facebook.com/goldenvalleylutheran Two Hills 11 am at Cenotaph Smoky Lake 11 am at Cenotaph

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Life in the Military and Legion Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Damian Radcliff is a Veteran and a long-standing member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39.

Radcliff grew up in Vegreville but he currently resides in Sherwood Park.

Radcliff said he got involved originally in the military because of his family. “My grandfather on my mother’s side was in the military in Australia during the Second World War. But the calling to be in the military was always over there for me. I was working at a sheet metal company and I remember punching my time card one morning and I thought, ‘Is this what I will be doing the rest of my life?’ I wanted to do something more meaningful, so I joined the Navy.

I went into the recruit school in Borden, Ontario. I did about a year in the reserve and then I decided I wanted to be in the military as a career so I transferred over to the Royal Canadian Air Force where I was recruited as an Aviation Systems Technician for about five years, and then I transitioned to work as an Aviation Weapons System Technician.

I feel being in the military is awesome! I joined in 1999 and we were

doing a lot of peacekeeping at the time, and then September 11 happened in 2001 which was right after I switched to the Air Force.

Then everything changed because I got to do an anti-human trafficking tour to Bosnia. After this, I got promoted and I went to Victoria, and they put me on the ships where I did a whole bunch of things.”

“The thing I like the most is the people I worked with. Being around people who are mission focused and mission driven and just the sense of humour and how you deal with the tough times and how you deal with it together; that environment really suited me. It is something I have tried to duplicate in the civilian side but it is tough. Many years, I would spend more time with my shipmates or unit mates than I would with my family. So, we developed a tight bond. Then the worst part was losing friends who were in the military.

In the military, sometimes, you have to sacrifice and do things for good that aren’t necessarily great for yourself. You learn to think bigger than yourself. You learn to be part of a team and how to function. I am still in the reserve force. I am back to being an air

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weapons guy and I work at 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron Air Force Reserve Unit in Edmonton. I was brought back in more of a mentorship role for the younger people in the military.

In my current position as the Vice-President of Paladin Security Group with 900 staff in the Edmonton area, we really have to work as a team together,” Radcliff said.

Damian Radcliff is also a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39 where he will be honoured with his 25-year pin this year. “I got involved with the Legion because my mother Ria Radcliff had a military background. She was someone who was always involved with the legion. We went to the Steak Nights and

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Damian Radcliff during his time in the military. (Photos/Submitted)

other events at the Legion when we were kids. We went to the Remembrance Day Ceremonies so; I had a sense of duty prior to joining the Legion. I just really enjoyed being at the Legion; there were really good people around and it was a lot of fun.

“I believe we need Legions more now than ever to remember the sacrifices of those who came before us and to remember the good and the bad that comes with that. It is important to keep their memory alive. I have had many friends who sacrificed themselves. The core principle of being in the military is honour and service before self and doing whatever it takes for your buddies.”

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In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That marks our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe; To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

John McCrae Flanders, 1915

Salute to our Veterans Poem by Rosanne Fortier

Veterans are heroes who answered the call So, we could live in liberty; one and all It saddens us to think about what they went through The unimaginable horrors the soldiers faced The cold ground they slept on and the bad food they had to eat The dangerous conditions and friends they lost But they continued to meet their duty in a brave way Just so we could have our freedoms today Let’s never forget what their families went through too The sleepless nights and tear filled grief When all they could keep were memories of their loved ones Just so we could eventually live in peace We must always honour veterans in our heart Then their sacrifices will never be in vain After all, these soldiers are the reason we live in liberation today.

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Rhonda Hayduk Speaks on Being a Member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39 Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Rhonda Hayduk, has been a member of the Vegreville Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39 since 1992.

“I lived in Vegreville for about 12 years before I was introduced to the Lac Bellevue campsite which was very attractive to our young adventurous children. My husband, Myron, and I became members of RCL Branch No. 39 and Myron dove right into volunteering at the branch and campsite.

Once my children were gone from the home and I was no longer involved in their extracurricular activities, I began to search for ways to help out at the Legion. I know I RCL Service Officer Rhonda Hayduk at the have a lot more to learn but I have 2020 Decoration Day Ceremony in Vegreville. great mentors,” said Rhonda.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo) “I presently hold the position of Service Officer for the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39. The service officer is responsible for assisting with the mental and physical welfare of the veterans, their spouses, and families,” explained Rhonda.

Rhonda said she joined the Legion because, “Remembering and appreciating those who have served is important to me and I want to help educate others. It is a career that affects every citizen in Canada. Although the surviving veterans from World War 2 are dwindling, there are many more considered veterans.

A veteran is described as “any person who is serving or who has honourably served in the Canadian Armed Forces, the Commonwealth, or its wartime allies or as a Regular Member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or as a Peace Officer in a Special Duty Area…

So you see we have many veterans to be thankful to,”

Rhonda said.

Rhonda added that everyone can help with Remembrance Day by donating to the Poppy Campaign and wearing a poppy with pride.

Monies raised through the Poppy Campaign are used to provide assistance to needy ex-service members and their families. purchasing medical equipment and/ or appliances for veterans, supporting Mundare Air Cadets, supporting the STARS Air Ambulance, Awards Ceremony, and Luncheon for Veterans and their families. Under no circumstances are Poppy Funds used for the operation of the branch or for the benefit of its members except as indicated above, added Rhonda

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Serben Farms a Fresh Alternative for Consumers Michelle Pinon News Advertiser It seems like just another day on the farm. But for Jered and Julia Serben it’s much more than that as owning and operating a retail food store on their Smoky Lake area farm is a dream come true.

“It’s allowed us to live the life we’ve dreamed,” said Julia standing outside the main entrance of the rustic and charming store.

The couple’s three children, Jedd, 13, Jacob, 8, and June, 5, are receiving

their education on the farm. “It’s nice to be able to do schooling from home for now, and they’re taking on entrepreneurship roles.” The kids have sold everything from tomato seedlings to lemonade and firewood to contribute to the family-run business.

Located five kilometers west of Smoky Lake, right off Highway 28, the store is highly visible to motorists and a hot spot during tourist season between May and September. That’s the time when they are able to employ four people.

In addition to growing the local economy, they are providing year-round direct access to a wide range of farm-fresh local and homemade foods.

Pork is their specialty as they average 300 pigs a year. Julia and Jered do all the butchering, smoking, and curing of their pork meat products. Gourmet sausages are their specialty, but they also offer a variety of pork cuts, jerky, beef cuts, burgers, meatballs, and a variety of pies and canning.

The couple also recognizes the value of having other Alberta-based businesses have their products for sale at the store. Some examples include: locally produced vegetables and honey, BC fruit, handmade Ukrainian foods, local poultry, and farm-fresh cream.

Julia said they are running out of freezer space, and do have an expansion plan in mind. Fortunately, there is plenty of space available to do that in the future. They would like to have more space to accommodate the cutting, curing, and processing of their meats. Gourmet sausage is their specialty and they are constantly developing new unique recipes using their own fresh ingredients. Bacon Garlic sausage is extremely popular along with fresh pork for customers.

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Julia said she and her husband as extremely grateful for the support they have received since opening their doors five years ago. “We have developed great relationships and made wonderful friends through the business.”

“In the beginning, we were just glad to have people come in and buy our products.” Their customer base continues to grow and since COVID-19 hit they have seen an increase in demand.

Even though it has been a “steep learning curve” for the couple they are continually learning and growing along the way.

“It’s been a very satisfying career.”

She said her husband is always coming up with new ideas for their business.

“He is always trying to think up new ways to provide quality, unique products to our customers”.

Five-year-old June is a great helper in the storefront business.

(Serben Farms/Submitted Photo)

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Extensive Renovation of Two Hills Centennial Arena Nearly Complete

Workers with the Sports Activity Council cleaning the concrete surface of the ice rink.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Renovations to the interior of the Two Hills Centennial Arena are wrapping up. Anticipation and excitement are building as opening day approaches and volunteers behind the massive overhaul couldn’t be happier.

Terry Kitz, who heads up the Grow Arena Project, which is a sub-committee of the Two Hills & District Agricultural Society, was more than happy to offer a guided tour of the facility Oct. 23.

The dramatic transformation is like “night and day” from the previous version, said Kitz. The layout, use of space, use of colour and materials have completely changed the form, functionality, layout, and overall look of the facility which has been completely modernized.

The interior is light and bright with durable materials throughout. There

are six spacious dressing rooms, four large size that feature shared washrooms, and two alternate dressing rooms on the main floor. The upstairs viewing area is an open concept space and has been outfitted with 19 large windows, (each pane measures 36” wide and 50” long) which allows for optimum viewing. There will be bleachers and bistro tables added to the space. Of course, no arena would be complete without a concession for players and fans alike to enjoy.

Washrooms were also installed upstairs for added convenience as well as an elevator to accommodate people with wheelchairs and walkers. The stairwells are extra wide and

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Contractor Bill Wiebe, owner of Green Hills Construction, said the renovation was “much needed” and was a project that he was able to keep on schedule. “It went very smooth and we beat all the deadlines.”

Demolition began March 2 and at times Wiebe said he had up to 18 employees working on the project. Wiebe said every single wall in the 9,600 square foot building had to be replaced except the one in the viewing area which had to be raised three inches, which he said was a big undertaking. All of the floor and ceiling joists had to be replaced as well.

Kitz said they installed led lighting, added insulation in the walls, a sound system, press box, and replaced the tin roof last year.

Eventually they plan to replace the roof and add insulation to it as well as replace the exterior siding of the arena.

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The home opener for the Longhorns will be held on Nov. 7.

Even though the Longhorns play in the SaskAlta Hockey League, they will only be playing the five other teams in the province this year due to Covid-19 restrictions. The team can have up to 23 players and two coaches, with a maximum of 100 fans in attendance.

The arena supports about 150 local athletes through a number of programs, from pond hockey to after school hockey, minor hockey and recreational hockey. Altogether, there will be eight hockey teams, (recreational and pond hockey) utilizing the arena this season.

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New Crosswalks Installed in Vegreville Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville had two new crosswalks installed on 47 and 48 Street and 50 Avenue in Vegreville.

Dale Lefebvre, Infrastructure, Planning, and Development Director for the Town of Vegreville, presented this information to council at the October 6 Legislative Committee Meeting.

“The crosswalks were installed at no cost to the town. It took three years of red tape to finally get them on the ground working and we’re excited to have them there,” Lefebvre said. “This project began a few years ago with the prototype from Hi-Way Registries. It took two and a half years with Alberta Transportation to have it on a registered highway. It’s the first one ever to be put on a registered highway. It is a good alternative to spending $180,000 on a standard crossing.”

Cheryl Jebb, Owner of Hi-Way Registries, said about four years she contacted Alberta Transportation and told them Vegreville needed more crosswalks.

“I told them Vegreville doesn’t need more traffic lights like the city has. There just needed to be more lights that people can see and are aware that people are crossing there. I gave them the idea that the lines on the crosswalks in Vegreville need to be painted on a regular basis. Otherwise, I am very glad that Alberta Transportation put more crosswalks in other areas of town as it is busy in those areas,” stated Jebb.

Vegreville resident, Amberliegh MacRae wrote a letter to the town requesting for these crosswalks to be installed.

MacRae wrote in her letter to Town Councillor Taneen Rudyk that the lack of crosswalks across Highway 16A in Vegreville is a problem and safety issue for her children.

“This is a direct route for a lot of people who live in the Southside to walk to No Frills, St. Martin’s School, and multiple parks, as well; the closest legal crosswalk is over half a km away. I feel like this is an essential spot to put a crosswalk, not only is it a main route, it is also a low viability corner and a very busy road but it is also connecting the pathways that the Town of Vegreville has installed.

I would not feel comfortable crossing the street there and definitely would not want my son riding his bike to school without a legal crosswalk there.

I feel that the crosswalk that was installed by Hi-Way Registries with lights, signs, and lines would be appropriate on this corner.”

MacRae said she was incredibly excited to see that the crosswalk was installed and she has used it many times since its installation. She would also like to say that Taneen was instru-

mental in helping her go through the necessary steps to see this through and kept her updated throughout the process.

Vegreville resident Lisa Gegolick also contacted the town years ago about the concerns she had with crossing this particular intersection (47th & 50th) in town as a pedestrian. “What I thought would be an easy request with certain results, given that it is a sketchy intersection to cross with high traffic speed and reduced visibility, proved more time consuming than expected.

The Town directed me to contact Alberta Transportation, but even after writing a formal request, I never received an update, and I went on maternity leave soon after, and never had an opportunity to follow up. It’s my understanding that since another resident, Amberliegh MacRae, wrote a letter to council more recently. It ultimately gave the final push needed to get crosswalks up, and it’s great to see!”

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Tributes MEMORIAM

ZUK, Ruby May 30, 1943 - November 4, 2015 In loving memory of our dear sister Ruby Zuk (Hook) who passed away November 4, 2015 If yellow roses grow in heaven Lord Please pick a bunch for us Place them in our sister’s arms and tell her that they’re from us.

Tell her that we love her and when she turns to smile Place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while.

Because remembering her is easy We do it everyday But there’s an ache within our hearts That never goes away.

Sadly missed always remembered Albina, Dianna and our families

MEMORIAM

ROMANIUK, Jean August 19, 1929 - November 3, 2019 In loving memory of Mom/Baba (Great-Baba) In the rising of the sun And its going down, We remember you.

In the blowing of the wind, And the chill of winter, We remember you.

In the opening of buds, And the warmth of summer, We remember you.

In the rustling of leaves, And in the beauty of autumn, We remember you.

In the beginning of the year, And when it ends, We remember you.

As long as we live, You shall live too, For you are a part of us We remember you.

Memory Eternal Forever loved, remembered & missed By your Family

OBITUARY

MAZANKOWSKI, Donald (Don) July 27, 1935 – October 28, 2020 On October 28, 2020, the Right Honourable Donald (Don) Frank Mazankowski (85) passed away and is now in the warm embrace of his Father in heaven.

Don will be lovingly remembered in the hearts and souls of his family: his wife of 62 years, Lorraine; his brother Emil; sons Greg (Cheryl), Roger (Sheryi), Don Jr. (Lisa); his grandchildren Matthew (Haylee), Dillon, Megan, Morgan, Mackenzie, Frank, and Leo; and his great grandchildren Asher and Lily.

Don was predeceased by his parents Frank and Dora (Lenowski) Mazankowski; and his sisters Albina Pratt and Leona Dudek; and his brother Ray. First and foremost, Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather – a legacy that he shared with his partner in life, Lorraine. Just as he loved his family, his love of country and fellow country men and women was unparalleled. He devoted his life to public service for the betterment of his nation. He was a man of faith and was widely known as a humble and principled man – a man who garnered respect from all who met him and who was genuinely liked and admired by all.

Given the circumstances of COVID-19, the funeral will be for family only. A public memorial and celebration of Don’s life will be arranged when circumstances permit.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Don may be made to the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute 8440-112 St. N.W.,Edmonton, AB.,T6G 2B7.

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

The Royal Canadian Legion Launches 2020 National Poppy Campaign Royal Canadian Legion Submitted

In Loving Memory of HAMALIUK, Terry (Taras) March 11, 1941 - November 3, 2017 It’s hard to believe that three years have passed since you were taken away from us So many things have happened Since you were called away So many things to share with you If you were here today We thought of you with love today and days before that too Thanking God for all our memories That’s all we have left of you May you always know we love you And miss you every day Forever in our hearts you’ll always stay Deeply missed and forever loved by Liz, Neil (Darcie), Olivia (Norm) and Family, and All Other Relatives

BEREZAN, Bradley John December 29, 1965 - October 31, 2019 Our first year without you Oh how we miss you, Your smile, your voice Just when your life was brightest Just when your years were best You were called from this world of sorrow To a home of eternal rest Loved and missed by Dad & Mom & family & friends

OTTAWA, ON, 30 October 2020 – A pilot project to introduce new touchless donation boxes, and the lighting of iconic landmarks in Canada are innovations marking the launch of The Royal Canadian Legion National Poppy Campaign this year. Millions of poppies will be distributed in familiar and new locations across Canada.

“We have more than thirty important partners this year, and traditional donation boxes at 25,000 locations,” says Thomas D. Irvine, CD, Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion.

“While we’ve had to make some changes because of the pandemic, there are several ways to donate and we are hopeful Canadians will respond as generously as they always do.”

A significant change will be the introduction of new touchless donation boxes in partnership with HSBC Bank Canada.

There will be 250 “Pay Tribute” boxes across the country, including in most HSBC Bank branches, in several Ontario Legion Branches, and in some select retail locations. The boxes will accept fee-free touchless donations in two-dollar increments, from any tap-enabled device or card. Donors can also choose to take a lapel poppy from the box, as they would from a traditional box.

Along with traditional and electronic Pay Tribute boxes, donors can choose to donate online via Legion.ca. The digital poppy presented in partnership with HomeEquity Bank will also be available

again this year at www.mypoppy.ca. It is a project of the Legion National Foundation – a charity also dedicated to supporting Veterans and promoting Remembrance.

Additional campaign highlights include: • The Legion’s Poppy Drop on Parliament Hill’s Peace Tower will feature a digital light show with 117,000 virtual poppies representing each of Canada’s fallen since the beginning of the First World War. The display runs from October 30-November 11, from 6:30-9:30 pm ET, including until midnight on the 11th. Virtual poppies will also cascade down the Senate building at the same times, and on the National Art Centre’s “Kipnes Lantern” on November 11, from 7:00 am ET to midnight. Watch live on Oct. 30 on the Legion’s Facebook page.

• In honour of Canada’s veterans, the CN Tower will glow red on the first day of the National Poppy Campaign. It will light up in red again on Remembrance Day, to honour our Fallen.

• The City of Toronto sign will be lit in red on October 30 and again on November 11.

• The Niagara Falls will be lit in red from 10:00-10:15 pm ET on October 30 to mark the launch of the Poppy Campaign. On Remembrance Day the Falls will also be lit in red hourly, beginning at 4:30 pm for the entire evening.

• The City of Ottawa sign will be lit in red from November 2 November 11.

• The Calgary Tower will light up in red on October 30 and November 11.

• The Science World dome in Vancouver will light up in red on October 30 and November 11.

BC Place Stadium will display • a poppy design on November 11.

• The Canada Place Sails of Light will be illuminated red on November 11.

• The Clock Tower in Mississauga will be lit on November 11, pulsating in red.

• Starting on Oct. 30 and running each night, two large screens on Parliament Hill will show the Virtual Wall of Honour, a silent video sharing the faces of Canadian Veterans who have passed, their photos submitted by people from across the country.

“Each year, Canadians show a tremendous amount of gratitude,” says Irvine. “Our fallen Veterans sacrificed for our freedoms and we will always remember them. Through donations to the campaign, Canadians support the Legion’s critical work to help ensure the well-being of serving Veterans. We thank them for their generosity.”

On the first night of the Poppy Drop, Dominion Carillonneur Dr Andrea McCrady will also play “The Last Post” on the Peace Tower bells before the first poppy falls. Those unable to watch in person can tune in to Facebook Live on the Legion’s Facebook page.

The ceremonial start of the 2020 National Poppy Campaign took place on October 16, with Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor-General of Canada, accepting the First Poppy from Dominion President Thomas D. Irvine.

Funds donated across the country during the National Poppy Campaign support Veterans and their families.

Funds donated locally stay local.

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AHS COVID-19 Testing Site in Vegreville Opening Soon Michelle Pinon News Advertiser It’s official. Alberta Health Services, (AHS) will soon be opening a COVID-19 testing site in Vegreville.

According to an Oct. 28 press release, “The Vegreville location will open November 16. As with all COVID-19 testing in Alberta, at this time, testing will be by appointment only, and only available for symptomatic residents or those identified by Alberta Health Services as close contacts of a positive COVID-19 case, or part of an outbreak investigation. AHS Public Health also continues to offer in-home testing in Vegreville and across the Zone for those who are house-bound.”

The purpose of the testing site is, “To increase accessibility to COVID-19 testing for symptomatic individuals, COVID-19 testing will soon be offered in the town of Vegreville. The testing site is the result of a partnership between AHS and the Town of Vegreville, who have provided the space for the testing site.”

Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee said he was not really surprised to hear about the announcement

by Alberta Health Services, especially given the fact the town had previously written a letter of support for a testing facility in Vegreville.

“After receiving a letter from resident Erin Robert explaining what a hassle it was for people with school children to run back and forth to St. Paul or to Camrose. We wrote a letter to the minister as well explaining that we were a hub for this region for government services, both provincial and federal, and for shopping, and for trades and everything. So we felt it was time they put a testing site here. And they were actually looking to expand their test sites as well. They were looking at putting seven more in the province,” stated MacPhee.

The demand for testing has risen considerably since the return of school and more and more people had expressed the need to have one in the community which offers a variety of medical, government, and retail services noted MacPhee.

As for testing, MacPhee said, “It’s only by appointment. And when you make your appointment they will tell you to go straight to the testing site and you go straight home. You do not shop. You do not do anything else until you get a negative result.

“I made sure when they went through the site on the exit door I want a great big site as they’re leaving that says please go straight home. Wait for your results at home.” McPhee also insisted a washroom be made available for public use, otherwise, they will go to other places in town to be able

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MacPhee said he was told by AHS that the fastest way to get test results is by going online, and can usually have those results within a day and a half.

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The Friend Den Program Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The first session of the new program, ‘The Friend Den’ was presented at Vegreville Family Resource Network (VFRN) on October 19.

Vegreville Community Support Services (FCSS) partnered with Vegreville Family Resource Network to host this program.

Emma Murray, Community Programmer for FCSS, said this session has nine children registered. There is a limit of 15 children that can attend, and she encourages interested parents to register their children.

“This program is meant to teach children about emotions and coping skills to help them get through the COVID-19 pandemic. We teach this concept through lessons, crafts, games, and stories,” stated Murray.

Tasha Homeniuk, Program Coordinator for Vegreville Family Resource Network, said she was taking the place of Litania Holyk, Program Facilitator for VFRN, for this session.

“Holyk is a Co-Facilitator with Murray for this program. This is just one of the new programs we have. The Friend Den is specifically new because of our new mandate of serving families with children up to 18 years of age. We have expanded our programs so this is one

for older children too.”

Holyk went on to say all families who participate in their programs have to be screened. “The children who attended the program today, they didn’t have to wear masks because they were all in their cohorts. They don’t participate in sports so this program gave them a chance to have interaction with their peers in another way. If there are parents and children who are at VFRN who are not in cohorts, we make sure to do our best to ensure that everyone maintains social distancing.”

Above: Tasha Homeniuk, Program Coordinator for Vegreville Family Resource Network helps the children with their craft projects.

Children listen as the other children introduce themselves. (Rosanne Fortier/Photos)

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St. Mary’s Catholic School Poster Contest Winners in the senior black and white category. Tyler Thompson was awarded third prize in the Remembrance Poster Contest in the junior colour poster category.

Kimberly Edrada was awarded first prize in the Remembrance Day Poster Contest in the senior colour poster category. Edrada also won second place overall at the district level in the AlbertaNWT Command.

Poster Contest Winner Joshua Massey. (St. Mary’s Catholic School /Submitted Photo)

Poster Contest Winner Tyler Thompson. (St. Mary’s Catholic School /Submitted Photo)

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser St. Mary’s Catholic School Poster Contest Winners were announced last week.

Poster Contest Winner Kimberly Edrada. (St. Mary’s Catholic School/Submitted Photo)

Principal Jim Salsbury said the students were recognized for winning the 2019 Remembrance Day Poster Contest.

Joshua Massey was awarded first prize in the Remembrance Day Poster Contest

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MAZ - CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE everyone else was to “Run it by Maz. She went on to say, “Don Mazankowski never forgot where he

came from while he was in Ottawa – a was elected to the House of Commons staunch advocate for his Vegreville, as a Member of Parliament for where he is much loved. He was said to Vegreville, Alta., and served his conhave no enemies after over 20 years in stituency for 25 years. politics, which really is a remarkable When Prime Minister Joe Clark was feat on its own!” elected in 1979, Don served as the Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee statMinister of Transport, where he ed, “Don was one of Vegreville’s most redrafted the National Transportation outstanding citizens. He was a relentAct to reduce regulatory burdens on less advocate for Vegreville and the businesses. region, and we still reap the benefits A fter the election of the Progressive of his exceptional governance today.

Conser vative Party in 1984, Don On behalf of the Town of Vegreville, I again served as Minister of Transport want to extend my condolences to the under Prime Minister Brian Mulroney Mazankowski family during this diffiand went on to serve in various cabicult time.” net roles including as House Leader The Canadian flag at half-mast outside Vegreville resident Larry Ruptash from 1986-1988 and later as Canada’s of the Royal Canadian Legion No. 39 in commented, “I was fortunate to have a Minister of Finance from 1991-1993.

Vegreville. (Michelle Pinon/Photo) special friendship and working relaIn 1986, he was appointed Canada’s tionship with Maz for over 55 years. Maz was a visionary, 4th Deputy Prime Minister, a role he held until his retirecaring, and honourable in a profession where there are ment in 1993. On June 18, 1993, he was conferred the few with his attributes. The Right Honourable Donald title of “Right Honourable,” a unique and appropriate (Don) Frank Mazankowski will be remembered as one of honour for a person who gave so much to his country. the greatest politicians this country has ever had.”

Don’s interest in health care culminated with the openLong-time Vegreville resident Dave Giebelhaus shared a few fond memories of Mazankowski, who he called a “true Canadian” and friend. Giebelhaus said he first met Mazankowski when he bought a car at the Vegreville dealership Don and his brother Ray owned.

Giebelhaus said his dad George was involved in Mazankowski’s first election campaign. Giebelhaus said he started “following him (Don) around” and it didn’t take long before he got involved. “I just thought he’d be a good man for the job.” That definitely held true and Dave said he has a plaque that was given to him by Don in recognition of all the election campaigns he participated in.

Giebelhaus remembers telling Mazankowski he wanted a Canadian A framed article that appeared in The f lag from Ottawa, and lo and behold Financial Post. (Submitted/Photo) Mazankowski not only delivered the 20-foot f lag but also raised it during Canada Day around 20 years ago.

The f lag remained in his field just ing of the $217 million Mazankowski Alberta Heart south of Highway 16 near the inter- Institute part of the University of Alberta Hospital, in section of SH 857.

2008 According to Mazankowski’s family, In 2000, Don was named Officer of the Order of “Don’s interest in politics began after Canada and, in 2013, was presented the insignia of he met Prime Minister John Companion of the Order of Canada. He received an Diefenbaker during a speaking tour Honourary Doctor of Engineering Degree from the that travelled through Vegreville. Technical University of Nova Scotia and an Honourary Inspired to play a meaningful role in Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Alberta. shaping how Western Canada conHe was inducted into the Alberta Order of Excellence tributed to the nation, Don became in 2003 as a champion in Canadian and Albertan politics. involved in local politics.

Mazankowski’s family stated, “Don was a compassionate In the 1968 federal election, Don and steadfast family man born in Viking, Alberta. He

spent his life dedicated to his loved ones and public service. He will be greatly missed.

Given the circumstances of COVID19, a private memorial will be held to honour Don’s life. A public memorial will be arranged when circumstances permit.”