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RCL Branch No. 39 Veterans Appreciation Luncheon
A table was set with one place setting where each item on it represented something in memory and honour of fallen comrades. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39 hosted a Veterans Appreciation Luncheon for veterans, their spouses, dignitaries, and guests at the Legion on November 6. Mistress of Ceremony, Comrade Rhonda Hayduk welcomed everyone, followed by RCL Branch No. 39
President Terry Kuzyk who delivered the welcoming message. Kuzyk said it was wonderful to see how many people came out to join the RCL Branch No. 39 members considering the current health crisis. “This year we are commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the end of World War II. Today, we
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RCMP files from November 2 - 8 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser November 2 06:28 – Report of a break and enter to a Mundare business. The individual was observed live on the property via CCTV. Vegreville members attended and located and arrested a 28-year-old male from Leduc for break and enter. He was later released with documents for court. 15:47 – Traffic stop conducted in the town of Vegreville when a member observed a vehicle proceed through a red light without stopping. The driver was provided with a ticket for failing to stop at a red light holding a voluntary penalty of $405. November 3 13:15 – Report of a white cargo trailer found on a rural property in Minburn County. Members attended and found the trailer with lawn equipment inside. The trailer was retrieved and secured, and information has been forwarded to the auto theft division. November 4 13:45 – Attempted vehicle theft in progress reported in Vegreville. A black SUV was reported pulled up by the complainant’s truck and the passenger got out. The passenger attempted to get into the vehicle when the owner confronted them. The occupants of the SUV fled. Further complaints of a vehicle matching that description were later received. 15:09 – Traffic enforcement in the area which resulted in approximately 11 speeding tickets, 10 seatbelt tickets, and other infractions. One 23-year-old driver from Vegreville was also provided with tickets for speeding (VP $175), operating without registration (VP $324), and window tint (VP $162). There was also a commercial vehicle ticketed for not having proper identification displayed (VP $324). 19:31 – Report of a black angus on Hwy 857. Members attended and located the cow in the ditch grazing. It appeared that other cows were also outside the fence. *** The cow was not engaged in any criminal activity and therefore was not arrested. 22:49 – Call to assist Alberta Sheriff/ Traffic services. A Honda CRV was stopped near Mundare travelling 176 kmph on Hwy 16. An impaired investigation was conducted. A female driver from Vegreville failed a roadside breath demand and was arrested then transported to the Vegreville detachment. Additional breath samples were taken and resulted in readings of 0.100 and
0.80. The driver was charged accordingly and was released with documents for court.
November 5
14:51 – Traffic enforcement. 15:15 – Traffic stop conducted. The 29-year-old female driver was found to be in violation of the following: Driving without a license (VP $324), failed to obey stop sign (VP of $405), operate a motor vehicle without registration (VP of $324), and finally, display an unauthorized license plate (VP of $324). 18:57 – Complaint received about threats being made and the subject of the complainant possibly possessing a firearm. Members located the subject of the complaint and arrested them for uttering threats. Members confirmed that the subject had no firearms in their possession. The subject was released with conditions and documents for court.
November 6
11:34 – Report of an attempted fraud from two weeks prior. The complainant received an email appearing to be from a large provider offering more TV channels and a new cell phone. VISA information was provided and a small charge was made to the card. Additional contact was made that was suspicious. The complainant cancelled the card and informed their banking institution. 12:28 – Report of a tow truck attempting to remove a vehicle from a Vegreville business. It was determined that the owner of the vehicle was attempting to have the vehicle removed without paying for services. This is a civil matter and not a police matter. 16:30 – Report of a silver 4 door car that was driving erratically part way on the sidewalk that nearly hit a person on
an electric scooter. Time delay was 1 hour and the vehicle was unable to be identified or located. 23:00 – Warning was provided to a 16-year-old driver for stunting in Vegreville.
November 7
03:27 – Traffic stop conducted in Vegreville. The driver was issued 2 tickets. The driver drove over the curb and over a sidewalk while entering a business. The driver was provided a ticket for failing to provide documents to a peace officer (VP $243) as well as driving over a sidewalk (VP $162). 11:28 – Report of a disturbance at a Vegreville business. Complainant reports a male was yelling and swearing. Members attended and determined that there were no actual threats but provided guidance on applying for a peace bond. 13:45 – Call from a concerned neighbour who stated he has not seen his senior neighbour for a few days and this is not normal due to his neighbour’s daily routine. Members attended and were unable to make contact. After further investigation, the subject of the check was found to be at the hospital receiving care. 14:39 – Report of a cargo trailer abandoned on a rural property in Minburn County near TWP 524. Members attended and located the trailer, had the trailer towed & secured and information was forwarded to the auto theft division. The trailer is described as a white Royal trailer but the VIN had been forcibly removed. 15:02 – Multiple reports of vehicles off the roadway. No serious injuries or damage reported. Driving conditions were poor.
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During the week there were 104 calls for service made in total including: 2 false alarms, 1 false 911, 1 animal strike, 4 wellbeing checks, 9 calls under the Mental Health Act, and approximately 29 tickets from traffic enforcement. Have questions about the blotter? Reach out to us at blotter@newsadvertiser.com and we will do our best to provide answers to your queries.
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Face Masks Recommended by Town of Mundare Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Town of Mundare is now recommending residents wear face masks when they are in the town office. This comes after several cases of COVID-19 were reported in the community in the last week of October. Members of town council discussed the idea of implementing a face mask bylaw during its Nov. 3 meeting. Chief Administrative Officer Colin Zyla told council they could pass a face mask bylaw, but the town would have to pay costs associated with prosecution if the matter came before the courts. Zyla also pointed out that bylaw enforcement services will only be available once a week for a couple of hours. Mayor Mike Saric said it would be “virtually impossible” to enforce it, but suggested they could develop a policy that would be applicable in its own building. He added, “We could put out a communication to residents about best practices?” Coun. Jason Kowal said rules around the wearing of masks is confusing and said they could either recommend or make the wearing of masks mandatory. He said they would be setting a good example if staff members wore face masks when dealing with members of the public. The Mundare Civic Complex houses the administrative office, library, council chambers, additional meeting space, and the ATB Branch. (Michelle Pinon/Photos)
It was pointed out by one attendee the wearing face masks or coverings is mandatory in the Mundare Municipal Public Library which is also housed in the same building. Coun. Frank Rosypal said he would agree with the suggestion to make the wearing of face masks in the town office a recommended practice. The rest of council was in agreement with the suggestion.
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But Wait...There’s More! Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion Fans and those interested in politics will have been watching the US elections. On the surface, the election is over. Democratic candidate Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris are now president-elect and vice presidentelect. However, just like any good infomercial, we must wait... because there’s more. For those who are not familiar with US elections, it is, like much of politics a bit of a circus at times. The actual campaigning begins around one year before voting and only those with very deep pockets have millions of dollars to spend on a run for the presidency. Then, when it’s all done around now, (supposedly), power doesn’t actually change hands from the President to the President-elect until January 20, almost two months later. In addition, unlike Canadian elections where we typically vote for one position at a time, in the US, voters can have dozens of things they are voting on when they enter the polling station. Senators, House of Representatives, Governors, Secretary of State, Attorney General, and many more positions can be voted for on the same day and it varies from state to state. Additionally, other items such as marijuana legalization can be voted on. This year, Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota all voted to decriminalize recreational
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marijuana. In Oregon, all illegal drugs – including heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine – will be decriminalized, meanwhile, psilocybin, or psychoactive mushrooms, will be legalized for therapeutic use – a historic first. So as you can see, while the Presidential race gets all the press, our neighbours to the south have a lot going on when it comes time to vote. Add to an already crazy event, one Mr. Donald Trump, and chaos ensues. As if his presidency wasn’t frantic enough with suggestions that people inject bleach to fight COVID and other over the top comments, he continues to be where he wants... at the center of attention. Even before the polls closed on election day, President Donald Trump had his legal teams lined up and ready to file lawsuits. In the days following the election, Trump’s minions were filing lawsuits. Most involved five key states where, because of the voting system were key to his success or failure. These were also states where, due to large volumes of mail-in ballots, counting continued for days. Everything from issues with being allowed to “meaningfully observe” to attempting to NOT count late-arriving mail-in ballots were included. Legal action has been taken in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, Arizona, Nevada, and possibly more jurisdictions. At the very least, just like before the election, President Trump is looking to plant the seed of doubt and ‘sow discord and distrust’ in the US electoral system. While it is likely a long shot, Trump’s hope is that at some level, courts will side with his views and enough democratic votes (which have dominated mail-in ballots) will be tossed out finding him a path to victory. The more likely scenario is that this will fail and for the 47.7 percent of people who voted for him, that seed of doubt will grow and feed the ever-increasing separation from their fellow Americans on the left. Perhaps the most disturbing thing to me has nothing to do with the election process or the candidates. It has to do with the media. Again, I realize that not everyone watches with their critical thinking engaged, but US news agencies don’t even hide their bias any longer. Fox is clearly a Republican (right) cheerleader and CNN which I once enjoyed watching for balanced reporting has become a Democratic (left) parrot. Too many news agencies dedicate significant resources to viewpoints rather than presenting the facts in a neutral fashion. This constantly creeps into their coverage. We are seeing this in Canada as well which calls into question the integrity of some journalists. At some point, they are indistinguishable from your average Internet troll. But wait... there’s more! Even if Trump does go not so quietly into the night, there is already talk of him running again in 2024. That amounts to four years of campaigning. You can’t get that sort of entertainment from an infomercial. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com
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Fill A Cruizer’ in Support of Vegreville Christmas Bureau Town of Vegreville Submitted This year the Vegreville Christmas Bureau has teamed up with the Town of Vegreville, Municipal Enforcement Services Dept, Vegreville RCMP and Alberta Fish & Wildlife to “Fill A Cruizer” with toys, nonperishable items, gift cards or financial donations. We will be at Walmart on November 16, 17, and 19 and at Canadian Tire on November 20, from 6 to 8 pm. We will be back at those businesses in late November and the first week of December, these dates have yet to be determined. We realize this year more than most, families are struggling with financial difficulties, so we are asking the citizens of Vegreville and surrounding area to help us make this Christmas season a little more enjoyable for families who are less fortunate. Please help us with a donation. There is nothing more enjoyable than to see smiles or hear the laughter of children, as they are opening presents beneath the Christmas tree on Christmas morning. For families with little children, we have it on good authority that Santa Claus will be coming down from the North Pole to make some guest appearances and to take a break from his elves who are working so hard getting toys made from lists that kids have sent to his workshop He is also watching and listening to see who is being naughty and nice. The Vegreville Christmas Bureau volunteers and from our Enforcement Agencies, we would like to wish everybody a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Be safe throughout the holiday season
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90 Years Ago – November 12, 1930
A group of burglars visited Lavoy on Saturday night and dropped in on three of the village’s business places without getting away with very much money. The would-be thieves broke the locks and entered the warehouses of the British American Oil Company and the Imperial Oil Company. They got away there with about eight gallons of gas and a few stamps. They also opened the window and crawled into the office of the Federal Grain Elevator, but found nothing worth taking. For the fourth time the Vegreville Swine Club took a leading place at the Provincial Competition held in Edmonton last week. These competitions comprise contests in judging hogs and demonstration in which each club is represented by two or three if its members. In the Judging Competition the Vegreville team was composed of Robert Wyllie, William Schmidt and Leroy Fuller. They won first place in the contest to which is attached a prize of $25.00. Mr. Nelson has taken over the Ford garage at Willingdon. He is sure to satisfy the Fords, Chryslers, Chevrolets and also the Nelsons.
75 Years Ago – November 14, 1945
Number of chartered banks in the Prairie Provinces dropped from 1,015 at August 31, 1930, to 528 at the corresponding date in 1945, parliament was informed. Operating in Manitoba are 149 banks, in Saskatchewan 213 and in Alberta 166. There are ten different chartered banks in Canada, they are: Bank of Montreal, Bank of Nova Scotia; Bank of Toronto; Canadian Bank of Commerce; Royal Bank; Dominion Bank; Imperial Bank; Barclay’s Bank; La Banque Provincial due Canada; and Banque Canadienne Nationale. Poor potato crops in Western Canada this season will not mean that Alberta tables will go short, the Wartime Prices and Trade Board says. To maintain normal supplies, potatoes will be imported from the United States and sell at Canadian ceiling prices. According to Marketing a company has been formed to manufacture orange powder from Florida oranges. A daily output of 6,000 pounds of dehydrated juice is expected from the new plant which will be in production next spring. The addition of water to the powder makes the product substantially indistinguishable from fresh orange juice in appearance and vitamin content, it is claimed.
50 Years Ago – November 12, 1970
Town Council heard plans unfold by the major of a proposed new civic centre which could accommodate the RCMP offices, town offices, library and perhaps other features beneficial to the town. The proposal came from a special meeting of Mayor Moshansky and Mr. Crawshaw representing the RCMP. The re-organization of the recreation board was reported underway and the following were recommended to council to be board members: Janice Lamb, Beverly Dumont, Dave Ziegler, Ben Dupuis, R. Sherman, L. Ruptash and W. Ursulak. Ben Dupuis was appointed arena manager. The A.L. Horton Junior High School Band under the direction of Bandmaster Ken Wells, led the Remembrance Parade. Among the 330 delegates to United Grain Growers 64th Annual Meeting in Winnipeg were Mr. and Mrs. Andrew A. Olineck of Vegreville, Mr. and Mrs. George Jamieson of Lavoy and Mr. and Mrs. Anton Palichuk of Ranfurly. The “Citizen of the Year” plaque was presented to Mrs. Neil Kozma by Mrs. June Woloshyn, President of the Innisfree brand of the Alberta Women’s Institute. The Innisfree WI has for the third consecutive year awarded a district citizen for outstanding community contribution. Mrs. Kozma’s warm personal relationship with those in need as well as active participation in a number of organizations won her this outstanding honor.
25 Years Ago – November 14, 1995
The Vegreville Crisis Association will set up a safe house in Vegreville, thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Wild Rose Foundation. “We will have another option for people who need to get out of a bad situation,” said association secretary Caroline Knowles, “instead of trucking off to Edmonton or Camrose, they will now have a place in Vegreville. RCMP Cst. Ted McCreary on Vegreville talked to students at Vegreville Composite on Nov. 10 during Remembrance Day ceremonies. McCreary served the United Nations in Bosnia for eight months during 1992 and gave the students an eye witness view of war, its sights, its effects, and the bravery of the people living in war zones. Nancy Mereska of Two Hills has been elected secretary of the newly formed Athabasca University Alumni Association. Local soccer players Ashley Melnyk, Amber Tuck, Sarah Cartier and Jennifer Byers dedicated a good part of their summer to soccer after being chosen to compete on the Lakeland Selects girls’ soccer team. Cheri Robert, 12, of Vegreville placed seventh overall in the province at figure skating sectionals held in Red Deer. She was fifth of 16 skaters with her short program, and eighth in her long program.
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‘Spend Now, Pay Later’ Jason Clemens and Milagros Palacios The Fraser Institute Pulitzer Prize-winning author George Will has repeatedly argued that, contrary to conventional wisdom, there is enormous consensus in Washington, D.C. – borrow today to finance spending and tax cuts but leave the costs (i.e. taxes) to the next generation. There are increasing signs that Canadians are gravitating to this D.C. consensus, which resulted in the U.S. national debt (held by the public) increasing from $3.4 trillion in 2000 to $16.8 trillion in 2019, pre-recession. Up to 2015 and extending back to at least the mid-1990s, Canadians had a very different consensus – balanced budgets and paying down debt, prioritizing government spending to live within our means, and competitive taxes. Such consensus led not only to strong government balance sheets but also a comparatively robust economy. A shift occurred in the 2015 election when the Trudeau Liberals were elected on a promise to run deficits for three years to finance increased spending. Of course, that’s not where we’ve ended up. Between 2016-17 and 2019-20 (pre-recession), the Liberal government increased spending (excluding debt interest costs) by $118.0 billion compared to the baseline 2015 budget of their predecessors, well in excess of Liberal election promises. And even though the Liberals benefitted from $26.1 billion in cumulatively lower debt interest costs, the much higher levels of spending necessitated an additional $86.4 billion in borrowing, with no end in sight to deficits. Simply put, the governing Liberals spent a lot more than planned – and all of it was financed by borrowing. The results from a recent Angus Reid Institute poll on pharmacare underscore this new preference for receiving benefits today but imposing the costs on the next generation. The poll showed 88 percent support for a national pharmacare program covering all Canadians. Critically, though, the expansive poll only included one question that attached
any sense of “cost” to the new program. The poll asked for support if different taxes were increased to pay for the new program. Support for national pharmacare remained strong when the “cost” was attached to a new wealth tax on those earning more than $250,000 or a higher corporate income. For both of these taxes, average Canadians reasonably see someone else paying for the cost of this new program rather than themselves. However, when asked whether they supported national pharmacare if it meant a one percentage point increase in the middle-income tax rate (even though this would be insufficient to pay for such a program), support for national pharmacare plummets to 47 percent. Our expectation is that support would be even lower if a question linked the real cost of national pharmacare to an increase in the GST. Canadians overwhelmingly support pharmacare, so long as they don’t have to pay for it today. And it’s not just opinion polls. The expansion of the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) in 2016, one of the signature reforms of the Trudeau government, embodies this preference for receiving benefits today and paying for them tomorrow. The CCB provides tax-free payments to roughly 90 percent of Canadian families with children under 18. In 2019-20, the expanded CCB represented a 30 percent increase over costs of previous child benefit programs introduced by the Harper government. Critically, though, the entirety of the increase in the CCB was financed by borrowing. In other words, the increased benefits received by parents today will be paid for by their children in the future. There are serious risks to government finances, both today and in the long-run, if Canadians indeed drift further towards a U.S.-style approach to public finances, where existing programs are expanded and new ones introduced while the costs are pushed into the future for the next generation to worry about. Like in the United States, this approach in Canada will mean more government debt passed on to the next generation with very little to show for it. Jason Clemens and Milagros Palacios are economists with the Fraser Institute.
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VISION Credit Union Member Appreciation Day
Some of the staff from left to right is Jennifer Young, Members Service Representative, Rose Kercher, Loans Officer, Sarah Bryant, Branch Supervisor, Courtney Pachla, Members Service Representative, Toni Cheremshynski, Members Service Representative. Missing from photo is Steven Gratrix, Branch Manager. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
RGE RD Spin Inc. Grand Opening Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent RGE RD Spin Inc is a brand new boutique fitness studio that opened on July 13 and is located in downtown Vegreville. This business offers Spin Yoga and Barbe Classes as well as a place where people can work out. Owners Karlene Oesch and James Yakemchuk held their Grand Opening on November 1 and celebrated by popping a bottle of champagne for their customers to celebrate the occasion.
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent VISION Credit Union in Vegreville held its Member Appreciation Day on November 6. There was a large table full of refreshments, juice, and coffee and apple cider for customers. Branch Supervisor Sarah Bryant said they wanted to hold this Member Appreciation Day as a way to give back to their members who support them as a Credit Union. “It is our way to appreciate our members. We do our profit share at the same time. So, our members are all getting their common share dividends (profit sharing cheque) as well,” Bryant explained. Branch Manager Steven Gratrix was not able to be in attendance for the event.
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Two Hills Swimming Pool Demolished Michelle Pinon News Advertiser On Nov. 4 a crew with All West Demolition was unearthing what remained of the foundation of what once was the Two Hills & District Swimming Pool. The decision came in the wake of a partial collapse of the roof more than a month ago. The swimming pool had been closed since October of 2019. According to a post on the Two Hills & District Swimming Pool Facebook page on Oct. 24, 2019, it stated, “Until further notice the Two Hills Swimming Pool will be closed.” Back in mid-September, the Town of Two Hills conducted a survey to gain input from residents to see what the community would like to see happen with the swimming pool. Of the 160 respondents, 75 indicated they wanted the swimming pool to be demolished. Two Hills Mayor Leonard Ewanishan had previously stated the facility was
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owned and operated by a volunteer group for more than 30 years. Gerren Saskiw, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Two Hills, said, “The Town of Two Hills has no information to report at this time about the demolition of the swimming pool.” Representatives from the Two Hills & District Swimming Pool Authority Association have decided not to comment at this time.
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Tennis Season Wraps Up for Players Alex Ramos showing off the hardware. (Rob Andrews/ Submitted Photo)
Rob Andrews Submitted Well, another tennis season has wrapped up in Vegreville! The season ended with one final tournament, the Vegreville Open, which was played over several days in early to mid-October. Unfortunately, the weather and daylight did not cooperate in the end, so the last few sets were finished on an indoor court at the Kinsmen Sports Centre in Edmonton on October 22. Congratulations to Alex Ramos of Viking who took home the big trophy this year. Most Improved honours went to Clint Villardo of Sherwood Park. From watching his play in the final tournament, especially his serve, you would be impressed given Clint’s claim he had never played tennis before this year. If you are a seasoned player or someone just wanting to try tennis for the first time, we hope to see you on the courts next year.
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Vegreville 4-H Multi Club News Kaylynn Makarenko Club Reporter On October 19 the Vegreville 4-H Multi Club held their Annual General Meeting. It was held in the basement of the St. John’s Lutheran Church. A new Executive was chosen. The Projects for the year are: Foods, Light Horse, Small Engines, Crafts, and Creative Options. Vision Credit Union donated $150 to the member with the most Diary points, which means the most activities participated in. The winner was Allyson Huculak. Plaques were presented to last year’s winners of public
speaking. The County of Minburn donated the plaques. Our Halloween party will be held at the Vegreville Aquatic Centre. We will make sure we follow all COVID-19 guidelines. We also had an Electronic Fundraiser on November 7. we took in old tires and electronics. The event was a success due to the generosity of everyone who donated and all the volunteers. Our next meeting will be held on November 16.
Correction
On Page 12 of the Remembrance Day Special Section that was published November 4 the last name of one of the Bob & Jean Kelly Scholarship Recipients was misspelled. It should have read: Anthony Kisilevich. The Royal Canadian Legion and the Vegreville News Advertiser apologize for any inconvenience this error may have caused.
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luncheon - CONTINUED from front PAGE gather to show appreciation for our veterans and their This was followed by Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, MLA spouses for contributions they have made in past conflicts,” for Fort Saskatchewan/Vegreville’s speech where she said, “As stated Kuzyk. a proud and grateful granddaughter of a World War I veteran This was followed by formal recognition of the veterans and the daughter of a World War II veteran; our family knew who were in attendance. They included Rod Stewart, Joyce first hand of the sacrifices of the soldiers who went overseas, Stewart, Bill Soule, Chuck St. Clare, Wally Zawyrucha, Erich as well as, the families that were left behind had made. There Klammer, Marlene Podoborzny, Noel Downham, Lewis have been too many horrific wars and battles since the beginWinsor, and F. Lydom. nings of time,” Homeniuk said. Following this, Rev. Pamela Milton led everyone in grace. Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee went on to say November Bill Soule presented the Toast to 5th to 11th is Veterans’ Week. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II “We honour those who have which was followed by a Toast to served Canada; past, present, Fallen Comrades led by Rod in times of war, military conStewart. flicts and peace. I want to say After this, everyone was treated thank you to all our veterans to a bountiful meal of chicken stew and families of veterans,” and refreshments. MacPhee said. Don Serediak said he served in Roger Konieczny, Reeve of Don Serediak, service photo who served in the the Canadian Air Force from 1960 the County of Minburn No. 27, Canadian Air Force from 1960 to 1962 during the to 1962 during the Cold War. was unable to attend, but Cold War. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo) Bill Soule served in the Royal Hayduk read his message which Canadian Air Force from 1968 to 1972. Chuck St. Clair served in the Royal Canadian Air Force in Canada and Germany during peace time from 1952 to 1972. Wally Zawyrucha was in the Royal Canadian Artillery as a peacekeeper which he said he joined a very long time ago. “People tried to kill me but they never succeeded,” Zawyrucha admitted. Erich Klammer also served in the Royal Canadian Artillery from May 1960 to May 1981 where he was stationed in Germany for 10 years during the Cold War. Marlene Podoborzny served in the Royal Canadian Air Force and was a Lieutenant (N) with the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets for 25 years. Noel Downham said he served in the British Arm Forces. He also was in the Associate Organization from 1953 to 1955 during the Civil War in Kenya. He has now lived in Canada for 58 years. After lunch, dignitaries presented greetings where Hayduk read a message from MP Shannon Stubbs who was unable to attend.
read the county wanted to extend their appreciation to all veterans, men and women, past and present that chose to give so much to the country so we can lead the lives we do today. I would also like to thank RCL Branch No. 39 who even in these trying times (COVID-19 pandemic), they continue to find ways to host these events which allow us to continue to honour our veterans.”
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Holden 4-H Beef Club Holds Weigh-in
Members and Leaders with the Holden 4-H Beef Club at the weigh-in October 25. (Holden 4-H Beef Club/Submitted Photo)
Zane Gunderson and Kate Albrecht Club Reporters On October 25 the Holden 4-H Beef Club met at the Chomiak Farm to weigh our project steers. It was 16 degrees outside! This is the beginning of the new 4-H year. Weigh in started at 10 a.m. All 18 members taking steer projects were present and some members weighed their heifer projects as well. We have one member who is taking a heifer project only; giving us a total of 19 members. The club is also happy to welcome five cleaver members. All projects were given an 8-way vaccine that was donated by Clay and Nicole Gunderson. This vaccine helps to protect our animals from illnesses. Roulston Farms donated implants
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for the steers. Some members implanted their projects and some did not. Implants give the steers a better appetite. Ivomec pour-on was provided by our District Key Leader Darren Klein who received the Ivomec from the company that produces it. Ivomec protects our projects from parasites. Our parents helped to weigh our calves and put in 4-H ear tags and implants. The intermediate and senior members helped to move the calves up to the chute, apply the Ivomec, and give the vaccine. When the work was finished we were able to enjoy a visit and some individually packaged snacks and drinks. Thank you to the Chomiak family for hosting! We were grateful that by this time it had started to warm up! We are very excited to start working with our projects. Our first 4-H meeting of this year will be held on November 5.
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Hairy Hill Postmaster Retires After 40 Years However, Betty kept insisting they, (customers) help themselves to treats and take some of them home. Betty said her mother-inlaw ran the post office before her. She still had to “earn the job on her own” and felt this job would be a good fit for her as she and her husband were already living in Hairy Hill. In the beginning, they operated the post office out of their home. Later they moved to a farm that was close by and put up a shed that would serve as the post office until her last day on the job. Betty said she never thought of Postmaster Betty Denman on retirement day. (Michelle Pinon/Photo) the post office as a business, but rather a way to serve the comMichelle Pinon munity, and that’s what she said she loved the News Advertiser most. “You have to make time for the customers.” Betty Denman has been the face of Canada Post She also had a strict rule about confidentiality. in Hairy Hill for 40 years. Anything that was said between her and a cusOn Friday morning, (October 30) she was finishtomer remained between the two of them. Betty ing up the last of her duties while serving a steady said what she cherishes most are the customers stream of customers and fielding phone calls. and all of the associates from Canada Post that she Her cheerfulness was contagious as she greeted has worked with over the years. She wanted to give each customer with a big smile and words of kinda special shout out to Shirley Stachniak, a term ness as they picked up their mail and parcels. She employee, who filled in for her when she was giggled as they bantered back and forth during unable to work. their visits. There were plenty of giggles coming from Betty, retirement who naturally exudes warmth and charm, spreadCONTINUED ON PAGE 19 ing joy through her kind words and actions. She made sure every customer knew about her husband Jack’s “tailgate party” as he insisted on supplying goodies and coffee for folks who dropped by. That was until he got called away to help their son Wes who was stuck in the field.
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New Executive Director for VALID VALID Association Submitted The VALID Board of Directors are pleased to announce the hiring of our new Executive Director, Lana Syms, commencing October 15, 2020. Lana comes to us from Olds, Alberta with over 20 years of leadership experience, including three years as VALID Association an Executive Director Executive Director for a not-for-profit sociLana Syms ety supporting adult and children learners and another three years building a not-for-profit society she founded and ran herself. Her extensive background in government grants and strategic planning will be valuable in advancing VALID’s vision and mission. Lana will be working closely with the staff to ensure the best quality of service for our VALID individuals. “We are in challenging times right now with the pandemic,” explains Bert Vinet, Board Chair of VALID. “It was very crucial that we chose the right person to lead and direct VALID through these times and into the future.” “I am so excited to be here and play a part in this amazing organization!” Lana stated in a recent conversation. “With the strong reputation VALID has as an integral part of Vegreville, I am very pleased to bring my skills to the table to help this fundamental service achieve its goals! What an exciting opportunity to support such a worthy cause, I look forward to learning and loving Vegreville and my new role with VALID, thank you so much for choosing me for this position!”
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Members of Vegreville Pickleball Group play inside at Vegreville Multi-Plex Centre on October 23. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The Vegreville Pickleball Group has found a new home for this winter at the Vegreville Multi-Plex Centre and members began playing in the facility on October 10. Jim Schiek, one of the contacts for Vegreville Pickleball Group, said they were using Vegreville Tennis Courts this summer to play pickleball but the weather was getting too cold to play outside anymore. When I asked Shiek why he felt pickleball was a good sport to participate in, he said, “It is a great activity to participate in if you want to get out and do something. Anybody can play it; all ages and all physical abilities.”
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In Loving Memory MICKLICH, Jacob May 20, 1929 - November 8, 2017 who passed away three years ago We will take this special moment To turn our thoughts to Dad/Gido Thank him for the home he gave For all the things we had. We think about the fleeting years Too quickly, gone for good It seems like only yesterday We would go back if we could. A time when Dad/Gido was always there, No matter what the weather. Always strong when things went wrong He held our lives together. He strived so hard from day to day And never once complained. With steady hands, he worked so hard And kept the family name. He taught us that hard work pays off, You reap just what you sow. He said that if you tend your crops, Your field will overflow. Our lives have been bountiful He taught us how to give In his firm and steadfast way He taught us how to live. Dad/Gido dwells among the angels now He left us much too soon He glides across a golden field Above the harvest moon. We see him in the summer rain, He rides upon the wind And when our path is beaten down He picks us up again. Love Terry, Shauna, Caylib, Joshua & Zachary Micklich
ROZUMNIAK, Harry November 10, 1991 In loving memory Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure. Love Kelly, Glen, Savannah, Eric & Mike, Brenda & Jim
SOPROVICH, Dennis Gerald February 11, 1953 - November 14, 1999 In Loving Memory of a Dear Husband, Father and Friend If tears could build a stairway And memories were a lane We would walk right up to Heaven And bring you back again. Our hearts still ache in sadness And secret tears still flow What it meant to lose you 21 years ago. But now, we know you want us To mourn for you no more To remember all the happy times Life still has much in store. Since you’ll never be forgotten We pledge to you today A hallowed place within our hearts Is where you’ll always stay.
MUNTZ, Esther June 24, 1927 – November 2, 2020 To be absent from our body is to be present with our Lord. With love in our hearts and tears in our eyes we said, “Till we meet again” to our Mom, Gramma and Great Gramma. Mom went to join those waiting for her on November 2, 2020 at the beautiful age of 93 years old. Her passing marked the end of an era. She was the last of her generation. Mom was predeceased by her husband George and her great-grandson Konnor Koch. Left to cherish her everlasting love and memories are her daughters Elaine (Gerald) Michaud and Jo-Anne (Dave) Koch. Her six grandchildren Christine (Sheldon) Riess, Ben Koch, Heather (Keith) Mason, Blair (Candis) Koch, Brad (Tammy) Koch and Susan (Glen) Enskat. Her six great-grandchildren Ayden Bruce-Koch, Keira Bruce-Koch, Elizabeth Enskat, Julia Enskat, Harlequin Koch and Dairian Koch. As well as her extended families and a host of friends. Inurnment has taken place with a private family service. Go rest high on the mountain for your work on earth is done. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM
ATCO Donates to new Emergency Services Training Centre
In no particular order-ATCO Representatives-Jonathan Gelych and Mike Gabruck present a cheque of $10,000 to Chris Jardine, Fire Chief for Vegreville Fire Department and members of Vegreville Fire Department which will be used towards a new Emergency Services Training Centre. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent On October 28, ATCO donated $10,000 to Vegreville Fire Department for its new Emergency Services Training Centre. ATCO representatives Jonathan Gelych and Mike Gabruck presented the cheque to Vegreville Fire Chief Chris Jardine, Fire Chief for Vegreville Fire Department and members of Vegreville Fire Department at Vegreville Emergency Services Building.
Gelych said the $10,000 wasn’t generated from fundraising and that it just came from the company of ATCO itself. “I personally feel it is important to have members of Vegreville Fire Department trained top notched and ready to go. ATCO has always been very involved in the community. So, when we have the opportunity to give back to the community in the way of a training centre, we jumped on that opportunity as this training centre will make the fire department members better than the best.” Jardine said ATCO has been a massive supporter of
Vegreville Fire Department for many years and this donation just adds to that support that ATCO have been providing them. “The training centre ground work has been done. Except for the Vermillion Fire Training School, it is going to be next biggest one in the area. It will be opened up to be used by neighbouring fire departments; especially the County of Minburn which we have a very good working relationship with, as well as, possibly neighbouring services in other counties too. It should be very good.”
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Upgrades Made to Sewer System at Vegreville Events Centre
A work crew with Coville Excavating Ltd. was spotted finishing up work at the events centre on October 30. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Vegreville based company Coville Excavating Ltd. recently completed upgrades to the sewer system at the town’s event centre. The scope of work included the replacement and installation of a new sewer system and water lines. A total of $30,000 was set aside by the Town of Vegreville for the project. The final cost of the project is expected to come in well under budget, but that has yet to be confirmed as the town is still waiting for the final cost from the company.
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Shoppers Drug Mart Hosts Flu Clinic in Innisfree Michelle Pinon News Advertiser A total of 15 people took advantage of the flu clinic in the Millennium Building in Innisfree on Nov. 5. The remote clinic was hosted by the Vermilion Shoppers Drug Mart and was very much appreciated by residents. One of those residents was Innisfree Mayor Deborah McMann who said she always makes sure to get a flu shot in the fall. Vishranti Pandya, Associate Pharmacist Owner of the Shoppers Drug Mart in Vermilion administers the flu shot to Innisfree Mayor Deborah McMann. (Michelle Pinon/ Photo)
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Postmaster Betty Denman on retirement day. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
“I want to thank everyone for supporting me for 40 years,” said Betty, who wiped away a few tears as she milled back and forth behind the wicket, and both inside and outside the post office, assisting customers with their parcels. Going above and beyond seems to be ingrained in Betty’s DNA. Even though she will no longer be working in the post office, Betty made sure customers knew she’d still be around to visit with. Betty said she is looking forward to the “next chapter” in her life and spending more time with her three children and five grandchildren. “Number six is on the way!” She is also looking forward to having time to pursue her hobbies. As far as the shed, she is going to take it home to the farm, and convert it into a “she shack” where she will be able to enjoy some quiet time
Salute to Front Line Workers Salute to Front Line Workers 17. Pictured from left-to-right are: Lana Syms, Executive Director and Karen Streets, Program Coordinator for VALID. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
and all of the simple things that go along with that. Even though she’s forging a new path, Betty said she will always look back on her time at the post office with great fondness and think of all the wonderful people she has been able to serve and develop special relationships with over the years.
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