Vegreville News Advertiser - April 5, 2023

Andrew Memorial Tournament a Heartwarming Affair

sonalized jerseys and photos of them. Both men played in the memorial tournament for years with the Raiders and made a huge impact both on and off the ice.

AB’s son David Elkow accepted the gift on behalf of his late father, and Brad’s parents Terry Levicki and Betty accepted the gift on his behalf. The presentation came as a total surprise and that it was a very emotional, yet heartwarming gesture on behalf of the team.

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Players, fans and volunteers came together to make the Andrew Memorial Tournament a big success this past weekend.

This year’s event was especially bittersweet for a couple of families whose loved ones were former members of the Andrew Raiders. AB Elkow and Brad Levicki were honoured by the team during the Opening Ceremonies Friday evening when their family members were presented with shadow boxes that contained per-

Ag. Society President Carri Hrehorets said AB Elkow has a hockey history in Andrew of 50 years and played on the senior team for many years and then carried on with the Andrew Raiders. “He passed away from cancer a few years ago. He was a great volunteer and loved Andrew.” Terry was also surprised with a digital photo album that had been gifted by members of the Andrew Agricultural Society, an organization he’s been a member of for many decades. He is also the caretaker of the arena and can often been seen driving the Zamboni. Referring to a handful of ladies who put the photo album

Back Row L-R: Darcy Levicki, Mike Levicki, Kyle Levicki and Ken Levicki. Front Row L-R: Betty and Terry Levicki. (Andrew Ag Society/Photo)

WHAT’S INSIDE

borrowed the crystals to repair them. Items were returned.

was arranged and the subject was cooperative and thankful.

Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser

March 27

05:32 – Complainant indicated that they were having issues with their computer being hacked and unauthorized charges made to their bank. Members attended and spoke to the complainant who indicated that they called tech support and panicked when tech support attempted to fix the complainant’s problem. The complainant ended the service call and was charged for the service. No evidence of hacking.

09:48 – Complainant reports that their significant other, (SO) was refusing to return the complainant’s bank card. After further investigation it was determined that the SO was only refusing to drive the card to the complainant. No evidence of a criminal offence.

10:06 – Report of a Ford Taurus parked under the overpass since Saturday. Member attended, and vehicle was not blocking traffic but had a flat tire. The registered owner was contacted and given 24 hours to move the vehicle. Police tape added and the vehicle was moved.

10:52 - Report of a semi-truck broken into over the weekend in Vegreville. Under investigation.

12:42 - Anonymous report of a stick of dynamite found near the railroad tracks in the Vegreville area. Members attended and conducted foot patrols but nothing matching the description was found.

13:30 – Report of a missing license plate from a truck in Minburn County. Unsure if it was stolen or lost over the previous week. Plate added to the RCMP database.

March 28

04:51 - Report received from an alarm company about a break in at a Vegreville business. Under investigation period.

10:36 - Complainant reports that two individuals they were giving a ride to from Vegreville to Viking are refusing to get out of the vehicle now that they are no longer willing to give the pair a ride. Member contacted the complainant who stated the individuals left the vehicle and would not provide further information.

13:55 - Report of a male trying to sell gold jewelry in Vegreville. Member attended, however, the subject was no longer on scene. Patrols were conducted but the subject of the complaint was not located.

17:40 - Report of a female in the vicinity of the Vegreville hospital walking around screaming. Member contacted the caller for further information and believe the female was known to police. Patrols were made but the subject was not found. Members followed up with the caller to ensure the subject was dressed for the weather.

17:45 – Complainant in Mundare reported theft of a bin of broken crystals. Members spoke with subject who stated they had

20:03 – Report of someone painting male genitalia on a garage door in Mundare. CCTV reviewed and a suspect identified. A discussion with the suspect resulted in an apology. Complainant did not want charges.

March 29

08:59 - Report of a missing individual. Member located the person in question and updated the complainant.

12:20 - Request from EMS to assist in scaring a cow off the road in Minburn County. Members attended, however, the cows were no longer on the road. The EMS member advised the cows had left the roadway before members arrived.

13:17 - Report that items out of the complainants’ truck had been stolen from a location in the County of Minburn. Members attended and determined the items had been removed by family members.

13:49 - Report of a graduation photo sign being stolen from the front lawn of a Vegreville residence.

19:20 – Landlord called to report they had heard rumours a tenant had not left a rental property and others were trespassing. Members attended and noted that the subject appeared to be moving out. Landlord was updated and advised this was a civil matter.

20:26 - Report of a vehicle parked strangely in Vegreville for about 3 hours. Members attended and found someone sleeping behind the wheel. A mandatory screening was conducted and the subject blew a warning. No way to determine the time of driving and the vehicle was inoperable.

22:04 - Member attended a residence in Vegreville following a 911 call. The subject of the complaint had gone to bed and both parties advised they had been arguing verbally. No injuries observed neither party wanted to provide statements and both advised they were consuming alcohol.

March 30

21:02 - Call to advise that a deer needed to be dispatched in Lamont County and it was blocking traffic. Member attended, however, the deer was gone.

22:01 – Complainant reports being threatened by someone known to them. Member spoke to complainant who was unwilling to decide if they wanted charges. Member conducted safety planning and patrols of the residence. Complainant unwilling to provide statement.

March 31

02:15 - Member attended a Vegreville retail outlet in response to a commercial burglar alarm. Property Rep was on scene and after inspection it appeared to be a false alarm.

13:53 - Call from a Vegreville lodging establishment about a customer refusing to pay and were advised that this subject would not wake up. Member attended and spoke with the subject who stated they were not feeling well. Transportation to the hospital

13:58 - Report of a semi-truck being broken into in Vegreville. Registration permits and fuel cards were stolen. CCTV footage and still images provided. Under investigation.

April 1

09:25 - Report of shoplifting from a Vegreville grocery outlet. A male described as 40-50 y/o, Caucasian with a slim build walked out with $500 worth of food and loaded the items into a maroon Chevy truck. Under investigation

10:32 – Report of a suspicious female and a silver sedan in Mundare. The female was observed on CCTV walking between buildings and attempting to enter vehicles. Under investigation.

11:52 – Report of an older Chevy truck with grey fenders and tinted windows “racing” around town. Members patrolled the area in Vegreville, however, the truck was not located.

20:55 - Client reported being scammed and harassed by an unknown caller from North Carolina. Member attended and assisted the client in blocking the number in question.

April 2

00:45 – Anonymous caller reports hearing a man in a black vehicle driving around a Vegreville neighbourhood and making threats to harm a female. The male also was trying to force and coerce the female into the vehicle. Under investigation.

01:19 - Report from a Vegreville convenience store that a group of teens entered stating an older man was chasing them. The subject entered the store and was in an altercation with one of the complainants but then left. CCTV being reviewed and the matter is under investigation.

02:28 - While at a Vegreville residence on an unrelated matter, members observed a black SUV failing to stop. Vehicle also had front window tint. Tickets to be issued to the registered owner and the matter is under investigation.

10:47 – While conducting traffic enforcement in Lamont County, a vehicle was stopped for an expired plate that did not match the vehicle. The driver, who held a graduated driver’s license, blew a caution on a roadside demand. The vehicle was towed, roadside sanctions issued and tickets for operating an unregistered vehicle and not providing driver’s license issued.

During the week there were 80 calls for service made in total including: 3 false 911s, 2 false alarm, 3 animal strikes, 11 relationship violence, 1 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, and approximately 18 tickets or warnings from traffic enforcement.

The RCMP encourages members of the community to contact them if they have any information on files listed in the Blotter. 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.

RCMP files from March 27 - April 2

Taneen Rudyk announces

Calls for Code of Conduct Hearings

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Village of Ryley Councillors Nik Lee and Nola Wood Herrick were once again absent from the March 27 regular meeting. They were also absent at the Feb. 21 regular meeting.

Interim Chief Administrative Officer Julie Brownridge stated that under the rules of the Municipal Government Act, (MGA) if a councillor misses all regular meetings in an eight week period they can be disqualified, and the next regular council meeting is scheduled for April 25.

Both Coun. Lee and Coun. Wood-Herrick were both absent from the Feb. 21 and the March 27 regular meetings.

At the March 27 regular meeting two separate motions were passed by council stating that the absence of Coun. Lee and Nola Wood Herrick were not authorized.

Under business from previous minutes was report on termination of employees. Brownridge stated that, “At the Feb. 21 meeting I was asked to look into the cir-

cumstances of the termination of two employees. After reviewing the circumstances of the termination of two employees of the Village of Ryley, I have confirmed that two councillors did influence and direct the decision to terminate employment of both employees. I am recommending that council conduct Code of Conduct hearings. Particulars and details are protected under the Privacy Act and were provided to council.”

Mayor Brian Ducherer replied, “So, we’ll probably be discussing that in camera.”

A man in the crowd responded to that by stating, “Two girls’ lives are destroyed because of it.” Ducherer said, “Legally it was done correctly.” The man responded, “Oh come on. Morally and ethically everyone in this building knows that.” Coun. Sheldon Reid said, “We all know that.” Ducherer said, “And the CAO had already pointed that out. If you’re going to continue you’ll have to leave.” Ducherer then asked the gentleman to leave and said he was barred from council meetings.

“You can’t do that,” stated Jason Hill, who was also

in the gallery. “Just watch me,” retorted Ducherer, who then informed Hill that he could not electronically record council proceedings. Brownridge asked for a short recess with the council members and after reconvening the meeting Ducherer said he was allowed to continue and apologized.

Brownridge said there had been an amendment to the procedural bylaw at the March 7 special meeting which allows electronic recording of council meetings.

Several appointments were made to the Family and Community Support Services, (FCSS) board including former councillor Cyndy Heslin and former FCSS director Mickey Wilson. In a follow up information request by the Vegreville News Advertiser to Wilson, he said he would be contacting board members to see if they could hold a meeting after Easter to begin the process of getting the program up and running again.

Brownridge said they currently have five FCSS board members and would like to have seven members if possible. Council has yet to discuss the hiring of an FCSS program director.

Village of Ryley March 27 council meeting. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

The Race is On

Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser – Opinion

How can you tell there’s an election coming? It’s in the air… it’s all around us.

Across almost all media you can easily find one of two things these days.

The first and most pleasant sign is not the snow melting, but rather the promise of some goodies. Every party does it. Parties in power spend our money to show us how good they are to us and how wonderful life will be if they are to remain in power to spend even more. It’s not even election time in Ottawa and the last budget has a $40 billion deficit to make us happy. If you are not in power it’s just as easy, because you can promise the sky and, on the chance that you win, only deliver a portion because surveys have shown that we no longer feel politicians will follow through with their promises. Then, if you do win, you only really need to fulfill the promises made to your faithful base until the next round when you can… like the folks before you spend taxpayer money to show everyone how much you care.

The promise game has become so entrenched that there are sites and teams dedicated to tracking election promises. Quite frankly, you need a team because in some cases, a new promise is made almost every day by each candidate in some elections.

The second thing we see is attacks on the rivals touching on everything and anything, but mostly meant to in some way make us afraid of the “other guy” (or gal). Despite research stating that attack ads don’t work and the public is tired of them, the party faithful cannot see this outside of their partisan bubbles. What are we told? “They” spend too much, they spend on the wrong things, and they spend too little. It’s all scary. It’s possible they are in league with the bad guys in Ottawa, or much worse, some foreign nation or even much, much worse, a US based mogul or special interest group. You know the ones… Usually they are either anti-oil or… pro-oil.

Yes, it’s time to shake those skeletons out of the closet, because things are ramping up and we are in for eight weeks of hearing every imaginable future reality the spin doctors can conceive.

Speaking of special interest groups, I feel the need to point something out. Any time you see the words “friends of” in front of something that is presenting an opinion or advice on who to vote for, you can be assured it is tied to some larger entity with a deep allegiance to one party or another.

In this week’s news there has been a lot of talk about the leaked recording between Premier Danielle Smith and a Calgary Pastor who was facing a trial related to mischief due to his actions during the pandemic lockdowns. Now there is no shortage of material to go through on this topic, but my first question is…. Who’s recording this stuff and how? Seems to be a problem all on its own there.

I’m not defending the action, but I will say that it is not at all uncommon for elected officials to have conversations A) with each other in the case of the Premier having conversations with the Justice Minister (I think they get paid for that), B) with constituents that have concerns (they get paid for that too) or C) with police. This happens all the time. There would be no way for our systems to function if our elected officials did not have some of these conversations. Of course, they need to be on the up and up because there are proper chains of communication.

Now in the case of Deputy Premier and former Justice Minister Kaycee Madu calling the Edmonton Police Chief about a ticket… well, that’s just plain dumb. Come on… you get paid enough, just pay the ticket, (I pay mine) or hire a lawyer. He should be kicked out of politics simply for doing something so daft on that one act alone.

As Mr. Fodchuck pointed out in his letter this week, there seem to be a lot of angry people out there and you don’t dare disagree. No need to wonder where that comes from.

Alas, we have eight weeks to sort through all the angry noise to hopefully make an informed decision. With any luck, we will be confident in our choice when it comes time to cast our ballot. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com

Young Artists Bring Springtime Joy to Vegreville Co-op

takes much longer than something I would normally do, and it requires to use your entire body rather than just your wrist. It’s different than painting on canvas because glass is transparent and smooth, it requires a few more layers and the paint doesn’t stick as easily. I like working with the transparency of the glass, though.”

When asked how she hopes people react to her artwork and what she wants people to take away from it, Isabella said, “I hope people walk by and think “Oh that’s cool!” and appreciate the art around them a little more. I think artists and their art should be appreciated more for what they do for people.”

telling us about their creative talents and how’d they like to one day paint windows too. It’s a great feeling knowing that our painting inspires other people to create pieces as such.

Since this was our first window painting the process started quite slow but we got the hang of it eventually and the final process took around 14 hours.

Due to the windows size it for sure takes a lot more time to cover that area then it would on a canvas. Layering paint can also be a challenge because the paint likes to try to chip off because of the windows smooth surface.

Vegreville and District Co-op hired Claire Miller and Isabella De-Guzman for their first window painting job where these young ladies started painting an Easter/spring scene on March 19 and completed the project on March 22. These youths are planning to start a window art painting business.

Food Manager for Vegreville and District Co-op Marra Bell said, “Co-op is a big supporter of youth and community and we were delighted to have hired Claire and Isabella to paint our store windows.

I had reached out to the Vegreville Visual Artists to see if there was any interest in having our windows decorated for spring and Easter, and was put in touch with these lovely young ladies. Both are in Grade 10 and have completed our store windows over the weekend and after school. I love their enthusiasm and the

attention they have put into our project and customers and staff love seeing their colorful artwork on our windows.”

When asked about their journey with art, Isabella said, “I’ve always been interested in art since I was little. I loved recreating my favourite cartoons. I do take Art in school. The first time I thought of becoming an artist professionally was around grade five or six. I didn’t know what kind of artist I would be, but it was what I was interested in at the time. I would love to one day have an art studio, and make art prints.

It’s nice to see people’s reactions to the art. I love when people are excited about the work I do. Painting on such a large area

Claire Miller said, “I’ve enjoyed casually drawing my whole life but have only recently been getting really into it and thinking of pursuing it as a career in the future. I’ve been taking art each year in junior high and high school but mostly practice drawing in my free time and plan on selling copies of my drawings soon. Painting in town was a great experience with many people coming up to us and

When I see the art that’s around me in our town it inspires me to make some of my own which I hope our window painting can do for others.”

The windows featuring Isabella De-Guzman and Claire Miller’s artwork. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

L-R: Isabella De-Guzman and Claire Miller on their first day of painting the windows. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

90 Years Ago – April 5, 1933

Having served his term as Crown Prince or heir apparent, Peter Schultz was duly elected to the presidency of the Heather Curling Club for the ensuing year at the annual meeting. A.L. Doucette was elected Secretary-treasurer, in succession to Wes. Headrick firmly declined re-election.

Snow, from one to ten feet deep, is still sticking around all over this district at the moment of writing, although it is rapidly disappearing. We had thought that this year would present a new record in the matter of winter lingering in the lap of spring. But a few minutes ago, we interviewed Tom Balaam, who assures us that in the spring of 1907, the snow was even deeper and more likely to stay with us than it is now.

During the past few days, every home in Vegreville received a generous sample of Kellogg’s “Pep,” so that everyone may try this delicious and healthful Canadian-made food.

George Mihalcheon bought ten pounds of flax seed from Hairy Hill and expects to feed most of it to his horses. He also purchased a cow, an excellent milker, and a splendid kicker.

75 Years Ago – April 7, 1948

The traffic division of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police has issued a report naming flaring headlights as an “important contributing factor in the increase of highway accidents,” and the headquarters of the K Division here is making a drive to enforce regulations concerning them.

Mr. Ken Lott runs the grist mill at Andrew and is also the Chief Tail-Twister of the Lion’s Club there.

For some eighteen months, the matter of freight rate increases has been the topic of discussion across the land. The Board of Transport Commissioners has held hearings from Halifax to Vancouver. While it was not possible to tell with any degree of certainty just what the outcome would be, regardless of all the elaborate arguments on both sides, transportation people generally expected a substantial rate boost. The so-called across-theboard increase of 21%, if permitted to stand, is plenty. There is no change in rates covering domestic grain and grain products in Western Canada; there will be special rates governing coal, and many others such as less-than-carload rates issued to meet truck competition, etc.

50 Years Ago – April 5, 1973

Joe Hoffman was on hand to present the Vegreville Land trophy to the winners of the Vegreville bonspiel. Winners were: Del Twiet, skip; Gratin MacPherson, third; Ed Geatz, second; and Trevor Weir, lead. Terry Soldan was on hand to present the King Drug trophy to the Hafso rink of Viking consisting of Lumir Dobry, skip, Henry Hafso, third; Doug Dobry, second and Don Hafso, lead. Mike Bakala was on hand to present the Diachuk Construction trophy to the Pookkay rink consisting of Don Poohkay, skip; Rick Bentley, third; Bob Denkhaus, second and Paul Dreger, lead. Ed Kiefiuk was on hand to present the Vegtel Engraving Co. trophy to the Christie rink consisting of Daryl Christie, skip; Don Christie, third; Bob Christie second and Duane Hardy.

Mike Hyshka probably spends as much time fishing as any man in Alberta and is fortunate in many of his trips. On his fishing trip to Lake Wabamum, he landed a Pike tipping the scales at 23 ½ lbs. A recent winner in the Tell Me Why contest was Tracy Sorochan, 10 of Vegreville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Sorochan. A grade five student of the Peter Svarich School, Tracy won the New Year Book of Knowledge with her letter entitled “I Wish I Had Seen.”

25 Years Ago – March 31, 1998

Employees and customers were evacuated from the Vegreville Peavey Mart on Friday afternoon when a phone call was received from a male who stated that a bomb had been left in the store. The employee receiving the call immediately implemented a call trace and the location from where the call was made was quickly identified. RCMP identified four 10-year-old youths who were responsible for making the call.

The M.D. of Minburn Foundation is seriously looking at a 25-room addition for the Homestead Lodge in Vegreville. The total cost of the addition is near the $1 million figure. According to board chair Wilma Cherniawsky, half of the amount would be borrowed and half would come from fundraising efforts.

Gary Makowecki and his team skipped by Roger Nakonechny won the C event of the Vegreville men’s bonspiel. Second place in the event went to the Garry Kitz foursome. The overall winner was Vern Hafso of Viking, who defeated Rick Dobush of Vegreville in the A final. The Corey Hlus team from Innisfree beat the Lorne Keeping team of Vegreville to win the B event.

Trudeau Budget Could Lead to Increase in Food Inflation

Sylvain Charlebois Dalhousie University

This federal budget had more leaks than the Titanic. There were so many leaks ahead of its release on Tuesday that most of us already knew what was in it beforehand. Many years ago, ministers of finance would be asked to resign if the secrecy of the budget was breached. These are different times.

Like last year, this year’s budget did not have a dedicated section for agriculture or food, but it did offer one interesting attention-grabbing nugget. The so-called “grocery rebate,” a one-time handout to the needy, will help some, but only for a very short period. Food inflation will continue to challenge Canadians for quite some time.

It may be time for Canada to develop a program similar to the U.S.’s massive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Food Benefits program, which supports needy families. Commonly known as the Food Stamp program, funding is given to families to lessen the burden of inflation at the grocery store, no matter what might be happening with food prices. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada could be tasked with developing such a program for Canada. This would be a massive undertaking, but we need to start somewhere.

But the “grocery rebate” won’t do much for Canadians over time. This is what happens when you politicize food inflation. It may be good public relations (cheques are real, after all), while fiscal changes that would have a substantial impact are not. But what is of most concern is that pouring an extra $2.5 billion into the economy could actually increase food inflation even more. Stimulating demand only pushes

prices – including food prices – in one direction. The government should have eliminated sales taxes on food when it is not served or processed on-site. With shrinkflation, many food products are no longer defined as groceries by the Canada Revenue Agency but are labelled snacks, which are taxable. Adding HST on food items increases prices by five to 15 per cent. It may not be as sexy as giving handouts, but food at retail should not be taxed, period.

But the Liberals clearly read the room right when it came to the federal alcohol “escalator tax,” which automatically increases the tax on beer, wine, and spirits annually across the country by the inflation rate. It was set to increase by 6.3 per cent on April 1 of this year. Now, the increase will only be two per cent. This was good news for consumers, but most important for restaurants and various other industries involved with these beverages, enjoyed by many Canadians.

Cleantech is the overarching commitment in this budget. Making our food sector greener has been a priority for this government. A portion of the budget is dedicated to biofuels, which represents a win for agriculture. All regions of the country are recognized as having strong potential for further investment. Funding for carbon capture projects is set at $520 million, a welcome recognition of the Prairies’ focus on prioritizing carbon sequestration.

But the budget gave no attention to how the increasing carbon tax will impact food distribution and affordability in Canada by 2030 when the tax itself will reach $170 a metric tonne. As of April 1 of this year, Canada will have the 7th highest carbon tax in the world, according to Statistics Canada.

Some interesting items: The budget has provisions to deal with non-fat surpluses in the dairy sector.

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Potential Closure of Andrew School

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Elk Island Public Schools, (EIPS) board of trustees will be holding a special meeting on April 6.

The purpose of the meeting is for trustees to consider a recommendation to direct administration to prepare an information report regarding the possible closure of Andrew School and provide it to trustees before the next board meeting which is slated for April 20.

A letter signed by EIPS Superintendent Mark Liguori was emailed to parents on April 3 advising them about a report going forward to the board of trustees on April 6. “The report is regarding a recommendation to consider the potential closure of Andrew School.”

In the letter Liguori explained that, “At that meeting, the Board may direct EIPS to produce an in-depth, detailed report for information about the elementary program at Andrew School for presentation at the regular board meeting on April 20. The report would include detailed information about enrolment, programming, finances, infrastructure, demographics, human resourc-

es, transportation and more.

There are two significant challenges EIPS is facing at Andrew School. First, the poor condition of the fire suppression and roofing systems means a needed investment in excess of $3 million to ensure the building remains safe and operational. Second, student enrolment continues to decline significantly, with a 30 percent drop between the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years. The small number of students enrolled for the upcoming year directly impacts funding for the school, which in turn means fewer staff members and a detrimental effect on student programming.

If the report for information goes forward on April 20, EIPS trustees will discuss the data contained therein. Then, it will bring forward a motion to consider the possible closure of Andrew School. The motion will come down to a vote. If the motion is carried, the Division will notify all Andrew School families about the decision and next steps—including a public engagement meeting. If the motion is defeated, the matter will go no further.

I want to assure you the Board has not made any decisions about Andrew School. A report for information would simply help them decide if it’s an avenue they need to explore further. That said, given the facility’s conditions and the enrolment decline for the upcoming school year, EIPS administration has both a responsibility to its students and a fiduciary duty to bring these issues forward to the Board of Trustees.”

According to information contained in the April 6 meeting agenda package, “As of Sept. 29, 2022, it has 62 Kindergarten to Grade 6 students. Currently, the total projected student population for the 2023-24 school year is 44 students.”

EIPS Director of Communications Services Laura McNabb said potential closure of Andrew School has not come before the board of trustees or debated by them previously. Details in the report for information won’t go before the board of trustees until April 20 if the original motion is passed. “A public meeting will take place the following week should the matter move forward.”

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Taneen Rudyk Announces Candidacy in Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Long-time Vegreville Town Councillor and resident announced her intention to run under the Alberta NDP banner in the

upcoming provincial election on March 31.

Rudyk stated, “I will take a leave from Vegreville Town Council to focus on the provincial election campaign, and have taken a leave of absence from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities effective March 31 end of day.”

At that time she announced her intention to seek the nomination for the Alberta NDP in Fort SaskatchewanVegreville. The nomination meeting was slated for April 21, but Alberta NDP Communications Officer Malissa Dunphy stated on April 3 that the deadline for nominations has passed and Rudyk is the acclaimed candidate.

Rudyk said she is running under the NDP banner because, “I’m hearing from residents who are looking for caring and experienced leadership to provide a steady hand on important issues like access to healthcare and helping with the cost of living and I see the NDP government providing that for people in Fort Saskatchewan Vegreville and I want to be part of shaping that future.”

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She added, “I am eager to continue serving families and communities in this area as part of Rachel Notley’s Alberta NDP team. I bring experience advocating for Albertans and I’m excited to continue strengthening health care, improving educational opportunities for our children and bringing more jobs and economic opportunities to the region.

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This constituency is like so much of Alberta: a tremendous variety of people, businesses, farms, and communities. People are passionate about where they live, work, and play and my experience in local government has been one of bringing the right people to the table—whether it is volunteer organizations, businesses, or different orders of government to make decisions that matter. I am ready to bring my knowledge to work for our region at the provincial level, ensuring that your postal code does not determine your access to decision makers.

I will campaign on what I believe are priorities for my neighbours in our constituency. In addition to province-wide issues such as healthcare and jobs, I remain a champion for the expansion of internet access for all rural Alberta. As

an essential service, Albertans need broadband access for agriculture, industry, education, as well as everyday life.”

I will fight for sustainable long term strategic infrastructure investments for municipalities and not just the current inconsistencies of the boom-and-bust approach. Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville deserves more, and I sincerely believe that Rachel Notley is the leader to make our future better.”

Rudyk and her husband Andrew have four children and operate a pipeline welding business. Rudyk has been an active volunteer with the local Hospital Board, Health Advisory Council, as well as supporting Ukrainian and Syrian newcomers’ settlement.

She has served on Vegreville town council since 2010 and is the current President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

In 2015, Rudyk was named Vegreville’s Citizen of the Year and in 2017 was awarded the Municipal Award of Excellence. In the 1980s Rudyk’s father, Derek Fox, served two terms as NDP MLA for much of the current constituency’s area.

Taneen Rudyk. (Taneen Rudyk/Submitted Photo)

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Year Old House with a 2 Car Attached Garage, Shop, Gazebo & Stunning Yard.

The Executive Style Bungalow sells with a Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Water

Filtration System and Window Coverings. It has 3 Bedrooms Upstairs with 2 Bedrooms Down Stairs & 2 Extra Rooms Down Stairs that could be a Bonus Room, Playroom, Home Theater or Office Space. It is Heated by a Boiler with In Floor Heat & Forced Air. Only Thing Not Completed in this House is the Basement Ceiling.

The Property has a 50'x80' with 20' Ceiling Steel

Structure that has a 18'x18' Overhead Door & a 10'x10' Overhead Door, New Boiler in 2022, Heated & Spray Foam Insulated plus Plumbed for a Bathroom.

As well as a Heated Parking/Sidewalk in front of the 2 Bay Attached Garage which is 26'x25' on the Short Wall & 36' on the Long Wall with Styrofoam Block Construction, Water into the Garage & Door Openers. It also Sells with a Gazebo, Play Centre, Green House, Garden Shed Located Behind the House and a Red Shed.

Parcel #6 - House Located in the Town of Vegreville, AB at 5630 48A Street - Plan RN80, Blk 17, Lot 9

Selling at 1009 Sq Ft Single Detached Bungalow on a Corner Lot comes with Many Upgrades in the Last 5 to 10 Years including All Windows Replaced (Except the Living Room Picture Window), Flooring, Interior Paint, Kitchen Counter Tops & Backsplash, New Basement Bathroom, New Poured Concrete in the Basement, Weeping Tile, Sump Pump, Furnace, Central Air Conditioning, Hot Water Tank & Shingles, Plus a Central Vac. 2 Bedrooms on the Main Floor & 2 Bedrooms in the Basement (One has a Gas Fireplace) Plus 2 Bathrooms. Plus a 26'x22'

Double Detached Garage with a Newer Concrete Floor & Storage Shed. Sells with a Fridge, Stove, Washer & Dryer

Parcel #2 - N 1/2 of the SE 10-55-12 W4M Located Near

Two Hills, AB - Being 65.75 Acres M/L

Legal: SE 10-55-12 W4M

Directions: 2 Miles East of Two Hills on Hwy #45 to Hwy #36, 1 Mile North on Hwy #36

65 Cultivated Acres that had Canola in 2022 & New 5 Wire Fence Last Year on 3 Sides.

Parcel #3 - S 1/2 of the SE 10-55-12 W4M

Located Near Two Hills, AB - Being 78.83 Acres M/L

Legal: Plan 1820005, Blk 1, Lot 2

Directions: 2 Miles East of Two Hills on Hwy #45 to Hwy #36, 1 Mile North on Hwy #36

Approx. 70 Cultivated Acres that had Canola in 2022 & New 5 Wire Fence Last Year on 3 Sides.

Real Estate Transactions are being Handled by Morrison Realty

Kim Hughes (403) 704-3141

Sandy Craig (403) 358-8203 & Allen Olson (403) 783-0556

Parcel #1 - NE 20-55-11 W4M Located at 553056 Rge Rd 114 Being 161 Acres M/L with House, Shop & Barn Legal: NE 20-55-11 W4M

Directions: From Two Hills, East on Hwy #45 to Hwy #36, North on Hwy #36 to Twp Rd 554, East on Twp Rd 554 for 4 Miles to Rge Rd 114, South on Rge Rd 114 for 1/4 of a Mile

The Barn Shaped House sells with a Completely Renovated Kitchen, Fridge, Stove, 2 Washers & Dryers, Some Window Coverings & Water Filtration System. It has an Upstairs Master with a Walk In Closet & Ensuite, plus 2 Small Bedrooms & an Unfinished Bathroom. The Kitchen is Located in the Original Part of the House. In addition the Basement contains an Updated Bathroom.

The Property Sells with a Steel Quonset that is 41' Wide by 82' Long of which 44' is Divided and Insulated with a Wood Heater that Stays with the Property. It also sells with a 30'x60' Coverall Building, a 20'x24' Garage on a Cement Pad, Corrals & Panels. Plus a Shelter, Numerous Older Granaries/Outbuildings, Dog Run, Dog Houses, Garden Shed, Perimeter Fence Installed about a Year Ago & 2 Water Wells, one for the Barn & one for the House but Little Is Known about the Barn Well.

The Hip Roof Barn has New Tin Roof & an Automatic Waterer Located Near. New 5 Wire Perimeter Fence Last Year. Approx. 145 Cultivated Acres that had Wheat in 2022.

Parcel #7 - House Located in the Town of Two Hills, AB at 5018 52nd Ave - Plan 8309ET, Blk 13, Lot 2

Selling a Small Home with a Large 28'x28' Detached Heated Garage on a 150'x50' Lot. With a Kitchen, Living Room & Bedroom on the Main Floor, Plus Small Bathroom off the Kitchen. The Basement is Unfinished. This home has Central Air, an Updated Furnace & Hot Water Tank. It Sells with All Appliance (No Dishwasher) and Window Coverings.

The 28'x28' Double Car Garage comes with a Cement Floor, Insulation, Heat & Electric Door Opener.

Parcel #5 - 4.7 Acre M/L Residential Property Located in the Crissel Estates Subdivision of Two Hills, AB

Legal: Plan 1722361, Blk 1, Lot 12

Directions: West of Two Hills on Hwy #34 to Rge Rd 125, North on Rge Rd 125 for 1/4 of a Mile, West Side of the Road.

There is Power to the Property Line, However there are No Municipal Services for this Lot. The Purchaser will need to Drill their Own Well and Install a Septic System. Currently Zoned Country Residential.

Open Houses:

Vegreville & Two Hills Houses

April 1st & April 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon

Farms & Acreages

April 1st & April 8th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

By Appointment

Jacob 780-632-9365, Aaron Olson 403-913-9644

Allen Olson 403-783-0556

●FLEXI-COIL System 82 harrow bar, 60 ft.

SEMIS & TRAILERS

SWATHING & HARVEST

●2007 & 2009 FREIGHTLINER hwy. tractors w/ sleepers, 961,472 km & 1,420,087 km, 515 hp. Series 60 Detroit, 18 speed, diff lock, pto.

●2008 LODE KING Super B grain trailer, alum. fenders, 11R22.5 tires, roll tarp, air ride.

●2013 SURE PULL 30 ft. t/a gooseneck dually flatdeck trailer, GVWR = 20,000 lb.

●1995 WILSON 48 ft. alum. drop deck trailer, (11’ top + 37’ bottom), GVWR=89,500 lb.

●1989 DURABODY 48 ft. dry van trailer.

●1989 WILDERNESS YUKON 24 ft. bumper pull travel trailer, sleeps 8, new tires.

BINS, AUGERS & TANKS

●(21) WESTEEL ROSCO ±2650 bu. hopper bottom bins w/ Stormax temp. cables, skids.

●±(6) Assorted hopper bottom bins.

●Bin sense direct grain bin temp. reader.

●2008 NH CR9070 s/p combine w/ NH 76C 16 ft. p/u, 2,163 sep. hrs., 3,015 eng. hrs., 400 hp., 620/70R42 duals, GPS w/ hyd. steering, chopper. ●2007 NH CR9070 s/p combine w/ NH 76C 14 ft. p/u, 2,233 sep. hrs., 3,175 eng. hrs., 400 hp., 900/60R32 fronts, chopper, 3 yrs on new rotors

●2015 C.W. MOWAT Mfg. FLC 4800RS TBH liquid fertilizer cart, 4,800 gal., 900/60R32 rears, Honda motor w/ 3” fill pump, hydraulic drive.

●VERSATILE tandem 18’ disc, smooth blades.

●CASE 1900 d/t cultivator w/ 3 bar harrows, 24’.

SPRAYER

●2004 JD 4710 s/p 90 ft. high clearance sprayer, 3,296 eng. hrs., 200 hp., hydro, 800 gal. tank, GPS, autosteer, 20” nozzle spacing, sec. control & boom shutoff, 320/85R38 tires, traction control, extra set of (4) 320/90R46 tires

GRAIN TRUCKS & VEHICLE

●1996 WESTERN STAR t/a grain truck w/ 18’ steel box & hoist, roll tarp, N14 Cummins, 18 sp., hyd. silage tailgate, 66” high box sides.

●1984 IH S1900 t/a grain truck w/ 20’ steel box & hoist, 466 diesel, 13 sp., remote endgate, 157,600 km w/ rebuilt motor @ 150,000 km.

●2008 FORD F-250 Super Duty ext. cab long box truck, 102,000 km., 6.4L diesel, 4X4, auto.

●1992 GMC 1500 reg. cab truck, 215,389 km, 5.7L gas, 4X4, auto.

●BUHLER FARM KING Y1370 elec. swing w/ cab cam cameras & monitor, 13” x 70 ft., remote control, reverser, full bin sensor spout

●Westfield MK100-71 mech. swing auger w/ cab cam cameras & monitor, 10” x 71 ft., dual auger hopper, full bin sensor spout.

●MERIDIAN TL10-39 grain auger w/ hydraulic mover/transport, 10” x 39 ft., Kohler 35 hp. motor, reverser, VG condition.

●Flexicoil 7”x 45 ft. auger w/ 28 hp. motor.

●2020 WESTFIELD WRX 8-51 auger, 8” x 51 ft., w/ Baldor 10 hp. 230V motor.

●SAKUNDIAK HD8-1200 grain auger, 8” x 39 ft. w/ Baldor 7.5 hp. 230V motor.

●2017 MICHELS aluminum grain transfer auger system w/ side auger remote control.

●(2) 6000 gallon liquid fert. poly hopper tanks.

●10,000 gallon HD poly fert. tank ●Huge L Steel 1000 gallon double wall fuel tank w/ solar panel, pump, hose, & nozzle ●2000 gallon single wall fuel tank ●(3) 1000 gallon insulated sewer & water tanks ●1000 gallon propane tank.

LIVESTOCK RELATED

●2002 HAYBUSTER 2620 bale processor

LH discharge, 1000 pto.

●1989 TRAIL RITE 18 ft. t/a gooseneck stock trailer, center divider. GVWR = 13,000 lb.

●Q-CATCH portable livestock runway w/ squeeze & palpation cage ●±(35) HD 24 ft. 2⅞” pipe w/ 1” rods freestanding panels, some w/ gates ●BOWMAN hyd. cattle squeeze

●Hi-Hog self-catching calving / trimming chute

●Fence-line Pipe framed feed bunks ●Hi-Qual calf tipping table ●Assorted fenceposts.

Call or Text Owner – Don: (780) 974-0461

Dunkle Auctions: 1-877-UP4BIDS (874-2437)

●2014 MACDON M155 swather w/ MacDon D65-S 30 ft. p/u header, 586 header hrs., 791 engine hrs., 10,141 acres, 148 hp., GPS, EZSteer, hyd. fore/aft, single knife drive, transport.

●2006 HONEYBEE SP30 platform header, 30 ft. p/u reel, auto header height, transport.

●2004 HONEYBEE 94C platform header, 30 ft. p/u reel, factory transport.

●2010 GSI 112 Competitor Series grain dryer, fully automatic batch or continuous flow dryer, dry bin full sensor, single phase, 220V.

●2008 CANADIAN grain bagger, 10 ft.

●LOFTNESS GL System 10 grain bag unloader

HAYING

●2017 SITREX 14 wheel “V” hay rake

●2004 NEW HOLLAND BR780 round baler w/ Bale Command monitor, 11,293 bales, net wrap, 1000 pto. ●(2) NH 990 forage harvesters

●Jiffy 700 Hi-Dump ●1985 NH 116 haybine, 14’

MISCELLANEOUS

●MASS LOAD 14’ digital weigh scale & 8’ X 10’ office building, 2 ramps ●Onan 45 KW 3 phase generator, 175 hrs. ●Red-D-Arc D503K 5+3HO diesel welder

●Miller 200 amp welder w/ cables on s/a trailer ●(2) 10’ X 300’ unused grain bags

●Graham G3 seed treating applicator w/ 7” X 12’ auger w/ 110V motor, 30L poly tank w/ 12V pump & hose ●WBM 36” W X 10’ L gravel spoon ●(6) 16’ X 20" high cement barricades ●(9) Rig mats

●(7) Sections of Morris air drill mounted harrows

●Chem Handler ●(2) Sotera chem. Pumps ●Eng. hoist ●Stackmover ●Canadian Johnson Tremblay vintage high pressure pump ●Assorted culverts

●±(60)Pallets of farming items – See Website!

duals, front weights, 2 hydraulics.

●DEGELMAN 14 ft. front dozer blade w/ mounts for Versatile Designation 6 & NH 82 series 4WD tractors.

●2004 NEW HOLLAND CR970 s/p combine w/ NH 76C 14 ft. pickup, 2,228 seperator hrs., 2,794 eng. hrs, 370 hp., hydro, 900/60R32 fronts, EZ-Steer, big top hopper w/ Michaels roll tarp cover, 21 ft. unloading auger, remote sieve adjustment, dual high speed rotors, variable header drive, yield monitor pkg., onboard air compressor, chopper, VG condition.

●2003 NEW HOLLAND / HONEYBEE 94C draper header, 36 ft. split pickup reel with plastic fingers, hydraulic fore/aft, gauge wheels, CR/CX adapter, poly skid shoe, factory transport, VG condition.

HIGHWAY TRACTORS & TRAILER

●2012 NEW HOLLAND P2050 40 ft. air drill w/ NH P1050 380 bushel tow behind 3 compartment air monitor, hydraulic dual fan

●2008 BOURGAULT 6000 mid harrow, 70 ft., 5 bar, 11L-15 tires, VG condition.

●JOHN DEERE 330 tandem wing up disc, 28 ft., 9” spacing, smooth blades.

●MORRIS CP-531 deep tillage cultivator w/ 4 bar harrows, 35 ft., 12” spacing.

●FLEXI-COIL System 95 harrow packer, 60 ft., 5 bar harrows, 11L-15 tires.

SWATHER

●2008 MACDON WESTWARD M150 s/p swather w/ MacDon D60-S 30 ft. header, 1,195 header hrs., 1,623 engine hrs., 11,109 total acres, 130 hp., p/u reel w/ plastic fingers, gauge wheels, dual direction, hyd. fore/ aft, single knife drive, quick connect adapter, 600/65R28 fronts, buddy seat.

●1979 FORD 9000 t/a grain truck w/ 15.5 ft. wood box & hoist, roll tarp, 13 spd., manual transmission, 403,235 km showing, 2,108 hrs. showing, 365/80R20 fronts, 11R22.5 rears, 671 Detroit diesel, diff. lock, 66” high sides.

●1978 FORD 9000 t/a grain truck w/ 14 ft. steel box & hoist, 575,832 km showing, roll tarp, 13 spd., 8V71 Detroit engine, 72” high box sides, dual stacks, diff. lock.

●1952 CHEVROLET s/a grain truck w/ 12 ft. wood box, 87,161 miles showing.

SERVICE TRUCK

●2005 FORD F-350 Super Duty ext. cab long box service truck, 4X4, auto., 243,436 km., Power Stroke V8 Turbo diesel eng., A/C, power windows, power locks, cruise control, cloth seats, VG condition.

●2007 VOLVO highway tractor, 279,290 km, 500 hp. Volvo D16 diesel, 18 speed, 3.91 axle ratio, 11R24.5 tires, suspension seat, aluminum rims & toolbox, 4 new batteries.

●1992 FORD AEROMAX LTL 9000 highway tractor, 464,895 km showing, 7,674 hours showing, 365 hp. Series 60 Detroit, 13 speed, 11R X 24.5 tires, aluminum fenders, diff lock.

●2010 LODE KING Super B grain trailer, aluminum fenders, 11R24.5 tires, Michel’s roll tarp, 28 ft. lead, 30 ft. pull, air suspension.

GRAIN BINS & AUGERS

●(2) - WESTEEL ±4700 bushel 5 ring X 18 ft. hopper bottom bins, triple skid.

●WHEATLAND ± 3000 bu. smooth wall hopper bottom bin, double skid, aeration.

●(3) - TAYLOR INDUSTRIES ±2500 bushel smooth wall hopper bottom bins, single skid.

●(4) - WESTEEL ROSCO ±2200 bu. 6 ring X 14 ft. hopper bottom grain bins, single skid.

●(11) - WESTEEL ROSCO ±1900 bu. 5 ring X 14 ft. hopper bottom bins, (9) w/ single skid.

●(2) - TWISTER ±2200 bushel 5 ring X 14 ft. hopper bottom bins, single skid.

●(2) - CHIEF WESTLAND ±2300 bushel 4 ring X 14 ft. hopper bottom bins, double skid.

●BEHLEN ±1600 bu. hopper bin, single skid.

●WESTFIELD MK130-71 Plus mechanical swing grain auger w/ bin full sensor, 13”, 71 ft.

●SAKUNDIAK HD8-1000 grain auger w/ hyd. mover, 25 hp. electric motor, 8”, 33 ft.

●SAKUNDIAK HD7- 41 seed treating auger w/ Kohler Magnum 14 hp. engine, 7” 41 ft.

MISCELLANEOUS

●Terex 6 KVA diesel light tower ●Miller 400 amp diesel welder w/ trailer, only 308 hours ●S/A

Utility trailer ●Westeel Rosco 135 gallon slip tank w/ 12V elec. pump, hose, & auto shut off nozzle ●500 gallon overhead fuel tank w/ stand

●1000 gallon overhead fuel tank w/ stand ●(2)

Auctioneer`s Note:

The Lesoway’s have a nice lineup of grain equipment UP4BIDS! For more information call or text Robin @ (780) 914-4658 or Dunkle Auction Services @ (403) 740-6251.

Michels grain transfer augers to fit under Lode King grain trailer ●3” Water pump ●1½ Rolls of 3” flat discharge hose ●Crop Lifters●Quantity of air seeder hose ●Black & Decker radial arm saw

●New acetylene cutting torch set ●Quantity of new air drill hose ●±(15) Pallets of farm items & more - See website!

Call or Text Owner – Robin: (780) 914-4658 Dunkle Auctions: 1-877-UP4BIDS (874-2437)

Farmers’ Advocate Office Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Government of Alberta Submitted

To commemorate the important milestone, the government has declared March 22 as Farmers’ Advocate Day.

The first farmers’ advocate, Helmut Entrup, was appointed by former minister of Agriculture Hugh Horner on Jan. 1, 1973. Over 50 years, the Farmers’ Advocate Office has fielded more than 150,000 inquiries from rural Albertans and provided a voice for them at all levels of government.

Premier Danielle Smith stated, “Alberta’s Farmers’ Advocate Office has been a pivotal resource for our farming community, providing invaluable support and guidance to ensure that our agricultural industry remains strong and sustainable.

The office has always advocated for the needs of farmers and ranchers, ensuring that they have access to the information and services they need to succeed, and we remain committed to supporting this important institution and working together to build a brighter future for Alberta’s agriculture sector for generations to come.”

The original mandate of the office was to protect farmer and rancher land ownership rights

After five decades and 10 different premiers, the Farmers’ Advocate Office continues to have an integral role in Alberta’s agriculture industry.

Today, the office has expanded its services to meet the chang-

Now Buying Canola

ing needs of Alberta’s producers, providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues, including land use, environmental regulations, dispute resolution and administrative justice through fair process.

“Over the past 50 years, the Farmers’ Advocate Office has been an integral voice of the industry, helping shape the direction of agriculture policy in

our province and ensuring the needs of farmers have always been front and centre. I’m honoured to celebrate this important milestone and recognize the contributions the office has made to the success and prosperity of farmers and ranchers in our province,” stated Nate Horner, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation.

As part of government’s red tape reduction initiative, the office also helps producers navigate government processes and works with various departments, boards and agencies to find efficiencies and reduce regulatory burdens that affect the agriculture industry.

“The Farmers’ Advocate Office has always put the needs of Alberta’s farmers and ranchers first. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we are more committed than ever to providing the resources and support producers need to overcome any challenges they face now and in the future,” said Peter Dobbie, Farmers’ and Property Rights Advocate for Alberta.

Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk said she was proud to attend the 50th Anniversary of the Farmer’s Advocate Office. “The FAO has a long track record of advocating effectively for the rights of farmers, and many Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville residents have utilized this great resource.”

Demolition Costs of Former Two Hills Chronicle Building Nearly $12,000

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

While demolition of the former Two Hills Chronicle building has been completed, remaining portions of the foundation will be removed by the Town of Two Hills public works department once the frost is out of the ground.

The area has been cordoned off for public safety until the remainder of the work can be completed. The demolition was completed by All West Demolition on March 2 and 3. Chief Financial Officer Sheila Lupul said the cost of demolition was just under $12,000.

Mister of Agriculture and Irrigation Hon. Nate Horner, left, presenting certificates to Farmers’ Advocate Peter Dobbie. (Government of Alberta/Submitted Photo)

Cordoned off area adjacent to the Town of Two Hills administration office. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Vegreville 4-H Beef Club March Report

Members show off recently completed project. (Vegreville 4-H Beef Club/Submitted Photo)

Submitted

The Vegreville 4-H beef club has been busy. During our March meeting we held our annual awards night for the 2022 year. Some members attended the district and regional public speaking this month. Congratulations to Karly and Allyson for moving on.

On March 17 we painted signs to hang on top of our stalls at Achievement Day and then on March 26 some members attended the Beef conference held in St. Paul. Here we learned about the artificial insemination process, how to judge steers and a little bit about grooming show day. We are gearing up for our Achievement Day and we will be raffling off a steer.

CWRS S Wheat

AAC Brandon - improved FHB resistance, most widely grown CWRS variety in Western Canada for 5 years

AAC Wheatland VB - wheat midge tolerant very good lodging resistance

CWSWWS S Wheat

AC Andrew - In demand for both milling and feed industry, great silage option

Fababeans

219-16 - shorter height and improved yield over CDC Snowdrop, smaller seed size than Snowbird

Yellow w Peas

CDC Canary - improved standability, early maturity

6- Row w Feed d Barley

AB Advantage - improved grain and forage yields, increase in plump and bushel weight, smooth awned

2- Row w Malt t Barley

CDC Copeland - in demand by malting companies

Cooper Axten and Matthew Mears

County of Two Hills No. 21

Certified Journeyman Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician

The County of Two Hills is currently seeking a Certified Journeyman Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician or third of fourth year apprentice may be considered. Build your career with the County of Two Hills, a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits coverage, pension plan and ongoing training. If you are a skilled mechanic looking for exciting local opportunities that offer a predictable shift and ability to work in an amazing environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Requirements (to mention a few)

• Vehicle Inspection Technician Licence

• Complete CVIP Inspections on highway tractor/trailer and firetrucks • Order Parts, complete work orders and records. Reporting Directly to the Public Works Supervisor and/or Assistant. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is selected for this position. Submit your application with two references. Only the successful applicant will be notified.

Mechanic Selection Committee County of Two Hills No. 21 Box 490 Two Hills AB T0B 4K0 Email: talex@thcounty.ab.ca

Applications will be accepted until April 11, 2023. All applicants are thanked for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All resumes and personal information provided therein, will be handled in accordance with the Province of Alberta Freedom of Information & Privacy Legislation.

sector will receive $333 million over 10 years to support research and development of new products using non-fat dairy surpluses. It’s unfortunate that the dairy sector, by far the richest and most resourceful agri-food sector we have in this country, didn’t come up with some of the cash themselves. Heck, they paid $20 million to put the dairy milk logo on the Toronto

Maple Leaf jerseys. Farmers looking for fertilizer options besides those from Russia will have access to some funding, $34.1 million in total. Other than that, there wasn’t much for industrial logistics. And little or no attention was given to international trade and interprovincial barriers other than a brief remark that Ottawa is working diligently to eliminate most of these. Not very reassuring.

The budget was as predictable as it was unexciting. A greener agri-food sector is what we will have, but Ottawa doesn’t seem to care about whether the sector becomes more efficient in keeping costs down, and our food more affordable.

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is senior director of the agri-food analytics lab and a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University.

APARTMENTS

Bachelor, 1 and 2-bedroom suite for rent at 5310-46 St and 4917 – 61 Ave. Rent starts from $575 to $825, DD Same. Rent incl. Water, heat and Energized pkg stall. Call 780-6320630 for more info and viewing.

COMPUTERS VM SYSTEMS

Looking for a new computer? VM SYSTEMS has all you’ll ever need in computers! Installation – Sales –Service – Internet. One call will get you in touch. Phone 780-632-2859 9am – 5pm

FEED

Round Hay Bales, $80 each. Phone: (780)603-0232

Wanted. Oats, Peas, Wheat, Barley, Canola: Dry, Wet, or Heated. AlbertaFeedGrain.com 1-888-4838789

HEALTH & FITNESS

Attention oxygen therapy users! Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. Free info kit. Call 877-9299587.

HOMES FOR RENT Advertise your rental property here for as little as $7.95 per week!

LIVESTOCK

Polled Limousin Bulls For Sale, Semen Tested, Halter Broke. Barry McCarty (780)632-7433

Purebred yearlings & 2 year olds, Red Angus Bulls, semen tested. Brown Alta Farms (780)603-4882.

Food Inflation - CONTINUED from PAGE 6

Many Canadians have wondered about the unexplained milk dumping incidents and the baby formula shortage. The dairy

Superb Weather for Snowmobile Drag Races in Vegreville

snowmobiling drag races. “We do car races in the summer and thought it would be fun to do snowmobile races in winter.”

Berezan pointed out that, “We are the only place in Alberta to use dial time in drag races.” The event attracted a total of 47 participants with the vast majority coming from as far away as Fort St. John and Goodlow, British Columbia, Fort Vermilion, Fort McMurray and Sundre.

The participants competed in four categories:

• Junior Class – ages 15 and under

• Vintage Class – sleds 1990 and older

• Snow Class – open to anyone

• King of the Hill – no restrictions, any class can enter

2019 and she goes out sledding every chance she gets. She admitted that, “I’m kind of a mountain rider,” and has loved trips to the Revelstoke and Sicamous, British Columbia. Doing powder donuts on the peaks is a great time and she has wonderful memories of those times spent together.

Unseasonably warm spring-like temperatures made it very nice for participants and spectators alike during the Vegreville Speedway Association’s snowmobile drag races that were held on the grounds of the Vegreville Regional Museum grounds March 18.

Vegreville Speedway Association President Darren Berezan said it was the third time to club had hosted

“Overall, it was a great turn out. Lots of spectators. We will definitely have the races again next year as long as we have enough people to keep the club going.”

Beaver County residents Ariana Klammer and her dad Kris couldn’t hide their enjoyment as they were smiling from ear to ear. “Win or lose it’s just for fun,” said 12-year-old Ariana. Her first race was back in

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along with his nephews Kyle, Darcy and Dale playing on the Raiders team. His second cousin Andy Lamash played on the team as well as his second cousin Stan Zaprick’s children. He was also grateful for the support of his two brothers Len and Randy who came to watch the kids play.

Other players on the team and other teams also had many other familiar faces as most of them grew up together. Terry said quite a few are from the Lamont and Mundare areas. Walking past the shadow box hanging in the arena lobby, Terry said, it made him feel very proud. “I’m very proud of my boys and my nephews and my extended Ag Society family. There’s a lot of love and support. It’s heartwarming.”

together, Terry smiled wistfully and said, “Those girls are just wonderful. They put this book this book together. It’s such a wonderful memory.”

Terry said he felt the presence of his late son with him during the tournament. “Here’s here in spirit watching from the skybox.” Terry was happy to have his other son’s Mike and Ken,

Ag. Society President Carri Hrehorets said, “It was truly an amazing weekend to see so many people and watch them all have so much fun visiting and playing hockey in our arena that has so much history. Lots of tears, laughs and love shared. New memories were made and of course it isn’t possible without the help of all the volunteers. Looking forward to next year!”

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Fun-filled drag racing action. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Ready for take-off. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

From L-R: Carri Hrehorets, Brian Hrehorets and David Elkow. (Andrew Ag Society/Photo)

Tributes

WISPINSKI (nee Venneman), Marie October 23, 1932 – March 30, 2023

After a brief illness, Marie passed away March 30, 2023, at the age of 90. Loving and fun, Oma delighted in family and friends, and playing cards.

Oma’s life in Canada began in 1954 when she departed Holland aboard the SS Grote Beer. With sisters Barbara and Nellie, each with the gift of $100 and a blanket from their parents Maria and Petrus, they landed at Pier 21 in Halifax. Marie spent a few years in the Montreal area working as a nursing aid before applying for a job in Two Hills, Alberta. It was there in 1958 at a community dance that she caught the eye of Steve Wispinski. They married in 1959 and shared 34 happy years together on the farm. Marie continued nursing at Two Hills Hospital until retiring in 1992 after 29 years of service.

After Steve passed away in 1993, Marie moved to Vegreville where she devoted her time to family, friends, and her garden. She was busy with volunteer work notably with the Hospital Auxiliary and Sunshine Club and was always up for a game of cribbage.

Mother to Daniel and Jim (Sheila). Adored Oma to Michael, Steven, and Curtis; Nathan, Nic, and Derek. Dear sister to Mien, Barbara, Nellie, Henry, Rieky, Helen, Ben, Ed, and sister-in-law Olga. She was predeceased by brother Joe. Cherished friend to many, especially Ruby, Joanne, and Marlene who were by her side to the end.

Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, April 4 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church, 5437 – 43 Street, Vegreville Alberta with Father Robert Lee as the Celebrant. Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery, Vegreville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “St. Martin’s Roman Catholic Church” or “Covenant Health Foundation” c/o St. Joseph General Hospital –Vegreville, AB.

To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com

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MACAHONIC, Alice

August 10, 1931 – March 30, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Alice Macahonic of Vegreville, Alberta announces her peaceful passing on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at the age of 91 years.

Alice is survived by her loving family, children Gary (Kim) along with their children Scott (Lenka) and Tara (Brendan); Adele (Ron) Bilyk along with their sons Brett (Samantha), Mathew (Paige) and their son Edison and Braden (Maria); Dave (Leah) along with their children Randelle (Chris) and their family Caysen and Mia, Jordan and Lauren (Jarad); along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Alice was predeceased by her husband Louis; parents John and Annie Tropak; siblings Paul (Joan) Tropak, Orest Tropak, Marie (Eric) Albrecht and Olga (Mike) Wispinski.

A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church – Vegreville” or “Mary Immaculate Hospital (Mundare) Foundation.

To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com

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ZEMLAK, Sylvester (Sly)

February 10, 1946 – March 25, 2023

On Saturday, March 25, 2023, Sly Zemlak, long-time resident of Holden, Alberta passed away at the age of 77 years.

Sly is survived by his loving family, children: Carol Zemlak and her daughter Emma; Kelly (Sandra) Zemlak and their children Holden, Imogen, and York; Karen (Daryl) Perreault. Mother of his children, Sonia. Stepchildren Carrie & Joe and their sons Adam, Troy, and Jackson; Steve (Randy); Leanne (Dan) and their daughters Araya, Georgia, and Mattea. Siblings, Sandra Spak, Lucy Zemlak, Mervin (Roseann) Zemlak, Len (Wanda) Zemlak, Lil Malainey, Verna Kolybaba, Myrna Zemlak, Agnes (Mike) Stephenson and Evelyn (Larry) Keyowski, sister-in-law Pam Zemlak; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Sly was predeceased by his life partner Valerie; parents Nettie and Carl Zemlak; siblings Elsie (James) Bilan and Clarence Zemlak; brothers-in-law Bill Spak, Dave Malainey and Lawrence Kolybaba.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Holden Community Hall with Ron Chetney officiating. Donations may be made to the “SPCA” or charity of one’s choice.

To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com

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Tyler Beckett New Village of Holden Councillor

munity since August of 2022. “Our family purchased a home in the Holden area last summer to pursue a quieter, more relaxed lifestyle after we finally found a house big enough for our herd of eight.

We are licensed foster parents with an ever-growing family, and I am a new member within the Holden Volunteer Fire Department. Both have been very rewarding! I enjoy the tight knit culture and old-fashioned neighbourly values of Holden and I look forward to serving you on village council.”

Tyler Beckett is the newest member of village councillor in Holden. He was sworn into office on March 20 and said he put his name forward because, “I see a lot of potential in Holden and thought I might be able to fill that need.”

The 39-year-old said he’s, “I’m looking for some positive changes to our little community. Revitalizing the town, attracting new residents, tourism and businesses are definitely some of the items on my radar.” Beckett and his family have resided in the com-

I have a passion for managing/building websites, rebuilding computers, home security systems and mapping. I am an editor for a Google mapping platform called WAZE and was lucky enough to attend their conferences in Ottawa and Las Vegas this year.

I attended schooling at NAIT and completed my Red Seal Journeyman Electrician ticket. I’ve worked in the oilfield industry in Hinton and surrounding areas for the past several years as an industrial contractor as well as being the owner/operator of Eh Plus Electric Inc. I am currently completing my home inspections license to broaden my companies’ services.

780-235-0909|780-462-1782

Michelle

Mayor Travis Schiewe, left, presided over Councillor Beckett’s swearing-in ceremony on March 20 prior to the regular council meeting. (Village of Holden/Submitted Photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Ramadan is a special occasion for Muslims which is similar to Easter and Christmas for Christians. This year, it is

John Adams and Betty Adams

The Holy Month of Ramadan

celebrated from March 22 to April 20.

In a press release from Alberta Government on March 22, Premier

Danielle Smith commented, “I want to wish Muslims in Alberta and around the world a healthy, happy and peaceful Ramadan.”

President of Vegreville Muslim Association Hesham Mostafa describe the journey through Ramadan.

“Ramadan is on the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar that consists of 354 days. Therefore, its 12 months slowly cycle through the Gregorian calendar. Muslims fast for either 29 or 30 days depending on the sighting of the moon at the end of the month. A new moon marks the end of a month in the Islamic calendar and the beginning of a new one.

Fasting in Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. At dawn, Muslims begin

their fast for the day, refraining from eating, drinking and smoking. The sunset marking the end of the day, is when they can break their fast. It’s challenging, however, Muslims believe that God gives spiritual strength, and it is mind over matter.

Numerous health benefits of fasting have been scientifically proven, but one of the main purposes of fasting during Ramadan is to gain consciousness of Allah. Fasting itself has been prescribed upon Muslims as it has been prescribed upon Christians and Jews before them. However, whoever is sick or on a journey, can fast the same number of missed days after Ramadan.

Ramadan is special because it’s believed that during Ramadan, the Qur’an, Islam’s holy text and the guiding principle for Muslims, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him). Muslims celebrate Ramadan by worshiping, studying Qur’an, praying with the congregation, asking for forgiveness, giving to charities and spreading kindness. As much as it

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Some of the members of Vegreville Muslim Association gather for a picture after the potluck. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

is a time for faith and spiritual reflection, Ramadan is also a time when families and friends come together to celebrate.

Vegreville Muslim Association (VMA) observes Ramadan annually. This year, VWA is organizing a daily night of prayers, a weekly Iftar (breaking the fast meal) potluck, a Quran recitation competition and donations of monetary and non-perishable food items to Vegreville Food Bank. VMA is also donating Ramadan charity from its members to Islamic Relief Canada.”

Sukaina Gondal with her six month old daughter Rafia. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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This s Weeks s Numbers

Violence and Hatred

As I approach my 100th birthday I can’t believe what is going on in this world with all the violence and hatred. You don’t dare disagree with anyone or else you get threatened, and our political leaders do not help the situation.

The New York District Attorney was threatened and sent an envelope with some sort of powder. Sounds much like Russia where they try to poison you when you disagree. Donald Trump said there will death and destruction if he is indicted. He should be held accountable for his actions. He is definitely a threat to our democracy.

The governments instead of governing are being

investigated over something. First there was Trump over his tax returns and documents, then Joe Biden and Mike Pence, and the list goes on. Here we have Trudeau investigated over the use of the Emergencies Act and allegations that the Chinese tampered with our election a number of years ago.

Orest Fodchuk

Gone are the days when you could have a civil, robust, even heated debate with someone. As you stated, we only need to look to the news to see the source. If you don’t agree with those in the hallowed halls of government, the fight is on. - AB

Co-operators Andrew Location Closes Down

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

March 31 marked the last day of operations at The Co-operators insurance agency in the Village of Andrew.

Agency Owner Todd Fournier, said Co-operators had been operating in the community for the better part of 50 years and

SALE BY TENDER FARMLAND – LAMONT COUNTY

This land is hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the reservations, exceptions, and encumbrances contained in the existing certificate

Range 19 Township 56 Section 15 Quarter Northwest

Containing 64.7 Hectares (160 Acres) More Or Less. Excepting

Thereout: 0.506 Hectares (1.25 Acres) More Or Less As Shown On Road Plan 3745j. Excepting Thereout All Mines And Minerals. 115+ acres cultivated land, balance to road allowance, lease road, trees.

Three streams of lease revenue. 8 miles NE of Lamont, one mile from Hwy 831.No residential acreage yet. Sale subject to judicial approval on notice to successful tenderer. All tenders must be in writing and include a deposit of 10% of purchase price in certified funds [bank draft] payable to Daniel J. Mol Professional Corporation in Trust. Tenders to be addressed to Daniel J. Mol Professional Corporation and must be received by the close of business Friday, May 5, 2023 c/o Kolinsky Law, 10807 Castle Downs Rd NW #212A, Edmonton, AB T5X 3N7. Balance of purchase price to be paid by solicitor’s trust cheque or certified funds 30 days from date of Court approval or deposit will be forfeit. Cost of title insurance to be shared equally between Purchaser and Vendor to facilitate closing. No conditional tenders allowed and the highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders will not be opened in public. Tender price excludes GST. Purchaser is responsible for all costs associated with registration of the Transfer. Vendor makes no warranties with respect to the land and no representations as to the property’s size/measurement, condition or environmental status. Any unsuccessful tenderers will have their deposit returned by regular mail.

For Further Particulars Please Contact dan@moladvocates.com or Call 778-400-5710

Land For Sale by Tender NE 1/4 14-49-15 W4

Property contains 80 acres of good farmland, nicely secluded by about 4 acres of trees. Can be subdivided to acreage. Remainder is now generating cash rent of $110.00 per acre per year. Takers available.

To Tender - Grinde Tender

Knaut Johnson Francoeur LLP 4925-51 St., Camrose, AB Phone 780-672-5561

For more information contact: 780-688-2265

it was sad to close its doors. Long-time employee Darlene Sydor was recognized for her many years of service at the agency.

Fournier, who has owned the agency for just shy of two years said COVID-19 has changed the way the majority of customers conduct their business as many now prefer to do their business on-line, with many utilizing the company’s mobile app.

Despite the closure of the Andrew agency, Fournier said the Vegreville and Lamont locations remain open and staff are ready to serve clients.

Andrew location. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)