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RCMP files from MARCH 28 - APRIL 3 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser March 28 11:25 – Traffic stop conducted in Vegreville when member observed a 45-year-old male from Calgary who was driving while on his cell phone. A ticket was issued with a voluntary penalty of $300. The driver was also issued a warning for expired registration and performing an illegal U-turn. 16:58 – While on patrol members observed a male staggering while walking in Vegreville. Members stopped and spoke with the male who was heavily intoxicated. The 41-year-old male was arrested for public intoxication and provided a safe place to stay, with monitoring, until sober. March 29 05:00 – Report of vehicle theft from a Vegreville address. A 2013 Dodge Ram was stolen overnight and located around 8 am in Minburn County near TWP 534 & RR 145, (near Warwick). The vehicle had been stripped of many parts including the front bumper, grill, rims and tires as well as the license plate. Under investigation. 09:03 – Report of a break and enter to a rural residence in Minburn County. A basement window was broken, the premise entered, and a number of household items taken. Under investigation. 17:52 – Traffic enforcement in the area resulting in multiple speeding tickets and a ticket for driving without registration. March 30 13:15 – Report of the attempted theft of a vehicle from a Vegreville residence. The 2015 silver Jeep Wrangler was damaged during the attempt including damaging the dash and the theft of the battery. Under investigation. March 31 07:52 – 911 complaint about an erratic

driver who was speeding and did not stop for posted signs in Vegreville. Vehicle information was provided, and members followed up with the registered owner and driver. The driver admitted that he was in a rush and may have been driving aggressively. No ticket was issued. 14:44 – Report of fraud. An individual reported that they were interested in property and during the process, sent numerous bank transfers to a company outside the country. A large sum of money is unaccounted for and the individual is working with the bank in attempts to recover the funds. Investigation is ongoing. 17:36 – Report of shoplifting from a Vegreville business. Members attended and located the suspect in the parking lot of the business in a vehicle with the stolen goods. Investigation revealed that the vehicle was also stolen. The 32-year-old male was arrested and held. The suspect provided false information which members later determined. The male had multiple warrants out of Saskatchewan and Edmonton. He received 7 criminal charges including possession of stolen property, theft, identity fraud, failure to comply with release conditions, obstruction and others. He was remanded into custody. April 1 12:59 – Report of stolen truck. A white 2002 GMC Sierra was stolen from the parking lot of residence. Investigation is ongoing. April 2 01:11- Report of a residential house fire in Vegreville. Members attended to assist with Fire. A media release has been issued. 01:17 – Report of a highly intoxicated male on the caller’s front lawn having a wardrobe malfunction. Members attended and located the 41-year-old male on the lawn as described by the complainant.

Member arrested the subject for public intoxication and provided him with a safe place to sober up. 11:54 – Report of a stolen snowmobile from a Vegreville address. The client later called back to indicate that the snowmobile had been recovered. Investigation is ongoing. 21:34- Breach of peace at a residence. The caller indicated that there was an argument between the caller and another person in house. Members attended and mediated the situation and one of the residents arranged for other lodging for the night. April 3 02:32 – Members were called to a Vegreville residence on a complaint of mischief. Upon arrival, members determined that a guest, visiting the residence drank to a point of intoxication and began to act out, yelling and causing a disturbance. Members arrested the visitor for mischief and provided them a safe place to sleep for the night. 07:56 – Report of theft. Complainant called to report that after letting a friend into their home to retrieve a jacket they noticed their cell phone missing. Members located the friend, retrieved the phone and returned it to the complainant who did not want to press charges. 11:26 – Traffic enforcement in the Vegreville area resulting in multiple cell phone tickets, speeding tickets and other infractions totaling more than 20 tickets being handed out. During the week there were 95 calls for service made in total including: 3 false alarms, 3 false 911s, 0 animal strikes, 3 wellbeing checks, 6 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, 0 COVID, and approximately 37 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.

Vegreville RCMP Respond to Fatal House Fire Alberta RCMP Submitted Vegreville, Alta. – On April 2, 2022 at 1:10 am, Vegreville RCMP received a report of a house fire on 49 avenue in Vegreville. Upon arrival, police located two house occupants outside the residence. Emergency crews were able to extinguish the blaze

however one deceased adult female was located inside. The two surviving occupants were transported by EMS to hospital with non life threatening injuries. The residence is being held while fire investigators work with the RCMP, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine a cause of death and fire.

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The grand opening of Altario Agriculture Academy took place on April 4. Pictured L-R: Holden Rural Academy board member Gail Alger, Altario Agriculture Academy Principal Kevin Van Lagen, future Holden Rural Academy Grade 12 student Cordell Janzen and fellow Holden Rural Academy board member Karla Janzen. (Karla Janzen/Submitted Photo)

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Plans to open a charter school in the Village of Holden are one step closer to reality with Education Minister Adriana LaGrange granting conditional approval to the application put forward by members of a community group. Spokesperson Karla Janzen confirmed the news. “We received conditional approval for the Holden Rural Academy to open this fall!” Janzen said there are other requirements that will have to be met before final approval is granted. “The budget we submitted to the Minister had estimates

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News Advertiser – Opinion As is often the case when one observes government carefully, particularly the federal government, you are left somewhat befuddled. For those not familiar with the describer, Oxford defines befuddled as “unable to think clearly; confused or perplexed.” I can see readers nodding their heads in unison. The procurement of a replacement fighter jet is not only befuddling, but also a clear demonstration of party politics and utter incompetence in action. It makes me think of President Biden’s cancelling of the Keystone XL pipeline and then sheepishly approaching Venezuela for more oil. Logic need not play a part when ego and politics are part of the equation. Rewind to 2010 when the Harper Conservatives were in the tail end of their second short term as Canada’s minority government. An announcement is made to replace our military’s aging CF-18 fleet with state of the art Lockheed Martin F-35’s. Estimated price tag for 65 jets… around $9 billion or round about $135.5 million per plane. Estimated deployment: 2016. 2011 saw a majority Conservative government under Harper and that should have been the end of the story for our muchneeded air force upgrade. But not so fast. The wheels of government sometimes turn slowly, and there is an election scheduled

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for 2015. Conveniently, before the 2016 deployment date. During campaigning for the 2015 election, the Liberals lead by sunny ways Justin Trudeau made an election promise that if they formed the next government, Canada “will not buy the F-35.” They cited reducing the budget, (surprise!) and finding a “lower-priced option” that is better suited for Canada’s defense needs. An unfortunate reality despite our “power to convene” and the constant “peacekeeping nation” droll from the Liberals, is that Canada has been an effective power with our allies holding OFFENSIVE capacity since the time our PM was just a twinkle in someone’s eye. Fast forward just a bit to the 2015 election and Justin Trudeau Liberals win a majority. One of the election promises they do keep, (unlike clean drinking water) was axing the purchase of the F-35. They announced an “open, fair and transparent” fighter review process. One I’m sure was sure to consider everyone’s feelings and the right ratio of whatever was needed so that no one felt their voice was not heard and all the flora and fauna were considered. To be clear, despite the fear mongering by the Liberals that the choice by the Conservatives for the F-35 back in 2010 was not the right choice, IT WAS. Liberals cited flawed estimates on the final price, no “Soviet Union” threat and the Conservative’s “unhealthy” fixation on the United States. A few things to take note of. Canada is part of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, (JSF) program. This program involves the development, production and sustainment of a stealthy, multi-role fighter aircraft. Globally, the F-35 JSF is the largest fighter aircraft program. Canada is one of eight countries in the F-35 JSF program which allows us to compete for work in the program. Yes, we could provide technology, parts, training and maintenance to F-35 fleets. The U.S., along with other allies such as the UK and Australia, are part of the program. It is logical that not only would we want to fly a plane which is in part supported by us, (that means we get paid), but also flown by our closest allies. This makes missions far more cohesive & effective and increases the safety of our troops. Finally, the F-35 has become the defacto standard for “western” nations. Countries in the F-35 JSF program, purchasing the plane include U.S., UK, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark and Australia. Beyond that, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Israel, Japan, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, and Switzerland have committed to purchasing the aircraft. So, here we are in 2022, and the Liberals have announced that their “open, fair and transparent” fighter review process is concluded and Canada’s next generation fighter jet will be (drumroll please)… the Lockheed Martin F-35. Surprise again!! Release the eco-friendly unbiased balloons!! The dithering of the past 12 years has cost taxpayers an incalculable amount of money. Forget imagery in my head of a big

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Plea to Axe the Carbon Tax falls on Deaf Ears Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Axe the carbon tax. That has been a common refrain of both the provincial and federal Conservatives since it was first introduced five years ago with the passing of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act in 2018. As of April 1, 2021 the federal minimum tax is set at $40 per tonne of CO2 equivalent. It increased to $50 per tonne on April 1, 2022 and will continue rise to $170 per tonne in 2030. Currently, all provinces and territories are subject to a carbon pricing mechanism, either by an in-province program or by one of two federal programs. On May 30, 2019, the Government of Alberta repealed the provincial carbon tax. It was the first piece of legislation passed by the United Conservative Party. On March 28, 2022, Premier Jason Kenney introduced a motion in the legislative assembly to urge the Government of Canada to halt the increase to the carbon tax. According to the Bank of Canada the carbon tax increase, will increase inflation by an estimated 0.5 percent at a time when inflation is at a 30-year high. Kenney stated that, “The best thing a government can do during inflationary pressures is to spend less, borrow less and tax less. We are doing just that, but in order for Albertans to feel the difference, the federal government needs to do the same. Halting the carbon tax is critical at a time when inflation is already challenging families across the country.” Kenney announced on March 28 that the Province would temporarily stop the collection of the provincial fuel tax of 13 cents per litre. The federal carbon tax rate on gasoline increased from just under 9 cents per litre to just over 11 cents per litre on April 1. Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs stood up in the House of Commons March 25 and stated that, “Rural Canadian cannot afford the carbon tax. Fertilizer and fuel costs have doubled in two years. The Bank of Canada said carbon tax hikes inflation,

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and farm businesses already paid $14,000 a year when it was at $20 tonne, and in less than a week it will go 150 percent more, and only increases from there. So, Liberals claim rebates cover the cost, but the Parliamentary Budget Officer said the carbon tax is a net loss for Canadians. Stubbs also wrote an Op-Ed article in the Counter Signal on April 1, which in part stated that, “Millions of Canadians are in a financial crisis and facing real uncertainty because of restrictive government policies and excessive spending that drives inflation. Small businesses and families are devastated. So naturally, the NDP-Liberal government’s response is to raise taxes, including the carbon tax, which disproportionately harms lower-income Canadians and the working poor, Canadians on fixed incomes, Canadians who live in rural, remote and northern communities, and those that depend on resource development and agriculture. The Liberals claim Canadians are better off financially with rebates. Conservatives warned it would never work out that way because of the spin-off impacts on the prices of everything and across the whole economy. The PBO now confirms 60 per cent of households are worse off financially despite the rebates right now and that 80 per cent in Ontario will be worse off by 2024, with the same in Alberta by 2028. It’s unconscionable and cold-hearted that out of touch, taxpayer-paid politicians impose bad policies that make life more expensive for the people they are supposed to represent and who have no feasible options to adapt. Conservatives are urging the NDP-Liberals to at least stop the carbon tax hike today — but what they really need to do is axe the carbon tax.” Stubbs’ recent Facebook post stated, “I want to axe the carbon tax! If you do too, you need to help Pierre Poilievre become leader of the Conservative Party, so he can become Prime Minister of Canada. All Canadians 14 and up can joint to vote!” The vote is for leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and an annual membership is $15 per year. The leadership convention will take place Sept. 10, 2022.

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90 Years Ago – April 6, 1932

O.M. Ballantyne is President of the heather Curling Club for Season 1932-33. If Ballantyne was only half as good a curler as he is a sport, he could win the Macdonald Brier Trophy single handed. Jake Killistoff, our good old town constable, received a promotion to a more diligent position. He now bears the honor of being the Truant officer in Mundare. Three carloads of choice fat cattle were shipped on April 1st by Jas Johnston of the Ryley district. The shipment was consigned to New Westminster and was handled by Swift’s of Edmonton. The chief business at the public school board meeting last Friday night was connected with the repairs needed at the old school building. Mr. Foote, who had given the building an inspection, reported that the probable cost of needed repairs would be about $4300. Some items overlooked by Mr. Foote were noted by the board and it was also pointed out that the public school fence required re-building. The board accordingly felt that a debenture issue should be arranged, if at all possible, for $4500. an amount considered ample for all purposes in view.

75 Years Ago – April 9, 1947

James McCrea, former principal of the intermediate and public schools at Vegreville, was among those honoured by the Alberta Teachers’ Association at the convention in Edmonton this week by receiving a life membership in the Association of which he was an active member for 17 years. This doesn’t mean that Mr. McCrea was a teacher of only 17 years, for his whole teaching experience probably covered nearly 40 years, of which 23 were spent in Vegreville. A cavalcade of fourteen autos conveyed a representation of about seventy-five visitors from Vegreville and district to the “Little Royal: and Achievement Day at the School of Agriculture, Vermilion, on Wednesday, April 2nd. The large majority of these visitors were members of the Junior Calf and Grain Clubs at Vegreville, Inland and Warwick. In addition about 25 members from Ranfurly Calf Club came out also. The Vegreville Tailoring Co. (Zaruby and Demchuk) are installing a fully modern dry-cleaning unit and expect to have it in operation in a short time. More than a thousand different welding operations are required in the manufacture of a single motor vehicle.

50 Years Ago – April 6, 1972

David G. Durie of Lavoy dominated the shorthorn classes Tuesday evening at the Canadian Western. His February, 1970 red bull, Duralta Sensation, was named senior champion and grand champion, while a white, May 1970 bull, Duralta White Cedar, took junior champion and reserve grand champion honors. The Postal Code comes to Alberta and the Northwest Territories this week. “The Postal Code is an essential ingredient of the automated sorting system,” Mr. Cobbe said. “In other words coding is not an end in itself, but only the first step in mechanizing the sorting process.” Out of 29 rinks competing in the Two Hills Annual Open Bonspiel, Vegreville proved themselves to be the rink to contend with when they won the Grand Challenge and the first event. For their keen shot making they received the Celanese Canada Ltd, trophy and each player a snow suit. The team consisted of Lawrence Kusiek, Bob Kryklywicz, John Misik and skip Walter Cherney. W.J. Horon, United Grain Growers elevator manager at Ranfurly, has been awarded the Twenty – Year Merit Award in recognition of an outstanding record in fire prevention. To win the award, the elevator manage must keep his elevator free of fire hazards for 20 consecutive years.

25 Years Ago – April 8, 1997

The current stock of long term care beds in this region should suffice for the next several years if other options are put in place, says a review report of the region’s long term care system. The Lakeland Regional Health Authority recently released the Strategic Options for Long Term Care in the Lakeland Region report. Four local Second World War veterans have received 1939-1945 War Medals after a 50 year wait. Norma Farris, Mary Fedoruk, Violet Johnston and Dorothy Randall were presented their War Medals during a ceremony Friday night at St. Joseph’s General Hospital Chapel. All four served with the Canadian Women’s Army Corps during the Second World War. Canadian Pacific Railways plans to short-line its Willingdon subdivision line. The 230 kilometre line, which runs from Elk Island to Lloydminster and passes through Two Hills, is a candidate for short-line, explained Steve Morris, CPR’s manage’ of public affairs. About 50 people attended the official opening of ViTec Grain Cleaners Ltd. Two Hills reeve Ed Lapaschuk, councillors Allan Sayler and Peter Grykuliak, and St. Paul deputy reeve Frank Schwengler joined owners Victor Chrapko and Terry Boorse in the ribbon cutting ceremony, wishing them well in their new enterprise.

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Where Do We Draw the Line on Pandemic Profiteering? Gerry Chidiac Troy Media Columnist

Two years ago, Matt Colvin was the most hated man in America. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, he had almost 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer and was charging up to $70 per bottle, delivered. Colvin had been making a living by following the supply-and-demand principle of economics. He would study market trends, buy products when the prices were low and charge more for them online as demand increased. By following this method, he was able to provide a middle-class lifestyle for his family. As COVID-19 spread around the world, it became clear to Colvin that the demand for certain products, including hand sanitizer, would increase significantly, so he prepared for it by buying as much as he could. In March 2020, an article in the New York Times made Colvin infamous. The social media backlash was unbelievable and traditional media was also quite cruel. Not only did his online distributor suspend his account, but Colvin was also harassed mercilessly. He and his family had to go into hiding and were nearly ruined financially. Colvin ended up donating nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to local charities. Clearly, a global pandemic is a time to come together as humans and support one another for the good of all. It’s not a time for financial profiteering. Or is it? Drug companies, whose work is made possible by knowledge generated by academic researchers, were given generous government grants to

develop vaccines for COVID-19. In turn, they were able to sell these vaccines back to governments at astronomical profits. Not only that, they refused to allow these vaccines to be given to people whose governments couldn’t afford their asking prices. Failing to vaccinate our neighbours in less wealthy countries has likely promoted the mutation of the virus into new, more infectious strains, requiring wealthy governments to buy more and more vaccines to give boosters to their citizens. Pfizer doubled its profits to $22 billion in 2021 and paid $24.3 million in compensation to its CEO Albert Bourla, according to a report in CNBC. And we think Colvin is terrible? Of course, there’s nothing wrong with making money: those who offer needed services deserve to be financially compensated for their efforts. And there’s nothing wrong with being in the right place at the right time. If you take a financial risk, you deserve to be rewarded if things turn out as you hoped. It’s very curious that Colvin was ostracized for his opportunism, yet wealthy governments continued to pour money into the coffers of drug companies and refused to pressure them to make their vaccines available in poorer countries, despite repeated pleas from the World Health Organization. Many private citizens also hopped on the gravy train, seeing their portfolios balloon as stocks in these companies reached record levels due to the pandemic. As the dust settles and we optimistically begin to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to look honestly at what we did right and what we did wrong. Medical workers were tremendous, as were

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Ukrainian firefighters who have received equipment from Canada in recent weeks. (Lamont County/Submitted Photo)

Lamont County Submitted Lamont County has donated much needed emergency equipment to Ukraine humanitarian efforts. Regional Fire Chief, Shayne Milliken delivered a pallet of gear to the humanitarian warehouse in Edmonton—to be flown to Ukraine and used for protection and other safety. This gear includes approximately 20 sets of bunker gear, 10 pairs of boots, 10 helmets, five nozzles, and various smaller equipment (gloves, etc.). “Gear expires at various intervals to meet North American safety standards,” said Shayne Milken, Lamont County’s Regional Fire Chief. “Many fire departments in Ukraine are still using protective gear and equipment from the Soviet era; so, where we would otherwise dispose of equipment and gear that is in relatively good repair, we can safely donate these to the humanitarian effort in Ukraine.” Lamont County has partnered with Firefighter Aid Ukraine in the past and has donated a significant amount of equipment to good use in the country. With the recent need for humanitarian aid, Emergency Services was able to provide additional equipment to assist Ukraine and safety efforts. “It is a small step we can take to help out in the crisis by equipping those on the frontline with the tools they desperately need. We are honoured to support Ukraine with humanitarian aid during this war.”

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser In today’s day in age, having the right data is key to making the best decisions. That especially holds true in agriculture, and Co-op has just introduced a new digital platform to help producers consolidate all of their data together in one place. Co-op AgZone FIELD is a full-service agronomy tool designed to help make data-driven decisions easier by giving producers a simpler way to collect, share, and interpret the data. Lexi Antos, a Sales Agronomist with the Co-op Agro Centre in Viking, said the margin for error is so small that every dollar counts. Having real time data is invaluable for both producers and local Co-op Grow Team members like herself. The digital tool producers can consolidate all their data together in one place, including crop plans, as-applied details, planting and yield records, remote imagery, soil information and more. Co-op

Grow Team members can add to and analyze that data and use the tool’s analytics to examine yields, calculate returns and determine adjustments that should be made for the season ahead. Trish Meyers, Director Ag Solutions with Federated Co-operatives Limited, said, “AgZone will grow to be more than just AgZone FIELD. AgZone is a brand entity that will have three zones. The first is AgZone Field which is all about digital agronomy. It’s that foundational agronomic platform for recording all the really important data for farm records. The next “zone” is “In the books” which is digital engagement, or ecomm/ grower portal – often referred to as omnichannel. This zone enables us to do business with our farm customers the way they want to do business. And ultimately, can save producers time. The last “zone” will be in the yard, a future component we’re working through right now.” It was also pointed out that all of the data is encrypted and safely stored in the cloud-based platform and is under the ownership of the farm customer. Last summer, Co-op AgZone FIELD was piloted by nine local Co-op associations. Grow Team members at these locations integrated and tested the tool in real-world situations.

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Farm Fuel and Utility Exemption Program Available Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville

This week, Albertans will get the relief they need from high fuel prices. Starting April 1, we are taking action to remove the provincial fuel tax, which will drop the price of gas and diesel by $0.13 per litre and marked (purple) gasoline and diesel by $0.04 per litre. Although Trudeau has decided to increase the federal carbon tax by 25 percent, we continue to fight for Albertans who have been struggling with higher energy prices. Temporarily removing the fuel tax will go a long way to offset increased costs and help regular people get the support they need. Supporting Albertans means supporting our rural communities. Our government recognizes the value farmers bring to our economy, which is why we offer numerous farm fuel and rural utility programs for agricultural producers. The Alberta Farm Fuel Benefit (AFFB) Program provides eligible producers a 9-cent-per-litre provincial fuel tax exemption. Marked farm fuel is included in our April 1 action plan, bringing farmers the support they need to address high fuel costs. I’m also pleased to announce that starting April 1, our government is matching up to $350,000 in donations to sport, physical fitness and recreation programs. This campaign is part of Creative

Partnerships Alberta, an initiative to find new ways to support non-profits and promote sports and recreation in our communities. If this is a cause that is meaningful to you, you can donate through the new Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation (SPAR) Donation Fund Program online portal from April 1 to August 30. We are proud to support organizations that foster lasting connections while keeping us healthy and active. Finally, residents of Morecambe and the surrounding area will be pleased to learn of the MacConnachie Conservation site expansion. The land was purchased with the help of Suncor Energy and the Alberta Fish & Game Association, and I am pleased to support the hard work of the Alberta Conservation

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Village of Ryley Council to Discuss Findings of Preliminary Review Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Elected officials with the Village of Ryley will be discussing a number of recommendations at its April 8 meeting which Municipal Affairs, (MA) has made following its preliminary review of the municipality. The review was in response to a petition that requested an inspection into the Village of Ryley that was filed with MA in November of 2021. Interim Chief Administrative Officer Ron Cust stated that, “In the letter the Minister provided instructions regarding next steps that must be undertaken: • Address concerns respecting meeting procedures and council’s authority to act, the Minister suggested the village would benefit from a roles and responsibilities workshop conducted by ministry staff during a meeting open to the public. (Your CAO has contacted the Ministry and requested that today, March 27.) • The Minister suggested that the Village of Ryley council should consider developing protocols to assist with collaborative and community relationships. (That supports the work that Smith Consulting has completed already) • The Minister also indicated that support may be available to the village through the Alberta Community Partnership Grant under the Collaborative Governance Initiative. (This administration will explore this in the upcoming weeks) • The Forensic Audit when completed must be submitted to the Minsters office upon receipt.” Cust stated that, “A forensic auditor is required to have special training in forensic audit techniques

and in the legalities of accounting issues. A forensic audit includes additional steps that need to be performed in addition to regular audit procedures.” The Village of Ryley has contracted the services of MNP Member of Praxity, Global Alliance of Independent Firms. MNP is one of the largest fullservice chartered professional accountancy and business advisory firms in Canada. Cust said that municipal audits are paid by municipalities usually cost between $18,000 and $25,000 depending on the time required on site. The letter from MA also stated that staff would continue to provide advisory support to the village as required and would monitor any ongoing contact between the residents of the village and ministry officials “to ensure compliance with legislated procedures and processes during this time.” Once the Village of Ryley has completed its forensic audit, and forwarded the results to Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal Affairs, he will advise them of his decision regarding whether to conduct an inspection or not. McIver also requested the village’s response to any areas of concern noted in the audit, in order to allow him to “gain insight into the village’s future direction and governance.” If McIver decides that an inspection is necessary, it could be completed at the village’s expense, if municipal financial capacity allows, the inspection costs or a portion of may be charged back to the municipality. Typically, inspection cost between $60,000 and $75,000 depending on the scope and magnitude of the inspection.

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Easter Market Welcomes Spring People of all ages enjoy the first Farmers’ Market of 2022. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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Vegreville Farmers’ Market offered their first Easter Market for the 2022 season on April 1 at Vegreville Elks Hall. This market had 12 vendors that were selling everything from Ukrainian Easter baking, chocolate, crochet items, fresh eggs and more. Manager Marlene Giebelhaus said they host these markets because winter has been long this year and they want to celebrate spring by having people get out and find food and spring products to buy to ease their Easter’s preparations. “These markets are an introduction to Easter and spring is new life and this is our way to bring spring into the community,” said Giebelhaus. Prescilla Barleta was selling her homemade peach mango pie, custard cakes, chicken and beef empanada, vegetable, beef, chicken and pork spring rolls, rice noodles and more. “Cooking is my passion and

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I have been cooking since I was 10-years-old. “ Don Hultolm was selling fresh eggs and pickled eggs from his farm. These positions may require occasional overtime. Eka Roeben has been crocheting since she was six-years-old and she had a variety of crocheted Please submit a complete resume and cover letter, detailing items. One seasonal product she had were crochet experience, education, qualiﬁcations and references, and a current Driver's Abstract to HR@minburncounty.ab.ca These chickens which had an egg inside that people could positions will remain open until suitable candidates are selected. fill up with a treat for a child. Christine Giebelhaus was the vendor for Colorstreet Questions regarding these positions may also be directed to the above email address. which is a product that is dry nail polish. “This is 100 percent nail polish and it is already 95 percent Employment Term: Tentative May to October 2022 cured in the packages and it is an easy manicure that Salary Range: $20.00 – $26.00 per hour (Labourer/Operator) can be done in 10 minutes. You just put this product $29.18 – $35.59 per hour (Construction Operator) on your nails.” Vendor for Lamplighter Books & Gifts, Marlene The County of Minburn thanks all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Giebelhaus, had many children books available about spring and Easter. Sharon Lozoway was selling Ukrainian baking for Stenia EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Jarzabek.

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Former Vegreville Resident Nominated for a Canadian Screen Award of that floor. I looked into the audience and said out loud, “I will be here someday”. My first professional gig was on that stage 5 years later.” She acquired by Bachelor of Fine Arts, (BFA) in Acting at the University of Alberta and then left that degree to start my career at The Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Ontario. That launched me into what I consider to be a very fortunate theatre career and I have had the opportunity to work at many theatre companies across Canada. I got my Master of Fine Arts, (MFA) in Classical Acting from the American Academy for Classical Acting and find myself now with three-year-old twins, and a loving partner in Vancouver where I have been focusing on performance for film and television, and teach acting and voice.”

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television has nominated former Vegreville resident and actress Alana Hawley Purvis for Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in the film Range Roads. The movie was filmed in and around Calgary, and focuses on her character Frankie King who returns to her hometown in rural Alberta after her parents die in a tragic car accident. Hawley Purvis said, “It, (nomination) was a big surprise and an even bigger honour. I am extremely proud to be a Canadian

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A Sweet Thought for the People of Ukraine They should be happy together. It is just upsetting!”

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At the tender age of nine, Sydney Sen with the assistance of her Baba Deb Ewasiuk-Yanchuk and Gido Morley Ewasiuk, Royal Canadian Mother, Christel Sen and Father David Sen organized a Vegreville and Area Stands With Ukraine (VASWU) Bake and Branch No. 39 Vegreville Drink Sale Fundraiser on April 2. 5037 - 52 Avenue 780-632-3900 Christel said Sydney was a huge help when it came to baking, packaging up the items, morning set up, evening take down and of course being the boss of the stand. “If anyone, other than her Baba, tried to help, she quickly shooed them away to take the lead with pride and determination to do her part to raise funds for people who are so deeply hurting in Ukraine. Sydney’s vision, determination and this beautiful town’s generosity have raised $1,000 where all monies raised are being Sunday, April 10, 2022 donated to Vegreville and Area Stands With Ukraine. 9:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. We are so unbelievably proud of our daughter, her compassion and her desire to make a difference!” Christel exclaimed. $12.00 - 11 years & up Baba Deb said she wanted to help her granddaughter with this $5.00 - Children 6 to 10 years Free - Ages 5 & under fundraiser because all of their families originated in Ukraine. “Our collective family all came from Ukraine about 100 years ago. So, we have continued to uphold the traditions and values, and their ways. Now that our ancestral land and the people who live there are in trouble, we want to do what we can over here to help out.” Sydney added that on her father’s side, they still have family in Ukraine but they are safe. “I wanted to have this fundraiser because I feel bad about everybody getting hurt in Ukraine from Russia’s war 10:00am - 4:00pm Mon - Sat against Ukraine. It is not fair what is April 1st - 30th happening! It shouldn’t be happening!

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Tributes MEMORIAM

HALABUT, John In memory of a loving Dad and Gigi who entered eternal rest on April 12, 2007 We thought of you today But that is nothing new We thought of you yesterday And will tomorrow too. We think of you in silence And make no outward show For what it meant to lose you Only those who love you know. Remembering you is easy We do it every day It’s the heartache of losing you That will never go away. With love: Elaine & Randy; Jordon, Amy, Quinn, Blayke & Logan; Janelle, Wade, John & Jaycee

Michael Jackson 1979-2021 It has been 1 year since you left us for a better place. We think about you every day, talk about you and still chuckle at the humour you brought into our lives. We sadly missed the ray of sunshine that followed you. Forever remembered and never forgotten by: Mom, Dad, brother James (Leanne), sister Michelle (Doug), grandma Doreen, uncles, aunts, niece, nephew, and friends.

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LAZOWSKI, Tatiana (Tillie) April 5, 1922 – April 3, 2022 Tillie Lazowski passed away April 3, 2022, in Lamont, Alberta at the tender age of 99 years, 2 days shy of her 100th birthday. Tillie was born in Mundare, Alberta, the youngest of eight girls born to Jacob and Tatiana Sadoway. Tillie is survived by her son Raymond Lazowski and his children Jonathan (Aline) and their family Clayton and Jacob; Sarah (Michael Bumstead) and their family Stephen and Daniel Bumstead; son Trefon (Phitthara) Lazowski and his children Ryan and Lindsey; son-inlaw Dieter Lickmann, special friends Wilbert and Phyliss Newman, Sam and Marie Lysyk; along with numerous family members. Tillie was predeceased by her parents Jacob and Tatiana Sadoway; daughter Rainie Lickmann; husband Anton Liber; daughter-in-law Judy Lazowski; sisters Katie (Mike) Yuskow, Annie (Nick Ewaskiw – Mike Chernowski), Jennie (Mike) Kucherawy, Mary (Peter) Cependa, Rose (Steve) Hayduk, Elsie (Paul) Kucherawy, Olga (Nick Gordichuk – Bill Bohmer). A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. James Russo Greek Orthodox Church - Mundare, Alberta (SH 855 North of Mundare to Twp Rd 540 go west to RR 170 turn North ¼ mile) with Fr. Alexios Surayev officiating. Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the “Lamont Health Care Centre c/o Continuing Care” or “St. James Russo Greek Orthodox Church – Mundare, AB.” To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd. Vegreville,780-603-5800

KLIMOCHKO, Doreen Mary Elaine November 29, 1938 – March 31, 2022 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doreen Klimochko of Sherwood Park, Alberta, formerly of Vegreville. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her delicious cooking, generosity, and sparkle will be missed. Doreen is survived by her loving family; four children Lindall (Judy) Klimochko, Laureen (Pat) McMullan, Lenora (Brad) Miller and Loretta (Trevor) Holowatiuk; ten grandchildren John (Jennifer), Mark (Sarah), Crystal, Maria, Mckayla (Scott), Sean, Jacob, Matthew, Brianna, and Ethan; seven great-grandchildren Tristan, Austin, Kennedie, Luke, James, Alex, and Catherine; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Doreen was predeceased by her husband Laurence; parents Einar and Emmy Broen. A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 11, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta.” To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd, Vegreville, 780-603-5800

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BUOY, DARREN WILLIAM December 20, 1968 – March 27, 2022 On Sunday, March 27, 2022, Darren Buoy of Sherwood Park, Alberta passed away at the age of 53 years. Darren is survived by his loving family, his mother, Ruby; brother Gary; sister Beverly; two nieces Taryn Buoy and Kiera Buoy; along with numerous relatives and friends. Darren was predeceased by his father Paul; his brother Rick; maternal grandparents Peter and Nancy Fedyna and paternal grandparents Mikita and Marie Buoy; and uncle Bill Fedyna; nephew Eric in infancy. A Private funeral service was held at Autumn Rose Funeral Home with the Basilian Fathers officiating followed by interment in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800

Stephan (Steve) Orleski - A True Pioneering Spirit -

January 7, 1926 to November 23, 2021 Named after the patron Saint, Stephan (Steve) Orleski was born January 7, 1926 near Two Hills (TH), Alberta on the family farm. Steve attended Wattsford School, later named Kaleland School until grade eleven. He completed Grade 12 in Hairy Hill (HH). After graduation he attended the University of Alberta in the Faculty of Agriculture for a short time before returning home to help his parents on the family farm. On June 12, 1954 Steve married Olga (nee Fodchuk) and together raised three daughters, Donna, Barbara, and Carol. The daughters collectively gave the two 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Steve was a savvy businessman running the farming operation until finally renting the land, selling the herd of cattle and retiring in 2014 at the age of 88. Steve accurately called himself a “jack of all trades” being able to do plumbing, electrical wiring, construction, carpentry, mechanical work and acting as veterinarian to his many animals. Steve was a well-respected member of the Ukrainian community and was a devoted member of Kaleland Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church for over 70 years. He was Cantor for 27 years, Director for 24, Secretary/Treasurer for 44 and custodian for 44 years as well. Steve was also a member of the Order of St. Andrew’s Vegreville Branch for 29 years until the time they disbanded. He acted as President of the Order from 2001-

2010. In 2005 he received the 5th degree (highest honour) in the Order of St. Andrew’s. In 2009 he and Olga served as Hospodar and Hospodynia (Host and Hostess) at the 36th annual Vegreville Pysanka Festival welcoming guests and served as excellent resource persons engaging in meaningful dialogue on various aspects of Ukrainian pioneer life and traditions. Steve served on the Board of Directors of the Vegreville Cultural Association continuously since 2009 offering advice and guidance to decisions affecting each annual festival. He managed the Stone Mill and served on the Building Committee often donating his time and some materials to improvement projects within the Pioneer Village such as remodelling of the Flour Mill, repair of the Blacksmith Shop, reconstruction of the Bread Baking Windbreak, and repair of skids under the Grandstand Booths. Additionally, he volunteered at the festival for many years baking bread in the outdoor oven, demonstrated the operation of the stone flour mill and displayed Ukrainian ancestral photos and artifacts. Steve was also a member of the Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts. Steve was a founding member of the TH Ukrainian Dancers in 1969. He was also musically inclined learning to play the violin, piano and harmonica on his own. He sang beautifully and was able to harmonize without instruction and was a member of the church, the centennial,

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other public servants. People in the service industry dealt politely with disrespectful customers who took their frustrations over public health measures out on them. These are the heroes. However, the pandemic has made it clear that we need to enact laws that require industry to do what’s best for the public good. Vaccines can’t be offered only to the highest bidder. And if public funds are used to develop pharmaceuticals, public health, not profitability, needs to take precedence. Colvin made a mistake and suffered a more severe consequence than he deserved. Why is there no consequence or public outcry toward those who made millions and even billions of dollars from the COVID-19 pandemic? This is the harsh question we need to ask ourselves. Troy Media columnist Gerry Chidiac specializes in languages, genocide studies and works with at-risk students. He is the recipient of an award from the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre for excellence in teaching about the Holocaust.

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Lamont County Council Maintains Financial Commitment to Twinning Initiatives Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Lamont County council initially approved $8,500 to host a delegation from its sister city in Nebyliv, Ukraine this summer. The plan was to host the delegation one day prior to the

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the founding families. It may Babas & Borshch Ukrainian not be a party, but it should Festival which is slated to get not be a wake either. underway Aug. 28 in Lamont. In other words, it shouldn’t Council was unanimous in be smaller, it should in fact, its decision “to maintain the be larger. It should be a ralfinancial allocation in 2022 in lying event. Stage Two of support of the 130th the Twinning can still occur, Anniversary of Ukrainian but perhaps more virtually, Immigration and Twinning (but definitely in a manner Initiatives for the time being” that would be an improveat its March 22 meeting. ment over the September Chief Administrative 2021 effort. Officer Peter Tarnawsky statThere is no grave, no body ed in his request for decision to bury. It is easier to commit that stakeholders did recomresources now and ensure that mend “proceeding cautiouseverything is in place, and ly” knowing that the situaconsider cancellation once tion, (war in Ukraine) could facts make it obvious that change at a moment’s notice. things need to be changed.” “Council should resist the Back on March 8 council urge to act impulsively,” caudebated whether to reconsider tioned Tarnawsky. its original motion. Councillor He also pointed out that the Peter Tarnawsky. Neil Woitas suggested they Shevchenko Foundation had (Lamont County/Submitted Photo) take the $14,000 and add it to confirmed a grant of $2,500 the $5,000 it had pledged for for the 130th celebration. “Council should resist the urge to act impulsively,” humanitarian aid in Ukraine. Council agreed to cautioned Tarnawsky. “It is important to recognize bring the item back for debate at its March 22 meetthe original intent was to commemorate the 130 ing. At the Feb. 22 meeting, council passed a motion years of the Ukrainian community in Canada at its place of origin. The participation of the delegation to allocate a one-time amount of $8,500 from 2021 from Ukraine was “gravy”. Ukrainian Day should surpluses in support of Twinning Initiatives for a still focus on all things Ukrainian in this province, total of $14,500 and report back on reallocating of including all five waves, with particular attention to Council per diems in prior years.

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WEATHER VEGREVILLE & SURROUNDING AREA COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27 Oil/Calcium Dust Control Program on Roads in Front of Farmland Sites Dust control applications will now be accepted until May 15, 2022 (deadline) as per County Policy OP 9001-01, Dust Control with Calcium and Oil on Roads in Front of Yard Sites. If you have any questions, please call the Operations Oﬃce at (780)632-2082 , Ext. 3. Applications are available at the County of Minburn Website: www.minburncounty.ab.ca

ROAD BANS Please take note that as of 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 23, 2022 weight restrictions are in place as follows: · Axle weight capacity on all gravel roads is at 75% · All oiled and hamlet roads are 75% axle weight capacity, except where noted below: - Township Road 524 from Vegreville Seed Cleaning Plant to Highway 857 is at 90%. - Township Road 524 from Highway 16A to Vegreville Seed Cleaning Plant is at 100%. - Range Road 143 between Highway 16 to Highway 631 is at 100% Please respect these bans and help minimize road damage

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