Vegreville News Advertiser - April 20, 2016

VOL. 69 NO. 16

66 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016

Vegreville Fire Department extinguishes multiple fires

Vegreville Fire Department (photo supplied):The Vegreville Fire Department was called to seven individual separate fires on the morning of April 18 and they successfully extinguished each one.

Joe Machney Reporter The Vegreville Fire Department was called to seven individual separate fires on the morning of April 18 that were ranging in areas from Innisfree, to south of the Beaver County line, west to the Lamont County line and north of Two Hills County line. It also involved many fires south of Lavoy, south of Vegreville, and west of Vegreville, as well as the area around northeast of Warwick. Approximately 11 fire departments involving more than 100 firefighters took part in battling the fires.

“One structure was lost east of town, but thankfully

all occupants are accounted for, Deputy Chief Chris Jardine said. “In the end all the firefighters performed beautifully and safely so that we were all able to go home. It was a great joint effort with neighboring counties and fire departments. The initial assessment is that the wind definitely played a part in the fires and we are urging county members to insure that any ground fires from old controlled burns are extinguished to insure that these don’t reoccur. We figure that a lot of these were old controlled burns that with the wind and the erosion of the ground started throwing some embers around.”

Town council passes budget

Bull revenge

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RCMP files from April 7 – April 13 Joe Machney Reporter April 7 11:50 Report to do a well-being check on a young person. The individual was located and deemed to be well and healthy. No further actions were taken.

11:50 Report of some bullying between two young people. Both young people were spoken to and warned. Their parents were spoken to as well.

13:21 Report of theft of two bicycles from a local school. Upon investigation it was found that two other youths were riding them and were asked to return the bikes to their owners.

16:25 911 report of an erratic driver on highway 16 heading eastbound.

Vermilion was notified.

April 8 07:09 Report of an intoxicated driver going southbound on 855 and highway 16. The vehicle was later located in Tofield where the driver was taken to the hospital. Tofield RCMP took over from there.

10:44 CRA scam.

12:09 RCMP were requested to assist a female with a restraining order.

17:26 Report of a female entering her property to find three individuals who were taking things that according to them belonged to the tenant, whom was in jail. Individuals left and members patrolled for their vehicle and could not locate it.

23:15 Report of minors possibly being served liquor at a liquor establishment.

Members attended and checked everyone who looked under thirty and everything checked out ok.

April 9 01:04 Report of somebody driving impaired. Members located the vehicle swerving on the road. Driver was arrested for impaired driving and supplied a breath sample that read twice over the legal limit.

08:00 Report of notification from Edmonton of a suicidal intoxicated female. Members attended and found her in the vehicle pulled over to the side of the road. The female had been drinking and was issued a violation ticket for open liquor and was left with her family to go to hospital for assistance.

10:18 Report of a vehicle that had driven over somebody’s garden and that the individual had stolen coconut pellets. Members investigated and found that it was a misunderstanding between neighbours.

12:44 Report of harassing text messages. They came from an unknown person and the person was advised not to reply and block the number. Incident is still under investigation.

18:48 Report of a driver that was intoxicated. Member attended and spotted a vehicle that pulled into a driveway and it was found that the driver was gone.

23:48 Member located people drinking in a local parking lot and tickets were issued for open liquor.

April 10 10:58 Report of a break and enter to a rural property. People broke into a shed and fuel was stolen from vehicles.

There was surveillance and a vehicle

was located and a male was arrested and charged.

13:25 Next of kin notification for someone who passed away in BC. Upon arrival RCMP learned that they had found out about this through Facebook.

17:17 Report of a vehicle driving dangerously. The driver was not giving way to pedestrians on a crosswalk. When the complainant challenged the driver, the driver gave him the finger. This warranted a fine for stunting. The other driver was found and reported that he was driving too slow. The driver that was complained about was given a warning because the driver did not want to press charges.

17:42 RCMP member patrolling pulled a vehicle over that had an expired licence plate. Tickets were issued for no insurance, expired driver’s license, and the vehicle was towed.

17:50 911 report of a break and enter to a rural property. Keys, laptop and some CDs were reported to of been stolen.

Incident is still under investigation.

20:41 A patrolling RCMP member pulled a vehicle over that had an expired licence plate. The plate had been expired for over a year. Tickets were issued for no insurance, no registration, and the vehicle was towed.

22:25 A phone was found near the corner of 55 Ave and 61 Street. The owner has not been found as of yet.

April 11 02:24 RCMP locate a stolen vehicle with two occupants. Subsequent investigations resulted in them both being charged with break and enter.

02:39 Report of a female who is harming herself. Members attended and the female was transported to the hospital for further assessment.

12:04 Report that someone’s motorcycle had been vandalised. Incident is still under investigation.

13:55 Report of an impaired driver.

The vehicle was located parked with no driver around.

14:54 Report of some windows that were smashed out of a trailer. No suspect(s) have been identified.

16:27 Request from a female to escort her to pick up some of her items from an ex-boyfriend. Arrangements were made to help her.

18:11 Report of people that had gone in to a person’s home and verbally abused the home owner by calling him names and other childish things. RCMP mediated the situation and found that liquor was involved.

19:00 Report of a family disagreement.

RCMP determined that everything was calm and no further actions were required.

19:00 RCMP received a call about an assault and located two males. One of them matched the description of the attacker who had run off. The second male ended up swearing at the members and became aggressive so was arrested for breach of the peace, resisting arrest and assaulting. The individual was charged with causing a disturbance, resisting arrest and two counts of uttering threats.

19:45 Report of a domestic dispute.

Member attended and found the male

in possession of a firearm without a licence. Individual was charged on that count.

20:41 Report of a dispute between a brother and a sister. No charges were laid.

23:16 Report of dogs barking for the third night in a row. Member attended and contacted the homeowner. The dogs were removed for the night.

April 12 06:43 Report of a stolen black Ford truck.

13:06 Report of two vehicles driving westbound on highway 16. The driver behind the one vehicle had high beams and bright fog lamps on that shone into the window of the driver ahead of him, causing him to drive into the ditch. He was able to drive out, but the undercarriage of his vehicle was damaged. No information was obtained so no further actions were taken.

15:03 Report of a two year old that had wondered out of a yard, but by the time members had arrived on scene, the two year had been located.

20:30 911 report of a possible suicidal male from two days prior. The male was located and indicated that he was just joking and had no intentions of harming himself.

23:52 Members responded to a trailer that was on fire on highway 16. Traffic was temporarily blocked and firefighters put the fire out. It was believed to of been caused due to brake seizing.

April 13 11:17 Vehicle was stopped because of a female smoking with children in the vehicle. The vehicle had no insurance, no registration, so was towed. She was charged for all three offences.

13:00 Member recognised an individual driving who was on conditions not to be driving. Individual was stopped and arrested and charged with failing to comply.

16:18 Report of a suspicious male hanging around a financial institution.

Member attended and located the male and he indicated that his medication caused him to pace around. He also said that he was waiting for a lift from a friend.

16:29 Vehicle was stopped for speeding.

An odour of liquor was detected. An alcohol detector unit was used and the female failed the test and later provided two samples over the legal driving limit.

The female was released with instructions to appear in court.

17:59 Report of a possible intoxicated driver. Member attended and located the vehicle which was parked with no one present in the vicinity.

19:24 Report of children playing with toy guns. The member located the children with their air soft rifle and two pistols and returned them their parents, along with the children.

19:54 Report of a complaint from a construction site. It was determined that the construction company was not making excessive noise and so no further actions were taken other than the community peace officers were notified.

During the week 5 false alarms, 1 false 911, 1 animal collisions, and 59 calls for service for the week were made in total.

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Town Council passes budget, terminates CAO Joe Machney Reporter The Vegreville town council meeting held on Monday April 11 saw approval of the Town’s 2016 Operating and Capital budgets, the addition of Sammantha Streets to the FCSS Advisory Board, and then later in the evening following a nearly three-hour long in-camera session, Town Council came out of camera and by way of a split vote, terminated long-time Town Manager Jody Quickstad, naming Corporate Services Director and Assistant CAO Cliff Craig as the acting interim CAO in Quickstad’s place.

Craig confirmed his appointment, the news of which was making its way around town the following morning.

“Council will have to make a decision on what their next step is as to whether they will open the competition for Town Manager, or appoint myself; [if so] we would replace the Corporate Services Director, which is my current position,” Craig said.

Vegreville Mayor Myron Hayduk could not reveal much about the decision to terminate Quickstad, other than the fact that the termination was without cause, and that the vote was a split decision of council. “Mr. Quickstad spent many years working towards the betterment of the community and we are grateful for his service,” Hayduk said.

“These sorts of decisions are not easy ones to make, and they’re also less easy to talk about, for various reasons.”

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Name: Shirley Kercher Occupation: Municipal clerk Likes: my family, my motorbike Dislikes: rude people, liver

Budget highlights The 2016 Operating Budget for 2016 will run a tight ship, with planned expenses of $18,813,660 and anticipated revenues of $18,822,165, leaving a surplus of $8,505 as breathing room. Included in the new budget was a tax increase of 2 per cent, the lowest incremental increase in six years. Previous tax increases have been 8.1 (2007-08), 3.9 (2008-09), 1.5 (2009-10), 6.1 (2010-11), 6 (2011-12), 5 (2012-13), 4 (2013-14), and 4 (2014-15) per cent in each year.

The tax burden will be split between residential and non-residential property at a 47/53 per cent ratio, the same level as the year before. In previous years, non-residential property owners customarily paid at a rate of 55 per cent, however in 2014 the current council began to reduce that amount and have shifted 2 per cent of the tax burden back onto residential property owners. The two per cent increase in taxes is expected to garner an additional $176,925 in taxes.

Vegreville will continue to provide grants to community organizations at equal or smaller amounts. The library funding amount of $325,000 from 2015 will be the amount granted in 2016. Also, grants of $62,400 for the Regional Museum Society, $18,000 for the Vegreville Chamber of Commerce, $18,000 for the Vegreville Transportation Services Society will be carried from 2015 into 2016’s budget. vEGGfest, which received a grant of $10,000 last year from the Town will receive $5,000 this year.

A new salary grid will be adopted in this year’s budget, however the budget report presented at the Council meeting indicated that there would not be an overall cost of living wage increase for staff in general. Wages and benefits account for 49 per cent of the Town’s operating expenses.

Of the money coming in to the Town, nearly half is generated by taxes (48%). Provision of goods and services (locally and regionally) generates an additional 21% of the Town’s revenue stream, and 15% comes in from federal and provincial grants. The remaining amounts are generated from the Town itself (10%) and other miscellaneous categories (6%).

Vegreville’s Capital budget of $531,000 is far smaller than in previous years. Roughly two thirds of the spending this year will come from grant funds. Capital purchases in the project list include a Fit Tester for the Vegreville Fire Department, a new snow-throwing attachment for the Recreation department, an upgrade to signage at the Visitor Information Center, a new pickup truck, a gently used semi-trailer for the Recycling operations, upgraded mowers for replacing old units, and road reclamation and walking trail repairs. Easily the two biggest projects in the books this year will be the reclamation of the landfill road from 50 Street to range road 142 ($124,000 financed by grant money) and road milling and overlays ($225,000 financed by grant money).

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On the cusp of a new era of innovation and discovery Troy Media There’s a disconnect between Canada’s capacity to innovate and the capacity to commercialize those innovations or so the story goes. But the story couldn’t be more wrong.

The fallacy has been repeated so often it’s become a mantra in certain circles. And it was hauled out again in a recent Globe and Mail opinion piece that wondered how we can get Canada’s health research “out of the lab and into the market.”

The solution is always the same: reject investments in purely academic research in favour of market-driven research.

But that mantra is built on a myth.

Fortunately, in its 2016 budget the new Liberal government recognized that many high-profile Canadian innovations in health care were discovered by academic - not industrial - researchers. The budget takes much-needed action to reinvigorate Canada’s research and science base by investing in post-secondary research facilities, and in basic discovery research funded through the granting councils.

The last decade saw a relative decrease in funding levels for university-based research, along with a number of other depredations to Canada’s research environment. So it will CONTINUED TO PAGE 17

Tax Tips for Post-Secondary and Graduate Students Get credit for textbooks: A post-secondary student can claim $65 for every month they qualify for the full-time education amount. Part-time students can claim $20 per qualifying month. But the credit does not depend on how many textbooks you purchase – it is standard for every student who qualifies.

Enjoy a tax-free scholarship: Scholarships and bursaries are tax free if the related program qualifies for the education amount. Scholarships at the secondary school level are also non-taxable, but not scholarships received for post-doctoral work.

Get on the bus: For students who depend on transit to get to campus, keep your passes to claim the Transit Tax Credit. The program also includes electronic passes if used to pay for 32 trips during a 31-day period and weekly passes purchased for four consecutive weeks. You need the receipts and transit passes to back up your claim.

Get the GST credit: Students turning 19 before April 1, 2017 should file a 2015 tax return even if they had no income. This will allow them to collect the GST/HST credit for the first payment period following their birthday.

Tuition credits add up: No matter who paid the tuition, the student will receive a T2202A for the amount of tuition paid for 2015. If you do not receive a T2202A, you cannot claim tuition. The form allows you to claim tuition and education amounts as well as the Textbook Tax Credit.

Sharing education credits: A student must use their tuition and education amounts on their tax return first to reduce their tax payable to zero before deciding whether to transfer an amount to a parent, grandparent or spouse. The student can transfer up to $5,000 in one year and any amount remaining is carried forward to use in future years. Once the credits are carried forward, they cannot be transferred.

Lifelong Learning Plan: If you have an RRSP, you can withdraw up to $10,000 per year without penalty to finance your post-secondary or post-graduate studies (to a maximum of $20,000). Students must be enrolled full-time to qualify for the LLP, or have a written offer to participate in a full-time program. Spouses and common-law partners can use the LLP for each other’s schooling. Once funds are repaid to the RRSP, a student can begin participating in the LLP again.

Moving credits: If you move more than 40 kilometers to take a summer job, you may be able to claim moving expenses against your employment income at the new location. Deductible expenses include travel, transportation, storage and the cost of meals and temporary accommodation for up to 15 days.

Loan interest: You can claim a credit for Interest on government and provincial student loans that you are repaying. Loans and credit lines outside of the government program are eligible.

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FROM THE PAGES OF THE VEGREVILLE OBSERVER

COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – April 21, 1926 Quite an interesting session of the Board of Trade was held on Monday. One of the best items was that relating to the Rest Rooms, which project took a really definite step on its way. A.W. Fraser presented the report of the committee recommending that additions to the present public library be made with proper provision for toilet facilities, etc. he had two plans to suggest, both being at the rear of the present building, but differently placed. The board approved the one concept.

A. Odell, who has been connected with the produce and creamery business here for many years, has severed his connection with the Vegreville Creamery Co. Ltd. and is removing to Lavoy, where he is opening a real estate and insurance office.

Wener’s Cash Store shipped out four carloads of potatoes last week, destined for United States points. Prices ran as high as 95c per bushel for No. 1 white potatoes. Red potatoes are not wanted by eastern markets at all.

Mr. M.R. Harris, late of Ponoka, is the new manager at the Vegreville Creamery, which is now operated by the P. Burns Co. Ltd. Mrs. Harris and the family will join Mr. Harris here at the end of the month.

75 Years Ago – April 23, 1941 A total of 568 men will be required for all branches of the Canadian Army (Active) under the 16th recruiting quota for the local military district made public this morning. The 16th quota for the whole of Canada is 6,000 men, Major J.H. Galnor, MC district recruiting officer, announced.

To an increasing extent, the North American continent is becoming the “larder” as well as the “arsenal” of Great Britain and her allies, according to the current review of the Pioneer Grain Company, Limited. Foodstuffs from Canada and the United States have been flowing across the North Atlantic in greater volume than at any time since the outbreak of war, and preparations are being made in both countries to supply an even greater portion of British import requirements.

The Villages of Willingdon and Hairy Hill are in competition as to whether the municipal offices of the District of Eagle be located in one or the other.

50 Years Ago – April 21, 1966 The Innisfree High School and the Village of Innisfree, justifiably proud of its Alberta School Girls Curling Champions honored the rink with a social evening and program at Innisfree. The girls, Joan Anderson, skip; Teresa Mokrey, third; Ann Schmidt, second; and Lorna Tym, lead, won the Championship in Calgary. Also receiving compliments was Darwin Davidiuk, coach of the rink.

Alphonse (Punch) Tetreau, who served continuously on the St. Martin’s School Board for nine years, received a handsome engraved clock desk set from chairman of the Board, Eugene Demkiw. Mr. Tetreau retired from the board this year, having served as school trustee from 1957 to 1965.

Surgical dressings and loaned nursing equipment for out-patients are just two of the services provided without charge by the Canadian Cancer Society in Alberta. The 1966 Cancer Crusade, which opened April 1, has a campaign objective of $421,175.00.

Loan nursing equipment such as hospital beds, wheelchairs, bed pans and crutches were supplied to patients throughout the province last year.

Marshall Kuzyk announced this week the purchase from Messrs.

Wm. Zaruby and T. Demchuk of Vegreville Tailoring. Marshall will officially assume proprietorship on May 1st but will be in attendance at the store to that date. He is very pleased that Mr. Demchuk will stay with the firm in charge of tailoring, cleaning, alterations, etc.

25 Years Ago – April 16, 1991 A ground breaking ceremony on Wednesday, April 10 at the site of the multi-purpose complex signifies the beginning of construction. The site is located across from the social centre. Vantage Builders Ltd. has received the contract to erect a metal Butler building for the outer shell of the new complex. The architectural plans for the multi-purpose complex include a new five sheet curling surface, meeting rooms, office and lunge space. The complex is designed to be used year round by the community at large.

The Town of Vegreville held its regular meeting at which time a motion was passed to allow Rainbow Park to be stocked, free of charge by fish and wildlife, with 4,000 10-15 cm size fingerling Rainbow Trout by the middle of June.

Stanislaw Sandblasters Conservation Society displayed information at Vinet’s Mall on Friday, April we for Soil Conservation Awareness Week. Alexis Machura, manager of the conservation society is promoting the barrier seeder in this area. The barrier seeder is used for planting barriers on summerfallow to trap snow and reduce wind erosion.

Letters Welcomed

One role of the Vegreville News Advertiser is to promote dialogue on various issues of concern to area residents. We accomplish this by welcoming Letters to the Editor and allowing various issues to be debated through our pages. All letters must contain the writer’s name, address and phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, however the writer’s name may be withheld from publication in special circumstances deemed appropriate by the Publisher.

The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity, spelling and grammar, taste or for reasons of potential libel. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to withhold letters from publication.

Migrants, Euro, Brexit: The EU at Risk Gwynne Dyer A recent headline on the leading French newspaper Le Monde said it all: “Migrants, the Euro, Brexit: The European Union is mortal.”

And it’s true, the EU could actually collapse over the next few years.

The most immediate threat is Brexit (British+exit), the possible result of the referendum on British membership in the EU that is scheduled for 23 June. Prime Minister David Cameron promised this referendum three years ago just to placate an anti-EU faction in his own Conservative Party, but it is coming at a particularly bad time.

Cameron assumed that the referendum would produce a large majority for staying in, which seemed a safe bet at the time. But the vote is actually being held when many English people are upset by the large f low of immigrants into the United Kingdom and blame it on the policy of free movement for EU citizens.

The million-plus wave of refugees and economic

migrants that has surged into the EU in the past year feeds the British panic even more, although Britain still controls its own borders and none of those migrants can enter the UK without London’s permission. The result is that the polls now show the “Leave” and “Remain” sides almost neck-andneck.

The refugees and illegal economic migrants really are a problem for other EU countries. The vast majority of them enter the EU through Greece and Italy, but they all want to travel on to the richer EU countries – which, with the admirable exceptions of Germany and Sweden, want nothing to do with them.

This is leading to the breakdown of the “Schengen” agreement, by which all 28 EU members except the United Kingdom and Ireland abolished their border controls with other Schengen countries.

New border fences are now springing up everywhere as EU members try to keep the migrants out.

Then there is the euro, the common currency shared by 19 EU countries including all the big ones except the United Kingdom.

It was a bad idea from the start, because a single currency without a single government behind it cannot deal effectively with big issues like debt and inf lation.

The EU was transf ixed all last year by the threat that Greece would crash out of the euro. The

euro was bound to end up in crisis as the economies of the member states diverged – and they have.

This is a currency that has no future.

So: three separate problems, none of them likely to be fatal to the EU on its own. The EU survived with separate national currencies for four decades before it adopted the euro; it could do so again. The Schengen treaty was a nice idea, but not essential to the Union’s smooth functioning. And Britain’s departure might be nothing more than a spectacular act of self-mutilation.

It’s the fact that all these crises are hitting together that endangers the EU’s existence. A walkout by Britain, the EU’s secondbiggest economy, could trigger a political earthquake.

The various populations of the EU are seething with dissatisfaction about immigration and refugees, about the euro, about all the compromises and bureaucracy that must be tolerated to keep a 28country “community” going.

Mini-Trumps are cropping up everywhere, offering radical solutions that usually imply leaving the European Union.

It could snowball. Where Britain breaks trail, others might follow.

We could end up with a severely shrunken EU, back down to the original six members plus a few others, while the countries of Eastern Europe get used to being once more the buffer between Russia and the West.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Becoming a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Lauren Rennie-Koch

When you join the Royal Canadian Legion, you help support the men & women who serve

Canada, contribute to the community, make a difference in the lives of Veterans and most importantly remember those who sacrificed their lives for our country. The Legion offers support to Veterans, serving military members, RCMP and their families.

As the number of older Veterans and members start to decrease, it is important to gain new members. Keeping a strong member base is important within any organization and we also want the keep the core values, remembrance and traditions of the Legion alive for many

future generations.

Membership is open to anyone over 18 and is divided into 4 categories. The first category is an Ordinary member. Anyone who has served or is serving in the Canadian Reg. Force, Reserves, RCMP, Cadet Instructor Cadre etc. are eligible for this type of membership. Second is an Associate member. If you are a direct relative to an Ordinary or Associate member, have been a member of Cadets or Cadet Civilian Instructors, Navy League of Canada, Emergency Response Service or Polish Armed Forces you qualify for this type of membership.

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The bulls get their revenge on Viking

Joe Machney Reporter Eight seconds is a long time when you’re on the back of a bucking bull and with the amount of cowboys being thrown off at the annual Viking Bull Bash at the Carena on Friday, April 8, the bulls apparently thought it was too long as well.

The raging bulls put up a fight the whole evening and not many of the cowboys were able to stay on for the entire 8 seconds that they needed to get a score.

Many of the riders from Canada and the USA as well as the contestants that came from as far as New Zealand and Australia were out due to injury, so riders were given a second chance to ride in the “double down” opportunity. But it didn’t seem to help as they were thrown to the dirt throughout the first round of the event.

The intermission part of the event gave the cowboys and cowgirls in training the chance to ride atop some feisty sheep in the mustin bustin event. All of the children enjoyed themselves, even the ones that fell off.

Once the final chute was cracked, Coy Robbins of Bawlf Alberta was declared the winner with a final score of 84 points.

Although the audience enjoyed the entertainment, there was a scary moment for rider Miles Pennigton of Stettler, Alberta, when he was thrown from the bull he was riding and appeared to be dazed as he tried to get to his feet. This required bull fighters to work frantically to occupy the bull until Pennigton could be removed from the Carena bull pen. He was then assisted out of the arena by paramedics and taken to the local hospital. Unconfirmed reports stated that he suffered a broken arm during the dismount.

A family dance followed the bull riding, with Dusk Til Dawn DJ services keeping the crowd two-stepping and toe-tapping until the wee hours of the morning.

Catching up with the hosts of the event, the Viking Ag Society and the Town of Viking, for a few comments about the event, they felt that the event appeared to be a success, but the final numbers will need to be tallied to determine a profit or a loss. Whatever it is, people enjoyed themselves and that’s what it’s all about.

The raging bulls put up a fight the whole evening and not many of the cowboys were able to stay on for the entire 8 seconds that they needed to get a score.

People came from far and wide to enjoy the Viking Bull Bash on April 8.

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take some time for the wheels of innovation to begin turning again. Only when our academic institutions are adequately supported, both federally and provincially, when our students have opportunities to apply what they learn in the classrooms by working in state-of-the-art laboratories, and when both new researchers and established senior researchers have their grant applications funded, will innovation in Canada truly flourish.

The 2016 federal budget injects more money into the Tri-Council research funding agencies - the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) - and provided more direct financial support for post-secondary students. It also provides matching funds for upgrading infrastructure at universities, including research laboratories.

Provincial governments are now under pressure to match the 50 per cent infrastructure commitment in the federal budget. If they don’t, university infrastructure will continue to deteriorate.

Provincial governments must also follow the federal lead and inject resources into the institutions that train Canadian researchers and produce much of the most innovative research, both basic and applied, that feeds commercialization: our universities.

Research at universities is the foundation for innovation. Frederick Banting started thinking about insulin while preparing to lecture at the University of Western Ontario. Lap-Chee Tsui, discoverer of the cystic fibrosis gene, and Frederick Tisdall, inventor of the infant cereal Pablum, were both at the Hospital for Sick Children affiliated with the University of Toronto. It was Tsui’s basic genetics research that serendipitously revealed the key to understanding cystic fibrosis.

University scientists engaged in basic discovery and applied research have tremendous latitude to be creative and innovative. Unlike their private industry counterparts, who have a mission to contribute to the company’s overall value, university basic researchers are not driven by the bottom line. Even so, countless university spinoff companies have brought products to market that were conceived as a result of universitybased research.

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Fortunately, the 2016 budget of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government recognized that capitalizing only on large corporate entities to innovate and commercialize falls short of what is needed to sustain a Canadian innovation culture.

Technology patents and spinoffs from university research have significant impacts on health, economic and social development. For example, Trillium Therapeutics, an immune-oncology company developing cancer treatments, is a spinoff started by University of Calgary basic researchers.

Quadra Logic began in a basic research lab at the University of British Columbia.

Lungpacer Medical, Inc., a spinoff from Simon Fraser University, promises to revolutionize care for critically ill patients who require mechanical ventilation.

Innovation begins in Canada’s post-secondary institutions, where fresh ideas are created, and where inspiration and excitement not the dollar are the mothers of invention.

Of course, the academia-industry connection is important, too, because industry helps basic researchers apply their ideas to marketable products.

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Rail Safety Week is April 25 to May 1 Railroad tracks and bridges are private property, and any unauthorized person who is on railway property which is not designated as a crossing, is committing an offence under the law. Too often the penalty paid is death. If caught, you could receive a fine of $287.00 with mandatory court. Trespassing also includes operating any type of All Terrain Vehicle on or next to the railway tracks.

Walking near the railway tracks with headphones, or any other audio device will interfere with your ability to hear an approaching train. A train travelling 105km/hr will take up to 2km to stop – that’s more than 18 football fields!

Many photographers don’t even know that trespassing on railway property is illegal. For example by attempting to get this enticing train track “wedding shot”, you and your clients are putting yourself in danger.

The emergency phone number 1800-465-9239 is an important number to remember. This number is displayed on a bright yellow sticker on every cross buck or electronic drop gate. This phone number with detailed information about the location can be used to report suspicious activity, trespass or railway related concerns.

Remember, when it comes to trains: Stay off! Stay Away! Stay Safe!

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RCMP Ponderings Crossing Paths - Taking Responsibility for Pedestrian Safety Cst. J. Gagnon You may have heard the phrase, “Pedestrians always have the right of way.� It is a common rule that is often quoted, but it’s not always accurate.

Keeping pedestrians safe on and around roadways is a dual responsibility. Both pedestrians and drivers share the responsibility of being aware of potential dangers and obstacles. As a general rule drivers must yield the right of way to pedestrians at all crosswalks. Some of these crossings are marked with paint and signs and often found in school or playground zones. But drivers must be aware that many legal pedestrian crossings are not so clearly marked. These include intersections between streets and even alleyways that intersect larger streets. The fine for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked, is a hefty $776 and comes with 4 demerit points.

Fines and demerits are one thing, but the safety and wellbeing of a person is not an easy thing to put a monetary value on. According to the Alberta Traffic Collision Statistics, 1240 pedestrian casualties occurred in 2014. That means more than 3 pedestrian collisions occur every day in Alberta alone. This is especially concerning when you consider that children, often on their way to or from school, are most likely to be pedestrians.

Children crossing the road are smaller and therefor more easily obscured by shrubs or other vehicles, and often do not

have the awareness or experience to react appropriately. When approaching any potential crosswalk drivers should be driving at a reasonable speed and be prepared to stop.

The other side of this issue is pedestrians not crossing the road at legal crossings. Knowing the danger that a vehicle poses to a pedestrian, there is no reason for a pedestrian to be crossing a roadway anywhere other than at a legal crossing.

The fine for a pedestrian failing to cross the roadway in a prescribed manner is $78 and if a pedestrian is hit while not using

a legal crossing, in many cases the pedestrian will be held at fault for the collision. This behaviour is often seen, again, from children during pick-up and drop-off times at schools. Remember the school zones get exceedingly busy and congested during these times and the risks to pedestrians increase exponentially. The RCMP urges parents to remind children the importance of using the crosswalks. When dropping off from

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a vehicle, be sure children are using the crosswalks and not simply bolting across the road. Parents should escort younger children across the road and be setting a good example by using the crosswalks themselves. Children are never too young to learn these important safety habits.

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, As a former member of my college marching band, I was well prepared when my daughter wanted to play an instrument in school. I just didn't realize she would keep changing instruments. First, she played the flute so she could sit with her friends in band. Then she switched to the clarinet to sit near the boy she liked.

Fortunately, I had experience with both instruments, so I found a good deal on them used. Now however, she wants to take up the electric guitar in hopes of becoming a rock star.

I'd like to give her the opportunity to learn the instrument, but the only thing I know about guitars is that they have five strings. Can you guys give me the 411 on guitars and help this former band-geek Dad look cool!

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Cash: We can help you learn about guitars, but as a "band-geek Dad" you're on your own to try and look cool.

Carry: And unless you plan on buying your daughter a banjo, your first lesson is that guitars have six strings, not five.

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ter plans to begin her career on stage, almost any basic electric guitar and amplifier will do for her to learn chord progressions. If she improves and wants to stay with the instrument, you can begin shopping for a higher quality guitar. That should give you some time to tune your knowledge.

Carry: There are many types and styles of electric guitars, but the most important detail for your daughter at this point would be that she likes the style of the guitar. That way, she'll be more excited to practice.

Cash: Although there are many considerations when buying a quality guitar, for now you simply need to make sure everything

works and that the neck of the guitar is not warped in any way.

Have someone tune the guitar for you and strum it for a few minutes to see if it holds its tune. As a former musician, you'll be able to hear any difference.

Carry: As for buying an amplifier, a simple practice unit should suffice, something that is about 15 watts. Some models even have headphone jacks, a valuable option since your daughter is learning and will need to practice for hours at home.

Cash: With any luck your daughter will be a rock star in no time. Then, you simply need to worry about her bringing home her drummer boyfriend!

Buying a used acoustic guitar has more advantages than simply saving money. String instruments like acoustic guitars are believed to improve their sound with age, making older styles sought after by professionals. As a guitar gets older, the stiffness of the wood changes, as well as the hardening of the resin used to create it. However, more than simply age, the constant vibration of a well-played guitar is believed to alter the wood, creating an instrument with richer tones than the original.

Encore Most music teachers will tell you to practice, practice, practice, but one musician has taken his playing time to a new level. In June 2011, David Brown from Ireland played for 114 hours, 6 minutes and 30 seconds straight to break the world record for the longest guitar-playing marathon. Brown performed his record-breaking attempt at the Temple Bar Pub in Dublin, Ireland over a five-day period from June 2 to June 17, 2011. David’s marathon playing beat the previous record held by Guillermo Paolisso set in 2010.

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Reader Humor Practice Makes Perfect For months I've listened to our neighbor's son practice his trumpet outside their house. His playing has yet to improve. So when my daughter took interest in learning the clarinet, I saw it as an opportunity to get even.

One afternoon when I couldn't tolerate the squeaks and squeals of her practicing in the house, I encouraged her to try playing outside on the front porch.

It was only a few minutes before the neighbors called and talked to my wife. I whispered to her while she was on the phone, "Are they complaining about the noise?"

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Myron Hayduk Mayor of Vegreville Hello everyone, Myron here. I would like to start off by commending our Hospital staff, led by Dr. Dan Edgcumbe, and Councillor Taneen Rudyk for arranging a successful meeting with Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sarah Hoffman at the end of last month.

Minister Hoffman’s tour went well, and it was plain to see that the hardworking staff at St. Joseph’s hospital are the backbone of the operation. I would hope that Minister Hoffman is able to recognize the need for greater investment in the facility so staff can maximize their full potential, as limits to available equipment mean limits to services staff can provide.

Also noteworthy in the last few weeks, at the conclusion of the March 30 Council meeting, Council reviewed the public input gathered from our March 3 open house regarding the future of RCMP and Public Works. The two primary options of public choice were options B and C. For those that weren’t there, it was a toss-up between giving the RCMP the front half of the

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It’s A Girl Myshaniuk Jolene and Kenneth are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Adalyn Mara born on March 11, 2016 at 2:57 a.m., weighing 6 lbs., 6 oz., measuring 20.5”. Proud big sister Olivia and grandparents Joe & Lorraine Korpan and Kevin & Jan Myshaniuk as well as great grandparents Iris Topilko; Pauline Korpan; Paul & Olga Jamison and Alvin & Olga Myshaniuk

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TransCanada building (B), or putting the police in a new building (C). There were 22 opinions supporting option B, and 16 supporting option C, which was the new build.

Further discussions with the RCMP, input from the public and new discussions with a business over the purchase of the TransCanada building have prompted Council to make the decision in favour of option C. If the sale is successful, the Town can move forward in addressing the needs of Public Works in the following few budget cycles.

An update on the North Parkway Drainage system, if anyone is wondering what is happening on the north side of the town. This area is

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being set up for long term flood mitigation. This area is a catchment basin for a large portion of the town’s storm runoff water. It is being deepened and engineered to handle higher volumes of flow, require less future maintenance and provide a natural scrubbing system to make sure the water leaving the drainway to the Vermilion River has been cleaned using natural processes.

The area could become a very nice leisure spot for evening walks or picnics in the future, with the option of residential development nearby in future years as well.

At the April 11 budget meeting, Council approved the budget, which will have a 2% increase in taxes – the

smallest increase the town has seen in years. This does not mean that everyone’s taxes are going to increase, because we have little increase in total assessment. In fact, some taxes are going to see a slight decrease. Our capital budget for this year will be modest after last year’s major 3-block overhaul along the southern portion of 50 Street. The Landfill road from 50 Street eastward will be repaired following the completion of construction on the North Park drainway, and this year walking trails in Elks Park have been selected for enhancement.

A series of long-range planning documents will be finalized in this year’s operating budget as well, which will provide a good framework for future councils to make decisions from. This includes the Facilities Master Plan, our Employee Policy Manual, a Communications Master Plan, the IT Master Plan, the completion of our Core Services Review and a review of the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan.

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MEMORIAM

MEMORIAM

RICHARDS In loving memory of Shirlea Ronald Richards who passed away 2 years ago on April 17, 2014 at 62 years.

Sadly missed by daughter Shiryl Anne and her mother Elizabeth

SUCHY In loving memory of Rita Marie Cecile Suchy January 28, 1959 – April 13, 2013 I thought of you today, But that is nothing new.

I thought about you yesterday And days before that too.

I think of you in silence, I often speak your name.

All I have are memories And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is a keepsake From which I’ll never part.

God has you in His loving arms, I have you in my heart.

Love, Otto, Michael, Nicole, Cheyenne, Reece Brent, Ashleigh, Ethan, Paul, and Victoria

SENIUK, Nicholas In memory of a loving husband, father and Gido who entered eternal rest on April 17, 2014.

Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way; Though absent, you are ever near, Still missed, loved, always dear.

While you rest and sleep, Your loving memory we’ll always keep.

Dear God, take a message To Heaven above.

Tell him how much we miss him, And give him all our love.

Sadly missed and forever loved

by Marcia and the family.

YADLOWSKY, Mike In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away April 20, 2009.

Gone are the days we used to share. But in our hearts you’re always there. Silent thoughts of time together are memories that last forever. As years roll on and days pass by. Deep in our hearts a picture is kept of one we love and never forget.

Forever in our hearts and prayers.

Lovingly remembered wife Marie and family

LASCHOWSKI, Lena In Loving Memory of our dearest Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother July 1, 1924 – April 23, 2012 You will never be forgotten We’re reminded of you everyday With the love and strength you gave to us before you went away.

You did so many things for us, Your heart was kind and true And whenever support was needed, We could always count on you.

The hands of time will not turn back, To when we were together But in the memories we cherish, You’ll be with us forever.

Everlasting Memory Greatly missed and forever loved by your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren

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OBITUARY

WASYLENCHUK LYSAK, Bernice J. July 14, 1944 – April 21, 2009 Now it is already seven years gone by and in all the world we shall not find a heart so loving and so kind and a voice so soft, and a smile so sweet, a love so wonderful to keep.

We Miss You Very Much Sam and Family

KUHN, Max Peter Dad, Gido April 25, 1934- April 21 1999 Time may heal the broken heart, Time may make the world less sore, But time can never stop the longing For the loved one gone before.

I think of him in silence, His name I oft recall, There is nothing left to answer.

But his picture on the wall.

His weary hours and days of pain His troubled nights are past; In our aching hearts we know He has found sweet rest at last.

You’re not forgotten, Father, dear Nor ever shall you be.

As long as life and memory last I shall remember thee.

Nothing can ever take away The love a heart holds dear, Fond memories linger every day Remembrance keeps him near.

Those who we loved go out of sight, But never out of mind; They are cherished in the hearts Of those they leave behind.

His dear bright eyes and cheerful face Are pleasant to recall; He had a loving word for each And died beloved by all.

Remembering you with love, Kuhn, Damato & Zabrick Families

ELKOW, Anne S.J. (Kolisniak) January 7, 1920-April 17, 2016 It is with great sadness that the family of Anne Elkow announces her passing on April 17, 2016 at the Two Hills Health Centre, at the age of 96 years.

Anne is survived by her daughter, Zinnia (Russell); granddaughters, Anne-Marie (Lindsay) and their children, Laurel and Logan; and Marcella (Terry) and their children, Mariah and Isabelle; sisters, Vicky Werenka, Justine (Richard); brothers, Walter (Florence) and Orest (Janet ); brother-inlaw, Robert Mercer; and sisters-in-law, Helene Arechuk and Helen Lysakowski; also numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Predeceased by first husband, Louis Lysakowski; second husband, Steve Elkow; parents, Andrew and Helen Kolisniak; sisters, Mary (Andrew) Lyzaniuk, Rose Mercer, Olga (Jack) Bromley, Sophie (John) Lasek, Zenovia Kolisniak; brother-in-law, John Werenka; niece, Lorraine Lyzaniuk; and nephew, Clarence Kolisniak.

Anne was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. She was very kind, generous and caring; always putting others before herself.

Funeral service Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Two Hills. Reverend Father Benny Ambrosie officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Two Hills Health Centre or Musidora Greek Orthodox Church and Cemetery c/o Bev Lasek, Box 303, Two Hills, T0B 4K0. To send condolences, visit www. parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME

STECYK, Sophie December 31, 1917 – April 12, 2016 On Tuesday, April 12, 2016 Sophie Stecyk of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 98 years.

Sophie is survived by her loving family, two sons Ken and Orest (Rose); one daughter in law Susan Stecyk; four grandchildren Shane (Nancy), Allen (Tracy), Terri (Jason) Jabs and Greg (Heather); eight great-grandchildren Hailey, Dimitry, Tia, Paige, Zachary, Danica, Ethan and Lauren; one sister Nancy (William) Gnyra; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Sophie was predeceased by her husband William; one son Douglas (Bill); parents Bill and Eva Fedyna; siblings Mike, Peter, Anne, John, Mary and Emily.

A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial was held on Friday, April 15, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta with Father Jim Nakonechny officiating. Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “ Patient Comfort Society-Vegreville Care Centre” or to the charity of one’s choice. To send condolences visit www. autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville,780-603-5800

ONYSCHUK, Bessie July 10, 1923 – April 16, 2016 On Saturday, April 16, 2016, Mrs. Bessie Onyschuk of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 92 years.

Bessie is survived by her loving family; three daughters Sylvia (Walter) Killick, Marilyn (Hennie) Steyn and Annabelle (Harry) Pacaud; six grandchildren Cherisse (Tim), Jennifer (Eugene), Daina (Dean), PJ, Ashley (Matthew) and Lindsey; two great granddaughters Elyse and Lauren; one sister Nellie Ursuliak; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Bessie was predeceased by her husband John; her parents Nicholai and Anna Melnychuk; two sisters and one brother.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. at the Holy Dormition of St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Sich-Kolomea (Rge Rd 155 and Twp Rd 540) with Very Reverend Fr. Slawomir Lomaszkiewicz and Rt. Rev. Stephan Semotiuk officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery- Vegreville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “Holy Dormition of St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Sich-Kolomea.” To send condolences visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville,780-603-5800.

PHILLIPS, Victor John On April 18, 2016 Victor John Phillips of Vegreville passed away at the age of 83 years. Victor is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Maria; two daughters and one son, Shirley Phillips, Karen (Dave) Kreway and Dale (Lisa) Phillips; grandchildren, Charla (Stephen) Mondor and great-grandson, Hendrix; Krystle Kreway, Brett and Braden Phillips; one sister, Emily Andrews; also numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Predeceased by his parents, John and Nancy; and brother, Ernie.

Divine Liturgy Monday, April 25, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 5701-51 Street, Vegreville. Basilian Fathers officiating with interment in Riverside Cemetery, Vegreville. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation or STARS. To send condolences, visit www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME

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New Holland clinic and technician certifications awarded at Webbs Joe Machney Reporter Vegreville Webb’s hosted a New Holland end user clinic on the morning of April 13 and drew farmers from far and wide to take part in the presentation of the new seeding machinery that New Holland has to offer before the farmers set out for another season of crop seeding.

The end user clinic for seeding products included their 2016 series air tanks which has been totally redesigned from the ground up. All of the focus for the clinic was on the features of the new air

these clinics, but we start doing them around March or April in Western Canada. So in the next couple weeks guys will be getting things out and ready, so we want to offer them something new from the factory. We’re just trying to prepare guys for the field by educating them, as well as the dealer, to get it fresh in their minds,” Darren Skjerven, Territory Business Manager for Norther Alberta, said.

“So we have our trained guys from the plant in Saskatoon come out and do these presentations, and he’s an expert when it comes to these products,” Darren said of Clint Roussel, who put on the clinic.

Awards given out during the clinic for New Holland certi-

New Holland equipment that was presented during the New Holland end user clinic.

tanks, such as operations, calibration, maintenance, as well as some tricks of the trade to help the farmers who are working with New Holland products so they’ll have the knowledge to understand their machinery and not feel that they need to call the dealership when a challenge arises for them when seeding.

Before lunch was served the New Holland technicians gave a monitor presentation to the guests explaining the features of the air tank as well as what’s changed in their equipment over the years.

“We do these clinics prior to seeding. It’s always kind of difficult to pick a time to do

fied technician, master technician, and level three master certification were presented by Webb’s General Manager Randy Metrunec. Professional Technician level 2 certification went to: Jason Warawa, Dylan Ziegler, Dakota Pyzik, Clay Cartier, Justin Bohaychuk, and Garry Shimko. Awards for Master Technician Level 3 (the highest level) went to: Ken Perlik, Curtis Schmidt, Colin Palichuk, Chris Yakubow, and Kevin Kulmatycki. Level three master certification went to: Ken Farrilick, Curtis Smit, Colin Bleacher, and Chris Jacula.

“What we handed out here today is certification for a master technician for a technician certification program offered by New Holland. This is a program that has three levels of certification: base, the professional, and master technician. Base level is basic certification for the techs, professional is more advanced diagnostic skills, and then our master technicians are our top techs. We’re gonna have those top tech guys certified for as many products as we can to provide our customers with the maximum level of service, ability and reliability for diagnosis of their machines. Each New Holland dealership can enroll their technicians and we provide a training plan so that they can get up to the level of master certification,” Brian Gould, Aftersales Business Manager for New Holland, said.

After the awards and the draw prize were handed out, all of the guests were treated to a lunch of smokies and hamburgers.

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Town of Vegreville and County of Minburn bestows funds to Vegreville Food Bank

Rosanne Fortier Giving to the less fortunate is always hot just like a pancake breakfast is! The Town of Vegreville and County of Minburn cooked up $1327.28 from the Family Day Breakfast they sponsored and hosted on February 15, 2016 at Vegreville Social Centre to raise money for Vegreville Food Bank. On April 11, Mayor Myron Hayduk presents a cheque of $1327.28 to Olga Jamison, President of Vegreville Food Bank.

(Left to right) Town Councilor, Taneen Rudyk, Deputy Reeve, Carl Ogrodnick, Town Councilor, Tim MacPhee and Town Councilor, Marielle Brodziak. (Town Councilors who helped with the breakfast who aren’t in photo are Michael Simpson, Dave Berry and Adam Kozakiewicz.

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Paragon Theater grand opening Joe Machney Reporter The Paragon Theater in Holden opened its doors to the public this past weekend and held their ribbon cutting event on Wednesday, April 13 in the afternoon. Throughout the three day event people were treated to Junior Players Showcase, Spy Camp, Movies, Live Music, and of course popcorn and hot dogs. A steak dinner was put on at the Complex on Friday evening.

Built in 1953, the Paragon Theater ran for several years and was closed and taken over by the county of Beaver, at which time the Beaver Art Society came along and then the Beaver Hills Players formed in the 1970s and have held plays in this building for the last thirty-some years. As of January the Beaver Hills players took the lease over from the Beaver Art Society and gave it its original name, the Paragon Theater.

“In fact, the original owner’s son and daughter are here for the ribbon cutting,” Ernie Rudy, Board Member for the Paragon Theater, said. “We plan on having all kinds of theatrical shows. He have a children’s theater group here and we have also purchased a projector and screen to show movies. We plan on having the theater open at least once a month and the Beaver Arts Society still plans on having regular scheduled shows and the Beaver Hills Players will be performing this coming autumn. There is room for 283 people to enjoy the shows.”

The Paragon Theater in Holden opened its doors to the public this past weekend and held their ribbon cutting event on Wednesday April 13 in the afternoon

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Myrnam Pond Hockey ends successful year Kathy Fedoriuk Myrnam Pond Hockey had another successful year. It came to an end on March 16, 2016 at our windup. We had 16 kids, ages 6 to 14 years of age participate this year. Each hour long practice that consisted of hockey skill drills and scrimmage has held once a week.

Pond Hockey gives all kids the opportunity to play hockey without a big commitment of traveling and expenses. This year we went to a tournament in Mallaig and also had games in Myrnam against St.Paul and Mallaig.

Many thanks goes out to our coaches: Dennis Machney, Derek Myshaniuk, John Fedoriuk & Devon Fedoriuk. Also thanks to Laura Trynchuk for her help with the jerseys and to Chelsey Driedger for refereeing.

The Myrnam Pond Hockey team consisted of: Dean Briggs, Cooper Misik, Lukas Myshaniuk, Helen Briggs, Jessie James, Karsen Trynchuk, Dymitri Myshaniuk, Katelyn Driedger, Lucas Dubelt, Sheldon Mailhot, John Driedger, Seth Trynchuk, Ben Friessen, David Wall, Sarah Driedger and Willie Peters.

Guest Editorial Rosanne Fortier Dear editor: Be content, make Vegreville your home As a resident of Vegreville for many years (I won’t reveal how many because people will guess my age and that’s not listed), but I can’t help but reflect on all the positive assets of Vegreville.

Vegreville reminds me of the City of Camrose yet our town has less than one-third the size of Camrose.

The reason I feel this way is we have a couple of free weekly newspapers, a radio station, a large department store, restaurants on every street, government centers, two major hotels and many motels. Then we can’t forget that we are home to the world’s largest Easter egg and other parks that will create the perfect tranquil experience to anyone who wants to visit them. Vegreville has a worldclass library, recreation centers and specialize shops.

Vegreville is the perfect place for

families to call home because it is a safe town for the most part and the community and schools really like and care about children. The nonprofit organizations offer many services, programs, events and activities that slip a path to heaven’s glory for all our youngsters for free or at a low-cost. The professionals and volunteers who hold these events go out of their way to make sure each one assists children in all areas of their development.

There is a steady stream of events and entertainment for adults that suits all ages and taste.

Then the citizens of Vegreville are our prime asset; most of them are good people who are welcoming, family-oriented and caring individuals who make great friends once you get to know them.

Our Town Council cares about the growth of Vegreville and are willing to put the work to make Vegreville the best town in Canada into a reality.

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Giggles comedy night lets the good times roll!

A chance to eat, laugh and dance were the strings that pulled around 450 citizens to Giggles Comedy Night at Vegreville Social Centre on April 9.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier A chance to eat, laugh and dance were the strings that pulled around 450 citizens to Giggles Comedy Night at Vegreville Social Centre on April 9.

The evening kicked off with a tasty spaghetti supper, refreshments and cocktails which were followed by a show featuring Kelly Taylor, a comedian from Saskatchewan. Kelly credits his family for this sense of humor.

He achieved many awards and had a role in a movie and festivals. “My wife was pregnant and I said I wanted to be a comedian to get out of the house on Friday nights. Being a comedian went well so I took it from there and I have been at this career for 13 years now,” Kelly said, when asked what the defining moment in his life was that made him decide he wanted to be a comedian.

“The best part about being a comedian is I get to see the world. When I was a kid, I didn’t get to travel much so this makes up for that. Then I love performing for small towns so I’m excited to be in Vegreville. There seems to be a great turn-out for my show. That is the beauty of comedy. When you go to a town, the whole community comes out and towns have blue collar folks who are good people,” Kelly added.

After Kelly’s comedy show was a dance. The night also held a silent auction and a 50/50 draw.

This was a fundraising event for Heather Curling Club. “We are trying to raise funds incase our plant goes down at the curling rink which will cost thousands of dollars,” Rhonda Hayduk, a member of Heather Curling Club committee said. “It’s important to raise funds for people to be able to participate in curling because it’s a way to socialize, exercise and play a sport to make the winter go by fast.”

Kelly Taylor was the star of Giggles Comedy Night. Kelly has been a comedian for thirteen years now.

He felt excited to be performing in Vegreville because he loves small towns as they are full of blue collar folks who are good people. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Bowl for Kids’ Sake strikes it big!

Rosanne Fortier It was an event where bowlers spared nothing when it came to giving the kids the best life possible. This aim was reciprocated because bowlers made new friends while they engaged in a great sport. The fourth annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake was a fundraiser which generated over $5000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) at Vegreville Bowling Lanes on April 9.

The event swung in with an Olympic qualifying game challenge which included standing long jump from frog land, golfing and ring toss. Family and adult events were next. There were trophies given for the most creative dance, the best zombie walk and more. Prizes were available for top pledge, best costume and most enthusiastic. Trophies were awarded to Edwin Alhstrom for the highest pledge which was over $1400 and a close second was Bryan Bilyk who made over $1200.

“I feel the 2016 Bowl for Kids’ Sake was a success. There was over 50 items donated from local businesses and agencies. I think the participants enjoyed bowling a different way each frame as well as participating in the mini Olympics. The money raised will stay in Vegreville to support children and youth involved in the community mentoring programs. Big Brothers Big Sisters connects caring adults with children or youth in the community and in schools. It also connects community members to families and brings teens together to learn leadership skills.” Angela Hanson, BBBS Vegreville Program Facilitator said.

“Big Brothers Big Sisters wants to express their gratitude to all the bowlers and everyone who donated to our fundraiser,” Hanson concluded.

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Meet Vegreville’s friendly volunteer - Nicole Lakusta Rosanne Fortier A person feels at ease within the first few minutes that they are in contact with Nicole Lakusta.

This trait serves the community of Vegreville well as Nicole is a regular volunteer.

“This year I volunteered for St. Martin’s School and Vegreville Minor Hockey team where I was Manager for the Wranglers Novice team. In the past, I have volunteered for the board of Vegreville Wildlife Federation, I was President of the Vegreville Gymnastic Club for two years and I have volunteered for the Harvest Ball at St. Martin’s School for six years in different capabilities,” Nicole said.

“My children inspired me to volunteer because I wanted to be part of what they experience and it has grown from there to really enjoying volunteering. It feels so good to be part of the community and being able to give back to it. I get to

help out other adults and kids this way. It brings joy and a purpose to my life.”

“I gain new skills and experiences too.” Nicole added. “This was my first year of being the manager for the hockey team and it has been a learning curve but because I am volunteering, people have been so good; they make learning easy and fun. I would definitely recommend for others to volunteer; it’s very rewarding and even if there is work involved, I never once regretted it.” *This article was meant to run in the Volunteer Appreciation section of the April 13, 2016 edition of the Insider, and due to a technical error, it did not. The Vegreville News Advertiser and supporting businesses appreciate and thank all of the generous volunteers that give their time to our communities every day.

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A.L. Horton’s School brings cultural joy to seniors

Rosanne Fortier Often children can ease the loneliness that seniors’ experience when they entertain them. On April 14, A.L. Horton’s School’s students from Mrs. Bombak’s Ukrainian Bilingual Grade three classes and Mrs. Dyer’s Grade four class voiced Ukrainian songs and poems while they tossed in a German folk tune, performed hand-chimes, and recorder pieces to the residents at Heritage House. With each set an expression of pleasure appeared on the seniors’ faces.

The students began by performing a Ukrainian Folk tale called The Mitten. The story is about a grandfather who loses his little mitten in the woods which is found by a little mouse that decides to live in there. Then a bunch of animals want to live in the mitten until the grandpa comes back with his dog and the dog scares the animals out of the mitten. While performing, the children brought the animals to life.

Hand-chime pieces called Grandfather’s Clock, Jacob’s ladder and other ones tacked on a placid feel to the performances while it was announced that the German Folk Song won an award in the Wendy Brook Festival this year.

Recorder performances of Rain is Falling and A March added a certain style to the afternoon.

Two girls gave a pre-introduction to Mother’s Day when they performed a poem about their mothers where each girl announced that their mother is the best person in the world because she takes care of them in so many ways.

The finale, We Are the Musicians from Kiev had the students expressing so much joy and energy that these feelings became contagious the more the children got into their performance.

Each of these sets was greeted with an appreciative applause by the seniors.

Then the children took some time to meet the seniors.

“The performances were so beautifully done. I really enjoyed it. I hope they come back to perform for us, it’s nice to see the young people,” Vicki Kiefiuk said while seniors closed by nodded in agreement.

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AUPE petitions outside of Heritage House Joe Machney Reporter The morning of April 14 found a group of Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) petitioning outside Heritage House and Century Park, as they demanded change from their employers in the form of fair wage negotiations, more staff, and living wage, while others were advocating that quality care matters. “Some of the staff from Points West Living have been bargaining for quite some time. They have not been asking for anything huge or unrealistic and their employer, during one of the past years, wanted to offer them nothing. I understand the economy in Alberta is struggling at the moment but I don’t feel that they are asking for a huge increase, they are just asking for an increase in the cost of living. Their employer, who is from Ontario, has done very well and their profits have soared in the last three years and they have been able to pay some of their top people six figure bonuses. These employees are being told no when it comes to a pay increase of any kind. The other years they have been given very low offers and the problem is with the wages that they are making now, they are barely making more than the people are at Tim Hortons. This is sad for the seniors because they are going to see a huge turnover, and when you get to that age there

needs to be a level of trust that is developed with the seniors. These low wages seem to be a symptom of the way some corporations are treating seniors almost as commodities.

A lot of this privatization of longterm care and seniors care has happened over the last 20 years under a different government, but we’re hoping the government that we have now will make sure that the tax payers dollars that are being spent to fund these operations are done in an ethical and accountable way,�

Glen Scott, Vice President with the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, said. “That is what we worry about. We know they are receiving the same tax payer funding as many other facilities in Alberta who are able to pay their employees a fair wage to keep them coming to work every day and maintain a stable work force. It raises the question, where is all the money going? When you see some of the figures that are being thrown out there with these bonuses and their profit margins you can see that they’re saving some money somewhere. It’s obviously on the care that these seniors are receiving.

Unfortunately the seniors are being used as pawns in this game and when they get to this age, it’s not like they’re going to be out here on the picket line.�

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Wendy Brook 37th Annual Festival

Rosanne Fortier On April 7, the 37th Annual Wendy Brook Festival Concert was presented at A.L. Horton School. The event carried a high note for entertainment as it comprised of some of the best performances that were chosen by the class adjudicators and featured all varieties of music and speech arts.

Peter Dobbie was the Master of Ceremonies, as the evening began with Debbie Fedoruk singing O’ Canada and continued with solo and group performances where everyone stepped into the audience’s heart enough to receive an appreciative applause.

The audience clapped their hands and cheered as they issued a thunderous applause to Ethan Chau’s piano performance of Happy by Pharrell Williams, Vegreville Composite High School Jazz Band’s performance of Born This Way by Germanotta et al and Shade Clark’s skillful fiddle performances of Gold Fiddle Waltz/Smash the Windows/Angus Campbell where her second piece had incredible energy throughout the performance.

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During the intermission there were award presentations to many of the performers from the festival.

The Wendy Brook Festival and Concert and the awards presented were possible due to the many faithful donors. Dobbie acknowledged the dedication and hard work that Anna Tomyn, Chair of the Wendy Brook Festival put in for the festival and concert. He said Anna Tomyn did a great job with the rest of the committee which is composed of Irene Bowen, Viola Braun-Fox, Norma Cowan, Pat Dobush, Debbie Fedoruk, Terry Kubin, Colette Miller and Shawna Semeniuk.

A special thank you was noted to Perogies and Jam and 106.5 Country FM for the live concert coverage.

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Vegreville Lions Club presents appreciation plaques

Joe Machney Reporter The Vegreville Lions Club has recently presented Appreciation Plaques for continued support of the Playhouse raffles. The raffle funds raised are for the 2016 expansion to the Vegreville Lions Community Playground addition of tots and adult exercise areas.

The plaques were presented to Vantage Builders, Rea l Home Furnishings, Vegreville and District Co-op, and Vegreville Ford by Lions Club President Frances Sawiak.