Vegreville News Advertiser - April 24, 2019

VOL. 72 NO. 17

72 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2019

Vegreville Grass Fire

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On Wednesday, April 17th, Vegreville firefighters were dispatched by 911 to a small grass fire along Township 524, the road leading to the golf course from secondary highway 857.

When crews arrived on-scene the fire had grown and because of the wind had spread into

the neighbouring field, where dead grass helped the blaze to spread into a section of trees close to the road. Fire crews were able to hold off the flames, preventing them from crossing the road into town until the deadfall was extinguished and the fire under control. An old wooden

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New Owners at Vegreville Train Station

Arrests in Vegreville

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Jessica Littlewood Bids Farewell Page 15

RCMP files from April 15 - 21 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser April 15 02:57 – Report of a semi-truck with trailer in the median East of Mundare on Hwy 16. Members attended and found that the driver lost control due to poor driving conditions. No injuries and no damage. The truck was to be towed out.

05:08 – Traffic stop conducted. It was determined the driver had been drinking. The driver blew a caution on a roadside screening device. Vehicle and license were seized for 3 days.

06:40 – Report of a stolen vehicle.

The vehicle was stolen between 3:00 and 4:00 am. The caller indicated that he found his vehicle and drove it home.

The owner provided some information but did not wish to provide an official statement.

07:17 – Report of mischief to a vehicle.

Suspects damaged the door lock, steering column, and ignition while attempting to steal the complainant’s truck which was parked in front of the house.

Under investigation.

08:08 – Break and enter to a detached garage. Still under investigation.

09:17 – Report a truck theft from a repair shop. The keys were taken from the shop and a steering wheel “club” was removed. Under investigation.

12:25 – Traffic stop conducted for speeding in a playground zone. $189 voluntary penalty issued.

15:48 – Report of a suspicious vehicle parked downtown in Mundare with a flat tire and tools in the box. It was determined that the vehicle was stolen out of Edmonton.

16:05 – Report of a theft of a bicycle from inside a garage. Nothing else was missing from the garage. Under investigation.

16:55 – Report of an ATV and trailer stolen over the weekend. The key was not in the ATV. The ATV information has been added to the police database, and the investigation is ongoing.

19:25 – Report of the theft of a purse and cell phone that was located in a parked but unlocked vehicle.

April 16 09:36 – A citizen attended the detachment to turn in a cell phone that they found on the walking path towards the golf course.

09:52 – A local business attended the detachment to report a repeat shoplifter at a local Vegreville business. Photos and other information were provided.

Under investigation.

10:58 – Report of a dangerous driver.

The complainant indicated that as she was backing out of her driveway, a red truck passed her on the right and did not stop at a stop sign. A license plate and description of the driver were obtained.

14:59 – Report of a red Ford Ranger with a red canopy whose driver gave the complainant the finger and yelled at him expressing displeasure with his parking. The complainant was parked legally in front of the detachment on police business. Investigation ongoing.

19:50 – Vegreville detachment members assisted Strathcona RCMP and Edmonton Police Services regarding a string of distraction thefts that occurred in Strathcona County and Edmonton.

Approximately a dozen arrests were made at a local lodging establishment.

April 17

02:25 – Traffic stop conducted. It was determined that the vehicle had an unauthorized plate, no insurance or registration and that the driver did not have a valid drivers license. The vehicle was towed and the occupants found lodging for the night.

09:47 – Complainant called to report that he saw a bike that looks like his son’s which was stolen 2 years ago for sale online. No serial number or photos of the son’s bike were able to be provided.

11:41 – Report of theft from a vehicle in Mundare. The complainant indicated that three Garmin GPS units were being stored in an unlocked vehicle at the back of the property. The owner is to supply model and serial numbers for the stolen property.

15:05 – An employee of a retail outlet attended the detachment to report the theft of electronics from a Vegreville store. The suspect made off with approximately $13,000 worth of goods.

CCTV is being reviewed as part of an ongoing investigation.

16:56 – Report of a theft of a bike from the complainants unlocked shed within the past 2 weeks. The bike is described as a black “ghost” bike with orange trim and rims. No serial number provided.

23:07 – Report of the attempted theft of commercial trailers in Vegreville.

The owner indicated that he was notified via Facebook about the activity.

The person who saw the activity did not provide a description but did “scare off” the would-be thieves.

April 18

06:48 – Report of mischief to a vehicle.

The complainant indicated that the insurance card was stolen out of her unlocked Volkswagon that is parked at

the back of the property.

08:03 – Attempted theft of an SUV over the last few days. The door lock an ignition were punched out and damage was done to the steering column.

Noting believed to be stolen.

14:34 – Report of vehicles being damaged at a school parking lot. Over the past few weeks, vehicles had been keyed and tires were slashed. Under investigation.

19:05 – Report of a wanted male currently at a local business. Members attended and located the subject who was wanted on warrants and was arrested and transported to the detachment to await Judicial Interim Release Hearing.

April 19

02:29 – Call from the driver of the above truck indicating that someone has been following him since Innisfree and he is concerned. Members followed up with the caller of the next complaint.

02:35 – Report of an intoxicated driver on the highway entering Vegreville. A description of the vehicle (moving truck) was provided and members were able to locate the vehicle at a residence. Members determined that the driver was NOT intoxicated.

April 20

07:55 – Report of a break and enter to a garage. The suspects broke the back gate and the garage window to gain entry. They proceeded to steal tools and other items. Under investigation.

11:56 onward – Traffic enforcement resulting in numerous speeding and other tickets being issued.

April 21

15:17 – Complainant reported that he was being kicked out of his dwelling because his dog was barking too much.

Members attended and informed him that this was a civil matter and advised him to consult with the landlord-tenant service.

20:30 – Traffic stop conducted. The member observed indicators of impairment and demanded a roadside breath sample. The driver refused to provide the sample and was arrested for the same. The vehicle was towed and the driver was later released with documents for court.

During the week there were 84 calls for service made in total including: 2 false alarms, 1 false 911 and 0 animal strikes.

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New Owners of Vegreville Train Station Erin Roska and John Bijblic will Conserve Historical Site Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Historical buildings are precious and some of Vegreville’s treasures! Vegreville Train Station is one of these sites which has been active for many years and will continue to be as the New Owners of Vegreville Train Station, Erin Roska and John Bijblic’s vision is to renovate and preserve this building.

Erin Roska and John Bijblic are originally from around Tofield but they moved to Vegreville about two months ago. They are just discovering the town but they really like it so far as the people are really friendly.

They decided to purchase Vegreville Train Station because of the historical part of it. “We drove by and fell in love with the building,” Erin said. “We plan to bring it back to the building’s historical and original self back to how it was in the 1930s.

Then we want to have catering and we will rent out the hall and banquet room for weddings. We will do catering ourselves. On the weekends we plan to try to have flea markets where we will rent out tables for this. Also, we will have a café in the building. Hopefully, one day we will have an antique store in it too.”

Meet new owners of Vegreville Train Station, Erin Roska and John Bijblic.

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Are You Ready for Premier Kenny?

Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion Much like four years ago, Albertans turned out in impressive numbers to decide on drastic changes for our province.

The NDP who held a majority government for the past four years will now be the official opposition with the UCP set to be holding the reins.

While the NDP made good on a number of their promises, the real kicker for more voters was the economy and the large deficit. Even while buried in debt, the election race saw billions of dollars in promises for everything from childcare to schools to hospitals.

Premier-elect Jason Kenny, on the other hand, promised to scrap the carbon tax, reduce taxes for businesses and increase employment as well as investor confidence. You either love him or hate him, but there is no doubt he’s going to make his presence felt.

Interestingly, the UCP stated they will retain the NDP government’s capital plan from 2019-20 to 2022-23 while bringing back public-private-partnerships (P3). They also do not plan to consult with Albertans about major plans. In Kenny’s eyes, public consultations would bog down the fast pace at which they plan to work.

The UCP is also planning on passing an Alberta Infrastructure Act to provide transparency around capital

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project funding. Of course, the devil is in the details and transparency to some is not the same as it is to others.

If there isn’t sufficient progress on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion by fall 2021, Kenney has also promised a referendum on removing equalization from the constitution.

This has been debated by a number of scholars and I have not seen a consensus on how this would work. Ultimately, this may be a step to something bigger as Albertans are generally unhappy about the money we send to Ottawa, regardless of how it gets there.

Kenney has also pledged to stop the statutory shutdown of coal. While not good for the environment nor popular with many, this may keep us from paying utility rates similar to those seen in Ontario after they drastically changed their power production. On a related item, the UCP stated they would kill off Energy Efficiency Alberta, which oversees projects solely funded by the carbon tax. I hope that this will not drag us back into the dark ages of Alberta where solar and wind projects were basically penalized for not being petroleum. The world is changing and while the demand for fossil fuels is not declining, the desire for green energy is clearly a global movement.

In education, the UCP has pledged to pause the multimillion dollar curriculum review. This was a project that wreaked of a pet project dreamt up to burn through tax dollars. The process should and could be much simpler and much less expensive. We live in a world where the exchange of information is easy. Finding the best systems in the world and seeing how ours differ should not cost hundreds of millions of dollars.

The UCP plans to repeal the polarizing Bill 6 or the Farm Safety Act and provide an alternative in a “Farm Freedom and Safety Act” which they say will provide farmers with more control and options.

I mentioned accountability last week. There is a refreshing hint of that at least on the surface. Things like capital project funding transparency, an audit of the $3.3 billion school boards were given to reduce class sizes, free votes and the ability to recall MLAs sound good. We will see what happens in the next four years. Don’t forget that the NDP was going to run small deficits and the federal budget would balance itself.

Too often you can’t trust politicians any further than you could chase them on a unicycle.

Jason Kenny has said repeatedly Alberta is in for a series of fiscal belt-tightening measures. We will see what this looks like, but this won’t sit well with some who seem to forget that all of this “free money” comes from your pocket and mine.

Premier-elect Jason Kenny and his team are to be sworn in on April 30, with a spring legislature sitting starting a few weeks after that. They are planning “100 Days of Change” to roll back NDP policies, so you should hold on to your seats.

Are YOU ready for the next 4 years?

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Grant Miller Motors Tail Gate Party

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On April 18th, Grant Miller Motors in Vegreville celebrated their brand new 2019 trucks and Blazers with a tail gate party for the whole community with fundraisers on the side.

For the Power Wheels, organizations and individuals donated items to the Vegreville Food Bank, and a hot dog sale with food provided by GMM and hard work by the Prairie Tales Animal Rescue Society and Saint Mary’s 2020 Grad Class, all offered a reason for busy folk to stop in for a moment and enjoy the day in the parking lot.

Connie Brown of the Prairie Tails Animal Rescue Society says that they were thankful to be contacted by the dealership for the fundraiser. “I guess they’re animal lovers, and so they offered us this opportunity.”

Money raised for Prairie Tails typically goes towards making sure animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and they receive any other additional vet care they may need, before adoption.

Brandy Lebid from Grant Miller said

that they created the event for more than just good sales. “We wanted people to come down, and we wanted to offer an opportunity to come together as a community. And we get to visit and show off what we have new this year.”

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TELUS Donates $2500 to KidSport Vegreville

TELUS Technician, Adam Sabados and TELUS Manager, Ryan Baldwin present a cheque for $2500 to Chair of KidSport Vegreville, Roy Mills and ViceChair of KidSport Vegreville, Jerrold Lemko. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent On April 9, TELUS presented a cheque of $2500 to KidSport Vegreville.

Chair of KidSport Vegreville, Roy Mills said he is pretty thrilled to receive this cheque as these funds will be used to pay for registration fees for kids who come from families who face financial barriers which prevent their children from participating in organized sports.

If the families meet the requirements, KidSport will provide up to $300 for registration fees for each child.

These funds were generated from KidSport applying to TELUS Employee’s Pay Day Lottery where employees contribute so much every pay cheque and the employees can win something as it’s a 50/50 project.

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from the pages of the vegreville observer

Compiled by Dan Beaudette

90 Years Ago – April 24, 1929

The Arcade pool room, known as “Larry’s” has undergone a par-

tial change in ownership. Peter Sayko having bought out the interests of C.W.D. Cooper, who has been in the business with Mr. Laurenceson for several years. Mr. Sayko is an active, energetic young man and will give Larry capable assistance.

The new $30,000 hospital at Vilna was formally opened today,

April 24th. It is under control of the Sister of Service and is known at “Our Lady’s Hospital.” The contract for the hospital was let last July to Charles Gordon who constructed several similar buildings last season.

Possibly some of the farmers of the district got on the land ear-

lier, but in general all seeding commenced this week.

G.D. Strynadka has established himself in Hairy Hill a few weeks

ago, and is the agent for Cockshutt farm implements. He has

already a full line of farm machinery. Mr. Strynadka is on the top of the list for selling the most machinery.

Constable Rae and Mr. McNutt, the lawyer from Willingdon, are

trying to explain to some of the merchants in Hairy Hill that dealing in fur trade without a license is prohibited.

75 Years Ago – April 26, 1944

A very unexpected but pleasant surprise befell the Tymchuk fam-

ily on Saturday, April 22nd, when LAC Borden Tymchuk of

Vancouver, arrived home enroute to Fort Nelson, where he will take up his duties with the R.C.A.F. Fire Squadron.

Council on Monday night considered the old Markey Place as a

possible site for constructing a swimming pool.

Mrs. R. McParland has bought the Ranfurly Café, and plans on

taking over the running of the business. The former owners, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Woranick, are moving to B.C. to make their home there.

Scarlet fever has really hit the Two Hills district and adjoining

districts. As a result, clinic nurse, Miss B. Plant, and Sanitary Inspector P.T. Boutillier, are really “on the go” these days. Two

schools, Zora and Luzan, have been closed to prevent the spread

of the disease. In the Zora district alone 16 families have been quarantined. Other schools in the Division have been visited and

lectures on prevention of the disease have been given by Nurse Plant.

Mr. and Mrs. T. Arkell, residents of Two Hills district for the past

decade or so, have made final plans to take up residents in the city.

Wm. Buk has replaced Mr. Arkell as grain buyer for the U.J. Anderson Co.

50 Years Ago – April 24, 1969

In the Canadian Dance Ring Competitions which was held in

Edmonton on Sunday, April 13, two tap dancers received awards.

In the 9 year old age group Miss Cynthia Shelast of Mundare

received a Bronze Medal. A trophy and a medal was won by Miss

Edith Kavich of inland. Om May 31st Edith will appear on “Kiddies on Kamera” on channel 3 TV at 12 noon.

The Vegreville Beef Breeders Sale on April 12th proved to be very

successful. A large crowd turned out at the Auction mart to the sale and the offering of purebred beef animals met with the

approval of the buyers. A total of 21 bulls went through the sales

ring for an average price of $440 and 23 females averaged $315.

Arthur Ziegler was the contributor of the top selling bull which

brought $780 and Ed Doktor of Vilna had the top female for $440.

25 Years Ago – April 27, 1994

Mannville’s postmaster has won a prestigious award from Canada

Post. Vi Buska is the recipient of the Business Growth Award as part

of the Corporation’s Silver Postmaster Award. Buska set divisional

records in 1993 for retail sales, with sales eight times higher than the divisional average for post offices Mannville’s size.

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Reckless Budgeting? The Trudeau Liberals Should Take a Look in the Mirror Aaron Wudrick Canadian Taxpayers Federation

(This column originally appeared in the Toronto Sun)

Doug Ford’s government recently released its first budget. For those who had been hoping for big reductions in spending, it was surely a disappointment: spending rose by over five percent, while the Progressive Conservatives’ campaign promise to balance the budget was pushed off by one year to 2023. Finance Minister Vic Fedeli framed his approach as “restoring sustainability to government finances in order to protect what matters most.”

The Ontario budget is, at best, a very tentative first step to tackle a soaring mountain of debt that’s already more than $344 billion. It is a budget of essentially modest restraint.

Not that you’d know it from the hysterical reaction coming from Doug Ford’s federal counterparts.

In an unusual move, the Trudeau government sent some of its MPs down to Queen’s Park to give a federal reaction, and the party immediately unleashed a tsunami of over-the-top social media posts, clearly signaling that the Trudeau Liberals are desperately hoping to improve their re-election odds by ginning up the Ford Tories as slash-andburn villains.

Unfortunately for the Trudeau Liberals, they’ve got something of a credibility gap when it comes to lecturing about budgets.

For starters, one of the lead fearmongers was Employment Minister Patty Hajdu, who really isn’t the best spokesperson to be giving pointers about the reckless use of taxpayer money. She blew $1.1 million of taxpayer money renovating her ministerial office in 2016, even ignoring advice from her own bureaucrats that such largesse would be criticized.

But it’s hard to blame Hajdu when she’s part of a government that doesn’t seem to really care about keeping costs under control, as is is shown by shattering its own balanced budget promise in spectacular fashion.

Recall that the now-discarded 2015 Liberal

platform promise was straightforward: three deficits totaling $26 billion in new debt before returning to balance in 2019.

What did we get instead? There’s $127 billion in new debt by 2024, and still absolutely no plan to get back to balance.

That’s not missing by a little bit. That’s missing by $101 billion, or five times more debt than their campaign plan.

The Trudeau Liberals didn’t break his promise due to a lack of money. Quite the opposite: a strong overall economy has meant that tax revenues have actually been higher than projected, meaning there was extra money pouring into government coffers that the government hadn’t been counting on.

And what did they do with that extra money?

They found ways to spend it and keep on borrowing.

Now, despite their own overspending and inexcusably broken balanced-budget promise, the Trudeau Liberals are criticizing Ford for spending too little.

Ironically, perhaps the better criticism of Ontario’s budget is that it doesn’t control spending enough. While spending increases are more modest than under their Liberal predecessors, the Ontario PCs aren’t exactly starving the government beast. To get back to balance in 2023 (or, with any luck, even sooner) the Ford government will need to demonstrate a level of discipline that can be awfully challenging for the average politician.

Regardless, the notion that a government elected on a clear promise to get Ontario’s fiscal house in order after years of big deficits is going to take any lectures from the promise-breaking spendthrifts in Ottawa is laughable. Rather than posture against a government that seems to be even modestly concerned with controlling spending, the Trudeau government should take a long look in the mirror and confront the government that’s truly reckless with taxpayers’ money.

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Two Hills RCMP Celebrates Two Hills and District with Regimental Dinner Parent Link Celebrates 2nd “Birthday” in Coalition Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On April 16, the Two Hills Parent Link Centre celebrated it’s second birthday as a part of the Primary Care Network with a birthday party for all of their friends in the local area.

The Primary Care Network includes many other Parent Link Centres, such as Lamont and District, and Vegreville

Head Table left to right - Mayor Leonard EWANISHAN, Guest Speaker Captain Matthew KUTRYK, Acting Detachment Commander Two Hills - Sgt. David HENRY, C/Supt Wendell REIMER- Eastern Alberta District and Don GULAYEC - Reeve, County of Two Hills.

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Two Hills Detachment Staff and Members Back Row: Sgt. David HENRY, PS Trish PROZNICK, Cst. David LUKEMAN, Cst. Marcel MONTGOMERY

Trish Proznick P/S Two Hills RCMP Detachment On April 12th, 2019, the Two Hills RCMP Detachment held their 38th Annual Regimental Dinner. To our knowledge, this is the longest running Regimental Dinner in the history of the RCMP. Guests enjoyed a delicious meal catered by Donna LAPASCHUK followed by a presentation from Guest Speaker Captain Matthew KUTRYK, 419 Tactical Fighter, Royal Canadian Air Force. the evening ended with a Special Presentation of Amazing Grace by local singer Julia DOLESJI and the KDiv Pipes and Drums. Guests, members, and employees of the RCMP attended from all over the province and some out of province.

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and District. Representatives from both of these also attended to share in the festivities, and threw their own birthday celebrations throughout the month of April.

Guests from the community brought their children, babies, and toddlers to the Two Hills Parent Link Centre to enjoy an afternoon of cupcakes, playtime, and crafts with each other in honour of the day. Aliya Khan of the Two Hills and District FCSS said, “This is a great opportunity to see new people here and show them what we’re all about…. We’ve seen some new faces today and hopefully through events like these we can grow our service to even more families throughout the region.”

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grass fire - CONTINUED from front PAGE structure that looked like an old chicken coop served as an ignition source that kept the fire growing, but no more current infrastructure was harmed. In total, the fire travelled about 500 m.

After an investigation which included fire science, photos on scene, and eyewitness account of where the fire had started, it was determined that the fire was caused by cigarette butt thrown from a vehicle.

Though it may seem odd that something so

small can create such a hazard, Vegreville Fire Chief Phil Rowe explained, “It’s very difficult to start a fire. But when there are high winds, smoldering cigarettes are given enough oxygen to start the dry grass on fire, similar to when you inhale as you light the cigarette.

“Just a reminder in these dry conditions, especially with the high winds, please dispose of any cigarette butts in a safe manner by keeping some kind of an ashtray inside your vehicle.”

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St. Mary’s Junior Badminton off to a Smashing Start

Amy Yaremcio St. Mary’s Catholic High School St Mary’s junior badminton team has had great success in their first two tournaments this year!

On April 13th, the grade 7 and 8 team traveled to Fultonvale. Moises Guzman and Gabriel Troncoso-Veira won a gold medal in boy’s doubles, Ryan Horvat and Carter Baxandall won a bronze in boy’s doubles, E Veeneman and Ava Foran won a bronze medal in girl’s doubles, Drayden van der Torre won a gold in boy’s singles, and Tristan Major won a bronze medal in boy’s singles.

Previously, on April 6th, the teams were at the Vegreville Badminton Tournament held at St. Mary’s and Vegreville Composite High School. In the grade 8/9 category, Britney Berry won a silver medal in girl’s singles, Ethan Bast and Alyson Feschuk won a silver medal in mixed doubles, Sidney Abbott and Mackenzie Andrews won a silver medal in girl’s doubles and Issac Potts won a bronze medal in boy’s singles. In the grade 7/8 category, Jeffrenz Soliven and Nolan Dixson won a silver medal in boy’s doubles, Drayden van der Torre won a gold medal in boy’s singles, Keila Almoite and Ashton Sorochan won a silver medal in mixed doubles, and Moises Guzman and Gabriel Troncoso-Veira won a bronze medal in boy’s doubles.

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Edmonton Theft Investigation Leads to Arrests in Vegreville (Darryl Kropielnicki/Photo)

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser As the result of an ongoing investigation by the Edmonton Police Service regarding a series of distraction-style thefts in Edmonton, Vegreville RCMP and the Edmonton Police Service made arrests at the West View Inn in Vegreville on Tuesday, April 16th. The EPS media release, issued April 15, 2019, reads: “In mid-March, the Edmonton Police Service issued a media release warning the public of distraction style thefts targeting seniors. Since Thursday, April 11, 2019, police have received five additional reports of similar thefts citywide and investigators believe the thieves are now targeting citizens of all ages.”

Eyewitnesses reported seeing a big police van, as well as several officers of both the Edmonton Police Service and the Vegreville RCMP on-scene in the West View parking lot.

No names of suspects were available as of yet, but EPS S/Sgt Colin Leathem, West Division CIS did say that everyone they were looking for was already in custody, and more information will be available once the investigation is closed.

Leathem says that there will be no effect on Vegreville or the surrounding area going forward.

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Local Farmers Learn How to Live with Water Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On Tuesday, April 16th, Lamont County hosted speakers from the Vermilion River Watershed Alliance, Cows and Fish, and Lamont County for a day-long workshop at Moscow Hall on how farmers can best work together with the environment to practice safe water management on the farm. The day’s talks included introductions of the organizations, riparian areas, what farmers can do to restore their wetlands and improve crop health, and living with beavers.

Over recent years, organizations such as the VRWA have worked in our local regions to increase understanding of the riparian area and how long-term value can be increased by restoring and preserving them. At the workshop, they showed photos of project lands where the wetlands had been restored by rebuilding natural resources and plants, or even simply fencing off a portion of the river/ creek bank so that it can grow back.

“The riparian area acts as a sort of natural buffer between the wetlands and drylands and can help with flood mitigation, draught, and other ecological issues,” explained Kerri O’Shaughnessy

with Cows and Fish.

After helping attendees to better understand the riparian area in general, O’Shaughnessy gave a presentation on beavers. “Beavers are another component of the riparian areas, so we wanted to take some time to understand why beavers do what they do in regards to their biology, looking at ecology in regards to what goods and services are available in regards to what they do.

There are challenges that they pose in conflict with our human infrastructure, which we don’t want to ignore, but offer alternative solutions and options for coexistence with beavers.

“The benefits of working together are related to water quality – acts as filter,

less water treatment costs, makes cleaner, safer water for people, fish, and wildlife.

If there are some tools we can apply to co-exist with beavers without suffering from some of the well-known destructive industry, we can save time and resource in those areas that would be used to manage them.”

During question periods, the presenters listened to the guests about their individual experiences with beavers, riparian areas, and wetlands. Many of the questions brought up by attendees were productive, and specific, especially regarding to fish, clean water, and well management.

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, I am an avid classified shopper and a person with a busy lifestyle. I don’t have time for indecisive people. This is why I’m so frustrated with the whole idea of online classifieds. When I read print ads in the newspaper, people list their phone number and even a name. With just one phone call, I can find out all about the item for sale and schedule a time to look at it, all within a few minutes. Online ads are a different story. People usually list their email only. We can go back and forth with questions and answers for days.

I often get so frustrated that I just give up. I have the same problem when I sell things online. Potential buyers send me email after email with questions rather than just giving me a call. Doesn’t anyone like to use the telephone anymore? I’m as computer literate as the next person, but I just don’t get it. Am I the only one who feels this way?

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house. However, sometimes people forget the most basic form of communication…talking!

Carry: Email and texting have become a main source for daily communication for most people, far surpassing the use of telephones. While it has many advantages, such as reading or responding on your own schedule, there’s one feature often overlooked. It allows people to avoid confrontation.

Cash: While some people like you thrive on person-to-person negotiating, there are just as many who are challenged by it. They would be much happier if their item for sale simply sold itself.

Carry: Email affords people the opportunity to distance them-

selves while still communicating with potential buyers or sellers.

They can email replies, reject offers and do so at their own time without worrying about who is on the other end.

Cash: It can be frustrating when all you want to do is get an answer or buy something you’re interested in right away. As a buyer, your best course of action is to include your telephone number in all replies and request the seller call you.

Carry: However, when you’re selling try to work with all forms of communication to find buyers.

The more people you can communicate with about your item for sale, the better chance you have of selling it at a great price!

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If you have something to say, just pick up the phone. That was the motto of years past. However today’s technology is changing how we communicate, even on cell phones. Nowadays Short Message Service, also known as SMS messaging or “texting” is more popular than ever. U.S. cell phone subscribers racked up over 2.5 trillion text messages in 2012. That considerably more than the 363 billion sent in 2007. With texting as a new trend, almost all new cell phones are equipped with keyboards or touch screen displays.

My friend works for a fairly large corporation and I’m always amazed at the stories she tells me about work. When we were having lunch last week she told me how one of the directors planned a corporate seminar. At first it was going to be held in the large conference room, but on the day of the seminar, he switched it to the cafeteria and only told a few departments.

“It took over an hour to assemble everyone,” she said.

“Only then he realized the instructor didn’t show up that day.”

“That’s ridiculous,” I commented. “What was the seminar?”

“Ironically,” she laughed. “It was titled, ‘Improving Communication Skills at Work!’ ” (Thanks to Debra J.)

You’ve Got Mail If you have an email account of any kind, then you are familiar with the term SPAM. Bulk email or SPAM accounts for nearly 72% of the 183 billion emails sent each day. But have you ever wondered where all that email comes from?

Surprisingly, 50% of all bulk email originates in the U.S. Other SPAMing nations include China and Hong Kong accounting for about 20%, South Korea, France and Spain sending up to 7.5%, Canada with about 3.5% and Japan sending approximately 1.6%.

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Jessica Littlewood Bids Farewell to Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville Constituents of both her government and her hard fought campaign.

We have made a true difference in the lives of Albertans.

Although the results didn’t go our way tonight, in my time as the MLA here I have been so proud of the progress we have seen in Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville.

Things like the twinning of the bridge which is going to save lives and has been long asked for, and the first new school Fort Saskatchewan has seen in the last 35 years.

It has been a complete honour and a privilege.

Alberta NDP Submitted It has been an honour to be the representative here for the last 4 years.

I want to thank the hundreds of volunteers who knocked on doors, made phone calls, and put up a thousand signs across the constituency. I also want to deeply thank my team who fought so hard with me every step of the way in addition to my supporters.

I am proud of the work of Rachel Notley- as a member

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Tributes MEMORIAM

EWASIUK, Rachile In loving memory of Rachile Ewasiuk who passed away April 27, 1995 We had a wonderful Mother.

Her smile was made of sunshine, And her heart was made of gold.

Her home was always open, As many will recall, Gentle, loving and kind.

May the winds blow softly And whisper so you’ll hear That we will always love and miss you Mom, Baba & Great-Baba Lovingly remembered by your family

KULMATYSKI, Eddie In Remembrance of Eddie Kulmatyski April 28, 2014 In loving memory of our husband, father, grandfather & Great-grandfather.

We think about him all the time and talk about him every time we gather.

Not because we’re stuck or because we haven’t moved on; But we talk about him because we are his, and he is ours, And no passage of time will ever change that.

Love is forever and we will miss him always.

The world will never be like before, when he was here.

Lovingly Remembered on this 5th Anniversary.

Victoria, Darlene, Evelyn, Fernando, Amber, Cody, Dwight, Wesley, Tyson, Dayton, Connor & Jailee.

YUSHCHYSHYN, Finella September 4, 1946 - April 28, 2016 In Loving Memory of My Wife Remember me with smiles not tears, For all the joy through all the years.

Recall the closeness that was ours, A love as “sweet” as fragrant flowers.

Don’t dwell on thoughts that cause you pain, We’ll see each other once again.

I am at peace….try to believe, It was my time….I had to leave.

But “what a view” I have from here, I see your face, I feel you near.

I follow you throughout the day, You’re not alone along the way.

And when God calls you…you will be, Right by my side…right here with me.

Till then, I’ll wait by Heaven’s door, We’ll be united….evermore Lovingly Remembered and Sadly Missed

By Charles and Family

MEMORIAM

LASCHOWSKI, Lena Well, it has now been seven years, Mom, since you left us, Although we can’t actually hug you in person, you are still here.

We carry you around with us in our hearts, in funny sayings, in old jokes, and in our mannerisms.

We see you in each other, in extended family,

OBITUARY SENKO, David Michael David Michael Senko passed away on April 5, 2019, in Viking, AB at the age of 63. David (PeeWee) lived life how he wanted and never complained about the consequences. He was looking forward to reuniting with his brother Harvey (Herman), his Mom and Dad (Olga and Alex), brothers James and Joseph and sister, Joan.

Dave leaves behind his sister Kathy (Pat), brother Greg (Renee) and sister-in-law Avis, along with their families.

A memorial will be held in Vegreville, April 28 at 2p.m. at the Legion, and burial will take place in Humboldt, Saskatchewan later this summer.

PeeWee and Herman are together again.

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and in your grandchildren.

We see you in kind deeds, in honest gestures, and in helping hands.

We see you in photos, and in our hearts.

Yes it has been seven years, but you are still here, and will always be.

We miss you, and we love you Mom In loving memory from your family.

YALOWICA, Liz April 25 1953 - April 22 2016 In Fondest Memory of Mom & Baba I awake each morning to start a new day, But the pain of losing you never goes away.

I go about the things I have to do, And as the hours pass I think again of you.

I want to call you and just hear your voice.

Then I remember that I have no choice For you are not there, now my heart cries Just to see you again to tell you goodbye.

To say, Mom I love you and I always will And hope that much of you, in me you’ve instilled.

The day that you left I just didn’t know That you were going where I couldn’t go.

Now all my memories of you I hold dear But gosh, how I miss you and wish you were here.

Who now can hear me when I need to cry?

It’s so hard to tell you, “Mom goodbye.”

Someday I know all will be well And I’ll see you again with stories to tell Of how you were missed and how we have grown And how good it is to finally be home.

Until then my memories of you I’ll keep near And I’ll pass them on to those who are dear.

We miss you every moment, Mom & Baba.

On my mind and in my heart, you shall forever be.. for just as much as I am a part of you, you are a part of me!

Sending you a bday parcel with wings full of endless hugs and kisses to heaven. Wishing every second of every day, you were still here with us.

Happy Birthday & Easter! We unconditionally love you today, tomorrow and always...your daughter and grandson.

OSADCHUK, William April 13, 1918 - April 25, 2009 Sadly missed, but forever In our hearts.

Love, Marilyn and Michelle

FODCHUK, Alice December 7, 1922 – April 17, 2019 On April 17, 2019, Alice Fodchuk of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 96 years.

Alice is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Orest; four daughters Barbara (Steve) MacDonald, Beverly (Barry) McCarty, Joanne (Harley) Fried and Lorna Mills (Rick Fife); grandchildren Kerry (Aiden) Tan, Kathi Fulton, Becky (Reg) Cole, Lindsey (Kirk) Stefanishion, Jeremy, Ryan and Trevor Fife; greatgrandchildren Mackenzie, Jakob and Isabelle Cole, and Donald and Brooke Fulton, Riley Tan, Adrik and Emily Stefanishion. Alice was predeceased by her first husband David Keith Mills in 1960; sister Grace (Mike) Gully.

A private graveside service will be held for family.

Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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

MOTIUK, John (Edward) July 3, 1928 – April 18, 2019 On Holy Thursday, April 18, 2019, John Motiuk of Lavoy, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 years.

John is survived by his loving family, children Joyce, Marian Wengreniuk, Ernie (Pat), Alice (Randy) Altheim and Bishop David; grandchildren Candace (Sean) Pettie and Matthew (Joice) Altheim; great-grandchildren William, Sophia and Madeline Pettie, and Jackson Altheim; brother-in-law Walter (Anne) Sawchuk and sister-in-law Alice Caspar; along with numerous relatives and friends. John was predeceased by his wife Olga, children Marilyn and Dennis; parents William and Catherine, son-in-law George Wengreniuk, sisters and brothers Annie, Joe, Peter, Paul, Joseph, Mary, Laurie and Albert.

A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church (5705-51 Street) in Vegreville, Alberta, with Bishop David Motiuk and clergy officiating. Interment to follow in Lavoy Community Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to “Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Parish- Church Icon Project.”

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

YATES, Ralph On April 14, 2019 Ralph Yates of Vegreville passed away at the age of 81 years. Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Carol; and two brothers, Barten and John. Predeceased by his parents.

Ralph was an AMA driving instructor for 20 years in Vegreville.

Memorial service Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 4814-50 Street, Vegreville.

In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to SPCA or Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM

OBITUARY

LUKAWIECKI, Albin Michael Jan 26, 1936 - Apr 19, 2019 On April 19, 2019 while outside enjoying a beautiful spring day on his farm near Holden, Alberta, Albin Michael Lukawiecki suddenly passed away at the age of 83.

Albin is survived by his children Anona [Seeven Vydelingum], Teresa, Vincent [Annette], and 10 grandchildren – Elena, Deiter, Anastazya, Emilia, Meaghen, Kaylee, Michael, Emanuel, Brayanna, and Jonathan.

He is also survived by his long term companion, Evelyn Nemirsky from Lamount, Alberta. Albin was predeceased by his father Walter; his mother Nancy; sister Marian Bober; and daughters Andrea, Deidre and Marcia.

Albin was born on the farm in January 1936. He attended Longridge and Holden schools, working briefly in the oilfields before returning to his farming roots. Albin was committed to public service and his local community, elected as a councilor for the County of Beaver, and actively involved in the National Farmers Union, the local Rural Electrification Association, and his church. Albin lived a modest and humble life, finding joy in his family, friends, farm and Ukrainian heritage.

Funeral Prayers will take place at 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 29, 2019 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, Holden, AB. Funeral Mass will take place at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, Holden, AB with Father Vu presiding. Interment will follow at the Holden Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to S.T.A.R.S., or to the Holden Cemetery, or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Weber Funeral Home 780-662-3959 www.weberfuneralhome.ca

EBERHART, Daniel Ferdinand October 22, 1924 - April 15, 2019 EBERHART, Daniel Ferdinand “Danny”, age 94, passed away on the 15th of April, 2019. Dan lived a very active and independent life right up until the end and will be greatly missed. Dan is survived by his wife Mary; stepchildren Gail, Wayne (Donna); siblings Ezra, Ilene and Eva. Dan also leaves behind five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, numerous extended relatives and many friends. Dan was predeceased by his parents John and Mary; siblings Clayton, Ernie, Ruby, Alvira and Sophia.

Dan’s entire life revolved around the cattle industry and most importantly the people that he dealt with daily. As a livestock agent for nearly seven decades, and rancher, his knowledge of the market was respected and sought after by many. He believed in giving back to his community through his support of 4-H and his commitment to his church.

Dan’s passing leaves a void in the lives of many people and though our hearts are heavy we can be joyful knowing that he is resting peacefully in God’s hands. A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Emmanuel Evangelical Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

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

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Ladies Curling League Champions

From right to left: Presented by Ladies Club President Colleen Weder, Ellen Essery, Bette Michaelchuk, Renee Gervais & Holly Cependa

Due to a production error, this photo of the “A” event winners was missing from the news story “Ladies Curling League Championships” in the April 17th edition of the Insider. Our apologies to the club and our readers.

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Lori Thickson Life’s Little Moments

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Bunny Thief - CONTINUED from PAGE 18 deceiving! They’re smarter than people give them credit for, even me.

They’re always doing things to amuse me, and sometimes they downright shock me.

I was sitting in my chair the other night, watching TV with my daughter.

Bunnies were out playing. We set-up an area in the living room for them to run. My little brown one is quite the daredevil. She came hopping up to me, sat there on her hind legs and watched me quite intently for a few seconds. Then she hopped right into my lap, from sitting perfectly still.

She’s done that before, so I wasn’t too surprised. My mistake was thinking I could safely eat anything with her in my lap. I have dogs who go and sit/lay down when told. Not so much with a 2lb terror!

I took a chip out of the can (Pringles, you know you can’t eat just one!) and didn’t even make it halfway before it was snatched out of my hand and delicately chewed right in front of me!

“Ok,” I thought, “I’ll just try again”. I got a bite out of the second one but then, it too was snatched, not so delicately this time. Several chips later and I was laughing too hard to do much of anything. I know I should have corrected her, but couldn’t believe she was doing it in the first place. I decided to see just how far she would go. I took one, held it away from her, stretched, and put it in my mouth. I turned back to face her, chip hanging out. I’ve taught both dogs to be gentle, and they will take things out of our mouths, without touching or nipping. She looked at me, put her tiny paws on my chest, and very sweetly took the chip from my mouth.

She looked so pleased with herself!

I’m starting to wonder if maybe the breeder had it wrong. Is she a bunny, or a tiny puppy in disguise? I don’t know, but I can’t wait to have fun finding out!

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Vegreville Takes Lemonade Stands to the Next Level Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser

The tradition of summertime lemonade rests fondly in the memories of many of today’s successful entrepreneurs, business owners, politicians, and volunteers. Many

would say that it reminds them not only of simpler childhood days but the first taste of independent business that not only taught them valuable lessons but inspired them to set out on their current path.

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further by piloting a program for the rural area, led by Community Futures Elk Island Region thanks to their sponsors the Town of Vegreville, Country 106.5, CIBC, Vegreville District Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures Elk Island Region, and Rotary Club of Vegreville.

Kathy Dmitriw of Community Futures explains, “A lemonade stand is about more than lemonade; it’s good business. What we’re offering is an educational initiative teaching kids to own and operate their own business with the timeless model of the Lemonade Stand. It’s a real-world experience in business and life.”

Children between kindergarten and grade 12 ages will be given a guideline for building their own stand, set goals, develop a business plan, establish a budget, seek investors, make their own lemonade, and give back to the community.

The Lemonade Day program has been used throughout North America, Africa, and Europe as a fun means of training the next generation of entrepreneurs with a fun empowering and engaging opportunity. The success of Lemonade Day relies on members of the community coming together for a common purpose so as to train them as entrepreneurs, civic leaders, and engaged citizens.

“We’re not reinventing the wheel,” says Dmitriw, “Just running it this year to see how it goes. They’ve done it in the city a few times, but we are bringing it out to the rural areas.”

The program will begin with a meeting at the Social Centre, where contestants will receive a booklet, rules, and the steps will be explained to them. From there, they will be released into the world of business with a to-do list including purchasing a business licence from the Town office, developing a business plan, choosing or creating a lemonade recipe, and seeking out investors in local business.

Students can market their stands by

decorating them within their own budget and choosing their own location within the rules in order to generate the most traffic.

They will need to have a rental agreement with the business owners if they choose to sell outside of a business. Businesses will be aware of the event, and prepared to make a deal that the young entrepreneurs can afford.

At the end of lemonade day, the young entrepreneurs will have to pay off their expenses by returning any money borrowed from investors, and are also encouraged to donate a portion of their earnings to a community organization or a fundraiser of their choice.

“Businesses in the community are always asked to donate money; when you’re in business, you make money, and you also have to give back.”

Any questions kids have can be directed to the Community Futures office. If a student from one of the surrounding communities wants to participate, they are encouraged to do so; but to set up their business inside of Vegreville so that the judges can get to everyone.

Throughout Lemonade Day events, the contestants will have opportunities to win titles such as Best Lemonade, Best Lemonade Stand, and Entrepreneur of the Year.

All kids within grades k-12 are encouraged to participate, but they are really promoting teaming up a younger, kindergarten-age entrepreneur with an older child, and parents to oversee the rules, and help them keep their business on the right track.

“I think it will be good; it’s something new, fun, and educational,” said Dmitriw, “So I think it’s important that everyone in the community understands that by going out, drinking lemonade, talking to the kids, asking them about their business, they are helping to build up tomorrow’s community leaders and entrepreneurs.”

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Bunny Hop’s Family Fun Never Stops!

Top: Children have their picture taken with the props which were set up.

Bottom Left: Children from all ages participate in the Easter crafts.

Bottom Right: Drayson and Dallin Yakimetz dig out eggs from the straw basket.

(Rosanne Fortier/photos).

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Bunny Hop’s Family Fun Never Stops!

The face painting table was a popular one. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Avery Charuk holds up the little shaker she filled up so she could use it to dance with. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Community’s traditions which are family friendly have a tendency to hop on and on. The Bunny Hop’s event did this again when it welcomed Easter in with a hub of activities and a dance with music played by Jonathan Zabrick from Dusk ‘til Dawn DJ Services at Vegreville Social Centre on April 18.

On one side of the centre, there was the dance where some children flashed the glow sticks they received to create an added effect. In this area were also healthy snacks of carrots, celery, and popcorn.

On the other side of the hall was face painting, a photo booth, Easter-themed crafts and other types of crafts, activities and games where the organizers tried to focus on the five domains of early childhood development since this is part of Vegreville First Years Parent Link Centre (PLC) and Vegreville and District Child Development Coalition (VDCDC)’s directive. However, it was created as a family friendly event for children of all ages to come together.

Children also received a BINGO sheet which when the sheet was completed, they got to put it in a draw to win some door prizes.

Support Coordinator for PLC, Tasha Homeniuk was the Main Organizer for this event which she said is an annual event which offers an opportunity for families to come together and have some fun. It is a good way for the community to celebrate and share the Easter holidays.

Vegreville First Years Parent Link Centre organized this event in partner-

ship with Vegreville and Area Family and Community Support Services, VDCDC, and Town of Vegreville, as well as, the many youth volunteers who always enjoy being involved with this event.

This young Miss dances. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Walking Club Easter Celebration Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Keeping fit makes people feel fresh and full of life. Legacy4Health Walking Club holds this concept all the time as they help people be physical active in a safe and social environment at Vegreville Centennial Library’s gymnasium. To make this celebration enter people’s heart, they made sure their appearance matched this freshness as many members were all dressed-up in a spring style for their Easter celebration on April 18. To conclude their celebration, they venture out to have lunch at Vito’s.

The many members of the Legacy4Health Walking Club who were decked out in Easter attire.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

George and Gail Barclay in their Easter clothing.

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New Weekend Market at Vegreville Train Station John Wagner with a few of the wooden items he made. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent F lea Markets carr y nostalg ic items and newer goods that are unique. Veg reville Train St ation plans to be the venue for Weekend’s Flea Markets where they will rent tables and sell antiques, collectables, arts and crafts, woodwork items, and miscellaneous items.

The first market was held on April 20 and it had something for everyone’s style and taste.

Diane Brabe was a vendor who

was selling antique and collectibles from the 50’s and from later years.

Another seller, John Wagner was selling many nice and interesting wooden items and a few wooden tables he made from solid wood.

John said a lot of the items he was selling could be used for whatever people thought was suitable to use it for. He has been doing woodworking as a hobby for around 20 years.

John said he just really enjoys woodwork and he does it because he needs something to do.

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Lisa Topilko Loves Volunteering

Lisa Topilko Loves Volunteering (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Lisa Topilko is steady, solid, and sweet when it comes to volunteering as this is one of her passions.

Lisa leads the music team-‘Companions on the Journey’ at her church-St. Mary’s Anglican Church. As volunteers, they are there every week to provide music for the congregation. They also helped out at the Akasu Palliative Care Christmas Candlelight Service of Remembrance and they go to Heritage House oncea-month to lead a sing-a-long. As well, as a group, they volunteered for Perogies and Jam’s Gospel Night and they have provided music for World Day of Prayer the last couple of years.

Lisa said she also helped out with the event, Vegreville Got Talent which is a VegMin Learning Society’s fundraiser. She is what they call an episodic volunteer which means she helps at the events for this organization.

“I also volunteer for the Agricultural Society’s Exhibited Hall. I drive a golf cart around the ground during the fair to give people rides in it, and I help out at the gate at the Father’s Day event.

“I helped the Refugee Sponsorship of Vegreville’s fundraiser at the Pysanka Festival last year.

“I helped out at the Christmas Bureau Depot.

“Then I do some sewing for the kids at my grandson’s school, as well as, I do this for anyone in the classrooms, the teachers, or anyone who needs this. As well, I do some visits related to music for them also,” Lisa said.

Lisa added that she is a member of the ‘sandwich generation’ because she has aging parents and little grandchildren in her life, as well as, three grown sons.

The example of her parents, Terry and John Kubin inspired Lisa to volunteer because they are both involved in many initiatives in town. “Also, when I was younger I was in the Girls Guide’s movement and Brownies and one of the things they get involved with is giving back to the community through volunteering at community’s events.”

Lisa feels the best parts of volunteering are she gets to spend time with friends, and she gets to see a lot of people, as well as, meet new people. “I get to learn how everybody’s little role in something, contributes to the whole and everyone benefits from it. Also, I choose roles that I know I can learn a bit but that I already have some skills that I can contribute. I do like that giving back part and that I can have fun at it as well because I am doing stuff I am good at.”

Lisa said the challenges are that sometimes there are things that are threw in front of a volunteer. But she really likes new initiatives and trying something new.

Lisa agrees with Antoinette Fortier’s quote, ‘A volunteer sometimes has to be able to think on their feet!’

Lisa would recommend for others to volunteer. This is especially good for anyone who wants to get involved in their community and who wants to feel a part of

something bigger and who wants to give back. “There are some people who have a passion for change; they want to see something improve and this is why a lot of people get involve in volunteering. If you look at a situation and think that is not right that cancer is still around, or you think it isn’t right that people don’t have money for food, or it’s not right that adult can’t learn something new to advance their career. All of these issues and many other issues are things that volunteers can address. Our town is blessed with so many initiatives. I can think of international things, national things, provincial things, as well as, local things that benefit people in our community. A person can get involved at any level and even at all levels. Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) can help people find what matches their time, their talent, and their energy, as well as their passion, and find what moves them to get involved.”

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Janet Rowlands is a retired social worker but she never stopped doing what she loves to do which is to help others as she still participates in doing by volunteering for many organizations. Janet said she is self-motivated to volunteer as she always volunteered for projects and organizations she really believed in.

She volunteers at the present time for Meals on Wheels, a musical group called, Companions on the Journey where she volunteers once-a-month at Heritage House to organize and perform at a sing-a-long for this seniors’ home.

She also volunteers for Vegreville Agricultural Society for the Exhibited Hall, Wendy Brook Festival, Christmas Bureau, Refugee Sponsorship Committee of Vegreville, and she started volunteering for Edmonton’s Food Bank because her husband works in Edmonton and they can volunteer together for this organization.

Janet said she always enjoyed volunteering and she used to volunteer as a 4-H Leader and helped in the school when her kids were small.

Janet said she enjoys volunteering because she obtains a feeling of satisfaction from knowing she is involved in a project which is helping her community and helping people in need in the community. “Then a lot of the fun events are operated mainly by volunteers, so without volunteers, we wouldn’t have such a great community!” Janet said.

Janet added that there is such a variety of volunteer positions around if people volunteer for something which isn’t right for them; they can find another position they would enjoy better.

She would definitely recommend for other people to volunteer because it gives them a chance to give back to

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Shirley Preuss’s Volunteer Work Has Taken Her all Over Canada Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Shirley Preuss is a volunteer who has devoted her life to many causes which were from organizations from all over Canada.

Shirley said she volunteers for her church, Vegreville United Church, where she helps at the five church services where they have an outreach program and they volunteer for the seniors’ lodges and assisted living faculties in Vegreville. She volunteers for the Canadian Royal Purple Society Vegreville Lodge No. 125; she is a life member for Girl Guides because she volunteered for around 58 years for this organization. Shirley volunteers for

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Welcome Wagon because she really enjoys meeting new people who come to Vegreville from all parts of the country and seeing the newborn babies. As well, Shirley is a past secretary of Vegreville Wildlife Federation (Alberta Fish and Game Club) which she is still a member of and has been on several committees.

Shirley likes to volunteer because she likes being with people and she enjoys the challenge it brings to her life. It makes her happy and feels good to know she is helping someone and making them happy.

She said her mother inspired her and started her on volunteering because her mother was a very active woman in the community wherever they lived. Also, when her husband was in the R.C.A.F., volunteering was a way of connecting with people.

The challenges are a person needs tact and compassion, and respect for others.

Shirley would recommend for others to volunteer because it’s a healthy thing to do; because it keeps a person’s mental health in repair; helping others releases those feel good hormones. Then it can be interesting, too, because Shirley had a chance to volunteer for organizations all over the provinces of Canada.

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Students Visit Vegreville Dental Centre Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent To recognize National Dental Month in April and to introduce children to a dental centre, as well as, to ease their anxiety and show them the dental office can be a fun place, Vegreville Dental Centre provided a tour to Ms. Hyshka’s Grade One Class from A.L. Horton School on April 18.

Dental Assistants-Monica Ferleyko and Michelle Taschuk provided the tours where they spoke

about dental health and how eating healthy foods and brushing teeth can help keep a person’s teeth healthy.

The tours included the children visiting the dental lab where they were shown how little impressions of people’s thumbs were made.

They also were given a chance to learn about the different instruments the dentist uses and how a toothbrush and floss are best friends as they both prevent cavities, plaque and tartar build-up. The students also got a ride in the dental chair and everyone left with a free toothbrush.

Dental Assistant, Monica Ferleyko shows students how impressions of people’s thumbs are made.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Boa and Python Snakes in Vegreville Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Most snakes are non-venomous and are relaxed animals who can teach us a few things about life! Kelly Zwicker and Heather Dalton own a Central American Boa and a Jungle Carpet Python snake, as well as, three of the snakes’ babies in Vegreville where on April 20, along with their helper, Erin Toole, they rented a table to showcase and educate people on how some snakes make good pets. Heather Dalton said she has anxiety and she has to be calm when she is around the snakes so this helps to encourage her to be more relaxed because if she is anxious, the snakes become this way too.

Erin Toole and Kelly Zwicker with the Central American Boa and a Jungle Carpet Python snake, they were showing people in Vegreville on April 20.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Saint Martin’s Athletes Win Big

Saint Martin’s Athletes Win Big Awards Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser This spring, students at Saint Martin’s Catholic Elementary School in Vegreville hurdled a number of track and field events to be awarded for their efforts.

One in particular, RayNa Fedorak, made the finals for journal games on March 16th, out of a group of 17 students from Saint Martin’s who travelled to the University of Alberta for the journal games.

Also recognised for their big successes this spring was the St. Martin’s cross country skiing team after their trip to the Valley Ski Club.

Above: Saint Martin’s cross country skiiers

Coach Tess Cossey with student RayNa Fedorak, who made it to finals at the University of Alberta journal games

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Town of Vegreville “Pitches In”

Rachel Farr Communication Coordinator – Town of Vegreville Hundreds of thousands of Canadians show their concern for the environment and their communities each year by participating in PITCH-IN CANADA projects to: Reduce, reuse, recycle and properly dispose of waste; Clean up and rejuvenate local neighbourhoods, green spaces, ravines, waterways and illegal dump sites

Restore habitats; And to establish composting and recycling projects.

Mayor Tim MacPhee, by and with the advice and consent of the Council of the Town of Vegreville, do hereby proclaim April 22 29, 2019 as “PITCH-IN CANADA WEEK” in the Town of Vegreville and encourage all citizens in our region to actively participate in PITCH-IN Week!

National Day of Morning Proclaimed in Vegreville

Rachel Farr Communication Coordinator – Town of Vegreville Every year on April 28 we pay our respects to, and remember, the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents.

We also honour the many families and friends who have been deeply affected by these tragedies.

Mayor Tim MacPhee and Town Council proclaim April 28, 2019 as National Day of Mourning in the Town of Vegreville.