Vegreville News Advertiser - April 26, 2017

VOL. 70 NO. 17

67 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2017

Two Hills Agri Days draws a large crowd

Joe Machney Reporter The 4th Annual Two Hills Agri Day and Trade Show brought in around 1500 people this year, up from last year’s attendance. Between the 85 booths that offered so much more than just agricultural products or services, the April 22 event was a success.

“We have about thirty more booths than last year,” Judy Robinson, Operations Officer for the Ag Society said. “We got a lot of positive feedback from all who attended and who set up a booth.”

The venues were set in three different buildings, the

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RCMP files from April 17 - 23 Joe Machney Reporter April 17 06:45 Report of a family dispute regarding property. A roommate moved out and left items and wished to retrieve them from the house. Because it was a civil matter, the parties were left on their own to resolve the situation.

12:35 A vehicle stop resulted in the driver being issued a ticket for driving while unauthorized due to a suspended driver’s licence. The vehicle was towed.

15:12 Report of a possible impaired driver. Members attended and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was not impaired, however he was arrested for driving while disqualified and later released on recognisance.

15:55 Report of an assault at a local financial institute. Video surveillance showed the assault occurring between two females and the one female was arrested and released for court on conditions.

16:17 911 report of a two-vehicle collision. No injuries and no tickets were issued.

17:34 Report of a blue Dodge Ram with no mud flaps that did not signal to change lanes. The Dodge was never located.

19:09 911 report of a vehicle rollover.

While en-route RCMP were notified that he drove away, so members located the vehicle and pulled him over and determined that he had been drinking.

Breath samples were obtained that indicated that he was over the legal limit. He was later released on a promise to appear.

20:11 911 report of a roommate dispute.

One roommate said the other has drug paraphernalia, however during the phone call the other male admitted to recent Meth use.

23:38 911 report of a suspicious male at a local hotel. Upon speaking to hotel staff who had reviewed the video, they said that he was only looking for cigarette butts.

April 18 08:57 Report of a person parking for a church service, and upon returning to their vehicle, they noticed a large scratch on the side of their vehicle. No note was found and the damage was over $2000.

12:00 A warrant was issued for a male who failed to attend court.

16:46 Report of a vehicle attempting to turn right onto 59 avenue from 47 street and collided with a stopped vehicle due to icy roads.

20:04 911 report of mischief. A male

was refused liquor due to being intoxicated. He then smashed a six pack of beer and was verbally abusive to the staff. The male was arrested and while being given his rights, he threatened the RCMP member. He was charged accordingly.

22:03 Report of a break and enter to a residence in progress. Members attended and located the female who was suffering from mental illness.

April 19 01:15 A traffic stop was initiated for an expired licence plate. It was determined that the driver had only a class seven licence and the passenger was intoxicated.

The passenger was arrested for care and control.

11:06 Report that somebody received a letter about five unpaid parking tickets. The plate that the vehicle was registered under was last registered in 1991. It was determined that the letter was issued in error because the plate was registered as a Manitoba licence plate.

12:56 After a minor two vehicle collision in a local restaurant’s parking lot, the two parties agreed to meet at the local RCMP, however the one male in a red car did not show up at the detachment as agreed.

April 21 07:42 Report of two unknown males that drove into the complainant’s yard and asked if their house was available for rent. The males were driving a light, tan-colored 1998 to 2001 GMC extended cab truck with no licence plate.

Member patrolled the area but could not locate the vehicle.

09:44 Report of a student who had taken three knives to school. The student was arrested with a promise to appear and the parents were advised.

12:59 Report of a male pushing and spitting on a female. It was determined that this occurred due to mental health issues.

14:16 Report of a sudden death.

15:34 911 report of a break and enter in progress. A male was climbing through a window.

Member attended and located the male who had claimed that he had forgotten his key.

15:48 Report of a baby in a car seat that sat in the front seat of a car.

The vehicle was not located and the licence plate provided, showed that it should be on a truck.

16:23 Request from Children and Family Services to assist with a youth.

20:31 Request to assist EMS with a male who overdosed on drugs. The male ended up signing a medical waiver.

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10:00 A community peace officer informed the detachment of a possible stolen vehicle. A member attended and determined that the vehicle was stolen from Two Hills and the vehicle was towed for forensic processing.

12:19 Report of a female driving a black hatchback, smoking what looked like a bong. Member attended but could not locate the vehicle.

13:58 Report of a white truck driving east in the westbound lane on Highway 16. Members attended but could not locate the vehicle.

14:08 Report of theft from a business overnight. Approximately $2500 in value was taken.

15:53 Report that a female attempted to run over a dog. The female stated that the dog was chasing her son. The driver and the dog owner were both warned.

16:22 Report of a licence plate being stolen off of a van overnight.

19:52 Report of a complaint that somebody had filed her 2015 taxes on her behalf. Still under investigation.

03:09 Report of an impaired driver.

Upon locating the vehicle, the driver showed signs of impairment and provided breath samples over the legal limit. He was charged accordingly.

08:25 Complaint of three black Honda cars with Transit stickers on them, travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 16. A member attended and located two black Hyundai with Transit stickers and one of the drivers was arrested due to outstanding warrants out of Edmonton.

April 23 03:36 Report of an intoxicated female knocking at a house door. The female appeared confused. Members patrolled, but the female was not located.

21:07 911 assistance with a mental health issue where the male believed he was Jesus. Members attended and he voluntarily agreed to go to St Joseph’s hospital.

During the week 3 false alarms, 3 false 911 and 47 calls for service were made in total.

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Having patience with life Joe Machney Reporter God is never late, but he’s never early either, is a title of a book that my friend wrote about trusting that there is a bigger picture and purpose to your life. With all the confusion in the world today, it is all too easy to get caught up in it and to lose the calmness that you had when you awoke from your peaceful slumber in the morning.

Consider that the peaceful slumber that you had was the point during your day that you were calm and things made sense to you. As your alarm clock rang, you got on with your day and most likely people came into your life and events happened. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, work, children, friends, school and community events perhaps came and went as your time wound down to a close and you once again rested your weary head upon your pillow. Another day has become history.

How was your day? Was there a calmness and flow beneath all you did, or did you get so caught up in what was going on outside in your reality that you forgot the calmness that you had for that moment when you woke up?

Through society, culture and all the structures that man has created that we are a part of in the Western world that been imposed upon us, keeping us like hamsters on a wheel. The

wheel spins and yet how often do we ask why am I on here anyways? Consider asking yourself if the answers that come from the question are your own or what you have been taught to think and say? Is there such a thing as original thought anymore?

Your situation that you find yourself in has come into your life to show you who you are and what is important to you. If you are clear and are able to keep that calmness that you had in the morning, if you can harness the purity of it and allow it to stay with you, at least in the background, then your world will become illuminated in such a way that the calmness will be reflected back to you through others and situations that you encounter yourself in.

How often are the layers of emotions, mental chatter and physical sensations that you experience a reactive pattern to the outside stimulation that you experience in your day to day life? As a society, we are trained to live outside ourselves yet the peace that we had in the morning for that fleeting moment, wasn’t that special and worth reliving instead of the mental chatter?

The more one sees the outside world as a reflection of the collective consciousness of a confused society trying to navigate through a troubling time, the more that they will begin to look inside themselves for the answers, for the Spirit that is within everything. There will come a day when people will say, ‘stop the insanity’ and mean it. On that day, the world will change and the light that is within everybody will shine through. But as we go through this alchemical transformation as Spirits having a human experience, we must have patience and change ourselves first. This is akin to going through a Dark Night of the Soul, and it is important, although painful. Only then will the world begin to reflect that inner transformation.

“There is nothing lost or wasted in this life,” Bhagavad Gita.

Letter to the Editor Conflicting Values Joe Anglin

Name: Monique Vadnais Occupation: Registered Nurse Likes: chocolate, my family, traveling Dislikes: liver, cold weather

The Progressive Conservative Party (PC) and the Wildrose Party (WRP) are engaged in talks to unite conservatives into one political entity. Presumably the proposed talks are based upon the commonly held belief that all conservatives conform to the same universal principles and values. In reality, the contrast of integrity, values and behaviour between the two political parties is starkly dissimilar.

Jason Kenney announced his intention to run for the leadership of the PC Party on an agenda to pursue unity. Agree with him or disagree with him, Kenney debated this agenda during the PC leadership campaign and when the votes were tallied, the PC membership spoke. They gave Kenney a democratic mandate to pursue an agenda of unification.

In contrast, Brian Jean campaigned for the Wildrose leadership and not once did he inform the WRP membership that if he were elected, he would seek to change the party name,

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agri days - CONTINUED from front page Kozak, Agricultural Fieldmen said. “All the strong community members and volunteers helped out with this and that’s what made it all possible and a huge success. I also feel that we couldn’t have done it without the sponsors and all of their contributions.”

Centennial Hall, the new Curling rink, and the Arena. “There was also lots of stuff for the kids to do,” Judy commented. “The bouncy house and the petting zoo both went over very well.”

In total there were nine different speakers running in both the hall and the curling rink simultaneously. The presenters and their presentations were varied and well-attended. Morgan Webb, a seed analyst for Seed Check Technologies, began the presentations at 9:45 in the morning with his Granny Knows Best gardening tips and advice for the upcoming seeding season. Kerri O’Shaughnessy P. Ag, a Riparian Specialist, talked about Living with Beavers and explored beaver biology and management strategies. Robert Rogers, a student of plant medicine for over 40 years, educated his attendees on medicinal plants and mushrooms.

Lakeland College, Vermilion Campus, talked about their On-Farm Energy Management Program of Alberta Agriculture. Steven Malawany, who is a

Traceability Program Officer with Alberta Agricultural and Forestry, discussed Premise ID and the fact that it is one of the pillars of traceability which links livestock and poultry to land locations or premises. Registered veterinary technologist Nichole Boutillier gave a presentation on raising chickens and using best farm practices and biosecurity measures. Deborah Greene talked about National Leasing and how to make it more affordable to acquire equipment. Dr. Roy Lewis discussed cattle health and the current situations surrounding it.

Heather Zachoda from Zachoda Berry Farm got down to earth with strawberry and raspberry care techniques.

“I felt the day was just awesome,” Judy concluded with a warm smile.

“Everyone enjoyed themselves!”

“I thought it went really well!” Elden

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90 Years Ago – April 27, 1927 Dr. E.H. Carlton left on Monday for Edmonton where he has accepted a position with a dental manufacturing firm. Mrs. Carlton and Lola will remain in Vegreville for a few weeks. Dr. Carlton was a strong supporter of all sporting events, especially soccer, football, during his residence here and the boys are all sorry to see him leave.

On Friday evening last at 8 pm in the town hall, the Boy Scouts who were present were initiated by Lorne Mitchell, the Assistant Scoutmaster, and by the Patrol Leaders and Seconds. Following are the boys who took the Investiture: Fred Reesor, Ralph Hayter, Lloyd Barber, Mortie Milner, John Perdie, Lawrence Cooper, Frank Hayter, Arthur Eversfield, Bill Burkholder, Roy Webb, Max Milner and Arthur Milner.

Ernie Mallioux has purchased the Standardbred Stallion, Lockwood, a 2.03 ¼ trotter. This horse in his younger days campaigned over the Grand Circuit and at one time dragged down a Chamber of Commerce Purse of $10,000 together with other noted purses.

Although Lockwood is by no means a youngster now, he still has plenty of go in him and Ernie intends to race him on the “B” Fair Circuit this summer.

75 Years Ago – April 29, 1942 Dr. McIver dental surgeon, who had been practicing in Vegreville for the past year, left at the week end for his former home at Wolseley, Sask. where he will spend some two weeks before going to Calgary to join the dental corps.

Pte. Dick Weetman of the RCOC, Camrose and of Lavoy visited at home over the weekend.

Mike Tatarin is home in Hairy Hill, having been discharged from the army. Mike joined the army the same time as Bert Jewell and Jimmy Atkinson one year ago last fall. Jimmy is still in England and we are not sure if Vert has gone over yet or not. Mike Ruptash (Wm Ruptash’s son) and Jack Katchuk are home on leave from the army for a few days.

A former member of the 11trh Alberta Dragoons Reserve Army Unit of Vegreville, Tpr. Leo Milner had been promoted to the rank of Corporal in the Canadian Army (active). Tpr. Milner is now stationed in Calgary and is a member of the 31st (Alta) Recce BN. C.A. C. Previous to his enlistment he resided in Vegreville.

50 Years Ago – April 27, 1967 Ne manager of the Bank of Montreal’s Vegreville branch is Alex G. Green, who was formerly manager of the Bank’s Highfield District office in Calgary. He succeeds the late James Richmond.

Miss Barbara Matviw has been selected by the Rotary Club of Vegreville to participate in the “Adventures in Citizenship” sponsored annually by the Rotary Club. The program will include a trip to Ottawa where she will be guest of the Ottawa Rotary Club and a tour of the nation’s capital along with students from all parts of Canada. Miss Matviw is a Grade 11 student at the Vegreville Composite High School. She will leave for Ottawa on May 12th and return on May 19th.

The Vegreville Chamber of Commerce went on record Thursday night supporting a petition being circulated in the Hairy Hill area requesting that the subscribers in the Hairy Hill Mutual Telephone Association be united with the dialing system in Vegreville rather than having a dialing system installed in Hairy Hill. The reason given for the petition by spokesperson Harry Babchuk was that nearly all of the business carried on by residents in the area to be affected is done in Vegreville.

25 Years Ago – April 28, 1992 Anya Fox, daughter of Derek Fox and Viola Braun-Fox, has been cast in the role of Dorothy in a rock musical production titled The Wiz. Anya has studied music and dance extensively over the years.

The 16 year old has over 11 years of training behind her. Her most recent accomplishment was winning the Kingsway Garden Mall fame and fortune singing competition.

A number of Willingdon business people are actively involved in trying to establish a local chamber of commerce. After kicking the idea around for the past year, a group of about four business people said enough with the talk and decided to start laying the groundwork for the organization. A preliminary meeting was held March 30 which, according to organizers, was a success with about 10 business people attending. Chamber spokesperson Reg Bidulock says, the main reason behind the endeavor is to form a unity among businesses in the community and work together for the betterment of all.

A former Viking student, who went on to a career as an outstanding teacher-librarian, has been chosen by the Canadian Library Association as the recipient of the 1992 National Book Service Teacher-Librarian of the Year Award.

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.

Choose a Side: Trump and the Sunni-Shia War The Sunni-Shia civil wars in Iraq and Syria are both nearing their end, and in both cases the Shias have won – thanks largely to American military help in Iraq’s case, and to a Russian military intervention in Syria. Yet Russia and the United States are not allies in the Middle East. At least not yet.

President Trump may get in bed with the Russians and the Shias eventually, but he doesn’t seem to have given the matter much thought yet.

So for the moment US policy follows the line laid down by Barack Obama.

Ex-president Obama was determined not to send American troops into another Middle Eastern war.

Even as the Sunni extremists of Islamic State and the Nusra Front (al-Qaeda under another name) expanded their control in Syria and then seized much of Iraq, Obama restricted the US intervention to training local troops and deploying American air power.

In Iraq the local government’s troops were mostly Shia (as is most of the population), and US support was sufficient without committing American troops to ground combat. The Iraqi army is now in the final stages of reconquering Mosul, Islamic State’s capital in Iraq and an almost entirely Sunni city. Yet there have been no massacres of Sunnis, and only a handful of American casualties.

In Syria, the United States strongly opposed the Shia-dominated regime of President Bashar alAssad, but it did not fight him. Obama found local allies to wage a ground war against Islamic State in the form of the Syrian Kurds, who are Sunni, but more interested in a separate Kurdish state than a Sunni-ruled Syria.

That collaboration worked well too. With US training and air support, the Syrian Kurds drove Islamic State steadily back, and are now closing in on Raqqa, its capital in Syria. And in all that time, Obama avoided taking sides between Shias and Sunnis in what most Arabs now see as a Shia-Sunni war.

Obama even managed to maintain America’s traditional alliances with Saudi Arabia and Turkey despite the fact that those

two countries, both ruled by devout Sunni regimes, were sending money and arms to the extremists of Islamic State and the Nusra Front. He successfully walked a fine line in the Middle East for six whole years.

It’s doubtful that Donald Trump has the skill, knowledge and patience to go on walking that line. His instinct is to treat Iran as America’s most dangerous enemy in the Middle East, which would certainly please Saudi Arabia. But Iran is Russia’s close ally in the Syrian war, and Trump’s instinct is also to get very close to Vladimir Putin.

There’s a similar problem with Turkey. On one hand, Turkey is an important NATO ally and it has now sent its army into Syria, ostensibly to help destroy Islamic State.

On the other hand, Turkey is ruled by the authoritarian and impulsive President Recep Tayyib Erdogan, a mini-Trump who sprays abuse at anybody who crosses him (he recently called the Germans “Nazis” and the Dutch “Nazi remnants and fascists”).

In 2015 Erdogan deliberately re-started a war against Turkey’s own Kurdish minority in order to attract right-wing votes and win a close election.

Now he has sent the Turkish army into Syria, allegedly to help destroy Islamic State but in fact mainly to smash the embryonic state that the Syrian Kurds have been building across northern Syria. Those Syrian Kurds have been America’s closest allies against Islamic State for years.

There are even Turkish troops in northern Iraq (without permission), and Erdogan has threatened to use them if the Iraqi army abuses Sunni Muslims during the reconquest of Mosul.

Iraq’s Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi replied (in November): “We do not want war with Turkey…but if a confrontation happens we are ready for it.”

If Trump cosies up to the Russians instead, he will have to accept a close relationship with Assad’s brutal regime in Syria (no problem there) and also with Russia’s main ally in the Syrian war, Iran (potentially big problem there). But various latent conflicts are likely to burst into flame as the big civil wars in Iraq and Syria stagger to an end. Trump will have to jump one way or another quite soon.

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Being an RCMP Officer is Great (most of the time) Cst. Mike Homeniuk RCMP Ponderings - Vegreville RCMP I officially became a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 2008 and started my extra-ordinary career in small town rural Alberta. Before becoming a police officer I was just a normal guy, a husband, a father from Saskatchewan, which I still am. I grew up in the RCMP life, my father was a proud serving member of the RCMP for 35 years. I admired and appreciated him and his co-workers for everything that they did, serving and protecting the communities that we lived in. My father never talked much about what he did at work with the exception of the odd funny story he shared at the dinner table and I never really understood what he did day in and day out, until now.

Don’t get me wrong, I love my job as it’s the greatest job in the world. There are hundreds of opportunities within the RCMP to learn, develop, and meet many new people. The purpose of this article is that I just want to take a brief minute to explain what some of our core duties are and why we do them.

I along with my co-workers have seen many things and some of these things we cannot and will not ever “unsee”, which is unfortunate but I understood when I joined up that I might be exposed to them. The questions I want to get you to consider are; Have you ever seen what a human body looks like after it’s been ejected from a vehicle? Or a human body after it’s been run over, stabbed or even shot?

Have you ever had to tell anyone that their loved one was killed by a distracted or impaired driver? Simply put, these things are why we do what we do.

I expect you to call the police when you are in trouble or are in a situation that you need help solving. We will always attend, treat you with respect, compassion and professionalism and our members will always be accountable for our actions because that’s what is expected.

About a month ago I was working a day shift and was parked on highway 16A at 50th Street. I was caught offguard by the number of people that were glaring at me so I would like to educate you on what I was doing. First you need to know that all police vehicles

are equipped with a laptop computer and with that computer we are able to conduct queries through the Canadian Police Information Center. With a simple check of your licence plate we are privy to a significant amount of your personal information. Here’s what I was doing that day; I was running every licence plate that went by me and I was looking for: Stolen Vehicles, Suspended Drivers, Person’s that have outstanding arrest warrants, uninsured and unregistered vehicles, amongst any provincial traffic violations that occurred.

I was doing this because we have vehicles stolen in this area on a regular basis, as well, last year alone, 65 people became suspended drivers in our area.

There are many other reasons for conducting traffic checks including the fact that dangerous people travel through and stop in town daily. Catching those operating an uninsured vehicle is a selfexplanatory offense but this offense often leads to us detecting other criminal activity. It is realized the majority of the residents of Vegreville appreciate what I was doing or are

indifferent to it.

On March 20th, 2017, we conducted a cell phone and seat belt operation on Highway 16A. What was most alarming is that in a span of only two hours nearly 15 distracted driving tickets were issued. Why were we focussing on this? Well, it’s because using a phone while driving is dangerous and kills people. Some

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Tofield RCMP investigate fatal collision on Highway 855 Corporal Ronald Bumbry Media Relations Group On April 17, 2017 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Tofield RCMP responded to a single vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 855 and Highway 626 east of Tofield. A SUV was travelling southbound on Highway 855 when it crossed the intersection and collided with a slough.

The lone male occupant of the SUV suffered serious life-threatening inju-

ries and was taken by EMS to a local hospital and then via STARS to an Edmonton Hospital.

Tragically, the 77-year-old male from Sherwood Park, Alberta later succumb to his injuries while at hospital and was pronounced deceased.

Weather and road conditions do not appear to be factors in relation to this collision. The name of the deceased male will not be released.

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A.L. Horton School Kindergarten Information Night Rosanne Fortier Registration and Information Night in For our world to operate smoothly in the school’s library on April 20. the future there is Alberta Health nothing more imporServices and the tant than giving our M.O.D.E.L Project youngsters a head explained their roles start in their educain the school and tion.

Vegreville and A.L. Horton School District Child Kindergarten offers Development English and a Coalition spoke about Ukrainian Bilingual how the upcoming, program was one of ‘ Welcome to A.L. Horton School Kindergarten teachthe facts stated at the ers-(left-to-right) Kali Gallinger, Meaghan Kindergarten Fair’ will Knowles, and Kim Harburn.

A.L. Horton School help with getting kids (Rosanne Fortier/photo) Kindergarten ready for kindergarten.

It was noted that the program is centered on a range of themes linking children’s interests with specific provincial curriculum requirements.

The year begins with orientation and staggered start which is where each class will be divided into two groups. Group one will come the first full day and group two will come the next full day during the first week of kindergarten.

Parents are encouraged to volunteer.

Special holidays are celebrated and field trips, as well as, special activities are offered in the program.

Kindergarten is offered on Monday

and Wednesday and alternate Friday’s, as well as, Tuesday and Thursday and alternate Friday’s. KinderCare is available on most days.

There is an enhanced Kindergarten program that students can access at the beginning of the year and those that require extra help can go into their five-day a week program.

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Deerland and Dennills donate to 4-H Small Engines group Rosanne Fortier On April 20, Deerland, Dennill’s, and The Garage treated the Vegreville 4-H Small Engines group to an evening dedicated to promoting 4-H members’ interest and knowledge in small engines and to

celebrate one of the best years of growing experiences.

4-H Leader and Mechanic for Deerland, Arnold Sen, and 4-H Leader and Shop Foreman for Dennill’s, Shawn Zabrick, met the 4-H members at Deerland John Deere Equipment Shop and then went to The Garage where the owner, Myron Hayduk presented them with a tour of his vintage vehicles and accessories.

4-H members were

presented with a bag full of tools donated by Deerland, Dennills and ATCO Electric to thank the members for participating in the 4-H course in mechanics.

After the tour, they had supper at Boston Pizza.

Sen said the 4-H Small Engines group covers many areas of small engines from the basics of how an engine works all the way up to rebuilding engines. They had an engine which they totally rebuilt from the ground up and made it run again. “This program gives members an idea if they want to pursue a career in mechanics whether it’s small engine mechanic or heavy-duty mechanics. It will also help them if they want to be a farmer. We still use the books and

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4-h small engines - CONTINUED from PAGE 10 the information and show how everything is related and put it towards doing it with your hands. At the beginning, for the younger kids, we try to choose an older type of motor to get them running and the older kids who have been in the Club for three or four years can pick their project because there are so many horizons of mechanics. There were some kids that were working on quads, dirt bikes, motors, chain saws and other things which gave them an idea of what side of mechanics they want to be on. Some members did two or

Far left-Shop Foreman for Dennills and 4-H Leader-Shawn Zabrick with far right4-H Leader and Mechanic for Deerland, Arnold Sen present a bag of tools as a gift to 4-H Small Engines group-Mark Mcammond, Nolan Downing, Brayden Zabrick and Andrew Couchman. Missing from the photo are Zack Farr, and 4-H Leader Crystal Zabrick (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

three projects. The program teaches them paperwork, how to fill out books for achievement days and many aspects of being a mechanic. They can pursue it later by taking the RAP program in high school.

One of our members has started to work part-time at Webb’s Machinery Ltd,� Sen said.

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Myrnam School open house and theater Joe Machney Reporter Shortly after school finished on April 20, the students of New Myrnam School eagerly anticipated the arrival of their parents and members of the community for their Spring Open House Showcase.

The event began at 4 p.m. and as people were greeted at the door they were given a map of where everything was. The math room went in tandem with the shop room in the elementary room and both together served as a Trade Show for students from Grades 7, 8, and 9 to sell cookies and wood crafts. The Grade 6 room displayed crafts that depicted the ancient Greek era and their Museum of Citizenship and Democracy.

In the Kindergarten room, math games, story books, and guided drawings were enjoyed by the guests. The elementary wing showed classroom displays, math and language games, and research reports from the Grade 4’s animal’s life cycle unit.

The Grade 5 classroom had electricity and magnetism project demonstrations as well as a 3D map of Canada. “We have our distance scale, which is 1 centimeter being 25 kilometers as well as the elevation, which is 2.5 centimeters equals to 375 meters,” Grade 5 student Helen Briggs explained.

Downstairs was the German room, the math and science display room, and the horticulture room that showed the visitors the work the students have been doing with plants.

The gymnasium was where the second half of the event

began. People lined up to fill their plates full of beef on a bun, salad, corn and then desserts while high school students played waiters, offering the guests iced tea and water. Principal Gamblin welcomed everyone to the

show and as the students cleared the plates from the table, the performance began.

The play, Hamlette by Allison Williams, based on the original Shakespeare play, revolved around Hamlette, played by Breanna Serniak. The play was set in Denmark with colorful and humorous characters that the older audience knew and remembered from their own days in high school while studying Shakespeare, the more modern twist brought with it a stuffed puppet king, a ghost father, exciting swordplay and of course, the famous line ‘To Be Or Not To Be.”

Krysten Yaremchuk,Tony Lavo, and Jesse James stand behind their Museum of Citizenship and Democracy work.

The twenty-five-minute production was well received and as the play came to a close, the cast took a bow and thanked everybody for coming as well as the support cast and director who helped make it all happen. The evening closed with door prizes.

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Dear Classified Guys, The other day my trusty old sedan finally died. I guess timing belts don't last forever.

While I've been looking for another deal in the classifieds, I've been catching a ride to work with a friend in his hybrid. He was telling me during our commute that his 4-cylinder sedan, that he just traded in, got about 24 mpg, but the hybrid gets about 40 mpg. His plan was to save a lot of money on gasoline, but he realized after driving it for a while that the gas savings was not as much as he thought.

He figures he actually saved more gas when he previously traded his 6-cylinder car and bought the 4-cylinder sedan. He warned me not to make the same mistake by only looking for the highest mpg possible. This guy is pretty smart, but is what he's telling me really true? Doesn't the increase in fuel efficiency at the higher mpg save just as much?

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tions of gas savings are actually mathematically correct. While it always pays to drive a vehicle that is as fuel-efficient as possible, your amount of savings diminish as the miles per gallon rating increases.

Carry: For instance, if you improve your fuel efficiency from say 10 mpg to 20 mpg, like your friend may have done by selling his 6-cylinder car, you would save about 500 gallons of gas for every 10,000 miles driven. However, replacing his 20 mpg vehicle for one that gets 40 mpg would save only 250 gallons for every 10,000 miles.

Cash: If the calculations seem confusing, you're not alone. In fact, studies show that most consumers believe the 20 mpg to 40

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Carry: In order to eliminate the confusion, experts agree that fuel efficiency should be advertised as the number of gallons used per 100 miles driven. This would allow consumers to accurately compare vehicles and calculate their savings.

Other countries have already adopted this type of calculation, but the U.S. has not followed suite just yet.

Cash: Since you're in the market for another car, choose a model with both your budget and fuel efficiency in mind. This should give you the best bang for your buck. And in the meantime, keep carpooling. After all, you never know what wisdom your friend might share next week!

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Hybrid cars have made it to the production lines, but what about a car that runs on air? It's been a concept for decades and in May 2007, Tata Motors, India's largest automaker announced the first "Air" car. It runs by using compressed air to push the cylinders instead of gasoline combustion.

They expected 6000 cars to be on the streets by mid 2008. However, in December 2009 the company confirmed that the limited driving range and low engine temperatures were causing difficulties, and the car production had been postponed.

When my husband and I got engaged, we still lived almost 6 hours apart. It was going to take time to find new jobs and relocate to one of our homes. Most of our wedding planning took place on the telephone. On weekends, we would meet at one of our houses to continue the planning.

One night while adding up the costs, my husband realized that commuting back and forth was killing us on expenses. "I know," I said trying to stay on track, "but we still have to finish planning and figure out where we want to register for gifts."

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Vegreville proclaims National Volunteer Week Rosanne Fortier On April 20, Mayor of Vegreville, Myron Hayduk, and Deputy Reeve of the County of Minburn, Carl Ogrodnick, proclaimed April 23 to 29, 2017, as National Volunteer Week, and urge our fellow citizens to recognize the crucial role played by volunteers.

Volunteers gathered at Vegreville Town Council Chambers for a photo to recognize all volunteers because as stated in the proclamation, 12.7 million Canadian volunteers give their time to help others, contributing close to two billion volunteer hours per year. Our

volunteers in Vegreville and in the County of Minburn mentor our children, feed our hungry, comfort our lonely, beautify our green spaces, and fundraise for our charitable organizations. These volunteers are young, old, families, workers, retirees, men and women of all ages and backgrounds, and the collective result of the work done by our area’s volunteers makes Vegreville and the County of Minburn a more desirable

CARD OF THANKS WASNEA, Oliver Sidney The family of Oliver Wasnea wish to extend our heartfelt thank you to Father Dan Wach and to all for the visits, charitable donations, cards, flowers and prayers during this difficult time.

May God Bless you and your thoughtfulness will always be remembered.

place to live. Volunteers play a critical role in keeping citizens engaged and involved in their communities.

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Tributes MEMORIAM

MEMORIAM

KULMATYSKI, Eddie November 3, 1932 - April 28, 2014 In loving memory of a Husband, Father, Gido & Great Gido No words we write can ever say How much we miss you every day.

As time goes by, the loneliness grows How we miss you, nobody knows, We think of you in silence, We often speak your name But all we have are memories And photos in a frame No one knows our sorrow No one sees us weep But the love we have for you Is in our hearts to keep We’ve never stopped loving you We’re sure we never will Deep inside our hearts You are with us still But we just can’t keep quiet any more So we’ll tell you anyway There is a place in our hearts That no one else can fill; We love you so Ed. And we always will.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by; Victoria, Darlene, Evelyn & Fernando, Amber, Cody, Wesley, Dwight, Tyson, Dayton, Connor and Jailee

CHRETIEN, Lloyd In loving memory of Lloyd Chretien who passed away April 26, 2013.

For someone who meant so much And was loved by all he knew Who left behind a trail of tears And precious memories too.

We loved the sunshine in his smile And kindness in his heart But heaven saw that he was tired Which meant we had to part.

I miss him more than ever.

Dear angels hear my prayers Please guard him with your gentle wings And tend him with great care.

For he was someone special And words just can’t convey How much we wish that he was here with us all today.

Lovingly remembered by wife and Family

OBITUARY

OBITUARY

FEDUN, Iris Lynn January 25, 1940 – April 18, 2017 On Tuesday, April 18, 2017, Iris Lynn Fedun of Andrew, Alberta passed away at the age of 77 years.

Iris is survived by her loving family, her husband of 56 years, David; two sons, Barry (Marcella) and Warren (Cindy); one daughter Leanne; grandchildren Justine (Kale), Stephanie, Madison, Mason (Miriah), Myles (Jay), Tanya (Owen) and Jason (Jenness); five greatgrandsons and four-great granddaughters; two sisters Lovie and Doreen; three brothers Julian (Hazel), Eli (Irene) and Jim (Gwen); along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Iris was predeceased by her parents Dmytro and Julia Ulan; sister Sylvia; three brothers-in-law Vic Smith, Orest Chomyc and Gene Harty.

An Evening Visitation was held on Friday, April 21, 2017 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville. A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lamont United Church with Rev. Debbie Brill officiating. Interment to follow in the Uwin United Cemetery (Rge Rd 172 & Twp Rd 552). Donations in memory of Iris may be made to the “Diabetes Canada – Edmonton and District Branch Suite 104, 12220 Stony Plain Road Edmonton, AB T5N 3Y4.”

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

COERS, Colby William October 13, 1990 – April 16, 2017 On Sunday, April 16, 2017, Colby William Coers of Vegreville, Alberta passed away after an 8 year battle with ALS. Colby is survived by his loving family, his parents, Gary and Jackie Coers; one brother Derek (Melissa) Coers along with their children Ethan and Sarah; two sisters Dina (Todd) Bottrell and their son Kansas: Kayla (Pat) Brennick and their children Ayvah, Ella, Mia and Colby; maternal grandmother Katherine Lesoway and paternal grandmother Greta Dunnink; along with many relatives and friends. Colby was predeceased by his Opa and Grandpa.

Colby loved life and always had a smile that was contagious. He was an inspiration, loved by everyone who met him and maintained his positive attitude through his 8 year battle. He is the “Champ.”

A Memorial Mass will be Celebrated by Father Luan Vu on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta.

At Colby’s request cremation has taken place.

Inurnment to follow in the Riverside Cemetery Columbarium in Vegreville, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ALS Society of Alberta –by visiting http://www.alsab.ca.

Thank you to the Vegreville Long Term Care Staff for their love and care.

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

HOMENIUK, Bill July 28, 1941 - April 30, 2016 We often sit and think of him When we are alone, For memory is the only friend That grief can call its own; Like ivy on the withered oak, When other things decay Our love for him will still be green And never fade away Always remembered. Never forgotten.

Your loving family

OSADCHUK, William Sadly missed, but forever In our hearts.

Love, Marilyn and Michelle

YALOWICA, Liz April 25, 1953 - April 22, 2016 Our family circle has been broken, A link gone from our chain; But though we’re parted for a while, We know we’ll meet again.

Some day, we know not when, We shall meet in a better land And never part again.

We shall meet with many a loved one That was torn from our embrace, We shall listen to their voices, And behold them face to face.

Sunshine passes, shadows fall.

Love’s remembrance outlasts all.

Lovingly remembered and dearly missed.

Bill, Ron, Ken, Elaine and family

OBITUARY

HALVORSON, Gilbert Sanford November 23, 1937 – April 21, 2017 On Friday, April 21, 2017, Gilbert Sanford Halvorson of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 79 years.

Gilbert is survived by his loving family, his wife Ida; one daughter Angie (Vince) Halvorson-Vandale; two grandsons Nolan and Leland; one sister Laura Finlay; one brother Roy; four nieces Marlene, Alfa, Cindy and Holly; one nephew Clarence; cousins Carl and Helen; along with numerous relatives and friends. Gilbert was predeceased by his parents Henry and Clara; two brothers Clarence in infancy and George; two sisters Hansina (Leonard) Vold and Florence Peters; two nephews Marvin Vold and Harley Peters.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Carrot River Valley Lutheran Church in Brockington, SK with Reverend Dawn Myrfield officiating. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment to follow in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to S.T.A.R.S. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800

MacDonald, Dianne Susan February 25, 1956 – April 18, 2017 On Tuesday, April 18, 2017, Dianne Susan MacDonald of Two Hills, Alberta passed away at the age of 61 years.

Dianne is survived by her loving family, one son Jamie Jr. (Meagan) MacDonald; one daughter Martina (Mitchell) Coffin; four grandchildren Addison, Alexis, Connor and Tenley; her mother Hattie (Betty) and Fred Yakimchuk; one brother Wesley Long; one sister Marj Skoropadyk; two nephews Bryce and Sheldon Skoropadyk; one niece Robin Derouchie; special friends Uncle Ken, Jamie, Velvet and Richard MacDonald; along with numerous aunts, uncles and many friends. Dianne was predeceased by her father Lawrence Long; one brother Phillip Long; foster parents Gerald and Pauline McLaughlin.

A Celebration of Life was held on Monday, April 24, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Two Hills Centennial Hall with Pastor Gary Dupuis officiating. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to the “Two Hills Health Care Centre” or “Alberta Cancer Foundation – c/o Cross Cancer Institute.”

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

WASNEA, Oliver Sidney (May 24, 1940 - March 22, 2017) On Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Oliver Sidney Wasnea of Mundare passed away at the age of 76. Oliver is loved and remembered by his wife Nadia; his two sons Robert and Marcus (Mariana); his two grandchildren Megan and Natalya; his brother Gary (Cynthia); his aunts Lydia Ziegler and Gladys Parker; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends.

He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Emily Wasnea and his brother Rodney.

A private service was held; Oliver’s final resting place will be at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Eternal memories.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mundare Fire and Rescue Unit, 4912 50 Street Mundare, AB, or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Evergreen Funeral Chapel

BOWN, Stella Lorraine (Ziegler) August 23, 1927 – April 23, 2017 On April 23, 2017 Mrs. Stella Lorraine Bown of Vegreville, formerly of Ranfurly, passed away at the age of 89 years.Lorraine is survived by four daughters and two sons, Joan (Wade) Bottorff of Kelowna, B.C., Rob (Sandra) of Ranfurly, Cathy (Myron) Dennis of Sherwood Park, Barry (Diana) of Ranfurly, Aileen Bown (Carl) of Buffalo and Julie Burgess of Sherwood Park; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one sister, Lois Gregory; and brothers, David (Joyce) Ziegler, and Lloyd Ziegler. Predeceased by her husband, Jerry Robert (Bob); her parents, George and Edna Ziegler; brothers, Claire Ziegler and Elgin Ziegler; and son-inlaw, Cam Burgess.

Memorial service Friday, April 28, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Vegreville United Church, 5126-48 Avenue, Vegreville.

Reverend Carolyn Woodall officiating with inurnment at Ranfurly Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Vegreville United Church, Ranfurly Cemetery, or a charity of one’s choice.

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Easter egg hunt at Derwent Joe Machney Reporter The first annual Easter egg hunt was held at the Derwent Arena on Monday, April 17 and was attended by sixty-five people. Pop, coffee, hot dogs and chips, donated by the Derwent Ag Society, were served while children did assorted crafts.

The egg hunt commenced at 3:30 p.m. with children running with glee all over the arena searching for little chocolate gems. All of the goodies were donated by Derwent Quinn’s Café and Tattoo shop.

Kids and parents enjoyed doing crafts at the Derwent Arena on April 17.

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Letter to the Editor - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 or possibly disband the party by entering into an agreement with the PC Party to unify. However, eight months after he was elected, Jean registered a non-profit society called the “Conservative Party of Alberta Association,” to pursue his agenda. He did this in secret!

Currently the WRP executive is rapidly holding nomination races for existing MLAs on the premise that they will not have to participate in a democratic nomination process if and when a new unity party is formed. Apparently, the membership of the new party will have no say in this matter.

In a couple of recent bizarre decisions the WRP executive council has revoked an individual’s WRP membership for, “Intending to attempt” to seek a PC party nomination, while actively engaged in unity talks to merge with the PCs. They have also approved Jean’s appointment of Ontario resident, Arthur Hamilton, to represent the WRP members in unity talks. “Intending to attempt” is an odd if not incoherent allegation to deny mem-

bership to anyone. However, the appointment of Hamilton to represent the membership is an unconscionable violation of the WRP constitution.

The WRP constitution is incisively explicit. Only the WRP membership can authorize or appoint its representative.

Jean and the WRP executive have the authority to conduct normal day-to-day business between AGMs. They cannot engage in, or appoint anyone to represent the membership in unity or merger talks before first obtaining the consent of the WRP membership. What Jean and the WRP executive are doing is usurping authority that was never granted.

The proposition to unite conservatives is honourable and possibly a worthwhile venture. To claim that both parties in these negotiations share the same core values is inaccurate if one considers the actions of both entities. One participant and entity has shown respect for the democratic process and has conducted its actions accordingly. The other is Brian Jean and the Wildrose executive.

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RCMP Ponderings - CONTINUED from PAGE 7 just don’t seem to understand this and it’s likely a direct result of the fact that neither they, or someone they love, has been injured or killed by a distracted driver.

We often conduct speed operations on 47th Street in the playground zone for one reason, and contrary to popular belief, it’s not to generate revenue for the town. It’s because the last thing I want on earth is to have to be the first person to arrive on scene to a child that was run over by a speeding vehicle because the driver didn’t have time to stop.

The checkstops, the speed operations, the distracted driving, the licence plate queries and the seatbelt blitzes will continue. Our job as police officers is to work to keep the streets and highways safe and that’s what I signed up to do. I enjoy working to make a difference and help in preventing deaths and injuries due to traffic offenses.

As I stated a few weeks ago, I, along with all of my co-workers, are always interested and available to speak with anyone that has questions, concerns or wants clarity on any enforcement issue.

All you have to do is call the Detachment at 780-632-2223 or stop in.

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Robb Nash rocks mental health and awareness Joe Machney Reporter Robb Nash performs On Tuesday afternoon, April 18, Robb Nash performed his inspiring music and talked about for the students and mental health and awareness at the Vegreville Composite High School to students from the teachers at VCHS Comp and St. Mary’s. His performance was emotional, inspiring and entertaining throughout the whole hour and a bit that he was there.

His story is one of turning a tragedy into a triumph. At seventeen years old Robb Nash was hit by a semi-trailer truck during the winter. The head-on collision stripped the roof off of the car that he was riding in and knocked him onto the highway, where he cracked his skull. He was pronounced dead. While in the hospital, his vitals returned but he remained unconscious until spring. At that point, Nash awoke, disoriented, with a patchwork of surgical steel bolts in his broken skull, no memory of the accident and seething anger at his newfound helplessness that lasted nearly two years.

Instead of staying angry and feeling hopelessness, Robb got tired of being there and decided that he was given a second chance at life for a reason. For him, the reason was to start an initiative that engages young people through the power of music and storytelling to inspire hope and encourage positive life choices. In the last six years he has performed 750 shows and has reached 1250 schools directly has won many awards of recognition, but more importantly, he has saved countless lives.

His opening speech was inspiring, but the biggest way that he reached the students was through his music and lyrics that he displayed on the screens at either side of the stage. Along with his drummer, Johnny Holiday, who has also come through many personal tragedies to dedicate his life to helping people, they played a number of songs that spoke of the difficulties of being a teenager. The first song he played was titled, One Last Breath and was about his accident and not being able to make things right in his life. One song, in particular, Trouble Child, talked about children being misunderstood and labelled, or discarded as ‘Trouble’.

During his performance, student April Siggelkow was asked on stage to perform a duet with Robb.

After his performance he was applauded for his fortitude and tenacity by being a positive force for good in “These are important topics, addiction, and mental health, the lives of youngsters. Teens swarmed around him to talk about and these are things that everybody is dealing with and how the inspiration he had been for them.

“We live in a world where more and more people are suffering do you break down that stigma and barriers to where people from depression and addiction. Suicide is are comfortable to talk about it?” Colleen Pidzarko-Armitage, becoming an all-too-common occurrence Program Manager for Veg Al-Drug Society said. “That’s and affecting younger and younger ages. always the challenge for us as service providers to not only our But we believe there is hope as the subject young people but to the people that are role models to kids. of mental health becomes talked about When people come and give presentations in a classroom we more and more. We are strongly passion- often ask if the kids are really hearing their message and that’s ate about using our music to continue why someone like Robb Nash who is an artist and a singer these ever-important conversations,” Robb who speaks to them that way, the kids seem to be a little more declared. “Extra emotions are a gift but open to hearing that message and somehow relating a little bit better. We feel it’s more effective for the kids because someare often misunderstood by others.”

Not having charged anything for his times they feel like somebody’s preaching to them. I feel he performance, at the end of his gig Veg-Al sincerely cares about the children.”

Drug Society, The Elks, Rotary Club, The Kinette Club, FCSS, MODEL April Siggelkow performs Project, and a comRollin in the Deep with munity member Robb Nash offered him a donation for $4200.

Marielle Brodziak headed up the funding for the donation to the FRIDAY @ 5PM. DEADLINE FOR ALL Robb NashADS project.

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Students make paska Rosanne Fortier There is hope that the hottest Ukrainian traditions will continue! A.L. Horton School’s Ukrainian Bilingual Kindergarten and first and second-grade students learned how to make Ukrainian Easter breadpaska from the careful instructions of Ukrainian Bilingual Grade one teacher, Ms. Hyshka on April 11.

The dough that is placed flat on the bottom of the pan represents the sun and the cross on top of the dough represents the cross that Jesus was crucified on.

Ms. Hyshka had the support of the parents in mixing the dough and the eager eyes of the students when she was explaining the process.

Students twist the dough to make paska.

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Kindergarten students watch how to twist and design the dough to make paska.

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At the April 18, 2017 County Council Meeting, Darwin Ullery, Director of Agriculture & Utility Services and David Melenka, Agricultural Service Board (ASB) Chairman expressed their appreciation on behalf of County of Minburn No. 27 Reeve, Council, County Manager and Staff to retiree Barry McCarty for his dedicated service of thirteen (13) summer seasons as ASB Sprayer Operator. Thanks to Barry for his great service to the County.

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Win in life by volunteering Rosanne Fortier Volunteering is a win-win situation because giving to others benefits the recipients and the givers.

This is why National Volunteer Week is held from April 23-29 for 2017; it is meant to celebrate all these wonderful people who give of their time and only ask for a thank you or a smile in return.

Then there are some bonuses that people don’t always realize that volunteering brings. For a person who has an ordinary job and is tired of the routine of it, they can obtain skills and have adventures that might never have been possible with their 9-5 job. Volunteers can also share their favorite interests and hobbies with others, do administrative/office work, share their talents in the arts, tutor someone in literacy or help students with their school work, counsel or listen to

someone, facilitate or help children and youth with activities and programs, be a coach or help with sports or outdoor activities, volunteer to be a tour guide on a trip, steward or be a volunteer for an event and so many more areas and opportunities that people can volunteer for.

With people’s busy lives, they sometimes don’t know how they can fit volunteering into their schedules.

Help Guide states that even a bit of volunteering can help reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated and promote a sense of purpose in their lives.

This organization noted that volunteering can jumpstart your social circle if you are outgoing but it can especially do this if you are shy because one of the best ways to make new friends and strengthen the bond of

your present relationships is by committing to a shared goal or interest. It gives a person a chance to hone their social skills and make new friends and contacts.

Working together in a fun situation helps people learn to get along and relate to others. No one can forget the family connections that volunteer work can provide. If parents and children find a volunteer position they can do together, this provides valuable family time and a shared interest in a fun and pressure-free environment.

Maybe, it can also open up a conversation later for them. Also, people with disabilities or chronic health conditions can improve their lives by volunteering even if they don’t have mobility or transportation because, in this computer age, many non-profit organizations need help with writing, graphic designing, emailing and assignments.

Deb Dyer is an active volunteer!

Rosanne Fortier Deb Dyer is very involved in volunteering mainly at Vegreville United Church in various positions at the present time and she plans to join the Community Association for Lasting Success (CALS) board.

In the past, Deb has volunteered for Vegreville Preschool Association, A.L. Horton School, Sopilka Ukrainian School of Dance for years, Vegreville Skating Club, Queen Elizabeth School Kindergarten Board, Vegreville Block Parents program, VegMin, and more.

Deb said volunteers are the core of communities. “I first decided to volunteer to become involved in what my kids were doing and be part of what they were part of. Lots of programs don’t run without volunteers and a person sees the need for the programs to be in the community. After my kids became older, I continued to volunteer because it is a good thing to do. Programs are important for kids’ lives. Parents are busy nowadays with work and everything and it’s nice that kids can come to the different programs. I have been volunteering for Kids’ Klub at Vegreville United Church for nine

years. It was my idea to start this club and it has been going really well. The kids love to come here,” Deb said.

The biggest internal reward Deb receives from volunteering is when the kids say “when they grow up; they want to do the same volunteer work she does.”

“Volunteering is so much fun. I love to plan kids’ programming and see the kids excited about it,” Deb explained.

Deb added that her volunteer work for Vegreville Preschool Association helped her to get a job position when one became available at the preschool. After that, her volunteer work at Queen Elizabeth helped her get another job at that school. Volunteering also made Deb discover that she loved working with kids and this led her to her future career path as a school teacher.

The advice Deb would give anyone who is considering volunteering is just to go and do it! Organizations need volunteers to survive and volunteering is important. It’s rewarding and you get to meet lots of people.

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Marion Coppock is Vegreville’s faithful volunteer!

Rosanne Fortier Marion Coppock receives great joy and satisfaction from volunteering as it gives her an opportunity to be involved in the community, be around others and help people. It’s a good way to make friends.

“I volunteered at the Wendy Brook Festival this year which I really enjoyed because I like music and singing and it was fun to see the participants perform.

I am the Secretary for Vegreville Food Bank. We are going to start teaching the clients how to use different dried foods and other things that will stretch their budget which I am really looking forward to doing. I also volunteer for Vegreville Garden Club which I enjoy because I like

having a garden and I am learning about gardening and since I live in the country, I get to meet people with similar interests this way.”

Marion has also been volunteering for the Seventh Day Adventist Church for many years where she has worked with the kids in the church and the volunteers who go to nursing homes as well. “I really enjoy this, because I can bring some joy into the seniors’ lives. I like that I get to share the Love of God with people too,” Marion said.

Marion’s advice to Marion Coppock receives great joy and satisfacanyone who is considtion from volunteering because she can be around ering volunteer is to people and help others. (Rosanne Fortier/photo) just do it!

Christina Nawrot is a cheerful volunteer!

Rosanne Fortier Christina Nawrot is a youth from Vegreville who says she volunteers because it is just plain fun!

Christina volunteers for her school, church, and community. “I volunteer a bit for Vegreville United Church Sunday School. I have volunteered for Reindeer Lane, Christmas Bureau where I sorted the toys every year, Preschool Association Halloween Carnival with the Girl Guides I have belonged to for many years now; right now, I am in Rangers. I helped out with the Bunny Hop a couple of times. One year, I helped out with face-painting and keeping kids occupied during the Relay for Life event. Also, I went to Ecuador with my parents who are both dentists for a week this past year.

My parents did the dental mission trip where they went to Ecuador with all their dental equipment and helped people who otherwise would not have any access to dental care. I was a lay person who helped with whatever needed doing. I mostly helped out with the kids where I organized and entertained them which I really enjoyed doing. The people are quite poor. There were some girls who were around 14 years-old who were

making really beautiful bracelets and selling them in the market. They sold them for $1 and if someone gave them 25 cents more, the girls were out-of-their-mind with happiness. This gave me a different perspective,” Christina mentioned.

When Christina was asked what made her first decide to volunteer, she answered that her parents set a good example by always volunteering. She continued because she believes it is important to volunteer; especially in a small community because they need all the volunteers they can get to put on interesting and useful activities.

“I think a person gains a sense of belonging by volunteering because you are with other volunteers and you connect with them and you become part of the group.

You talk to people in the community that you wouldn’t see otherwise. Also, it is a whole lot of fun,” Christina said with a big smile.

The advice she would give anyone who is considering volunteering is to just go and do it! Keep an open mind and do whatever needs to be done. If you make mistakes, don’t worry about it, just go and fix it. You will figure it out!

Christina Nawrot is from Vegreville and she says she volunteers because it is just plain fun! (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Vegreville proclaims National Volunteer Week

Rosanne Fortier On April 20, Mayor of Vegreville, Myron Hayduk, and Deputy Reeve of the County of Minburn, Carl Ogrodnick, proclaimed April 23 to 29, 2017, as National Volunteer Week, and urge our fellow citizens to recognize the crucial role played by volunteers.

Volunteers gathered at Vegreville Town Council Chambers for a photo to recognize all volunteers because as stated in the proclamation, 12.7 million Canadian volunteers give their time to help others, contributing close to two billion volunteer

hours per year. Our volunteers in Vegreville and in the County of Minburn mentor our children, feed our hungry, comfort our lonely, beautify our green spaces, and fundraise for our charitable organizations. These volunteers are young, old, families, workers, retirees, men and women of all ages and backgrounds, and the collective result of the work done by our area’s volunteers makes Vegreville and the County of Minburn a more desirable place to live. Volunteers play a critical role in keeping citizens engaged and involved in their communities.

Canada Day 150 meeting Joe Machney Reporter The Sunshine Club was the venue on the evening of April 11 for the Canada

Day 150 meeting which began at 7 p.m.

As the twenty or so people who are part of various community groups in Vegreville came together to brainstorm as to how to move forward with the continued anticipation of the July 1st

been put on by the Knights of Columbus and that our work is not to replace their work but to add to their work, particularly after the primary ceremony so that we can stay in the park and keep the people active.”

event, Laurie Evans, Community Services Director welcomed everybody and began the evening.

Town Councilor, David Berry, talked about ideas to celebrate the fact that Canada is turning 150 all year long “The one actual event that is primary for it is Canada Day,” Berry emphasized.

“For the past fifty years Canada Day has

Len Babyn highlighted events that the Knights have planned for Canada Day, which include a pancake breakfast, outdoor market, kid’s events, an entertainment stage, beer gardens, and much more. “We’ll still need some volunteers for the pancake breakfast this year,” Babyn said. Other areas where organizing groups and volunteers were needed

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Mundare Fire Fighters celebrate 100 years in a big way Joe Machney Reporter One hundred years is a long time and when the anniversary comes around it should not be taken lightly. This is especially true of volunteer firefighters and the commitment and selfless dedication that they have. For the Mundare fire department, a hundred years has come and gone and on Saturday, April 22 that moment was celebrated with dignitaries, from Jessica Littlewood, MLA for Fort Saskatchewan and Vegreville to Lieutenant Governor Her Honor Lois Mitchell.

The evening began with the Grand March, as Vegreville RCMP members and Honorary Guards from the city of Leduc Fire and emergency services stood at attention as bagpipe players lead the procession and the Lieutenant Governor and the dignitaries to the dignitary table at the back of the hall.

Lieutenant Governor Her Honor Lois Mitchell presents a token of appreciation to Doug McCarthy celebrating his 40 years of service.

Jamieson Brown from 106.5 emceed the event and after a warm welcome and introductions, the congratulatory remarks began with Mayor of Mundare, Charlie Gargus, congratulating Mundare Fire Chief, Glenda Dales and asking her to say a few words and give her own introduction.

“We have two very important things to celebrate this evening, the 100th anniversary, is a very prestigious honor,” Glenda said. “One of our members has been part of the fire department for forty years, Deputy Chief Dale McCarthy.”

As the dignitaries offered congratulations, Lieutenant Governor Her Honor Lois Mitchell was the first guest to speak. “It is a great pleasure to be here,” The Lieutenant Governor began. “I have heroes in my life, and to join you in celebrating the wonderful service that the fire department has offered this community for one hundred years, is unbelievable. I’m a big fan of history and when you restudy history what you are really learning about is its people, so I have spent time reading about this district and its people. When I think about all the people who served in the Mundare Fire Department over the past century, I do see this legacy of bravery, heart, and commitment to service of the very highest order. As her majesty the Queen’s representative, it is my great pleasure to recognize and thank everyone here this evening who has served as a member of Mundare Fire Department. I join all of you in honouring and remembering all those who contributed to the department over the last hundred years. I would also like to recognize Deputy Chief Dale McCarthy on forty years of exceptional service.”

The Lieutenant Governor Her Honor Lois Mitchell presented a gift to Glenda,

Pipe band RCMP Pipe and Drum Band K Division

Shannon Stubbs MP for Lakeland said a few words about how honoured she was that Ed Stelmach and his Marie Stelmach were able to come for the evening. Before returning to her seat she presented Glenda Dales with a 100th anniversary congratulatory certificate.

Jessica Littlewood reiterated words of praise, highlighting how firefighters help people in their community feel safe in their homes. Her token of appreciation from the Provincial Government was a plaque presented to Glenda.

Mundare Mayor, Charlie Gargus, spoke of his admiration for the volunteer firefighters of Mundare and the 100 years that they have been keeping the town safe.

To show his appreciation, he presented a picture to Glenda of Mundare Fire and Rescue. County Reeve, Wayne Woldanski said a few words on behalf of Lamont County and also presented a plaque to Glenda.

“The 100th anniversary of the Mundare Fire Department, we couldn’t of made without the dedication of all of our members and their spouses and families,”

Glenda Dales said. “The Fire Department has evolved so much over the years, the firefighting techniques have changed, but what hasn’t changed is the strong firefighting family. It was my pleasure, privilege and honour to be able to put this together for the past and present firefighters and their families.”

After dinner, Lieutenant Governor Her Honor Lois Mitchell, presented Dale McCarthy with a medal for his forty years of service. “Forty years is a long time, and I’ve had some great years and some bad years. Losing a firefighter is tough and in the rural firefighting service we know the people that we are helping and it does hit home,” McCarthy said. “Within ourselves, we become what some people might call desensitized and it’s a way that we deal with the stress of the job. This is a service and without it, all of Alberta would be hard pressed to provide services because, across Alberta and Canada, ninety percent of firefighting is all volunteer. There are not many paid departments anymore and that’s what the fire services are all built on.”

McCarthy spoke highly about how their spouses are a huge sounding board.

“Without spouses and family there is no way we could do what we do, and this is true for every firefighter.”

The Tribute to the Fallen Fire Fighter followed the medal presentation which included the Reading of the Tradition, the Ringing of the Bell, the Carrying of the Helmets and the Fire Fighter’s Prayer.

The evening ended with a Toast to the Piper, the singing of God Save the Queen and a slideshow presentation on the firefighters of Mundare.

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canada day 150 - CONTINUED from PAGE 6 was brought to everybody’s attention. Laurie Evans went through the events planned for the Canada Day celebration along with the groups that would be involved in various activities. Also highlighting if any further attention was needed for any of them.

Community Leader, Jerrold Lemko, provided an update on the activities that he has been involved with

so far. “I’ve been meeting with individual service clubs and passing the word about the Canada 150 themes to see what Canada’s 150th birthday means to them and how we can incorporate those themes into events that they’re hosting throughout the year in Vegreville,” Lemko said. “We talked about having a cultural festival that would showcase the multi-cultural aspects of our community sometime in September. We want it to be something like a small-scale mardi gras.”

The people who attended were asked for ideas

and how their events could be portrayed in a Canada 150 fashion. With good ideas and contributions from all who attended the meeting steered towards C-150 merchandising as Town Communication Coordinator, Rachel Farr, talked about baseball caps, bags, t-shirts, and pins, as well as a Vegreville Canada 150 T-Shirt Contest.

Also discussed was the C-150 Passport, how it works and what the responsibilities of organizations in respect to having their event eligible as a passport event.

Oral Health Month proclamation

Joe Machney Reporter On April 19, 2017, Mayor Myron Hayduk joined the staff at Vegreville Dental Centre to sign a proclamation that April is Oral Health Month in Vegreville.

“Focusing on the importance of maintaining good oral health practices reminds us that taking care of our mouths, teeth, and gums has a positive impact on other aspects of our lives and; 59% of Canadian adults have experienced periodontal (gum) issues,” Myron Hayduk proclaimed.

Oral Health issues are easily preventable and treatable, and everyone, especially children, and seniors can be assisted through early detection and intervention. “Dental professionals work in a variety of settings with people of all ages, addressing issues relating to oral health,” Myron Hayduk said.

Greater awareness of proper oral health practices and the need to regularly visit a dental professional is paramount to ensuring all individuals lead healthier and happier lives. Promoting the importance of the issues and celebrating the success of the profession and contributions of dental professionals will lead to increased public awareness.

“I, Mayor Myron Hayduk, by and with the advice and consent of the Council of the Town of Vegreville and the Vegreville Dental Centre, do hereby proclaim the month of April as Oral Health Month in the Town of Vegreville.”