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RCMP files from april 19 - 25 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser April 19 07:09 – Report of a truck stolen from outside the area and later identified in Minburn County. Members attended and assistance was provided by traffic services, K-9 services, and air services. The subjects were not located but some property was recovered. Investigation is ongoing. 08:59 – Report of a gate being rammed and multiple buildings on the property being entered in rural Minburn County. Possibly related the call from 07:09. Items were stolen and the investigation is ongoing. 09:01 – Report by a client that they had received paperwork from Revenue Canada for taxes that does not belong to her. Revenue Canada advised the client to contact the RCMP and open a file. 21:15 – Report of a silver Ford truck with a fuel tank that was previously reported stolen, now located in Vegreville. The vehicle was recovered, the area was canvassed, and it was determined that a 2nd vehicle had picked up the lone male and drove away. Under investigation. April 20 10:38 – Report from a neighbour that a property was broken into and buildings were entered in rural Lamont County. It is believed that an older quad was stolen. Under investigation. 11:00 – After being parked overnight by the home, a Mundare resident noticed that his license plate had been stolen. The plate was entered into the RCMP database. April 21 17:22 – Members called to a local lodging establishment for suspected drugs being found. Members attended and seized a small quantity of heroine. No one was currently renting the room in question. April 22 09:03 – Report of a vehicle stolen from a residence in Mundare. The red Dodge Ram was stolen overnight. Under investigation. 13:47 – Report of mischief and attempted assault at a Vegreville residence. Members attended and learned that the home owner was trying to evict 2 males when they became confrontational. They broke multiple items in the house. A 29-year-old male from Red Deer has been arrested and faces charges as a result. 17:13 – The first of twelve (12) calls about a male subject causing disturbances

and doing damage in Vegreville. The male was yelling and throwing rocks at cars, smashed multiple windows (five) at businesses. The male who is known to police was located and arrested. The subject was charged with five counts of mischief and released with documents for court. 19:23 – Traffic stop conducted in Minburn County (Hwy 16). The 45-yearold driver from Innisfree was issued tickets for operating a vehicle without a certificate of registration, (Voluntary Penalty of $324) and operating and uninsured vehicle on the highway, (mandatory court). April 23 10:08 – Inquiry received from a client about how someone could access information available to citizens via the recently passed “Clare’s Law” legislation. This legislation allows for individuals to determine if someone they are in a relationship with had any interactions with the law related to violence.

facing criminal impaired driving charges as a result. April 25 18:34 – Report of an erratic driver westbound on Hwy 16 in a semi-truck. Members located the vehicle near Hwy 36 and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was not impaired and stated that the issue was likely due to poor road conditions. The driver was issued a formal warning. 18:48 – Report of a break and enter to a garage in Vegreville. Tools were stolen and an attempt was made to steal other items. Under investigation.

During the week there were 97 calls for service made in total including: 1 false alarm, 2 false 911, 0 animal strikes, 2 Health Act (COVID), 3 wellbeing checks, 16 calls under the Mental Health Act, and approximately 5 tickets from traffic enforcement. Have questions about the blotter? Reach out to us at blotter@newsadvertiser.com and we will do our best to provide answers to your queries.

April 24 08:25 – Report of an attempted theft from a Vegreville business. It was noted that there was an attempt to cut a trailer lock which was unsuccessful. Under investigation. 11:24 – Report of theft of a light blue Peterbilt Semi Tractor from a Vegreville business. Under investigation. 15:37 – While responding to a serious collision on Hwy 36 in Minburn County, a member with traffic services came upon a vehicle which failed to yield to the emergency vehicle. The member was forced to avoid the subject vehicle. The registered owner of the vehicle was sent a ticket with a VP of $243. The collision in question involved three vehicles with a 25-year-old male who is

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The Other Side of the COVID Coin Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion It’s no secret that there’s a significant divide between those who believe in the COVID-19 pandemic and those who do not. It’s hard to deny the science and everything we see in the news. At the same time, there are a number of things that just don’t seem right about all of this. On both sides of the debate there are also fanatics who are a little more than over the top and many who just spew nonsense. Not even doctors and scientists can agree on everything from transmission to treatment to prevention. Think of how many times advice on masks has flip flopped. Fanatics on both sides of the debate are not above threats and even violence. Both those who have been encouraging vaccines as well as those criticizing them have received various threats either direct or thinly veiled. Unless you’ve been in a cave for 40 days (yes, that’s a real thing) you will have seen the news from India where they have run out of oxygen for patients and crematoriums are running 24/7. It’s hard to argue that COVID-19 is a hoax unless you somehow managed to convince a few billion people to keep the secret. I think the hoax argument is simply ignorant. Mind you, there are still people who will argue to exhaustion that the earth is flat. On the other side many people with nothing to gain have come out and raised very serious questions which mostly have been met with ridicule or even retaliation. Now I don’t believe for a second

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anything that comes from a YouTube doctor who is selling memberships, a newsletter, and swag. Anyone with potential political or financial gain must be met with a healthy degree of skepticism. I do, however, put value in things said by people who are not looking for their 5 minutes of fame or a payday. There are some who speak out, (even quietly at times) when they see something that is not right. There are lab workers, nurses, academics, and even doctors who are raising questions. One such situation that caught my eye recently and made me pause for thought is the information coming from a Dr. Charles Hoffe. Dr. Hoffe has been a family physician in the small town of Lytton, BC for at least 25 years. In a 2010 article, then Mayor Jessoa Lightfoot referred to Hoffe as a “dedicated physician” who has been at time the only physician in the town of 250. Despite its small size, Lytton is a bit of a key location geographically with other clinics 45 - 90 minutes away and the nearest hospital for emergencies 164 km to Kamloops. On April 5, Dr. Hoffe penned an open letter to Dr. Bonnie Henry, BC’s Provincial Health Officer. In this letter Hoffe expressed his alarm after what he referred to as “serious sideeffects” after members of his community received 900 doses of the Moderna vaccine since mid-January. The most concerning reactions have occurred in First Nations patients. Of the side-effects Dr. Hoffe noted: 1. Numerous allergic reactions, with two cases of anaphylaxis. 2. One (presumed) vaccine induced sudden death. 3. Three people with ongoing and disabling neurological deficits Dr. Hoffe continued with a number of question and comments, ending with this: “So my last question is this: Is it medically ethical to continue this vaccine rollout, in view of the severity of these life altering side-effects, after just the first shot? In Lytton, BC, we have an incidence of 1 in 225 of severe life altering side-effects, from this experimental gene modification therapy.” That sounds like a reasonable course of action considering the pharmaceutical company research showed side-effect numbers which were far different. Dr. Hoffe initially shared his findings with other medical professionals and was met with ridicule and accused of creating “vaccine hesitancy”. In one interview he stated that he had been told to shut up and would be reported to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. He was forbidden from saying anything negative about the vaccines while in the health facility. This, unfortunately, is a familiar story line. You can easily look up this information for yourself. It is not my goal to sway anyone’s views, but rather to raise the question. The question is “what if”. What if there really IS a problem with this new treatment method? We are told it is safe, but we were also told that cigarettes were safe, Thalidomide was safe as were Fenfluramine/phentermine (Fen-Phen) and Diethylstilbestrol (DES). In the case of Fen-Phen, it took 24 years for the drug to be recalled after a link to heart disease and DES was pulled after 37 years when rare tumors were found in the daughters of women who had taken it. Now before all the anti-maskers and COVID deniers hurt themselves patting themselves on the back, it should be noted that the 2021 flu season in Canada never happened. Normally

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Vegreville Business to offer Group Outdoor Fitness Classes Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The recreation and fitness industry as a whole has been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 health restrictions. For Karlene Oesch she has had to pivot several times since opening her boutique cycling studio RGE RD Spin in order to stay operational. Since the latest round of restrictions that were announced on April 6 her business has been forced to shut down for a second time in less than a year. Fortunately, she’s been able to get past the restrictions that have been forced upon her, and by thinking outside the box came up with the idea to offer outdoor group fitness classes outside of her business which is located in the downtown core of Vegreville. Karlene is hoping to get classes up and running in the next 10-14 days as the weather begins to warm up. She ran her proposal by members of Vegreville town council a few weeks ago and received resounding support from elected officials. Councillor Jerrold Lemko stated, “It’s nice to see the resiliency of our business community and initiatives they put forward to do things in compliance with Covid.” Councillor Tina Warawa said, “My sentiments are the same and want to thank this business for thinking outside the box. I know that when Covid measures first hit they had made every effort to find ways to fully comply. They had looked at separation within the business and that’s great. And in a time, where unfortunately the province has had some very short time frames that are impacting these businesses with ongoing, ever changing regulations and the moving of goal posts we will support the businesses where the province is failing.” Councillor Marielle Brodziak also supported the proposal and expressed her appreciation to the owner for having reached out to adjacent business owners

provincial health order.” Lefebvre went on to say, the company will use the sidewalk and parking space for bikes directly in front of their building and adjacent neighbours. Pedestrians would still be able to use the sidewalk and clients using the equipment would be kept safe as the area will be cordoned off and signage posted.

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first to make sure they were on board with the idea. Councillor Ann Waters stated, “Small business, all business is vital to Vegreville, and we all know that, so anything we can do to help. And a lot of thought again has been put in from RGE RD Spin so it’s much appreciated as well.” Councillor Dave Berry said, “I think it’s a novel idea to have an outdoor exercise patio. So I wish them all the best.” Mayor Tim MacPhee stated, I don’t know if this business has known anything but a Covid time in their business, so it’s nice to see them thinking outside a little bit, and I do appreciate the development and planning department for going ahead and trying to get rid of as much red tape for these businesses who are trying to work within the restrictions.”

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90 Years Ago – April 29, 1931

With the barometer standing at Fair steadily and the pointer showing no disposition to move to lower levels, it is unlikely that any weather change will take place for a couple or more days. The spring sun is getting in plenty of work this week, the thermometer registering 85 degrees in the shade on Wednesday noon. Surveying for the highway between Ryley and Tofield has commenced. The road is to run parallel with the CN track and will shorten the distance considerably. There were no dissenting votes when the Chamber of Commerce voted on a resolution favouring the deportation of all undesirable foreigners without naturalization papers. The resolution dealt with those of foreign extraction and advocated that all such who were incarcerated or found guilty of penalties under the criminal code be shipped back to their own country. Three of Andrew’s ladies on a trip to Edmonton last week, had the misfortune to have two flat tires. Another party had three flats, while a party of three men on Sunday forgot to fill up with gas and had to leave their car and walk back into town. 75 to Edmonton last week, had the misfortune to have two flat tires. Another party had three flats, while a party of three men on Sunday forgot to fill up with gas and had to leave their car and walk back into town.

75 Years Ago – April 24, 1946

The Alberta Telephone office is now located round the corner opposite the Bank of Commerce in Innisfree. G.G. Whyte, who was temporary manager of the Alberta Hotel, has returned to Lacombe and the permanent manager of the hotel here is now in charge of G. Barr, a returned air force man, who saw service most of the time in the Middle East, India, Ceylon, Burma and China. Prior to enlisting with the RCAF, Mr. Barr was with the Calgary Brewing Co. for 14 years and on his return was promptly offered a position again with the firm. The agriculture department announced the Superior School of Agriculture at Vicoss, Minas Gerais, Brazil, had ordered a sample shipment of Canadian seed potatoes which will be planted for testing in an area 2,000 feet above sea level where potatoes never before have been grown.

50 Years Ago – April 29, 1971

Town Council at a recent meeting abolished the meter rental charge which has been assessed in Vegreville up to this time, thereby, easing for the water users affected the recent water rate hike by a half-dollar per bill. The town will hire a commissionaire and begin to enforce twohour parking on Main Street following passage of a motion to that effect at a meeting of town council. A two-hour parking limit bylaw on Main Street has been in effect for several years but has not been enforced. The parking time limit will be in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Canadian census on June 1 will be the eleventh in a series of major census taken every tenth year since 1871. The cataloguing of the Canadian people according to their population, social and economic characterises is a tremendous operation. In terms of cost, the collection and processing of the 1971 census data will entail an outlay of about $35 million, in terms of employment, some 50,000 men and women will be hired on a temporary basis. In addition, there will be millions of unpaid participants, the individual Canadians who provide the answers to census questions.

25 Years Ago – April 30, 1996

A.L. Horton School’s grade 6A class performed “Kid with the long hair”, their entry in the speech arts category, during the Wendy Brook Music Festival concert. They received a special award for their action-packed recitation. Diana and Jonathan Locher played their dulcimers during the concert and received a special award. Amber Tuck and Ashley Bremer-Herzog also performed their vocal duet at the concert. A Vegreville team took first place in a Wainwright Bowlspiel held February 2 to 4. The A event winners were Bob Brosinsky, Doug Zietarsky, Brian Bliss and Kevin Trembley. Two Vegreville teams competed in the 24 team event. The Vegreville Cultural Association has won the prestigious Excellence in Artistry award from the Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts. Accepting the award at a gala show were association president Orest Zubritsky and vice president John Huzil. Also attending were past presidents Michael Barlott, Elsie Kawulych and Orest Olineck. Volunteer fire fighters Clayton Hutzkal, Maurice Michaud and chief Larry Shwed were on hand when the Lakeland Breakers Snowmobile Club presented the Jaws of Life to the Two Hills Fire Department. The Lakeland Breakers snowmobile club achieved the special goal that they started a little over a year ago.

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O’Toole set to break Carbon-Tax Pledge Jay Goldberg Canadian Taxpayers Federation

current carbon tax makes essential items like home heating expensive and is a thinly-veiled money redistribution scheme, but at least many Canadians got actual cash in their real bank accounts. Under O’Toole’s plan, Canadians would acquire money held in “low carbon savings accounts” that they could spend on so-called green products that are on a government-approved list. Would you prefer cash back under the Trudeau model or O’Toole bucks towards buying a solarpowered e-bike? Some in the O’Toole camp are arguing that his plan isn’t a tax because money will go into a savings account rather than government coffers. But if the government is taking money out of taxpayers’ wallets against their will, it’s a tax, plain and simple, regardless of the ultimate destination of the funds. Canadians are too smart to buy O’Toole’s word games. O’Toole’s plan would also likely bloat government bureaucracy. Like any loyalty reward program, his O’Toole bucks would require significant support to run and maintain on the back end. And who’s going to make the list of government-approved green purchases for Canadians? While O’Toole’s proposal would lower the carbon tax rate from $40 per tonne to $20 per tonne at the outset, the carbon tax would increase over time to $50 per tonne, higher than the Trudeau carbon tax today. The only place O’Toole’s tax wins over Trudeau’s is that O’Toole says it won’t go any higher. That’s what the Trudeau Liberals said too. And if O’Toole breaks his pledge and goes ahead with this carbon tax, his word won’t be worth any more than Trudeau’s. The bottom line is that O’Toole’s plan does nothing to deliver relief to struggling taxpayers who continue to get hammered in their wallets for heating their homes in the winter and driving their kids to soccer practice. In fact, it could well leave them worse off. Jay Goldberg is the Interim Ontario Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

Conservative Party leader Erin O’Toole is set to lose the trust of millions of Canadians and betray hard-working taxpayers by embracing carbon taxes. The Conservative Party has long promised to repeal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s federal carbon tax mandate immediately after forming a government. Former Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer’s promise to repeal the carbon tax was on page one of the party’s 2019 election platform. The Conservative Party actually won a plurality of the popular vote on election night with a commitment to repeal the carbon tax front and centre. Until yesterday, the Conservative Party was adamantly opposed to a carbon tax. So was O’Toole. When O’Toole ran for the Conservative Party leadership in 2020, he signed a pledge to scrap the carbon tax. That pledge is unequivocal: “If elected prime minister of Canada, I will immediately repeal the Trudeau carbon tax and reject any future national carbon tax or cap-and-trade scheme.” O’Toole not only pledged to eliminate the federal carbon tax, but he also clearly articulated why it was bad public policy: it increases prices on nearly everything and “makes the poorest pay more.” When signing his pledge to scrap the carbon tax, O’Toole declared that a federal carbon tax was “unfair on seniors and families” and hurt “small and medium-sized businesses” by making them “uncompetitive.” O’Toole also stated carbon taxes “do nothing for the environment.” He was right. British Columbia has had a carbon tax since 2008, but the province’s emissions keep going up. Because of all these reasons, O’Toole has come out against carbon taxes time and again. “We will scrap Mr. Trudeau’s carbon tax,” said O’Toole just one short year ago. How things have changed. Yesterday, O’Toole laid out a carbon tax plan that is in many ways worse than Trudeau’s, if that’s possible. Every time a newspaper dies, even a bad O’Toole would keep a carbon tax in place and elimione, the country moves a little closer to nate the carbon tax rebate authoritarianism... Canadians currently receive - Richard Kluger under the Trudeau plan. The

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Vegreville Town Council Salutes Healthcare and Frontline Workers

A Community Salute of Gratitude to all Healthcare & Frontlline Workers (Town of Vegreville/Submitted Photo)

Vegreville Town Council Salutes Healthcare and Frontline Workers Town of Vegreville Submitted On Monday, April 26, Vegreville Town Council unveiled a tribute to the community’s healthcare and frontline workers. A mural, created by the Vegreville Visual Artists depicting healthcare practitioners, has been installed across from St. Joseph’s General Hospital. The mural is accompanied by large block ‘THANK YOU’ letters as a visual display of appreciation for all frontline workers who have worked tirelessly over the past year to keep our community operating safely. “There’s no denying the last year has been difficult on everyone but without our healthcare and frontline workers, our community would be lost,” said Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee. “These individuals, in the face uncertainty, went to work everyday to ensure Vegreville residents continued to access everything from regularly scheduled doctor’s appointments to groceries and a list of services in between.” Councillor Jerrold Lemko, who in late 2020 contracted COVID-19, credits Vegreville’s healthcare workers with saving his life. “I’m confident I wouldn’t be alive

today if it weren’t for my family doctor and the team at St. Joseph’s,” Lemko remarked. Town Council is now hoping residents will join in expressing their gratitude for the community’s frontline workers. Residents are encouraged to stop by the mural to write their own personalized ‘Thank You’ messages on the THANK YOU block letters while, for a limited time, ‘We Appreciate Our Frontline Workers’ buttons, designed by ‘Our Crowded Nest Designs’, will be safely distributed by Vegreville CO-OP, Adam’s No Frills, the Vegreville Centennial Library and elsewhere throughout the community. Tourism, Recreation and Culture Coordinator for the Town of Vegreville Anya Langkow notes its fitting that a project spearheaded by Town Council and created to express thanks to frontline workers has already encountered outstanding community collaboration. “Local artists, grocery stores and businesses have all come together to help make this possible,” she remarked. “It’s teamwork at its finest and the epitome of Vegreville’s culture.” It is expected that the mural will remain in place until the end of Summer 2021.

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Village of Andrew is polling residents and business owners to see if they have the appetite for a municipally owned and operated Internet service. Mayor Gary Leppek said, “The village is extremely interested in providing Internet service.” In general Internet service is poor in rural areas, and Leppek said the system they’re proposing would have twice the strength they currently have. To that end, the Village decided to send out a survey to see how residents and business owners felt about the idea. “If interest is great enough then we’ll move ahead,” said Leppek. He has already spoken to several business owners informally to get their input and said response has been encouraging so far. “If we have 25 people sign up it would cover the monthly cost of providing the service.” Leppek said even though a private company would be the provider of the technology required to operate the system, it would be owned by the Village. Leppek said the benefit of running a Municipal Crown Corporation is that the profits from the service would go back to the Village so it could use those funds to help improve the quality of life in the community. He believes the service would be a good selling feature for people who are thinking about moving into the community. “It’s a heck of an opportunity. We’re in new and innovative territory which is always inter-

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esting and exciting,” added Leppek. The IT Company that is proposing to offer the service to the village is Vegreville based VM Systems. Under the proposal the company would improve speed and access and rates to residents and businesses in the community. Owner Arthur Beaudette stated, “VM Systems has been engaged by the Village of Andrew to help with potential design and evaluation of this network, but the Village of Andrew is going to be providing the service. We’re the technology company that’s helping to facilitate these first stages, and are working with the village on plans to provide Internet and related services to the village businesses and residents.” He explained that, “The village is putting the network in and they are providing the service to taxpayers. Our involvement is similar to having a third party company build then manage their water system. Other municipalities are looking at this not only across Canada, but all over the world.” System capacity would grow with the customer base and the initial services would provide speeds with up to 50 Megabits per second (Mbps) downloads. “In the downtown core we’d start with 50 Mbps, but it could easily be upgraded to 100, 200 or 250 Mbps and higher,” noted Beaudette. “The ultimate goal is to be able to provide services that are no different to those in major centres. The determining factor will be community interest and support.”

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EICS Statement on Alberta Education Draft Curriculum Elk Island Catholic Schools Submitted Sherwood Park…. Elk Island Catholic Schools (EICS) Board Chair Ted Paszek provided the following statement after the April 21st EICS Board of Trustees public meeting regarding Alberta Education’s draft Kindergarten-Grade 6 curriculum “Elk Island Catholic Schools will not be piloting Alberta’s draft K-6 curriculum but will continue to work with our administration, teachers and parent community in reviewing the curriculum and providing suggested revisions to the Ministry of Education,” stated EICS Board Chair Ted Paszek. “As a Division, our key priority remains continuity of student learning during the COVID-19 world pandemic. Piloting a new curriculum places more pressure on teachers and schools while we work through recovering from the impacts of the pandemic.” EICS consultants and teaching staff from each school reviewed the seven curriculum documents providing valuable input. The Division engaged the parent community, school council chairs and other stakeholders through a survey seeking community input. Moving forward, EICS will continue to provide professional development opportunities, and support all staff in their roles.

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Nellie Wasyleski was born on March 26, 1921 on the family farm, about 15 km northwest of Vegreville, north of Royal Park. Her parents were Olena (Helen) and Metro Wynnychuk. For the successful referral to a Nellie grew up on the farm, and has always lived in the Vegreville Law Firm with proven successful area. Nellie had four brothers (Alec, Mike, Edward and Walter. litigation vs RCMP Alec and Mike died in infancy) and four sisters (Lena, Mary, Ann TEXT and Elsie). “I had a very good childhood, although my father passed away in 1923, when I was just two-years-old. My mother, Olena, was left 24 Hr. with a large farm to operate and four young daughters between the ages of 13 and 2. My COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27 mother remarried around 1927, and we remained on the family farm. Oil/Calcium Dust Control Program “One of my earliest childhood memories on Roads in Front of Farmland Sites is riding in my mother’s Model T Ford. My mother was one of the first people in the Dust control applications will now be accepted until vicinity to own and drive a car – very April 30, 2021 (deadline) remarkable for a woman in that era! as per County Policy PW 44, Another of my most vivid childhood Dust Control with Oil/Calcium. memories is from approximately 1926, when my mother took me to a Chautauqua in If you have any questions, please call the Nellie Wasyleski who turned 100 on March 26, 2021. Vegreville. I clearly remember the big tent, (Joan Mettauer/Submitted Photo) Superintendent of Public Works Office at ferris wheel, and merry-go-round set up in a (780)632-3715, Ext. 3 or (780)632-9330. big empty field, I think it was where the and inside it was a handcar. We lifted it out of the Homestead Seniors’ Lodge is now situated. It was boxcar and onto the train track. We headed east on Applications are available at the County of Minburn there I saw an elephant for the first time, and I was the tracks toward Lavoy. When we got close to Website: www.minburncounty.ab.ca fascinated by the huge creature. Lavoy, I, who was facing east, told my cousin a Around the same year, I had my first ride in an train was coming. My cousin didn’t believe me. By airplane. One of my uncles had a small, open cock- this time we were at a crossing, and luckily there pit plane that he used to haul fish from northern were some CN workers there who got us off the Alberta. He landed in the field at their farm one day handcar and lifted it off the tracks. and offered to take the girls up for a ride. I was the I remember the train engineer shaking his fist at only one brave enough to take him up on the offer. A us! The workers put the handcar back on the track few years later, my uncle disappeared while on a fish when the train passed, then took us back to Vegreville run up north. The site of his crash was discovered on it. I had to confess our prank, but I don’t rememmany years later.” ber any punishment. Everyone was likely just happy Nellie went on to say she was very anxious to start that we were safe! school, the main reason being she wanted to sit at a “After Grade 12 I took a Stenographic Course at TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Town of desk! “I loved to learn, and loved school. The first the Alberta College in Edmonton, which I never put Vegreville gave First Reading on Monday, April school I attended was a renovated, thatch-roof build- to very good use. 12th, 2021 to Bylaw No. 03-2021 which will, upon ing that had previously been a home to some of the Then, following in one of my older sister’s footfinal passage and approval, authorize the proper area’s first settlers. Classes eventually moved to the steps, I decided to become a nurse and began my officers of the said Town to, pursuant to the new Kolomea School, which was a mile or so north training at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Vegreville. of our farm. However, after the first year I realized that I did not authority of the Municipal Government Act, During the summer my siblings and I walked, but have the ‘stomach’ for nursing and gave it up! I preprovide a loan to the Rotary Club of Vegreville in I remember frigid winter mornings when we were ferred typing the reports to patient care. the maximum amount of $75,000.00. loaded into a horse-drawn sleigh and driven to Because I married just a year later, I did not pursue school, warmed by hot water bottles and huddled another career other than farm wife and mother, A copy of the proposed Bylaw may be inspected at under heavy quilts. I was a good student, and I although I did work part-time at the Provincial the Town of Vegreville Administration Office, skipped Grade 5. I attended Grade 12 at the Vegreville Building and various stores in Vegreville over the located at 4829 – 50th Street, between the hours of High School, graduating the Matriculation program years. The one thing I truly enjoyed was my many 9:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. in 1937 at the age of 16. very successful years as an Avon Lady, which some “When I was about 15-years-old, one of my people may still remember! Any person with questions or concerns regarding the uncles worked at the CNR Train Station in “I met my future husband, Andy Wasyleski while Vegreville. I was best friends with his daughter. I was in nurses training. I was living in the nurses’ Bylaw can email vegtown@vegreville.com or call 780One Sunday my cousin’s parents went out and residence, and local boys would often wait outside 632-2606 on or before Friday, April 30th, 2021. asked us to milk the cow. But instead, we sneaked the residence at night hoping to meet the young into the CN roundhouse, nurses. One night a few other nurses and I snuck out which was used to service the residence window, and the rest is history! and store trains. There was a I married Andy on October 8, 1940. 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PUBLIC SALE OF LAND of Vegreville, living with Andy’s parents, which wasn’t always easy! I remember driving a grain truck and a lot of hard labour. We moved to a house in Vegreville in 1944, but continued to operate the farm until it was sold in the 70’s. Although we were living in town, during planting and harvest seasons I would make sandwiches and hot meals for the farm workers, pack them into my car, and deliver them to the farm fields every day. “We had three children – Wayne, Pat and Joan. I enjoyed being a mother. Andy passed away in 1990 at the age of 71, after a lengthy illness. I had always been an independent and strong woman, and with the help of my children I moved from the family home into an apartment in Vegreville. My lifelong passions were reading and doing crossword puzzles. I also did a lot of knitting and crochet work. Unfortunately, my eyesight has failed in my later years and I can no longer do the things I love. I would gladly give up my ability to hear or speak, if I could only see again. I have been very dedicated to the community, and for many decades, I was an Nellie Wasyleski in her younger days. active member of the Holy Trinity (Joan Mettauer/Submitted Photo) Ukrainian Catholic Church and Ladies League, of which I was Treasurer for three years. I also enjoyed doing Pastoral Care at St. Joseph’s Hospital, which I did into my 80’s. In my lifetime, I traveled to other provinces in Canada and many other countries. I credit the fact that I lived to 100 because I attended church regularly, and I have a strong belief in God, the Holy Spirit, and my Guardian Angel which has helped me live a long life. I also prefer good home cooking to fast food, avoided eating a lot of sweets and sugar, did not smoke or drink alcohol often, and stayed active as long as I could. I learned to swim at age 65! The number one advice I would give others is don’t smoke! Drink alcohol only in moderation, and be kind and compassionate to others,” Nellie added.

Town of Two Hills Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, the Town of Two Hills will oﬀer for sale, by public auction, in the Town of Two Hills Council Chambers at Two Hills, Alberta, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., the following lands:

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AgSafe Alberta Hotline Available to Producers Anytime Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Just like the name, AgSafe Alberta’s mandate is to keep producers throughout the province safe. The organization has its own line for farmers and ranchers to call any time of the day. AgSafe Alberta Executive Director Jody Wacowich says the toll free number is available 24/7. “It’s for farmers and ranchers to call to get safety questions answered or support with Occupational Health and Safety, (OHS) inspections and investigations.” The hotline has been operational since 2019. Wacowich said the reason it came to into existence was because the Board felt it was important to provide support to farms and ranches if they were having a visit from OHS. So the number got started as a way for a farm to call and get some support if they had an incident and OHS wanted to do an inspection. “We also take general safety questions and we see more of those than incidents. It has been operational since 2019. We received three calls in the first year and we have received seven calls so far this year.” She went on to say, “Farmers are asked to know a lot of things and now safety is one of those things. AgSafe Alberta is there to answer questions, help with planning and help to understand the legislation and what is required.” AgSafe Alberta offers a variety of services and resources to Alberta farmers and ranchers. On its Website you’ll find tools and information on farm safety. It has developed a manual and workbook to help develop hazard assessments and document training. “There are workshops to support the

Jody Wacowich, Executive Director of AgSafe Alberta. (AgSafe Alberta/Submitted Photo)

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Tyson Rudolf Earns Provincial Public Speaking Title Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Tyson Rudolf admits he wasn’t a natural at public speaking, but had good role models, and worked hard to perfect his skills over the past nine years. To his credit, the senior member of the Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef Club now owns the title of Provincial Champion.

Tyson Rudolf with his trophy for winning the 2020 North East Regional Communications Competition. (Rudolf Family/Submitted Photo)

“I don’t think I was a natural. I was a shy kid but we had some really good examples in my 4-H club, looking up to my sister, and we had some other girls who had progressed to regionals and provincials. So, you kind of watched them when you’re a junior member, seeing confidence they had, how they talked, and how they presented themselves. You learn a lot from senior members when you are a junior member learning your public speaking skills. I definitely wasn’t a natural, but I definitely learned my way and figured things out.”

As for how he feels about winning the title? He responds, “It was fantastic and really exciting. It was just a little surreal because you’ve been at it for so long, and was kind of like that pinnacle moment where everything paid off.” Commenting on what the title means to him personally, he says, “Over the years I’ve really been driven to be the best public speaker possible. You know, I worked really hard. All the writing and all the memorizing, trying just to be that best version of a public speaker that you can be. And I think this provincial competition and winning, that was the cherry on top moment.” As far as being a role model and inspiration to other 4-Hers, Tyson says, “I think that’s very important. We’re always kind of taught to look up to our older members and to look at them to what to achieve and what to be, how to be your best. I try to put myself in those shoes and motivate myself to do my best, but then also remember to myself that you’re setting the example for the young guys, just like you looked up to those guys.” What do you enjoy most about public speaking? He replied, “What I enjoy the most would probably be getting to talk about political issues. I love talking about current events and world issues. I think having an opinion as a young person is extremely important now. It’s our job to stay informed, have an opinion, and be able to actually communicate that opinion well. And I also think public speaking broadens everything really, moving into the work place. And in university it’s so useful.” The next phase in his journey will be post-secondary education. “I’ve been accepted into four or five health sciences programs, and after first four years you

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No one else in club history has ever earned the provincial title, and he is proud to have earned that distinction. “I was quite proud to represent my club and win that provincial championship the first time for us.”

can go into an undergraduate program in medical school. Now picking one is the tricky part.” Tyson says public speaking has changed him. “We always talk about how important public speaking is for post-secondary and having a job in the future. And I think myself especially, and anyone else involved in public speaking, its huge asset that you’ll have for the rest of your life. It changes everyone and makes them a more well-rounded person.” A copy of Tyson’s speech titled: Paying the Price on the topic of the carbon tax and how it affects the agricultural community in Alberta. A video of Tyson’s speech can be viewed on 4-H Alberta’s YouTube Channel.

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, When it comes to cars, I've learned that one man's junk is another man's treasure. My dad loved old cars, the older the better. I'm not talking about classic cars or hot rods. He loved the old clunkers. He had a barn where he collected six or seven old cars from the late 60's and 70's. Most of them ran, but certainly not road worthy. When he passed away a few months back, it was my job to clean them out of the barn. At first I was going to pay a wrecker to tow them away, but then I placed a classified ad hoping someone might want them and make me an offer. Surprisingly, one guy saw my ad and called a few of his friends. By the weekend, these guys drove across three states with trailers to pick up these cars for use in a demolition derby. I got $150 for each car! I couldn't believe it. One guy told me that in the world of smashing cars, these vehicles were valuable, except he didn't explain why. Can you elaborate why they would want these old cars destined for the junk pile?

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lition derbies. Carry: Nowadays most motor sports require a large investment to participate. Many of the titleholders in the racing circuit require sponsors to fund their automobiles. Even a monster truck can run you six figures, not to mention all the engineering expertise you will need. Cash: On the other hand, the demolition derby is considerably different. The events are typically smaller and the startup costs usually involve more bravery than monetary investment. In fact, a cheaper vehicle is preferred since most of them don't last past the event. Carry: The idea of a demolition derby is to be the last car in the ring

that isn't disabled or demolished. That's where your dad's old cars are indispensable. Cash: Vehicles built prior to about 1977 were designed larger and heavier with much more steel than cars today. Combined with their heavy-duty gas-guzzling engines, these cars have a better chance of survival in a demolition derby. Carry: As time goes on, finding these older cars has become more and more difficult. Participants are traveling longer distances and paying more to get them. Cash: It's good that you found your dad's old cars a new home. However, it looks like their last few miles will be the toughest they've ever been driven!

Preparing for a demolition derby is not nearly as haphazard as the event. A typical demolition car is stripped of all interior fixtures, trim, plastic, lights, glass, etc. This includes the dashboard and extra seats. Then the engine's radiator, battery and gas tanks are typically relocated to the center of the vehicle for protection. Doors are welded shut, extra metal is trimmed from the wheel wells and bumpers are removed. Additionally, roll bars and fire extinguishers are usually added.

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Countryside Greenhouse a Botanical Gem Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Jones Family Greenhouse is nestled in the heart of Lamont County, near St. Michael. It has become a true destination spot for people from as far away as St. Paul, Two Hills, Vegreville, Mundare, Tofield and many other geographical points along the way to Edmonton. The seasonal garden centre is situated two miles north of Highway 29 on Range Road 175. This is the 27th year Sigrun and Robert have welcomed visitors to the greenhouse.

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The couple have lived on the property since 1977. “We built in 94 and opened it in 95. “It was so well received we opened the next phase in 1995. And then we connected the two greenhouses together,” said Sigrun. “When we first opened, we had 2,000 square feet and now we have 7,000 square feet,” added Sigrun. Nearly every square inch of the greenhouse is full of vegetables and flowers. Sigrun is expecting it to be busy this season, and opening day is just around the corner on May 1 Preparation for the season begins in February when Robert checks the mechanical and watering system to make sure they are in good working order. After that, they bring in soil to defrost it before they can plant seeds and starter plants. The soil is brought in in the fall, but it freezes because the heat is not on in winter. Then it’s time to wait for the soil

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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

KUHN, Max Peter Dad, Gido April 25, 1935 - April 21, 1999 Time may heal the broken heart, Time may make the world less sore, But time can never stop the longing For the loved one gone before. I think of him in silence, His name I oft recall, There is nothing left to answer. But his picture on the wall. His weary hours and days of pain His troubled nights are past; In our aching hearts we know He has found sweet rest at last. You’re not forgotten, Father, dear Nor ever shall you be. As long as life and memory last I shall remember thee. Nothing can ever take away The love a heart holds dear, Fond memories linger every day Remembrance keeps him near. Those who we loved go out of sight, But never out of mind; They are cherished in the hearts Of those they leave behind. His dear bright eyes and cheerful face Are pleasant to recall; He had a loving word for each And died beloved by all. Remembering you with love, Crystal Kuhn, Brayden Zabrick & Kuhn family

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YUSHCHYSHYN, Finella September 4, 1946 - April 28, 2016 In Memory of My Mom Your Mother is always with you. She’s the whisper of the leaves As you walk down the street. She’s the smell of certain foods you remember, Flowers you pick, The fragrance of life itself. She’s the cool hand on your brow When you’re not feeling well. She’s your breath in the air on a cold winter’s day. She is the sound of the rain that lulls you to sleep, The colors of a rainbow. She is Christmas morning. Your Mother lives inside your laughter. She’s the place you came from, your first home, And she’s the map you follow with every step you take. She’s your first love, your first friend, Even your first enemy, But nothing on earth can separate you. Not time, not space…not even death Sadly missed by Tabatha

LASCHOWSKI, Lena July 1, 1924 - April 23, 2012 In Loving Memory of our dearest Mom, Baba, Great-Baba, and Great-Great-Baba Though your smile is gone forever And your hands we cannot touch Still we have so many memories Of the Mother we loved so much. Your memory is a keepsake With which we will never part God may have you with Him But you will always be in our hearts. Always remembered and loved by your children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren.

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ELIASSON, Carl I.M. November 7, 1937 - April 12, 2021 Carl Eliasson passed away peacefully at the age of 83, at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, April 12, 2021. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife Jean of 51 years, stepsons Douglas (Viven) Greig and Tim Greig. Grandchildren Chantelle (Mark), Raya, Haily, Chrystal, Michael, Elijah, Chloe and also Great Grandchildren Brooks and Reed. Survived by brother Olie (Betty), sister Doreen (Jim) Schank, sister-in-law Ionne (Jerry) Rudy and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Nick & Bertha and one brother Gerald. In honour of Carl’s wishes his life will be silently remembered by family and friends without the proceedings of a formal service. Special thanks goes to Dr. Strydom and the caring staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Those wishing may make a donation to the Vegreville St Joseph’s Hospital Palliative Care.

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PARDELY, Saydie May 15, 1936 – April 25, 2021 On Sunday, April 25, 2021, Saydie (Dee) Pardely of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 84 years. Saydie is survived by her loving family, sons Tim (Cheri) along with their children Kevin (Christina) and their family Kacey, Rory, Jay and Ty: Shanna (Ryan) Gratton along with their daughter Briella; Kirby (Charlotte) and their son Troy; one sister Eristine Duncan. Saydie was predeceased by her husband Walter Pardely; daughter Cynthia; son Cameron; parents Sam and Dora Werezuk; siblings Victoria Chilibecki, Mary Arthur, Peter, Paul, Annie and William Werezuk. A private Funeral Mass will be held at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta with Fr. Robert Lee as the Celebrant. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Elk’s & Royal Purple Fund for Children - 402 - 2631 28TH Ave.,Regina, SK, S4S 6X3.” To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800

Black Lives Advocates React to Conviction in George Floyd’s Murder Case Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent On June 7, 2020 local resident of Vegreville, Brian Butler and his wife Ardythe arranged the first memorial service at Vegreville Cenotaph where people who attended observed eight minutes and 46 seconds of silence in honour of George Floyd who was killed by Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin. On April 20, 2021, Chauvin was found guilty and convicted of murder and manslaughter of unarmed black man George Floyd. Brian reacted to the verdict by saying, “I hope this will be a catalyst for further investigations and changes towards policing practices. Sadly, history is not on the side of change for the way minorities have been treated in the United States and in Canada, but we are hopeful that a verdict like this does send a message that we do need to have some reforms made. This does provide a glimmer of hope that there can be change. It does say with the modern means like telephones with cameras and things; there is a higher level of accountability which is good.” Ardythe added that she was relieved because from the video, the presentation and all the witnesses; there was no question that Chauvin had done what he was accused of. “I don’t know if this will affect change to racism in our country. I just hope it will. This incident might make people more aware of racism.” Other advocates for this movement were local residents’ Pailey Tegan Corbett and Jordan Ling who organized a Black Lives Matter Peaceful Protest in Vegreville on June 11, 2020. In reference to the recent verdict, Jordan Ling said when she heard the verdict she was pleased to hear the right decision was made. “It’s bittersweet to me, as I am still seeing a huge divide in people’s opinion on the matter, but it is a step in the right direction.”

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Secretary for the Minister of Jobs, Economy, Innovation. Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee commented on the announcement by saying, “You know what, it maybe doesn’t seem like a lot; but when you’re in small business every little bit helps, right now. Especially, if you’ve been opened and closed a couple of times. You know I’ve been in business going on 34 years here. The most important thing is your employees and their families, and it may mean the difference that you may be able to keep a couple of employees around and look after their families until this is over.” MacPhee hopes it, (grant) will be enough to get businesses over the hump until the end of June and first part of July when things start opening up again. “I do encourage everybody that can possibly apply for it to apply for it as quickly as they can.” Michelle Henderson, General Manager of the Vegreville & District Chamber of Commerce, said it has been trying times for some local businesses in the service and restaurant industry. With the uncertainty and short notice of changes to health restrictions, Henderson said, it has been frustrat-

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