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WHAT’S INSIDE Agriculture.................... 13 Business........................... 5 Classifieds..................... 14 Community................... 20 Crime............................... 3 Employment.................. 10 Family............................ 18 Marketplace.................. 17 Notices............................ 7 Real Estate.................... 19 Sports................... 11,12,17 Tributes......................... 16 Upcoming.....................8-9

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RCMP files from JULY 26 - AUGUST 1 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser July 26 11:35 – Report of theft of tool from a truck in Vegreville.

CCTV being reviewed and a list of items to be obtained.

12:43 – Report of a break and enter that occurred some time in the past 10 days in Mundare. Items were taken and a possible suspect has been identified. Investigation is ongoing.

July 27 20:03 – Call to request the removal of an unwanted, intoxicated female at a Vegreville residence. Members attended, spoke to the complainant and then transported the subject to be lodged in cells until sober.

20:16 – Report of a bicycle theft from a Vegreville residence. Members located the female suspect and arrested her for theft. The subject appeared to be intoxicated, was lodged in cells until sober and later released with documents for court.

The bicycle was recovered and returned to the owner.

July 28 10:49 – Members were called to assist the Vegreville hospital and EMS for an un-co-operative patient who had been ordered to be transported to another hospital for a mental health review. Members attended, and the patient agreed to cooperate. The patient was then transported. This same client was involved in 8 calls in a two day period.

10:53 – Report of a break and enter to a Vegreville church. Entry was gained, however, no items were taken. Under investigation.

13:06 – Report of fraud regarding a trailer for sale online. The complainant sent a $500 deposit for the trailer and then went to the location. The location in Mundare did not contain the trailer nor the person who posted the sale. Under investigation.

16:32 – Report of a youth riding a motorcycle on streets in Vegreville. The rider was located and a discussion took place with the youth and their parent.

July 29 07:41 – Report of an attempted theft from a Vegreville location. The complainant indicated that they heard noises and then saw a male carrying a chop saw.

The male is described as wearing a gray hoodie and black pants. When the complainant confronted the male he dropped the saw and fled. The saw was returned and a stolen bike was recovered by members and later returned to the rightful

owner.

10:26 – A Vegreville taxi driver called to advise they dropped a client off at the airport. The client was sure they wanted to go there, but also appeared to be “confused”. Members attended and located the individual who was confirmed to be okay and transported them to a safe place.

11:41 – Report of a driver who was driving erratically and unable to maintain lane. They appeared to be “nodding off” or “asleep”. Members were able to intercept the vehicle, determined that the driver was not impaired, however, fatigue and other medical concerns were a factor. The driver was issued a 24-hour suspension and the vehicle was towed. The driver was also transported to hospital for an assessment.

14:09 – Report of fraud from someone claiming to be from the bank. The complainant, upon direction from the caller, purchased $1,500 in Google Play cards and provided the codes over the phone. Information for the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre was provided.

14:42 – Report of stolen rims and tires from a Vegreville residence. Four chrome rims with low profile tires were taken.

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21:45 – Report of a stolen bicycle from a Vegreville residence. The bicycle is described as a one-speed “Canadian” brand, brown/red in colour with two locks. Under investigation.

22:55 – 911 call of an assault at a Vegreville residence. Members attended and spoke with the victim who said the suspect threatened to kill them and punched them in the face multiple times.

Members located and arrested the suspect soon afterward. After further investigation, members determined that both parties were aggressors and the two were separated for the night. The investigation is ongoing.

July 30 07:28 – Report of a physical confrontation between two males. Members attended and learned that the fight was consensual, and after speaking with both involved, the subjects agreed to work things out on their own.

07:57 – Traffic enforcement in the area consisting of approximately 12 tickets, most of which were for speeding.

09:59 – Report of damage to a downtown Vegreville business. CCTV is being reviewed.

12:59 – Report of a dog in distress after being left in a vehicle since morning. The complainant was able to remove the dog from the vehicle and provide it water.

The owner was located and spoken with.

20:04- Noise complaint at a Vegreville address. The complainant indicated that kids were playing in the backyard and had music playing. The caller was advised of the 11:00 pm noise bylaw and told to call back if the noise continues past that time.

July 31 12:03 – Traffic stop conducted in Vegreville on a red Chevrolet LS that was stopped. The driver who is known to members was issued four tickets. Driving while unauthorized (mandatory court), driving an uninsured motor vehicle, (mandatory court), driving without registrations, (mandatory court) and displaying an unauthorized plate (mandatory court). An additional driving suspension was issued and the client was released with documents for court. The vehicle was towed and seized for 30 days.

13:28 – Traffic stop conducted in Vegreville. The driver was issued three tickets and released roadside. The vehicle was towed and seized for 30 days.

14:21 – Call received from a client who indicated they were drunk and had arrested himself. Members attended and assisted EMS in transporting the client to hospital.

August 1 8:09 – Report of tools stolen from a work truck in Vegreville. Under investigation.

8:49 – Report of a truck stolen from Minburn County that occurred on July 29. CCTV being reviewed. Investigation ongoing.

During the week there were 109 calls for service made in total including: 2 false alarms, 1 false 911, 0 animal strikes, 2 wellbeing checks, 22 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, and approximately 18 tickets from traffic enforcement.

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RCMP Traffic Control near Mannville Leads to Drugs and Weapons Charges Items seized by RCMP. (Vermilion RCMP/Submitted Photo)

Vermilion RCMP Submitted Vermilion, Alta. – On July 29, 2021, at approximately 6:15 p.m., an officer with Vermillion RCMP Traffic Services was conducting routine traffic patrols on Highway 16 near Mannville in Minburn County, Alberta.

After conducting checks on a vehicle pulling a travel trailer, the officer observed that the licence plate did not match the trailer and a traffic stop was initiated. Further checks revealed that the trailer was stolen out of Parkland County and the driver was prohibited from driving. As the officer was conducting checks, both the vehicle driver and passenger fled on foot into a wooded area.

Additional officers from Vermilion, and Vegreville detachments along with police dogs from both Cold Lake and St. Paul were called to the scene and both individuals were located and arrested. A search of the trailer revealed two additional people inside who were also arrested.

The investigation into the contents of both the vehicle and trailer resulted in a significant seizure of drugs, weapons and Canadian Currency.

The following items were seized: - Nearly $8000 in Canadian Currency - Approximately 78 grams of suspected Cocaine with an estimated street value exceeding $4,000 - 68 grams of suspected Fentanyl with an estimated street value exceeding $13,000

- Approximately 1.7 kilograms of suspected Methamphetamine with an estimated street value exceeding $83,000 - 9mm pistol ammunition - Concealed carry pistol holster - Imitation Glock 19 handgun - Brass knuckles (prohibited weapon) - Stolen travel trailer valued at $60,000 Lance Larin, age 44 of Edmonton, has been charged with 8 offences including; possession for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled substance, possession of stolen property over $5000, and possession of a prohibited weapon. He has been remanded in custody with his next court appearance on August 3rd in Lloydminster.

Karley Rylaarsdam, age 33 of Edmonton, has been charged with 7 offences including; possession for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled substance, possession of stolen property over $5000, possession of a prohibited weapon, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. She has been remanded in custody with her next court appearance on August 3rd in Lloydminster.

Kelly Sanderson, age 28 of Sherwood Park, has been charged with 3 offences including; possession for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled substance. She has been brought before a Justice and has bail set at $1000 with conditions. Her next court appearance is set for August 16th in Vermillion.

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Mathew Fairweather, age 38 of Edmonton, has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled substance. He has been brought before a Justice and has bail set at $1000 with conditions. His next court appearance is set for August 16th in Vermilion.

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I have some very exciting news to share with the parents in our constituency. I am thrilled that our government has reached an agreement with Ottawa on a $45.4 million program to help reduce the cost of childcare. Parents can start applying for the newand-improved program on August 16.

This funding will ensure more working parents are able to access childcare subsidies if their child attends a licensed preschool program. Another aspect of this agreement I want to highlight is that $4 million under the Early Childhood Workforce Strategy funding will be dedicated to wage top-ups for preschool educators. This will bring these valuable educators’ wages in line with those working in daycare and out of school care.

I also would like to talk about supports available for our farmers. The province-wide heatwave has been especially uncomfortable for our producers. I am thrilled Agriculture and Forestry Minister, Devin Dreeshen responded swiftly on this matter.

On July 22, the ministry announced a change to the Low Yield Allowance. This is a standard part of the Production Insurance Program which was developed for situations of extreme heat and severe drought. Alberta is doubling the low yield threshold to allow for additional cereal or pulse crops to be salvaged for livestock feed. For example, the barley crop threshold will be increased from 150 to 300 kg per acre.

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Should this be the Last Olympics?

Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion This is the season when many fans turn to the Olympic Summer Games to cheer on athletes representing their respective nations.

Some prefer the summer games and others the winter games.

There are also those who cheer for the underdogs because they want to see someone overcome the odds. The Jamaican Bobsleigh team comes to mind.

However, the current Games are far removed from ancient Greece or even the first modern Games with the formation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894. In the Olympics of today, commercialization is paramount. Athletes are subject to decisions made with broadcasting and corporate sponsorships in mind.

Is the Olympics in its current form something we should continue? There are a number of reasons to question this.

There has been much attention on American gymnast Simone Biles who stepped back from many of her events in the “2020” competition citing her struggles with mental health. The pressures on Olympic athletes is no secret. However, Biles was also subject to abuse from USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.

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light and resulting in Nasser facing over 100 years in sentencing.

There seems to be no desire to clean things up from the IOC. Of course, they do not oversee individual programs, from the 200 plus nations participating in the Games, but they also do not exercise power where they have full control.

After Russia was caught repeatedly doping (dating back to the 1980’s), a ban was put in place in 2016 when statewide doping was uncovered. This ban of four years was later reduced to two years and now athletes are competing under the “Russian Olympic Committee.”

Then there’s the dress codes enforced by various organizations.

Prior to the Olympics, the Norwegian women’s beach handball team made headlines when they were fined by their organizing body for not adhering to the dress code for their sport. Were they wearing something that was making a political statement or upsetting some other nation? Was it offensive? No, they opted to wear shorts with legs instead of bikini bottoms “with a close fit and cut on an upward angle toward the top of the leg” and a maximum side width of four inches. A fine of 1,500 euros was levied for “improper clothing.”

This raises the question of dress codes for female gymnasts and beach volleyball competitors. Why are male teams allowed to wear baggy shorts instead of speedos? Seeing some progress, for the Tokyo Olympics female beach volleyball players are permitted to play in long shorts and T-shirts should they choose.

Clearly, one can look the other way since this is the pinnacle of sport with all of the top athletes in the world, can’t we? Well... that’s not entirely true either. Back in 2004 a rule originally introduced in Montreal in 1976 was reinstated. The “two-percountry” rule, which states that only two athletes per country can make an all-around or apparatus final, where they compete for medals. This ensures no country can sweep the medals and includes more nations, but does so by eliminating some of the best athletes in the world.

In another questionable move, men’s high-bar competitors are no longer allowed to warm up for 30 seconds before the competition. In essence, this has athletes performing dangerous moves while cold. Some have stated they feel this is for television and the related time constraints. Another move that has nothing to do with having the best athletes performing at their peak.

And what do the big advertisers that fuel the money machine that is the Olympics have to say? Well, nothing. Recently, CocaCola was called out at a Senate hearing for commenting on Georgia’s elections while refusing to condemn the treatment of Uyghurs in China. Coca-Cola will have no problems selling their products in China, and are already listed as a sponsor for the 2022 Winter Olympics in China this coming February along with a long list of other big names.

I highly doubt that change will happen. If it does, it will take more courageous athletes like Simone Biles or the Norwegian women’s beach handball team. The athletes are the stars and are the only ones with the power to push change on the powerful machines that make up the Olympics. A more pressing question for Canadians? Will Canada send scores of Canadian athletes into a country that has held two of our citizens, Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, for almost 1,000 days?

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Severe Drought Conditions Crippling Farm Operations Main: Seedling beginning to germinate.

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Musidora area resident Kevin Laschowski has been farming for the past 35 years, and during that time he has only experienced three disaster related growing seasons.

Unfortunately, this growing season is one of those years. Prolonged extreme temperatures and lack of moisture have created widespread drought conditions in the area and throughout much of Two Hills County.

Laschowski said they have only had just over an inch of rain since mid-June.

The parched and patchy crops clearly illustrate the devastating impact the drought conditions have had on them.

One field of greenfeed that was seeded June 15 is extremely patchy and some of the plants are only starting to germinate now. The plants that did came up before them are only about a foot high and sparsely scattered throughout. “I did a seed test and they’re just sprouting now.

Up until last week they were lying dormant,” said Laschowski.

Over in one of his canola fields brown patches are prominently featured and he expects to get only 10 bushels to the acre

come harvest time. When you take into account all of the input costs, it’s already a losing proposition.

Because of the hot dry weather, grasshoppers are chowing down on the crops.

Laschowski said they aren’t fussy what they eat as long as it is green. When he was baling hay on July 9, he said that when he looked behind his tractor he saw a large flock of seagulls swooping down to pick up the grasshoppers that remained in the furrows.

He is now beginning to contemplate whether to keep his 20 head of cattle or sell them as hay is in very limited supply, and it’s becoming financially out of reach for producers. For example, Laschowski

said hay that’s currently on the market is selling from $120 to $160 a bale, triple the cost from last year.

Laschowski said he will have to start pumping water soon for his cattle. That, too, is an added expense he wasn’t counting on this year.

The effects of the drought not only hurt farmers, but a whole host of local businesses who rely on them to spend their hard earned money. Consumers will have to pay more for various goods and services because of the current situation well into the future.

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90 Years Ago – August 5, 1931

Following a sultry day on Monday, a heavy rain accompanied by a strong wind, which in places reached cyclonic proportions, swept over the entire district, in the evening. About midnight another and greater storm arose and this was accompanied by hail which cleaned up, wholly or partially, the crops in a territory said to extend from Beaver Lake to north of Vermilion. A strip ranging from seven to about twelve miles wide suffered.

The deluge of rain in the Andrew area in the last 24 hours has dashed somewhat the prospect of an early and promising harvest. The fields are taking on the golden tinge, but some will be badly lodged.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Crockett and family arrived in Vegreville this week from Youngstown, Alta., to take up their residence here.

It is likely that they will reside in the house recently vacated by Mr. Stringer at the corner of First St. and Third Avenue. Mr. Crockett is opening a law office in the Dobbins Block where the Vegreville Business College was located last session. He has had a lengthy experience in legal practice both in Youngstown and elsewhere and will undoubtedly handle a fair proportion of the business offering in that line here.

75 Years Ago – July 31, 1946

A transaction of considerable interest took place recently when Third Bros. Drug business was sold to Russell Nikiforuk and Ed. P. Langridge. The transaction included the building, stock-in-trade, the whole works, excepting the firm name which, for the time being at least, will continue at the mast-head as Third Bros. Drug Co. Western Canada wheat will be needed in deficient countries of Europe and Asia for at least two years in large quantities, R.V. Biddulph, European commissioner of the Canadian wheat board said. It will take that time before European bread grain reserves are built up to normal pre-war standards, he said.

The physical volume of business in May was lower than any month of the present year except February and showed a decline of 4.4 percent from April, the Dominion bureau of statistics said.

British scientists are trying to develop a concrete which will “age beautifully”. The Royal Institute of Architects consider it their greatest need, and speakers at a recent conference said scientists may soon be able to meet the demand.

50 Years Ago – August 6, 1971

Two Vegreville boys, Roger Russ and Russ Shandro, left for the World Scout Jamboree in Japan on Monday. They are among 33 Alberta boys joining thousands of Boy Scouts from all over the world meeting at Asagirl Heights, Japan.

Mrs. Norma Ferguson, 20 year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Ferguson of Vegreville, has been chosen as one of four young people from across Canada to attend a Study Group sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion. The group comprising people of various ages from different areas of our country, will meet in Ottawa. “The purpose of the meeting is to discuss how best the Legion can join with the youth to make Canada a greater nation, to develop good Canadian citizens, and to make the Legion’s contribution to society more meaningful.”

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dobush will take up residence in Lamont next month where Mr. Dobush has accepted a position as superintendent of schools for the County of Lamont.

The Vegreville Chatelaine Ball Club won their own tournament on Sunday sidelining Green’s Trucking from Edmonton in finals. The score was 4-2.

Cpl. and Mrs. Jack Fargey and family, formerly of Vegreville, are now residents of Bonnyville where Jack is associated with the RCMP.

25 Years Ago – August 6, 1996

Michael Muzechka, a Vegreville native, was recently drafted by the New York Islanders. Muzechka is the son of Cst. Gary and Rosemarie Muzechka of Prince Albert, Sask. and grand-son of Paul and Emilie Muzechka of Vegreville. Muzechka was one of three players on the Calgary Hit Men team to get drafted; he went third in the ninth round. The 18-year-old defencemen will be playing for the Portland Winter Hawks this year.

Keepsakes from the past and police regalia fill the new home of the Vegreville museum. The amalgamation of the police museum and that of the Vegreville Historical Society is complete. Pieces of the Don Mazankowski collection are on site but not yet set up.

Nellie and Walter Sribney were the lucky winners of Air BC flight tickets for two at a summer bonspiel in Nelson, B.C. The bonspiel saw many curlers of all ages from across North America and as far away as Switzerland. Besides curling, there was golfing, daily and nightly dancing, a salmon fry, and a costume parade. Representing Vegreville were skip Pat Nelson, her daughter Angie, Pauline Larson and Nellie Scribney. Walter Scribney curled with the Davies rink from Saskatchewan.

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You’re on the Hook for $57,000 in Government Debt Franco Terrazzano Canadian Taxpayers Federation

Fifty-seven thousand dollars.

That’s the average amount each Canadian will owe in provincial and federal government debt by the end of the year.

It’s not just the rich or big corporations that will be mopping up this budget mess if politicians don’t take some air out of their bloated budgets.

Politicians are already starting to try that strategy.

But if you add up the luxury tax and tax on foreign homeowners in the recent federal budget, and throw in the wealth and excess profits tax the New Democrats are pushing for, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s 2021 deficit spending would still burn through that cash in about a month. Ordinary Canadians would be stuck with the bills for the other 11 months.

That’s how staggering the borrowing has become.

“We’re adding on more debt in six years than we did in previous 152 years combined,” David Rosenberg, a Bay Street veteran, told BNN following the 2021 federal budget.

Canada’s gross debt makes up 118 percent of our GDP, which is the fifth highest among 29 industrialized countries examined by the International Monetary Fund. Even if we sold everything we produced in an entire year, we still couldn’t pay off that government debt.

The provinces aren’t a bunch of beauty pageant contestants either.

Ontario is the most indebted subnational government in the world. Not too long ago Newfoundland and Labrador was wor-

ried about its ability “to pay its public service.” And Alberta and Saskatchewan recently received credit downgrades.

It’s not just the total debt that taxpayers need to be concerned with.

This year, interest charges on federal and provincial debts will cost each Canadian more than $1,000.

That money can’t go to health care or to put groceries on the table because it’s going to the bond fund managers to service the government debt.

What happens if interest rates rise?

Last year, government interest charges cost Canadians about $50 billion. The Fraser Institute estimates that deficits in Canada would increase by another $17 billion if interest costs return to their 2019 levels. And they aren’t the only economists sounding the alarm.

“Are we really going to make this assumption that interest rates are going to stay static for the next 10 or 20 years?” said Rosenberg. “I just find so many people have short memories against what happened in the 1970s into the 1980s, and then all the tough choices and the hardship to get our fiscal situation back into some mode of stability.”

Those tough choices included the closing down of 52 hospitals on the prairies after “we left a fiscal situation in Saskatchewan until it was a crisis,” according to former finance minister Janice Mackinnon.

That’s a crucial lesson. Eventually, politicians will be forced to make tough decisions, and it’s better to tackle the debt challenges now before tougher choices are forced on us.

Here’s another crucial lesson: the seeds to our debt problem were planted long before COVID-19.

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Wild Horse Racing Captures Hairy Hill Cowboy’s Heart

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Wild horses could not drag Mark Trabysh away from the rodeo sport he’s come to love.

The Hairy Hill cowboy has not only grown to love competing in wild horse races, he’s taken on the leadership role as President of the Canadian Wild Horse Racing Association.

He’s come a long way since he first began wild horse racing in 2000. His long-time friend Mark Sawchuk first introduced him to the sport. Sawchuk went pro and competed at the elite level for six years.

The duo met up again in 2007.

Even though Sawchuk retired, Trabysh has continued to compete on the circuit. “I really enjoy competing.” He said it’s one sport where he can use the full extent of his muscles and loves the physical and mental challenges of the sport.

You have to be able to think on your feet in the fast-paced environment as the strategy continues to change as the seconds tick by in the timed event.

Trabysh said the key to success is having a team that’s in sync and teammates you can trust and rely on.

Winning the Bruce Stampede in 2006 and 2009 were highlights for Trabysh. With his teammates Jason Moore, (earman) and Austin Henderson, (racer) he was hoping to earn another championship in Sunday’s performance at this year’s Stampede.

Even though they didn’t take the tile, they enjoyed competing in the event, and will be back on the road again very soon as they travel from rodeo to rodeo this summer.

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Hundreds of people lined the streets of Bruce to take in the parade on August 1.

There were plenty of entries, approximately 30 in total, who made the event a memorable and happy one. (Michelle Pinon/Photos)

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County of Minburn Declares State of Agricultural Disaster due to Drought Conditions County of Minburn Submitted The County of Minburn has declared a State of Agricultural Disaster in response to extreme drought conditions which have affected local producers.

An Agricultural Disaster Declaration is used by municipalities to bring awareness to issues surrounding excessive moisture and drought, which are having an impact on agricultural production. It should be noted that municipal declarations do not automatically trigger access to increased funding programs, Provincially or Federally. A Provincial

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declaration is necessary, for the government to go to treasury for additional funding.

County Council has issued this declaration of Agricultural Disaster “to encourage the Provincial and Federal Governments to initiate necessary programs that can provide relief to our local producers, and that it is done in a timely manner” states Reeve Roger Konieczny.

With the hot and dry weather over recent weeks, and with minimal moisture in the forecast, crop development and yields will be adversely affected. Across the County there has been some variability in the amount of moisture received and some areas may be a bit better off than other areas; however, the situation is especially dire for cattle producers, who have seen significant losses to pasture and feed.

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Talk of the Town on Past Vegreville Country Fairs Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

There is something so timeless about Country Fairs. Citizens of Vegreville and area expressed their fond memories of past fairs at Vegreville.

Katie Perepeletza mentioned how she always enjoyed watching the chuck wagon races with her family. “We would pick who we thought would win and get excited when watching them cross the finish line! I also love watching the fireworks while enjoying a nice snow cone!”

Angel Campbell shared how she and her family really enjoyed going on the rides at nighttime when all the lights were on. “I also remember when I was young, maybe about six years old and my grandma would play BINGO games, and there was the game of roulette there, and she let me spin the wheel for

her. She won 100 dollars and she gave me money to play the games.

I recall watching the chuck wagon races and the horses that were over there. A man let me ride his horse for a while and I was never afraid to do this again.

My kids love the rides, and general feel of community, everyone is saying hello, and smiling. I don’t think I have had one bad experience at a fair. I choose usually to go the Vegreville Country Fair over K Days. Plus they always get the rides in that the kids like. You get to shop local because the Marketplace has local vendors which we really enjoy. It would be nice to have our local farmers there selling their leftovers too. Vegreville Country Fair is just a good event overall.”

you’re on the hook - CONTINUED from PAGE 6 It’s important to keep the massively expensive COVID-19 spending temporary so these programs don’t become permanent red ink.

But even before COVID-19, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau increased Canada’s per person (and inflation adjusted) spending to heights never before seen. Instead of fulfilling his promise to balance the budget in 2019, Trudeau spent more than his predecessors did in any one year during the Second World War, Korean War, or during recessions in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.

Rather than taking his foot off the gas pedal, Trudeau is using COVID-19 to increase permanent federal government spending by $100 billion by 2026.

So how can Canadians shrink that $57,000 government debt bill?

Governments need to do what families and businesses have done: find ways to save money.

Overspending has become habitual, but that doesn’t mean it’s inevitable. Taxpayers need to send a clear message that it’s time for fiscal sanity.

Franco Terrazzano is the Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

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Nomination committee contacts: Ron Gulevich 780-632-9922 Barbara Morris 780-632-2402 Glen McLay 780-632-2884

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Wayfinding Master Plan Adopted by Vegreville Town Council Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Even though wayfinding has been around for centuries it is becoming an increasingly important element in creating a positive visitor experience in this fast paced world.

In order to keep pace the Town of Vegreville has adopted its own Wayfinding Master Plan and is working towards implementing some of the key changes to upgrade its current system.

Town of Vegreville Community Services Director Phil Rowe explained that, “Wayfinding in itself is a system of signs, symbols, messaging; anything that helps people find their way.” It can also include interactive tools to get travelers to their destinations.

He explained that, “The Wayfinding Master Plan includes

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everything from trail signs to destination signs to directions signs. It can be indoors or outdoors, and for the Town of Vegreville the Wayfinding Master Plan was built by myself basically to upgrade our current system of wayfinding that we have in the community, and to make it more effective for the traveller and the visitors coming to our community to find their way.”

Rowe said he conducted extensive research and looked into a lot of different master plans and spoke with representatives from other communities to gain more information and learn what has worked or not worked for them. “The overall goal is to aid in directing people towards landmarks and destinations, public buildings, and spaces, and creating an order to traffic flow consisting of multiple users and destinations.

While Vegreville is a small town, its position as a tourist destination and recreation and shopping hub requires the Town to aid visitors in finding their destination as well as introduce them to new ones.”

As outlined in the plan, the major objectives are to: • Create a unified wayfinding system to connect visitors with the Town of Vegreville, its public amenities, recreational facilities, parks, and cultural/historic sites.

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• Specifically encourage visitor traffic to the Town of Vegreville from the Trans-Canada Highway 16.

• Allow all signage to reflect the brand of the Town of Vegreville and reinforce a sense of place. ➢ Provide for more safe and efficient movement for vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, and other users of Town streets.

• Educate and inform about local culture, history, and nature through creative use of wayfinding elements.

“The visitor enjoyment and overall “personal experience” in Vegreville impacts future visits by them and others through word of mouth. Tourism is vital to Vegreville’s success, and the Wayfinding Master Plan seeks to enhance this important industry.”

He pointed out that, “The idea is to make whole signage program effective.

Will be replacing, adding, and combining signage. Reflective vinyl with UV coatings will be adhered to the metal signs which are expected to last 15-20 years.

Rowe said all of the in-town wayfinding signs are estimated to cost $50,000.

He expects to have all of the in-town signs installed before freeze up, and that Installation will be done in-house.

Tenders are out on the pylon signs.

“That will most likely be a 2022 project because we are dealing with Alberta Transportation and there will have to be permits that have to be accepted and put in place. Council has money in reserve for that signage and that will cover all the costs.”

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U5 Soccer take one kick at a time ball from one end of the field to the other until “Red Light” is called, whoever is still moving after “Red Light” is called, must go back to beginning. This game helps the children learn about speed change, dribbling the ball, keeping control of the ball and the importance of keeping the ball close to go and stop quickly.

“The game “Cops & Robbers” was played where the “robbers” are supposed to get the ball from one end of the field to another without the “cop” catching them.

This game helps them learn defense and offence skills, as well as dribbling the ball and keeping control.

“With “What Time Is It Mr. Wolf?” the Players line up on one end of the field where the players yell out at the same time “What Time Is It Mr. Wolf?”. The “wolf” yells out a time (eg. 2 o’clock) and the players must dribble the ball twice and stop with their foot on the ball.

When “Lunch Time” is called by the wolf, the players must run back to the start to try and keep the ball away from the wolf. This is an interactive game of teaching the skills of controlling the ball, and dribbling the ball back to where they started before getting caught,” Walroth added.

Players play ‘Cops and Robbers’ soccer game.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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Vegreville Minor Soccer Association U5 Team was back on the RJV soccer field on June 15 where they continued to have practice soccer games two times a week until July 15.

Jordan Walroth, coach explained the three practice games the kids played. “Red Light, Green Light” is when “Green Light” is called, players must dribble the

Players play ‘Red Light, Green Light’.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Soccer Practice here Again for Youth Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Vegreville Minor Soccer Association (VMSA) U15/U17/U19 teams are back practicing on the RJV Soccer Fields.

They have been practicing since June 15. Coach Sheila Stemberger said they have 24 registered players for this group where on average around 20 kids come out each week.

When asked what skills soccer play-

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ers gain from these practices, Stemberger replied, “For now the kids just need to have the ball between their feet and get used to using some of the skills they have learned over the years. The season isn’t long enough this year and not as many kids were registered this year for us to have formal skill practices or formal games against other communities.

Overall, I believe the kids are all having fun and trying their hardest. Conditioning was a big wake up for most of them as no one has been playing any sports or being as active as they would usually be. The kids are laughing and smiling and enjoying the sports again and that is a win for our Association.”

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Ryley’s First-ever FCSS Director Passionate about his Community Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Mickey Wilson is the first-ever Family and Community Services, (FCSS) Director in the Village of Ryley.

“I have been working with I have been working with the administration and the transition committee for about six months now and that gave me a glimpse into what the Village of Ryley Council and administration imagined and hoped for the future when they made the decision to embark on their own

municipal FCSS program.

I saw their passion and love for this community and that they wanted the best for the residents here and I feel honoured to be entrusted with this amazing opportunity.”

This is the third time Mickey has set up residence in the community. I have lived here for six years total now and so I guess I am saying that I love this little Village, enough to keep calling it home! I am passionate about my community. People here are friendly and caring for the most part. And I think that they generally care about the people in our community.

At its core, FCSS is about “people helping people” and building our capacity at the local level to provide direct service, programs, social supports and preventative services that will benefit our residents.

Even though Mikey hasn’t been in this new position long, he initiated the first-ever Social Needs Assessment that is specific to Ryley.

“We need to know what services and supports people are aware of and how they access these services or what barriers prevent access.” Mickey said he plans to develop small advisory committees over the next year that will represent the community sector groups to ensure ongoing input from the community.”

He also launched the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program and the LGBTQ Adult Peer Support Group. He is also worked with the McPherson Municipal Library to develop summer day programs for children in the community.

There has also been some early conversation on programs that support new residents to the community, added Mickey. “Ryley has had a tremendous number of new people move in over the past year and Covid-19 restrictions have made it difficult for people to get connected so we are considering something to facilitate this important community building process.

And of course, there is referral to existing programs throughout the region. There is such a rich diversity of programs and supports throughout the region that people just don’t know are out there.”

Plans are in the works to host a Resource Fair and BBQ in the fall for the residents of Ryley. Mikey said there will be a host of

Village of Ryley FCSS Director.

(Mickey Wilson/Submitted Photo)

community programs and supports from the surrounding region on hand to share what they have to offer.

“We want our community to see the many positives that exist and identify opportunities to create change where it is needed. We want to look at safe and caring community models that focus on belonging. We would like to create an environment where growth is celebrated, wellness pursued, and supports are accessible and life affirming.

We want the best opportunities for the residents of Ryley to enliven the FCSS belief that when individuals, families, and communities help themselves, it contributes to a sense of integrity, self-worth, and independence. We want our residents to know that we are better together.”

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Vegreville Minor Soccer Association U7’s soccer players had a chance to practice their skills on July 5 at RJV Soccer Field.

Coach Travis Giebelhaus, said these practice games are just teammates playing against each other. “With the COVID19 situation there wasn’t any games allowed against other towns this year, so we just had our own mini practice games every Monday and Wednesday.

The kids gain loads of skills from these mini-games, such as: the basic rules of soccer, dribbling, running with the ball, and maintaining control of it.

As well, they practiced passing, kicking, playing goal, team play, sportsmanship, patience, athleticism, friendship, and other skills. Also there is a ton of

running, and stamina involved for their little six and seven-year-old legs so it’s very good to keep them fit and limber.

The game on July 5th went extremely well overall; the kids have improved so much in a very short period of time, and they work extremely hard every game, that’s what impresses me most! And above all they’re definitely having lots of fun every practice and every game which is 100 percent the most important thing!

Some of the kids have just recently turned five, while others have turned seven already; thus making the range of skills and abilities fairly vast between the kids. But everyone competes very hard, and no one looks out of place at all. I’m extremely proud of all the kids I coached this year. All are just awesome, happy, smiling kids!”

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Local Cattle Producers Feeling the Effects of Severe Drought Conditions Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Severe drought conditions are forcing local cattle producers to make tough decisions when it comes to managing their herds.

Two of those cattle producers in the Two Hills region who are in that exact position are Melanie and Miles Wowk.

Melanie, who is the Chair of the Alberta Beef Producers, and Miles, who is a director with the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, spoke candidly about the situation they, along with more than 18,000 cattle producers in the province are currently facing.

They are looking for a cash injection for cattle producers from the provincial government to allow them buy some time.

Melanie said they are wanting a pay out on a per head basis provincewide. “That would then allow some relief and give some ability on how we want to move forward.

Grasshopper in barley-oats crop.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

We are really pushing for a rapid response because farmers and ranchers are on the cusp right now as to what they want to do. Whether they need to start selling some animals or whether they can afford to buy some of this expensive feed.

So, it’s really going to depend on whether there is an influx of cash.”

Miles said that, “Right now prices are holding steady because the futures on fat cattle in May and April for next year are higher than they have been, so that gives producers a little bit of a light at the end of the tunnel. But there’s not a lot of movement in cattle right now. It‘s only been in the last week or so.

As far as auction marts in this area, they’re selling about four times the amount of cattle they normally do this time of year.”

Melanie said, “We’ve also asked the government to institute the livestock tax deferral so that people that do liquidate can put that cash aside tax free until they decide if they want back into the industry and want to buy back in.”

They are also asking for a longer term than one year. “Because this drought will not only affect this year, it’ll affect next

a rush to get it yet. And they just announced this week another $5 billion help with drought and flood relief for agriculture,” noted Miles.

Risk management and debt load vary from place to place and from producer to producer. “Both the ABP and CCA have been working on a business risk management tool so you could insure your income in the case of a disaster,” said Miles.

“The difficult thing is that have no control over the weather or the markets,” said Melanie. While things are not looking favourable at the moment, Miles is optimistic cattle prices will go up. The question is how will producers be able to withstand the circumstances Mother Nature has handed them Melanie and Miles Wowk at one of their water troughs.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

MJ, Melanie and Miles Wowk. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

year’s pasture and next year’s feed. So, if the tax deferral was only for one year, these farmers would probably not be able to buy back in that quickly.

And the worst part of it is for the rancher, we are going to sell into a market that’s flooded with cattle so we’re going to get less for our product. And then when things improve and we want to buy back in, we’ll be doing so when the prices are high.”

Melanie said a few days ago that they made decision to cut down on some of their feed to greenfeed instead of holding off until the fall. As far as their 250 head of cattle, “We will definitely have to cut down our numbers, but the question is when.

We have to watch our pastures and our water and see how that goes to keep those calves on those cows as long as we can.”

Miles said they started cutting their oats and barley crop on July 29. We will cut most of the 600 acres for feed. Normally, we combine a good shot of it, and now it will be greenfeed, but we don’t know how much of a value it will have because there’s not much grain in the heads. We are about 20 percent of the volume that we would normally have without baling it yet.”

Melanie said, “Another thing to take into consideration is there’s not going to be any straw. These crops are very short and we feed a lot of straw in the winter combined with barley. Typically, we get straw from our neighbours with a lot of crops. We go out and bale it, and pay a certain amount per bale, but we’re probably not going to be able to do that this year.”

Normally the going rate for straw bales is $20 per bale, and Miles said they are selling upwards to $100 per bale. The price of barley a year ago was $4 per bushel and now it’s sitting at $9 per bushel, which increases the expenses producers will have to pay if they run out of their own supply of feed.

Cattle producers from BC to western Ontario are facing severe drought conditions along with 80 percent of producers from the western United States. The difference is that producers in the US have been given an influx of money.

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, I am very good about having a yard sale every year or so to clean out. My sister, on the other hand, stockpiles things in her garage and waits for me to have a sale. Then she loads up her car and brings a trunk full of stuff to my house and tells me to sell it for her. I probably wouldn't mind except she doesn't price anything and then gives me stipulations on what to sell and how. "Don't sell this for too much", "Don't sell this too low", or my favorite, "Don't tell Mom I'm selling the birthday present she gave me last year." I've really had it! How should I clear this up with my sister?

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Carry: You know, I do the exact

same thing to Cash. Every time he has a yard sale, I show up with a truckload of stuff for his sale.

Cash: That's true and it's typically all the gifts that I gave him!

Carry: As you already know, dealing with relatives is not always easy. None-the-less, there is no reason your sister needs to annoy you by dropping her things off every time you're hosting a sale.

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problem is your fault. You need to speak up and tell her your concerns. If she's been doing it for years, it sounds like she may not even know that her actions are bothering you.

Carry: You should be very polite when you explain the problem. Rather than getting angry, offer some corrective actions. Let her know that she needs to help you on future endeavors. For instance, she needs to price all of her items beforehand.

Cash: You could also tell her that you would be happy to have her help run the yard sale. Have her put up signs around the neigh-

borhood and come over early to help with setting up.

Carry: Maybe she can run her own table at the sale. That way she can decide what offers she accepts for her items.

Cash: And, she can hide the birthday gifts when your mom stops by!

Carry: If none of those suggestions work, then consider bartering with her. If she brings items for you to sell, maybe she could watch your kids for the afternoon or run your errands.

Cash: I like that advice. Maybe next time you bring stuff to my sale, I'll have you wash my car!

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That's incentive for the whole family!

I love to shop at yard sales because I never know what I'll find. Once I stopped at a sale and discovered a huge box filled with women's shoes. I immediately took off my shoes and began trying on everything in the pile.

Of course, another woman had the exact same idea as well.

As we both sorted through the mound of shoes, I spotted one that was just perfect. It was the right style and the right size. I searched frantically to find the match before the other woman did.

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Advocacy Efforts take Vegreville Town Councillor to Next-level Another example is the federal gas tax Michelle Pinon News Advertiser and for Canadian municipalities to have Vegreville Town Councillor Taneen access to that. “We own 60 percent of the Rudyk was elected First Vice-President infrastructure the municipalities do and of the Federation of Canadian we only get 10 cents on every dollar that’s Municipalities, (FCM) during its collected in income tax. annual conference June 1-4.

So, it’s a very disproportionate burden This was the first time the conferon local government without the dollars ence was held virtually, so Rudyk got to be able to support it. Our advocacy will to hear the results of the election at the be extremely important. It was important same time as other delegates, which in this budget and will be really important she found a bit surreal. However, she leading up to the fall federal election on said, “It’s exciting to be able to reprethe horizon.

Pat Dehid sent Vegreville on that larger stage.”

For the News Advertiser Rudyk said it is important for her to Rudyk said without the support of Early to bed and early to rise means represent Alberta as the “progressive forher fellow councillors she couldn’t a man gets his own breakfast. ward thinking” province. “We’ve got lot have put her name forward, and of educated talented workers struggling expressed her gratitude to them past few years because of international Rudyk said this year First Viceeconomic conditions and it’s important President represents the Prairies and for people to know that Alberta doing Territories, and is in charge of finance well means Canada does well.

Collector looking to buy Aniques. and audit, and also supports the It’s not us versus you scenario. It’s all of Oil Cans - Pumps - Signs - Etc. President. us together and local governments again Will search through barns, Taneen Rudyk, FCM First Vice-President.

Rudyk made 179 phone calls during can have those difficult conversations at garages, shops.

(Town of Vegreville/Submitted) her campaign and said FCM members the table because we don’t own any allediscussed a wide range of issues. giance other than being able to emerge as “Some of the things they brought up that keep them up at night community leaders uniting our voices to ensure we have a good might be a little different than what keep us up at night, but they quality of life for Canadians.”

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Tributes MEMORIAM

SEREDA, Peter April 10, 1943 - August 3, 2019 In Loving Memory of our dear Father and Gido We think of you with love always As you left us with peaceful memories Of happy years we have shared.

Our hearts still ache in sadness Every time we reminisce.

Secret tears still come and go As we lost you two years ago.

Quietly remembered every day.

Deeply missed along life’s way.

We hold you close within our hearts Remembering your kindness, generosity.

And happy days together.

God has you in his keeping and You will never be forgotten.

Thank you for your everlasting love.

Always remembered and deeply missed by Terri & Jim, Mark & Stacey

GORDA, Tom 1929 - 2005 A little tear falls from my eye I swallow hard, try not to cry I think of you so far away Sixteen years ago, you left us today Still sometimes when I’m alone I hope and pray to hear the phone To hear you say just one more time That I am loved and you are fine But on life’s road there’s no return So now I must try hard to learn To learn to live and love and do The very way you taught me to But father dear remember this You for me are truly missed Forever Loved and remembered by Loving wife Rose, your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren

MEMORIAM

OLINECK, John July 1, 1926 - August 6, 2017 You left us Peaceful Memories Your love is still our guide And though we cannot see you You are always at our side Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again Sadly missed and always remembered Len, George, Dawn and families

CHMILAR, Verna September 15, 1929 – August 2, 2016 If tears could build a stairway And memories were a lane, We would walk right up to Heaven And bring you back again.

We think of you in silence, And often speak your name, We all have memories in our minds, Like pictures in a frame.

We remember your joking humor, Always with a smile.

You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why.

Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure.

Forever In Our Hearts Audrey and family

MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of SKOLSKI, Peter J. July 20, 1928 - August 3, 2017 You left this world so quickly We still wonder why For the saddest part of all You never said goodbye.

You left us so many memories To us you were so dear No matter when we needed you We always found you near You gave us all you had to give Gifts both big and small But most of all you gave us Love The greatest gift of all.

Deeply missed by wife Anne, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren

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COOPER, Elaine Elaine Cooper of Holden, AB passed away on July 28, 2021 at the age of 62 years. She is survived by her partner Dennis Danilak; children Daniel and Kayla (Jonathan); sister Louise MacIntosh; mother Joan Cameron; numerous family and friends. Elaine was predeceased by her father Hemish Taylor.

At her request a graveside inurnment will take place in Scotland at a later date.

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INGRAM, Albert June 10, 1931 – July 16, 2021 It is with heavy hearts and sadness we announce that on July 16, 2021 Albert Ingram passed away at the age of 90 years.

Al was survived by his daughter, Sherry; brother, Bill Ingram; and sister in law, Ellen Ingram. He will also be missed but not forgotten by numerous nieces; nephews; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and many friends.

Al was predeceased by the love of his life, Marian (Sunny) Ingram, in May 2021.

Take a moment, picture a beautiful sunrise, the warmth of the sun kissing the beach and the trees with a warm glow; Albert and Sunny are standing there hand in hand while Velvet playfully runs around them. They turn to look your way and they smile, together again.

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Fun for all Ages at Bruce Amateur Rodeo Left: Greased pig event. Center: Mutton Busting Champion Sadie Wolbeck.

Right: Wild cow ride. (Michelle Pinon/Photos)

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser There was fun for people of all ages at the Bruce Amateur Rodeo on July 31 as there were a variety of special events for children, teenagers, and adults.

The featured activities included: cow riding, mutton busting, wild cow milking, calf tying, stick horse race, bloomer race, wild cow race, wild pony race, calf scramble, greased pig competition, and the Great Canadian Mule Race.

Camrose Constituency MLA Jackie Lovely praised the

efforts of Bruce Stampede President Robbie Chomik and his board for their efforts who made the event possible.

Lovely said there was a good chance due to restrictions at the time of organizing the event that the Stampede was possibly going to be cancelled. With the extra efforts of Robbie and his team in working with AHS to come up with Plan 2 to proceed with the Stampede.

“Fortunately, for the event, Alberta was the first Province to open on July 1 and the event could proceed as usual.” She expressed her gratitude to the volunteers, the contestants, and the fans for making the Stampede

another successful event.

Chomik said he received a lot of good feedback from participants and rodeo fans during the amateur rodeo on July 31 as well as the professional rodeo on August 1. Around 1,700 people attended the amateur rodeo, 600 people attended the dance, and 3,500 attended the pro rodeo.

A lot of folks said they were thankful organizers put the event on and were just happy to be able to get back to normal, added Chomik, who was able to pull it all off with the help of more than 150 volunteers.

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St. John’s Lutheran Church Welcomes Pastor Greg Kjos Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Pastor Greg Kjos is the new minister at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Vegreville.

Pastor Greg’s family heritage is from Ukraine and Norway.

He grew up in Camrose where he still lives with his wife, Chris. “We are parents of five adult children; three boys and two girls. Two of them are married and three of them are single. We also have four grandchildren; two grandsons and two granddaughters,” Chris said.

When asked how he received the calling into ministry, Pastor Greg replied, “When I was growing up, I was active with sports and certain things happened that made me examine the purpose of

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The joy of being a pastor is always life. For example there was a certain walking with Jesus as Lord and Saviour. hockey team I wanted to play on at a There is no greater or better job than certain level that I never achieved. This being a pastor. You get time to spend disappointment made me question why I knowing what God, Father, Son, and was here.

Holy Spirit is. This vocation has intrinsic Then while attending the Canadian human value; I know why I am here. I am Lutheran Bible Institute, I had a sense of not perfect but God is gracious and merdiscernment, an awakening in my mind ciful. that a good way of life and job would be I can encourage people, and see that to be a pastor. My grandfather on my transformation, and it is because of Jesus mother’s side was a Lutheran’s pastor of that this happens; it is not because of the Ukrainian/German background so I church. It is because of a relationship with talked to him and was encouraged to Jesus as Lord and Saviour. All Christian fulfill this vocation and then I was churches are supposed to help people in encouraged by others which led me to their own walk with Jesus. pursue the academic training to be a Pastor Greg Kjos. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo) The challenges are to communicate in pastor. such a way in word and in deed to where Now, I have been a pastor for 37 years.

For this church, I am what they call a vacancy pastor which people sense that Jesus is real in their life.

I would hope that anyone would come into Christian ministry means I will assist the congregation while they need me to. I hope to stay at this church for three years until they discern because Jesus has called them into this specific work to help people grow in their faith in Jesus,” Pastor Greg added. wisely who will be that full time pastor that they want.

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Perfect Time for Economic Development and Tourism Initiative in Smoky Lake Region Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The County and Town of Smoky Lake have been working collaboratively on a formal economic development strategy for the last four years, and now they are moving forward with plans to form a Municipally Controlled Corporation, (MCC) and the Smoky Lake Tourism Corporation, (SLTC).

Town of Smoky Lake Mayor Hank Holowaychuk said it has been a “bit of a process” since the undertaking began, “But it’s something that’s going to build our future I believe.”

Holowaychuk added, “We have a lot to offer in the whole region and when you come to Alberta there’s lot to see and do and our region wants to be a part of that.”

County of Smoky Lake Reeve Craig Lukinuk said the Alberta Government wants to increase the tourism economy in the province from 10 billion to 20 billion per year. “We want to capture a part of this action. Our first step is to have the MCC and (partnership) Tourism Corporation created and funded by August 30 of this year.”

Both municipalities have committed to spending $600,000 each to support this initiative that will diversify their economy and increase tourism in the region.

Jordan Ruegg, Planning and Development Manager for the County of Smoky Lake, explained the MCC and SLTC are both necessary to both protect the municipal interests and to attract investment.

Ruegg said, “The SLTC will conduct the daily operations of the tourism strategy and as a private corporation is able to attract investment into itself for the betterment of tourism in the Smoky Lake Region. The MCC will be a shareholder in the SLTC by purchasing $20,000 of shares. Then as a shareholder, the MCC will be able to provide shareholder loans to the SLTC for the Tourism Corporation to develop the tourism assets in the Region.”

Lukinuk said, “The Victoria District Economic Development Strategy has been a focus of ideas and meetings for many years prior to passing as a formal strategy in 2017. Now with the Metis Crossing being developed as a major tourism destination for years to come, this was the perfect time to formalize our partnership with the Metis Nation of Alberta and the Town of Smoky Lake using the initiative of the MCC as a protected investment mechanism for the municipal partners.

This was also the perfect time to promote Smoky Lake County to Alberta and the world and display our natural beauty, history and our diversely delicious local food.

Our Region will be seen as a hidden gem for all to enjoy, there is something for everyone. We believe our foundation in agriculture, heritage, cultural and natural assets are desired offerings for visitors.”

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August 4, 2021

Vegreville Corn Maze Set to Unveil ‘Mazy the Mascot’

Town of Vegreville Submitted Those planning on taking in the Vegreville Agricultural Society’s Deerland Country Fair kick-off parade should keep their eyes peeled for one of Vegreville’s newest residents.

After an incredibly successful inaugural season in 2020, the Vegreville Corn Maze elected to not only forge ahead for another year but to also introduce ‘Mazy’, a near 7-foot-tall, ear of corn with kind eyes and a friendly smile set to meet and greet with visitors at the maze later this summer.

Mazy was originally conceptualized by Town of Vegreville

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Councillor and Vegreville Corn Maze Committee Member David Berry. Berry then worked with his daughter Britney to digitally draw and design the concept which was brought to life

by IMC, International Mascot Corporation. The Edmonton based company has created a long a list of iconic mascots including Oilers’ fan favorite “Hunter the Lynx”.

Mazy, will make its debut in the parade while residents and visitors to Vegreville can expect a chance encounter or two with the mascot in the coming weeks as promotion of the Vegreville Corn Maze’s second season ramps up.

Supporting Sustainable Beef Sector Growth Jackie ArmstrongHomeniuk MLA for Fort SaskatchewanVegreville When July comes around, so many Albertans are thinking about the Calgary Stampede. Along with this, a big announcement came from Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen that I wanted to share with you.

The ministry will be looking for ways to support sustainable growth in our province’s beef sector.

As you know, Alberta is a key beef supplier to local and international markets and improving our competitiveness is critical to supporting the Alberta Beef and Canada Beef brands.

Our government is partnering with the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, Alberta Beef Producers and Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association to undertake a competitiveness study that will provide important insights and data for this essential industry.

We have the potential to increase capacity and the study will help determine where additional investments could be made to find efficiencies and achieve an optimal processing level. The study can also look at other measures to increase competitiveness, like the possibility of legislating price reporting, like the United States, to facilitate open, transparent price disclosure and provide all producers and processors with comparable levels of market information.

Everyone in our constituency knows how important our beef producers are to our economy and many of them are right here. I look forward to updating you about the progress of this initiative as our government works on this important study. I may be biased but I think our ranchers produce the best beef in the world!