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RCMP files from AUGUST 2 - 8 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser August 2 01:15 – Members conducting curfew checks in Mundare found the 35-year-old female not home in breach of her conditions. She was located and arrested the next day and remanded into custody.

August 3 03:30 – Traffic stop conducted on a vehicle driving in the Town of Vegreville that was driving with high-beams on and failed to signal. The driver provided a false name to members. After further investigation, it was determined that the 31-year-old male out of Hilliard had outstanding warrants. The subject was charged on three outstanding warrants.

A search of the vehicle also found methamphetamines and a weapon on which he was charged along with multiple traffic violations. The subject was remanded into custody.

09:30 – Report of a hit and run in the parking lot of a Vegreville business.

Members have identified a possible suspect. Under investigation.

13:00 – Report of a dog left in a vehicle barking with the windows slightly down.

Members attended the Vegreville business, but the vehicle was gone.

15:52 – Traffic enforcement in the area.

One driver on Hwy 16 near Vegreville was clocked travelling at 160 kmph in the 110 kmph zone. The 19-year-old male from Edmonton was provided with a ticket carrying a voluntary penalty (VP) of $495. Other tickets included additional speeding tickets & seatbelt.

August 4 00:45 – Members conducting a curfew check in Vegreville found the 26-year-old male not home when directed and therefore in breach of his conditions. An arrest warrant has been issued.

06:00 – Call to report a cow and calf on Hwy 16 near Mundare. Members attended, however, the pair had left the scene. *** Since the cow/calf had not committed a criminal offence, the call should have been directed to Emcon (highway maintenance).

10:00 – Report that overnight someone had cut the lock on a paddle boat at the Elks/Kinsman Park. The boat was taken for a ride and in the processed damaged.

Under investigation.

11:25- Report from a client indicating they received a phone call from someone claiming to be from a police agency. The client said they were told that there was a warrant out for their arrest, however, no

such warrant exists. The phone number appeared to be local which is likely the result of a spoofed number.

13:05 – A senior client from Vegreville replied to an ad to have her iPad screen repaired. She sent $700 in gift cards to the person who called back, (California Number). At this time, she realized that this was likely a scam and reported it to police. Information was provided for the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

14:23 – Report of a male laying in the street and possibly impaired. Members attended and located the 32-year-old male who was then arrested. He admitting to taking alcohol and meth and was lodged in cells until sober.

15:42 – Report of a theft from an outdoor roadside vendor. A Caucasian male with a beard, approximately 25-yearsold, had approached the vendor, proceeded to take merchandise and run off.

Patrols were made but turned up negative for the suspect.

15:55 – Multiple reports of two individuals causing a disturbance at multiple locations in Vegreville.

Members patrolled and found one of the individuals. He was asked to move along and behave. He complied.

16:56 – Traffic enforcement in the area resulting in approximately 13 tickets.

18:13 – Report of someone drinking and smoking pot while walking down the street in Vegreville. Members located and the 25-year-old male from Vegreville who was later released when sober.

August 5 02:00 – 911 call received from a client, (55-year-old male) who proceeded to tell the operator that they were not pleased with the RCMP member who had told them to walk home or take a cab instead of driving. Under investigation. *** This is an abuse of the 911 system and poten-

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11:55 – Report of a theft from a vehicle overnight in Mundare. Vehicle insurance & registration as well as employer issued ID was taken. Under investigation.

13:14 – Report of stolen hanging flower baskets from a Vegreville business.

13:58 – Report of the theft of a battery from their “camper” in Mundare. The battery is described as a black, Marine/ RV with 800 cc marked on it. Under investigation.

17:00 – The client who was lodged from the 14:23 call the day prior was again reported intoxicated, and again, arrested and lodged until sober.

August 6.

00:17 – Report of a vehicle at a Vegreville gas station that was parked, but then backed into the pumps, causing damage then fleeing the scene. Members attended, and located the subject vehicle.

The driver was arrested for impaired driving and flight from police. Two passengers from the vehicle were held for investigation and then later released.

August 7 06:53 – Report of a break and enter in progress from an alarm monitoring station. Members attended the Mundare business, but the suspects had fled.

CCTV was reviewed and showed a dark green jeep leaving the scene with the subjects. Nothing was taken, however, significant damage was done to the premises.

12:27 – Report of another battery being stolen from a camper in Mundare. Tools were also stolen. Under investigation.

August 8 12:06 – Call to report concern with cats located at an empty residence in Vegreville. Since cats do not fall under the purview of the RCMP, the file was forwarded to Bylaw Enforcement who supervised the removal of the felines.

During the week there were 114 calls for service made in total including: 3 false alarms, 3 false 911s, 0 animal strikes, 4 wellbeing checks, 9 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, and approximately 28 tickets from traffic enforcement.

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Midway a Delight for People of all Ages Whether it was daytime or nighttime, people of all ages could be seen enjoying the sights and sounds as well as the rides and games throughout the midway during the Deerland Vegreville Country Fair that was held from Aug. 4-8. (Michelle Pinon/Photos)

Peter Polischuk Sign to be Unveiled at Mundare Agri-Days Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Members of Mundare town council will be officially unveiling the Polischuk Avenue sign at 10 am on Saturday, August 21.

The dedication and unveiling will take place at the corner of 50 Avenue and 50 Street. It is being held in conjunction with Mundare Agri-Days which is cohosted by the Mundare Agricultural Society and the Town of Mundare.

Mayor Mike Saric said it was a fitting place and time for the unveiling as Peter Polischuk was so involved with the Mundare Agricultural Society, which his son Peter Jr. currently serves as President.

Back on May 18 town council voted to rename the portion of 50th Avenue from Highway 855 to 50 Street to Polischuk Avenue in honour of the town’s longest serving mayor. Council’s decision came following a formal written request made by resident

Lois Zyla to have a street named in Polischuk’s honour. Polischuk served as mayor from 1967 to 1980.

There will be a wide variety of activities during the event. The day will kick-off with the traditional pancake breakfast hosted by the Mundare Fire Department.

The parade is scheduled to get underway at 10:30 am, after the unveiling ceremony.

Town Councillor Irene Talaga will be heading up the Bench Show and is looking forward to receiving many entries. Other activities will include a Street Market, Open Mic, Tug of War, Bean Bag Games, Bucket Brigade Challenge and Ball Tournament.

The Mundare Public Library will be hosting a dedication to Pat Tompkins on mainstreet at 2 pm.

Town of Mundare Chief Administrative Officer Colin Zyla said they wanted to host the event this year because they felt it is important to help get

people out and to return to normal. “The format was changed to get more people out and downtown and have some fun.”

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Looking Forward... to 2070 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion

It’s good to have goals.

Once upon a time, we were told by an eager political candidate that the budget would balance itself. Now, six years later we have the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) report stating the federal government will not have a balanced budget until 2070.

The recently released Fiscal Sustainability Report provided an estimate of additional debt to the tune of $2.7 trillion before that 2070 horizon. The same report estimated that Canadians would pay interest on that debt in the range of $3.8 trillion by 2070. That’s $3.8 trillion that will go to fund managers and financiers instead of going to roads, health care or ***gasp*** lowering our taxes.

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area code as you would find in a balanced budget. It’s like boarding a plane for Hawaii and ending up in Siberia. Projections from the Liberals show varying deficits from $24 billion to $140 billion until 2070 where they estimate a $5 billion surplus. I honestly don’t think this government can look 50 weeks or even 50 days into the future. How can they see 50 years into the future?

Paul Martin must be having sleepless nights.

Thankfully for most of us, we will be a fading memory by 2070.

Unfortunately, there will be generations that follow that will be saddled with this debt.

While deficits are not unique, we are definitely in unprecedented times. During this summer of posturing and “not campaigning” campaigning, no one is talking about doing anything BUT run a deficit for at least a few terms. Interest rates are low and money is flowing from government coffers as if it was (like our tax bills) unlimited.

The C.D. Howe Institute describes themselves as an independent not-for-profit research institute whose mission it is to raise living standards by fostering economically sound public policies. I can’t remember the last time I believed any government was raising living standards with economically sound public policies. Back in April, C.D. Howe released a shadow budget which conjured up a 2025 surplus vs the minimum $25 billion deficit in projections.

How anyone can be OK with five decades of red ink is baffling. As things stand now, every Canadian owes $57,500 as their share of the federal and provincial debt. For some, that may be trivial, but for the majority of taxpayers, this is significant. It’s our hard earned dollars that pay for everything that finds its way to the CTF “Teddy Awards” list for government waste.

Canadians need to make their voices heard. We need politicians who will manage more than just the next election cycle and their self-interests. Maybe this is as close as the next election; maybe this is beyond the next balanced budget. In any case, it’s good to have goals.

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Mundare Small Business Owner Discusses Impacts of COVID-19 Michelle Pinon News Advertiser COVID-19 dramatically altered the lives of everyone, including Cheryl Calinoiu.

The small business owner from Mundare has faced many challenges over the past 16 months. Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in March of 2020, Calinoiu said her hair salon was shut down for a total of seven months.

While she applied for small and medium business grants from the provincial government she has only received about $1,000. Her monthly expenses alone are between $6,000 and $8,000.

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with a formal response.

“I talked to MLA Jackie ArmstrongHomeniuk about how they can help small businesses that were affected by the loss of work and being shut down. She mentioned the grants for small businesses to hire people or to train.”

That does not apply to Calinoiu, who is the sole owner-operator and does not employ any staff. Even though she doesn’t exactly know how the government can help, one suggestion is to base financial assistance on yearly income and divide that by 12 for each month or determine a payout based on the loss of 50 to 80 percent of their income.

Calinoiu said that type of assistance would have helped her better and she says she probably wouldn’t have had to take out a loan.

The assistance Calinoiu received was calculated from income one month before

the first shutdown and a month after reopening. “I applied for a business loan, which I received just before being shut down again for a second time. It has to be paid back by December of 2022.”

Calinoiu is back in business, but rebuilding will take time. “Hopefully, something more can be done to help small businesses that were affected and business lost. These are definitely hard times for everyone.”

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90 Years Ago – August 12, 1931

Sam Lisogor has purchased Sanduliuk’s Garage in Hairy Hill from the Alberta Lumber Co. and expects to do a big business.

Mr. J.H. Tuck of Lavoy has moved part of his garage to a new site, facing the highway. It is now being re-conditioned so that his customers may get the best of service possible.

Mr. Deduck is putting the finishing touches to his store building here in Willingdon. It will be very pleasing and effective.

Mr. L.P. Skelton, who will manage Safeway’s new Vegreville store temporarily is now in town assisting in renovating the Star Grocery premises.

Electors of Prince Edward Island voted decisively for a change of government yesterday, and as a result of their decision Hon. J.D. Stewart, leader of the Conservative opposition in the last general assembly and former premier of the province, will had the next administration with a majority of eight legislators. The Liberal government under the leadership of Hon. W.M. Lea had a majority of 16 members in the legislature at dissolution, the standing then being: Liberals, 22; Conservatives 6. Two seats were vacant. Yesterday’s balloting gives the Conservatives 19 seats, and the Liberals 11.

75 Years Ago – August 7, 1946

Meat Coupons and Butter Coupons in consumer ration books will become invalid for the purchase of these commodities after August 31st, the Ration Administration of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board has announced.

The Innisfree Co-op Store has had a building moved over onto the corner opposite the bank. Goods will soon be transferred to the new building, where business will soon be resumed.

A new filling station is being erected on the corner opposite the egg-grading station facing the new route of Highway 16 in Innisfree.

W.J. Winnick of the Standard Hardware took a loos last week when thieves broke into his store at Chipman and got away with about $100 worth of merchandise and $17 in cash.

A complete outfit has now been installed by Mahumko and Thomas to take care of the cleaning and pressing department of their tailoring business. An addition had to be made to their building to house the machinery, which is of the most modern type. Citizens should take a look at the outfit, the first of it’s kind in Vegreville.

50 Years Ago – August 12, 1971

Dr. Jack Dobush has completed his graduate studies and earned the Doctor of Education Degree at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana, where he has been a full student for the past two years. Prior to that he was Supervisor of Music for the County of Minburn. He also taught school in the counties of Smoky Lake, Lamont and Medicine Hat. He received his Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta and his Master of Education degree in Administration and Supervision from Montana State University in 1966.

If you weigh 75 kilograms would you go on a diet? If your baby’s temperature registers 311, do you call the doctor? Is carpeting at $4.00 a square meter a bargain? These are some of the questions the average housewife will have to answer for herself in the next five to ten years. Sometime in that period, Canada will probably convert to the metric system, and we will calculate in metres instead of inches, kilograms for pounds, kelvins for degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade and joules for calories. Not only the Canadian Home and School and Parent Teacher’s Association and the Canadian Teacher’s Federation, but Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Consumers’ Association of Canada, and the Canadian Hospital Association have all recommended conversion to metric.

25 Years Ago – August 13, 1996

A construction boom has hit Vegreville. Just over $2.5 million in projects received building permits from the town in July. About $700,000 worth of projects received permits in the six months prior to July.

A 25 foot by 50 foot hole was dug, with rocks and sand brought in to skirt the area at Sandy Lake. Filtered lake water was then pumped into the pool. According to county development officer Eugene Dmytriw “this was done for the beautification of the lake, but it’s a long way from being completed.” There are plans to have the beach tilled and cleaned up, shrubs planted and sand brought in and spread around.

Two Hills men’s golf winners on July 28 were: first flight winner, Lyle Einhorn; second flight winner, Robbie Cardinal; Roger McMillan third flight winner; Laurier Gratton fourth flight winner. Winner of the championship flight was John Weibe. 65 Golfers participated in the Two Hills Golf Tournament.

Recipients of the eleventh annual Don Mazankowski scholarship were recently announced. The 1995/96 recipients from within the constituency are: William Hergot, Bradley Olineck and Corey Warawa, all of Vegreville.

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More than Ever, We Need to Embrace Diversity Gerry Chidiac Troy Media Columnist

We live in a very diverse world. Not only is each individual unique but, as people from different parts of the world have come into contact, it has become clear that each culture has different priorities.

Do we have anything in common?

I was very fortunate to have been brought up in a multicultural and bilingual household and to have come of age in a Canadian city that celebrates its ethnic diversity. Travelling, studying and working on different continents also broadened my perspective, and I came to realize there’s a great deal that brings us together.

Individual and cultural differences simply add to the richness of our common humanity.

I recently uncovered some very old university notebooks from the year I spent studying in the Philippines. Given that my degree was in social sciences with an emphasis on cross-cultural studies, I was able to take some fascinating courses examining ethics and values on the other side of the world.

What I realized is that while there were differences in language (including body language), traditions, interests and certain cultural norms, there were certain things upon which we agreed. We all valued honesty, integrity, respect, truth and love.

We also recognized that when these principles were compromised we created problems for ourselves and for one another.

How one shows respect can vary between one culture and the next, but open-mindedness can help us gain a better understanding of one another.

Early in my career, I was in the bustling African metropolis of Kinshasa. When I walked down the street, strangers said hello to me. Having lived in Toronto and Montreal, I felt quite affronted by this behaviour.

I brought up my displeasure with Congolese col-

leagues. They were rather surprised at my reaction and said, “These people can see you’re not from here and they just want you to feel welcome.”

Needless to say, my perspective was broadened – as was my sense of humour.

There’s no superior culture in the world; there are just different cultures and different ways of interpreting our core human values. Unfortunately, it took us centuries of colonialism and two extremely destructive world wars before finally engaging in serious discussion regarding our commonality.

Global discourse began in earnest after the Second World War. In 1948, the United Nations published the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Other human rights documents have more clearly specified these common values, including the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child, and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

The challenge the world faces is in honouring our fundamental values. It’s very easy to get caught up in superfluous differences between people. It can also be inconvenient to embrace our higher human ideals when they interfere with our short-term interests.

This is a dilemma each of us faces, and some deal with it better than others.

I’ve been privileged to know thousands of people from hundreds of places. I struggle to think of any whom I didn’t like, and hopefully most of them feel the same about me. There’s a common decency we all understand. In the end, everyone wants to be seen as a sacred and unique human with their own story.

Everyone wants to be treated with respect.

If we can remember and prioritize these truths, we will find ways to move forward together. Doing so is essential to our well-being and perhaps even to our survival.

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118th Annual Vegreville Country Fair was a Huge Success

Comedian Ventriloquist Don Bryan performing on the big stage.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent There were 21,006 people who attended Vegreville 118th Annual Country Fair

Horsing around in the camping area for chuckwagon and chariot drivers.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

which was held at Vegreville Agricultural Grounds from August 4 to 8.

Alan Baxandall, President of Vegreville Agricultural Society, said there were 12,000 people who attended the fair in 2019.

“Vegreville Agricultural Society credited this increase to the fact that the fair was held for five days so it increased the chance of people coming for more than one day. Mostly, I believe it was due to people coming from out of town who had no other chance to participate in a fair.

People who came from Lloydminster and Edmonton were the two biggest draws. We most definitely feel we achieved our goal from the theme we chose for this year; Bigger, Better, Stronger than Ever. I just sent an e-mail to my Directors and everyone about how the fair turned out and that it could be wrapped up in those three words.

There were 200 volunteers who helped out at this fair. The most popular feature at the fair was a toss-up between the midway and the Chariot and Chuckwagon races.

Overall, the fair went very, very well. The weather cooperated. The

Chariot and Chuckwagon Races, and the outdoor commercial part; we are all veterans at doing it. So, we just keep honing our skills every year and of course, it just gets a little bit better every year.

Chicken John’s Petting Zoo was a popular attraction. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

glitches which we always have with an event this size, we managed to take in stride. It was very positive. Back to back in 2019 and years previous, we had complaints and I don’t think there were any complaints which is really strange because there usually is always some negative comments.

I think this is because we have been doing this fair for quite a few years and the Executive for Vegreville Agricultural Society and the people who are running the major components of the fair have been doing it for many years. We are all pretty well veterans. Also, the same people that run the horse show, the beer gardens, the Exhibit Hall, the trade show, the

Marketplace vendor Lindsey Steffes, Manager of Prairie Rose Boarding Kennels near Tofield. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Lastly, we want to acknowledge all the people who attended and all the volunteers within Vegreville Agricultural Society and outside the society.”

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ANNUAL MEETING Thursday, August 19, 2021 Vegreville Sunshine Club, 4630-49 St. Doors Open at 6:30 pm Meeting at 7:00 pm Items of Business 1) Directors & General Managers Reports 2) Appointment of Auditors 3) Election of Officers 3 Positions - 3 year terms Prospective candidates for the position of director must submit their application to the nominating committee by Thursday, August 5, 2021.

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

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Disappointing End to Promising Season for Vegreville Blue Jays Michelle Pinon News Advertiser “Another disappointing end to a promising season.”

That was part of a tweet put out by the Vegreville Blue Jays following a 10-4 loss to the Armena Royals in Armena on August 3.

It was the best of three final series and the Blue Jays had lost the previous game on home turf, being edging out the Royals by a score of 8-7 on July 29.

“We were off to another promising start after going 8-0 in the regular season and winning the semi-finals against Rosalind in two games,” stated Player-Manager Stephen Hrabec.

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InnoTech Alberta hosts Hemp Field Day in Vegreville emerging industry. But, I want Michelle Pinon News Advertiser everyone to know that here at this A total of 75 people attended facility Dr. Slaski and his team InnoTech Alberta’s hemp field day have not been standing still…with in Vegreville on July 29. the work that’s being done here The tour was led by Jan Slaski, that’s why this industry is going to Team Lead Crop Development and become a major player in the econManagement with InnoTech Alberta. omy of Alberta is because of the He focused on the national hemp work that they’ve done.” trail that features registered Slaski touched on the new varietCanadian cultivars. He went into ies in Canada as well as the drought details about the varieties, when they have been experiencing here in they were seeded and rates associatthe Vegreville area and its effects on ed with that in addition to the InnoTech’s agronomy trials.

Variety of hemp. (Michelle Pinon/Photo) weather conditions throughout the Manny Deol, Executive Director process to date. of the Alberta Hemp Alliance, said Slaski kicked-off the event shortly with the opportunities that are available, “we can grow the before 9:30 am by welcoming guests and providing a brief hemp industry in Alberta big time. I think the buzz is here and overview of what participants were going to see during the field what I see is that the time is right, and by the government rectour and during the tour of its fibre processing facility. ognizing and giving funding to Alberta Hemp Alliance it kind Steve McMahon, Chief Operating Officer of InnoTech of puts some credibility that the government is very serious to Alberta, told participants that: InnoTech Alberta is a leader in bring diversification through hemp in Alberta. So, I really think Industrial Hemp, which is why we are all here. it’s time.”

We offer seed to final product solutions for companies from Deol said they are going to work to bring all the pieces Alberta, and Canada, and internationally. Over the years we’ve together and will be focusing on community investment, marserved 50 plus companies for clients, some of them are here ket development, and community town halls to move along the with us today…We de-risk clients’ technologies and processes industry. to ensure the successful launch of commercial operations.

To deliver on a variety of hemp projects we have a 640 acre research farm, one of its kind decortication facility, we have growth chambers and greenhouses, and ample laboratory space.

We are looking forward to providing support for the rapidly growing hemp industry here in the province and beyond.”

MacMann then extended a warm welcome to local MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk and Mayor Tim MacPhee. “Jackie and Tim demonstrate sustained interest in and support for our research and our work…Thank you to team InnoTech for making this event possible and to share their knowledge and expertise. Special thanks go to the organizing team of Jan Slaski, Byron James and Alana Yim.” MLA Armstrong-Homeniuk. “As we know hemp is used in a multitude of applications, from construction to pharmaceuticals. With hemp production on the rise I am proud InnoTech is in my constituency…Two pillars of our government are innovation and diversification of our economy, and we see our constituency really doing well during these tough times from hydrogen projects in the Heartland to petroleum and value added projects, InnoTech and agriculture in our constituency.

As I mentioned earlier our government’s plan for innovation and diversification of our economy, and this InnoTech facility plays a key part in that strategy.”

Mayor MacPhee welcomed everyone to Vegreville. “I don’t know if everybody here knows our connection to the hemp industry and where it’s going, but we’re building an 80 acre industrial park right now, and we’re trying to be the center for this whole area.

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The Vegreville Ag Society would like to thank the following sponsors for their continuing support of the Country Fair Fair Major Sponsor Deerland Equipment Grandstand Sponsor Wiebe Insurance Stage Sponsor Canalta Panels Ltd. Fireworks Woodwynn Farm Ltd. Antique Tractor Pulls Tingley's Harvest Centre Webb's Machinery Vegreville Mechanical Ltd. Deerland Equipment Nutrien Ag Solutions Backdrops Cargill H.C.L. Site Services Rocky Mountain Equipment Vegreville Drug Mart Vegreville Auto Body Vegreville Ford Vegreville Mechanical Derek Fox Financial Salty's Liquor Store Vegreville & District Co-op Veg Auto & Industrial Supply Bumper to Bumper Vegreville Glass 2019 Ltd. Band Shell Krystal Hook - Realtor Bench Show Rotary Club of Vegreville Billboards Adam's No Frills Prime Cuts Meat and Deli Twin Lakes Ready Mix & Aggregate Vegreville Dental Centre Crop Management Network Esteem Wedding & Event Rentals Proline Performance Sunset Woodworking Tower Plumbing & Heating Vegreville & District Co-op Vegreville Insurance Broadcast Centre RJV Gas Field Services Buildings Hair Fantasies Kal Tire/Extreme Clean Truck and Car Wash Prime Cuts Meat & Deli Randy's Bobcat Service Vantage Builders/Vantage Building Supplies Synergy Chartered Professional Accountants Veg Fire & Safety Chin's Restaurant Child Find Bilyk Financial Services Children's Events McDonald’s Event Signs Flash Distributors (NAPA) Vegreville Ford Vegreville News Advertiser Lakeland Rural Electrification Association Quest Disposals & Recycling Vegreville Insurance Vegreville Liquor Store Mini Banner Bucky's Welding Jiffy Lube and Car Wash Atlas Appraisals Veg Auto & Industrial Supply Bumper to Bumper Kids Mini Tractor Pulls Webb's Machinery Deerland Equipment Heat Sponsors Canalta Panels Ltd. Hot Rod Tractor Pulls Major Sponsor Veg Auto & Industrial Supply / Full Throttle Outdoor Riding Arena Tower Tack & Western Wear Contributor Vito's Gold Canalta Panels Ltd. Town of Vegreville Bronze Albert's Family Restaurant Vegreville Kinsmen Golf Club Race Track Sponsor Xtreme Power Products ( Kubota ) Recycling Bins Quest Disposal & Recycling Steps Hi-Way Registries Rotary Club of Vegreville Vegreville Auto Body Vegreville Mechanical Webb's Machinery Derek Fox Financial Synergy Chartered Professional Accountants Vegreville Accounting Vegreville & District Co-op Strong Person Competition Snap Fitness Washrooms Speedy Septic Tanks

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, You might think that after working at the same company for 20 years, I'd get a promotion. Not when the boss is your Mom! Yes, I have been working in the family business since I was 12 years old and now I need a new environment, new co-workers and a new boss! The problem is, my resume and references read like a family tree.

I hardly think my future employer will appreciate my Mom's glowing recommendation of, "Oh yes, Ricky is such a swell kid." What should I do?

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the family business, you will need to expand upon the listing. Give a description of the business, your job position and the responsibilities you had while there. Just because it is a family business, does not make it less valuable as a work experience.

Cash: With regard to references, listing Mom may not be your best bet. With 20 years of experience in the business, you should have plenty of other options. Consider using employees who worked with you or suppliers you have dealt with over the years. These people can attest to your work ethic and business practices. People from your local Chamber of Commerce or charities you worked with could also

• • • Cash: Well at least Mom gives you a good recommendation.

Although if she starts explaining how bright you were as a baby, it may be time to worry.

Carry: No matter what she says, potty training should not be considered an accomplishment!

You may want to look elsewhere for references.

Cash: Expanding to a career outside the family business may not be as challenging as you think.

The hardest part may be handling how it affects your family.

Carry: The first thing you need to do is modify your resume.

Since your only employment is

make great references as well.

Carry: Also, don't forget about using your friends. When work experience is limited, it's a good idea to include character references. They can attest to your communication skills or your ability of handling stressful situations.

Cash: And after working with the family, you should be well versed with stressful conditions.

Carry: So coming from the family company can actually work to your benefit. Many people who run family businesses are multifaceted. This capability can be a great advantage in the job market.

Cash: And don't worry, you'll do great in your new job. Just make sure Mom packs you a nice lunch!

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Are you working for a large corporation of a family business?

You may be surprised to learn that many of the top companies are family-owned, even those traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

It's estimated that family firms represent 89% of all businesses in the United States and account for 34% of the companies listed on the Standard & Poor's 500 Index.

The next time you apply for a job in Corporate America, you may be walking into a family-run company.

Our family is really close. My two sisters and I live with Mom and Dad and we all work in the family business. When my boyfriend and I got engaged, I knew it would be a shock to my father. Although he loved my fiancé, he was sad to see his oldest daughter growing up and moving out of the house.

"I'll still be working in the family business," I explained.

"And you'll see me every day."

But nothing worked.

"It's like losing a daughter," he cried.

Finally I came up with the thought that made him smile.

"Don't think of me getting married as losing a daughter," I said. "Think of it as gaining a new employee!"

(Thanks to Angela K.)

Family or Foe Planning to work in the family business? Before you accept the job, consider the pros and cons.

While it may seem like an easy job interview, family systems and business practices do not always go hand in hand. The baggage from family situations is statistically the downfall of most family businesses. If you're going to say yes to the family job, make sure your role as an employee is clearly defined. On the positive side, family businesses offer tremendous employee support and dedication to the company's success.

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Travis Dolter Takes the Stage at the Fair

Rosanne Fortier Travis Dolter.

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Travis Dolter’s gave out a crowdpleaser set of music performances at the Vegreville Country Fair for the Grandstand Show on August 5.

Travis is a familiar musician in Vegreville even though he now resides in Camrose. He grew up in Hay Lakes.

He began performing music at six with his family band, the ‘Polka Ramblers’.

After he graduated from high school, he began a career in music as a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and performer.

Travis said he tries to be more than just

someone singing songs and strives to create a performance that everyone in attendance will remember.

Travis’s show included telling stories behind original songs, country covers, 50s rock and roll and even some ABBA as he admitted that he hopes to give something for everyone.

So far, Travis has recorded and released six songs to Canadian radio with two of them being released internationally. He acknowledged all the local opportunities Don Harfield and Perogies and Jam gave him to perform in Vegreville.

NOTICE OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION PER THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT The following subdivision applica on has been submi ed to the Town of Vegreville Subdivision Authority for approval: Subdivision Applica on File No. 21-TOW-001 PROPOSAL: To subdivide a block of 5 lots into 4 lots with the remainder of the lot being a public walkway MUNICIPALITY: Town of Vegreville LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION: Lots 20-25, Block 65, Plan 782-3427

An owner of adjacent land may make a written submission to the Subdivision Authority for it to consider when it makes its decision on a proposed plan of subdivision. Adjacent land means land which touches the parcel being subdivided, or which would touch the parcel if it were not separated from it by a highway, road, river, or stream.

Any written submission must be received by Friday, August 27th, 2021, by noon. Your submission should contain your name and mailing address; the location of land you own; and any comments you may wish to make.

For further information on any of the subdivision applications, or to provide your comments, contact: The Subdivision Authority Attention: Kerina Sorochan P.O. Box 640 Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R7 Phone: (780) 632-6479 ipd@vegreville.com

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Tributes MEMORIAM

OBITUARY

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SENIUK, Edna (nee PASAY) October 1, 1942 - August 13, 2018 Three years have passed since that sad day When one we loved was called away.

Every day in some way Memories of you come our way.

Though absent, you are always near Forever missed, loved and dear.

We think of you in silence, Your name we often recall, There is nothing left to answer But your picture on the wall.

God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts.

Lovingly and fondly remembered SENIUK and PASAY families

SMITH, Gordon 1934 - 2021 Mr. Gordon Lloyd ‘Gord’ Smith passed away at the Innisfail Health Centre, Innisfail, Alberta, on the morning of Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the age of 86 years.

Gord was born to Frank and Margery Smith in 1934 at Regina, Saskatchewan. His first job was at a Dental Lab in Regina. Gord’s last place of employment was for Syncrude in Fort McMurray, Alberta. He retired in 1989, and relocated to Mundare, and Vegreville, Alberta, with his wife, Faith. Gord was known for arriving early and staying late at the places he worked. He never missed a single day of work and was rarely ill. In 1960, Gord married Faith of Peterborough, Ontario.

Together they raised four daughters, Laurie, Angie and twins, Ruth and Carol. Gord was always on the go, riding his bicycle for miles, as a child. Later on, he became an avid car collector; he always had something interesting and different in the driveway. Gord was known by his friends and neighbors as a very positive guy, who always laughed and cracked silly jokes. He made people smile. During his retirement, he mowed countless lawns in the summer; and cleared snow in the winter months for neighbors, local businesses and his church, that he attended for over thirty years. He was always willing and available to lend a helping hand to strangers in need, with no expectations in return. Gord will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Faith, his four daughters, his eight grandchildren, and his six great grandchildren, as well as his sister, Marlene. Gord was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Margery, his step father, Bill, a step brother, Eugene and a sister, June. A Formal Service will not take place, but we do appreciate your love and support during this time.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.

Parkland Funeral Home 6287 – 67A Street, Red Deer, AB, T4P 3V9 Phone: 403.340.4040 Fax: 403.343.3033

NEDZIELSKI, Peter June 19, 1938 – August 9, 2021 On August 9, 2021, Peter Nedzielski of Innisfree, Alberta passed away at the age of 83 years.

Peter is survived by his loving family, his wife of 55 years, Violet; son Ray; sister Jean Hoffman; brother-inlaw Mike Gnyra; mother-in-law Mary Kitt; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Peter was predeceased by his son Harvey; parents Joseph and Katie; sisters Helen (Bill) Uniat, Ann (Nick) Sorochan, Mary (Pete) Stepanick and Elizabeth Gnyra; brother Mike (Olga); brother-in-law Otto Hoffman; nieces Shirley Gara, Shirley Boisvert and Diane August; nephew Ron Stepanick; father-in-law Joseph Kitt.

A Liturgy of The Word will be celebrated by Father Joy Vadakkan on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home (5036-51 Ave.) in Vegreville, Alberta. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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MONAHAN, Bill On August 4, 2021, Mr. William “Bill” Monahan of Myrnam passed away at the age of 71 years. He is survived by 2 daughters & 1 son, Megan (Addam) Saruk, Klarice (Jason Koski) & William (Courtney); 5 grandchildren, Hannah, Olivia, Farrah, Helena & Kadence; sister, Sue (Jim) Harder; & brother, David (Sandy) Carrie. Bill was predeceased by his wife, Katharine; parents, John & Hazel; sister, Patty McPherson; & brother, Jack. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 14 at 1:00 p.m. at Elks Hall, Myrnam, with private family inurnment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Myrnam. Cremation has taken place. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com.

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KERELIUK, Virginia August 13, 1935 - August 14, 2018 Although another year has passed, Memories and thoughts of you Are always with us.

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HOMENIUK, Albert On August 5, 2021 Albert Homeniuk of Mundare passed away at the age of 80 years.

Albert is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Shirley; daughters, Charlene Homeniuk of Sherwood Park, Sheryl (David) Mallinson of Edmonton; three grandsons, Avery, Isaac and Joe; his brother, Nelson (Cynthia); sister, Margaret (Phil) Fedoruk, plus numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Predeceased by his parents, Nick and Mary; and his brother, Stanley.

As per Albert’s request, there will be no service.

Cremation has taken place.

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LUTZAK, George William February 16, 1931 – August 7, 2021 On Saturday, August 7, 2021, George Lutzak of Two Hills, Alberta, passed away at the age of 90 years.

George is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Eleanor; sons Bernie (Pam) and Gary (Bonnie); grandchildren Kelsie (Michael) Leonhardt and Dillon (Brianne) Lutzak; great-grandchildren Cruz, Asher, Kason and Haven; siblings Betty Wolanski, Mike (Jean) Lutzak and Donald (Violet) Lutzak; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. George was predeceased by his parents William and Evelyn Lutzak; infant brothers Billy and Bernie; sister Mary (Harry) Chomik; brother -in-law Peter Wolanski.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Szypenitz with Father Peter Haugen officiating. Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the “St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Szypenitz.”

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PRESISNIUK, Stanley William February 23, 1934 – August 6, 2021 On Friday, August 6, 2021, Stanley William Presisniuk of Andrew, Alberta, passed away at the age of 87 years.

Stanley is survived by his loving family, his wife of 63 years, Susie; children Douglas (Rhonda), Barbara (John) Cumby, Sandra Presisniuk and Robert (Shannon); five grandchildren Lisa, Jennifer, Chesley, Masen and Hailey; three great-grandchildren Jacob, Jackson and Rosie; siblings Mary Rebus, Metro, Olga Dwerynchuck and Rita Flemming; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Stanley was predeceased by his parents William and Barbara; siblings John, George, Paulina, Eileen and Alice.

A Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home (5036-51 Ave.) in Vegreville, Alberta. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Nativity of The Holy Virgin Orthodox Church of Kysylew with Father Kolin Berglund officiating.

Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Nativity of The Holy Virgin Orthodox Church of Kysylew.”

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WOYCHESHYN, Gerald May 17, 1951 – August 6, 2021 On Friday, August 6, 2021, Gerald Woycheshyn of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 70 years.

Gerald is survived by his loving family, sons Glenn (Frances) along with his children Reece and Makena: Jason (Melanie) along with their children Nataliya, Damian, Lesya and Anya; step-daughter Tammy; Rosemarie and Natasha Gamit; brother Raymond (Rose); along with numerous relatives and friends.

Gerald was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Sonia Woycheshyn.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at the Vegreville Social Centre with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada.

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SEMENIUK, Annie On August 6, 2021, Mrs. Annie Semeniuk of St. Paul, formerly of Myrnam, passed away at the age of 90 years. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce (Richard) Straty; 2 sons, Ernest & James (Marlene); 7 grandchildren, Christin Taylor, Curtis (Candice), Conrad, Leslie, Kevin (Samantha), Bradley (Carmen) & Melissa (Alain) Mahe; 17 great-grandchildren, Nathan, Cheyanne, Brennan, Brandt, Brody, Cassandra, Lucas, Joshua, Benjamin, Jillian, Jake, Jorja, Becky, Dylan, Emily, Eric & Alexa; brother, Stanley (Gertie) Bochon; sisters-inlaw, Stella & Caroline; numerous nieces & nephews.

Mrs. Semeniuk was predeceased by her husband, John in 2002; daughter-in-law, Joyce in 2011; parents, John & Mary Bochon in 1995 & 2008; great-granddaughter, Hannah in 2004. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 13 at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel, St. Paul. Reverend Father Peter Haugen will be officiating with interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Myrnam. Those wishing to view the service online may do so by Livestream on Friday, August 13 at 10:30 a.m. by clicking the Live Service tab on our website. A recording of the service will also be made available. If desired, donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation or STARS Foundation c/o 5626-51 Street, St. Paul, Alberta T0A 3A1. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel. com.

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Eagle View Lodge Free of COVID-19 during Pandemic Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Eagle View Lodge in Myrna was one of several stops Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk made while touring the northeastern part of the constituency on August 6.

Armstrong-Homeniuk presented General Manager Melanie MacLean and Recreation Co-ordinator Krystal Rayner with a letter of congratulations for being the only lodge within Two Hills County to be COVID free during the entire pandemic.

Also on hand for the presentation were County of Two Hills Councillors Dianne Saskiw and Elroy Akiachuk. ArmstrongHomeniuk presented the letter and distributed post cards to residents who were in attendance for the special presentation.

“We never had one case of COVID-19 in our lodge,” stated Rayner. That is quite a feat considering the length of the pandemic, 16 months with 20 staff members and 24 residents at the seniors’ facility.

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To say staff went above and beyond is an understatement. They even cared for a resident who required palliative care in the lodge as opposed to transferring them to hospital for their final days.

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Armstrong-Homeniuk praised the staff as well as the seniors.

“This would not have been possible without the dedication of staff, and especially our seniors who sacrificed so much during the last 16 months.”

She also thanked the seniors for their resilience. “They had no say in the restrictions or the rules that changed their daily activities or kept them distanced from cherished family members and close friends.

She praised staff, stating, “Despite working 12, 16 or more hours, the dedication was unchanged. I want to thank each and every one of you for your dedication during this pandemic and the care you have shown for our seniors under the most difficult of circumstances.”

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Talk of the Town on Removing COVID-19 Restrictions Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced that starting on August 16, Albertans who test positive for COVID-19 will not be required to isolate or quarantine, there will be no more contact tracing, and asymptomatic COVID-19 testing, and testing for people with COVID-19 symptoms.

Local citizens weighed in on the decision this past week.

Velma Sample, a senior citizen, said she feels a little bit nervous about these changes as their generation has never experienced anything like this before so they don’t have the knowledge. “So, it is hard to say what is best and what will happen if they aren’t careful anymore.

But at the same time, I suppose there needs to be a time that they open up everything and remove the restrictions as quite a few people have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. I am hoping that everything will turn out alright.”

Kim Kenward feels the Alberta Government needs to continue to monitor the data in terms of what’s happening with COVID-19 in order to support maintaining these restrictions. “You can’t decide to not test people. You have to keep accumulating data. You can’t assume that this is just like any other flu or respiratory infectious thing because they don’t have the data.

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The 37th annual Ranfurly Agricultural Fair was a rousing success on all fronts and attracted around 450 participants who enjoyed a variety of activities on August 8.

Ranfurly & District Recreation Society President Dwayne Durie said everything went without a hitched and was pleased with the overall result.

The event kicked-off with a pancake breakfast followed by the parade. Durie said abut 100 people attended breakfast.

The parade followed and featured 35 entries. “I think that’s our biggest number yet.”

The horse show had an impressive array of contestants who competed in the two and four horse heavy hitch as well as variety of different classes for children and adults alike. There were approximately 25 entries in the horse show and gymkhana.

Bench Show Chair Tara Kuzio said they had a record number of entries with 50 exhibitors who received over $2,000 in prize money.

Kuzio said they have been trying to encourage younger people to enter the event to keep the traditions alive and continue to cultivate the various art forms whether they be horticulture, canning, baking, crafts, arts or photography.

The Off Ramp boys kept the crowd entertained and helped celebrate longtime ag. society member Stan White’s 90th birthday.

There was a sold-out crowd of 265 people for the steak supper that was followed by a live and silent auction.

Durie said that even though it wasn’t the biggest fair they’ve ever had, it was their best fair. With total attendance around the 450 people, there’s no doubt a great time was had by one and all.

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