Vegreville News Advertiser - August 14, 2019 by The News Advertiser - Vegreville, AB

VOL. 72 NO. 33

72 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2019

Chuckwagon & Chariot Races Bring in the Heat

See story on page 3 Holden Pig Roast

Bloom Advisory Issued for Wapasu Lake

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Hairy Hill Park Play Celebrates Page 16

RCMP files from August 5 - 11 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser August 5 11:51 – Report of a suspicious “cylinder” type tank located on the property and was concerned it might be dangerous. Members attended and it was determined that the tank was from an old water softener and was empty. 13:20 – Report of a hit and run in the parking lot of a Vegreville business. No suspects at this time. 14:50 - Possible intoxicated driver reported to almost cause 3 – 4 collisions. Reporting parties indicated that the vehicle was weaving in and out of traffic and driving erratically. The vehicle was located and a roadside demand was taken. No alcohol was present and the driver was warned about his driving habits. 15:33 – CN police advised Vegreville RCMP that one red light was not working at the controlled crossing in Mundare. A technician had been dispatched to repair. 22:54 – During a power outage, members received a request for service. A woman was locked out of her house while her husband who has medical conditions was in the home. She did not have keys but could open the garage door if the power was on. Members determined that the best way to gain access to the home would be to kick in the door. The client decided to wait for the power to come back on. August 6

11:31 – Report of a break and enter to a garage in Vegreville. The break-in occurred between Aug 2 and 5. Tools, bottles and a stereo were stolen. Under investigation. 12:49 – Report of a possible impaired driver on Hwy 16 where the vehicle almost hit a parked car on the side of the road. The vehicle could not be located however, members contacted the registered driver who admitted to reaching for something and swerving out of their lane. 15:10 – A senior reported a possible break and enter to her home. The screens on her windows were pushed in. Members attended and it was determined that there was no attempted entry to the home, however, this was the day of a strong storm which likely dislodged the screens. 15:17 – Report of a domestic assault and attempted choking. Members attended and the male was taken into custody and charged accordingly. He remained in custody until he was able to appear in provincial court. 19:09 - Report of 3 young males entering a rural property and subsequently forcibly confining the owner by zip-tying

his hands. The owner was later able to get into his vehicle and drive to a neighbour’s home. 20:52 – Child welfare complaint. Foster parent reporting that the biological father is harming the 2 minor children. Members investigated and it was determined that there was nothing criminal. The matter was referred to Child and Family Services for follow up.

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02:44 – Report of loud music at a business in Mundare. Members attended and found a business owner working on items in his shop. He turned down the music. 05:19 – Report of a black pickup truck in the ditch on Hwy 631. Members attended and located the vehicle which had no license plate. It was determined that the vehicle was reported stolen out of Grand Prairie. Under investigation. 05:42 – Report #219 since January from a regular highway driver. A gravel truck with trailer was reported to be traveling at 130 kmph on Hwy 16. Members were not dispatched but the complaint was lodged. *** No plate or other useful information was provided. 06:39 – Attempted theft of a vehicle occurred overnight in Vegreville. The lock and the ignition were punched. Nothing was stolen from the vehicle and there are no suspects. 07:11 – Mischief to a vehicle in Vegreville. The complainant reported that his vehicle had been keyed down the driver’s side. CCTV being reviewed. Under investigation. 17:10 - Complainant attended the detachment to report that someone known to her had taken her vehicle to work earlier that day but then returned without the vehicle. She later located the vehicle prior to attending the detachment. 18:09 – Reports of a dark blue Ford F150 “ jacked up and doing burnouts on Birch Ave”. There was no plate provided and the report had a 10 minute time delay. Patrols were made in the area but turned up negative. 20:48 – Member observed a vehicle with dark window tint. Instead of a ticket, the member issued a defect warning which was to be taken care of within 7 days. The driver is to attend the detachment with proof of repair or a ticket may be issued. 21:41 – Complaint of loud music and banging next door for the 2nd night in a row. Members attended and did not observe any noise. The complainant was updated accordingly. 22:55 – Possible road rage complaint. The complaint reported that a truck had been following her for over 30 minutes.

The complainant had made turns down gravel roads that were not a direct path to Vegreville. Upon reaching Vegreville she drove straight to the detachment, but the vehicle did not follow. Insufficient information to follow up. 23:05 – Complainant reports hearing 3 gunshots to the west of their property in Vegreville about 30 min prior. Patrols were made but turned up negative. No other complaints were received.

August 8

11:45 – Report of a possible impaired driver at the hospital. An elderly male was driving erratically. Members intercepted the vehicle and a roadside sample turned up negative. A 24-hour suspension was issued. 12:46 – Complainant called to report a yellow SUV and a white truck leaving her neighbours rural yard and head for the highway. Patrols were made but the vehicles were not located. 13:21- Hit and run reported on a residential street in Vegreville. Green paint transfer was found on the victim vehicle. It was determined that this relates back to the call from 11:45 on the same day. 14:49 – Report of mischief to an ATM machine at a Vegreville bank. Under investigation. 14:49 – Report of a female dropping off personal items at a residence when a nocontact order is in place. A warning was issued.

August 9

07:30 – Report of theft of tires and rims. Fence boards had been removed to gain access to the property. Under investigation. 10:45 – Complaint of excessive speed on Birch Avenue. 11:20 – Report of a theft from a Vegreville business. The suspects removed items from the packaging and placed them in their bags. The suspects were later arrested and the items recovered. They were released with documents for court. 11:53 – Report of tickets received from Edmonton Police for traffic violations. The plate on the ticket was one that had been stolen prior and was in the Police database. EPS was updated accordingly. August 10 09:05 – Multiple calls for assistance at the Fair Grounds due to youth both the night before and the morning of this call. 16:38 – Report of an erratic driver in a Jeep swerving and entering the ditch. The vehicle was located and a roadside ASD (Alcohol Screening Device) turned up negative. However, the driver WAS issued a 24-hour suspension and a voluntary penalty for expired registration. 20:48 – While on patrol, members observed 2 youth one of which had a no-

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Chuckwagon & Chariot Races bring in the Heat

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser

Nearing the close of another season of chuckwagon and chariot races, the drivers felt more than the pressure of putting on a good show for the Vegreville audience. With three races left after the Vegreville Country Fair, the time was now, more than ever, to secure a spot at the top of the leaderboard. Throughout the evenings, a growing crowd of visitors to the fairgrounds made their way to the grandstand to cheer on their favourite chuckwagon, chariot, and even mini-wagon teams. The mini wagons for children ages four and up (with adult help if needed,) saw just as many nearmisses and sweet victories as the full-size version of the races on a smaller scale with miniature horses and appropriately-sized wagons. Day one of the chariots, Marty Maxwell took 1st place with a time of 64:02. He was followed neckand-neck with Chester Blatz (475) with a time of 65:33, Adam Waldner in 3rd with 65:53, Martina Hubl in 4th with 65:63, and Chester Blatz (46) with 65:78. On day two, Marty Maxwell took first with a time of 66:57, followed by Luis Johner in the same heat with 66:81, Kevin Desjarlais in 3rd with 66:99, Dwayne Dubuc in 4th with 67:29, and Chester Blatz (475) in 5th with a time of 67:37. Overall, the weekend averages placed Marty Maxwell in 1st with a total of 131.49, followed by Chester Blatz (475) 132.70 in second and a close shave between Martina Hubl with 133.24, Kevin Desjarlais with 133.52, and Emily Wright with 133.96 pulling up the tail. Overall, the standings for chariots are now:

1. Chester Blatz (475) 1081 2. Louis Johner (353) 1003 3. Chester Blatz (55) 959 4. Dwayne Dubuc (361) 908 5. Chester Blatz (46) 835.5 Day one of the chuck wagons saw victories for teams from all over the standings. After first-place times of 66.71 on Thursday night and 66.71 on Friday, Kevin Desjarlais (148) took home the trophy for Vegreville Country Fair races in 2019 with a weekend average of 131.50. Desjarlais was followed by Louis Johner (271) 67.79, Keith Wood (495) 68.98, Cody Leach (161) 67.25, and Neil Salmond (506) 67.17 on Thursday night, and Neil Salmond (506) 67.17, Loius Johner (271) 67.79, Ed Mokokis (494) 68.16, and Wade Salmond (556) 68.54 on Friday. Overall standings in the Chuckwagons now sit at 1. Louis Johner 271 1011 2. Brett Dubuc 45 854 3. Mike Cooke 790 797.5 4. Garnet Bengtson 399 789 5. Dwayne Dubuc 66 761.5

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The Silly Season Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion

The silly season, or as some call it “Election Time” is right around the corner. It is clear that campaigning has already started but the best is yet to come. There will be no shortage of outlandish promises. For some, the key will be money, for others, a declaration and some voters will even be swayed by an extra holiday or two. As of July 18, 2019, the four main parties (Liberals, Conservatives, NDP and Greens) have not quite filled out their platforms. It is interesting to note that many news outlets do not consider Maxime Bernier’s Peoples’ Party of Canada as a viable option. Unofficially each of the candidates has a few things on their election wishlist. Justin Trudeau hopes Canada will forget about SNC Lavalin and Jody Wilson-Raybould. Andrew Scheer is dreaming of the electorate seeing him as someone with a personality and not just a cardboard cutout. Jagmeet Singh just wants to be noticed for more than his bicycle and fabulous sense of style. Elizabeth May dreams of a tight race between the Liberals and Conservatives so she can join in holding the balance of power like the Greens did in B.C. Finally, Maxime Bernier is looking for someone to take him and his party seriously. They seem to have some great policy, but no one seems to be able to get past the media labels.

Here are some of the official highlights. This list is by no means complete. Taxes: Conservatives - Make living “more affordable” for all Canadians NDP - Close tax loopholes that favour web giants Deficits and Debt: Liberals - 4 more years of deficits and a shrinking debt to GDP ratio Health: NDP - Declare a national public health emergency for the opioid crisis Energy: Conservatives - Repeal Bill C-69 & end the shipping ban in northern BC NDP - Abandon the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion Green - expand coal phase-out (by 2030) to include oil and gas Climate Change: Liberals - Ban “harmful” single-use plastics by as early as 2021

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Dear Editor, In Canada, education is a right, not a privilege. Every Canadian child is guaranteed a free, public education through grade twelve. If any child between the ages of 15 and 18 is being denied to the education they so rightly deserve in our country, they can go to any law office, any school office, any RCMP office or any social services office and ask for a child advocate so they can go to high school. The Alberta School Act provides for any student who has been delayed in achieving their high school education; thus, any 15, 16, or 17-year old held back from school can still enroll and attend classes. The power is actually in the hands of these teens to take control of their own education. Alberta stands above all other provinces in the programs of education it offers its students; accommodating every type. If a student cannot afford fees, then provisions can be made for them. Canada has a Charter of Rights and Freedoms that is held as a beacon to other developing nations. Equality rights are guaranteed to both women and men. Even our huge neighbor to the south the United States cannot boast equality as it still denies equal rights to women. The best way to take advantage of our rights in Canada is to have the education to do so. Thank you, Nancy Mereska Two Hills, AB Name: Stella Kocsis Likes: hockey, my dogs Dislikes: Brussels sprouts, onions.

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Playing Music in Your Business? Here’s What You Need to Know Canadian Federation for Independent Business

Customers are more attracted to your business if music is playing in the background than if they are greeted by silence. However, keep in mind that the performance of music can be subject to the payment of license fees. Music creators, such as composers, lyric writers, and performing artists have copyright on their works and need to be paid a fair royalty when their works are performed and used by others. Music that is no longer subject to any copyright restraints due to copyright expiring is considered to be in the public domain, so you can play it freely. But if copyright protection

still exists then you’ll need to pay to use it. How long does copyright protection last? Copyright lasts for the lifetime of the artist, the remainder of the calendar year in which they die, and for a further 50 years. In other words, copyright expires on December 31st of the 50th year after the artist dies. What is “public performance of music”? Public performance of music for most businesses consists of background music that is playing over speakers in the workplace, hold

music on a telephone system, and music in elevators. If you use social media to promote your service/product (for example making videos with catchy tunes in the background), then that music too could be subject to licensing requirements. Who do I pay to play? There are two main agencies that collect the royalties: SOCAN, on behalf of composers, authors and publishers; and Re:Sound on behalf of performing artists and record companies. The Copyright Board of Canada sets the fees and these agencies collect and remit the

fees to the music creators. There may be other licensing agencies involved; check out the Connect Music Licensing website for more information, and to ensure you are covering all necessary payments. Most of the license fees are based on how the music is played and the square footage of the area where the music can be heard. If you receive an invoice from Re:Sound or SOCAN it’s important to double-check the information they have to ensure you are paying the correct fee. Both companies have fee calculators on their websites to help you budget for payments.

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Compiled by Dan Beaudette

90 Years Ago - August 21, 1929

Tofield was visited by a destructive fire on Saturday, August 10th, when an entire business block, north of the Alexandra Hotel, on the east side of mainstreet, was completely destroyed. The buildings all of frame construction, fell a ready prey to the flames. Many business firms were hard hit by this fire, as the insurance carried did not adequately cover the loss of $75,000.00. Two robberies have occurred in Ryley during the past week. Last Tuesday night Hay’s store was broken into. The silver was taken from the till and a quantity of clothing. Sunday night prowlers broke into the front door of the White Lunch, taking $5.00 from the till and a few cigarettes. No clues as yet have been found. J.H. Part, veterinary surgeon, has taken over the office and surgery formerly occupied by Dr. B. I. Love who removed to Edmonton last spring, and is now prepared to cater to the requirements of the farmers and others who may need the services of a qualified veterinary practitioner.

75 Years Ago – August 9, 1944

Dealer and private sellers of used passenger cars are urged to contact offices of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board to obtain full information governing sales, and pr0per forms to fill out and file with the Board. Local offices of the Prices Board in Alberta are located in Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Red Deer and Grand Prairie. Forms must be filled with the Board within four day of the transaction. The 1944-45 crop year commenced on August 1st and the wheat board announced that the delivery quota on wheat would be 5 bushels per “authorized acre” while the quota on wheat oats and barley are 5 bushels per seeded acre. “Authorized Acreage” is 65 per cent of the seeded acreage on each farm in 1940. Western country elevators held 132 million bushels of wheat on July 14th. Just before harvest in 1943 there were 222 million bushels of wheat in these elevators. Before the 1944 harvest commences much of the grain now in country elevators should be moved to the lakehead. Right now about 1.100 cars are being unloaded at Fr. William – Ft. Arthur terminals each day. Last fall 600 cars a day was the maximum that could be unloaded. Peter J. Schultz left on Wednesday morning for Seattle where he has accepted a position which is probably permanent. Mr. Schultz thus served twenty years’ connection with Vegreville, first as manager of the Alberta Lumber Co. and later in business for himself. He has disposed of all his property here, the residence having been sold to George Black.

50 Years Ago – August 14, 1969

A tenure of business that spans over half a century comes to a close this month with the sale of the Capitol Theatre to A.R. Roddick of Calgary and A.F.B. Applewhite of Fort Smith, NWT. Nick Kieryluk and Dimmie Sherbaniuk competed the terms of sale a short while ago to the newcomers to bring their business careers to a close in Vegreville. The partnership formed in 1915 felt that in 1952 it would be opportune time to take over the operation of the Theatre that was being operated in the Dobbin Block known as the Dobbin Theatre. Rose Ann Gordey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Gordey won the Willingdon 4-H Club Efficiency Award with second and third places going to Faye Farris and Joan Dale Hill. The Alberta Safety Council recently hosted a dinner at the Corona Hotel in Edmonton for their Defensive Driving Course (DDC) instructors. This gesture was a measure of the Alberta Safety Council’s high regard for these instructors and in recognition of their many hours of effort given to the DDC program in Alberta. Thirty-nine instructors from Northern Alberta qualifies for special awards. These awards were given to instructors that have taught DDC to more than 100 people. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Cowan of Vegreville attended the dinner and Irvin was presented with a bronze award. Mr. James Nicholls of Vegreville and Mr. Alex Dowhey of Lavoy will also be credited with a bronze medal.

25 Years Ago – August 10, 1994

The Lakeland Regional Health Authority has moved into its permanent offices. The authority will be located in Suite 210 of the Provincial Building in Smoky Lake. Town council voted unanimously to enter an agreement with the Town of Mundare to provided bylaw enforcement services on a part time basis. Town of Vegreville council unanimously voted to establish rental and rent-to-own fees for the town’s new automated garbage collection system.

Letters Welcomed

One role of the Vegreville News Advertiser is to promote dialogue on various issues of concern to area residents. We accomplish this by welcoming Letters to the Editor and allowing various issues to be debated through our pages. All letters must contain the writer’s name, address and phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, however the writer’s name may be withheld from publication in special circumstances deemed appropriate by the Publisher. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity, spelling and grammar, taste or for reasons of potential libel. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to withhold letters from publication.

Growing Number of Households Outsourcing Meal Preparation Kitchen stoves could soon be following the sewing machine as unnecessary household appliances Sylvain Charlebois Senior Fellow – Atlantic Institute for Market Studies

For many of us, the kitchen has always been a sacred place in our homes, often referred to as the heart of the home. But it seems kitchens are losing their lustre. An increasing number of condos and apartments are being sold and rented without a stove. In pricey Yorkville, one of Toronto’s most expensive districts, you can now rent a 600 sq. ft. unit that comes without a full kitchen for a little more than $3,200. It’s also happening in the United States and Europe. For a growing number of households, the kitchen is more of a simple quasi-closet where you store food instead of a gathering place for family and friends. Since the last great recession occurred a decade ago, access to homeownership has been a challenge, particularly for the younger generations. With rockbottom interest rates, real estate prices have skyrocketed, making it difficult for new workers to settle and purchase a home. As such, builders are shrinking condos to keep prices at affordable levels – and the one thing that appears to be shrinking faster than ice cubes in hot soup is the kitchen. Builders know that potential buyers or renters are not going to spend much time there. Or at least, that kitchens serve a very different purpose for the younger crowd. Younger workers have a different sense of how real estate serves them. Like in many parts of the world where real estate prices have always been high, a home is a space for the inbetweens. Our busy lifestyles cause us to spend less time at

home, whether for work, leisure, or anything else. It’s a place you visit between activities. Even for people who work from home, travelling is very much part of what they do. We are slowly moving toward an app-driven food economy. Food delivery apps are the new norm and the need to cook barely exists. But most importantly, younger folks, particularly millennials and Gen Zs, are time-starved and are three times more likely than Boomers to order in. A recent report from global financial company UBS suggested that the global online food ordering market could grow more than tenfold over the next decade or so to $420 billion by 2030 from $42 billion today. That number includes both food delivery apps, often used by restaurants, and pre-prepared meal kits, another growing trend. Having food delivered will cost more but paying a premium for convenience is much less expensive than buying a full-sized condo with a kitchen you won’t use. But the cost of delivered food will also change. The foodservice industry is adapting to the trend. The rise of “dark kitchens” – cramped restaurants, typically with no dining room and usually located in downtown cores, where cooks labour to prepare meals for food-delivery apps – is making the industry more app-friendly. While they are not easy to find, these “dark kitchens” are out there, even in most Canadian cities. In Europe and part of the United States, they even use robotics and AI to manage orders and prepare meals, significantly reducing costs. With drones and highly sophisticated delivery options, costs will likely decrease, even more, making home cooking the more expensive option, especially for people living

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Blue-Green Algae (cyanobacteria) Bloom Advisory Issued for Wapasu Lake Melissa Ballantyne Communications – Alberta Health Services

INNISFREE – A blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom has been identified in areas of Wapasu Lake. Residents living near the shores of this lake, as well as visitors to this lake, are advised to take the following precautions: •Avoid all contact with blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms. If contact occurs, wash with tap water as soon as pos-

sible. •Do not swim or wade (or allow your pets to swim or wade) in any areas where blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) is visible. •Do not feed whole fish or fish trimmings from this lake to your pets. •Consider limiting human consumption of whole fish and fish trimmings from this lake, as it is known that fish may store toxins in their liver.

(People can safely consume fish fillets from this lake). As always, visitors and residents are reminded to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any recreational body of water, including Wapasu Lake, at any time. Boiling of this water will not remove the toxins produced

by blue-green algae. An alternate source of drinking water should also be provided for pets and livestock, while this advisory is active. Blue-green algae is naturally occurring and often becomes visible when weather conditions are calm. Appearing like scum, grass clippings, fuzz or globs on the sur-

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Two Hills Plays Ball!

B event 1st place –SS (Lorna Tupechka/Photo)

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser

Two Hills Gelata Park was once again full of activity from August 10-11, as the annual Slow Pitch Tournament swung into town. Having replaced regular rodeo and fair activities with the Slo-Pitch tournament as a response to low volunteer numbers and funds, the Two Hills Agricultural Society continues to step up to the plate and provide an actionpacked weekend for the community. The festivities began on Saturday, August 10 with a perogy supper and dance for all to attend, then greeted the day bright and early with a pancake

breakfast, parade, and kid zone on Sunday while the tournament played out at the Slopitch diamonds at Gelata Park. Lead by the Two Hills and District Agricultural Society, organizations such as the Two Hills Lions Club, the two Hills Agri-Day and Trade Show, the Town of Two Hills, and more, each took their own portion of the twoday event so that the responsibilities and profits from the weekend would be shared throughout the community. After a close weekend of round-robin games, the winners were as follows: “A” event winners were Wolfpack, with 2nd place winners the Sinners. In the B event, SS took first place with Wasted Talent following in second. In the C event, BSNS took first with Batting Beautys in second.

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Correction: Chromtec In the August 7th edition of the Vegreville News Advertiser, the article titled “Chromtech Introduces CDB Processing Technology to Vegreville,” made an error concerning the name of the company, which is Chromtec (with no “h” on the end).

VEGREVILLE SCHOOL REUNION PLANNED FOR SEPTEMBER Vegreville, brace yourself for the invasion; they’re coming! But fear not, even if the surging crowd lumbering towards the Social Center on the second weekend in September resembles a mass escape from Zombie Land, it is not. Some have hair now thinned and grey, perhaps accompanied by others whose tops have been stripped clean by the ravages of time. They will come alone, in pairs and small groups…and once assembled, will shout in unison, “We are the Class of ‘64! “. No doubt their chant will be drowned out by other groups, similarly assembled and proudly announcing their class year.. After all, this is a School Reunion. The organizing committee for students that attended the original Vegreville High School, Peter Svarich, St. Martins, and Vegreville Composite, can now advise that plans for Reunion ‘19 have been finalized. The event is scheduled to be held at the Social Center and will kick off on the evening of September 6th with a Wine & Cheese, followed by events including golf, a museum tour, and a program/banquet on the evening of Saturday, September 7th. It is anticipated that this function will be as well attended as the reunion of five years ago which drew more than two hundred. For more information, contact Gerri by emailing gerri@digitalweb.net

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, Some things are not fair. When the flu starts going around, I have to spend more time at work. You'd think it was because my co-workers were sick and needed to go home to rest. It's actually because their kids are sick. I don't mean to sound unsympathetic, but just because I'm the single one with no one at home, I get to stay late and pick up the slack when they need to leave. This is the second job I've had where my coworkers are all married with kids and take unexpected days off or leave early to deal with their family. Snow days are even worse. Either they are late to work or leave early to pick up their kids from school. I wouldn't mind if my paycheck reflected the difference, but there's no bonus for not having kids. I find it frustrating that my jobs have worked this way. Are there any jobs where this doesn't happen?

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Your work environment can have a large impact on your home life. A seven year Swedish study of 37,000 workers at 1,500 companies found that working with people of the opposite sex increased the divorce rate by 70%. It didn't matter if the co-workers were single, divorced or married. Sadly, this isn't the first study to support this notion. An online survey of 31,207 men and women had similar results. In this survey 62% of employees admitted to having at least one office affair.

I get to see everything as the receptionist for a law firm. Every morning it seems Mary, a paralegal, has all she can do to get to work on time. It's usually due to the line at the coffee shop where she stops on her way in. Unfortunately, her boss, Mr. Rustmyer, is very unforgiving about tardiness. So last Tuesday, when she walked in thirty minutes late with her coffee, she tried to sneak into her office. As she was about to go upstairs, Mr. Rustmyer walked by and caught her still wearing her coat. "Sorry I'm so late," she quickly apologized. "That's quite alright," he replied, sternly taking the cup from her hand, "I appreciate you stopping to get me a cup of coffee." (Thanks to Julie P.)

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ty of companies that have tighter restrictions on their rules than your current employer. However regardless of the job you choose, it's likely you may have to deal with similar people or situations at your next workplace. Cash: In any work environment you will encounter all sorts of personalities or company policies that can affect your workday. Your company, however, appears to have taken a very lenient role in enforcing their attendance policy. The management may not realize that people leaving early or coming in late affects the morale of the office. Carry: Before you go looking

for another job, consider sharing your concerns with your boss. He or she may be able to help by simply enforcing the policies that are in place or finding a solution that works for everyone. Cash: Both you and your coworkers were hired for specific jobs and each have responsibilities regardless of family situations. Rather than picking up the slack for your co-workers, focus on your responsibilities. If those are done at the end of the day, then you should be able to leave as scheduled. Carry: That should give you more time to enjoy the snowy days!

According to the annual survey of more than 5,300 employers, companies allot about 8½ sick days per year. While there are no government regulations on paid sick leave, some industries provide many more days than others. Government workers fare the best having an average of almost 12 sick days available. Utility companies and not-for-profits average around 11. The service industry has the lowest average with just over 6 days, while manufacturing and tech industries are close behind with around 6½. Maybe it just pays to stay healthy. •

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contact order. The youth was arrested for breaching his probation and while in custody was found to have cocaine in his possession. 23:23 – A parent reported that her teen daughter was assaulted by another youth at the Vegreville Fair. Member will be speaking with the subjects of the complaint.

to 780.632.7981 03:45 or – fax Report of fraud (obtaining transportation). A client did not pay his taxi fare. Members attended and mediated the situation obtaining payment for the driver. 20:36 – While on patrol, members were flagged down by someone reporting that a theft had occurred. The subject had

left the business with a black bag of product. Members located the individual and the items were recovered. The subject was arrested and released roadside. During the week there were 1 false alarm, 3 false 911s and 1 animal collisions totaling 71 calls for service.

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Tributes MEMORIAM

OBITUARY

CARD OF THANKS

ZACHODA, Helen On behalf of the late Helen Zachoda, we would like to thank the doctors and staffs of the Viking and Lamont Health Care Centres, as well as Mary Immaculate, Mundare, for their compassionate care. A sincere thank you to relatives and friends for their prayers, comfort and condolences during our time of sorrow. Helen will be dearly missed and forever remembered in our hearts. The Families of Helen Zachoda and Ed Perlik KERELIUK, Virginia August 13, 1935 - August 14, 2018 One year has passed since God took you to His home Our hearts went with you Miss your beautiful face, And personality that filled our house Miss the stories and jokes that we shared, But most of all miss the best Golf partner one could have. Thank you for all the love that we shared We all miss you so much. Steve, Randy, Crystal, Dena, Cindy, Colin, Colten, Kayla, Keven, Hayly & Kim

SENIUK, Edna (nee PASAY) October 1, 1942 - August 13, 2018 One year has passed since that sad day When one we loved was called away. God took her home - it was His will; Within our hearts she liveth still. Days of sadness still come over us, Tears in silence often flow. For memory keeps you ever near us Though you died one year ago. More and more each day we miss her, Friends may think the wound is healed, But they little know the sorrow Lies within our hearts concealed. Lovingly and fondly remembered SENIUK and PASAY families

KREVENCHUK, Dale Nicholas February 6, 1961 - August 17, 2018 In Loving Memory of a Very Special Husband When God was making husbands as far as I can see, He made a special soulmate especially for me, He made a perfect gentleman, compassionate and kind, With more love and affection than you could ever wish to find, He gave my darling husband a heart of solid gold, He gave me wonderful memories only my heart can hold, He was someone I could talk to that no one can replace, He was someone I could laugh with till tears ran down my face, Next time we meet will be at Heaven’s door, When I see you standing there I won’t cry anymore, I will put my arms around you and kiss your smiling face, Then the pieces of my broken heart will fall back into place. Miss You So Much Your loving wife Tammy (Andruchow) and the Andruchow and Krevenchuk families

PIPKE, Lilli Lilli Pipke of Camrose, AB formerly of Holden, AB passed away on August 10, 2019 at the age of 88 years. She is survived by her son Richard (Linde); son-in-law Ken Korpesio; grandchildren Kelly (Ben), Neil, Joani; step-grandchildren Trish (Terry), Adam, Kayla, and Rhonda (Paul); great-grandchildren Nathanial, Charlotte, Niko, Finn, Casey, Cassandra, and Marissa. She was predeceased by her husband Otto; daughter Doris Korpesio; and grandson Chad Pipke. A private family service will take place on a later date. Interment will take place at the Camrose Valleyview Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Diabetes Association, S.T.A.R.S., or to the charity of one’s choice. Weber Funeral Home 780-672-3131 www.weberfuneralhome.ca

STRYCHAR, Jean March 10, 1929 – August 6, 2019 Surrounded by her loving family at her bedside at Smoky Lake Hospital, Jean (SuperBaba) at the age of 90 years, leaves to mourn her daughter in law Darlene; grandson Dr. Kevin (Leslie) Strychar and their son Jakob; granddaughter Dr. Michelle (Strychar) (Basil) Vandegriend and their sons Ethan and Isaac. Jean was predeceased by her husband Sam; son Dennis and daughter Brenda; parents John and Annie Chorny. A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial was held on Monday, August 12, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Nativity of the Mother Of God Ukrainian Catholic Church – Leeshore (north of Lamont on SH 831 to Twp Rd 580 go west to Rge Rd 200 (581036 Range Road 200) with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the “Nativity of the Mother Of God Ukrainian Catholic Church – Leeshore” or “Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta.” “VICHNAYA PAMYAT” To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800

SEREDA, Peter Paul April 10, 1943 – August 3, 2019 It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Peter Paul Sereda on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the age of 76 years. Peter leaves to mourn his children and their families; Terry (Jim) Lesnik and their sons Marvin and Mark (Stacey): Phyllis Sereda and her sons Peter (Kristen) and their daughter Grace; Darcy and Scott: Colleen Sereda and her children Megan, Madison and her children Katherine and Oliver; and Owen: and Barbara Sereda and her children Bryan, Sydney and Nicholas; one sister Olga Zacharuk; one sister in law Diana Sereda; along with numerous relatives and friends. Peter was predeceased by his wife Donna; his parents Nicholas and Pauline Sereda; one brother Bohdan Sereda; one sister Mary Sereda; brother in law William Zacharuk. A Divine Liturgy will be held on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church (5701-51 St.) in Vegreville, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Inurnment to follow in the Riverside Cemetery Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to “Edmonton Humane Society” or “S.T.A.R.S.” To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800

KASSIAN, Walter The family of the late Walter Kassian would like to thank everyone who has supported us throughout this difficult time. Thank you to our friends, family and neighbours for the food trays, flowers, cards, phone calls, visits and to those who made donations in Dad’s name. Thank you to Rt. Rev. Fr. Slawomir Lomaszkiewicz and Rev. Fr. Michael Maranchuk for officiating the very meaningful service and for the blessing at the dinner afterwards. Thank you to the cantors Melitta Zubritsky and Gordon Gordey, and to Loretta Orlecky for carrying the cross. Thank you to the pallbearers, grandchildren Trevor, Sheldon, Kyle, Kari, Dylan and Carson for being there one last time for Guido. Thank you to Gordon and Patti at Autumn Rose for all your guidance and support. Thank you to Nadia Melnyk and ladies for a delicious meal. Dad would have enjoyed it. A special thank you to Elsie and the Vegreville Transportation Services Society for the excellent services provided to Dad and our family over the past few years. Sincere thanks to the staff at the Vegreville Care Centre for the excellent care you provided for Dad during his stay and also for your kindness and support to the family during Dad’s final days. Finally, thank you to everyone who attended the service to help celebrate Dad’s life. Sincerely, Sophie, Roy, Robert, Kelly, Kevin and families

Simple Precautions Reduce Risk of West Nile Virus Infection Melissa Ballantyne Communications – Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans to take precautions necessary to protect themselves against West Nile virus infection. “With exposure to mosquitoes comes risk of West Nile virus,” says Dr. Mohammed Mosli, Medical Officer of Health – Central Zone. “Because some mosquitoes carry West Nile virus, it’s important to avoid being bitten at all.” Whenever engaging in outdoor activities, or even just relaxing outside, all Albertans should take these simple steps to prevent bites and protect themselves from West Nile virus: •Wear a long-sleeved, lightcolored shirt, pants, and a hat.

•Use an approved insect repellant (e.g. products containing DEET or Icaridin). •Consider staying indoors at dawn and dusk when mos-

syndrome (formerly known as West Nile fever) or the more serious West Nile neurological syndrome. Symptoms of non-neurolog-

quitoes are most active. “These steps can make it harder for mosquitoes to find you. And remember: if mosquitoes can’t find you, they can’t bite you,” says Dr. Mosli. After being bitten by a mosquito carrying West Nile virus, humans can develop West Nile non-neurological

ical syndrome can be uncomfortable, including fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, skin rash, swollen glands and headache. For people who develop neurological syndrome, symptoms can be more severe, including tremors, drowsiness, confusion, swallowing problems,

high fever, unconsciousness, paralysis and even death. From 2003 to 2018, 532 cases of West Nile virus were confirmed in Alberta, many of which were acquired here in the province and not travel-related. Of all of these cases, 458 were non-neurological syndrome. Albertans can learn more about West Nile virus and the precautions necessary to reduce risk at www.fightthebite.info or by calling Health Link at 811. Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patientfocused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans

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WAPASU LAKE - CONTINUED from PAGE 7 face of the water, bluegreen algae can be bluegreen, greenish-brown, brown, and/or pinkishred, and often smell musty or grassy. People who come in contact with visible bluegreen algae or who ingest water containing blue-green algae may experience skin irritation, rash, sore throat, sore red eyes, swollen lips, fever, nausea and vomiting and/or diarrhea. Symptoms usually appear within one to three hours and resolve in one to two days. Symptoms in children are often more pro-

nounced; however, all humans are at risk of these symptoms. Weather and wind conditions can cause algae blooms to move from one location in the lake to another. As such, this advisory will remain in effect for Wapasu Lake, until further notice. Please note that areas of Wapasu Lake in which the blue-green algae bloom is NOT visible can still be used for recreational purposes, even while this blue-green algae Health Advisory is in place. If you suspect a problem related to blue-green

algae or if you require further information on health concerns and blue-green algae, please call Health Link at 811. Additional information is also available online, at www.ahs.ca/bga. Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

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Holden Pig Roast Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser

Over 30 years of pig roasting tradition were celebrated at the Holden Legion Hall on Saturday, August 10th with a hearty meal provided by the legion volunteers.

Guests from all throughout the surrounding community took time from farming, weekend relaxation, or visiting local fairs to cash in their tickets for the event and enjoy the fruits of hours of labour. “We started the roast at around

VIEWPOINT - CONTINUED from PAGE 6 alone. With these technologies, ordering in is slowly becoming a more cost-effective dietary choice. That is the one feature that can make home cooking least attractive for everyone, not just the younger generations. Why bother cooking when it means a household generates more food waste and spends more on food? The economics of cooking is changing fast, which is why most grocers are investing in food service, whether it’s

five this morning,” said Legion President Ernest Rudy. “My wife was out here injecting it with the spices and stuff to get that great pig roast flavour, and the ladies in the kitchen prepared sides… it makes for a long day, but it’s worth

it in the end.” Following last year’s enormous celebration of 90 years for the Holden Legion, the crowd was smaller but no less enthusiastic about the food and community spirit that surround the event. The Holden Legion Pig Roast helps to raise funds for the Legion, so that they may continue to provide help to the 56 Nootka Sea Cadets in Holden, war veterans, and community events that need support. During grace, those in attendance expressed their thankfulness for our beautiful county, for fellowship, and the food they shared. Holden Legion’s President Ernie Rudy expressed gratitude also to all who attended to show their support for the event, members and nonmembers alike.

meal kits or the ready-to-eat space. Grocers are essentially accepting the fact that consumers want to spend less time in the kitchen. As much as some of us don’t want to admit, it is happening. Cooking is being outsourced by a growing number of households. Kitchens have evolved from a location in a home where you cook to a place where people just tweak and heat up whatever they want to eat. Others do most of the work for you. Yes, the kitchen stove could be the next sewing machine. Years ago, most

homes had a sewing machine, but clothing is cheaper today than it was 20 years ago, in constant dollars. Most of us buy clothing made by someone else. Sewing is now considered a lost art. The same trend seems to be happening with food. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is senior director of the agri-food analytics lab and a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University, and a senior fellow with the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies.

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THE SILLY SEASON - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 Conservatives -Incorporate traditional knowledge of First Nations into efforts to address the impacts of climate change NDP - Ban single-use plastics by 2022 as part of a broader waste reduction strategy - Provide funding for energy-related home upgrades - Put Canada on a path for carbon-free energy by 2030 Greens - Double Canada’s emissions reduction target to 60 percent by 2030 - Halt all new fossil fuel development projects - Declare a climate emergency National Defence: Conservatives: - Begin talks with the United States to join the ballistic missile defence program - Select a new fighter jet that is “interoperable with our American allies” (haven’t governments been talking about this for over a decade? We just have Australia’s old, recycled, recently purchased CF-18’s in the air) Public Safety & National security: Liberals - Spend over $15 billion on 18 Coast Guard ships Conservatives - bar Huawei from participating in Canada’s 5G networks (kudos to that) Infrastructure: - nothing official, but you can bet lost of money will be thrown around. Retirement & Seniors NDP - Protect pensions by “cracking down” on pension theft. No party has stated anything about improving care for seniors. Foreign affairs: Conservatives - “Reset” the relationship with China including reduced trade while creating new partnerships with other countries with similar values - Upgrade Canada’s Navy submarine capability (no more leaky subs please) NDP: - Immediate cessation of all arms sales to Saudi Arabia Justice:

Conservatives have a long list of changes including numerous items related to gangs, firearms and criminal organizations

Veterans: - Sadly, no one has presented an official platform yet. As I wrote, this list is by no means comprehensive. There will be plenty of information, news coverage, and debates to help engaged voters with their decision. We will provide some coverage of our local candidates, but this will be my last political editorial until after the election. There may be an item or two that is a deal-breaker or deal maker for you and your vote. For everyone, the real question will be if these promises are just lip service or items that whoever is in power actually plans to deliver on.

Remember the last election with a budget that was going to balance itself and election reform? EVERY party makes promises.

A great resource for understanding in a broader sense of how your own views align with a particular party, head over to canada.isidewith.com/political-quiz and find out how your beliefs

position you. You may be surprised. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com

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Hairy Hill Park Play Celebrates Completed Sign Project Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The first of a series of park play events to celebrate the completed playground signage project in the County of Two Hills, the Hairy Hill Park Play on July 31st was a roaring success. Two Hills and Area Coalition director Candace van der Torre said that she was pleased to see how the event turned out. “Overall it

went really well. It started off rainy and super miserable and a storm rolled in as we were arriving, but the Elks opened the hall and families went in to eat supper. By the time the meal was done, we had the sun shining down on us again.” Just over 50 people, attended, mostly in families, and the Coalition’s mini-partners came out with activities. With the purpose of showing families

the end of March. After that deadline, the feedback from the community will be what the continuation of events depends on. Across the

some different ways to have fun together at the park, the Parent Link Centre brought a bingo activity, Alice Melnyk Public Library brought a hedgehog story to read, there was a hedge-hog themed craft to match the story, and EMS was on site to give the kids some ambulance tours and the things that they may need to know for emergencies. The Hairy Hill Elks provided food. “We are excited to partner with them again after sponsorship for the Elks Park piece,” said van der Torre, “It’s great to reconnect with them after the project, as part of our mandate.” Health Promotion worker Joanne Stuart was on hand helping with the evening and some activities, along with representatives from the Two Hills Mennonite School. “It was our goal to highlight the signage project to encourage families to play in different ways,” van der Torre explained, “not just using the equipment but focusing on communication, making friends, and more. For example, the Hairy Hill signage features a scavenger hunt.” Installation of the signs was completed early this spring. Similar events in Willingdon, Hairy Hill, Two Hills, Myrman, and Derwent will continue with the same purpose throughout the County, along with parade participation to increase presence and raise awareness in the community. The Two Hills and Area Coalition is funded on a government grant until

province, just less than 100 coalitions do similar work in their communities to bring families together.

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Sky’s the Limit for Vegreville Country Fair 2019

Led by the Vegreville Agricultural Society and provided by Woodwynn Farms (John & Terry Kubin), the Saturday night fireworks display closed down another year of the Vegreville Country Fair with a bang, a flash, and a few “ooh’s” and “ahh’s” from the grandstand. (Emily Mailhot/Photo)

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Troy Ruptash’s Acting Workshop in Action Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

The best way to be gifted is to share one’s talent with others. Actor/Writer/ Director/Filmmaker Troy Ruptash offered a free acting workshop to people of all ages and acting ability on August 10 at Vegreville Elks Hall. The workshop was divided into two sessions; one hour was devoted to

children and teens and the next twohour session was for adults. The youth workshop started with breathing exercises because if a person is relaxed, they are in a better place to be effective as an actor. Ruptash taught the children how to do imagination exercises as well as exercises to establish a sense of place.

Ruptash went on to say people needed to learn to be private in public when they are acting. They have to be in the moment and forget there is an audience watching them. Ruptash worked with some of the kids on a scene directly from his upcoming movie filming in Vegreville, directing them in the moment to give

them the experience of working on set with a director. The adults were given material to work on and learned more advanced techniques while they went through their scripts and monologues. Ruptash said that he found some kids and adults that he will definitely be bringing in for an official audition.

Troy Ruptash with the inspiring actors and actresses. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Bench Show Beauty at Exhibit Hall

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

The Bench Show in The Exhibit Hall on August 8, 9, and 10 at Vegreville Country Fair presented a theme of Friends Around the World this year. This feature embraced different cultures and our Canadian heritage with their ingenuity through photography, gardening, arts and crafts, woodwork, baking, preserves, LEGO structures, unique displays from items from different countries, flowers and plants, wine displays, wheat displays, quilts, and sewing products, structures, paintings, and

more. Each of these entries was hand-crafted and people of all ages were happy to explore and browse at the displays. The most popular entries were the quilts and LEGO exhibits. Organizers said entries for the bench show were down. People who organized other bench shows at other fairs said the entries at their show were lower this year also. To increase participation for next year’s fair, the solution for this they feel is to get the word out to more people, advertise more, and get more people involved.

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What a Midway, What a Fair Day Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser

Among the crowd at the annual Deerland Country Fair in Vegreville, the Wild Rose Shows Inc. midway proved to be a hit for yet another year. The fairgrounds, packed throughout the three days of midway magic, were filled with the smiling faces of children and adults alike as they roamed the fairground and took part in rides, games, and other activities. Over the years, midways have changed so much that it can be hard for the younger folks to imagine what a midway would have looked like in the year that Vegreville Country Fair first began. Many modern-day amusement park rides exsisted by the time that the Vegreville Country Fair first set roots. The Ferris wheel was seen for the first time in 1893 at the World’s

Exposition in Chicago, USA, though they were modelled off a similar amusement that had been invented in 17th-century Bulgaria, and Carousels with wooden horses were first used as a military training tool for the Turkish and Arabian Cavalry members in the 17th century. When they were first introduced in North American carnivals, however, real horses were used. As the fair in Vegreville has changed over the years from an opportunity to show off livestock and garden goods to an exciting three-day rollercoaster of events (so to speak) the modern-day Vegreville Country Fair featured everything from the Ferris Wheel to the Scrambler, and kept the action rolling late into the evening all weekend, with ticket-free riding after 11 pm each night.

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Vegreville Parade Promenades Town’s Favorites Features Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

People came out in doves to Vegreville Parade on Mainstreet on August 8 as it showcased the personality of the town and county through its 55 registered floats and over a

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dozen non-registered floats. Candies coated the streets and the edges of the sidewalks while an endless supply of dazzling creative floats from businesses, organizations and political parties paraded throughout the downtown area.

Vegreville Country Fair Bandshell’s Entertainment and Games Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Amidst the multicolored and vibrant atmosphere of the fair, there was an array of blooming and seasoned musicians who performed at Vegreville Country Fair’s Bandshell on August 8, 9, and 10. Don Harfield was the Sound System Manager, Stage Hand, and Performer Coordinator, and Randy Kereliuk and Bob Ashmead were Co-hosts for the music entertainment.

Megan Hoyteniuk and Tamara Tizzard and were timed challenges where participants won cash prizes for winning at stacking cups on top of each other or trying to get Oreo cookies into their mouths without using their hands. Later in the afternoon, the audience was treated to some rock-solid performances by the local band, Reverent Blues who perform bluesy/ pop/rock music. August 9 found Country 106.5 FM Fourth Annual

was Travis Dolter who is from Hay Lake, Alberta. More games of Minute to Win It continued on August 9. Before suppertime, local band, Silver and Gold entertained with their versatile mix of music performances. August 10 met local performers-Darlene Thibault and Friends where they performed many familiar favorite country songs. A bit later, Wayne Camanitigue went on stage to sing some popular songs with his

One of the 55 registered floats or over a dozen non-registered entries. (Rosanne Fortier/photos)

Vegreville Country Fair Bandshell’s Entertainment and Games 11-Representative for Country 106.5 Alex Fedoruk presents the 2019 Country 106.5 Star Search winner, Travis Dolter with his award. (Rosanne Fortier/photos)

On August 8, Debbie Fedoruk’s singers were up on stage first with Jillian Varela singing. Jillian’s lovely voice produced appreciative applause from the audience while she sang another Broadway hit. Jullian’s performance was followed by Chelsea Malabanan’s talent while Chelsea sang, Any Dream Will Do and another song. Jessica Clough continued with the next set where she sang, Skin and another song. Known for her energetic and expressive singing, Julia Dolejsi sang after this. Bob Ashmead went on to entertain the audience until the games began for “Minute to Win it’ which were coordinated by

Star Search at the Bandshell. There were five contestants for this event where the musicians arrived from across Alberta and Saskatchewan. The winner gets to work at Evergreen Studio in Calgary to record an original single which will be played afterward on Country 106.5 FM. A representative for 106.5, Alex Fedoruk was the host. The winners of last year’s Star Search, the Rural Routes kicked off the event with the song they won within 2018, and ‘Small Town Girl’. Their performance still impressed the audience. This event continued with music performances by Noeline Hofmann, Travis Dolter, Kristin Grace, Stephanie Cara, and The Flip Side. The winner

charming voice. After this, Minute to Win It appeared on the scene where contestants tried their hands at the Marshmallow challenge which required them to built structures with marshmallows and sticks within minutes. Also, new to wrap up this was the Cheetos and Shaving Cream challenge where participants attempted to throw as many Cheetos as possible on their partners’ head which had a cap full of shaving cream on it. Then the local band, Off Ramp Boys told the tale of talent through their performances next where they sang many energetic songs, original songs, while they even found the time to sing my request of a cover song of ‘Forever and Ever Amen’.

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Vegreville Country Fair Marketplace Draws a Crowd Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser

The marketplace at Vegreville Country Fair (August 8-10) offered more than a welcome shelter from the sun, with a surplus of vendors selling their variety of wares. Vendors came out to the Vegreville Country Fair under the exciting expectation of the regular 11,000 customers in 3 days that the fair attracts, for the table cost of $75, and were not disappointed by the packed crowds throughout the weekend. Even before the event, vendors of everything from socks to home décor expressed their

excitement at returning to the Vegreville fair grounds for another year to not only sell their wares, but take in the Midway, activities, bandshell, and chuckwagon and chariot races. In the style of many Country Fair Marketplaces, there was a little bit of everything to buy. Guests made steady tracks through the Heather Curling Club building throughout the weekend to check out everything from air conditioners to handmade jewelry, beef jerky and cooking utensils to clothing and balloon animals, and to try their luck at the Money Tunnel. The 50/50-style

door prize featured a wind tunnel full of tickets, which were drawn multiple times daily to

increase each person’s chances of winning.

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Happy Un-Birthday Fun at PLC Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

It’s good to be alive and it doesn’t have to be a person’s birthday to celebrate and have fun! Vegreville and Area Parent Link Centre play host to a Themed Drop-In Happy Un-Birthday Celebration on August 6. The center was decorated in birthday-style and children could choose what activity they wished to engage in, whether it was to Pin the Tail on the Donkey, decorating the birthday cakes on the chalkboard, an activity where kids could paint their own gift bag for a party in the future, chocolate play-doh cake batter where children could pretend to make their own cupcakes, and a chance to decorate their own real cupcakes for the snack time. As always, the activities helped to develop all the five domains of early childhood development for children.

Kate Turgeor tries to help her son, Roan Dubeau make chocolate play-doh cupcakes. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Vegreville Parade’s Awards Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Hospitality and an award presentation were held at Vegreville Social Centre after Vegreville Parade to award participants in the parade for having the best floats in various categories. Vegreville Agricultural Society’s organizers offered hospitality to all the parade’s participants with the help of Vegreville Royal Purple Ladies who cooked a delightful lunch for all in attendance. After this, Director for Vegreville Agricultural Society and Parade Marshall, Dave Humphries announced the winners where not all were in attendance. The parade winners for different categories were Commercial: First PlaceAlberta Union of Provincial Employees, Second Place-Proline, in Third PlaceAlberta Financial Service Cooperation

(AFSC). The winners for the Horse category were First Place-Alyssa and Aiden Ezio, Second Place-Dales Auction, Third Place-ML A Jack ie-A r mst rong Homeniuk. The winners for the Youth category were First Place-Georgina’s Academy School of Dance and Second Place went to Mental Health Capability Building Vegreville (MHCB). The winners for the Non-Commerical category were First Place-VALID, Second Place-St. Joseph’s Hospital, and Third Place-Elks Lodge No. 143. The best Decorated went to First Place-Ryan Werezuk, Second PlaceAlyssa Werezuk, and Third Place-Dog Training Company. The winners for the Antique category were First Place-Darcy Lencewich and Second Place-Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club.

Volunteer for Vegreville Agricultural Society, Morgana Larsen presents representatives from VALID with First Place for Non-Commercial category. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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2019 Mini Tractor Winners Dan Beaudette Vegreville News Advertiser Thursday, August 8, 2019 5 Years and younger 1st – Clara Derow 2nd – Myla Reiniger 3rd – Lochlan Leeder 6 Years of age 1st – Marshall Kuhn 2nd – Wesley Derow 3rd – Jake Miller 7 Years of Age 1st – Alyena Zacharko 2nd – Reed Komick 3rd – Cruz Baldonado 8 Years of Age 1st – Caden Aussant 2nd – Parker LeBlanc 3rd – Ava Helton 9 Years of Age 1st – Xaner Hinton 2nd - Brady Allen 3rd – Riley Wigington

Friday, August 9, 2019 5 Years and younger 1st – Xyler Blackburn 2nd – Emmett Plamanden 3rd – Bradan Ewasiuk 7 Years of Age 1st – Nate Romaniuk 2nd – Sierra Hirsekorn 8 Years of Age 1st – Jake Hawkins 2nd – Chase Plamondon 9 Years of Age 1st – Jordon Hirsekorn 2nd – Jax Romaniuk 3rd – Brynn Hawkins Saturday, August 10, 2019 5 Years of Age and younger 1st – Maggie Abedaile 2nd – Olivia Myktuk 3rd – Clara Derow 6 Years of Age 1st – Wesley Derow 2nd – Quinn Abedaile 3rd – Trinity Petram

7 Years of Age 1st – Nate Romaniuk 2nd– Saige Vanstone 3rd – Coral Crone 8 Years of Age 1st – Braydan Vanstone 2nd – Colby Crone 3rd – Ruth Derow 9 Years of Age 1st – David Prestash 2nd – Jax Romaniuk

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Council Meeting Highlights Vegreville Town Council talks Peace Officers, cannabis transition grants, and Peace River Tax Court at the August 12 meeting. Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser At the August 12 Town Council meeting in Vegreville, the agenda started off strong with correspondence from Alberta’s Minister of Municipal Affairs, who invites the town to nominate their “Star Volunteers” for the 2019 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards. Nominations can take place before the deadline on September 20, 2019, to be presented on December 5th. The Town also received correspondence from Minister Madu in regards to the Municipal Cannabis Transition Program (MCTP), which provides twoyear funding in alignment with the objectives of the Alberta Cannabis Framework. Under the MCTP, Vegreville is eligible for: $3,035 for Municipal Policing Enforcement in 2018, $26,609 for Municipal Administration costs in 2018, $4,000 for Municipal Policing Enforcement in 2019, and $3,740 for Municipal Administration in 2019.

Councillor Rudyk expressed that while the Province of Alberta is ahead of other provinces in providing a funding program for the cannabis transition, the Town should make sure they are claiming all related expenses, including any potentially related signage they may put up. After many years of reapplying for funding consideration under the Alberta Community Resilience Program with Alberta Environment and Parks, Council decided to finally let go of their application for the 43rd Street Hospital Access Road Project. The purpose of the project would be to raise the Hospital road three feet to mitigate flooding. Mayor Tim MacPhee stated that he was never in agreement with the project, as he believes there are more important changes that can take a higher priority when it comes to flood mitigation in Vegreville. “When it comes to our roads or even flood mitigation, there are other projects that can take a higher priority if we put the Hospital Access Road Project

2019 Tractor Pull Competition

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser At this year’s tractor pull competition at the Vegreville Country Fair, farmers from all throughout the area put their tractors to the test to see who could pull a trailer load the farthest, with weight increasing as they went. In alphabetical order, this year’s contestants were: Darren Berezan of Vegreville driving an Allis Challmers 4W 305; Dennis Fried of Vegreville with a John Deere 5020 & J.D. 830; Kendall Freed of Minburn County driving a Duetz 50, Magnus Hansen of Daysland with both

his McCormick Super M and Super M Industrial; Wes Heller of Wetaskiwin driving a Massey Ferguson 98; Dylan & Jim Horon of Mundare driving a CanAm 1000; Krista Karkash of Vermilion with a John Deere B; Bernie Klammer of Vegreville driving an Allis Chalmers WD; Kris Klammer of Vegreville with a Fendt 718; Darcy Lencewich of Vegreville driving a IHC 660, McCormick W9, W 400, W6 TA, Super W6, and Blackie; and special guest contestant Collette St. Pierre of Vegreville with the “Cool Bus.”

on the backburner for now.” The Town of Vegreville received an appeal from Mayor of Holden Douglas Hanson in regards to the decision to remove the services of Peace Officer Garret Perepeluk from both Holden and Ryley. The decision to remove the Peace Officer was made and communicated six months ago, and Vegreville Bylaw Officer Services will be focused on other communities that they cover, including the County of Minburn, Vegreville, The Hamlet of Willingdon, and the Town of Mundare. “At this point all we can really offer them is advice,” said Mayor MacPhee, “We are open to conversations with Beaver County, to help them navigate any future plans to get a Bylaw Enforcement Officer of their own, but at this point, that’s all we can do.” Following the Tac Court Case between the Town of Peace River and the CRA, the Town of Vegreville received advice from their auditors to be certain that all donations made to community organization are clearly stated in the budget.

The reassessment against Peace River was based on paragraph 146€ of the Tax Act, which deems “a supply of a right to enter, to have access to or use property of the government, municipality, or other body,” to be taxable, and therefore subject to GST. Wilde Advisory Group writes, “There should not be invoices issued by the Town relating to donations since donations should be made by the donor rather than invoiced by the recipient.” The Town believes themselves to be in compliance, but Council agreed to tread carefully, in consideration to the Peace River case. Following this correspondence, a request was made by the Rotary Club of Vegreville, for the Town to act as Banker for the Rotary Bike and Skate Park Project, as well as pay the costs of construction to be recovered in full from the Rotary Club. The correspondence was received and filed, and Council moved to approve the recommendation in concept, though they will have to be sure it is in compliance with the previous correspondence.

Fantastic Fair Fun

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Fairs are such a timeless way for people to enjoy themselves. Traditional attractions were tossed in with novelties to create contentment in citizens of all ages at Vegreville Ag ricultural Society Country Fair which was held on August 8, 9, and 10. The entertainment suited Vegreville Agriculture theme for this year which was ‘This is our Happy Place’. And as always, the fair gives children means to have unlimited fun while adults have a chance to volunteer and get together with others in the community in a laid back atmosphere. Deerland is the major sponsor for this fair which rode in every morning and continued on throughout the day with a horse show. The midway rides had children and kids at heart shouting with childhood glee as they experienced the pleasant twist and turns of life. Throughout the day, kids were able to

become more active when they participated in the activities at the Kids Fun Zone or close by, they could become more familiar with furry friends that some of the children do not commonly see at the Petting Zoo. Throughout the fair, the glorious scent of donuts, cotton candy, and other carnival’s treats wafted through the grounds. At booths surrounding the fair, families, and couples tried their luck and money at the games of chance where they won a stuffed toy, a balloon animal or other novelty items. Work can give a person a sense of accomplishment while they have fun also. The Kids Mini Tractor Pull proved this when it gave children a chance to showcase their strength while the kids won cash prizes in the process. There was also a beer garden for adults who wanted a cold drink after all the entertainment. The Marketplace was overloaded with interesting products and also fea-

Parents enjoy the Ferris wheel with their kids. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

tured the money tunnel where everyone had a chance to grab some money from the free ticket they received. This was not the only opportunity to win cash as it was floated around the fair through free contests and tickets people could purchase to win. Excitement lured people everywhere. On August 10, The Rotary Club of Vegreville had a dunk tank set-up where braved participants were willing to get soak. There was the Dynamo Dog Sports at Ag Arena on August 10 where skillful dogs with their owners showcased various tricks, races, and feats they could accomplish within a limited time frame. As always, things didn’t go completely as planned as the scheduled Co-ed Softball Game was canceled due to not being able to obtain enough team members signing up to play. Then, as usual, the fair closed with fireworks at the grandstand.

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Vegreville Parade’s Awards

Holden Pig Roast

2019 Mini Tractor Winners

Vegreville Country Fair Marketplace Draws a Crowd

Vegreville Country Fair Bandshell’s Entertainment and Games

Troy Ruptash’s Acting Workshop in Action

Happy Un-Birthday Fun at PLC

Chuckwagon & Chariot Races bring in the Heat

Two Hills Plays Ball!

Blue-Green Algae Bloom Advisory Issued for Wapasu Lake

Blue-Green Algae Bloom Advisory Issued for Wapasu Lake