VOL. 72 NO. 34
72 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2019
Adamstock Music Festival Gains Ground in Lamont
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Ryley Medieval Day
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RCMP files from August 12 - 18 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser August 12 06:54 – Report of a white semi with a trailer that was driving erratically. A description was provided and due to the location, the call was responded to by Vegreville, Sherwood Park, and Fort Saskatchewan. 09:52 – Report of a license plate that was recovered by the Tofield RCMP detachment. The vehicle had been previously parked outside a Vegreville business when the plate was originally stolen. 15:16 – Report of mischief to an outbuilding at a Vegreville Business. The lock was damaged, and it appeared as though the building was entered but nothing was stolen. 15:53 – Call received from someone concerned about his neighbour. Members attended and spoke with the subject of the call who indicated that everything was fine. The individual also declined offers from the local support network that is in place. 16:23 – Report of a call from a 721 area code indicating that a credit card had been used for unauthorized transactions. The call continued indicating that they needed to press 1 for more details. This a SCAM call and the recipient did not respond. Reporting for information purposes. August 13 10:37 – Call received regarding a family dispute where a sister is accused of saying untrue things about the complainant’s son. She wanted to know how to have them stop. Both parties were spoken to and advised to take the high road. 10:43 – Report of break and enter to two buildings at the Vegreville Land Fill site. Pictures were supplied and items that were stolen were identified. The investigation is ongoing. 12:00 – Report of theft of “stepping stones” from a Vegreville business property. Under investigation. 12:16 – Report of a found bicycle with a flat tire that showed up at the caller’s property. The Community Peace Officer responded and collected the bike. 18:31- Report of a young male walking his dog off-leash. The complainant indicated that he kicked and slapped his dog. The complainant communicated his displeasure with the subject’s actions and the subject responded accordingly. Patrols were made but the subject of the call could not be located.
August 14
02:26 – Report of a family dispute involving a Stepfather and daughter as well as witnesses. Members attended and the male was arrested and held for a Release Hearing. He was later released with a $2500 no-cash recognisance. 13:59 – Report of a message left on the complainant’s phone indicated that it was the CRA and because previous attempts to resolve the matter were not responded to that they were going to file a lawsuit. A number was left, but the complainant recognized it as a SCAM call and did not respond. Reported for information purposes. 16:04 – Report of a new driver with a GDL who is allegedly attempting to teach his children to drive. The anonymous caller indicated that they almost had an accident previously and he was concerned something bad might happen. A complete description (blue and grey Dodge Caravan) and other details were provided. Members patrolled the area but as of this report, the subject was not located.
the agreement that he would pay half up front and a half later. The uncle took the vehicle and would not refund the first payment. This is a civil matter and the complainant was advised this was not a police matter.
August 15
13:55 – Complaint of a blue and white motorcycle driving past the complainant’s house at a very high rate of speed. No additional information was provided. Patrols were made but the vehicle was not located. 16:46 – Report of theft where the complainant’s PayPal account had been accessed and money was taken. The subjects also got his cell phone number and address and communicated with him that if he did not send them money that they would have him “SWATTED”. The caller was concerned about the swatting threat and was reporting for that reason.
August 16
06:04 – Report of a driver in a grey F150 passed out in the drive-through of a Vegreville business. The passenger was also asleep. Members later located the vehicle and spoke with the driver who indicated that she was tired and had a nap. There were no signs of intoxication and the driver was provided a formal warning. 09:22 - Report of the theft of a vehicle overnight. A 2004 Black Ford F350 was stolen from a Vegreville residence. Under investigation. 11:07 – A citizen attended the detachment to report an elderly male who was driving the wrong way on the overpass. A video was provided. The complainant indicated that he had approached the male who said he did not realize he was going the wrong way. Follow up with the driver is pending.
August 17
18:49 – Report of harassment with a one-hour time delay. The unknown subject of the call had said that the complainant was a “rat”. When he left, the premise subject was bleeding from his fingers. No further information was provided. 20:25 – Report of an intoxicated male passed out in the complainant’s yard. Members attended and located the grossly intoxicated male laying on the ground and bleeding from his mouth. The male was arrested and transported to the Vegreville detachment where he was housed monitored while he sobered up. 20:46 – Report of theft of a vehicle. The complainant indicated that he bought a vehicle from his uncle under
20:08 – Report of a newer white Chev pickup extended cab truck driving around with flashing blue lights and pointing a laser at other vehicles. Patrols were made but the vehicle was not located. 23:34 – Report of an erratic driver in a blue Toyota Rav 4 traveling westbound past Mundare. Members attempted to intercept but could not. The call was forwarded to Sherwood Park who were able to stop the vehicle. No signs of impairment were found.
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13:15 – While on patrol, a member observed a suspicious older red Ford van parked at the side of a business. When the member approached the
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Quebec Double Talk Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion
Only in Quebec can you have your cake and eat it too. Over the past week, Jason Kenny and François Legault Premier of Quebec have been exchanging barbs over equalization. What started in his post-election speech has been smoldering ever since. Kenny reached out (in his own way) to Legault expressing not only the desire to supply Quebec refineries with Canadian oil, but also reminding him that Quebec benefits greatly from equalization payments mostly paid for by Alberta and the West. Before being elected, Legault was careful to avoid the separatist movement which he left almost ten years prior. He DID, however, make it clear that Quebec comes first. During an interview early in 2018 Legault stated “I want to be clear. I’m a nationalist. For me, it’s Quebec first. For me, it’s more important [to create jobs in Montreal rather than in Toronto]. It’s Quebec first but within Canada.” Back then Legault also stated that increasing the province’s wealth was one of his top priorities, suggesting its wrong for the province to get billions of dollars in handouts from the other provinces, as it has for decades. Now that he is in power, he is clearly a Quebec first leader. At least he doesn’t waffle on his position. During the recent spat with Kenny, who has been ramping up the talk about re-negotiating the equalization system, Legault stated he would fight to keep the current system. He indicated
that equalization was part of the “original deal” and Kenny was dreaming if he thought it could be changed overnight. The “original deal” refers to payments from Ottawa which existed in a different form during confederation. Kenny for his part split hairs pointing out that the first equalization system came into effect in 1957. Technically yes, but Quebec has had their hand out since confederation. Funny how that works. Legault wants the cash for Quebec but is one of the biggest opponents to oil pipelines. In 2019 Quebec received over $13 billion while Alberta received nothing. In his mind, Quebec has a RIGHT to equalization. Of course with that RIGHT comes responsibility. For example,
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Dear Editor, I recently returned to Vegreville for a holiday after living there for 40 years. I was hired in 1970 by Vegreville Catholic Separate School Board to teach all the physical education at both St. Martin’s and St. Mary’s. For the next 10 years, I coached all the boys and girls sports teams. Up until then, there were no organized teams, so the first goal was to establish team colours and get uniforms. In 1974 I designed a logo for the school to use, and St. Martin’s Saints were born. The logo, which is still used today consists of an angel with a black eye and a yellow halo above its head. I wanted to represent that we were a Catholic School, hence the angel. Since none of us are perfect I added the black eye. It has come to my attention that recently people are questioning where the logo originated and why it was created like it was. Allegedly there is also talk of doing away with the logo. For over 40 years this is the logo that led us to multiple Zone and Provincial Championships. When past and present students, teachers, and parents think of St. Martins and St. Mary’s this is what they think of. In my mind to change the logo and the name now would be to diminish the accomplishments of all the great athletes that have represented our schools over the years. Hopefully, this explanation will put to rest any questions people may have about the history of the logo and name. Harold Mori ---------------------------------------------------
Thank you for your letter, Mr. Mori. I feel compelled to call you Mister because you taught me Phys-Ed. The history is interesting and honestly not even as a student was I aware of the origin, although I did understand the black eye. I would have to agree with your stance on doing away with the logo. It has history and meaning. If I had the ear of someone of influence I may suggest a place in the schools celebrating the logo and explaining the history. Additionally, a “refresh” if done well, maybe as good as a change. - AB
Name: Arianna Thiessen Likes: my family, my friends Dislikes: mean people, when I fall down.
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VPHL 50th Anniversary Customer Appreciation Celebration Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent A business has to provide quality service and have a steady supply of loyal customers to be in business
for 50 years. Vegreville Plumbing and Heating Ltd. (VPHL) reached this mark and to celebrate they presented a free 50th Anniversary Customer Appreciation BBQ and Celebration at their business on August 14. VPHL opened its doors to the first owners-Terry Semeniuk and Sandy Eliuk in 1968. Later, Terry’s son, Trevor Semeniuk took over the business after Terry retired around 1999. Trevor said he believes their business is long-standing because they provide good service and products to their customers, and
have a great staff working for you. As well, they are honest and are there for people when they need them. “I was fortunate enough to take over a business that was established and was able to add to it. My experience was commercial so we took on a lot more commercial jobs. But we couldn’t have done it on our own, we need good people to work for us and we need to have good customers,” Trevor mentioned. “My favorite memories have been meeting lots of new people and getting to know all the great customers that
YSS Vegreville Opens their Doors Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On Saturday, August 10, the YSS Cannabis store on 49th street in Vegreville opened its doors to customers Theo Zunich, YSS CEO opened up about the reasoning behind the timing for the Vegreville store opening. “We really wanted to open on the Saturday of the Vegreville Fair, because it seemed like a good time – not only for the crowds around town but for us as a local business to take part in the festivities. We rushed to get it open in time for at least the Saturday, and got the delivery of products on Friday.” When it comes to why the business chose Vegreville as a location among so much competition, Zunich explains, “We’ve always had an approach to business in rural jurisdictions as well as cities. We have locations in Vermilion, Lloydminster, Spruce Grove, and eventually instead of “where will we go next?” it came down to finding the right store in Vegreville.”
The products carried by YSS are all within Health Canada Regulations, and so will have many similarities to other stores; dried flower, pre-roll, accessories, and edible oils currently, and come the “Cannabis 2.0 Legislation” which will include edibles and other products in December, beverages, edibles, topicals, and concentrate vaporizers will be available.
I have. Also, I enjoy working with a bunch of great people.” Administration Assistant for VPHL, Terrie Koecher cut the anniversary cake and a large crowd of people then enjoyed the BBQ lunch which consisted of hamburgers, hot-dogs, beans, salads, cake, and beverages. There were also free draws and games which people could participate in to win a large selection of prizes.
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Compiled by Dan Beaudette
90 Years Ago – August 21, 1929
McClean’s Garage Ltd., have finished the construction of a warehouse 50 X 60 on the lots opposite the garage on Second Ave. West. The warehouse is used for the John Deere implements for which the firm had the local agency. At the end of this week, the two blocks on Main Street which have been closed to traffic for the past two weeks, due to curb repairing, will be re-opened. Elmer Wilson has competed the curbing and made what looks like a good job of it. The gravel on Main Street is all ready to spread. A fire broke out just outside of the laundry in Ryley Saturday morning, but was discovered just as it was eating through the wall and promptly extinguished. It is thought that a spark from the moving train may have dropped close by. R.P. Spies has secured the contract for the complete heating, ventilation and tinsmithing work on the new schools being constructed at Hairy Hill, Two Hills and Andrew.
75 Years Ago – August 16, 1944
On Wednesday morning, August 16th signs appeared in the windows of the Vegreville Grocery and Tanya’s Style shop that these businesses had been closed and that on or about September 1st, the Vegreville Cooperative Association will re-open them for business. Mr. Klimoff established the Vegreville Grocery in January 1920, and has therefore been in business here for over 24 years. His industry and his knowledge of the business have been combined with cheerful and courteous service to the public and during the years he built up a large list of customers who relied on Abe for a square deal and got it. It will be a little disconcerting for old customers to enter the store hereafter and find Abe missing. Mrs. Klimoff, using the trade name of Tanya, opened her Style Shop in September, 1935. She specialized in the better quality goods for ladies and gave careful attention to this line and built up a very successful business. The cooperative Association, which takes over the premises within a week or so, has felt that need for more room to take care of a constantly expanding business. Doctor Ross, former surgeon of Elk Point, has been released from the Army to take up practice in Vegreville for the duration. Until his office up town is ready for use, he will have a temporary office in the Vegreville General Hospital. The cash income of Canadian farmers reached an all-time high level in 1943, the total being $1,397 million. I do not think that such a total is extraordinarily high in view of the 40 per cent increase in volume of farm production in the dominion during the war years.
50 Years ago – August 14, 1969
Ray Salamendick was the lucky winner of the Vegreville Kinsmen Car Award at the Vegreville Fair recently. Chairman Mark Hlus and Kinsmen Nestor Dowhaniuk were on hand to present him with the keys. Exalted Ruler Harold McCarty presented a thousand dollar bill to Dan Harasewich of Musidora, who was the lucky winner at the draw made on the final night of the Vegreville Fair. Barney Maves was the lucky winner of the Jaycee trailer which was raffled off on the last day of the Vegreville Fair. Mr. Maves farms in the Bruce district. On hand to present the trailer were Jaycees President Gerald Welin, and Vice-President Ken Yakimowich. Julian Hawryluk who has been manager of Macleods here for the past five and a half years is being transferred to Kamsack, Saskatchewan. His place here will be taken by Sid Kucheravy from Kamsack. Julius and his family left this week.
25 Years Ago – August 17, 1994
A battle of the brothers took place at this year’s Vegreville Junior Golf Tournament. Mike Holden edged brother Matthew by a single stroke to take the boys low gross title at the tourney. Meanwhile, Lisa Arsenoult took 91 strokes to get around the Vegreville Golf Course layout to take the girls low gross title. Vegreville town council voted unanimously to withdraw its support from a proposal to redesignate Maple Street as Secondary Highway 857.
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.
Cyber Risk Ramps up During Elections Parties should publish their cybersecurity policies and subject themselves to audits that they publish. And they need to tighten up their practices Brennen Schmidt and Allan Bonner Troy Media Contributors It’s almost federal election time. That means many Canadian voters will be trying to guess if political parties will do what they say they will if elected. That’s a difficult guess. But what about judging a political party’s credibility on a policy issue by seeing if it practices what it preaches? Here’s an easy example. Cybersecurity is in the news. It’s in the budget, too. A while ago, the federal government devoted hundreds of millions of dollars to the threat. And every day there’s news from the U.S. about past and present meddling in the political process. There are also serious worries about future elections, and even the need for paper ballots to ensure that the meddling isn’t in cyberspace or a cloud somewhere. Fans of detective novels and movies enjoy the denouement at the end when the culprit is exposed. Unfortunately, any unmasking in the event of meddling with Canada’s Oct. 21 election will likely reveal a culprit made up of ones and zeros – computer language. Media coverage of elections often features stories about the ones and zeros in the party’s bank accounts. Donations must be recorded to the penny, and legislation defines exactly who and how much they can donate. All donations must be publicly reported. This isn’t the case, however, for the public disclosure of cybersecurity audits of political parties. We have yet to see any commitment by any party that it will file the results of an audit performed
by a reputable third party specializing in cyber risk. Political parties should use audits and other techniques to reduce cyber risk because they have possession of your valuables as much as your bank does. You just don’t know it. Bank robberies are relatively rare. Banks invest heavily in physical safeguards and security. They have processes in place to minimize the risk of theft. They also have insurance, mandated by the federal government in the highly unlikely case of a bank going bankrupt. Your money’s pretty safe. But your information is not safe when a political party gets it. And you can be sure they have your name, address, voting preference, whether you took a sign last election or gave money, and information about your income, education and much more. “So what?” you might say. You’re proud of the party you support and don’t mind everyone knowing. You’re also proud of what you earn and don’t mind people knowing that – very much. But knowing your street name, original name and married name (of a woman of a certain age), the names of your schools and more just might reveal many security question answers you’ve used at your bank. Many institutions ask the name of our pet, first school, mother’s last (maiden or original) name, and so on. Political parties are very likely storing this and other information about you, using a variety of tools including surveys and other forms of data collection. The collection of this kind of detailed data is also done by charities, your university, religious
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A Historical Year for the Mannville Parade and Fair Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser It was a weekend for the history books in Mannville from August 16-17 this year, with a Fair, tournament, and more meeting the Co-op’s 100th-anniversary celebration. Fair Committee member Alice Stafinski expressed how important to the community the fair can be, and how happy she was that they were able to include the Co-op’s milestone in the special weekend. “We would normally have a Saturday night meal but the 100thanniversary party on Friday night took that spot so nicely. The meal was great and the attendance was good…even though there were a few complaints that the other dinner was canceled. Change is always difficult, but things are different every year.” The Fair Committee, which is a branch of the Mannville Agricultural
Society oversees the fair organizations each year. The committee coordinates the activities, and directs other community organizations to make sure everybody is in charge of something. Also responsible for volunteers, make sure they’ve got enough of them. “We do get a grant for the fair activities,” explained Stafinski, “But we need to have one activity that’s agriculture-based. The Bench Show falls under that quality, and so does the Pig Chase.” Over the years we’ve expanded to have a lot more activities for children, so we try to keep the admission rates low so that families can afford to attend even with extra costs. This year’s children’s events included bouncy houses, a petting zoo, and portions of the Bench Show. “Bench show exhibits were down a bit last year, but we were really
pleased this year to see the number of entries,” said Stafinski. “Thanks to word of mouth from the new board members and as they focused more on children’s activities the word spread and people got involved. I’d hate to see us lose that part of the fair because that’s how we started, just Gymkhana and the Bench Show.” The Antique Tractor show ‘n shine competition drew a crowd for the second year running, and Stafinski says she thinks it will continue along with the other festivities. To accommodate for the fact that most of the activities are taking place at the golf course this year, a shuttle bus was commissioned to help seniors get to and from the fair activities, but there is still some question of whether a location out of town is accessible to everyone in the community. At the Pancake Breakfast to kick-
off a long day of parading, slo-pitch playing, and exploring other activities, Historical Society President Lilian Konieczny said she was happy to see so many people out. Around 200 people attended, which is very good attendance in comparison to other years. It seemed as though everyone came down for the Pancakes, sausages, and fried eggs served by volunteers. The breakfast was a fundraiser for the Historical Society’s costs in keeping both the Telephone Museum and the Regional Museum open. To keep the lights, power, (no heat because of expenses), and staff salaries for the two students on staff this year to help manage the museums. “People who stopped at the pancake breakfast should also go to the museums to enjoy the benefits of what they are supporting this summer,” Konieczny suggested.
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Provincial Hold on Library Funding a Cause for Concern in Rural Areas Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Even as the provincial budget’s hold on 50% of public library funding until the 2019-2020 budget is released has picked up significant headway in large media outlets, a perhaps more pressing problem has yet to be addressed: the way this hold is affecting rural libraries. Libraries in larger centers have reported that they are
“doing alright” with municipal funding for now. Donna Williams, Vegreville Centennial Library manager, says that they’ve been able to manage for now on what they have. “They’ve only put half the funds on hold, which is typical of a new government until they pass the budget,” Williams explains. “This government is just taking longer to put a budget in place. For us, it isn’t a huge effect but I know a few smaller libraries would definitely be feeling the pinch with only ½ funding being released and more than ½ the year having already passed… For us, the big thing is that we’re starting work on our 2020 budget and count on knowing what this year’s funding is to use as a basis for the coming year, with uncertainty it makes that difficult.” Williams then went on to express what she is sure others are thinking as well. “Of course if they come back when they finally do pass a budget and don’t release the other 50% or reduce the funding at that point it’ll definitely hurt library services across the province.” At the Innisfree Public Library, the patient wait for the necessary funds that they need in order to operate is wearing thin. Marilyn Newton, Head Librarian, says that they are also waiting to make their budget – usually released at the start of the school year – until the Province releases their budget.
“As a really small library, it does affect us quite a bit. We don’t know what’s going to happen so it’s kind of scary,” Newton says. “The funds cover our operational costs, the wages for the Librarian, our early literacy program, etc. It touches everything we do.” Newton continued to offer some solutions, including casino fundraising and municipal funding. “If they cut the funds by very much at all, programs would be the first to go, as well as new materials. The weekly van runs to help with space could be cut, along with the hours that we can stay open.” Kim Murphy Library Manager in Ryley agrees with her neighbour’s plight. “For us, it has a devastating effect, but we’re told that someone is stepping in to help us out a bit. The board has been out for the summer, and we won’t discuss anything until the Northern Lights Management Meeting in September. We’re just waiting to find out more.” The Ryley Library has services from the County and the Village to help with operational costs, and the hold is not affecting the current budget as much as it is the ability to move forward with the new year. “We’re in a kind of stasis. Will we have to cut hours? What about programs? We are one of the few remaining who are open 20 hours a week. So if it came down to it, that will be the first to go. “I’m hoping that it goes back to normal, I’m always an optimist but I’m still very concerned. Libraries are important, and if the littler libraries aren’t open the larger libraries will not be able to pick up the slack.” Murphy further explained that while continuing 50% of the funding has helped in the meantime, the long wait for information signals a lack of consideration for those in rural areas who rely on their libraries for access to information and social health. “People who normally come to the library to socialize, seniors and others have to find somewhere else to go. In a lot of communities, the library is that place.”
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Innisfree Fair and Parade Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser
A few changes were afoot this year at the Innisfree Fair and Parade.
Debbie McMann, president of the Fair committee, said that they were excited to present beer gardens and mutton busting for the first time this year as a part of their program. These
weren’t the only recent changes, though. The Innisfree Fair has been experimenting for the past while, and included a staged bank robbery at the museum last year. “We mostly just choose the activities that people want to organize,” explained McMann.
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Andrew Beats the Heat Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Is the village event popular because it’s an institution in its community? Or because the community is already
strong and active, looking for the opportunity to get together? Over the past decade, many events have celebrated their 50th or even 100th anniversaries. The Andrew Garlic Festival, Vegreville Country Fair, Bruce Stampede, Hairy Hill Rodeo, and more, are wellestablished in the area, and see a steady level of attendance this year thanks to their good reputations and community support. Andrew Beat the Heat, new this year as a collaborative event throughout town, stepped up to challenge that pattern. With a Slo-pitch tournament, lawnmower, and a Ribfest and dance centered around the 6th annual farmers market from August 17-18, people with a wide range of interests could find something to enjoy in Andrew this weekend. The Beat the Heat Farmers Market has always been on this weekend, but the ball tournament which is usually on July 1st were moved, as well as the addition of the other events. The sun shone down on 8 teams for the Slo-Pitch tour-
nament, with final winners; the Knights in the A final against Field of Cree, and the 69ers in the B final against ATP. Lawnmower races organized by Unbridled Lite Track Racing Association (ran the lawnmower races at Hairy Hill Rodeo, along with other events this summer), drew a crowd just beyond the diamonds. Modified final winners were: 1st Brian Stefaniuk 2nd Kenyen Wandzilak 3rd Tyler Ayers Stock final winners were: 1st Tyler Ayers 2nd Rebecca Boyce 3rd Brett Wasylichian Other categories included an obstacle course, lawnmower tractor pulls, and a “swamp challenge” in which the contestant tried to get their lawnmower tractor the furthest through a muddy low spot. The Ribfest and Dance was down in attendance from what they expected, but everyone who did attend had a good time, enjoying live entertainment featuring the band One West.
QUEBEC - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 just in the past few days, Quebec handed out $5 million to a major newspaper chain prepares to close its doors. Groupe Capitales Médias publishes daily French-language newspapers in some of the province’s biggest markets, so of course, there should a bailout. Not to be confused with the $10 Million-loan Groupe Capitales received from the Quebec government in 2017. Clearly responsible use of taxpayer money. BUT… THIS $5 million is only a temporary solution while the chain looks for new owners and Quebec can put in place a general media assistance program. One I’m sure will be paid for in part by Alberta. Perhaps we should tell Quebec that a new pipeline will have 2 purposes. First will be oil for eastern
refineries and once per month we will stop pumping oil and pump bags of cash for his equalization payments. After all, who want’s the carbon tax of truckloads of money going across the country? Unfortunately, the “Sabre Rattling” as Legault has put it is exactly that. Even if we vote for a change to equalization, it amounts to nothing. The only way out is by doing exactly what Quebec did many years ago… threaten to leave confederation (or actually) leave. We could have a western “Nation within a Nation” where oil flows, the beer is cold and so is January on the rigs. Only in Quebec can you have your cake and eat it too. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com
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Stawnichy’s Mundare Sausage Celeb Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Over the past 60 years, Stawnichy’s Mundare Sausage has been established as something of an institution in Alberta, especially among local people and businesses. How does a company go from making garlic ham sausage in the back of the general store to serving thousands from locations in Mundare and Edmonton? To
find out, let’s start at the beginning. Stawnichy’s story began in the back of Anna and Woytko Stawniczy’s general store when the couple decided to bring the traditional savoury meats they enjoyed as kids to their community. Working in front of one small sausage smoker, they put the wheels in motion that have put Stawnichy’s on the menu for homes across the province over the past 60 years.
In 1965, Woytko’s son Edward (Uncle Ed) and his high school sweetheart Jane Stefanyk (Auntie Jane) joined the family business in 1965 to run Stawnichy’s Mundare Sausage, which quickly moved on from one sausage smoker to a full processing facility. Around this time, Ed’s name and the restaurant’s name were both anglicized from “Stawniczy’s” to the familiar “Stawnichy’s” we see today. In 1986, they further expanded to open the Stawnichy’s Mundare Sausage House in Edmonton, to bring their quality food to the masses in the big city. It wasn’t long before Uncle Ed’s, a signature take-out or sit-down restaurant, was also opened from this location. Their theme, “Just like Baba used to make them,” means that the
simple traditional meals were served hot, quick, and with care. “We like to think of our Ukrainian comfort food as the best in the city, and through numerous awards over the years, Albertans have tended to agree with us.” The Uncle Ed’s menu advertises. Over the next twenty years, Stawnichy’s continued to grow, with Edward and Jane’s daughters Colette and Cheryl joining the company as shareholders and a steady rise in demand and fabulous reputation for the quality and flavour of their food. In 2006, they finally outgrew their old Edmonton restaurant and moved to the current Edmonton location for Uncle Ed’s and Stawnichy’s Mundare Sausage House where they continue to
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serve customers. In 2009, Edward Stawnichy was able to see the business he had built turn a half-century old before his passing later on that year. He is memorialized on the Uncle Ed’s menu as; “not only an entrepreneur, he was also a local politician, a philanthropist, and an overall good time.” At Stawnichy’s, they remain proud of their Albertan and Ukrainian heritage and work hard to preserve the values and tradition of authentic food that date back to the days when Anna and Woytko Stawniczy first brought their specialty meat and Ukrainian food to their Mundare
general store. As a result, they continue to add newly developed products to their wide range of traditional food options to keep up with the dynamic tastes of Albertans. “Tastes may change,” they proclaim. “Trends come and go. But the love of good food for good people will always prevail at Stawnichy’s. Thank you for joining us for an authentic taste of Ukraine!” The anniversary celebration on August 24th, 2019, includes an open invitation to all their neighbours, valued customers, and friends for a Block Party, on Mundare’s main street. They are also celebrating all year with a series of customer appreciation days, a giant BB-inspired sweepstakes giveaway, and more.
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Adamstock Music Festival Gains Ground in Lamont Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser From August 16-18, the sounds of music could be heard up to the town’s limits in Lamont as the 6th annual Adamstock fundraising music festival hunkered down for another celebration. Tamara Leash, founder of Adam’s Army, said that the festival was held for the 6th time in Lamont, and the 5th at Conrad Schinkinger grounds. “After that first year, it became evident that we needed to move on to a venue that was a little further away from town, and where people could camp out for the weekend,” Leash explained. Adam’s Army, a charitable foundation started after Tamara’s son Adam passed away, raises money to help parents whose children have cancer pay the bills in what can be an overwhelming time. “Something he was really passionate about was helping kids with cancer,” said Leash. “There are a lot of foundations that help the families, but not a lot who help financially. What we do is raise money to help pay bills; a lot of the time one parent has to quit their job and drive back and forth to the hospital for up to two years. “Adam had cancer when he was 1, 7, and again at 13, and it was hard. We try to help families out so they don’t have to deal with that extra stress on top of everything else; power, heating, groceries, insurance payments are all
things we cover.” Adamstock is the foundation’s biggest fundraising event for the year, and it takes place on Adam’s birthday, as Adam loved rock music, and the first festival was his birthday party.
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Mundare Agri-Daze Slo-Pitch Winners Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser
This year’s Mundare Agri-Daze event was as successful as ever in its purpose as Mundare’s community fair day for family fun. The day featured a parade, children’s activities, a bench show, a concession, and the annual Slo-Pitch tournament. 32 teams from near and far participated in the tournament, with five categories up for grab for the winners. This year’s winners were: A – Bomb Squad (Steve Burlanca) won $775 and sports bags for the players.
B – EMA (David Schlosser) won $575 and hoodies for the players C – Coyotes (John Alessi) won $375 and Dri-fits for the players D – Fire Breathing Rubber Ducks (Marc Lochhead) won $175 and hats for the players; and Consolation – Old Dogs (Joe Bud) was awarded $150 and hats, and Hit n’ Run (Tracey Waine) was awarded $100 and socks. In each category, first, second, and third place were each awarded prize money in decreasing increments of $200, with third and fourth place receiving the same prize.
Bunnock Tournament Winners Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
The 11th Annual Vegreville Canadian Bunnock Tournament’s Final Games on August 18 at Vegreville Agricultural Grounds were interesting as the second last game was a tie-breaker for A Event First Place. But this was soon over as the next game found a
winning team who had a close score. The first, second and third place winners were each awarded a plaque and a cheque, while other winners were given a cheque of prize money. The championship winners had the grandfather who was 93 years participate in the games and the winners were First Place for Event A went to Jack Ference, Cody Ference, Andrew Ference, and
First Place Winners for the A Event Championship-(left-to-right)Founder and Consultant of Bunnock TournamentRay Gartner presents a cheque to Caption Jack Ference, Cody Ference, Andrew Ference, and Koystal During. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Koystal During. Second Place Winners for the A Event were Tim Mildenberger and Sylvia Mildenberger’s team. The First Place Winners for B Event were Mike Bobryk, Donna Fedoruk, Jim Bobryk, and Darrel Banks. The Second Place Winners for B Event went to the Don Bogen’s team.
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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, My friend is a jokester, and worse, I'm extremely gullible. Once when I hired a moving company to move me across town, she called me posing as the company secretary and said they accidentally delivered my stuff to the wrong house. She had me frantically driving around town looking for my stuff. After that, I've learned not to trust her. Now that I'm settled in my apartment, I'm thinking of getting a dog to keep me company. My friend, the jokester, is trying to convince me to rent a pet rather than own one. I've heard of renting an apartment or a car, but a pet? This sounds like another practical joke to me, but she's pretty convincing. She says she found a company in the classifieds that rents dogs part-time so you don't have to take care of them every day. I don't want to look like a fool, or worse, show up on a TV show. Is she playing a gag on me again?
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know if she plans to put you on a practical joke TV show, her information about renting a pet has some truth. Cash: It may sound odd, but there are a variety of companies that allow you to be a part-time pet owner. For years, many animal shelters around the country have allowed visitors to take pets for a few hours or even overnight. Their philosophy is that it's good socialization for both the dogs and the people. Carry: Some entrepreneurs have taken it a step further. There are hotels, for example, that offer part-time pets to their guests. It often helps the visitors pass the time or reduce the anxiety they feel from leaving their pet at
home.
Cash: Other companies have set up the rental program as more of a time-share. They select dogs with good temperaments and pair the pets with several of their customers. Each member selects a number of days each month to take the dog home. Carry: Although there are many people who could never fathom the idea of leasing a pet, the concept seems to work for some busy professionals or those unable to care for a dog full time. Cash: Regardless of your decision to get a pet, it's probably a good idea to keep questioning your friend's advice. Otherwise, her next practical joke could have you chasing your tail!
Reader Humor Fool Hardy
Everyone loves a good practical joke. In fact, it makes for good TV. Today, you can find a show of jokesters on almost any television network. However, there is no mistaking the original prankster show, Candid Camera, created in 1948. For over 65 years, Candid Camera has caught people in the act of being themselves and making us laugh. Although the original host Allen Funt died in 1999, his son Peter Funt carries on the tradition of saying, "Smile, you're on Candid Camera."
My co-worker and I have been playing practical jokes on each other for years. However this last month when his prank backfired, the joke was on him. He knows I love my green Saturn and talk about it often. So one morning on his way into work, he thought it would be funny to let the air out of all the tires. When he saw me at lunch, he hinted at his joke by saying, "I noticed your tires are low on air." Unaware of his prank, I told him it couldn't be my car as I drove my wife's red Honda to work that day. "Then whose green car is that in the parking lot?" he asked with a bit of fear. "Oh that's Phil's," I replied to his dismay. "Our new supervisor!" (Thanks to Dalton B.)
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VIEWPOINT - CONTINUED from PAGE 6 organizations, and many other groups that seem to be positive forces in society – or at least benign and non-partisan. But they may have even fewer resources than political parties to protect your data. Campaign teams are mainly volunteer armies. They’re spread across the country, often modifying party policy on the use of electronic devices and cloud services. This is like a chartered bank also using a few inexpensive storage lockers here and there. Bank robbers case the joint from across the street – watching activities and behaviours, carefully recording what people do. Casing the joint is even easier when it comes to cybercrime. Stealing data from campaign teams, including political candidates, might be as easy as borrowing a smartphone where lots of data is stored. It might involve borrowing a computer in the campaign office after volunteering to write a speech. So, the threat can come from the outside, including accessing data from a parked car outside the cam-
Introducing 1.800.522.4127 Call toll free from anywhere in Alberta
“Givers and Winners” or fax to 780.632.7981
It’s no secret that donations between businesses, organizations, and event committees make the world go ‘round, or that 50/50 tickets, raffles, cheque presentations, and celebrations can help to let everyone in on the circle of generosity. These momentous occasions can be seen everywhere, from quiet boardrooms to Country Fairs and events; often raising money for projects for infrastructure and programming that keeps our community on its feet. In order to recognize these go-givers for their community spirit, we are accepting submissions for the “Givers and Winners” column. To have your givers and winners published, just email their name, organization, and cash amount to news@newsadvertiser.com along with a photo to verify the donation or prize. The photo will also
paign office – perhaps through a campaign’s compromised Wi-Fi network. Or the threat can be an inside job by what looks like another volunteer using the office washroom after putting up a few signs. So, what’s the solution? Make political parties practice what they preach. We have privacy laws. It’s a Criminal Code violation to sequester someone’s private information using a computer. In some jurisdictions, it’s a crime to move private information across a jurisdictional boundary – and that may be exactly what a party is doing by using the cloud. Yet the members of that party are campaigning on upholding privacy and other laws. They’re campaigning on keeping us safe from ordinary criminals, terrorists and bad actors in foreign countries. Let’s have those political parties start with their own policies on storing our data. Each time a call is made or a door is knocked on, the electorate’s response is recorded. These data are stored on electronic devices we have very little knowledge of, including what the
be published online on our Facebook page.
This week’s Givers and Winners:
The Vegreville Elks Raffle at the Vegreville Country Fair had six winners, presented by Bernard Florkow, Chairman. Thursday, August 8 $500.00 – Barb Niehaus Two Hills $100.00 – Margaret Gizowski Lavoy Friday, August 9 $500.00 – Ivy Beswick Vegreville $100.00 – Roxanna Bennett Vegreville Saturday, August 10 $1000.00 – Ralph Lange Vegreville $100.00 – Linda Fenske Vegreville
data is, where it’s housed, who has access to it and so on. Parties should publish their cybersecurity policies and subject themselves to audits that they publish. Cybersecurity will likely not be the focus of this election unless voters start taking action. We need to demand protection for our personal information. Together, voters, political parties, charities, and other non-partisan groups might be able to thwart cybercriminals and bad actors.
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Tributes MEMORIAM
SEVERN, Shirley 1942 - 2017 We still see your face before us Your voice we long to hear We miss & love you dearly God knows we wish you were here Tears fall freely from our eyes Like a river filled with grief Our only comfort now is that From pain you have found relief Missing you Mom Love the Severn family In Memoriam BANDURA, Pearl - August 23, 1996 BANDURA, Metro - April 12, 1974 BANDURA, Victor - November 18, 2009 Wonderful memories woven in gold, Those are the thoughts we tenderly hold. No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there. Ever remembered and sadly missed by Marie, Ernie, Shirley & families. WORBECK Peter and Mary Worbeck, Gone But Not Forgotten By Your Three Sons And Families. Thanks To Two Hills Nursing Home.
MELENKA, Lynnale July 11, 1995 – August 25, 2004 In loving memory of our Dear Lynnale who passed away fifteen years ago today. Sad was the parting, no one can tell So sudden on Earth the sorrow fell The blow was hard, the shock severe. To part with one we loved so dear. The things we feel so deeply Are the hardest things to say We your family love you We miss you so much A smile so bright That lit up our hearts A hug so tight Nestled close to our hearts! Loving thoughts shall ever wonder To the spot where Lynnale is laid, Of grief leaves us longing To hold you once again And wish that you were here It broke our hearts to lose you. Loved always and very sadly missed! Memory eternal! Baba Melenka
MEMORIAM
In Loving Memory of SEVERN, Shirley (nee Hamaliuk) April 28, 1942 - August 21, 2017 Down the path of memories We softly tread today Thoughts of you are always with us As life goes along its way We cannot halt the hands of time Or live again the past But in our hearts are memories That will forever last Each heart is like a treasure chest That’s filled with souvenirs It’s where we keep the memories We’ve gathered through the years And nothing is more beautiful Than the memories we have of you They remind us you were special God must have thought so too Lovingly Remembered and Sadly Missed Mom, Liz, Neil, Olivia/Norm, and Family EWANCHUK - CHOLAK, Anna Who passed away August 26, 1999 Twenty years have come and gone Yet sadly we miss her! A little longer we too must leave To meet her on that beautiful shore, Where parting’s unknown and life’s evermore. Memory eternal! Till we meet again Your sisters and brother-in-law Vicky & Alex, Aneila & Julie
BOYKO, Marshall December 24, 1937 - August 20, 2011 As time goes by without you and the days turn into years They hold so many memories and a million silent tears May you always walk in sunshine And God’s love around you flow How we miss your smiling face None on earth can take your place A happy home we once enjoyed How sweet the memory still His vacant place none can fill His eyes that shone with laughter So much of him will never die But live on ever after As we loved you, we so miss you In memory you are near Loved, remembered, longed for always Joanne, Dave & Mary, Gerald & Terri Allan & Beata & their families
OBITUARY
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HAVENS, Vera Evelyn October 24, 1919 – August 14, 2019
KOBZEY, Nick (Nykola) February 17, 1926 – August 19, 2019 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nick Kobzey of Edmonton, Alberta formerly of Mundare at the age of 93 years. Nick is survived by one son Clarence (Karen) Kobzey, seven grandchildren; Krista Kobzey (Matthew Chichak), Bryan Kobzey, Bradley Kobzey (Madisen James), Sarah Kobzey, Jennifer Nestman, Curt Nestman and Denise (Kris) Maksymiuk; four great grandchildren: James, Michael and Kaitlyn Maksymiuk and Jacob Nestman; brother Micheal (Marion) Kobzey; sisters Mary Bay and Olga Kristensen; sisters in law Dorothy (Archie) Ewaskiw and Susan Motiuk; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Nick was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Lillian; daughter Gladys Nestman; parents John and Veronica Kobzey; sisters Lily, Anne, Marge, Rose, Katie, Mary and Pauline; brothers Bill, Pete, Steve and Harry. A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 26, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mary Immaculate Hospital (Mundare) Foundation. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
HAVENS, Ernest Glen April 21, 1940 – August 12, 2019 It is with sadness the family announces the passing of Vera Evelyn Havens at the age of 99 years and Ernest Glen Havens at the age of 79 years both of Hairy Hill, Alberta. They are survived by their loving family, children / siblings Shirley (Lawrence), Leonard and Donald (Sharon), Cheryl (Glen) and Loretta (Darrell); along with numerous relatives and friends. They were predeceased by husband / father Clarence in 1983; sons / brothers Billy and Larry; daughter / sister Evelyn; grandsons / nephews Glen and Colin. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Hairy Hill Community Hall in Hairy Hill, Alberta with Rev. Debbie Brill officiating. Interment followed in the Hairy Hill Protestant Union Cemetery. Donations may be made to the “Elks & Royal Purple Fund for Children” or to the “Hairy Hill Community Hall.” To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800 IWASKOW, Darrel It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the sudden passing of our brother, Darrel of Winnipeg, MB formerly of Mundare, AB on August 9, 2019 at the young age of 54 years. He leaves to mourn his passing, his four children: Chance, Desiree and twins Skyler and Nakia Rose, the mother of his children, Kelly and his two grandchildren, Kayden and Janessa. He also leaves to mourn his passing, his two brothers and two sisters: Doug (Caryl), Eileen (Marvin), Terry (Kelly) and Anita (Joe). Also his nieces and nephews: Haily, Jennifer and Stephen, Michael, Kyla and Karlee, and Mackenzie and Josef. Darrel was predeceased by his father, Walter, in August, 1990. Cremation has taken place and a small service will be held in the near future. The family would like to thank everyone for the many heartfelt condolences. Darrel is now at peace, resting with our Dad. God Bless You and we will always love and remember you, Bambus!
VERENKA, Douglas Dale February 13, 1956 – August 18, 2019 On Sunday, August 18, 2019, Douglas Dale Verenka of Hairy Hill, Alberta passed away at the age of 63 years. Douglas is survived by his loving family, daughters Tarah (Steven) Lazowski; Stephanie Verenka; grandchildren Tegan and Paige Lazowski; brother Melvin Verenka; sister Tennessie Hoeppner; nephew Trent; niece Leah (Lenny); great niece Ruby; great nephew Waylon. Douglas was predeceased by his parents Philmon and Stephanie Verenka. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta. Donations may be made to S.T.A.R.S. or #304 Elks Branch – Hairy Hill in memory of Douglas. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
CELEBRATION OF LIFE WIWAD, Ray Please join us for the Celebration of Life of Ray Wiwad (1941-2019) 3:00 PM Saturday, August 24, 2019. Andrew Full Gospel Church 4829-52 Ave Andrew, Alberta.
CARD OF THANKS
ASKIN, William R. September 5, 1939 - August 19, 2019 Bill passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at the age of 79 years. Bill was born in Wainwright, Alberta, son of Thomas and Edith Mary Askin. He is survived by Julie Asterisk of Slave Lake and Bertie Mandelblatt of Rhode Island, USA. Bill was predeceased by his wife Donna who passed away in October, 2007. Bill was cremated and a memorial service will follow at a future date. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
ANDRIUK The family of the late Margie Andriuk would like to express our deepest gratitude to family, friends and neighbours for the many expressions of sympathy by way of phone calls, visits, cards, baking, floral arrangements, memorial donations and all the support during a difficult time in the loss of our loved one. Thanks to Father Benny Ambrosie for visiting our Mom at Heritage House as well in the hospital, and for officiating the funeral. We would also like to thank Tom Hrehorets and his efficient staff for preparing the delicious dinner. Special thank you to Diana Hrehorets for spearheading the catering. Special thanks to Gordan and Patty of Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd. for their professional expertise and assistance. Your caring, compassion and thoughtfulness is so very gratefully appreciated. A special thank you to the granddaughter pallbearers, eulogists Billy Andriuk and Jodie Paul, Melanie Fedorvich for the slide show presentation, and Terry Levicki for preparing Mom’s final resting place. A thank you to the many residents who touched Mom’s life during her nine year tenure at Heritage House. Finally, the family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital for the kindness and compassionate care provided to our Mom during her two month stay there. May God Bless you all. Sincerely, Sylvia, Deloris, Peggy, Billy and Families
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INNISFREE - CONTINUED from PAGE 9 “Volunteers who were open to organizing and looking after certain events, we just say ‘Go For It!’” The day kicked off with a pancake breakfast supported by local businesses and organizations, before guests decided to mosey down for the parade down main street and around the town. “The Seniors are serving coffee and cinnamon buns at the museum, there’s ice cream at the library, and at the AgriPlex we have beer gardens, mutton busting, bouncy houses, bird house-making, and face painting… enough to keep us
busy all afternoon,” said McMann. “It’s a full day!” As well, the bench show opened at noon, and then supper tied up the day’s activities. Businesses help with organizing and funding the pancake breakfast. Around 200 people at the breakfast, then on to the parade, and then split up to enjoy whatever activities they want to. Already at the breakfast, McMann said she was looking forward to another good fair day for Innisfree. “It’s going to be a great one,” she said, “I can already feel it.”
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Ryley Medieval Day Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser
The Beaver-Tofield-Ryley FCSS have run a summer program on Mondays and Wednesdays in Riley all summer, and put on a big event to celebrate in “Ye Olde School Fashione.” A connection made at the Rodeo Promenade earlier in the year turned into an event partnership with the Living Backwards Medieval Society, a group based out of Lamont who have a local Beaver County membership base and were glad to come out to share their children’s program in Ryley for the day. The children’s program included crafts in the morning where the children made shields
with their own crest, lunch with turkey leg sticks, story time and an armory lesson, a chance to hold medieval-style weapons, and then go outside to play games. Around 20 kids attended the whole program, with pretty good numbers for the small community. The Living Backward Medieval Society is a non-profit organization with members all across the province. They meet several times a month to learn and practice re-enactment skills such as feasting, dancing, playing games, using stage weapons, and fighting in tournaments.
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ADAMSTOCK - CONTINUED from PAGE 12 “He was still with us for the second one, but passed away a few months after.”
The festival has grown considerably since its conception, with new bands, higher attendance, and the addition of an extra stage in the beer gardens this year. “It’s awesome to see [how far it’s come]. A bunch of the bands come out for free, and we have a deal with the rest of them that if they sell as many tickets as they can, they get a percentage of what they raised to help with travel costs. Last year, RC Syndicate sold the most tickets, so this year they’re headlining.” This year there was a contest between some of the bands to see who could raise the most. “Adam would love it,” reflected Leash. “He loved music, festivals, and helping people…. It’s an emotional weekend for all of us, as most of the main board members for Adam’s Army are his family – me, cousins, aunts, and uncles, his grandma. We’re all exhausted by the end of the weekend but it’s so worth it.” In another 6 years, Leash says she would like to see the festival a little bigger, but the same at its heart. “Honestly, it doesn’t have to be huge. We have a lot of local bands, and the festival can certainly get bigger, but I like the personal level. Walking down the street, we see bands who have come out and can stop and have a conversation with them. It’s nice to have a little family. “Obviously if it gets bigger we’ll be able to raise more money but if we stay small for a little while that’s okay, too.”
BLOTTER - CONTINUED from PAGE 2 vehicle, it fled. The vehicle was later located, a forensic investigation conducted and PDS (Police Dog Services) attended and tracked the individual who was not located. Under investigation. 22:00 – 911 call of a possible impaired driver. The caller indicated the vehicle was swerving all over the road and threw a beer bottle out of the window. Members were able to intercept the vehicle, conducted a stop and the driver blew a caution on a roadside test. The vehicle was towed and the driver was issued a 3-day suspension.
During the week there were 2 false alarms, 6 false 911s and 0 animal collisions totaling 65 calls for service.
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Flooded Crop Conditions Persist in North-East Alberta
Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Hard times for agriculture are nothing new and often occur in certain areas of the province only to be compensated for by another area. The south gets too much hail or grasshoppers, and the northeast or Peace regions pick up the slack. But how much bad weather is too much bad weather for Alberta agriculture? Elden Kozak, Agricultural Fieldman for the County of Two Hills, writes in response to an inquiry to their local conditions: “The weather has certainly been difficult this season. Excessive rainfalls have areas of the County of Two Hills with flooded crops, the first cut hay that hasn’t been put up, and very few silage fields are dry enough to harvest, leaving concerns with feed shortages as a real problem. A lot of the bales that have been put up for winter feed are in poor quality as it was rained on after cutting for 3-4 weeks. Harvest is look-
ing like it is going to be a real challenge.” And they aren’t the only ones: farmers and producers in Lamont, Minburn,
province’s farmers this year unless things heat up over the few remaining weeks left in the summer growing season.
and Beaver counties have reported similar situations. When it comes time for producers to feed their livestock over the winter, eyes are turning towards Calgary and the south for hay sales, which have skyrocketed in price even as they see what could be the only good hay for the
The Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Crop Update reads for Region Three: North East (Smoky Lake, Vermilion, Camrose, Provost) “All spring-seeded crops are in need of warm weather as cool wet weather has slowed maturity. There are some drowned out and yellowed crops from
Mini Camp-Out for Children Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville and Area Parent Link Centre (PLC) wanted families to be together and get together with other families so they designed a Mini Camp-Out event on August 12 at Vegreville Elks/ Kinsmen Park. This Camp-Out was on fire with happy kids painting their own tic-tac-toe boards and pegs, roasting hot-dogs and s’mores on the
The Lee family makes tic-tac-toe boards. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
barbeque (with their parents’ supervision), or children going on a treasure hunt, blowing bubbles, catching bugs with bug catching kites, or just socializing, and enjoying the great outdoors. Support Coordinator for PLC, Tasha Homeniuk read the children a story at the end which wasn’t just a story for the kids to listen to but it also had an activity for the children to do along with it.
excess water. Hailstorms in the first week of August damaged some crops. Hay yields are reported above the 5-year average, but haying operations are hampered by wet conditions. First cut haying operations are only 47 percent complete, with the average yield estimated at 1.7 ton per acre compared to the 5-year average of 1.5 tons per acre. The quality is rated as 33 percent good to excellent. The chance for second cut hay is minimal. Surface soil moisture is rated at four per cent fair, 49 per cent good, 30 per cent excellent and 17 per cent excessive. Pasture conditions are reported as two per cent poor, 13 per cent fair, 57 per cent good and 28 per cent excellent.” Over the next week, Environment Canada forecasts a weekly high of 26 degrees on Wednesday the 21st, with rainy days on Thursday and Sunday.
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People of all ages participate in bunnock. (Rosanne Fortier/photos)
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Sizzlin’ Summer Visits Vegreville Farmers Market Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent As part of the Sizzlin’ Summer’s themed week for Farming and Gardening, the children visited Vegreville Farmers’ Market on August 16. Coordinator for Sizzlin’ Summer, Jenna Caharel said the children did a scavenger hunt which Manager of Vegreville Farmers’ Market, Marlene Giebelhaus set-up and printed off where children had to find out how many Ukrainian foods are in the market, how many vegetables and baked goods there are, and how people become a part of the farmers’ market? Vendors, Lorraine Statler, and Stefania Jarzabek donated some baked goods for all the kids to enjoy. “This is a good way for the kids to get out in the community and to get
Sizzlin’ Summer’s children participate in a scavenger hunt at the market. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
them to see some faces of people who sell things. It’s good to let the kids know the farmers’ market is here every single week and if they want to come back with their parents, they can. I think it is just a fun experience for them,” Caharel explained. Giebelhaus added she feels it is important for children to know where vegetables come from. You don’t just go to the store and buy them. They discover where to get good fresh produce. Also, with the baking, people make things you wouldn’t normally find in a store and at this market, people get to speak to the baker and vendors. “I think it is important for children to find this out and maybe go home and tell their mom and dad what they learned and found at this market.”
Experiment Explorers at Library Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Science is so mysterious. There were 15 children from five to eight years old who discovered how amazing creating science experiments can be at Experiment Explorers at Vegreville Centennial Library on August 15. The first experiment the children
learned how to make was Color Changing Flowers where Library Programmer, Calina Sokalski asked the children what color they wanted to dye their flower and then she placed the flower in a vase with food coloring in water. If a person cut flowers at an angle, they seem to observe the water better. Then a person just has to wait
and the flower will eventually drink the water with food coloring in it and turn to that color. The next experiment involved making Elephant Toothpaste outside of the library where Summer Program Assistant, Rylan Langkow showed the children how by using different ingredients with yeast, they could
Summer Program Assistant, Rylan Langkow teaches kids how to make Fizzy Dough. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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create a large tube of toothpaste. This project went over the container at certain points. After this, the children learned how to make Fizzy Dough and Snow Storm in a Jar. This program was part of the TD Summer Reading Program at the Library.
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Get the Best Bang for your Buck on School Essentials News Canada Back-to-school season can get expensive with school supplies, clothes and the latest gadgets on the shopping list. To save and get the best value for your money, check out these tips for each major category: Office supplies. This is one area where it makes more sense to save than splurge. Things like pens, erasers, and markers can easily get lost or borrowed and never returned, so it doesn’t make sense to shell out extra for them. Basics like these are best bought in bulk at a deep discount or at the dollar store. If your
children want something with their favourite characters on it that also comes with a steep markup, try a DIY craft project together, like decorating a binder with stickers of the characters instead. Technology. For laptops and tablets, you’ll find the best deals if you wait until late September and October when retailers are clearing their stock after the back-to-school rush. When it comes to smartphones, you want something that has all the bells and whistles your kids want while still being reasonably priced. Great for teens and new cellphone users, the Huawei P30 lite takes amazing self-
ies, has a long battery life and is one of the most affordable devices on the market. Clothing. Don’t think you need an autumn wardrobe for the kids right away. Summer usually lasts into late September, which is perfect since fall clothes tend to go on sale in October, right before holiday inventory hits shelves. Until then, layering is your best friend, extending spring and summer clothes into the season until the big chill begins. Before then, keep a lookout for back-to-school flyers and email promotions from your favourite stores.
Tips for Getting Back into a Fall Routine News Canada Whether or not you have kids who go back to school or back to campus, getting back to a schedule is tough for everyone. Here are some tips to help you get settled into a routine: One-stop-shop: It can be overwhelming if you’re making several different trips to stores for your fresh and grocery, clothing and household items like new Tupperware, water bottles, thermoses and more. Visit a convenient store like the Real Canadian Superstore, where you can buy
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fresh produce, meat, home essentials, fashionable clothing and more, in a one-stop-shop without breaking the bank. Make a list. Although this might sound like another time-consuming task, it saves time in the long-run. A quick to-do list will help avoid lastminute dashes and can help you better manage your routes and budget so you can group together errands that are close in proximity and prevent splurges. Meal-prep Sunday: Carve out some time on Sunday afternoon to meal prep for the week. Whether
it’s getting ahead of school and work lunches or evening dinners, it will help you save hours during the week. You can dedicate a specific dish or day to each family member, so it takes the stress off one individual and lets you enjoy more downtime together. Make a family calendar: With so many hectic schedules and afterschool activities, it’s important to have one family calendar with everyone’s commitments in one spot. This will help ensure no hockey practice or tutoring lesson is missed.
A Great Back-to-Sch your Kids wi News Canada (NC) It’s time to go back to school and many parents are on the hunt for snack options that are both healthy and something their kids want to eat. Let us introduce this delicious banana bread with streusel topping recipe. Using Fairlife ultrafiltered lactose-free milk gives this bread a light, moist texture with a perfectly browned crust. The milk also has 50 percent more protein and 50 percent less sugar than regular milk, which makes this an easy choice for a more nutritious snack. This banana bread will stay fresh all week long, so get ahead of the game and bake it on Sunday. But let’s face it, it’s so good it might not last the full week. Banana Bread with Streusel Topping Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour and 10 minutes Serves: 8 Ingredients: Streusel topping (optional) ½ cup raw shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) 2 tsp packed light or dark brown sugar 2 tsp poppy seeds 1/8 tbsp kosher salt 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled Banana bread ¼ cup Fairlife 2% ultrafiltered, partly skimmed milk ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing pan 1 2/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for pan 1 ½ cups mashed very ripe bananas (about 3 medium or 2 large) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp kosher or sea salt 1/3 cup honey 1 large egg, lightly beaten Directions: For streusel topping (opti Preheat oven to 350°F (1 rack in middle. Spread pe baking sheet and bake u toasted, about 5 minutes from oven and let cool, the chop. In a bowl, mix cooled pe sugar, poppy seeds and sugar is incorporated. Stir Set aside (leave oven on). For banana bread Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter and dust with flour, tapping out any excess. Stir together bananas, milk and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Using an electric mixer, beat butter and honey on medium speed in another large bowl until light and fluffy; about 5 minutes. Add egg and beat until combined. Add banana mixture and beat until combined. Add dry ingredients in two additions, beating on low after each addition and scraping down sides of bowl as necessary until fully incorporated. Transfer batter to prepared pan and smooth top with spatula. Sprinkle with
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king soda osher or sea salt oney gg, lightly beaten : el topping (optional) ven to 350°F (175°C) with ddle. Spread pepitas on a et and bake until lightly bout 5 minutes. Remove and let cool, then coarsely
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streusel topping. Bake, rotating once halfway through, until sides are starting to pull away from pan and a tester inserted into centre of bread comes out clean; about 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Run a butter knife around edges of loaf, then carefully invert onto a plate (some streusel will fall off; you can sprinkle it back on). Invert back onto wire rack and let cool completely before slicing.
Back to school a return to life, with purpose Robert Price Troy Media
(September 6, 2017) Education is a series of commitments: to trying our best, pushing our intellect, understanding our culture, creating new objects of knowledge and art Facebook0TwitterLinkedInShare Like other educators, I ring in the New Year on Sept. 1. Life resumes with the first week of school. New students arrive at campus to begin their lives as adults; returning students pick up where they left off; teachers – the ones who live to teach – return to life. The school year ahead is hopeful and it is good. The school year is good because it has a purpose. In January, we make resolutions to lose weight, pray more often, quit smoking and every other change we hope to see in ourselves. We make resolutions but the calendar year doesn’t care about us or our promises. But the school year does. It has a purpose: to change us. In September, on that first day of the school year, we enter a time explicitly designed to test our intellect and deepen our friendships and our commitments. And education is nothing if not a series of commitments. We commit ourselves to try our
best, to pushing our intellect, to understanding our culture, to creating new objects of knowledge and art. We commit to knowledge. To learn is, by definition, to deepen one’s commitment to knowledge. When we learn, we bring ourselves closer to knowledge until that knowledge becomes our way of life. We become fused to what we study. We study chemistry and become a chemist. We study art and become an artist. If we study what it means to be good, as we all should, we can become good.
Unlike New Year’s resolutions, we don’t make our September resolutions alone. These are not personal, private resolutions; they are public commitments we share with our peers, with the tradition we study, and with our teachers, who in turn commit to passing knowledge and ways of life to the next generation. By midterm, or sooner, reality asserts itself. The ideals we held onto the first week of school have become dog-eared, like the new notebooks we bought in September. Mistakes and failures, bad choices and regrets place the rest of the semester in a more realistic light. We often abandon our New Year’s resolutions without disap-
pointing anybody but ourselves, but we can’t abandon what we start in September without abandoning a real commitment to other people. We can’t abandon the promise we make to deepen our knowledge without abandoning our friends and our teachers. And if you believe, as I do, that education can transform a person for the better, we can’t abandon our schooling without abandoning ourselves. But as I say, in our commitment to education, we are not alone. Our friends and teachers, if they are true, will not abandon us. They help us through the brambles and nurse our failures. We will learn and we will grow. That’s the point of it all.
Like all transformations, the change we seek through education requires massive amounts of energy and total commitment. School is a high-risk activity with huge promise. That’s why September, and not April, marks spring and the beginning again of life. It’s the start of the year and a commitment. We should take up that commitment and work hard and faithfully to realize the promise. For each of us, it’s a lifelong project.
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Record Attendance at Bunnock Tournament Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Bones continue to grow in popularity (at least the throwing kind)! This was proven when the 11th Annual Vegreville Canadian Bunnock Tournament experienced a record-breaking attendance of 68 teams of players at Vegreville Agricultural Grounds on August 17 and 18. Each team had four players on it. Many players were returned participants from other years as this sport is an opportunity to enjoy down-home fun in an outdoor environment with family members and also gives people a chance to make new acquaintances and friends from all across Alberta and Canada. It returns people back to family and friends’ gatherings before all the distractions were available that we have today. Players gave their impression of the game. Brittany Tschirren said she likes participating in bunnock because it is a familyfriendly game. It brings their family together and is like a big family reunion every year which is really nice to experience. Christa Jones said she likes this game because it is good for all ages and all physical abili-
ties. You could play this game as a kid or as someone with limited mobility which is really nice because then the whole family can participate and throw the bones. This makes it really inclusive and she like that! The challenges are you have to be able to throw it to the whole court and be able to aim well but everyone has their style and their own method of throwing the bones; so you can bump or roll it, or make one accurate throw right on the spot and every way works. A young girl, Rio Soukup from Kelowna, B.C. said she enjoys playing bunnock because it is such a close game for the scores; it is not over until it is over. It is cool how fast things can change; a team could be winning for a short while and then be losing next. The challenges are trying to knock down the red bones (guards) first before the other bones (soldiers). Another young gal from Sherwood Park, Alyssa Carpenter said she enjoys the game because it helps her connect with family she doesn’t see too often. The challenges are after a player gets the guards and all the soldiers down and
they have to try to get the one soldier down that is still standing back up. People of all ages participated in this tournament which saw players arriving from MacklinSaskatchewan, Vernon, British Columbia, Westlock, Camrose, C a l g a r y, E d mont on , Drumheller, Skeleton Lake, Kelowna, British Columbia, Vegreville, Mundare, Daysland, Consort, Vermilion, Provost, Cold Lake, Sturgeon County, St. Paul, Bittern Lake, Spruce Grove, Ardrossan, Park Land County, and Sherwood Park, Dewberry, Ferintosh, Langdon, Tofield, Two Hills, Red Deer, Bashaw, Leduc County, and Lloydminster. Bunnock is a game which has been around for centuries. Soldiers’ centuries ago used to play it with real horses’ bones that were lying around from deceased animals. Organizers indicated that the bunnock bone is a plastic caste reproduction of a horse ankle, capturing the exact detail of the original game piece. The object of the game is to throw down all the oppositions’ bones, beginning with the two guards first.
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Shirley Learns from the School of Life
Shirley faces bravely all the hard stones of life thrown at her. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Shirley McCullough is a friendly and mentally strong lady who tries to live as full a life as she possibly can with her health conditions that include arthritis, fibromyalgia, and an anxiety disorder. Shirley was born in New Market, Ontario in 1956. She was the oldest of six children and said her parents were strict with her but they eased up later on the other kids. She found this hard because she felt she never got to experience things that she should have. Shirley’s earliest memory was when she was little; a china cabinet fell on top of her. Her parents never sent her to the hospital because her parents didn’t believe in going to the doctor, not unless it was absolutely necessary. Shirley’s family lived in this small town in Ontario until she was 10 and then her family moved to a small town in British Columbia. Her family was quite poor but she still had a few store-bought dolls. However, her family couldn’t afford to have their children go to events or participate in different clubs and activities. So, Shirley said she felt that she missed out because she would have liked to belong to
Brownies, Girl Guides or a sports program. “But I did join a basketball team at school because this didn’t cost anything which was a lot of fun to take part in.” School was really good for Shirley. She did really well academically until she reached the higher grades. After, she finished Grade 11; she worked in the summer holidays and left school because she kept on working. Her first job was at a dairy bar where she was a waitress which she really enjoyed. Shirley met her first husband in school in grade nine which she said they just hit it off and were very attracted to each other. They hung around a lot together. After they got married, her husband used to go out and party by himself. She used to go to parties too but she felt left out when he went by himself. They couldn’t have any children. The marriage only last seven years because they were young and not ready to settle down. A few years later, he met another woman and got married to her. After that, Shirley met another man at a bar who she thought seemed really nice. Shirley said today she realizes that is a bad way to meet people because things never seem to turn out if you are
around that atmosphere. He had a baby daughter with another woman before he married her. At first, the marriage was good. Shirley liked and got along well with her step-daughter. But when her daughter became older, Shirley worked at a dry cleaner. She didn’t have any time for anything. She felt her husband was a good man but he put his daughter first too much and didn’t help her a lot with the household tasks. They then left each other. Then Shirley had a common-law husband who left her after spending 17 years living with her. “He just took the van and left me to go back to Ontario. This really hurt me! It still does! I felt he was just using me. I learned from these relationships that a woman is better off to stay single. They will have way less trouble in their lives. I’m happy today by myself.” Shirley had some fun in life as she enjoys traveling and she still remembers the one and only trip she took to Mexico. She just loved Mexico as the people are so laid back and friendly there. As well, she had two dogs and other pets in her
life which brought her a lot of joy! The advice Shirley would give younger people is to enjoy your life to the fullest; make sure to enjoy each day because you don’t know what is going to happen. Don’t look forward to retirement just enjoy your life when you can do things. Also, don’t ever start smoking because it does damage to your health and it is really hard to quit. Even if you don’t think it will harm you now, it will later. Shirley moved to Homestead Senior Citizen’s Lodge three years ago from Mannville. It was really hard when she first moved to this home because she was so used to working and then she couldn’t work. She really liked working and her favorite job was being a housekeeper at the hospital because she worked around people. She likes it in this home now because she has all her needs taken care of. She couldn’t do anything when she lived in Mannville. She copes with her health conditions by taking medications, doing adult coloring books, sewing, and playing cards with the residents.
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Strongperson Competitions at the Fair Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The test of strength and endurance while figuring out an obstacle course was the name of the Strongperson Competition at the Bandshell at Vegreville Country Fair on August 8, 9, and 10. August 8 had contestants from all ages try out the tire-flipping competition which spectators commented was harder than it looked. August 9 had participants of all ages and abilities engaged in the wheelbarrow racing. August 10 was the carrying logs competition where people of all ages tried their strength at carrying logs while going through the obstacle course. Each of the winners from these competitions won a cash prize. The winners were Tire Flipping Competiton – First for ages 5-8 went to Ada and second went to Bowyn. For Boys Ages 9-12 First was won by Austin and Second was won by Nick, Girls 9-12 First went to Marissa and Second went to Leah, Boys 13-17 First was won by Drayden and Second was won by Dylan, Girls 13-17 First went to Cassandra and
Participants test their strength at the carrying logs competition. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Second went to Kylie, Men 18 and older, First was won by Gareth and Second was won by Jerry, Women 18 and older, First went to Candace and Second went to Alicia. The winners of the Wheelbarrow Racing were First for Ages 5-8 went to Bowyn and Second went to Cale, Boys 9-12 First was won by Austin and Second was won by Tanner, Girls 9-12 First went to Taylor and Second went to Alanah, Boys 13-17 First went to Tristen and Second went to Warren, Girls 13-17 First went to Natalie and Second went to Breanne, Men 18 and older-First was won by Bill and Second was won by David, Women 18 and older-First was won by Candace and Second was won by Angela. The winners for the Log Carrying were Ages 5-8 First-Breece, SecondBowyn, Boys Ages 9-12 First-Tanner, Second-Ryder, Girls Ages 9-12 FirstAshlynn, Second Makayla, Boys Ages 13-17 First- Warren, SecondTyson, Girls Ages 13-17 First-Paige and Second-Shayla, Men 18 and older First-Chris and Second-Tyler, Women 18 and older First- Candace and Second –Samantha.
