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Main: Mundare Fire Chief Glenda Dales leads the way. Inset: Vegetable creation. from the bench show. (Michelle Pinon/Photos)

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Ideal weather and an array of fun-filled activities made for great time at Mundare Agri-Days on Aug.21.

The day started off with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Mundare Fire Department. That was followed by the official unveiling of the street sign Peter Polischuk Avenue.

There were approximately 15 entries in the parade.

Afterwards, many people headed to the Mundare Recreation Centre to take in the bench show which featured 41 exhibitors.

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RCMP files from august 16 - 22 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser August 16 12:27 – Complaint from a public park attendant regarding damage to equipment on site. Investigation ongoing. CCTV being reviewed.

August 17 08:54 – Report of a possible impaired driver on Hwy 857 in the County of Minburn. Complainant reported that the vehicle was acting erratically and swerving into the wrong lane. Speeds inconsistent and one occupant. Members were able to intercept. Upon investigation it was determined that there were no signs of impairment. The 70-year-old male driver indicated that he swerved to miss a skunk on the road as well as driving around a vehicle with a flat tire.

12:13 – Report of a disturbance at a health facility. The complainant indicated that a male in attendance was being confrontational with staff members and making unreasonable demands. He was asked to leave and complied. Members attended and spoke to the complainant who indicated that they did not want charges but expected to be treated respectfully.

21:21 – Report of a fire at a County of Minburn property. Members attended with Fire and it was determined that the property owner had been cooking outside. The caller indicated they called because there was a fire ban in effect and did not expect there to be smoke. There was no property damage nor injuries as a result.

August 18 11:05 – Report of trespassing and theft at a Vegreville business. The complainant reports that a male entered without permission, used the business facilities and took items before leaving. CCTV being reviewed and the investigation is ongoing.

11:46 – While on patrol, traffic services noticed a driver using a cell phone while driving within he Town of Vegreville. A traffic stop was conducted and the 72-year-old male driver from Chipman was provided with a ticket for using a cell phone carrying a voluntary penalty of $300 as well as a formal warning for a burnt out head lamp.

12:05 – Additional traffic enforcement in the area resulted in speeding and seat belt tickets.

15:00 – Members were provided with a “Form 8” (mental health) warrant issued

by a Judge for an individual in Vegreville, requesting arrest and transport. Members located the client and arrested them. The client was then transported to a mental health facility in Edmonton.

16:08 – Report of harassing and unwanted communications from an individual known to the complainant.

Disturbing voicemails and unpleasant text messages were left. Investigation is ongoing.

August 19 06:04 – Report of attempted fuel theft around TWP 540 & RR 164 in Lamont County. The subject was described as a male riding an ATV. Soon after members were called to assist in an ATV collision involving a male.

06:26 – Report of a collision around Highways 16 and 631 involving a quad.

When members attended, no quad was on scene. Members patrolled but patrols turned up negative. Shortly after the ATV was recovered at a nearby rural property.

Further investigation resulted in two males from Mundare being charged related to these files (4 calls). Both were charged with possession of stolen property, one 43-year-old male was charged with driving while unauthorized, driving an uninsured vehicle on a highway, and driving without registration. A 30-yearold male was also charged with possession of property obtained by crime, failing to remain at the scene of a collision, and failing to comply with release conditions.

The ATV was determined as stolen and returned to the rightful owner.

19:07 – Report of a vehicle speeding through a crosswalk while the complainant was crossing. Members contacted the

registered owner and provided a formal warning.

21:59 – While on patrol in Mundare, members located a 28-year-old male at a residence. They determined he had outstanding warrants out of Edmonton.

Members arrested the subject who was later released with documents for court in Edmonton.

August 20 11:19 – Report of an abandoned motorhome in the Town of Mundare on private property. Members attended and determined that the vehicle was unregistered and the previous owner was deceased. The vehicle was towed from the property.

11:35 – Report of a hit and run in the parking lot of Albert’s restaurant in Vegreville. The client vehicle, a light brown 2015 Jeep Cherokee was damaged at the front passenger bumper & fender and rear passenger door.

August 21 01:16 – Report of truck vs cows. A GMC Sierra driving westbound on Hwy 631 near RR 122 hit two young cows on the roadway. The vehicle was driveable, and the two cows fled the scene. Later the cows were located and taken care of by the owner. This is one of four calls involving livestock at large. *** None of the livestock were interviewed.

10:07 – Multiple complaints this week related to parking disputes. This is a bylaw matter and both calls were referred to bylaw enforcement.

August 22 21:10 – Traffic stop conducted on Hwy 16A near Vegreville. The 50-year-old male driver from Vegreville was provided multiple warnings and one ticket including: failure to provide operators license, (VP of $243) warnings for operating without a certificate of registration as well as failing to return license plate to registrar.

During the week there were 70 calls for service made in total including: 1 false alarm, 2 false 911s, 1 animal strike, 3 wellbeing checks, 11 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, and approximately 8 tickets from traffic enforcement.

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2nd Annual Vegreville Toy Drive Gives Kids the Gift of Play Their final stop was the Vegreville Elks/Kinsmen Park where everyone was treated to a wrap-up picnic and to celebrate the fact they helped to raise a total of $2,870 for the Vegreville Christmas Bureau.

Patti Gallien, Coordinator for the Vegreville Toy Drive, said the response from the people in the community was excellent.

“The people in the community were very good at participating and giving towards this toy drive. The Brick donated a $1,000 cheque to the toy drive. Everyone was into this event. All the toys and cash donations will be forwarded to Vegreville Christmas Bureau. I believe everyone who participated enjoyed themselves.”

Vegreville resident Darcy Humeniuk said he took part because it was fun to be part of a great group of people. “This event was very well known and was based on community effort and support.”

John Wren from British Columbia said he has been riding a motorcycle for 52 years.

“I wanted to take part in this toy drive because my wife and I are visiting our daughter and son-in-law who live in Fort Saskatchewan. My son-in-law, Josh Sokoluk, has a lot of family who lives in Vegreville and he told me they had a toy drive in Vegreville.”

Josh added he participated because he thought it would be fun and he wanted to help out a good cause.

Even Santa Claus and an elf in street clothes joined in the fun. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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People with a passion for riding motorcycles and driving classic vehicles came together to participate in the 2nd annual Vegreville Toy Drive on August 15.

Seventeen members of the Vegreville Motorcycle Riders Club, along with other motorcycle riders from Lloydminster, British Columbia, Edmonton and surrounding area as well as members of the Vegreville Irons Runner Club (VIRC) gathered in the parking lot of Galleria Mall where people greeted them and dropped off cash donations and toys.

This was followed by the motorcycle riders and people from VIRC driving through the streets of Vegreville to accept donations.

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RANFURLY THIRTY-SEVENTH AGRICULTURAL FAIR Ranfurly & District Ag. Society would like to thank the following for their generous donations in making our 37th Annual Ag. Fair such a HUGE success. It is through your continued generosity that a small community like ours is able to host a very successful fair and horse show.

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Vegreville News Advertiser Veg. Auto Body(1993) Ltd. Grant Miller Motors Ltd. Duralta Farms Dale's Auction Service Veg. Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Kuzio Farms-Dale, Tara & Family Ron's Auto & Ag. Innisfree Hotel Crop Management Network Inc. Louise Desrosiers

TJ's Light Dozer & Bobcat Service Bown Farms Ltd.-Barry & Diana Chad Bown Murray Tire Ltd. Kirby Lopaschuk & Jim Mears Perogy Trucking-Lawrence Sarafinchan Done With Pride-Don & Deb Zaleschuk White Farms- Rod & Maritta Wowdzia Trucking Ltd. Dennis Malarski Cowboy Town-Harvey Bodnar-Ardmore John & Jeannette Semotiuk

Our most sincerest thanks to the following businesses and individuals for their generosity and support for our silent & live auction items: Ron's Auto & Ag.; Rural Roots Photography-C.J. Ireland; Gloria Skoropad; Webb`s Machinery; Viterra; Grain Crop; Tamarack Creek Leatherworks-Shane Menzak; Mannville Riverview Golf Course; Deb Durie; Grains Connect; Marion Austin; Marg McBain; FMC-C.J. Ireland –Rep; Twin Oak Bacon-Dan & Shelly Skoberg; Vantage Builders Ld.; Bumper to Bumper; Veg Mechanical; Perry's Pizza; Agriterra; Peavey Mart; Vegreville Insurance; Minco Gas Co-op; Liquor Den; Anna Homemade Gifts; Providence Grain Solutions; Vision Credit Union – Viking; Brenda Wyllie; Xtreme Power Products - Kubota. A huge thanks to everyone for your generous bidding and purchasing these items; your support is most appreciated.

To Dale Menzak, Pete Conway, Shane Menzak, Dwayne Durie & M.J. Wowk thanks for conducting our live auction which always generates lots of excitement and entertainment. Great job, gentlemen.

Thanks to Tara Kuzio, Sherry O'Shea & Crew for setting up our wonderful Bench Show – what a FANTASTIC display. To Veg. & District Co-op for supplying the meat and veggie platters along with the buns for our bench show volunteers on Friday. They greatly appreciated being fed.

To P&H, thank you for providing the entire pancake mix for the delicious breakfast.

Thank you Battery World (Edmonton) for the generous donation of water to keep everyone hydrated.

Andy & Carol Koch Vegreville Liquor Store-Trevor & Carmen Ogrodnick Robert & Margaret McBain Synergy Chartered Accountants – Sheryl Cymbaliuk Jody & Darcy Zwarich Vegreville Ford Webb's Machinery Wilde & Company Prairie Tire-Joey Baxandall & Cody Conway Veg Fire & Safety Fulkerth Services – Mike Fulkerth McCormack Family – Ed & Jade

attendance that make our fair a success every year. Thanks to our gate man, Dave Durie, Sr. making sure all our participants were ready to go.

Thanks to Pete Conway announcing our horse show, keeping the show exciting and making sure our sponsors are all recognized.

Thanks to Allan Lacusta for all you hard work and breath-taking pictures. Your talent is truly appreciated and welcomed each year; looking forward to seeing this year's photos.

A big thank you to the Off-Ramp Boys for the afternoon entertainment and toe-tapping music for everyone to enjoy.

To Kirby Lopaschuk and Jaime Lachance along with all her kitchen help, THANK-YOU for all your hard work during the weekend, especially on Sunday, keeping everyone fed and watered.

Thank you the various groups namely- Innisfree Grad Class of 2022; New Kiew Church Group, Lavoy Action Society, Marie St. Clair for ALL your help throughout the day. Your assistance helped make our day so successful and stress free. Words cannot express our gratitude.

To our FANTASTIC group of volunteers a heartfelt THANK YOU for your time, commitment, dedication and support in hosting annual fair - bench show, horse show, kitchen, games, bar and museum help. Thirty-seven years of commitment to our community and fair is truly more than words can say!!!!! We did it a very, very short time frame!!! Absolutely amazing, Ranfurly!!! You made it all very successful and enjoyable for everyone in attendance. Hope to see you all again next year.

Thanks to Julie Warrilow and the Playgroup Mom's for looking after the games again this year.

The children always enjoy these fun events. Thanks Margie Axten for organizing the Bouncy Houses – the children had a BLAST!

Be proud RANFURLY, you put smiles on many people, but most of all the children!!!! Small community with a heart of gold.

The Ranfurly Ag. Society would like to extend a sincere thank you to all parade, bench show exhibitors; horse show participants, and all the judges. It is your continued support, participation &

If we forgot anyone, we apologize, but we do appreciate your support and contribution in making our fair a success!!!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!

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The Power of Words ... and punctuation

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The power of words. For many people understanding that words have power is not something new. Many people read regularly and enjoy a good book, a magazine, poetry or even newspapers. For others, it is more about the latest Facebook post, text or tweet.

Regardless of where you read, words can have an impact.

I was reminded of the power of words last week shortly after we went to press. As we were working on the digital portion of our publishing I noticed ONE missing word.

One word; one syllable; three letters. That one word changed everything.

I’m sure many readers noticed, and a few wrote in to mention our (my) faux-pas. What one word made me stew for hours? NOT. I missed the word not in my opinion piece last week. When we noticed, it was too late as the printing of the newspaper had begun.

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The double edged sword of publishing in print is that when you make a mistake, tens of thousands of people might see it. Unlike a letter to Aunt Mabel which might get you a note and a short order on her family favourite cookies. The digital aspect of things makes it a bit easier to slide in a fix quietly.

Regardless of the source, words are an integral part of our lives and have an impact in many ways. With elections in full swing, we are careful what we print. We have already had number of pieces submitted. Everything from an “important news to our readers” to “necessary information”.

Topics range from a friendly pat on the back to outright attacks each with its own motive.

In any case, because we know the power of words, we have an editorial policy for elections and choose to not publish opinions or fluff pieces during elections. Many publications and web sites ramp up their editorial sections during the elections to call out politicians or press their own views regardless of which way they swing politically. We do not have a team that is large enough to provide opposing views, and frankly, swaying a vote is not the job of a news organization.

Instead, we encourage readers to become informed voters. It takes a little more work than taking what you read on Facebook or Twitter as gospel, but there are a number of resources to help you along. Here are few online resources to consider. www.cpac.ca votecompass.com www.elections.ca For those not online, you should consider attending forums and listening to interviews, and you can look for material from candidates so that you may get a better understanding of how your views align with those of candidates.

As a parting thought, just as you have to pay close attention to the words you hear, punctuation is important. A single word changed the entire meaning of my piece last week. So, too, can a comma have the same effect. Three words can mean two entirely different things when a comma is left out.

Consider the following: “Let’s eat, grandma!” or the unfortunate “Let’s eat grandma!” If you don’t see it, ask a friend. ;-) Voting day is less than four weeks away.

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Vegreville & District Co-op fairs well Despite COVID-19 Challenges We were still able to earn a net savings of just over $867,000 this year which is $80,205 better than the previous year. I am very confident that with the prudent decisions by the management team and board of directors we will be able to sustain any future challenges that may arise.

This year we were able to return a slightly better General Repayment than previous years, and it is great to be able to fulfill our commitments to our membership. We also know we have to save for the future as we can see it can change in an instant.

This year 158 new members have joined the Co-op, so this is very positive.

I look back at what we were doing pre-COVID, our locally owned Co-op was able to give back to this community in so many ways. This did change with the pandemic as many of the organizations we supported came to a halt with the lockdown.

I can assure that in the coming year we hope to be able to support as many of the local groups as possible again, and yes, the weekly hot dog sales will continue as soon as it is safe.

Our Goodbye to Hunger program continued throughout the pandemic.

As I look forward to 2022 I am feeling a bit more positive about our operations, we will always be looking for new opportunities for growth and improvements but as we have learned during the pandemic we never know what can happen and we must be prepared for anything that can arise.”

For the Election of Directors, Lastiwka announced that all vacancies for the three positions on the Board of Directors for a three year term were filled and there was no need for an election. New to the board will be Rose Kercher and Marg Romaniuk.

Joanne Gorda, who was already on the board, let her name stand. Robert Bennett, who was leaving the board after 15 years of service, was presented with a gift.

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The Vegreville and District Co-op held its 91st annual general meeting at the Senior Citizens Sunshine Club of Vegreville on August 19.

Lydia Lastiwka, Director for the Board chaired the meeting.

President Ron Gulevich gave a brief message in which he stated that with COVID19, the Board was pretty quiet in 2020. “We all did attend some virtual meetings.”

General Manager Glen McLay, presented his report and said that it had been another good year for the Co-op.

“I never thought that 18 months in we would still be dealing with the changes that took place during the pandemic. It now seems that many precautions that were put in place will become the standard procedures going forward.

The sales continued to grow at the Food Store but the price of fuel hit an all time low and the demand dropped considerably with no one traveling. The diversity of our organization helped us to hold our own and we have been able to weather the storm.

This year, Vegreville Co-op had a decrease in sales to $16.3 million down from $16.8 million the previous year. Food sales were very strong increasing by $1,888,000.

Unfortunately the Cardlock and Gas bar sales decreased by $2,341,000 due largely to the decrease in the price of fuel from the previous year.

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90 Years Ago – August 26, 1931

Farmers are assured of the five-cent bonus on wheat pending arrangements now being made by the board of grain commissioners, E.B. Ramsay, chairman of the board, stated here today in Winnipeg. R. Ramsey’s attention had been drawn to a suggestion that farmers who have threshed wheat are withholding it from the market because the machinery for the distribution of the bonus had not yet been perfected.

A meeting of the citizens and farmers in the Holden district was held in the town hall on Tuesday night to discuss the matter of relief for farmers in the hailed out area. It appeared from information received from various sources necessary for many families. The meeting then appointed a committee consisting of Dr. S. J. Farrell, Wm. Phillips and Steve Duputan, councillors for the Municipal District of Beaver Lake. This committee will negotiable with other councillors to determine the best way to deal with this matter.

Safeway Stores Ltd., well known chain grocers, will open up their branch in Vegreville on Friday of this week. The premises, formerly the Star Grocery stand, have been completely renovated and redecorated.

75 Years Ago – August 21, 1946

A number of new combines have been obtained by farmers I the district for use if and when the harvest gets under way. Mike Zenko, Massey-Harris dealer, has sold to the following: A. Bohaychuk, Alex Chillibeck, Henry Ziegler, Harry Farion and John Maciborski. The Thomas Garage sold an Oliver combine to F.H. Hornby. Allore’s Garage sold to L.A. Fawcett of Consort, D. Dinwoodie of Lavoy and D. Cymbaluk of Warwick. Black Motors report two sales but names of purchasers not given. This makes a total of 13 combines sold locally this season.

Oranges were first brought into Europe from China by the Portuguese in 1547.

The first load of 1946 grain was delivered to the U.G.G. elevator on Tuesday, August 20th, by Arthur Beaudette. This load was barley, weighing 48 lbs. per bushel and grading 2CW. Mr. Beaudette also delivered another load of barley to the Vegreville Flour Mill the dame day, presumably for chopping, Miss Therese Theroux no longer peeks through the post office wicket at people wanting their mail. Miss Theroux resigned the job last week and is entering the employment of the Hudson’s Bay Co. at Edmonton.

50 Years Ago – August 16, 1971

Four junior hockey players accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Ben Dupuis attended the Swift Current Broncos hockey camp in Humboldt, Sask. for five days last week and made favorable impressions on the hockey talent hunters there. Included in the foursome were Tim O’Shea, Harry Biglands, Rick Balleck and Darcy Lukenchuk.

According to the latest report the plans for a new Provincial Building in Vegreville are almost completed for approval, and will be ready for tenders. It is hoped that all goes well, the actual construction might commence this fall.

Town Council dealt with many minor items on Monday night including that of requesting the RCMP to spend more time in traffic control with the radar set in the town. Many complaints of speeding have been received which resulted in the request.

A crop of registered Bonanza Barley is yielding about 80 bushels to the acre on the farm of Ray Salamandick this fall. On Tuesday afternoon harvesters Ed Yacie and a nephew of Ray’s, Gordon Salamandick of Edmonton were busy combining the 15 acre field.

A heavy stand of straw makes the going very slow but a good sample is being taken.

25 Years Ago – August 27, 1996

Mathew Holden and Dani Keller won the Vegreville junior open.

Holden finished the 18 hole with a 70, Keller shot a 94. Twenty golfers participated. Other winners were Shawn Pyle for long putt, Clint Lever for closest to the pin in the ninth hole, and Holden for furthest from the pin on the green.

Work has started on putting a junior B team on Vegreville ice for this year’s hockey season. Acting club president Bill Triska says Brad Tymchuk was approached about coaching the team and he said he would do it.

Dr. Fisher’s clinic (also known as Dr. McKenzie’s) is one of the last buildings in downtown to get in on the Main Street Programme.

During the front’s restoration, the arch was discovered and emphasized. Brickwork from the old high school is being added at the bottom.

After months of frustration the Two Hills swimming pool has opened its doors for the 1996 year. About 60 people enjoyed their first swim this year.

The Two Hills airport was busy last weekend as a variety of aircraft stopped in for Canadian Powered Parachutes’ first fly-in. The fly-in also had seminars and a visit by sky divers. Aircraft included an ultralight, powered parachutes, and a skybike which straps on to the pilot.

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Viewpoint Why Respectful Debate Makes Society Better Gerry Chidiac Troy Media Columnist A 2018 episode of Channel 4 News from the United Kingdom has become rather infamous. Canadian psychologist and Professor Jordan Peterson is interviewed

by Cathy Newman about his book 12 Rules of Life, feminism and gender identity.

Peterson has become very popular among those on the extreme right of the political spectrum. He has also been demonized by many on the left.

Some would characterize the interview as one where Peterson proved to the left that they were wrong and he was right. I find that view rather narrow.

Newman had done her homework before the interview. She was aware of the criticisms of Peterson and she zeroed in on those arguments. It was clear she made Peterson uncomfortable and, at one point, he even admitted as much.

Newman demonstrated her greatest skill as a journalist, however, when she allowed Peterson to respond to her queries. She gave him time to think and articulate himself, and she responded by further challenging his views.

At one stage, Peterson made his point so clear that Newman didn’t have a counterargument. While she appeared a bit embarrassed by this turn in the discourse, she graciously moved on to a new topic.

Particularly interesting is the public response to the interview. While Peterson was being celebrated, Newman received death threats and insults.

This is unfortunate because both Peterson and Newman did an excellent job in promoting civil, public discourse.

Some argue that Newman wasn’t actually listening to Peterson but kept

repeating the same questions, distorting what he actually said for the sake of promoting her agenda.

While I can’t speak to the interviewer’s intention, I appreciate her willingness to engage in a public debate with a very intelligent and well-spoken individual, and even to risk looking foolish.

In our polarized world, many of us have become very defensive of our views. This is evidenced in social media, on television and even in our educational institutions. We seem to think that acknowledging the legitimacy of someone else’s argument makes us weak or stupid.

The most confident and competent people among us, however, are also the best listeners. They know their ideas don’t define who they are as humans, that their opinions can change but their intrinsic value doesn’t.

It’s magical when we engage in intelligent and respectful debate with others. Our views are challenged, so we have to articulate our perspectives more clearly. Ideally, the other party is doing the same. We may have to take a break and gather evidence to strengthen our arguments, but isn’t that all part of the excitement?

I recently discussed my attitudes toward this sort of discussion with my 88-year-old father. As I was growing up, we had many differing perspectives and shared them. I was a young socialist and he was an executive with a multinational corporation. Behind our often loud and heated disagreements there was always love and respect, an appreciation of the other person and where their views came from. I trusted my father enough to doubt my own views and this honest humility has served me well.

My family still engages in boisterous debates and I’m forever grateful for this loving discourse.

The world is full of problems and questions, and no one has all the right answers. I think even Peterson

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Smoky Lake Riding Club Hosts Family Fun Rodeo Michelle Pinon News Advertiser A good crowd was on hand to watch riders of all ages participate in the Smoky Lake Riding Club’s Family Fun Rodeo at the Stampede Grounds on August 15.

There was a total of 47 contestants and more than 150 people in the crowd to cheer them on. Riders ranged in age from six-years-old and up and were tested on the barrels, poles, and goat untying and tying during the event.

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MLA Tours Myrnam Career Training Education Centre Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk recently toured the Career Training Education Centre, (CTEC) and was very impressed by what she heard and what she saw during her visit to this unique facility on August 5.

Village of Myrnam CAO Gary Dupuis, along with Mayor Donna Rudolf, showcased the specially designed classrooms and workshop, which they say facilitates innovative learning opportunities.

CTEC opened in the fall of 2019, and the Village of Myrnam works in tandem with St. Paul Education. Dupuis said it’s a home school centre which offers specialized instruction to approximately 70 Grade 7-12 students.

There are many facets to the building which is owned by the Village of Myrnam. Dupuis said CTEC offers area students a special opportunity for creative learning in eco-sciences and green technology.

New Myrnam School is directly adjacent to the CTEC building. Dupuis said, education institutions like New Myrnam School has a prime focus to instruct, implement, and expand green learning, and to serve as a catalyst for the building trades and advancing green technologies for junior and senior high students.

Dupuis also pointed out that the Village

also recognizes the timely and critical role CTEC can play with displaced, unskilled, unemployed or underemployed youth and workers in their region.

“As a Village, our focus is this second group of individuals and why we are applying for this independent grant separate from St. Paul Education,” said Dupuis.

He went on to explain, “A large cohort of youth in our region are from recent immigrant families of German Mennonite descent. They have good general building skills and agribusiness desires, but often lack formal education.

Many other workers have been impacted by the severe downturn in the regional oil industry. Both can benefit greatly from the practical hands-on programs being designed at CTEC improving employability and future education options as desired.”

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The theme this year for Vegreville Country Fair and the Bench Show at The Exhibit Hall was Bigger, Better, Stronger than Ever. Viola Braun-Fox, Chair for Exhibit Hall said this year, there were 64 exhibitors where many people had several entries. The exhibits that were showcased for horticulture were potted plants, cut flowers, arrangements, and vegetables and fruits, as well as, grains and grasses. “The Horticulture section was chaired by Vegreville Garden Club and they took care of this section where they followed Provincial guidelines in terms of judging. In the other classes were pee wees which is three to six years old and then there was the seven to 11 year old and that included baking, sewing, handi-

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crafts and hobby crafts, visual arts, canning, scrap booking, creative writing, and penmanship, table settings and photography categories. We also had classes for those same categories for the 12 to 17 years old. Then for the adults, we had the same categories but the adult had the category of homemade wine and beer too.

“Overall, the entries were down in all areas except photography was very popular for children and adults. There was a good showing for horticultural especially considering the very dry conditions and the windy conditions in the weather made it hard for the flowers. In the junior category, there were quite a number of entries. For handicrafts, there was a fairly good showing. Also, there were quite a few entries for canning and baking.”

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increase in entries in the junior categories, kids 10 and under, and between 11-17 years of age.

The Grand Aggregate winner was Sharon Dembicki, who has participated in the event for the past 10 years. The highest number of entries she’s ever had in a show is 60. She specializes in baking, and also featured several outstanding photographs.

On Main Street there were street vendors, bean bag games, bouncy houses, live entertainment, tug of war, and bucket brigade challenge.

Inside the town’s administrative building the library hosted a book sale and there was the official dedication of the Pat Tompkins Reading Room.

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Dwayne Dubuc Drives People through the Sport of Chariot and Chuckwagon Racing Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Alberta Professional Chuckwagon and Chariot Races were held during the Vegreville Country Fair from August 4 to 8 which found 44 chuckwagon racers and 46 chariot racers with their team of horses who competed in these races during each day of the fair.

Dwayne Dubuc, President of the Alberta Professional Chuckwagon & Chariot Association, said he is currently on his fifth year as serving as head of the organization.

“I have been competing in the chuckwagon and Chuckwagon action from the Vegreville fair. chariot racing for 30 plus years and for me racing (Rosanne Fortier/Photo provides the ultimate rush of adrenalin. As hard as some days can be when things don’t go right or the year round commitment of caring for the a mind of their own, also prepared and ready to compete horses, whether it be the hottest days of summer or the at their best.

-40 temperatures in the winter, we need to make sure If you, as the driver, or one horse on the outfit is not at these horses are cared for and are ready for when spring their best the results will certainly show it. Frustrating training starts. as that can be, when it all comes together, everything Some race days are sunshine and some race days are works perfectly and luck is on your side, the feeling of rain but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Chuckwagon complete satisfaction is obtained, and it is a feeling you and chariot racing compares to any and all extreme never forget and strive for every day following. sports but adds the extra wrinkle of, not only you having Over the years I have been fortunate enough to obtain to be at the top of your game, but having a team of two, that level of success that makes you a show champion or in the case of the chuckwagons, four horses, all with both driving for other outfit owners as well as with my

own horses. I have also been lucky enough to have horses honoured with receiving the Leo Cartier Memorial Horse of the Year Award on multiple occasions.

I have been awarded the most sportsmanlike driver award and I completed a lifelong goal of winning the overall season championship. No matter how many awards have been won though I always look forward to the next race and I am always striving to be a better horseman, driver, and representative of the sport.”

As far as what spectators like? Dubuc said, “Each spectator will have their own individual reason for enjoying chuckwagon and chariot racing. For some, it is the memories they have from their own days of being with their favorite horse.

For others it is the rush of a lightning fast barrel turn and four outfits hitting the track all together, in line and witnessing the competitiveness each horse on each outfit displays.

Some spectators will cheer the outfit trailing early in a race and rise to their feet as that outfit finds the determination and drive to make a late charge and overcome the leader at the finish line. No matter what it gives you, as a spectator, your biggest thrill, chuckwagon and chariot racing has something for everyone,” Dubuc added.

12th Annual Vegreville Bunnock Tournament was a Family Friendly Good Time Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

The tradition of an ancient game lived on at the 12th Annual Vegreville Bunnock Tournament August 21 and 22 at the agricultural grounds.

Fifty teams participated in the event. Most teams were from Alberta, but some came from British Columbia Saskatchewan.

Ray Gartner, Founder of the Vegreville Bunnock Tournament, said he has been playing bunnock doe 76 years ever since he was seven-years-old when he lived on a farm in Saskatchewan.

“People come out and play this game so much because so far I have yet to find another game that is more family friendly where all ages can play from seven-years-old up to 93.

We had a man, 93-years-old who took the championship a few years ago when we had the tournament over here. People go out for summer vacation and

they play this game and then their friends come over and join in, and it just an all around fun game for everyone to play.”

Joe Tschirren, President of Vegreville Bunnock Association, echoed Gartner’s sentiment, and said he was pleased with the turn-out.

Millie Giebelhaus, Secretary of the Vegreville Bunnock Association, was a member of the organizing committee for the tournament as well as captain for her team. She said with a big smile that they won a game.

“I participated in this game because it gave my family a chance to have a fun weekend together with our family and friends. Our daughter just flew in from Kelowna to play with us. It is a unique type of game because you are part of a team but you still challenge yourself. Also, it helps a person feel alive as they are enjoying the outdoors while being with their family and friends instead of behind a cellphone or video game.”

Grande Prairie participant Janais Dejong said she registered for the tournament to enjoy some family time. “Our family is very competitive, which is

something I really enjoy. We have won this tournament twice in past years. We practice a lot.”

Soldiers centuries ago used to play bunnock with real horses’ bones that were lying around from deceased animals. Today, the bunnock bone is a plastic caste reproduction of a horse ankle.

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Canadian Agricultural Safety Association Celebrates First Annual BeGrainSafe Week

Canadian Agricultural Safety Association Submitted The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association is pleased to announce the first annual BeGrainSafe Week will take place August 16-23, 2021.

CASA’s grain safety program, BeGrainSafe, works to raise awareness on the dangers associated with grain. In support of the inaugural BeGrainSafe week, CASA has developed resources, social media posts, public service announcements and safety advice articles with tips and information on how to be safe around grain.

“The BeGrainSafe program focuses on both training and prevention. With the first-ever BeGrainSafe Week, CASA is encouraging all farmers, farm workers, farm families, and farming communities to take care around grain,” says Andrea Lear, CASA’s Chief Executive Officer. “BeGrainSafe Week is a great way to boost the prevention message.”

According to Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting data, there were 36 asphyxiation-related fatalities on farms in Canada from 2006-2015.

“We know grain engulfments usually result in the loss of life,” says Lear. “That’s why getting information on how to prevent these entrapments is so important.”

The BeGrainSafe Program is an initiative of the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association and is supported by sponsors and donors including the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal, provincial and territorial initiative, G3, FMC, Corteva AgriScience, CN, Canadian Canola Growers Association, Alberta Wheat Commission, Manitoba Canola Growers Association, Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission, Alberta Canola Producers Commission, Viterra, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, Farm Credit Canada and GSI. The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and safety of farmers, their families and agricultural workers. CASA is funded in part through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal, provincial and territorial initiative and receives additional support from the agricultural and corporate sectors.

Grain Handling and Storage Training Program Available Online for Producers Canadian Agricultural Safety Association Submitted This training program is intended to alert individuals of the potential hazards that may be found in and around on-farm grain handling and storage facilities. This is of particular importance to individuals who may not be familiar with such facilities.

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Saturday winners: $1,000 Lorna and Dennis Zaparyniuk, Vegreville, AB. $100 Murray Gibbs, Vegreville, AB. After all the years the Vegreville Elks have been holding a cash raffle, 2021 is the first year they sold out early Saturday, August 7.

Lamont County to officially Twin with Village of Nebyliv Michelle Pinon News Advertiser On September 7 Lamont County will

be hosting a virtual signing ceremony with Ukrainian officials.

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special guests, will be gathering at the Lamont Hall for the official signing at 8:30 am.

The Perehinske Community Village Council, which includes the Village of Nebliv, and Lamont County, the core of the Edna-Star colony, are signing a Memorandum of Understanding of Cooperation the 130th anniversary of the arrival of Wasyl Eleniak and Ivan Pylypow.

On September 7, 1891, two fellow villagers from Nebyliv, in present day Western Ukraine, Ivan Pylypow and Wasyl Eleniak, disembarked from the SS Oregon at Quebec City. They travelled westward to investigate the possibility of acquiring the “Free Lands” being offered by the Dominion of Canada to potential settlers.

Pylypow and Eleniak’s findings led to the beginning of a mass migration of Ukrainians to Canada.

Lamont County Reeve Dave Diduck commented on the twinning by stating, “Lamont County is proud to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the first Ukrainian immigrants, Ivan Pylypow and Wasyl Eleniak, to Lamont County from the Perehinske Community Village.

Lamont County is proud to have had these original and subsequent immigrants settle in the area and in 2018 Lamont

County declared itself the “Cradle of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada.” To celebrate the 130th anniversary and establish a long-lasting relationship, Lamont County is embarking on a twinning initiative with the Perehinske Community Village Council by signing a Memorandum of Understanding of Cooperation. This memorandum will set the stage for bringing our two communities together and ensure that the connection between the two communities is not forgotten about.”

Sara Rindero, FCSS Director Lamont County Region, said, “The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding is really just the first step in the process. After it is completed, the real work begins.

The initiative continues with the development of a formal committee appointed

by Lamont County Council who will be responsible for the creation of a strategic plan. This plan will focus on the exchange of information and support between the two municipalities in the areas of economic development, culture, agriculture, community, and tourism.

We are excited to be part of this amazing initiative. I truly believe that the twinning of these municipalities will result in immeasurable benefits to Lamont County for years to come.”

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Ranfurly Singer Songwriter Abygale Durie’s Debut Performance Wows Crowd attended the Nimbus School of Recording Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Notice to Creditors and Claimants and Media this year. Abygale said she got Abygale Durie wowed the to experience what full production Estate of Vivian Marie Prestash who died on 11 July 2020. audience during her debut involves and learned many new singing performance at the Vegreville If you have a claim against this estate, techniques during the four-month course. you must file your claim by: Ag. Society’s grandstand Living and attending school in September 27, 2021 with: show on Aug.6.

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Composite High School and didn’t quite Its clear family is at the heart of everyIf you do not file by the date above, If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be the estate property can lawfully know what direction to take. “It took me thing Abygale does. Even though she’s distributed without regard to any be distributed without awhile to convince myself to pursue very happy to be home, she also wants to claim you may have. regard to any claim you may have. music. My mom tells me to do what you spread her musical wings and begin perlove.” So, now she’s taking that advice forming in other places. Perhaps this will and running with it. be the start of a great musical career; one Abygale wanted to learn more about the that will propel her into the next stratobusiness and to hone her skills. She sphere.

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Special Presentations Highlight of Mundare Agri-Days Pictured L-R: Frank Rosypal, Jason Kowal, Irene Talaga, Mike Saric, Cheryl Calinoiu, Peter Polischuk Jr. Cindy Polischuk and Jaden Polischuk.

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The 2021 edition of Mundare Agri-Days was extra special for a couple of reasons with the official unveiling of Polischuk Avenue and awarding of the Patricia Tompkins Long Service Appreciation Award posthumously.

Shortly after 10 am members of the Polischuk family and town council gathered for the official unveiling of Polischuk Avenue.

Mayor Mike Saric began by stating, “Today we are gathered to remember a very special person, a member of our community who passed away about a year ago, Peter Polischuk Sr. Peter Polischuk was the man who basically I got to know 20 years ago when I first opened this shop up again. He became a customer of mine and over time he became a mentor. Once I ran for and was actually elected as mayor, Peter and I started sharing more and more time together and he gave me so much information about the town, its history, his own experience as a politician. And honestly, I am a better person for having known the man.

He was a great proponent of this town and our community, I don’t think you’d find anyone out there that could fight as hard for our town, always promoting it everywhere he went. Every time he spoke of the town it was in the best regard.”

Peter Polischuk Jr. responded by stating, “First of all I want to thank Lois Zyla who took the initiative of sending a letter to town council to commemorate his time and efforts in the Town of Mundare. So, Lois, bless your heart. Thank you so much, we really

appreciate that.” He then thanked members of town council, office and public works staff.

“Like Mike said he was such a strong supporter of our community. Didn’t matter where he was or who he spoke to he was always promoting Mundare and it was Mundare first. I remember several conversations with them saying where are you from? He never said we live east of Edmonton, he said, I’m from Mundare.

It was funny because people would start relating with him and say, I know someone from Mundare.

And the conversation would go on and on and on. He was uncanny about sitting down and visiting with people and really what they had in their lives and what he would share.”

Polischuk said the first reason he chose this particular intersection was because it is located where his dad officially welcomed Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip to Mundare during their tour of Alberta on Aug. 2, 1978.

The second reason was because it is where the waterline runs from Edmonton to Vegreville. His dad and John S. Batiuk were instrumental in getting good quality potable water to Mundare and several other communities along Highway 15.

The third reason was because his dad made “hundreds of thousands” of U-turns at the intersection before it was upgraded. “It’s very appropriate spot.

I’m glad council agreed to this. We are eternally grateful. My wife Cindy, my son Jayden, and my other son Jordan, who is in Vancouver and couldn’t join us today.”

Shortly after 2 pm people gathered in the foyer of

the town office. Long-time Mundare Library Board member and Secretary Lois Zyla welcomed everyone. “We are gathered here today to honour a very special lady, Patricia Louise Tompkins, who sadly is no longer with us.”

Charlie Gargus, who was the first chair of the library board in 1994, spoke about Tompkins. “She was one of our founding members.” Gargus said she contributed so many books and shelves for the library they quickly ran out of space after it opened.

Mayor Mike Saric also spoke a few words to honour Tompkins, and said her contributions will be remembered forever.

Zyla said the library board had decided to name the main room in the library, “the Patricia Tompkin’s Reading Room” and presented an engraved plaque, door insignia, and two photographs of Pat to her daughter Fern Miller and her two sons Justin and Caleb.

Miller stated, “I would like to thank Lois Zyla, my mom’s friend, former teaching colleague, and fellow library board member, for spearheading this dedication along with the other members of the Mundare Public Library Board.

As a longstanding board member, my mom helped launch the opening of the public library, donating a collection of hundreds of books… She was an avid reader, often turning pages past midnight into the early morning hours when a book captivated her interest. Our home was filled with floor to ceiling bookshelves containing books of every genre, and I can’t recall a time that my mom wasn’t reading a book (or two). She always was looking for recommendations of a good read and freely loaned her books to others.

While the reading room has a formal name, in my mind it will be “Pat’s Place,” and I hope visitors find it a welcoming spot that inspires them to read and fosters a love of literature like my mom’s.”

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Tributes MEMORIAM

PALICHUK, Iris In loving memory of Iris Palichuk August 1, 1940 - August 31, 2015 Wife, Mother Baba, Great Baba Six years have passed since.

Your golden heart stopped beating Your hard working hands at rest.

It broke our hearts to see you go.

God takes the best.

They say memories are golden This is so true.

But we never wanted memories We only wanted you to stay.

Your life was Love and Labour Your love for your Family so true You did your best for all of us We will always remember you.

We sat beside your bedside Our hearts were crushed at the end.

We could do no more.

In tears we watched you fading.

Our hearts were in pain.

We knew you could not stay We had to let you go.

When God took you He took a part of us with you.

Now your home is so empty Today without you.

Always in our heart & memory.

We miss you deeply.

Love, Ernest, Joyce, Nicole, Cameron, Peyton, Dominic, Logan & Brooklynn

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PROCINSKY, William J. April 3, 1929 – August 12, 2021 It is with deep sadness that the family of William J. Procinsky announces his passing on August 12, 2021 at the age of 92 years.

William is survived by his loving family, his wife of 70 years, Mary; daughter Darlene (Ed) Fedun; son Dwayne (Nicola); grandchildren Tina Fedun and Taylor McKenzie; great-grandson Aidan Moody; along with numerous relatives and friends. William was predeceased by his parents John and Rose Procinsky; brothers Jimmy in infancy and Raymond; and sister Vicky Rose.

A Prayer Service was held on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Michael Recreation Centre with Fr. Alexios Surayev officiating. A Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Barbara’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral (10105 96 St, Edmonton, AB) with Very Rev. Igor Kisil and Fr. Alexios Surayev officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen Memorial Gardens (16102 Fort Rd NW, Edmonton, AB). Memorial donations may be made to the Old Wostok Church or to the charity of one’s choice.

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STARK, Bradley Charles May 26, 1976 – August 14, 2021 On Saturday, August 14, 2021, Brad passed away suddenly at the age of 44 years.

He is survived by his father Harvey (Wanita) and his mother Georgina; one daughter Shade; two brothers Sheldon (Erin) and Percy (Kelly); two nephews Mathew, and Kyle; nieces Shayla and Andrea; along with numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.

A Celebration of Brad’s Life will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at the Vegreville Social Centre (4802-47 Street) with life celebrant Yvonne Racine officiating. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “Haying in the 30’s” (Box 35, Mallaig, AB., T0A 2K0).

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SHARUN We, the family of Cody Sharun, wish to express our sincere gratitude to our relatives, friends and neighbours for the special acts of kindness. Sincere thanks for many expressions of sympathy, phone calls, hugs, beautiful cards, visits, baking, food, potted plants, prayers and beautiful flower arrangements.

Special thanks to Pastor Langager for officiating the service of Cody’s celebration of life, for spiritual guidance and support.

Special thanks to all the pallbearers and honorary pallbearers, you all held a special place in Cody’s heart.

Stephanie Solarz for the heartfelt eulogy. Brett Nestman for the memorable PowerPoint. Nolia Jarvis for singing and recording a cover of Dancing in the sky.

Thank you to the Mundare Fire Department and Vegreville EMS for doing all you could for Cody.

A special thanks to the grad class of 2021 from Vegreville Composite High School and the Comp staff for the support, memorials and visits.

Loco Burro who has started a scholarship for the trades in Cody’s name. Big thank you to everyone who donated to the Mundare Fire Department and Cornerstone counselling. Warmest thanks to Gordon and Patti from Autumn Rose Funeral Home for their compassion and professionalism in handling the arrangements.

Thank you to Mom Sharun, Sharon and Jim, Charlotte, Marilyn and Gordon, Myron and Sheila, Brian and Shawna, Dwayne and Kim and all the nieces and nephews for helping us cope with what is the most difficult time in our lives.

Thank you to anyone who helped us in any way for the loss of our beloved Cody. You have all touched us with your kindness and support and we will forever be grateful. God bless you all.

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ROSICHUK, Emily (nee Elkow) On August 16, 2021, Mrs. Emily Rosichuk of St. Albert, AB, formerly of Two Hills, passed away peacefully at the age of 97 years.

Emily is survived by her son, Wayne (Karen) Rosichuk of Edmonton; daughter, Cindy (Terry) Seniuk of Vegreville; five grandchildren; Pamela (Mark) Ewanchuk, Shawn (Liana) Rosichuk, Kristin Rosichuk (Fred), Kim Rosichuk-Branton (Jason) and Darius Seniuk; five great-grandchildren, Daemen, Dyllen, Sophia, Taylor and Carson; and daughter-in-law, Oresia Rosichuk of St. Albert, and sibling Helen.

Predeceased by her loving husband, Alex; son, Conrad Rosichuk; and siblings, Mary, Bill, John, Pearl, Mike, Dmytro and Nick.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 26 at 10 a.m. at Park Memorial, 9709 - 111 Avenue, Edmonton with interment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. 16102 Fort Rd NW, Edmonton.

Photos, memories, and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com Park Memorial Edmonton 780-426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home Crematorium, Reception Centre AUSTIN, Rita Fay In loving memory of Rita Fay Austin September 18, 1943 - August 31, 2016 Five years have passed and we miss you more and more each day.

We long to hear your voice and see your smile.

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The dearest wife and mom, the kindest friend, One of the best whom God could lend.

Loving, thoughtful, gentle and true, Dear Mom, we are always thinking of you.

Sweetly tender, fond and true, We lost our best friend when we lost you.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Howard, Elan, Carmen & Families

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Even though the Elections Canada website states there are no candidates who have been officially confirmed in the Lakeland electoral district there are several who have unofficially announced their candidacy.

Incumbent Conservative MP for the Lakeland Riding is Shannon Stubbs.

While campaigning in the Town of Mundare on Aug.21 she confirmed

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Fred Sirett is the candidate from the Maverick Party, John Turvey is the candidate from the Liberal Party, and Desiree Bissonette is the candidate from the New Democratic Party of Canada according to their respective party websites.

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Parents Speak Out Against EIPS Mandatory Masking Requirement Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Like many parents Heidi Andruchow was waiting to hear what Elk Island Public

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On Aug. 18, she, along with other parents were informed of the EIPS board of trustees decision to make masking mandatory for students, staff, and visitors for the 2021-’22 school year.

A press release dated that same day stated, “As of Sept. 1, 2021, all students, staff and visitors in kindergarten to Grade 6 division-wide, except those with medical exemptions, are required to wear a mask.”

Andruchow, who resides in the Andrew area, was surprised by the decision. She said there was no public consultation prior to the decision. She did view part of the Aug. 18 board meeting on YouTube and said trustees shared their opinions, but provided no data or studies to support their opinions.

She wonders, “If Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health doesn’t think masks are necessary, then why does the board believe they are? If they want us to believe the science then all school boards would have mandatory masking requirements.”

Andruchow said medical experts are “flip flopping” their positions when it comes to masking. She said the findings of a recent study out of the University of Waterloo stated blue surgical face masks are only 10 percent effective in preventing COVID-19 infection.

She said facial expressions are so important when it comes to learning, and especially for her youngest child who has difficulties in speech and needs to be able to see the teacher’s mouth when they are giving instruction.

Andruchow also questions the logic of making masks mandatory in the classroom, but not during recess and physical education when the students are in closer contact and breathing harder due to increased physical activity.

Andruchow said she emailed the superintendent and trustees, and did not receive any response to her questions.

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the EIPS Parents and Community Against Mask Mandates for Students Facebook group. She joined the advocacy group and is hoping trustees will give parents the choice of whether they want their children to wear masks or not.

The group was founded by Joe Keroack. He explained, “I did start the group after receiving EIPS’ email at 10pm and being so irate with the fact that nine trustees, none of which have kids in school, had the right to make this choice for our children.”

As of Aug. 23 there are were 528 members of the Facebook group. A few members have come forward and requested to make a presentation at the board’s August 26 meeting.

Following a request for comment, EIPS Communications released this statement that reads in part: “The Board of Trustees understands not all school families will agree with this approach.

Some families and students would have preferred to attend classes without masks. However, in weighing the risks for students, staff and family members, they had to look at how many of our students are either yet ineligible for the vaccine or are not vaccinated in the communities we serve.

The Board of Trustees and the Division have a duty of care for all students in our schools, and a responsibility to employees to ensure a safe workplace. They take those responsibilities very seriously and made the decision they did to prevent the numerous disruptions to education we saw last year as a result of outbreaks in our schools.”

While Alberta Education and the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health provide an important baseline for divisions, school boards have the authority to introduce additional measures.

The statement went on to say, “Although masks will be required for K-6, masks will not be required during recess, physical education, and when social distancing can be achieved. We will also be suspending cohorting, which will allow kids to play with their friends during recess that are not in their class. We will be returning to normal operation with the exception of masking. This means that we are reinstating field trips, sports teams, fine arts performances, special events and the return of parent volunteers.

The Board will continue to monitor the situation and review any new information that becomes available as they have committed to revisit their decision on or before January 20, 2022.”

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