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August 27 08:21- 911 call to report cows on the road. Unfortunately, the caller would not provide details on the exact location. While on patrols, members followed the “6 km from Innisfree” on Hwy 16 instructions but could not locate any animals on the10:27road.– Bike vs deer. Members attended a 911 call along with EMS to the scene on Hwy 631. The rider of the motorcycle was treated on scene by EMS for minor injuries and then transported to St. Joseph’s General Hospital for evaluation of non-life threating injuries.
August 22 10:32 – Report of a white 1997 Lincoln Town Car abandoned near Hwy 16 & RR122. Members attended and located the vehicle. The owner indicated that they were having mechanical issues and pulled over to check. After exiting the vehicle, a small fire started in the passenger compartment. The owner extinguished this. The vehicle was towed. 13:23 – While on patrol, members observed the driver of a blue 2020 Chevy Corvette using his cell phone while driving on Hwy 16 in Minburn County. The 66-year-old driver from BC was issued a ticket with a Voluntary Penalty of $300 for using a cell phone while driving.
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15:44 – Call received from a Vegreville business about a male loitering outside the business disturbing customers “panhandling”. Members attended but the subject of the complaint had left. Patrols turned up negative. A subsequent call at 19:27 resulted in locating the subject. After a brief conversation the male continued on his with his day away from the business. During the week there were 94 calls for service made in total including: 1 false alarm, 0 false 911s, 3 animal strikes, 1 wellbeing check, 13 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, and approximately 15 tickets from traffic enforcement. Have questions about the blotter? Reach out to us at blotter@newsadvertiser.com and we will do our vide answers to your queries.
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August 26 13:35 – Call received to assist EMS on Hwy 16 near Ranfurly. Members learned that 2 bus passengers were having medical issues. They learned that the 2 clients had consumed edible cannabis and were having a bad reaction. Both clients were transported to St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Vegreville for treatment. 17:01 – Report of two bicycles stolen from the Vegreville campground. They are described as a green coloured “Giant” and an orange coloured “Giant”. Under investigation.
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August 25 09:20 – Report of an enclosed trailer stolen from a Mundare business overnight. The trailer is described as a black, dual axel, Wells Cargo utility trailer with a rear ramp door. Under investigation. 22:41 – Members responded to a Vegreville business about a call regarding someone outside the business taking photos. Members attended and spoke with the individual who was outside waiting for someone who was shopping and confirmed with members his activity. While waiting he was browsing online ads and taking screens shots of the items, not photos of people. Members were able to confirm that the call was a misunderstanding.
14:54 – Traffic stop conducted for speeding on Hwy 16 near RR 135. A 2015 grey Dodge Journey was stopped for doing 138 Kmph in a 110 kmph zone. The members could detect the odour of liquor and when questioned, the driver indicated that she had been drinking earlier. A roadside demand was given, and the driver failed. The 38-year-old female driver from Lloydminster was arrested and Provincial sanctions were enforced resulting a $1,000 fine, license suspension and vehicle seizure. Additionally, the driver received a $235 speeding ticket.
August 23 13:43 – Complaint indicated that they had hired a contractor to work on their residence and had provided a deposit and agreed on the work to be done. The complainant indicated that the work had not been done as agreed upon. Members explained to the complainant that this was a civil matter and how to pursue this via the civil process.
15:48 – Complaint received about a Maroon Chevy truck parked on Hwy 857 full of items and “possibly stolen,” along with a male sporting neck tattoos. Members attended and located the vehicle but no driver. The vehicle was towed for being parked illegally. There was no VIN on the vehicle which is being investigated and the accompanying trailer had a VIN ground off. Under investigation. 21:42 – Client called to report that she had leant her truck to a friend to run some errands the night prior. The client was to be paid for use of the vehicle and the vehicle had not been returned as agreed and no money exchanged. Since this is a civil agreement, it is not a police matter. The client was advised that if the 3rd party refused to return the vehicle, then to call back.
August 28 09:14 - Traffic enforcement in the area resulting in approximately 9 speeding tickets and window tint.
August 24 10:04 – One of five reports on a Vegreville resident causing a disturbance. In this instance, the subject, a 58-year-old female was reported to be throwing items over a fence. One item, (a flower pot) was launched into the windshield of a vehicle.16:31– Report of vehicles stolen from a farm yard in Minburn County near RR 134 & TWP 513. A red 2004 Jeep TJ and a red 1987 Yamaha XV535. The owner indicated that there were markings consistent with the Jeep being dragged across the grass. Under investigation.
Leading Edge Research Showcased at Ag Field Day in Vegreville high enough that spraying is required. “Now they, (farmers) just spray as a preventative measure wasting time and money polluting the environment by spraying canola when it’s not necessary. This real time disease sensing for major canola disease is one of our flagships. One of these is close to commercialization right now.” Slaski said there is a team of researchers testing sensors at six locations, including Vegreville and other communities within a 100-kilometre radius. “A box was installed on post next to canola field and counting spores and disease pressure. And when it exceeded predetermined thresholds the system sends a message to the farmer’s cell phone and to apply fungicide. It’s a really coolSlaskiproject.”said they Invited collaborators from IncaRenewtech, which is the anchor tenant in Prosperity Park. “So, they were speaking about project and why they’re locating here and the benefit to Vegreville. It was really important to have them speaking to our growers. Also on hand during the tour was Wilson Johnston from Blue Sky Hemp Ventures. Slaski said company officials are thinking about setting up a grain processing facility in Vegreville and close to making a decision. Slaski said having company representatives at the tour gives participants a wider perspective of development in Vegreville and surrounding areas. He added that, “It is important to underline not just presenting our research, but presenting research in the context of commercialization and assisting different industries.”
Rod Werezuk addresses the crowd. (InnoTech Alberta/Submitted Photo) Jan Slaski holding hemp plant with Bryon microphoneholdingJamestheduringthetour.(InnoTechAlberta/SubmittedPhoto)
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Thermal chemical processing was also highlighted, and Slaski said InnoTech Alberta is working with agrichemical companies formulating fertilizers. Other types of ag product development and its benefits were discussed by Rod Werezuk and Nufarm, a crop protection company, which is ranked eighth largest in the world.
“We always appreciate the interest and support of Mayor and members of town council. Attendees and investors can see they operate hand in hand with the town. This relationship is mutually beneficial and model for other communities. It’s a great model to be implemented. We’re hearing consistently that companies are coming here to Vegreville because of Prosperity Park and InnoTech to engage growers. It’s a win, win, win situation. The perfect trio.”
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Expert Researcher Jan Slaski and his team in the Bio Industrial Services Division of InnoTech Alberta recently showcased some of their leading-edge research during the 2022 Ag Field Day in Vegreville.Approximately 75 people attended the tour which consisted of the crop walk, networking session and tour of InnoTech Alberta which included the fibre processing plant, agglomeration/fertilizer pilot facility and controlled environment facilities.Slaskiled the group through a tour of the national hemp variety trails and Ralph Lange informed participants about the canola rotation trials.
Senior Technologist Rob Werezuk talked about ag products efficacy and tolerance testing. “Alberta InnoTech is known for long running programs, 30 plus years, testing herbicides and pesticides and fungicides on a commercial scale before agri-chemical companies launch them,” stated Slaski. Susie Li talked about real time sclerotinia sensing. “Soon we will be launching a sensor that will be used to detect sclerotinia, a major canola disease,” stated Slaski.Using nano technology, Slaski said farmers will be informed if levels are
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Last week, when German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Canada, it was for a very specific reason. To secure LNG for Germany in an effort to reduce their dependence on Russia. He stated in his address, “Canada is our partner of choice” in transitioning away from Russian energy.
The response was a shameful display from Canada in an effort to appease China. Perhaps our PM should “reflect on the consequences” of repeatedly placating a communist power. The “reflection” should also include the value of our current trade with Taiwan, most notably the semi-conductor industry on which our auto industry and defence apparatus are heavily reliant on. Taiwan is a democratic nation friendly to Canada whereas Chinese citizens rated Canada as their least favourite country in 2021, largely due to their government’s anti-Canadian propaganda. Taiwan is also a country with which Canada does more trade than most, ranking as our 11th largest trading partner.
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For the second step backwards, PM Trudeau was at his green best. We are seeing news daily about people in the UK and Germany turning the heat down and choosing between heat and groceries. It has been stated around more than one social discussion and by at least one economist that Europe should look closely at its climate goals and prioritize keeping the lights on and its citizens warm this winter.
Uhhh…Mr. Trudeau? Did you miss the part about the $85B a year? That’s a pretty strong business case by anyone’s calculation. Instead, Trudeau treated Sholz to a tour of a Newfoundland wind-tohydrogen facility. Here they signed an agreement to export green hydrogen, (there is a colour rating) to Germany within “a few years.” Germany came asking for LNG. He was given a fuel we don’t yet have and that he never asked for. Unfortunately, while our PM plays climate hero, the world actually becomes dirtier with the EU resuming coal powered generation. It also becomes more dangerous with every dollar sent to Russia going in part to buy more shells to attack Ukraine and democracy.Canada, under the Trudeau Liberals, continues to miss the mark. With LNG it may be one of the greatest missed opportunities in Canadian history. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com
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“We hope that Canadian LNG will play a major role in this.” This was Sholz’ second attempt with Trudeau to secure LNG. The first was back in AsMarch.was noted, Scholz appeared before the media in a traditional German suit. No flannel plaid printed shirt, no beaver hat or cup of Tim Hortons in hand. Not even a hockey stick to “fit in” with the Canadians he was to encounter. No, he had a simple message. Germany needs natural gas. Canada has natural gas… lots of it. Canada’s production of natural gas ranks 4th in the world and our proven reserves are equivalent to 17.5 times our annual consumption. That’s a lot of spare product our allies would be happy to pay for to heat their homes and run their industry. Pay for you ask? Yes, we export a lot of the stuff. When considering the possibility of LNG exports, it is estimated that at today’s high LNG prices, one large LNG plant on the east coast of Canada, would add $250,000,000 a day to the country’s GDP. Look again. That’s $250M PER DAY. Over $85B a year. With that kind of money, there may be money left over for all the rainbows and fairy tales the PM is chasing. Now if we had both Kitimat and another terminal on the east coast, we could even afford the NDP universal drug program in addition to actually meeting our NATO commitments rather than just “punching above our weight” as other countries raise their eyebrows at us. But…you guessed it. PM Trudeau took door number two. In his response, Trudeau stated that there’s “never been a strong business case” for liquefied natural gas exports from Canada’s East Coast to Europe.
ment would “reflect on the consequences” of Canadian parliamentarians planning to visit Taiwan. A visit I remind you that historically happens two times per year. Ironically, this news conference occurred on August 19, the 80th anniversary of Operation Jubilee – the Raid on Dieppe. If you don’t see the connection, please investigate.
Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville Recently a Letter to the Editor was published in the August 17, 2022 edition of the Vegreville News Advertiser claiming that our government has cut funding to the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, reducing the number of staff onsite. I’d like to take a moment to set the record straight. The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village’s operating budget has increased over the past two years to stimulate post-pandemic recovery.Visitors to the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village interact primarily with seasonal costumed interpreters, who are hired through a service agreement with the Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society. In 2020-‘21, when the site reopened in June following COVID-19 closures, the total amount allocated to hire seasonal costumed interpreters was $142,000. In 2021-‘22, the service agreement increased to $230,000 to account for a longer summer season and to hire more seasonal interpreters than the previous year.
Although the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village will be closing for the winter season after Labour Day, I look forward to summer 2023 and the hiring of new seasonal historical interpreters to share the story of Ukrainian settlement in east central Alberta.
Our government is working to support public safety and continues to take action to ensure the safety and well-being of the people in our communities. As such we are boosting support for projects and programs that prevent crime and keep Albertans safe. Eligible groups and organizations working to prevent and reduce crime can now apply for the Alberta Crime Prevention Grant to fund their projects and initiatives. The $5.2 million in grants available over the next two years will support the delivery of crime prevention, community safety and well-being programs. Programs may include initiatives or projects to reduce the risk of domestic violence, youth outreach programs, and training and staffing for crime prevention organizations in rural Alberta. Eligible applicants can apply until September 30, 2022. Alberta Day is a chance to celebrate who we are as Albertans and what we can achieve together. Come join the celebration at the Legislature grounds on September 2 and 3. There will be a kids’ corner and live performances throughout the day, including a free Brett Kissel concert at 8:30 pm on September 3 followed by fireworks at 9:30 pm.
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“UHIs exacerbate the impact of heat waves, going beyond the comfort zone of humans,” says Welegedara. With more intensive and frequent heat waves, extreme heat is likely to increase over the next few years, so it’s important to increase public action to deal with the UHI phenomenon.”
“Built-up” areas like buildings, roads, parking lots, sidewalks and even rooftops contribute to higher surface temperatures due to the use of concrete and asphalt. The materials absorb and store the sun’s heat, then release it slowly, keeping temperatures high, Welegedara says.
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Commercial and industrial areas of the city showed the highest heat intensity, Welegedara says, and were found to have the lowest number of trees, bushes or other greenery, covering less than five per cent of these areas in some cases.
The Vegreville Golf Course club championship tournament turned into a family affair. A husband and wife duo captured the men’s and women’s titles while a brother and sister won their respective junior titles during the tournament. Brad Tymchuk fired a oneunder-par 71 to take the men’s title while wife Betty shot a 98 to take the women’s side. Meanwhile, Derrick Keller’s 75 earned him the junior men’s title while sister Dani’s 95 won her the junior women’s crown.
The environment also takes a hit from hot temperatures caused by hotspots by increasing energy consumption to run fans and air conditioners, she adds, resulting in higher greenhouse gasToemissions.studyurban heat islands in Edmonton, Welegedara analyzed satellite images taken year-round between 1999 and 2021 and considered 402 neighbourhoods, including industrial areas, residential areas, the river valley and the Anthony Henday Drive freeway. The analysis showed that the hotspots at their most intense during the summer are caused by the loss of shadegiving trees and other vegetation to urban development.
New residential areas built on previously undeveloped treed land also showed a significant increase in urban heat islands over the last two decades.
John Huculak, head ferryman at Shandro reports a very busy season. The water in the river is much higher than is usual for this time of year. And what is still more unusual, he reports a four foot rise during the week. The smooth stone northern shore of the river is quite a mecca for bathers recently. Every evening bathers and swimmers are present. Wm. S. Huculak finds the river hardly wide enough. A thirteen year old boy, named Sawchuk also spans the fast flowing waters without much evident effort. Already the formation of the Great Lakes shipping pool has obtained results. The rates for carrying grain by water from the head of the lakes to Montreal have been increased from the low point of 3 ½ cents a bushel to 5 ¼ cents a bushel.
Curtis Soprovich is a member of the Team Alberta Blue Volleyball Squad which won the gold medal in a playoff held in Saskatoon, defeating British Columbia Blue. Soprovich played high school volleyball for the Two Hills Tigers. Two Hills town council honored the late Steve Shybunka changing the name of Railway Ave. to S. Shybunka Ave. Shybunka died June 29, 1994 after serving 11 years as mayor. He was responsible for establishing Geleta Park, brought the airport, the new hospital and Eventide Homes to Two Hills. Mayor Myra Schueler presented Anne and daughter Pat Shybunka a plaque commemorating the name change. 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.
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The first wheat of the fall, in Ryley, came in from the Forest Boyles farm on Friday. The grain was Garnet Wheat combined and graded two. This is about one week earlier than the first to be hauled last year, which will naturally cause an expense.
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The research confirmed that heat islands exist in winter, but while their warming effects could help take a slight edge off bitter weather in the immediate area or allow thermostats to be turned down a few degrees, there’s an
Smoke from summer wildfires was found to aggravate the effects of heat islands by lowering air quality, posing additional risk to people with health issues, she adds.
The north side of the city and some downtown areas with low vegetation had higher temperatures than Edmonton’s south side, which was cooler because of the river valley and older neighbourhoods with features like boulevard trees.
It was learned that no applications for the position of caretaker of the Vegreville Recreation Centre for the coming winter were received. Applications for the job were being accepted until last week. As a result it is likely that town employees will be utilized for the purpose in the winter months. Harvesting is not quite general in the district yet but there is some combining going on. According to Tom Kassian indicated the fields are good looking despite the hail storm in August but the yield is extremely poor. Damage to the stocks and pods prevented the seeds from filling out resulting in a very light crop.
At the same time, the analysis revealed that lower-income people and lone-parent households were more likely to experience“High-incomeUHIs.people are living in more vegetated areas around the river valley area and have lower exposure to heat compared with low-income people who tend to live in lowvegetation, high-density neighbourhoods,” says Welegedara.
The Willingdon Hall presented colorful scene on Wednesday evening last, when upwards of 50 visiting Elks from Mundare, Holden, Vegreville, Lloydminster and Edmonton were in attendance to welcome in the “baby” lodge of the province – Willingdon Lodge No. 303, B.P.O.E. Three new cases of poliomyelitis reported over the long weekend in Alberta bring to 32 the number of those affected with the disease in this province. A 39 year old married woman at Medicine Hat was the first case reported as the holiday week-end drew to a close. This report was followed closely by two cases to the east of Edmonton. One was a 13 year old boy at Mundare, whole a man of 33 years at Lamont was the other victim. Miss Gwen Hawryluk of Mundare is the new clerk at the Vegreville post office, in succession to Miss Olga Kalynchuk, who is leaving with her family for Vancouver in the near future. The Grand Canyon of the Colorado river is 278 miles long. At one point, it is 13 miles wide and 6.000 feet deep. British farmers on tour in Sweden said they were impressed by the wide use of electricity, even in rural areas, and the efficient manner in which water is supplied, both for feed cattle and to irrigate fields.
The difference doesn’t come as a surprise for the postdoctoral fellow, whose first-hand experience mirrors her research findings that there are links between various landscapes in Edmonton and hotspots known as urban heat islands, referred to as UHIs. The research by Welegedara and Sandeep Agrawal in the U of A’s Faculty of Science is focused on whether winter cities like Edmonton experience pockets of extreme heat more common in tropical countries. Their work shows there are urban heat islands around the city that have higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas in both summer andInwinter.fact,over the past 20 years, the city’s land surface temperatures – how hot the ground feels to the touch – have jumped by between six and 12 degrees Celsius overall compared with rural areas, says Welegedara. Higher urban temperatures can lead to heatstroke or exhaustion and heighten health risks for vulnerable groups such as people who work outdoors, older adults, young children and people with underlying cardiac or respiratory issues. Extreme heat can take a severe toll, including more than 600 deaths in British Columbia in 2021.
Farmers in the Beaverhill Lake area are encouraged to enlist the assistance of the Fish and Wildlife Division to assist in minimizing crop damage by grain eating ducks and geese. By the use of acetylene activated noise makers and other devices, waterfowl can be moved to government operated bait stations. There, the ducks and geese can feed on grain spread on strategically located lakeshore areas.
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“It’s totally different now,” says Welegedara. “We never use fans and even have to use blankets sometimes in the summer, it’s that much cooler. So it’s a big relief.”
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Bev Betkowski University of Alberta Last summer, Nilusha Welegedara and her family sweltered in their rented Edmonton townhouse, relying on air conditioning and fans to help make life bearable.
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Physical characteristics such as high-density populations and dwellings, road networks and average daily traffic volumes also led to hotspots.
With no trees for shade and living next door to a sunbaked parking lot, even going outside offered little relief, the University of Alberta researcher recalls. But then they moved to a neighbourhood filled with mature trees, located near the city’s river valley.
Islands in the Heat: Research Reveals Urban Hotspots
The threshing machine played an important role in the harvesting of crops hundreds of years ago and is a reminder of the harvesting that recently began in the region. The machine was used for removing grains and seeds from straw and chaff. This threshing machine was spotted just south of the Hamlet of Minburn on August 20.
Patti Gallien, Coordinator of the Toy Drive, said her younger brother Lindsay Gallien from Edson gave her the idea of a toy drive as he started one 30 years ago in Edson. “Two years ago I said I was going to have a toy drive and he gave me all the information and now I am having one in Vegreville.” Lindsay said he wanted to start the toy drive because he rides for Santa Anonymous in Edmonton, in Edson, and now in Vegreville and he knows how they help kids have a good Christmas.Mikeand Joanne Sturnay from the IRACV said they were participating because they felt it was very nice for people to want to hold this event to help out Vegreville Christmas Bureau.Anthony Vincent said he was participating because his family needed the Christmas Bureau in the past when they had some hard times so they just wanted to give VMRback.Administrator Jason Gagne said he was participating because it is a good event and a nice social outing. “I have been in the position where I needed help and there are always people who have tight funds. So, it is nice to have this where we can give gifts and food to make peopleSonnyhappy.”Gegolick said he wanted to take part because this gave him a chance to ride his motorcycle with his grandson Dax Gegolick. Dax said he felt Vegreville Christmas Bureau was a good cause because it involved sharing and it is always good to share. Darrell Sabrowsky said he donated some toys because he doesn’t want to see children go without toys or without having the Christmas spirit. Their final stop was Vegreville Regional Museum where they had a chili lunch. Three Sisters Lemonade, Lyric, Harlow and Emery Gegolick donated all their tip money and 50 percent of their proceeds, ($100) from their lemonade stand will to Vegreville Christmas Bureau. Overall, Gallien said, “The event went well. We received a truck load of toys besides the money people donated. The weather was perfect for it. It was a good turnout of people there and next year it will be better.”
According to Wikipedia, “Before such machines were developed, threshing was done by hand with flails: such hand threshing was very laborious and timeconsuming, taking about one-quarter of agricultural labour by the 18th century.[1]
Michael Stirling is said to have invented a rotary threshing machine in 1758 which for forty years was used to process all the corn on his farm at gate side. No published works have yet been found, but his son William made a sworn statement to his minister to this fact. He also gave him the details of his father’s death in 1796. Separate reaper-binders and threshers have largely been replaced by machines that combine all of their functions, that is, combine harvesters or combines.
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Mechanization of this process removed a substantial amount of drudgery from farm labour. The first threshing machine was invented circa 1786 by the Scottish engineer Andrew Meikle, and the subsequent adoption of such machines was one of the earlier examples of the mechanization of agriculture. During the 19th century, threshers and mechanical reapers and reaper-binders gradually became widespread and made grain production much less laborious.
Sonny Gegolick with his grandson Dax Gegolick. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
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Jason Gagne with his daughter Lily Auna Herbert. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
AUGUST 31, 2022 News Advertiser PAGE 7www. NewsAdvertiser.com Notice to Creditors and Claimants Estate of Victoria Vivian Zyla (also known as “Vivian Zyla”) who died on June 24, 2022 If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by October 7, 2022 with Olson + Rau Law Solicitor for the RepresentativePersonal at #12, 6109 50th Avenue Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1N6 and provide details of your claim. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have. Tofield Golf Course & Driving Range Nine Challenging Holes! Single membership: $585 Couple membership: $885 Junior membership: $180 www golf tofield ca Located on the south side of Hwy 14 at Tofield Book tee time online or call 780-662-3457 17 and under MannvilleRiverview GolfCourse &RVResort isopen fortheseason. Men’sNightMondays, Ladies’ Wednesdays. ComeTaketheChallenge! GolfCourseisinSuperbCondition! CallClubhousetoRegister 780-763-2252 We areopenforbusiness. MondayMen’sNight TuesdaySeniorsDay Ladies’ Wednesdays Forteetimesandcamping reser vationspleasecall780-763-2252 Motorcycle Toy Drive Raises $1,300 Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The 3rd Annual Vegreville Motorcycle Riders (VMR) Toy Drive had 17 members of VMR Group and six members from Iron Runners Auto Club of Vegreville (IRACV) participate as well as two drag racers from Vegreville Speedway participate in the event. Everyone gathered at Galleria Shops parking lot and drove through the Town of Vegreville on August 21. This event generated over $1,300 for Vegreville Christmas Bureau.
Threshing machine near the Hamlet of Minburn. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
“Having experience in dealing with trauma, unexpected loss and extreme shock cannot be measured. Now, your government is looking to remove this from our community and proceed with a centralized approach.
She went on to say, that in council’s opinion, “this is a recipe for disaster” and requested Minister Shandro to put the decision on hold to seek input from people in rural Alberta.
Front Row L-R: Chief Administrative Officer Cindy Neufeld and Mayor Debora Dueck. (Carla Lehman Photography/Submitted Photo)
Manager Wanted The Seed Cleaning Co-op has a vibrant, progressive and innovative Board that is looking for a Plant Manager with similar qualities. If you enjoy working in an environment that encourages development, fosters growth and looks at the big picture, this position will interest you.
Back Row L-R: Councillor Norm Martineau, Councillor Harold conquest, Councillor Larry Tiedemann, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Edwards and Councillor Brenda Chehade.
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Jeff Edwards, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Tofield, said, “The lack of consultation and communication on such a specialized, needed service is quite puzzling.
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Tofield Mayor is speaking out on a proposed redesign of Victim Services in a strongly worded letter to the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Tyler Shandro.
She also questioned what it would translate into regarding response time and availability of staff. “Neither of these scenarios is ideal, especially when dealing with crisis. Our current structure is comprised of hard working, caring individuals who provide an immeasurable service in what is the most trying of circumstances.
As far as a proposed timeline, Edwards said, “We understand that Sept. 1 is the intended date.” He also said town officials would be meeting with Minister Shandro later this week and said they will look to discuss this at that time.
“We will also be looking to arrange an in-person meeting for further detail and discussion. Further, we believe this will come forward at the AB Munis Conference in September as an Emergent Resolution. Tofield is looking to work with another Alberta municipality to have this brought forward, and to have AB Munis advocate to the Government on behalf of the entire Association,” noted Edwards.
The proposal entails the establishment of four zones for the entirety of Alberta. The establishment of zones provides the ability to have a central hub(s) for service, as opposed to individualized Victim Services, residing in individual communities.
The fear is that this would ultimately result in this necessary service being removed from Tofield.”
The letter, dated Aug. 23, was circulated to other municipalities and stated that the Town of Tofield Council only recently became aware of the Victim Services Redesign and to say that we are both shocked and disappointed would be a vast understatement.Duecksaid,
These people respond in a quick, professional and caring manner. Now, your government is removing this service from our community, and failing those who require what is often the immediate assistance of Victim Services.”
The MLA led review did not engage municipalities, nor did it fully engage Victim Services Boards. Had our local Victim Services Board Chair not come forward to Mayor and Council, we would not be aware of this ill-thought-out change. Of interest, the two MLA’s leading this charge were from major urban centre with no tie nor thought to the impacts this would have on ruralDueckAlbertans.”alsopointed out that under the proposal, “Not only will this change see a loss of jobs within our community, but more importantly, it will leave this service to become reliant on an individual(s) from outside our community boundaries.”
Through a zonal approach, it is unlikely a small community such as Tofield, or others of same, similar, or smaller size across Alberta will retain their direct tie to service.
Members of Tofield town council and administration.
Town of Tofield Opposes Victim Services Redesign
SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO: Jennifer Hormann, Senior Manager of Accounting and Human Resources Vision Credit Union Ltd. Corporate Office 5007 – 51 Street Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S6 Faxjobs@visioncu.ca780-679-0569 Only those individuals invited for an interview will be contacted.
BTPS has demonstrated that together we can combine our efforts, talents, enthusiasm, and inspiration to advance our vision of being dynamic leaders in empowering students to be caring, responsible, and contributing global citizens with a passion for learning. We welcome back our staff and students to a new and exciting year. We can’t wait to begin our learning! New teacher orientation. (Buffalo Trail Public Schools/Submitted Photo)
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The Position: The Branch Manager shall direct and manage all branch activities in order to achieve specific goals and targets. Serve our members to the highest standards so that Vision Credit Union Ltd. can increase brand equity and reputation. Invest time and money in our organization’s personnel to ensure high retention rates, and attract qualified applicants. This position oversees that the staff performs all operational functions while conveying a feeling of trust, security and satisfaction to members and staff. This is a full time permanent position. For complete job posting details, please visit our www.visioncu.ca/personal/aboutus/careerswebsite
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Buffalo Trail Public Schools Submitted Welcome back to the new school year. We were excited to welcome our students back to school on Tuesday, August 30. The beginning of the school year represents the chance to begin again, renew our efforts, and reaffirm our commitment to do whatever it takes to ensure every single student experiences personal success. Buffalo Trail Public School, (BTPS) began our school year with staff coming together for orientation, learning, and planning to set our school year up for success. On Aug. 22, BTPS hosted 17 new teachers and two new leaders for our beginning teacher/ leader orientation session. We want to welcome all the new staff to our division. On August 23, we hosted our 27 principals and assistant principals for our start up meeting and learning. Our school leadership team and staff are busy planning and preparing to welcome our students back to school. On Aug. 24, we brought all teachers from across BTPS together for the first time in over two years. We were excited to kick off the new school year by hosting our BTPS Learning Day in Wainwright. Board Chair, Stephanie Spornitz, gave our teachers a tremendous thank you in support of all their work for the past two years and also for preparing to welcome our students back to an exciting school year. Superintendent Holoien thanked our staff for their commitment to demonstrating our core values and living out our mission and vision. Our teachers had an opportunity to hear two extraordinary speakers who brought messages of motivation and learning. We were inspired to hear from Darci Lang, who gave us tools on how to focus on the 90 percent, and Gerry Varty, who shared messages of supporting student learning.
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The public can access valuable safety resources, including PLAYSAFE: Don’t Let It Happen to You, a video featuring young amputees who share their stories about how they lost their limbs in accidents, visit waramps.ca/playsafe.
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AgSafe Alberta Submitted Incidents involving agricultural equipment and motorists are not uncommon, most don’t make the news, and sadly, the outcomes of these incidents can be far more devastating than in this instance. While producers cannot control the actions of motorists on roads and highways, we can take steps to help prevent an incident from happening. Finding data on these incidents can be challenging, however, the National Safety Council1 in the U.S. estimated that:• 15,000 farm vehicles are involved in motor vehicle collisions on public roads each year;
“It’s important that families and educators help make kids aware of the dangers on the farm,” says Merrill. “Kids should never be near grain augers, tractors, lawn mowers or other ‘mean machines.’”
• Almost 90% happen during daylight hours on dry roads; and
• Two-thirds are rear end collisions. To help you and your farm team recognize the hazards and take steps to help prevent an incident while travelling on the road, click on the link below to download and print AgSafe Alberta’s Farm Equipment On Public Roads Toolbox Talk.
With farming season here, Merrill Loeppky, a War Amps Regional Representative, is reminding parents to pass on an essential and possibly life-saving lesson to their children –PLAYSAFE!Merrillgrew up on a farm in Manitoba, and at 3 years old, his curiosity led him to get too close to a grain auger, resulting in the loss of his right arm. “Accidents can happen in a split second,” says Merrill. “I hope my story will prevent even just one child from being injured.”
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The War Amps PLAYSAFE Program aims to make children more aware of the dangers in their play environment and believes that no one is better qualified to deliver the message than amputees, many of whom have lost limbs in accidents while at play, like Merrill.
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The aim of Risk Management is to eliminate or reduce risk. As the name suggests, Risk Management is the process of managing and controlling risks within your agricultural business. Managing Risks can be a simple process: just keep S.A.F.E.
E = Evaluate it. Did the controls work as you thought? This gives you a chance to tweak things to improve safety. Keep tweaking until you’re happy you’ve got things as good as possible. According to the CCOHS the Hazardous Product Regulations (HPR) are Canadian federal regulations enabled by the Hazardous Products Act (HPA). They make up part of the WHMIS, they are the criteria for hazardous product classification and specify what information must be included on labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
S = See it. Identify the risks and hazards and things that could hurt someone. A = Assess it. Think about what harm could come from the hazard, and how serious it might be. F = Fix it. Put ‘controls’ in place to eliminate or reduce the risk.
Michelle Pinon News Mary Immaculate Hospital foundation celebrated a new milestone to mark the completion of a new mural and showcase its passenger bus and mini-van to residents, family members and invited guests on Aug. 21. Mary Immaculate Hospital Foundation Chair Sylvia Zacharkiw welcomed everyone to the open house and told attendees a bit about the organization which is dedicated to serving the residents of the long-term health care facility. Zacharkiw told attendees, approximately 50 in total, that Mary Immaculate Hospital Foundation was established in 2005.
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“Any funds that come into the facility through charitable donations, memorial donations are turned over to us and it’s our responsibility to spend the money wisely to the benefit of the residents to enhance their quality of life and to provide things for the facility that a normal budget would not cover. Since that time we’ve spent nearly three-quarters of a million dollars in the facility. From small items like a television or a chair to things like the refurbished chapel, three seasons room, some state of the art beds and the acquisitions that we’ve had in the last five years.”
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“This year with the invasion of Ukraine this small community raised in excess of $35,000 to accommodate various Ukrainian evacuees that have come and you continue to do so. That is a special thing for a community of this size. You’ve outraised all the ones Marie and I have had the pleasure of visiting over the last number of months for humanitarian aid.
Board Vice Chair Jo Ann Dubyk read a letter on behalf of Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, MLA for Fort Mary Immaculate - CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Sylvia Zacharkiw and Lorraine Shulba. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Sisters first came to our community and wrap around to a portrait of Dr. Nicholas Strilchuk who was the first doctor in the area and served the community for 41 years before retiring. And then residents doing activities, and the hospital auxiliary that was a very good partner with us. They always had money to offer for programs and items, and they also provided a lot of social and spiritual care for the residents. Sad to say because of age and few number of them they had to disband earlier this year.”
Zacharkiw introduced current members of the board as well as the mural artist Lorraine Shulba who spent the better part of a month painting the large scale mural.In2016, Zacharkiw said the board made the decision to purchase a new van to take residents to appointments. “We were appreciative of the van provided by the Ed Stawnichy Charitable Foundation, but it was starting show its wear and we needed to accommodate larger wheelchair. Through funding with the community initiatives program, Sister Servants, who were very good financial stewards, and turned funds from the hospital over to us.”
Zacharkiw said they also approached various levels of government, individuals and organizations for donations. “The new bus was too big for the existing garage so they built a new one.” Zacharkiw said residents didn’t like looking at the “big white monstrosity” and decided a mural would be in order and contracted services of ZacharkiwShulba.said the mural tells the story of the facility.
Zacharkiw called on Covenant Health Board Chair Ed Stelmach to say a few words. “On behalf of the Covenant Health Foundation and Covenant Health would like to extend a sincere thank you to the foundation and to the community.”
Stelmach acknowledged the work of the volunteers and board members as well as the community at large.
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Attendee Josie Muntz said her sister Audrey Koch has resided at Mary Immaculate Health Care Centre for the past two years and commented how happy those bus rides have made her. Josie and her husband said she is very well cared for and that the staff are unbelievable.
The program concluded with benediction and blessing from Chaplin James Lavoy. “Eternal God on this beautiful day we thank you for gathering us together as a community. We thank you for the Sister Servants whose faithful witness has been instrumental for a century of care here in Mundare.Thankall those who work and provide care for the residents for their fellowship and for the community that comes together to support this wonderful place of hope and healing. In all we do help us to show love, shine grace and to continue to be a community of care.”
Danica Evans, who was starting Grade One, was jumping up and down with excitement. Danica said she went to Kindergarten last year and she felt good about the new school year. “I love school! I love learning Math and I am good at it. As well, I hope to make a lot of friends.”
Kayleign Guenette, who was starting Grade Six, said she was scared to go back to school because she was going to a new school. While kids in the background commented that she didn’t need to be scared as it was the best school in the world.
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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Students at Elk Island Public Schools and Elk Island Catholic Schools in Vegreville returned to class on August 30 for the start of the 2022-‘23 school year. Students from A.L. Horton Elementary School offered their impressions about being back in school.
Trevor Ketsa, who was starting Grade Four, said he felt good about being back in class. “Going to a new classroom is exciting in every way!” Alice Guenette commented that she was excited about going into Grade One. “I like school and I am happy to go back as I have a class with a special friend in it this year. Also, I like to learn.”
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In no particular order: Trevor Ketsa, Alice Guenette, Kayleign Guenette, and Karsin Guenette. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Boymook and Holowaychuk to lead EIPS’ Board of Trustees
“UHIs are still harmful in the long term by reducing snowpack, which could create dry conditions and affect plantOverall,growth.”the findings show winter cities such as Edmonton need to pay close attention to the rise in UHIs and include that in their planning, says Agrawal, director of the U of A’s School of Urban and Regional Planning and lead of the Urban Environment Observatory lab.
Having felt the stifling misery of urban hotspots herself, Welegedara hopes the research helps give a heads-up about heat as city dwellers learn to grapple with it.
Planting more urban forests, retaining mature trees during development and infill projects, and increasing vegetation cover – particularly in industrial and commer cial areas – are all ways that urban planning can ease hotspots, Agrawal says.
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Submitted Today, at its annual organizational meeting, Elk Island Public Schools’ (EIPS) Board of Trustees formally selected its Chair and Vice-Chair. Trina Boymook will once again act as the Board Chair and Colleen Holowaychuk as the Vice-Chair. Both individuals will lead the Board of Trustees for the 2022-23 school year. Board Chair Boymook was first elected as an EIPS trustee in October 2013—representing residents in Sherwood Park. She also served as vice-president of the Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) for several years. Throughout her tenure, Boymook’s been a vocal advocate for education and has worked diligently to ensure child and parent concerns are heard in the class room, schools and the boardroom. This is Boymook’s 10th consecutive term as Board Chair.
Trina Boymook, left, and Colleen Holowaychuk. (EIPS/Submitted Photo)
Adding or keeping water bodies in development plans is also key, says Welegedara, whose analysis showed that human-made and natural lakes and storm water retention ponds lowered the development and occurrence of urban heatPeopleislands.can also do their part to mitigate the effect of heat islands through everyday actions such as using public transit or turning off their air conditioning while away from home, Agrawal adds.
Agrawal says development plans and zoning bylaws should mandate the protection of trees on public and pri vate property, as well as discourage the use of heatf r iendly materials such as asphalt and tar and encourage the use of materials that absorb less sunlight for paved surfaces like driveways, parking lots and sidewalks.
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“We have an incredible Board, and it’s a great privi lege to serve as Vice-Chair,” says Holowaychuk. “The year ahead will present new opportunities and new challenges. As a Board, our priority is student achieve ment and success, and supporting staff with the same mandate. Our goal, of course, is to ensure all EIPS schools provide high-quality, student-centred educa tion. It’s a responsibility the Board takes seriously, and trustees will work closely with administration to achieve that end.”
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EIPS has a nine-member Board representing approxi mately 17,125 students and their families in Sherwood Park, the City of Fort Saskatchewan, the Town of Vegreville, Strathcona County, Lamont County and the western portion of the County of Minburn. Trustees meet as a Board and on committees on a regular basis throughout the year to ensure students receive the best education possible.
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“Increasing vegetation cover by up to 20 per cent across Edmonton and in each neighbourhood could reduce the current UHI intensity by one-third,” he estimates. But, he adds, “it isn’t easy to find 20 per cent of public land to put vegetation on unless trees and other plants on private property are protected and expanded.”
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“It’s an honour to work alongside an incredible team of trustees and an even bigger one to serve for the 10thstraight year as Chair,” says Boymook. “I look forward to continuing the collaborative approach we’ve devel oped as a Board. Our focus remains unchanged—sup port literacy and numeracy in all grades, from kinder garten to Grade 12, and build on our successes from previous years. I’m excited about what’s to come and look forward to working with our communities to ensure all students attending EIPS reach their full potential.” Vice-Chair Holowaychuk was first elected as an EIPS trustee in October 2010—representing residents in Lamont County. She also serves as a councillor for the Town of Lamont and director for ASBA Zone 2/3. Her background includes several leadership roles and almost 30 years in the science and health care sectors. When not working, Holowaychuk enjoys volunteering and being part of the rural community, as it is part of her roots and an important aspect of her life. This is Holowaychuk’s seventh term as Board Vice-Chair.
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“While cities like Edmonton have long focused on their identities as winter cities, I believe Edmonton’s identity is changing as the temperature rises over the years,” Agrawal says.“That means planners need to actively account for both extreme winter and hot summer conditions in their poli cies, plans and guidelines.”
At the meeting, the Board of Trustees also approved its regular Board meeting schedule, which is now available on the EIPS website.
Adam Kozakiewicz, Chief Administrative Officer for the Village of Andrew, said EIPS had an assessment completed by Global Tech Group that provided a report outlining the scope of the work that would be required as well as the design and installation of the new Mayorsystem.Barry Goertz made the motion that, “Village of Andrew to commit up to $450,000 as per cost sharing agreement towards Andrew School and Village roof and sprinkler repair and/or replacement at building located at 4922-50 Avenue Andrew, Alberta as discussed in closed session to be funded by MSI/CCBF and village reserves.” The motion was carried. In addition to the administration office, the facility houses a multi-purpose room, bowling alley, fitness room, showers and steam room. The Andrew Public Library is also located in the facility. It serves both the school and the community at large.
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The entire facility belongs to Elk Island Public Schools, (EIPS) which has a lease agreement with the Village of Andrew. As such it would be a joint project with the village responsible for one-third of the cost of the project which is estimated to be between $900,000 and $1 million.
Water damage above ceiling tiles in the administration building. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
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Laura McNabb, Director of Communication Services with EIPS, said information regarding condition assessments at Andrew School has not yet been made public. No date has been scheduled for the board of trustees to discuss the assessment or make a determination on the View of valley on corner of administration building. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
On Aug. 20, 2022, a 21-year-old male, a resident of Enoch Cree Nation, was charged with:
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The Alberta RCMP continue to investigate matters leading up to and including the events on Aug. 8, 2022, excluding the uses of force by officers involved. The Alberta RCMP appreciates the assistance from the public throughout this investigation and ask that anyone who has information and has not already spoken to police is asked to contact Eastern Alberta District RCMP at ASIRT’s780-645-8870.investigation continues to examine the circumstances surrounding the uses of force by officers involved. All media inquiries regarding the interactions that resulted in the officers discharging their firearms need to be directed to ASIRT at 780-6419099.
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• Pointing a firearm (x2) Following a judicial hearing, the 21-year-old-male was remanded into custody to speak to bail and is scheduled to attend St. Paul Provincial Court on Sept. 1, As2022.this matter is now before the courts, the Alberta RCMP are not able to provide further details. Due to the ongoing ASIRT investigation, the Alberta RCMP is unable to release the name of the accused.
Kozakiewicz said they have to protect the Village’s investment. By replacing the roof and sprinkler system, Kozakiewicz said there will be a guarantee which is far better than trying to patch and repair the roof and sprinkler system with no warranty at all. He said that grants available to the village if the project is approved is approximately $500,000 and reserves currently total just over $1.2 million.
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Village of Andrew council went behind closed doors at its Aug. 24 meeting to discuss replacement of the roof and sprinkler system in the village’s administration building which is housed in the same building as Andrew School.
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Alberta RCMP Submitted Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Alta. - Alberta RCMP have laid charges following an investigation into the events on Aug. 8, 2022. On Aug. 7, 2022, Saddle Lake RCMP received a report of a domestic disturbance between two unknown individuals. After an investigation, RCMP were able to identify the possible involved parties who were also persons of interest in recent criminal investigations.
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PAWLIUK, ELSIE January 30, 1926 - August 15, 2022 Very sadly, on Aug. 15, 2022, at the age of 96, Elsie Pawliuk, formerly of Two Hills, passed peacefully with her loving daughter, Beverly, and friends, by her side, as Elsie went on to join her beloved husband, Mike, who predeceased her in 1997. Besides her daughter Beverly, of Surrey, B.C, she is also survived by her dear sister Gwen and brother-inlaw Paul Grykuliak of Edmonton, and her sister-inlaw, Anna (Alec) Pawliuk, as well as numerous spe cial nieces and nephews. Elsie was predeceased by her parents Sam & Mary Eliuk, her brother Victor (Nettie) Eliuk, sisters Helen (John) Hyduk, Sophie (Doug) Byers, and Gladys (Donald) Johnston. Since moving to Two Hills in the fall of 1953, Elsie was an active member of the Two Hills community throughout her life, and was a Life Member of the United Church of Canada UCW, the Royal Canadian Legion, and the former Royal Purple - O.O.R.P. #183. She wholeheartedly volunteered her time whenever needed, be it calling on ladies to help roll holubtsi or pinch perogies, or helping, in her earlier days, at the Hillside Lodge or Hospital Auxiliary. Elsie loved flowers, gardening, walking, baking, curl ing, playing cards, doing word puzzles and of course, Achocolate.Celebration of Elsie’s Life will be held at the Two Hills United Church, at a later date, which will be announced.
In loving memory of wife, mother, baba, and great-baba IRIS PALICHUK August 1, 1940 - August 31, 2015 Seven years have passed by BUT No matter what, you are in our thoughts daily. Even all the time that has passed we still find ourselves missing you every minute of each hour, EACH hour in a day, every single day of each week, every week of the month, and every month of the year, So many memories are on the farm. MEMORIES OF YOU WILL BE WITH US FOREVER MISS YOU ALWAYS Love Ernest, &
It is with great sadness that Nellie’s family announces her passing on August 14, 2022. She is survived by 5 children, 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and a large extended family. Nellie will be deeply missed by her family and close friends. A private service will be held September 9,2022 in Bentley, Alberta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
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It is with great sadness and much love that we say goodbye to our beloved Mother and Baba, Anne Zayac of Elk Point, formerly of Derwent, passed away on August 24, 2022 at the age of 86 years. She is survived by 2 sons and 7 daughters, Jason (Carmen) Zayac of Vermilion, Laurie (Ken) Fletcher of Calgary, Valerie (Bob) Sadowsky of St. Albert, Candace (Raymond) Phillips of Beauvallon, Carol (Jim) Brown of Streamstown, Donna (Jim) Campbell of Edmonton, Margie (Delmer) Boyko of Elk Point, Shirley (Bob) Johnson of Hudson, Ohio, & Ervin Zayak of Derwent; 20 grandchildren, Casey, Ainsley & Emery Zayac, Nicholas (Sarah) Fletcher, Mackenzie Fletcher, Bailey (Landon) Bow, Jordan Sadowsky, Karla Phillips, Murray (Kaila) Phillips, Darren (Adele) Phillips, Tyson Phillips & Julie Phillips, Justin (Coralee) Brown, Jen (Ryan) Brooks, Mitch (Jodie) Campbell, Ashley Boyko, Lindsey Boyko (Tyler), Camille Johnson, Grace (Graham) McClurg, JoAnn (Colton) Barlow; 18 great-grandchildren, Ethan & Carter Berdan, Mason, Carson & Payton Phillips, Mia & Trey Brooks, Ryan, Austin, Treston & Hailey Campbell, Noah, Lily & Adaline Boyko, Logan & Maisie Cronk, Seth Bourassa, Leona Barlow, numerous nieces & nephews. Anne was predeceased by her husband, Nick; parents Hafia (Lychak) & Frederick Lyzanchuk; brother, John Kostiuk; numerous Lyzanchuk & Lychak step-brothers & -sisters and Zayac in-laws. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, August 29 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Church, Derwent. Reverend Father Slavko Dumec officiated, with inter ment in Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Angle Lake. If desired, donations may be made to Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Angle Lake, c/o 5626 - 51 Street, St. Paul, AB, T0A 3A1. To send condolences online pleasewww.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com.visit:
Born May 22, 1953 in Burnaby, B.C. to Tina and Carl PassedMyhre. away August 26, 2022 in Vegreville, Alberta after a brief battle with cancer. Dennis worked for Vancouver Shipyards and Seaspan International in North Vancouver for 40 years. Survived by his wife Pat; daughter Tylene and husband Karl; grandchildren Kennedy and Kaiden. He will be much missed and remembered by his loved ones, family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to the “Alberta Cancer Foundation by visiting https://www.albertacancer.ca”Tosendcondolences, please www.autumnrosefuneralhome.comvisit
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In loving memory of our mother Seniuk, Marcia April 30, 1934 - August 26, 2021 We often think of bygone days When we were all together. The family chain is broken now, But memories will live forever. To us, she has not gone away, Nor has she travelled far, Just entered God’s eternal home And left the gate ajar. Take her in Thine arms, dear Lord, And ever let her be A messenger of love Between our hearts and Thee. Forever loved and deeply missed by children, grandchildren great-grandchildrenand MEMORIAM OBITUARY
PICHOCH, SARAH CHRISTINE December 13, 1985 - August 31, 2007 IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DAUGHTER, SISTER, GRANDDAUGHTER, AND FRIEND. Always and Forever Let us remember Your Smile unending! Your Spirit so Bright! Your Energy, your Singing, Having fun way into the night! The Laughter, the Jokes, The Great Attitude! The Paintings, the Naps, The road trips, whenever the mood! The Dragonflies and Sunflowers, The Pyramids and Mystic Sketches, All the Welding, Roadwork and Artistic Adventures! You’re gone to a place we may not see But if we look around the memories So special, they will always be! You’re in our hearts & thoughts forever, We love you always, OUR DEAR SARAH! If tears could build a stairway, And memories were a lane. We would walk right up to Heaven, To bring you home again. No farewell words were spoken, No time to say good-bye. You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why. Our hearts still ache with sadness, And secret tears still flow. What it felt like to lose you, No one should ever have to know. You are now with angels Watching over all of us wherever we go. We would have held you closer, If we had only known. IN LOVING MEMORY AND SADLY MISSED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS
IN HONOR & MEMORY OF IRIS PALICHUK 7 YEARS HAVE PASSED SINCE I SAW YOU LAST AUGUST 01, 1940 – AUGUST 31, 2015 MY MOTHER & FRIEND It has been 7 years since you went to Heaven My Mother It has been 7 years since I looked into your beautiful loving eyes It has been 7 years since I touched your kind and gentle face And heard your comforting & always forgiving voice You have always been my Guardian Angel protecting me from harm There is a deafening silence when I search for you now))) My mind talks to you all the time My Mother My heart searches for you & aches My Mother You are my first thought when I wake My Mother And my last thought when I close my eyes at night. You are always in my heart; I carry you close to me always You are always in my mind; you never leave me My Mother I know you are now at PEACE with Jesus, your Mom, Baba & Gido & Michelle And all the ones who went before you and loved you dearly But I miss you so much here on this earth My Mother & Friend I look forward to seeing you one day soon in Heaven Where you are dancing & singing with your Angels now In your Beautiful, Colorful Fields of Flowers & Crossing that Beautiful Wooden Bridge you had dreams of & joyfully told me about so often. You now have that incredible PEACE you dreamt of & desired so desperately here on this earth. You will be with me Forever & Always, My Loving Mother & Friend Your Loving Daughter Arlene, Kurt, Joshua, Kash & Stein Jared & Rachel Carol, Rory & Family
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“The daycare is run by a board of directors who are volunteers, which are mostly parents of children attending the daycare, that changes almost yearly. This also makes the planning of large projects difficult,” said Hall. Daycare Director Garton said the Vegreville Community Daycare is the only licensed childcare option in Vegreville.
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“Vegreville Community Daycare offers a safe and reliable childcare option for families within the Vegreville area with amazing staff the truly care about the development of the children. We accept children that are 12 months old until 6 years of age, (or formally starting Grade 1). We have about 40 children within our care currently.”
The need for a new playground has been ongoing for almost 10 years, noted Hall. “The old structure was removed in 2017. In 2013, the board at that time, identified a need for a new structure would be coming soon due to the condition of the current one was deteriorating. So, fundraising with the intentions of a new one in mind began. Over the years the need was known but, for many reasons, it was just not achievable. Last year, the board saw that we were in a position to make the dream a reality so we created a small project planning committee to bring it to completion,” added Hall.
Hall was one of the playground project team leads along with Elaine Suddaby, Treasurer of the Board. –Hall said, “This project was made possible thanks to the countless hours over many years spent fundraising by the board & volunteers, community members that made contributions & a government grant. The cost of the playground equipment and installation was $41,000…Without these contributions the cost of this project would not have been achievable.”
Michelle Pinon News The Vegreville Community held a grand its on Aug. 23. Mayor Tim MacPhee did the honours of cutting the ribbon to mark the special occasion with the support of staff, past and present board members and several families. The playground is specifically designed for preschool aged children. “It is important to have a safe play space for the older children to be able to help them explore and develop their large motor skills which is crucial when it comes to their overall development as a child,” said Daycare Director Tenille Garton. Melissa Hall, Vice President of the Board of Directors, stated that, “From a board/parent perspective we wanted to give this amazing structure to not just our children, but children for years to come as well as to the staff. An area of enjoyment that satisfies not just their need for fun, but their need for learning and development as well. For the staff, it’s a tool that they have needed for so long to do their job effectively and to the best of their abilities. Finding a structure that could last for many years was very important to us. This is a huge investment for the daycare, we wanted to make sure it will last as long as possible.”
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Mayor Kirk Perrin said, “The annual two-day festival provides a wonderful opportunity to learn about Ukrainian culture in a family friendly setting. From music to vendors, along with the Borshch Cook Off, there are many points of interest to explore. Babas & Borshch Ukrainian Festival is an annual highlight in our community. Each year the event celebrates our region’s Ukrainian heritage. Each year the event builds on past success and offers new attractions, The Lamont region celebrates its unique honor as the “cradle of Ukrainian settlement to Canada” and we thank all who attended in joining our community in honoring Ukrainian heritage.”
AUGUST 31, 2022 News Advertiser PAGE 19www. NewsAdvertiser.com and well 130 years after the original settlers came to Lamont County. The original settlers would be very happy to see the extent to which Ukrainian heritage has been maintained,” said Lamont County Reeve, David Diduck.
“We were gratified by the attendance of new and returning visitors to the Babas and Borshch Festival and Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Alberta Provincial Council’s Ukrainian Day events,” said Babas and Borshch Festival Coordinator, Hazel Anaka. “In planning, I had hoped the decision to proceed with a live festival would be a blessing to Ukrainians, to those who love its heritage and to celebrate and recognize the significance of Ukrainian culture in Canada. The amount of support is significant, and even during this difficult time in Ukraine, our community welcomes everyone with open arms and is doing all they can to support families both in and new to the region,” noted Anaka.
“Thank you to Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Alberta Provincial Council for having its Ukrainian Day celebration as part of the Baba’s and Borshch Festival; the combination of these two occasions resulted in a very successful weekend as evidenced by the number of people in attendance and the good time had by all,” added Diduck.
“It was wonderful to see the crowds come out for the Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Alberta Provincial Council’s Ukrainian Day and Babas and Borshch Ukrainian Festival and commemorate the 130 Anniversary of Ukrainian Settlement in Alberta, this past weekend. Even with the events in Ukraine taking away focus, it is important to celebrate Ukrainian heritage, history, and culture and support our friends and family impacted by the war,” stated Lydia Migus, Vice President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Alberta Provincial Council. With Lamont County being the Cradle of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada, this was the perfect location to host these two events combined this year. The energy and emotions felt throughout the two days of these combined Ukrainian festivalsfrom all the participants who traveled from across Alberta and Canada, during the various presentations, activities, and concerts - were exciting, humbling, and awesome, and we are proud to have been able to create this special experience,” added Migus, who was the Coordinator for Ukrainian Day.Lamont
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