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72 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY
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Chromtech Introduces CBD Processing Technology to Vegreville
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RCMP files from July 29 - August 4 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser July 29 14:15 – Report of gasoline stolen from a vehicle and furniture in the yard was upset. Under investigation. 14:37 – Complaint of loud music in Mundare. Members attended and when they arrived, the subjects of the compliant turned down the music. 17:34 – Report by visitors to the Vegreville’s visitor centre (Pysanka Egg Park) that two bicycles had been stolen. Under investigation. July 30 09:11 – While on patrol, members recorded a vehicle traveling 202 kmph in a 100 kmph zone. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was given a summons for court and his vehicle was impounded. Continued traffic enforcement resulted in 4 additional voluntary penalties for speeding being issued. 23:15 – Members on patrol pulled over a vehicle for no license plate lights. It was determined that the driver was suspended and was charged accordingly. The vehicle was towed and seized for 30 days.
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July 31 16:45 – Vegreville RCMP was dispatched to a 2 vehicle collision near Mundare. Upon investigation, it was determined that one of the drivers was impaired by alcohol. The driver failed the roadside screening and was brought back to the detachment where he blew 2 samples both reading 0.110. The driver was
charged and released with documents for court. The vehicle was impounded. August 1 01:43 – A caller from Vegreville indicated that they saw a suspicious male wearing dark clothing carrying a shoulder bag looking in vehicles. Members patrolled the area but were unable to locate the subject of the complaint. 17:33 – While on patrol, members observed someone filling their personal vehicle with marked fuel. The driver was provided a voluntary penalty of $172 August 2 02:58 – Members were dispatched to a break and enter in progress at the Mundare Pharmacy. The suspects were scared off by an audible alarm and departed the scene empty-handed. The matter is under investigation. 10:32 – A call was received about a dog locked inside a vehicle near a Vegreville business. Members attended and found that the windows were rolled down and the dog was not in distress. *** Reminder… pets and children should not be left in vehicles on summer days. 19:46 – Members responded to a two-vehicle collision with injuries at the intersection of Hwys 855 and 16. One driver was transported to the hospital with injuries. The other driver was charged with failing to yield to a motor vehicle when entering the highway. He received a voluntary penalty of $233. 19:48 – Members responded to a call of a motorhome on fire on Hwy 16 near Vegreville. Assistance was provided to the Fire Department. There were no injuries and the cause of the fire was unknown at the time of printing. August 3 In the morning, the Integrated Traffic Unit conducted radar enforcement in the area and issued 5 speeding tickets. 18:30 – Members on patrol attempted to stop a speeding motorcycle. The motorcycle failed to stop for police but was later located. The youth driver of the motorcycle was charged for failure to stop for police and charged criminally with “flight
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from a police officer”. August 4 01:36 – Complaint of loud music reported near a downtown business office. Members attended and patrolled but were unable to locate the source of the complaint as there was no loud music playing.
08:46 – Report of damage to a motorhome overnight. The complainant indicated that there was fire damage to the unit. It is suspected that the fire damage was due to faulty electrical wiring. 13:39 – A resident of Lavoy reported that their truck had been stolen recently. The vehicle was later recovered in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Still under investigation. During the week there were 2 false alarms, 1 false 911s and 3 animal collisions totaling 82 calls for service.
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Do As I Say... Arthur Beaudette Opinion – Vegreville News Advertiser By some accounts, the phrase “Do as I say, not as I do” has been around since 1654. By all accounts, the world’s elite is an example that mimics this sentiment with shameless clarity. Also, not surprising is that references to this saying often refer to the word hypocrisy. A word that appears on many great works of literature when speaking about those who preach about a subject, but then act differently. Where do you find such fine examples of humanity? Around every corner actually, but for the purpose of the topic at hand, we will look to the Google Summer Camp of course. Last week, the world’s elite gathered at a resort on the Mediterranean island of Sicily for the annual three-day retreat. Known by some as the greatest meeting of minds, skills and superpowers, the event, while relatively secret (no social media allowed) hosts the likes of Katy Perry, Barack Obama, Prince Harry, Eric Schmidt, David Geffen, Larry Page, Orlando Bloom, Bradley Cooper, Tom Cruise, Mark Zuckerberg, (Alberta Oil Sands Hating) Leonardo DiCaprio and others. Many of the attendees took to Instagram on their way to the event to show off their private planes, helicopter deliveries, and private yachts.
Name: Alyn Zukiwsky Likes: my family, my friends Dislikes: bullies, getting injured.
Topics for discussion are often those of greatest importance to the world. Items like human rights, politics, online security and of course one item that is on everyone’s mind... the environment. The environment is the real kicker when it comes to this event. Now if they traveled en-masse to this island resort to discuss how to make more money or use their riches or companies to benefit mankind, it would be understandable. But unless we have run out of scientists, climatologists, and similar highly educated experts, I don’t see how this bunch will be making any sort of difference. This group of approximately 300 arrived on about 114 private planes. That math is pretty simple... less than three people per plane. So the ultra-wealthy have private planes and yachts. What’s the big deal? According to the David Suzuki Foundation, aviation “has a disproportionately large impact on the climate system. It accounts for four to nine percent of the total climate change impact of human activity.” “Compared to other modes of transport, such as driving or taking the train, traveling by air has a greater climate impact per passenger kilometre, even over longer distances (see graph included). It’s also the mode of freight transport that produces the most emissions.” All that jet setting is far worse than any train, ship or automobile. Additionally, the average Alberta pickup truck can easily cram more than 3 onboard for a rodeo or pancake breakfast. Would the elite listen if their adoring fans replied to their Instagram posts asking why they pollute so much? It’s highly unlikely because there would be more fans who were blind to the irony and come to their defense. Still, anyone with common sense can see that this event is less about the environment and more about self-appreciation. Hopefully, no one there hurts their arm patting themselves on the back. This could easily be passed off as an extravagant outing by the ultra-elite and no one would notice if it were not for the self-righteous attitude and the environment agenda item. I’m sure this meeting of the minds will come up with new ways to try to convince the masses to cut back on fossil fuel use. Maybe they will come to some earth-changing epiphany, but most likely they will simply tell us to cut back on driving, turn down the heat (or the AC) and put up a few solar panels on our modest homes. When they were done, likely sailed and flew away to one of their many mansions where they will tell their adoring fans how they are working hard to save the planet, conveniently leaving out their disgusting carbon footprint. One thing you can be assured of, they will continue to tell us to do as they say and not as they do. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com
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Chromtech Introduces CBD Processing Technology to Vegreville Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser After years of waiting, the building formerly known as Vegreville’s “Trans-Canada” building is now occupied with a company who aims to bring state-of-the-art cannabis processing technology to Canada. Chromtech, a company who has been processing medical-grade cannabis in China for years and has offices based out of Calgary, chose Vegreville as their ideal location, according to CEO Eric Cong. “When we decided to open our first plant in Canada, there was no question in my mind that Alberta would be the right choice,” said Cong, “My partners and I went to school here, and I love Western Canada. It is also a good location because of the agriculture community within the province.” “Beyond that,” Cong continued, “The newest legislation requires new businesses to be operation-ready before they can receive a license, and after some shopping around other areas in the province, we chose Vegreville because of the building, support from the community, and the close proximity to the RCMP station, which gives an added sense of security.” The plant will be used to extract medical-grade CBD (cannabinoid)
from the cannabis plant by pressing the leaves and boiling them to create an oil. Since Chromtec is awaiting patents for their technology in both Canada and the United States, they were unable to share the specific steps, however, their technology is well-known in China and has been used there for many years. Cong says that while many people are aware of the difference between THC and CBD, he finds it important to clarify with the community that Chromtec is not a marijuana company. “Our process draws the CBD
oil out of the plant so that it can be used in medicine for many purposes. It can be used for pain relief, to treat the symptoms of some medical conditions, to calm the nerves, and even to reduce the psychoactive response to THC (marijuana).” Chromtech was officially welcomed to Vegreville at a Town Council meeting on May 27th and has since been working on getting
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from the pages of the vegreville observer
Compiled by Dan Beaudette
90 Years Ago – August 7, 1929
The contractor in charge of laying the new tar sands sidewalks in town commenced operations last week at the corner of Railway Ave. and First St. East and has already constructed the sidewalk south along the east side of First street as far as the Church of England. The secretary of Norma Council reported that to date the payment of bounty for crows’ eggs amounted to $228.56, and that so far only three school districts had been paid out in full. A drop of 11 cents per bushel occurred on the Winnipeg Grain Market on Tuesday. October wheat opened at $1.61 and closed at $1.54, a drop of 7 cents during the day but showing a slight recovery for the 11 cent drop. Better weather reports are said to have been responsible for the flurry, but it is likely that prices will recover their former figure shortly. Fanned by a wind of terrific proportions, a bush and grass fire that for some time threatened to engulf the town of Alliance Saturday afternoon, was brought under control by a volunteer force of some fifty fire-fighters before it could do much damage. Fortunately, the high wind was not driving the flames in the direction of town, otherwise, a serious fire might have resulted, as happened in the recent case at Wainwright.
75 Years Ago – August 2, 1944
The Edmonton Mobile Blood Donors’ visited Vegreville last week and accepted 120 donations. Unfortunately the place for the clinic had to be changed at the last minute from the Hospital to the Public School and some confusion resulted. Farmers planning to buy imported repair parts for farm machinery at reduced prices, due to budget removal of import duties and sales tax, will not realize this price difference until after September 31. The Wartime Prices and Trade Board points out that the delay is allowed because there were already large stocks of repair parts on hand when the regulation was introduced. Any price reduction on complete farm equipment imported after June 26th will be passed on to the consumer immediately through Prices Board order. Agriculture Minister Gardiner said in the commons that be believed Canada would be able to fill a contract to supply 75,000,000 dozen eggs to the United Kingdom in the present year. Last year, shipments totalled about 36,000,000 dozen, he said.
50 Years Ago – July 24, 1969
Twenty year old Rose Morely was crowned Jaycee Sky Queen at the annual Fly-in-Breakfast and Airshow Sunday afternoon. Miss Morely represented the Capri Beauty Salon and became the 5th Sky Queen when crowned by Jaycee President G. Whelan. Runners up were Shirley Kostiuk followed by Lynn Machin and Dianne Solway. An extremely large amount of illegal interprovincial shipment of grain and bootleg sales has Saskatchewan agriculture officials worried. M.G. Hinds reports in The Financial Post. A farm cash shortage and a backup of grain still on farms due to poor sales is blamed for the sudden upsurge. None will hazard a guess just how much wheat and course grain is being sold and transported illegally, but, The Financial Post says, it is enough to cause concern. Predictions are for an increase if the Canadian Wheat Board and the Board of Grain Commissioners do not enforce regulations more strictly. There are several ways in which grain sales laws are being broken but the illegal interprovincial movement of grain is the main concern of agriculture organizations. Eldred and Gladys Lowe and four boys, after having lived in Mannville six years are transferred with the U.G.G. to Grande Prairie. Eldred will taking on the position of fieldman. His Honor J.W. Grant MacEwan Lieutenant Governor of Alberta will officially open the Vegreville Fair on Monday evening, July 28th prior to the initial grandstand production. Mr. MacEwan is quite familiar with the Vegreville district and has , in previous years acted as a judge at the fair. Arthur and Margaret Ziegler joined about 13,000 other square dancers at the Seattle Civic Center, in Seattle, Washington, when they attended the 18th National Square Dance Convention.
25 Years Ago – August 3, 1994
Vegreville’s immigration case processing centre represents innovation in providing government services, says a deputy minister. Peter Harder, deputy minister, spoke at the Case Processing Centre’s opening ceremonies Wednesday afternoon. Vegreville town council hopes to curtail youth vandalism by putting in a curfew bylaw. The proposed bylaw requires those under 16 not be in a public place between 11:00 pm and 6:00 am unless accompanied by a guardian.
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The Compelling Case for Selling Canada’s Water to the U.S. Americans need water and we have it. Canadians should begin to look at water as a commodity – the blue gold that it is. Brian Giesbrecht Senior Fellow – Frontier Centre for Public Policy
“Water is more valuable than oil.” – Former U.S. President George W. Bush Canada exports huge quantities of water to the United States and all over the world. As the world’s fifth-largest exporter of agricultural products – which are composed mainly of water – huge amounts of Canadian water leave the country every day. Whole lakes are shipped in every direction by means of our vast and efficient agricultural system. And the world is a better place because of it. International customers get quality food to feed hungry populations. Canadian farmers prosper – and so does the rest of the country. Early explorers were simply astounded at the endless plains, fertile soil and the relatively predictable rainfall we are blessed with. Improved farming techniques and farming science have meant that each year there is more crop available for export. New crops come on – like canola and soybeans – and this means even more business for our agricultural export business. The more crop there is for export, the more water goes overseas, or down south. Canada owes its success in large
part to its agricultural sector, and no matter how much new technology comes on the scene, people will always need good food. The fact that so much water leaves our country every year in our agricultural exports troubles no one, nor should it. It’s part of a natural cycle. Eventually, that water comes back. Water leaves our country every day in thousands of other products as well. So if a politician announced a sale to a foreign nation of four trillion litres of water locked in agricultural products, he would be praised. But just let that politician propose that the same amount of bulk water be sold to a foreign country – especially to the United States – and he would have to run for cover. It would be the end of his or her political career. Most Canadians are perfectly happy to sell our water to the highest bidder when that water is contained in agricultural products or the thousands of other export products that contain water. But we have some kind of visceral reaction when anyone dares to suggest we sell water that’s not contained in something else. Over the years, many schemes have been proposed for the large-scale sale of water. Massive diversions, dams, container ship transport. Almost all of these plans have been
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Meet New Owner of ‘The Medicine Shoppe’-Sagar Thumar
Recent Pharmacist graduate, Sagar Thumar plans to extend existing services and offer new services at his pharmacy. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The former owner of ‘The Medicine Shoppe, Peggy Lobay chose to work for this pharmacy instead of owning it and the Town of Vegreville and staff of ‘The Medicine Shoppe is pleased to welcome the new owner, Sagar Thumar. Sagar bought this store in April, 2019. He used to have a pharmacy in Canmore and he still lives in Canmore but he plans to move to Vegreville
include they give a lot of injections, assessments; travel consultants which include what vaccinations people need when they travel out of the country and people can get strep throat tests on site. “We are bringing a lot more services like INR (blood thinner) testing on site. This is not available at all pharmacies. We offer advanced pharmacy and we are trying to keep all our services up-todate in the way that you can find in any pharmacy across Canada,” Sagar explained. ‘The Medicine Shoppe’ is involved in the community and it continues to want to do this as they have done and will do a lot of sponsorship. “Recently, we had a representative from the Vegreville Pysanka Festival come in who wanted sponsorship and we supported this event. As well, we plan to sponsor the upcoming parade. We already had someone from Vegreville Agricultural Society come in and we were willing to sponsor this organization and the
in the fall of 2019 because he really likes Vegreville as he says everyone is friendly in this town. It is a small community and he has lived in small communities before which he admitted he really enjoys being part of. Sagar said he is a recent pharmacist graduate and he has been practising for four years now. The special benefits this store gives their customers are they have a lot NEW OWNER - CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 of extended services which
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Smoky Lake Stampede Party Heralds New Playground Opening Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser After three years of tireless fundraising and project planning, the Kin Clubs of Smoky Lake cut the ribbon on the brand-new Kinpark Playground at their annual BBQ on Sunday, August 4. Smoky Lake Kinette Club President Ashley Losier remarked on the successful grand opening with all the excitement of a job well done. “It was three years ago that the Kinettes and Kinsmen got together to create a project for the Kinpark,” she said, “It’s good to see all that hard work come
to fruition and to see so many kids already out there playing on the park.” The event featured the same events that have taken place as a closing celebration of the Smoky Lake Stampede over the last few years, with beer gardens, concession BBQ, live music, and fireworks for all to enjoy. This year, guests and Kin-club members gathered outside of the gazebo for a program of speeches from Smoky Lake Kinette President Ashley Losier and Vice-President Tanya Trenchuk, along with guest speak-
ers KIN District Governors Darren and Christina York, Deputy Governors Lauren Kamka and Michelle Wright, County Councillor Lorne Halisky, and Rachelle Venne, a board member with Alberta Recycling. “The Kin clubs joined forces with three Kinettes and
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Tofield Show n Shine Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The 17th annual Tofield Heritage Classic Show ‘n Shine saw record-breaking entry numbers as participants, guests, and car enthusiasts of all kinds came out to walk Tofield’s Main Street and enjoy a day of browsing out in the sun. Tofield Lions Club presi-
dent and event organizer Darryl Romaniuk said that that this year’s event was one of their best yet. “We’ve got 214 entries this year, which I think are our best numbers yet. It’s really good to see so many people bring their cars out for the day.” The event kicked off in the morning with a pancake breakfast, then officially
opened in the street at noon. Cars in categories from collections of years from 19142020 and in classes such as classic, brand new, participant’s choice, fan-favorite, and more, competed with the hope of winning the judge’s favour to take home the 2019 Car Show Trophy. Perhaps most notably in car categories, the “Work in Progress,”
option brought out many car owners who were excited to have the opportunity to show off their current projects, whether they were show-ready and squeaky-clean or not. In spite of the holiday Monday, several local businesses stayed open throughout the event to offer Show ‘n Shine guests a place to come in out of the sun for food, drink, or anything else they might need. A concession run by the Lion’s Club of Tofield
was also available throughout the day. “It’s awesome to see,” said Romaniuk. “And it’s through all our sponsors that we were able to put all of this together.”
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The “Sharpest Shooter” of 2018
Hanlie Badenhorst of the Vegreville News Advertiser was pleased to present 2018 Sharp Shooter contest winner Bette Michaelchuk with the prize camera, paid for in part by VNA for the value of the originally selected prize camera. Michaelchuk said she is excited to put the camera to good use by doing as much “sharpshooting” as she can, as soon as possible.
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Alberta RCMP Focus August Enforcement Efforts on Distracted Driving Corporal Richard Nowak Media Contact – Alberta RCMP Traffic Services Edmonton – Summers are a great time for Albertans to hit the roads and enjoy outdoor activities. With Heritage Day coming up, police expect an increased volume of drivers on Alberta roads. During the 2018 Heritage Day long weekend, there were eight fatalities and 39 injuries as a result of motor vehicle collisions in Alberta RCMP jurisdictions. “We remind Albertans that distracted driving can severely limit a driver’s ability to focus on driving and road conditions,” says Supt. Rick Gardner, Alberta Traffic Sheriffs. “Make sure to always put electronics away and to be prepared for unexpected
actions of other road users and changing driving conditions such as construction.” “From January to June 2019, 5,063 distracted driving-related tickets were issued in Alberta RCMP jurisdictions. These high-risk driving behaviours are unacceptable,” says Supt. Gary Graham, Alberta RCMP Traffic Services. “Distracted driving can be as dangerous as impaired driving. Traveling safely from one location to another on our roadways is a shared responsibility: Whether someone is an experienced driver or a new one, we all need to work together to keep our roads safe.” We encourage road users to practice the following traffic safety tips:
•During construction season, follow all road signage to be prepared for speed changes and lane closures. •Motorcyclists and cyclists should always ensure they are wearing the proper protective gear. • For drivers new to Alberta, always ensure that you know and are following the rules of the road as they can differ from country to country and even province to province. The Alberta RCMP will continue to work with Alberta Sheriffs and other law enforcement and safety partners to ensure Albertans make the right driving decisions. Follow our traffic safety on Facebook @ tips RCMPinAlberta and Twitter @RCMPAlberta.
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Cooking with Emily – Bannock Emily Mailhot Vegreville News Advertiser When it comes to many things in life – cooking, working, friendships, and family relationships – adaptability is a key ingredient. This month’s esteemed guest for Cooking with Emily reinforced that message by adding a few interesting twists and turns of his own to the story.
When I saw that this month’s recipe was for bannock, many memories of childhood dinners came to the surface, with my father Ed Mailhot at center stage. My dad, a Metis cowboy by nature, loves bannock, and he cooks it quite well, so I was happy to have a professional to consult for the Cooking with Emily segment. A fun fact: the recipe you see on this page is not the one that was originally selected. According to my guest, that one was “no good,” and “didn’t make any sense,” not to mention “Mine is better.” But we kept trucking right along anyways. The first recipe we used had most of the same ingredients, but there was no lard (or butter, as my dad prefers to use,) and there was yeast in the recipe. Why was there yeast in a recipe for flatbread? We don’t know. There weren’t instructions to let it rise, either, so the end result wound up tasting like yeast, but with a heavy consistency. It wasn’t our favourite. The next day, we regrouped
to prepare another batch of bannock, but with “the right” recipe this time. The only notes I will include for the first few steps are that my guest’s preferred temperature at which to melt butter is as high as your oven will go, and that it doesn’t seem to matter if you “dig a ditch” in the dry ingredients before pouring in the milk and half the melted butter. Once the ingredients are all mixed together, your bannock should have a “sticky” consistency. “Sticky; adjective; the correct texture for raw bannock dough; if you put it on a stick and it stays.” This rule of thumb is especially important if you’re planning on cooking your bannock the good old-fashioned way over a fire. After cooking for 30 minutes in the oven, the house
was much warmer than necessary, but the snack was delicious. Best served in one large piece so that each person may break off as
much as he or she chooses to eat at a time. Our final score this month is Dad’s recipe 1, other recipe 0.
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APCCA Standings Everything you need to know going into this year’s fair Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser As we approach this year’s Vegreville Country Fair this weekend, the main attraction that many are looking forward to is the chuckwagon and chariot races. And while there may be plenty of excitement even with no context, an update on the sport’s standings and season so far may help to get us future race-goers to get into the swing of things. Currently, in the Alberta Professional Chuckwagon and Chariot Association (APCCA), the unofficial standings as of August 6, 2019, are as follows: Chariots: Chester Blatz (475) 930 1 2 Louis Johner (353) 924 3 Chester Blatz (55) 857 4 Dwayne Dubuc (361) 767
5 Chester Blatz (46) 721 As Chester Blatz is racing with multiple teams this season, his name appears more than once on the standings. Chuckwagons: 1 Louis Johner (271) 863 Brett Dubuc (45) 755 2 Mike Cooke (790) 730.5 3 4 Denver Leach (17) 714 5 Garnet Bengtson (399) 694 The racers and their horses are coming fresh off of a trip to Saskatchewan for the races in Prince Albert and will be taking a rest after the Vegreville races. Their 2019 season kicked off in Vegreville with the spring chuckwagon and chariot races at the Vegreville Agricultural grounds and immediately moved on to Rocky Mountain House, Paradise Valley, Sedgewick, Edgerton,
Buck Lake, Red Deer, Vermilion, and Prince Albert. After a brief hiatus following the Vegreville races, they will continue on to Bashaw on August 23, Patricia on the 30th, and finally, close off the season in Millarville in early September. The races will be separated each day into heats with four teams each. At the end of the day, the times will be calculated so that they have the daily standings. First place will be awarded 40 points, second will get 39 points, and so on until the racer in fortieth place is awarded 1 point. At the end of the weekend, the overall times of racers will be calculated for the weekend average, and more points will be awarded 1-40 accordingly. With only three races left this season, the pressure is on for the drivers and
horses to be at their very best. The battle isn’t only at the top of the leaderboard, either. Dwayne Dubuc elaborates, “Overall standings are not just important as far as first place, I think that’s watched closely. Other things that would come into play is the 20-22nd mark. In order for those guys to qualify for the limited shows such as Red Deer, they will need to make the cut.” As Vegreville is a widely-acknowledged good venue, even awarded the “Best Venue” recognition by the APCCA last year, many drivers are looking forward to their time on our track. Looking forward to one of the biggest years yet, the fair capped competitors at 44 wagons and 54 chariots to compete this year.
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Smoky Lake puts on another successful show with the 2019 stampede Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser This August long weekend, Smoky Lake was the place to be, with something new to enjoy every moment with a parade, rodeo performances, fireworks, and even a crash derby from August 2-5. The Smoky Lake Stampede, which celebrated its 38th year this year, took center stage with Lakeland Rodeo Association and Wildrose Rodeo Association performances from Friday through Saturday. Activities for guests to participate in included an under 13 Frisbee scramble, under 7 stick horse racing, mutton busting, local rodeo events, and a kids zone full of fun stations. The weekend kicked off with a pancake breakfast and parade on Friday morning, then was followed by the stampede at the rodeo grounds. Entertainment provided by rodeo clown Blayne Wendland and a dynamic take on events provided by rodeo announcer Garry Gross kept the audience engaged and informed
throughout the event. As all wins and losses from the stampede counted towards the standings in both the LRA and WRA, the standings after were as follows: Bareback: 1. Tanner Young of Sylvan Lake – 5,257.95 2. Colton Ouellette of Meadow Lake – 3,717.01 3. Ethan Mazurenko of Thorhild – 3,712.58 Saddle Broncs: 1. Cody Lane of Lloydminster – 9,792.85 2. Mark O’Dempsey of Mayerthorpe – 5,756.39 3. Zarley Johner pf Mayerthorpe – 3,410.20 Bull Riding: 1. Armondo Davila of Red Willow - 3,045.88 2. K’s Thompson of Lundbreck – 2,544.35 3. Tanner Eno of Coronation – 2,445.65 Tie-Down Roping 1. Jason Smith of Wimborne – 6,537.48 2. Aaron Mosicki or Warburg
– 6,365.51 3. Wyatt Branden of Barrhead – 5,900.86 Steer Wrestling: 1. Jerry Stojan of Sexsmith – 3,853.47 2. Brian Soucy of Peace River – 3,568.45 3. Dayton Roworth of Czar – 3,501.97 Ladies Barrel Racing: 1. Lyric Strzepek of Ardmore – 17,262.17 2. Kersten Bennet of Athabasca – 10,763.82 3. Susan Gulick of Wetaskiwin – 8,260.49 Team Roping Heeler: 1. Kash Bonnet of Ponoka – 6,393.18 2. Dylan Knapp of Mayerthorpe – 5,684.71 3. Todd Gallais of Ponoka – 5,176.28 Team Roping Header: 1. Tate Schmidt of Barrhead – 6,393.18 2. Kale Peterson of Buck Lake – 5,722.37
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Dear Classified Guys, I don't get it. Luck just seems to follow my friend Samantha when it comes to yard sales. When I was redoing my living room, I told her I needed several three-foot wide curtain rods. The next week, she handed me seven of them that she found at a yard sale for only a dollar. When she had her baby, she furnished the entire nursery for less than $50, all from yard sales. She had one of the most beautiful cribs I'd ever seen. Then, when her church was starting a day care center, she donated a massive amount of toys in great condition, again from yard sales. I've asked her several times how she comes across these items so cheap. She says it just happens. I go to a few sales, but all I ever seem to buy is someone's old coffee pot or used coffee mugs. I want to find these great bargains too. How can I increase my luck?
Duane “Cash” Holze & Todd “Carry” Holze 08/04/19 08/04/19 ©The Classified Guys®
have or that accidentally finds you, nothing could be further from the truth. Carry: What you may consider "luck" is more than just accidental. Lucky people are typically those who are good at keeping an open mind or putting themselves in situations that create opportunity. Cash: For example, your friend may be good at picking yard sales from the classified ads that list items of interest. When she gets there, she probably sees lots of opportunity among all the things, rather than focusing on just the coffee mugs. Carry: It also sounds like your friend visits a lot more yard sales
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Carry: It can be frustrating to
see someone else find all the deals, but look at the bright side. You should never have a shortage of coffee mugs. Cash: While many people believe luck is just something you
than you typically do. That will naturally increase her odds of finding a good bargain. Cash: If you want to increase your luck, start by looking for yard sale ads that match your interests. If you were looking to furnish a nursery, there would be a lot of opportunity shopping a yard sale that lists baby items for sale. Carry: You could also tag along with your friend on her yard sale excursions. In addition to shopping, you can see first hand how "lucky" she is. Cash: Although it is possible you're the lucky one. After all, how many people have friends who will shop for them?
Reader Humor Problem Solved
The luckiest day of this century may arguable be July 7, 2007 (a.k.a. 07/07/07). Not only did the gaming industry see a rise in participants, but the real fortune was for people getting married, or maybe those in the wedding industry. July 7, 2007 was one of the most popular wedding days in history. An estimated four times as many people tied the knot on that day than any other Saturday. Even celebrities got in on the lucky day. Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria got married, as did celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck.
Every Sunday a bunch of us guys get together to play softball for a few hours. Last week our first baseman, Jim, didn't make the game. Wondering why he missed it, I decide to give him a call. He immediately apologized and told me that he forgot about the game. Apparently while holding a yard sale, he accidentally sold his wedding video in a box of old VHS tapes. "My wife was so furious she wanted me to sleep on the couch," he said. "So I had to fix the problem." "Did you get the video back?" I asked. "Not quite," he replied. "But I did sell the couch!" (Thanks to Andy G.)
Jackpot
When it comes to the lottery, everyone wants to be lucky. About one-half of all adults collectively spend $45 billion annually on 35,000 different lottery games nationwide. But before you pick your next numbers at random, consider this. Many of the state lottery commissions and lottery enthusiasts publish which numbers are most and least common. In Arizona, for example, the numbers 1, 2, 5, 8, and 13 are drawn the least. Of course, maybe the luckiest people are those who save their dollar. •
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Horticulture Checklist for August Alberta Agri-News Robert Spencer, the commercial horticulture specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre, has published a “to do” list for the month of August. Strawberries Application of nutrients - second nitrogen (N) application to June bearing strawberries in mid-August -15 to 20 lb. per acre N. Continue to cultivate June bearers between rows after harvest to ensure good aeration and incorporation of straw and to decrease next year’s disease and slug populations. Maintain uniform soil moisture to facilitate rooting of runners. Continue N feeding of day-neutrals until the end of August -10 to 20 lb. N per acre per month applied in weekly or bi-monthly applications. Apply field cooling to day-neutrals if temperatures remain high, over 30 C. For June bearers only, apply herbicides before mid-August or after harvest for control of hard-to-control broadleaf weeds. Line up clean wheat or rye straw for a mulch supply. Run straw through the combine twice to reduce the number of weed seeds or volunteer grain in the straw or have it ammoniated. Note that ammoniation is a danger-
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Tributes MEMORIAM
CHMILAR, Verna September 15, 1929 – August 2, 2016 Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way; Though absent, you are ever near, Still missed, loved, always dear. While you rest and sleep, Your loving memory we’ll always keep. Dear God, take a message To Heaven above. Tell her how much we miss her And give her all our love. Sadly missed and forever loved. Audrey and family
KORPAN, Sophie In Loving Memory of Mrs. Sophie Korpan of Vegreville, Alberta January 20, 1930 - August 12, 2005 Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, But remember me in every tomorrow. Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles, I’ve only gone to rest a little while. Although my leaving causes pain and grief, My going has eased my hurt and given me relief. So dry your eyes and remember me, Not as I am now, but as I used to be. Because, I will remember you all And look on with a smile. Understand, in your hearts, I’ve only gone to rest a little while. As long as I have the love of each of you, I can live my life in the hearts of all of you. Emil, Duncan and Katie
OLINECK, John July 1, 1926 - August 6, 2017 In Loving Memory of Dad (Grampa) Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same We have to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name Sad are the hearts that love you Silent are the tears that fall Living without you is the hardest part of all You did so many things for us Your heart was so kind and true And when we needed someone We could always count on you The special years will not return When we were all together But with the LOVE in our hearts You walk with us forever Always Loved, Len, George, Dawn and their families
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In Loving Memory of SKOLSKI, Peter J. July 20, 1928 - August 3, 2017 Two years have since passed We miss Dad That special smile, That caring heart, That warm embrace, You always gave us Through good and bad times, No matter what. We’ll always remember You Dad because There’ll never be another one To replace you in our hearts, And the love we will always Have for you. Deeply missed by wife Anne, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren
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LAIBIDA, Susan Irene We are deeply saddened by the death of Laibida, Susan, Irene, formerly Irene Korpan. Predeceased by her husband, Nestor Saskiw, her father and mother, John and Anne Korpan, her brother, Orest Korpan, she leaves behind her sister Joanne Grabas (Lee Bilkoski) and her brother Edward Korpan (Diane), as well as two generations of nieces and nephews. We miss her dearly. The family welcomes you to Susan’s (Irene’s) celebration of life to be held at the Vegreville Legion on August 16th from 1 to 4 PM.
TKACHUK, Delores On behalf of the late Delores Tkachuk we would like to thank the Two Hills Long Term Care staff for their compassionate care for the last five years, the Recreation & Rehab staff for fulfilling her days with daily activities and physio, and the staff of Acute Care for their compassion and care during Mom’s stay in Palliative. Also, a special thank you to Dr. Van Wyk for his compassion and care towards our Mom, Delores, and family. Delores will be truly missed and remembered in our hearts. A sincere thank you to relatives, friends, and neighbors for their comfort and condolences during our time of sorrow. Charlotte & Garry Shank and Family
EBERHART, Ezra E. January 20, 1923-August 1, 2019 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ezra Eberhart on August 1, 2019 after spending six months in the Viking Extended Care. Ezra was the 4th child of 11 born to John and Mary Elizabeth Eberhart. Ezra is survived by two sisters, Eva Eberhart and Ilene (Doug) Henkel; two sisters-in-law, Katherine Eberhart and Mary Eberhart; three nephews, Arden (Lorna) Boettcher, Gregory (Kathy) Eberhart, and Kevin (Sharon) Eberhart and one step-nephew, Wayne (Donna) Alexander and his family; one step-niece, Gail Lafond and her family; three great nieces; one great nephew; and two great-great nieces. Predeceased by his parents, John and Mary Elizabeth Eberhart; three brothers, Ernest, Daniel, and Clayton; also five sisters, Ruby Eberhart, Sophia (Frank) Bowsher, Alvira (Albert) Boettcher, Josephine Eberhart and Carol Diane Eberhart; and two nieces, Lynn (Michael) Whepley and Rosemarie Boettcher. The family would like to thank Dr. M. Hagen for her medical care and the staff of Viking Extended Care for the compassionate care during his six month stay there. Funeral service Friday, August 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Evangelical Missionary Church, 15110 Sec Hwy 626 (south of Vegreville). Reverend Roger Urquhart officiating with interment in Church Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM
The Benefits of Virtualization Brought to you by Arthur Beaudette VM Systems - Bits and Bytes In recent times, virtualization has become increasingly popular as it allows users to become more productive whilst simultaneously enjoying a reduction in the costs of IT infrastructure. Using virtualization, data center workloads can be controlled using less energy and requiring less infrastructure. Virtualization allows single systems to run a number of different infrastructures at the same time. This can apply to networks, storage, or service, placing all resources in a single unit controlled through a central interface. This reduces the need for more expensive hardware. For storage, virtualization can combine a number of devices and control them all simultaneously. This has significant advantages over having a number of separate installations in terms of cost and manpower. Virtualization allows for faster recovery from system failures or disasters, minimizing losses and
keeping business turnover. Older forms of infrastructure can take hours, days, or even weeks to recover from disasters, causing significant revenue losses. Virtualized systems are easily scalable, allowing businesses to be flexible and grow their systems as they expand; upgrades and new apps are far easier to install than increasing infrastructure installations. The more compact nature of virtualized systems means less energy is consumed, fewer operatives are needed, and less space is required for quality installations. With the above cost reductions of virtualized systems allied to the lower levels of revenue loss in the event of disasters, virtualized systems offer a far better return on investment than traditional systems. There are many other benefits to virtualization depending on the environment in which the system will be operating. It is inevitable that more and more companies will be moving to virtualized networks in future to enjoy the finan-
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PLAYGROUND - CONTINUED from PAGE 8 two Kinsmen in 2016 starting to plan fundraising and events for this amazing project,” said Losier. “With the amazing community support of Smoky Lake County, businesses, and groups, as well as Government of Alberta grant funding and the Alberta Municipal Recycling grant program, Richardson Pioneer, and so many more, it was possible for us to raise $300,000, which shows behind me in this playground we have built.” Darren and Christina York highlighted some KIN club history in their presentation, from the replenishment of milk supply to Great Britain during WWII to today’s projects. They closed with recognition to the community for their help with the project. “It’s because of community members like
you who have participated and shown your support throughout this process that the playground project in Smoky Lake was possible,” said Christina York. Alberta Recycling board member Rachelle Venne acknowledged the efforts of the Kin club to be environmentally-friendly in the building process, which resulted in the use of a recycled rubber base of the playground made from close to 4,500 used tires. She also presented the club with a ceremonial cheque for $30,000 to help compensate for the cost related expenses. After a champagne toast to the opening of the playground, the ribbon was cut and celebratory cupcakes were served. The evening’s festivities continued with live music performances, and a fireworks display at 11 p.m.
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Congratulations Amanda Palsitt B. Comm.
Graduated From MacEwan University With a Bachelor Of Commerce Degree Major In Human Resources Management Minor In Finance. God Bless you in all your future endeavors. All our Love Mom & Dad Dido Ed & Baba Irene, Baba Adeline
Congratulations Nathen Palsitt, Dip. Ag Graduated from Lakeland College with a Diploma in Crop Technology with Distinction and a recipient of the inaugural President’s Circle Award.
God Bless you in all your fu future u endeavors. All our Love Mom & Dad Dido Ed & Baba Irene, Baba Adeline
shot down. The world is getting hotter, drier and thirstier. Demands for freshwater are growing louder all the time. Wars have even been fought over water. The American southwest is getting drier by the day. Water is being drawn from the Ogallala aquifer, from which the southwest takes so much of its water, at a rate eight times faster than it is being replenished. Anyone looking over at Glen Canyon Dam water level knows how far down the overused Columbia River sinks every year. Americans need water and we have it. Canadians should begin to look at water as a commodity – the blue gold that it is.
It goes without saying that the ecological and environmental impediments to any water export plan must be dealt with intelligently. In some cases, those plans will make no sense. But in some cases, they will. Much of our national aversion to selling water to the U.S. southwest is just thinly disguised antiAmericanism. We should put such trivial emotions behind us and look at the big picture. Our water could help those incredibly productive places like Silicon Valley keep boosting our standard of living. Our water could turn that southwest desert into a garden that can grow food for the world. And our water – our blue gold – can make us rich.
Congratulations Melissa Palsitt, B.Sc., B.Ed Graduated from Concordia University in Edmonton with a Bachelor of Education Degree.
God bless you in all your future endeavors. All our Love Mom & Dad Dido Ed & Baba Irene, Baba Adeline
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NEW OWNER - CONTINUED from PAGE 7 events they hold,” Sagar said. “Also, we focus on a lot of health promotions which you will find if you go on our Facebook page. There is a health informative feature which gets people really involved in awareness and how to prevent certain health issues from happening. Yesterday, we had information on how to prevent high blood pressure; there is something in your food which can increase your blood pressure by 30%.” In the future, Sagar said they will be upgrading the building the store is in. They will make it more accessible and more spacious where they will add a couple more rooms so they can offer a few more services. They have already extended their hours and are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. now and they plan to be open on the weekends in the fall. “We want to offer everything the big stores have. We are small but we stand out in services. Unlike some other drug stores, we are peopleoriented and totally pharmacy focused. As well, some of the stock we carry is lower priced than other pharmacies.” Sagar added.
SMOKY LAKE - CONTINUED from PAGE 13 3. Kyle Fecho of Wetaskiwin – 5,176.28
Pee Wee Barrels:
1. Jayda Songhurst of Daysland – 1,483.83 2. Janae McDougall of Bashaw – 1,237.37 3. Bree Keith of Clyde – 888.43
Jr. Steer Riding:
1. Nash Loewen of Winfield – 1,285.73 2. Kane Scott of Condor – 1,240.49 3. Cole Roth of Edson – 1,202.82
Jr. Bulls:
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Jr. Barrel Racing:
1. Bobbi Henderson of Alix – 2,548.81 2. Aubrey Ross of Botha – 2,476.30 3. Harleigh Henderson of Alix – 2,368.34
Novice Horse Riding:
1. Wyatt Simpson of Consort – 1.309.19 2. Luke Sheilds of Nanton – 1,081.37 3 Paul Wanchuk of Boyne Lake – 333.70
Jr. Breakaway:
1. Justin Keith of Barrhead – 642.96 2. Denim Ross of Botha – 587.65 3. Bobbi Henderson of Alix – 473.76
Ladies Breakaway:
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Stacking Bales
When stacking bales, a little forethought can go a long way to ensure a better-stored product. Alberta Agri-News “Storage losses from improperly stacked bales can be anywhere from 15 to 20% of the dry matter yield while protein and energy losses can be anywhere from 5 to 10%,” says Barry Yaremcio, beef, and forage specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre. “It takes a lot of time and money to put up good quality hay, so why risk losing 10 to 15% of your productivity by just not stacking the bales properly?” Before bringing the bales home, Yaremcio recommends mowing the grass that is already present in the feed yard. “This helps reduce a lot of the moisture and soil-to-bale contact, and it helps prevent bottom spoilage. If possible store the bales in a high area, so the bales don’t end up sitting in water after a rain.” Leave 2 to 3 feet - 60 to 90 cm between the rows of bales, and stack them from northwest to southeast to allow the prevailing winds to blow through them. “This space allows the wind to blow the snow from between the bales, so the snow doesn’t melt and water accu-
mulates between the bales come spring,” he says. Different methods for stacking bales in the field can affect their quality. The pyramid style - with three bales on the bottom, two in the middle, and one on the top - is
He adds that the mushroom stack - with the flat side of the bottom bale flat on the ground and the second one on top - is better than the pyramid but still will end up with damage primarily to the bottom bale.
the poorest way to stack hay, according to Yaremcio. “When it rains or when the snow melts, all the moisture moves from the top down between the bales and through the stack. It causes spoilage wherever the bales contact each other.”
“The best method if you have space, is to put single bales in rows with the individual bales separated by about 6 to 10 inches - 15 to 25 cm - so they don’t touch.” He suggests if covering a stack of bales with a tarp, leave the ends open so air can blow between the
CHROMTEC - CONTINUED from PAGE 5 organized enough to meet all the requirements to qualify for their license. “This legislation makes sense,” said Cong, “I think when cannabis was first legalized, there were a lot of businesses who got their license and then took a long time to open, or didn’t wind up opening at all. This way, at least, everyone who gets a license can go into business immediately.” After phase one of Chromtec is complete, the facility will be up and running. As for future
plans, other phases of their establishment in Canada will include additions and other buildings to the Vegreville facility to increase their capacity. At the end of the day, Cong says that he expects they will create around 200 jobs with varying requirements. “Of course it will be possible for some positions to be filled by local people, and there will be others where we will have to find employees with certain levels of experience or education in the field.”
Cong added that he hopes to hire as many local people as possible, and looks forward to being a part of the Vegreville community. “This is a very good place for us to be. We have enjoyed the support and encouragement of Innotech Alberta,
as well as other businesses in town. I have confidence that Chromtech and Vegreville can be equally good for one another.” “There is a high demand in the market right now,” concluded Cong. “We are excited to get started as soon as possible.”
tarp and bales. “Build the stack so it aligns with the prevailing wind. That way, the wind can carry any moisture that has evaporated out of the bales and has condensed on the inside of the tarp. If the moisture drops back onto the tarped bales, the damage that can occur is no different when bales are left unprotected from the weather.”
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An Eggcellent Market
Local Musician from Perogies and Jam, Gayle Gagne performs. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
A few of the interesting items for sale at the market. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Emily besides some of the jewelery she was selling. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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A Sizzlin’ Summer at Vegreville Fire Department
Lieutenant and Public Education Specialist for VFD, Sherry Haque, Fire Fighter, Jennifer Clyne-Taylor, Administrative Assistant/Summer Student, Serenity with Sizzlin Summer Coordinator, Jenna Caharel and staff and volunteers of Sizzlin’ Summer with all the children. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville Fire Department sizzled with some essential learning presented in a fun matter to the children in the Sizzlin’ Summer program on August 2. Children were divided
into groups where they had a chance to participate and learn at all the activities set up. Lieutenant and Public Education Specialist of Vegreville Fire Department, Sherry Haque gave children a tour and an education on
fire safety. As well, there was a question period where Sherry answered all the children’s questions about the fire department or what they should do in case of a fire. Fire Fighter, Jennifer Clyne-Taylor, and Administrative Assistant/
Summer Student, Serenity led the other activities where children experienced learning how to roll fire hoses with a relay race where the overall objective was to see whoever could get the hose rolled the tightest was the winner. Firefighter, Jennifer Clyne-Taylor explains to the children about hydrant tagging. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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Mini Scientists at PLC Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Discoveries in science are unlimited, and the best time to learn is when children are young. So the Vegreville and Area Parent Link Centre provided an opportunity for children to find out how interesting science can be at PLC drop-in theme morning-Mini Scientist on July 31. This program featured a chance for children to
beakers which were located around the center. At snack time, children had to build a little structure with pretzels and marshmallows. Community Programmer for PLC Litania Holyk also read the children a story about science. Holyk said this program helps children explore the science’s world while it allows them to experience the different senses; the lava lamps involve the touch, sight, and sound’s
Nolan and Livia Foran make Lava Lamps. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
create science experiments which included making Lava Lamps and Inflated Balloons. A craft project of a beaker was available to make as well and children were also able to find the various
sense. So, it hits all the senses there.
Harlow Gegolick makes a Lava Lamp. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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Alberta Health Services ALBERTA HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM has a variety of workshops available in the Vegreville area! Weight Wise, Craving Change, Diabetes the Basics and Better Choices, Better Health. Call 1-877-314-6997 for more information and to register. All classes will take place at the Vegreville Community Health Centre (5318-50 Street) Vegreville Food Bank Is located in the Maple Street Worship Centre at 4615 Maple Street and is open Tuesday & Friday year-round from 10am – noon. Phone 780-632-6002 or email: vegfoodbank93@gmail.com Vegreville Rotary Peace Park Bookings please call Vegreville News Advertiser 780-632-2861.
Girl Guides of Canada SPARKS – Kindergarten & Grade 1 to be determined. BROWNIES – Grades 2 & 3 meet every Monday 6:007:30pm GUIDES – Grades 4 to 6 meet Wednesday from 6:30-8:00pm. All groups meet at St. John Lutheran Church, 4513 Maple Street, Vegreville. For more information call Jocelyn 780-603-3839 Oil Wives Club of Vegreville. A smile. A handclasp. A world of welcome. Are the links in our chain of friendship. This we believe. Our Association has been around or over 60 years. We are here for any woman whose partner (or she herself) is involved with in any way in the Oil & Gas Industry. We meet once a month to foster friendship. Please call Ellen @ 780-6324922 or Shirley @ 780-632-3283 for more information. Basilian Fathers Museum (Mundare). Please visit the Basilian Fathers Museum (Mundare) this summer to see its latest exhibit, “Peter Lipinski: Large and Small Canvases,” along with an ongoing display devoted to Bp. Budka in Canada. The museum is open Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm and weekends, July and August, 1-5pm.
Vegreville Regional Museum. Located on the site of the internationally renowned solonetzic soils research station of Agriculture Canada (1956-1995), the Museum tells the stories of community life and development chronicling how Vegreville’s unique social fabric has contributed to the harmony of community life since the 1890’s. The Rt. Hon. Donald F. Mazankowski, P.C. Collection: 25 years of distinguished public service of the former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. Home of the Vegreville & District Sports Hall of Fame. Open Year Round. May-Aug Tues-Fri 11-7, Sat-Sun 1-5. Sept-April phone for current hours. 1 km east of Vegreville on Hwy 16A. www.vegreville.com (780)632-7650 HEADS UP for AA Meets at Vegreville Hospital every Monday at 8:00 PM 3rd floor.
Effective Immediately. Alanon New Beginning Meeting will be changing day and time from Thursday to Monday from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Call 780-275-0054 for location. Rotary Club of Vegreville meets for lunch meetings every Tuesday at 12pm at VALID 4843-49 St., Vegreville. For more information contact Jody Nicholson at 780-632-2418. Every Monday 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Join us in the Mundare Drop-In Centre “Walk-Along” fitness program. Literature available to help you with your personal program. Walk at the Drop- in Centre, and also, weather permitting, we will walk in Ukainia Park. Everyone Welcome!!
12 Step RECOVERY AT ROCK GROUP meets every Tuesday at 7pm in the upper room at 5014 – 50 St, Vegreville, AB. For info call 780632-2933. www.therockmc.com Every Wednesday Trapshooting Outdoor Range 7:00pm. Contact Geoff 780-632-1432
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341 MUNDARE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS FREE to join. Join Air Cadets for adventure that will take you from the ground up! Wednesday evenings 6:30-9:00pm through the school year. Youth 12-18 years welcome. Call 341 Squadron at 780-764-2341. Visit us at www.cadets.ca or www.aircadetleague.com
TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Weigh-in 4:45pm. Meeting 5:30pm at St. John Lutheran Church, 4513 Maple St., Vegreville. 780-6327433 or 780-658-2670. Friday Prayers: Weekly Jumaat prayer in Two Hills. If interested, please contact Deen 780603-6090 or Waseem 780-603-8443 Friday Prayers: Weekly Jumaat prayer in Vegreville. If interested, please contact Hesham 780-603-6245 / 780-632-2721 or Azeem 780885-2627
How Disciples live Bible study and workshops. We meet every Friday night at The Rock 501450 St. at 7pm. Call for info 780-632-2933 or www.therockmc.com Bible Study at 10 am at the Vegreville Seventhday Adventist Church, 5258 – 46 Ave. Everyone Welcome.
12 Step RECOVERY AT ROCK GROUP meets every Saturday at 7pm in the upper room at 5014-50 Street Vegreville, AB. For info call 780632-2933. www.therockmc.com Royal Purple Lodge #125 meets first Monday of every month, except July & August at Elks Hall. Contact HRL Joyce Porayko 780-632-3830 or Secretary Leah Henderson 780-632-6565. Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club at 7:30 p.m. at Vegreville Regional Museum. Call 780-6327729 or 780-632-3495
Nonviolence Study Group for anyone wanting to learn more about the principals of nonviolence and how to apply them in today’s world. If you are passionate about making a difference, or just curious to learn more, please join us from 7-8 pm. Call Kim at 780-658-2550 for location details. Vegreville Elks Lodge #143 meets first Thursday every month except July and August. Meetings are held in the Elks Hall at 7:30 pm. Contact Robert Bennett 780-632-4717. Vegreville Wildlife Federation (Alberta, Fish & Game Association) Please check website VWF. ca Email: vegrevillewildlife@gmail.com
“Women’s Book Club” meets first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library THE RED HAT ROSES, a chapter of the Red Hat Society, an international social group for mature women, meet for fun and friendship at Leonel’s Place at 1:30pm the second Monday of every month. See www.redhatsociety.com
THE CLASSY CANADIANS, a chapter of the Crown Jewels of Canada Society, a national social group for mature women meet for fun friendship and caring at Leonel’s Place the fourth Monday of every month at 1:30pm. See www.crownjewelsofcanada.com Vegreville Lions Club meets at Sunshine Senior Centre – 4630 - 49 Street. Meeting 7 p.m. 2ND Tuesday. Kinsmen Club of Vegreville holds meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Vegreville Kinsmen Golf Course. Call Mike Webb at 780-632-2666 days
Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliary Society meets third Wednesday of every month, except July and August. Meetings held in Senior Sunshine Club – 4630 – 49 Street at 7:00 p.m. Call Yvette 780-632-3019
THE ALBERTA DRAFT HORSE CLUB meetings every 2nd Saturday of every 2nd month. 780764-2099
Royal Canadian Legion Vegreville Branch #39 General Meeting every 3rd Wednesday of September, November, February and June at 7:00pm. All members welcome to attend. Vegreville Garden Club meets the last Monday every month at the Seniors Sunshine Club, 4630 – 49 St. at 6:30 p.m. President – Diana Ashton 780-984-9190 “Writer’s Group” meets last Tuesday of each month at 2:00pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library
Legacy 4 Health Indoor Walking Program for Older Adults 10-11am at the Vegreville Centennial Library Gymnasium 4709-50 St, Contact 780-632-2977, 780-632-6437, Carol Lynn Babiuk 780-632-3331 Are you or someone you know living with a Brain Injury? We can help! The Alberta Brain Injury Initiative provides support, coordination and education for brain injury survivors and their families. For more information on our free services call 1-866-645-3900 Tofield AA Meetings held Thursday at 8 p.m. Open meeting every 4th Thursday at 8 p.m. at Bardo Lutheran Church Bsmt 4737 - 57 Ave. For info call 662-3893
AWANA - a Christian club for boys and girls age 3 to grade 6. Meets Thursdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Now meeting in the Alliance Church’s new building at 4606-55 Ave.Call 632-2261 for more information UCWLC Meetings to be held every third Thursday of each month at Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7 p.m. in Vegreville.
Veg-Al Drug Society an Alberta Health Services, community funded agency - Room #217 Provincial Bldg., Vegreville, AB. Out patient counselling services for alcohol & other drug addictions and problem gambling. Office Hrs. – Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone 632-6617. The Crisis Association of Vegreville operates a HELPLINE for those who are having difficulties in their lives and need assistance. It is a toll-free, confidential service available to those in the 632-exchange. Phone 632- 7070.
The Kinette Club of Vegreville meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Ag Society Office. New members are always welcome! Joining the Kinette Club is a great way to meet new friends and be active in the community. For more information, please call Dawn at 780-6037366. Viking AA Group meets at the Viking Hospital Multi Purpose Room 8:00 p.m. Wednesday nights.
VegMin Learning Society welcomes learners who are interested in increasing their skill levels (reading, writing, math and speaking English). Learners work towards’ their personal goals in a small class or 1:1 setting. Do you have a few hours a week to help someone reach their learning goal? Volunteer Tutor Training and ongoing support are provided along with a great volunteer recognition program. Visit www.vegmin.com or call 780-632-7920 for more information. Senior Floor Curling at 1:00p.m. every Monday & Thursday. Anyone interested please come to the Sunshine Club. 55+. Call 780-632-2624.
Vegreville Flying Club meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Terminal Building
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VegMin Literacy Program offers free, confidential tutoring for adults over 17 needing help with Basic reading, writing and math skills. Phone: 632-7920 for interviews. Everyone is Welcome Prayer House 5729-44A st. Veg. North of St. Joseph Hospital come and share your testimony and hear the gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise. Every Sunday at 10:30 AM. Also I will pray for the sick believing in God for the answer. But God commandeth his Love toward us, in that, while, we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. RO. 5:8 New hope church of God, Edmonton c. for the Nations Int. Veg. Doing God work together for yor good. J. Abelar. Ph. 632-2843 AA Meeting in Mundare Sunday’s 7PM Town Building, Conference Room 5128 50th St. Contact Robert 780-656-5829
Willingdon & District Fish & Game Assn. Regular meetings, held every last Tuesday off each month (excluding July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Willingdon Arena upstairs in the Club Room Everyone Welcome. AA meeting at Lamont United Church every Thursday at 8:00 p.m.
PlayNation Poker, Vegreville Legion. Free live poker every first, second & fourth Wednesday evening at the Vegreville Legion. Register at 6:45 pm and cards in the air at 7:00 pm. For more information, contact allang@playnationpoker.com
GA HOPE WITH HELP MEETING VEGREVILLE. Meeting held every Wednesday night at the Sunshine Club of Vegreville at 7:30 p.m. in the boardroom 4630 – 49 Street.
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An Eggcellent Market
People of all ages browse the market (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Fans of local produce and baked goods, unique items, crafts, good food, and down-home music attended the August 1’s Pysanka Park Market at the Elks/Kinsmen Park. New to this market, Perogies and Jam set-up a tent where they entertained folks of all ages with folk music, country music, and other genres of music which was performed by Lorne Fill and a trio group which consists of Don Harfield, Connie Marcinkoski, and Merv Zemlak. Gayle Gagne from Two Hills also played music which helped make the sunset extra bright and warm at the market. While parents browsed and shopped, children were seen indulging in childhood glee at the bouncy castle or at the glitter tattoo tent. Others folks of all ages were spotted
with ice-cream cones from The Little Red Wagon or getting hot Ukrainian meals from Baba’s Best Cooking Co. Some people were found getting a cold refreshing drink from CJ’s Fresh Squeezed Lemonade. There were too many vendors to note but each one carried items or food created with care which were one-of-a-kind and something you might not find at the store. Stephanie MacComish who is from Mundare was selling t-shirts, totes, water bottles, wine glasses, and other items she made where she put custom designed graphics on the items. She has been involved in this craft for a year and she said it is a bit time consuming but it is a lot of fun to make and gives her a chance to be creative; so it doesn’t feel like work. Goodies n’ Blooms by Gayle Speidel was another popular booth as Gayle was selling homemade
People even took their pets on their shopping ventures. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
breads and buns, Ukrainian baking, Peroski (cornmeal), Peroski (cheese buns), Nalysnysky (Ukrainian crepes), as well as, Norwex products which radically reduce chemicals in a home. To keep children content, and have something different at her table, Gayle had flags from Ukraine, bounce balls that light up, watches for children, hair bands, mesh squish balls, and she said she will continue
to find things to sell to kids. Emily’s Jewelry by Emily Stefanishion was a table where this young girl was trying to sell bracelets she made from ideas she found on the internet. These Pysanka Park Markets offer a unique outdoor shopping experience and are available every Thursday’s starting at 5 p.m until fall.
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Teddy Bear Picnic for Tots Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent All we need is love and teddy bears and stuff toys give children something to love. Vegreville and Area Parent Link Centre (PLC) wanted to give children a chance to get together with their family and have a Teddy Bear Picnic and Supper on July 29. PLC Programmer, Angel Campbell said it is very important for
children to have stuff toys because it helps their social and emotional growth. And Parent Link Centre made sure children were engaged and had fun activities involving teddy bears. In PLC playground, there was a craft project where children made their own bear’s ear bands. At a spot close by, Campbell interviewed the children about
their teddy bears or stuff animals. There was also a Feed Me Bear Toss, Trace Our Bear’s activity, Bear Race, and a ring toss children could do with their bears. To wrap the program up, Campbell read the children the story Bear Hugs by Alyssa Capucilli and children tried to learn the Teddy Bear Picnic song.
Bonnie Dribnenki with her children, Gagny and Fatou Diawara. (Rosanne Fortier/photo
Zak Dinwoodie with his stuff toy, Slush. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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Language and Thinking Skills Fun at Park Hop Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent A carousel of creative learning activities could be found at the Fourth Five Stop Park Hop at KIN Community Park Playground on August 2. Each of the parks hops focus on one of the five early childhood development domains and The KIN Park’s focus was on Language and Thinking Skills. Vegreville and Area Parent Link Centre (PLC) partnered with
the kids had to water the carrot which had the letter they found. There was also an obstacle course, water bomb activity where if the children picked a ball with the number three on it, they had to try to throw this ball in the spot which had the number three on it, an activity where they painted different shapes from the different colors they pulled out, and there were relay races too. At snack time, children were able to make their own fruit kabobs with the
Vegreville and District Child Development Coalition and Family and Community Support Services for this park hop. Children could run in the park and decide which of the numerous activities they wanted to participate in. There was an emotion BINGO activity, sidewalk art where the children pulled out letters from the alphabet and they had to find the carrot that was drawn on the cement with the letter they found on it and from there,
wooden sticks and many fruits which were available. Free giveaways and draws were offered too. As always, this park hop wrapped up with cooperative play games, songs, and the children had a story read to them. Support Coordinator for PLC, Tasha Homeniuk said this week the children were learning about language and thinking skills which are number shapes, letters, and colors.
Carly Bodnar tries to do chalk art. (Rosanne Fortier/photos)
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Vegreville Capital Works Road Construction Update Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser After months of road construction, waiting for weather conditions to cooperate, and road closure, the 2019 Capital Works Project work on 45 Avenue from 49 Avenue to 47A Street; 49 Avenue from 45 Avenue to 47A
Street; and 47A Street from 45 Avenue to 49 Avenue is complete and the road is re-opened to traffic. The road has been closed since May 28, 2019, when Border Paving Ltd. (contractors) first began by digging out the old portion of the road, which was riddled with potholes
and debris. As of June 11, 47A street was also closed from 49th Avenue to 50th Avenue for construction. The previous closure was opened to traffic at that time to allow residents and businesses access to their property. Construction to all of the above-mentioned roadways are now com-
plete, and after a mad rush to be done in time for the Vegreville Country Fair, the roads are now open to traffic. This concludes the 2019 Capital Works Project for road construction and valve repair in the location listed on the Town of Vegreville website.
Vegreville News Advertiser Visits the Statue of Liberty! Shirley Preuss Submitted Shirley Preuss brings a copy of the Vegreville News Advertiser with her on a tour near the Statue of Liberty in New York, New York, July 2019.
