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Vegreville Psychic Fair and Yuletide Market
Vegreville Psychic Fair and Yuletide Market
Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent
This event, held on November 30, at Vegreville Centennial Library was a one-stop spot for predictions on the future and holiday shopping, with 11 different readers including a palm reader, mediums, reiki healers, hypnosis, and an astrology chart reader, and 12 vendors with interesting products.
It was a family-friendly site with glitter tattoos for kids, free Christmas cooking decorating with JD’s Sweet Treats, a concession stand by Loco Burro, and a collection box for Vegreville Food Bank.
Coordinator Carmen Rae Bruce said there were just over 300 attendees and they partnered with the library to provide free edible Christmas crafts for children to attend with their parents.
"Making Connections Happen" has always been my intention with any of my markets, there are countless times when people become emotional that they finally feel seen and heard at my events. It is really important to support those in our community who may feel different and outcast by a different belief system. These events promote inclusion and a willingness to understand just how connected we truly are even if personal beliefs are not the same as the norm.”
Amanda Howard, a new Vegreville resident was a vendor for Custom Flair Accessories. She was selling handcrafted items which she has been creating for 15 years and likes it as it gives her a sense of calm. Amanda admitted that she has always been crafty and loud and likes shiny things so she thought other people would too.
Psychic Medium and Instructor Valerie Anne was teaching a Level One Beginner Psychic Development workshop here.
Valerie lives in Edmonton but grew up in Mannville and graduated there. She began teaching workshops three years ago and admitted that her most popular one is the beginner pendulum class. Her workshops are fun and interactive.
Valerie believes she has been psychic her entire life. She was an only child but was complete with an imaginary friend. Valerie remembers seeing shadows/people on her ceiling as a kid and being repeatedly told by the adults that she had an overactive imagination. “I think I blocked it all until going through three major losses as an adult. But what kid do you know of in grade 5 who writes a paper about astral travel? I have been interested in everything metaphysical for as long as I can remember. I was likely labelled weird and eccentric because of it. I became certified back in 2017 and have been doing readings ever since.
Having boundaries is important. For example - I work full-time as a paralegal in a law firm and keep myself “closed” during my work hours or I may get bombarded with spirit and messages. I love what I do! I love teaching others and meeting new people, as well as, love helping others navigate through difficult stages of life including grieving with grace and compassion.”
Valerie believes that everyone is born with psychic abilities but we are not taught how to develop those abilities and use them in our daily lives.”
