Vegreville News Advertiser - December 11, 2019

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Vegreville plays host to Hockey Alberta try out Camp

The hockey players were put through their paces during the clinics and games that were played throughout the weekend.

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Michelle Pinon NewsAdvertiser There was a steady stream of hockey players going in and out the doors of the Wally Fedun Arena this past weekend as Vegreville played host to Hockey Alberta’s regional try out camp.

More than 160 young male hopefuls between the ages of 12 and 13 donned special jerseys to test their skills during clinics and games between Friday, Dec. 6th and Sunday, Dec. 8th. Team Alberta Manager Michael Kraichy said it was one of four regional camps being held at this time.

“Vegreville has a longstanding relationship with Hockey Alberta,” stated Kraichy. Because of that connection, and solid record of hosting previous success-

ful events, he said the town was chosen to provide the venue for the north regional camp.

Volunteers also assisted with various aspects of the clinic including registration that was a hot bed of activity Friday afternoon. Each participant was on the ice for two skill sessions and two games during the camp. Kraichy said the camp is a great experience for the players as they get to play with other players throughout the region, as well as an excellent opportunity to learn new skills from the coaching staff.

Mike van der Torre, parks and recreation facilities manager for the Town of Vegreville, said he and his staff began preparing for the camp back in May to

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Paying It Forward at Christmastime

Candlelight Service of Remembrance

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RCMP files from December 2 - 8 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser

December 2

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00:49 – Report of a suspicious male banging on a gate and the side of the house in Vegreville. No description provided.

Members attended and patrols were conducted but turned up negative.

08:24 – Report of a stolen vehicle from a Vegreville residence. Members attended and followed vehicle tracks to a field adjacent to Hwy 631. The vehicle as located and while there, officers observed a second vehicle also stolen out of Vegreville. Both vehicles were recovered and forensic examinations were conducted. Under investigation.

09:28 – Rural resident in the County of Minburn nor of Vegreville called to report that someone had tied pink ribbon to their yard sign. The caller was inquiring as to if this has been observed elsewhere.

11:07 – Report of a jerry can with gas stolen from a rural property north of Vegreville. CCTV was reviewed. Under investigation.

14:38 – Report of mischief overnight to a worksite north of Vegreville. The suspects drove through a gate and attempted to gain entry to buildings.

Under investigation.

14:39 – Request for assistance. A resident of the jurisdiction requested RCMP assist with the destruction of a restricted firearm. Members attended, retrieved the firearm and observed its destruction.

18:19 – Report of the theft of one vehicle and attempted theft of another from a business in Vegreville. Under investigation.

Under investigation.

11:20 – The first of 2 collisions reported at the Vegreville Detachment parking lot. Drivers did not navigate the windy road and hit ice which caused them to hit the curb.

17:08 – Members dispatched to a report of 7 people wearing black jackets with reflective materials. in the back yard looking through the complainant’s windows. Members attended and investigated. They were unable to locate any individuals or footprints in the fresh snow. The complainant later indicated that they had not slept in 3 days.

December 5

15:58 – Report of fraud. Checks totaling over $2800 belonging to a church were cashed. The accounts have been frozen and the investigation is ongoing.

December 6

10:33 – Traffic enforcement conducted resulting in tickets for 11 speeding and other violations being issued. One speeder was issued a $474 voluntary penalty for travelling 160 kmph in a 110 kmph zone. One kmph more (over 50 kmph) would have resulted in an automatic court appearance.

December 3

14:20 – Traffic stop conducted. It was determined that the driver was driving without registration. A $310 voluntary penalty was issued.

18:14 – Report of 2 suspicious males driving a dark coloured car who appeared to be taking notes while looking at houses. They approached one home and rang the bell. The homeowner did not open the door.

Information has been provided to police and the investigation is ongoing.

December 4

07:47 – Report of mischief and break and enter to a rural property north of Mundare. Multiple outbuildings were entered and doors were damaged.

December 7

09:32 - Traffic enforcement conducted resulting in tickets for 5 speeding and other violations (window tint, no registration certificate, no insurance card) being issued.

19:43 – Report of packages taken from doorstep in Vegreville. A neighbour reported observing 2 individuals taking a package from a neighbours house. A description of the subjects and the vehicle was given. Under investigation.

23:58 – While on patrol in Mundare, members initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle did not stop but continued on to

an apartment building. The driver was not co-operative and did not remain in her vehicle when officers requested. An impaired driving investigation was conducted and the driver refused to provide a breath sample. The 51 year old female out of Edmonton was charged with obstruction and refusing to provide a breath sample and released roadside with documents for court. The vehicle was towed and racist remarks towards the officers were hurled. *** December 7 is the RCMP’s National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day (part of the whole week for awareness).

December 8

08:16 - Traffic enforcement conducted resulting in tickets for 17 speeding and other violations being issued. Other violations included failing to stop at a stop sign, no seatbelt, window tint and no insurance card.

19:23 - Report of safety concerns for a 6 month old child. The complainant reported that the child’s mother had left the child and may have been out drinking.

Members attended and determined that the mother had been gone for 40 min, but there was another adult present caring for the child. No criminal aspect so not a police matter, but a referral was made to child services. *** This weekend, (Saturday December 7 at 10:00am) the Vegreville Detachment along with assistance from Tofield Detachment and K Division traffic Services Executed a warrant at rural property in Beaver County.

Members were led by the suspects dog to the utility room where the suspect was found hiding behind a furnace.

The suspect was taken into custody without incident. The suspect was wanted on a $10,000 “pay or stay” warrant for offences under the traffic safety act. The subject also has 8 other charges pending dating back as far as 2012.

During the week there were 100 calls for service made in total including: 2 false alarms, 1 false 911, 8 animal strikes and 39 tickets from traffic enforcement.

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Paying It Forward at Christmastime Michelle Pinon NewsAdvertiser

In an age when Facebook posts only get a quick passing glance, there’s one in particular that has caught the eye of several local residents.

The message was from Jason Tkachuk, a man with a big heart who wrote the following on Nov.26th: “In every community we have people that stand out. Maybe it’s a Baba that ensures others are fed and cared for while she goes without. Or a middle aged couple caring for young kids and elderly parents and just trying to keep their heads above water. On occasion health issues can complicate matters.

Many people give without ever expecting a return. We find in these situations their vehicle, which they need suffers and

Tkachuk explained that Miles, his first recipient, is a member of a Facebook group which he belongs to, had mentioned that he’s run on some hard times trying to drive his wife back and forth from cancer treatments in the city while trying to work fulltime at the same time. “He was asking people in the group if he could collect bottles just to get some pocket money.” He went onto say some bottles that were left out for Miles were stolen, so he decided then and there to message him and tell him to bring his vehicle by.

“We did the transmission, oil change, filters, wipers and I washed it for him.” Tkachuk estimates the retail bill was between $500 and $600 dollars. Even though Miles wasn’t a customer, Tkachuk said he just wanted to do something friendly. “After talking to a few other people we decided to

ed phone message from Tkachuk she thought it was a scam. However, after talking with Jason, she decided to take him up on his offer.

Bienvenue said the offer was very generous, and she was excited about the prospect of her vehicle getting some TLC as she travels throughout Alberta and British Columbia to attend arts and crafts shows. The artist said she does travel on occasion throughout the night, and said the thorough servicing of her vehicle definitely gives her more peace of mind.

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Jason Tkachuk, left, poses with Pay It Forward recipients Miles and Cory Clarke. can place them in a tricky situation should it fail them or break down .”

So in the spirit of the season, the local business owner offered to help good samaritans in the community by offering some tender loving care (TLC) to their vehicle.

“Basically whatever the car needs that we can do at the shop (Jiffy Lube) is all for free.” Tkachuk said the idea came to him while attending a gas convention. He said he was pleasantly surprised by the number of people who read the post, 6,500 in total, and very gratified by the positive response.

continue with it during the month of December.

“It’s gone over really well.” He is extremely happy with the positive feedback and has received several other nominations since his original post.

The second recipient Tkachuk chose is a volunteer and good samaritan with some health issues.

He said her 14-year-old vehicle with over 250,000 kilometres was also in need of some TLC. “She seemed like a worthy recipient.” Tkachuk was referring to Vegreville resident Lois Bienvenue.

Admittedly, when she first listened to the record-

Jim & Jacqueline’s share: $6760✽ This is Jim and Jacqueline. Last year, they got a $6760 profit shares cash payout from Vision. They put their share towards a new combine for their family farm. As farmers, they like things they can count on — like Vision, which has provided dependable financial support through good years and bad.

They also like counting on their share of the profits.

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Pipeline to Nowhere Arthur Beaudette coast of Northern B.C. from the northern tip of Vancouver News Advertiser - Opinion Island to the Alaskan border. The lack of larger vessels will While the Trans Mountain Expansion (TMS) pipeline has reduce Canada’s competitive stance as ships are getting larger officially begun construction, not everyone is convinced that and increasingly larger vessels are prioritized by purchasers there is a natural progression from beginning to end. with the capacity to accept them.

For some, there is the thought that the entire TMS debacle The Canadian carbon tax places additional pressure on the has morphed into a tool to proprice of extracting oil in Canada. By default, vide the west with a dangling the tax will increase the cost of producing a carrot. Just far enough out of Canadian barrel of oil. These costs are not reach to have them plod forward incurred by oil companies from outside of and at the same time keep quiet.

Canada selling their raw material to refinIn this scenario, there will be eries in Quebec and the Maritimes. work and some will say “See! Despite oil demand projections continuLook at the progress. Look at ing to show a steady climb into 2030 globwhat is being done for the west. ally, energy companies have mostly shifted Now be quiet and be thankful.” away from Canada for investment. Even Unfortunately, this is also the Canadian companies are looking elsewhere scenario where there is really no to invest. This week Canadian energy giant end game. No actual completion Enbridge announced a joint project to with any meaning. Deadlines develop a deep-water offshore crude oil Fraser Institute/Infographic will be extended indefinitely export terminal in Texas. The kind that until the project is deemed a failure and shuttered. will become the preference for purchasers to ship from. It also Another angle is that even if the pipeline is completed and committed to advance the development of an oil storage teroil flows, it will still have nowhere to go. Bill C-48, the Oil minal in Houston with up to 15 million barrels of storage Tanker Moratorium Act bans ships with a capacity of over space, access to crude oil from all major North American 12,500 metric tons of oil from traversing the waters off the production basins and more.

Many companies still have significant investments in the Canadian petroleum industry and therefore cannot just walk away. This is good news for Alberta and those hoping for relief in capacity as well as price for oil exports. As it sits now, hope may be all we have.

Another Trudeau government (Pierre Elliott Trudeau did it in the 70’s) has systematically crushed Canada’s resource industry and alienated the west. The reward for Canada?

Many are predicting a recession for Canada in 2020. In Alberta, one has to wonder how it can get much worse.

Billionaire businessman, CNBC commentator and Canadian Conservative Kevin O’Leary was clear on his views in a recent interview. “This is not a B team or a C team but a D team running the country.” “Canada is not competitive globally now because of the last four or five years of policy. It fell behind.

Now it’s fully taxed, and the last country you want to invest in.”

Without Alberta funding the country, who will pull Canada back from the brink?

Perhaps if equalization payments were sent via pipeline, Ottawa would be more inclined to step up like others governments that compete with our resource sector have.

Although many governments have actually built roads to nowhere, I am not sure anyone has ever built a pipeline to nowhere. While the TMX may be the last major pipeline ever built in Canada, let’s hope that it’s not the first Canadian pipeline to nowhere.

--As I write this, I see a story from December 9 about a CP Rail train hauling crude oil that derailed east of Saskatoon resulting in a massive blaze. There are many options to transport oil Name: Allie Gordey the world is demanding, but pipelines have proven their value Occupation: receptionist for a number of different reasons.

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Tim Hortons 2019 Smile Cookie Campaign

The Community Association for Lasting Success Submitted Colleen Krill and her team at Tim Horton’s present the

proceeds from the 2019 Smile Cookie campaign. Tim Horton’s (Vegreville) raised $4663 for CALS Breakfast Club program!

Reindeer Lane Gift Shop Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Jace Lebid visits Santa.

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Local children had their own Christmas shopping experience when they visited Reindeer Lane Gift Shop at Vegreville Social Centre on December 7.

Volunteer elves helped the children select a gift from 1,700 handcrafted items while the parents, caregivers and relatives treated themselves to free hot chocolate and cookies. Sean Malone, coach of the Vegreville Rangers Jr.B team and defenseman Nolan Ling served the treats.

Participants also listened to musicians with Perogies and Jam. Children with the Vegreville Preschool’s performed many Christmas songs for the crowd.

Children also had a chance to have their photos taken with Santa where the only cost

was a donation for Vegreville Preschool.

One of the big attractions for the children was a Christmas folding shoji screen. There was also a bake sale with proceeds going to the preschool. A collection box was available for people to donate food items to Vegreville Food Bank.

Tasha Homeniuk, Support Coordinator for the Vegreville and Area Parent Link Centre, stated: “The Reindeer Lane site is meant to help children be able to shop for an affordable and really nice and unique gift for their loved ones.”

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from the pages of the vegreville observer

Compiled by Dan Beaudette

90 Years Ago – December 11, 1929

There will be a hockey game every Monday and Thursday evening this winter if the plans made at a meeting of the executive appointed by the hockey players, do not go away. The executive consists of De. Goodwin, E.C. Miller, A.W. Shaw, Neil Primrose, Johnny Lemiski and Emil Wener.

Mr. Bennett, CNR Agent at Ryley is leaving to take charge of the station at Mannville. He expects to be ready to move by the end of the week.

Bituminous sand deposits of the McMurray district and along the Athabasca River will eventually furnish the large quantities of material required for waterproofing and surfacing the gravel roads of the western provinces.

About 23,000 pounds of Christmas eats were handled at the armouries this week when the pool commenced its collection of turkeys from the district. At the Burns creamery Carl Morkeberg and his assistants are handling around 18,000 pounds of the turkeys. So it seems that around 20 tons of these birds will be shipped out of Vegreville this season.

75 Years Ago – December 6, 1944

Sale of steel base table flatware, formerly restricted to essential users such as hotels and restaurants, will be extended to include the general civilian market on December 1, announces the Wartime Prices and Trade Board.

Henry Shewchuk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shewchuk of Willingdon, 14 years old, won the Governor General’s Bronze medal for the highest standing in the Two Hills Inspectorate, while in Grade IX. It is now unlawful to charge or demand payment of commission or reward from tenants, collect more than one month’s rent in advance, or to sell or rent furniture to them unless price or rental has been set by the rentals appraiser, the Wartime Prices and Trade Board states.

Permits are still needed to slaughter cattle, calves, sheep or lambs, states the Wartime Prices and Trade Board, explaining that lifting of regulations in August last affected hogs only.

A very interesting and popular spot in town this week is the novel Handicraft Shop recently opened in Innisfree by Mrs. Wm. Bushko, who has on display a stock of smart locally made articles.

A recent business transaction of interest to many readers is the purchase of the Hotel Innisfree by John Tenessiachuk. The former owner, Ted Olson, is planning to move further afield.

There seems to be two schools of thought with regard to the use of self-feeders for hogs. There are those who claim that a higher percentage of grade A hogs results from hand feeding. Others are of the opinion that it makes little difference, if any, except for the extra amount of work required when hand feeding. Experiments, both in Canada and the States indicate a tendency in favour of selffeeders. Properly constructed feeders do not waste feed, but do save drudgery and labour.

50 Years Ago – December 11, 1969

Town Council, on Monday was asked to approach Dr. R. Cairns, officer in charge of the soils research sub Station in Vegreville, to enquire if any of the property of the station was now considered surplus or not in use for experiments by the Department of Agriculture. The enquiry is being made with a view to perhaps relocating the airstrip in Vegreville. The request was made by L.J. Kroeger, president of the Vegreville Flying Club and V.P. Moshansky.

An Edmonton firm, Holzer Construction Ltd. has been awarded a $29,720.00 contract for construction of a post office at Holden, Alberta, Public Works Minister Arthur Laing announced recently.

The post office will be constructed on Main Street in Holden. The one story building, to measure 36 X 37 feet, will provide 1.271 square feet of office space.

Imperial Oil today announced the first overseas export shipment from its recently opened fertilizer plants at Redwater, Alberta. A total of 14,000 tons of diammonium phosphate fertilizer are currently being moved by railway hopper cars to Vancouver.

Members of the Vegreville Elks Lodge who were installed in office for the coming year are: Larry Hanlan, Lecturing Knight; John Ferkalo, Loyal Knight; Ernie Youswishen, Exalted Ruler; Robert Robert, Past Grand Exalted Ruler, who was the installing officer; Dr. Nick Kuzyk, Past Provincial President and Grand Tyler; Harold McCarty, Past Exalted Ruler; Art Ziegler, Leading Knight; Henry Landry, Treasurer; Gordon Miller, Secretary; Martin Russ, Chaplain; Neil Burrows, Esquire; Jake Mast, Trustee; Bill Bushko, Trustee; Robert Weymss, Historian; Anton Lynkowski, Organist; Bob Gregory, Inner Guard; and Walter Dzogolyk, Tyler.

25 Years Ago – December 14, 1994

The Town of Vegreville issued four building permits in November with a combined value of $454,000.00.

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The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity, spelling and grammar, taste or for reasons of potential libel. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to withhold letters from publication.

Alberta has much to teach Ontario on budgeting Matthew Lau Research Associate - Frontier Centre for Public Policy

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s government delivered its first budget in October following the United Conservative Party’s victory over the NDP earlier this year. That budget sets a course Ontario should follow.

Kenny’s mandate from voters was similar to that of Ontario Premier Doug Ford: to reverse course on the previous administration’s overspending, deficits and tax hikes that damaged economic competitiveness.

Although their mandates are similar, Alberta’s fiscal plan so far is much more robust than Ontario’s.

The most relevant statistic to evaluate each government’s efforts in fiscal restraint is the annual change in program spending. By this measure, the Ontario government got off to a bad start last year, as spending rose from $142.4 billion in 2017-18 to $148.8 billion in 2018-19.

This fiscal year, the Ontario government’s program spending is projected to be $150.3 billion (according to the first-quarter outlook); and budgeted to rise to $151.9 billion next year and $153.8 billion in 2021-22. While these increases are lower than what the previous Liberal government planned, spending is still going in the wrong direction.

Ontario’s Conservatives could learn something about budgeting from their counterparts in Alberta. Alberta program spending is expected to be $54.6 billion this year (an increase from $54.5 billion last year), but the budget plans a decline to $53.1 billion in 2020-21 and to $53 billion in the following two years.

So in Ontario, program spending is expected to rise by $11.4 billion over the four years. In Alberta, program spending is expected to decline by $1.5 billion over the four years.

The two governments have similar mandates to deliver relief for taxpayers but clearly Alberta’s government is off to the better start.

The Alberta government has not only set out a better direction on program spending, it also has a better plan on taxes. The Alberta corporate tax rate has already been cut from 12 per cent to 11 per cent, and is expected to fall to eight per cent by 2022. By contrast, Ford campaigned on reducing Ontario corporate tax from 11.5 per cent to 10.5 per cent, but promptly abandoned even that modest promise once elected.

The economic benefits of cutting corporate taxes are significant. Since taxes discourage investment and economic production, every $1 raised by government through taxes costs the private sector more than $1. The cost to society of raising an additional $1 of revenues through provincial corporate taxes, according to a study in 2016 by fiscal economists Ergete Ferede and Bev Dahlby, is $2.91 in Alberta and $5.21 in Ontario.

These costs are borne in large part by workers, paid through reduced wages.

Another study by Kenneth J. McKenzie and Ferede in 2017 estimated that cutting corporate taxes by $1 would raise workers’ incomes by $1.52 in Alberta and $1.97 in Ontario.

Clearly, the Ontario government’s decision to abandon its corporate tax cut is costly for workers.

Meanwhile, Alberta’s plan to cut corporate taxes is likely to increase employment by about 55,000 jobs, according to economist Jack Mintz.

If the Ontario government really intends to deliver relief from taxpayers and encourage economic growth, as it was elected to do, it should take lessons on both spending restraint and tax policy from the Alberta government.

Matthew Lau is a research associate with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. © Troy Media

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Vegreville Agricultural Society AGM Submitted Members of the Vegreville Agricultural Society (VAS) held their annual general meeting on November 28th. President Daryl Tuck presented Diana Spasiuk with an Honourary Lifetime Membership. Tuck said Spasiuk has significantly contributed to the operations and activities with distinguished and exemplary service of the past 27 years as a member of the VAS. VAS Executive seated from left to right: Frances Sawiak, Jocelyn Svensen, Daryl Tuck, Craig Horon, Tanya Hawkins, and Shane Cartier.

Directors standing from left to right: Jolene Kisilevich, Len Bullock, Connie Steinwand, Dave Humphries, Garth Svensen, Alex Finley, Derek Fox. Missing from the picture: John Litun, Julie Rennie, Hedi Sokalski, Beth Smolyk, Alan Baxandall, Brooke Baxandall

Holden 4-H Beef Club December Report over Christmas holidays. Chores and hanging out with family seemed to be the most popular.

On December 1st the beef club had 8 members attend the Regional Volleyball Tournament held in Vermilion. A total of 17 teams from all over Alberta played some intense games of Volleyball and had a blast. Was nice to know some kids can put their cowboy boots to the side and bring out the sneakers and show their athletic side. Glad everyone had a great time.

At this meeting we also discussed some upcoming dates for the new year. Our annual pancake supper held at the Holden Community hall will be held on Feb 25,2020. This is our main fundraiser for the 4-h year so come out and support our club and have some delicious pancakes, sausages and eggs.

Zane Gunderson and Kate Albrecht

The Holden 4-H Beef Club held their last meeting of 2019 on December 5, at the Holden Complex. We started the meeting off by going around the table asking each member to stand up and tell everyone what they were doing

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Red Tape Reduction for Businesses Discussed at VDCC Meeting Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville and District Chamber of Commerce (VDCC) mission is to be the voice of the business community and enhance trade and commerce in Vegreville and Area. The November 28’s VDCC General Meeting at Vegreville Kinsmen Golf Course invited Guest Speaker from Alberta Chamber of Commerce (ACC), Jason Leslie to give a short presentation on red tape reduction for businesses which the Provincial Government is trying to implement. For example if a business is trying to get a building permit and the process is taking six months or longer due to complicated issues, the government will find ways to prevent unnecessary delays like this.

Jamieson Brown chaired the meeting.

Leslie’s address continued on by explaining their network gets involved with the voices of businesses and they try to make it a priority to get the Provincial Government to reduce red tape where they can with their own processes, regulations, but also they need to work with their partners; municipalities to help create better business environments. They are really looking for insights from businesses.

Leslie especially expressed that business leaders and others can give their insights by filling out an eight minute survey at abchamber.ca This survey is a good platform for local communities to be able to start engaging government and for Alberta Chamber of Commerce to start to network

Guest Speaker from Alberta Chamber of Commerce (ACC), Jason Leslie with Manager of Vegreville and District Chamber of Commerce, Michelle Henderson. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

and address issues businesses and communities are facing. It also helps ensure ACC’s actions really reflect the survey participant’s priorities so they may take that information to the province.

“One of our pillars was strengthening businesses’ competitiveness and under that was to reduce red tape recommendation for business. Another pillar was improving government accountability. ACC takes both of these very seriously. We now want to take actions which reflect the challenges that businesses are facing which can be done by completing this survey,” Leslie stated.

Leslie went on to state the top cost barrier from the municipal’s research (data) they are doing so far at a provincial level was insurance premium taxes.

After this presentation, Leslie fielded questions from the peo-

ple who attended where they asked Leslie in what areas ACC is working with the Provincial Government. Leslie said the ACC is looking at ideas which worked in the past and others which were tried and failed and they inform the government of how they might be able to retool that solution to be more effectively implemented this time.

Governments are working fast all the time. They need people’s feedback from the survey.

One attendee asked if the survey was only opened for members of the Chamber of Commerce. Leslie explained that even if you are not a member, your insights are important and still gets considered.

Shannon Stubbs Reappointed Shadow Minister For Natural Resources

Submitted Two Hills, AB - Shannon Stubbs, the Member of Parliament for Lakeland is reappointed by Conservative leader Andrew Scheer as the Conservative Shadow Minister for Natural Resources.

She issued the following statement: “I’m honoured that Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has appointed me again to serve as Shadow Minister for Natural Resources, and to lead the fight for the sector’s competitiveness.

The livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of workers and families, and the future of thousands of communities across Canada, depend on it. I also look forward to continuing to work closely with BC Member of Parliament Cathy McLeod, in her new role as Shadow Minister for Mining and Forestry, as we did when she served as Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affairs.

“Canada’s natural resource sectors are in crisis – and federal Liberal policies are a key cause. Forestry in British Columbia is collapsing, mining in the north is stalled – which is worrisome

because mining is often the only private-sector source of jobs and government revenues, oil and gas on the Prairies is an economic catastrophe created by the Liberals, and the Liberals’ anti-resource, anti-small business Bill C-69 could block further forestry, mining and offshore oil and gas development in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Liberal Bill C-69 stands in the way of developing a national energy corridor.

“Prime Minister Trudeau lost one million votes in 2019, with the weakest mandate in Canadian history. After running a deliberately divisive campaign – picking fights with Premiers and vilifying Canada’s oil and gas workers – Prime Minster Justin Trudeau is fully to blame for Canada’s national unity crisis. By pitting region against region for his own political gain, Prime Minister Trudeau revived the separatist Bloc Quebecois and created unprecedented alienation in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

“If Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is serious about walking his talk on working with the Prairies, then he will instruct Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan to work collaboratively with the Official Opposition to address the national unity challenges his Liberal government caused.

“Canadians expect this Parliament and this country to work for them - and our Conservative team is ready to do just that. The Conservative team is focused on the job Canadians elected us to do – to stand up for hard working Canadian families who continue to suffer at the hands of Prime Minister Trudeau’s Liberal government. I am so proud to represent Lakeland. No matter what portfolio or responsibilities I have, I will always advocate strongly for my constituents, and for the hardworking farmers, agricultural producers, oil and gas workers and entrepreneurs who create jobs, and sustain the families and communities in the Lakeland region!”

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Third Annual Nativity Festival

Derek Selinger’s Gift of Magic’s Reunion in Vegreville

Nativity scenes from around the world (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church in Vegreville really wanted the community to enjoy a meaningful event when they presented their Third Annual Nativity Festival on November 29, 30 and December 1.

This festival educated people about how people from other countries celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ as it featured more than 100 nativities collections by parishioners from around the world.

At this festival, there was also a bake sale and a collection box where people could donate to Vegreville Food Bank.

Master Magician and Illusionist, Derek Selinger grew up in Vegreville and returned to perform magic. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent There was a night full of gasping, whistles, and enthusiastic cheers when Master Magician and Illusionist, Derek Selinger, who grew up in Vegreville, returned to perform his show ‘The Gift’ to a full hall of citizens at Vegreville Social Centre on November 30.

Derek used objects in an eye-opening way that most people are familiar with. Cards were often used to perform tricks as Derek stated that a deck of cards to a magician is like a piano to a musician. One trick which really wowed the crowd was when Derek showed Card Ninja which is similar to kung fu where unbelievable stunts demonstrating strength are done with cards.

Audience participation was featured throughout the event.

Derek once asked a couple to go to the stage where he requested the husband give his wife’s three honest compliments while Derek gave each a certain amount of cards. When doing so, the wife landed up with her husband’s cards magically appearing in her hands.

When I asked Amanda Tymchuk her impression of the show, she said it was very good; she was especially surprised the way a person always thinks they are going to catch on to how a magician does his magic yet with Derek, she wasn’t able to do this.

When I did a bit of research into Derek’s background I dis-

covered Derek’s former piano teacher, Mrs. Viola Braun-Fox taught him piano lessons from the age of four until he was 17.

“Derek had a very curious and inquisitive mind. He was always very respectful of other people.

I felt whatever Derek was going to do in life, he was going to do it well,” Viola explained.

Derek was a child of the 80’s and he attended St. Martin’s and St. Mary’s School. His former teacher and basketball coach, Mr. Peter Varga remembers the year Derek helped his team win at the Provincial Championships. “That was around 20 years ago and I see a lot of the basketball players are here to watch Derek’s show.

Derek was a very personable person. Both of his parents were awesome. He was a good athlete and an honor student,” Varga recalled.

In Derek’s biography, it was written, Derek started public speaking to audiences of up to a thousand people when he was only 15. When Derek attended college he continued to play college basketball and when he graduated and became a basketball coach, he was instrumental in making his teams win.

Derek is now the winner of six international awards.

However he remains humble as he expresses at his shows magicians aren’t better than other people as we are all just people and he just wants to share the gift he has been given with others.

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Sixth Bi-Annual 100 People Who Care Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

When people get together with a common goal, so much more can be achieved. The 100 People Who Care program is a bi-annual meeting which raises awareness and collects funds for a non-profit organization (charity). The Sixth Bi-Annual 100 People Who Care on November 27 at the Senior Citizen Sunshine Club of Vegreville was organized by the chosen recipient of the funds from the winning charity that was voted for at the previous meeting which was Vegreville Special Olympics.

There were 46 citizens who participated in this meeting where each person donated $100 to the

chosen charity.

The three non-profit organizations who gave a brief presentation to convince people to vote for them were Prairie Tails Animal Rescue Society (PTARS), Rotary Club of Vegreville and Vegreville Preschool Association.

Chair of Special Olympics, Kevin Tremblay opened the meeting where he detailed what they used the funds they received from the May 2019 meeting for when they were the chosen recipients.

After this, representatives from the non-profit spoke. President of PTARS, Connie Brown said Prairie Tails started up in April of 2018 because they knew at that time there was a need for rescue but they never fully expected the numbers they seen. In 2019 alone,

(Left-to-right) Organizers for the meeting’s Representatives from May’s winning charity, Special Olympics, Corinne Audy and Kevin Tremblay with representatives from the winning charity-Prairie Tails Animal Rescue Society for the November 27’s meeting-Garret Perepeluk, Connie Brown, and Andrea Lystang with Betsy the cat.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo) they have seen 23 dogs come into their care; out of those 23 dogs, 16 of them were claimed by their owner, six were adopted out and one had to be transferred out to another facility. This year they have seen 132 cats come into their care; only nine have been claimed, eight had to be euthanized because of medical problems, 53 have been adopted out, 34 have become our cats, and currently they have 28 cats in their care. They will not adopt an animal out not unless it has been spray or neutered. If they win this meeting the funds will be used to help the lives of these animals.

Next to present was President of Rotary Club of Vegreville, Ashley Browning who stated they have a dream for their community, The Rotary Skate Park which will be located on the northeast corner of Vegreville Composite High School’s grounds. The goal is a public space that incorporates locally inspired art and structures, invites socializing and viewing areas, and sustainable development principles. “A skateboard park is free play which fosters imagination that is selforchestrated, it will be a community park with picnic tables and benches connected to the walking path system. This promotes healthy lifestyles for mental wellbeing and physical literacy, will incorporate sensory

walls for people with physical disabilities to explore, a gathering place for youth in a highly visible location.

Additionally, skateboarding will be an Olympic sport in 2020,” Browning stated.

Vegreville Preschool Association President, Jesse Hamaliuk’s address stated Vegreville Preschool is a playbased, inclusive early childhood program that aims to prepare children for lifelong learning; individually and as part of a group.

“The Vegreville Preschool operates on tuition fees and fundraising, to ensure Vegreville Preschool remains inclusive and open to every child in our community, we keep our fee structure to a minimum,” Hamaliuk stated.

The charity who was voted on to receive the collective funds of $4600 that was raised at the meeting was Prairie Tails Animal Rescue Society.

4-H BEEF CLUB - CONTINUED from PAGE 8 We will be wrapping up 2019 as a club at the Vegreville Bowling Lanes on December 15. An evening of bowling, laughs, secret Santa and Boston Pizza has been booked for all the beef club families to come out and enjoy. We are all looking forward to a fun and enjoyable evening.

We will be starting off the 2020 year going to the Oil Kings hockey game at Rogers Place on Jan 5. This is always a group favourite for everyone because

we get really good seats and get to stop for macdonalds on our way home.

After we finished the meeting Taylor Chomik organized a few minute to win it games for the members to attempt. Let’s just say we need more practice on those.

Our next 4-h meeting will be on Jan 3,2020 at the Holden Complex. The Holden 4-H Beef Club would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, I have had my cat, Tabitha, for a long time. I found her many years ago from a classified ad when she was a just a kitten and needed a new home. Now after being pregnant and having a son, I find that I am allergic to her. To be honest I don't know what to do. Tabitha has been a part of my life for so long. I know giving her up is the best thing for my allergy, but I can't do that to her again. My doctor tells me that cat dander is the likely culprit for my irritated sinuses. That just leaves me with more questions than answers, such as what exactly is cat dander? Is this the hair she sheds? If so, I don't mind vacuuming all the time to keep it clean. I practically do that already. Can you help me on what I can do to keep from taking out the dreaded "Free to good home ad"? And please hurry, I'm running out of tissues!

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Cash: Cat dander is not actually the hair of your cat. Instead, it is the scales of dead skin that your pet sheds on an ongoing basis. It's similar to how humans shed skin, but pet dander is much smaller in size and not visible to the naked eye.

Carry: Due to the microscopic particle size, pet dander can remain airborne for several hours before settling into your carpets or furniture. The result is that you inhale the dander, which in turn can irritate your sinuses or cause an allergic reaction.

Cash: To reduce the amount of dander in your home, vacuum and dust on a regular basis. Be sure to use a vacuum that has a HEPA filter

to catch the dander. Otherwise, vacuuming will recirculate the dander into the air. Also, consider adding an air purifier where you and your pet spend most of your time.

Carry: To further help, keep Tabitha off your bed and other furniture. Her dander can collect and penetrate those fabrics quickly.

And be sure to place her litter box in a remote area where it won't contribute to an allergy problem.

Cash: With these simple steps, you and Tabitha can still enjoy a long life together. And hopefully you can stop buying tissues in bulk!

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Most people say, "God bless you" or "Gesundheit" after someone sneezes. But where did the tradition start? The true origin is unknown, but it could have come from ancient superstitions. Some believe that sneezing allowed the soul to escape the body or allowed evil to enter. In either case, these phrases were used to thwart the opportunity and save the soul.

"God bless you" began its use in the 6th century when Pope Gregory the Great used it during the bubonic plague epidemic. The German word "gesundheit", meaning "good health", was brought to North America by German-speaking immigrants.

My husband loves his bulldog, Barney, and has had him for years. Barney may look small, but he's solid and lifting him can be quite the task for anyone.

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With the help of two nurses they lifted Barney to check him out. After a few "uh-has" and "ums" from the doctor, he turned to my husband and said, "We're going to have to put him down now."

My husband then panicked, "You mean we have to put him to sleep?"

"Calm down," the doctor replied. "I just meant 'set him down'. He's very heavy!"

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St. Paul RCMP Arrest Two Males After Using Tire Deflation Device Sgt. David Graham St. Paul RCMP

St. Paul, Alta- On Dec. 3 around 12:30 am St. Paul RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle that entered a rural property. The vehicle was located by police which fled when they attempted to stop it. The vehicle was disabled by a tire deflation device shortly after and two males were arrested.

An observant resident called police to report that a suspicious vehicle had entered their property and drove around before departing. RCMP made patrols and located the vehicle, and attempted to stop it; however, it failed to stop in an attempt to evade police. Other RCMP units setup a tire deflation device and were able to disable the vehicle. The suspects fled on foot but were located a short time later by RCMP members.

Cody Makokis, 37, of Wetaskiwin, Alta. was charged with the following; Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 Flight from police Resisting Arrest Failing to Comply X 2 Blair Cardinal, 27, of Saddle Lake, Alta. was charged with the following; Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 Flight from police Resisting Arrest Failing to Comply X 5 Both males were also wanted on several outstanding criminal warrants.

Makokis and Cardinal were brought before a justice of peace and held in custody.

Their next court appearance was scheduled for Dec. 5, 2019 at St. Paul Provincial Court.

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Vegreville arena renamed Wally Fedun Arena Submitted

Vegreville, AB – The family of the late Wally Fedun will be making a substantial donation over the next several years for the Town of Vegreville to make improvements to the Arena. To show the Town’s gratitude to the Fedun family, the Town has renamed the Vegreville Arena to the Wally Fedun Arena.

Wally’s son, Wayne, provided the Town with the following statement “On behalf of my sister Monica Thomas, our close family friend Jim Reid (founder of the Three Sisters Charitable Foundation) and our respective families, we are pleased to make a donation to the Town of Vegreville in honour of Wally Fedun, our Dad and dear friend, who passed away suddenly earlier this year. The donation will be used by the Town over several years to assist in the funding of various improvements to Town recreational facilities. This would have made Wally extremely happy, particularly in connection with the Vegreville arena.

Like so many families, the arena was our second home in the winter. Wally was very

involved in minor hockey for many years, as a coach, manager, league director, and

President of the Vegreville Minor Hockey Association. He was at every hockey game

and figure skating practice, offering his quiet and unqualified support.

While it has been many years since my sister and I left Vegreville to pursue our post-secondary education and careers in Edmonton and Calgary, we have always remained proud to have grown up in Vegreville. We remember fondly those years and the strong sense of community and value highly the close friendships developed then that remain strong now.

And so, when we were thinking about some small way to thank our Dad for his love, friendship, guidance, humour and wisdom, a contribution to the Town of Vegreville in his memory became an obvious decision.

We hope that the improvements our donation will help fund are enjoyed by all, and that in some small way our donation fosters the sense of community that makes Vegreville such a special place.”

The Town is still working to finalize details regarding the improvements and will release additional information in the future.

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ensure things ran smoothly and the ice was in tip top shape for the event. He also made sure two staff members were at the rink at all times to assist players, coaches, and all of Hockey Alberta’s staff. Altogether, he estimates there were 600 plus people who came in and out the arena doors throughout the event.

Van der Torre’s 12-year-old son Ryder who plays goalie for the Vegreville Wranglers Pee Wee Hockey team was very happy with the number of saves he made during the early morning game he played on Saturday.

Riley Warawa, who is also a goalie on the team, described the experience as cool and enjoyed all of the new drills he did during the goalie session and meeting other players from around the region. Miller Komarniski, Cooper McNiven, and Owen Stembuerger also participated in the three day camp.

Dad Malcolm McNiven said the camp was “pretty“amazing” and offered “great coach-

ing” for the youth who learned more about puck handling in a very fast paced environment. McNiven said his son loved every minute of the camp, and really enjoyed playing with other kids. Dad Ryan Warawa said it was a real eye-opening experience, and that he saw some “exceptional” talent on the ice. Although there were several Triple A hockey players at the camp, Warawa said the local players were able to “hold their own” and “fit right in” with the other players. He added that it was a bonus to be able to play in their home rink and that the players will definitely share their new found knowledge and skills back with their other teammates.

Warawa’s son Riley commented: “We did a lot of neat drills that I liked.” He also enjoyed meeting new players.

Early next week two teams of 20 players will be selected to compete in the Alberta Winter Games that will be held in the City of Airdrie from Feb. 14-17th.

Blotter Reader Chimes In – Can They Do That?

Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser

Reader Sean asks: “Can the police enter a farmers field or private property and charge someone for impaired operation?

Would there be a difference between an off-road or registered vehicle?”

I’ve often wondered why lawn tractors don’t have drink holders, but I suspect that is not exactly what you are talking about. From what I have observed while working on The Blotter, the police are far too busy to worry about a farmer having a few adult beverages on their own property.

However, I will defer to the experts for a

more official answer.

The easy answer is NO. Private property is private property and the laws specifically apply to public roadways and public land (parks, grazing land etc.). Having said that, police are fully within their mandate to follow a vehicle on to private land if they have observed a vehicle on the public roadway. At that point, public safety is the priority and an arrest can be made on private land.

As a side note, you CAN get an impaired driving or open container charge on your lawn tractor if you are on a public roadway.

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Tributes MEMORIAM

In Memory of PAWLIUK, Mary July 10, 1921 - December 8, 2017 Thinking of you and missing you more than words could ever say For life seemed to change forever on the day you went away And this season’s lost its sparkle, now that you’re no longer here Gone is all the warmth and laughter, and those feelings of good cheer But each night, there in the distance, shines a brilliant Christmas star Which is Heaven’s way of showing exactly where you are And on Christmas day, as always, and on each day yet to follow You are loved, missed, and remembered and the world just seems more hollow.

So, we are sending an owl to Heaven, with a parcel on its wings Be careful when you open it, it’s full of beautiful things Inside are a million kisses, wrapped up in a million hugs To say how much we miss you, and send you all our love We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again.

Sadly missed and remembered always in our hearts Mike, Anna, Cory, Tanya, Andy, Abigail and Marlee

Father Vincent (Wasyl) Prychidko OSBM March 17, 1918 - December 11, 2012 His helping hand was always first To render any aid he could.

His voice was always raised in praise, His words were wise and good.

Dear Father, since you’ve gone away, The ones you loved so true Try hard to carry on the way We know you’d want us to.

Lovingly remembered by your family, the Basilian Fathers and Holy Trinity Parishoners

MEMORIAM

MEMORIAM

OBITUARY

HALABUT, Susan In loving memory of our dear Mother and Baba, Susan Halabut, who sadly left us on December 11, 2013.

We think about you always Mom We talk about you still, You have never been forgotten And you never will.

We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain, To walk and guide us through our lives Until we meet again.

Forever In Our Hearts Love - Audrey & Rod, Patie, Sharon & families

O’SHEA, Eugene Daniel June 10, 1923 - December 9, 2015 Those we Love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear.

LESNIK, Marvin Jay June 15, 1989 – December 8, 2019 On Sunday, December 8, 2019, Marvin Jay Lesnik of Mundare, Alberta passed away at the age of 30 years.

Marvin is survived by his loving family, his parents Jimmy (Terry) Lesnik; brother Mark (Stacey); two aunts Phyllis and Barbara; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Marvin was predeceased by his grandparents Marvin and Joyce Lesnik and Peter and Donna Sereda; one aunt Colleen.

A Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated by Father Luan Vu on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church in Mundare, Alberta. Cremation has taken place. Private family inurnment to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Edmonton Humane Society” or to “S.T.A.R.S.” To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800

FASEK, William In memory of our dear father and grandfather William Fasek who passed away on December 16, 2016.

We little knew that morning that God Was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone, For a part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories; Your love is still our guide; And though we cannot see you, You are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same; But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

Always remembered and loved by Nick Fasek, Gynelle Gagne and family.

Todd, Linda, Jasmine and Diesel Fenske and Sandra Fasek.

WOLOSHNIUK, Stan December 10, 1935 - December 16, 2012 In Memory of a Beloved Father and Gido Who left us 7 years ago I’m writing this from Heaven Where I dwell with God above Where there’s no more tears and sadness There’s just eternal love.

When you are walking down the street And you’ve got me on your mind I’m walking in your footsteps, Only half a step behind.

And when you feel that gentle breeze Or the wind upon your face That’s me giving you a great, big hug Or just a soft embrace.

So when tomorrow starts without me Don’t think that we’re apart For every time you think of me I’m right here in your heart.

Memory Eternal Loved and Missed by Wife June, Duane & Darrin & Rita

ROYER, Karen Darlene October 28, 1955 - December 10, 2017 Precious memories woven in gold This is the picture we tenderly hold Deep in our hearts your memory is kept To love and to cherish and never forget A special smile, a special face and In our hearts a special place No words we speak can ever say How much we miss you everyday To be together the same old way Would be our greatest wish today May the winds of love blow softly And whisper, so you can hear We will always love and miss you And wish that you were here.

Lovingly remembered by daughter Jennifer, mother Marcia Seniuk and family

Vegreville Co-op Holiday Gala

OBITUARY

OSTAPOWICH, Ron On December 3, 2019, Ron Ostapowich of Bruderheim, AB, formerly of Andrew, AB, passed away at the age of 75 years. Ron is survived by his sister, Audrey; brothers, Irvin (Heather) and their family and Bill (Ofelia).

Also left to cherish Ron’s memory are his nieces, Elohne and Mel and their families. Ron was predeceased by his parents, John and Betty Ostapowich; and brother-in-law, Ernie Matan.

In keeping with Ron’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private inurnment will take place at Kysylew Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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Park Memorial Lamont 780-895-2167 Family Owned Funeral Home and Crematorium KUZYK, Victoria On December 5, 2019, Victoria Kuzyk of Waskatenau passed away at the age of 87 years.

Victoria is survived by her son, Ken (Liliana) of England; daughter, Ramona of Los Angeles; one grandson, Michael (Nicole); and one great-grandson, Dylan.

Predeceased by her husband, Steve; daughter, Deborah; two brothers; one sister; and son-in-law, Mike.

Memorial Service Friday, December 13 at 11:00 a.m. at Moore Memorial United Church, Redwater. Reverend Wendy Galloway officiating with inurnment at a later date. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Lamont Health Care Centre, Box 479, Lamont, AB T0B 2R0.

Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com.

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Bakery Manager, Sarah Kisilevich gives out samples of food. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

The taste of fancy, festive food was fuel for the eyes and stomach when Co-op employees dished out samples of holiday food and presented demonstrations of entertaining ideas for food to serve for the holidays at Vegreville and District Co-op Ltd. Gala on December 3.

As well, Co-op offered this elegant event as a way to have people try out their exclusive products.

Also available at this event were free draws for entertaining packages from each department where the food samples were offered.

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Candlelight Service of Remembrance Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Loss is always painful whether it is the loss of a relationship, job, pet or the death of a loved one. Since Christmas is known as a joyful time, it can be especially difficult to grieve during this period and having the support of the community can really be helpful.

That is why members of the Akasu Palliative Care Society, Park Memorial Funeral Home & Crematorium and Vegreville Ministerial Association held a peaceful Candlelight Service of Remembrance on Dec. 1st at the Vegreville Social Centre.

The service, now in its 20th year, began with a piano prelude by Viola Braun-Fox. Kim Mertick, treasurer of the Akasu Palliative Care Society, officially welcomed everyone.

Rev. Laureta Blondin continued with an invocation. More prayers were led by Barb Bienvenue and Terry Kubin. Following that, an opening hymn was sang by attendees.

Local performers included Colleen Albert from Companions on the Journey, Ashley Ziprick with St. John’s Lutheran Choir, and

musicians Debbie and Carissa Fedoruk.

The guest speaker was local resident, Caryl Ziprick-Potts who presented her own moving true story. She told the crowd about a serious car accident she and her younger

day after day was like walking around with a ton of bricks on my shoulders. The happy go lucky girl I used to be was gone. I pushed my family and friends away and the ones who were going through the pain with me.

had. Caryl felt this woman was speaking only to her when she said that whatever was holding you back, to live each day to the fullest, and let it go. This speaker repeated the sentiment several times. “At that moment, I forgave myself. I realized if I was going to keep going and keep living and be the person I wanted to be, I would have to let go,” Caryl added.

The interdenominational service concluded with fellowship and refreshments.

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Ashley Ziprick performs with St. John’s Lutheran Choir. (Rosanne Fortier/photo) brother were involved in.

Caryl was 18 years old. While she survived, her brother did not. Caryl blamed herself because she got into an argument with her brother just before the accident.

Caryl went on to live in such a way, attempting to escape her life. “The guilt I lived with

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They were a constant reminder of my own pain,” Caryl said.

Caryl felt this way until she went to a conference with a friend. She says when the speaker began talking, she was immediately drawn to her words. The speaker was telling them about her life and all the struggles she

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Messy Art Makes Christmas Bright

Heritage House Mitten Tree Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Heritage House’s staff, residents, and their family members had the idea of buying and making scarves, mittens, gloves, and toques to place on its Mitten Tree so they could later donate these items to Vegreville Christmas Bureau.

The youngest participant, 11-month- old Lana Safa seems to be having fun at the PLC Messy Art program. (Rosanne Fortier/photo) messy art Christmas trees, lights, and a big Rosanne Fortier snowman. As with every program, the chilNews Correspondent Child care professionals indicate that dren received a snack and one of the profesengaging in messy play helps children’s sionals read the children a messy Christmas art story. overall development.

Litania Holyk who is a Community The Vegreville and Area Parent Link Programmer for PLC said the program Centre (PLC) had this in mind when they offered the themed program, Messy Art teaches children that it is okay to get messy and have fun while they express (Messy Christmas) on December 4.

The children learned how to make their creativity.

Just a few of the residents and members of the Residents and Family Council who donated items for the mitten tree. Front row from left to right: Helen Zubreski, Lillian Hohn, Jo-Anne Fried-President of Residents and Family Council, Wilma Golinowski.

Back row from left to right: Emily Sorochan and Heather Paziuk-Vice President of Residents and Family Council. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

PAYING IT FORWARD - CONTINUED from PAGE 3 “I’m a giver, and I am learning to receive,” said Bienvenue, who spends countless hours visiting and assisting long term care residents with activities. “When it comes back to you, it makes a person want to return the favour.” She even takes time out on Christmas day to visit the residents. The way the residents faces “light

up” when they see her is all the payback she needs. “It touches my heart and makes my Christmas special.”

Bienvenue encourages everyone to pay it forward.

Even if a person doesn’t have enough financial resources to share, she said simply smiling, opening a door or saying hi to a stranger is a great way to do just that.

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RCMP Make Arrest Following Threats on Bus Corporal Laurel Scott RCMP Media Relations Group

Smoky Lake, Alta. – The RCMP have one male in custody following a 90 minute incident that saw a bus diverted in Edmonton and ultimately stopped near Waskatenau, Alta.

At 12:25 a.m., a 911 call was received by the RCMP via Edmonton Police Service that a bus driver was threatened by a male brandishing a broken beer bottle. The male subject was not allowing the driver to stop the bus as scheduled. The bus departed from Fort McMurray and was destined for Edmonton. The suspect male directed the driver to change routes near the city of Edmonton and went north on 97 Street towards Gibbons.

Morinville RCMP located the bus on Highway 28 and several patrol units became engaged. Fort Saskatchewan and Redwater RCMP were alerted and responded. The bus traveled on Highway 28 then turned on Highway 831 towards Bruderheim.

The bus was being driven in a manner that no other traffic on the highways was in danger.

The RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT) was activated and a crisis negotiator with ERT made contact via telephone with the suspect. As a result of successful negotiation between the ERT member and the suspect he agreed to get off the bus. At approximately 1:50 a.m., the bus pulled over in Smoky Lake RCMP’s jurisdiction. RCMP members on scene took the male into custody immediately, without incident.

The bus was redirected to Fort Saskatchewan RCMP detachment where resources were in place to take statements and conduct interviews with the bus driver and nine adult passengers. Victim Services Unit was available to assist if required.

Neither the driver nor the passengers were injured during this incident.

“The safety of the passengers was the primary concern of the bus driver” says Sergeant Shayne Courtorielle, Acting Detachment Commander of the Morinville RCMP. “The driver needs to be commended for his ability to remain calm. His actions contributed to the safe outcome of this incident.”

The 35-year-old male is in police custody at Morinville RCMP Detachment and the investigation continues with charges pending.

Vermilion RCMP Arrest Male for Multiple Counts of Criminal Harassment Submitted Mannville, Alta. - On Dec. 2, 2019 Vermilion RCMP received a complaint about an unknown person making unwanted contact first by phone and then by text messages. On Dec. 3, 2019 another individual reported unwanted contact from a known male and the suspect was identified to police. Five additional complaints were received by five different individuals on Dec. 4 and 5, all of a similar nature and were linked to the same originating number.

On Dec. 5, 2019 Vermilion RCMP arrested a male in connection to these offences.

Jim Douglas Wilson, aged 32 of Mannville, Alta. is charged with: Criminal Harassment - 7 counts Invitation to Sexual Touching - 2 counts Luring a Child - 2 counts Breach of Probation - 1 count Jim Wilson was held to appear before a Justice of the Peace and was remanded into custody to next appear on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 in Lloydminster Provincial Court.

As the matter is now before the courts, no further information will be released.

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