Vegreville News Advertiser - December 13, 2017

VOL. 70 NO. 50

67 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017

VCHS Basketball

VCHS Sr. Boys Basketball team play against the Lamont team at the tournament. (Rosanne Fortier/photos)

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RCMP traffic stop

Wranglers win gold

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RCMP files from December 4 - 10 Dan Beaudette News Advertiser December 4 07:20 Damage to mailboxes.

Complainant reports noise by some mailboxes. When she looks out she saw a male running away. The male jumped into a dark colored truck and took off.

No suspects at this time.

14:00 It was reported of a well-being check on a person that had left the property after having a temper tantrum. The complainant called back a few minutes late and said the person had returned home.

23:38 RCMP attendant a motor vehicle collision. The driver lost control and rolled the vehicle into the ditch. No injuries and no signs of alcohol or impairment.

December 5 04:21 A traffic stop with a vehicle that had dirty license plates. Member smelt an odor of marijuana. The driver was arrested for possession. In the vehicle, two open beers cans were located as well as marijuana. Alcohol and cannabis were seized and the 24-hour suspension was issued to the driver and has to appear in court.

13:08 It was reported that a large amount of candy was found on a youth.

The candy has been confirmed to be taken out of one of the stores in town. 4 youth are believed to be involved and the matter is still under investigation.

14:10 Complainant attended front counter to report a hacker broke into their computer and was trying to get money out of their account. The hacker kept calling the complainant wanting money. They have since changed their phone no. and bank account and reported the scam to the RCMP December 6 01:02 It was reported that a male was refusing to leave the bar and was becoming verbally aggressive. RCMP attends.

The male was located and arrested and lodged in cells for the night.

2154 It was reported that the complainant’s sibling was becoming aggressive

and pushed and ripped their shirt. The sibling was intoxicated when members attended. The sibling was taken to the hospital and held overnight. No charges were laid.

December 7 0217 It was reported the complainant’s vehicle was stolen going towards 857 and possibly going towards Vegreville.

The doors were left unlocked with keys left in. Vehicle still not located.

09:42 It was reported of another vehicle theft as well as firearms missing from a gun safe. Nothing else was observed to be missing. The matter still under investigation.

11:40 A vehicle was located in the County of Minburn. The vehicle had the driver’s door locks damaged and the vehicle was left in the ditch. It was revealed the vehicle was stolen out of Edmonton. The vehicle was towed and Edmonton was updated about their stolen vehicle.

on 51 ave. and 52 street. Members located an alarm going off at a vacant house. The property rep was contacted and will fix the matter.

09:16 RCMP received a complaint of a single vehicle collision on highway 16.

Members attended and discovered that a vehicle had gone off the road hit the approach and flew through the air and landed on the meridian. Minor injuries to the driver. All necessary paperwork was completed.

12:06 Complainant reports that several cell phone numbers were opened up in their name but was not them who did it.

Unknown how they got his information to start up these accounts. Information was given about identity theft and fraud.

16:23 It was reported to the detachment that an engagement advertisement was put in the paper for her and her fiancée.

Complainant feels they are being harassed.

This matter is still under investigation.

08:16 Report of a suspicious vehicle stopped in the middle of the road.

Members attended and located the vehicle which had broken down while traveling to their friend’s house and friends were on their way to get it off the road.

20:40 It was reported that a driver was watching a movie while driving. RCMP located the vehicle and it appeared that the driver was looking at a screen while driving and a distractive driving ticket was issued.

December 9

12:00 Members were called to a child custody agreement where the children did not want to go to the other party. It was explained to them that charges could be laid if they did not comply with the order.

16:21 It was reported about a break-in into a shop on a vacant property. Several items were stolen. At this time there a no suspects.

December 8 07:35 It was reported that for the last two days a smoke alarm could be heard

00:17 It was reported of a couple of vehicles just sitting on the side of the road. RCMP; attend and located the vehicles. The vehicle occupants were just talking and no offenses of signs of impairment.

20:14 Report of a domestic dispute. One of the parties had returned home intoxicated and were throwing items around in the house. The suspect was located in the yard on the ground heavily intoxicated. The subject was taken to the hospital to be checked over and was released when sober.

December 10 16:30 Complainant reports that he bought a business here in town, however, this is a false allegation and was warned by the RCMP if he continues to make these allegations that he will be charged.

For the week the members dealt with 95 calls for service. 2 – 911 calls. 7 false alarms and 4 animal collisions.

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Free Freetrade tradeor or fair fairtrade? trade?

Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion In a recent trip (the second) to China, Prime Minister Trudeau and his team had said they would talk trade and also stand firm on their position on equal rights and all the other niceities that China cares little about.

Upon returning empty handed, they declared the visit a “success”. I’m not sure what qualifies as a success these days in politics, but maybe it’s shaking hands and getting some photo ops.

Of course, each side of this many-sided issue will spin the visit as they choose. It was a success, it was a waste of time, it was a complete debacle. But listening to politicians at times is like listening to the adults talk in a Charlie Brown movie.

I for one, am perfectly fine with no progress being made with trade talks in China and a slow and cautious approach with NAFTA. There is no way that Canada with 36 million people and a GDP of $1.5 trillion can compete with a Chinese economy with 1.4 trillion people and a GDP of $11.2 trillion. We are in a similar situation with the United States with size and Mexico when talking wages.

Proponents of “Free” trade and the global economy will cite lost jobs and higher priced goods if these deals are not

signed. But at what cost? We are a small player and are usually at the mercy of our trading partners. Canada is losing on many fronts, not the least of which is the long-term impact on our country.

When our biggest trading partner, the US, (or any other for that matter) does not like what is happening, suddenly there is a dairy dispute, a softwood lumber dispute or a concern with the health of our pork or beef. Coincidence? Maybe not.

Can we compete when the average wage in Mexico City is $2.43/hr and the minimum wage is $4.60 a day in some regions? We have more restrictions on environmental controls and safety which drive up costs as well.

I would argue, that since we moved to more open and “free” trade, we have lost a large percentage of our manufacturing to other countries and now are primarily a resource exporting country. We have also lost the ability to enforce legislation to protect the public good and the environment.

Buried in the FTA is a clause which dictates that Canada must export a certain amount of its natural resources. This has forced Canada to export over 60% of its oil and natural gas to the U.S. Maybe another trading partner would be willing to pay more? There IS a hidden cost to “Free” Trade.

In August 2010, the Canadian federal government announced that it had agreed to pay $CAD 130 million to settle AbitibiBowater’s NAFTA investment claim. This is one of 66 cases filed under NAFTA chapter 11 up to October 1 2010 Do we really need “Free” trade? I feel we would be better off with “Fair” trade. Export partners already want our highquality beef, lumber and yes... even our “dirty” oil.

If the “values” we are so quick to ram down our trading partners throats included a fair and equal trade that benefited both sides, we would be in a different situation. A better one for all Canadians.

Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com

Dear Editor Prior to the election in the Village of Holden, I wrote letters to 2 former councilors running for re-election, asking about their stance on amending the Procedural Bylaw to allow brief written reports on ALL meetings that the CAO and councilors attend and that they are included in the monthly meetings.

And, to serve the taxpayer better, their thoughts about having a short question and answer period following Council meetings, from the public in attendance.

After over a month of no replies from either person, I wrote a letter to the CAO and Council asking for an answer. The

Letter - CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 Name: Alice Field Occupation: Retired telephone operator Likes: My family, Christmas carols Dislikes: Cranky people, bad weather

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Letter - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 CAO replied saying that after contacting Municipal Affairs, nothing in the MGA legislation states that councilors have to reply to letters. She further noted that I could have asked the questions at the pre-election forum. This I did, asking that EACH candidate replies to those questions. One candidate did; then someone interrupted with another question and the chairman allowed my question to remain unanswered by the other 5 candidates.

Does one conclude that any questions that come up in the interim, must be withheld until the next election? Or, what is the point of writing, which is my preference, if councilors DO NOT HAVE TO REPLY? At any rate, I, too, phoned Municipal Affairs and was told that councilors do not have to reply to letters, BUT THAT THEY SHOULD. Last term, the CAO, and Council ignored my request to amend the Procedural Bylaw when I gave Vilna as an example. The CAO at that time called Vilna’s minutes a bad example, without legitimizing her comment as to why. My request was treated with indifference and all I got was a run-around.

What is it that these people are so

afraid of? Don’t taxpayers have a right to have their concerns addressed by their representatives? Why are reports from the CAO and councilors kept secret? How do taxpayers get to know if there are benefits to the community from all the meetings they get paid to attend?

Is it democratic to stifle open and transparent communication between the CAO, Council and the public? The taxpayer is paying their way and is entitled to know how business is conducted in the Village. No wonder people have a distrust of governance when they are left in the dark without so much as an explanation as to why questions will not be answered.

-- Margie Tomashavsky

Thanks for the letter Margie. I believe the 3 things which are withheld (in camera) are matters pertaining to legal, land and labour. Beyond that, most things would be considered public record and many councils have a policy of replying to correspondence. If you feel that there are things not being released which should, you can reach out to municipal affairs and even submit a FOIA request. Finally, the next time elections roll around, anyone in the district can toss their name in for a position and work towards change should the desire be there. -- AB

Dan Beaudette News Advertiser The Vegreville 7-11 store is gone for good. The owner based his closing on financial reasons and would not give any other comments. Despite trying to get a fixed date for the closing the owner would not give one. Then overnight it was gone. The picture shows the old 7-11 location boarded up and the signs gone. It seems to have been a quick move.

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COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – December 14, 1927

The new school at Ranfurly was destroyed by fire on Monday. The fire was discovered at 1:30 in the afternoon but gained such headway that nothing could be done to save the building. It was a tworoomed structure, built a year or so ago. Some of the unoccupied buildings in Ranfurly will be used for school purposes until another school building can be erected.

Even cold weather brings good to somebody and the snappy frosts of the past few weeks have been reflected in increased production of Alberta coal from the mines. This province is so happily situated that a coal famine of any great extent is next to impossible. Practically every part of the province is within one hundred miles of working mines. All mines are now working full gangs to keep pace with the constant demand. It is expected that seven million tons will be the total output for 1927 and, if cold weather keeps up 1928 will break all records.

The voters list for the town of Vegreville had been prepared and may be seen at the town office.

75 Years Ago – December 16, 1942

According to an announcement made by Dr. G.F. McNally, deputy minister of education, arrangements will be made to re-open the schools in Vegreville School Division, No. 19, irrespective of the decision of the Divisional Board not to accept any compromise with the striking teachers. Dr. McNally did not state how the department proposed to override the Board, but the department has wide powers and can, if necessary, dismiss the trustees and place an official trustee or administrator in charge. However, the schools will re-open for the coming term on January 4th, after having been closed since November 10th.

The Vegreville Beef Calf Club held their annual meeting on Saturday, December 12th. Out of a total of 33 boys and girls in the Club, 30 were at the meeting, along with a number of interested fathers. The newly elected president is Stewart Montgomery, in place of Robert Bown. Ted Umphrey is vice-president and Robert Bown is Secretary. Eight pounds of mono-calcium phosphate was distributed to each of the members. This mineral, so important in live stock feeding, was donated by the consolidated Mining and Smelting Company. Arrangements were made for ordering linseed oil cake for most of the members.

50 Years Ago – December 14, 1967

A major Centennial Project, built jointly by the citizens of Willingdon and the surrounding districts was officially opened at a banquet program. William Hawrelak of Edmonton cut the ribbon declaring the Recreation Center officially opened.

Robert Krider, student from Mannville School has been named winner of the Governor-General’s medal for the County of Minburn. Robert is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Everit Krider principle of Mannville School from 1963-1967. The Krider family are now residing in Ashcroft, B.C. where Mr. Krider is principal of the Junior and Senior High School.

The turn-on of lights at the Vegreville Composite High School last Wednesday evening was a Christmas event that will be long remembered by persons who attended. Following the short program in the gymnasium in which H.G. Armstrong, vice principal outlined the purpose of the project, J. LoBalbo expressed the interest of the business community. During this time the features of the decorations were turned on until finally the whole area surrounding the school was transformed into a magnificent Christmas scene. Focal point of the scene was the manger setting, with figures representing Mary, Joseph, the infant Jesus, and completed with live sheep and a donkey.

25 Years Ago – December 15, 1992

The Vegreville Rotary Club hosted a Christmas Carol Festival on Sunday, December 13 at the Vegreville Composite Jr./Sr. High School. Various community groups and individuals participated in the event.

The Vegreville Kinsmen Club donated $2500 to the 1st Vegreville Boy Scouts on Tuesday, December 8. The cheque was presented by Kinsmen members Tim MacPhee, Daryl Vinet, Myron Hayduk and Dave Hall. The funds will go towards building a mobile camp kitchen. The kitchen, complete with cooking and washing facilities, will be about five feet by eight feet and can be pulled behind a vehicle.

Local Chiropractors Dr. Bob McKenzie, Dr. Kevin McKenzie and Dr. Francis Schulte donated food items and cash to the Vegreville Food Bank on Tuesday, December 8. Kay Green was on hand to accept the donations on behalf of the food bank. She is the coordinator of the food bank. The chiropractors issued a challenge to all other professionals in Vegreville and area to meet or beat their donation.

An erosion control and landscaping project began last week on the banks of the Vermilion River at the Elks/Kinsmen Park. The project is estimated to cost $28,000 and the contractor is B.E.L. Contracting Ltd.

Letters Welcomed

One role of the Vegreville News Advertiser is to promote dialogue on various issues of concern to area residents. We accomplish this by welcoming Letters to the Editor and allowing various issues to be debated through our pages. All letters must contain the writer’s name, address and phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, however the writer’s name may be withheld from publication in special circumstances deemed appropriate by the Publisher.

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.

Next Year in Jerusalem “All of us are saying: ‘Hey, United States, we don’t think this is a very good idea’,” said Jordan’s King Abdullah II in 2002, when it became clear that President George W. Bush was going to invade Iraq. But Bush didn’t listen, and it turned out to be an extremely bad idea.

This time, with President Donald J. Trump about to announce that the United States will recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and move the US embassy there, King Abdullah simply sounded resigned: “The adoption of this resolution will have serious implications for security and stability in the Middle East.”

He knows there’s no point in protesting, even if it ends up meaning that Jordan has to break diplomatic relations with Israel. Trump is simply keeping a campaign promise he made in order to win the votes of American Jews and evangelicals, and he neither knows or cares about the implications of his decision for the Middle East.

Neither does he care that he is abandoning an American policy that has endured for seven decades and is still observed by every other country with an embassy in Israel. They are all down on the coast, in Tel Aviv, because the final status of Jerusalem in international law is still to be determined.

In the 1967 war Israel conquered the eastern, Arab-majority part of Jerusalem (and all the rest of Palestine too), and in 1980 it declared that the entire ‘reunited’ city would be Israel’s eternal p capital.

The embassies didn’t move, however, beca because Israel had no legal right r to annex East Jerusalem.

Inte International law n no longer allows borders to be moved by force.

Now, in fact, everybody knows that Israel has no intention of ever giving up Jerusalem as its capital and that it is too strong for any combination of Arab countries to force it to do so. Everybody realizes (or should realize) that the ‘peace process’ has actually been dead for at least a decade, and that there is currently no possibility of resurrecting it. So this whole fuss is just about symbolism – but symbols matters.

Everybody goes on pretending that there is a ‘peace process’, just as they pretend that the status of Jerusalem is still unsettled because these fictions allow the Arabs, and especially the Palestinians, to pretend they have not lost the struggle decisively.

But they have, at least for this generation.

What Trump is doing now, for no better reason than to keep some American voters happy, is rubbing the Arabs’ noses in their defeat. Being normal human beings, they will respond by re-opening the struggle – not to the point where they risk being destroyed by Israel, but at least enough to save face and do a lot of damage.

Some Arab countries that have diplomatic relations with Israel (and even some other Muslim countries) will feel compelled to downgrade them or cut ties completely. Jordan and Egypt, which actually have peace treaties with Israel, may be forced to reconsider them. The Palestinians may feel obliged to launch a third intifada, just to show that somehow they are still in the game. It won’t be Armageddon, but it could get quite ugly.

There is one important group of pro-Trump voters who would be delighted if it did turn into a real war, of course: white evangelical Christians, or at least the ‘dispensationalists’ amongst them.

Armageddon is what the Bible prophesies, in their reading of it, and they eagerly await the prophecy’s fulfillment. Even if it comes at the hands of a thrice-married pussy-grabber.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Can I Help?

Sgt. Jerry Nutbrown RCMP Ponderings – Vegreville Detachment A question that does come up periodically, usually in the form of a scenario, is, can I help a police officer?

Besides not causing us work by breaking the law or engaging in risky behavior, yes, you can help the po-po. Sorry for going slang on you there.

Occasionally we do get asked by some members of the public if they saw us in trouble or struggling with someone, can they help. Again, the generalized answer is yes. Also in most cases where this would occur, we would also be very appreciative.

Section 25 of the Criminal Code of Canada provide peace officers the authority to use force to carry out our duties. For clarification, all police officers are peace officer but not all peace officers are police officers. I know, I know, now I am sounding like Dr. Seuss. Section 25 also provides anyone the authority to use reasonable force, up to and including force likely to cause death, to anyone helping a peace officer. As I have mentioned before, we act within authorities in what we do as those authorities are what gives us the ‘power’ to do things like arresting people and seizing things. As with any use of force, there is a reasonableness to be met. What this means is that you, or us, can’t hit someone with a club for not walking away when they are ordered to do so such as outside a bar while police officers try to quell a disturbance. This would be an excessive use of force in this instance.

How about a real-life example. At another post of mine, a member pulled over a vehicle which resulted in an impaired investigation at about 3 AM one morning. The member was approximately 5 foot 6 inches tall and 140 pounds(that is 168 centimeters and 64 kilograms for younger folks).

The male subject was 6 foot 6 inches tall and about 300 pounds and was military trained (the younger folks can convert those on their own). When the member arrested the male a struggle

authorized to do so. This doesn’t occur often but if it does, just know that many thanks and much appreciation will be expressed by the members for helping them out.

ensued and obviously, our member was not fairing so well during this hands-on wrestling(the member’s intervention tools could not be used as the male had control of the member’s arms). 3 passers-by saw what was happening and came to the aid of our member assisting with controlling and getting handcuffs on the large subject. First, every RCMP officer is appreciative that these people helped and likely prevented certain injuries to a level I won’t speculate.

Second, these good Samaritans had the authority to get hands-on with the male subject as they were assisting a peace officer in the execution of the member’s duties. So the force they applied to the male was authorized and in this case, reasonable. They just grabbed, held, twisted etc. to gain control over the male.

Now if an officer asks for your assistance you know you are

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RCMP Traffic Stop Submitted Lloydminster, Alberta - In the early morning hours of Dec. 4, 2017, a member of the Lloydminster General Investigation Support Team (GIST) conducted a traffic stop near 59 Avenue and 44 Street. As a result of that stop the officer seized a loaded handgun, over 230 grams of Methamphetamine, approximately 18 grams of Cocaine, and over $1200.00.

Rhonda Campbell, a 49-year-old from Wainwright has been charged with, possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime, five firearms related offences, and two breach charges.

Nathanael Habte, a 28-year-old from Vermilion, has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime, five firearms related offences, and five breach charges.

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Man Arrested on Outstanding Warrants Submitted Vegreville, AB – On November 29th, 2017 at approximately eleven a.m., RCMP members on patrol in Vegreville noted a male walking through a parking lot who was known to be wanted on several outstanding arrest warrants. The male noticed the police vehicle, and attempted to run. After a brief foot chase, the male was arrested.

Leon Jordan Tremblay, 30 years of age, of Vegreville, Alberta was arrested on multiple outstanding warrants for failing to comply with release conditions. Search incidental to arrest revealed that Tremblay was in possession of multiple documents belong to various people, including vehicle registrations, identification and a multitude of other documents which could be used to falsely obtain identification.

Tremblay is now facing 38 new charges, including but not limited to: possession of stolen property and identity theft, as well as failing to comply with a Probation Order.

At the time of his arrest, Tremblay was at large on a Recognizance for a Break and Enter to a residence dating back to August 25, 2017 in Vegreville. He failed to attend court for this matter and a warrant had been issued.

A bail hearing had been held for Tremblay, and bail was denied. Tremblay’s next appearance in court is scheduled for December 18th, 2017.

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Submitted The Bantam Wranglers won the Lloydminster Blazers tournament November 24-26. Going undefeated through 4 games they won gold verses Strathcona in the final. Goalie Dylan Batog had 3 shutouts through the round Robin.

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Vegreville Ag Society Hands Out Awards

Pictured above is Grant Durie (retired) and Walter Krill (retired) who received the Honorary Life Director award. Next is Cathy Freed who has faithfully served the Ag Society for over 20 years and is now retiring from the position of office manager receiving the Honorary Life Membership. Next is Daryl Cole (retired), Dave Humphries (active) and Gail Smook (retired) receiving their Honorary Life Director awards.

Dan Beaudette News Advertiser At the annual meeting of the Vegreville Agricultural Association annual meeting, Hedi Sokalski headed up a committee to present the Honorary Life Director and Honorary Life Member awards. There was a lot of work that went into the history of these recipients and Hedi and her committee deserves a big round of applause for their efforts.

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Atom Teams Win Gold Submitted The Vegreville Atom teams hosted their home tournament on November 25 and 26 at the Vegreville Recreation Centre. Both Atom A and B teams finished with an exciting final game to win gold in both the “McDavid” and “Crosby” pools.

The Atom Wranglers team in the McDavid Division consisted of Head Coach: Paul Suiter, Assistant Coaches: Zenith Komarniski, Michail van der Torre and Brad Morrow. Manager Sabrina Komarniski. The team consists of #1 Ryder van der Torre (G), #4 Ewan Lakusta, #6 Darius Fell, #7 Grayson Morrow, #8 Maxim Rudyk, #9 Thomas Suiter, #10 Cooper McNiven, #11 Landon Trach, #12 Owen Stemberger, #13 Anslei Thistle, #14 Lucas Ferguson, #15 Adam Stemberger, #16 Miller Komarniski, #17 Rylee Yadlowski, #18 Karlee Patrie, #19 Jacob Gibbs and #31 Riley Warawa (G).

The Atom Wranglers team in the Corsby Division consisted of Head Coach: Ryan Reynolds, Assistant Coaches: Dustin Wiebe, Dean Kototyn, Lance Deacon and Kris Ketsa. Manager is Janell Skifton. The players consisted of #1 Alden Mochnach (G), #2 Tanner Tizzard, #3 Ryder Ketsa, #4 Connor Swihun, #5 Sam Skiftun, #6 Austin Ezio, #7 Teigan Drouin, #8 Kyle Ogrodnick, #9 Caylee Maiko, #10 Brandon Kokotyn, #11 Ethan Wiebe, #13 Creed Middleton, #14 Lane Gladys, #15 Jacob Warrington, #16 Zavier Lepage, #17 Ethan Deacon, #18 Nicholas Lepage, #19 Emma Miller and #31 Carter Reynolds (G).

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Royal Purple Lady Shirley Preuss giving Vegreville Transportation Services Society representative, Elaine Kucher, a cheque for $1000.00 from Vegreville Royal Purple Lodge #125.

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Tributes MEMORIAM

MEMORIAM

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

When God created mothers He knew there had to be, A very special person Who could guide a family.

He gave them warmth and tenderness And lots of love to share, He taught them how to listen And showed them how to care.

He sent them here to guide us From the moment of our birth, God’s “Very Best Creation” Was our Mother here on earth.

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

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 lose 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, Stanley December 16, 2012 We know a smile we’d love to see, A hand we’d love to touch, We know a voice we’d love to hear, A face we loved so much.

We think of you with love today, But that is nothing new, We thought about you yesterday, And the day before that too.

We will think of you tomorrow, And the will our whole lives through, For the day we fail to think of you, Is the day we’ll be with you.

Love you and miss you, June, Darrin & Rita, Duane & Roxanne

In loving Memory of Bill Uskiw 1944 - 2009 Softly the leaves of memory fall Gently we gather and treasure them all Unseen and unheard you are always near.

Precious memories of days when you were here.

What would we give if we could say, We’ll meet and see you again today.

To hear your voice and see your smile To sit and talk with you awhile Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part.

God has you in His keeping, We’ll have you forever in our hearts.

To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed Mom and Family

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COLLEEN CHERYL HARTMAN April 19, 1959 – December 7, 2017 Colleen Cheryl Hartman of Camrose passed away on December 7, 2017 at the age of 58 years after a courageous battle with cancer.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband Ken; stepdaughters Kim, and Tara (Guy); grandchildren Nathan and Sophia; step-father Peter Suchy; sister Karen Hissett; and numerous extended family, friends and clients.

Colleen was predeceased by her father William Chupka, and mother Gertrude Chupka.

A private family service will be held at a later date. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Camrose and Area Animal Shelter Society. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

Burgar Funeral Home Camrose & Daysland (4817 51 Ave, Camrose, Alberta T4V 0V4) in care of arrangements. 780-672-2121. “Dedicated service since 1906”

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Winners are people who give anything they undertake they’re all. VCHS Cougars Senior Boys did this during their One-A, Two-A Basketball Tournament on December 8 and 9.

Sr. Boys Basketball Coach for VCHS, Bryan Worobec said they have 13 players, consisting of five Grade 12s, six Grade 11s, and two Grade 10 students.

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Shuchuk, Stephanie Stephanie Shuchuk, 90, of Edmonton, Alberta passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 1, 2017.

Stephanie was the daughter of Demetro and Kate (Sycz) Borys, and loving wife of the late Alexander Shuchuk. She is survived by three children: Gary (Michelle), Stephen (Virginia) and Thomas (Claudette).

She is also survived by her sister Elizabeth and ten grandchildren, Paul, Brian (Erica), Sarah (Brent), Amy, Brett, Danielle, Jenna, Alex, Mikaila and Katarina, as well as two great-grandchildren, Angel and Coby. She was predeceased by husband Alexander Shuchuk and siblings John, Sophie, Anne, Lawrence, Val, Martha and Terry.

She was a farm girl at heart, growing up weeding grainfields with her family while attending Halicz School. She brought that same sense of stewardship and care to her work for the City of Edmonton at the Victoria Golf Course, and to her volunteer work at St. Barbara Cathedral and Dovercourt Community League.

Stephanie loved baking, gardening, singing and listening to music. She will always be remembered by all who met her for her warmth and hospitality. Cooking for others and having a good conversation over dinner were two of her favourite things. A supportive mother, wife and friend, she always made time to lend a helping hand and comfort to anyone who needed her. She lived life to the fullest doing what she did best: caring for and entertaining her loved ones. Her generous, beautiful and positive energy touched us all.

She will be dearly remembered for her strength and love of family.

A Funeral Service was held at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 11, 2017 at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Barbara, 10105 96 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta with Very Reverend Igor Kisil officiating. Interment followed in the St. Barbara’s Russian Orthodox Cemetery – Nisku. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Stephanie’s name to the “Alzheimer Society of Canada.”

To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800

ROYER, Karen Darlene October 28, 1955 – December 10, 2017 On Sunday, December 10, 2017, Karen Royer of Edmonton, Alberta, formerly of Mundare, peacefully passed away at the age of 62 years.

Karen will be sadly missed by her loving family, her daughter Jennifer; mother Marcia Seniuk; sister Charlene (Robert) Embury; brothers Terrance (Anne), Melvin (Jane), Gerald and Murray (Holly); along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Karen was predeceased by her father Nicholas Seniuk.

A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 15, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in the St. Demetro Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery – Hilliard Farms. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “St. Demetro Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery –Hilliard Farms” or to the charity of one’s choice.

To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD., VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800

PAWLIUK, Maria On December 8, 2017 Maria Pawliuk of Two Hills passed away at the age of 96 years. Maria is survived by one son, Mike (Anna); one daughter, Dianne (Bob); grandchildren, Laura (Jordan) and Sherry (Jeff), Cory and Tanya (Andy), Rafal (Maria) and Simon (Kasia); great-grandchildren, Natasha (Adrienne), Kasia, Joshua, Jack, Abigail, Marlee, Oliver, Alicja, and Daniel; great-great grandchildren Cohen and Madden; also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Predeceased by her husband, Dick; her parents; and all her siblings.

Private Funeral Service will be held. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Two Hills Long Term Care Recreation.

Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME

player is expected to produce a 100% every moment they are on the floor,” Worobec said.

“The VCHS Sr. Boys won gold by defeating Ecole J.H. Picard from Edmonton.

The boys erased an 11-point halftime deficit and won by 10 in the final, 60-50. This followed the semifinal where VCHS defeated Tofield 82-40. Tofield went on to win Bronze in the 3rd place game where they beat Barrhead JV,” Worobec added speaking of the tournament on December 8 and 9.

CARD OF THANKS Thank You St. Jude, St. Anthony, St. Rita.

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Rotary Introduces New Member

Submitted Rhonda Manz and Daphne Miller are seen here presenting the newest member to Rotary, Michelle Fong with her membership package.

Michelle is a Student at Law with Olson Law here in Vegreville.

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VVA Christmas Art Show and Sale

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Christmas is a celebration of a new birth. When people create something, through their ideas and the expression they put in it, they bring new life into this world. Vegreville Visual Artists did this while they made people’s Christmas shopping easier when they showcased and sold their artwork at the Vegreville Visual Artists Christmas Art Show and Sale at the Senior Sunshine Club of Vegreville Centre on December 2.

The mediums of artwork were paintings, drawings, woodworks, photography, ceramics, glasswork and more. This was a 150 passport event. There was also a Pop-up Restaurant hosted by Destination Gardens on site and a raffle for various door prizes.

VVA artists-Vivian Annell and Gloria Sen each painted a lovely scene on one side of the greeting post at the entrance.

A new featured artist was Mary Artymko from Mundare who is originally from Ontario. Mary’s paintings really had an original touch added to them. Mary said she has been painting since she was a little girl. She took lessons and kept painting and developing through the years. Her medium of choice is watercolor and acrylic and she was painting with watercolors at the sale. Her brother makes the frames out of

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Connie Baxandall displayed her acrylic paintings. Connie completed an Art in the Afternoon course by Instructor, Gloria Sen. Artist, Melody Kjemtrup said she has been painting for around two years. She paints abstract acrylic pours. Melody used to do landscape paintings but she developed fibromyalgia which caused her hands to hurt too much to hold the brush. This way, she can paint without using a brush. Some of her paintings included winter waterfall, Arure Plains, and evening lights. She also had jewelry for sale that she creates out of the leftover paint. “I love painting because I don’t know what I am going to get when I paint these paintings. I always have an idea in my mind that I am trying to get to but the

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Co-op Entertaining Gala Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent It takes a bit of planning to create a memorable holiday experience.

Vegreville and District Co-op presented Entertaining Gala to assist citizens with this.

Co-op’s staff offered customers free samples of signature food products at every part of the store and Co-operative Coffee at the Gas Bar. There were also free draws where people could win an entertaining package of food products or a $50 Co-op Gift Card.

Customers commented that the food was tasty and some of the food had an interesting and unique flavor to them.

Bakery Manager, Sarah Kisilevich offers a free food sample to a customer. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Meat Manager, Tom Whitehead and Deli Clerk, Jennifer Henderson give customers some entertaining ideas while they offer them free samples of signature food items. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Deli Clerk, Jasmin offers a free food sample. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Mundare Holds Christmas Extravaganza submitted Mundare was the scene of a town-wide celebration of Christmas called Mundare Christmas Extravaganza. Some of the events taken place were the Servus Credit Union hosting a Make and Take Christmas ornament craft event on Saturday, December 2. There were wagon rides for all to enjoy courtesy of Jerry Lysol.

Mundare Rec Center was the place for the Communities in Bloom annual Bake Sale and Craft Market with 25 vendors offering the goods and ideas for that special someone in your life. During this event, the Communities in Bloom held a raffle and raised $400.00 for the Lamont Christmas Hamper program that covers the Mundare Area.

Mundare Fire & Rescue will be collecting donations for the Christmas food hampers on Tuesday, December 12 from 5:30 to 7:30. They will be going around in a decorated Fire Truck so watch for it in your area. Nonperishable food product appreciated.

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National Safe Driving Week 2017 Marijuana and Motoring: Green Doesn’t Always Mean Go Ever since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to decriminalize mari-

juana, there’s been a buzz around the country – pardon the pun – about safety concerns surrounding the announcement.

Enforcement is a key prong of safety, and roadside testing is one of the most critical challenges facing police services nationwide.

This year’s National Safe Driving Week, the Canada Safety Council and Public Safety Canada want to remind you that enforcement only comes into play when the law is being broken… and it’s your responsibility to ensure that you never drive under the influence of drugs.

“It’s a very dangerous idea to drive after consuming marijuana,” said Jack Smith, President of the Canada Safety Council. “There’s often a comparison made between driving drunk and driving high. Too often, the question becomes which is more dangerous. The real question should be, why risk either in the first place?”

Studies show that Canadians are concerned with the possibility of further impaired drivers. Research done by State Farm Insurance in 2016 shows that more than 60 percent of respondents foresee an increase in impaired driving when marijuana is legalized.

Out of these same respondents, only one in 10 admitted to driving high – and 44 percent of those who reported driving while high said it didn’t impact their ability to drive safely.

Indeed, the drug carries several effects that make its combination with driving a potentially fatal one: • Marijuana reduces reaction time. A slower reaction can quickly make the difference between a narrow miss and a fatal impact.

• The passage of time feels altered. This can make a driver wait longer than necessary at a stop sign or green light, or it can have the inverse effect and make an impatient driver run through a red light. Neither result is positive as collisions are most easily avoided when everyone is driving predictably.

• Drivers who consume marijuana and alcohol at the same time may experience a multiplicative effect of these drugs’ impacts on the body. In other words, drivers who have had a few drinks feel less impaired than they actually are, and precautions they might normally take – driving slower, being overly attentive – may disappear because of this feeling.

The simplest solution to avoiding this problem is to avoid driving after consumption of marijuana. The effects of marijuana typically last between one and six hours, depending on the amount and method of consumption. When in doubt, err on the side of caution and wait the full six hours before driving. If you absolutely must get somewhere, call a taxi or get a ride from a friend

Family Feud comes to Vegreville

Mayor Tim MacPhee asking the question to one of the members of the McCoy team.

Dan Beaudette News Advertiser December 6 was the scene of the Vegreville K-40 Christmas Party and a Family Feud competition. President Brian Ewaniuk was the designer of the board and the master mind behind the game. He put together the board with the right answers along with the questions and got Mayor of the Town of Vegreville to host the game.

Two teams were chosen by tags under the chairs and they were known as the Hatfield’s and the McCoy’s with the Hatfield’s the big winners.